Edgemont Martin
“I built this setup narrow and wide to be mounted above my Kawai EP-608 electric piano with the intent of external signal manipulation. It has since evolved into a fully functional ecosystem capable of almost anything. The core of this system is the combination of the Befaco Rampage (DIY) and the uO_C. This usually generates the distorted sense of time I like to use. Rings is mainly a resonator for the external sources (Kawai) and I like to pitch it with the u_OC (sequins) while playing piano in orchestrated arrangements. Sometimes Rings is used in the 'traditional' sense, as an oscillator as well. The Blue Lantern Mycelium Synth is a great layout of Plaits. Combined with the Hermippe VCF (also in the same format) it becomes a thing. The Hermippe is also a submixer, having 2 separate inputs with level adjustments. Clouds I really got to capture grains from the piano, but I have become fixated on mainly the alternate modes and Parasites. I use them almost exclusively. Hidden in the pic under the leads is an Erica Synths Pico VCA. It is linear only and I just use it to fade things in and out (pads I guess). It has made its way into other territory, but not regularly. The Pico DSP, tiny and really useful. I particularly like the leslie, pitch delay, and mono delay modes. The 2hp passive Mult is a staple. I want a summing unity gain mixer right next to it.
The section on the right is the audio section. The Erica Synths Black Stereo Mixer is simple and useful. I use it both as a submixer or as a final output mixer. Everyone I talk to says the Erica Black PFL is useless, but I use it all the time. Splitting the signal correctly, this is wicked as a mute bank mixer. The Befaco Output V3 is tiny and relatively good. The Befaco InAmp is used to bring in audio to the system at the correct levels. It is housed in an Erica Synths 126hp 3u case.
I do not record my work that often. I see this as 'letting it live' (and die). The sonics range from dark drone experiences to Krautrock inspired voyages. All of it is performed live. If I do record it there are to be no overdubs. If you do not know me in real life, you will most likely never hear it and that is preferred. Sometimes I might share a cell phone clip of a generative piece on my Instagram (moribosa), but mostly I just post pictures of my life there. My Facebook page is strictly personal and I do not use it to share my music or art.” -Edgemont Martin