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IRITATION IN SOUND DESIGN - Part 1: Reclaiming Creativity Through Flaw
IRITATION IN SOUND DESIGNPart 1: Reclaiming Creativity Through Flawwith Evo HavenIn this Lux Cache article, we interrogate how imperfection—whether technical, emotional, or philosophical—fuels originality. By dissecting the cracks in "polished" workflows, we explore how limitations birth...
CHORUS, CYPRUS, CENTAURI - Aural Dreams & Liturgic Songwriting with Spivak
Illusory artist and producer Spivak chronicles her evolution from raw ambient synth-pop to daring, genre-transcending soundscapes. Inspired by the quiet pulse of rural Cyprus, she explores her creative journey and expressive songwriting into intimate works that traverse unapologetic liturgy.This pre...
‘digital audio fantasy’, a Lux Cache playlist | Feb 25 update
We've updated our 'digital audio fantasy' playlist with some of our favourite experimental electronica releases from Modulaw, Malaurora, Spivak, THEJLB, Rude Kid, Think Twice, Poetmistry, RKM, Slikback, Rick Farin, RXM Reality, Dreeks, stnvndijk*, Portway, Orchestroll and more.LISTEN NOW...
PROD - 'The Producer’s Guide to Experimental Composition and Sound Expression, Part 1' by Kai Whiston
Why do we continuously seek to disrupt the methods of music creation, pushing boundaries only when they’re most firmly established? What leads us to embrace both historical music theory's rigour and digital experimentation's uncharted territories? How can the blend of structured technique ...
SOUND & BEING - Part 1: The Invisible Forces of Music Production with cndl
SOUND & BEINGPart 1: The Invisible Forces of Music Productionwith cndlIn this Lux Cache article series, we look to explore the symbiotic relationship between artistic creation and consciousness, channelling introspection and analysis to uncover how technical workflows mirror inner landscapes—trans...
STUDIES OF ECOACOUSTICA - Part 1: Building Dynamic Sonic Environments with 990x
STUDIES OF ECOACOUSTICAPart 1: Building Dynamic Sonic Environmentswith 990xIn this Lux Cache article/tutorial, avant-garde beat producer 990x explores the creation of living sonic ecosystems, offering a masterclass in transforming compositions into immersive, dynamic experiences. Through techniques ...
PROD - 'CONVERSATION: Juliana Huxtable (DJ, multidisciplinary artist)'
DJ and multidisciplinary artist Juliana Huxtable joins Kai Whiston in our newest episode of Prod, delving into the post-COVID cultural explosion surrounding DJing, her transformative studio collaborations with SOPHIE, the multidimensional nature of her artistic practice, and the ever-evolving landsc...
AUDIO ARCHITECTURE MASTERCLASS - Part 4: Creative Spatial Processing In Soundscapes with 824p596c
AUDIO ARCHITECTURE MASTERCLASSPart 4: Creative Spatial Processing In Soundscapeswith 824p596cIn this Lux Cache article/tutorial series, we delve into the intricate world of ‘audio architecture’', exploring the complex interplay between digital audio creation and music technology. By examinin...
‘digital audio fantasy’, a Lux Cache playlist | Nov 24 update
We've updated our 'digital audio fantasy' playlist with some of our favourite artists and new releases from Zoë Mc Pherson, Jocelyn Campbell, Lockbox, Proc Fiskal, E-Saggila, herb sz, t0ni, SSIEGE, Walton, Simo Cell, Toupaz, Color Plus, phil in a maze, Minor Science and many more.LISTEN...
PROD - 'CONVERSATION: Michail Stangl (curator, cultural strategist)'
'Prod: Essays On Music Production In The Human Experience' is a podcast that examines the crucial ways that sound, music, and all aspects of audio culture have shaped our lives.Today we are joined by influential curator and cultural strategist Michail Stangl (opium_hum), discussing the evolu...
PROD - 'A Slow Death of Music Media & Ever Diminishing Contexts' by Kai Whiston
What happens when the once-vital world of music media collapses under the weight of algorithmic convenience? As music blogs and niche publications fade into abandonment, how do we navigate the diminishing context that once enriched our understanding of sound and culture? When hot takes, instant grat...
PROD - 'CONVERSATION: Sarah Belle Reid (composer, experimental music educator)
'Prod: Essays On Music Production In The Human Experience' is a podcast that examines the crucial ways that sound, music, and all aspects of audio culture have shaped our lives.Today, we're joined by Sarah Belle Reid, a groundbreaking trumpet player, composer, and innovator in music tech...
THE PLAYFUL PROCESS - Part 1: The Subject of Coincidence and Workflow with Chewlie
THE PLAYFUL PROCESSPart 1: The Subject of Coincidence and Workflow with ChewlieIn this Lux Cache essay series, we explore the core principles behind achieving an efficient creative workflow. This series delves into interdisciplinary strategies that extend beyond traditional DAW use, providing produc...
PROD - 'Digital Audio Fantasy: A Composite of Modern Sound' by Kai Whiston
How do genre labels like 'hyperpop' and 'deconstructed club' affect an artist's sense of ownership and identity? How do artists reconcile the need for labels with the desire for creative freedom? What is the role of 'Digital Audio Fantasy' in transcending traditional genr...
'digital audio fantasy', a Lux Cache playlist | May 24 Update
We've updated the 'digital audio fantasy' playlist with some of our favourite artists and new releases, featuring work from Mun Sing, Honour, Nexcyia, Hajj, Quit Life, Saint Abdullah, James K, object blue, Datasatte, Loraine James, mu tate, CORIN, and many more.LISTEN NOW ON SPOTIFY:http...
PROD - 'CONVERSATION: Benn Jordan (The Flashbulb, music technology educator)
Benn Jordan joins Kai Whiston in the latest episode of 'Prod' to discuss artist autonomy in the contemporary music landscape, exploring musical evolution, the role of being an educator in the online space, and Aphex Twin's foreshadowing concept of 'music as code'.We ask you kindl...
AUDIO ARCHITECTURE MASTERCLASS - Part 3: Understanding FDN Reverb & Flow Diagrams in Gen~ with fendoap
AUDIO ARCHITECTURE MASTERCLASSPart 3: Understanding FDN Reverb & Flow Diagrams in Gen~with fendoapIn this Lux Cache article/tutorial series, we delve into the intricate world of ‘audio architecture’', exploring the complex interplay between digital audio creation and music technology. By exa...
PROD - 'Artist Persona, Reality & The Identity Matrix' by Kai Whiston
How do artists balance authenticity and performative expectation transitioning from enigmatic mystery to digital intimacy? To what extent does the digital age's transparency diminish the mystique traditionally associated with artists? Can the authentic self survive in an era where algorithmic de...
HERTZ & HAVOC - Part 2: Imbuing Nature into Sound, MIDI & Recordingswith Fout List
HERTZ & HAVOCPart 2: Imbuing Nature into Sound, MIDI & Recordingswith Fout ListIn this Lux Cache article/tutorial series, we embark on a sonic journey into the realm of 'randomized' sound design and compositional methods, unravelling the mysteries of unpredictability in digital audio creatio...
LIVE AND KICKING - Part 1: Design and Theory of Electronic Performances with BEAN / Enpal
LIVE AND KICKINGPart 1: Design and Theory of Electronic Performances with BEAN / EnpalIn this Lux Cache article/tutorial series, we delve into the intricate world of electronic music performance from the ground up. For our inaugural chapter, Berlin-based producer and artist Benjamin Lederer (BEAN, E...
'digital audio fantasy', a Lux Cache playlist | March 24 Update
We've updated the 'digital audio fantasy' playlist with some of our favourite artists and new releases, featuring work from Oliver Torr, Arad, Tom Quigley, ZULI, TRYCE, 990x, Rabit, TRNGS, SOFTMATTER, Aho Ssan, RUI HO, Randall Dunn, Kenji Araki, and many more.LISTEN NOW ON SPOTIFY:https:...
PROD - 'CONVERSATION: Christoph Cox (philosopher, author, cultural theorist)'
Christoph Cox—philosopher, cultural theorist, author of 'Sonic Flux' and co-editor of 'Audio Culture: Readings in Modern Music'—speaks to Kai Whiston in a discussion on noise versus music, the philosophical depths of Marx and Nietzsche in sound, the critical dynamics of music str...
PROD - 'Amen Break: Sacred Spaces, Secular Beats & Modern Rave Rituals' by Kai Whiston
How do raves, parties and live music events act as contemporary rituals? In what ways do music venues act as contemporary cathedrals, offering a new form of sanctity and community for today's generation? Can the shared experience of live music, with its emotional and psychological dynamics, serv...
PROD - 'CONVERSATION: Parker Corey (producer, Injury Reserve, By Storm)'
Injury Reserve & By Storm producer Parker Corey sits down with Kai Whiston in the newest episode of our 'Prod' podcast, discussing experimental rap production, laptops in a live show context, disruptive plug-in usage, finding collaboration in the modern era & more. This extended conversation...
AUDIO ARCHITECTURE MASTERCLASS - Part 2: Max & gen~ for Signal Processing, Distortion & Filters with fendoap
AUDIO ARCHITECTURE MASTERCLASSPart 2: Max & gen~ for Signal Processing, Distortion & Filterswith fendoapIn this Lux Cache article/tutorial series, we delve into the intricate world of ‘audio architecture’', exploring the complex interplay between digital audio creation and music technology. ...
China 23/24 Workshops, presented by Lux Cache & Ableton 🇨🇳
We're thrilled to announce six workshops in China this month, presented with Ableton. We will be hosting this workshop in Shanghai, Beijing, Dali, Changzhou, Chengdu, and Kunming, showcasing new experimental tricks in Ableton Live 12 and the new Push 3 controller. 🇨🇳Led by Lux Cache direct...
'digital audio fantasy', a Lux Cache playlist | Nov 23 Update
We've updated the 'digital audio fantasy' playlist with some of our favourite releases, featuring work from Rachika Nayar, Object Blue, TWR72, Atrice, Sam Slater, Yraki, Rainy Miller, Laces, Bungalovv, Sarahsson, tau contrib, Rabit, Kaho Matsui, Heith, Plag3t, Holly Waxwing & many more.S...
PROD - Episode 1: 'Splice.com, AI & The Audible Uncanny Valley' by Kai Whiston
Is the essence of human creativity in music being preserved or overshadowed in the age of AI and algorithm-driven production? Are platforms like Splice.com redefining or diminishing originality and authenticity in music? Is technology enhancing or eroding the human touch in music production? Are AI ...
PROD - Episode 0: 'Prod: An Introduction' by Kai Whiston
For our introduction episode of 'Prod: Essays on Music Production in the Human Experience', we set the stage for a journey into the world of music production and its profound connection to the human experience. This episode serves as a prelude to the series, providing listeners with a glimps...
TEXTURAL TURMOIL IN THE DAW - Part 1: Punk Ethos to Synthetic Soundscapes with Bungalovv
TEXTURAL TURMOIL IN THE DAWPart 1: Punk Ethos to Synthetic Soundscapeswith BungalovvIn this Lux Cache article/tutorial series, we dive deep into the gritty underbelly of textural manipulation, guided by the punk ethos of Bungalovv. This first instalment takes us on a rebellious tour of textural soun...
