This video captures a performance, by Colin Powell, for iPad, running Iconica Sketch, Fugue Machine and GeoShred:
What Powell shared about the performance:
“Following the release of Steinberg’s Iconic Sketch for iPad, and watching ?@TheSoundTestRoom’s video using Fugue Machine to control several instances of Iconica, I decided to do something similar, but added GeoShred, so I could play a melody over the top.”
Iconica Sketch is a new virtual orchestra instrument that can run on iOS devices. Fugue Machine is a sequencing app for iOS that works like a ‘piano roll’ style sequencer, but with four playback heads, with independent control over each playback head’s speed, direction, and pitch. GeoShred turns your iPad into a synthesizer that offers polyphonic expressive control.
Watch the video and share your thoughts on it in the comments!
This synth jam, via Downpoly, captures a performance of ATerribleRide, created using vintage Radio Shack TRS-80 Model 4 computers with Orchestra-90 and MIDI-80 accessories, along with effects pedals:
Here’s what they have to say about the track:
“Did you ever take a ride you knew was a bad idea?
“ATerribleRide” takes you on a sonic journey through the interplay of vintage technology and modern production techniques. Created using TRS-80 Model 4 computers with Orchestra-90 and MIDI-80 accessories, the track emanates an organic electronic soundscape that’s both intricate and evocative.
The song features rhythmic pulses reminiscent of classic chiptune music but evolves into a layered composition enriched with dynamic timbres and harmonic progressions. The lo-fi charm of the TRS-80 hardware is seamlessly intertwined with polished, modern effects, giving the track a unique balance of retro grit and contemporary clarity. Listeners will experience a haunting, almost cinematic narrative, where the analog textures of yesteryear meet the precision of today’s music gear. It’s a vivid, experimental piece that encapsulates innovation while paying homage to the pioneers of electronic sound.”
Watch the video – and share your thoughts about making music with vintage gear in the comments!
The video captures a performance by Bristol-based synthesist + songwriter Hazel Mills, Tundra, created with the UDO Audio Super Gemini synthesizer:
Centered around a sequence in the lower layer, the performance features the instrument’s dual timbrality, and highlights the expressive potential of the Gemini’s dual controls and polyphonic aftertouch keyboard.
