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Dr. David Haberfeld aka Honeysmack

The Sine Community had the opportunity to ask Honeysmack a couple of questions after his performance in Il Brutto, New Zealand. Who exactly, is the man behind the madness?

Dark Matter

Join us for an electrifying evening of music and technology at Dark Matter, presented by Sine and Synthesizer New Zealand. This special event will feature the renowned Honeysmack from Australia, showcasing the power and versatility of the Elektron Digitakt 2 in a hands-on demo workshop

Have We Drone This Before

We were fortunate enough to interview with Ricardo M. Peixoto also known on Instagram as @havewedronethisbefore. Creating lush ambient Eurorack patches daily for over 11.000 followers.

Joranalogue Audio Design

The Sine Community has been provided a unique insight into the manufacturing process and we had the opportunity to document, record and publish the journey from start to finish including the development and design stages.

ModFest 2024

Modfest is a series of gigs and workshops celebrating the exploration and performance of live electronic music using modular synths and other electronic hardware and musical instruments. It started 5 years ago as a series of free modular synth concerts beside the Zoo in Tamaki Makaurau, but as the popularity of modular synths has grown […]

The history of SuperBooth

Introduction The super-caldera of Lake Taupō in New Zealand is perhaps one of the furthest location removed from the freihzeit und erholungs centrum in Berlin, however our passion for electronic music and community of people who share the same passion is strong enough to bring these two worlds together. During our seven day trip in […]

Erica Synths Interview

The Sine Community had the opportunity to interview Girts Ozolins and the team at Erica Synths in Berlin, Germany. Get an exclusive insight and learn more about the people behind this Latvian Eurorack manufacturer based in Riga. The Erica Synths team is made of visionaries, engineers, musicians and our most important employee – Tuna the […]

Bocuma Synths

Guadalajara in Western Mexico is rated as the cultural centre of Mexico. It’s where the Mariachi music originated and where many large cultural events are held. Besides being Mexico’s cultural hotspot it is the place where Bocuma Synths was founded by Emmanuel Galvan Martinez in 2015.

Modular Synthesizer Ensemble

The “Modular Synthesizer Ensemble” is a social-acoustic and participative music project and offers the possibility to make music together in an ensemble without any previous musical knowledge.The project makes it possible to design the process of creating electronic sounds with the analog Modular Synthesizer. The participants experiment, improvise and compose together and perform the results […]

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We were welcomed by the Eastern Institute of Technology during their two-day Symposium event, where students had the opportunity to learn more about the world of electronic music.

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The Sine Community had the opportunity to ask Hone

The Sine Community had the opportunity to ask Honeysmack a couple of questions after his performance in Il Brutto, New Zealand. Who exactly, is the man behind the madness?

Known for his energetic live electronic music performances specialising in acid house and techno, how on earth did this man receive a designation for a person who has obtained a doctorate? Let’s find out.

Full Interview link at Bio☝🏻😉

Special thanks to;
David Haberfeld @_honeysmack_
Group Technologies @group_technologies_australasia

Directed by Sebastian Vidal Bustamante @sonoaudiovisual
Production of the Sine Community @sinecommunity‬
Sponsored by Synthesizer New Zealand @synthesizernz‬

On the 4th of July 2024 the Sine Community hosted

On the 4th of July 2024 the Sine Community hosted the first edition of Dark Matter.

This event focussed on live performances by electronic music artists from New Zealand w/ as main act Honeysmack from Melbourne, Australia. As special treat we’ve been presented a workshop by David Haberfeld on the new Elektron Digitakt II prior to kicking of a night full of electronic music.

If you would like to find out more about the artists and their profiles, please feel free to visit: https://sinecommunity.com/dark-matter/

Thanks to all the artist

@_slowattack_
@slicedub
@creassault
@sentimentbeing
@arokx_the_story
@_honeysmack_

Exciting news, community! We’re thrilled to sha

Join us for a night of live electronic music this

Join us for a night of live electronic music this Thursday at Il Brutto (Victoria Street, Auckland), produced on the dance floor, no DJs, nothing pre-recorded, just pure genuine live techno.🖤

04-07-24 // 8PM // FREE // 18+ // Il Brutto // Victoria Street, Auckland // 5 NZ artists + Honeysmack (AU)

More information on the event can be found at www.sinecommunity.com/dark-matter/ #linkinbio #auckland #techno #event #music

About the artists - AROKX (@arokx_the_story) AROK

About the artists - AROKX (@arokx_the_story)

AROKX is a pure product of the NZ scene. Proving that if electronic music is meant for you it will find you. While his childhood was surrounded by gangster rap music the sounds of deep hypnotic minimal Techno were calling from the subterranean of Auckland. A spiritual calling to @shipwreckednz festival resulted in a residency on the BOAT stage in 2015 which completely changed his life with providing a future in music.

Catching the eyes and ears of international promoters with his raw talent and original production, Arokx was launched into the club and festival circuit overseas playing alongside many of the world's top headline acts after laying down a legendary closing set for HNQO (HOT CREATIONS) which set it off with a bang.

Performing @ hotspots such as Circus Sundays, Killing Time, Revolver, Rainbow Serpent Festival, Pelican Villa, Rubix Warehouse, 3Fold Radio KISSFM, Babylon festival, Organic Audio and the very first few Breakfast Club events to name a few. Arokx considers himself truly fortunate to have had the opportunity to experience Melbourne in it's golden era and peak of the "bush doof" Incredibly special times.

Now a firm fixture on the NZ Scene after coming back to his homeland. Releasing on record labels such as :
SOUNDS OF EARTH RECORDS (MEXICO)
SUN EXPLOSION (Berlin) @sunexplosionrecords
CULTRUN CULT (Chile/NZ) @cultrun_cult_records
FAFO RECORDS (SYD) @fafo_records
SMASHBANG RECORDS (AUS) @smashbangrecords

Now smashing his originals alongside artists such as Antix / Out of sorts, Maxi Basshead, Muska and others, Arokx is underway to say the least. Recently hitting the @beatport TOP 10 CHARTS #4 - Minimal #6 - Techno/peak driving.

This is one act that will keep you engaged until the very end, giving the audience a whole new world of sound & vibration to be immersed in...This is a real artist that lives the grind of producing music so respect, listen and enjoy.

About the artists - Creassault (@creassault) Crea

About the artists - Creassault (@creassault)

Creassault is a Auckland based electro-industrial project formed by Drew Lyon in 1996. The sound of Creassault is a combination of dark ambient electronic downbeat soundscapes all the way through to industrial techno.

Win a free goodie pack w/ Elektron stickers, t-shi

Win a free goodie pack w/ Elektron stickers, t-shirt and limited edition enamel pins if you tag 2 friends in the comments and visit our free electronic dance event on the 4th of July 2024 in Il Brutto, Auckland.

More surprises coming soon, follow us or give us a like to stay in the loop. #event #auckland #newzealand #music #elektron #darkmatter

About the artists - Honeysmack (@_honeysmack_) Ho

About the artists - Honeysmack (@_honeysmack_)

Honeysmack is an electronic musician hailing from Melbourne, Australia. He has been actively producing music and performing live Techno for almost 3 decades, earning a reputation as one of Australia’s leading electronic music pioneers.

Honeysmack grew from the underground rave scene of the early 90s, combining Acid and Techno to create a unique sound that is both nostalgic and forward-thinking. Labelled a maverick artist who brings a punk-rock aesthetic and philosophy to electronic music. He has released numerous albums and EPs, toured extensively and completed a PhD in Acid Techno! Honeysmack’s performances are widely acclaimed for their high energy, dynamic and spontaneous character, all fuelled by his electronic music hardware.

Dr. David Haberfeld, his real name, firmly believes the essence of electronic dance music resides in a live improvised approach, very different to DJing. Equal parts performer, producer, prankster, punk and disrupter; Honeysmack’s reputation for challenging audiences by pushing the creative boundaries of Techno and how it is presented is consistent throughout his work. Honeysmack surrounds himself with an arsenal of drum machines and synths for every performance. This is LIVE improvised Acid Techno, performed live on the dancefloor. Honeysmack is not a DJ, there are no laptops, no records, no CDJs and no USBs, just pure live electricity!

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