Archive for September, 2008
Long time techno artist Richard Bärtz gives us a new EP on the famous Cologne-based Kompakt Extra label, who prefer to number their releases rather than name them which isn’t a bad thing! This latest piece of work is number 61 in the series and is comprised of two tracks. Diamond Girl is a stabby, fragmented, minimalistic-but-funky floor filler (you will understand after listening). All Night Thing is a deep and more melodic / spaced out track. Click the play icon to listen.
Today I was sent a link by Lars to an awesome sound comparison test page. The test and comparison is of the original acid machine, the Roland TB-303, and a few of its numerous clones around. The Acidvoice website has sounds clips for no less than nine 303-clones of various riffs and waveforms to study for your pleasure. The in-depth analysis button next to each machine reveals all the extended clips.
This great site has much more info and sounds, including the obligatory but very cool owner’s kit list.
Also recommended is the acid distortion pedal test at the bottom of the page :)