Scanner: Live Improvised Modular Session // Modular Meets Leeds 2022

Here we have the live and improvised performance from Scanner at Modular Meets Leeds 2022. With a Zoia FX pedal and only 6U of Eurorack modular Scanner takes us on a journey through electronic sounds, through ambience and texture rhythms emerge through a diverse set of tones. If you've seen Scanner improvise with a modular system before you'll know he traverse several ideas and makes bold decisions in how the sounds change over time.
If you'd like to know about the modules used in this performance here's a Modular Grid set up // bit.ly/scannerMML22-ModGrid
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Bandcamp // bit.ly/scannerBC
Fan club // bit.ly/scannerCLUB
I asked Scanner about this performance and here it is in his own words.
"I used my Submodular Shadow 6U and Empress Zoia pedal in an entirely improvised live performance. I had an idea of how to open the set, with a patch on the Zoia, but from then on in it was a completely wild ride. I enjoy how aspects of the performance seem to appear, without even my knowing what is to follow next. For example I have almost no idea how the dubby section around half-way appeared, and I'd suggest playing the set through some decent speakers to pick up on the low end, which was literally shaking the bones of the spectators at the time.
With such improvised performances, I like that the audience and I are experiencing this sense of discovery and revelation at the very same time."
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[@DivKid]

I asked Scanner about this performance and here it is in his own words. "I used my Submodular Shadow 6U and Empress Zoia pedal in an entirely improvised live performance. I had an idea of how to open the set, with a patch on the Zoia, but from then on in it was a completely wild ride. I enjoy how aspects of the performance seem to appear, without even my knowing what is to follow next. For example I have almost no idea how the dubby section around half-way appeared, and I'd suggest playing the set through some decent speakers to pick up on the low end, which was literally shaking the bones of the spectators at the time. With such improvised performances, I like that the audience and I are experiencing this sense of discovery and revelation at the very same time."

[@Digiphex]

Did you film a full interview?

[@modernmartyr]

Robin is excellent.

[@DivKid]

indeed he is

[@smartassrecords]

Scanner changed my mind set re live performance . I had seen him do a walk through of his studio and he has a large large collection , but when I saw him live he had a small small rig and just killed it . I realized I could do the same , not have to carry the entire collection , and to take the time to curate what I was going to do with a smaller system . Completely changed my entire outlook on live performance .

[@RobinRimbaudScanner]

Delighted to hear this. Yes, in such circumstances a smaller set up can be invigorating and inspiring and easier to find your way around too!

[@t3l3phasicworksh0p]

@@RobinRimbaudScanner Hi Robin. Amazingly dynamic set with metamorphosizing moods and timbres. I love your use of the Databender which is an instrument in it's own right. BTW do you post your racks on Modulargrid?

[@RobinRimbaudScanner]

@@t3l3phasicworksh0p I have all my cases on Modulargrid and am just updating this one this morning so will share it with you here!

[@a_nick_t]

Yes!

[@RobinRimbaudScanner]

😀

[@inf0tr8r]

wonderful

[@joaoceitil]

This is precious, watching the sound being transform in such a dynamic way.

[@RobinRimbaudScanner]

thanks for watching!

[@jasoncoates1835]

Fantastic! I've had the privilege of working with Robin for some custom module builds and he is nothing but an absolute gentleman. A very, very talented gentleman. Thanks for sharing, Ben.

[@RobinRimbaudScanner]

ah, that's kind of you Jason!

[@Rametetr]

I love this

[@RobinRimbaudScanner]

Thanks Tristan!!

[@EleniEliades_]

Intense attacks! Amazing this is created on the spot. Love the energy of this Sound Piece. From hard Electronic to Intelligent Ambient, Scanner merged it together seamlessly ~💡🎶🎛👏🏽💥🤖❗️

[@RobinRimbaudScanner]

Thank you Eleni. I enjoy also not quite knowing what is to follow with such live sets. Definitely the thrill of the moment itself!

[@jorgefpramos]

Saw him at SEMIBREVE and since then I've been following his performances. Such a great musician!

[@RobinRimbaudScanner]

Thanks Jorge, much appreciated. Semibreve is also the best festival ever too!!

[@daniel_mana]

Amazing performance, inspiring

[@bernardlindeman739]

Luv compaq rigs, pretty simple yet v featured rig, ain’t my flavor of modules but the set is mesmerizing! Performance is spot on, awesome art work.❤

[@RobinRimbaudScanner]

Thanks Bernard, very much appreciated!

[@GizzyDillespee]

Excellent jam, even Magneto, who was mocking me by the end. The dubby section was so fire, it heated up the knobs. I agree with the recommendation to use headphones or big enough speakers.

[@RobinRimbaudScanner]

and my cheeky walk off the stage with Magneto was part of the fun. I love that module so much!

[@nikjewell]

Wow. What a great performance. Thanks guys.

[@RobinRimbaudScanner]

very kind of you, thank you!

[@knobsstrings]

Oh boy, that was amazing! Mesmerising! ✨✨✨

[@DivKid]

absolutely!

[@RobinRimbaudScanner]

Ah, thank you kindly!

[@bernardlindeman739]

Weird, same sentiment! Just read ur comment after posting😮

[@graysynther2169]

Most excellent 😊

[@LarsBjerregaard]

Great performance!

[@chemicalBR0]

this is amazing

[@RobinRimbaudScanner]

Thank you

[@Chasing_Thoughts]

Amazing set! Very inspirational

[@RobinRimbaudScanner]

thank you!

[@corticallarvae]

Scanner is brilliant im not an ambient fan but I hear his techniques

[@RobinRimbaudScanner]

Don't worry, I don't only make ambient music 😀 Plenty of other stuff from wild jazz to noise out there in my catalogue. I like to explore all genres if possible! For example, here's a show with an orchestra, live rock band and electronics reworking the catalogue of Joy Division to give you an example kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYmko5t6h7maZ5I

[@corticallarvae]

@@RobinRimbaudScanner no I love a great majority of your catlogue.... im glad people other than me love COH soisong thighpaulsandra Cyclobe the threshold house boys choir aural rage Coil Zos Kia coil foxtrot Elph psychic tv throbbing gristle ...... its great to hear..... I also love MuslimGauze

[@brendonmoeller]

Legend!

[@RobinRimbaudScanner]

🙂

[@brendonmoeller]

@@RobinRimbaudScanner excellent improv Sir! Amazing peaks and valleys 🙏

[@RobinRimbaudScanner]

@@brendonmoeller Very kind of you. Always found it essential to offer these kind of developments within a live performance. I always enjoy sudden shifts in mood and texture too, if only to challenge myself too and catch out anyone talking loudly in the audience at that point 😀

[@brendonmoeller]

@@RobinRimbaudScanner 😂 keep up the inspiring work Robin!

[@RobinRimbaudScanner]

@@brendonmoeller I will do my utmost 😀

[@synthnerd4539]

He's not wrong, there was some air hefted at that gig. 😁

[@RobinRimbaudScanner]

It was a good cleansing process 😂

[@corticallarvae]

15:26 the influence is present as well its incredible

[@corticallarvae]

9 min in Is more my thing inspired by post punk, hypnosis,coil and coil adjacent musicians

[@RobinRimbaudScanner]

You worked out my history in one swift go! Amazing 😀

[@corticallarvae]

@@RobinRimbaudScanner we love the same movements

[@justinlongacre2801]

This is an amazing performance. I would love to know how he's sequencing/triggering everything. Is that all coming from the Voltage Block? Is the Ansible used for sequencing? So much movement and variation!

[@RobinRimbaudScanner]

Thanks Justin. Take a look at the Modular Grid link above which will help 'understand' the set up, but you are right. Voltage Block is the brain for the entire set. The Ansible wasn't being used for this particular live set. The variation comes through a combination of different modulation and tricks with the QuBit Data Bender. It's a super lightweight fluid set up that allows me a lot of flexibility!

[@konstantine8054]

What do you mean "only 6U of Eurorack" that's all you need for a performance. I keep telling everyone that you don't need a wall of Eurorack to play live.

[@RobinRimbaudScanner]

Not sure if that's a question or not. You most certainly don't need a wall of Eurorack, in fact you can choose what you need or want, of course. Some find comfort and confidence in a bigger set up, but I've found 6U to be more than enough. I have another 3U case with enough sonic possibilities in it too for live performance. Studio work and live work are vastly different adventures for many of us!

[@GizzyDillespee]

It's a verb now: halliburtin'

[@RobinRimbaudScanner]

@@GizzyDillespee 😂

[@oliviert2579]

@@RobinRimbaudScanner 6u 104hp is the way to go. clever choosing the modules gives enough opportunities. :)

[@RobinRimbaudScanner]

@@oliviert2579 Very much so. It's not a limitation at all, but an absolute freedom to create and to be inventive