In 2012, the festival has made a clear commitment to shows with an outstanding technological dimension, which are remarkable due to their visual impact and the fact that they transcend mere concert status. This is the case with ISAM, the fascinating show by Amon Tobin based on large building blocks and projections that use 3D mapping technology; the large format shows by Deadmau5, using an impressive light show and his usual mouse mask as the main stage elements; Modeselektor, who will be accompanied by projections and images from the prestigious Berlin collective Pfadfinderei.

In a similar vein, but in a smaller format, the highlights of the Sónar by Day line-up include the Archimedes Show by Daedelus, with 24 mirrors that multiply the already colourful stage presentation, and the performance of Diamond Version, the new project by Germany's Alva Noto and Byetone, who with the Japanese artist Atsuhiro Ito- use modified fluorescent tubes as a sound source in their live show and play them as if they were heavily amplified electric guitars.

Also worthy of note at Sónar by Day is the unique Brain Pulse Music by Masaki Batoh, who creates live sounds based on brain impulses, using frequencies that can be tracked by the audience on several screens. And of course, there is the second collaboration by the Berlin-based audio-visual team Pfadfinderei, who this time will be shedding some light on the live compositional processes of the brand new group Mostly Robot, led by Jamie Lidell and Tim Exile and presented by Native Instruments.