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Nathan Plante

@electricbirds.bsky.social

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Classical trumpeter turned electronic artist making music with modular synths. Trans rights are human rights! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 https://linktr.ee/nathanplante

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Nathan Plante @electricbirds.bsky.social · Aug 22

Release Day! Excited to share "Electric Forest" with you all. The album is exclusively availble on @bandcamp.com and @ampwall.com. On both platforms its "name your price", so it suits any budget. This one is quite special to me, I hope you enjoy it!

#synthsky #experimentalmusic #eurorack

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Nathan Plante @electricbirds.bsky.social · 15d

Thanks for the mention, glad to be included!!

Nathan Plante @electricbirds.bsky.social · 17d

Pro tip: I suggest tying the controller to your wrist so that you don't throw it across the room.

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Nathan Plante @electricbirds.bsky.social · 17d

(I'm also playing The Last Campfire to calm my nerves after Silksong sessions)

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Nathan Plante @electricbirds.bsky.social · 17d

Oh man I finally had a small breakthrough today in Silksong, after all but giving up. Finally moved past the deep docks. But the frustration in this one is real!

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Nathan Plante @electricbirds.bsky.social · 25d

Oh that makes sense! I had Qobuz and have been waiting for the subscription to end. I hope my click counted anyway!

Nathan Plante @electricbirds.bsky.social · 25d

I listened to a few. Honest question: why are the tracks so short? 30 seconds?

Nathan Plante @electricbirds.bsky.social · 27d

Wow, as if Spotify couldn't get even shittier.... So glad I left and removed my music.

#synthsky #deletespotify

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Spotify Exposed: New Terms Could Change Everything

YouTube video by Top Music Attorney

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Nathan Plante @electricbirds.bsky.social · Sep 16

In this video I do a detailed run down of the differences between the original Plinky and the new Plinky+. If you're sick of my Plinky videos already then go ahead and unfollow now 🤣 more are coming!

#synthsky #eurorack #plinky

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Which Plinky Should You Buy?

YouTube video by Nathan Plante Synths

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Nathan Plante @electricbirds.bsky.social · Sep 14

One would think it wouldn't be too much to ask for...

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Nathan Plante @electricbirds.bsky.social · Sep 14

Great article on making a distinction between "AI" and generative. I use plenty of generative techniques in my music but no AI, it's important to make the difference clear!

Kind of frustrating that the AI movement has taken control of that word.

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Abducted Android | insights | Generative Music vs. AI Music: A Plain-English Guide for Everyday Listeners

Discover the real difference between generative music and AI music. Ambient artist Abducted Android reveals the time, sound design, and creative learning behind his latest Bitwig piece: far beyond one...

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Nathan Plante @electricbirds.bsky.social · Sep 12

Oh wow, I'm honored to be included. Thank you 🤘❤️🤓

Nathan Plante @electricbirds.bsky.social · Sep 11

Check out @etherdiver.bsky.social

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Nathan Plante @electricbirds.bsky.social · Sep 9

Yummy fish fingers 😁

Nathan Plante @electricbirds.bsky.social · Sep 9

Looks like autocorrect was set to German 🤣. "Outdoor chess set" was the goal there lol...

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Nathan Plante @electricbirds.bsky.social · Sep 9

I made another #plinky video! Can you tell I love this synth? 🤣

This one is inspired by a piece from Arvo Pärt. I recorded out in the forest next to an Grant cheese set. Enjoy!

#eurorack #synthsky

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MUSAM - Arvo Pärt inspired piece for Plinky

YouTube video by SoundStricker

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Nathan Plante @electricbirds.bsky.social · Sep 8

You can do it!

Nathan Plante @electricbirds.bsky.social · Sep 7

The Plinky+ is fantastic, I can recommend!

Nathan Plante @electricbirds.bsky.social · Sep 6

True Story!

#deleteSpotify #indiemusic #synthsky

Nathan Plante @electricbirds.bsky.social · Sep 5

Streaming release today...but NOT on Spotify! Here are 4 reasons why I removed my music and deleted my profile.

The best way to support your favorite artists is to buy their music directly and attend their live performances. Support human-made music!

#deletespotify #synthsky #experimentalmusic

Nathan Plante @electricbirds.bsky.social · Sep 4

Wow thank you for this comment, just what I needed this morning 😊

Nathan Plante @electricbirds.bsky.social · Sep 3

Super stoked about this review from @terminal313.bsky.social !

"Conceived with care and craftmanship, Electric Forest is the ideal way for detaching oneself from everyday fuss."

Thank you Janno 😊

#synthsky #experimentalmusic

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**** Nathan Plante – Electric Forest (self-released - 2025) - Terminal 313

Classically trained Nathan Plante presents the mini album “Electric Forest”, approaching the ambient theme from various angles.

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Nathan Plante @electricbirds.bsky.social · Sep 3

The first game is a masterpiece! Can't wait to play Silksong

Nathan Plante @electricbirds.bsky.social · Sep 1

On the wishlist it goes!

Nathan Plante @electricbirds.bsky.social · Sep 1

Congrats on this huge accomplishment! Not an easy task. Here's to (at least) 9 more months

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Nathan Plante @electricbirds.bsky.social · Aug 31

A more personal view on releasing music publicly. I'm sure I'm not the only independent artist who struggles with imposter syndrome. Little positive comments, even from strangers, can make such a big difference!

#synthsky #impostersyndrome #modularsynth

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