Easel Sketches by The Animals at Night

I recently had the opportunity to review the new Buchla Music Easel synthesizers for Waveform magazine. I had both Retro and Modern versions in my studio for about a month to explore and write about. During that time, I decided to record an E.P. using only the Buchla Music Easels, which I will be releasing along with the magazine review. The issue is now on its way to music stores and mailboxes, and the E.P. is available on Bandcamp.

I recorded Easel Sketches, which consists of 6 songs, in June and July 2024 at the Recovery Room in Seattle, Washington. The only instruments I used were the Buchla Music Easels, processed with the Echofix EF-X2 tape echo, and Recovery Effects and Devices pocket-sized DELAY REVERB 01. I sequenced 2 of the tracks using my MPC One. The editing and mixing were done in Ableton Live.

I had a great time playing these instruments in my studio, and I'm truly grateful for the opportunity to write about it for one of my favorite magazines. If you're interested in synthesizers, I recommend checking out Waveform magazine and subscribing. You can find both print and digital options at waveformmagazine.com.

I hope you enjoy the E.P.!

The Animals at Night is the project of multi-instrumentalist, producer, and electronic instrument designer Graig Markel.

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