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
This is a free public event - all are welcome! When Sunday, December 18 Time 10:30 – 4:30 Where MESS StudioMESS is opening our doors for a free Studio Open Day! Come down and check out the MESS collection –…
Kate AntonasDecember 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
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
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.
MESSNovember 16, 2022
MESS will be closed for a short break over the holidays from 5pm on Friday, Dec 23 and will reopen on Wednesday, Jan 11.
MESSNovember 16, 2022
