Dutch designer made DE9: Closer to the Edit into a playable web-based instrument
Dutch designer Merijn Straathof created a free interactive web-based instrument using the 120 raw audio loops from Richie Hawtin's 2001 minimalist techno album DE9: Closer to the Edit.
summary is enough A quick overview of a fun interactive web project that is much better experienced directly through its URL.
summary
Dutch designer Merijn Straathof has created a free, interactive web-based instrument celebrating Richie Hawtin's 2001 minimalist techno release DE9: Closer to the Edit. The site lets users play, sequence, add effects to, and MIDI-map all 120 original raw loops from the companion vinyl. Built with a minimalist design mirroring the original Minus label aesthetics, the project turns a static historical album into a playable tool. Commenters quickly shared the link and praised its execution.
key points
- The web project features all 120 raw audio loops from Richie Hawtin's 2001 DE9: Closer to the Edit Parts release.
- Users can sequence loops, apply effects, and control the interface via MIDI hardware directly in the browser.
- The interface design adopts the stark, monochrome minimalism of Hawtin's original Minus record label.
who should read it
Electronic music producers and techno fans looking for a fun browser-based audio toy.
discussion warm
consensus
Commenters enthusiastically share the link and praise the aesthetic and execution of the interactive instrument.
https://de9parts.com/
Provides the direct URL to try the instrument.
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