Various Artists - Outer Spaces (2010)
Genres: Electronic, Experimental, Hip Hop
Retronyms alongside producers Eskmo, Exillon, Jneiro Jarel, and Starkey came together to create Outer Spaces; a short and sweet EP with a riveting story to tell. The producers were brought together to formulate tracks made with Retronyms' iPhone app, DopplerPad. Some producers used the app solely for their track production, while others used outside programs such as Logic and other DAWs (digital audio workstations) in addition with the app. No matter how each musician utilized DopplerPad, one thing that's certain is the EP is full of diversity.
Retronyms' co-founder Zach Saul stated, “Because we designed DopplerPad to be a tool professional musicians can use, we thought it’d be great to put together a compilation that showcases just what musicians are doing with it.” Outer Spaces is credited as being the first EP to use an iPhone app as an instrument for every track, and I must admit I'm not too surprised. Developers have been finding innovative ways to elevate their apps above the rest, and Retronyms clearly stood above various other production app developers with the Outer Spaces project.
"DopplerPad is a synthesizer-based instrument inspired by tools such as the Korg Kaossilator and the Yamaha Tenori-On. It mimics the standard DJ setup of a mixer with turntables on either side, and is complete with over 40 instruments, a gate arpeggiator, loop export via wifi, instrument and effects editors, and Audio Copy and Audio Paste with compatible apps." - Retronyms
“Of the iPhone apps I’ve had the pleasure of messing around with, DopplerPad is by far one of the most fun and engaging. It took me a few train trips to really wrap my head around it, I must admit. But after I realized that the app was built more around spontaneity and less about midi
sequencing, I was creating interesting loops at a feverish pace.” - Starkey
Since I'm no musician, I can't provide much information about how the app works in addition with my personal outtake on it. However, one thing I can say is, the project formed due to the app is quite enjoyable. To make it even better, it's available as a free download! Outer Spaces is recommended to all fans of Electronic/Hip Hop instrumentals. The EP can be downloaded through the DopplerPad website (here), and descriptions of the featured producers can also be found within the same page. Also, for anyone interested in giving up $10 for the app DopplerPad, you can be sure to find it in the App Store (here). Lastly, I've included a track from the EP below as a preview of what to expect. Enjoy!
Starkey - Hurricane's Doppler
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