Kristian Gjerstad - Tones 1.0 12” Black Vinyl

Tones 1.0 is a record specifically made for the purpose of melodic scratching,

although it is not limited to just that; it can be also used as a production tool.

Think of Tones 1.0 as a synthesized toolkit that blurs the lines between live

performance and production.

Side A consists of 16 locked modulating tones (8 bass tones and 8 lead tones)

that have been recorded from various analog synthesizers. They were recorded

live while manipulating cut-off frequencies, resonance and LFOs to a click track

at 133.33 BPM. This gives the tones extra rich sonics and more depth while

being scratched. Each bass tone is recorded at middle C (C3) while each lead

tone has been recorded an octave higher (C4).

Side B consists of musical phrases, chords, drums, experimental tones and

skip-proof atonal scratch sounds, all of which have been recorded at 133.33

BPM.

You’ll find a rich tapestry of ideas to choose from ranging from funk basslines/

chords and licks, soul chords and licks, drums, atonal scratch sounds and

experimental tones that create futuristic atmospheres. Major and minor 7th

chords follow the circle of 5ths so that they are all relative to each other,

perfect for creating music quickly. Once you’ve created a beat/sketch you can

then jump to the skip-proof atonal scratch sounds and solo over the top. Enjoy.

TRACKLIST

Side A

Bass Tone - Squidgy Black

Bass Tone - CEM4430

Bass Tone - Sleepy Sweep

Bass Tone - Eric’s Wobble

Bass Tone - Fisherman’s Friend

Bass Tone - Hollow Cat

Bass Tone - Shadows From The Moon

Bass Tone - Ripley’s Insides

Lead Tone - Mind Ray

Lead Tone - Horny Solo

Lead Tone - Mrs Pipes

Lead Tone - Hand Sync

Lead Tone - Speak To The Hand

Lead Tone - Numan’s Car

Lead Tone - Escape From New York

Lead Tone - Year 2106

Side B

Atonal Scratch Sounds

Evolving Drum Sequence

133.33 BPM Bass Phrases

Funk Bass Phrases

Funk Phrases With Cm to Gm Blues Scale Bass and Lead

Funk Progressions 1 With Em to Bm Blues Scale Bass and Lead

Funk Progressions 2

Soul Phrases and Chords 1 With Cm to Gm Blues Scale Bass And Lead

Soul Phrases and Chords 2 With Em to Bm Blues Scale Bass And Lead

Soul Phrases and Chords 3 With Dm to F Major Blues Scale Bass And Lead

Soul Phrases and Chords 4 With D#m to F# Major Blues Scale Bass And Lead

Major 7th Chords - Circle Of 5ths Sequence

Major 7th Chords - Circle Of 5ths Sequence Variation 2

Major 7th Chords - Circle Of 5ths Sequence Variation 3

Minor 7 Chords - Circle Of 5ths Sequence

Minor 7 Chords - Circle Of 5ths Sequence Variation 2

Minor 7 Chords - Circle Of 5ths Sequence Variation 3

Experimental Tone - Avant Guard Dog

Experimental Tone - Contact Made

Experimental Tone - Tank Zapper

Experimental Tone - Off Limits

Experimental Tone - Arp Attack

Skip Proof - Vocoded Fresh Ahh

Skip Proof - Atonal Noise Sweeps

Skip Proof - Atonal Noise Sweeps 2

• Debut release by renowned turntablist and inventor of the 'Button Box' Kristian Gjerstad

• Original sound library perfect for turntablists and producers.

• 16 locked modulating tones (8 bass tones and 8 lead tones) for melodic tone/pitch play.

• Extensive collection of musical phrases, chords, drums, experimental tones and skip-proof atonal scratch sounds.

• Black vinyl with full colour reverse board sleeve.