Random Exercises

video upload by Todd Barton

"Try this at home!"

Tiptop Buchla system / Modular synth for breakfast

video upload by Daniel Mana - sound designer & composer

"I woke up with an idea and I decided to film it, I had this kind of format in my had for a while and I decided to give it a try. I am very very curious to know what you guys think about it, please write me some comments, I'd love to hear your feedback."

GND Compact Osc Network

video upload by Todd Barton

"Here are just a couple of minutes with the Gaston Nonlinear Dynamics Compact Oscillator Network and all the diverse sonic universes it traverses just with these few slider moves . . . and this is definitely not even the tip of the iceberg. https://ryangastonmusic.com/"

A bar on Tres-4 / Korg PS3300, Buchla 200e, Roland 100M, Arp 2600

video upload by Brett Little

"Demonstrating a couple of my custom preset patches for the Korg PS3300 in accompaniment with the Buchla 200e, Roland System 100m and the Arp 2600."

Roland TR-606 , TTMC Tokyo Gate 2 , 158 , 291 , 5step seq

video upload by Tokyo Tape Music Center

backyard buchla concerto - music easel + tokyo tape sequencer card + northern lights polymorpher

video upload by nick kwas

"sorry this accidentally came out in 1080 instead of 4k."

Complex System

video upload by Memetune Studio

"I was wanting a way of setting up an interactive environment to record sounds from some modular systems which could be the basis for some improvised performance based sound explorations

I figured that if I set up some cybersynth patches (ie patches that are evolving by themselves in some way, or are at least dynamically varied over time) and could record some long stereo samples (loops) that could be manipulated live, this might be an interesting thing to do

It occurred to me that the Octatrack, which I got a few years ago and use as a granulating sample mangler, might be perfect to pair with the modulars in this way

The thing about the Octatrack is that it is so unbelievably deep and sophisticated that it can be very difficult to set things up on. I see it as a truly Complex System (AI Overview definition: Complex systems are characterized by numerous interacting parts and emergent behaviors that are not readily predictable from the individual components) and the user manual is utterly hopeless beyond a very basic overview

With the Octatrack you have to basically tell it what you want to do for any given situation. You create a personalised environment inside it and then work within the limitations you set yourself. You have to think of a setup that you want to create, then you build it for yourself using all the different components. In other words, it's not a preset environment that does a few specific things, you have to decide what you want then make it yourself

So I thought it would be useful to have 4 stereo 'Tape Machines' that can be manipulated in real time, with control over the following in each: Pitch, Playback Speed (Timestretch), Direction (forward / reverse) basic Filtering (bandpass) and Delay with feedback. All the things you might find in a Musique Concrete studio in the 1950s (with the addition of granular timetretching)

I might do a more detailed breakdown of the Octatrack patch in the future, but I wanted to live with this setup for a while and make sure it does everything I want it to do in the most efficient way first

This is my first experiment with it, using the Buchla 200. There are two stereo outs from the Buchla - two independent patches running concurrently - going into the Octatrack's dual stereo inputs. These are then fed into the four "tape machines" I created in the Octatrack, which mixes them into one stereo output along with the two live feeds from the Buchla (so what you are hearing is a live mix of the Buchla's 2 voices plus 4 tape loops (30 seconds each) recorded as we go along from the Buchla. As I said, its a complex system 😁"

Buchla 200e Program Switch

video upload by verstaerker

"Initially, a straightforward sequence runs without any preset morphing or remote program changes.

After we heard the sequence a bit I connect the trigger outs of the 252e to the 225e Program Manager. At this point, you’ll hear the two VCOs begin to switch through their stored presets in sync with the trigger pulses — while the rest of the system remains unaffected, as only the VCOs are assigned to respond to remote program changes.

I’ll continue refining this setup with more modules enabled for remote control, and dial in more purpose-fit sounds to push this concept further.

Delay courtesy of the Strymon Volante, adding some extra flavor."

Buchla - MEMS 264 Sequence Distribution For Quad

video upload by DARK SPARKLER

"The MEMS 264 quad sample and hold / polyphonic adaptor distributes a set of quantized notes randomly from the MARF to 4 oscillators. These oscillators are each hard panned to the 4 corners of the room through the 227e. The Nensen Electronics Programmable Pulse Matrix sends probability based pulses to the 264 and the 4 channels of the 281. 4 random voltages feed into the decay inputs on the 281 channels to vary the length of each percussive “hit.” A CV processor, mixed with random and a pulse output from the MARF brings in and out the 277 delay, that also has its delay time randomly bouncing between 2 different settings. The oscillator’s wave shapes are introduced half way through to give 2 saw waves and 2 square waves. Cross frequency modulation between the 4 oscillators randomly turn on and off later into the patch."

buchla music easel painting - superbooth 2025

video upload by nick kwas

Ambient Music w/ Field Recordings, Prophet-10, Music Easel | Succession 2025-05-27 by atnr

video upload by atnr

"A piece combining field recordings with the Prophet-10 and Buchla Music Easel. Listen for the wind, quiet spaces, and birdsong weaving between the synth textures.

Prophet-10: Recorded with blueSky reverb; an extra layer of reverb is added in the DAW with Raum.

Buchla Music Easel: The sound is first treated in LOSSY, then sent through the MOOD MK II for additional reverb, along with the Easel’s own spring reverb. While playing the LEM218 keyboard, I adjust the 208C Lo-Pass Gate level for dynamics.

The field recordings were captured in a forest somewhere in Tokyo."

The Places You'll Go

video upload by Todd Barton

"Exploring the different oscillator mode combinations of a single algorithm. Amazing all the different sonic scapes that emerge!

The 700 FM Voice: https://gmxe.org/700fm-voice
My Patreon: / synthtodd"

Self-running Buchla 200e modular patch - 296e, 259e, 259, 250e, 266, Keen modules

video upload by Mano One

"More music: http://mano1.com/music"

Buchla Electronic Music Festival: Thomas Dimuzio, Todd Barton, Bruce Bayard

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We present highlights from the final evening of the 2025 Buchla Electronic Music Festival at Wyldflowr Arts in Oakland, California. This concert featured a solo performance by Thomas Dimuzio on Buchla modular and sundry pedals, followed by a duo of Todd Barton and Bruce Bayard on Buchla Music Easels.

00:00 Introduction
00:13 Thomas Dimuzio
05:14 Todd Barton and Bruce Bayard
10:58 Conclusion

Please visit the artists' websites to find out more about their music and work.

Thomas Dimuzio: http://www.thomasdimuzio.com/
Todd Barton: https://www.toddbarton.com/
Bruce Bayard: https://brucebayard.com/

Learn more about Wyldflowr Arts, including events and other programs at https://wyldflowrarts.com/

Check out our in-depth interview with Todd Barton" [posted here]

buchla techno superbooth 2025

video upload by nick kwas

"der fonky beats"

Buchla Easel Bundle: 208C, 218e, Cards, Cards, Cards!

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this Reverb listing

"Buchla combo platter royale. In addition to the 208C and 218e, includes:

3-way card hub

Prism Circuits Spore

Triple Sequential Voltage Source (Roland Klinkenberg)

Sequencer Aux Expander (Klinkenberg)

Triglav Clockwork (my favorite)

Little blue card I never used

Two power supplies, shorting bars, misc. Pomona cables"

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QUASAR ✨ Buchla 200t NOODLING #glitch #ambient #industrial #noise 🎧

video upload by RandomVoltage

„QUASAR“
Buchla 200t Modular

Pulser 252t
-pinging filterbank 296t for percussion
-advanced 2x sequencer 245t - modulating filter/ balanced modulater and waveshape osc
-trigger 266t random

Dual OSC 258t
-slow for percussion rhythm and faster for bass drones

Complex OSC 259t
-drone/fx sound
-random modulation

Effects used

#strymon blue sky
MFX bit corrupter

EF Fun

video upload by Todd Barton

"Fun asymmetrical rhythms from noisy patches to the Envelope Follower.
My Patreon: / synthtodd" Programmable 700 FM Voice Processor

EQUINOX - Buchla Hypnotized

video upload by RandomVoltage

"Hypnotic Melodic Patch on the Buchla 200t

Using the 264t quantizer/ sample hold together with the 242t pulser and 245t sequencer - melody

Efx
#strymon bluesky reverb

Alm MFX - Bit Corrupter for percussion ratchets"

Poly Pressure Sound Objects

video upload by Todd Barton

"Buchla 219 Controller. Today's 'what if' -- exploring three different sound objects or textures with three individual pressure outputs to three LPGs."