Echio Academy 01
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Nominee : Schmidt in Rio
Track : K2000
Selected by : Sarah Wild
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Biography: Martin Schmidt, based in Nürnberg, Germany, records music under the moniker "Schmidt In Rio". His music is heavily inspired by the sounds of the eighties and late seventies. From an early age, Schmidt was surrounded by music, which led him to learn the drums and guitar. During his youth, he played drums in several bands, a period during which his interest in electronic music blossomed. This newfound passion prompted him to acquire his first synthesizer, marking the beginning of his journey into music production.
DAW: Ableton
Gear: Kurzweil K2000R, Oberheim OB-X8, Minimoog, E-MU Procussion, Boss Dr. PAD, Drum Samples of 707 and 606
Plugins: Valhalla Vintage Verb, UAD Galaxy Tape Echo and Ableton audio effects
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Nominee : Jon Wesner
Track : Sunrise
Selected by : Tony Y Not
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Biography: Jon Wesner is a DJ and producer from Los Angeles whose unique sound is making an impact in the indie dance and acid house underground scene. Originally from the east coast, he moved west to pursue a life of fulfillment, and quickly fell in love with electronic music and warehouse parties. Fueled by an unwavering passion for music and connecting with people, Jon’s journey has filled him with gratitude and excitement, shaping his distinctive playing style.
The transformative experiences of having played at Burning Man and in LA’s underground have further pushed him as an artist. These immersive environments provide the perfect canvas for him to experiment with sounds that transcend traditional boundaries. And while he hasn’t been DJing that long, the invitation to play several sets in Ibiza this summer alongside Todd Terry, Doorly, and GAWP, demonstrates his ability to captivate audiences with infectious energy and expertly curated sets.
He grew up as an electric guitarist with interests spanning punk, blues, and rock, and now plays the piano, expanding on his love for classical and jazz. This diverse background adds a dynamic edge to his performances, and he thoroughly enjoys transferring his musical knowledge to the studio. He strives to combine elements from all his influences to create a truly unique sonic experience.
DAW: Ableton
Plugins: Serum, Prism, Fab Filter (Q3, R2, Timeless), Ozone Imager, TriggerGate
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Nominee : Maxubishi
Track : Hall of Waters feat. Vulvette
Selected by : DJ Tennis
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Biography: Maxubishi is a multi-talented artist and Soup Maker based in Columbia, MO. USA
Known for his love of music, Maxubishi identifies as a seasoned guitar player, electronic music producer, and vinyl DJ. He has performed under the name Maxito Lindo, Chicago Sunspots, and has been involved in the avant-garde art band The Moody Pinks. Although Max pulls from a variety of influences, it’s the living legends amongst the Midwest and collaborators close by that have ultimately developed what Max represents as an artist today.
DAW: Logic Pro
Gear: Classical Guitar played by Maxubishi / Flute, Sax, and Trumpet played by Vulvette.
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Nominee : Cosym
Track : Elisabeth
Selected by : Alinka
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Biography: Stephanie and Dirk Scherer, both born in the seventies, live near Frankfurt with their two children. They started making electronic music together in 2018.
Dirk plays the drums since he was a kid. He made his way through the huge vinyl collection of his father, spending hours listening and destroying many buckets drumming on them.
Containing many different styles, from Krautrock to Funk, it became the cornerstone of his musical ambitions.
Steffis musical home was punk & industrial music. Also a deep impact on her was the music from bands like Autechre and Boards of Canada.
Not missing any techno party in the early nineties, this revolutionary new music became their common ground for their own musical journey.
They are loud, deep, dreamy, far out and sometimes they can fly.
And that shows in their music.
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Nominee : Mewa
Track : Hey!
Selected by : Gui Boratto
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Biography: As a DJ and Producer on the road for nearly 30 years, Mewa developed his own style of playing sets which are not based only in one genre. His studio works reflects clearly this variety of music. This variety seems to be his source of energy for his seek for the right music at the right time.
DAW: Ableton Live
Plugins: u-he Diva, u-he Repro, various other plugins mainly for soundesign and mixing
Gear: Native Instruments Maschine
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Nominee : KUAK
Track : All Connected
Selected by : Biesmans
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Biography: KUAK is a Warsaw based DJ and emerging producer representing a wide spectrum of house/disco refined sounds. A long musical journey which commenced with jazz and funk guitar explorations brought him to DJing, events promotion and finally, house music production. His track "All connected" is an expression of what triggers him the most: minimalistic old school percussion, subtle housy pads, non-obvious catchy melodies and driving warm grooves.
DAW: Ableton Live
Plugins: Arturia Pigments, Tomofon, Samples From Mars samples and plugins, Valhalla effects, Korg Volca Keys sampled, Splice samples and vocals
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Nominee : Vito Mendes
Track : Chip Chip
Selected by : Stimming
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Biography: It all began when he was around 15 years old; that was when he and his friends first encountered electronic music. With limited knowledge but ample time, they explored this new realm. During their initial experiences at private house parties, he realized the profound impact of playing just the right songs at the right moments. This sparked a desire to one day create such indescribable experiences with his own music, even though it seemed a distant goal. Seventeen years later, he still hasn't achieved this dream, but his love for music is greater than ever and the hunt has only just begun.
DAW: Ableton Live
Plugins: Ableton Stock Plugins, Ternär Flechtwerk, U-He Diva, U-He Presswerk, Valhalla Delay, Valhalla Supermassive, Valhalla Vintage Verb, WaveFuse, GMaudio Ducker, GMaudio Clipper, Fabfilter Saturn 2, Fabfilter Pro-Q3, Fabfilter Pro-L2, WavesFactory Trackspacer, Soundtoys Filter Freak, Soundtoys Tremolator, SIR Audio Standard Clip,
Gear: Shure SM57, Elektron Analog Rytm MK2, Dave Smith Instruments Pro 2, Nord Lead 4, Novation Bass Station 2, Strymon Deco V1 + V2, Eventide Pitchfactor, OTO BIM, OTO BAM, Meris Polymoon, E-RM Multiclock, RME Fireface UFX+, Heed Type 07 MK2
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Nominee : Aldo
Track : Acid
Selected by : Boys Noize
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Biography: Aldo has been evolving in the musical sphere for many years. Very young, he made his first steps in the underground scene of Brussels with his first residency at 17 years old. Then, he performed in most of the clubs and parties of the Belgian capital. He also toured in international places such as Wanderlust in Paris or The Villa in Oslo. For many years, Aldo managed the artistic and cultural direction of a famous venue in Brussels, where he aims at digging and promoting the local scene on a large scale. He is the author of an E.P on Higher Ground Record (BE) and of several remixes on European labels. Having multiple influences - Electro, Techno, Rave, EBM, Punk - Aldo is today carried by powerful and uncompromising music, while keeping an eye on what makes the Brussels scene unique.
DAW: Ableton Live
Plugins: Soundtoys decapitator, ValhallaVintageVerb
Gear: Behringer Neutron, Roland Juno 106, Native Instrument Maschine
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Nominee : Residual Birth
Track : Enjoy
Selected by : Polygonia
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Biography: Residual Birth is a producer, hardware performer and dj blending cathartic groove, from techno, proggy house, trance, breakbeat, dub, and leftfield elements. Informed by the multi-genre cohesion of the Oakland noise scene and underground raves of the Bay Area, Residual Birth reflects on joy, rage, and revelry. As a member of the underground rave collective Sonic Provisions, he has been instrumental in organizing parties in alleyways, forests, warehouses, parking structures, freeway underpasses, and the occasional above-ground venue.
DAW: Ableton Live
Plugins: Melda, Ableton Stock, TDR Spectrum Analyzer
Gear: Digitakt, Volca Sample, Nord Drum 2
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Nominee : Shai FM
Track : Whiplash
Selected by : Ayesha
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Biography: Born in China and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Jia Liu creates genre-spanning music across the bass and club spectrum, from dubby downtempo to four-on-the-floor drum workouts. Now based in Philadelphia, his latest releases include an EP with Italian label Art Aud, a compilation with SF Bay Area label Club Moniker, as well as his own self-released material.
DAW: Ableton Live
Plugins: Serum, Ableton's stock instruments / FX, Max for Live
Gear: Push 2, Arturia keyboard, Elektron Syntakt
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Nominee : Central Movement
Track : Solaris
Selected by : Luigi Tozzi
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Biography: Central Movement has been a musician since a young age, playing instruments such as the clarinet, guitar, and piano. He has harbored a passion for ambient and techno music for about ten years.
DAW: Ableton Live / Reason
Gear: Juno 106, a 808 and a 909
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Nominee : 0,10
Track : Inner landscape
Selected by : Rrose
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Biography: 0,10 aka Aleksandr Ponomarev, is a sound artist and electronic musician. He creates his own generative instruments using Max software and uses virtual modular systems or more traditional tools in his musical practice. 0,10 is constantly exploring new ways to create and manipulate sound, and its work often blurs the boundaries between composition, improvisation, and sound art.
DAW: Reaper
Plugins: stock Reaper’s pitch shift, EQ and compressors, UAD equalizers and compressors, Eventide Quadravox...
Gear: VCV Rack