United Machines is a collective of analogue synths, samplers and drum machines fronted by Himanshu Pandey. An all analogue, hardware based setup with constantly changing live configurations and sounds. Each set is unique, with real time control and live improvisation. From FM synths to monosynth basslines, samples of vintage analog synths mangled through digital samplers, vocoder laced vocal stabs or 303 squelches, its all there and computer free.

Mumbai based synthesist, multi-instrumentalist and equipment collector Himanshu Pandey conceptualised United Machines in 2013 as a live, improvisational act that moves across genres and setups for each unique set. Previous sets have included Lo-fi/Noiz synthesis at ReProduce LR Sessions (Pune & Mumbai), Modular synthesis set (Antisocial), Electro Funk/Disco (Bonobo), Juke/Garage (Summerhouse), Piano House/Proto Techno (The Den), Acid House (Future Theory Festival).

Since 2001, Himanshu has been obsessively building the largest private collection of samplers, sequencers, synthesizers and drum machines in the country (including vintage equipment sourced from Bollywood studios), while actively encouraging and developing the community through workshops, mentorship and open jam sessions.

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