Mux Mool on Maschine, Opal Drums, and the future of live electronic performance

With Opal Drums, Denver-based producer Mux Mool and UK turntablist Jon1st are reshaping how electronic duos approach performance. Their debut single, “Burning Hammer,” introduces a world where lush, cinematic sound design meets raw, tactile percussion.

The project combines the spontaneity of live musicianship with the precision of modern production, building a conceptual narrative around alien monoliths, transformation, and human curiosity.

At the center of Mux Mool’s process is Maschine, a controller that has shaped both his solo work and his collaboration with Jon1st. As a longtime user, he relies on it for sketching rhythms, building performance-ready sequences, and maintaining continuity between the studio and the stage. It has become the centerpiece of his creative workflow, allowing him to move fluidly from writing to performing without losing energy or intent...

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