Jam in the key of zero volts

Published on Sep 30, 2016 Vykaar Tones

"Part of an improvised session captured using camcorder microphone"

Roland Boutique Artist Interviews - Paul Hartnoll, A Guy Called Gerald, DJ Pierre

Published on Sep 30, 2016 RolandChannel

Playlist:
1. Roland Boutique Paul Hartnoll interview

"As one half of the legendary Orbital, Paul Hartnoll knows a thing or two about putting a killer tune together, and just as much about how to recreate that sound live in front of thousands of people.

We visited Paul’s studio to discuss the latest Roland Boutiques, and ended up finding out where Orbital got their first 303 from, and why they think their original TR-909 and TB-303 could be rather special."

2. Roland Boutique A Guy Called Gerald interview

"Making electronic music since the mid ‘80s gives A Guy called Gerald a certain perspective on the industry.
We spoke to the genre-busting producer on his first encounters with the original TR-909 and TB-303, how they helped him get started with his music, and what he thinks of the latest additions to Roland Boutique family, especially the TR-09 and TB-03.

You’ll also find out that 808 State’s ‘Pacific State’ was originally called something completely different…"

3. Roland Boutique DJ Pierre interview

"DJ Pierre is synonymous with the sound of acid house, and although the acclaimed producer has an enviable catalog of productions under his belt, it’s possibly his first release that has had the biggest impact on electronic music culture.

Phuture’s Acid Trax kick-started the acid house genre by subverting the sound of Roland’s TB-303 bassline synth, and we caught up with Pierre to talk about those early years with the TB-303, and what he thinks of the new TB-03 Roland Boutique."

Acid House Innovator and Phuture Co-Founder DJ Spank-Spank has Passed Away

Uploaded on Sep 22, 2011 staxxaquila

Some sad news in via Aaron K.

DJ Spank-Spank passed away on September 21.

via exclaim.ca:

"Earl 'Spanky' Smith Jr., producer, DJ and founding member of Chicago house progenitors Phuture, has died.

A post from the group's management confirms that the electronic musician, also known as DJ Spank-Spank, passed away today (September 21). The eulogy calls Smith a 'legend,' and explains that Phuture will continue on and complete an album they had been working on prior to Smith's death"

Another great is gone. You can see how much influence he has had here on MATRIXSYNTH over the years.

He will be missed.

Update: Boiler Room Chicago LIVE Set added below. Also in via Aaron K.

Phuture Boiler Room Chicago LIVE Set Published on Mar 5, 2014

→ FOR AUDIO: *http://bit.ly/1l017c8*
→ SUBSCRIBE TO BOILER ROOM: *http://bit.ly/1bkrHWL*

"Phuture smacking seven shades out of our second major Chicago showcase in as many days. Sheer class."

Young Fathers - Shame | Guardian Sessions

Published on Apr 8, 2015 Guardian Music

"Young Fathers perform Shame live in session."

"In a live session recorded exclusively for the Guardian at Total Refreshment Studios in Hackney, east London, Mercury prize-winning Scottish trio Young Fathers perform Shame from their album White Men are Black Too. Fusing elements of post-punk, hip-hop and pop, their album explores themes of race, sexuality and identity and sounds at once mainstream, lo-fi and political. As the group's Alloysious Massaquoi says: 'Young Fathers are breaking out of the ghetto'."

Young Fathers - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

Published on May 7, 2015 Guardian Music

EMS SYNTHI & KORG MicroKorgs. This one in via Chris.

Korg DW8000 Rebuilt and modified with Arturia Keystep and Stereoping SYSEX Editors

Second mod added to this post.

Updated Korg Volca 5-way Power Splitter from myVolts

via myVolts

"In case you didn’t know, myVolts makes a super-handy cable for powering up to 5 Korg Volcas from one mains plug or USB port. It saves wall sockets, batteries, time, money hassle – and we’re proud to say it has a lot of fans in the vibrant Volca community.

Version 1 of the cable’s been available for 9 months now, getting used all over the world, so we’ve gotten a lot of user feedback. We’ve taken on board all the comments and made a new-and-improved version, available from September 2016"

The new and improved version now has "right-angled tips on the end of the five tails this time, it makes the setup neater and keeps the cables out of the way and going in the right direction, away and out the back of the Volcas."

Use the discount code CAROVOLCA2 for 3 quid off. myVolts.co.uk

Birth of a Tragedy (Novation Circuit jam 7)

Published on Sep 30, 2016 Ruslan Jabrayilov

"After a 3 month hiatus, I finally found the time to make something with my Novation Circuit. I used a limiter in Ableton to boost the volume. Everything else was done inside the Circuit.

Link to the vocal sample http://freesound.org/people/JohnLaVin..."

SUPERBOOTH17 Set for April 20 - 24 2017 in Berlin

via Superbooth

"The upcoming edition of the specialized music and culture fair for electronic musical instruments, SUPERBOOTH17, will once again be located in an acoustically attractive space with Hallways, Concert Halls and buildings in the style of the historic DDR period.

Each day attendees will have the opportunity to attend up to 18 Gespraechkonzerte, a mix of diverse presentations, panels and workshops. In the outdoor area, you will find an excellent mixture of ethnic foods where starting middays, one can enjoy free concerts at the Lake Stage.

In the large open foyer areas, one will find the playful materials for free workshops and presentations, where unique cooperations are presently in discussion with related Universities and Institutions.

We received such positive feedback from the boat shuttle service, that we will once again offer the boat shuttle from Jannowitzbrücke, however, this time in addition one will find a small train shuttle at the S-Bahnhof Wuhleide which will take riders direct to the event. In combination with the surrounding Park and the pool located in the building, exhibitors and visitors can enjoy an effective relaxation on demand in the middle of the bleeps, bloops, noise, music and conversation. We are pleased and look forward to a respectful and constructive atmosphere.

With the partnership of the former Family Wellness Center of the DDR - the FEZ Wuhlheide, we are please to have found yet another location for the SUPERBOOTH with a special quality with an authentic charm.

(!!) For our exhibitors:

For the first stand planning, last year's exhibitors and new potential exhibitors will receive a booking option latest on October 4th. We ask all exhibitors to please give us your special location wishes or potential individual setup concepts so we may try to realize the desires by the 1st of November. Until we have your booking confirmation, all spaces which are offered remain available to all exhibitors.

Ticket sales to the general public will begin November 1st, following the final exhibition plan.

We thank you for your patience."

See the Superbooth label below for previous event coverage.

Sonic LAB Extra: Lifeforms Sounds

Published on Sep 30, 2016 sonicstate

"More sounds from the Pittsburgh Modular Lifeforms SV-1"

Follow-up to Pittsburgh Modular SV-1 Blackbox Review

KORG ARP ODYSSEY Desktop Module Demos by soundrope

Published on Sep 27, 2016 soundrope

Playlist:
ARP ODYSSEY Module #1 : Play with Oscillator Sync Sound
ARP ODYSSEY Module #2 : Play with Filter
ARP ODYSSEY Module #3 : Edit Sound with SQ-1
ARP ODYSSEY Module #4 : Create Track with DAW (Bass Pattern)
ARP ODYSSEY Module #5 : Create Track with DAW (Synth Pattern)
ARP ODYSSEY Module #6 : Create Track with DAW (Lead Pattern)