Code Unknown: Folktronica Jam

“I’m using the chance step FX to make the syncopated guitar and bell rhythms constantly change and evolve, resulting in a generative effect – with the bass anchoring everything together. I love using the performance mode to trial variations on patterns and that’s exactly how I came up with the breakdown section and outro.”

Music producer and DJ for over 20 years under various names and guises. Influences vary from 90’s guitar bands, psychedelia to Detroit electro. More recently the rabbit hole of modular and generative music has had a big impact on Code Unknown’s production and output.

His YouTube channel was started when the potential for listening to and posting experimental and leftfield music was realized. The greater freedom of expression from not having to think about the commerciality of music means these small jams can be easily released into the ether.