Turntable Re:mix
Futuresonic 2004 celebrated 25 years of the Technics 1200MK2 record deck with a series of events showcasing some of the world’s leading turntable pioneers past and present, as well as artists and technical innovators who are detonating the art of playback.
scratchDJ
Hip hop and next-level turntablism with D-Styles (member of the legendary Invisbl Skratch Piklz with Q-Bert and MixmasterMike) and his live band Gunkhole, a band revolutionizing scratch music - featuring West Coast scratch heavyweights Mike Boogie from Q-Bert's infamous Thud Rumble crew, Ricci Rucker from California's Ned Hoddings crew and DJ Ace on live drums. Plus Tigerstyles (DMC World Supremacy Champion), DJ Homebrew (UK), Angry P (UK). In association with C'mon Feet.
noiseDJ
Philip Jeck (UK), Matt Wand (UK), Aleks Kolkowski (DE)
A performancy by legend of turntable noise Philip Jeck, who has been exploring composition using record players and electronics since the early 1980's. Matt Wand performs live electronics alongside Aleks Kolkowski on 78 cutting machines, old wax cylinder players and Phono Fiddles.
liveDJ
Once the scourge of the live artist, the DJ is now an integral part of many live acts. Sirconical, an extremely talented drum-programmer, performs live with his band comprising of DJ Woody (ITC World Scratch Champion), Carl Sharrocks (drums) and Chris McGrath (bass). In association with Twisted Nerve.
mobileDJ
Peter Parker (Finga Thing), DJ Woody (ITC World Scratch Champion), G-Kut, Sam Pepper (SubTub/Players)
Scratch DJs perform using short stories created for mobile phones cut onto wide-groove vinyl. First ever scratch team outing for Peter Parker, DJ Woody and G-Cut. Label launch for the-phone-book Limited. A futuresonic04 exclusive in association with SubTub.
futureDJ
Detonating the art of playback by DJing with Kaoss pads, Theremins and laser harps. An all-star international line up includes Daniel Wang (producer with Metro Area), Ann Shenton and Pierre Duplan (Large Number/Add N to X), electro-funk pioneer Greg Wilson (Wigan Pier/Legends/Hacienda), Danny Webb (UK), Bonnie & Clyde (UK), Solid State (UK) & Roger (special futureDJ set/UK/FI). In association with Music Is Better.
DJtalks
Greg Wilson, DJ at Wigan Casino and Legends, promoter of the first dance event at Hacienda, and pioneer of UK electro gives a talk on the art of the DJ.
DJworkshops
Learn to DJ with Final Scratch, or practice specialist scratching techniques, in association with School of Sound Recording and Technics Academy.
futureDJ technology partners
futureDJ technology curated for Futuresonic04 by Alchemy Audio Lab. Working with leading developers of advanced sound technology, the event looks at how gestural and touch sensitive interfaces can transform the art of the DJ.
Soundbeam
Soundbeam(R) is a ultrasonic sensors which translates the direction, speed, and distance of physical movements into MIDI for the real time manipulation of both audio and visual material.
TC Electronic
TC Electronic is a pro-audio equipment manufacturer that has been at the forefront of signal processing technology, consistently delivering high-performing products for the audio professional, since their inception in 1976.
"Futuresonic provides TC with the opportunity to help musicians push technology further, much like our recent surround work at the SONAR festival in Barcelona. Using effects and creating surround sound mixes with the live performers at FutureSonic suggests an evolving multi-media technology opportunity, one which TC is very excited about!"
Native Instruments
Native Instruments creates high quality products that extend creative horizons and open up new perspectives in music culture. It is the world's premier producer of software synthesizers and has constantly pioneered real-time sound synthesis since its founding in 1996.
Absynth 2.0
A semi-modular synthesizer which combins multiple synthesis techniques, granular sampling, and flexible envelope control. It sculpts everything from organic textures to rhythmic madness, from time-evolving soundscapes to vintage sounds.
Kontakt, Intakt and Battery:
Powerful and extremely versatile samplers with the highest ease of use, huge range of functions, extensive instrument libraries and exceptional sound quality.
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Traktor Finalscratch
Traktor Finalscratch is a groundbreaking hardware-software combination that allows digital music files on a computer to be controlled and mixed live using two turntables and a mixer and equips DJs for the simultaneous mixing of digital files.
Stanton
FinalScratch(R) allows mixing of digital audio files, controlled with any DJ turntable. The FS10K system includes three special vinyl records, the Scratch Amp to connect the computer to your existing turntable/mixer setup, and the Final Scratch software.
Korg
The concept of the KAOSS Pad is brilliantly simple - as you move your finger around the pad you are controlling many sophisticated aspects of a powerful effects processor, producing a level of complexity that would be impossible to achieve with any other system or controller. The super-charged KP2 KAOSS Pad is packed with ground-breaking effects, new sampling functions and a host of user-inspired features.
Propellerhead
Reason 2.5
A complete studio package with synths, samplers, drum machines, loop players, a sequencer, mixing, effects and much much more.
ReCycle 2.1
The ultimate tool for sampled grooves! Forget problems with loops in the right key and the wrong tempo.
ReBirth 2.0.1
The legendary ReBirth classic synth emulator faithfully reproduces the sound of the classic Roland machines TB-303, TR-808 and TR-909.