Recent discographic works: * Franck Smith, "Théorème de point fixe" (odl.9173-658) Nov 2009 here * Zn'shñ, "II" (odl.9173-657) Sep 2009 here * Zn'shñ, "++" (odl.9173-656) Apr 2009 here
Micro pulses & glitchy patterns — gradual study on subtle beats transformation, using Sleepdrone 5 as sound source and 2x Sherman Filterbank 2 (filterbank n°1 direct to filterbank n°2). Contents: minimal pulses, subtle beats transformation, glitchy patterns, analog electronics, signal trajectory, glitch, clicks, analog oscillators, noise manufacturing...
IF POSSIBLE USE HEADPHONES OR CONNECT YOUR COMPUTER TO A QUITE DECENT SOUND-SYSTEM.
Material in this video: - Sleepdrone 5 (by King Capitol Punishment) - 2x Sherman Filterbank 2 (tabletop versions) N.B.— separate direct outputs 2 & 3 of Sleepdrone and main output are routed to Filterbank 2 via Nobels mix-41-C active mixer 4 in 1 (not shown on screen).
Recent discographic works: * Franck Smith, "Théorème de point fixe" (odl.9173-658) Nov 2009 here * Zn'shñ, "II" (odl.9173-657) Sep 2009 here * Zn'shñ, "++" (odl.9173-656) Apr 2009 here
Signal-to-noise ratio (2) analog electronics test by Franck Smith. (Routing: Sleepdrone direct outputs 2 & 3 to Filterbank AND Sleepdrone main output to Space Echo). Contents: analog electronics, minimal pulses, signal trajectory, glitch, clicks, analog oscillators, noise manufacturing, phonocrafting...
Material in this video: - Sleepdrone 5 (by King Capitol Punishment) - Sherman Filterbank 2 - Space Echo
Signal-to-noise ratio (1) analog electronics test by Franck Smith. Contents: analog electronics, minimal pulses, signal trajectory, glitch, clicks, analog oscillators, noise manufacturing, phonocrafting...
Material in this video: - modified kd7 bass drum trigger - Glamour Box (by King Capitol Punishment) - Sleepdrone 5 (by King Capitol Punishment) - Sherman Filterbank 2
Zn'shñ is a dual electronic unit devoted to noise-manufacturing, designed for soundtrack production & live performances. "Specializing in electronics, French artists Zn'shñ (aka Franck Smith & Elvire Bastendorff) creates expansive soundscapes of the highest order. Under the Odiolorgnette imprint, Zn'shñ has produced albums and soundtracks steeped in minimalist sensibility, influenced by artists such as Ryoji Ikeda and butoh legend Hijikata Tatsumi." (from Test-Tone program, Tokyo, Japan).
