Hello Transmitees! It has been a week since our last contact. We hope your sonics have been super, your waves have been lengthy, and frequencies have been resonant.

Feedback has been very positive; you enjoyed issue one, and we're sure you’ll enjoy issue two just as much! This week we’ve got techno by the freighter-load, so sit back and enjoy Waveform Transmitter #2

Oh, and we’ve announced the winner of our first Freebie Friday giveaway. Check the sign-off at the end of the newsletter to see if you won…

Each week, Waveform will bring you the latest news from the soniverse. Let's see what is going on.

This week we have some amazing new music recommendations for you, all of which just so happen to be techno. Very nice techno, too.

Here, we’ll prove it.

Single of the week Origin Unknown charges out of the gates at a thunderous cadence thanks to label boss nAX_Acid and Ben Ur’s opening track 381I Atlas. This is a VERY solid return for the London-based Aconito imprint.

The track plays out as though it were an android’s fever-dream. Unrelenting acid writhes like a caustic serpent, while peak energy percs drive the track forward. Fierce.

The pair follow up with Interstellar Encounter. Visualise galactic pursuits and the variety of nervous energy only a supernova on the brink of exploding can elicit, and you’re there with this track. A tense, trans-galactic trip.

Oxar Zero joins for the pulsing Hyperbolic Trajectory which continues the 303-driven theme for an exhilarating, hypnotic close. 

A fantastic single from the first beat to the last. Grab it now on Bandcamp. Check out the Aconito showcase mix below in our first Waveform Sessions mix.

Elise Massoni’s L0N3R imprint debut’s with Reference Point; a fantastic four track EP of techno with a deep, driving edge.

The EP sets its tone with Akir Stretching Legs. The track delivers that classic techno sound, with a distorted piano chord progression underpinning the melody. The percussion is effervescent and intentional, just as techno should be!

Moral Disorder is a darker number with a distinct tribal feel to it. It delivers a Hardgroove-style sound, so is ripe for a mid-set moment. 

Next up is our favourite track from the EP. Shedding Fate is somewhat reminiscent of early 2000s techno; the sort of thing Valentino Kanzayni would be playing on his Rock the Discotheque mix comps. The throbbing bassline is right outta that decade’s techno soundtrack.

Track four is the eponymous Reference Point takes the deep techno sound that has coursed through the veins of this record for a dubby close. Echoing percussion and a hypnotic synth loop ensure a smooth, blissful round-off.

More of this please! Get it now on Bandcamp.

Wow. That is the first thing I am going to say about The Place Where We Live. The album, from New York native Eamon Harkin, is a masterpiece, reminding me of everything at the same time, yet possessing its own distinct style making it an immediately infectious listen.

First up is Night Truths, which at just over seven minutes is the album’s longest track. You’ll be glad of this. The mesmerising saw-wave acid synth and upwards spiralling bassline complement those fizzing drums that b straight outta Roland’s playbook. A great start.

This Opera up next is an altogether more tenebrous affair. The tone comes down to carry us onto a dark dancefloor with only occasional strobe flashes lighting the space. The top end glistens above the broody bass breathes below.

The ambient atmosphere of Wild Atlantic takes hold now. Presumably the intention being to emulate the great ocean after which it is named. Huge undulating waves of sub bass wash over the listener, swelling pads command the mids and offer a sense of majesty to the soundscape.

A solid house kick and keyed bassline set us up for Dreamer’s Disease. The track adopts a more ethereal tone. The beautiful string pads and sizzling synth see to that.

Things don’t stay all dreamy for long, though. The raw acid of Rants & Raves suddenly whips us right back down from whatever cloud we were languishing on. Classic 303 synth shots pierce through the production, carried by deliberate kicks that don't encourage rest.

Promises are Sweet marks the mid-point in the album. Definitely a tune for turning your set up a notch. Dynamic drum programming and great disco-fied synths afford the track a definite sense of euphoria.

The shimmering Kinship is up next. Harkin’s keys glitter, ushering a bassline that is almost imperceptible at first. This track is definitely all about exploring the headroom of the soundstage… or so you think until the mid-mark when a magnificently rough-edged bass comes into play. This would make a great set closer just as the sun comes up.

The tempo comes down for the robotic Mother. Mother’s elements are stripped back and minimal, and lend a very 80s/early 90s synth music feel to the production. For some reason it reminds us of Buffalo Stance.

The tone takes a more experimental turn with the discombobulation of Fifty. Discordant synth stabs and distorted, breathy vocals dance around an echoey, high pitched acid squiggle.

Penultimate offering The Place Where We Live from which the album takes its name brings us back to a more melodic style. Rave-y string stabs play throughout the production, which finishes with quite the crescendo.

Our final track offers a moment of pause and reflection. We leave the dancefloor to embark on the walk home on a December Dawn. A fitting end to the journey.

This is a fantastic LP. Highly recommended. You know what to do. Bandcamp.

This week our exclusive premiere comes from the talented musical mind of Kat Davids. The Berlin resident’s winterswell EP drops on Intercept Records on March 20th, and we’ve got an exclusive premiere of one of the tracks right here.

Baby I know what you want straddles the deep/dub techno terrains with equal fervour. The booming 4/4 kicks and heaving bass dominate the bottom end, while emphatic tribal percussion makes the music irresistibly danceable.

The addition of Kat’s spoken word vocal gives the track an organic quality, amidst digital droplets and codified chirps. This bestows a spellbinding quality upon Baby I know what you want, a title that itself alludes to a bewitching locution.

Go and grab it from Bandcamp. Now.

It is with absolute pleasure that we welcome nAX_Acid and Ben-UR to collaborate with Waveform Transmitter on the first in our exclusive mix series Waveform Sessions.

The hour-long mix serves as a label showcase for Aconito Records, the label headed by nAX_Acid, and is well and truly blistering. If you thought you were in for a relaxing listen, think again while you struggle to keep still and try not to give yourself whiplash.

Check it out over on SoundCloud.

This week we’ve got some awesome hardware to showcase for you. Check it out below.

Sonic explorers receive a new tactile tool as Tembo from Musical Beings lands on Kickstarter, blending a warm wooden aesthetic with a high-functioning soul. This isn’t your standard black-box sequencer; it’s a gameboard-inspired drum machine designed to make the transition from listener to creator feel entirely natural.

Operating without a screen, Tembo uses magnetic "Beats" on a grid to trigger rhythms, allowing even the greenest initiates to find their flow instantly. Don't be fooled by the playful exterior, though, as the unit packs a built-in sampler, MIDI out, and a line-in to ensure it holds its own in a professional studio setting.

Whether you're looking to capture field recordings via the internal mic or drive an external synth, this hardware is all about removing the friction of "practice" in favor of pure play. Head over to their campaign to secure a unit from the first batch and start manipulating your own frequencies.

Early-bird units started at $369 during the launch, with a final retail price of $550 expected.

Axel Grell is back with the OAE2, a fresh open-back design that redefines the personal soundstage. These cans move the drivers in front of the ears at a steep angle, mimicking the natural physics of high-end loudspeakers.

Imagine you’re in your favourite spot and the ceiling speakers are firing down at your dome. This placement is what th

The result is a stunningly wide stereo field that feels less like headphones and more like a live performance. Precision-engineered in Germany, the OAE2 utilizes a unique baffle design to minimize internal reflections and maximize clarity.

This is a serious tool for the music fans who demand spatial accuracy. Available from Grell March 31st for £499/€499/$599.

We appreciate you riding the wave. We’re dropping into the static for now, but the transmission resumes next week. Stay tuned.

The Friday Freebie hardware allocation is complete. Randomized selection finished on Thursday and the notification has been uplinked to the winner’s inbox. Congratulations to Chris Flory!

We re-open communications next week. Until then, stay safe sonic wavefarers.

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