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DONALDCRUNK live 07/25/20 @ MOTS Seattle (Dynamic Eurorack Ambient)

donaldjasoncrunk

"My live performance from the 07/25/20 Modular on the Spot Seattle live stream on twitch.tv/modularseattle. Performing from my back deck due to the COVID-19 pandemic - can't wait to play again in person!!

This patch is pretty straightforward - melodies are a combo of SH Mk II + Mutable Marbles, which is used to transpose things around. Kick / bass is Plaits (of course). Of special note is the WORNG Electronics SoundStage, which I'm using to duck the pads/melodies and really tie the mix together. Great module."

DONALDCRUNK live on The Tunnel - KSER 90.7 FM

Published on Aug 4, 2018 donaldjasoncrunk

"Absolutely honored to play a live set on The Tunnel, a long running experimental electronic music show on KSER FM in Everett, WA.

Set features my eurorack system, Elektron Digitone and Roland TR 606 (and the trusty Akai Headrush of course. Truly this pedal is a warrior and a champion).

Many many thanks to my amazing hosts at KSER Lars & Maire for their hospitality. Absolutely loved the vibe of this independent radio station, and their support for the experimental synth community! KSER.org"

DONALDCRUNK live 7/14/18 @ Modular On the Spot Seattle

Published on Jul 15, 2018 donaldjasoncrunk

"My performance for MOTS at Cal Anderson Park in Seattle. Headphones or speakers recommended! Absolutely beautiful setting and everyone played amazing music.

This patch is the Industrial Music Electronics Stillson Hammer Mk II driving a DPO for melodies and STO into STG Soundlabs Post Lawsuit Lowpass filter for bass. Out of frame is my trusty Yamaha MG mixer and Akai Headrush on delay."

Digitone flute power

Published on Apr 15, 2018 donaldjasoncrunk

"No true synthesist can resist the pure emotional heartstring-tugging power of a good flute lead. It is a fact."

Modular On The Spot Seattle 3 11/9/16 @ Mokedo

Published on Nov 16, 2016 donaldjasoncrunk

"An awesome lineup of modular performers for the third Modular On the Spot event held in Seattle. Thanks to Bradley M. for organizing, Mokedo for hosting, and Nick B for doing amazing visuals all night! Audio recorded with Zoom H5 built in X/Y for most performances. Performances by:

Kyle Hola
Cindy Reichel
Carl Farrow
Chris Lehfeldt - Infradead
Sean Liam Holt - Høltech
Nick Santos - Horse With One Leg
Shawn Shirey - Dark Side of the Tune
Daniel Miller - Infideltek
Jason Degelman - Donald Crunk
John L Rice

Modular visuals by Nick Bartoletti"

DONALDCRUNK live 7/16/16 @ Modular On The Spot Seattle

Published on Jul 18, 2016 donaldjasoncrunk

"This took place at the base of Kite Hill in Gas Works Park, Seattle WA. Absolutely stunning setting and a great set of performances from everyone. This was my first performance since moving to the west coast 8 months ago, and it was a lot of fun.

mixer and akai headrush slightly off screen. all performed live on 9u of eurorack. thank you to everyone that came out!"

Learning to drop [eurorack monotribe]

Published on Dec 28, 2015 donaldjasoncrunk

"Quick jam with beats provided by monotribe, vocals looped on akai head rush. Complex modular patterns thanks to the ever awesome WMD SSM"

601.4 [eurorack volca touchOSC]

Published on Feb 20, 2015 donaldjasoncrunk

"in this patch, a cycling/modulated function acts as master clock for the STG Soundlabs .DIV, this clocks the WMD SSM as well as feeds the SSM inputs. Outputs go to "Play" on the Phonogene, the Korgs' sync inputs, and the fall of the function for clock stutters, and into the SSM's own input. the DAC output of the SSM modulates the pitch of the Phonogene. The XY pad control other CV inputs on the Phonogene, the Monotribe and Volca Keys are mixed before entering the preamp salvation of the Phonogene

a new configuration for my Erthenvar / Pulp Logic lunchbox synth centered around the WMD Sequential Switch Matrix and Make Noise Phonogene. both are controlled by some custom layouts i made in touchOSC, and MIDI is being transmitted via the MIDI Implant tile.

this rig is really intented to function alongside the Korg Volcas and other similar instruments, with the SSM being very useful for routing clocks and audio between the boxes."

iTunes: TouchOSC - Robert FISCHER

601.3 [eurorack volca touchOSC]

Published on Feb 18, 2015 donaldjasoncrunk

"a new configuration for my Erthenvar / Pulp Logic lunchbox synth centered around the WMD Sequential Switch Matrix and Make Noise Phonogene. both are controlled by some custom layouts i made in touchOSC, and MIDI is being transmitted via the MIDI Implant tile.

this rig is really intented to function alongside the Korg Volcas and other similar instruments, with the SSM being very useful for routing clocks and audio between the boxes.

in this patch, a custom grid of touchOSC buttons selects presets from the SSM, which is routing audio inputs from the Volca, Monotribe and pre recorded guitar loop into the Phonogene. Monotribe provides master clock, and modulation of Phono is provided by a second CV out from touchOSC."

601.1 [eurorack volca touchOSC]

Published on Feb 16, 2015 donaldjasoncrunk

"a new configuration for my Erthenvar / Pulp Logic lunchbox synth centered around the WMD Sequential Switch Matrix and Make Noise Phonogene. both are controlled by some custom layouts i made in touchOSC, and MIDI is being transmitted via the MIDI Implant tile.

this rig is really intented to function alongside the Korg Volcas and other similar instruments, with the SSM being very useful for routing clocks and audio between the boxes.

in this patch, a cycling function acts as master clock for the STG Soundlabs .DIV, which the WMD SSM dutifully distributes to the Volcas, Phonogene and back into itself. The XY pad controls CV inputs on the Phonogene while the Korg Volca keys and Monotribe stumble along behind."

iTunes: TouchOSC - Robert FISCHER

chrimbus crescendo

Published on Dec 19, 2014 donaldjasoncrunk

"just a simple sequence with an even simpler patch. sorry for my recent lack of modular videos, space money and time is at a premium. merry christmas or whatever it is you do!"

four loops [korg monotribe + volca keys]

Published on May 30, 2014 donaldjasoncrunk·37 videos

"I purchased a Korg Volca Keys this weekend at the excellent Nerd Audio analog shop in Chicago. really having a blast with this and the monotribe, so easy to cook up some 90s alt rock loops.

Korg, if you're reading - how about a little volca mixer/sampler to connect together all your other fun boxes?

Volca Keys is playing through the Monotribe filter. no effects except some mild compression inside the box. note the stuttering sync - i think i've got some issues with clocking, but i also sort of enjoy the glitches."

DONALDCRUNK live 4/25/14 @ Warp Zone

Published on Apr 26, 2014 donaldjasoncrunk·36 videos

Let this one develop.

"This is my second time being invited to play at this venue, thanks to Ryan Hill for having me. Great atmosphere and really supportive people, definitely my favorite place that i have played in peoria.

this is recorded with a tascam stereo mic set in front of several amps i was playing through, hence the lower quality sound. vocals running through the guitar pedals, modular being sequenced by little midi on iPad and delayed by DD5"

via Jason Degelman on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

"i played live with the modular on Friday at a spot here in Peoria, IL. it was a good time. the pedals on my left are for the vocals, the modular is the lunchbox on the right and mixer in the middle. an encore was even requested (that i forgot to record). as a modularist, i've never been asked for an encore before.."

inside you

Published on Apr 4, 2014 donaldjasoncrunk·35 videos

"it's been a while! another lunchbox video, this time with the digitech RDS 7.6 being triggered to resample the output of the lunchbox and rearrange it on the fly. makes interesting polyrhythms. vocals also."

Note the mini modules.

sharp sword

Published on Nov 21, 2013 donaldjasoncrunk·35 videos

"lunchbox + monotribe + iphone for sequencing. on this one i run the monotribe into my trusty Digitech RDS 7.6, clock it with the main sequence, and turn up the wet out for chewey bitcrushed monotribe.

the DPO FM tips thread on muffwiggler had some interesting patch tips for FM in it that provided a great starting point for this patch - thanks cartoon bomb!"

via Jason Degelman on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

son of blackbird

Published on Nov 4, 2013 donaldjasoncrunk

"11 minutes of lunchbox majesty. very simple patch, again using both oscillators seperately. both DPO oscillators through DD5 at times."

The iPad sequencer is Little MIDI Machine - Synthetic Bits, LLC (Free!)

still the king

Published on Oct 24, 2013 donaldjasoncrunk·33 videos

"Decided to return to a program that i used to use quite a lot - Numerology. The lunchbox is being sequenced via two seperate stacks, through a DD5. i forgot how amazing this sequencer is!"

via Jason Degelman on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

17 in our hearts

Published on Oct 5, 2013 donaldjasoncrunk·32 videos

"at long last, the Lunchbox system joins with the mighty white 9u for a digital and analog duet. high density sounds, this one gets loud. all sounds sequenced from Little MIDI sequencer on the ipad - also involved are monotribe, vocals, and a few guitar pedals as usual. i quite like this one - this is the third take, and by this point i was pretty amped and pushing the yamaha mixer very hard - hence the breakup.

also, i'm having a son sometime this upcoming week! someday there will be a little crunk in my videos..."

Make Noise Lunchbox System.

DONALDCRUNK live 6/29 @ brokentree coffee

Published on Jun 30, 2013 donaldjasoncrunk·31 videos

"full live set i performed 6/29 at Brokentree Coffee in Peoria, IL. Thanks to all who came, and thanks to Chris Keller for having me play! audio is mostly taken straight from the board."

Korg Monotribe, iPad & modular.