The „Modular Table“ is a participatory musical instrument!
„The modular band for everyone!“
Four modular synthesizers are built into the tabletop in such a way that they can be played by several people at the same time. Even without any previous knowledge!
The four different instruments offer a wide range of possibilities and have different functions in musical interplay.
Girts Ozolins from Erica Synths gave an interview during a Modular Synthesizer Ensemble workshop in the Auditorium of the FEZ as part of Superbooth 2023.
He refers to this right at the beginning of the video, giving the impression that he is surprised …
“Synthesizers with Passion”
A short film about Erica Synths featuring interviews from the team!
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How can the greatest possible degree of creativity and error-friendliness be achieved? By choosing a medium that is as haptic and experimental as possible, embedded in a space that invites everyone.
This is what happened during the workshop for the current exhibition MUSIK AUS STROM at the Volkskundemuseum. After a brief introduction to the history of the synthesiser, it’s straight down to the instruments: all the explanations are given in a deeply relaxed and almost self-explanatory manner, which leads to an exuberant jamming session. Just like in a classical orchestra – only democratic, unexpected and without hierarchies.
Popella – is a music festival for young and old.
Popella stands for pop music that encourages and sensitises. A children’s music festival that is predominantly dedicated to modern styles, responds to the lifestyles and interests of today’s children and also appeals to parents.
That is a clear statement!
This year, the MODULAR SYNTHESIZER ENSEMBLE was a guest at Popella in the Postgarage Graz. After a 4-hour workshop, the children played a live performance on the huge sound system in the large club room. It was powerful, not only because of the great sound system, but above all because the kids put on a masterful performance – listen for yourself.
Because Popella is so great, here is the aftermovie:
IT’S SUPERBOOTH TIME
Don’t miss the performance in the FEZ auditorium everyday at 13:30h !
11th – 13th May 2023
Links to the Program: Thursday, Friday, Saturday
The Modular Synthesizer Ensemble is kindly supported by the Miller-Zillmer Foundation.
ELBPHILHARMONIE
A small excerpt from the workshop result of an eighth grade class from Hamburg, combined with the always surprising view behind the Elbphilharmonie to the other bank of the Elbe.
Daniel Miller met up with Gammon for an improvisation session on the legendary Buchla 100 Series at Salon Krenek in Krems / Austria.
DEUTSCHLANDFUNK – Tonart
Modular synthesiser, music from electricity
By Julia Köhn – 05 December 2022, 11:35 a.m.
They buzz, creak and squeak: modular synthesizers have changed the musical landscape permanently. Today, they are often used as software replicas. But how does the original play? That’s what you could learn at the Elbphilharmonie.