author archives: felix

more about plate reverbs

UPDATED:

A few people have asked how this mixer operates and sounds so here’s a wee video:

As you can see there’s a scratchy pot or two to clean and I still need to make some knobs, but so far so good.

Since I posted here about my fancy new plate reverb I’ve made a few adjustments and [...]

just a couple of things

Firstly, a few of my friends have started websites and blogs lately and I thought some of you might be interested in some of them. I’ve included links to their feeds so if you don’t have time now, just subscribe to the feeds and check them out later.
Secondly, vote for Lani. Details below.

Adventure in Soundland

Sean [...]

how to make a plate reverb

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Today it stopped raining for long enough for me to do something I’ve been wanting to do for a while - build a stereo plate reverb unit. It took a couple of hours, was made mostly from stuff I found at the tip, cost about $10 and it sounds awesome. If you want to [...]

dark night of the soul

Dj Danger Mouse (one half of Gnarls Barkley, Gorillaz producer, and creator of the legendary Beatles/Jay z mashup “The Grey Album”) is dropping a new record, a collaboration with Sparklehorse and filmmaker David Lynch.
However due to ongoing legal disputes they can’t actually release the album without being sued by EMI, so instead they’re releasing a [...]

robot monkey orchestra

This Friday Auckland sees a rare appearance of the Robot Monkey Orchestra, which is the latest vehicle of head headless chicken Chris Matthews at Cassette Number Nine in Vulcan Lane, 9pm, $10.
Also playing: Charlie Ash, Bang! Bang! Eche!, DJ A.D.A.M.

bfm historical society

Ok so I’m a bit late to this but every Saturday over at bFM, Dubhead has been running a very interesting documentary series on the history of the station.
Called The bFM Historical Society it’s a series of interviews with people who’ve worked in and around the b over the years, starting in the mid [...]

remix: white collar dub

nuff said really.

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white collar criminal 09

White Collar Criminal 09 by bsidebeats

I usually get this done a bit earlier in the year but meh - here’s the 2009 version.
Actually here’s the first 2009 version - expect remixes.
p.s. earlier versions here.

saul williams - the government

So I haven’t posted anything over the holidays but I’ve been getting a few projects wrapped up which I’ll post about soon.
Until I do, here’s something that Saul Williams released today. It’s a cool new track, a free download to celebrate President Obama’s inauguration and it’s called The Government.

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I’m linking directly to the file [...]

how to pass the time at family gatherings

First, sneak off and find a computer. Which we’ve just done, yeah? I have.
Now just drink until it passes. Here’s a couple of ideas to keep you occupied:
1. Play Auditorium. Speakers on.
2. Watch some hilarious clips of “live” electronic performers faking their shows at deadact.com. Do they think we’re stupid? (Hope that doesn’t ruin [...]