Dotwave

In this discussion, the generous spirit of Todd Barton shines. This life-long musician, synthesist, composer, sound designer and national treasure shares how he really has spent his whole life following the sound. Featuring exclusive tracks and a great jouney into the mind of one of the most active and deep listeners I have ever known, this is a discussion I had only dreamed of when I started this podcast. You're going to love this. Find Todd Barton here: Personal Website (https://toddbarton.com/) Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/synthtodd) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/synthtodd/) YouTube (https://www.instagram.com/synthtodd/) Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/user7621213) Vimeo (https://vimeo.com/user2359061)

"Frequencies and vibrations resonate better than words. Words come with a cultural sense that can change the meaning of those words. Frequencies and vibrations...sounds...are a universal language." -Helene Vogelsinger Bio: Helene Vogelsinger is a french singer, composer and sound designer. In her modular synth project, she explores different places, considering herself as a sonic explorer, and connects with their energies to create unique and suspended moments. Her pieces are a combination of evolving patterns, ambient textures, orchestral instruments, her own voice, and field recordings. Her creative universe is poetic, spiritual and soul searching. YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/user/L3ine/videos) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/helenevogelsinger/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/helen_bleep)

MODEKT (Colin Williams) is new to the game of making music for public release. But, he's not new to the fact that encouragement along the way pushed him to finish his first EP. In this discussion, Colin bares all in explaining what it's taken for him to release music, how to be genuine with others, and offering encouragement to other artists. We also get an exclusive listen to the tracks on his new EP, Isolation. BIO: Modekt (Colin Williams) started his journey into creating music when he was 35. He has begun crafting a wall of dark cinematic ambient & techno, primarily through the use of modular synths. While still new to the music community, he has a deep passion for helping those attempting to fulfill their own dreams of creating art. He is influenced by rock music, classical, electronic and rhythmical patterns in the found sounds of our world. Follow Modekt on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/modekt/) For your pedals and Eurorack modules, please consider Boutique Pedal NYC Boutique Pedal NYC (http://www.boutiquepedalnyc.us/)

Omri Cohen, is truly a hybrid synthesist. He combines computer-based music with a eurorack synthesizer and other hardware. Because of his amazing tutorials in VCV Rack, he was the main reason I got into modular synthesis . I couldn't wait to get him on the show. Bio: Based in Germany, Omri started exploring the modular world in 2017 with VCV Rack, a free and open source virtual modular synthesizer. Omri runs a YouTube channel where he shares his experience with VCV Rack, and also publishes music made with VCV Rack and other toys like hardware modules, synths, my son's toys, and a few Midi controllers. Links to Omri's work: Bandcamp (https://omricohencomposer.bandcamp.com/) Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/artist/7ybcoCzWI2ewdCdR6i3bnG?si=zeeb8I0FTwyPaZwaltBohg) Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/omricohen) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuWKHSHTHMV_nVSeNH4gYAg) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/omricohencomposer/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/omri.cohen.3511) Twitter (https://twitter.com/OmriCohen17) Web site (https://omricohen-music.com/) VCV Rack - Virtual Eurorack DAW Download here (https://vcvrack.com/) For your pedals and Eurorack modules, please consider Boutique Pedal NYC Boutique Pedal NYC (http://www.boutiquepedalnyc.us/)

Alberto is the real deal. I was captured instantly when I heard his combinations of synths, effect pedals and trumpet, and I knew I had to have him on the show. Bio: Alberto Racanati (aka ALBER) is a musician and educator based in Kansas City. When not teaching kids their first musical steps or practicing the trumpet, he immerses himself in electronic soundscapes he creates through the use of synthesizers, effect pedals and often-his trumpet. His music is influenced by steampunk and vaporwave aesthetics, constantly dwelling between past, present and future. Links to Alberto Racanati's work: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/alber_sounds/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/albersounds/) Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/alber_sounds) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/user/AlbertoTRP) For your pedals and Eurorack modules, please consider Boutique Pedal NYC Boutique Pedal NYC (http://www.boutiquepedalnyc.us/)

In episode 2 with Nundale, we get into his music and his process of how logic, randomness, and probability work for this master technician. Links to all things Nundale: Nundale.com (https://nundale.com/) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/nundale) Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/nundale) Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/artist/2FZ37z0rs1vxBYHAtB9IhJ?si=ETkKMjazTdm7p25oSJOWNQ) For your pedals and Eurorack modules, please consider Boutique Pedal NYC Boutique Pedal NYC (http://www.boutiquepedalnyc.us/)

Nundale (Olivier Egli) talks about the artistic process in finding his own voice, tapping into energy that's truly original, and his deep obsession for 90's IDM. This is part one in a two-part discussion. Olivier was one of my reasons to create this podcast in the first place. Every time we talk, we end up down some rabbit hole where I'm not sure where we came from, or how we will leave. His views on the subconcious guiding the artistic process, opening the floodgates for originality, and his theory on the quantization of reality are not to be missed. Links to all things Nundale: Nundale.com (https://nundale.com/) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/nundale) Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/nundale) Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/artist/2FZ37z0rs1vxBYHAtB9IhJ?si=ETkKMjazTdm7p25oSJOWNQ) For your pedals and Eurorack modules, please consider Boutique Pedal NYC Boutique Pedal NYC (http://www.boutiquepedalnyc.us/)

In an effort to create more events in San Diego where electronic music is being featured, Nick Shinton (Dub Station Zero) has created "Waveshapers". This is the first Waveshapers event, and we're live at Winston's in Ocean Beach, San Diego on 1-7-20 where Johno Wells perfoms a mostly improvised modular set. You can also also view this performace on Johno Wells' YouTube channel. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41ze03TH-eU) For your pedals and Eurorack modules, please consider Boutique Pedal NYC Boutique Pedal NYC (http://www.boutiquepedalnyc.us/)

Something different on this episode. Enjoy an amazing improv modular performance with Chris Meyer (world renowned synthesist, co-author of "Patch and Tweak", and creator of Learning Modular) and Abe Mora, AKA earth_626. This took place at Trovarsi's studio, at a Southern California Synth Society meeting. Chris and Abe had never met. Let's go! Chris Meyer - Learning Modular (https://learningmodular.com/) Learning Modular on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/LearningModular) Chris Meyer - Social Media links (https://learningmodular.com/social-media/) earth_626 at Modular on the Spot, San Diego, 10-5-19 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJ2fy2qOLwE) earth_626 on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/earth_626/) All things Trovarsi (https://www.trovarsiofficial.com/) SoCal Synth Society on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/socalsynthsociety/) Episode Sponsor: Boutique Pedal NYC (http://www.boutiquepedalnyc.us/)

Patrick is one of my favorite performers and I knew I wanted him on this show when I started it. In this episode Patrick and I play some of his tracks from blistering performances, his jazz state-of-mind, and get into what it was like to grow up on a farm outside St. Louis and eventually move to LA and find his voice in electronic music. Patrick documents his musical journey on YouTube and Instagram (linked below). Bio: Patrick O'Brien POB is a modular synth performer in Los Angeles. Patrick grew up outside of St. Louis, classically trained on both piano and trumpet, as evident in his melodic performances. He's part of the Modular on the Spot LA team and performs live regularly along the west coast. POB on Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/user/obrienmedia) POB on Instagram (pobenergy) (https://www.instagram.com/pobenergy) Episode Sponsor: Boutique Pedal NYC (http://www.boutiquepedalnyc.us/)

In our follow-up episode to part 1, we keep the conversation going with Tom Erbe. In part 2, Tom talks about making music, patience in understanding art, what he's currently working on, and we listen to a clip from his new version of James Tenney's: For Ann (rising). Prepare your ears... This is episode 2 in a 2-part series. Bio: Tom Erbe has had an important role in American experimental and electronic music over the last 30 years. In addition to creating the pioneering and widely used program SoundHack and many audio plugins, he is one of the most sought after and respected sound engineers for contemporary music. Recent activities include performing the first new version of John Cage’s “Williams Mix” since it’s original interpretation in 1952, and developing five new Eurorack synthesizer modules for Make Noise Music: the Echophon, the Erbe-Verb, the tELHARMONIC, the Morphagene, and the Mimeophon. Tom Erbe is a professor of electronic music at UC San Diego. Tom's site, Soundhack (https://www.soundhack.com/) The latest collaboration with Soundhack and Make Noise: The Mimeophon (http://www.makenoisemusic.com/modules/mimeophon) Tom's most recent project at UCSD (http://synthnotes.ucsd.edu) Tom performed on this Alvin Lucier piece: So You (https://forcedexposure.com/Catalog/lucier-alvin-so-you-hermes-orpheus-eurydice-cd/BT.044CD.html) The original version of James Tenney - For Ann (rising) (1969) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbKbE8y95sg) Episode Sponsor: Boutique Pedal NYC (http://www.boutiquepedalnyc.us/)

Tom and I discuss playing with electronics in the 1970s, his high-school radio station, some history of synths, starting SoundHack, working with Make Noise, and perspectives on gear of the past and using the best of their ideas to innovate today. This is episode 1 in a 2-part series. Bio: Tom Erbe has had an important role in American experimental and electronic music over the last 30 years. In addition to creating the pioneering and widely used program SoundHack and many audio plugins, he is one of the most sought after and respected sound engineers for contemporary music. Recent activities include performing the first new version of John Cage’s “Williams Mix” since it’s original interpretation in 1952, and developing five new Eurorack synthesizer modules for Make Noise Music: the Echophon, the Erbe-Verb, the tELHARMONIC, the Morphagene, and the Mimeophon. Tom Erbe is a professor of electronic music at UC San Diego. Tom's site, Soundhack (https://www.soundhack.com/) The latest collaboration with Soundhack and Make Noise: The Mimeophon (http://www.makenoisemusic.com/modules/mimeophon) Morphagene/Marbles improv by Johno Wells (https://soundcloud.com/user-443398869/morphagene-and-marbles-improv-1) Episode Sponsor: Boutique Pedal NYC (http://www.boutiquepedalnyc.us/)

In our follow-up episode to part 1, we keep the conversation going with Sarah Belle Reid. In part 2, Sarah talks about women in electronic music, training our ears for new sounds and her postcard project with graphic scores. This is part 2 in a 2-part interview. Sarah's Bio (https://www.sarahbellereid.com/biography) The Postcard Project (https://www.sarahbellereid.com/postcardproject) Sarah Belle Reid Patreon Page (https://www.patreon.com/sarahbellereid) Resources: * Pauline Oliveros, Electronic Music Pioneer (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pauline_Oliveros) * Institute for Composer Diversity (https://www.composerdiversity.com/composer-diversity-database) * Female Pressure Database (http://www.femalepressure.net/) * Women Composers on Free the Bid (https://www.freethebid.com/women-composers/) Find Sarah Belle Reid on Social Media: Instagram (http://instagram.com/sarahbellereid), Facebook (http://facebook.com/sarahbellereidofficial), YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/channel/sarahbellereid), Twitter (http://twitter.com/sarahbellereid) Episode Sponsor: Boutique Pedal NYC (http://www.boutiquepedalnyc.us/)

What a great way to kick off this podcast. In our debut episode, Sarah Belle Reid talks about her new album, Underneath and Sonder, how she interfaces her trumpet with electronics, her visceral performance style, using restraint in improvisation and so much more. This is part 1 in a two part interview. https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e089de38-368c-448b-8254-b01278e56695/KQFgBAP7.jpg Order Sarah's new album, Underneath and Sonder (https://www.sarahbellereid.com/store/underneath-and-sonder) https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e089de38-368c-448b-8254-b01278e56695/wVW3Ed0v.jpg Minimally Invasive Gesture Sensing Interface (MIGSI) for trumpet was developed by Sarah Reid and Ryan Gaston at California Institute of the Arts. (https://www.sarahbellereid.com/projects#/migsi/) www.sarahbellereid.com (https://www.sarahbellereid.com) Find Sarah Belle Reid on Social Media: Instagram (http://instagram.com/sarahbellereid), Facebook (http://facebook.com/sarahbellereidofficial), YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/channel/sarahbellereid), Twitter (http://twitter.com/sarahbellereid) Sarah Belle Reid is a Canadian performer-composer, specializing in trumpet and electronics, modular synthesis, and alternate forms of graphical notation for composition and improvisation. She is a co-developer of the Minimally Invasive Gesture Sensing Interface (MIGSI) for trumpet: an open-source, wireless interface that captures performance data and provides real-time extended sonic and visual control for improvisation. Reid has presented and performed with MIGSI at institutions and festivals around the world including Moogfest, Stanford University’s Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics (CCRMA), the International Conference of New Interfaces for Musical Expression (NIME 2015: Brisbane, Australia), New Media Art & Sound Summit (NMASS 2017: Austin, TX), University of Oregon, UT Austin, and UC Irvine's Women in Music Technology Symposium (2016), among others. As a composer, Reid’s work explores themes of time and memory imprints both in sound and physical performance—a fascination inspired by Marcel Duchamp’s writings on infrathin—as well as the integration of electronics, hybrid/new instruments, and found objects. Her compositions have been performed by renowned musicians around the world, most recently pianist Vicki Ray, Caution Tape Sound Collective (supported by Association of Canadian Women Composers and SOCAN), Los Angeles Percussion Quartet, and Vinny Golia. In 2017 her composition “Flux” for amplified percussion quartet won the Grammy-nominated Los Angeles Percussion Quartet’s Next Wave Composer Initiative. As a performer dedicated to new and experimental music, Reid has premiered over 40 works for solo trumpet, as well as multiple chamber and performance art pieces. She is a founding member of the trumpet/modular synthesizer duo Burnt Dot, dedicated to exploring open forms of spontaneous creation and electroacoustic collaboration. Additionally, Reid has worked with a wide range of musicians and ensembles in a broad range of musical genres and settings. Highlights include Charlie Haden, Wadada Leo Smith, David Rosenboom, Todd Barton, Liberation Music Orchestra, KREation Ensemble, Orchestre de la Francophonie, and the Montreal Symphony Pops Orchestra, Julia Holter, Adele, Avey Tare (Animal Collective), and Estrella TV. As a scholar, Reid has studied with music technology leaders Dr. Ajay Kapur and Dr. Perry Cook, and published technical and theoretical papers on the subjects of interdisciplinary process and collaboration, musical interface design, and alternate methods of musical notation. Reid has been an invited speaker and guest artist at Stanford University, Hendrix University, University of Oregon, University of California, Santa Barbara, University of Southern California, UC Irvine’s Women in Music Technology symposium, the European Society for the Cognitive Sciences of Music, and the international conference of New Interfaces for Musical Expression (NIME). Reid received a Bachelor of Music in trumpet performance from McGill University’s Schulich School of Music and a Master of Fine Arts from the California Institute of the Arts, where she is currently on faculty teaching music technology (Music Technology: Interaction, Intelligence, and Design), and music theory. Episode Sponsor: Boutique Pedal NYC (http://www.boutiquepedalnyc.us/)