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== History ==
== History ==
Much of the record was done using Nord[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1XAizLmKun4yF6oBVUhIrewYN-ZiY_9ORckmT-hF93Ho/edit#gid=0&range=D364], 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," [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1XAizLmKun4yF6oBVUhIrewYN-ZiY_9ORckmT-hF93Ho/edit#gid=0&range=D219] 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]. [https://aepages.org/wiki/Sean_AMA_Transcript_220605#:~:text=What%27s%20the%20FM%20synths%20used%20on%20Oversteps%3F]
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>


== Tracks ==
== Tracks ==
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=== qplay ===
=== qplay ===


* The title likely references the free console-based audio player of the same name.[https://web.archive.org/web/20221005021627/http://autechre.wikifoundry.com/page/Oversteps#:~:text=qplay%0A1.%20There%27s%20a%20free%20console%2Dbased%20audio%20player%20called%20%22qplay%22]
* The title possibly references the free console-based audio player of the same name.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20221005021627/http://autechre.wikifoundry.com/page/Oversteps</ref>


=== see on see ===
=== see on see ===


=== Treale ===
=== Treale ===
* After much of the sequencing was completed, Sean noted that the rest of the track became more planned and composed.<ref>{{Cite AAA doc|1=571}}</ref>


=== os veix3 ===
=== os veix3 ===
* Sean noted that the bit at 1:41 happened by accident.<ref>{{Cite AAA doc|1=747}}</ref>


=== O=0 ===
=== O=0 ===
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=== d-sho qub ===
=== d-sho qub ===


* 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" but the latter was finished first. [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1XAizLmKun4yF6oBVUhIrewYN-ZiY_9ORckmT-hF93Ho/edit#gid=0&range=D921]<!-- 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."
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=== redfall ===
=== redfall ===


* The end of "redfall" features the slabs of sounds from [[Quaristice#paralel Suns|"paralel Suns"]].
* The end of "redfall" features sounds from [[Quaristice#paralel Suns|"paralel Suns"]].


=== krYlon ===
=== krYlon ===


* The title shares its name with Krylon, a brand of spray paint.[https://web.archive.org/web/20221005021627/http://autechre.wikifoundry.com/page/Oversteps#:~:text=krYlon%0A1.%20Krylon%20is%20a%20brand%20of%20spray%20paints%2C%20as%20Sean%20was%20a%20regular%20tagger%20before%20forming%20Autechre.]
* The title shares its name with Krylon, the spray-paint brand.<ref>https://bigshotmag.com/features/25050/</ref> 


=== Yuop ===
=== Yuop ===


=== Xektses sql ===
=== Xektses sql ===
* Rob noted that Xektses were the remnants of a track that was "turning out better than the track."<ref>{{Cite AAA doc|1=941}}</ref>


== Tracklist ==
== Tracklist ==
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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.
* Sean answered in passing that a theme in ''Oversteps'' was of "memory". [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1XAizLmKun4yF6oBVUhIrewYN-ZiY_9ORckmT-hF93Ho/edit#gid=0&range=D805]
* Sean answered in passing that a theme in ''Oversteps'' was of "memory". <ref>{{Cite AAA doc|805}}</ref>
* An unfinished demo from the ''Oversteps'' sessions from 2009 is on ''[[Hanalgig]]''.
* An unfinished demo from the ''Oversteps'' sessions from 2009 is on ''[[Hanalgig]]''.


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*[[Sean Booth]] (writer)
*[[Sean Booth]] (writer)
*[[Noel Summerville]] (mastering engineer)
*[[Noel Summerville]] (mastering engineer)
*[[The Designers Republic]] (design) [https://www.discogs.com/master/228099-Autechre-Oversteps]
*[[The Designers Republic]] (design) <ref>https://www.discogs.com/master/228099-Autechre-Oversteps</ref>


== References ==
<references />
[[Category:Album]]
[[Category:Album]]

Revision as of 21:55, 20 March 2024

Oversteps

Oversteps.jpg

Artist Autechre
Released 30 April 2010
Label Warp Records (WARP210)
Quaristice.​Quadrange.​ep.ae
(2008)
Oversteps Move Of Ten
(2010)

Oversteps is the tenth studio album by Autechre released on Warp Records. It was originally released on April 30th, 2010, with the companion EP Move Of Ten released four months afterwards.

History

Much of the record was done using Nord[1], G2, and Max using Markov chains with "conditional forcing scales and harmonies," [2] 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 FM8. [3]

Tracks

r ess

  • The track title “r ess” could be in reference to the first initials of Rob and Sean.

ilanders

known(1)

pt2ph8

qplay

  • The title possibly references the free console-based audio player of the same name.[4]

see on see

Treale

  • After much of the sequencing was completed, Sean noted that the rest of the track became more planned and composed.[5]

os veix3

  • Sean noted that the bit at 1:41 happened by accident.[6]

O=0

d-sho qub

  • The precussion used on "d-sho qub" was also used in "nth Dafuseder.b" on Move of Ten. "nth Dafuseder.b" was started before "d-sho qub" but the latter was finished first. [7]

st epreo

redfall

krYlon

  • The title shares its name with Krylon, the spray-paint brand.[8]

Yuop

Xektses sql

  • Rob noted that Xektses were the remnants of a track that was "turning out better than the track."[9]

Tracklist

# Title Length
1 r ess 5:13
2 ilanders 5:32
3 known(1) 4:43
4 pt2ph8 4:10
5 qplay 4:39
6 see on see 4:37
7 Treale 6:05
8 os veix3 4:38
9 O=0 4:53
10 d-sho qub 6:26
11 st epreo 4:08
12 redfall 3:49
13 krYlon 6:09
14 Yuop 6:22
1:11:22
15 Xektses sql (Japanese CD exclusive) 3:02
Total 1:14:25

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.
  • The CAT number, WARP210, was likely specifically requested by Autechre, as it was the next available number with a “10” in it.
  • Sean answered in passing that a theme in Oversteps was of "memory". [10]
  • An unfinished demo from the Oversteps sessions from 2009 is on Hanalgig.

Gallery

Links

Credits

References