[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":8},["ShallowReactive",2],{"u7tm6UypGouopDU7bNBa0uEA5MJ46YQjCgzFONOOEtg":3},[4],{"documentId":5,"title":6,"content":7},"tu0aw874wbc5dy07kr1dpgq9","Sasha Carassi","\u003Cdiv class=\"itemFullText  \">\u003Csection class=\"section ratio-900 cover \" style=\"background-color: white; background-position: center bottom; background-image: url('https:\u002F\u002Fwww.arturia.com\u002Fimages\u002Fstories\u002Fsasha-carassi\u002F01.jpg');\">\u003C!----> \u003C!----> \u003C!----> \u003Cdiv class=\"container\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row align-items-end justify-content-center ratio-800 text-white\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-12 hide-sm\">\u003Ch1>Sasha Carassi\u003Csmall class=\"d-block\">Give yourself to \u003Cbr>the dark techno side\u003C\u002Fsmall>\u003C\u002Fh1>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fsection> \u003Csection class=\"section text-white\" style=\"background-color: black;\">\u003C!----> \u003C!----> \u003C!----> \u003Cdiv class=\"container\">\u003Cdiv class=\"container\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row justify-content-center  text-center \">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-12 col-sm-8 mt-0\">\u003Cdiv class=\"item-0 show-sm\">\u003Ch1>Sasha Carassi\u003Csmall class=\"d-block\">Give yourself to \u003Cbr>the dark techno side\u003C\u002Fsmall>\u003C\u002Fh1>\u003C\u002Fdiv> \u003Cp class=\"h3 small py-5\">From the 90s breakbeat soundscapes to the melodic house and techno of today, Naples-born Sasha Carassi is a music scene veteran with credits on legendary labels, like Drumcode and Solomun’s Dyinamic. We sat down with Sasha to talk about the significant role Arturia has played in his setup, opening up a galaxy of musical expression fit for his pressing, spellbinding soundscapes.\n                \u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fdiv> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-12 col-sm-8 pb-5\">\u003Ciframe style=\"width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16 \u002F 9;\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube-nocookie.com\u002Fembed\u002Fa1dJkunYRuY?autoplay=0&controls=0&disablekb=1&playsinline=1&cc_load_policy=0&cc_lang_pref=auto&widget_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.arturia.com%2Fstories%2Fsashacarassi&noCookie=true&rel=0&showinfo=0&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&color=white&enablejsapi=1&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.arturia.com&widgetid=1&forigin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.arturia.com%2Fstories%2Fsashacarassi&aoriginsup=1&vf=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-17=\"true\" id=\"17901056\">\u003C\u002Fiframe>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fsection> \u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedias.arturia.net\u002Fimages\u002Fstories\u002Fsasha-carassi\u002F02.jpg\" error=\"function(){return function(){}}\" alt=\"\" class=\"img-responsive img-full-width mx-auto\"> \u003Csection class=\"section py-5 bg-black text-white\">\u003C!----> \u003C!----> \u003C!----> \u003Cdiv class=\"container\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row justify-content-center align-items-center mt-0 mb-2 \">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-12 col-sm-6\">\u003Cp class=\"h3\">_The analog allure\n                \u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp>Sasha’s journey with Arturia has begun with love at first sight:\u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp class=\"quote\">I’ve always been a fan of Arturia’s sounds since the beginning, I find them\n                    very modern and unique and they perfectly fit into all my productions.\u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp>For collaborations with highly regarded names in the techno scene, like Virgil Enzinger,\n                    Joseph Capriati, or Spektre, immaculate production tools are what makes way for the magic to\n                    happen.\n                \u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp>When it comes to analog gear, he surrenders to the Brute power:\u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp class=\"quote\">I love the analog sound of the MatrixBrute, it’s a little bit noisy but I love\n                    that kind of sound, which is typical for Arturia.\u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp>As an avid collector of vinyls since the 80s, the right analog sound palette is crucial for\n                    feeling inspired and guided to the ultimate sonic discoveries. Plus, MatrixBrute’s unique\n                    modulation matrix for generating totally unique routings makes this journey wild. It truly\n                    is a heart-throb for any audiophile.\n                \u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp>He praises the MicroBrute too, describing it as ‘a very good tool too’. Its super-fast\n                    envelope, syncable LFO, and a 100% pure analog voice path make it attractive for those who\n                    like to feel musical joy hands-on.\n                \u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fdiv> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-12 col-sm-6 my-2\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedias.arturia.net\u002Fimages\u002Fstories\u002Fsasha-carassi\u002F03.jpg\" error=\"function(){return function(){}}\" alt=\" \" class=\"img-responsive mx-auto \">\u003C\u002Fdiv> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-12 col-sm-5 my-2\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedias.arturia.net\u002Fimages\u002Fstories\u002Fsasha-carassi\u002F04.jpg\" error=\"function(){return function(){}}\" alt=\" \" class=\"img-responsive mx-auto \">\u003C\u002Fdiv> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-12 col-sm-7 mt-3\">\u003Cp class=\"h3\">_Let’s travel to Jupiter\n                \u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp class=\"mt-2\">As a producer heavily influenced by funk, new wave, electro, rock, and soul music, relying on\n                    a vast sound library is a must. V Collection 9, Arturia’s quintessential anthology of the\n                    most iconic and evocative keyboards and synthesizers ever made, was deemed ‘amazing’ by the\n                    Italian producer.\u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp class=\"quote\">It’s full of nice presets, and you can also find some typical vintage sounds,\n                    like an edition of Juno and Jupiter synthesizers.\n                \u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp>There are plugins that occupy a special place in Sasha’s heart, though:\u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp class=\"quote\">I use pretty much all the plugins, but my favorite is the Jup-8 V4. That one I\n                    use especially for lead and bass sounds.\n                \u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp>When playing with the preset Different Waves, Sasha exclaims:\n                \u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp class=\"quote\">I love the 80s sounds here.\n                \u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp>Another virtual instrument he resonates with is the Synthi V, used mostly for arps and\n                    effects in his production. Immersed in the preset Rolling Djembe Loop, the result is the\n                    perfect symbiosis between a haunting and a daring vibration.\n                \u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fsection> \u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedias.arturia.net\u002Fimages\u002Fstories\u002Fsasha-carassi\u002F05.jpg\" error=\"function(){return function(){}}\" alt=\"\" class=\"img-responsive img-full-width mx-auto\"> \u003Csection class=\"section text-black bg-white py-5\">\u003C!----> \u003C!----> \u003C!----> \u003Cdiv class=\"container\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row justify-content-center align-items-center mt-3 mb-2 \">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-12 col-sm-6\">\u003Cp class=\"h3\">_Color me gone\n                \u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp class=\"mt-2\">Sasha is in reverence of Pigments 3 as one of his favorite VSTs to date.\u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp class=\"quote\">For those of you not familiar with this state-of-the-art marvel of modern sound\n                    design, I can simply tell you it’s one of the most original synthesizers I have ever heard.\n                \u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp>With this animated software, every shade of synthesis is possible. It’s a blank sonic canvas,\n                    ready to be splashed by your wildest imagination. The Bright Horizon preset Sasha plays\n                    brings a cheeky, clangy texture. With the Organic Pluck-er, we’re led towards a goofy sense\n                    of misery that feels oddly gratifying.\n                \u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp>The DJ has felt passion for the virtual instrument throughout its evolution:\u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp class=\"quote\">For me, version 2 was already the best synth on the market for its incredibly\n                    evolving sounds, brilliant design, and the most powerful modulation capabilities ever seen\n                    on a synth.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cbr> \u003Cp>However, as per our tradition, we made the excellent even better, and Pigments 3 was born.\n                \u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp class=\"quote\">The edition with the new harmonic engines plus the utility engine with the\n                    sub-oscillator in version 3 opens a whole new world of possibilities - and most importantly,\n                    it applies to any type of synthesis.\u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp>With a wavetable engine, a virtual analog engine, a sample and granular engine, modulation,\n                    filters, and powerful FX, this playful beast was created to push even the most seasoned\n                    producers towards unknown waters.\n                \u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fdiv> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-12 col-sm-6 my-2\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedias.arturia.net\u002Fimages\u002Fstories\u002Fsasha-carassi\u002F06.jpg\" error=\"function(){return function(){}}\" alt=\" \" class=\"img-responsive mx-auto \">\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fsection> \u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedias.arturia.net\u002Fimages\u002Fstories\u002Fsasha-carassi\u002F07.jpg\" error=\"function(){return function(){}}\" alt=\"\" class=\"img-responsive img-full-width mx-auto\"> \u003Csection class=\"section py-5\" style=\"background-color: rgb(240, 170, 0);\">\u003C!----> \u003C!----> \u003C!----> \u003Cdiv class=\"container\">\u003Cdiv class=\"container\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row justify-content-center \">\u003Cdiv class=\"item-80 text-black sm-100  \">\u003Cp class=\"h2\">Human to human\u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp class=\"zerg\">The role of visionaries is to create as well as to listen. This is a value\n                        we live by and plan to maintain:\n                    \u003C\u002Fp> \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.arturia.com\u002Fproducts\u002Fanalog-classics\u002Fv-collection\u002Foverview#\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedias.arturia.net\u002Fimages\u002Fstories\u002Fsasha-carassi\u002F08.png\" error=\"function(){return function(){}}\" class=\"img-responsive my-2\">\u003C\u002Fa> \u003Cdiv class=\"row justify-content-center align-items-center text-center mt-3 mb-2 \">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-12 col-sm-6 my-2\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedias.arturia.net\u002Fimages\u002Fstories\u002Fsasha-carassi\u002F09.jpg\" error=\"function(){return function(){}}\" class=\"img-responsive mx-auto \">\u003C\u002Fdiv> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-12 col-sm-6 my-2\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedias.arturia.net\u002Fimages\u002Fstories\u002Fsasha-carassi\u002F10.jpg\" error=\"function(){return function(){}}\" class=\"img-responsive mx-auto \">\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv> \u003Cp class=\"quote img-responsive mt-3 mb-6\">Kudos to Arturia for going the\n                        extra mile to deliver exactly what their clients asked for. For several years now,\n                        Arturia’s become the centerpiece of my studio.\n                    \u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fsection>\u003C\u002Fdiv>",1783454404106]