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132 - Psychiceyeclix
Giannis Kampiotis
November 24, 2023
Artist Interviews 🎶 Studio Tours 🎛
Hello music people 👋
Today in the spotlight, Psychiceyeclix
Currently in England, he has a DIY approach to music. He makes his own instruments and circuit-bends whatever is in front of him 🎶
Interview & Studio Tour
Who are you and what is your relationship with music?
My name is Damian Lintell-Smith based in north London, I perform, record & build electronic musical instruments as Psychiceyeclix.
I was first interested in music when the Seattle music thing happened. I was influenced by those bands & played bass/electronics in many bands.
I gradually got more & more into experimental electronic music, when I discovered circuit bending I found the sounds I was searching for & continued developing a more unique sound/approach to making music & instruments.
Music making brings me a little money, sample packs bring me a little more & building/circuit bending electronic instruments pays the bills.
Which piece of equipment in your studio is essential to your production process?
Only my PC is essential to record on to. I build too many instruments/devices to continually use the same gear.
What is the least expensive piece of gear that gave you the most results?
I found a Hello Kitty keyboard in a charity shop for £1, I circuit bent it & use it live a lot.
Walk us through your process for creating and producing music.
Most of my sounds arise through circuit bending, my soldering iron is essential for rewiring devices to create new sounds.
I like the idea of recording things differently each time. Most often I record jams with each creation so I have a huge library of sounds to draw from. I'll use a beat then jam over the top with other instruments & use sounds from my library to build a track.
If I'm recording with sitar it’s much easier as I'll record the sitar & beats together.
What is a production technique that you always come back to?
When a track is complete, I bounce a mix, then I EQ out all the high frequency & put it through a bass enhancing plugin. Then add the track to the mix giving it more sub.
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How would you describe your style?
Circuit bent experimental electronics, with noise, drum & bass, dubstep, industrial & ethnic elements.
What is a big challenge you have as an artist?
Getting gigs, organizing tours & I'm not the greatest at marketing. I always keep active & continually experiment/change styles. Sometimes you have to send hundreds of emails to put together a 10 date tour.
Has building a hardware setup changed your perspective on music or life in general?
Yes I guess so. I'm more interested in circuit bending or building my own gear these days,
I like the idea of wanting what I can give myself.
One tip on how to spark creativity?
Go for a cycle then smoke a joint, always try new ideas & new gear.
A book, movie, article, or album that has inspired you?
Serpent in the sky by John Anthony West.
Anything else you'd like to say?
The beginners mind is open to everything, an expert’s mind is open to little.
Where can people find more of your music and connect with you online?
Gear List
Circuit bent gear:
Normal gear
Korg - Kaoss Pad Quad
EHX - Bass Synth
Sitar
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Giannis @giannis.kampiotis
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