Modular Patch Explained | Buchla/Tiptop System + Keystep Sequencer

video upload by VoxModula Archives

"A live, spoken patch walkthrough using a Buchla/Tiptop modular setup, sequenced by the Arturia Keystep. In this session, I build the patch step by step, shaping timbres, modulation paths, and rhythmic variations while explaining everything in real time.

🎛️ Gear used
• Tiptop Buchla modules (259t, 281t, 292t, 245t, 266t, 258t)
• Arturia Keystep – main sequencer
• Strymon El Capistan & Flamma FS02 reverb

🎧 What’s inside
• Live patching + real-time explanation
• Sequencing and modulation ideas
• Sound shaping using a full Buchla/Tiptop voice
• Improvised structure, evolving textures"

Tech Talk: Vera Grace - How Modular Gear Shapes Her Hypnotic Techno Sound (Electronic Beats TV)

video upload by Telekom Electronic Beats TV

"For this Electronic Beats Tech Talk, we visited Dutch DJ and producer Vera Grace at her home in Amsterdam. With a background from the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, she has developed a distinct techno identity rooted in experimental sound design, modular exploration, and hypnotic rhythms that bend your sense of time. Her dive into modular synthesis reshaped her creative process, leading to a fully live analog setup she now brings to the stage. Shifting fluidly between broken beats, ambient explorations, psychedelic textures, and driving 4/4 energy, Vera continues to push her sound forward while staying connected to techno’s foundations."

living room session with buchla synthetizer, hapax and mood mk2

video upload by Tom Leclerc

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Further adventures in DIY Buchla 100 with La 67 Counterparts

video upload by Tom Churchill

"A couple of years ago, I made a video about the La 67 Mort’s Barge, which is a replica of a set of five Buchla 100 series modules from the 1960s. Now I’ve expanded it with five more DIY modules that La 67 recently made available again: the 144 dual square wave generator, the 111 dual ring modulator, the 106 six-channel mixer, the 156 control voltage processor, and the 191 sharp cutoff filter. In this video, I do a quick tour of the new modules, then I run through a few patches to let you hear how they sound in context.

Note: this video is not sponsored; La 67 has no involvement."

Chapters:
00:00 Patch previews
01:41 Introduction
03:44 144 Dual Square Wave Generator
06:25 191 Sharp Cutoff Filter
09:17 106 Six Channel Mixer
09:42 111 Dual Ring Modulator
10:00 156 Control Voltage Processor
11:10 Resonant band-pass filtering
15:41 Square wave FM and resonant low-pass filtering
18:32 Square wave techno jam
20:32 Four-oscillator mega-drone
25:57 Sci-fi ring-mod sequences
29:44 Polymetric sequencing with external gear
34:00 Robotic ring-mod electro jam

140 BPM Wub Bass | Buchla Music Easel Modern

video upload by Akihiko Matsumoto

"This collection includes ninety four Wub Bass loops in the sample pack.
Buchla Modular Synth (Sample Pack) https://akihikomatsumoto.sellfy.store...

Drum: Future Garage Kit from Ultimate Electronic Drum Kit (Sample Pack) https://akihikomatsumoto.sellfy.store...

Akihiko Matsumoto

Study Site https://akihikomatsumoto.com/study/"

The Galaxy Electric - ❇️ DIAL IT IN ❇️ - Super 8 Film {Official Music Video}

video upload by The Galaxy Electric

"Thank you for watching and listening! We shot this video on Super 8 film.

The Galaxy Electric Website: https://www.thegalaxyelectric.com
The Galaxy Electric Shop: https://www.thegalaxyelectricshop.com
FACEBOOK: / thegalaxyelectric

The Galaxy Electric
"DIAL IT IN" Official Music Video
Filmed and Directed by Jen Fodor
Produced by Jen Fodor and Georgia Hurd
Executive Produced by Daniel Naruta
Edited by Michelle Pan
Shot on B&W Super 8 in Los Angeles, CA at the Vintage Synthesizer Museum
Additional Footage using the DJI Osmo

The composition process involved us improvising with loopers using mainly Buchla Modular Synthesizer, RD-9, TD-3 for Acid House vibes, Roland SP404 MKII, and 2 Space Echoes on the vocals. The looping performance was ultimately recorded to 1/4" Reel to Reel Tape. We like to call it Cosmic Tape Music, but this one is in the vein of Classic House Music from the 80s."

Exploring the 259tDiscovering the 259t Sound | Tiptop Buchla Patch with 245t, 266t, 281t & 292t

video upload by VoxModula Archives

"In this patch talk, I explore the timbral range of the Tiptop Buchla 259t Complex Oscillator, using the 245t, 266t, 281t, and 292t to build a dynamic, evolving modular voice.

The session is fully improvised and recorded live — a look into the interaction between control voltages, random modulation, and the organic response of the Buchla 200-inspired system.

🎛️ Modules used:
• Tiptop Buchla 259t Complex Oscillator
• Tiptop Buchla 245t Sequential Voltage Source
• Tiptop Buchla 266t Source of Uncertainty
• Tiptop Buchla 281t Quad Function Generator
• Tiptop Buchla 292t Quad Lopass Gate"

“Cuckoo O’Clock” Buchla Morphagene CV/MIDI setup & INA GRM Tools Atelier

video upload by Stephano Gavilanes

"Third exploration of the Fake Noise - Morphagene using a hybrid CV/MIDI Buchla setup with the Magnetic Freak - Gaussian, Keen Association 220, and manipulating five of my very own samples with MIDI and Atelier 👌🏽

Hope you enjoy it! 🤙🏼

Music composed and recorded by Stephano Gavilanes.© Copyright 2025. All rights reserved."

Anabrid Analog Thing on the right.

Buchla 223e Arpeggiation Techniques

video upload by peff

"exercise in building and altering a sequence live with the 223e by using the add notes/delete notes feature of the arpeggiator.

ref: BE-25.219"

Diatonic 2-Voice Ambient Buchla Music Easel

video upload by Akihiko Matsumoto

"Buchla Modular Synth Sample Pack https://akihikomatsumoto.sellfy.store...
An inquiry into timbre shaped by the circuitry of a singular electronic instrument
A system built for exploration
From the earliest prototypes crafted by Don Buchla, these instruments were conceived as tools for acoustic research. Instead of following keyboard based conventions, Buchla systems were designed as laboratories for voltage relationships, spectral motion and dynamic control of timbre. Performers were encouraged to treat sound as a fluid material. Each patch functioned as an experiment in how signals could bend, collide or dissolve within a responsive electronic environment.
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This sample pack carries that spirit forward through recordings made with the Buchla Music Easel Modern. It offers a survey of sonic behavior, inviting listeners to study the subtle warmth that emerges when complex oscillators interact. It highlights the characteristic percussive transients of low pass gates. It captures broadband noise shaped by minute spectral movements. It presents drones formed by slow feedback interactions and microscopic frequency shifts. The goal is to provide raw material for creators who wish to work closely with the textures that define this family of instruments."

Xtreme Easel

video upload by Todd Barton

"Some days are extreme . . ."

Tobinksi Standalone Mono Synth

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

via this Reverb listing

"Only a handful made. Tobinski mono Synth (formerly Danny sound). Sounds incredible. Everything works accept 1 led needs changing. Comes in its own carry case. Cables included.

Modules overview:

OSC 1- Electronotes EN129 Linear Through Zero Oscillator
OSC 2 -Buchla 258 Oscillator
ENVELOPE 1 - Roland M140 Envelope Generator
ENVELOPE 2 - Electronic Dream Plant (EDP) Wasp Filter Control Envelope
ENVELOPE 2 Electronic Dream Plant (EDP) Wasp Filter Control Envelope
ENVELOPE 3 Electronic Dream Plant (EDP) Wasp VCA Envelope
TIMBRE (TMBR) Buchla 259 Timbre Generator Module
LOW PASS GATE (LPG) Buchla 292 Low Pass Gate Module
LOW PASS FILTER (LPF) Moog MiniMoog Low Pass Filter Module
VOLTAGE CONTROLLED AMPLIFIER (VCA) Moog MiniMoog Voltage Controlled Amplifier
MIDI TO CV Oakleysound 3031 midi to CV"

Note this appears to be the first post to feature Tobinksi.

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Buchla Patch demo LBFI-25.031

video upload by peff

project demo reel for Luis Bunuel Film Institute
Reference LBFI-25.031
Recorded material source: Belle de Jour.

For SC

video upload by peff

Easel Drama

video upload by Todd Barton

"Exploring my custom program card and the highly inflected and dramatic sounds it can discover. Enjoy!
My Patreon: / synthtodd"

Buchla 709e - polyrhythmic experiment 700FM + 252e +251e

video upload by verstaerker

"an experiment sequencing the 700FM voice by gmxe with the 252e and 251e to get some polyrhythmic complex pattern variation
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https://verstaerker.bandcamp.com
https://verstaerkerahead.bandcamp.com

219 playtime

video upload by Todd Barton

"Just a brief exploration of the Buchla 219 Compound Touch Controlled Voltage Source https://www.perfectcircuit.com/source...

with Soundfreak EMS Triple Oscillator https://www.soundfreak.io/triple-osci...

My Patreon: / synthtodd"

Exploring the 259tDiscovering the 259t Sound | Tiptop Buchla Patch with 245t, 266t, 281t & 292t

video upload by VoxModula Archives

"In this patch talk, I explore the timbral range of the Tiptop Buchla 259t Complex Oscillator, using the 245t, 266t, 281t, and 292t to build a dynamic, evolving modular voice.

The session is fully improvised and recorded live — a look into the interaction between control voltages, random modulation, and the organic response of the Buchla 200-inspired system.

🎛️ Modules used:
• Tiptop Buchla 259t Complex Oscillator
• Tiptop Buchla 245t Sequential Voltage Source
• Tiptop Buchla 266t Source of Uncertainty
• Tiptop Buchla 281t Quad Function Generator
• Tiptop Buchla 292t Quad Lopass Gate"

264t & 242t Chord Machine - Tiptop Audio & Buchla

video upload by Stazma

"From plucky polyphonic arpeggios to BIG chords!

This is an idea I had in my head for some time, combining the 264t Polyphonic Adapter with ART and my two 259t with the 242t to trigger clusters of notes and create strums / arp / chords type sounds.

It worked and here is how!"

“Chain Reaction” Brainwaves controlling a Buchla Morphagene CV/MIDI setup & INA GRM Tools Atelier 🧠✨

video upload by Stephano Gavilanes

"Biofeedback exploration using brainwaves via the BI1 Brainterface to control a hybrid CV/MIDI Buchla setup with the Fake Noise - Morphagene, Magnetic Freak - Gaussian, and five instances of INA GRM Tools 'Atelier' via MIDI👌🏽

Original sample sounds produced with an EMS VCS3, a Buchla 200 system, and later processed with Atelier. Timpani type percussion extracted from my track “Maestro” which was created by accident with only a 212 Dodecamodule and a Folktek Resonant Garden as a feedback patch, loaded into Morphagene.

Hope you enjoy it! 🤙🏼

Music composed and recorded by Stephano Gavilanes.© Copyright 2025. All rights reserved."

Schallwerk 200e: Okolytic Implant 23

video upload by verstaerker

"Ein Fragment aus der Zukunft des Körpers.
Metallische Pulse, biomechanische Rhythmen und fragmentierte Kontrollspannungen treffen auf kalte, klinische Präzision.
Dieses Implantat sendet keine Signale – es formt sie.

Ein audiovisueller Eingriff zwischen organischem Feedback und synthetischer Disziplin.
Erzeugt, moduliert und transformiert mit dem Buchla 200e System.
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to listen more music by me please visit"
https://verstaerker.bandcamp.com
https://verstaerkerahead.bandcamp.com