LeafAudio Noisefoc Samples

A free library of sounds for Ableton's Simpler made with LeafAudio's Noisefoc synth.



From Manu: "We created a free library for Ableton 8 based on sounds of the NOISEFOC Synth - a 3-oscillator synth that can be built in our workshops as a diy-machine. The library includes 16 Simpler-Instruments that show the possibilities of combining diy-machines and professional production. It doesn't sound like that but yes, you can do electro pop with the sounds ;-) All sounds in this song except the drums are made with the Noisefoc library."

Noisefoc Ableton-Library Demosong by LeafAudio

The library is available here. Look out for LeafAudio workshops in Spring 2012 where you can build your own Noisefoc, Fuzz-O-Mat or Bumsss.

Clubtransmediale 2011

CTM.11

A belated Happy New Year and a heads up about CTM.11, which runs from 1 - 6 February in Berlin. This year's festival features concerts by Morton Subotnick and me, although, unfortunately, we won't be performing together.


Morton Subotnick, CTM.11

Subotnick will be opening the festival on the 31.1 with a reworking of his classic "Silver Apples of the Moon". Joining him on stage at the HAU will be Berlin video artist Lillevan and Korean pianist SooJin Anjou. Details here.

Subotnick will also be giving a lecture at the 'Pioneers' session on 3.2. at the HAU1, which will also premiere Stan Warnow's "Deconstructing Dad" about the life and work of Raymond Scott.


Ursula Bogner, CTM.11

Electronic enigma Ursula Bogner will join Faitiche label-mates, including Jan Jelinek, at the Festsaal Kreuzberg on the 2.2.

Robert Henke, aka Monolake, will perform a wave field synthesis, or surround sound, concert on the 3.2. at the HAU2.

For more concert dates, see the CTM.11 Programm Preview.


Leaf-Audio, CTM.11

Leaf Audio will be hosting another of their DIY workshops at the HAU3 on 2.2, where participants can build one of their snack-box synthesizers, like the Bumsss, BongBong and wonderful Fuzz-O-Mat. Register here.


Schneidersbuero, CTM.11

And, also on the 2.2., I'll be giving a guided tour of Schneidersbuero and playing a short live set, possibly including my take on Subotnick's Sidewinder and Ghost Tracks technique.

If you're in Berlin, I look forward to seeing you at some of the events!

Leaf Audio Fuzz-O-Mat & Kenny's Death

A demo of Leaf Audio's DIY distortion-in-a-snackbox effect.



Described by its makers as a 'lethal lash', this deceptively simple circuit is capable of serious audio destruction. It features three gain stages, two feedback loops and adjustable power starve. It was originally designed by Leaf Audio to process electronic beats although, as you'll hear below, it's quite happy when fed with other material.

Despite its diminutive size and innocuous looks, the Fuzz-O-Mat is capable of dramatic gain swings, so be careful of your ears and speakers! I've used a limiter on these recordings to keep the levels in check.





The Fuzz-O-Mat is only available by taking part in one of Leaf Audio's workshops. The kit contains everything you need and the PCB is well laid out, making it fun to build. Manuel of Leaf Audio and Matthias of Curetronic are on hand to help should you get stuck.

Check the list of upcoming dates and their other 'snack-box synths': the BingBong, NoiseFuzzFilter, RingDing & Bumssss analogue drum synth.

The next workshop in Berlin is on the 4th December at the Haus der Kulturen der Welt as part of the Worldtronics festival, where you can also look forward to a modular set from me, quite possibly shredding pristine Cwejman sounds with my Fuzz-O-Mat.



If you can't take part or would like something pre-built, head over to Kenny's Death and contact Manuel to order "the most kaputt sounding fuzz workstation ever" - a Fuzz-O-Mat with all the Hazarai.