Tone Science Module No.2 Elements and Particles Demo Mix

Tone Science Module No.2 Elements and Particles, set to be released on Oct 19, features the following supporters of MATRIXSYNTH: Todd Barton, Parallel Worlds, and Dave Bessel.

Details:

"Various Artists Tone Science Module No.2 Elements and Particles DiN:TS02

Release date 19th October 2018

Limited to 500 copies. Digipak CD format.

Tone Science sub-label, from DiN records, continues to explore the world of modular synth music.

This second compilation “Module No.2 Elements and Particles”, like its predecessor, features nine artists from different musical backgrounds with the common thread being that all the tracks were composed entirely with a modular synth system.

The album opens and closes with the ambient soundscapes of two tracks by Todd Barton and
 r beny. Barton is a world renowned exponent of Buchla modular systems as well as the Music Easel employed on this track. Austin Cairns (aka r beny) has a penchant for lo-fi looped synth atmospheres which combined, in this case, with a field recording creates a haunting, evocative piece. The next three pieces by Bluetech, Parallel Worlds and Paul Nagle build up rhythmic and sequenced elements with a fascinating amount of detail that modular systems are so good at. They also all use various methods to produce a poly-rhythmic, fractal feel as patterns shift and change throughout their tracks. The middle of the album then sees a fascinating experimental ambient interlude by Dave Bessell (a member of the synth group Node) using waveguide physical modelling in the analogue domain. The second half of the album has a rawer, more gritty feel with Richard Quirk building up a crescendo of wonderful textures in his track “Radar Hill”. This is followed by Hainbach using the exotic Ciat-Lonbarde series of hand built instruments to produce, in his words, a piece of “pure electronic music”. Nathan Moody then brings proceedings to a climax with a gnarly, muscular track using a Buchla modular system before the blissful ending piece “Marine Layer” closes out the 60 minute sonic journey the listener has just travelled.

Boddy has curated both the artists and tracks on this album to flow in a musical way and not just be a collection of equipment heavy demos. Though fascinating and always cool to look at, it is important not to get lost in the gear for gear’s sake syndrome. Having said that this album features Eurorack, Serge, Buchla & Ciat-Lonbarde modular systems and the nine tracks show how varied and flexible these instruments can be.

'Tone Science Module No.2 Elements and Particles' continues the journey down the rabbit hole of possibilities and sound worlds inhabited by artists and musicians working in this ever fascinating and varied musical field.

01 Floating World by Todd Barton 8:41
02 Magnetic Lullaby by Bluetech 6:36
03 Additive Procedure by Parallel Worlds 5:56
04 Euneirophrenia by Paul Nagle 7:52
05 Overtone by Dave Bessell 6:37
06 Radar Hill by Richard Quirk 7:22
07 Your Strange Glitter by Hainbach 5:02
08 Prophet & Loss by Nathan Moody 5:02
09 Marine Layer by r beny 7:02

Total Time: 60:24

Released by: DiN

Release date:
19 October 2018"

Tone Science Module No​.​2 Elements and Particles (DiN​:​TS02)

"Tone Science sub-label, from DiN records, continues to explore the world of modular synth music.

DiN was initially set up in 1999 by well known UK synthesist Ian Boddy to bridge the gap between the analogue music of his heritage and the emerging digital possibilities of the future. This label has always forged its own independent path and to date has released 56 physical CD albums as well as 21 download only releases.

Even after being involved in music since the late 1970’s Boddy has continued to explore new sonic territories and in 2016 he released what was probably his most experimental album in “Tone Science” (DiN48). This album comprised five long, slowly evolving self playing compositions realised entirely on his vast arsenal of modular synthesisers. Boddy’s love of the analogue sound has been well documented not only through his own releases but many sound and sample libraries. These instruments all but disappeared in the 1990’s but recent years has seen an unprecedented growth in interest in this form of synthesiser with a proliferation of both module manufacturers and performers using these highly flexible and personal systems.

Thus, inspired by his “Tone Science” release, Boddy has set up this sub-label to feature artists and performers working in the field of modular synthesis. The first release “Module No.1 Structure and Forces” was released in March 2018 and has garnered a lot of critical acclaim. This second compilation “Module No.2 Elements and Particles”, like its predecessor, features nine artists from different musical backgrounds with the common thread being that all the tracks were composed entirely with a modular synth system.

The album opens and closes with the ambient soundscapes of two tracks by Todd Barton and
 r beny. Barton is a world renowned exponent of Buchla modular systems as well as the Music Easel employed on this track. Austin Cairns (aka r beny) has a penchant for lo-fi looped synth atmospheres which combined, in this case, with a field recording creates a haunting, evocative piece. The next three pieces by Bluetech, Parallel Worlds and Paul Nagle build up rhythmic and sequenced elements with a fascinating amount of detail that modular systems are so good at. They also all use various methods to produce a poly-rhythmic, fractal feel as patterns shift and change throughout their tracks. The middle of the album then sees a fascinating experimental ambient interlude by Dave Bessell (a member of the synth group Node) using waveguide physical modelling in the analogue domain. The second half of the album has a rawer, more gritty feel with Richard Quirk building up a crescendo of wonderful textures in his track “Radar Hill”. This is followed by Hainbach using the exotic Ciat-Lonbarde series of hand built instruments to produce, in his words, a piece of “pure electronic music”. Nathan Moody then brings proceedings to a climax with a gnarly, muscular track using a Buchla modular system before the blissful ending piece “Marine Layer” closes out the 60 minute sonic journey the listener has just travelled.

Boddy has curated both the artists and tracks on this album to flow in a musical way and not just be a collection of equipment heavy demos. Though fascinating and always cool to look at, it is important not to get lost in the gear for gear’s sake syndrome. Having said that this album features Eurorack, Serge, Buchla & Ciat-Lonbarde modular systems and the nine tracks show how varied and flexible these instruments can be.

“Tone Science Module No.2 Elements and Particles” continues the journey down the rabbit hole of possibilities and sound worlds inhabited by artists and musicians working in this ever fascinating and varied musical field.
credits
releases October 19, 2018

1. Todd Barton Floating World 8:41
This is an exploration of layering various timbres and textures, each having its own
diverse panning structure and speed. Performed on a Buchla Music Easel with a
TC Electronic Ditto x4 looper and TC T2 reverb.
toddbarton.com

2. Bluetech Magnetic Lullaby 6:36
Multitracked sequencers in long takes at different clock speeds to get a fractal layer of shifting melodies evolving at different rates with Strymon modulation at different times for complexity.
bluetechonline.com

3. Parallel Worlds Additive Procedure 5:56
Eurorack, Analogue Systems and Serge modular systems, using harmonics created via waveshaping/wavefolding & the Verbos Harmonic Oscillator & RS370/375 Polyphonic Harmonic Generator.
parallel-worlds-music.com

4. Paul Nagle Euneirophrenia 7:52
The peaceful state of mind after a pleasant dream. In this mellow polymetric excursion, Cirklon's CVIO juggles a Quadnic, NW1, Plonk, Rings and Plaits.
bogusfocus.com/pn/

5. Dave Bessell Overtone 6:37
Between two worlds, the technical and the theatre of the imagination, the apparently real and the obviously synthetic play hide and seek with your perception. Realised with an all analogue signal path, this is a study in waveguide physical modelling.
sites.google.com/site/davebessellmusic/home\

6. Richard Quirk Radar Hill 7:22
This track is taken from an ongoing collection of music based on abandoned radar stations. Created with an AJH Eurorack system along with a Voltage Multistage, Bark filter, Magneto delay, Radiomusic and a tube Echoplex.
richardquirkmusic.bandcamp.com

7. Hainbach Your Strange Glitter 5:02
Aiming for purity I focused entirely on the Ciat-Lonbarde Plumbutter, Sidrax and Cocoquantus. I wanted this piece to feel like “synthesizer music”, clear and shimmering, yet alien, not rooted in a real acoustic space.
hainbachmusik.com

8. Nathan Moody Prophet And Loss 5:02
This piece was created using a Buchla modular synthesizer (200 & 100 series modules) as a meditation on the false piety of tyrannical populists in the early 21st Century.
nathanmoody.bandcamp.com

9. r beny Marine Layer 7:02
Fog conjuring with Mutable Instruments Rings loops being processed by Orthogonal Devices ER-301, Mannequins Three Sisters, and Strymon Magneto.
rbeny.bandcamp.com


Total Time 60:24
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Follow-up to:
Tone Science Module No.2 Elements and Particles Demo Mix
Todd Barton Autumn Tour & New Release

Open Source Magazine OS01 - Eurorack Magazine

via this auction

"I purchased this magazine from AnalogueHaven in Feb 2019 and never opened it. It is sealed and in mint condition. Includes the 4GB MicroSD card.

Open Source is a journal of synthesizer culture, visual art and technology. It was conceived and meticulously crafted for the synth community by passionate musicians and artists in Silicon Valley with collaborators spanning the globe. This limited run of 200 issues will only be available in physical print at select boutique synth shops. Each issue includes a 4GB microSD card loaded with audio visual goodies including two full-length albums.

Issue 01 features:
• An in-depth interview about the virtual vs. sensual artistic process with ambient maestro, Robert Rich
• A year-long development journal on the Endorphin.es BLCK_NOIR written by designer Andreas Zhukovsky
• Interview with visual artist, Bill Wiatroski discussing “Manifestation”, his analog video installation in Alameda, CA
• Creating electroacoustic instruments using contact mics by Nathan Moody
• Guide to Granular Modular Synthesis by Austin Cairns
• Decibel levels in Eurorack Synthesis by Kurt Kurasaki
• And James Cigler’s perspectives on moving beyond East Coast vs. West Coast synthesis

The 4GB microSD card contains:
• Open Source Records presents "Rituals:in:Time”, an exclusive album by m.0 aka Maurice Jackson including the “Passage” music video directed by Danny Kim
• "Blck Noir”, an album from Principal Uno (Julia Bondar and Andreas from Endorphin.es) including a bonus track named, “Le Fleur du Mal” and a behind-the-scenes video from the photoshoot
• An exclusive preview of r beny’s untitled album
• Five original patches from James Cigler, m.0, r beny, Distco and Qorser demoing the Endorphin.es BLCK_NOIR
• Darkwaves effects firmware for the BLCK_NOIR"

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July Skies: r beny, Sarah Belle Reid. Todd Barton, Gerald Fjord, Cindy Reichel, redstripedown & more

video upload by Colorado Modular Synth Society

"July Skies is the fourth installment of our space music made with modular synth series. The artists are free to interpret what space music sounds to them. The only requirement is to use their modular synth in their process.

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Novation Launchpad Pro MK3 standalone control of synths and modules - r . a d i a t o r 2 - CALC-

Published on Feb 21, 2020 -CALC-

"Here the Launchpad Pro MK3 is firmly in the driving seat.

In standalone mode it is sequencing a Rossum Electro Assimil8or, Novation Summit and the Beatsqueezer. It's also a control surface for the Octatrack

Featuring:

Novation Summit - Sequenced by the Launchpad Pro feat. a wonderful Multi patch from the incredible r Beny

Rossum Electro Panharmonium - Fed some food from an aux on the mixer and Morphagene

Rossum Electro Assimil8or - Sequenced from the Launchpad Pro via a fine CV.OCD

Beatsqueezer - Sequenced by the Launchpad Pro feat. a fine sampled Una Chorda from a furry friend.

Elektron Octatrack - being controlled by the Launchpad Pro's custom modes Launchpad Pro is a super cool controller as well as sequencer.

Novation Circuit Mono Station

Oto Bam
Oto Boum

Meris Ottobit Jnr

and some modules.... a place I never wanted to go.... but I went and I like it too much."

Holding a Feather | Ambient Eurorack Modular Synthesizer

Published on Dec 21, 2017 Lightbath

How to Eurorack - Holding a Feather | The Lightbath Zone - Modular Synthesizer Tutorial

Published on Dec 21, 2017 Lightbath

"Get exclusive bonus content, patch notes, album downloads, monthly hangouts, and one-on-one lessons → http://patreon.com/lightbath

Watch the original modular piece 'Holding a Feather' → https://youtu.be/ESb-pNDmJnM

✶TABLE OF CONTENTS ✶

00:00 The Lightbath Zone
00:17 Welcome/Overview
00:55 Voice 1: STOs
04:04 Panning
04:37 Voice 2: Rings
06:57 Voice 3: Plonk
07:04 Story of Inspiration (r beny + Emily Sprague)
09:04 Back to Plonk
09:54 Voice 4: ER-301
10:37 Modulation
13:15 Demonstration (Improvisation + Insight)
18:29 Quantum High Five

Detailed patch notes archive available through Patreon rewards: https://patreon.com/lightbath"

A Path Opens in the Bloom | Tasty Chips GR-1, Oto Bam, Marantz Cassette

Published on Jan 15, 2020 r beny

"Hello and Happy New Year.

Lately I've been getting into using granular sampling/synthesis to re-contextualize various sound sources. The human voice has been my favorite sound source of late. The Tasty Chips GR-1 is perfect for this, not just for its granular capabilities, but also because of its 11-voice polyphony/4-part multi-timbrality. I initially bought it on a whim, just because it was available, but it has become an important part of my studio for this type of stuff.

Here I have a recording of my own voice (trying to hold a C, I cannot sing) loaded into GR-1. I'm playing it back polyphonically via the Keystep through the Squarp Hermod. I use the Hermod essentially as a MIDI looper (you can see the initial loop recording queued up in the beginning of the video). GR-1 is running through a Marantz PMD-221 with the output set to monitor the tape just after it's been recorded to in real-time. I'm using a cassette loop for extra sound degradation. The Marantz is running through the OTO Bam for some extra stereo goodness/light to heavy reverberation.

Just a simple little piece for proof of concept.

As always, thank you for listening."

Volca Keys Arp Jam with MIDIbro and Electribe

Published on May 26, 2015 r beny

"Using the Audiothingies MIDIbro (a clone of Mutable Instruments' MIDIpal) to create an arp on the Volca Keys. I'm controlling the Volca and transposing the arp via MIDI from the Electribe, and also have the Volca's audio routed into the Electribe for use of it's effects and modulation.

All sounds generated by the Volca Keys and the effects of the Electribe."

Electribe 2 | Ambient IX

Published on Nov 4, 2015 r beny

"Ninth ambient jam on the Korg Electribe 2. All sounds/effects from the E2, one take."

The Stars Are Veiled | 1010 Lemondrop Ambient

video upload by r beny

"Recently picked up a 1010 Lemondrop Nanobox. Still in the learning process. I wanted to see if I could create a track using the Lemondrop alone, with no external sequencing or processing. Here is the result.

Patch notes: The two grain engines are scanning through my own acoustic and synthesized material (mandolin, guitar, piano, Korg Opsix). I'm using the hold function on the built-in screen keyboard to keep the grain engines running. The built-in oscillator is being sequenced by the built-in modulation sequencer. There's some slight modulation on one of the filters (notch). I then play with the grain parameters (mapped to the X/Y knobs) and the effects by hand."

Old-growth // Elektron Digitone Ambient

Published on Feb 23, 2018 r beny

"Hello Digitone."

Electribe 2 | Ambient IV (In the Woods)

Published on Jul 20, 2015 r beny

"Ambient jam on the Korg Electribe 2 in the woods. I find a lot musical inspiration in nature and decided to take the E2 on a hike. The ability to run the E2 on batteries is a boon. Also took a field recording of the area I was in and added it to this track, because why not?

Didn't have a tripod so the camera angle is less than desirable, but I liked what I got. Planning some more nature jams in the future."

Maree | Eurorack Ambient

Published on Sep 8, 2016 r beny

"Attempt at making a full piece using just one sound source, processed in multiple ways at once.

Patch notes:

_ Main Voice _
Mutable Instruments Rings (easter egg string synth mode, 4-voice polyphony, chorus effect)

_ Sequence _
Korg Electribe 2 to Mutable Instruments Yarns to v/O and strum of Rings

_ Processing/Audio Signal Chain _
Rings odd out into Mutable Instruments Clouds 1 (time-stretching mode, 8-bit stereo quality setting) and Doepfer A-189-1 (mode 1)

Clouds 1 stereo out multed to outboard mixer, Clouds 2 (time-stretching mode, 16-bit stereo quality setting, pitch set to one octave below) and Intellijel Rainmaker (custom preset that uses interal audio-rate modulation to produce textured noise)

Clouds 2 stereo out to outboard mixer. Rainmaker stereo out to outboard mixer

Doepfer A-189-1 out into Mannequins Three Sisters all in (formant mode)

Three Sisters into outboard mixer

_ Modulation _
Qu-Bit Nano Rand 1 (stepped random out to Clouds 1 blend - reverb, sample and hold out to Three Sisters span)

Nano Rand 2 (stepped random out to Clouds 1 size, sample and hold out to Clouds 2 size, noise out to Nano Rand 1 sample and hold in)

Make Noise Maths (channels 1 and 4 in cycle mode, channel 1 unity signal out to Rings brightness, channel 1 variable out to Clouds 1 position, channel 4 variable out to Three Sisters quality, sum out to Three Sisters frequency)

Korg Electribe 2 to Ladik M-211 MIDI to Gate to Clouds 1 freeze"

Electribe 2 | Ambient VIII

Published on Sep 25, 2015 r beny

"8th ambient jam for the Korg Electribe 2. All sounds/effects from the E2."

Fjorda | Novation Summit

r beny

"Live performance of a track off of my new EP The Dashboard Cast a Spectral Light, out now on 12" vinyl and digital on the illustrious Past Inside the Present label.

pitp.bandcamp.com

Novation Summit through the Marantz PMD420 3-head cassette tape recorder.

This is a track called "Fjorda", which is a sister track to a previous track/video 'Fjossa'. As 'Fjossa' is a song inspired by the waterfalls I saw in Iceland last year, 'Fjorda' is inspired by the fjords.

This is a little bit of a departure from my normal way of playing, building up layers and layers. This is a performance of the bare skeleton of the song. Just playing the patch and living in the moment. Trying to get to the emotion of the song.

The patch for this song is called "Algae" and is included as a factory patch on the Summit in the multi-patch section. You can also find my patches in the Components app.

Besides the EP, I have vinyl editions of my first 4 albums for sale on my Bandcamp. Full Blossom of the Evening, Cascade Symmetry, Saudade, and Eistla.

rbeny.bandcamp.com

Thank you for listening."

Opal | Novation Summit Ambient

Published on Nov 16, 2019 r beny

"Another piece with the Novation Summit. This time using Squarp Hermod (in the background) to sequence one of the multi-patches, while I play/improvise under it.

I believe some of my Summit multi-patches are included amongst the factory patches on the synth (which I heard is shipping now), but they are also up on the components site.

Slowly getting my new studio up and running."

Bloom | Modular Suitcase Patch

Published on Dec 28, 2015 r beny

"Eurorack modular suitcase patch based around Mutable Instruments Rings.

Patch Notes:

Melody: Mutable Instruments Rings (in "easter egg" fm synth mode) into Mutable Instruments Clouds (on the lowest quality setting in looping delay mode {provides the cassette-like quality and hiss}) multed into the Alright Devices Chronoblob Delay and Make Noise Erbe Verb.

Bass: Mutable Instruments Elements (in "ominous voice" mode)

Percussion: Bastl Instruments Tea Kick, Mutable Instruments Braids (snare osc) and Make Noise Mysteron into Mannequins Three Sisters. Make Noise/Wiard Wogglebug is woggling part of the Mysteron and the cutoff of Three Sisters."

Nathan Moody Live at Red Rock Coffee 2016.07.09

Live at Red Rock Coffee 2016.07.09 from Noise Jockey on Vimeo.

"Live performance with a Eurorack modular synthesizer, Teenage Engineering OP-1, and iPad running Samplr.

Special thanks to Red Rock Coffee, Brian (sound engineer), and that night's headliners, r beny and Paperbark."

Electribe 2 | Ambient III

Published on Jul 8, 2015 r beny

"Third ambient jam for the Korg Electribe 2. First one with software update 1.10. Some of the parts here wouldn't have worked before the update. All sounds and effects from the E2."

Oella | Modular Downtempo Patch

Published on Jan 17, 2016 r beny

"Another downtempo patch for my eurorack modular suitcase. Featuring a Teenage Engineering PO-12 for percussion. Heavily featuring Mutable Instruments Clouds and Rings.

Patch notes:

Main pad: Mutable Instruments Rings (fed by Bastl Noise Square) into Mannequins Three Sisters multed into Mutable Instruments Clouds (on looping delay) and Make Noise Erbe Verb.

Bass: Make Noise STO into Mutable Instruments Streams (VCF mode).

Lead: Mutable Instruments Braids (Pluk) into Make Noise MMG into Alright Devices Chronoblob Delay.

Percussion: Teenage Engineering PO-12 into Mutable Instruments Clouds (granular). Size is randomly being woggled by Qu-Bit Electronix NanoRand and pitch is being randomly woggled by Make Noise/Wiard Wogglebug.

All sequencing provided by the Korg Electribe 2 via MIDI with the Vermona QMI2."