Module-records blog about electronic music

Music Thing Shop is open !

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley Meyerson) — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 11:57:19 PST

Music Thing Shop is now open : How does it work? As Tom said "This isn't a real shop" but for sure it's a real great idea !
It's a selection of a few great, sexy, desireable, even collectable pieces of kit.
All the items are supplied by different online retailers in the US, UK and Europe.

First selection :

Cool things for under £100
Epiphone Junior Valve Amps
Korg MicroKorg
Akai MPC-1000
Zvex Effects Pedals
MFB Synth II
Moogerfooger MURF
DSI Desktop Evolver

Label of the month: Circus Company

noreply@blogger.com (David Smyle) — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 15:25:01 PST

The Circus Company releases are so crazy, dirty, groovy with clicky minimal stuff integrating different styles, freejazz, p-funk, hip hop, house and techno. Big respect for one of the freshest label... Please, can you go on like this because we like that so much!!!

Soundgin : Serially controlled Sound Synthesizer

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley Meyerson) — Wed, 25 Oct 2006 02:00:23 PDT

Soundgin is a single chip 6-voice electronic music synthesizer sound effects / voice synthesizer chip. It produces complex sound effects, synthesizer style music and English speech with an unlimited vocabulary. Soundgin provides wide-range, high resolution control of pitch (frequency), tone color (harmonic content) and dynamics (volume).

The SSG01 (Soundgin) consists of six synthesizer "voices" which can be used independently or in conjunction with each other to create complex sounds. Each voice consists of a Tone Oscillator / Wave Generator, an Envelope Generator, an Amplitude Modulator and Ramping / Target controls. The Tone Oscillator controls the pitch of the voice over a wide range. The Oscillator produces one of eight waveforms at the selected frequency, with the unique harmonic content of each waveform providing simple control of tone color. The volume dynamics of the oscillator are controlled by an Amplitude Modulator which can control by the Envelope Generator, the Ramping / Target control or by another oscillator. When triggered , the Envelope Generator creates an amplitude envelope with programmable rates of increasing and decreasing volume. In addition to the six voices, two mixers are provided to combine the waveforms outputs of the oscillators.

16Khz Sample Output Rate
2400 or 9600 Baud Serial Connection
6 Independently Controlled Voices
Amp, Freq, Ring Modulation
Hard Sync.
ADSR Envelopes
Musical Notes
English Phonemes
Sound Morphing
In-Chip Presets
Object Class for ooPIC

Kenton needs some help

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley Meyerson) — Mon, 16 Oct 2006 01:01:50 PDT

Kenton have made a couple of prototype controllers intended for use with Ableton Live or similar software. Neither unit has a final name at the moment and are temporarily being called AB Mini and AB DJ. If you have suggestions for better names or for improvements to the designs, please let them know.

"The AB Mini communicates via USB, has 9 endless rotary encoders, 9 push buttons and a joystick. It is USB powered for convenience. The 9 encoder knobs can also be pushed to select MIDI channels to operate on - allowing up to 9 channels of operation. When a channel has been selected, one of the buttons lights up to indicate that channel is active. The encoders also remember where they were when they were last on that channel and display their position on the ring of leds around each knob.
The joystick can send X and Y co-ordinates on the currently selected channel, and could be used for pitchbend and/or modulation control.
With the 9 channels, you effectively have 81 endless controllers and 81buttons at your fingertips in a very compact unit.
The whole unit is finished in brushed aluminium with matching knobs and is the same width as a 12" powerbook."

"The AB DJ, as its temporary name suggests, is aimed at the DJ market. Again this controller is mainly aimed at Ableton Live and Tractor users.
The unit has three channel strips and a master section.
Each channel strip has a Master Volume with six rotary knobs below that. Beneath that again are 6 buttons which illuminate when active, intended for mutes, AB selection and headphone monitor. Beneath that are two pads which can be used for firing off samples. It is intended that on production versions, these pads would be velocity sensitive, allowing them to be used as drum pads.
The master section is similar but benathe the master volume has four rotary knobs and a joystick. Again it has the six buttons, and below that a cross-fader.
The whole unit is finished in brushed aluminium, and has USB and MIDI ports for connection to your computer. Production models would be mains powered, although the prototype shown uses a power adaptor. Production models would probably have aluminium knobs too, rather than the Moog type knobs on this prototype."

My one and only suggestion : Don't remove the Moog type knobs !!!

SoundBITE micro : new automatic loop sampler/MIDI synchroniser

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley Meyerson) — Wed, 11 Oct 2006 10:12:52 PDT

RED Sound is pleased to announce the release of a new portable automatic DJ loop sampler/MIDI synchroniser module, SoundBITE micro.

The SoundBITE micro packs many features into its compact, slim line alloy case.

Loop sampler mode; offers the acclaimed looping system made famous by previous models in the Red Sound range such as SoundBITE XL. This unique looping technology allows DJ’s to instantly record and playback any combination of the 4 loop samples on offer and re-mix tracks on-the-fly. Default loop durations include 4, 8, 16 & 32 beats however, users will be able to create their own loop formats on the Red Sound website and download these custom profiles into the unit via the MIDI IN port. Featuring 96kHz sample rate / 24bit resolution, a high standard of audio quality is assured. For studio use, selectable MIDI IN synchronisation of loop playback is also offered.

MIDI synchroniser mode; features the ground-breaking Red Sound audio/MIDI synchronisation system, which first came to light in 1997 in the Voyager 1 and Micro Sync models. This BPM technology has been established as the only workable “missing link between audio and MIDI” available on the market. When hooked up to popular MIDI sequencer programs such as ableton live/reason etc the results are truly amazing, allowing DJ’s/musicians to explore totally new dimensions of creativity. Featuring MIDI start, stop, continue and reset commands for the clock output, the MIDI IN facility also allows users to merge incoming MIDI data with the SoundBITE micro’s clock output (SoundBITE micro comes complete with 2 x custom MIDI cables for interfacing the on-board USB mini sockets with standard MIDI ports). Loop mode and MIDI mode can be operated simultaneously.

External Filter mode; this mode converts SoundBITE micro into a filter effect module. The built-in analog style filter effects allow users to modify any audio source in real- time. The powerful Low-Pass filter can be used to apply progressive high/mid frequency roll-off for a classic heavy filtered sound. The Band-Pass filter can be used to isolate a particular element in the audio whilst the High-Pass filter can be used to trim the bass frequencies of the audio signal (Note: loop recording/playback is de- activated in this mode)

For total user flexibility, SoundBITE micro comes complete with a built in, state-of-the- art Poliflex rechargeable battery giving up to 10 hours continuous use (or loop storage). Alternatively, the power supply/charger unit can be used to power SoundBITE micro in more permanent studio applications etc.

Specs :

Sample rate / Conversion resolution: 96kHz / 24 bit
Loop Polyphony: 4 loops (4, 8, 16, 32 beats)
MIDI OUT: System real time clock transmitted (start, stop, continue, reset commands
MIDI IN: MIDI-merge. Selectable MIDI tempo control over loop playback
Pull/Push: manual synchronisation adjustment for loops/MIDI clock
Effects: Low-Pass, High-Pass & Band-Pass analog style filter effects in 'straight-thru' mode.
BPM range: 60 - 230BPM (3 ranges)
Tri-colour LED: red/green/blue led multi-function indicator
Connections: Audio input, Loops output, Headphone output, MIDI In, MIDI Out, AC charger/adapter input
Power Supply:(included) 6vDC 800mA Output plug = 1mm centre pin +
Battery:(included) Poliflex 3.7V ultra slim-line rechargeable battery
Battery Life: up to 8 hours
Dimensions: 135(H)x51(W)x14(D)mm
Accessories (included): Connecting Cables (input:- 1 x 6.3mm Jack > 3.5mm Jack ) (output:- 1 x twin RCA >3.5mm Jack ) (MIDI 2 x 5 pin DIN > USB mini plug) Mounting kit
Price : under £150

Breathe, drink, eat and.....Mix !!!

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley Meyerson) — Tue, 10 Oct 2006 04:36:48 PDT

Via Gizmodo via Mobilewhack : "This Fujitsu laptop prototype has a giant touchwheel on top that lets the notebook function as a digital turntable."

It seems that lazy designers have discovered the circle and want everybody to make music in every situation...

Module records releases available on Beatport

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley Meyerson) — Tue, 10 Oct 2006 02:40:15 PDT

All Module's releases are now available in digital format on Beatport.

Check it out !!!

M-audio Connectiv : 4 x 4 USB audio interface for DJs

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley Meyerson) — Mon, 09 Oct 2006 03:47:16 PDT

Conectiv, developed by M-Audio’s SynchroScience division, is the world’s first bus-powered 4 x 4 USB audio interface designed for DJs who perform and produce tracks with a laptop. Together, Conectiv and the included Torq software form the ultimate DJ tool—high-fidelity audio, all the right kinds of I/O (including dual phono preamps), and the ability to mix, beat-match and cue digital files with ease. Use them as a completely digital solution and leave the heavy stacks of vinyl or bulky wallets of CDs at home—or process your vinyl and CDs on the fly. You can even create a hybrid digital/vinyl DJ rig by using Conectiv and Torq with specially encoded control vinyl discs or CDs. Torq supports popular formats such as MP3, WAV, WMA and AAC files and is configured to automatically work with Conectiv—no messy set-ups. And unlike most digital DJ systems, Conectiv works with other third-party software as well.

use as a self-contained digital system, multi-effects processor or slave from control CDs/vinyl
designed by M-Audio's SynchroScience group
4 x 4 USB 1.1 audio interface with 16-bit/48kHz fidelity
4 RCA inputs configurable for line-level or phono signals
4 RCA outputs with high +10dBV peak output level
2 mix knobs for blending audio inputs and USB output
Torq DJ software included

Drive and mix in your new Twingo

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley Meyerson) — Sun, 08 Oct 2006 04:18:53 PDT

The "new" Twingo (actually only a concept car) is filled with tons of multimedia gear :
sensitive touch screen, earphone integrated in seats, bluetooth connectivity, dock for I-pod and a dashboard mixer...
Refering to the Music Thing post about the VW free electric guitar given with every car sold betweeen October and December , the new hype seems to make music in his car !

M120 in Dave Clarke Top10

noreply@blogger.com (David Smyle) — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 11:45:39 PDT

Dave Clarke Top10 of August 2006
1) Brian Sanhaji "Beta v1 Andre Walter Remix" (Enabled)
2) Frequenzberater "Our Galaxy" (PSI)
3) Samuel L Session "The Stick up"
4) Scratch-d Vs H-Bomb "Freakin it" (MFC 005)
5) Epy "Land in Sicht" (Trust)
6) Sebastian "Walkman" (Ed Banger)
7) Subaka "Boing" (Module)
8) Mark verbos "Idle Hands" (CDR)
9) Elite "Just can't Believe Ign Tech Remix" (CDR)
10)Ulterior "The Death of Everything" (CDR)

M110 in Sebastian Kramer Top10

noreply@blogger.com (David Smyle) — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 11:32:25 PDT

Sebastian Kramer DJ Charts / Summer 2006:
01. Jeff Mills - Blue Potential - Tresor 223
02. Jeff Mills - Gamma Player (Blue Potential Version) - Tresor 223
03. Baby Ford & Eon Link - Dead Eye - Plus 8 086
04. Daniel Stefanik - The Bells - Mobilee 005
05. Sebastian Kramer - M51 - Cache 003
06. Planetary Aussault Systems - Deep Heat Vol.1 EP - Mote Evolver
07. Various Artists - Backwards Man (Regis) - DWN 2
08. Joey Beltram - The Alien Chamber (Beyonder Part 2) STX 012
09. Subaka - Pink Force (Steve Bicknell Mix) - Module 110
10. 69 - Putang - Planet E 65284

Artist of the month: Sean Deason

noreply@blogger.com (David Smyle) — Mon, 03 Jul 2006 15:52:21 PDT

After a period doing graphic design for hordes of Detroit techno releases, Sean Deason began working on production himself, first for K Hand's Acacia Records, but later for his own Matrix label under aliases such as Project X, Sounds Intangible Nature, Freq and X-313. His production style of driving minimalist funk with sublime, quintessentially Detroit melodies was later tempered by his inspiration from the British drum'n'bass scene, making Deason one of the few Motor City figures to integrate heavy breakbeats into his material.
It was while studying at the Center for Creative Studies that Deason first began working on sleeve-design for records by Juan Atkins, Derrick May, Kenny Larkin and A Guy Called Gerald, including labels like Generator, Acacia and Carl Craig's RetroActive. After being introduced to the basics of sequencing and drum-machine programming by Kenny Larkin and Dan Bell, Deason recorded his first EP, Code 3's "Cyclops," at K Hand's Acacia studios; the record earned airplay on local radio by another friend, Alan Oldham (aka DJ T1000). Deason also worked at Richie Hawtin's Plus 8 studios before forming his own Matrix Records label.
The label's early releases included singles by the Deason projects Freq and Sounds Intangible Nature as well as the mini-album compilation Digital Sects (featuring Larkin, Oldham and Claude Young among others). Signed to Studio K7, Deason released his first solo album Razorback in 1996. One year later, Deason released the Freq LP Heaven through Britain's Distance Records. In mid-2000, his new full-length Allegory & Metaphor earned comparisons to the likes of Detroit Escalator Company's Soundtrack 313 for its ability to capture the atmospheric feeling of a city (namely, Detroit) in sound.
And available now on Module Records, the Ellington E.P (m120) by Sübaka, with a great remix of the genius Sean Deason !!!

ELECTROGAIA 2006

noreply@blogger.com (David Smyle) — Thu, 22 Jun 2006 08:23:18 PDT

12-13-14 August 2006 - San Sebastiàn (SPAIN)

If you want to have a nice electronic summer weekend,look at this line-up to understand that you'll should go to Electrogaia 2006!

TIGA
CHRIS LIEBING
VITALIC live
DJ RUSH
TRENTEMOLLER live
BEN SIMS
SUPERPITCHER
TECHNASIA live
OSCAR MULERO
GAYLE SAN
THE HACKER live
REINHARD VOIGHT live
SCAN X VS THE YOUNGSTERS (f..com) battle live
MISC live
OXIA
IÑAKI MARIN live
SERGEI JAUMETIC
BENNO BLOME
ALEX STARK
DAMON JEE
KIKE PRAVDA
DEMIAN
ASIER MEATAKA!
KOLDO INTERMUSIC
IMANOL
OVERWAVE
UNDERSOUND
ANARTZ
ALX
JUANTXI

PLAY THE MUSIC Club
Pº Jauregui 78
HERNANI
20120
Gipuzkoa

Monegros Desert Festival 2006

noreply@blogger.com (David Smyle) — Sat, 17 Jun 2006 06:28:03 PDT

Saturday 15th July 2006 - Fraga (SPAIN)

Line-up of Monegros 2006:
THE PRODIGY
METHOD MAN & REDMAN
DEEP DISH
CARL COX
DANNY TENAGLIA
DAVE CLARKE
RICHIE HAWTIN
NITZER EBB
LUKE SLATER
COLLABS SESSIONS
RUSH & BOLD
UMEK
GALAXY 2 GALAXY+ LOS HERMANOS
MISSTRESS BARBARA
BLACK STROBE
BEN SIMS
TECHNASIA
THE CRYSTAL METHOD
SFDK
LA EXCEPCIÓN
MORODO
TOTE KING
ACCIÓN SÁNCHEZ
SMITH & SELWAY
DAVE ANGEL
ALEXANDER KOWALSKI
JAMES RUSKIN
VALENTINO KANZYANI
PET DUO
CHUS & CEBALLOS
PETE THA ZOUK
OSCAR DE RIVERA
RÖSH
DEAN COLEMAN
HEARTTHROB
MAGDA
TROY PIERCE
MARC HOULE
HARDFLOOR
CRISTIAN VARELA
MARCO BAILEY
ADAM BEYER
TERENCE FIXMER
RALPH LAWSON & 20:20 VISION SOUNDSYSTEM
KENNY LARKIN
MARK BROOM
B12
KAITO
SCSI-9
MATIAS AGUAYO& ROCCNESS
GUI BORATTO
NAVID TAHERNIA
VLADISLAV DELAY
APPARAT
MICHEL DE HEY
ROBERT LAMART
JORIS VOORN
LUOMO
PATRICK PULSINGER
DJ FERGIE
KETTEL
AN DER BEAT
THE NOVAMEN
ANORAK
DJ INO & JOHNNY DEF
ALEK STARK
CARLOS PALACIO
MIKEL TEBA
2 PIAS DJ's
LUIS LLES
BORJA MALET
BLISS BROTHERS

New Module's release on the go !

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley Meyerson) — Tue, 13 Jun 2006 12:47:39 PDT

New Module's release M120 is on the go.
I can reveal that it will be a four tracks release with three tracks from Sübaka and a mix from a great guest from USA...
For your pleasure tracks have been pre-mastered by Charles Siegling from Technasia (check their new album Popsoda!!!) and mastered in the mythic Translab studio (Paris-France).
The release will be available as well in vinyl (trought Technorient) and digital format.

You can buy always the M110 here :

Techno Import
Afterhourz
Cisco records
Juno records
Technique
News distribution
Music head
Decks
Clubmusic
Midtown shop

10 DAYS OFF 2006

noreply@blogger.com (David Smyle) — Mon, 12 Jun 2006 02:17:47 PDT

14 - 24 July : GENT (Belgium)

For the 12th time 10 Days Off will take place during the "Gentse Feesten", and as usual, KC Vooruit and the ICC are the places to be.The yearly high mass of club music in Belgium once again lives up to its eclectic rep with a mixture of old and new, established and upcoming, and being a stage for all relevant club styles: house, electro, breakbeats, rock, drum 'n' bass, minimal, broken beats, nu-jazz, techno, funk, disco, electro-house - if you can dance to it, you'll find it at 10 Days Off.

FRIDAY 14 JULY

VOORUIT - MAIN ROOM:
Ellen Allien & Apparat (live)
Tomas Andersson (live)
Paul Kalkbrenner (live)
Sasha Funke
Josz LeBon
Johnny S. Mad

VOORUIT - MINE WHITE ROOM
Odessa
My Robot Friend (live)
Ada (live)
Konrad Black

SATURDAY 15 JULY

VOORUIT - MAIN ROOM
Filliz
Freeform Five
Sharam Jey
Maxim Lany & Carlitto

VOORUIT - MINE WHITE ROOM
Steffi
Seymour Bits (live)
Morgan Geist
Francisco

VOORUIT - BALLROOM
K'Bonus
Kraak & Smaak (live)
R. Dorfmeister & Earl Zinger
D'Stephanie & MC Philippo

ICC
Fetisch
Miss Kittin & The Hacker

SUNDAY 16 JULY

VOORUIT - MAIN ROOM
Jens Holmes
Gregory
David Guetta
Fred Hush

MONDAY 17 JULY

VOORUIT - MAIN ROOM
Darko
Luciano
Ricardo Villalobos
Gabriel Ananda

VOORUIT - MINE WHITE ROOM
Pitch & Hold
Andre Kraml
Herbert (live)
Oliver Koletzki

TUESDAY 18 JULY

VOORUIT - MAIN ROOM
Spacid
Johannes Heil
Adam Beyer
Marco Bailey

VOORUIT - MINE WHITE ROOM
Fonofreak
Alex Under (live)
Nathan Fake (live)
Alexander Kowalski (live)
DJ Pudde

THURSDAY 20 JULY

VOORUIT - MAIN ROOM
Jona
Chelonis R. Jones (live)
Booka Shade (live)
DJ T.
M.A.N.D.Y.

VOORUIT - MINE WHITE ROOM
Sigi
Kate Wax (live)
Shameboy (live)
Chicken Lips

VOORUIT - BALLROOM
Dirty Dancing special
Stephen
Compuphonic (live)
Sweatshop
Spiritcatcher (live)
Cosy Mozzy

ICC
Franco Cangelli
Magda
Troy Pierce (live)
Matthew Dear (live)
Richie Hawtin

FRIDAY 21 JULY

VOORUIT - MAIN ROOM
Red D & Lady Linn
Theo Parrish
Carl Craig
Josh Lasden

VOORUIT - MINE WHITE ROOM
Pirrès
Cult Copy (live)
20:20 Soundsystem (live)
Voom Voom

VOORUIT - BALLROOM
Cajuan
Digitalism (live)
Kitsuné
The Subs

ICC
LTJ Bukem & MC Conrad
Logistics
Murdock

SATURDAY 22 JULY

VOORUIT - MAIN ROOM
Murvin Jay
Switch
Layo & Bushwacka!
Sasse

VOORUIT - MINE WHITE ROOM
4T4
Namosh (live)
Jazzanova
Ame

VOORUIT - BALLROOM
Down JonesAnnie (live)
Todd Terje
Prins Thomas

ICC
Bart Skils
Motor (live)
Jeff Mills
CJ Bolland

SUNDAY 23 JULY

VOORUIT - MAIN ROOM
Ya'Mo
Kenny Dope
Sven Van Hees

MONDAY 24 JULY

VOORUIT - MAIN ROOM
Monica Electronica
Tiefschwarz & Hell

VOORUIT - MINE WHITE ROOM
Jonasty & Tom Derie
In Flagranti
Padded Cell (Dex'n'Fx)
The Glimmers

VOORUIT - BALLROOM
Fredo & Thang
Foxylane (live)
Midnight Mike
Olivier Tjon

ICC
Andy C
Total Science
Juice Blenders

Label of the month: Starbaby Records

noreply@blogger.com (David Smyle) — Tue, 21 Nov 2006 05:21:22 PST

The 10th Birthday!!!

Starbaby Records label's was created in 1996 at Columbus (Ohio). by Anissa Keller and Stefan Manceau, a french dj, producer and promoter who stayed seven years in States. So he had opportunity to see and hear several djs and musicians from all over the States. The first release was from one of the best Midwest’s newest artists, Titonton Duvante, with his "Voyeurism LP". Following the LP came the "Voyeurism Remixes EP" with 2 tracks composed by Rue East (Mark Broom and Dave Hill), an original track by Titonton Duvante and one by Stefan Manceau. Since the beginning, Starbaby (*BB) have released music of great eccentric artists like Dan Curtin, Fabrice Lig, Morgan Geist, John Tejada, Arne Weinberg, Ruzina Frankulin and It aka Stefan Manceau and Jo flash.. Now, Starbaby is based in France, to work with Syncrophone (Cyber prod).
This year, the label celebrated its 10th anniversary. for this event Starbaby released a compilation "10 Years Of Starbaby EP"

Sonar2006

noreply@blogger.com (David Smyle) — Wed, 07 Jun 2006 12:57:41 PDT

15-16-17 June:
13th Barcelona International Festival
of Advenced Music and Multimédia Art.

The Barcelona based festival is back with bigger exhibitions, more technology, and more interactive as ever. It's the essential meeting point for switched on music fans, cutting-edge artists and influential movers from music and the modern arts.
By day, over 300 activities including DJ sets, concerts, films, and installations take place, before the festival is transformed into a Mediterranean clubbers paradise with DJs, VDJs and concerts from the broadest spectrum of dance music appearing simultaneously on four stages.

Program:
12TWELVE (ES)
AFRA & INCREDIBLE BEATBOX BAND (JP)
AZ ROTATOR (ES)
BIRDY NAM NAM (FR)
CHIC feat. NILE RODGERS (US)
DAVE CLARKE (UK)
DIGABLE PLANETS (US)
DIPLO vs A-TRAK (US)
DISCO D (US)DJ KRUSH (JP)
DORAVIDEO (JP)
FAT FREDDY'S DROP (NZ)
GILLES PETERSON & EARL ZINGER (UK)
GOLDFRAPP (UK)
HERBERT & DANI SICILIANO (UK)
HIFANA (JP)HORIO KANTA (JP)
INFADELS (UK)
INSEN: ALVA NOTO + RYUICHI SAKAMOTO (JP)
IRIS (ES)ISOLÉE (DE)
JEFF MILLS (US)
KENNY DOPE (US)
KIMMO POHJONEN /SAMULI KOSMINEN KLUSTER (FI)
LAURENT GARNIER & BUGGE WESSELTOFT feat. PHILIPPE NADAUD (FR)
LIARS (US)
LINTON KWESI JOHNSON & DENNIS BOVELL DUB BAND (UK)
MISS KITTIN (FR)
MODESELEKTOR (DE)
NIGHTMARES ON WAX (UK)
NOBUKAZU TAKEMURA (JP)
ONE SELF (UK)
OPTRUM (JP)
RAHZEL & DJ JS-ONE (US)
RICARDO VILLALOBOS (CL)
RICHIE HAWTIN (CA)
RYOJI IKEDA (JP)
SASHA (UK)
SATOSHI TOMIIE (JP)
SAWAI TAEJI (JP)
SEÑOR COCONUT & HIS ORCHESTRA feat. ARGENIS BRITO (CL)
SHIT AND SHINE (UK)
SOFTPAD (JP)
SUPERTHRILLER (UK)
.TAPE. (ES)
THE MFA (UK)
TIGA (CA)
TUCKER (JP)
UGLY DUCKLING (US)
YANAGISAWA MARINA (JP)

Showcases :
CAPSULE presents MODIFIED TOY ORCHESTRA (UK) live
SEELAND (UK) live
COMBINATION presents THE CONSIDERATE BUILDERS SCHEME (ZA) live
FRANK D’ARPINO (DE) dj
JAKE (US) live
HEFTY presents ELIOT LIPP (US) live
RAY RODRIGUEZ (US) dj
RETINA.IT (IT) live
INTR-VERSION presents AMUTE (BE) live
MITCHELL AKIYAMA (CA) dj
KINDRED SPIRITS presents NOD NAVIGATORSI.N.T. feat. MELODEE: LA MELODIA (NL) live
KINDRED SPIRITS SOUNDSYTEM feat. RICH MEDINA & ANTAL (US / NL) dj
MWËSLEE (ES) live
MOSZ presents KAPITALBAND 1 (AT) live
JADE (AT) dj
GUSTAV (AT) live
MUSICXPORT presents PETE PHILLY & PERQUISITE (NL) live
AARDVARCK (NL) dj
C-MON & KYPSKI (NL) live
PLOP presents SORA (JP) live
MASAMI SHIMOMURA (JP) dj
SCAPE presents BUS feat MC SOOM-T (DE / UK)) live
BARBARA PREISINGER (DE) dj
POLE & BAND (DE) live
SCHEMATIC presents PHOENECIA (DE) live
OTTO VON SCHIRACH (DE) live
SPECTRAL SOUND presents BODY CODE (ZA) live
AUDION (US) live
RYAN ELLIOT (US) dj
STATIC CARAVAN presents TUNNG (UK) live
STATIC CARAVAN DJs (UK) dj
INCH TIME (AU) live

Sonarlabs :
DOM SOTGIU plays BLOOD AND FIRE (UK)
MARC RICHTER plays DEKORDER (DE)
MIGUEL CARVALHAIS & RETURN play CRÓNICA ELECTRÓNICA (PT)MONDII aka NAO SUGIMOTO plays SPEKK (JP)
RICHARD CHARTIER plays LINE (US)
VISUALSLIA-TINY LITTLE ELEMENTS (AT)
NO-DOMAIN (VE)UVA (UK)

Capacity: 30 000 per day

More Information: Please visit the Sonar official Website

Artist of the month : Technasia

noreply@blogger.com (David Smyle) — Fri, 02 Jun 2006 04:13:06 PDT

The outfit Technasia is collaboration between Amil Khan from Hong Kong and Charles Siegling from France. Having met in Hong Kong some years back, they felt it was time to put South East Asia on the world map for the production of electronic dance music. Both Amil and Charles have been exposed to a variety of electronic music from abroad and have been influenced in their works by early electronic sounds from the likes of the Yellow Magic Orchestra, Coil, Xymox, and Depeche Mode...As a label, Technasia was the first music division launched under Technorient Music foundation based in Hong Kong. Technasia has since its advent built its reputation upon quality and world acclaimed techno tracks such as "Descent", "Future Mix" and "Hydra" or more recently "Force" and "Evergreen". They garnered worldwide fame with the release of their first album "Future Mix" and cemented their position as one of the top techno artists in the world. In 2001, they won the best single "Force" , best newcomer, and best album "Future Mix" at the annual Musik und Machine electronic music awards in Berlin, at the same time Technasia with "Future Mix" entered the HMV national sales charts in Japan with a 23rd position placing amazingly beating names such as Mariah Carey, and Whitney Houston....something never achieved by techno music in the country. Technasia then released a series of well respected vinyl singles that unusually crossed over to DJ and music aficionados in other fields of Electronic Dance Music (i.e Trance and House jocks).... Fast forward to 2003, Technasia this time hits the headlines in Belgium hitting the Belgian Dance charts at # 3 ! with their single "Nebula"fending off other major contenders from the commercial dance field.Today, Technasia's long awaited latest album entitled "Popsoda" once again pushes the envelope as its predecessor "Future Mix" had done back in 2001. Fusion and the collaborative process associated with it once again are the key words ingrained in the production direction of this new album. "Popsoda" is a meticulously produced album amalgamating dance floor fillers in the likes of "2 the floor" , "Ghett-o-Freak" featuring the cutting edge and fresh sounds of Detroit's filthiest Ghetto Tech producers : DJ Godfather, DJ Nasty and Flex Fletch to catchy electronic pop reminiscent of the good old past "1988" featuring Dutch maestro : Joris Voorn.Tracks such as "Life Cycles" featuring Chinese talent Faye Wang explores the joyous yet melancholic spirit that electronic dance music can bring to one's soul through language within the field of Techno, something rarely felt these days. From the start of DJ Rush's chant in "Way of Life" to the haunting cinematic chords of "Sound of Solar Oscillations" Technasia once again enables all of us to dance as well as dream into the unknown.....

Module-records studio removal : part IV

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley Meyerson) — Tue, 30 May 2006 04:02:03 PDT

The things become serious...

From left to right :

Korg SQ-10
Doepfer Maq 16/3 X2

Studio Electronics SE-1
Yamaha CS-5
Korg MS-20

Roland SH-101
Novation Bass-station
MFB Synth lite
Roland TB-303
Roland TR-707
MAM Adx-1

MAESTRO Russian synth
Elektron Sid-station
JoMoX MBase01
DSI Evolver
MFB 502
Firstman SQ-1
Mattel synsonic drums

Module-records studio removal : part III

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley Meyerson) — Sat, 27 May 2006 11:10:32 PDT

it's a little empty, isn't it ?

DEMF2006: Line-up

noreply@blogger.com (David Smyle) — Sat, 27 May 2006 05:56:45 PDT

Movement 06 rocks!!!

Adam Beyer
Adam Marshall (live)
Adam X (live)
Andy Toth (live)
Anthony Attalla
Ark (live)
Audion (live)
Blaze (live)
Bluetech
Bodycode (live)
Brian Kage
Carl Craig
Chemlab (live)
Chris Rohn
Clark Warner
Colin Z (live)
Collabs Tour (Speedy J / Chris Liebing) (live)
Dandy Jack & the Junction SM (live)
Daniel Bell
David Duriez
Dennis Cox
Derek Fox
Derek Michael (live)
Derrick Carter
Dethlab
Detroit Techno Militia
Doc Martin (live) + djDonald
GlaudeDonnacha Costello (live)
Drew Maddox and Eric Cloutier
Ezekiel Honig (live)
F.I.S.T.
Final Cut (live)
Frank Martiniq
Function & Regis (live)
Greenskeepers (live + dj)
Heartthrob (live)
Ian Hind
Insideout (live + dj)
J Dilla Tribute
James Holden
Jared Wilson
Jay Haze
Jen Xerri
Jenna Brown
Jeremy Ellis & John Arnold
Jeremy P. Caulfield (live)
John Acquaviva (live + dj)
Josh Wink
Julius the Mad Thinker
Kenneth Thomas
Kenny Glasgow
Kero (live)
Kevin Saunderson
Kill Memory Crash (live)
Klimek (live)
Krikor (live)
Le Petit
Little Louie Vega
Magda
Marcus Beier
Mark Broom
Mark Grant
Markus Guentner
Mike Clark
Mike Huckaby
Mikkel Metal (live)
Minx
Monologic (live) + Ian
Mr. VMs.
Honey
Dijon
Neil Landstrumm (live)
Nicholas Sauser (live)
Nitzer Ebb (live)
Otto Von Schirach (live)
Pantytec (live)
Pascal F.E.O.S.
Pepo
Photek
Planet of the Drums
Richard Devine (live)
Richie Hawtin
Rob Acid (live)
Rob Hood (live + dj)
Ronin Selecta and Matt Clarke
Roy Davis, Jr.
Ryan Elliot
Shaun Michaels
Someone Else (live)
Strider
Superpitcher
The Orb (live)
Tortured Soul (live)
Troy Pierce
Yos

WOOooha!!!!

Technasia Popsoda live in Paris pictures and videos

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley Meyerson) — Mon, 22 May 2006 14:21:49 PDT

As you know the outfit Technasia is collaboration between Amil Khan from Hong Kong and Charles Siegling from France. Having met in Hong Kong some years back, they felt it was time to put South East Asia on the world map for the production of electronic dance music.

The release of Technasia's long awaited latest album entitled "Popsoda" give them the opportunity to start a live tour around the world, including a date at the Rex-club (Paris).

See all pictures here
Video 1
Video 2
Video 3

Module-records studio removal : part II

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley Meyerson) — Thu, 18 May 2006 03:44:57 PDT

Why do I have all this heavy gear ?

Fabric club, London

noreply@blogger.com (David Smyle) — Mon, 08 May 2006 07:36:36 PDT

77a Charterhouse St, Clerkenwell, EC1M 3HN London, UK

With its weekly line-ups of some of the world’s finest talent, the club Fabric (3 Rooms /Capacity:1600) is one of the best London's venues . Week after week, The Fabric crew provides quality events . Just see the Fabric's program, to understand...