The earth-shattering rumble of live analogue synthesizers
The impossible rhythms of a 20-armed drumming machine
This is live Drum and Bass that needs to be experienced to be believed…
What is MachineMind?
Live Robotic Drums
A dizzying array of self-built, self-playing robotic percussion instruments. Multiple degrees of dynamic expression mean these instruments can play wicked grooves, with impossible complexity, speed, and endurance
Live DSP
By micing up all the drums and processing all the sound live, MachineMind is able to do all sorts of creative manipulation to the sound of the acoustic drums. It’s like creating new breakbeats on the fly for every performance
Live Analogue Synths
By combining studio-made sounds and samples with live analogue modular synthesizers, expect earth-trembling, organic-sounding subs, and screaming basslines
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“The full-on, face-crushing rhythm of drum ‘n bass”
[this] is possibly the logical conclusion of The Winston’s “Amen Break,” the track that spawned the DnB subgenre
— Zach Sokol – Vice
“This robotic drum and bass set is straight out of science fiction”
Question: How can music be totally metal without ever shredding a single guitar? Answer: When it happens to be this incredible robotic drum and bass!
— William Goodman – The Huffington Post
“Brilliant Work”
Now you might not want to hear drum and bass any other way…
— Sarah Farina – CreateDigitalMusic
Have Questions?
Frequently Asked
Questions
Are you using drum triggers and samples?
Strictly no. All of the drum sounds are created live, in real-time during the performance, derived from the mic’d up acoustic drums.
Are all the synth sounds made on the modular live?
Certain synth sounds are performed live on the modular, and others that are impossible to create live have been created with custom-built synths in the studio and are manipulated live.
How can I see MachineMind live?
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Can I book MachineMind?
If you are interested in booking a performance of MachineMind, drop us a line via the Contact link with info on your proposal, and we’ll do our best to get back to you as soon as we can.
What are the technical requirements for a show?
A stage with at least 5 meters of horizontal space, a large, sturdy table for the synths and control gear, a reliable power point, and a sound system appropriate for drum ‘n bass. 6 XLR lines to FoH + MIDI-controlled lighting and projection.
Do you have merch?
Not at this time, but we’re looking into it…