We're gliding into the new year on the expansive wings of the Yamaha DX1 With only 140 produced, Yamaha's DX1 is a bit of a holy grail. A precursor to the famous DX7, the DX1 is Yamaha's biggest FM synth. Manufactured…
MESSJanuary 12, 2023
MESS is proud to present a Q&A with Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith! Join us on Tuesday Jan 24th for an intimate conversation with Kaitlyn as she discusses her creative process and shares insights into her multifaceted career.
MESSDecember 22, 2022
Summer–Autumn (2022–23) at acmiWe’re back with another acmi + MESS collaboration! Sabine Brix’s composition is now playing in the acmi Cinemas, accompanied by Rian Smit’s animation. “For this animation, I wanted to bring to life the sense of curiosity and…
MESSDecember 14, 2022
People can purchase a Starter Pass for $120. This entitles them to 4 studio sessions over an 8-week period. Things to note about the Starter Pass People with a Starter Pass get 4 sessions to use over 8 weeks. The…
MESSDecember 8, 2022
This is a free, MESS member-only event. When Tuesday, December 13, 6pm-8pm Where MESS StudioThe AirSticks are a wireless gestural instrument used to reconnect movement and sound invented by drummer/electronic producer Alon Ilsar and computer programmer/composer Mark Havryliv. The ingenious software development…
MESSDecember 8, 2022
Studio Supervisor Alex Mraz talks you through the wonders of the iconic Yamaha CS-80.How could I not shine the Synth Spotlight on the iconic Yamaha CS-80? This is one of the more popular synths booked at MESS, and for a…
MESSDecember 6, 2022
Talks and lectures, studio sessions and live performances will be open to the general public.At the heart of South West MESS is a free 10-day program open to music and creative audio students based in the region. Hosted by artists…
MESSNovember 24, 2022
People can purchase a Single Session Pass for $99. This entitles them to one studio session, to which they can bring a guest. Things to note about Single Session Passes. These Passes are replacing the 'Casual User' system. If someone…
MESSNovember 24, 2022
You may have noticed that things are looking a little different around here! Not only does MESS have a new website, we've also revised the way our membership system works. MESS has always been an experiment, and we’re always trying…
MESSNovember 20, 2022
