Effects delay / clean pt2399 delay / 2 HP ⇣ Delay is a very simple 2HP analogue vintage delay . It is based on the PT2399 chip, but doesn't have the glitchy artifacts on long delay times 1/3 key features Warm and vintage sounding delay 3 potentiometer Very easy to use, sweet spots on every turn specs & downloads width: 2 HP depth: 60 mm power: 29 mA @ +12V / 4 mA @ -12V documentation videos description / manual The feedback effect is intentionally mild, making this delay exceptionally user-friendly. No worries about overwhelming feedback loops or distorted low-quality sounds when extending the delay time. With a LEVEL knob for output adjustment and no dry/wet mix control, the module keeps it simple. Set the delay time using the TIME knob. The FEEDBACK knob lets you introduce delay and raise the repetition frequency of the delay. prev Up next

Modulation & Random 2xlfo / dual analog lfo / 3 HP ⇣ 2xLFO is a simple dual analog low frequency oscillator with two waveforms each. 1/3 key features Dual LFO with 2 Waveforms each Triangle & Pulse Waveform via Switch Rate Range switchable Slow Range: 1 Cycle every 7 Minutes Fast Range: Low Audio Rates LFO Rate potentiometers Wrong polarity protection Skiff friendly specs & downloads width: 3 HP depth: 30 mm power: 15 mA @ +12V / 15 mA @ -12V documentation videos description / manual The module offers the choice between a triangle and square waveform, conveniently switchable. The rate can be finely tuned using dedicated potentiometers. A switch allows seamless adjustment from extremely slow to audio-frequency rates. The module features two LEDs that provide visual feedback on the current LFO voltage state. Beyond its traditional LFO functionality, this module also operates as a dual sound source. It's particularly well-suited for crafting tonal percussion sounds that don't require pitch modifications via CV. With a straightforward design, the module comprises only 19 distinct solderable components, making it an uncomplicated build. prev Up next

Oscillator kau'i / dual techno oscillator / 8 HP ⇣ KAU'I is a basic two oscillator sound generator that was designed to create Techno basses and leads. 1/3 key features Dual Analog Oscillator Manual Wave-shape Controls Independent Level Control Mix Output Noise Generator Wrong Polarity Protection specs & downloads width: 8 HP depth: 28 mm power: 55 mA @ +12V / 29 mA @ -12V documentation videos description / manual Oscillators A and B share identical designs but cover distinct pitch ranges. Using the A and B knobs located atop the module, you can seamlessly transition the waveform of each oscillator from a square-wave to a triangle wave. The SHAPE2 knobs then take this waveform and blend it with an independent sine-wave signal for each oscillator. The LVL knobs adjust the volume of each sound generator, while rotating the NOISE knob introduces white noise to oscillator A on the MIX output. Both oscillators feature a pitch control input accompanied by an attenuator. This input follows a linear voltage-to-frequency response (Hz/Oct), making it ideal for generating unique Techno sequences at lower frequencies. At the module's base, you'll discover a MIX OUT combining the outputs of both oscillators, alongside individual outputs for each oscillator. prev Up next

Utilities & PSU usb / usb frontpanel power supply / 3 HP ⇣ USB allows you to power any other USB powered device from your Eurorack PSU. If you are using an ST Modular WORKBENCH or MIXBENCH this is particularly handy. But also other external devices such as external CV Sequencers and Controllers, USB lamps or even mobile phones can be powered from this module. 1/3 key features USB Power 3x USB Type A Sockets On/Off Switch Third Socket Registered for Charging Mobile Devices No +5V Rail Needed Wrong polarity protection specs & downloads width: 3 HP depth: 30 mm power: 8 mA @ +12V / 0 mA @ -12V (LED only, total consumption depending on powered devices) documentation videos description / manual USB has three USB Type A sockets and an on/off switch. You don´t need a +5V power rail on your PSU. „ USB “ internally converts +12V to +5V. The third socket is also registered for charging mobile devices. It supplies +2V on the D− and D+ lines of the USB socket showing the device that it may charge a maximum of 500mA (this is an Apple standard, though charging of other brands worked well, too). As USB directly draws current from your PSU, make sure you have enough „current headroom“ available. Don´t use this module to power devices that draw more than an absolute maximum of 800mA in total, it is recommended to keep it below 500mA. prev Up next

Utilities & PSU cv expert / dual polarizer, offset & gain with LFO / 4 HP ⇣ CV EXPERT is a very compact yet powerful CV tool that is equipped with all the important functions you need to customise your control voltages. With its internal LFO, it is immediately ready for use without further patching. 1/3 key features 2x Polarizer 2x Offset 2x Gain Triangle or Square Wave LFO Internal normalizations Low HP format Skiff friendly Wrong polarity protection specs & downloads width: 4 HP depth: 30 mm power: 50 mA @ +12V / 32 mA @ -12V documentation videos description / manual CV Expert (Cve) is a versatile dual-channel tool for customizing control voltages. Its internal LFO is normalised to both inputs and allows you to choose between a triangle or square wave via a jumper on the back. The LFO connection is automatically interrupted when an external CV is inserted. Adjust the LFO rate with the LFO RATE potentiometer. The signal received at the DC-coupled inputs IN ① and IN ② passes through three CV tools: Polarizer The PLRZR potentiometer enables voltage attenuation and inversion. At the midpoint, the signal is eliminated. Turning to the right allows the original voltage to pass through (as with an attenuator). Turning to the left inverts the signal, e.g. positive signals are converted into negative signals. Offset Adds or subtracts voltage from/to the passing signal. OFFSET control determines the offset range. In the center position, there is no voltage offset. Turning the control to the right shifts the voltage to the positive range, while turning it to the left shifts it to the negative range. Gain Amplifies the signal with a maximum gain of 2 at the GAIN control's maximum position, effectively doubling the applied voltage (e.g., +1V becomes +2V, +3V becomes +6V, or +4V becomes +8V). The voltage is capped at a maximum of +/-10V. CV EXPERT QUICK START GUIDE: CVE_QUICK_START .pdf Download PDF • 422KB prev Up next

Oscillator pyxis / adaption of mutable instruments "plaits" / 8 HP ⇣ PYXIS condenses all of Plaits' functionalities into a more compact hp footprint, while further pushing the principle of "simplicity first" to unparalleled heights. 1/3 key features Please check out the original module by Émilie Gillet which is an all time Eurorack classic already Illuminated Pyxis Logo Wrong Polarity Protection specs & downloads width: 8 HP depth: 28 mm power: 50 mA @ +12V / 5 mA @ -12V documentation videos description / manual In order to easily tweak and change the sounds there are four main potentiometers that will change Timbre, Harmonics, Morph and Variant, which is any possible mixture of OUT and AUX. Freq has been put onto a small trimmer potentiometer to avoid any accidental change in pitch. On the bottom of the panel you will find all necessary jacks to control Pyxis via CV. Timbre, Morph and Freq have dedicated attenuverters to adjust the incoming CV signals. Yeah…but…where are the LEDs? Instead of always directly jumping to chord mode and watching the LEDs change, isn‘t it much better to listen and trust your ears to choose the right sound? Tweak the four potentiometers, change the program with the two buttons (Sound and Percussion Mode) and listen to the wide range of sounds Pyxis is able to generate. Let yourself be surprised what is hidden behind the programs you would usually not choose following the LED indicators. Released under cc-by-sa-3.0 license: Pichenettes Mutable Instruments prev Up next

Filter & EQ hans / compact stereo diode-ladder filter and lfo / 6 HP ⇣ HANS is a compact 4-pole low-pass stereo diode-ladder filter with an internal LFO. Inspired by the famous diode ladder filters found in EMS and Roland TB-303 devices, this filter delivers a distinct and unique sonic character. The module also features an internal LFO for dynamic movement of the cutoff frequency. 1/2 key features Diode-Ladder Filter 4-Pole Low-Pass Design Stereo Inputs and Outputs Cutoff CV Control with Attenuator Internal Triangle LFO with Level Control LFO Output Only 6 HP wide Skiff friendly Wrong polarity protection specs & downloads width: 6 HP depth: 30 mm power: 35 mA @ +12V / 29 mA @ -12V documentation videos description / manual Designed for stereo signals, HANS comes equipped with stereo inputs (IN L and R) and stereo outputs (OUT L and R). However, if you want to use a mono signal, connect it to the IN L socket, which is internally normalised to the IN R input. Manual control of the filter cutoff frequency is achieved with the FREQ potentiometer. Additionally, the cutoff can be modulated using the internal LFO and/or external control voltage (CV). Adjust the LEVEL knob to introduce a triangle LFO to the cutoff frequency, cycling from +0V to a maximum of +10V. The RATE knob, indicated by an LED indicator, allows you to set the LFO's speed. It is designed for long cycles and enables very slow movements lasting more than 10 minutes, but does not achieve audio rates. To disengage LFO control, simply reduce the LEVEL knob. Simultaneously, external CV can be patched to the CV input, with the CV attenuator enabling external control of the filter's cutoff frequency. An LED indicates the current voltage level of the external CV. Improve the characteristics of the filter by using the RES potentiometer to apply positive feedback that emphasises higher frequencies. The signal may be distorted at very high resonance settings. Self-resonance is possible, but only at very high frequencies. For further external processing, the internal LFO's triangle waveform is accessible at the LFO output. This feature adds flexibility to your modular setup, enabling creative possibilities beyond the module's primary functions. HANS QUICK START GUIDE: HANS_QUICK_START .pdf Download PDF • 485KB prev Up next

Filter & EQ karl / multi-mode stereo filter / 8 HP ⇣ Karl is an analog multi-mode filter that is loosely based on the KORG MS-10 and MS-20 filters, but has been improved to handle two mono or one stereo audio source. The Resonance can still be varied independently per channel, which is very interesting when using two different audio sources at once. If you want to merge the two audio sources there is a Mix Out next to the two independent outputs per channel. 1/3 key features Analog Dual/Stereo-Filter 4 Filter Modes: LP, HP, Phaser and Overdrive Independent Resonance Control Mix two Mono Signals Mono to Stereo Converter CV Control over Cutoff Frequency CV Attenuator Expander Module Wrong Polarity Protection specs & downloads width: 8 HP depth: 28 mm power: 56 mA @ +12V / 45 mA @ -12V documentation videos description / manual Karl has four modes: Low Pass Mode: Classic Analog Low Pass Filter High Pass Mode: Classic Analog High Pass Filter Phaser Mode: A small band of frequencies is filtered next to the original signal being passed through Overdrive Mode: If Resonance is increased the filter will quickly jump to overdrive, which creates some nice Harmonics The Modes may be changed via jumpers on the back of the module. In any mode the Cutoff Frequency may be changed via CV. The CV signal can be attenuated with the CV potentiometer. There is also an expander module available. The „Karl Mode Selector“ gives you front panel control over the modes and an alternative audio input for the right channel that can be activated via switch. prev Up next

Utilities & PSU controller / four channel voltage controller / 12 HP ⇣ The CONTROLLER module is a versatile four-channel CV control unit designed for precise management of up to four external CV parameters. Serving as a centralized control hub, it eliminates the need to individually access each control destination, streamlining the control process and enhancing workflow efficiency. 1/3 key features Four Channels with CV Output Slide Potentiometers with LEDs Strike-Buttons for immediate CV Changes Control over max. Strike-Voltage +5V or +10V max. Voltage Output Skiff friendly Wrong polarity protection specs & downloads width: 12 HP depth: 30 mm power: 45 mA @ +12V / 35 mA @ -12V documentation videos description / manual Four slider potentiometers are provided, each offering a travel length of 45mm. These sliders enable the application of unipolar voltages ranging from +0V to either +5V or +10V, which can be selected via a jumper located on the module's rear. Adjusting the slider upwards increases the voltage applied to its respective OUT socket, with the slider LED indicating the voltage level. In addition to the sliders, each channel features a STRIKE button, allowing for the immediate application of a predetermined voltage on top of the voltage set by the slider. The maximum additional voltage that can be applied via the strike button is adjustable using the S MAX controls, ensuring seamless customization. This feature enables users to effortlessly set the desired voltage level to be activated with a simple button press. The Controller utility is a convenient tool specifically crafted to manage multiple parameters of various modules, enhancing their accessibility during live performances. CONTROLLER QUICK START GUIDE: CONTROLLER_QUICK_START .pdf Download PDF • 478KB prev Up next

Modulation & Random slopes / sequenced quad slope generator / 12 HP ⇣ SLOPES is a quad slope generator with integrated gate divider. It is a good tool to create organic and moving changes that match the rhythmic pattern of your patches. 1/3 key features Quad Slope Generator 4x AR Envelope Attenuator per CV Output 8 CV Outputs in Total Internal Gate Divider Clock Input Internal Trigger & Modulation 0V to +10V Range specs & downloads width: 12 HP depth: 28 mm power: 75 mA @ +12V / 49 mA @ -12V documentation videos description / manual It can simultaneously generate 8 control voltages, which are mainly changed with the potentiometers RISE and FALL. The further you turn RISE clockwise, the longer it takes for the slope to reach its maximum voltage. The further you move the FALL slider potentiometer up, the longer it takes for the slope to subsequently reach 0V. Each slope can be triggered with a trigger or gate signal and outputs a voltage from 0 to +10V (inverted outs respectively -10V). If you need lower voltages, an attenuator is available for each slope. Outputs 1 / 2 and 3 / 4 provide a mix of slopes 1 & 2 and 3 & 4, but the mix can be changed by inserting an inverted signal of one slope with the "1 INV" or "3 INV" switch and the SHAPE 1 / 2 and SHAPE 3 / 4 potentiometers, which adds an additional triangle LFO to the two signals. The rate of the LFO can be changed with the RATE knob. In addition, there are inverted outputs for slopes 1 and 3. The RATE knob also changes the rate of an internal gate, which is divided by 2, 4, 8 and 16 and fed to the four slope gate inputs (from left to right). This connection is broken when you patch an external gate or trigger signal into the dedicated GATE input. One LED per slope indicates if a GATE signal is present. To synchronize the slopes to external modules, you can insert a clock or trigger signal into the CLK input. This overrides the internal gate generator and feeds the gate divider to trigger the four edges according to its division. The inserted clock or trigger signal is buffered and passed to the THRU output. The RST/DIR input jack can be used to reset the gate divider or change its direction. The functionality of this socket can be selected by soldering a solder bridge on the bottom side of the board. The slopes can be very short and snappy, but may also last up to 10 seconds. SLOPES QUICK START GUIDE: SLOPES_QUICK_START .pdf Download PDF • 721KB prev Up next

Filter & EQ natural state / dual envelope ducking filter / 16 HP ⇣ Natural State consists of two 24db filters with a CV decay envelope and an internal LFO. It is designed to filter two waveforms in the most ear-friendly way possible to create natural and organic sounding grooves and soundscapes. 1/3 key features Dual Filter Dual Envelope Decay CV Filter CV Filter Ducking Internal LFO normalized to Filter CV Envelope Output Slider Pots Wrong Polarity Protection specs & downloads width: 16 HP depth: 28 mm power: 81 mA @ +12V / 55 mA @ -12 documentation videos description / manual Each of the two channels has a DECAY slider that adjusts the decay length, an OPEN slider that adjusts the filter cutoff, and a FORCE slider that adjusts the amount of decay CV that affects the filter. The STRIKE input takes any CV from +1 volt and triggers the decay envelope. Both the decay and the filter cutoff can be controlled via the CV inputs DECAY and CTRL. Attenuators can be used to change the strength of the applied CV. The decay attenuator also acts as a DECAY CV offset. A subtle internal LFO can be routed to the filter cutoff, which is attenuated with the CTRL controls. The LFO range is rather slow to create smooth filter sweeps. The resonance of the individual filters can be changed with the PEAK potentiometers. When the DUCK control is turned to the right, the decay of the left channel increasingly suppresses the signal of the right channel, creating a ducking effect. Both decay envelopes are also routed to the ENV sockets for further external processing. NATURAL STATE QUICK START GUIDE: NATURAL_STATE_QUICK_START .pdf Download PDF • 764KB prev Up next

In the vibrant tapestry of the music world, a remarkable chapter was written in 2010 when ST RECORDS was brought to life by the visionary German musician, Stefan Tretau. With a resounding debut in the form of "Whatever Happened," etched into the grooves of vinyl, the label embarked on a journey from techno to downbeat that would soon weave its melodies into the digital realm. ST RECORDS RELEASES SHOP PLATFORMS ST MODULAR RELEASES Modular Meditation Catalogue No.: ST019 Welcome to this sonic meditation session. As you settle into a comfortable position, take a deep breath in, and let it out slowly. Close your eyes and begin to let go of any tension in your body. Imagine yourself in a serene place, a sanctuary where you can fully immerse in both Meditation and Daydream . Allow your mind to wander freely, embracing the peace and calm that surrounds you. In this tranquil space, your thoughts can flow like a gentle stream, unbound and free. Now, focus on your breath. Inhale deeply, feeling the air fill your lungs, expanding your chest. As you exhale, release any stress or worries. This simple Activity shifts your Perception , grounding you in the present moment. Notice how each breath draws you deeper into a state of relaxation and awareness. Envision your body entering a state of Recovery and Repair . With each breath, you are rejuvenating every cell, every muscle, every organ. Feel the healing energy flowing through you, mending and revitalizing, bringing balance and harmony. As you continue to breathe deeply, reflect on Productivity and Creativity. These are not opposites but partners in your journey. Visualize your creative ideas taking shape, leading to productive outcomes. Embrace the synergy between these two forces, allowing them to fuel your passions and aspirations. Think about the challenges you have faced and the inner Resilience and Strength you have developed. Picture yourself standing tall, grounded, and unshakeable. Your resilience is a wellspring of power, enabling you to overcome any obstacle and emerge even stronger. Now, let us turn our attention to Rest and Sleep . Imagine yourself sinking into a soft, comforting bed. Feel the weight of the day lifting off your shoulders. Your body and mind are ready to rest, to drift into a peaceful, restorative sleep. Allow yourself to fully relax, knowing that rest is essential for your overall well-being. As this meditation comes to an end, take a moment to appreciate the calm and tranquility you have cultivated. Slowly bring your awareness back to the present moment. Wiggle your fingers and toes, and when you are ready, gently open your eyes. Carry the peace and insights from this session with you, and remember that you can return to this sanctuary within yourself whenever you need. Get your copy! Stream on Spotify! Bleak Drear Catalogue No.: ST018 Debuting Stefan Tretau's newest release, this collection features four pulsating techno tracks that are bound to command the dancefloor. Immerse yourself in the relentless beats and cutting-edge production, as each track unfolds a distinct sonic journey within the realm of techno. Feel the relentless energy with "Binary Strain," a track that fuses mechanical precision with an infectious groove. Let the binary patterns guide you through a journey of rhythmic complexity. Experience a sonic transformation with "Entropy Shift," where evolving textures and relentless percussion create a dynamic shift in the techno spectrum. Brace yourself for a journey into controlled chaos. Delve into the depths of techno melancholy as "Fragmented Discord," sets the tone with brooding rhythms and atmospheric undertones, capturing the essence of introspective intensity. Concluding the release with "Sullen Remains", immerse yourself in a cacophony of fragmented sounds meticulously arranged into a cohesive techno symphony. Witness the discord harmonize in this mesmerizing finale. Get your copy! Stream on Spotify! Fatal Contradiction Catalogue No.: ST017 Introducing the latest release from Stefan Tretau, featuring two electrifying tracks that are sure to ignite the dancefloor. This digital release showcases the best of their signature sound, blending pounding techno beats with innovative production techniques to create a unique and immersive experience. The first track, Fatal, is a relentless journey into the depths of techno. The driving bassline and driving percussion will keep you moving until the very end. The second track, Contradiction, is a true masterclass in production. The intricate rhythms and pulsating synth stabs create a sense of urgency that is impossible to resist, while the infectious groove keeps the energy high from start to finish. With this release, Stefan Tretau demonstrates their versatility and skill as producers, delivering two tracks that are perfectly crafted for the dancefloor. Whether you're a die-hard techno fan or a newcomer to the genre, this release is a must-have for anyone who loves cutting-edge electronic music. Get your copy! Stream on Spotify! Blank Canvas Catalogue No.: ST016 Introducing "Blank Canvas", a stunning techno EP that transports you into a realm of futuristic soundscapes and pulsating beats. Expertly crafted by producer Stefan Tretau, this collection of five tracks is an exploration of the intersection between technology and music that pushes the boundaries of what is possible with the genre. The opening track "Rosa Sparks" is already captivating with driving rhythms and hypnotising synths that transport the listener to a darkly lit city of the future. "Snacks" explores the complexity of human emotions and relationships in a world where technology is interwoven with every aspect of our lives. "Retrograde" takes things to a new level with its straightforward beats and catchy synth sounds, while "Absolute Moments" explores the nostalgia of modern techno and its influence on the genre. Finally, "Walk Back" brings the EP to a powerful close with a driving groove and uplifting message of hope and unity. With its expertly produced techno anthems, finely tuned arrangements and pulsating beats, 'Blank Canvas' is an EP that will definitely get you dancing. So put on your dancing shoes and let this EP take you on a journey into the future of techno. Get your copy! Stream on Spotify! MOONCAKE Catalogue No.: ST015 Mooncake is a versatile release that moves stylistically between house, deep house and downbeat. Each of the tracks has its own unique character and sets itself apart from the other tracks on the release. „Call me Maybe“ is a forward moving house track that carries through a rolling bassline and floating lead sounds. Classic percussion and well staged breaks are framed by vocal-like pads. „Millennium“ is a classic deep house track with smooth chords and pads. Driving rides underline the sounds and tempt you to tap your foot.„She Said“ follows in the same footsteps and treats the listener with ear candy in every minute. A perfect piece to look out the window while driving. „Obscurity Stars“ has a melancholic character, but does not forget to spice melancholy with a good portion of groove. FM bass sounds meet saxophone pads, rounded off with rarely heard vocal sounds, a great listening experience. The last track called "Luck of the Edge" has equally melancholic qualities, but knows how to break them up with its downbeat-like framework. Interesting vocals, beautiful pads and well-tempered chords form a varied and unique arrangement. Get your copy! Stream on Spotify! OSTINATO MODULARE Catalogue No.: ST014 Ostinato Modulare is a collection of modular blueprints, that captivate the listener through repetition and dynamics. It creates its energy as part of the essence of becoming to run in two directions at the same time - the direction of constancy and that of change. This collection, exclusively created with modular or semi-modular synthesizers, does not allow distance and is associated with cognitive insight and far-sighted incomparability. It shows the metaphysical perception that not all pieces of music of the modern modular age are of the same nature and kind, which offers a subtle consolation to the listener. Thus, unlike language, musical expression is not just a convention that has become socially anchored over time and shaped into supposed certainties, but is an expression of true moments and feelings without caring about a certain order. “Music breaks out again and again, forms new structures, it mutates and creates new connections, which nevertheless can always be understood immediately”, Stefan Tretau once said. Hence, with transfigured restraint and withdrawn loudness he has designed an antipole to the omnipresent anger of our times, giving the listener the opportunity to withdraw into an imaginary aviary, at least for a short period of time. Get your copy! Stream on Spotify! MIND WORKS Catalogue No.: ST013 Mind Works is a very versatile mini album presenting seven very different tracks from pounding techno to ambient melodies. "Reat" is the beginning and presents itself as a minimal, but impelling techno track that cuts a fine figure on every dance floor. Rolling hats, dark tones and a functional arrangement are the tools for a functional techno track adventure. More dignified and groovy "Mori" continues the album with its very own style. Swinging hats, tribal percussion and housy notes convey a sense of infinity. "Robab", on the other hand, conveys a mysterious mood. Freely floating jazzy sounds and unique percussions carry the listener through a small electronic world of experiences. A piece that sets interesting accents without drifting into the ridiculous. "Lative" begins with a pounding attitude, but unfolds a hypnotic depth that fits wonderfully to passing landscapes. "Itle" lives from a very harsh sounding bassline that works its way through the track. It never stops being waving and meandering keeping the listeners ears busy in every state. In contrast to that pleasant-sounding pad sounds dissolve themselves in an ambivalent atmosphere that's hard to describe. Lovely and incredibly groovy "Bina" heralds the quiet end of the album. The rhythm of the bass line never seems to be static and is part of the organic foundation on which the song is built on. Hypnotic piano sounda and a warming melody in the middle section make this piece a matter of the heart. "Unive" is a melody recording of a modular system. There is no fixed arrangement, no post-production, only raw analogue sounds with all their facets and peculiarities. Here Stefan mainly uses sound generators that he has built himself under his ST Modular imprint creating a piece of loveliness that is hard to beat. Get your copy! Stream on Spotify! DIVIDING OUR GRIEF Catalogue No.: ST012 Stefan Tretau returns with his first release in 2016 presenting a very versatile EP on his own label ST Records. Including banging techno tracks and tech-house beats as well as melodic downbeat and experimental-chillout, this release invites you to a sonic adventure. This adventure, however, does not want to be experienced only for the duration of a moment, but asks for a concentration on the ongoing moment. This continuous recurring flow of the specific and unforeseen is the starting point of this EP. Thanks to its catchy rhythm and functional character “Purified Content" makes it easier for the listener to enter a timepiece that is comparable to the rhythm demanding entry into a musical night. It is "Interference on the Rebound" that continues with a merger of the inner world. It sets the world or rather perceives it as reality itself and makes the flowing movement not only to an abstract moment, but a period of time. "Particles" presupposes an awareness of the present´s transience. If you let your inner eye look out of the window you may see the guide posts at an rhythmic interval just as if they had divided our time into units. A track that pushes the possibility of all events completely into the background. “Staring at Histerics" is like a reversed blueprint of our restless present time. Like a solution this track focusses on the physicality and spatiality of the listener, until the organical crackling ending finds a milieu-like transition to the world-closing track "Bijou". Here it dissolves itself, the resonance between the subject and the world, and you may hope to completely escape from the current acceleratorism with its feasible fantasies. Get your copy! Stream on Spotify! RADICAL Catalogue No.: ST011 Perhaps "Radical" is the best name for Stefan's first EP in 2015. And that´s just because the style of this publication has changed radically in contrast to his previous releases. Driving beats and rolling synth-sounds move these tracks to the edge of a techno moment. Furnished with chords and melodic moments the first track "Radical" takes the lead. At the beginning this piece doesnt show what will evolve with time. Because in the middle of the track each foot will feel the beat and wants to move on, just to keep pounding with a big grin after the break. "Dissolving" is defined by its straight-driving beat, its grinding sounds and melodic accompaniment as a perfect tool for Dj-use. No innovation award is expected here and no revolution is born, because "Dissolving" just wants to live up to one´s name and dissolve in a mix to be part of a whole. Chords, again Chords, a bit of reverb and much delay - these are the ingredients that make the third title of this EP to a melancholic deep house track. Almost ten minutes seem to be much at first, but in the course of the track this length arises to be a perfect base to mindlessly getting lost in it. "Lacidar” marches to a different drummer. Being less impulsive, but more funky and cozily here, this track provides a melody, which will surely cause earwigs. Get your copy! Stream on Spotify! CHIVVY Catalogue No.: ST010 It seems that Stefan Tretau has renounced his past. Parallel to his last release "Set your Mind to Control the Heart of the Sun" his new mini-album "Chivvy" moves again off the beaten track. However, it turns out to be less analog and abstract than the previous album. You may call it crackling-jazzy and floating-melodic, if you want to describe music at all. It seems that a classic house track is not essential for the success of a new release. Ease and melody are his new fashion. Even if this fashion is only a temporary equalization of taste and it will probably not last for too long. He believes lack of imagination to exploit new opportunities is not an option. Only with imagination can he accept the new, rebel against the old, leave the familiar behind and transform the common to the unknown. For Stefan it is impossible to set his own limits a priori. They must be recognized, experienced and perceived. Even if his constant search does not have the goal to enhance the music. At least it satisfies his desire for roots and origin and paves his way forward. Future needs origin, even if it means to reverse the slowness of the origin and the rapidity of the future. Only cessation leads to consciousness. Finally "Chivvy" is not only an expression of an inner trait, but it is a hunt for musical backgrounds. Get your copy! Stream on Spotify! SET YOUR MIND TO CONTROL THE HEART OF THE SUN Catalogue No.: ST09 Releasing his new album "Set your Mind to Control the Heart of the Sun" Stefan Tretau explores the subtlety of abstract sounds without any climax and insistence, just for its own sake and the effect of a musical time as a whole. Recently Stefan Tretau feels most comfortable apart from the club-context. Being a forward-thinking producer he is rather interested in the experience of music making and active listening than dance floors with flash lights. A successful development, but also a risky encroachment into the niche. The very first track of the album "Sparks in Ray of Light" sounds like the sun as a symbol of life, the origin of beings and not least as joy of the day and beauty of the sky. It is a shallow kick off with soundscapes and drone sounds, but it also reflects the strength and tightness of rays of sunlight. With the help of musical pleasantness and classical instruments the next three pieces "Lost in a Molecular Cloud", "Luminosity for a Few" and "Contrasting Tendencies" fill the room with the same zestfulness consequentially. Just after this smooth introduction "Substance Necessary" acts as a wake-up call from the happy depth. Its linear and stomping beat walks straight into the rhythm of alleged shady sides. "Fifth Ray of Neve" shows Stefan´s origins and presents itself as a classic deep house track. Supported by pretty chord sounds and analog sound effects it prepares the listener for the most mainstream capable title of the album. Equipped with a vocal, a break in the middle, a solid beat and all that goes with it "The New Solar Silence" spreads a solid tech house atmosphere. But Stefan dares not to return to the club too much as "Corona's Flare" and "Ulysses sample" already explore the vastness of jazzy-analog swing again. Rarely heard sounds and a lot of details keep the tension taut, just until the penultimate appearance of "Sun Soul Supreme" rises up into the basement of the next electronica jazz club. Here you will also find "Faintly Sweet" with its intangible abstract patterns and vivid sounds – a truly abstract ending. This release is not easy, it's versatile, detailed, constant and shallow, but also powerful and abstract. It needs time to listen and a slow approach to get your mind accustomed to it, just like your eyes to the light of the sun. Get your copy! Stream on Spotify! RISE UP Catalogue No.: ST08 Less weight, more playfulness, less deepness, more house - perhaps that was Stefan Tretau's intention with his latest EP "Rise Up" on ST_Records. According to the season ST008 rather shines with swinging basslines and cheerful head-banging rhythms, instead of profound chords and pads. "Rise Up" sounds like a wake-up call, an invitation to move. The groovy bassline exudes a direct funk that is pollinated by chords and melodies. In the break a whole swarm of sounds effuses just looking for the best house nectar, only to await the sweet juice of the next perennial in the last part of the track. Even with "Orange Blossom" the piece is carried by the bassline. Slightly stomping and singing with the accompaniment of a thousand-marching bees the strings prepare the listener to the underlying irony of the track, that is being confirmed by the easiness of the melody until the last bar. Oldskoolish and moody “Buckwheat" starts off. The funky carved up 303 Bassline hatches out of its honeycomb in the middle of the song and unfolds its beauty extensively in the contrary held break. Playful and fresh the track leads the swarm to the peripheral areas of any acid moments. Get your copy! Stream on Spotify! LOVE, LORE, LOWLINESS Catalogue No.: ST07 Three words whose meaning do not have a high reputation nowadays. People seem to be too much influenced by the ubiquitous fast pace, the media omnipresence of the incomprehension and chronic overconfidence. Love Lore Lowliness is criticising the hedonistic crowd by snapshots of works and polaroids of silence without being sentimental, and as a sideffect, it shows Stefan Tretau's versatility on ST Records. [LOVE] Love is generally known as the strongest feeling of affection and esteem a person can place in another. A state of intimate posture and deep connection that transcends any particular purpose or use. A feeling that is not only met with people, but also things and actions. Love is an explanation of action in full surrender, continuously and over again, regardless of the appreciation obtained. [LORE] The knowledge to understand things and then aligning his action according to it doesnt come out of the blue. It needs some effort you will find this lore as a pay check in the decision fundus. The expectation to get, control and dominate without much struggle is the biggest obstacle - not the perfection of knowledge is important, but the confrontation with the challenge. Whereby also languishing ignorance is a chance for the unexpected. [LOWLINESS] Humility is not the misunderstanding of the submission to the Lord. Without denying this, the term has more useful meanings: humility and the realization that you will not always reach the goal first. Lack of humility and lack of self-confidence to show humility are a breeding ground for disaffection and assault. Only the one who lowers his head once, sees the floor, carrying him constantly. [ALBUM] Whether you are transferring these words directly or indirectly on the album and it´s music, is up to each individual. Regardless of this it becomes clear what is the reason for doing such a work: the love of music creation, the motivation to learn new and the serenity that it will be hardly heard by anyone. Get your copy! Stream on Spotify! POLES APART Catalogue No.: ST06 Nothing on earth can be further apart from each other than our poles. Also ST006 takes us to distant worlds, abstract landscapes and deep voyages. Therefore "Poles Apart" is the name of Stefan Tretau´s latest EP on ST_Records and it´s a must for any deep-house-hedonist. The best way to enjoy electronic music is to completely lose yourself in it. With "Poles Apart" that succeeds from the very first minute. Delay dipped Chords continually flow against the incipient beat and let the listener worlds back away. Almost technoid and with rustling hats the second track "Into the Past" starts off. Deep-sounding, almost scratchy chords set up where Poles Apart left off. In this case, the piece remains extremely straightforward and definable, but without losing any tension. "Constancy of Purpose" is like the moment where you fly slowly over a large glacier. Floating and with continuous rhythm ice flies by and one hardly noticed how the flashing percussion describe a size that is only evident at a second glance. "Edge" sounds like cuddling ice floes. Pleasant melodies are accompanied by cracking ice sheets, ice rain pattering follow footstep-like hats and backward-moving pad sounds complete the subtle arrangement that acts as the conclusion of a caressing circular motion. Apparently from another end of the world is "Bugs". With its LFO-pitched bass drum, the staccato guitar sounds, the blips and opening hats, this sound seems like a still unknown arctic being who courts for further attention with its dry and direct bass sounds. Get your copy! Stream on Spotify! SOMETIMES I FEEL LIKE A SHRIMP Catalogue No.: ST05 How does it feel to be a shrimp? And when do you know that the time has come? To answer this question Stefan Mallmann 's original crustacean was put through the mill three times on the fifth publication on ST_Records. The original is not at the beginning, because at the end it becomes a real shrimp. So it´s Mallmann 's "Van de Merwe" edit starting with cheerful deep house and walking jauntily into the chord district. Droning vocals that sound like alien calls may be the only reason why you should not freely enjoy the South African sun. Tretau 's "MNU" elaboration appears to be dancing in a square, barely escaping from shearing attacks. Being snappy and percussive this track remains in tech house laboratory and fetches one shrimp after another out of the slum. Slightly metallic and sounding like junkyard stomps, Tretau 's "No Human" remix jumps straight into the battle suit. Technoid sounds and a continuous beat are literally searching for new fuel to fly the shrimp-flight-module. Mallmann 's “Original” has been through all transformations and is finally mutated to the real shrimp. With driving bongo and conga hits, a subtle techouse-crust and distinctive shrimp calls this piece appears to be the mothership on the way to it´s home planet. Get your copy! Stream on Spotify! ALTERNATIVES TO SINGULARITY Catalogue No.: ST04 Following his last album success "Yesterday you said tomorrow" on Broque Records in 2011 Stefan Tretau now presents the next album release on his own label ST_Records. "Alternatives to Singularity" is not a logical continuation of his previous work, but rather an evolution and resolution of old structures. Therefore you will miss straight forward beats and the known Tretau-Arragements at first, but instead you get a wonderful mix of Electronica, glitchy Dubstep, Breakbeat and classic Deep House. Nevertheless, despite of Stefan´s temporary reorientation he remains true to himself and carries on combining deep sounds with catchy melodies. As a result, the bassline in the frist track "Hacked Japanese Toilet" is mixed with the moving sounds of the topic to such an extend, that you can hardly escape from its ease and playfulness. Despite of the unabashed beat-framework, the light-heartedness of a summer walk also dominates in the following tracks "How soon is now" and "Lake on to Iceland". "Last Soliloquy" surprises with a classical drum´n bass presentation and releases its happiness thru wonderfully staged guitar recordings, just before "Pencil Nunchakus" jazzy rhythm is floating down the slope like a rich river. With "River as Seen" and "Now Hangs Framed" Stefan then moved back again to his roots. He easily fades from playful rhodes house to dubby deep house. Rhythmically straight and packed with melancholia "Locomotive in Lodz" then opens the last third of the album, where "Digital Dementia" builds a source of recognition values by its unusual sounds. Finally, "Curiosity Sings" is not only the last track of the album, but also a remarkable conclusion that stays as a reminder of good times in your memory. Get your copy! Stream on Spotify! COME ON OVER Catalogue No.: ST03 Stefan Tretau strengthens the reactivation of his label with his third release on ST_Records. "Come on Over" is the newest EP and it comes over with a melodic-deephouse-inside underneath its techhouse-coat. "Come On Over" spreads with an expecting attitude, an unsealed anticipation for something forthcoming. Despite the deeper chords this track takes shape of a cheerful figure using airy piano sounds and a mellow melody. Surly a piece one can hardly escape from. The "Come On Over Miles Deluxe Remix" goes a step further than the original and highlights the excitement with a challenging groove. Miles combines deep chords with a bouncing counterpart, just to break the suspense with the aid of an atmospheric surprise in the last third. Great! „Through Changes" knows how to present its qualities with a simple groove and keeps his retro-look until the last beat. A perfectly staged rim shot in the first and deep synthsounds in the second half make this tune become a true runner! Being set free and coming with a rolling bassline "Choose To See" highlights the auspicious character of this EP. A delay-covered vocal, raindropping mallet-percussions and a simple melody leave this piece to be a warm welcomed partner for your ears. „Inside Of An Atom" explores the nature of dubtechno and chillout using simple chords, wide spread guitar licks and delayed percussion. This track maintains its fluffy and poetic touch and may leave you stranded a million miles from where you began. Get your copy! Stream on Spotify! HIGH WAYS Catalogue No.: ST02 The first MP3-EP coming under my own direction is now available. It includes a healthy mixture of deep and tech-house tunes and crows with impulsive and dreamy beats. Like a lonley ride "High Ways" unfolds its hypnotic impact. Immeditaly you try to syncronize the beat to the passing road markings. Lovely melodies and effect covered tones in the first and almost floating synthsounds in the second part of the track bypass like landmarks on the roadside. A truly melodic track that keeps one moving. "Daniel Doppler" has chosen a roadster for his High Ways Remix. Being almost unstoppable, this beatengine keeps running straight towards its intention. Daniel uses the original´s samples in a descreet, but recognizable manner. During the break it feels like cruising towards the rising sun, just to push the gas pedal in the field of electronics immediatley afterwards. Truly the most racy track on this ep! "The Best Is Yet To Come", what a promise! Due to its frisky character and underlying funk this track seem to contest its title itself. Fresh chord sounds and a hint of oldskool let this tune become a hotty, that doesnt have to promise anything more. What do seals and electronic music have in common? Well, they almost sound the same! The underwater recordings remind on effect sounds of a modular synth. Therefore its no surprise "Not the End Of The World" easily reconciles seal calls, cracking ice and arctic water. The result is a dubby deep house track that holds all required skills: chords, delay effects, in-depth melodies and loads of an arctic atmosphere. Get your copy! Stream on Spotify! WHATEVER HAPPENED Catalogue No.: ST01 Limited vinyl release. Stefan Tretau returns with this mighty fine techno 3 tracker on the new ST imprint. Two melodic Detroit inspired bangers (title track Whatever Happened and Lily), while EqF kid is on the more minimal modern darker house side. Heavy modern club tools by Tretau! SOLD OUT! Stream on Spotify! PLATFORMS Up