Alan Jackson (Cusi Sounds)
Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of sonic experimentation and boundary-pushing innovation with Rotherham native, Alan Jackson. Alan's journey has led him down a path of unparalleled creativity, culminating in the development of a modular synthesiser that challenges convention and offers sounds unlike any other. His unique DIY philosophy blurs the lines between music, sound, and noise, resulting in a mesmerising two-way creative process.
Alan began his musical journey at the age of seven, learning to play the clarinet and honing his skills throughout his schooling. After playing in multiple bands in his late teens and early twenties, he developed an interest in synthesiser music, inspired by bands such as Hawkwind, Pink Floyd, and Yes.
Despite his career and family taking precedence over his musical endeavours, Alan's passion for music never waned. He built a home studio and began recording guitars and keyboards, even joining an old bandmate to play bass at open mic nights.
Alan designs everything from scratch, right down to the type, colour, and layout of the controls, and even the placement of LED indicators. For him, the visual design is just as important as the audio. He believes that playing the synth should be a full audio-visual experience.
Alan's journey has given him a new perspective on what music is and what constitutes music. The DIY ethos provides him with the freedom to express himself, blurring the boundaries between music, sound, and noise. More than just playing music, it's a journey of discovery, where the route and destination may not always be what he thought they would be.
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