Mysterious and provocative, Humanoid Gods pushes the boundaries of techno sound. His music is characterized by dark, powerful, and distorted sounds, with rhythms ranging from classic techno to breakbeat and acid.Humanoid Gods’ approach to techno music is unique, and his mysterious and intriguing persona makes him even more captivating.
Humanoid Gods‘ latest EP is a collection of four tracks that showcase the artist‘s unique approach to techno music. The EP features a range of sounds, from classic techno to breakbeat and acid, all characterized by the raw analog sound of the synthesizers. Each track is dark, powerful, and intense, reflecting Humanoid Gods‘ passion for exploring the boundaries of sound. With its mix of violent beats and brooding melodies, this EP is a must-listen for fans of underground techno.
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I’ve been a musician practically since birth. I started with heavy metal and have always played electric guitar, which I still play today. At 17, I started composing techno music on an old Yamaha RM1x. Over the years, I’ve been influenced by many artists and the gray, industrial atmosphere of my city. I went through the minimal-techno years and, after passing through tech-house, I arrived at the purest and darkest techno.
Throughout my career, I’ve released many records under my real name, which I won’t reveal. I took a long break, but when I started making techno music again, I created the Humanoid Gods project. I was inspired by the contact we’ve always had with extraterrestrial intelligences on planet Earth and their role in the evolution of the human race. For all the artwork in the Humanoid Gods project, I used actual photographs of sightings of unidentified flying objects, and the same goes for the video content.
For my live performance hardware setup, I chose not to use a laptop from the very beginning, even though it’s partly a choice for its own sake and perhaps a bit forced. I like working directly with the sequencers on my machines, and it was an instinctive decision that I chose to trust.
I compose my music in my studio and usually work with patterns rather than programming entire song structures. Then, I arrange everything live by intervening in real-time with the patterns programmed in the studio.
The beating heart of my live set is composed of a pair of machines that I consider unique for producing techno music, namely the Elektron Analog Rytm mk2 and Analog Four mk2. The two hardware machines work in synergy, and with them, I can get the dirty, distorted, and scratchy texture that characterizes my music.
Recently, I’ve also added the Erica Synths Perkons to my equipment, which I love. This drum machine has definitely given my live performance an extra gear. I use it mainly for the breakbeat part of the performance, and the presence of the four lines of step write allows me to compose rhythmic arrangements in real time and modify them during the performance.
(Image of the Erica Synths, Perkons)
Another essential instrument that I always use live is the Acidlab Bassline, a very simple and essential instrument, without frills, like my music. The Bassline signal is always processed by a Moog MF Drive to achieve a more aggressive, dirty, and saturated sound. Then there’s my tiny little friend, the Korg Monotron Duo, a synth that fits in the palm of my hand and that I use for drone and ambient effects. The TC Electronics Nova Repeater and Strymon BlueSky complete my setup.
The signal from each instrument is mixed inside a 16-channel analog mixer, usually Allen & Heath.
The Humanoid Gods project is on its third release, and I’ve put my heart and soul into this work, which truly reflects my identity. I didn’t focus on how the project might appeal to the public, but rather on what it could give to me. I believe that art works best when it’s made to satisfy the inner needs of the artist.
Thank you.
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