ThreeOhThree - Trek Now

ThreeOhThree is sort of a side project of mine where I make music using only my hardware synthesizers, drum machines, effects, sequencers, etc. Making music without relying on a computer is a rewarding experience. You get little accidents and sudden bursts of inspiration that you never usually get while sitting behind a computer desk.


To see in the new year I've been working away on a brand new release. As always there's a real gritty DIY feel to the album.
There are 5 brand new tracks along with a kind of remix/alt. version of the track Replay Tech (I used a computer for the remixing).

The album is available now on bandcamp.
You can listen to the album online for free or if you're feeling a little generous you can buy the album for a small donation of 99p

Update:
Some people have asked what synths and kit that I used while recording the ThreeOhThree album so I've put together a brief list. =]

• Korg R3 (Used as Synth and Effects Processer)
  
• Korg MicroKorg
• Yamaha TX-81Z (Very close to the DX7)
  
• FAT FB-383 (TB-303 Clone)
• Roland MC-303 (Used mainly as a sequencer and a drum machine)
  
• Boss DS-1
• EHX nano Metal Muff
• Korg Mini Kaoss Pad
• DanElectro Farword/Reverse Delay
• iPhone/iRig (Apps: Moog Filtatron, Amplitube Free, Technobox, Akai synthstation, NESynth & BeBot)

In sure I've probably missed some instruments off the and effects but that's basically my set up.

Happy New Year.

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Free DrumLoops and BassLine samples

This pack contains a selection of loops perfect for the creation minimal, acid and techno music (Or whatever you want really).

Download the samples HERE (.RAR)

In the pack
-8 303 loops (Square)
-8 303 loops (Saw)
-8 303 loops (Dist)
-8 909 loops
-8 808 loops
-8 Acid bass loops

All the musical parts are in Am and the tempo of all the samples are at 120bpm

All the loops and samples in this pack are free to use in whatever project you want.

If you enjoyed using these samples then you should check out some of my other creations at http://skatterbrain303.tumblr.com/samples

There you will find a list of the sample packs I've made in the past (They're free too).

You can find me on twitter here http://www.twitter.com/Dan303

Happy music making! =D

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Hipstamatic MC-303

Here are some pictures that I shot using the Hipstamatic 180 camera app on my iPhone. The pictures are of my Roland MC-303 Groove Machine.

Merry Christmas. =]

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Free DIY Techno/Minimal

This sample pack contains a selection of high quality samples ideal for use in your DIY Techno/Minimal productions.
Loops/Samples are all in Cm and at 120bpm

All of the samples are completely free to use in whatever way you wish.

303 lines: 12

Percussion: 23

Siren FX: 8

Download HERE (.RAR)

DIY Techno/Minimal sample pack demo by Dan303

If you enjoyed this pack be sure to suggest it to your friends.

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iPhone: Amplitube and AmpKit

I did a short recording using my iPhone as an amp modelling device. One of the guitars and the bass guitar are run though amplitube (free) and the other through peavey amp kit (free). The drums are from the loopmasters combination refill and the piano bit is sequenced. No external effects on the guitar/bass parts.
NB: I did not record the track using the iPhone, I just used the iPhone as a guitar amp sim.
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"Meet me in the stars" New EP by SKatterBrain

"Meet me in the stars" is the new EP by Alt. electronica artist SKatterBrain.
Get ready for Halloween by downloading 3 brand new tracks for just 69p.











Download from bandcamp here.


Track list

1. Meet me in the stars
2. Network
3. 1,000 miles above the surface

Follow me on Twitter for updates and more: www.twitter.com/Dan303

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FREE Samples: "Chilled out tech drum loops"

This mini sample pack contains 8 high quality drum loops in .WAV format.
All the drum loops are at 90BPM.
The loops are already chopped up and ready for playback in your DAW or sampler of choice.

Download the samples here [.RAR]

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Moog Filtatron

The new Moog Filtatron app is now available in the appstore.
Filtatron is a replica of the famous Moog ladder filter that can be found in most of their legendary synthesizers.
Along with the filter the Filtatron also offers an oscillator, LFO, sampler, delay and overdrive.
Ideal for mangeling live audio or creating your own sounds using the on-board oscillator, the filtatron can be used in may creative ways.

The Moog Filtatron app is available now from the Appstore for just £2.99

Get it here

I found the Moog filtatron app fun and extremely easy to use.
The sound of the filters and VCO are brilliant, it's hard to replicate analog hardware exactly but for an app running your phone it's very close.
It's cheap too, for just £2.99 you can own your very own moog filter.
Combine that with the Amplitube iRig adapter and you have yourself a portable, analog modeled filter and effects unit.

Overall I'm very pleased with the filtron.
It sounds nice, looks good and fits neatly into your pocket.
Go buy it, It's well worth the £2.99 price tag.



Below I've made a quick track using only the moog filtatron app. The sounds were quickly mixed and I added a small amount of compression. Enjoy.


Edit:
Below I've included another sound demo.
This time the Filtatron is processing external audio from my Yamaha digital piano (on the E-piano setting).

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FREE Samples: "Synth Strings"

This sample pack contains 4 different Synth String sounds in .WAV format.
The samples are royalty free and can be used in whatever project you're working on. (Music, Game, TV, Film, Etc.)
The .WAV file should load up with no problem in your DAW or Sampler of choice.

Each string sound was had crafted using the Korg R3 synthesizer and each sound is played in a verity of chords.
The Chords are clearly labeled and ready for your compositions.

Download the Samples Here (.RAR)


If you enjoyed this pack be sure to recommend it to your friends.

http://Twitter.com/Dan303

-Thanks, Dan.

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"The Basic Condition Of Life" Out Now

On 2nd of September 2010 Dan released his second album under the Alias SKatterBrain. The album “The Basic Condition of Life” is now available to download from the Dan303 bandcamp Page Now. Along side the album Dan has also released a Remix album featuring artists from all over the world.

The First single from the album is also available to download from Bandcamp. The single “The Most Impossible plan” Contains even more remixes and an alternate Radio Edit of the single.

www.Dan303.Bandcamp.com

“The Basic Condition of Life” contains nine brand new original tracks from Dan, each featuring out of this world electronic soundscapes and danceable yet psychedelic beats.

Following on from the Trancey Psychedelic roots of the first SKatterBrain album “Plastic reality” and diving into more experimental waters, “The Basic Condition of life” takes inspiration from all areas of music from mainstream dance to underground EBM, ambient and electronica.

Album Track-list

1. The most impossible plan
2. After infinity
3. Echolalia
4. I know 481
5. In the balance of sanity
6. Last Brief seconds
7. The Basic Condition of life
8. Archetype
9. Eternal animation

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New SKatterBrain album artwork and track-list revealed

"the basic condition of life" is the second album from electronic/alternative artist SKatterBrain. The album will be digitally released on the 2nd of September 2010.
Here's a sneak peak of the album artwork and final track list for the release.



Track-list

1. The most impossible plan
2. After infinity
3. Echolalia
4. I know 481
5. In the balance of sanity
6. Last Brief seconds
7. The Basic Condition of life
8. Archetype
9. Eternal animation

Check out the Official SKatterBrain Tumblr page for more information.
www.skatterbrain303Tumblr.com

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Percussion/Bass Pack

Here's a little sample pack I put together using my Microkorg and FB383 synthesizers.
This Pack contains

4 Bass Patches [NNXT]
22 synth Percussion hits


DOWNLOAD HERE. [.ZIP]

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Yamaha Tx81z Tube Bell Preset

A quick demo of the Tube bell preset from the Yamaha Tx81z rackmount FM synth. Recorded on my iPhone. =]

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Shaker/Hi-Hat REX pack

“Ok, I was fed-up of searching around for decent Hi-Hat and Shaker REX Loops to use in propellerheads Reason, So I put a few together myself.”

This micro-pack contains 20 REX loops; 10 Shaker and 10 Hi-Hat loops.

Brilliant for glitch, electronica, IDM and experimental music.

All the loops are completely royalty free and ready to use in your productions.

The .REX files will load up perfectly in reasons DR.REX player [Or just about any DAW you could think of].

Download the .REX files here [.RAR]

For updates music and updates follow Dan on Twitter: www.Twitter.com/Dan303

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Tumblr and Future Updates.

Most of my blogging will now be done on my Tumblr page. I will still update this occasionally but only for major news and sample/Loop hosting so keep checking back.

Follow me on Tumblr here........ www.SKatterBrain303.Tumblr.com

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107 Free Glitch/Lo-Fi percussion hits.

This pack contains a total of 107 individual Percussion hits.
The samples were made using hardware/software synthesizers and found sound. Most hits were further mangled using various effects processors.
Suitable for many types of music genres including; Glitch, Lo-Fi, Ambient, Industrial, EBM, minimal, IDM and many more.

• 107 high quality Individual drum hits
• Royalty free
  
• Can be easily loaded directly into your sampler/sequencer of choice
• 2 NN-XT Patches for use in Propellerheads Reason
• 2 ReDrum Patches for use in Propellerheads Reason

Download HERE [.RAR]

If you find these samples useful then check out some of my older sample packs at
www.Dan303.Blogspot.com
Also you can follow me on Twitter for futher releases, music info and more.
www.twitter.com/Dan303

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57 Free Drum Loops [.WAV]

57 High quality, royalty free Drum loops to use in your faverate DAW or Sampler.

Download here [.RAR]

- The loops are in various tempos and styles.
- .WAV format [Ready to load in ableton, cubase, Logic, Reason, etc.]
- Loop tempo is included in the file name

If you find these loops useful feel free to share them on your site or blog [Just be sure to link them back to this blog]

As always you can follow me on Twitter for further news and releases.

-Dan

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Cable Mounds out now

“Cable mounds” is the second album from DIY Minimal Electronic artist Three Oh Three. The album was written and recorded using only hardware equipment. Three oh Three takes high influence from artists such as Richie Hawtin, Richard D. James, Luke Virbert and Last Step.

Download Cable Mounds compleatly FREE HERE!

Cable Mounds Track list:

1. No turn into acid

2. Arms under

3. Elevating war

4. Bearskin tart

5. Monetise

6. Lilac torso

7. Neon scare

8. Zesty shrine

9. Sitter

10. Machined rum

11. Software pills

12. Favour mew

All Music from Cable Mounds was written, recorded and produced by Dan Weatherall.

Artwork by Adam Lunt and Dan Weatherall.

Download Cable Mounds and receve the "Bonus Stuff" album FREE. The album contains alternate versions of three songs from Cable Mounds plus four remixes of the track "Lilac Torso".

Cable Mounds [Bonus Stuff] Track list:

1. Software Pills [Ambient Glitch Version]

2. Monetise [Ambient Glitch Version]

3. Elevating War [Ambient Glitch Version]

4. Lilac Torso [Judah Carvanna Remix]

5. Lilac Torso [PetePec Remix]

6. Lilac Torso [Alan Clark Remix]

7. Lilac Torso [devilfish Remix]

Ambient Glitch Versions were produced by Dan Weatherall.

Lilac Torso Remixes by Judah Carvanna, PetePec, Alan Clark and Devilfish.

Artwork by Adam Lunt and Dan Weatherall.

Remix Links:

Judah Carvanna Remix-

- www.judahaaa.blogspot.com/

- www.twitter.com/rhythmhead

- www.judahcarvanna.bandcamp.com

PetePec Remix:

- www.twitter.com/peter_pec

Alan Clark Remix:

- www.ableton-live-tutorial.com

- www.soundcloud.com/clarkness

Devilfish Remix:

- www.acidboxblues.blogspot.com

- www.twitter.com/mr_union

- www.dylab.bandcamp.com

- www.myspace.com/dylabs

Other Links:

Adam Lunt [Album Art]: www.twitter.com/Adamlunt

Varsity Radio: www.Varsityradio.co.uk

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