Oscillator boba fat / dual analog drum generator / 14 HP ⇣ At its core, Boba Fat features two oscillators that empower producers to easily craft both earth-shaking sub-basses and delicate, enveloping kicks. BOBA_BACK_NEW.jpg 1/3 key features Analog Drum Generator Designed for Kick- and Bassdrums Two Voices: Soft Mallet and Hard Mallet Each Mallet may be triggered independently Internal LFO with Sync Volume and Boost per Voice Groove CV Input „Vari“ for Hard Mallet Mod CV Input for Soft Mallet specs & downloads width: 14 HP depth: 28 mm power: 95 mA @ +12V / 65 mA @ -12V documentation videos description / manual BOBA FAT is a dual voice bass- and kick-drum generator. The first voice "soft mallet" generates smooth and warm sounding bass and sub-bass sounds, whereas the second voice "hard mallet" is rather considered to create kick or tom sounds. The eight potentiometers on the left control the soft mallet generator. PITCH controls the frequency, LEVEL the volume and BOOST adds low frequencies turning it clockwise and reduces them turning it counter-clockwise. MOD RATE and MOD ATT control an internal LFO and its attenuation. The LFO will affect the frequency of the soft mallet voice only. Additionally the LFO can by synced to the incoming gate or trigger. TRIG SLEW acts as some kind attack control and reduces transients making it very easy to create very smooth sub-bass drums. DECAY and RELEASE control the duration of the sounds being amplified by an internal VCA. PRESENCE changes the prominence of the sound. You can adjust the response by setting a jumper on the back of the module to either FAST or SLOW, optimizing the soft mallet circuitry for sharper, plucky tones or deeper, sustained bass sounds. The three potentiometers on the very right affect the hard mallet generator. PITCH, LEVEL and BOOST have the same function as for the soft mallet part. PITCH will have a greater effect from 12 to 5 o´clock. Changes from 7 to 12 o´clock are rather subtle, but are set on purpose to add fine nuances with LEVEL and BOOST there. OUT VOL changes the overall loudness of both drums. GATE accepts any gate or trigger signal to activate the generators. A signal at only at GATE will trigger both mallets. If a additional trigger is inserted to GATE S, GATE only triggers soft mallet and GATE S triggers hard mallet separately. This way you can have individual drum tracks for both mallets creating very interesting rhythms. A CV signal at MOD CV will override the internal LFO and CV control soft mallet pitch. It doesn‘t exactly track 1V/oct, but you will be able to play some melodies. A trigger, gate or clock signal at MOD RST lets you reset the internal LFO with an external signal. Any CV signal at VARI will slightly alternate the volume or generate additional triggers for the hard mallet circuit (depending on the incoming voltage). This gives you endless ways of creating fine grooves and interesting rhythms. The circuit was designed to easily go into distortion/clipping to encounter the limits. You may be careful using LEVEL and BOOST controls. Boba Fat definitely needs some fine adjustments in order to find the sweet spots. If you feed the GATE input with a trigger at audio rate you can also use BOBA FAT as a weird sound generator or drone machine. prev Up next

Oscillator yaksha´s fate / mutable instruments "rings" adaption / 8 HP ⇣ In this rendition, the emphasis was placed on showcasing all the adjustable parameters prominently while concealing those that could impact tuning and harmonics. This design approach allows you to immerse yourself in uninhibited live performance, without the concern of inadvertently altering frequency or structure, ensuring a seamless experience for both you and your audience. 1/3 key features Please check out the original module by Émilie Gillet which is an all time Eurorack classic already Illuminated Yaksha´s Fate Logo Wrong Polarity Protection specs & downloads width: 8 HP depth: 38 mm power: 125 mA @ +12V / 12 mA @ -12V documentation videos description / manual It has all the functionality of the original module except for the two Outputs Odd/Even, Frequency CV (also Fine Tune) and Structure CV (Harmony). You may switch Filter CV or Decay CV to control Harmony via jumper though. The two outputs Odd and Even are mixed together on the OUT jack, but you can fade from one to the other using the Partial Knob. This way you get an additional sound shaping option and some kind of trigger control when two or four notes polyphony is selected. In contrast to the original Yaksha´s Fate will rather act as a VCO producing a constant tone (through very fast trigs) if you plug a CV source into 1V/OCT without a trigger at the TRIG input. Released under cc-by-sa-3.0 license: Pichenettes Mutable Instruments prev Up next

Sequencer flitzem deför / brute sequencer and clock divider / 10 HP ⇣ Flitzem Deför excels as a sequencer for crafting concise, repetitive techno sequences and swift manual sequence alterations. 1/3 key features 4-Step Step Analog Sequencer 3x individual CV Outs to control 3 Oscillators at once 3 Different Sequence Modes: Forwards, Attenuverted, Offset or CV controlled, Backwards Clock or Trigger Through 2x Clock or Trigger Divider adjustable via two Switches Apply Sequence Variations with two Switches Reset CV Input Direction CV input Perfect for Techno Sequences Wrong Polarity Protection specs & downloads width: 10 HP depth: 28 mm power: 45 mA @ +12V / 42 mA @ -12V documentation videos description / manual The FLITZEM DEFÖR is a 4-step sequencer with 3 individual CV outputs. OUT A is providing a 4-step sequence playing forwards. OUT B will output the same as OUT A, but the sequence CV may be attenuverted or offset with the help of two potentiometers. Additionally there is a CV input that may change the pitch of OUT B. In this case the second potentiometer from top right will be an attenuverter for the incoming CV signal. OUT C is playing the same sequence as OUT A, but backwards. In order to trigger other modules in sync there is a CLK OUT that will provide a buffered copy of the incoming CLK or trigger signal. Furthermore the incoming clock or trigger is divided by 2 or 8 and 4 or 16 on the dedicated clock outputs. The division my be changed with two switches. If you like to alternate the sequence of the three CV outputs, there are two switches that will forward the divided clock signals to the sequencer´s clock input. This way you will instantly create breaks, variations and more complex sequences. A trigger signal into the RST input jack will reset the sequencer. Any CV applied to DIR will change the direction. By using the RST and DIR inputs and the four clock division and change switches you will be able to achieve very rhythmical, versatile and interesting sequences you might not expect from a 4-step sequencer. The 3 CV outputs are especially made to control three separate oscillators at once to create brute and heavy sounds and sequences that will surely shake every dancefloor. The attenuvertion on OUT B is super handy to create detune and octave shifting effects and subbasslines that fit the sequence automatically. prev Up next

Oscillator kau'i / dual techno oscillator / 8 HP ⇣ KAU'I is a basic two oscillator sound generator that was designed to create Techno basses and leads. 1/3 key features Dual Analog Oscillator Manual Wave-shape Controls Independent Level Control Mix Output Noise Generator Wrong Polarity Protection specs & downloads width: 8 HP depth: 28 mm power: 55 mA @ +12V / 29 mA @ -12V documentation videos description / manual Oscillators A and B share identical designs but cover distinct pitch ranges. Using the A and B knobs located atop the module, you can seamlessly transition the waveform of each oscillator from a square-wave to a triangle wave. The SHAPE2 knobs then take this waveform and blend it with an independent sine-wave signal for each oscillator. The LVL knobs adjust the volume of each sound generator, while rotating the NOISE knob introduces white noise to oscillator A on the MIX output. Both oscillators feature a pitch control input accompanied by an attenuator. This input follows a linear voltage-to-frequency response (Hz/Oct), making it ideal for generating unique Techno sequences at lower frequencies. At the module's base, you'll discover a MIX OUT combining the outputs of both oscillators, alongside individual outputs for each oscillator. prev Up next

Mixer & VCA mix & pan / 4-channel mixer with vca, cv pan, and cv scan. / 18 HP ⇣ This module is great for creating ever-changing and organic soundscapes throughout the complete stereo field, making your composition a very varied and a persistently interesting listening experience. 1/4 key features 4-Channel Mixer 4x VCA 4x CV PAN CV SCAN CV SPAN Volume Slide Pots Wrong Polarity Protection specs & downloads width: 18 HP depth: 55 mm power: 92 mA @ +12V / 78 mA @ -12V documentation videos description / manual MIX & PAN completes the ST Modular SUM mixer series with a fully CV-controlled 4-channel mixer. It features CV PAN, VCA per channel and a CV CHANNEL SCANNER. Each channel has a VOLUME SLIDER and a VOL CV input to control the internal VCA. The panning per channelcan be adjusted with the PAN controls or the PAN CV inputs. LEDs indicate the channel volume and the stateof the panning. All channels are sum med and can be tapped at the main output jack. The SCAN and SPAN functions are really the most outstanding features of the module. They provide a unique way to mix 1 to 4 channels using one or two CV signals applied to the SCAN and/or SPAN CV inputs. The scan functionality allows you to output a selection of channels by turning the SCAN knob or applying CV to the SCAN input. The range of channels that are activated is set manually or by CV using the SPAN knob. This not only narrows down the active channels from all to just one, but also reduces the effect the SCAN CV hason the VCAs, as if you were shortening their decay time. When both SCAN and PAN are in the centre position and you turn SCAN, you activate one of the four channels at a time. If you increase SPAN, more of the adjacent channels become audible until all channels have reached maximum volume (from mid to cw position). If you decrease SPAN again, only one scanned channel will be audible (mid position) and it will then start to fade out shorter (turning from mid to ccw position). If a CV signal is present at the SCAN CV input and you turn SCAN to the left, the activated channels are narrowed to the left. Conversely, if you turn the knob to the right, only channels 3 and 4 are activated, and in the rightmost position, only channel 4. All CV inputs also accept audio signals, and it is quite interesting to control them with CVs that transition seamlessly from low frequencies to audio rates. SUM MIX&PAN QUICK START GUIDE: SUM_MIX_AND_PAN_QUICK_START .pdf Download PDF • 833KB prev Up next

Effects gritzner / pt2399 delay with two switchable inputs and internal lfo / 8 HP ⇣ GRITZNER Delay is a special kind of module that is able to make all sorts of weird delay sounds, from chorus like effects to total destruction of the original signal. There are no boundaries for your crazyness here. Though the two switchable inputs and the LFO reset always make its output fit into a rythmical pattern of your patch. 1/3 key features PT2399 Delay Two Switchable Inputs, one High-Pass-Filtered Internal LFO for Input Switching Internal LFO for Delay Time Changes LFO with Attenuator and Reset Delay Time CV Input Skiff friendly Wrong polarity protection specs & downloads width: 8 HP depth: 28 mm power: 50 mA @ +12V / 30 mA @ -12V documentation videos description / manual GRITZNER is a short delay with two individual inputs that may be activated alternativley either by hand or with a gate signal. IN A is a standard audio input whereas IN B is a high pass filtered input. Frequencies below 320hz will be filtered out which is quite handy for some delay settings. If the MAN/LFO switch is on the left you can switch between both inputs manually using the A/B MAN switch. If the MAN/LFO switch is in the right position an internal square wave LFO automatically switches between both inputs according to the LFO range set with the help of the LFO potentiometer. Alternatively you may patch an external gate signal (from a sequencer for example) into GATE A/B in order to switch between inputs. The Delay itself is a classic PT2399 delay with its very special touch and a delay time ranging from 30-190mS. It has manual controls for the Delay Rate (going beyond the ICs operation range), Feedback and Wet. The delay rate can be voltage controlled with an external signal or with the help of an internal LFO. You can choose between a triangle and a square wave LFO and you may attenuate its signal with the LFO ATT attenuator. On top the LFO is resettable via the LFO RST input in order to get delay changes in a rythmical manner. The LFO rate can be adjusted with the LFO potentiometer. prev Up next

Effects singer / feature-rich delay with extensive parameters / 8 HP ⇣ Probably SINGER is one of the best equipped DIY PT2399 Delays available. It is the consequence of years of development of other delay effects such as DELAY V2 and GRITZNER and now combines new and old functions in one module. Why another PT2399 Delay? Well, because the PT2399 is a very special kind of delay with its own and very unique character we all love and we want CV control over most parameters. In contrast to DELAY V2 and GRITZNER, SINGER was made to explore the boundaries of the PT2399 chip and is able to create all sorts of crazy delay, glitch and noise sounds. It is rather specialized on short delay times, but can create some really nice delay and feedback craziness. 1/4 key features Analog Delay CV Control over most Parameters Two Inputs Internal LFO WET Output Wrong polarity protection specs & downloads width: 8 HP depth: 45 mm power: 95 mA @ +12V / 45 mA @ -12V documentation videos description / manual SINGER has two audio inputs IN A and IN B, whereas IN B includes a high pass filter that attenuates frequencies below 320Hz. Especially for effect sends it is helpful to only introduce a high pass filtered delay effect to the mix. You can switch between IN A and IN B by using the A/B switch (switch MAN / LFO set to MAN) or by introducing a CV gate signal to the A/B GATE input jack. When the CV gate signal is high, only IN B will be routed to the delay circuitry indicated by the IN B LED. It is also possible to switch between both inputs using the internal LFO (switch MAN / LFO set to LFO). This way you can create some really unique delay cascades using two different audio signals. The DELAY TIME can be changed with the large DLY TME knob. The range is set to be too large for the PT2399 chip to handle. Consequently turning the knob from 2 o´clock on clockwise will create crazy glitches and noise artifacts. Cleaner delay times can be achieved by settings from 7 to 12 o´clock. The delay time can be changed via CV at the TIME CV input jack. A dedicated DLY CV attenuator let´s you decrease the amount of CV that is being applied. Additionally an internal LFO can control delay time if nothing is patched into the TIME CV jack and the DLY CV knob is turned to the right. The LFO rate can be set with the LFO RATE potentiometer and the LFO cycle can be reset by a CV gate or trigger signal that is patched to the LFO RESET input jack. You may choose to use a triangle or square wave LFO with the help of the TRI/SQU switch. The LFO is normalized to delay rate and feedback via the dedicated attenuators if nothing is patched to the corresponding CV input jacks. The LFO rate LED only indicates LFO waves controlling delay rates after attenuation. The LFO is also normalized to the A/B input switch if the MAN / LFO switch is set to LFO. A DRY/WET potentiometer sets the amount of delay effect that is applied to the OUT jack. On top the level of the wet signal can be changed with the IN attenuator. Hence if the DRY/WET pot is fully clockwise and the IN attenuator is fully counter-clockwise, no signal is audible at the OUT jack. FEEDBACK may be changed with the help of the FEEDBACK knob and can also be controlled via CV at the FDBK CV jack and the dedicated FDBK CV attenuator. If nothing is patched to the FDBK CV jack you can also route the internal LFO to control the feedback amount if you turn the FDBK CV attenuator to the right. VCA CV provides the opportunity to control the level of amplification of the wet signal via control voltages such as an envelope or an LFO. The WET output supplies the pure delay signal at any time. SINGER QUICK START GUIDE: SINGER_QUICK_START .pdf Download PDF • 741KB prev Up next

Mixer & VCA phoebe / 4-channel afl mixer with aux send / 18 HP ⇣ PHOEBE stands out as a highly interactive 4-channel mixer that seamlessly integrates into any Eurorack configuration, offering a tactile experience that complements diverse setups. 1/3 key features 4 Channel Mixer 4 x Mute / Level / Aux Send 2 x Send/Return (per Channel and Selected) AFL (After Fade Listen) via Headphone Out Smooth Transitions with Slider Pots Performance-Orientated Mixing Wrong Polarity Protection specs & downloads width: 18 HP depth: 30 mm power: 70 mA @ +12V / 50 mA @ -12V documentation videos description / manual PHOEBE has four channels. Each channel has a MUTE switch, a LEVEL control and a SEND knob in order to use external effects. Underneath these controls there is the MIX/AFL Fader which determines if the signal should be routed to the MIX or the HEADPHONE output jack. In the top „MIX“ position the channel´s audio is routed to the MIX out. In the bottom „AFL“ position it is routed to the HEADPHONE out. AFL stands for „After Fade Listen“ and enables you to listen to the channels audio before you add it to the MIX output. It is similar to PFL (Pre-Fade Listen), but the signal is taken after the LEVEL settings in order to have a good mix comparison on the headphones. Imagine you are playing a live set and want to take a sound from the mix in order to add a new one from the same VCO later on. Simply pull the fader slowly from MIX to AFL in order to take it smoothly from the MIX out. Then change the sound, edit sequences etc. and listen to the result on the headphones first. Add the mix output signal to the headphones with the little MIX trimmer potentiometer and verify if the new sounds fits the mix. Then just push the fader up into the MIX position and the transition is complete. The upper position of the slider always equals volume that is set with the LEVEL knob. So it´s save to bang it up for breaks and cuts during your performance. You may adjust the headphone volume with the VOLUME trimmer potentiometer. In addition to the SEND and RETURN effect routing per channel there is also a second SEND S and RETURN S routing which lets you send the signal of several selected channels (via jumper on the back) with one knob at once. Both SEND/RETURN ways are active also when the channel is in AFL mode and not being supplied to the mix. This way you can add the effect return of a channel to the mix even if the original sound is currently not playing. All channels have dedicated GAIN trimmer potentiometers on the front. prev Up next

Modulation & Random zeitreise / sample & hold, slew limiter and meandering cv generator / 6 HP ⇣ ZEITREISE is about the slow sequence of events that helps to take voltage on a journey through time. Its your perfect tool for creating slow and unpredictable parameter changes via control voltage. 1/2 key features Clock Generator Sample & Hold Slew Limiter 3x Slowly Meandering CV Noise Generator Internal Normalizations Skiff Friendly Wrong Polarity Protection specs & downloads width: 6 HP depth: 30 mm power: 60 mA @ +12V / 45 mA @ -12V documentation videos description / manual ZEITREISE is the German term for "time travel" and the time in this context is a clock signal that is set using the S&C CLK potentiometer on the top of the module. It´s rate can be as slow as 0.2 Hz ( approximately 12 bpm) and as fast as 21 Hz (approximately 1,236 bpm). This clock signal is sent to the internal Sample & Hold (S&H) circuit. A S&H circuit in modular synthesizers captures and holds voltage samples at specific intervals, usually triggered by an external clock, creating a stepped output that is useful for generating random or sequenced voltages for modulation. With ZEITREISE, any voltage applied to the S&H CV input is sampled, held and output to the S&H OUT socket with each clock pulse received, either externally via the S&H CLK input or, if this input is not patched, via the internal clock generator. You can reduce the voltage applied to the S&H CV input with the corresponding attenuator. The S&H output is forwarded to a slew limiter. A slew limiter smoothes or limits abrupt voltage changes and ensures controlled slew rates of the input signals, resulting in smoother transitions and curved waveforms for modulation and sound shaping. The amount of slew rate that attenuates the voltage changes can be increased by turning the SLEW IN potentiometer to the right. You can also feed external CVs, such as pitch voltages, into ZEITREISE via the SLEW IN socket. This allows you to create a portamento effect for tonal sequences. Below the S&H and slew limiter you will find three meandering CV outputs REISE EINS, REISE ZWEI and REISE DREI that slowly change their voltage levels (+0V to +8V). The voltages come from different stages within the same circuit. Take these voltages from the REISE outputs and reduce their voltage levels with the appropriate attenuators. Please note that the LEDS display the voltage levels before the attenuators to provide better feedback on the status of each REISE output. These voltages are great for slowly controlling external parameters such as sample playback points in samplers, filter cutoff frequencies or timbre and harmonics in oscillators. There is an additional output at the bottom, which supplies either the clock from the S&H CLK input (patched or normalized) or white noise. You can select one of these outputs using a jumper on the back of the module. ZEITREISE QUICK START GUIDE: ZEITREISE_QUICK_START .pdf Download PDF • 566KB prev Up next

Effects buff / analog distortion and sustainer / 4 HP ⇣ BUFF is a straightforward yet potent distortion module that can significantly enhance your sounds. It introduces a rich fuzz texture to the input signal, all the while preserving a clear bass and delightful high-frequency response. 1/3 key features Analog Distortion/Sustainer Easy to Build and Cost Effective Tone Control Sustain Control Level Control Wrong polarity protection specs & downloads width: 4 HP depth: 28 mm power: 25 mA @ +12V / 61 mA @ -12V documentation videos description / manual BUFF can turn any weak-sounding tone into an earth-shaking experience and is especially suitable for creating haedbanging techno percussions. Equipped with a TONE control for accentuating low or high frequencies, and a SUSTAIN control that facilitates the creation of a protracted and velvety sustain. LEVEL dictates the degree of distortion infused into the signal. Kindly be aware that rapidly adjusting the TONE knob may introduce a DC offset, leading to a momentary fading of the sound. Unfortunately, addressing this issue would compromise the delightful quality of the sound in its current state. Kindly decide in advance, whether you are soldering or purchasing the module, if this is a matter of concern for you. prev Up next

Mixer & VCA spm / 3-channel spread mono mixer / 4 HP ⇣ SPM becomes particularly valuable as it enables the dispersion of two mono signals throughout the stereo field within an audio mix. This capability proves instrumental in tidying up the overall mix, resulting in a more expansive and enjoyable auditory experience for listeners. 1/3 key features Analog Mixer 3 Mono Channels Pan CH 1&2 with one Knob Skiff friendly Wrong polarity protection specs & downloads width: 4 HP depth: 30 mm power: 19 mA @ +12V / 11 mA @ -12V documentation videos description / manual SPM is a 3-Channel Mono Mixer with three volume potentiometers. The gain per channel can be adjusted with trimmers on the board, making this mixer suitable for line and Eurorack levels. In addition, you can pan channel 1 and 2 with the SPREAD potentiometer and thus spread both channels in the stereo field to the left and right in opposite directions. In the centre position, all channels are panned to the centre. If you turn the potentiometer to the left, channel 1 is panned to the left and channel 2 to the right and vice versa. This is very useful to quickly clean up a mix and widen the sound spectrum in the stereo field. prev Up next

In the vibrant tapestry of the music world, a remarkable chapter was written in 2010 when ST RECORDS was brought to life by the visionary German musician, Stefan Tretau. With a resounding debut in the form of "Whatever Happened," etched into the grooves of vinyl, the label embarked on a journey from techno to downbeat that would soon weave its melodies into the digital realm. ST RECORDS RELEASES SHOP PLATFORMS ST MODULAR RELEASES Modular Meditation Catalogue No.: ST019 Welcome to this sonic meditation session. As you settle into a comfortable position, take a deep breath in, and let it out slowly. Close your eyes and begin to let go of any tension in your body. Imagine yourself in a serene place, a sanctuary where you can fully immerse in both Meditation and Daydream . Allow your mind to wander freely, embracing the peace and calm that surrounds you. In this tranquil space, your thoughts can flow like a gentle stream, unbound and free. Now, focus on your breath. Inhale deeply, feeling the air fill your lungs, expanding your chest. As you exhale, release any stress or worries. This simple Activity shifts your Perception , grounding you in the present moment. Notice how each breath draws you deeper into a state of relaxation and awareness. Envision your body entering a state of Recovery and Repair . With each breath, you are rejuvenating every cell, every muscle, every organ. Feel the healing energy flowing through you, mending and revitalizing, bringing balance and harmony. As you continue to breathe deeply, reflect on Productivity and Creativity. These are not opposites but partners in your journey. Visualize your creative ideas taking shape, leading to productive outcomes. Embrace the synergy between these two forces, allowing them to fuel your passions and aspirations. Think about the challenges you have faced and the inner Resilience and Strength you have developed. Picture yourself standing tall, grounded, and unshakeable. Your resilience is a wellspring of power, enabling you to overcome any obstacle and emerge even stronger. Now, let us turn our attention to Rest and Sleep . Imagine yourself sinking into a soft, comforting bed. Feel the weight of the day lifting off your shoulders. Your body and mind are ready to rest, to drift into a peaceful, restorative sleep. Allow yourself to fully relax, knowing that rest is essential for your overall well-being. As this meditation comes to an end, take a moment to appreciate the calm and tranquility you have cultivated. Slowly bring your awareness back to the present moment. Wiggle your fingers and toes, and when you are ready, gently open your eyes. Carry the peace and insights from this session with you, and remember that you can return to this sanctuary within yourself whenever you need. Get your copy! Stream on Spotify! Bleak Drear Catalogue No.: ST018 Debuting Stefan Tretau's newest release, this collection features four pulsating techno tracks that are bound to command the dancefloor. Immerse yourself in the relentless beats and cutting-edge production, as each track unfolds a distinct sonic journey within the realm of techno. Feel the relentless energy with "Binary Strain," a track that fuses mechanical precision with an infectious groove. Let the binary patterns guide you through a journey of rhythmic complexity. Experience a sonic transformation with "Entropy Shift," where evolving textures and relentless percussion create a dynamic shift in the techno spectrum. Brace yourself for a journey into controlled chaos. Delve into the depths of techno melancholy as "Fragmented Discord," sets the tone with brooding rhythms and atmospheric undertones, capturing the essence of introspective intensity. Concluding the release with "Sullen Remains", immerse yourself in a cacophony of fragmented sounds meticulously arranged into a cohesive techno symphony. Witness the discord harmonize in this mesmerizing finale. Get your copy! Stream on Spotify! Fatal Contradiction Catalogue No.: ST017 Introducing the latest release from Stefan Tretau, featuring two electrifying tracks that are sure to ignite the dancefloor. This digital release showcases the best of their signature sound, blending pounding techno beats with innovative production techniques to create a unique and immersive experience. The first track, Fatal, is a relentless journey into the depths of techno. The driving bassline and driving percussion will keep you moving until the very end. The second track, Contradiction, is a true masterclass in production. The intricate rhythms and pulsating synth stabs create a sense of urgency that is impossible to resist, while the infectious groove keeps the energy high from start to finish. With this release, Stefan Tretau demonstrates their versatility and skill as producers, delivering two tracks that are perfectly crafted for the dancefloor. Whether you're a die-hard techno fan or a newcomer to the genre, this release is a must-have for anyone who loves cutting-edge electronic music. Get your copy! Stream on Spotify! Blank Canvas Catalogue No.: ST016 Introducing "Blank Canvas", a stunning techno EP that transports you into a realm of futuristic soundscapes and pulsating beats. Expertly crafted by producer Stefan Tretau, this collection of five tracks is an exploration of the intersection between technology and music that pushes the boundaries of what is possible with the genre. The opening track "Rosa Sparks" is already captivating with driving rhythms and hypnotising synths that transport the listener to a darkly lit city of the future. "Snacks" explores the complexity of human emotions and relationships in a world where technology is interwoven with every aspect of our lives. "Retrograde" takes things to a new level with its straightforward beats and catchy synth sounds, while "Absolute Moments" explores the nostalgia of modern techno and its influence on the genre. Finally, "Walk Back" brings the EP to a powerful close with a driving groove and uplifting message of hope and unity. With its expertly produced techno anthems, finely tuned arrangements and pulsating beats, 'Blank Canvas' is an EP that will definitely get you dancing. So put on your dancing shoes and let this EP take you on a journey into the future of techno. Get your copy! Stream on Spotify! MOONCAKE Catalogue No.: ST015 Mooncake is a versatile release that moves stylistically between house, deep house and downbeat. Each of the tracks has its own unique character and sets itself apart from the other tracks on the release. „Call me Maybe“ is a forward moving house track that carries through a rolling bassline and floating lead sounds. Classic percussion and well staged breaks are framed by vocal-like pads. „Millennium“ is a classic deep house track with smooth chords and pads. Driving rides underline the sounds and tempt you to tap your foot.„She Said“ follows in the same footsteps and treats the listener with ear candy in every minute. A perfect piece to look out the window while driving. „Obscurity Stars“ has a melancholic character, but does not forget to spice melancholy with a good portion of groove. FM bass sounds meet saxophone pads, rounded off with rarely heard vocal sounds, a great listening experience. The last track called "Luck of the Edge" has equally melancholic qualities, but knows how to break them up with its downbeat-like framework. Interesting vocals, beautiful pads and well-tempered chords form a varied and unique arrangement. Get your copy! Stream on Spotify! OSTINATO MODULARE Catalogue No.: ST014 Ostinato Modulare is a collection of modular blueprints, that captivate the listener through repetition and dynamics. It creates its energy as part of the essence of becoming to run in two directions at the same time - the direction of constancy and that of change. This collection, exclusively created with modular or semi-modular synthesizers, does not allow distance and is associated with cognitive insight and far-sighted incomparability. It shows the metaphysical perception that not all pieces of music of the modern modular age are of the same nature and kind, which offers a subtle consolation to the listener. Thus, unlike language, musical expression is not just a convention that has become socially anchored over time and shaped into supposed certainties, but is an expression of true moments and feelings without caring about a certain order. “Music breaks out again and again, forms new structures, it mutates and creates new connections, which nevertheless can always be understood immediately”, Stefan Tretau once said. Hence, with transfigured restraint and withdrawn loudness he has designed an antipole to the omnipresent anger of our times, giving the listener the opportunity to withdraw into an imaginary aviary, at least for a short period of time. Get your copy! Stream on Spotify! MIND WORKS Catalogue No.: ST013 Mind Works is a very versatile mini album presenting seven very different tracks from pounding techno to ambient melodies. "Reat" is the beginning and presents itself as a minimal, but impelling techno track that cuts a fine figure on every dance floor. Rolling hats, dark tones and a functional arrangement are the tools for a functional techno track adventure. More dignified and groovy "Mori" continues the album with its very own style. Swinging hats, tribal percussion and housy notes convey a sense of infinity. "Robab", on the other hand, conveys a mysterious mood. Freely floating jazzy sounds and unique percussions carry the listener through a small electronic world of experiences. A piece that sets interesting accents without drifting into the ridiculous. "Lative" begins with a pounding attitude, but unfolds a hypnotic depth that fits wonderfully to passing landscapes. "Itle" lives from a very harsh sounding bassline that works its way through the track. It never stops being waving and meandering keeping the listeners ears busy in every state. In contrast to that pleasant-sounding pad sounds dissolve themselves in an ambivalent atmosphere that's hard to describe. Lovely and incredibly groovy "Bina" heralds the quiet end of the album. The rhythm of the bass line never seems to be static and is part of the organic foundation on which the song is built on. Hypnotic piano sounda and a warming melody in the middle section make this piece a matter of the heart. "Unive" is a melody recording of a modular system. There is no fixed arrangement, no post-production, only raw analogue sounds with all their facets and peculiarities. Here Stefan mainly uses sound generators that he has built himself under his ST Modular imprint creating a piece of loveliness that is hard to beat. Get your copy! Stream on Spotify! DIVIDING OUR GRIEF Catalogue No.: ST012 Stefan Tretau returns with his first release in 2016 presenting a very versatile EP on his own label ST Records. Including banging techno tracks and tech-house beats as well as melodic downbeat and experimental-chillout, this release invites you to a sonic adventure. This adventure, however, does not want to be experienced only for the duration of a moment, but asks for a concentration on the ongoing moment. This continuous recurring flow of the specific and unforeseen is the starting point of this EP. Thanks to its catchy rhythm and functional character “Purified Content" makes it easier for the listener to enter a timepiece that is comparable to the rhythm demanding entry into a musical night. It is "Interference on the Rebound" that continues with a merger of the inner world. It sets the world or rather perceives it as reality itself and makes the flowing movement not only to an abstract moment, but a period of time. "Particles" presupposes an awareness of the present´s transience. If you let your inner eye look out of the window you may see the guide posts at an rhythmic interval just as if they had divided our time into units. A track that pushes the possibility of all events completely into the background. “Staring at Histerics" is like a reversed blueprint of our restless present time. Like a solution this track focusses on the physicality and spatiality of the listener, until the organical crackling ending finds a milieu-like transition to the world-closing track "Bijou". Here it dissolves itself, the resonance between the subject and the world, and you may hope to completely escape from the current acceleratorism with its feasible fantasies. Get your copy! Stream on Spotify! RADICAL Catalogue No.: ST011 Perhaps "Radical" is the best name for Stefan's first EP in 2015. And that´s just because the style of this publication has changed radically in contrast to his previous releases. Driving beats and rolling synth-sounds move these tracks to the edge of a techno moment. Furnished with chords and melodic moments the first track "Radical" takes the lead. At the beginning this piece doesnt show what will evolve with time. Because in the middle of the track each foot will feel the beat and wants to move on, just to keep pounding with a big grin after the break. "Dissolving" is defined by its straight-driving beat, its grinding sounds and melodic accompaniment as a perfect tool for Dj-use. No innovation award is expected here and no revolution is born, because "Dissolving" just wants to live up to one´s name and dissolve in a mix to be part of a whole. Chords, again Chords, a bit of reverb and much delay - these are the ingredients that make the third title of this EP to a melancholic deep house track. Almost ten minutes seem to be much at first, but in the course of the track this length arises to be a perfect base to mindlessly getting lost in it. "Lacidar” marches to a different drummer. Being less impulsive, but more funky and cozily here, this track provides a melody, which will surely cause earwigs. Get your copy! Stream on Spotify! CHIVVY Catalogue No.: ST010 It seems that Stefan Tretau has renounced his past. Parallel to his last release "Set your Mind to Control the Heart of the Sun" his new mini-album "Chivvy" moves again off the beaten track. However, it turns out to be less analog and abstract than the previous album. You may call it crackling-jazzy and floating-melodic, if you want to describe music at all. It seems that a classic house track is not essential for the success of a new release. Ease and melody are his new fashion. Even if this fashion is only a temporary equalization of taste and it will probably not last for too long. He believes lack of imagination to exploit new opportunities is not an option. Only with imagination can he accept the new, rebel against the old, leave the familiar behind and transform the common to the unknown. For Stefan it is impossible to set his own limits a priori. They must be recognized, experienced and perceived. Even if his constant search does not have the goal to enhance the music. At least it satisfies his desire for roots and origin and paves his way forward. Future needs origin, even if it means to reverse the slowness of the origin and the rapidity of the future. Only cessation leads to consciousness. Finally "Chivvy" is not only an expression of an inner trait, but it is a hunt for musical backgrounds. Get your copy! Stream on Spotify! SET YOUR MIND TO CONTROL THE HEART OF THE SUN Catalogue No.: ST09 Releasing his new album "Set your Mind to Control the Heart of the Sun" Stefan Tretau explores the subtlety of abstract sounds without any climax and insistence, just for its own sake and the effect of a musical time as a whole. Recently Stefan Tretau feels most comfortable apart from the club-context. Being a forward-thinking producer he is rather interested in the experience of music making and active listening than dance floors with flash lights. A successful development, but also a risky encroachment into the niche. The very first track of the album "Sparks in Ray of Light" sounds like the sun as a symbol of life, the origin of beings and not least as joy of the day and beauty of the sky. It is a shallow kick off with soundscapes and drone sounds, but it also reflects the strength and tightness of rays of sunlight. With the help of musical pleasantness and classical instruments the next three pieces "Lost in a Molecular Cloud", "Luminosity for a Few" and "Contrasting Tendencies" fill the room with the same zestfulness consequentially. Just after this smooth introduction "Substance Necessary" acts as a wake-up call from the happy depth. Its linear and stomping beat walks straight into the rhythm of alleged shady sides. "Fifth Ray of Neve" shows Stefan´s origins and presents itself as a classic deep house track. Supported by pretty chord sounds and analog sound effects it prepares the listener for the most mainstream capable title of the album. Equipped with a vocal, a break in the middle, a solid beat and all that goes with it "The New Solar Silence" spreads a solid tech house atmosphere. But Stefan dares not to return to the club too much as "Corona's Flare" and "Ulysses sample" already explore the vastness of jazzy-analog swing again. Rarely heard sounds and a lot of details keep the tension taut, just until the penultimate appearance of "Sun Soul Supreme" rises up into the basement of the next electronica jazz club. Here you will also find "Faintly Sweet" with its intangible abstract patterns and vivid sounds – a truly abstract ending. This release is not easy, it's versatile, detailed, constant and shallow, but also powerful and abstract. It needs time to listen and a slow approach to get your mind accustomed to it, just like your eyes to the light of the sun. Get your copy! Stream on Spotify! RISE UP Catalogue No.: ST08 Less weight, more playfulness, less deepness, more house - perhaps that was Stefan Tretau's intention with his latest EP "Rise Up" on ST_Records. According to the season ST008 rather shines with swinging basslines and cheerful head-banging rhythms, instead of profound chords and pads. "Rise Up" sounds like a wake-up call, an invitation to move. The groovy bassline exudes a direct funk that is pollinated by chords and melodies. In the break a whole swarm of sounds effuses just looking for the best house nectar, only to await the sweet juice of the next perennial in the last part of the track. Even with "Orange Blossom" the piece is carried by the bassline. Slightly stomping and singing with the accompaniment of a thousand-marching bees the strings prepare the listener to the underlying irony of the track, that is being confirmed by the easiness of the melody until the last bar. Oldskoolish and moody “Buckwheat" starts off. The funky carved up 303 Bassline hatches out of its honeycomb in the middle of the song and unfolds its beauty extensively in the contrary held break. Playful and fresh the track leads the swarm to the peripheral areas of any acid moments. Get your copy! Stream on Spotify! LOVE, LORE, LOWLINESS Catalogue No.: ST07 Three words whose meaning do not have a high reputation nowadays. People seem to be too much influenced by the ubiquitous fast pace, the media omnipresence of the incomprehension and chronic overconfidence. Love Lore Lowliness is criticising the hedonistic crowd by snapshots of works and polaroids of silence without being sentimental, and as a sideffect, it shows Stefan Tretau's versatility on ST Records. [LOVE] Love is generally known as the strongest feeling of affection and esteem a person can place in another. A state of intimate posture and deep connection that transcends any particular purpose or use. A feeling that is not only met with people, but also things and actions. Love is an explanation of action in full surrender, continuously and over again, regardless of the appreciation obtained. [LORE] The knowledge to understand things and then aligning his action according to it doesnt come out of the blue. It needs some effort you will find this lore as a pay check in the decision fundus. The expectation to get, control and dominate without much struggle is the biggest obstacle - not the perfection of knowledge is important, but the confrontation with the challenge. Whereby also languishing ignorance is a chance for the unexpected. [LOWLINESS] Humility is not the misunderstanding of the submission to the Lord. Without denying this, the term has more useful meanings: humility and the realization that you will not always reach the goal first. Lack of humility and lack of self-confidence to show humility are a breeding ground for disaffection and assault. Only the one who lowers his head once, sees the floor, carrying him constantly. [ALBUM] Whether you are transferring these words directly or indirectly on the album and it´s music, is up to each individual. Regardless of this it becomes clear what is the reason for doing such a work: the love of music creation, the motivation to learn new and the serenity that it will be hardly heard by anyone. Get your copy! Stream on Spotify! POLES APART Catalogue No.: ST06 Nothing on earth can be further apart from each other than our poles. Also ST006 takes us to distant worlds, abstract landscapes and deep voyages. Therefore "Poles Apart" is the name of Stefan Tretau´s latest EP on ST_Records and it´s a must for any deep-house-hedonist. The best way to enjoy electronic music is to completely lose yourself in it. With "Poles Apart" that succeeds from the very first minute. Delay dipped Chords continually flow against the incipient beat and let the listener worlds back away. Almost technoid and with rustling hats the second track "Into the Past" starts off. Deep-sounding, almost scratchy chords set up where Poles Apart left off. In this case, the piece remains extremely straightforward and definable, but without losing any tension. "Constancy of Purpose" is like the moment where you fly slowly over a large glacier. Floating and with continuous rhythm ice flies by and one hardly noticed how the flashing percussion describe a size that is only evident at a second glance. "Edge" sounds like cuddling ice floes. Pleasant melodies are accompanied by cracking ice sheets, ice rain pattering follow footstep-like hats and backward-moving pad sounds complete the subtle arrangement that acts as the conclusion of a caressing circular motion. Apparently from another end of the world is "Bugs". With its LFO-pitched bass drum, the staccato guitar sounds, the blips and opening hats, this sound seems like a still unknown arctic being who courts for further attention with its dry and direct bass sounds. Get your copy! Stream on Spotify! SOMETIMES I FEEL LIKE A SHRIMP Catalogue No.: ST05 How does it feel to be a shrimp? And when do you know that the time has come? To answer this question Stefan Mallmann 's original crustacean was put through the mill three times on the fifth publication on ST_Records. The original is not at the beginning, because at the end it becomes a real shrimp. So it´s Mallmann 's "Van de Merwe" edit starting with cheerful deep house and walking jauntily into the chord district. Droning vocals that sound like alien calls may be the only reason why you should not freely enjoy the South African sun. Tretau 's "MNU" elaboration appears to be dancing in a square, barely escaping from shearing attacks. Being snappy and percussive this track remains in tech house laboratory and fetches one shrimp after another out of the slum. Slightly metallic and sounding like junkyard stomps, Tretau 's "No Human" remix jumps straight into the battle suit. Technoid sounds and a continuous beat are literally searching for new fuel to fly the shrimp-flight-module. Mallmann 's “Original” has been through all transformations and is finally mutated to the real shrimp. With driving bongo and conga hits, a subtle techouse-crust and distinctive shrimp calls this piece appears to be the mothership on the way to it´s home planet. Get your copy! Stream on Spotify! ALTERNATIVES TO SINGULARITY Catalogue No.: ST04 Following his last album success "Yesterday you said tomorrow" on Broque Records in 2011 Stefan Tretau now presents the next album release on his own label ST_Records. "Alternatives to Singularity" is not a logical continuation of his previous work, but rather an evolution and resolution of old structures. Therefore you will miss straight forward beats and the known Tretau-Arragements at first, but instead you get a wonderful mix of Electronica, glitchy Dubstep, Breakbeat and classic Deep House. Nevertheless, despite of Stefan´s temporary reorientation he remains true to himself and carries on combining deep sounds with catchy melodies. As a result, the bassline in the frist track "Hacked Japanese Toilet" is mixed with the moving sounds of the topic to such an extend, that you can hardly escape from its ease and playfulness. Despite of the unabashed beat-framework, the light-heartedness of a summer walk also dominates in the following tracks "How soon is now" and "Lake on to Iceland". "Last Soliloquy" surprises with a classical drum´n bass presentation and releases its happiness thru wonderfully staged guitar recordings, just before "Pencil Nunchakus" jazzy rhythm is floating down the slope like a rich river. With "River as Seen" and "Now Hangs Framed" Stefan then moved back again to his roots. He easily fades from playful rhodes house to dubby deep house. Rhythmically straight and packed with melancholia "Locomotive in Lodz" then opens the last third of the album, where "Digital Dementia" builds a source of recognition values by its unusual sounds. Finally, "Curiosity Sings" is not only the last track of the album, but also a remarkable conclusion that stays as a reminder of good times in your memory. Get your copy! Stream on Spotify! COME ON OVER Catalogue No.: ST03 Stefan Tretau strengthens the reactivation of his label with his third release on ST_Records. "Come on Over" is the newest EP and it comes over with a melodic-deephouse-inside underneath its techhouse-coat. "Come On Over" spreads with an expecting attitude, an unsealed anticipation for something forthcoming. Despite the deeper chords this track takes shape of a cheerful figure using airy piano sounds and a mellow melody. Surly a piece one can hardly escape from. The "Come On Over Miles Deluxe Remix" goes a step further than the original and highlights the excitement with a challenging groove. Miles combines deep chords with a bouncing counterpart, just to break the suspense with the aid of an atmospheric surprise in the last third. Great! „Through Changes" knows how to present its qualities with a simple groove and keeps his retro-look until the last beat. A perfectly staged rim shot in the first and deep synthsounds in the second half make this tune become a true runner! Being set free and coming with a rolling bassline "Choose To See" highlights the auspicious character of this EP. A delay-covered vocal, raindropping mallet-percussions and a simple melody leave this piece to be a warm welcomed partner for your ears. „Inside Of An Atom" explores the nature of dubtechno and chillout using simple chords, wide spread guitar licks and delayed percussion. This track maintains its fluffy and poetic touch and may leave you stranded a million miles from where you began. Get your copy! Stream on Spotify! HIGH WAYS Catalogue No.: ST02 The first MP3-EP coming under my own direction is now available. It includes a healthy mixture of deep and tech-house tunes and crows with impulsive and dreamy beats. Like a lonley ride "High Ways" unfolds its hypnotic impact. Immeditaly you try to syncronize the beat to the passing road markings. Lovely melodies and effect covered tones in the first and almost floating synthsounds in the second part of the track bypass like landmarks on the roadside. A truly melodic track that keeps one moving. "Daniel Doppler" has chosen a roadster for his High Ways Remix. Being almost unstoppable, this beatengine keeps running straight towards its intention. Daniel uses the original´s samples in a descreet, but recognizable manner. During the break it feels like cruising towards the rising sun, just to push the gas pedal in the field of electronics immediatley afterwards. Truly the most racy track on this ep! "The Best Is Yet To Come", what a promise! Due to its frisky character and underlying funk this track seem to contest its title itself. Fresh chord sounds and a hint of oldskool let this tune become a hotty, that doesnt have to promise anything more. What do seals and electronic music have in common? Well, they almost sound the same! The underwater recordings remind on effect sounds of a modular synth. Therefore its no surprise "Not the End Of The World" easily reconciles seal calls, cracking ice and arctic water. The result is a dubby deep house track that holds all required skills: chords, delay effects, in-depth melodies and loads of an arctic atmosphere. Get your copy! Stream on Spotify! WHATEVER HAPPENED Catalogue No.: ST01 Limited vinyl release. Stefan Tretau returns with this mighty fine techno 3 tracker on the new ST imprint. Two melodic Detroit inspired bangers (title track Whatever Happened and Lily), while EqF kid is on the more minimal modern darker house side. Heavy modern club tools by Tretau! SOLD OUT! Stream on Spotify! PLATFORMS Up