With Universal Synthesizer Interface Vol III, Kristen Roos furthers his dedication to analog synth composition, shaping another chapter in an ongoing series of deep, sequencer-driven explorations. Released on We Are Busy Bodies and Hotham Sound, the record finds Roos programming an array of vintage machines—modular systems, drum computers, and layered sequencers—into intricate structures that pulse and shimmer with organic energy. Each piece is forged through live hardware interaction, inviting the unpredictability of analog drift and the tactile pleasure of hands-on synthesis.​

The album unfolds in six movements, each anchored by elastic bass lines, swirling arpeggios, and subtle melodic motifs. “Feight” and “Samb” open with rhythmic propulsion, their shifting layers suggesting the influence of classic Berlin School as well as modern synthwave. Elsewhere, “Zimba” and “Nova” evoke sunrise landscapes and late-night drives, their textures moving from crystalline clarity to saturated warmth. Roos’s approach blends precision and spontaneity; sequenced patterns mutate across time, while effects and modulation spring from loosely guided improvisation. The result is music equally suited to immersive headphone listening and open environments. Unlike many contemporary synth records, Universal Synthesizer Interface Vol III maintains an affectionate relationship with tempo and movement. Roos’s compositions resist static ambient forms, choosing instead propulsive grooves that allow the listener to inhabit and traverse each sonic space. The album’s analog fidelity remains central: every oscillation and delay is shaped by real circuitry, anchoring the emotional experience in physical resonance.