I am passionate about music - both listening and producing. I play the piano,
banjo and guitar to varying proficiencies, and have composed electronic music in
a few bands, which have included playing on the main stage of the Rhythms of the World
festival in Hitchin, UK, and the Transylvania Calling festival in Transylvania, Romania.
I have collected music since a young age, starting with recording and exchanging
cassette tapes. My music collection can be browsed at discogs (user rhys770)
Below I list some information about the instruments and sound equipment I use,
Electronica, Composition and Metal bands I listen to.
Contents
Instruments and sound equipment
Electronica
Composition
Metal
Instruments and sound equipment
Deering GTBOB Goodtime
5 String Open Back Banjo
3 Ply Maple Rim
Dean Vendetta Electric
Guitar with Tremolo,
Metallic Red
My computer sound system starting with the motherboard (AsRock Z170 Extreme7+ ATX Skylake Motherboard) is
connected to the MOTU 4pre soundcard by USB2 and from that to my Fostex PM1 monitors with 2x1/4" to XLR (F)
AsRock Z170 Extreme7+ ATX Skylake Motherboard
MOTU 4PRE
Converters - 24-bit
Sample Rates - 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96kHz
Analog In - 4 x XLR/TRS combo, 2 x 1/4" TRS (balanced/unbalanced), 2 x 1/4" hi-Z guitar
Analog Outputs - 2 x 1/4" balanced TRS main out, 2 x 1/4" balanced TRS line out, 2 x 1/4" TRS headphone
Digital Input - 1 x RCA coaxial S/PDIF
Digital Output - 1 x RCA coaxial S/PDIF
Computer I/O - 1 x FireWire 400 (Type B), 1 x USB 2.0
Frequency response lower limit - 50Hz
Frequency response upper limit - 20kHz
Voltage supply - 230V ac
Power rating - 75W
Weight - 10.4kg
The second sound systems is more of a custom Hi-Fi. Inputs include a Technics SL-1200MK2 Record Player,
Marantz CD 6006 UK Edition CD Player, and a Denon DR-M12HR Tape Playerer:
Technics SL-1200MK2
Dimensions: 45.3 cm (w) x 36 cm (d) x 16.2 cm (h)
Weight: 11 kg (net, unboxed without lid)
Voltage: 220 V / 110 V (selectable)
Pitch Control: +/- 8%
Starting Time: 0.7s
Rotation Speeds: 33-1/3 & 45 rpm
Marantz CD 6006 UK Edition CD Player:
CD, CD-R/RW playback, Front USB input certified “Made for iPhone/iPod”
Support of WAV, MP3, AAC, WMA file playback via USB devices
High quality 192kHz/24bit D/A conversion (CS4398) and accurate system clock
Full discrete headphone amplifier with HDAM-SA2 and gain control
Denon DR-M12HR tape player from 1993:
Type: 2-head, single compact cassette deck
Track System: 4-track, 2-channel stereo
Tape Speed: 4.8 cm/s
Heads: 1 x record/playback, 1 x erase
Motor: 1 x capstan, 1 x reel, 1 x actuator
Tape Type: type I, CrO2, Metal
Noise Reduction: B, C, HX Pro
Frequency Response: 25Hz to 18kHz (Metal tape)
Signal to Noise Ratio: 72dB (dolby C)
Wow and Flutter: 0.045%
Input: 80mV (line)
Output: 0.62V (line)
Dimensions: 434 x 115 x 286mm
Weight: 4.5kg
Yamaha A-S1100
Maximum Power (4 ohms, 1kHz, 0.7% THD, for Europe): 160 W + 160 W
High Dynamic Power/Channel (8/6/4/2 ohms): 105/135/190/220 W
Damping Factor: 250
Frequency Response: 5 Hz - 100 kHz (+0 dB/-3 dB)
RIAA Equalization Deviation: 20 Hz-20 kHz +/-0.5 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (CD to Sp Out, 20 Hz-20 kHz): 0.025%
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (CD): 100 dB (S: 200 mV)
Input Sensitivity (CD): 200mV/47k ohms
Dimensions (W x H x D): 435 x 157 x 463 mm
Weight: 23.3 kg
Triton Three+ Tower
Dimensions: 5-1/4˝ W (front) x 7˝ W (rear) x 13˝ D x 44˝ H, 45 lbs
Frequency Response: 21 Hz - 35 kHz
Efficiency: 90 dB
Nominal Impedance: Compatible with 8 ohms
Driver Complement: One - 5˝ x 9˝ Long-Throw Quadratic Subwoofer Bass Driver, coupled to:
Two - 6-3/4˝ x 8˝ Quadratic Planar Infrasonic Radiators
One - 4-1/2˝ High-Definition Cast-Basket MVPP™ Upper-Bass/Mid Driver
One - HVFR™ High-Velocity Folded Ribbon Tweeter
Built-In Subwoofer Power Amplification: 800 watt ForceField Amplifier
Electronica
A nice way of visualising and hearing samples from a variety of electronic styles,
along with a great description is
Ishkur's Guide to Electronic Music.
If you haven't already, check it out!
Sadly it's not been updated for quite a while - so not the place for anything after c. 2000!
An informative documentary on the TB303 and an online version are two sources worth checking out!
Composition
The bands i've been in are Dot Hardcore, Anero and Psyence.
For each of them, I used Fruity Loops (FL Studio).
Dot Hardcore also used Impulse Tracker in the early days. Hellz Yeh!!
For Psyence, we used of a number of Virtual Studio Technology (VST) instruments and effects.
A favourite was Albino. However, it appears to have since been discontinued - and replaced by Predater.
Metal
Mother winter leaves our land and opens wide the seas
The lukewarm breeze does beckon me as it whispers through the trees
It says: Set your sails and let me take your ship to foreign shores
Take farewell of those near you And your land of the North!
The wild cold deep black ocean's waves invites my hungry heart
Cry not my love I'll return only death can keep us apart
Oden in the sky up high let the Ravens of yours fly
To guide us on our sail to foreign shores
let your Ravens fly
The wind blows through my hair fills our sails with hope and pride
Caress these lines of Oak, wind do not throw us all aside
The wild cold deep black ocean's waves as wide as sky above
Carry us, oh, Gods of sea don't take us down below
Now approach the shore at dawn all is still the light of daybreak is yet to be born
Clad in morning dew asleep the city's walls rise before us men from the seas
Carrying cold steel at our sides no time to lose at sunbirth we attack the city by surprise
Down the coastlines with the wind we reign men of the North we leave the shores in flames
Shores in Flames
Fire!
Thor of thunder way up high swing your Hammer that cracks the sky
Send the wind to fill our sails and take us home guide your sons, us, home
When the wind cries out my name and time has come for me to die
Then wrap me in my cape and lay my sword down at my side
Then place me on a ship of Oak and let it drift with tide
Let the flames purify my soul on its way to hall up high
Up high
Fire!
Bathory - Shores In Flames
banjo and guitar to varying proficiencies, and have composed electronic music in
a few bands, which have included playing on the main stage of the Rhythms of the World
festival in Hitchin, UK, and the Transylvania Calling festival in Transylvania, Romania.
I have collected music since a young age, starting with recording and exchanging
cassette tapes. My music collection can be browsed at discogs (user rhys770)
Below I list some information about the instruments and sound equipment I use,
Electronica, Composition and Metal bands I listen to.
Contents
Instruments and sound equipment
Electronica
Composition
Metal
Instruments and sound equipment
Deering GTBOB Goodtime
5 String Open Back Banjo
3 Ply Maple Rim
Dean Vendetta Electric
Guitar with Tremolo,
Metallic Red
My computer sound system starting with the motherboard (AsRock Z170 Extreme7+ ATX Skylake Motherboard) is
connected to the MOTU 4pre soundcard by USB2 and from that to my Fostex PM1 monitors with 2x1/4" to XLR (F)
AsRock Z170 Extreme7+ ATX Skylake Motherboard
MOTU 4PRE
Converters - 24-bit
Sample Rates - 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96kHz
Analog In - 4 x XLR/TRS combo, 2 x 1/4" TRS (balanced/unbalanced), 2 x 1/4" hi-Z guitar
Analog Outputs - 2 x 1/4" balanced TRS main out, 2 x 1/4" balanced TRS line out, 2 x 1/4" TRS headphone
Digital Input - 1 x RCA coaxial S/PDIF
Digital Output - 1 x RCA coaxial S/PDIF
Computer I/O - 1 x FireWire 400 (Type B), 1 x USB 2.0
Frequency response lower limit - 50Hz
Frequency response upper limit - 20kHz
Voltage supply - 230V ac
Power rating - 75W
Weight - 10.4kg
The second sound systems is more of a custom Hi-Fi. Inputs include a Technics SL-1200MK2 Record Player,
Marantz CD 6006 UK Edition CD Player, and a Denon DR-M12HR Tape Playerer:
Technics SL-1200MK2
Dimensions: 45.3 cm (w) x 36 cm (d) x 16.2 cm (h)
Weight: 11 kg (net, unboxed without lid)
Voltage: 220 V / 110 V (selectable)
Pitch Control: +/- 8%
Starting Time: 0.7s
Rotation Speeds: 33-1/3 & 45 rpm
Marantz CD 6006 UK Edition CD Player:
CD, CD-R/RW playback, Front USB input certified “Made for iPhone/iPod”
Support of WAV, MP3, AAC, WMA file playback via USB devices
High quality 192kHz/24bit D/A conversion (CS4398) and accurate system clock
Full discrete headphone amplifier with HDAM-SA2 and gain control
Denon DR-M12HR tape player from 1993:
Type: 2-head, single compact cassette deck
Track System: 4-track, 2-channel stereo
Tape Speed: 4.8 cm/s
Heads: 1 x record/playback, 1 x erase
Motor: 1 x capstan, 1 x reel, 1 x actuator
Tape Type: type I, CrO2, Metal
Noise Reduction: B, C, HX Pro
Frequency Response: 25Hz to 18kHz (Metal tape)
Signal to Noise Ratio: 72dB (dolby C)
Wow and Flutter: 0.045%
Input: 80mV (line)
Output: 0.62V (line)
Dimensions: 434 x 115 x 286mm
Weight: 4.5kg
Yamaha A-S1100
Maximum Power (4 ohms, 1kHz, 0.7% THD, for Europe): 160 W + 160 W
High Dynamic Power/Channel (8/6/4/2 ohms): 105/135/190/220 W
Damping Factor: 250
Frequency Response: 5 Hz - 100 kHz (+0 dB/-3 dB)
RIAA Equalization Deviation: 20 Hz-20 kHz +/-0.5 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (CD to Sp Out, 20 Hz-20 kHz): 0.025%
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (CD): 100 dB (S: 200 mV)
Input Sensitivity (CD): 200mV/47k ohms
Dimensions (W x H x D): 435 x 157 x 463 mm
Weight: 23.3 kg
Triton Three+ Tower
Dimensions: 5-1/4˝ W (front) x 7˝ W (rear) x 13˝ D x 44˝ H, 45 lbs
Frequency Response: 21 Hz - 35 kHz
Efficiency: 90 dB
Nominal Impedance: Compatible with 8 ohms
Driver Complement: One - 5˝ x 9˝ Long-Throw Quadratic Subwoofer Bass Driver, coupled to:
Two - 6-3/4˝ x 8˝ Quadratic Planar Infrasonic Radiators
One - 4-1/2˝ High-Definition Cast-Basket MVPP™ Upper-Bass/Mid Driver
One - HVFR™ High-Velocity Folded Ribbon Tweeter
Built-In Subwoofer Power Amplification: 800 watt ForceField Amplifier
Electronica
A nice way of visualising and hearing samples from a variety of electronic styles,
along with a great description is
Ishkur's Guide to Electronic Music.
If you haven't already, check it out!
Sadly it's not been updated for quite a while - so not the place for anything after c. 2000!
An informative documentary on the TB303 and an online version are two sources worth checking out!
Composition
The bands i've been in are Dot Hardcore, Anero and Psyence.
For each of them, I used Fruity Loops (FL Studio).
Dot Hardcore also used Impulse Tracker in the early days. Hellz Yeh!!
For Psyence, we used of a number of Virtual Studio Technology (VST) instruments and effects.
A favourite was Albino. However, it appears to have since been discontinued - and replaced by Predater.
Metal
Mother winter leaves our land and opens wide the seas
The lukewarm breeze does beckon me as it whispers through the trees
It says: Set your sails and let me take your ship to foreign shores
Take farewell of those near you And your land of the North!
The wild cold deep black ocean's waves invites my hungry heart
Cry not my love I'll return only death can keep us apart
Oden in the sky up high let the Ravens of yours fly
To guide us on our sail to foreign shores
let your Ravens fly
The wind blows through my hair fills our sails with hope and pride
Caress these lines of Oak, wind do not throw us all aside
The wild cold deep black ocean's waves as wide as sky above
Carry us, oh, Gods of sea don't take us down below
Now approach the shore at dawn all is still the light of daybreak is yet to be born
Clad in morning dew asleep the city's walls rise before us men from the seas
Carrying cold steel at our sides no time to lose at sunbirth we attack the city by surprise
Down the coastlines with the wind we reign men of the North we leave the shores in flames
Shores in Flames
Fire!
Thor of thunder way up high swing your Hammer that cracks the sky
Send the wind to fill our sails and take us home guide your sons, us, home
When the wind cries out my name and time has come for me to die
Then wrap me in my cape and lay my sword down at my side
Then place me on a ship of Oak and let it drift with tide
Let the flames purify my soul on its way to hall up high
Up high
Fire!
Bathory - Shores In Flames
Electronica
Composition
Metal
Instruments and sound equipment
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Deering GTBOB Goodtime |
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Dean Vendetta Electric |
My computer sound system starting with the motherboard (AsRock Z170 Extreme7+ ATX Skylake Motherboard) is | |
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AsRock Z170 Extreme7+ ATX Skylake Motherboard |
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MOTU 4PRE
Converters - 24-bit |
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Frequency response lower limit - 50Hz |
The second sound systems is more of a custom Hi-Fi. Inputs include a Technics SL-1200MK2 Record Player, | |
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Technics SL-1200MK2 |
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Marantz CD 6006 UK Edition CD Player: |
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Denon DR-M12HR tape player from 1993: |
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Yamaha A-S1100
Maximum Power (4 ohms, 1kHz, 0.7% THD, for Europe): 160 W + 160 W |
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Triton Three+ Tower
Dimensions: 5-1/4˝ W (front) x 7˝ W (rear) x 13˝ D x 44˝ H, 45 lbs |
Electronica
A nice way of visualising and hearing samples from a variety of electronic styles,
along with a great description is
Ishkur's Guide to Electronic Music.
If you haven't already, check it out!
Sadly it's not been updated for quite a while - so not the place for anything after c. 2000!
An informative documentary on the TB303 and an online version are two sources worth checking out!
Composition
The bands i've been in are Dot Hardcore, Anero and Psyence.
For each of them, I used Fruity Loops (FL Studio).
Dot Hardcore also used Impulse Tracker in the early days. Hellz Yeh!!
For Psyence, we used of a number of Virtual Studio Technology (VST) instruments and effects.
A favourite was Albino. However, it appears to have since been discontinued - and replaced by Predater.
Metal
Mother winter leaves our land and opens wide the seas
The lukewarm breeze does beckon me as it whispers through the trees
It says: Set your sails and let me take your ship to foreign shores
Take farewell of those near you And your land of the North!
The wild cold deep black ocean's waves invites my hungry heart
Cry not my love I'll return only death can keep us apart
Oden in the sky up high let the Ravens of yours fly
To guide us on our sail to foreign shores
let your Ravens fly
The wind blows through my hair fills our sails with hope and pride
Caress these lines of Oak, wind do not throw us all aside
The wild cold deep black ocean's waves as wide as sky above
Carry us, oh, Gods of sea don't take us down below
Now approach the shore at dawn all is still the light of daybreak is yet to be born
Clad in morning dew asleep the city's walls rise before us men from the seas
Carrying cold steel at our sides no time to lose at sunbirth we attack the city by surprise
Down the coastlines with the wind we reign men of the North we leave the shores in flames
Shores in Flames
Fire!
Thor of thunder way up high swing your Hammer that cracks the sky
Send the wind to fill our sails and take us home guide your sons, us, home
When the wind cries out my name and time has come for me to die
Then wrap me in my cape and lay my sword down at my side
Then place me on a ship of Oak and let it drift with tide
Let the flames purify my soul on its way to hall up high
Up high
Fire!
Bathory - Shores In Flames
Composition
The bands i've been in are Dot Hardcore, Anero and Psyence.
For each of them, I used Fruity Loops (FL Studio).
Dot Hardcore also used Impulse Tracker in the early days. Hellz Yeh!!
For Psyence, we used of a number of Virtual Studio Technology (VST) instruments and effects.
A favourite was Albino. However, it appears to have since been discontinued - and replaced by Predater.
Metal
Mother winter leaves our land and opens wide the seas
The lukewarm breeze does beckon me as it whispers through the trees
It says: Set your sails and let me take your ship to foreign shores
Take farewell of those near you And your land of the North!
The wild cold deep black ocean's waves invites my hungry heart
Cry not my love I'll return only death can keep us apart
Oden in the sky up high let the Ravens of yours fly
To guide us on our sail to foreign shores
let your Ravens fly
The wind blows through my hair fills our sails with hope and pride
Caress these lines of Oak, wind do not throw us all aside
The wild cold deep black ocean's waves as wide as sky above
Carry us, oh, Gods of sea don't take us down below
Now approach the shore at dawn all is still the light of daybreak is yet to be born
Clad in morning dew asleep the city's walls rise before us men from the seas
Carrying cold steel at our sides no time to lose at sunbirth we attack the city by surprise
Down the coastlines with the wind we reign men of the North we leave the shores in flames
Shores in Flames
Fire!
Thor of thunder way up high swing your Hammer that cracks the sky
Send the wind to fill our sails and take us home guide your sons, us, home
When the wind cries out my name and time has come for me to die
Then wrap me in my cape and lay my sword down at my side
Then place me on a ship of Oak and let it drift with tide
Let the flames purify my soul on its way to hall up high
Up high
Fire!
Bathory - Shores In Flames
Metal
Mother winter leaves our land and opens wide the seas
The lukewarm breeze does beckon me as it whispers through the trees
It says: Set your sails and let me take your ship to foreign shores
Take farewell of those near you And your land of the North!
The wild cold deep black ocean's waves invites my hungry heart
Cry not my love I'll return only death can keep us apart
Oden in the sky up high let the Ravens of yours fly
To guide us on our sail to foreign shores
let your Ravens fly
The wind blows through my hair fills our sails with hope and pride
Caress these lines of Oak, wind do not throw us all aside
The wild cold deep black ocean's waves as wide as sky above
Carry us, oh, Gods of sea don't take us down below
Now approach the shore at dawn all is still the light of daybreak is yet to be born
Clad in morning dew asleep the city's walls rise before us men from the seas
Carrying cold steel at our sides no time to lose at sunbirth we attack the city by surprise
Down the coastlines with the wind we reign men of the North we leave the shores in flames
Shores in Flames
Fire!
Thor of thunder way up high swing your Hammer that cracks the sky
Send the wind to fill our sails and take us home guide your sons, us, home
When the wind cries out my name and time has come for me to die
Then wrap me in my cape and lay my sword down at my side
Then place me on a ship of Oak and let it drift with tide
Let the flames purify my soul on its way to hall up high
Up high
Fire!
Bathory - Shores In Flames
Mother winter leaves our land and opens wide the seas
The lukewarm breeze does beckon me as it whispers through the trees
It says: Set your sails and let me take your ship to foreign shores
Take farewell of those near you And your land of the North!
The wild cold deep black ocean's waves invites my hungry heart
Cry not my love I'll return only death can keep us apart
Oden in the sky up high let the Ravens of yours fly
To guide us on our sail to foreign shores
let your Ravens fly
The wind blows through my hair fills our sails with hope and pride
Caress these lines of Oak, wind do not throw us all aside
The wild cold deep black ocean's waves as wide as sky above
Carry us, oh, Gods of sea don't take us down below
Now approach the shore at dawn all is still the light of daybreak is yet to be born
Clad in morning dew asleep the city's walls rise before us men from the seas
Carrying cold steel at our sides no time to lose at sunbirth we attack the city by surprise
Down the coastlines with the wind we reign men of the North we leave the shores in flames
Shores in Flames
Fire!
Thor of thunder way up high swing your Hammer that cracks the sky
Send the wind to fill our sails and take us home guide your sons, us, home
When the wind cries out my name and time has come for me to die
Then wrap me in my cape and lay my sword down at my side
Then place me on a ship of Oak and let it drift with tide
Let the flames purify my soul on its way to hall up high
Up high
Fire!
Bathory - Shores In Flames
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