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Techknow

by Polyatomic

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Project Alien 05:48
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3am at the Lab 05:12
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Sonar 03:44
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Full Sail 03:50
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Boss Battle 04:32
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Rivers 04:48
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3am at the Lab (Jussi's 5am at the Berghain Remix) 05:41
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about

Coming out of the Icebergs sessions, which were deep in thought and very intense, I needed to write tracks that were a little more fun and almost mindless. Just write, don’t think too much, have fun and play with the instruments all while telling a story.

Techknow is a vastly different album yet still typically Polyatomic. This time, my inspiration was my time in Europe between March 2019 and March 2020, and in particular Berlin, Germany. I really do need to thank my day job and the client I was travelling for, who are the main reason I was in Europe and was able to travel around so much.

This EP is way more inspired by harder techno and acid house than cinematics and trance, yet both are also present because that’s my style.

I wanted to use more modular techniques, different sound generation techniques such as FM synthesis, and use hardware sequencers rather than working fully in the DAW.

Mini synths like the Korg NTS-1 and the Volca series, which are amazing, and all over this album. I was completely surprised by a Teenage Engineering OP-Z purchased during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Of course, soft synths certainly make an appearance too such as Apple’s ES P, ES2 and you can’t forget Alchemy. Software is vital and everything ends up in the DAW for the final mix down.

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released February 12, 2023

All tracks written, produced, engineered and programmed by Iain Bennett, except for:
7 written by Bennett/Jussi, engineered by Bennett/Jussi, mixed and engineered by Jussi

All tracks recorded at Synthcave and Solarium
Polyatomic is Iain Bennett
Design by S. James Curtis Design

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Polyatomic Toronto, Ontario

Polyatomic is the brain child of Iain Bennett, a composer and music producer based in Toronto, Canada.

Ultimately the project is about releasing creativity, having fun, and writing music for the enjoyment of sharing new music. If people happen to like the music, great – spread the word!

Solarium, was released in 201, ターミナル (Terminal) released in 2016. Icebergs, follows in July 2020. ... more

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