Frequently Asked Questions:
News:
May 13th, 2026: This webpage exists now! :)
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...is Glass Teletype?
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Glass Teletype is a multimedia project. The who behind it is Violet Shylet.
In their spare time, Violet enjoys programming, music, old computers, and just about
everything synthesisers (design/repair/use/etc). All these passions converge into
the Glass Teletype project :)
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...would like Glass Teletype?
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Those who like late 70s/early 80s DIY singles made and recorded on a proverbial tin can would
possibly enjoy the music of Glass Teletype. Examples and inspirations include the original version of
Sleeping Gas by The Teardrop Explodes,
Tally Ho by The Clean, and
Baby Sign Here With Me by Henry Badowski,
among many other songs, albums, bands, and movements...
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...even listens to Glass Teletype?
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Great question! This space will be filled out when I can find enough reviews/discussions/testimonials...
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...is Glass Teletype about?
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Self-described as "junk shop synth pop", Glass Teletype is primarily music-related, accompanied
with visuals and physical presence. Homemade audiovisual equipment alongside second-hand/third-hand
synthesisers are involved to create new visuals and sounds. Songs by Glass Teletype range from the
plague to being at Camberwell Market on the day Tom Verlaine died. Visuals focus on low fidelity,
circuit-bending, and video synthesis. Besides gigs, house parties, open mics, collaborations, and
spontaneous synthesiser jamming, physical releases have yet to surface...
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...is a glass teletype?
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While there is no academic documentation on how to actually
teletype glass, an outdated computing term exists for a
glass teletype. Retroactively, such machines are now known as
dumb terminals. These are similar to traditional teletypes, however,
the output is displayed on a cathode-ray tube (CRT) monitor instead of
being printed onto paper, hence the glass in the name. They are
dumb to differentiate from so-called smart terminals,
which add features and amenities beyond the capabilities of both the
original teletype and the glass teletype. Such abilities include
graphics modes other than text...
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...is some of the equipment used in Glass Teletype's music?
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During gigs, the audio equipment for Glass Teletype only consists of a
Yamaha QY700,
which performs 'backup track' duties with floppy disks, and a
Korg Wavestate
that is played with live. This is also the crux of Glass Teletype recordings.
To aid with the effort of compulsive home recording, several other synthesisers
are utilised for overdubbing purposes. Among other things, these include a
Roland Alpha Juno 2,
a Yamaha DX7s, and a
circuit-bent Behringer TD-3. Recently, a homemade
synthesiser has been incorporated into the live set to augment the music, operated using a MIDI
controller. Despite the focus on synthesis, though, guitars and guitar pedals are used in some
Glass Teletype recordings, albeit sparingly...
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...is the next Glass Teletype gig?
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Who knows! I sure don't!
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...is the next Glass Teletype release?
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When it's done :)
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...will Glass Teletype go the way of DIY and pivot into acid house?
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A league of amateur philosophers (also known as "music critics") are currently
discussing and gambling on when this happens... Let's not mess with the odds...
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...is Glass Teletype from?
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Glass Teletype is located in "Melbourne," "Victoria," "Australia,"
specifically in the suburb of "Ascot Vale." It has been said that,
prior to Glass Teletype, the only band to come from Ascot Vale
was Mr. Floppy.
Whether or not this is true is up for debate. Discussions are emerging
regarding whether a third band from Ascot Vale has appeared since...
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...can I find Glass Teletype on social media?
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Besides this webpage, Glass Teletype can be found on
Bandcamp,
Instagram, and
YouTube...
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...can I find a list of Glass Teletype's digital/physical releases?
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Right here! In chronological order, Glass Teletype's releases are:
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Expiry Date
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Digital release
Tracklist: Expiry Date
(music video)
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...is it called Glass Teletype?
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Why not? :)
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...is Glass Teletype a thing?
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Why not...?
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...is this another attempt at a synthpop revival in the 2020s?
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WHY NOT!?!
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...is the music recorded?
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[talk about my home recording process]
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...are the visuals made?
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[talk about my video synth]
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...can I get in contact for bookings/commissions/inquiries/etc?
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The best way is glassteletype@gmail.com!
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