MATRIXSYNTH: Rob Hordijk


Showing posts with label Rob Hordijk. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rob Hordijk. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 05, 2023

Audio, modulation, or both? Let's make a sample-and-hold feedback patch à la Rob Hordijk.


video upload by Frap Tools

"Let's make some serious SAPÈL feedback patching! Today we draw inspiration from Rob Hordijk's talks about sample-and-hold circuits and chaos theory."

00:00 Introduction
01:53 The S&H feedback
05:04 Adding the filter
09:02 Stacking more filters in parallel
10:50 Using a sequencer instead of a random S&H
12:12 Randomizing the sequence and closing remarks

You can find Rob Hordijk's masterclass series here.

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Hordijk Improv for September 2


video upload by Todd Barton

"In Der Bosch, Netherlands on September 2 friends of Rob Hordijk celebrated his life, legacy, genius and lovely humanity. His dear friends Richard Scott, Biyi Ames and Joker Nies performed live and I offered this remote/virtual live performance.
Studio monitors and a sub recommended."

Friday, August 25, 2023

Hordijk Rungler to Buchla 296


video upload by Todd Barton

"Today's little experiment."

Hordijk Five Snippets


video upload by Todd Barton

"I've used this same patch for the previous two video explorations. I will conclude and pull this patch now and move on. These three videos are a tribute to Rob Hordijk's genius: the fact that, without changing patch cables and only adjusting knobs, I can get such diverse characters of self-playing patches! I don't find this kind of range and variety on my other synths."

Monday, August 21, 2023

Three Hordijk Variations


video upload by Todd Barton

"Same patch: Three Variations of knob settings. Checkout HORDIJK 2023: Rob always loved to explain his theories and concepts and show it to people as well. Here he is explaining at the Sines and Squares Festival, 8 years ago. Any questions? On September 2nd, Den Bosch, Netherlands, you can ask the expert companions of Rob Hordijk and hear them perform. Tickets at https://buff.ly/45bEEVv"

Saturday, August 19, 2023

Hordijk Single Patch Snippets


video upload by Todd Barton

"Six snippets using the exact same patch. This is a tribute to Rob Hordijk's genius the fact that without changing patch cables, only adjusting knobs I can get such diverse characters of self-playing patches! I don't find this kind of range and variety on my other synths."

Thursday, August 17, 2023

Hordijk Random Moments


video upload by Todd Barton

"Always experimenting with random manifestations in the Hordijk system. This time focused on the B envelope of the Dual Envelope module. It's fun to try and anticipate what and when something comes next."

Friday, August 11, 2023

A Simple Rungler Piece


video upload by Todd Barton

"It doesn't get much simpler that a single patch cable out of the Hordijk Rungler followed by a few simple knob turns :-)"

Friday, August 04, 2023

Hordijk exp 7


video upload by Todd Barton

"Just learning the instrument, listening to what it wants to do."

Saturday, March 18, 2023

Random Hordijk


video upload by Todd Barton

"I love the innate feel of Rob Hordijk's random circuits. He was a true treasure."

Thursday, March 09, 2023

Wingie Blippoo + TouchOSC


video upload by UncertainMusicCorps

"Quick runout for the alternative Wingie firmware, inspired by Rob Hordijk's original box of controlled chaos.

Control of the beastie is greatly enhanced by the superb TouchOSC template created by Mod Wiggler member bcomnes

Here I'm running the Wingipoo out through Lancet Retroverb spring reverb for extra metal drippiness.

This video is often loud and has a very wide frequency range so choose your playback device accordingly"

Thursday, October 27, 2022

Hordijk Phaser Feedback


video upload by Todd Barton

"Back to exploring feedback within the Hordijk system: Phaser/Waveshaper feedback with Rungler."

Saturday, September 10, 2022

Hordijk Playing the Quant


video upload by Todd Barton

"Rob Hordijk's synth designs are legendary -- it's amazing the variety and variation possible with just a single knob. 🙇‍♂️"

Tuesday, September 06, 2022

RIP Rob Hordijk - Creator of the Blippoo Box, Benjolin, and Hordijk Modular Systems

video uploads by Pedro Trotz

"Rob Hordijk explains his modular designs at the European Electro Music Event 2012 that took place at Mallorca - Spain."

Sad news in via an anonymous reader today, who spotted the following from Pedro Trotz on Mod Wiggler. Those of you that have been following the site should be familiar with Rob Hordijk's work through numerous posts on the site. Two of his most famous creations were the Benjolin and Blippoo Box.

"I am deeply saddened to announce that my friend and mentor, Robert Ernst Hordjik, passed away earlier today. He was an important part of my life and I am sure also of many others here. He will be greatly missed.

I first met him in the Chateau Sonore event he organized in Belgium, in July 2007. There, lots of similar souls shared our passion for electronic music and electronic instruments. There was a lot of G2 and modular talk, but also performances, instrument demos, concerts, rehearsals... That's when I first heard of the Blippoo, one of his first creations that made him famous.

A few years later he started his work on the modular system that has his name. I felt so grateful for his initiative in Belgium that I couldn't help but planning a follow-up, this time in Mallorca. This time, our meeting had a lot less participants but it was an even better opportunity to make friendships that will last for a lifetime. I believe that in this meeting, in a trip we made to the north coast of the island, between the mountains of the Serra de Tramontana and the Mediterranean Sea, is when Rob decided that he wanted to retire to Mallorca. I can't blame him. It was the middle of January and we were having a pic-nic on the side of a curvy road facing the sea and enjoying what we natives call "the little summer" which is something that happens from time to time in mid-winter when the sea suddenly calms and temperatures rise up to 20 degrees Celsius.

We had a Benjolin workshop, we talked a lot about his design philosophy, and I was happy to record the first series of videos about his modular System. The ones you can find in my Youtube channel. After that series of videos I asked him to build a modular for me and soon enough he came back to Mallorca to deliver it in person.

During this visits I introduced him to Biyi and they automatically made a great connection. Biyi went a few times to The Hague to assist him in the building of Blippoos and modular systems. He even built his own under Rob's supervision. We all three had the idea to start a company in Mallorca where Rob would make the designs, Biyi build the stuff and I would take care of the business side of things. It was all set-up. As soon as his obligations in the Netherlands were fulfilled he would come to Mallorca. The moment arrived but almost at the same time his illness and COVID made things extra difficult.

In one of our talks he said to me that the Benjolin, the Blippoo and the Modular System were his dearest creations and that he was honored to have made so many people happy with them. Let's honor his memory by using them and making the most beautiful sound imaginable.

Farewell, my friend. I love you." - trotz



The following is from the Synth DIY wiki page on Hordijk.

Born in 1958, self described "synthesizer designer and builder,[3]" Rob Hordijk began learning electronics from around age 12 after developing a fascination with the glowing tubes in stereo amplifiers.[1][4] When he was 14 his father who had noticed young Rob's interest gave him a subscription to an electronics course, which lead to an examination for a ham radio license.

Trained as a designer and not a musician, Rob came from an arts background, studying as a sculptor and jeweler in the 1970s. He approached electronic music in a similar spirit to abstract painting, inspired by the ambient works of Brian Eno, and Luigi Russolo's Intonarumori instruments; where attempts were made to blur the boundaries between music and art:[1]

"In those days I was quite interested in the idea of sound as a material to be sculpted, in the same way you can sculpt wood and metal. [...] You can make mechanical objects that make all sorts of sounds, or you can make electronic objects that make all sorts of sounds. but what I like about the electronic objects is that you don't see what makes the sound. [...] It opens the way to sort of make it a bit mysterious."[1]

In the early 1980s as various integrated circuits, micro-controllers, and processors became available to hobbyists, Rob began buying things such as the early Curtis chips and RCA 1802 based SuperElf processor board out of curiosity more than professional ambition.[1][5] Later switching to an Apple ][+ and the Mountain Hardware Music System, for which he developed a Forth language version that could do all sorts of stuff with the Mountain cards, like KarplusStrong-type plucked string sounds and pitch shifting.[5] His first introduction to a DSP was to the DMX1000 around 1984. In 1986 he switched to Atari ST and an Akai S900.[5] These days he is a Clavia Nord Modular G2 aficionado.[5]

"I am not really a gear freak. But I do believe in mastering synthesis techniques, in making synthesis a second nature, so to be able to fully concentrate on the creative processes."[5]

After finishing art school, Rob also completed 11 years of study in Information Technology, learning about design methods and inventory control.[1] As well as his own instruments Rob worked on the Nord Modular G2 including contributing many patches to the Nord Modular online community, and wrote a comprehensive unofficial manual of the instrument. He has produced music for environments, buildings, film, and dance performances, but is yet to produce an official release on a label.[5] As of 2022 Rob has announced his retirement and will no longer be taking orders.[6]

Design Philosophy
Rob's personal definition of a modular synthesizer is more to do with modulation than modularity; referring to functional modules as 'sections'. Everything is supposed to be able to modulate or effect everything else. All levels within the system are optomised for comparability with one another.[1]

See https://sdiy.info/wiki/Rob_Hordijk_Design for more.

Update via brian comnes: Hordijk info on synthesis: https://rhordijk.home.xs4all.nl/G2Pages/ - quite in depth.

Tuesday, June 07, 2022

Geometric Benjolin


video upload by Brian Comnes

"KInda Dark IMHO"

Monday, May 30, 2022

Hordijk Plain Osc Sync


video upload by Todd Barton

"In this earlier video [posted here] I took the Osc Sync through its wild s/h randomness paces. This demo is just the Osc Sync without the randomness.
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/synthtodd"

Saturday, May 21, 2022

Hordijk Osc Sync


video upload by Todd Barton

"Rob Hordijk always says that all musics/sounds abide within noise it's just a matter of discovering them or releasing them . . . . This is the most amazing oscillator ever. No other modules are in play, just the synced output. Enjoy!
My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/synthtodd"

Friday, April 29, 2022

TEST SERIES Ieaskul F. Mobenthey 2x Benjolin NonLinear Circuits Erica Matrix Mixer Ciat Lonbarde


video upload by Outsider Sound Design

"Erica Synths Matrix Mixer
Ciat Lonbarde Ieaskul F. Mobenthey Denum, Dunst, Swoop, Fourses, Sprout.
Benjolin V1 and V2 with expanders.
NonLinear Circuits NLC Brain Custard, Quad Jerk Chaos, 1050 Seq/Mix
Ornament & Crime

The purpose of 'TEST SERIES' is to focus on the sound design possibilities of various gear combinations. This series is not musical nor does it serve as an instructional video. It is all about sound potential.

Please consider supporting this channel by purchasing a sample pack or music download from www.outsidersounddesign.com"

Thursday, April 21, 2022

TEST SERIES Double Benjolin Erica Synths Matrix Desktop Mixer After Later Audio Sound Design


video upload by Outsider Sound Design

"Abstract sound design with Double Benjolin eurorack modules and Erica Synths Matrix Mixer.

The purpose of 'TEST SERIES' is to focus on the sound design possibilities of various gear combinations. This series is not musical nor does it serve as an instructional video. It is all about sound potential.

Please consider supporting this channel by purchasing a sample pack or music download from www.outsidersounddesign.com"

Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Meet the Break Glass Benjozeit - a Benjolin and Zeitgeist Combined


video upload by NOISEBUG

"Here is a short demo something a long time in the making. This is the BenjoZeit, a licensed copy of Rob Hordijk’s beloved DIY workshop circuits released to the public over a decade ago. The Break Glass BenjoZeit contains both the Benjolin and Zeitgeist circuits, true to form, warts and all. The finished limited edition of 5 are simply beautiful and 2 years in the making. Commissioned before the onset of the events of early 2020, these have finally met us 2 years later.

There will not be a second run as these were handmade to the extreme in a beautifully spacious tabletop format.

Available now on Noisebug.net for a limited time."



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