ModCaf, based in Aldershot, England, is a community group comprised of individuals interested in electronic and experimental music. This unique release features twenty-four group members who composed music specifically tailored to be recorded in a 1930s wind tunnel with a 24-foot fan that has been out of commission since 1996. Community members explored the space, tested its acoustics, and played the music live through loudspeakers. The performance was captured in 3D sound using a multichannel Soundfield microphone to fully embody the acoustical character of the location. Aside from mastering there was no additional mixing of the tracks. The excellent Adrian Utley collected the songs into this compilation album, and added an additional twelve tracks. While the music is diverse, each piece on Testchamber is thoughtful and rich, enhanced by the remarkable sound quality achieved through the unique recording process, resulting in an extraordinary listening experience.

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