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  1. 16 minutes ago, Taupe Beats said:

    Not critical at all but I'm curious so I'll ask here. Is there a hardware device that will take a midi gate in as a trigger (hopefully with the ability to filter which notes to accept) to send random modulation of selected midi cc's?

    Blokas Midihub, and ZOIA/ZEBU. I have both, and they're great. They have a rather steep learning curve, but the payoff is huge.

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  2. Dreadbox Nyx v2 has a dual filter w/ bandpass and peak separation, I've made some formant patches with it. AnalogFX SER-2020 seems fun. I'm finding myself drawn towards Pittsburgh Modular Lifeforms modules, the SV-1 is wonderful, and I've got a few others coming in soon. Next month I'll have a chance to get a Microvolt 3900.

  3. Igloo says things.

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    Indeed, it’s yet another massive compilation featuring 37 tracks that showcase experimental electronic music from a wide perspective. It’s not just any compilation, though, as the decades-old Neo Ouija label has been meticulously selecting a broad range of sonic peculiarities and released their amazing textures and tones from day one. In reality, Cottage Industries 12 is its own cottage industry with over three hours and a smorgasbord prepared by Lee Norris of Metamatics and mastered by none other than Árni Grétar Jóhannesson, the head of the Móatún 7 label (also known as Futuregrapher). The Neo Ouija family perseveres and produces a powerful undercurrent.

    The scene has undoubtedly evolved over the years since one of the original IDM imprints from the late 1990s emerged from Metamatics’ own Hydrogen Dukebox NeoOuija* LP. The label that once flourished, then closed, changed ownership, taken a hiatus, and reopened, all while maintaining its reputation as a premier source for definitive electronics, continues again in the Roaring Twenties.

    The result is a deeply threaded musical patchwork. With so many sparks igniting at all angles, we’re sure our readers will dive in, relax, and enjoy the latest from the quintessential IDM label (and ongoing compilation series) we’ve grown up with. The nostalgia is palpable. Braindance, glitch, electro, acid, funk, electronica, and vintage soundscapes reach into the luminous future. There’s also a 12.1 version; while more condensed, it still registers high on the Richter Scale.

    The label with “a melancholic yet playful vibe.” We couldn’t agree more with this sentiment.

    (What they call a "condensed version" is the fourth CD above, bringing the compilation track total to 50 - the tracks are unique, there's no overlap.)

  4. Igloo says things.

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    Mid-January saw the release of Poborsk’s Theta Cadence, available via Kaer’Uiks. The result is a bewildering collection of soundtrack goliaths in which heavy electronics and melody are buried behind amorphous beat structures. With the shape-shifting industrial glitch of “Super Vine” and the mechanical rhythms of “Rubber Bark,” Poborsk offers a wealth of definitive auditory activity—the limited 7″ vinyl version contains these two pieces.

    Smudged data fields on the Subotnick-like “Azathoth” slither low to the ground, while the final piece (“Vaporcito”) evacuates the area with its slow motion blips, bleeps and cyber-thuds. The album has the impression of being inspired by various science fiction sound effects, carving a parallel trajectory between artists like Ital Tek, Clark, and Datach’i. Tracks like “Boars FX” take on a life of their own, with synthesizer strands scraping across muddy landscapes. Yes, it’s a bizarre journey. Dark electrical passageways never overstay their welcome, guiding us through deserted corridors that beg you to investigate further.

     

  5. Polar Inertia releases are few and far between, but all are worth your while: glacially hypnotic and cinematic techno with experimental and industrial overtones. Environment Control is their second album, although it could also be counted as the first, because Ripped Through The Valley was more of a live recording than an album proper. Inspired by Paul Virilio's book of the same name, Polar Inertia's releases are named after the chapters in the book. Highly recommended.

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  6. 6 hours ago, o00o said:

    Where is the lowest entry point in there that is still preparing me for a club setting?

    Most (but not all, natch) venues will have Pioneer CDJ/XDJ players and a DJM series mixer, so I would suggest a pair of XDJ-700s and a DJM-250 - they're entry-level versions of what you'll mostly see at gigs. I've been DJing for over 30 years, and I have a pair of XDJ-700s, a pair of Technics SL-1200MK5s and an Ecler NUO 4.0 analog mixer here at home. There are cheaper (non-Pioneer) options, but Pioneer DJ kit is the industry standard, so if you go with something else, YMMV.

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  7. I was under the impression that Lee Norris' Neo Ouija was about to go defunct, but doesn't seem to have, as they've released a new, massive Cottage Industries compilation on limited edition 3xCD, lathe-cut 2x10", and in digital. The Cottage Industries compilations are among the best IDM compilations ever, if not THE best. Extremely highly recommended.

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    Hi Nuutti,

     

    Here is the latest update.  The third CD is taking longer than expected as I've had to wait for the remixes to be completed by other artists.  

    I've added even more remixes to the list as I thought I might as well get all the tracks remixed instead of 4 or 5 as I mentioned previously.

    It's almost done now so should be in production by the end of the month and shipping by next month or April at the latest.

     

    Cheers,

    Nurmad

    Just got this reply to an email I sent last week. TL;DR shipping could start in March or April.

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  9. 10 USD/year for EKT (and the cheaper tiers even moreso) is a pittance for all this we have and get here, especially as we all know Joyrex nor anyone else is making money out of WATMM, it's all going towards hosting, disk space, admin, and whatnot - this here forum is not a commercial entity, but a labour of love. A lot of people are spending more on cigarettes, beer, or other non-essentials per week, or even on a daily basis. WATMM is a subscription service that gives back way more that it takes, so I, for one, gladly support a community I feel strong affinity towards. I prefer to err in the direction of being principled rather than freeloading, and like I already mentioned, the subscription price is a non-issue, at least to me - but YMMV.

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  10. On 2/9/2024 at 9:25 PM, Joyrex said:

    So I am considering (and have been for some time) of making the site subscription-only where unless you pay for a subscription, you will only see a limited amount of content (aka a paywall).

    I've paid from the get-go. Targeted/personalized ads following you around the internet is a nuisance. I'm adblocked up the wazoo, but I still prefer to contribute financially to the upkeep of a forum whose thematic and (para-)social dimensions overlap so greatly with mine as WATMM does. I would go as far as to prefer a completely gated/closed community, with no outside (Google) content indexing because we're regularly discussing very personal things, too, and having all that searchable from outside is a bit iffy. But that's just me. The contributed amount is completely inconsequential.

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