LO 10

I did some research into the Canadian Electronic Ensemble’s newest release on February 15th, 1. The ensemble is based out of Canada (of course) where they compose and perform using computer and modular synthesis instruments to create unique sounds and produce long concerts and improvisations. They reassemble their instruments during the performance and also make use of the program Ableton to create new effects as well as rebuild their instruments to create new sounds during the performance. Mainly, their performances are based less in traditional computer code and more in the system Max, in the plugin Max for Live, which allows users to create their own effects in the DAW Ableton Live. Their performances are usually long and complex, without a central theme, and feature solo sections for each member of the ensemble as they join and modify their elaborate analog and digital synths. Also, they play without using a keyboard or traditional control of their instruments, and mostly rely and step-based sequencing and MIDI controlling built into their software to assemble songs.