Drone test (2) by Elvire Bastendorff

Zn'shñ member Elvire Bastendorff testing various drone tones, glitchy pulses & minimal beats. (Contents: drone, minimal pulses, glitches, analog electronics, signal trajectory, oscillators, noise manufacturing...)

IF POSSIBLE USE HEADPHONES OR CONNECT YOUR COMPUTER TO A QUITE DECENT SOUND-SYSTEM.

*Material in this video (2 different setups):
- 2x Sleepdrone 5 (by King Capitol Punishment)
- Sherman-Rodec Restyler
and/or
- Sleepdrone 5 (by King Capitol Punishment)
- Glamour Box (by King Capitol Punishment)
- M-Resonator (by Jomox)

*Drone test (1) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YiYPpvKZsA



Official website elvirebatsendorff.net
Complete video selection on youtube.com/znshn
Discographic works on odiolorgnette.com

Bitcrushing Sleepdrone w/ Oto Biscuit (by Franck Smith)

Bitcrushing analog oscillators Sleepdrone 5 w/ 8-bit processor Biscuit by Oto Machines. (N.B.— some sections aso include 2 Sherman Filterbank - not shown on screen). Contents: 8-bit processing, Lo-Fi, minimal pulses, analog electronics, signal trajectory, glitch, clicks, analog oscillators, noise manufacturing...

IF POSSIBLE USE HEADPHONES OR CONNECT YOUR COMPUTER TO A QUITE DECENT SOUND-SYSTEM.

Recent discographic works:
* Franck Smith, "Théorème de point fixe" (odl.9173-658) Nov 2009 here
* Zn'shñ, "II" (odl.9173-657) Sep 2009 here

twitter.com/franck_smith
youtube.com/znshn
odiolorgnette.com

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8-bit fx/processor Biscuit (out of the box + test) w/ Sleepdrone & Filterbank by Franck Smith

Zn'shñ member & soloist Franck Smith testing hybrid 8-bit effects/processor Biscuit by Oto Machines w/ Sleepdrone 5 as sound source and 2x Sherman Filterbank 2 (filterbank n°1 direct to filterbank n°2) . Contents: 8-bit processing, Lo-Fi, minimal pulses, analog electronics, signal trajectory, glitch, clicks, analog oscillators, noise manufacturing...

(excerpts from Biscuit manual)
DO NOT EAT BISCUIT — we could add "… JUST FEED IT".
Details on Biscuit here

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)
- Biscuit (by Oto Machines) *used in mono
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).




Out of the box — Biscuit by Oto Machines © 2010

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

twitter.com/franck_smith
youtube.com/znshn
odiolorgnette.com

IF POSSIBLE USE HEADPHONES WHEN VIEWING VIDEO MATERIAL OR CONNECT YOUR COMPUTER TO A QUITE DECENT SOUND SYSTEM.

Analog pulses & glitchy patterns by Franck Smith

Zn'shñ member Franck Smith testing analog pulses & glitchy patterns w/ Sleepdrone 5 as sound source + Moog Bass Murf and 2x Sherman Filterbank 2 (filterbank n°1 direct to filterbank n°2). Contents: electronic pulses, glitchy patterns, analog electronics, bird chirping, bass w/ arco, signal trajectory, glitch, clicks, analog oscillators, alternative beat making, 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)
- Moog Bass Murf (MF-105b)
- 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

twitter.com/franck_smith
youtube.com/znshn
odiolorgnette.com

Analog electronics used by Zn'shñ

Zn'shñ's electronics © 2010 Smith-Bastendorff

- Sleepdrone 5 (x2)
- Glamour Box
- Sherman Filterbank 2 (x2)
- M.Resonator
- M-Base 01
+ Nobels MIX -41C active mixer 4 in 1

youtube.com/znshn

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

A pair of Sherman Filterbank 2 "addiction guaranteed!" verified by Franck Smith (Test)

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

twitter.com/franck_smith
youtube.com/znshn
odiolorgnette.com

Signal-to-noise ratio (2) analog electronics test by Franck Smith

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

twitter.com/franck_smith
youtube.com/znshn
odiolorgnette.com

IF POSSIBLE USE HEADPHONES WHEN VIEWING VIDEO MATERIAL OR CONNECT YOUR COMPUTER TO A QUITE DECENT SOUND SYSTEM.

Signal-to-noise ratio (1) analog electronics test by Franck Smith

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

twitter.com/franck_smith
youtube.com/znshn
odiolorgnette.com

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"The sound in your palm" of Zn'shñ

N.B.— The Tenori-on is revolutionary sequencer. In Japanese it means "the sound in your palm". The device allows to work with custom sounds in 44.1khz wav format.




monodrum2 — custom settings on Tenori-on by Zn'shñ.
© 2010 Smith-Bastendorff

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

Zn'shñ plays Zn'shñ : selected electronic dual setups (2008-2009)

Selected electronic setups used by dual electronic Zn'shñ (Elvire Bastendorff & Franck Smith) in 2008-2009 for recording contexts and live performances.

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N.B.- According to a fictitious etymology, the term Zn'shñ signifies: the gleam of dark colours. Deliberately antithetic and intentionally enigmatic, Zn'shñ is enthused by Butoh iconography, Japanese Gagaku aesthetic and Tibetan rituals codification. Operating as a dual electronic unit (mulit-instrumentalis/composer Franck Smith and artist/sound-activist Elvire Bastendorff), Zn'shñ distils some very specific works around digital phonocrafting and noise manufacturing. Designed for public performances, soundtrack production and audiovisual projects.

Discographic works by Zn'shñ: http://www.odiolorgnette.com
Blog: http://znshn.blogspot.com
Page: http://www.myspace.com/znshn
Videos: http://www.youtube.com/znshn

Material used in this video:
(in random order) Benfox Dual Tone Generator, Numark iDJ2, Korg Kaoss Pad KP3, Boss Space Echo (RE-20), Tenori-On, Kaossilator, Jomox M-Resonator, Jomox MBase 01, Moog Low Pass Filter (MF-101), Moog Bass Murf (MF-105b), Moog Analog Delay (MF-104SD), Moog Ring Modulator (MF-102), MI Audio Pollyanna, Benfox BEN HF, Electro Harmonix Pulsar, Sherman Filterbank 2, Sleepdrone 5

Discography
* Zn'shñ ++ (odl.9173-656) — recorded 2008/2009 here
* Zn'shñ II (odl.9173-657) — recorded 2009 here

Selected analog oscillators used by Zn'shñ

Selected analog oscillators used by Zn'shñ (Elvire Bastendorff & Franck Smith), featuring Glamour Box and Sleepdrone 5.
Details on discographic works here

Second album of dual electronic unit Zn'shñ published on French independant label Odiolorgnette

Five months after its discographic debut in April 2009, the dual electronic unit Zn'shñ (multi-instrumentalist/composer Franck Smith and artist/sound-activist Elvire Bastendorff), publishes a second opus, simply titled "II".

Focusing on specific electronic works and "high-end" noise-manufacturing, the new CD contains high frequency trajectories and delicate glitchy micro pulses between Japanese gagaku, digital machinery and Morton Feldman's string quartet colours and was elaborated as a peculiar ceremony for desertic places. Directly following "++" and also published on French independant label Odiolorgnette, "II" displays a suite of radical sonic manipulations conceived for nocturnal ambient usings dedicated to inquisitive minds and sophisticated noise esthetes...

* Zn'shñ "II"
(2nd cd)
Recorded in 2009.
© Smith-Bastendorff

Order CD [odl.9173-657]
Composed & performed by Elvire Bastendorff & Franck Smith
Recorded in 2009, time 48:37, Ref. odl.9173-657
Release date : September 2009

II1 — edit (0:37)

II5 — edit (1:44)



ALSO AVAILABLE

* Zn'shñ "++"
(1st cd publication)
Recorded in 2008/2009.
© Smith-Bastendorff

Order CD [odl.9173-656]
Composed & performed by Elvire Bastendorff & Franck Smith
Recorded in 2008/2009, time 48:45, Ref. odl.9173-656
Release date : April 2009

++IV (1:29)

++II (1:42)

Zn'shñ : (micro) pulses

Dual micro pulses (test session) by Zn'shñ (Elvire Bastendorff & Franck Smith) w/ Sleepdrone 5, Dual Tone Generator & analog filters (Sherman Filterbank 2, Jomox M-Resonator) + MBase 01 analog bass drum module & digital manipulations via Korg Kaoss Pad KP3. Contents : micro-pulses, clicks, glitches, square wave, oscillators, analog filtering, noise manufacturing... — IF POSSIBLE USE HEADPHONES OR CONNECT YOUR COMPUTER TO A QUITE DECENT SOUND-SYSTEM.

More details: http://www.myspace.com/znshn
Discography on Odiolorgnette

Material in this video:
- Sleepdrone 5 (via main output)
- 2 Benfox Dual Tone Generator
- Sherman Filterbank 2
- Jomox M-Resonator
- Jomox MBase 01
- Korg Kaoss Pad KP3
- Electro Harmonix Pulsar

See also http://www.youtube.com/znshn
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Zn'shñ Franck Smith Elvire Bastendorff alternative digital techniques Live Electronics Odiolorgnette Sherman Filterbank 2 Jomox M-Resonator MBase 01 Sleepdrone 5 Benfox Dual Tone Generator Korg Kaoss Pad KP3 Analog Filters triggering analog bass drum module phonocrafting noise manufacturing

Zn'shñ : II (odl.9173-657) — CD publication

[2nd cd release]

High frequency trajectories and delicate glitchy micro pulses between Japanese gagaku, digital machinery and Morton Feldman's string quartet colours. Elaborated as a peculiar ceremony for desertic places, this second opus by the dual electronic unit Zn'shñ (Elvire Bastendorff & Franck Smith) displays a suite of radical sonic manipulations.

*CONCEIVED FOR NOCTURNAL AMBIENT USINGS. DO NOT PLAY AT LOUD VOLUME.

Composed & performed by Elvire Bastendorff & Franck Smith
Recorded in 2009, time 48:37, Ref. odl.9173-657
Released in September 2009 on Odiolorgnette
More details: http://www.myspace.com/znshn

II1 — edit (0:37)

II5 — edit (1:44)

Zn'shñ : Noise manufacturing w/ Sleepdrone 5, Dual Tone Generator & analog filters (Test)

Noise manufacturing session by Zn'shñ (Elvire Bastendorff & Franck Smith). Recorded in August 2009: Contents : square wave, oscillators, analog filtering, micro-pulses, clicks, glitches, high tones, digitalisms, minimal electronics, soundtrack production w/ Sleepdrone 5, Sherman Filterbank 2, Jomox M-Resonator, Dual Tone Generator + Tenori-On — IF POSSIBLE USE HEADPHONES OR CONNECT YOUR COMPUTER TO A QUITE DECENT SOUND-SYSTEM.

More details: http://www.myspace.com/znshn
Discography on Odiolorgnette

Material in this video:
- Sleepdrone 5 (via main output)
- 2 Benfox Dual Tone Generator
- Sherman Filterbank 2
- Jomox M-Resonator
- Benfox Ben HF
- TENORI-ON
- Space Echo RE-20
- Electro Harmonix Pulsar

See also http://www.youtube.com/znshn
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Zn'shñ Franck Smith Elvire Bastendorff alternative digital techniques Live Electronics Odiolorgnette TENORI-ON Yamaha Sherman Filterbank 2 Jomox M-Resonator Sleepdrone 5 Benfox Dual Tone Generator Space Echo RE-20 Analog Filters triggering analog bass drum module phonocrafting noise manufacturing

Zn'shñ : Wave study w/ Sleepdrone 5, Dual Tone Generator & analog filters (Test)

Wave study by Zn'shñ (Elvire Bastendorff & Franck Smith). Recorded in August 2009: Contents : square wave, oscillators, analog filtering, micro-pulses, clicks, glitches, high tones, digitalisms, minimal electronics, soundtrack production w/ Sleepdrone 5, Sherman Filterbank 2, Jomox M-Resonator, Dual Tone Generator + Tenori-On — IF POSSIBLE USE HEADPHONES OR CONNECT YOUR COMPUTER TO A QUITE DECENT SOUND-SYSTEM.

Warning : This video contains very high frequencies.

More details: http://www.myspace.com/znshn
Discography on Odiolorgnette

Material in this video:
- Sleepdrone 5 (via main output)
- 2 Benfox Dual Tone Generator
- Sherman Filterbank 2
- Jomox M-Resonator
- Benfox Ben HF
- TENORI-ON
- Space Echo RE-20
- Electro Harmonix Pulsar

See also http://www.youtube.com/znshn
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Zn'shñ Franck Smith Elvire Bastendorff alternative digital techniques Live Electronics Odiolorgnette TENORI-ON Yamaha Sherman Filterbank 2 Jomox M-Resonator Sleepdrone 5 Benfox Dual Tone Generator Space Echo RE-20 Analog Filters triggering analog bass drum module phonocrafting noise manufacturing

"The winter book" (excerpt) A film by Elvire Bastendorff — Original soundtrack by Zn'shñ

"The winter book" (2009) is an original audiovisual (de)composition conceived for noise-manufacturing and white-light sculpting. The result is a 30mn digital film for projection contexts. Elaborated as a progressive process of work, the project was developped over a period of two months, from December 2008 to January 2009.

N.B. A version for free-download of the soundtrack is available since mid-March via Moscow-based Netlabel Clinical Archives http://www.archive.org/details/ca231_zn

A film by Elvire Bastendorff
Original soundtrack by Zn'shñ
© 2009 Smith-Bastendorff

IF POSSIBLE USE HEADPHONES OR CONNECT YOUR
COMPUTER TO A QUITE DECENT SOUND-SYSTEM.

Zn'shñ : Glitches w/ Sherman, Moog & Benfox

Glitches by Zn'shñ (Elvire Bastendorff & Franck Smith). Recorded in Paris, June 2009. Contents : digitalisms, minimal electronics, click & glitch soundtrack production w/ TENORI-ON(s), Sherman Filterbank 2, Benfox Dual tone generator, Benfox BEN HF, Moogerfoogers + digital manipulations via Korg Kaoss Pad KP3 — IF POSSIBLE USE HEADPHONES OR CONNECT YOUR COMPUTER TO A QUITE DECENT SOUND-SYSTEM.

More details: http://www.myspace.com/znshn
Discography on Odiolorgnette

Material in this video:
- TENORI-ON
- Sherman Filterbank 2
- Moog Ring Modulator (MF-102)
- Moog Analog Delay (MF-104SD)
- Benfox Dual Tone Generator (x2)
- Benfox BEN HF
- Korg Kaoss Pad KP3
- Moog Low Pass Filter (MF-101)
- Electro Harmonix Pulsar

See also http://www.youtube.com/znshn
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Zn'shñ Franck Smith Elvire Bastendorff alternative digital techniques Live Electronics Odiolorgnette TENORI-ON Yamaha Sherman Filterbank 2 Benfox BEN HF Dual Tone Generator Korg KP3 Kaoss Pad Moog Ring Modulatol MF-102 Moog Analog Delay MF-104SD Moogerfooger Moog Low Pass Filter MF-101 electro harmonix pulsar minimal electronics click & glitch soundtrack production 2 TENORI-ON(s) Analog Filters phonocrafting noise manufacturing

Zn'shñ : Digitalisms (Trailer)

Digitalisms by Zn'shñ (Elvire Bastendorff & Franck Smith). Recorded in Paris, April 2009. Contents : digitalisms, minimal electronics, click & glitch soundtrack production w/ 2 TENORI-ON(s), Sherman Filterbank 2, Benfox Dual tone generator, Benfox BEN HF, Moog Bass Murf + digital manipulations via Korg Kaoss Pad KP3 — IF POSSIBLE USE HEADPHONES OR CONNECT YOUR COMPUTER TO A QUITE DECENT SOUND-SYSTEM.

More details: http://www.myspace.com/znshn
Discography on Odiolorgnette

Material in this video:
- 2 TENORI-ON(s)
- Sherman Filterbank 2
- Jomox M-Resnator
- Moog Analog Delay (MF-104SD)
- Benfox Dual Tone Generator
- Benfox BEN HF
- Korg Kaoss Pad KP3
- Moog Bass Murf (MF-105b)
- Electro Harmonix Pulsar

http://www.odiolorgnette.com
http://www.myspace.com/znshn
http://www.myspace.com/sthintosmithereens
http://www.myspace.com/elvirebastendorff

See also http://www.youtube.com/znshn
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Zn'shñ Franck Smith Elvire Bastendorff alternative digital techniques Live Electronics Odiolorgnette TENORI-ON Yamaha Sherman Filterbank 2 Jomox M-Resonator Benfox BEN HF Dual Tone Generator Korg KP3 Kaoss Pad Moog Analog Delay MF-104SD Moogerfooger Bass Murf MF-105b electro harmonix pulsar minimal electronics click & glitch soundtrack production 2 TENORI-ON(s) Analog Filters phonocrafting noise manufacturing

Zn'shñ : ++ (odl.9173-656) — CD publication

[1st official cd release]

Composed & performed by Elvire Bastendorff & Franck Smith
Recorded in 2008/2009, time 48:45, Ref. odl.9173-656
Released in April 2009 on Odiolorgnette
More details: http://www.myspace.com/znshn

++IV (1:29)

++II (1:42)