| Aspect | Description | |--------|-------------| | Genre | Drum‑&‑bass, liquid‑funk/tech‑step hybrid | | Length | 6 min 34 sec (full‑track version) | | Key elements | | | Production notes | Recorded on Logic 7.5 with a MotU 828mkII interface. The main bass synth was a Access Virus patched to a “Super‑Saw‑Reese” mode, later re‑synthesised for the patched version (see below). | | Release format | 12‑inch vinyl (catalogue MSX‑02‑04) + limited CD‑single (500 copies). The B‑side contained a “Charlie Forde Patched” version. | | Critical reception | Received heavy rotation on BBC Radio 1Xtra (DJ Zane & Fabio), and was featured in Mixmag’s “Top 10 Tracks of ‘02” (ranked #7). |
We’re releasing missax 24.04.02 to address several stability and usability issues introduced in recent builds. This patch focuses on fixes authored and reviewed by Bunny Madison and Charlie Forde, improving reliability, security hardening, and workflow consistency. missax 24 04 02 bunny madison and charlie forde patched
| Element | Original | Patched (C. Forde) | |---------|----------|--------------------| | Bass | Access Virus “Super‑Saw‑Reese” | Massive X custom patch – more harmonic richness, tighter low‑end, subtle FM‑modulation. | | Drums | Sample‑based, processed with Rane 62‑mix | Hybrid – layered analogue 909 kicks + 808 snares, processed through FabFilter Pro‑C2 for dynamic gating. | | Atmospheric pads | Sampled documentary field recordings | Re‑recorded with Granular synthesis (Ableton Live) for a smoother texture. | | Length | 6:34 | 5:58 (tightened outro). | | Mastering | Vinyl‑oriented (higher low‑end boost) | Digital‑first – wider stereo field, –0.2 dB LUFS (streaming‑friendly). | | Aspect | Description | |--------|-------------| | Genre
The community responded with a surge of user‑generated content: | | Production notes | Recorded on Logic 7
| Item | Date | Catalog | Length | Notable feature | |------|------|---------|--------|-----------------| | Bunny Madison (original) | 24‑Apr‑2002 | MSX‑02‑04 | 6:34 | Classic liquid‑funk break, original bass synth | | Bunny Madison – Charlie Forde Patched | 24‑Apr‑2002 | MSX‑02‑04 (B‑side) | 5:58 | Re‑designed bass (Massive X), hybrid drums, digital‑first master | | Missax “The Early Years” compilation | 2003 | MSX‑COMP‑03 | — | Includes both versions plus liner‑notes describing the patch process |