Member Since: 11/09/2005
Band Members: All compositions, Keys/Synths, Guitars, Bass, Beats and programming :Steve Slator (c) 2006-2007.
Drums on 'Drum 'n' Bass' and 'Dissoloute':
David Shaw
Keys and co-composition on 'Massive': Paul McGhie aka
'The Mole'
Studio Set-up:
Microphones:
1x SE Gemini MK II, 1 x Rode NT1a, 2 x Rode NT5, 3 x Senheiser e604, 1 x AKG D112, 1 x Shure SM57,
Audio Interface: Phoenix Audio DRS-1, Universal audio 110, Focusrite Octopre Le, Motu 828 mk II
Midi Interface: Axon AX 100 midi guitar interface (midi pickup mounted on a Gibson SG Special), M-Audio Trigger Finger, M-Audio Keystation 49e, Esi Miditerminal
Software: Cubase VST 4.1.3, Wave Lab 5, Ableton Live 6,
VSTi: Colossus, Symphonic Orchestra Gold, RA, Albino3, Massive...
Many effects plugins.
Instruments: Gibson SG Special, Fender Strat, Washburn RB2500, Double Bass, Pearl Export drumkit, Sabian AA and UFIP cymbals, djembas, talking drum etc...
Influences: Progressive, Minimalist, Electro, Clasical, Jazz, Fusion, Experimental, Dance, Industrial.
Some stuff that I am into:
Mahavishnu Orchestra, The Bad Plus, King Crimson, Frank Zappa, Refused, Sly & The Familly Stone, London Elektricity, Igor Stravinsky, Phillip Glass, Noisia, Steve Reich, The Kronos Quartet, Dillinger Escape Plan, Aphex Twin, Smashing Pumpkins, Squarepusher, Soulwax, Yes (Bill Bruford era), DJ shadow, Early Santana, Massive Attack, John Coltrane, Jimi Hendrix, Miles Gurtu, Dysrhythmia, Primus, Radiohead, Neil Young, Brazen Hussies, Pixies, Mr Bungle, Melvins, Slint, Faith No more, Millionaire, Deus, Portishead, The Smiths, Mars Volta, The Prodigy, NIN, Weather Report, Jaco Pastorious, Easy Star All Stars....
Sounds Like: Sounds Vary: From breakbeats to chilled out vibes and minimal concept pieces. Recent stuff has become more listenable with experimentation being pushed in more subtle ways.
Type of Label: Major