Open Source 02 is an independently produced and published hardcover book celebrating multi-disciplinary art, exploring the creative process and the constant foraging the planet for inspiration. It is the follow-up to Open Source 01, the 2019 magazine of synthesizer culture, art and technology. Open Source 02 remains only in physical print medium on premium quality ink and paper and is only sold at carefully curated shops. Open Source 02 features: An interview with Robert Henke about his retro computer project, “CBM 8032 AV”. An original piece about the toxic effect of social media on creativity written by poet Iain S. Thomas, best-selling author of “I Wrote This For You” Interview with Noemi Schipfer and Takami Nakamoto from Nonotak, the visual art installation and performing duo from Paris. Skoddie Autumn Altair interviews five different trans musicians to discuss how their identities fuse with their passion for synthesis and electronic music. Daily rituals and streamlining studio equipment by Austin Cairns aka r beny. Naomi Mitchell details the history of randomization in synthesis. An interview about chaos theory with Andrew Fitch, founder of nonlinear circuits Modular on the Spot co-creator, Bana Haffar reflects on the past and future direction of modular events. Original Artwork by Papernoise Design - Hannes Pasqualini (Mutable Instruments, Mutant Drums) Interview with Juan Manuel Escalante on the unconventional and inspiring techniques of graphical scoring. A tribute to Dave Smith by Sequential’s Andrew McGowan. And much more...
