DJ and producer HAAi has teamed up with digital artist Weirdcore on a collaborative project to mark the release of Absynth 6 by Native Instruments.
Weirdcore, who has worked with the likes of Aphex Twin, Radiohead, Charli XCX, and Daniel Lopatin (aka Oneohtrix Point Never) in the past, developed a bespoke visualiser to accompany a new track by HAAi – an audiovisual piece that launches as part of Native Instruments’ Weird by Design campaign, which acknowledges Absynth’s reputation for experimental sound design and altered perception.
HAAi’s track was created entirely using Absynth 6, and builds on the same meditative sounds explored on her recent album HUMANiSE.
“Absynth has always been about altered perception, a way of stepping into sound and seeing differently,” commented Nadine Raihani, NI director, product design.
“HAAi’s beautiful interpretation exists inside the world of Absynth, with Weirdcore’s visuals giving that world a form that’s uncanny, immersive, and emotionally charged. Bringing Absynth back was about preserving its surreal legacy while opening new doors for artists today.”
The collaboration is the first in a series of Absynth-based releases, with upcoming tracks from artists including Manni Dee, Manuka Honey, HEZEN, LUXE, LCN, ex.sess, AM SIN, Wordcolour, and Ikava Pii.
Among its features, Absynth 6 features full MPE polyphonic aftertouch, surround sound support, and an AI-powered preset browser. It also comes with a series of presets from artists associated with experimental sound design, including Brian Eno and Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith. More information can be found here.
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