Hackathon (One Take, No edit)


One-Take, Live Recorded.

Minimal Processing: Subtle compression applied in Ableton Live on the master channel.
 Core Elements:
   * Voice: Solely driven by Mutable Instruments Elements.
   * Pitch:
     * Voice 1: Pitch information derived from QuBit Bloom (1 Voice to V/Oct, bypassing Elements).
     * Voice 2: Pitch information from QuBit Bloom (2 Voice to Freq-Input of Batumi mk2 at audible rates).
   * Batumi:
     * Exciter and Resonator inputs fed with a pitched ramp (processed through a Doepfer 12dB SEM Type VCF set to High Pass with full resonance) and square waves.
 * Modulation:
   * Mutable Instruments Elements modulated by Mimetic Digitalis (Noise Engineering).
   * Clocking provided by Steppy (Intellijel).

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Fever (trip4 Colors) // eurorack

Full Live-Set at "Woidfest". 

Recorded on Tascam Model 12. 

Big thanks to Michi and Marko for inviting me to play my first Live-Set!

Equipment used: 
Roland TR8-S, Drumbrute
Minibrute 2S, Microfreak, Make Noise Morphagene + XPO + Maths, Mutable Instruments Plaits, Noise Engineering Iteritas Alter, Qu-Bit Bloom + Data Bender, Expert Sleepers Disting Mk4 + EX, and more

Woidfest Eurorack Modular Synthesizer Live-Performance 2024

A sonic journey that begins with a spacious, contemplative soundscape and gradually unfolds into a richly textured soundscape. The track features a combination of evolving polyphonic chords, processed vocal samples, and rhythmic pulses, all generated by a Eurorack modular synthesizer. The 7-minute intro invites listeners to immerse themselves in the evolving soundscape, while the subsequent sections showcase the dynamic interplay between the polyphonic chords, which are rhythmically shaped by the Make Noise DXG, and the haunting, processed vocal samples created using the Make Noise Morphagene. The entire composition is the result of spontaneous improvisation and was captured in a single take.

#ambient #atmospheric #soundscape
#evolving #harmonic #rich, #textured

recorded using:

Make Noise Morphagene
Make Noise Maths
Make Noise XPO
Make Noise DXG
Make Noise QPAS
FX AID XL
Erica Synths Matrix Mixer
AI018 Eurorack Stereo Matrix Mixer
Noise Engineering Mimetic Digitales
Qu-Bit Bloom
Qu-Bit Data Bender
Mutable Instruments Plaits
Mutable Instruments Beads
Disting EX
Disting mk4
Oxi Meta
ATOM - Antumbra (Mutable Instruments Elements Clone)

and


Tascam Model 12
Roland TR-8S
Endorphines Golden Master
Hologram Chroma Console
Arturia Microfreak


Nichts ist nicht Musik (Eurorack)

Eurorack System: 
Make Noise Morphagene
Make Noise Maths
Make Noise XPO
Make Noise DXG
Make Noise QPAS
FX AID XL
Erica Synths Matrix Mixer
AI018 Eurorack Stereo Matrix Mixer
Noise Engineering Mimetic Digitales
Qu-Bit Bloom
Qu-Bit Data Bender
Mutable Instruments Plaits
Mutable Instruments Beads
Disting EX
Disting mk4
Oxi Meta

Weiteres Equipment
Tascam Model 12
Roland TR-8S
Endorphines Golden Master
Hologram Chroma Console
Arturia Microfreak


DingDong Session1 (Eurorack Live-Performance)

Eurorack:
Make Noise Morphagene
Make Noise Maths
Make Noise XPO
Make Noise DXG
Make Noise QPAS
FX AID XL
Erica Synths Matrix Mixer
AI018 Eurorack Stereo Matrix Mixer
Noise Engineering Mimetic Digitales
Qu-Bit Bloom
Qu-Bit Data Bender
Mutable Instruments Plaits
Mutable Instruments Beads
Disting EX
Disting mk4
Oxi Meta

Weiteres Equipment:
Tascam Model 12
Roland TR-8S
Endorphines Golden Master
Hologram Chroma Console
Arturia Microfreak


DingDong Session2 (Eurorack Live-Performance)

This track was recorded live in one take with no further editing beyond volume adjustments and light compression in Ableton Live. The main voice is the Make Noise XPO through the Make Noise DXG Low-pass Gate.

The minimalist soundscape is built upon a foundation of Eurorack modules, including the Make Noise Morphagene, Maths, and XPO, alongside contributions from the Qu-Bit Bloom, Data Bender, Mutable Instruments Plaits and Beads, and more. The track also features the Roland TR-8S and the Arturia Microfreak.

The vocals, sampled from a live session with a friend last week (originally recorded for music at 135 BPM), are processed through the Chroma Console effect pedal and emerge as fragmented whispers within the dark and atmospheric soundscape.

Gone feat. Cri

all recorded in one take, only a bit of compression and gain adjustment in Ableton. 

based on the chords and harmony of "Jetzt gehst du weg" von Rakede.

Jetzt gehst du weg (eurorack impro)

Waldfest 1

This is a recording of a live Eurorack synthesizer performance from a private gathering. Guests listened on headphones, free to move, dance, or simply observe. The music was generated live, with pre-programmed bassline patterns (Minibrute 2s) and harmonic sequences (Arturia Microfreak).

Equipment used:

Eurorack: Make Noise Morphagene, Maths, XPO, DXG, QPAS, FX AID XL, Erica Synths Matrix Mixer, AI018 Eurorack Stereo Matrix Mixer, Noise Engineering Mimetic Digitalis, Qu-Bit Bloom, Data Bender, Mutable Instruments Plaits, Beads, Disting EX, Disting mk4, Oxi Meta, ATOM - Antumbra (Mutable Instruments Elements Clone)
Other: Tascam Model 12, Roland TR-8S, Endorphines Golden Master, Hologram Chroma Console, Arturia Microfreak

Am Hof #1

This is a recording of a second live Eurorack synthesizer set from a private gathering. As before, guests listened on headphones and were free to move around. This set features some sections with a slightly increased tempo. The session begins with a sample from Peter Sellars' speech, "The Importance of Music."

The music was generated live, using pre-programmed bassline patterns (Minibrute 2s) and harmonic sequences (Arturia Microfreak).

Equipment used:

Eurorack: Make Noise Morphagene, Maths, XPO, DXG, QPAS, FX AID XL, Erica Synths Matrix Mixer, AI018 Eurorack Stereo Matrix Mixer, Noise Engineering Mimetic Digitalis, Qu-Bit Bloom, Data Bender, Mutable Instruments Plaits, Beads, Disting EX, Disting mk4, Oxi Meta, ATOM - Antumbra (Mutable Instruments Elements Clone)
Other: Tascam Model 12, Roland TR-8S, Endorphines Golden Master, Hologram Chroma Console, Arturia Microfreak

Am Hof #2 Pt.1

This track features a sample recorded with my friend Cri a few months ago. It's become a versatile element in my live sets. The sample is manipulated using the Make Noise Morphagene.

The music was generated live using a Eurorack synthesizer, incorporating pre-programmed bassline patterns (Minibrute 2s) and harmonic sequences (Arturia Microfreak). Guests listened on headphones and were free to move around.

Equipment used:

Eurorack: Make Noise Morphagene, Maths, XPO, DXG, QPAS, FX AID XL, Erica Synths Matrix Mixer, AI018 Eurorack Stereo Matrix Mixer, Noise Engineering Mimetic Digitalis, Qu-Bit Bloom, Data Bender, Mutable Instruments Plaits, Beads, Disting EX, Disting mk4, Oxi Meta, ATOM - Antumbra (Mutable Instruments Elements Clone)
Other: Tascam Model 12, Roland TR-8S, Endorphines Golden Master, Hologram Chroma Console, Arturia Microfreak"

Am Hof 2 feat Cri

This track was created during a Eurorack live performance.

As with the other sets, the music was generated live using a Eurorack synthesizer, incorporating pre-programmed bassline patterns (Minibrute 2s) and harmonic sequences (Arturia Microfreak). Guests listened on headphones and were free to move around.

Equipment used:

Eurorack: Make Noise Morphagene, Maths, XPO, DXG, QPAS, FX AID XL, Erica Synths Matrix Mixer, AI018 Eurorack Stereo Matrix Mixer, Noise Engineering Mimetic Digitalis, Qu-Bit Bloom, Data Bender, Mutable Instruments Plaits, Beads, Disting EX, Disting mk4, Oxi Meta, ATOM - Antumbra (Mutable Instruments Elements Clone)
Other: Tascam Model 12, Roland TR-8S, Endorphines Golden Master, Hologram Chroma Console, Arturia Microfreak

Am Hof 2 Outta Space

"Free Illusion" was made in one continuous session and hasn't been edited. It's an attempt to simply capture a moment in sound. Afterward, only some compressor and EQ were added in Ableton to shape the sound slightly.

For this track, I used the Teenage Engineering OP-1 Field to gather various sonic textures. These sounds were then processed through a Mutable Instruments Beads granular effect, which added small, crystal-like decorations to the sound.

The main melody comes from my Eurorack system, with two main voices: Mutable Instruments Plaits for the melody and Make Noise XPO for the bass, connected to a low-pass gate.

My goal with "Free Illusion" wasn't to create a perfect song, but just to record a specific moment. Because of how it was made, much of the song would be difficult to recreate exactly. It's simply about sharing a passion for sound.

Free Illusion

"Heart's Journey" is a live recording, a sonic interpretation of the heart's constant yet ever-changing rhythm as it moves through the universe. This piece was captured in a single take, embracing the spontaneity of a live performance. After the recording, only some compressor and EQ were added in Ableton to fine-tune the sound.

The track heavily features my Eurorack system, with the core sounds built around Mutable Instruments Plaits for melodies and Make Noise XPO providing the bass, often shaped by a low-pass gate. You'll also hear textures from the Teenage Engineering OP-1 Field, which I use to gather unique atmospheric sounds. The Mutable Instruments Beads granular effect adds intricate, shimmering details throughout the piece.

Other modules from the Eurorack system that contribute to the sound are Make Noise Morphagene, Make Noise Maths, Make Noise DXG, and Make Noise QPAS. For effects, I utilized FX AID XL, and the signal routing was managed with the Erica Synths Matrix Mixer and AI018 Eurorack Stereo Matrix Mixer. Further sequence explorations come from Noise Engineering Mimetic Digitales, Qu-Bit Bloom, and sound FX from Qu-Bit Data Bender. Disting EX works as a matrix mixer and Disting mk4 as a compressor. Master-FX are performed live with Oxi Meta. 

The entire performance was mixed and recorded through the Tascam Model 12 and exported as one stereo master sum. Additional equipment like the Roland TR-8S, Endorphines Golden Master, Hologram Chroma Console, and Arturia Microfreak were also available in the setup, contributing to the overall sonic palette of the live session.

This track is an unedited snapshot of a moment, reflecting the organic and evolving nature of live electronic music.

Heart's Journey

A short live sketch exploring the possibilities of mixing and inverting gates and triggers. The piece features a bassline and arpeggio from a blend of Make Noise XPO and Mutable Instruments Plaits. Sequencing for both was done with QuBit Bloom and Noise Engineering Numeric Digitalis. The gate and trigger sequencing comes from an Intellijel Steppy, with modulation from a Batumi, and final logic handled by the Klavis Two Bits module.

Logical Inversion

A live, single-take track on a Eurorack/Dawless setup at 145 BPM, combining tape-style recordings from the OP-1 Field with live sequenced and played elements. The chords and melody are created with a granular effect from a Mutable Instruments Beads, while the bassline comes from a Make Noise XPO routed through a low-pass gate. Titled "Home," this song is an expression of gratitude for life.

Home

This track was completely recorded on the OP1 field. 

Ends

This track serves as the intro and sets the musical stage for the full live modular synthesizer performance. It lays the groundwork with the rhythms provided by the Roland TR-8S and early tones from the Eurorack system.

Unlike the raw YouTube recording, this audio has been minimally processed in Ableton with a compressor and a limiter, but otherwise remains unchanged from the original live take. It is a true one-take recording.

The entire live performance, including the unique visuals generated live by the Sleepy Circuits Hypno, is available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PEqcT2SCcdE.

Prototype #1 Intro

This track, Resonance, moves deeper into the set, focusing on more vivid, lively textures. Much of that resonant character comes from the Make Noise QPAS module. For variation and movement, the Oxi Meta module adds subtle DJ-style effects, bringing life to the overall groove.

As with the entire performance, this was recorded live in a single take. Although the video on YouTube is completely raw, this audio has been minimally processed in Ableton with a compressor and a limiter for clarity, but the performance itself is otherwise untouched.

The full live performance, including the unique visuals generated live by the Sleepy Circuits Hypno, is available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PEqcT2SCcdE.

Prototype #2 Resonance

This short track, Prototype #3 Physical Intermezzo, acts as a brief transitional moment in the set. The unique textures and physical modeling sounds heard here are primarily generated by the Mutable Instruments Elements clone, Atom, easing the listener into the following track, "FM Party."

The piece was recorded live as part of the one-take performance. For the SoundCloud release, the audio received minimal mastering in Ableton (compressor and limiter) for better clarity, but the live performance is otherwise presented as it happened.

The full performance, including the live visuals generated by the Sleepy Circuits Hypno, is available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PEqcT2SCcdE.

Prototype #3 Physical Intermezzo

This track, Prototype #4 FM Party, is where the sounds are truly let loose. During the live take, I manually altered the amount of Frequency Modulation (FM), pushing the tone into unusual frequencies and gently challenging conventional listening habits. It's a moment of free-flowing sound design within the dance framework.

This piece was recorded as part of the one-take performance. For this SoundCloud version, the audio received minimal mastering in Ableton (compressor and limiter) for better clarity, but the live performance remains otherwise untouched.

The full performance, including the live visuals generated by the Sleepy Circuits Hypno, is available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PEqcT2SCcdE.

Prototype #4 FM Party

This track, positioned deeper into the set, features a raw saw-wave sound sourced from the Arturia MicroFreak. Over the course of the performance, this core sound is gradually expanded and stretched into a wider texture using the Hologram Electronics Chroma Console effects pedal.

This was recorded live as part of the continuous, one-take session. For this SoundCloud version, the audio received minimal mastering in Ableton (compressor and limiter) for clarity, but the original live performance is otherwise unchanged.

The full performance, including the live visuals generated by the Sleepy Circuits Hypno, is available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PEqcT2SCcdE.

Prototype #5 MicroSaw

This final track of the set is centered around a field recording captured with my 3-year-old son while we were hiking. He was hitting some unused water pipes lying by the trail with a wooden stick, giving the track its distinctly industrial, metallic sound.

This personal sample was loaded into the Make Noise Morphagene. When triggered, the Morphagene is set to begin playback at a slightly different starting point each time, ensuring the metallic rhythm remains evolving and unpredictable.

This was recorded as the final segment of the one-take performance. The audio received minimal mastering in Ableton (compressor and limiter) for this SoundCloud version, but the live performance is otherwise untouched.

The full performance, including the unique visuals generated live by the Sleepy Circuits Hypno, is available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PEqcT2SCcdE.

Prototype #6 MorphPipes

These tracks were all recorded during a live show in a former sauna. All music is recorded straight from the mixer onto SD card. Main voices come from Make Noise XPO and Mutable Instruments Plaits with some help from Arturia Microfreak and the great Roland TR-8S Drum machine. The orginal file was processed in ableton with slight EQ and compression. Other than that, the music represents, what happened in the sauna :)

Sauna Infusion Part 2

Sauna Infusion FM Part 4

Sauna Infusion Part 1

Sauna Infusion FM Part 3

A simple exploration recorded live in a single take on the OP-1 Field.

The title, "Zärtliche Szene" (Tender Scene), comes directly from a snippet sampled from a Bavarian classical radio announcement (Bayern 4 Klassik) that forms the track's foundation. Over this, a repeating chord progression provides the basis for improvisation, using the OP-1 Field's "DIMENSION" synth engine for the main sounds.

The beat is a straightforward four-on-the-floor at 132 BPM. All elements—synths, bassline, and melody—were kept intentionally minimal and unembellished. Post-recording work in Ableton was strictly limited to only minor EQ and compression to clean things up.

Just a one-take jam. Hope you enjoy it.

Zärtliche Szene (OP1 Field)

A modest exploration of texture and colour. This track, "Saturated," is a continuous, single-take performance, recorded entirely outside of a computer (dawless).
The core of the sound character comes from pushing the limits of the Hologram Electronics Chroma Console, letting its various forms of saturation, drive, and sonic instability define the mood. Granular clouds and moments of delicate texture are provided by the Mutable Instruments Beads.
This is simply what came out of the machines in that moment.
Gear Used:
Synths/Voices: Arturia Minibrute 2s, OP-1 Field, Arturia Microfreak (for polyphonic chords), Make Noise XPO (sub-oscillator).
Effects: Hologram Electronics Chroma Console, Mutable Instruments Beads (granular effects).
Performance Note: Recorded live in one take on a Tascam model 12

Saturated


A sonic exploration of the endless possibilities of modular synthesis. From abstract textures to hypnotic drones, these sounds are born from intuition and experimentation.

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