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Me in my studio: Spektre

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By Ben Rogerson published 10 November 2011

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Spektre sonics

Spektre sonics

Spektre are a techno duo comprising DJs/producers Filthy Rich and Paul Maddox, they specialise in “dark, sinister sounds mixed with twisted, haunting vocals and unnerving, atmospheric foundations”.

The question, though, is what they use to make these brooding productions? We asked them to pick up their digital camera/screen grabbing software and show us…

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