SD070 REVOLVE
USD $79.00
Rotating objects to generate interesting machine rhythms and gestural phrases
2.35GB download • 3.99GB as 139 x 24bit 96kHz .WAV files with metadata & photos
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REVOLVE has required a deep dive into using turntables to generate machine rhythms & friction gestures, using a classic Technics SL1200 and a Vestax PD2000 with a collection of textured objects. The Vestax proved especially invaluable as it has ultra pitch +/-50% plus adjustable start acceleration and braking, as well as reverse!
Originally inspired by Graham Dunnings ‘mechanical techno’ I have pursued friction based sound generation, with contact mics attached to cardboard and plastic which acts as a stylus – amplifying the form of the object as it revolves… Objects include two gongs, a ribbed plastic rubbish bin, a glass bowl, metal dish, multi level serving tray, wheel rim, cake mixer bowl, two waterphones, a paella pan, gaffer tape, a plastic colander, two fan safety covers, two sprockets and some leftover parts from the Tortured Dryer sessions.
Centering the object creates fairly consistent rhythms but two tactics led to some off kilter patterns: asymmetrical objects, and placing the object slightly off centre.
Recorded 32bit 192kHz using a pair of Trance Audio Contact Mics this new library is now released 24bit 96kHz with full UCS metadata & photos. This library contains some unique textures, rhythmic noise and gestural friction which due to noise content respond well to processing…
A short preview of each setup:
