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Week Thirty​-​Three

from Summer Phase by Exit Signs

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Now this is more like it; some spare time to really get into the zone… albeit right before we head out for a week long road trip. Packing can wait, because this track deserves exploration in the form of three distinct movements.

We begin with a syncopated synth pattern on the off-beat of the kick drum, a formant-based sound from the compelling Prologue virtual instrument. A sustained Retrologue bass line enters while a skittering drum pattern emerges from Maschine and the 'Traktor's 12' effect hosted (oddly) by Guitar Rig. Next up is a proper drum beat from BreakTweaker, a dubstep-inspired rhythm to compliment the soft melodies and reinforce my self-described (and admittedly-silly) Dreamstep genre.

We then get to a warbly lead line from Phonec, which bends and builds to the next octave before the song dissolves into a sparse yet hopeful bridge. Another layer of the Prologue synth enters the equation, this time sequenced by the Cubase 'Arpache SX' MIDI insert and echoing into space via built-in Ping Pong Delay.

Movement Three: A new drum pattern, harmony, and bass line, plus lead melody from my real-life guitar rig played on my Fernandes. The synths and guitar automate and fade away, but drums stay the course until the final moment.


Key equipment/software used for production:

- Novation V-Station synth plug-in
- iZotope BreakTweaker drum plug-in
- Native Instruments Maschine MKI
- ValhallaDSP ValhallaRoom effect plug-in

Key: E Major
BPM: 96
Time Signature: 4/4

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from Summer Phase, released October 1, 2014

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Exit Signs Portland, Oregon

Matthew Flook - also known for his electronic space pop duo Pinscape - creates delicate electronic and acoustic soundscapes for films, art installations and live performance. This music fits neatly under the guise of Exit Signs, conjuring up stark images of endless highways, desolate white-walled hallways or the neon glow of a forlorn dive bar after last call. ... more

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