I Dream of Wires 5: Richard Devine - The Analog Voodoo Effect

I Dream of Wires 5: Richard Devine - The Analog Voodoo Effect from MUTEK on Vimeo.
Richard Devine is an Atlanta-based electronic musician and sound designer. He is recognized for producing a layered and heavily processed sound, combining influences from hip-hop, to old and modern electronic music. Richard Devine has released records through such esteemed labels as Schematic and Warp Records, and is the creative force behind his own sound design company, Devine Sound. Though he has contributed sound design to a number of hardware and software manufacturers, he recently released his first official sample library through Sony Creative Software. Devine has also scored commercials for the likes of Nike and Touchstone Pictures.

Since the late-90s, Richard Devine's sound has been synonymous with taking cutting-edge computer-based DSP (digital signal processing) to its limits. In recent years, however, Devine has also become a convert to the unlimited sonic capabilities and hands-on "analog voodoo effect" of the Eurorack modular format. I Dream of Wires spoke to Devine at NAMM 2012, which he attends annually. Judging by the studio footage on his Vimeo channel, and his wild enthusiasm on the subject, Devine is a bonafide Eurorack obsessive!

All music and sound in this video is by Richard Devine. Additional studio footage supplied by Richard Devine.

For more info on Richard Devine
http://richard-devine.com
http://devinesound.net
http://soundcloud.com/richarddevine
https://vimeo.com/channels/richarddevine

I DREAM OF WIRES is a forthcoming documentary film about the history and resurgence of modular synthesizers. The film is currently in production. This is the 6th in a series of extended interviews, which will be produced and released in various formats throughout the production, and following the release, of the film. I DREAM OF WIRES extended interview segments are sponsored by MATRIXSYNTH (m.matrixsynth.com).

Catch I DREAM OF WIRES' showcase at Mutek Montreal 2012: Saturday June 2 @ Satosphere, with live performances, all incorporating modular synthesizers, by Sealey/Greenspan/Lanza (Orphx/Junior Boys), Keith Fullerton Whitman (Kranky/Editions Mego), Clark (Warp Records), and Container (Spectrum Spools).

For info on the film:
http://facebook.com/idreamofwiresdocumentary

Akai Rhythm Wolf Arrives - Richard Devine Modular Performance & Interview

Akai Professional Rhythm Wolf - A Richard Devine Performance

Published on Sep 5, 2014 AkaiProVideo

"This Rhythm Wolf performance video features Richard Devine – acclaimed sound design guru, synth aficionado, and artist. Watch as he integrates two Rhythm Wolf drum machine/bass synthesizers into his sci-fi grade synth rig to create a brooding, hypnotic soundscape."

Akai Professional Rhythm Wolf - A Richard Devine Interview

Published on Sep 5, 2014

"Richard Devine – acclaimed sound design guru, synth aficionado, and artist – talks Rhythm Wolf and the appeal of analog."

"Curious about Rhythm Wolf? Go wild at \\ http://bit.ly/ANALOGBITE //

More about Richard Devine at \\ http://bit.ly/1vXdQ7N //
Like Richard Devine on Facebook at \\ http://on.fb.me/1t9cEth //
Follow Richard Devine on Twitter at \\ http://bit.ly/1ql1KSY //

Analog Bite

Rhythm Wolf combines a drum machine, bass synthesizer, and step sequencer into one rugged device with a fierce, 100% analog signal path.

Take the beat off the leash with fully tweakable kick, snare, open and closed hi-hat, and accent percussion sounds. Use the oscillator with selectable waveforms – sawtooth/square wave – and analog filter to create bass sequences that squelch and growl. Gate Trigger In/Out, USB MIDI, and 5-pin MIDI In/Out enable Rhythm Wolf to join your inner-circle of vintage and modern gear to integrate with hardware synthesizers, sound modules, DAWs, and more.

Into the Wild

A 32-step standalone sequencer and six custom-calibrated MPC-style pads are onboard for extensive programming and finger drumming. Mute/solo, intro/fill and sequence A/B switches give you the space to roam with complete control over your beat.

Torn into Parts

Carve out the perfect drum textures with continuously variable volume and tuning for each part. The kick drum attack and decay are adjustable for transients that hang, bang, and crush. Snare and open hi-hat also feature decay controls for unique sound design while the adjustable accent percussion can be modulated to click, punch, knock, "shush" and more.

The Face of Bass

Make menacing basslines with a tweakable, onboard bass synth. Envelope, filter and waveform controls let you design low-end that goes from liquid-smooth to bone-crushing and everywhere in between. Filter Resonance and Cutoff add distinction and movement to live or studio performances, while the step-sequencer keys let you program parts across a 3-octave scale.

Trigger Happy

Rhythm Wolf mates with your collection of synths that support Gate Triggers to create exclusive sonic offspring. Use it with supported homebrew hardware, classics or modern machines and infuse Rhythm Wolf DNA into all of your creations.

Let it Howl

Get your hands dirty with a custom noise, grit and distortion effect completely unique to this breed of instrument. The Howl knob lets you mangle the music into all-new textures, transitions and progressions that snarl, bark and howl. Use it as an effect or a part of your signature sound that stands alone on the food chain.

Outputs:
5-Pin MIDI Out/Thru
USB MIDI
1⁄8-inch Gate Trigger Out
1⁄4-inch Bass Synth Out
1⁄4-inch Main Out

Inputs:
5-Pin MIDI In
USB MIDI
1⁄8-inch Gate Trigger In
DC power In"

MAKEN0ISE: In Conversation With Richard Devine

video upload by MAKEN0ISE

"Talking with Richard Devine about his new piece, Recursion Constructors!

Check out the piece and a lot of supplemental material at these links!

Recursion Constructors at Bandcamp: https://richarddevine.bandcamp.com/tr...
Recursion Constructors on YouTube: [Richard Devine: Recursion Constructors below]
FluCoMa article with demonstration Max patches: https://learn.flucoma.org/explore/dev...
Richard's detailed explanation of the patch: [Traces of Fluid Manipulations: Richard Devine below]

Richard's earlier work with Make Noise:
Creature EP from the Shared System Series, 2012: https://richarddevine.bandcamp.com/al...

Recursion Mechanism installation from Make Noise 10-year celebration in 2018: [posted here]

http://www.makenoisemusic.com"

Richard Devine: Recursion Constructors

video upload by

"Richard performed in his studio an acousmatic piece, utilizing mixed media which comprises a customized modular system with robotic triggers, mechanical springs, coils, exotic metallic percussion, and waterphone."

Traces of Fluid Manipulations: Richard Devine

video upload by Fluid Corpus Manipulation

"Richard Devine discusses the role the Fluid Corpus Manipulation toolset played in the creation process of his performance entitled 'Recursion Constructors' at the 'Liminal Spaces' concert during the Dialogues Festival (https://digital.eca.ed.ac.uk/dialogue...)"

I Dream of Wires Extended Interviews 4 - 8

Carl Craig - Modular Pursuits: IDOW Extended Interview #4 from I Dream Of Wires on Vimeo.

In April 2012, the I Dream of Wires team met with legendary Detroit techno producer Carl Craig, to discuss his electronic music influences and production experiences, including his recent interest in eurorack modular synthesis. Craig's experiments in modular synthesis are best heard on 2010's "Modular Pursuits" 12-inch, released under his No Boundaries alias. For more info on Carl Craig: carlcraig.net Music, used with permission from Planet E: "Desire" by 69 "Pursuit 1", "Pursuit 2", "Pursuit 3" by No Boundaries.

http://www.carlcraig.net
http://soundcloud.com/carlcraiginc
http://planet-e.net

I DREAM OF WIRES is a forthcoming documentary film about the history and resurgence of modular synthesizers. The film is currently in production. This is the 4th in a series of extended interviews, which will be produced and released in various formats throughout the production, and following the release, of the film. I DREAM OF WIRES extended interview segments are sponsored by MATRIXSYNTH (m.matrixsynth.com).

http://idreamofwires.org
http://www.facebook.com/idreamofwiresdocumentary


Made in Canada - Modcan & Intellijel: IDOW Extended Interview #5 from I Dream Of Wires on Vimeo.

Canada holds a significant place in the history of electronic instrument development: from the ground-breaking inventions of Hugh Le Caine in the 1940s to the innovations at the University of Toronto's Electronic Music Lab in the 1960s. Recently, Canada has again come to play a significant role with the modern day resurgence of modular synthesizers; it is home to two highly respected manufacturers: Modcan, founded by Toronto's Bruce Duncan, was the first company to reintroduce modular synthesizers to the post-MIDI marketplace, and Intellijel, founded by Vancouver's Danjel Van Tijn, is one of the fastest growing and most respected lines of Eurorack synthesizer modules. For more info on Modcan, visit: modcan.com For more info on Intellijel, visit: intellijel.com Music/sound: Jason Amm (Solvent), Bruce Duncan (Modcan), Danjel Van Tijn (Intellijel), John Elliot (Emeralds) I DREAM OF WIRES is a forthcoming documentary film about the history and resurgence of modular synthesizers. The film is currently in production. This is the 5th in a series of extended interviews, which will be produced and released in various formats throughout the production, and following the release, of the film. I DREAM OF WIRES extended interview segments are sponsored by MATRIXSYNTH (m.matrixsynth.com).

http://www.modcan.com
http://intellijel.com
http://idreamofwires.org
http://facebook.com/idreamofwiresdocumentary


Orphx & Modulars - The Physical Element: IDOW Extended Interview #6 from I Dream Of Wires on Vimeo.

Canadian duo Orphx have been releasing electronic music since 1993, and while they were best known in experimental/industrial music circles for many years, today they are regarded as pioneers in the fusion of techno and industrial music. Orphx's recent output on Sonic Groove has met with critical acclaim from many of techno's leading DJs. Having performed live with laptops for several years, Orphx's Christina Sealey made the decision to delve in modular synthesizers, hoping it would bring some spontaneity and excitement to Orphx's music, both on stage and in the studio.

I DREAM OF WIRES is a forthcoming documentary film about the history and resurgence of modular synthesizers. The film is currently in production. This is the 6th in a series of extended interviews, which will be produced and released in various formats throughout the production, and following the release, of the film. I DREAM OF WIRES extended interview segments are sponsored by MATRIXSYNTH (m.matrixsynth.com).

http://www.orphx.com
http://orphx.bandcamp.com
http://www.facebook.com/orphx
http://www.soundcloud.com/orphx

http://idreamofwires.org
http://facebook.com/idreamofwiresdocumentary


Solvent - Modular Encounters: IDOW Extended Interview #7 from I Dream Of Wires on Vimeo.

Canadian electronic artist Solvent was commissioned to create an all-modular synthesizer based soundtrack for the forthcoming documentary I Dream of Wires; The challenge allowed him the opportunity to work with a vast array of modular synthesizers, both new and vintage. Solvent, born Jason Amm in Zimbabwe, and currently residing in Toronto, Canada, has been releasing his unique brand of analogue synthesizer music since 1997, encompassing crunchy IDM, melodic electro, and vocoder synthpop. Best known for his releases on Morr Music and Ghostly International, Solvent is also co-founder of the obscure, yet influential electro(nica) label, Suction Records. All of the music heard in this video segment was created by Solvent during several on-camera album recording sessions. No drum machines, samples, or hardwired synthesizers were used; each and every sound was created from scratch on the following selection of modular synthesizer systems: Eurorack, Modcan, Synthesizers.com, and Moog 15. In addition to creating the film's soundtrack, Amm has recently been serving as writer and producer for "I Dream Of Wires".

I DREAM OF WIRES is a forthcoming documentary film about the history and resurgence of modular synthesizers. The film is currently in production. This is the 6th in a series of extended interviews, which will be produced and released in various formats throughout the production, and following the release, of the film. I DREAM OF WIRES extended interview segments are sponsored by MATRIXSYNTH (m.matrixsynth.com).

http://solventcity.com
http://facebook.com/solvent
http://soundcloud.com/solvent
http://suctionrecords.bandcamp.com

http://idreamofwires.org
http://www.facebook.com/idreamofwiresdocumentary


Richard Devine's Analog Voodoo Effect: IDOW Extended Interview #8 from I Dream Of Wires on Vimeo.

Richard Devine is an Atlanta-based electronic musician and sound designer. He is recognized for producing a layered and heavily processed sound, combining influences from hip-hop, to old and modern electronic music. Richard Devine has released records through such esteemed labels as Schematic and Warp Records, and is the creative force behind his own sound design company, Devine Sound. Though he has contributed sound design to a number of hardware and software manufacturers, he recently released his first official sample library through Sony Creative Software. Devine has also scored commercials for the likes of Nike and Touchstone Pictures. Since the late-90s, Richard Devine's sound has been synonymous with taking cutting-edge computer-based DSP (digital signal processing) to its limits. In recent years, however, Devine has also become a convert to the unlimited sonic capabilities and hands-on "analog voodoo effect" of the Eurorack modular format. I Dream of Wires spoke to Devine at NAMM 2012, which he attends annually. Judging by the studio footage on his Vimeo channel, and his wild enthusiasm on the subject, Devine is a bonafide Eurorack obsessive! All music and sound in this video is by Richard Devine. Additional studio footage supplied by Richard Devine.

I DREAM OF WIRES is a forthcoming documentary film about the history and resurgence of modular synthesizers. The film is currently in production. This is the 6th in a series of extended interviews, which will be produced and released in various formats throughout the production, and following the release, of the film. I DREAM OF WIRES extended interview segments are sponsored by MATRIXSYNTH (m.matrixsynth.com).

http://richard-devine.com
http://devinesound.net
http://soundcloud.com/richarddevine
http://vimeo.com/channels/richarddevine

http://idreamofwires.org
http://facebook.com/idreamofwiresdocumentary

See the IDOW label below for more.

Richard Devine's first look at timeFrog device

YouTube Uploaded by UNDEADINSTRUMENTS on Jun 7, 2011

"Short try of Keyboard Mode, Richard Devine, Ableton Live, Brussels 2011/06/05 www.undeadinst.com"

Playlist:
Richard Devine's first look at timeFrog device
Richard Devine's first look at timeFrog device - spin keyboard
Richard Devine's first look at timeFrog device - spin keyboard
Richard Devine's first look at timeFrog device - spin ergonomy
Richard Devine's first look at timeFrog device - rythm generation

Richard Devine's RISP

Plonked Spectral Video from the "RiSP-CD" 2012 from Richard Devine on Vimeo.

Plonked Spectral - From RiSP EP - CD by RichardDevine

"RISP is Richard Devine's algorithm-based exploration of generative time structures for analog synths. If you missed limited vinyl boarding pass worry not -- gain 3 additional original richard devine compositions plus five remixes by Loops Haunt, Vaetxh, Subjex, Valance Drakes & Balkansky with the release of RISP on CD. Expect to breathe air on distant planets as chaotic, broken machines speak harmonious mutant languages via RD's human/alien soundesign and audio activist remixes. Thirteen new tracks to become alien.

DU-16: CD info: detroitunderground.net/blog/2012/03/28/richard-devine-•-risp-•-cd/
Detroit Underground, Catalog number DU-16, 2012

RiSP-CD

1. PlonkedSpectral
2. ErkWerks
3. Oxin2lin
4. TipTopBD808
5. Varseop
6. Morro
7. Etch n Sketch
8. Plasmik
9. Vapor Wave Acid
10. York Capacitor
11. ReneAnalogueSeq
12. Plonked Spectral (Vaetxh oort cloud remix)
13. Oxin2lin (Valance Drakes Remix)
14. Plonked S.(Gordan-Loopshaunt-Remix)
15. Plonked S. (Subjex Remix) *
16. Plonked Spectral-(Balkansky Remix)*
17. Plonked S. (DrumCell Remix)*

* exclusive for digi download.

14 songs

Total Time: 1:09 - 700.5MB

Links:
Release info from Detroit Underground
Valentin Rodriguez, Dmas3
Richard Devine"

The video was all done by hand by visual artist Dmas3 aka Valentin Rodriguez. You might notice some of the track titles are inspired by modular gear.

I/O NMASS 2013 Eurorack Build Workshop + Performances Featuring Richard Devine

https://www.facebook.com/events/461067970638295/

I/O Music Technology and Church of the Friendly Ghost Present...
Modular Synth Build Workshop / Meet & Greet + Performances @ the 2013 New Media Art & Sound Summit Festival

[ Friday - 6.14.2013 ]

[ Salvage Vanguard Theater ]

[ 2803 Manor Rd - Austin, TX ]

[ 5:30pm - 8:30pm ]

Free modular synth Meet & Greet / Show & Tell: bring your modular synth and headphones!

CLICK FOR MORE »

TRASH AUDIO Synth Event Peformance Videos

TRASH AUDIO Synth Event 12-July 29,2012

YouTube Published on Jul 31, 2012 by raulsworldofsynths

"Short compilation of video clips from Trash Audio Synth Event 12. Rob Lowe(Lichens),Keith Fullerton Whitman,Alessandro Cortini, and Richard Devine."

TA Synth Event Performance Videos at the Empty Bottle by seijinlee

YouTube Published on Jul 30, 2012 by seijinlee

Playlist in order of appearance:
Keith Fullerton Whitman at the Empty Bottle
Lichens at the Empty Bottle 1 2
Lichens at the Empty Bottle 2 2
Alessandro Cortini at the Empty Bottle 1 2
Alessandro Cortini at the Empty Bottle 2 2
Richard Devine at the Empty Bottle 1 2
Richard Devine at the Empty Bottle 2 2

TA Synth Event Performance Videos by mikecamer

YouTube Published on Jul 30, 2012 by mikecamer

Playlist:
Keith Fullerton Whitman @ trash_audio Synth Event 12
Rob Lowe aka Lichens @ trash_audio Synth Event 12
Alessandro Cortini @ trash_audio Synth Event 12
Richard Devine pt1 @ trash_audio Synth Event 12
Richard Devine pt2 @ trash_audio Synth Event 12

And previously posted here.

Richard Devine @ Empty Bottle 7/29/2012

YouTube Published on Jul 30, 2012 by bendedavis

http://trashaudio.com/2012/07/videos-from-ta-synth-event-12/

I Dream of Wires to Add Additional Extended Interview

via I Dream of Wires on Facebook:

"It looks like we'll be producing and releasing one more free I Dream Of Wires: Extended Interview piece in 2014. If you could choose just one person, out of all of the people we interviewed in IDOW, who would you like to see featured in a full Extended Interview? [leave your pick on Facebook here]

If you're not familiar with our Extended Interview series, we've released 9 of them so far. See the list below, and check out our Vimeo channel to watch.

I Dream of Wires - Extended Interview Series:"

9. Chris Carter:

CLICK FOR MORE »

The most human RICHARD DEVINE Interview on machines | Gamechanger Audio

Published on Apr 15, 2020 Gamechanger Audio

Some history with Native Instruments in this one.

"An interview with sound designer @Richard Devine from when he visited Riga, Latvia in October 2019. This seems to be one of the few interviews where we get to know the human side of Richard - his journey to the world of sound design. But don't fret, there's gear talk included!

Read the full interview on Richard Devine's artist page at Gamechanger Audio:
https://www.gamechangeraudio.com/rich...

Video by Alise Golovacka
Interview by Matīss Tazāns
Music from Richard Devine's live set, processed by Edvards Broders
Captured at Baltā Nakts 2019 (White Night)

Richard Devine is definitely a deep-sea creature. For the looks of it, this man embodies sunshine and his voice could easily soothe all your troubles away, but put him in front of the right gear and a whole new world arises. From techno beats, rave sets and frequencies that scratch the most inner parts of your brain to useful sound design of everyday tools - Richard lives a life where every knock, beep and screech is a part of a bigger picture. He’s known for his enthusiasm towards gear and companies that help him shake that picture into cosmic rays. That’s why we had to sit him down and see how that kind of brain developed into what it is. Turns out, it’s not as mysterious as we thought, but it’s definitely a life that sounds a lot different than we could imagine."

Abstractions Ultra Analog VA-2 and AAS Player Sound Bank by Richard Devine

Published on Dec 16, 2014

"Abstractions – Ultra Analog VA-2 and AAS Player sound bank
https://www.applied-acoustics.com/abs..."

"Abstractions is a collection of 127 signature sounds covering standard analog categories but revisited with Richard Devine’s unique style and aesthetics. These finely crafted sounds include super precise percussion hits, unusual basses, thick pads, deep and animated arpeggiator loops, rich intricate ambient textures, and more. This collection of exclusive sounds once again showcase beautifully Richard Devine’s mastery of sound design and are sure to provide many hours of exploration in evocative soundscapes.

Who’s Richard Devine?
Richard Devine is a versatile and prolific artist and sound designer based in Atlanta, Georgia. He has released five different albums and performed his music worldwide. He has provided sounds to major companies such as Apple, Audi, BMW, Coke, Nestlé, Nike, and many more. He has also done some scoring for TV and movies, and sound design for video games. Richard also has done synthesis programming for major audio companies and recently released his own sound effect libraries with Sony Creative Software."

Twisted Tools Presents - Richard Devine's Analogue Microcosm

Twisted Tools - Analogue Microcosm- Sample Library-Preview from Richard Devine on Vimeo.

"Tuesday, Dec. 21st, 2010.
TWISTED TOOLS have released a brand new sample pack entitled Analogue Microcosm, by legendary sound designer Richard Devine. The sound pack features an intricate arsenal of unique analogue sounds, coupled with sampler presets for most major sample formats. To top it off, the package comes with a new Twisted Tools sampler, MP16, for all versions of Native Instruments Reaktor 5.





Richard Devine’s Analog Microcosm Features:
570 handcrafted analogue sounds from Richard Devine’s fantastic
hardware collection
40 kits in Kontakt, Battery, EXS24MKII, Ableton, NNXT, Reaktor and
Maschine formats
Intuitive sample mapping
A brand new Twisted Tools utility sampler, MP16

Twisted Tools MP16 Sampler Features:
16 Voice Polyphonic Sampler
Pad style layout
Unique parameter and modulation settings for per voice
Grain delay effect per voice
Note repeat effect
Two LFOs per voice
Kore and Maschine Template

Price: $39.00

Availability: December 21st, 2010"

http://twistedtools.com/

Twisted Tools - Analogue Microcosm - Sample Library by RichardDevine

Richard Devine - The Electronic Music Manuscript (Part 1 of 2)

YouTube via Nonima1984. http://devinesound.net/ via Unidentified Sound Object, via fabio.
"A video that came with the sample kit "Richard Devine - The Electronic Music Manuscript" that I purchased. In the segment he demonstrates some very interesting techniques on how he and Josh Kay captured the sounds for the collection.

I do not own copyright to this video, but I have uploaded it to generate interest in Richard Devine's samples and for Richard Devine fans."

Richard Devine - The Electronic Music Manuscript (Part 2 of 2)

Jaguar I-Pace to Feature Synthesized Sounds by Richard Devine and the Yamaha Montage

Richard Devine On Jaguar I-Pace Sound Design & His New Album, Sort\Lave

Published on Sep 20, 2018 Synthtopia

The Jaguar I-Pace will feature synthesized sounds by Richard Devine. Above is a video from Knobcon and below you can hear a demo of the acceleration. On a related note, don't miss Roland's Single Knob Synth for Cars from 2015, and don't miss the Synth Cars label.

"At a special event on Sept 14th, Yamaha introduced their new MODX line of synth keyboards.

At the event, we talked with synthesist and sound designer Richard Devine about his recent work, including sound design for the Jaguar I-Pace - their first electric car - and his upcoming album, Sort\Lave.

Sort\Lave on Bandcamp:
https://richarddevine.bandcamp.com/al..."

Richard Devine sounds for Jaguar I-PACE

Published on Sep 20, 2018 Synthtopia

Wavetable Acid Sessions - Excerpts

Wavetable Acid Sessions - Excerpts from Richard Devine on Vimeo.

"Wavetable acid sessions with Roland TR-808, TB-303, TipTop-Z-8000,STG/SoundLabs Time Buffer, Graphic Sequencer, Trigger Sequencer, Cwejman VM-1, Harvestman Hertz Donut, and Piston Honda.

Tweaking by Richard Devine and Josh Kay:)"

Wavetable Acid Jam-Part 2

Wavetable Acid Jam-Part 2 from Richard Devine on Vimeo.

"Unedited Wavetable acid jam with Roland TR-808, TB-303, TipTop-Z-8000,STG/SoundLabs Time Buffer, Graphic Sequencer, Trigger Sequencer, Cwejman VM-1, Harvestman Hertz Donut, and Piston Honda.

Analogue jamming by Richard Devine & Josh Kay. :)"

Previous posts featuring Richard Devine

SoundMorph - Richard Devine's Modular UI Library

SoundMorph - Richard Devine's Modular UI - Making of

Published on Jan 25, 2015 Sound Morph

http://soundmorph.com/index.php?page=products&spack=modular

"Richard Devine interview Making Of "Modular UI" soundpack with SoundMorph.com

Modular UI is an advanced user interface library designed by world renowned sound designer and musician Richard Devine.

Designed and sourced entirely from Richard Devine’s personal and exclusive Eurorack modular synths and processors collection, the Modular UI soundpack combines the retro, clean sound of analog with the futuristic tech of the new wave of advanced analog and digital synthesis from modular synths, evoking flashbacks of iconic sound design heard in both classic and modern sci-fi films.

The Modular UI soundpack gives you access to sounds created by one of the masters of modular synths and sound design, and is sourced from equipment that would take a lifetime to purchase and assemble, giving an incredible value to this soundpack both artistically and financially.

Utilizing many Eurorack modules that have not yet been released to the public and containing samples equally suited to sound designers and electronic musicians alike, Modular UI is in a class by itself!

Modular UI features 1,000+ sounds and 5.99Gb of 24bit/96khz .WAV files, all meticulously embedded with Soundminer & Bashead metadata, including:
- Calculations and Text
- Data Crunching
- Data Micro Calculations
- FM Confirm Tones
- FM Hybrid Gestures
- FM Solo Bleeps
- Hologram Pad
- Micro Gestures
- Modular random generations
- Solo Beeps
- Subtle Hi Tech Modular
- Text Typing
- 5Gb of Modular Source Recordings"

Sort​\​Lave - New Release by Richard Devine

On BandCamp and on Spotify

The release is also available on CD and Limited Edition 3LP.

"After a break of 6 years, Atlanta based electronic musician, producer and sound designer Richard Devine returns with a new album ‘Sort\Lave’ on Venetian Snares‘ Timesig imprint. Recorded between 2016 and 2017 using Richard’s custom built Eurorack modular system and two Nord G2 Modular units, Sort\Lave features 12 tracks of intricate electronica that ranges from abrasive percussive experiments such as ‘Revsic‘ to ‘Astra’s dazzling juxtaposition of sounds and onto the radiant ambience of the album’s closer ‘Takara‘.

Talking about the album’s genesis Devine explains “I’ve been using modular synthesizers since I was 17, but have never written complete tracks using these newer systems. This was my first experiment to see if it would be possible and I probably spent about 5 years building up the systems that I used on this album.”

“I wanted the record to sound very different to my previous works which had been more cold, digital, clinical even, and had all been made using computers. The aim here was the complete opposite, to create something that felt very organic, detailed, spacious, big and warm and just as importantly, a record that you could put on and play all the way through that flowed in a seamless way.”

This new approach was to prove fruitful and enabled Devine to create music in an entirely new way. “I really wanted to break free from timeline-based music creation and do things with my hands on the fly,” he explains. “So the tracks are more like captured snapshot performances where I could experiment and play around with the idea of probability-based sequencing for every patch, string multiple sequencers together that would feed other sequencers to come up with interesting rhythms and melodies. It was really fun coming up with new sounds this way too, I felt like I created several I haven't heard before with this album. Some of the tracks on the album were complete accidents and evolved from something that happened spontaneously. In the end I feel this is one of the best records I have released to date, so I’m very excited to share it with the world.”

Making his debut in 1995, Devine’s releases for labels including Schematic, Warp Records and Detroit Underground have established him as one of the leading figures within the electronica community. In addition to his musical productions, Devine has enjoyed a lengthy and successful career in sound design, developing patches for many of the world’s leading music technology businesses and working with companies such as Google and Nike.

released November 2, 2018"

Richard Devine & Nona Hendryx - Modular Performance at Berklee Performance Center Boston Tonight!

via Berklee.edu:

"Crossing Wires: An Evening with Richard Devine and Special Guest Nona Hendryx

Thursday / April 10, 2014 / 8:15 p.m.
Berklee Performance Center
136 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115 (view map)

Richard Devine is at the forefront of sound synthesis and electronic music. His ability to combine the world of analog synthesizers with the latest digital sound design techniques has made him a unique voice in the world of electronic music. This concert will feature Devine, students from the Electronic Production and Design Department, and the Berklee Interdisciplinary Arts Institute.

From her beginnings in the '60s doo-wop scene to her revolutionary, solo ventures in the art-rock and new wave genres in the '80s, Nona Hendryx could be called music's 'Queen of Transformation.' Hendryx found her start in the group Patti LaBelle & the Bluebelles, whose fresh and tight harmonies had earned them a reputation as the 'Sweethearts of the Apollo,' and an induction into the R&B Hall of Fame in 1999. After signing to Atlantic Records, the group lost a member, but the remaining members reinvented themselves as what would become the iconic funk-rock group Labelle. In the '70s, Hendryx's empowering and socially conscious songwriting abilities helped Labelle earn three gold albums and a No. 1 platinum hit with the single 'Lady Marmalade.'"

via Richard Devine on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge:

"Boston folks playing at Berklee College tonight from 8-10PM, modular solo set!"

Stekker 2015: Richard Devine Live Rig Rundown

Published on Aug 10, 2015 sonicstate

"Richard Devine gives us a look at the 12U system he has been using for his live shows over the past year.

Original Story:

http://www.sonicstate.com/news/2015/0..."

Stekker 2015: Richard Devine - Live Rig Rundown Part 2

Published on Aug 24, 2015 sonicstate

"Stekker 2015: Richard Devine - Live Rig Rundown Part 2

Richard dives into the Circadian Rhythms new firmware and more"

GrainCube - Electroacoustic Reaktor Collaboration

Reaktor and Jazz Mutant Lemur downloads available here

"A free granular electroacoustic Reaktor Collaboration between DevSnd, Rachmiel, TwistedTools & Antonio Blanca.

GrainCube is a four part granular processing instrument with numerous randomizing functions and modulation capabilities that allow for indescribable sonic mischief. The heart of GrainCube is a 400mb sample map of exclusive sample material from Richard Devine & Josh Kay of DevineSound. GrainCube is a collaboration between DevineSound & Rick Scott (Rachmiel), with additional programming and GUI tweaks by Igor Shilov of Twisted Tools. An additional version is also available for the Jazzmutant Lemur, re-imagined by Antonio Blanca.

Concept & sound design:
Richard Devine & Josh Kay
Devinesound
http://devinesound.com

Concept & programming:
Rick Scott
Rachmiel
http://www.rachmiel.org

Additional programming & GUI tweaks:
Igor Shilov
Twisted Tools
http://twistedtools.com

LemurCube control surface design & additional sound design:
Antonio Blanca
http://absoundscapes.com"

"Richard Devine is one of the most highly respected sound designers in our industry and here he gives away the result of an electroacoustic collaboration with RachMiel: a unique new Reaktor instrument. Not only that, but he's created a special Lemur version alongside Lemur-programmer genius Antonio Blanca for the JazzMutant community.

Richard Devine's unique approach to sound is hugely in demand and the Lemur Cube's two granular samplers are packed with an entire library of original sound content. The randomisations inside the Reaktor patch make it a sound sculpture piece that never plays the same sound twice. The in-depth control provided by the Lemur template is perfect for guiding the chaos.

The twisted textures provided by DevineCube are ideal to add soundscapes and sound fx to any project, or even throw in your own samples into the waveform window (define the samples range in the main window) and see what comes out!"