Enjoy Simian Mobile Disco a band from England that specializes in Club, Disco and Electro House music. Some of SMD's most popular singles have been featured in such video games as: FIFA 08, Grand Theft Auto IV, and DJ Hero 2.
Origin: London, England Members: James Ford, Jas Shaw Genres: club, electro house, disco Years active: 2005 – present
Enjoy Daft Punk - French electronic [robotic] duo. In case you were not aware, perhaps the most prominent feature of Daft Punk are their cool looking robot suites and a tall pyramid a top which they perform. All in all these guys really know how to put together one entertaining live show. Check out their impressive pyramid and the gear it packs below.
Origin: Paris, France Members: Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo, Thomas Bangalter Genres: house, synthpop Years active: 1993 - present
Daft Punk's Pyramid
Daft Punk Pyramid - impressive display of graphics
Inside Daft Punk's Pyramid:
[1] ABLETON
“The show revolves around Ableton Live software on custom made super-computers, which we remotely access and control with Behringer BCR2000 midi controllers.”
[2] SCREENS
“Next to the ethernet remote computer screens there are four Minimoog Voyagers, the classic analog synthesizers. They’re a 30-year old design.”
[3] MOOGS
“We can mix, shuffle, trigger loops, filter, distort samples, EQ in and out, transpose or destroy and deconstruct synth lines. We keep some surprises on the side too!”
[4] VISUALS
“There’s a direct connection between our rig and the lights and visuals of the show. The light and video engineers can also add or control layers during the show.”
[5] SYNTHS
“Inside the pyramid are synthesizers and remote controls connected to the rest of the music equipment and computers, which are in rack-mounted towers off stage.”
[6] TEAMWORK
“Working the music equipment, lighting and video equipment, and building the pyramid for each show takes around 10 people, including both of us.”
[Courtesy of Mixmag]
Enjoy Underworld - one of the best British electronic groups.
Origin: Romford, UK Members: Karl Hyde, Rick Smith Genres: electronic, techno, progressive house, progressive trance, alternative dance Years active: 1980 - present
