Cable Patch Kids
Cable Patch Kids use toys and groove boxes, old synths, drum machines, effect pedals and a ton of patch cables. While not averse to utilizing computers for editing and remixing compositions, the collective creed is to keep the spirit of an old school machine jam.
Band/artist history
The various members of the Cable Patch Kids have between 25 and 3 years of experience twiddling away with gear.
Other names the members either used or were associated with are : Derek Lotek, Buen, Silverlage, Alis, JJ Nova, 37ghost, The Super Heroes of Tomorrow, Dezah... to name a few.
We are passionate about creating interesting mega arrangements of found sounds, overlapped rhythms and just general sound collage.
Have you performed in front of an audience?
Occasionally, at underground parties or art openings. Live is best. Our geographic disparity makes such things difficult, but we have a plan to get out more often.
Your musical influences
Public Image Limited's Flowers of Romance, Dementia Precox, Gelatinous Citizen. Laibach, Meat Beat Manifesto, Ministry, Future Sound of London, The Orb and Lords of Acid.
What equipment do you use?
Roland TR707, TR727, TR626, MC808, S-10, Yamaha DX7, DX27, TX8, SU10, SU200, QY10, QY20, RY8, RY10, TG33, Korg EA1, ER1, EM1, KP1, KP2, KP3, KO1, Microkorg, Various children's toys, guitar pedals, modulating delays... etc.
Admin
Derek
@Cable Patch Kids
