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Central Processing Unit

UNDERGROUND

Daystar Rising (Aril Brikha Remix)

"Going to be releasing a series of 3 EPs called Phenix over the next few months. Here's a track from the first one. Next London show is on 14 March: http://www.residentadvisor.net/event.aspx?554428"

Scuba - Cyanide (PNX001)

From this release: https://nosidesrecords.bandcamp.com/album/defense-mechanism-goto80-split

Elektro Argo

Eddie Symons’ fine recent run for Central Processing Unit continues. The NULLPTR mastermind makes it four releases on the Sheffield label in five years with Recursor, a six-track EP which balances precision-engineered machine-funk grooves with an overarching aura of gracefulness.

Recursor finds its lane from the opening title-track. On the quicksilver ‘Recursor’ we get Drexciyan punch, a needlegun bassline and staccato arps offset by eerie washes of synths. There’s a tension between the two elements of the track, and this yin-yang combination means that’ Recursor’ will work equally well for both the rave’s darkest corners and also the euphoria of a sunrise set.

After the title-track begins the record at breakneck speed, ‘Pulsar’ puts proceedings into cruise control. There’s still enough punch in the drum programming to ensure that ‘Pulsar’ will deliver in the dance, but this mid-paced tune is dominated by its warping bassline and keening keys, all of which comes together for a pretty and strangely wistful number. ‘Pulsar’s energy persists into following cut ‘Phase Function, though there’s a twitchiness to the bassline here which gives this track a nervier, more neurotic feel. As well as the golden age of Detroit electro, you’re also looking at Silicon Scally and Annie Hall as ballpark references, though there’s a winning idiosyncrasy to the production here which is all NULLPTR’s own.

The groove which kicks off the second half of Recursor is one of the most focussed on the whole EP - ‘Seil’ has a bassline which moves with the intent of a heat-seeking missile. When combined with the distant snap of 808s and twinkling arps, the whole thing very much maintains the shadowy feeling of ‘Phase Function’, and it’s an energy that Recursor rides into ‘Stone Tape’. ‘Stone Tape’ boasts another stellar bassline, but rather than the low-end barrelling forward intensely as it does on ‘Seil’ the bass here skips all around the mix, pleasingly erratic and playful. 

‘Portal’ is an apt title for Recuror’s sixth and final track. Indeed, the whole vibe of ‘Portal’ makes it a perfect closer for this EP of detailed electro jams. This tune really does feel like a portal being opened, the bass and drums busying themselves on the floor while chemtrails of synth in the upper-end of the mix intimate something enticing beyond the threshold.

Sparky yet sleek, Recursor is the latest fine machine-funk collection from NULLPTR.

RIYL: Annie Hall, Silicon Scally, Legowelt

Recursor

NULLPTR - Recursor

TL Premiere #1432 (2023.11.17) : Global Goon - Calcula [Central Processing Unit]

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For this 297th Premiere of 2023, we have a track by "Global Goon" (@globalgoons) titled ‘Calcula’ from his forthcoming mini-LP "Nanoclusters" on the independent British record label, founded in Sheffield in 2012, specialising in electronic music : Central Processing Unit (@cpurecords).

The mini-LP will be available on December 1, 2023 in Limited Edition 12" Vinyl + Digital.

▶︎ Pre-order : https://shop.cpurecords.net/album/nanoclusters

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Release Info :

Global Goon - Nanoclusters [Central Processing Unit]

While this may be the first release on Sheffield’s Central Processing Unit from Global Goon, the one known to friends and family as Johnny Hawk brings a whole heap of experience to the Nanoclusters mini-LP.

Hawk started dropping Global Goon records on the legendary Rephlex Records back in the 1990s. The project’s subsequent releases have taken in imprints as esteemed as WéMè and Balkan. Factor in a whole host of other aliases which have delivered missives via the likes of Planet Mu, and you know even before you press play on this witty, wily record that you’re dealing with a master at work here.

The confidence with which Global Goon approaches Nanoclusters shines through in Hawk taking much of the mini-album at midtempo. Cuts like ‘Khroxic Mould’, ‘Metallik’ and ‘Syntheseers’ sound like Bochum Welt heading down a dark alleyway. The former in particular is a seasick lope, the tuned synths lurching around like sailors on deck in a storm as bass ebbs and flows underneath the mix.

The influence of Kraftwerk comes through prominently at times here, particularly in the way ‘Calcula’ and ‘Digit Six’ play pensive, slightly sombre synth chords off some simple but effective forward motion in the drum programming. That is not to say that Nanoclusters is not full of invention, though. None of the productions are overly flash, but this approach allows the little details to shine through more clearly, from cleverly panned hi-hats to hissing synth counter-melodies which flit in and out of the mix. Enthralling and packed full of ear candy, they’re further evidence that Nanoclusters is the work of an expert craftsman.

While the pulse of Nanoclusters remains relatively steady throughout, it’s still a rather lively record. Plenty of these tracks will get the dancefloor moving if deployed correctly - though whether they’re heard at home or in the dance, it’s the attention to detail which makes them stand out.

‘Snapterisk’ is as perfect an example of machine-funk as you’re likely to find - the drum programming is razor-sharp but rubbery with bongos, the bass a lithe burble, and those wobbly stabs of keys that put a bit of wiggle in the beat? Delightful stuff. Elsewhere the ever-looping arpeggio of ‘Metro Esc’ has hints of Frankie Knuckles’ house classic ‘Your Love’, though an array of interesting sonic nuggets - snippets of vocal, radar-like bloops, a gently insistent low-end pulse - soften the track’s clubbier elements with a pillowy sheen. And Hawk throws us a curveball right at the end of Nanoclusters, tapping back into that old Rephlex sound for the fizzy, braindancing ‘Metal Glass’. 
 
Global Goon doesn’t need to show off on Nanoclusters - from brilliantly slick machine-funk to Kraftwerkian reveries, the CPU debutant lets the music do the talking here. It makes for a confident and vivacious mini-LP, one which wears its expertise lightly. 

Tracklist :
1. Khroxic Mould
2. Snapterisk
3. Metallik
4. Syntheseers
5. Calcula
6. Metro Esc
7. Digit Six
8. Metal Glass

releases December 1, 2023

All tracks written and produced by Jonathan Taylor.
Mastered at Computer Club Sheffield
Design by Human / www.humanstudio.com

Nanoclusters

Calcula

Pre-order

TL PREMIERE : Global Goon - Calcula [Central Processing Unit]

After building up a head of steam on labels such as Craigie Knowes and Rotterdam Electronix in the past couple of years, Larionov debuts on Sheffield's Central Processing Unit with the Space Threat EP. Larionov's previous releases have shown off a musical sensibility which is both schooled in classic electro stylings and also able to reach for leftfield sonics in a way which sets the producer apart from the pack. It's a vibe that continues into this record, a quartet of busy electro joints which are characterised by a brooding, neurotic energy.

The opening title-track is precisely the sort of thing which would soundtrack a voyage to the outer-edges of the solar system. 'Space Threat' is a nervy, restless bit of machine-funk, the track moving forward at a midtempo which manages to be at once steady and slightly fidgety. The beat skitters and swerves, a perpetual-motion machine of minor-key bass, strange modular flutters and thwacking snares. All of this is draped in icy washes of keyboard - think Drexciya if they blasted into outer space rather than delving deep down in the ocean.

'Asteroid Attack' works from the same blueprint for 'Space Threat' but ratchets up the intensity a little to take the track to another galaxy. It's still powered by a livewire neurosis, all piston-sharp drums and whirligig synth percussion. However, an increased tempo, strangely poignant keyboard lines and little snatches of vocoder-drenched vocals turn 'Asteroid Attack' in the direction of modern practitioners like Cardopusher and CPU homie Silicon Scally.

Opening up the EP's B-side, 'Flying High' finds a midpoint between its predecessors, returning to the steadier pace and twitchy vibe of 'Space Threat' but maintaining 'Asteroid Attack's single-note counter-melodies and digified vocals - although here the ghostly treatment on the voice makes for a hugely eerie atmosphere. Around the four-minute mark, the track peels back the veil of synth pads and wobbling keys stabs to turn the attention wholly to the rhythm section, a choice which feels like taking a stiff drink in order to redouble your energy for the next part of the night.

'Vimana Ride' runs with 'Flying High's approach to see Space Threat out in style. There's something to the digital vocal sighs that make up the melody of this cut which gives things a really uncanny quality - it's the kind of sonic choice that Sadboys producers like Yung Gud and Yung Sherman would make, but applied wholly to the service of crafting body-popping, acid-tinged electro.

Larionov arrives on Central Processing Unit with an EP of anxiously excellent electro experiments.

RIYL: Cardopusher, Silicon Scally, Annie Hall, Cygnus

Space Threat

Larionov - Space Threat

TL Premiere #1471 (2024.01.05) : Larionov - Vimana Ride [Central Processing Unit]

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For this 1st Premiere of 2024, we have a track by Russian DJ/Producer based in Voronezh "Larionov" titled ‘Vimana Ride’ from his forthcoming EP "Space Threat" on the independent British record label, founded in Sheffield in 2012, specialising in electronic music : Central Processing Unit (CPU Records).

The EP will be available on February 2, 2024 in Limited Edition 12" Vinyl + Digital.

▶︎ Pre-order : centralprocessingunit.bandcamp.com/album/space-threat

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Release Info :

Larionov - Space Threat [Central Processing Unit]

After building up a head of steam on labels such as Craigie Knowes and Rotterdam Electronix in the past couple of years, Larionov debuts on Sheffield's Central Processing Unit with the Space Threat EP. Larionov's previous releases have shown off a musical sensibility which is both schooled in classic electro stylings and also able to reach for leftfield sonics in a way which sets the producer apart from the pack. It's a vibe that continues into this record, a quartet of busy electro joints which are characterised by a brooding, neurotic energy.

The opening title-track is precisely the sort of thing which would soundtrack a voyage to the outer-edges of the solar system. 'Space Threat' is a nervy, restless bit of machine-funk, the track moving forward at a midtempo which manages to be at once steady and slightly fidgety. The beat skitters and swerves, a perpetual-motion machine of minor-key bass, strange modular flutters and thwacking snares. All of this is draped in icy washes of keyboard - think Drexciya if they blasted into outer space rather than delving deep down in the ocean. 

'Asteroid Attack' works from the same blueprint for 'Space Threat' but ratchets up the intensity a little to take the track to another galaxy. It's still powered by a livewire neurosis, all piston-sharp drums and whirligig synth percussion. However, an increased tempo, strangely poignant keyboard lines and little snatches of vocoder-drenched vocals turn 'Asteroid Attack' in the direction of modern practitioners like Cardopusher and CPU homie Silicon Scally. 

Opening up the EP's B-side, 'Flying High' finds a midpoint between its predecessors, returning to the steadier pace and twitchy vibe of 'Space Threat' but maintaining 'Asteroid Attack's single-note counter-melodies and digified vocals - although here the ghostly treatment on the voice makes for a hugely eerie atmosphere. Around the four-minute mark, the track peels back the veil of synth pads and wobbling keys stabs to turn the attention wholly to the rhythm section, a choice which feels like taking a stiff drink in order to redouble your energy for the next part of the night. 

'Vimana Ride' runs with 'Flying High's approach to see Space Threat out in style. There's something to the digital vocal sighs that make up the melody of this cut which gives things a really uncanny quality - it's the kind of sonic choice that Sadboys producers like Yung Gud and Yung Sherman would make, but applied wholly to the service of crafting body-popping, acid-tinged electro. 

Larionov arrives on Central Processing Unit with an EP of anxiously excellent electro experiments. 

Tracklist :
1. Space Threat
2. Asteroid Attack
3. Flying High
4. Vimana Ride

releases February 2, 2024

All tracks written and produced by Dmitry Larionov.
Mastered at Computer Club Sheffield
Design by Human / www.humanstudio.com

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Follow Larionov :
Bandcamp : www.larionov.bandcamp.com
Facebook : www.facebook.com/Larionovmusic
Instagram : www.instagram.com/larionovmusic
Linktree : www.linktr.ee/larionovmusic
SoundCloud : www.soundcloud.com/larionov

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Facebook : www.facebook.com/cpurecords
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Website : www.cpurecords.net
YouTube : www.youtube.com/user/cpuoutput

Vimana Ride

TL PREMIERE : Larionov - Vimana Ride [Central Processing Unit]

Blacknecks - Untitled 3

After building up a head of steam on labels such as Craigie Knowes and Rotterdam Electronix in the past couple of years, Larionov debuts on Sheffield's Central Processing Unit with the Space Threat EP. Larionov's previous releases have shown off a musical sensibility which is both schooled in classic electro stylings and also able to reach for leftfield sonics in a way which sets the producer apart from the pack. It's a vibe that continues into this record, a quartet of busy electro joints which are characterised by a brooding, neurotic energy.

Larionov arrives on Central Processing Unit with an EP of anxiously excellent electro experiments.

@larionov

https://beacons.ai/looselipsmusic

PREMIERE: Larionov - Flying High [Central Processing Unit]

Bokusatsu Shoujo Koubou - My Dream Girl In JPEG

[Blog] http://bokusatsushoujokoubou.blogspot.com/
[SoundCloud] https://soundcloud.com/bokusatsu-shoujo-koubou
[YouTube] https://www.youtube.com/user/vukeme
[Facebook] https://www.facebook.com/hammergirlbsk
[Twitter] https://twitter.com/BBBSSSKKK
[Tumblr] http://bokusatsushoujokoubou.tumblr.com/

My Dream Girl In JPEG

Dedicated to Satoru Iwata.

Available on ＿​|​￣​|​○ over here: https://goto8o.bandcamp.com/album/-

Geminix

This is MIDINES ver.
Original is here
https://soundcloud.com/kawagen/super-rat

Super Rat (MIDINES)

A mix of feel-good chiptune tracks to kick off the summer! Music by Japan's SEXY-SYNTHESIZER, Montreal's Toy Company, and the international collective Battle of the Bits!

- - TRACKLIST - -
00:00 - SEXY-SYNTHESIZER - GAMER'S DELIGHT PT.4
04:40 - SEXY-SYNTHESIZER - R or L ?
08:29 - SEXY-SYNTHESIZER - DREAM TOMORROW
13:09 - SEXY-SYNTHESIZER - SING
17:46 - stinkbug - bard jr.
20:33 - Sinc-X - salmon.nsf (mint's trout.it)
23:44 - mootbooxle - Goodbye (by Tadpole)
28:53 - Deathro - It's Actually Summer, But Who Cares
32:11 - ViRiX_Dreamcore - Xaser's substitute monday (Long Weekend Mix)
35:10 - cce - mootbooxle's Under the Glacier
37:20 - A-zu-ra - Flourish (ST IV Try To FCPico Freestyle Edit)
39:32 - malmen - tothejazz's Watermelon World (Malmen Remix)
43:49 - Apoplexia - Fancy FooTwerk
48:38 - Riften - Metadata Heaven
52:23 - Procyon Lotor - Ludicrous Speed
57:23 - Pocaille - D1M3N510N666 feat. X3CN (Playroom Extended Mix)
1:02:23 - Jimmyoshi - Yoshi's Fitness Plan
1:03:52 - goluigi - wow cutie post office sends me toys ^o^

- - DOWNLOAD LINKS - -
https://sexy-synthesizer.bandcamp.com/album/space-bandcamp-edition
https://toycompany.bandcamp.com/album/toy-company-playroom-vol-5
https://battleofthebits.bandcamp.com/album/botbs-decadent-decade
https://knasibas.bandcamp.com/album/whoop

TWiC 149  Feel Good Chip - Sexy Synthesizer, Toy Company, Battle Of The Bits

This song was performed live on the Moog synth, accompanied by a MIDINES cartridge (generously provided by Yuya Shirakami!) playing a midi file that I wrote.  This was written for the album MIDINIZE II.
You can see the Video of the performance and find out more about the album here:  http://3cm.jp/midinize2/

MORE FREE MUSIC!

I'm In the Arden (NES + Moog Little Phatty Synthesizer)

I've just uploaded some releases from 2007 that were not available online anymore: https://goto80.bandcamp.com Or check out the 0407 tape where I selected my best/worst songs from 2004-2007: https://goto8o.bandcamp.com/album/0407-data047

Billy's Boogie Beta (2007)

From my latest album, Floptrik, on CPU RECORDS: C-64 songs + remixes that sound different every time + PETSCII-visuals as executable C64-programs. Get the programs on floppy, or as a file when you buy it on CPU's site: http://shop.cpurecords.net/album/floptrik A few floppies still available at Bleep: https://bleep.com/release/84108-goto80-floptrik

Varken

Early test of the robot making its own music, rather than remixing pre-made songs.

robot on C64, human on 808

RISP is Richard Devine's algorithm-based exploration of generative time structures for analog synths. If you missed limited vinyl boarding pass worry not -- gain 3 additional original richard devine compositions plus five remixes by Loops Haunt, Vaetxh, Subjex, Valance Drakes & Balkansky with the release of RISP on CD. Expect to breathe air on distant planets as chaotic, broken machines speak harmonious mutant languages via RD's human/alien soundesign and audio activist remixes. Thirteen new tracks to become alien. Watch the video for Plonked Spectral here: http://vimeo.com/38752382

DU-16: CD info: detroitunderground.net/blog/2012/03/28/richard-devine-•-risp-•-cd/

RiSP-CD

1. PlonkedSpectral
2. ErkWerks
3. Oxin2lin
4. TipTopBD808
5. Varseop
6. Morro
7. Etch n Sketch
8. Plasmik
9. Vapor Wave Acid
10. York Capacitor
11. ReneAnalogueSeq
12. Plonked Spectral (Vaetxh oort cloud remix)
13. Oxin2lin (Valance Drakes Remix)
14. Plonked S.(Gordan-Loopshaunt-Remix)
15. Plonked S. (Subjex Remix) *
16. Plonked Spectral-(Balkansky Remix)*
17. Plonked S. (DrumCell Remix)*

* exclusive for digi download.

14 songs

Total Time: 1:09 - 700.5MB


Links:

Release info from Detroit Underground detroitunderground.net/blog/2011/11/08/richard-devine-risp-ep-du-16/

Valentin Rodriguez, Dmas3, dmas3.com

Richard Devine: richard-devine.com

Plonked Spectral - From RiSP EP - CD

Excerpt recorded live at Plex, Corsica Studios, London, July 2010

Partita For Unattended Computer (Live)

Order your own custom release at goto80.com/custom8

Varken

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