00:00 - Intro
01:28 - First recordings + initial idea
05:05 - Speeding up the track + new ideas
09:13 - Creating the slap bass part
22:18 - Rhodes + melodic elements
36:00 - Drums, percussion, breaks + sidechaining
47:10 - Mixing the track
00.26 - What we're currently listening to
01.53 - Streaming algorithms and audio normalization
06.07 - Album writing update
11.55 - Working with Javeon + Anna Lisa
14.17 - Glastonbury Festival
15.35 - Hans Zimmer + film soundtracks
22.00 - Chronos game chat w/ the developer
30.18 - Programming, generative music + synesthesia
36.00 - Gaming
42.00 - Limited edition used socks + cooking tutorials
Join our 2021-10-07 16:21:54 +0000 UTC View Post
Our second modular hardware sample pack, this time featuring Intellijel's Bifold to create stereo wavefolding sounds.
Check out our production video 'Stereo Distortion' where we show some ways you can process these sounds.
All samples in F.
2021-09-29 19:14:25 +0000 UTC View PostWe dive deeper into stereo processing, this month with a focus on distortion.
Check out our sample pack 'Stereo Wavefold' that we made to accompany this video.
2021-09-29 19:11:23 +0000 UTC View Post
We're giving away a limited edition signed print of 'Forgotten Myths'.
To win, comment below with your best idea for an invention that doesn't exist yet, and we'll choose our favourite.
2021-09-14 17:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
As we were building the Polychrome Live show, we remixed a couple of tracks as special edits only for the set. We are now sharing them with you :)
Here are 2 of the D&B VIPs!
Artwork by Leigh Powless
2021-09-07 17:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post00.00 - Why bother with mono?
05.00 - Keeping low end in mono
08.12 - Mid-Side EQ
15.12 - Phase/Flange
17.44 - Foley, Granular Delay, Ping Pong Delay
21.50 - Stereo Harmony
24.20 - Auto Pan
27.00 - Stereo Drums/Cymbals
29.15 - Subtle Reverb
31.08 - Uhbik-G
32.20 - Foley Rhythms
35.28 - Stereo delays
Here's the bonus track taken from our Chronos video game. We used elements from all 4 tracks on the EP to create this mashup.
https://chronos.koansound.com/
2021-08-28 19:26:58 +0000 UTC View Post
Presenting Chronos… the video game! 🎮
PLAY → https://chronos.koansound.com/
Developer - @mx2shere // Art - @funilab // Audio - @koansound ___________________________________________________________
a year ago a programmer from Russia named Max messaged us on Patreon asking if we wanted to make a game. our initial thought was ‘why not?’ and so the project was born! alongside M...
2021-08-27 16:58:27 +0000 UTC View Post
Here are some raw and processed recordings of Erica Synths Fusion VCO2 and Steady State Fate's Triptych.
All samples in F.
2021-08-25 16:11:01 +0000 UTC View Post00.00.17 - Stage Fright/Touring
00.05.57 - Public hangouts?
00.07.10 - “How do you build a set?“
00.14.01 - Album writing update
00.27.44 - “Jim, why the move to Canada, how is it working from there?”
00.35.55 - Chilli Daddy/spicy food
00.44.24 - Funk Blaster vinyl/merchandise
00.48.07 - “Any tips on collaboration?”
01.01.30 - “How do you develop your own sound?”
01.10.01 - “Will you be adding Discord threads/sample...
2021-08-24 18:39:47 +0000 UTC View Post
New remix for the Upscale guys... we're big fans of theirs so it was a pleasure to remix this!
Out now – https://fanlink.to/reflexanglekoan
2021-08-11 15:23:32 +0000 UTC View Post00:00 - Old versions and ideas
05:44 - Intro guitars
10:55 - Drop section
17:55 - Intro breakdown + build
21:40 - Building the drums
24:52 - 16th note drum section
29:50 - Heavy section
34:10 - Transition to 2nd half and final section
The people have spoken!
Artwork by Ben Leonard
2021-07-31 15:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
‘Full Circle’ marks one year since we launched our Patreon community. During this time we’ve created so much exclusive music for you guys that we're really proud of.
We wanted to celebrate this anniversary by releasing a selection of this music to the wider world. The EP is available to download for free via Bandcamp (and also as an attachment to this post below), however any profits will go towards The Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation.
Infinite thanks...
2021-07-30 05:09:16 +0000 UTC View PostThanks to everyone who joined us for our first live hangout! We had a great time and we'll definitely be doing these regularly from now on.
For our first hangout we talk about our future Patreon plans, and go quite in depth into our current album writing process. We had a load of fun interacting with the people in Discord and answering questions too.
We also had a great guest from the chat come on and explain how plate reverbs work, but unfortunately we only recorded our ind...
2021-07-23 15:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post
Here are some stems from our most recent EP on VISION.
Let us know in the comments below what other tracks you would like!
2021-07-22 15:01:13 +0000 UTC View PostThis month marks a year since we launched our Patreon. It’s changed our lives and has been so cool to connect with so many of you awesome people.
Today we are adding a brand new benefit for all active patrons:
We are launching a regular live hangout using Discord’s new Stage Channel feature.
These hangouts will be a chance for you to hear our voices and ask us questions. The format will be super casual, and we’re excited to try this out! We hope you ca...
2021-07-15 17:04:32 +0000 UTC View Post
We have a test pressing of our remastered 'Max Out' EP to give away!
To win, comment below with your best joke, and we'll choose our favourite.
2021-07-12 16:57:41 +0000 UTC View PostHello dear patrons...
We're writing to let you know that we are in the midst of creating our next full-length album. It's going to be a really big project and undertaking, and we're massively excited for where it's heading. The concept is quite different from our previous work, and we're still in the early stages of writing, but we will share more with you as the process unfolds (and we promise it won't take 3 years :D)
To help with the workload, for some of the upcoming months we...
2021-07-07 16:17:25 +0000 UTC View Post
I made this tune with my brother John (producer name Scann) which was a really fun exploration into hardware distortion. All sounds were made by sampling drums and synthy bits from a Yamaha PSR-E323 and our dad's old Roland SH-10 from the 1980s. We clipped these through a Yamaha MG 10/2 mixing console to start off the distortion, then ran it all through my modular hardware setup for some extra craziness.
- Will
To celebrate the 10 year anniversary of Max Out, this month we're giving away stems for one track from the EP.
Which track is up to you to decide! Cast your vote before June 11th.
2021-06-03 14:48:47 +0000 UTC View Post
To go with this month's production tutorial video all about the piano, we also recorded some close mic'd chords and phrases for you to use.
Enjoy!
2021-05-31 14:42:25 +0000 UTC View Post
Presenting 'Max Out’ – The 10 Year Anniversary Edition.
Our first extended play, remastered for 2021 and available on vinyl for the first time ever.
Full album with digital exclusive remixes out June 11th.
2021-05-25 04:14:24 +0000 UTC View Post
