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New Single Coming Feb 2
Dropping on Groundhog Day 2024 (Feb 2), an acoustic cover of one of Moldover’s favorite artists: Audioslave.
Instrument Design Course at I.U.
Moldover will be teaching a new course he has developed for Indiana University’s Music and Arts Technology (MAT) program at the Herron School of Art + Design. Music Hardware Development is a systematic introduction to the creation of digital musical instruments with physical interfaces. Students design and build their own unique hardware controller, concluding with a formal demonstration and performance using it. Skills covered include interaction modeling, Arduino coding, small electronics fabrication, and tangible interface design. Moldover is also teaching private lessons for MAT students, as well as a recording & production class with Ableton Live.
Robocaster Prototype: Stolen
On the night of Sept 6 a one of a kind controller-guitar created by Moldover was stolen from Center for New Music’s Window Gallery in San Francisco. The artist is doing whatever he can to recover the instrument from afar, but his abilities in this regard are seriously limited. If you live in the SF Bay Area and can check your local pawnshop, used instrument store, spread the word to people who would care, or do anything else that might help it turn it up, Moldover would be extremely grateful.
P.A.C. N.Y.C. Family Day
One of Moldover’s beloved jamboxes “ConnecTable” will be installed at the Perelman Performing Arts Center for a free and public event, Open House: Five Borough Family Day on Saturday September 30th. Thanks to curator Baba Israel and installation facilitator Sweater Disco for making this possible.
Gallery Show “HappenCraft Creations” at C.4.N.M.
Moldover is thrilled to announce his upcoming gallery show, “HappenCraft Creations,” set to open in just six weeks. The prestigious event will be hosted by The Center for New Music in San Francisco and curated by the renowned Bart Hopkin. The exhibit will showcase a diverse range of his instrument designs, including jamboxes, playable packaging, and performance instruments. Reserve tickets to attend the opening reception on the evening of September 7th, or visit The Window Gallery anytime between 9 am to 5 pm from September 7th to the end of October to explore the exhibition.
The Mojito 1.5 Hacks
Moldover took some time in The Alps to share his innovative Yaeltex Mojito hacking ideas. This new overview video showcases the array of hardware modifications that he devised for “The Mojito 1.5”. Some of the 3D models he created can be downloaded from the Yaeltex forums and 3D-printed for use on your own Yaeltex controller.
NAMM Performance with Lula XYZ
Moldover performed live at NAMM 2023 alongside Lula XYZ as part of the celebration of the 40th anniversary of MIDI known as “MIDI@40.” The result was an experimental improv session, delving into the combined sonic possibilities of Lula’s MiMu Gloves (made famous by Imogen Heap) and Moldover’s custom controllers. The performance offered a unique exploration of the blending of their sonic styles and music tech.
New Jambox “The Collaborator”
In honor of MIDI’s 40th anniversary, The Museum of Making Music launched a new exhibit called “MIDI @ 40”, curated by Jonathan Piper and featuring a new commission by Moldover. Tasked with crafting a simple jambox without visibly modified controllers, Moldover delivered “The Collaborator” – a carefully programmed collection of hardware tied together with Ableton Live, Max, and (of course) MIDI. Ahead of the exhibit’s April opening, he created this brief demo video showcasing the instrument’s capabilities. The exhibit is open to the public and runs from April 7 – August 31.
Deep Dive: Remastered Light-Theremin CD
After the successful launch of Moldover’s remastered eponymous debut album and its captivating release video, he proudly unveils a new “Deep Dive: Remastered Light-Theremin” video. In this candid, 9-minute presentation, Moldover delves into the design intricacies that made this physical artwork truly exceptional. For those who may have missed the initial release, visiting the album landing page will provide basic details along with convenient links to listen, watch, and acquire your own copy of this extraordinary creation.