Analog Drum ‘n Bass
Yesssss.
Although I doubt the genre would have ever been kick-started had it required a room full of modulars instead of just a sampler (or MOD tracker) and a handful of samples.
I must also note that it’s refreshing to see a large modular system put to use in making a tune rather than the usual exploratory squirblies (fun as they are).
Aleph Null - Rocket 303 to Cosmos 808
In lieu of anyone more qualified stepping forward, it fell to me to contribute this April’s pattern to the SoundCloud monthly acid group. (A high-resolution transcription of the pattern can be seen here for better legibility and easier programming.)
My version has - at least to my ears - an early 90s spaced-out techno-trance vibe to it; the blame for which I place on finding my folder of miscellaneous astronaut transmission recordings. Also, I’m pretty sure Pete Namlook is partially responsible somehow.
I’m really looking forward to hearing how other folks in the group interpret the pattern. DyLABs has already taken it to a very cool and crazy place.
Couldn’t sleep so fiddled around in the studio and recorded a live jam.
No relation to the Yellow Magic Orchestra song of the same name, except for a possible common appreciation for the concept of idealised technologically advanced cities.
Synapse Magazine - Summer ‘78
You don’t have to be a weirdo to make electronic music… but it helps.
(Obligatory train spot: EML ElectroComp 500 dual VCO monosynth.)
I figured it was about time I updated my answer ‘phone message.
Who can identify the drum machine?
What do you mean today is not Monday?
EKO ComputeRhythm drum-machine from 1972 (demo 1)
Oh my! That case, the carrying handle, the analogue sound, the punch card feed slot, and those lamps! ♥
Who dares attempt the impossible task of convincing me that this gloriously dusty, tactile, personable machine would be “better” as a cheap and disposable iPad App?
My interpretation of the December acid pattern.
Some of the other contributors took the pattern literally with regard to its 7 step nature and, well, I can’t resist such nonsense either and dived into the wonky, off-beat madness of half-bar loopy acid techno in 7/8 time.
Simmons SDS IV Drum Synthesizer: “Instant heavy drum sounds”
