- Simple ingredients, expertly blended, can produce devastating results. Mark Henning's latest EP for Soma is a case in point. A Jupiter 6 synthesiser, a Novation Super Bass Station and a 909 were all it took to build a couple of dance floor bombs.
On "Blackout," Henning unleashes the potent thump of the 909 early, quickly wrapping it with a snaking bassline that massages its way along the spine of the track. This is stripped-down, bold techno, with only a single swollen synth note offering relief from the mass of percussion. If anything, "Jack & Jill" has an even clearer focus, hitting harder and with even more intent. The relentless thwack of the kick gets submerged in a flurry of abrasive synths, eventually retreating into a cacophony of squealing oscillation. This is minimal—as in minimal fuss.
TracklistA1 Blackout
A2 Jack & Jill