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Modulisme 123

In November 2019 and March 2024, France Jobin presented modular concerts at the Ernst Krenek Institute in Austria and we are proud to present those recordings on the legendary vintage Buchla 100 system along with some other analogisms…

released March 17, 2025 – Listen

France Jobin is a sound / installation / artist, composer and curator residing in Montreal, Canada.
Her audio art can be qualified as “sound-sculpture”, revealing a minimalist approach to complex sound environments where analog and digital intersect. Her installations express a parallel path, incorporating both musical and visual elements inspired by the architecture of physical spaces.
Her works can be “experienced” in a variety of unconventional spaces and new technology festivals across Canada, the United States, South America, South Africa, Europe, Australia, Japan and South Korea.
Jobin has created solo recordings for Editions Mego (AT), No-ware (CL-DE), Silent Records (USA), popmuzik records (JP), bake/staalplaat (NL), ROOM40 (AU), nvo (AT), DER (US), ATAK (JP), murmur records (JP), Baskaru (FR) and the prestigious LINE label (US). 
Since 2009, her focus has been related to Quantum mechanics. Many of her projects are inspired by theories related to topics such as vacuum decay, string theory and more recently, what she feels to be the most perplexing phenomenon in the world of the quantum , entanglement resulting in a first presentation, Entanglement A/V, with visual artist Markus Heckmann, which delves into the realms of quantum physics premiered at Mutek Mtl 2021.

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Review of Modulisme 123

In a series that has already delivered so many innovative performances, Jobin’s contribution feels both essential and personal. Modulisme Session 123 is a fascinating addition to her already stellar discography and a testament—proof that in the right hands, modular synthesis can become pure poetry.

France Jobin’s Modulisme Session 123 is a stunning contribution to the long-running Modulisme series—a platform that has consistently championed modular synthesis as both an art form and a philosophy. As a long-time fan of Jobin’s work, I was especially thrilled to hear her take on this session, and she does not disappoint. True to her refined style, this release is rich in intricate detail, with a meticulous arrangement of clicks, blips, and microscopic textures that form a beautifully precise sonic architecture.

Jobin’s approach here is disciplined yet expressive. Each sound feels carefully chosen and purposefully placed, creating an evolving structure that’s as intellectually satisfying as it is sonically intriguing. There’s a tactile sense of space and movement—sounds dart, flicker, and pulse in and out of focus, like signals from a distant, beautifully functioning machine. Rather than rely on sweeping gestures, Jobin leans into the micro—the hum, the glitch, the shimmer—and in doing so, constructs something quietly monumental.

A dedicated platform for left-field modular synth artists

To appreciate this session fully, it helps to understand the context of the Modulisme (translates Modularism). Curated by Philippe Petit, Modulisme sessions launched in 2019 as a dedicated platform for left-field modular synth artists working across genres and geographies. Each session is a standalone work, all featuring exclusive compositions recorded live with analog modular gear. The series roster is a who’s who in contemporary modular music, showcasing artists such as Todd Barton, Thomas Dimuzio, Ian Boddy, Jack Dangers, Scanner, Benge, and many more.

France Jobin’s Session 123 is a standout in this context. Her sound design feels effortlessly precise, full of restrained energy and clever asymmetry. The use of clicks and blips gives the piece a rhythmic undercurrent that never becomes obvious, always skirting the edge of pattern without locking into repetition. It’s music that rewards close listening—offering new details with every play.

In a series that has already delivered so many innovative performances, Jobin’s contribution feels both essential and personal. Modulisme Session 123 is a fascinating addition to her already stellar discography and a testament—proof that in the right hands, modular synthesis can become pure poetry.