Q: Should acid techno...

[Si the Sigh]

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*cracks whip*


With reguards to the question. I don't know. I mean,do we have to go backwards to move forwards? I'd like to think not,but then,the acid techno from years gone by was fantastic,and I'd love to hear some new stuff with a simular flavour. The formula that we have at the moment in the London scene is getting rather samey,you know what's coming next,and whilst you know it's going to rock,it does get old fast.

I just wish I knew how to make it,cos I reckon my brain pressed on plastic would be rocking.

Not backwards as such, but take the old ideas forward. Instead of cluttered loops for example, strip them back, make them more minimal, more space between sounds. A simple idea like that would give it that older classic feel IMO. I'm not asking for another 'The Rabbit's Name Was' or any thing like that, I just want the UK acid techno to get it's identity back. Think what made it in the first place instead of clutching on to the hard dance scene and trying to muscle in there.

I really hope Henry comes on here and sees this, so he can say what he told me about trying to use software as if it was hardware. He had a great point when I spoke to him, but I don't want to say anything about it in case I get it wrong.

Another thing I feel I have to be say, and I mean this with absolutely no offence and this is only my opinion,there are too many producers bringing out tracks in a similar style IMO. Take some of the guys from the FAT Collective, and Rhythmtech They are making great tracks, but I really believe if you didn't know who was behind them you'd say they sound like a DAVE the Drummer release, or Alex Calver. Which, is a great compliment, a superb compliment that these guys can get sounds that fat out of their machines.

I really liked Rhythmtech's acid tracks he posted up here a while back. They all sounded superb, filling the gap that someone like DDR (who we don't hear enough of) used to supply. Great stuff. But where are these tracks? Why are they not out there on vinyl or digital release? I WANT THOSE TUNES!! Old skool vibe, upto the minute production. Nice! :)

Just realised I'm waffling now, so I'm going to make a cup of tea, then pop back to empty my brain some more...