Der Mann mit der Maschine X Mario Schönhofer - Inbetriebnahme EP

The modular synthesizer duo Mathias Kettner aka Der Mann mit der Maschine and Mario Schönhofer have immortalized their incomparable sound on the EP Inbetriebnahme. Five tracks take you through a unique gallery of music – the symbiosis of these two exceptional talents.

"Test Run" – Funky upbeat meets console charm: Colorful and cheerful, it takes you through different worlds of musical play.

"Pivot" – Club sound at its finest: Noble synthesizer sounds snuggle up to groovy drums in dotted eighths, making you want to get up and dance.

"Modern Mechanics" – A trip down memory lane: The dreamy synth pads feel like old VHS tapes and rub against the dubby stabs, with a loose little melody that you won't be able to get out of your head for the rest of the day.

"Maschinenleben" – Cool downtempo beat: Modulated, grumbling bass waves and creaky FM sounds define the soundscape. Sparkling arpeggios flow through the space.

"Pulses" – Cinematic sound design: Slowly breathing, it leads you through the eccentric expanses of the modular synthesizers. Like in a trance, you follow fleeting thoughts and scenes, a trace leading into nowhere.

Technical Detail: All five tracks were recorded live in a single take. Only the two stereo signals from the two artists were recorded, along with the kick drum signal as a separate track. These three tracks were then carefully mixed and mastered by the Zenker Brothers.