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	Sean answered in passing that a theme in ''Oversteps'' was of "memory".<ref>{{Cite AAA doc\|805}}</ref>		Sean answered in passing that a theme in ''Oversteps'' was of "memory".<ref>{{Cite AAA doc\|805}}</ref>

	''Oversteps'' was announced with a release date scheduled for March 22nd, 2010.<ref>https://www.factmag.com/2010/01/13/autechre-announce-new-lp-oversteps-and-tour/</ref> Promotional CDs were sent out, with Radio Fritz debuting "see on see" and "ilanders" on their Nightflight programme on February 7th.<ref name=":6">https://~~forum.~~watmm.com/~~topic~~/52419~~-autechre-oversteps-warp210-the-megathread~~/~~?do=findComment&comment=1235085~~<!-- original thread that later got moved from https://web.archive.org/web/20100206190800/http://forum.watmm.com/topic/52855-i-think-i-found-something-oversteps-samples/page__st__15 to start https://forum.watmm.com/topic/52419-autechre-oversteps-warp210-the-megathread/?do=findComment&comment=1224367 --></ref><ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nXcLBXR70M</ref> Soon after the radio debut, the full album leaked from one of the promotional CDs.<ref>https://~~forum.~~watmm.com/~~topic~~/52419~~-autechre-oversteps-warp210-the-megathread~~/~~?do=findComment&comment=1235161~~</ref><ref name=":5">https://fatroland.blogspot.com/2010/02/autechres-new-album-oversteps-gets.html</ref> The digital version was unexpectedly announced to be released a month earlier on February 22nd, likely in response to this leak.<ref name=":5" /> The CD and vinyl issues would still release as per the announced date.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20100227154151/http://autechre.ws:80/</ref><ref>https://bleep.com/release/23072-autechre-oversteps</ref>		''Oversteps'' was announced with a release date scheduled for March 22nd, 2010.<ref>https://www.factmag.com/2010/01/13/autechre-announce-new-lp-oversteps-and-tour/</ref> Promotional CDs were sent out, with Radio Fritz debuting "see on see" and "ilanders" on their Nightflight programme on February 7th.<ref name=":6">https://watmm-archive.com/t/52419/64 <!-- coax's radio rip --></ref><ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nXcLBXR70M</ref> Soon after the radio debut, the full album leaked from one of the promotional CDs.<ref>https://watmm-archive.com/t/52419/66</ref><ref name=":5">https://fatroland.blogspot.com/2010/02/autechres-new-album-oversteps-gets.html</ref> The digital version was unexpectedly announced to be released a month earlier on February 22nd, likely in response to this leak.<ref name=":5" /> The CD and vinyl issues would still release as per the announced date.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20100227154151/http://autechre.ws:80/</ref><ref>https://bleep.com/release/23072-autechre-oversteps</ref>

	Two outtakes from Oversteps have come out since release. The first was a 2009 track from the Oversteps sessions on ''[[Hanalgig]]''. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYdvOzGZS0c Another outtake, dated October 12th, 2008,] was shared by Sean on Mastodon in May 2024.<ref name=":4">https://web.archive.org/web/20240522190711/https://post.lurk.org/@sean_ae/112485874698250947</ref>		Two outtakes from Oversteps have come out since release. The first was a 2009 track from the Oversteps sessions on ''[[Hanalgig]]''. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYdvOzGZS0c Another outtake, dated October 12th, 2008,] was shared by Sean on Mastodon in May 2024.<ref name=":4">https://web.archive.org/web/20240522190711/https://post.lurk.org/@sean_ae/112485874698250947</ref>
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	=== r ess ===		=== r ess ===

	* BPM: 120<ref name=":0">{{Cite web\|author=IOS\|title=Beats per minute\|website=We Are The Music Makers\|date=8 November 2013\|link=https://~~forum.~~watmm.com/~~topic~~/81171~~-beats-per-minute~~/~~#comment-2090074~~\|accessdate=21 March 2024}}</ref>		* BPM: 120<ref name=":0">{{Cite web\|author=IOS\|title=Beats per minute\|website=We Are The Music Makers\|date=8 November 2013\|link=https://watmm-archive.com/t/81171/1\|accessdate=21 March 2024}}</ref>
	* The track title “r ess” could be in reference to the first initials of Rob and Sean.<!-- just as a note, i think this needs to be SO much denser in regards to title speculations because there's SO many interesting interpretations for this one. -->		* The track title “r ess” could be in reference to the first initials of Rob and Sean.<!-- just as a note, i think this needs to be SO much denser in regards to title speculations because there's SO many interesting interpretations for this one. -->

EnergyIsMassiveLight: equipment add, missed it lol

2025-06-01T16:26:12Z

equipment add, missed it lol

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	== History ==		== History ==
	Much of the record was made using [https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/synths/fm8/ FM8],<ref>{{Cite interview\|page=Sean Twitch AMA, June 2022\|quote='''"What's the FM synths used on Oversteps?"''' Mostly FM7. FM8 I mean.}}</ref> ~~Nord~~<ref>{{Cite ~~AAA~~ doc\|~~364~~}}</ref>, and Max using Markov chains with "conditional forcing scales and harmonies."<ref>{{Cite AAA doc\|219}}</ref> Much of the software developed for the sessions would later being expanded upon with ''[[Exai]]''. ~~<!-- Karplus Strong was used but it's an algorithm, felt stupid including it as a piece of equipment lol -->~~		Much of the record was made using [https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/synths/fm8/ FM8],<ref>{{Cite interview\|page=Sean Twitch AMA, June 2022\|quote='''"What's the FM synths used on Oversteps?"''' Mostly FM7. FM8 I mean.}}</ref><ref name=":7">{{Cite AAA2 doc\|73}}</ref>, FS1R, [https://u-he.com/products/zebra-legacy/ Zebra], "a few modular bits" by Rob,<ref name=":7" /> and Max using Markov chains with "conditional forcing scales and harmonies."<ref>{{Cite AAA doc\|219}}</ref> <!-- Nord but that's for "Oversteps Tour" not Oversteps, dumbass https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1XAizLmKun4yF6oBVUhIrewYN-ZiY_9ORckmT-hF93Ho/edit?gid=0#gid=0&range=D364 -->Much of the software developed for the sessions would later being expanded upon with ''[[Exai]]''.

	Sean answered in passing that a theme in ''Oversteps'' was of "memory".<ref>{{Cite AAA doc\|805}}</ref>		Sean answered in passing that a theme in ''Oversteps'' was of "memory".<ref>{{Cite AAA doc\|805}}</ref>

EnergyIsMassiveLight: rewording

2024-11-02T14:33:48Z

rewording

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	Much of the record was made using [https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/synths/fm8/ FM8],<ref>{{Cite interview\|page=Sean Twitch AMA, June 2022\|quote='''"What's the FM synths used on Oversteps?"''' Mostly FM7. FM8 I mean.}}</ref> Nord<ref>{{Cite AAA doc\|364}}</ref>, and Max using Markov chains with "conditional forcing scales and harmonies."<ref>{{Cite AAA doc\|219}}</ref> Much of the software developed for the sessions would later being expanded upon with ''[[Exai]]''. <!-- Karplus Strong was used but it's an algorithm, felt stupid including it as a piece of equipment lol -->		Much of the record was made using [https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/synths/fm8/ FM8],<ref>{{Cite interview\|page=Sean Twitch AMA, June 2022\|quote='''"What's the FM synths used on Oversteps?"''' Mostly FM7. FM8 I mean.}}</ref> Nord<ref>{{Cite AAA doc\|364}}</ref>, and Max using Markov chains with "conditional forcing scales and harmonies."<ref>{{Cite AAA doc\|219}}</ref> Much of the software developed for the sessions would later being expanded upon with ''[[Exai]]''. <!-- Karplus Strong was used but it's an algorithm, felt stupid including it as a piece of equipment lol -->

	Sean answered in passing that a theme in ''Oversteps'' was of "memory".<ref>{{Cite AAA doc\|805}}</ref>		Sean answered in passing that a theme in ''Oversteps'' was of "memory".<ref>{{Cite AAA doc\|805}}</ref>

	~~An unfinished 2009~~ ''Oversteps'' ~~demo~~ from the ~~''Oversteps'' sessions appeared on ''[[Hanalgig]]''. [~~https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=~~IYdvOzGZS0c Another outtake dated October 12th~~, ~~2008]~~ was ~~shared by Sean~~ on ~~Mastodon~~ in ~~May 2024~~.<ref name=":4">https://web.archive.org/web/~~20240522190711~~/https://~~post~~.~~lurk.org~~/~~@sean_ae~~/~~112485874698250947~~</ref>		''Oversteps'' was announced with a release date scheduled for March 22nd, 2010.<ref>https://www.factmag.com/2010/01/13/autechre-announce-new-lp-oversteps-and-tour/</ref> Promotional CDs were sent out, with Radio Fritz debuting "see on see" and "ilanders" on their Nightflight programme on February 7th.<ref name=":6">https://forum.watmm.com/topic/52419-autechre-oversteps-warp210-the-megathread/?do=findComment&comment=1235085<!-- original thread that later got moved from https://web.archive.org/web/20100206190800/http://forum.watmm.com/topic/52855-i-think-i-found-something-oversteps-samples/page__st__15 to start https://forum.watmm.com/topic/52419-autechre-oversteps-warp210-the-megathread/?do=findComment&comment=1224367 --></ref><ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nXcLBXR70M</ref> Soon after the radio debut, the full album leaked from one of the promotional CDs.<ref>https://forum.watmm.com/topic/52419-autechre-oversteps-warp210-the-megathread/?do=findComment&comment=1235161</ref><ref name=":5">https://fatroland.blogspot.com/2010/02/autechres-new-album-oversteps-gets.html</ref> The digital version was unexpectedly announced to be released a month earlier on February 22nd, likely in response to this leak.<ref name=":5" /> The CD and vinyl issues would still release as per the announced date.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20100227154151/http://autechre.ws:80/</ref><ref>https://bleep.com/release/23072-autechre-oversteps</ref>

	''~~Oversteps~~'' was announced with a release date scheduled for March 22nd, 2010.<ref>https://www.factmag.com/2010/01/13/autechre-announce-new-lp-oversteps-and-tour/</ref> Promotional CDs were sent out, with Radio Fritz debuting "see on see" and "ilanders" on their Nightflight programme on February 7th.<ref name=":6">https://forum.watmm.com/topic/52419-autechre-oversteps-warp210-the-megathread/?do=findComment&comment=1235085<!-- original thread that later got moved from https://web.archive.org/web/20100206190800/http://forum.watmm.com/topic/52855-i-think-i-found-something-oversteps-samples/page__st__15 to start https://forum.watmm.~~com/topic/52419-autechre-oversteps-warp210-the-megathread/?do=findComment&comment=1224367 --></ref><ref>~~https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=~~7nXcLBXR70M</ref> Soon afterwards~~, ~~the full album leaked from one of the promotional CDs and~~ was quickly spread around.<ref>https://forum.watmm.com/topic/52419-autechre-oversteps-warp210-the-megathread/?do=findComment&comment=1235161</ref><ref name=":5">https://fatroland.blogspot.com/2010/02/autechres-new-album-oversteps-gets.html</ref> The digital version was unexpectedly announced to be released a month earlier on ~~February 22nd, likely~~ in ~~response to this leak~~.<ref name=":5" ~~/> The CD and vinyl issues would still release as per the announced date.<ref~~>https://web.archive.org/web/~~20100227154151~~/~~http~~://~~autechre~~.~~ws:80/</ref><ref>https://bleep~~.~~com~~/~~release~~/~~23072-autechre-oversteps~~</ref>		Two outtakes from Oversteps have come out since release. The first was a 2009 track from the Oversteps sessions on ''[[Hanalgig]]''. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYdvOzGZS0c Another outtake, dated October 12th, 2008,] was shared by Sean on Mastodon in May 2024.<ref name=":4">https://web.archive.org/web/20240522190711/https://post.lurk.org/@sean_ae/112485874698250947</ref>
	=== Design ===		=== Design ===
	[[The Designers Republic]] ~~<!-- any better way to phrase the employees around the studio since it isn't that well communicated -->drew~~ seventy-two<ref name=":1">https://warp.net/editorial/reasonable-person-an-interview-with-ian-anderson</ref><ref name=":2">https://www.creativeboom.com/podcast/ian-anderson/ <!-- at 28:25 - 37:27 --></ref> hand-drawn attempts at "perfect ~~black~~ circles using everything from gloss and poster paint (applied with various sized brushes), to Pantone markers, Sharpies and even resurrected Rotrings"<ref name=":3">https://www.thedesignersrepublic.com/oversteps</ref> to create ~~unique~~ designs for every unique surface~~<!-- weird choice of word but it's what he used and idk what's a better word for the posters and covers and stuff -->~~ where they would ~~be used~~. The inspiration sprung from a question regarding what computers can do that humans can't (which was drawing perfect circles), drawing on themes of human versus machine.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3" />		[[The Designers Republic]] created seventy-two<ref name=":1">https://warp.net/editorial/reasonable-person-an-interview-with-ian-anderson</ref><ref name=":2">https://www.creativeboom.com/podcast/ian-anderson/ <!-- at 28:25 - 37:27 --></ref> hand-drawn attempts at perfect circles "using everything from gloss and poster paint (applied with various sized brushes), to Pantone markers, Sharpies and even resurrected Rotrings"<ref name=":3">https://www.thedesignersrepublic.com/oversteps</ref> to create the designs for every unique surface where they would appear. The inspiration sprung from a question regarding what computers can do that humans can't (which was drawing perfect circles), drawing on themes of human versus machine.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3" />

	Ian also shared an anecdote that when Autechre was giving him the music, they told him that they thought it was their "most unhuman album" to date, mostly due to the software process behind it.<ref name=":2" /> However he thought that it was one of their most organic release, with the first listen drawing up comparison to church organs.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":2" /> Ian went on to later say that the work on ''Oversteps'' was "one piece of work that means a lot to me"<ref name=":1" /> and a contendor for his favourite piece he's done.<ref name=":3" />		Ian also shared an anecdote that when Autechre was giving him the music, they told him that they thought it was their "most unhuman album" to date, mostly due to the software process behind it.<ref name=":2" /> However he thought that it was one of their most organic release, with the first listen drawing up comparison to church organs.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":2" /> Ian went on to later say that the work on ''Oversteps'' was "one piece of work that means a lot to me"<ref name=":1" /> and a contendor for his favourite piece he's done.<ref name=":3" />
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	* The track was completed by Rob.<ref>https://imgur.com/a/sean-ae-mastodon-2024-08-30-d-sho-qub-possible-isao-tomita-influence-rob-https-post-lurk-org-sean-ae-113052104630032679-hbrZ2nY</ref>		* The track was completed by Rob.<ref>https://imgur.com/a/sean-ae-mastodon-2024-08-30-d-sho-qub-possible-isao-tomita-influence-rob-https-post-lurk-org-sean-ae-113052104630032679-hbrZ2nY</ref>

	* The precussion used on "d-sho qub" was also used in "nth Dafuseder.b" on ''[[Move Of Ten\|Move of Ten]].'' "nth Dafuseder.b" was ~~started~~ before ~~"d-sho qub" but the latter was finished first~~. <ref>{{Cite AAA doc\|921}}</ref~~><!-- THe exact phrasing is "nth D started earlier but lay incomplete for ages, D-Sho came during & after that, but finished first."~~		* The precussion used on "d-sho qub" was also used in "nth Dafuseder.b" on ''[[Move Of Ten\|Move of Ten]].'' "d-sho qub" started development after "nth Dafuseder.b" but was completed before it. <ref>{{Cite AAA doc\|921}}</ref>
	~~might need to rewrite this --~~>

	=== st epreo ===		=== st epreo ===
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	== Trivia ==		== Trivia ==

	* The cover art's rotated text, in conjunction with the prominent black circle, may be intentionally stylized to resemble the number 10, as ''Oversteps'' is Autechre’s tenth album. ~~<!-- just leaving a comment here, we need to include cover history, including tdr design process and the 2023 paintings -->~~		* The cover art's rotated text, in conjunction with the prominent black circle, may be intentionally stylized to resemble the number 10, as ''Oversteps'' is Autechre’s tenth album.
	* The CAT number, WARP210, was likely specifically requested by Autechre, as it was the next available number with a “10” in it.		* The CAT number, WARP210, was likely specifically requested by Autechre, as it was the next available number with a “10” in it.
	* ~~An early~~ leak appeared in January 2010, but was later revealed to be a ~~copy of~~ Altered:Carbon's self-titled debut.<ref>https://fatroland.blogspot.com/2010/01/autechres-oversteps-fake-leak-scandal.html</ref~~><!-- dk how to explain the "leaked by a friend of the label" cause the vague language make it hard to understand lal --~~>		* A supposed leak of ''Oversteps'' appeared in January 2010, but was later revealed to be a fake using music from Altered:Carbon's self-titled debut.<ref>https://fatroland.blogspot.com/2010/01/autechres-oversteps-fake-leak-scandal.html</ref>

	== Gallery ==		== Gallery ==

EnergyIsMassiveLight: Rob cite

2024-08-30T19:46:01Z

Rob cite

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	* BPM: 117<ref name=":0" />		* BPM: 117<ref name=":0" />
			* The track was completed by Rob.<ref>https://imgur.com/a/sean-ae-mastodon-2024-08-30-d-sho-qub-possible-isao-tomita-influence-rob-https-post-lurk-org-sean-ae-113052104630032679-hbrZ2nY</ref>

	* The precussion used on "d-sho qub" was also used in "nth Dafuseder.b" on ''[[Move Of Ten\|Move of Ten]].'' "nth Dafuseder.b" was started before "d-sho qub" but the latter was finished first. <ref>{{Cite AAA doc\|921}}</ref><!-- THe exact phrasing is "nth D started earlier but lay incomplete for ages, D-Sho came during & after that, but finished first."		* The precussion used on "d-sho qub" was also used in "nth Dafuseder.b" on ''[[Move Of Ten\|Move of Ten]].'' "nth Dafuseder.b" was started before "d-sho qub" but the latter was finished first. <ref>{{Cite AAA doc\|921}}</ref><!-- THe exact phrasing is "nth D started earlier but lay incomplete for ages, D-Sho came during & after that, but finished first."

EnergyIsMassiveLight: removed G2 note cause it was unsourced, even if it was likely given its use on the tour

2024-06-09T17:10:16Z

removed G2 note cause it was unsourced, even if it was likely given its use on the tour

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	== History ==		== History ==
	Much of the record was made using [https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/synths/fm8/ FM8],<ref>{{Cite interview\|page=Sean Twitch AMA, June 2022\|quote='''"What's the FM synths used on Oversteps?"''' Mostly FM7. FM8 I mean.}}</ref> Nord<ref>{{Cite AAA doc\|364}}</ref>, ~~G2,<!-- unsourced :/ https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1XAizLmKun4yF6oBVUhIrewYN-ZiY_9ORckmT-hF93Ho/edit#gid=0&range=D695 it was used in the tour but unsure about album -->~~ and Max using Markov chains with "conditional forcing scales and harmonies."<ref>{{Cite AAA doc\|219}}</ref> Much of the software developed for the sessions would later being expanded upon with ''[[Exai]]''. <!-- Karplus Strong was used but it's an algorithm, felt stupid including it as a piece of equipment lol -->		Much of the record was made using [https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/synths/fm8/ FM8],<ref>{{Cite interview\|page=Sean Twitch AMA, June 2022\|quote='''"What's the FM synths used on Oversteps?"''' Mostly FM7. FM8 I mean.}}</ref> Nord<ref>{{Cite AAA doc\|364}}</ref>, and Max using Markov chains with "conditional forcing scales and harmonies."<ref>{{Cite AAA doc\|219}}</ref> Much of the software developed for the sessions would later being expanded upon with ''[[Exai]]''. <!-- Karplus Strong was used but it's an algorithm, felt stupid including it as a piece of equipment lol -->

	Sean answered in passing that a theme in ''Oversteps'' was of "memory".<ref>{{Cite AAA doc\|805}}</ref>		Sean answered in passing that a theme in ''Oversteps'' was of "memory".<ref>{{Cite AAA doc\|805}}</ref>

EnergyIsMassiveLight: write up about Oversteps promo and leak

2024-05-29T23:17:48Z

write up about Oversteps promo and leak

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	\|next=[[Move Of Ten]]		\|next=[[Move Of Ten]]
	\|next year=2010		\|next year=2010
	}}'''''Oversteps''''' is the tenth studio album by [[Autechre]] released on [https://warp.net/ Warp Records]. It was ~~originally planned for a March~~ 22nd, 2010,~~<ref>https://www.factmag.com/2010/01/13/autechre-announce-new-lp-oversteps-~~and~~-tour/</ref> however the digital release came out a month earlier~~ on ~~February~~ 22nd~~, 2010, with the physicals dropping as per the announced date.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20100227154151/http://autechre.ws:80/</ref><ref>https://bleep~~.~~com/release/23072-autechre-oversteps</ref>~~ The companion EP ''[[Move Of Ten]]'' released a few months later.		}}'''''Oversteps''''' is the tenth studio album by [[Autechre]] released on [https://warp.net/ Warp Records]. It was released early to digital stores on February 22nd, 2010, and then released physically on March 22nd. The companion EP ''[[Move Of Ten]]'' released a few months later.

	== History ==		== History ==
	Much of the record was ~~done~~ using [https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/synths/fm8/ FM8],<ref>{{Cite interview\|page=Sean Twitch AMA, June 2022\|quote='''"What's the FM synths used on Oversteps?"''' Mostly FM7. FM8 I mean.}}</ref> Nord<ref>{{Cite AAA doc\|364}}</ref>, G2,<!-- unsourced :/ https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1XAizLmKun4yF6oBVUhIrewYN-ZiY_9ORckmT-hF93Ho/edit#gid=0&range=D695 it was used in the tour but unsure about album --> and Max using Markov chains with "conditional forcing scales and harmonies." <ref>{{Cite AAA doc\|219}}</ref> Much of the software developed for the sessions would later being expanded upon with ''[[Exai]]''.		Much of the record was made using [https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/synths/fm8/ FM8],<ref>{{Cite interview\|page=Sean Twitch AMA, June 2022\|quote='''"What's the FM synths used on Oversteps?"''' Mostly FM7. FM8 I mean.}}</ref> Nord<ref>{{Cite AAA doc\|364}}</ref>, G2,<!-- unsourced :/ https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1XAizLmKun4yF6oBVUhIrewYN-ZiY_9ORckmT-hF93Ho/edit#gid=0&range=D695 it was used in the tour but unsure about album --> and Max using Markov chains with "conditional forcing scales and harmonies."<ref>{{Cite AAA doc\|219}}</ref> Much of the software developed for the sessions would later being expanded upon with ''[[Exai]]''. <!-- Karplus Strong was used but it's an algorithm, felt stupid including it as a piece of equipment lol -->

	Sean answered in passing that a theme in ''Oversteps'' was of "memory".<ref>{{Cite AAA doc\|805}}</ref>		Sean answered in passing that a theme in ''Oversteps'' was of "memory".<ref>{{Cite AAA doc\|805}}</ref>

	An unfinished 2009 ''Oversteps'' demo from the ''Oversteps'' sessions appeared on ''[[Hanalgig]]''. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYdvOzGZS0c Another ~~demo/~~outtake (dated ~~12.10.08)~~] was shared by Sean on Mastodon in May 2024.<ref name=":4">https://web.archive.org/web/20240522190711/https://post.lurk.org/@sean_ae/112485874698250947</ref~~> <!-- Karplus Strong was used but it's an algorithm, felt stupid including it as a piece of equipment lol --~~>		An unfinished 2009 ''Oversteps'' demo from the ''Oversteps'' sessions appeared on ''[[Hanalgig]]''. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYdvOzGZS0c Another outtake dated October 12th, 2008] was shared by Sean on Mastodon in May 2024.<ref name=":4">https://web.archive.org/web/20240522190711/https://post.lurk.org/@sean_ae/112485874698250947</ref>

			''Oversteps'' was announced with a release date scheduled for March 22nd, 2010.<ref>https://www.factmag.com/2010/01/13/autechre-announce-new-lp-oversteps-and-tour/</ref> Promotional CDs were sent out, with Radio Fritz debuting "see on see" and "ilanders" on their Nightflight programme on February 7th.<ref name=":6">https://forum.watmm.com/topic/52419-autechre-oversteps-warp210-the-megathread/?do=findComment&comment=1235085<!-- original thread that later got moved from https://web.archive.org/web/20100206190800/http://forum.watmm.com/topic/52855-i-think-i-found-something-oversteps-samples/page__st__15 to start https://forum.watmm.com/topic/52419-autechre-oversteps-warp210-the-megathread/?do=findComment&comment=1224367 --></ref><ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nXcLBXR70M</ref> Soon afterwards, the full album leaked from one of the promotional CDs and was quickly spread around.<ref>https://forum.watmm.com/topic/52419-autechre-oversteps-warp210-the-megathread/?do=findComment&comment=1235161</ref><ref name=":5">https://fatroland.blogspot.com/2010/02/autechres-new-album-oversteps-gets.html</ref> The digital version was unexpectedly announced to be released a month earlier on February 22nd, likely in response to this leak.<ref name=":5" /> The CD and vinyl issues would still release as per the announced date.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20100227154151/http://autechre.ws:80/</ref><ref>https://bleep.com/release/23072-autechre-oversteps</ref>
	=== Design ===		=== Design ===
	[[The Designers Republic]] <!-- any better way to phrase the employees around the studio since it isn't that well communicated -->drew seventy-two<ref name=":1">https://warp.net/editorial/reasonable-person-an-interview-with-ian-anderson</ref><ref name=":2">https://www.creativeboom.com/podcast/ian-anderson/ <!-- at 28:25 - 37:27 --></ref> hand-drawn attempts at "perfect black circles using everything from gloss and poster paint (applied with various sized brushes), to Pantone markers, Sharpies and even resurrected Rotrings"<ref name=":3">https://www.thedesignersrepublic.com/oversteps</ref> to create unique designs for every unique surface<!-- weird choice of word but it's what he used and idk what's a better word for the posters and covers and stuff --> where they would be used. The inspiration sprung from a question regarding what computers can do that humans can't (which was drawing perfect circles), drawing on themes of human vs machine.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3" />		[[The Designers Republic]] <!-- any better way to phrase the employees around the studio since it isn't that well communicated -->drew seventy-two<ref name=":1">https://warp.net/editorial/reasonable-person-an-interview-with-ian-anderson</ref><ref name=":2">https://www.creativeboom.com/podcast/ian-anderson/ <!-- at 28:25 - 37:27 --></ref> hand-drawn attempts at "perfect black circles using everything from gloss and poster paint (applied with various sized brushes), to Pantone markers, Sharpies and even resurrected Rotrings"<ref name=":3">https://www.thedesignersrepublic.com/oversteps</ref> to create unique designs for every unique surface<!-- weird choice of word but it's what he used and idk what's a better word for the posters and covers and stuff --> where they would be used. The inspiration sprung from a question regarding what computers can do that humans can't (which was drawing perfect circles), drawing on themes of human versus machine.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3" />

	Ian also shared an anecdote that when Autechre was giving him the music, they told him that they thought it was their "most unhuman album" to date, mostly due to the software process behind it.<ref name=":2" /> However he thought that it was one of their most organic release, with the first listen drawing up comparison to church organs.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":2" /> Ian went on to later say that the work on ''Oversteps'' was "one piece of work that means a lot ot me"<ref name=":1" /> and a contendor for his favourite piece he's done.<ref name=":3" />		Ian also shared an anecdote that when Autechre was giving him the music, they told him that they thought it was their "most unhuman album" to date, mostly due to the software process behind it.<ref name=":2" /> However he thought that it was one of their most organic release, with the first listen drawing up comparison to church organs.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":2" /> Ian went on to later say that the work on ''Oversteps'' was "one piece of work that means a lot to me"<ref name=":1" /> and a contendor for his favourite piece he's done.<ref name=":3" />

	In December 2023, TDR put up 8 posters containing the original circles drawn for ''Oversteps'' to their storefront Divine Rights, each for £2,000.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/autechre/comments/18cha67/comment/kcamh40/</ref>		In December 2023, TDR put up 8 posters containing the original circles drawn for ''Oversteps'' to their storefront Divine Rights, each for £2,000.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/autechre/comments/18cha67/comment/kcamh40/</ref>
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	* BPM: 142.5<ref name=":0" />		* BPM: 142.5<ref name=":0" />
			* The track was debuted on Radio Fritz on February 7th, 2010.<ref name=":6" />

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			* The track was debuted on Radio Fritz on February 7th, 2010.<ref name=":6" />

	=== Treale ===		=== Treale ===
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	* The cover art's rotated text, in conjunction with the prominent black circle, may be intentionally stylized to resemble the number 10, as ''Oversteps'' is Autechre’s tenth album. <!-- just leaving a comment here, we need to include cover history, including tdr design process and the 2023 paintings -->		* The cover art's rotated text, in conjunction with the prominent black circle, may be intentionally stylized to resemble the number 10, as ''Oversteps'' is Autechre’s tenth album. <!-- just leaving a comment here, we need to include cover history, including tdr design process and the 2023 paintings -->
	* The CAT number, WARP210, was likely specifically requested by Autechre, as it was the next available number with a “10” in it.		* The CAT number, WARP210, was likely specifically requested by Autechre, as it was the next available number with a “10” in it.
			* An early leak appeared in January 2010, but was later revealed to be a copy of Altered:Carbon's self-titled debut.<ref>https://fatroland.blogspot.com/2010/01/autechres-oversteps-fake-leak-scandal.html</ref><!-- dk how to explain the "leaked by a friend of the label" cause the vague language make it hard to understand lal -->

	== Gallery ==		== Gallery ==

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	== History ==		== History ==
	Much of the record was done using Nord<ref>{{Cite AAA doc\|364}}</ref>, G2,<!-- unsourced :/ https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1XAizLmKun4yF6oBVUhIrewYN-ZiY_9ORckmT-hF93Ho/edit#gid=0&range=D695 it was used in the tour but unsure about album --> and Max using Markov chains with "conditional forcing scales and harmonies," <ref>{{Cite AAA doc\|219}}</ref> ~~with much~~ of the software developed for the sessions later being expanded on with ~~their 2013 record~~ ''[[Exai]]''. The main FM synths used on ''Oversteps'' were [https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/synths/fm8/ FM8].<ref>{{Cite interview\|page=Sean Twitch AMA, June 2022\|quote='''"What's the FM synths used on Oversteps?"''' Mostly FM7. FM8 I mean.}}</ref> A few other tracks also include Karplus Strong.<ref name=":4" />		Much of the record was done using [https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/synths/fm8/ FM8],<ref>{{Cite interview\|page=Sean Twitch AMA, June 2022\|quote='''"What's the FM synths used on Oversteps?"''' Mostly FM7. FM8 I mean.}}</ref> Nord<ref>{{Cite AAA doc\|364}}</ref>, G2,<!-- unsourced :/ https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1XAizLmKun4yF6oBVUhIrewYN-ZiY_9ORckmT-hF93Ho/edit#gid=0&range=D695 it was used in the tour but unsure about album --> and Max using Markov chains with "conditional forcing scales and harmonies." <ref>{{Cite AAA doc\|219}}</ref> Much of the software developed for the sessions would later being expanded upon with ''[[Exai]]''.

	Sean answered in passing that a theme in ''Oversteps'' was of "memory".<ref>{{Cite AAA doc\|805}}</ref>		Sean answered in passing that a theme in ''Oversteps'' was of "memory".<ref>{{Cite AAA doc\|805}}</ref>

	An unfinished 2009 ''Oversteps'' demo from the ''Oversteps'' sessions appeared on ''[[Hanalgig]]''. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYdvOzGZS0c Another demo/outtake (dated 12.10.08)] was shared by Sean on Mastodon in May 2024.<ref name=":4">https://web.archive.org/web/20240522190711/https://post.lurk.org/@sean_ae/112485874698250947</ref>		An unfinished 2009 ''Oversteps'' demo from the ''Oversteps'' sessions appeared on ''[[Hanalgig]]''. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYdvOzGZS0c Another demo/outtake (dated 12.10.08)] was shared by Sean on Mastodon in May 2024.<ref name=":4">https://web.archive.org/web/20240522190711/https://post.lurk.org/@sean_ae/112485874698250947</ref> <!-- Karplus Strong was used but it's an algorithm, felt stupid including it as a piece of equipment lol -->

	=== Design ===		=== Design ===

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	== History ==		== History ==
	Much of the record was done using Nord<ref>{{Cite AAA doc\|364}}</ref>, G2,<!-- unsourced :/ https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1XAizLmKun4yF6oBVUhIrewYN-ZiY_9ORckmT-hF93Ho/edit#gid=0&range=D695 it was used in the tour but unsure about album --> and Max using Markov chains with "conditional forcing scales and harmonies," <ref>{{Cite AAA doc\|219}}</ref> with much of the software developed for the sessions later being expanded on with their 2013 record ''[[Exai]]''. The main FM synths used on ''Oversteps'' were [https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/synths/fm8/ FM8]. <ref>{{Cite interview\|page=Sean Twitch AMA, June 2022\|quote='''"What's the FM synths used on Oversteps?"''' Mostly FM7. FM8 I mean.}}</ref>		Much of the record was done using Nord<ref>{{Cite AAA doc\|364}}</ref>, G2,<!-- unsourced :/ https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1XAizLmKun4yF6oBVUhIrewYN-ZiY_9ORckmT-hF93Ho/edit#gid=0&range=D695 it was used in the tour but unsure about album --> and Max using Markov chains with "conditional forcing scales and harmonies," <ref>{{Cite AAA doc\|219}}</ref> with much of the software developed for the sessions later being expanded on with their 2013 record ''[[Exai]]''. The main FM synths used on ''Oversteps'' were [https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/synths/fm8/ FM8].<ref>{{Cite interview\|page=Sean Twitch AMA, June 2022\|quote='''"What's the FM synths used on Oversteps?"''' Mostly FM7. FM8 I mean.}}</ref> A few other tracks also include Karplus Strong.<ref name=":4" />

	Sean answered in passing that a theme in ''Oversteps'' was of "memory".<ref>{{Cite AAA doc\|805}}</ref>		Sean answered in passing that a theme in ''Oversteps'' was of "memory".<ref>{{Cite AAA doc\|805}}</ref>

	An unfinished 2009 ''Oversteps'' demo from the ''Oversteps'' sessions appeared on ''[[Hanalgig]]''. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYdvOzGZS0c Another demo/outtake (dated 12.10.08)] was shared by Sean on Mastodon in May 2024.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20240522190711/https://post.lurk.org/@sean_ae/112485874698250947</ref>		An unfinished 2009 ''Oversteps'' demo from the ''Oversteps'' sessions appeared on ''[[Hanalgig]]''. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYdvOzGZS0c Another demo/outtake (dated 12.10.08)] was shared by Sean on Mastodon in May 2024.<ref name=":4">https://web.archive.org/web/20240522190711/https://post.lurk.org/@sean_ae/112485874698250947</ref>

	=== Design ===		=== Design ===

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	Sean answered in passing that a theme in ''Oversteps'' was of "memory".<ref>{{Cite AAA doc\|805}}</ref>		Sean answered in passing that a theme in ''Oversteps'' was of "memory".<ref>{{Cite AAA doc\|805}}</ref>

			An unfinished 2009 ''Oversteps'' demo from the ''Oversteps'' sessions appeared on ''[[Hanalgig]]''. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYdvOzGZS0c Another demo/outtake (dated 12.10.08)] was shared by Sean on Mastodon in May 2024.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20240522190711/https://post.lurk.org/@sean_ae/112485874698250947</ref>

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	* The cover art's rotated text, in conjunction with the prominent black circle, may be intentionally stylized to resemble the number 10, as ''Oversteps'' is Autechre’s tenth album. <!-- just leaving a comment here, we need to include cover history, including tdr design process and the 2023 paintings -->		* The cover art's rotated text, in conjunction with the prominent black circle, may be intentionally stylized to resemble the number 10, as ''Oversteps'' is Autechre’s tenth album. <!-- just leaving a comment here, we need to include cover history, including tdr design process and the 2023 paintings -->
	* The CAT number, WARP210, was likely specifically requested by Autechre, as it was the next available number with a “10” in it.		* The CAT number, WARP210, was likely specifically requested by Autechre, as it was the next available number with a “10” in it.
	* An unfinished 2009 demo from the ''Oversteps'' sessions is on ''[[Hanalgig]]''.

	== Gallery ==		== Gallery ==

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	\|artist=[[Autechre]]		\|artist=[[Autechre]]
	\|cover=Oversteps.jpg		\|cover=Oversteps.jpg
	\|date=22 March 2010		\|date=22 February 2010 <small>(Digital)</small><br>22 March 2010 <small>(LP/CD)</small>
	\|label=Warp Records (WARP210)		\|label=Warp Records (WARP210)
	\|previous=[[Quaristice.Quadrange.ep.ae\|Quaristice.<wbr>Quadrange.<wbr>ep.ae]]		\|previous=[[Quaristice.Quadrange.ep.ae\|Quaristice.<wbr>Quadrange.<wbr>ep.ae]]
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	\|next=[[Move Of Ten]]		\|next=[[Move Of Ten]]
	\|next year=2010		\|next year=2010
	}}'''''Oversteps''''' is the tenth studio album by [[Autechre]] released on [https://warp.net/ Warp Records]. It was originally ~~released on~~ March 22nd, 2010,~~<ref>https://bleep.com/release/23072-autechre-oversteps</ref>~~<ref>https://www.factmag.com/2010/01/13/autechre-announce-new-lp-oversteps-and-tour/</ref> ~~<!-- there are~~ a ~~mix of comments saying it was made available~~ on February 22nd ~~on digital stores~~ -->~~with the~~ companion EP ''[[Move Of Ten]]'' released a few months later.		}}'''''Oversteps''''' is the tenth studio album by [[Autechre]] released on [https://warp.net/ Warp Records]. It was originally planned for a March 22nd, 2010,<ref>https://www.factmag.com/2010/01/13/autechre-announce-new-lp-oversteps-and-tour/</ref> however the digital release came out a month earlier on February 22nd, 2010, with the physicals dropping as per the announced date.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20100227154151/http://autechre.ws:80/</ref><ref>https://bleep.com/release/23072-autechre-oversteps</ref> The companion EP ''[[Move Of Ten]]'' released a few months later.

	== History ==		== History ==