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Welcome to the official MOLDOVER website
SAY IT Audio+Video Remix Contest
Apr 27th, 2013
Want to try your hand at remixing a Moldover track? It's not going to get much easier than this! All the sounds plus synchronized videos for SAY IT have been released as an Ableton Live pack. Chop up audio and video together at the same time like cucumbers and carrots. Submit your original remix and win fabulous prizes from Novation, Livid Instruments, and NI. Grab the SAY IT audio+video Remix Pack via Dropbox or HTTP, or watch an example video created in Ableton. Happy remixing!
Robocaster Custom Production Model
Jan 23rd, 2013
Moldover has emerged from seclusion to preview the first production model of his new guitar, The Robocaster! It's a collaboration with high-tech custom guitar maker Visionary Instruments. Check out the press from Engadget, Check The Tech, and DigitalDJTips. Here's a bonus video of Nathan Navarro test driving The Robocaster. UPDATE: Check out a great blog post and video with Jay Smith interviewing Moldover about his new projects and instruments.
Incubation Period
Nov 27th, 2012
Moldover informs us, "I'm heading into my Fortress of SoliDude for a while. I need to spend some serious time finalizing older projects and planning what forms my new music is going to take. If you don't see me online for a while, don't worry! Creative juices are flowing :)".
Disaster averted, new video
Nov 1st, 2012
The SuperVillain Tour is over, and in less than two weeks Moldover has raised the money to recuperate from the unfortunate Iowa incident. Many thanks to the super-fans who came thru for the super-villain! Here's a new video of a new song to celebrate:
Tour Disaster
Oct 15th, 2012
Car accidents are no fun. Read all the details and find out how you can help HERE.
SuperVillain Fall Tour
Sept 20th, 2012
Moldover wields new music-making machines and unleashes the devastating power of NEW SONGS! With more than 30 events in 20 cities across the US, The Super Villain Tour is nothing if not... exhausting! Watch this video for a preview of what's to come, and peep complete details on the Live Events Page.
Sound Control Workshop Series
August 28th, 2012
Controllerism.com and Ableton are partnering for six free and exclusive West Coast workshops. The practical tools and skills Moldover will be demonstrating are designed to ignite your enthusiasm, advance your workflow and maximize your productivity with Ableton Live. Whether you're new to Live or a seasoned pro, you're sure to benefit from this unique series of workshops from this amazing artist. - Ableton Event Info - Moldover Live Events Page
Moldover's Jamboxes
July 7th, 2012
Born from the union of a passion for controllerism, and the love of community-collaboration, Moldover's jamboxes are some of the most radical and innovative instruments he's ever created. The OctaMasher, The SyncoMasher, and The MiniMasher are completely unique designs; each explores a different realm within the multi-player universe. Like jukeboxes in the 1950s and boomboxes in the 1980s, jamboxes are now playing a crucial role in the new explosion of social music and culture.
Jamboxes.net Launches
June 1st, 2012
Jamboxes are multiplayer electronic instruments. Moldover's Jamboxes, known individualy as The OctaMasher, The SyncoMasher, and The MiniMasher, now have a new home on the web. Check out jamboxes.net for information on all the instruments and builders in the jambox community.
Making of The Mojo (video), Mojo Now Open Source
April 24th, 2012
Moldover takes you step by step thru the evolution, design, and actual building of his custom Mojo controller.
The Mojo is now an OPEN SOURCE project.
Download the design documents, parts list and Ableton templates HERE.
Native Instruments promo video gets 500,000 hits
April 13th, 2012
...and behold some of the most controversial comments ever seen beneath a Moldover video
Moldover's debut album now a free download!
April 11th, 2012
In-depth In-terview on In-struments
February 19th, 2012
Nathan Lively from Sound Design Live has put together a fantastic video podcast featuring Moldover. Together they explore the workings of The Mojo, talk about making better controllers, circuit-board CDs, and the persistence of MIDI.
Long Lost Music Video, Not Actually Lost
February 8th, 2012
Watch Young One on Vimeo or YouTube.
Directed by Joeseph Lombardi.
New Moldover DJ-Performance Video
January 23rd, 2012
Hardware by Novation.
Software by Ableton and Cycling 74'.
Sounds by NIN, Trifonic, Greyboy Allstars, and Can.
WATCH
Say It (Music Video)
December 10th, 2011
Created by Colin Evoy Sebestyen: MoveCraft.
Watch on Vimeo or YouTube.
Moldover on iphone
November 7th, 2011
Moldover has teamed up with Reactify Music to bring you this new remixable version of "TOAST". Use the virtual MOJO Controller to manipulate the different parts of the song, record your own version, and share it with your friends!
Moldover Circuit Board Album Re-born
Oct 31st, 2011
It's back, it's blue, and the blinky light is now GOLD. Happy holidays! STORE
European Tour Photos
Oct 15th, 2011
Candid pix from Amsterdam, The Hague, London, Birmingham and Barcelona!
View on FaceBook, GooglePlus, or right here.
Burning Man Schedule
Aug 24th, 2011
Catch one of Moldover's special "Un-Controlled" sets for a preview of NEW SONGS! Full schedule
Bassnectar Controller
August 23rd, 2011
Moldover teamed up with 60-Works Controllers to help artist Bassnectar realize his vision for a custom controller. This NectarControl prototype is a fusion of ideas from Bassnectars previous off-the-shelf controller, 60-Works' original designs, and The Mojo.
New T-Shirt Photos
July 4th, 2011
What a great excuse to post a photo of someone besides Moldover!
Photos on the BUY page
Controller Battle Videos
June 25th, 2011
30 videos from The West Coast Championship Controller Controller Battle are now online. Check out performances by MOLDOVER, EAN GOLDEN, the new champ EDISON and many more on controllerism.com's battle page.
HD Concert Video
May 27th, 2011
Click here to watch in full HD!
complete concert available on Super-Deluxe Pocket Edition Album
Sound Bites
May 11th, 2011
Listen to highlights from a 500MB sample pack included on Moldover's Super-Deluxe Pocket Edition Album. Use them in your own musical creations or as sound effects (aka "ringtones") for your personal devices!
NEW Deluxe Pocket Edition Albums
May 1st, 2011
A new limited edition of Light-Theremin albums has been released
- Built in USB flash drive
- New
50-minute HD concert video
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500MB of "Sound Bites"
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Maximum quality MP3s and other bonus goodies!
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Signed and numbered by Moldover himself
Limited to 300 copies!
Grab your copy
'Masher Photo Galleries
April 24th, 2011
Check out photos of Moldover's new Social Instruments: The SyncoMasher and The MiniMasher. All photos by Sarah Peet.
Also peep classic photos of The OctaMasher.
Sound Control - Complete Video Online
April 4th, 2011
Moldover teaches Sound Control PlayShops around the world. A complete video of a recent PlayShop is now on line. Check out the first 15 minutes here or sign up for a FREE trial membership to Pyramind Online and watch the whole thing.
"MultiMasher Tour" - North East US
February 21, 2011
Live shows, DJ sets, PlayShops and fun with New Social Instruments! - Full event details - Photo - Flyer
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03/07 Providence, RI - Live show 03/08 Boston, MA - Live show 03/10 Madison, WI - PlayShop & live show 03/11 Chicago, IL - Live show 03/14 Austin, TX - Live show |
03/18 Columbus, OH - Live show 03/19 New York City, NY - DJ set 03/20 Ithaca, NY - Live show 03/19 New York City, NY - PlayShop 03/25 Boston, MA - DJ set & PlayShop |
The SyncoMasher
January 28th, 2011
To celebrate the two-year anniversary of LoveTech, Moldover presents the world's first public performance by The SyncoMasher Quintet. The SyncoMasher instrument is like the Voltron of controllerism, uniting musicianship and technical innovation. Joining Moldover on stage to play selected songs from his album, are master controllerists ANON DAY, COLFAX, EDISON, NONAGON and RICH DDT.
The MiniMasher
December 6th, 2010
The MiniMasher is Moldover's newest social instrument. This plug-and-play jam station creates a visually interactive group musiking experience for young and old alike. Many thanks to The Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, False Profit, The California Academy of Sciences, LoveTech, and Sea of Dreams for their support !
"Mojo Workin'" West-Coast/European Tour
August 18, 2010
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09/01 Black Rock City, NV 09/12 San Francisco, CA 09/14 Los Angeles, CA 09/17 San Diego, CA |
09/20 Amsterdam, The Netherlands 09/26 The Hague, The Netherlands 09/29 Berlin, Germany 10/02 London, UK |
...while The Octamasher appears in: 09/20 Philadelphia, PA 09/22 Blue Bell, PA 09/25 Cleveland, OH |
Grab Your Mojo Before They're Gone
July 23rd, 2010
Moldover has completed a limited run of 10 hand-built Mojos. Each is numbered and autographed by the artist. Five have been sold to wonderful folks like The Berklee College of Music, multi-instrumentalist Geoff Countryman, and artist Goyo Aranaga. Five are still for sale: BUY
Thanks
June 21st, 2010
Moldover would like to thank some amazing people for making his career as a musical supervillain a continuing success:
Mom, Dad, Jon, Dave, Rachel, Laura, Julie Covello (management NYC), John Taylor (booking & logistics), Rich DDT (LoveTech), Craig Dorety (LoveTech & rapid prototyping), Ben Lewry (instrument design & fabrication), Joseph Martin (electrical engineering), Andy Coenen (technician), Blue Blukowski (Octamasher tech), Oscar Zambrano (album mastering), Tyler Hanson (booking), Nancy, Corey, & Jeff (booking), Laura Lea Nalle (T-shirt design)
Moldover also thanks these organizations: LoveTech, WarperParty, Chain DLK, TourSmartPlus, Subvariant, Electronic Creatives, Community Art Makers, Future Music, TrackTeam Audio, Rockhal, Ruckus Roots, BootieUSA, Berklee College of Music, Pyramind, DubSpot, Livid Instruments, Hale Micro, Front Panel Express, TechShop, PC Audio Labs, Ableton, Cycling 74, Izotope, Rane, Novation, MOTU, Native Instruments, Brian Moore, Fox Head Racing, Heineken, RedBull,
Moldover also thanks all the other people he forgot to thank. Let him know if you'd like to be added!
Festivals
May 5th, 2010
Moldover brings his music to audiences around the US and Europe. More Details
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03/17 | South by South West, Austin, TX 04/09 | Yuri's Night, San Francisco, CA 05/12 | Future Everything, Manchester England 05/17 | Music Tech Summit, San Francisco, CA 05/22 | Maker Faire, San Francisco, CA 06/18 | DC Week Festival, Washington DC 07/04 | PEX Summer Festival, Philadelphia, PA |
07/31 | MG Festival, San Francisco, CA 08/13 | Muddy River Jam Festival, Woodstown, NJ 08/30 | Burning Man, Black Rock City, NV 09/22 | Picnic, Amsterdam, The Netherlands 09/25 | Ingenuity Festival, Cleveland, OH 10/22 | Art Outside, Austin, TX |
Moldover's Album Goes Silicon: 1000 Physical Copies Sold
April 20th, 2010
Some albums go gold, some go platinum, but when an indie artist sells this many Circuit-Board CDs, the RIAA awards them a SILICON RECORD. Congratulations Moldover! Moldover has also sold over 1000 downloads via TuneCore and they gave him this widget that you can embed on your own sites:
"Who is Moldover?"
March 9th, 2010
Musician, Artist, Inventor...
"Fist Full of Faders Tour" - Official Dates
February 1st, 2010
| 02/04 Philadelphia, PA 02/05 Baltimore, MD 02/06 Washington, DC 02/11 Pittsburgh, PA 02/12 Rochester, NY 02/15 Boston, MA |
02/17 Detroit, MI 02/18 Chicago, IL 02/19 Madison, WI 02/21 Columbus, OH 02/23 Indianaplos, IN 02/26 Atlanta, GA |
02/27 Raleigh, NC 02/28 New York City, NY 03/02 Portland, ME 03/03 Hartford, CT 03/05 Tyson's Corner, VA |
New (!) T-Shirts
January 30th, 2010
Would you even consider attempting to dominate the entire multiverse without a really nice shirt to wear?
The Mojo can be yours
January 13th, 2010
After nearly a decade of study in the art of controllerism, Moldover has created his first commercially available controller. Assimilating ideas from traditional instruments, DJ hardware, and game controllers, The Mojo puts an unprecedented level of power and completely intuitive control in your hands. Combining ergonomic elegance, rapid-fire tactile responsiveness, and bullet-proof construction, The Mojo is the sexiest controller in the entire multiverse. DETAILS - PREVIEW VIDEO
New Live Video
December 31st, 2009
HELP WANTED: Octamasher Technician; DC-Metro Area
December 24th, 2009
Applicants should have:
- Residence in the DC-Metro area
- Flexible schedule (Octamasher events are often on weekdays)
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record
- Some understanding of musical instruments and computers
- Experience working with heavy objects and hand tools
- Self reliant, resilient and hard working attitude
- Cheerful, friendly, outgoing personality
Hours: scattered full-days of work; 1 to 3 days in a row, often including "travel days"
Pay: decent
Contact: Moldover
Private Controllerism Lessons with Moldover
December 12th, 2009
Moldover has been giving private controllerism lessons for years. Previously you'd have to catch him in his home town or on tour in your city. Now Moldover is opening up his teaching practice globally. Using Skype's new screen-sharing feature, you can study one on one with Moldover anywhere in the world. MORE INFO
Awesome Edition Albums now $39
December 10th, 2009
There are a dwindling supply of the first edition of Moldover's "Awesome" Circuit Board Albums left. The price has dropped to $39:US / $49:International. Grab them before they're gone. BUY
IMA Nomination
December 4th, 2009
Moldover's album has been nominated for an Independent Music Award. Winners are decided by judges and robots so you can't help Moldover win, BUT if you're curious to learn more or bump Moldover a little higher on the "people's choice" poll, click here.
Booking NOW: Spring and Summer Tours
December 1st, 2009
If you're interested in helping create a Moldover gig in your town, contact him.
Spring dates: Burlington VT, Boston MA, Providence RI, Hartford CT, New York City, NY, Rochester NY, Pittsburgh PA, Philadelphia PA, Baltimore MD, Washington DC, Raleigh NC, Atlanta GA, Louisville KY, and Cincinnati, OH.
Summer dates: Luxembourg, Belgium, The Netherlands, Berlin, Frankfurt, Koln, London, and Barcelona.
Circuit Board Video Goes Viral
October 24th, 2009
The dust has settled from the initial release of Moldover's album. The popular Gizmodo and Engadget blogs quickly picked up Moldover's "Circuit Board Instrument" video . The video immediately "went viral" racking up over 200,000 views in a matter of weeks! For more of the internet press surrounding the CD packaging check out the newly updated PRESS PAGE.
Fall Tour
September 24th, 2009
Moldover is touring through the middle of November on the east coast. Check him out in Buffalo NY, Chapel Hill NC, Playa Del Fuego Festival DE, New York City NY, Redbank NJ, Ithaca NY, Chicago IL, Cincinatti OH, Columbus OH, Miami FL, Boston MA and more.
Details here. NEW-11-20-09: Moldover's Fall Tour 2009 photo scrap-book.
Moldover Album Digital-Downloads
September 5th, 2009
If you don't want to buy a physical CD, you can download Moldover's album directly from
itunes, eMusic, Amazon MP3, Lala, Shockhound, Amie Street, and LimeWire Store.
Happy virtual shopping!
Holy Crap! The Album is FINALLY HERE!!!
August 18th, 2009
Moldover's Album is out! Look lower-left to listen!
You can order your own copy HERE
Der Octer-mashen
July 29th, 2009
A crazy German dude named Nils Hoffmann has created
The Octamasher's German Little Brother.
Why are the Germans so awesomely crazy?
The SyncoMasher Lives
June 1st, 2009
Create Digital Music - The Amzing Rolo
Maker Blog, MakerFaire San Francisco
Ruckus Roots Blog, Earthweek- University of Wisconsin
Coachella, Indio CA
The SyncoMasher
March 9th, 2009
Coming in late April: It's like The Octamasher, but fancier and with blinky lights. Sweet dude.
Announcing SOUND CONTROL
February 22nd, 2009
For several years now, Moldover has been doing educational workshops interspersed with his live shows and Octamasher installs. Now he's taking it to the next level with a full-day, hands-on, interactive program called SOUND CONTROL. The first official Sound Control will be presented on March 14th in San Francisco as a Pyramind Elite Session.
New Monthly Party launched in San Francisco
January 24th, 2009
Building on the success of New York City's Warper Party, Moldover is uniting San Francisco Bay Area controllerists with a new underground monthly party called LoveTech.
Check out sights and sounds from the first party: Video |
Photos |
Review
A Brief History of Moldover
January 1st, 2009
In light of the fact that Moldover does a lot of crazy sh*t, we have compiled this handy "Mini History of Moldover"
- 2003: Quits playing in bands to pursue The Art of Live Remixing; using software and controllers to manipulate pre-recorded music.
- 2004: Launches "moldover.com" and releases 1000 free copies his mix-CD Live Remashing.
- 2005: Builds The Octamasher, an interactive music installation that lets people create live music with moldover's instruments as a group.
- 2006: Co-creates The Warper Party, a monthly gathering now established as the hub of live-electronic music in NYC.
- 2007: Creates controllerism.com to establish a community of controllerists in the spirit of openly sharing information and collectively developing the craft.
- 2008: Completes his first album of original music composed, performed, produced, and mixed, entirely by himself.
Album Completed: Listen To "Say It"
December 5th, 2008
Moldover's new album IS FINISHED. It's now on it's way to the hands of important people at important companies making important decisions. In the mean time have a listen to the first single, entitled "SAY IT". (see player at the bottom of this page)
Custom Wired
December 4th, 2008
Moldover has completed building a better toaster
End of the Red Tape
November 22nd, 2008
In late 2005 Moldover composed a full-length soundtrack for a videogame called "Snow". Production on the project was cancelled just months before it's release because of circumstances surrounding the infamous Grand Theft Auto "Hot Coffee" controversy. After years of legal battles with the game's publisher, Moldover has finally regained the rights to license the Snow Soundtrack for use in film and television. Music publishers interested in receiving a copy can contact Moldover here
Custom Built
October 9th, 2008
Moldover is building a better toaster.
Fall Tour
September 30th, 2008
Moldover roams to exotic lands this October including NYC, Paris, Luxembourg and Chatanooga Tennessee! Details Here
The Octamasher Goes to College
September 26th, 2008
Moldover's Octamasher is now represented at colleges and universities exclusively by Auburn Moon Agency
Moldover Featured on YouTube's HomePage
September 21st, 2008
Moldover's episode of The How To Show is featured on YouTube.com this week
100,000 views on the first day and counting...
East Coast - West Coast
August 1st, 2008
Moldover has moved his secret lair from Brooklyn NY to San Francisco CA
Controllerism: The Third Wave
June 25th, 2008
Video: MTV's "How To Show"
Press:
Featured Artist on NovationMusic.com
A true critic: Hideous Strength
And a few Tru fans:
Synthtopia
Radio Shaolin
Jeff Ramos
Create Digital Music
Michael Bierylo
Matrix Synth
Celebrity Murder Party
Wire to the Ear
DACso UMW
Belvario
Richard Lainhart
Raw DJ
ElectroBoy
Lyndon
LX7
Sunshine Underground
Ean Golden
Ean Golden
Ean Golden
Ean Golden
Ean Golden
Ean Golden
Break and Enter
001
Matthew Brehmer
DJ Lokey
DJForums
PulseClock
Homemade Noize
MIDIGun
and more...
New Album in the Works, ALL ORIGINAL MUSIC!!!
April 19th, 2008
Moldover has just released a new video detailing some of the work he is doing on his NEW ORIGINAL ALBUM.
- No, this is not another "mix CD".
- No, this is not a "mashup DJ" thing.
- Yes, Moldover is writing original tracks "from scratch"!
Controllerism: The Second Wave
February 29th, 2007
Video:
German TV Segment
NAMM 2008 Video
Press:
Moldover's Controllerism Manifesto (page 1) (page2)
Countless Blogs
Community:
Controllerism Forum
New Mix Posted, Mix Archive Opened
January 28th, 2008
After almost two years with countless performances and NO sound recordings, Moldover is finally releasing a new mix.
"Live at BassWerks LA 1-17-08" (recorded thanks to Momo The Monster) has been posted to the Downloads section.
The Moldover mix archive (going back to 2005!) has also been opened.
Download Mixes Here
Controllerism: The First Wave
November 5th, 2007
New website:
controllerism.com
New Video:
Moldover's Approach to Controllerism
New Download:
Moldover's software presets
The Octamasher on Tour
July 21st, 2007, Updated Sept 10th
July 29 - Aug 8: Beat Riders, Huntsville TX
Aug 27 - Sept 1: Burning Man, Black Rock City NV
Sept 13: BigTune, Brooklyn, NY
Sept 29: Love Fest, San Francisco CA
Oct 2-3: Private Party, Madison WI
Oct 20-21: Sound Sessions, Charlotte NC
Full Details
Remix Magazine Feature
October 1st, 2007
"...with no emotional ties to a particular DJing paradigm- (Moldover) is literally throwing away the rule-book and reinventing the wheel."
Read the complete article here
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