{"id":2425,"date":"2024-06-03T22:08:48","date_gmt":"2024-06-03T22:08:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/brianbridges.net\/?page_id=2425"},"modified":"2024-06-03T22:10:24","modified_gmt":"2024-06-03T22:10:24","slug":"ramp-waves-2023-for-vintage-ems-synthi-synthesiser","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/brianbridges.net\/?page_id=2425","title":{"rendered":"Ramp Waves (2023) for Vintage EMS Synthi Synthesiser"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><a href=\"http:\/\/brianbridges.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Ramp-Waves-photo-2-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"423\" src=\"http:\/\/brianbridges.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Ramp-Waves-photo-2-800x423.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2426\" srcset=\"http:\/\/brianbridges.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Ramp-Waves-photo-2-800x423.jpg 800w, http:\/\/brianbridges.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Ramp-Waves-photo-2-300x159.jpg 300w, http:\/\/brianbridges.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Ramp-Waves-photo-2-378x200.jpg 378w, http:\/\/brianbridges.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Ramp-Waves-photo-2-768x406.jpg 768w, http:\/\/brianbridges.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Ramp-Waves-photo-2-1536x812.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/brianbridges.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Ramp-Waves-photo-2-2048x1083.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Composition for vintage EMS Synthi AKS, Farnell function generator and Eurorack modular synthesis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ramp Waves (for EMS Synthi): Belfast Festival performance by BrianBridges\" width=\"525\" height=\"400\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?visual=true&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F1806047499&#038;show_artwork=true&#038;maxheight=788&#038;maxwidth=525\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A ramp wave is an alternative name for a sawtooth wave, one of the archetypal harmonic-rich waveforms which form the building blocks of \u2018classic\u2019 subtractive (i.e. oscillator-filter-based), analogue-style synthesis. This piece, using, amongst other devices, a vintage EMS Synthi AKS analogue semi-modular synthesiser from c.1973, is inspired by the linear and non-linear nature of outputs from detuned and interfering analogue oscillators. The distinctive Vernier oscillator dials of the Synthi are not merely a decorative feature, but allow for graduated and clearly specified microtonal pitch ranges, making it particularly suitable for drone music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In an age of long shadows of non-linearity and tipping points, I have found myself returning to the decomposing solids of drones, from the uneven steps of harmonic series microtonality to interfering frequency complexes conjuring phantoms and fractures. Harmonics of historic crises meet risk assessments; Recognise, Asses,<br>Minimise, and Prepare. An experiment\u2019s wave-cycle, another fraction (in)complete<br>&#8230;Ramp-wave-destabilise-equilibrium&#8230;(repeat)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ramp Waves, commissioned by Northern Lights project, was premiered at the Rathmullan Music Project (RAMP) festival, Co. Donegal, July 8th 2023, and has since been featured at Belfast International Arts Festival (October 13th 2023), UCC Radical Futures conference (8th May, 2024), and New York City Electroacoustic Music Festival, June 18th, 2024. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Composition for vintage EMS Synthi AKS, Farnell function generator and Eurorack modular synthesis. A ramp wave is an alternative name for a sawtooth wave, one of the archetypal harmonic-rich waveforms which form the building blocks of \u2018classic\u2019 subtractive (i.e. oscillator-filter-based), analogue-style synthesis. 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