KVR Audio

jopy · Post by **jopy** » Sun Dec 28, 2014 11:23 pm

This is part of a collection I'm putting together for the old Jopy style of music, something that's been dormant for a couple of years. Like most of the other Jopy music, it's slow unfolding stuff, with very long melodic lines. The titles are related to Microorganisms, because I see images in my head that look sort of like strange creatures floating around in a dish when I listen to this with my eyes closed.

https://soundcloud.com/user7351384/ameoba

Construction wise, the piece was made with the Prophet 08 on arpeggio and pad duty, and a Boomstar 4075 for some of the leads. I recorded Delays and reverbs courtesy of MXR's Carbon Copy, TC electronic Nova Delay, and EHX Cathedral. I guess there's nothing "in the box" for this one, which is new for me.

Comments or observations are very welcome. Thanks!

polyslax · Post by **polyslax** » Mon Dec 29, 2014 4:56 pm

Gorgeous! Definitely works with the science/cellular theme. The steady beating anchors things nicely while other textures roam freely. Synths are sounding delish, I must say.

Really enjoyed this jopy, keep 'em coming!

Sendy · Post by **Sendy** » Mon Dec 29, 2014 10:56 pm

Nice chillout track. The resonance effects are the best part for me. They're almost singing in places. I think I hear some filter FM as well towards the end.

This actually takes me back to when I was young and listening to TD for the first few times.

Aleatoriac · Post by **Aleatoriac** » Tue Dec 30, 2014 4:27 am

Did you enjoy your foray (back) into outboard gear? Because it sure sounds like it. Heck I enjoyed it too. Keep up with it it's lovely stuff.

V0RT3X · Post by **V0RT3X** » Tue Dec 30, 2014 4:30 am

Wow this stuff is awesome! Great sounding stuff!

Analog hardware sure sounds so nice.

jopy · Post by **jopy** » Tue Dec 30, 2014 5:12 pm

Thanks everyone for listening!

There are certainly some elements of recording in the box that are better, and I'll never abandon some of those beautiful software synths that simply cannot be achieved in analog, but sometimes it is really nice to just hit record, twist some knobs, and listen to those filters overload in real time.

D.H. Miltz · Post by **D.H. Miltz** » Wed Dec 31, 2014 2:28 am

Listened to this this morning. Even through an earbud it sounded nice. Thanks, jopy.

recursive one · Post by **recursive one** » Wed Dec 31, 2014 8:58 am

Isn't it "amOEba"?

Newertheless, I like your track, evocative and dreamy. Some very interesting sound-design here.

jopy · Post by **jopy** » Wed Dec 31, 2014 2:06 pm

Holy cats recursive one, I didn't check the spelling! I'll fix that.

Thanks also for the comments on the track itself, I appreciate that.

seismic1 · Post by **seismic1** » Thu Jan 01, 2015 6:25 pm

Lots of great synth sounds on here. The track has a very calm, relaxed, drifting feel. The bassline is driving and relentless, but it's well disguised by the movement in the parameters, which is true for all of the sounds used here. Definitely reminds me of some of the mid '70s Froese albums.

Good work and a Happy New Year

robogone · Post by **robogone** » Fri Jan 02, 2015 10:12 pm

Very cool! The build doesn't prepare you for where it ends up, but very worthwhile listening until it reaches the latter half - that in particular makes me think Tangerine Dream

jopy · Post by **jopy** » Mon Jan 05, 2015 12:22 pm

Thanks Seismic and Robojam!

Gucky · Post by **Gucky** » Mon Jan 05, 2015 1:08 pm

Hi jopy,
like your song. Great work!

drumity · Post by **drumity** » Mon Jan 05, 2015 2:40 pm

"An amoeba (also ameba, amœba or amoeboid) is a type of cell or organism which has the ability to alter its shape, primarily by extending and retracting..." (Source: Wikipedia)
You achieve very well to fit this definition

Keep on !

(( D ))

seismic1 · Post by **seismic1** » Tue Jan 06, 2015 1:34 am

drumity wrote:"An amoeba (also ameba, amœba or amoeboid) is a type of cell or organism which has the ability to alter its shape, primarily by extending and retracting..." (Source: Wikipedia)
You achieve very well to fit this definition

Keep on !

(( D ))

I manage to alter my shape a couple of times per year. I will start the next diet in approx. 3 weeks (just as soon as the Christmas food is gone)

Ambient Tangerine-Dreamy sort of track.