In contrast to the usual setup of a modular synthesizer, in which patching and tweaking a sound is right at one's fingertips, Erwachte Synthese gives this principle a twist. Each module of this digital synthesizer gets separated into space. By eliminating the ability to have direct access to each knob or patch cable, the performer has to walk, sprint or pause to alter parameters and modulate the sound. Every movement is the result of a desired change in sound and the distance the performer needs to travel to achieve it.
Erwachte Synthese consists of 6 different Modules:
MODULE 1 step sequencer - MODULE 2 effects and controls - MODULE 3 effects - MODULE 4 interval controls - MODULE 5 LFO - MODULE 6 drum machine
A custom made PCB generates the sound, regulates the serial communication between each module and amplifies the sound. The PCB is equipped with two 3.5mm jacks for sending and receiving serial signals and one 3.5mm jack for audio output.
Special thanks to:
Julia Preiß Photos
Luka Jacke Performative support
