"Here is the first glimpse at one of ten EuroSerge system configurations that I have created for Elby Designs. Their new EuroSerge is a full, classic Serge Analog Modular Synthesizer, including the entire catalog of first generation Serge modules in a truly modular format, reimagined for the 3u format. This configuration is based on my Mystery Serge, the first 'commercial' Serge. The configuration will give new adapters a well used system from which to explore their own configurations. Following I will be publishing systems of all sizes for a wide range of users. It has been my pleasure to work together on this with Serge Tcherepnin, and Laurie Biddulph and I hope that you enjoy this new opportunity to include official Serge designs in your 3u system.
"This is the second installment in a panel by panel look at The Mystery Serge - the first commercial Serge Modular Music System made. It is highly upgraded and modified. Enjoy this in-depth tour of the Control Voltage panel 1.
Watch to the end for comments on my favorite Serge module and my 2015 Thanksgiving thank you notes!
"This is the first in a panel by panel look at The Mystery Serge - the first commercial Serge Modular Music System made. It is highly upgraded and modified. Enjoy this in-depth tour of the Sequencer/Programmer panel.
"This is the third installment in a panel by panel look at The Mystery Serge - the first commercial Serge Modular Music System made. It is highly upgraded and modified. Enjoy this in-depth tour of the Sound Source Panel.
via Doug Lynner on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge: "Here is the first piece from my solo concert last Friday with Mike Dietrich doing visuals. It features the Mystery Serge going through it's paces with massive amounts of pulse division and sample and hold magic. Most people there had never heard such a thing before and the response was very good. This was great fun and a grand experiment that I want to do more of. Thanks to The Woodshed at Keith Holland's Guitars in Los Gatos CA for stretching to include electronic music and visuals at their new venue! We have a toe hold"
Update:
Fluid Motions by Doug Lynner, aka Synthesizerman
Modulations by Doug Lynner, aka Synthesizerman
Published on Aug 26, 2013
Summer Arabesque by Doug Lynner, aka Synthesizerman
Playlist:
"W" - Part 1 of 3 of WAD: A Trio For Richard Driskell.
"A" - Part 2 of 3 of WAD: A Trio For Richard Driskell.
"D" - Part 3 of 3 of WAD: A Trio For Richard Driskell.
"'I Am Because We Are'
An Announcement of New Explorations and a New Composition Project
Here is 'WAD: A Trio For Richard Driskell.'
It is composed of three improvisations where I explore, for the first time, the Wilson Analog Delay (WAD.) Even though it is not a fully operating module (no input 2, for the moment) it is still remarkable and something that I’ve had few chances to play with.
So here I am, using the WAD from Richard’s Serge with patch elements from the Mystery Serge, combining them for new explorations.
While I hope that these Improvisations are interesting in themselves, I know that the videos will raise some questions about Richard and his Serge system.
I have known Richard as a friend for about a decade. We met at one of my early (I think the first) Church of the Super Serge concerts at Robotspeak in San Francisco. I quickly came to know him as a wonderful photo documenter of the San Francisco experimental music scene. You have seen me represent myself and my music here many times using his beautiful images.
Over time I learned that Richard was also a member (the drummer) of the important early synth punk group, The Units. Eventually, as our friendship developed, I learned that Richard went on to pursue synthesis directly and had a Serge system. One I was familiar with, in fact, because it was used by LX Rudis in his performances and we had shared the stage several times and had even performed together at the Outsound New Music Summit (with Dmitri Bronson) using that same system.
Richard’s Serge is now in my hands.
When I asked Richard how I could talk about how and why his Serge is in my hands, he said that he and these circumstances are an open book.
Richard is in the end stages of cancer. It is his second such fight over the years and while he has persistently fought it and continues to at this time, everyone who is close to him appreciates every day that he is still with us.
When Richard thought about the future of his synth, he decided that it was most important that it remain active in the Bay Area modular music scene. With this in mind, he contacted me and we discussed how, in my hands, the system could continue to be heard and seen, and how it could also take on a community-building role through efforts that I could put forward using it.
Richard’s thoughtful stewardship of his synthesizer and its future is a remarkable sign of the maturity of the Serge world both in terms of age, and more importantly, in terms of the continuity and continuation of our community as an important artistic and technological entity.
As you can see, this trio of improvisations unpacks a lot more than just new music or sonic explorations. It unpacks the whole of what we are as artists, as a community, and as people who support each other because we know each others’ value to what we all are.
With this, I announce a longterm composition project to be conducted at my studio, where composers contribute using the Driskell Serge. The project, being developed to start soon, is called, “I Am Because We Are” and is dedicated to the wonderful artist, musician and community builder, Richard Driskell, to benefit experimental music and the Bay Area modular music scene.
"Live electronic music performed at the microHausen Electronic Music Festival in Boulder Creek, CA on Sunday 8/17/14. Doug performs on the Mystery Serge synthesizer and a Cynthia 6-Pak. This piece focuses on the Cynthia Zeroscillator with the Serge in a supporting role.
Visit Doug's site at http://neatnetnoise.com/
Interact on FB (feel free to friend me) at https://www.facebook.com/doug.lynner
See more of Doug's performances go to https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...
For modular synthesizer tutorials go to https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...
To hear studio recordings go to https://soundcloud.com/doug-4
To get a close up look at The Mystery Serge go to http://www.serge.synth.net/gallery/dl..."
"'Tenderloin Rain Dance' - Performed live by Doug Lynner aka Synthesizerman at The Luggage Store Gallery in San Francisco, CA on 10/2/14. Synthesizers used are The Mystery Serge, a Cynthia Six-Pak and a STS Serge M-Class boat.
Visit Doug's site at http://neatnetnoise.com/
Interact on FB (feel free to friend me) at https://www.facebook.com/doug.lynner
See more of Doug's performances go to https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...
For Patch of The Week tutorials go to https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...
To hear studio recordings go to https://soundcloud.com/doug-4
To get a close up look at The Mystery Serge go to http://www.serge.synth.net/gallery/dl..."
"The M-Class boat contains the new, version 2 of The Creature. The revamped VC TimeGen OSC clocked the entire performance. It will be covered soon on The Patch of The Week video series."
"With concerts coming up I haven't had time for a thoughtful Patch of The Week but for fun here is a closeup view of my performance instrument for my show tomorrow at Robotspeak's Church of The Super Serge In San Francisco. I will be performing on Serge and Cyndustries modules. The show starts at 3pm."
Video description:
"I'm tight on time preparing for concerts so here is a closeup view of a performance patch on my machines. See you at Robotspeak in San Francisco 7/19/14!
Though this is illustrated on a Serge the concepts apply to many modular synthesizers. Let me know how you apply this on your modular synthesizer.
"The Positive Slew, one of the original Serge modules, has inspired contemporary modules and continues its own legacy. Here is a overview of the module and a selection of functions that can be patched with it. It's the perfect example of Serge Patch Programming.
"This modular synthesizer tutorial shows a way to up your rhythm game using two Envelope Generators - one as a master clock and the other as a self-cycling, synced slave.
Though this is illustrated on a Serge the concepts apply to many modular synthesizers. Let me know how you apply this on your modular synthesizer.
"A noisy and chaotic demo of the modifications I made to my Silly Serge. The Silly Serge consists of the 2 DIY panels by 73-75.com.
The following modifications were inspired by Doug Lynner's Mystery Serge:
Each Negative Slew, Positive Slew, and Envelope Generator has an added cycle switch (blue switches) that makes the module cycle.
One Positive Slew and one Negative Slew along with all the Envelope Generators have a switch (orange) to connect the output to a VC input pre-attenuator for adjustable feedback.
The yellow jack puts out a 6V pulse when the red momentary switch is engaged.
The white switch is my own idea and might not be for everyone. When it is engaged, the output of the reverb module is connected to the top 1/8" jack that goes to the mixer."
