Posted on 17/05/2017

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Roland Jupiter-6 Analog Poly Synth

A different creature If you believe that a Roland Jupiter-6 is simply a boiled down version of the Jupiter-8, think again. The Jupiter-6 has got a different filter and synth engine. The addition of a true multimode filter (LPF/BPF/HPF) expands the sonic possibilities of the single synth engine. But the Jupiter-8’s ability to layer 2 different patches gives […]

Posted on 11/05/2017

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Fluxic: “AutoHouse”

“How many computer decisions can you apply to a piece of music and still get meaningful music out”? I have asked myself this question many times and conducted numerous experiments on the subject. And this track is one such experiment. Extracting the DNA Choosing House music as an example I skimmed the BeatPort “Deep House” […]

Posted on 10/05/2017

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PUK Studio

Hidden in the countryside in the upper part of Jutland, between the towns of Randers and Hadsten lies a Danish recording studio with a long history. Starting as a medium size residential facility in an old farm by John "Puk" Quist and his wife Birthe, the studio got a a local reputation for a good [...]

Posted on 24/04/2017

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Strøm

[gdlr_divider type=”solid” size=”100%” ] The new Epicenter For the last 10 years the Copenhagen association “STRØM” has arranged events, urban festivals, and promoted electronic music in Denmark. And has been steadily growing each year. Head of Strøm – Frederik Birket-Smith – and his team have been avidly fighting for funding and acceptance of the community […]

Posted on 21/04/2017

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Mutable Instruments

Mutable Instruments is a visionary company producing Eurorack Modules that are very popular within the community. Mutable actively support hacking and modding of their modules and numerous different “skins” (front plates) have been developed for them. Ranum’s Modular System contains the following modules: Clouds Rings Warps   Other modules by Mutable Instruments Veins Ears Frames […]

Posted on 11/04/2017

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Bløndal Studio

ANOTHER HOME AWAY FROM HOME Before opening my own commercial facility in 1986 I worked for quite a long period in the Hjörtur Bløndal Studio, located in the same building in Gammel Kongevej 47B, 4th floor, where I later opened my studio. The Icelandic born Bløndal was another early synth adaptor, collector and studio owner, […]

Posted on 09/03/2017

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Random Disruptors – Workflow

DISRUPTORS :: WORKFLOW If you sometimes find yourself resorting to old habits and fixed routines that tend to produce the same results as last time, then it can be very useful to let a "dogmatic disruptor" determine your next step. Some action or element that you would not think of yourself - at least not at [...]