Amigacore
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Amigacore is the term given to a particular type of techno music, named so because of the fact it was produced on Commodore Amiga
computers (16/32 and 32 bit computers, popular in the late 1980s and early 1990s). Because of the limitations of computer sound technology at the time, only a limited number of audio channels could be utilised, and the sound carried a particular raw quality that came to be associated with computer sounds of the era.
Some notable artists included Nasenbluten
, Xylocaine and Animal Intelligence, who would often fuse elements of heavy metal
and gangsta rap
with the gabber
and speedcore
of the time.
Amiga
The Amiga is a family of personal computers that was sold by Commodore in the 1980s and 1990s. The first model was launched in 1985 as a high-end home computer and became popular for its graphical, audio and multi-tasking abilities...
computers (16/32 and 32 bit computers, popular in the late 1980s and early 1990s). Because of the limitations of computer sound technology at the time, only a limited number of audio channels could be utilised, and the sound carried a particular raw quality that came to be associated with computer sounds of the era.
Some notable artists included Nasenbluten
Nasenbluten
Nasenbluten were a Newcastle, Australia recording and performance group, who pioneered hardcore techno, gabber, amigacore and cheapcore music. The group was founded in the early 1990s by Mark Newlands, Aaron Lubinski and David Melo...
, Xylocaine and Animal Intelligence, who would often fuse elements of heavy metal
Heavy metal music
Heavy metal is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the Midlands of the United Kingdom and the United States...
and gangsta rap
Gangsta rap
Gangsta Rap is a subgenre of hip hop music that evolved from hardcore hip hop and purports to reflect urban crime and the violent lifestyles of inner-city youths. Lyrics in gangsta rap have varied from accurate reflections to fictionalized accounts. Gangsta is a non-rhotic pronunciation of the word...
with the gabber
Gabber
Gabber , is a style of electronic music and a subgenre of hardcore techno. "Gabber" is a slang word of Yiddish origin that means "mate", "buddy" or "friend"....
and speedcore
Speedcore
Speedcore is a form of hardcore techno that is characterized by a high rate of beats per minute and aggressive themes. The name originates from the high BPM rate, which rarely drops below 300 BPM. Earlier Speedcore tracks averaged at about 250 BPM, whereas more recent tracks sometimes exceed 1000 BPM...
of the time.