From 2009-2013, Nitti joined Weirdcore and collaborated with Eno Smith running the live shows for celebrated artist Aphex Twin. Fede’s focus was the technical direction, he designed a network control systems and data analysis, as well as performing live visuals. During this period, Weirdcore toured globally with Aphex Twin.
Highlights of Federico’s work include the production of the ‘Remote Orchestra’ show, performed for the first time for the European Culture Congress in Wroclaw (Poland). The show involved the creation of sonic and visual cues used by Aphex Twin to ‘conduct’ the orchestra in a live performance. Nitti developed the audio part of the software used for the performance, from concept to completion, using Max MSP to program bespoke modules to support Aphex Twin in conceiving his vision for the performance. This included technical production for the show, troubleshooting during the performance, and providing all technical advice to the artistic the development of the project.
Aphex Twin, aka Richard D. James, is a name synonymous with the intriguingly named genre of IDM (Intelligent Dance Music). James on the label: “I just think it's really funny to have terms like that. It's basically saying 'this is intelligent and everything else is stupid.' It's really nasty to everyone else's music. It makes me laugh.” Aphex Twin’s formed Rephlex Records in 1991, releasing three Analogue Bubblebath EPs under the AFX name. He moved to London in 1993, where he released a slew of albums and EPs on Warp Records and other labels under many aliases. His first album ‘Selected Ambient Works 85-92’ was an ambient affair, released in 1992 on R&S records. In 1995 James began composing on computers, embracing a more drum n bass sound mixed with acid lines. In the late 1990s, his music become more popular with the release of "Come to Daddy" and "Windowlicker", which James followed this up in 2001 with “Drukqs”, a 2-CD album which featured both prepared piano songs and abrasive and fast drum n bass influenced fare. In late 2004, James returned to acid techno with the Analord series, which was written and recorded on analogue equipment and pressed to vinyl. Some seemingly outlandish claims from interviews have been verified. James does own a tank (actually a 1950s armoured scout car, the Daimler Ferret Mark 3) and a submarine bought from Russia. Additional unverified claims include the following: He composed ambient techno at age 13; he has "over 100 hours" of unreleased music; he experiences synaesthesia; and he is able to incorporate lucid dreaming into the process of making music.
Biography from Resident Advisor.