This is a study for a performance I'll be doing in a few hours, at the 2025 PRFBBQ. This is all Max/MSP, using the Jaap-Vink-inspired feedback patch I've been working on for a while. To the Jaap Vink topology, I've added another ring modulator (on the output), another delay, high- and low-pass filters, two pitch shifters (one inline, one on output), convolution reverb, and yet another delay on the output. I've also made this into four channels, so it can be an arrangement of feedback. That's a lot of controls. Let's see how it goes.

This one doesn't use all of those filtering options, but it's both one of the shorter and more engaging of the studies.

The title comes from the IBM 602 Calculating Punch.

This track was inspired by Yoeri's discussion with SQF on the weekly beats podcast. His approach to production and especially the usage of panning made me want to play around with the concepts. I enjoyed it overall, though I am still still dabbling with it with little subtlety.

There is an acid arp midway where I played with the pitch in a way that is just ugly. I might want to change that next time, it sounds a bit way too much like it's out of tune. :)

The name is inspired by the movie Solaris.