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Synth Spotlight: Yamaha CS-80

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…

MESS6 December 2022

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New website and Membership Subscriptions

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…

MESS20 November 2022

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Vijay Thillaimuthu
Local Artist in Residence, 2022. Supported by City of Melbourne

Vijay Thillaimuthu is a Tamil-Australian electronic musician and audio-visual artist. Predominantly known under the moniker Xenosine, his work explores electromagnetic waves as the basis for expression through synergistic approaches with technology.

MESS16 November 2022

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MESS Summer Opening Hours

MESS will be closed for a short break over the holidays from 5pm on Friday, Dec 23 and will reopen on Wednesday, Jan 11.

MESS16 November 2022

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MESS at the Vault

When {!{types field='date' style='text' format='F j, Y '}!}{!{/types}!} - March 2023 Venue {!{types field='venue-name'}!}{!{/types}!} {!{types field='venue-address'}!}{!{/types}!} Photo Credit Photo Credit '] Electronic music in Australia has a long history. From the early experiments of Percy Grainger, through the radical works…

byron@mess.foundation12 November 2022

All Stories Synth Spotlight

Synth Spotlight: Roland Chorus Echo RE-501

MESS Membership and Engagement Coordinator, Prue Rees-Lee shares her appreciation for the Roland Chorus Echo RE-501The Roland Chorus Echo RE-501 is one of my favourite effects to add to any chain. The parameters are pretty straightforward (chorus, echo, sound on sound, and reverb),…

MESS7 November 2022

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Sara Retallick

Sara Retallick is an artist whose work explores multisensory listening as a core concern by creating tactile sonic encounters in audio and object-based installation, multichannel sound system arrangements, and performance.

MESS5 November 2022

All Stories Synth Spotlight

Synth Spotlight: PERfourMER

Our Synth Spotlight for October comes from MESS Studio Manager and all-round legend Lauren SquireThe Vermona PERfourMER is one of my favourite synths. With its unique play modes allowing you to select between polyphonic, duophonic and monophonic this synth can…

MESS2 October 2022

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Synth Spotlight: Korg PS-3200

Studio supervisor Jonnine talks you through the Korg PS-3200The Korg PS-3200 is a giant semi-modular fully polyphonic sibling to the revered MS-20, both released in 1978. What I find so attractive about the PS3200 is its versatility. Leads and pads…

MESS27 September 2022

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Camilla Hannan

Camilla Hannan Focusing on contemporary and avant-garde music, Ashley embraces microtonality and improvisation. She's a teaching artist, chamber musician and soloist who lives in Los Angeles. How did you first get involved with synths and electronic sound? I first got…

MESS17 September 2022