Balance
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Here's a picture of where my modular is at now, this is very basic though as I'm awaiting a few rumour to come true first. I'm also adding the Borg dual filter as well as the TouellSkuoarn Strakal Brulu {Re Greñv Eo} http://equinoxoz.com/shop/strakal-brulu-re-grenv-eo/ for example.
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Digital version. 83 tracks including the 3 mixes.
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Hi everybody
Thanks for being real nice here. Good vibes for a psy trance forum
Anyway I don't listen to much dark psychedelic anymore even though I have a good collection of styles. I only now listen to Rockdenashi Productionz (I've the whole catalogue) & Sanaton Records for the forest vibe.
I was just wondering if anyone knew of any other labels that release similar styles & quality?
I particularly like the styles of Khaos Sektor & Necro Psycho (terrible name, great tunes).
From Sanaton I like all 4 CDs I've got. Wish they'd release more but quality of quantity. Any similar labels?
Thanks
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Thanks mate
It's been a dream I wish I'd started earlier but better late than never. I think people would happily rent a space with such gear, and I think it's a good chance to tap in to education about synthesis & the production process. -
@ Dolmot sorry I'm in no big rush so happy to wait for the potential reissue.
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Well he does use a lot of DIY modular gear so thats why it sounds like noodling.
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Love a good bit of euro trance. Hasn't been much that impressed me post 2000, kind of like the Goa/Psy scene. I used to have all the Teancemaster CDs but have cut but my collection to my fav series http://www.discogs.com/label/Trance+Traxx
If you also enjoy a good bit of 303 sounds their acid traxx series is worth hunting down http://www.discogs.com/label/Acid+Traxx
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Currently in my apartment both for production & listening I is Audio Technica ATH-M50. Not great IMO for production but cost effective. They are heavy so I find when I get caught up for more than an hour my neck hurts like hell. Sound quality is good but IMO took about 2-3 weeks to break in so to speak.
I find they actually work better with drum & bass, techno & prog house than Goa/psy trance. When I have my proper studio in house set up will buy some Beyerdynamics & a headphone amp.
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He's a very nice guy. I'm not a huge fan of his music, I find his bass/kick gets a repetitive for my taste. Definitely not like IM I think.
I have enjoyed his music live a few times but for some reason never at home on the 'phones.
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Steve Roach has a real nice album made completely with analog modules http://www.discogs.com/Steve-Roach-Possible-Planet/release/503128
Currenrly am having my first eurorack system built by www.equinoxoz.com . A mix of stuff that both Cody from their & I decided upon. It's taking a while as I'm spending $4500 and waiting for some modules to be released to the public. Basically it's a 9u system + a skiff at the bottome that will house every drum module from TipTop Audio (all 808's & 909's). I'm buying myself the new Arturia MicroBrute for Xmas as it will be a fun stand alone synth but also from what friends have said it'll work well as a controller for the system.
I then have plans to buold a complete The Harvestman system for my more industrial/quirky projects.
Over the next two years I'm building a semi-pro home studio for teaching & also to rent out now that my house is built.
Gear list:
Hardware:
Mac Pro
M-Audio 2626 (will upgrade to an RME interface & mixing console eventually).
Adam A7x monitora
Novation Impiulse 61 midi keyboard
Eurorack System 1 (mixed modules)
Eurorack System 2 (The Harvestman)
Arturia MicroBrute
Moog Sub Phatty
DSI Prophet 12
Undecided on FX (modular systme will have built in FX modules of course). Moogerfoogers are good buth the Strymon Bigsky Reverb intrigues me a lot.
Guitar & Amp (undecided yet).
Mayber an electronic drum kit, to be decided at a much later date.
Software:
Ableton Live 9
Sample packs (currently just both Faxi Nadu packs).
Omnipshere
possibly some mastering gear if i get around to doing a course on audio engineering etc. that I keep planning but never bother to do.
it's a 2 year plan to have all of this. I currently just use software but it's really not stimulating me at all. i just end up making boring commercial stuff that i can sell for advertising. The hardware will definitely stimulate me to make more fun stuff, as I had a big Roland & Korg based studion with my older bro in the 90's but we sold it off to fund our university studies.
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Skip that. I just ordered their entire CD catalogue. Couldn't wait
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Thanks for replying & not getting shirty at me
Looks like some shopping for me to do on Thursday (pay day).
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I heard rumors there was some kind of playback error on the CD album? It's always turned me off purchasing it so if someone could please let me know, because if this is a false rumor I'll purchase ASAP.
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Really keen for this as I missed the first one. I'll get 2 copies if possible. One for storage & one to listen to.
The line up in this contains many names I don't know except for a few compilations so it'll be a blast for sure. Congratulations to all involved & thanks for the hard work.
Christmas & NYE will be a super fun party this year for sure
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Osom Music & Kamino Records.
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Really crazy music on this one and my fav tantrance for sure. I never understood why this didn't get such positive love at the time, but I think it is a very dark & introspective journey compared to the previous ones that had much love and light injected in to them. A true psychedelic trip through sound. Pure love for this release.
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I rediscovered this series this year after digging it out of my dusty old box. This is the best for sure, and for me probably the best compilation of the 90's. It's full of such quality & top notch production for that time and stands out even today IMO.
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My favorite Goa-Head. I own up to vol. 16 of the series but this one defined a time in my life where for personal reasons I lived very far from the love of my life with little money & my music was stored with her. I bought this and it was on endless rotation for a very long long time. It had me much warmth and happiness during this time, and so for me it still holds these.
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It's just very intense & well structured music that manages to pique my interest more than any other genre. It's not my only music but it's pretty high up there, especially the 90's works as well as some of the neo-goa like Suntrip. I never got in to the whole deep spiritual aspect nor the alternative lifestyle. I was never a big fan of camping festivals in any genre, call me a snob but I enjoy a nice shower, clean toilet and comfy bed after a night of partying.
Last time I went to a camping doof it was in Canberra and there was one toilet for the entire 30 hour event, over night someone managed to paint the toilet and entire room with diarreah. It was so bad that dogs were outside it howling & wetting themselves. It was such a nice gig but that just slayed me.
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Great compilation, my favorite from this label. The Eat Static track is one of the best Goa tracks I've heard to date!!
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Thanks for the positive vibes Draeke, I truly meant no harm just pure excitement got hold of me!
The Symbiote EP shakes me to the core with excitement if it's the one from discogs getting a proper work over!
The VA will be gold for sure even compared to some gems from Anjuna & Zion 604.
Good luck
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Was just perusing the Arabesque Distribution release schedule & spotted these:
Dat Records Virtuart Sacred Drop EP - TBC CDS DATEP002CD 5060376220094 To Be Confirmed Psy Trance
Dat Records Symbiote Symbiote EP - TBC CD DATEP004CD 5060376220100 To Be Confirmed Psy Trance
Dat Records Various Artists Analog Trips / Dreams - TBC CD DATCD005CD 5060376220117 To Be Confirmed Psy Trance
The EP's look interesting but am super keen for info. in the VA. Maybe 2 CDs?
I apologize if I've done something wrong, but as they were listed in Arabesque web site I figured it was public information?
Mods, feel free to delete if the label is upset.
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Although I had a nice small collection of DAT tapes my oldest sibling had brought back from Goa after being there from '88-'93 the compilation that for me then and to this day is PSYCHEDELIC trance is Tantrance 6. It truly is the no. 1 brain bending compilation & has such a cosmic feel to it.
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Modular Synthesizers
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For me going modular has very little to do with being able to easily dial up a sound and play it. For that I'll have some off the shelf keyboard synths. If I really wanted that I'd just get a Virus TI which IMHO is just a big fat VST in a case with keys. Modular for me is to learn and play with synthesis, it's not about rushing but only synthesis exploration. I actual don't plan on really using my modular in actual tracks, but to explore the boundaries of analog synthesis. I have borrow a friends 12u system many times and just spent hours on a single patch tweaking minimally. It's epic exploration and with the proliferation of modules becoming available there's endless exploration depending on your preferences. Originality IMHO doesn not come from using certain synths for certain sounds that so ans so used to make such and such track, but to spend your lifetime finding your own sounds. I could not care less if I release any tracks or whatever with my propesed layout, at my age post 30 I've got enough backing behind me now to be able to afford a wonderul musical setup for myself. If others get to hear and enjoy it then that is wonderful but I am & will continue to make music for me first.