How Honeysmack jams live techno — 303, 808, modular & more

video upload by Noisegate and Honeysmack

"David Haberfeld — better known as Honeysmack — is a live techno improviser. That means the tracks in his sets are built and arranged in real time in front of an audience rather than pre-sequenced in a DAW. In this studio tour he walks through the hardware he performs with and puts a track together from scratch on the spot.

The rig spans vintage and modern boxes: the Roland TB-303 (the synth-with-a-sequencer that anchors a lot of his sound), Roland's TR-808 and TR-909 drum machines, a Mackie 16-channel mixer, a DJ mixer he's come to use as a performance instrument, Behringer's RD-8 MKII and RD-9 (clones of the 808 and 909, both of which he beta tested), the Behringer Syncussion SY1, a Pro-1 synth and a modular system. Along the way he gets into why the 808 and 909 ended up defining whole genres — and argues it had less to do with how they sounded and more to do with what was simply available at the time.

Honeysmack has a new Live Techno Masterclass coming up on Sunday 26 July at Collingwood Yards, Melbourne:

https://events.humanitix.com/honeysma...
/ dz1kazpuoma

CHAPTERS
0:00 live techno improvisation
0:36 studio reveal
0:59 Roland TB-303
1:42 building a track from scratch
3:47 808/909
5:43 Performance
7:08 Synths, modular & sequencers
8:45 jam

GEAR FEATURED
Roland TB-303 · Roland TR-808 · Roland TR-909 · Behringer RD-8 MKII · Behringer RD-9 · Behringer Syncussion SY1 · Pro-1 · Mackie 16-channel mixer · DJ mixer · modular synthesizer

https://noisegate.com.au/

Noisegate is an Australian based collective of working musicians, producers, DJs, and live audio professionals dedicated to bringing you the latest music gear news, tutorials, interviews and more. We cover a range of categories including guitars, bass, synths, keyboards, pro-audio, DJ gear, live audio, industry news and all the ways we make and interact with music and sound."

Alpha Syntauri at Make Noise

video upload by MAKEN0ISE

"Named for the closest solar system to our own sun, the Alpha Syntauri was a digital synthesizer that ran on an Apple II computer and also had some proto-DAW-like or at least workstation-like capabilities. It was probably created as a lower cost alternative to the likes of the Fairlight or Synclavier systems that would have been accessible only to institutions and to the most wealthy musicians. While not everybody had a personal computer in 1980, that was at least something that many people could save up to own if they wanted to.

Like many older electronic music curiosities, this Alpha Syntauri system hung around the shop here at Make Noise for a while and then made its way on to its next home. But this one was unusual enough that we thought it might be fun to briefly feature it in a video.

The Reel used in the patch walkthru can be downloaded here— happy patching! https://freesound.org/people/makenois...

http://www.makenoisemusic.com"

Polyend Synth - "WTFM Scape" sound pack

video upload by LFOstore

"BUY: https://kav-sound-explorer.sellfy.sto...

Welcome to Polyend Synth 'WTFM Scape' sound pack

WTFM is a unique 2-operator FM synth engine that utilized wavetable based oscillators driven by a 3x feedback system.

The operators are based on sweeping wavetables, ranging from fundamental sine waves to harmonically rich timbres, offering a diverse tonal palette.

Whether you're sculpting smooth, enveloping pads or crafting cutting-edge metallic tones, WTFM empowers you to achieve unique textures with precision and authenticity

'WTFM Scape' sound pack contents: 15 Synth Scenes, 50 Polyend Synth Presets.

Tailored for granular texture , cinematic, electronic, and experimental music production.

includes:

Synth Scenes & Synth Presets files, and detailed loading instructions.

For quick searching, new Synth Scenes and Synth Presets are marked with (WF) in front of the name.

Ready to use: All sounds are presented as demo versions (without adding external effects or post-processing to the demo tracks) with 1 Synth Preset, allowing users to evaluate their potential in thе

Polyend Synth effects section.

by: A.Kav"

ASTROGENIC HALLUCINAUTING - late night noiz for late night fiends

video upload by thenoiztemple

"ASTROGENIC HALLUCINAUTING - late night noiz for late night fiends - for more noiz: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/as... website: http://manipulate.net
This is a series of live noiz and video noiz performances. A continuation of improvisational noiz sessions during the persistence of The Human Plague and now war."

Last Transmission Before Impact | Buchla Space Improvisation

video upload by VoxModula Archives

"This is what I imagined during this improvisation with my Buchla TTA system.
If you have any questions please let me know in the comments.

The fleet is gone.

Only fragments remain: damaged systems, drifting wreckage, fading radar signals, and distant echoes from a war no one remembers.

This Buchla improvisation explores the sounds of deep space through unstable oscillations, evolving textures, metallic resonances, electrical insects, and ghost frequencies emerging from the static.

A journey through silence, interference, and the machinery that continues long after its creators have disappeared.

No presets Just voltage 🚀

#buchla #modular #spacemusic #experimentalsynth #ambientmusic #electronicmusic #soundscape #droneambient #synthjam #improv #cosmicnoise #scifimusic"

MYCORRHIZAE: 50 Ambient Pads and Dark Textures for PLASMONIC

video upload by DATABROTH

"Grab MYCORRHIZAE here: https://databroth.gumroad.com/l/mycor..."

00:00 Seafog 00:12 Voiceless 00:24 Bryophyte 00:36 Fragile 00:48 Remorse 01:00 Lace 01:12 Struggle 01:24 Blotter 01:36 Forest Eyes 01:48 Beachfrost 02:00 Bone Dry 02:12 Corridor 02:24 Cryogenic 02:36 Dripchime 02:48 Isopod 03:00 Gravel Bells 03:12 Satelite

TRACKER TRX-12 - Introduction and Crash Course!

video upload by Electronisounds Audio

"GRAB TRX-12 HERE: https://www.electronisounds.com/trx-1...

In this stream, I'll be going over the basics on how to use TRX-12. :)

This is a great one to watch if you're just getting started with TRX-12. 😁🙏👊

0:00 Intro
05:42 How to navigate around
43:55 How to enter notes on the grid
1:03:09 The right-click menu
1:06:54 Some step FX commands
1:20:30 Playing chords and chord strums
1:26:30 The slicers
1:35:22 The wrap up"

See the announcement post here.

Modular On The Spot LA, June 28 in Santa Monica

This one is in via supporting member, justin3am:

"My friends at LA Synth Club are helping out Seaside Modular and Analog Haven to host Modular On The Spot at Ocean View park in Santa Monica. We'll be starting at 5pm PDT on June 28 and plan to be streaming the event. I'm really stoked to have some of the original MOTSLA crew playing sets as well as some of my LA Synth Club and SoCal Synth Society friends. It's gonna be a blast! We hope this will be the first in a series of MOTS events.

Here is the address:
2701 Barnard Wy, Santa Monica, CA 90405"

The LiveStream will be on YouTube.

Post Punk Eurorack and Plinky +

video upload by Meska (Meska)

"Quick jam with eurorack and plinky + the studio is still unfinish, even if you see the "euro drum sequenseur case" on the back with the LD3 i have still not power it. So all drum is from the eurorack system

Voice recorde en process granular with typhoon.
Bass line : gotharman's tuul oscilator to tube drive to tuul phaser and compresor filtered by wmd c4rbon
"Etheral sound": NLC fmop mixer with noise to drive and warp delay to LPG and resonant FB
Snard : MI element
Kick : NLC fmop fm by zadar envelop to vca mixer with noise to gotharman's tuul distortion
Poly: plinky
all this mixed with jumble heng to polydactil versio
Bib for the effect



Thank you for watching. My name is Meska of the statik collective . I've been making mostly 'dark and expérimental' music for more than ten years now, i'v learn so much online, now it's time for me to share my knoledge, my exploration and this channel is a place to talk about the tools, sound design and techniques to make music with. You can stream my albums and EPs at https://statikwave.bandcamp.com/. If you'd like to support the channel​ consider buying music from bandcamp ;) Contact/booking: meskastatik@gmail.com"

Getting lost in music is always the answer! 👏

video upload by The Galaxy Electric

https://thegalaxyelectric.com

"This week has been full of challenges, but so far we’ve kept our wits about us as we survive them all.

We may still not have any clearer path to our studio being set-up, but that will never stop us from making a fresh patch on the Buchla and carrying on!

More updates to come…

#thegalaxyelectric #modularsynth #buchlamusiceasel #cirklon #dawless"

GIOVE TERRA PLUTONE | Doctor Fungus #arpoloop #shorts

video upload by LepLoop

"Today on ☀️ Summer Solstice ☀️ we launch a new sonic odyssey.
- The ArpoLoop Space Sessions -
To celebrate the summer, we will be releasing a new “Space Session” every two weeks. Enjoy traveling this summer !

👨‍🎨Featured Artist: Doctor Fungus
🎹The Instrument: ArpoLoop—an analog journey into organic logic and harmonic complexity.
https://www.leploop.org/2024/05/14/the-arpoloop-synth/

🚀 Watch the full series here: Doctor Fungus: The ArpoLoop Sessions. 🚀

SCJS#101- THE AIRPORT AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA

video upload by FL3SHB4CK

"Small Case Jam Sessions #101

BEAN JELLY, ONEIROI

Recorded live thru Syntakt delay & reverb

Available on Bandcamp:



Thanks for supporting me!"

HWJ - THE AIRPORT AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA - HWJ Edit

video upload by FL3SHB4CK

"Hardware Jam Challenge: AIRPORT

BEAN JELLY, ONEIROI

Recorded live thru Syntakt delay & reverb"

UVI RUMBLE

video upload by DATABROTH

00:00 Bass 1
06:15 Kick
10:49 Bass 2

"Read my full review here: https://www.databroth.com/blog/rumble..."

Wheel Within the Wheel EP by Michael William Gilbert

A new release via supporting member Michael William Gilbert via Tall Dog Electronics (tindie)

Hello friends,

I am very happy to share this new project with you: an EP of original electronic/electroacoustic fusion music. There are six tracks, including the single "The Prayer Is The Road"(a)/"The Road Is The Prayer"(b). To be clear - prayer in my context is secular: "a practice focusing on gratitude, mindfulness, and reflection to foster positive change, connection, or resilience without appealing to a supernatural being".

"Wheel Within the Wheel", the title track, is influenced by a visit to Tibetan Buddhist monks while they werein the process of creating a sand painting and then destroying it. "Fractal Loup" is about a state of active and curious meditation, a metaphorical wolf mind interpreted with looping. "The Float" is a dream through the worlds of techno and Berlin school. All music recorded & mixed at Alibi’s Little Corner Studio by MWGilbert and mastered by Sean Magee.

Upcoming: thanks to my partners at ElasticStage, "Wheel Within the Wheel" will soon be available as both an LP and a CD! You can check out my previous album "Electronic Music": https://elasticstage.com/mwgilbert

Hope you enjoy "Wheel Within the Wheel". I'm always pleased and grateful to hear what you think, so please let me know!


Thanks for listening!

- MW Gilbert mwg@mwgilbert.com

NORD and NEO VENTILATOR 2 Demo

video upload by Woody Piano Shack

"NEO VENTILATOR 2 rotary simulation pedal, emulating the LESLIE 122, paired with the NORD ELECTRO 6D, is it a worthy upgrade for the Nord Electro / Stage / Organ HAMMOND B3 sounds?"

MORE WOODY PIANO SHACK: https://woodypianoshack.com

Psychedelic Doom Hip Hop - Ableton Push 3 & Eurorack Modular

video uploads by Abre Ojos



Playlist:

1. Sapience - Psychedelic Doom Hip Hop - Ableton Push 3 & Eurorack Modular
2. Perspicuity - Psychedelic Doom Hip Hop - Ableton Push 3 & Eurorack Modular
3. Erudite - Psychedelic Doom Hip Hop - Ableton Push 3 & Eurorack Modular

47bpm - We can be better

Push & Modular connected via ADAT with Expert Sleepers ES-10

@Ableton Push 3 Standalone
@afterlateraudio Adventure case & Atom
@ExpertSleepersLtd ES-10
Neutron Sounds Dust of Time
@QuBitElectronix Scanned
Gehrin Plaits & Bean Jelly 2.0
@makenoisemusic QPAS
@EricaSynths Black Joystick 2
Nonlinearcircuits Triple Sloths V2
@NoiseEngineering Manis Iteritas & Viol Ruina
@Befacosynth Iroi

Video:
Live visuals using Destroy All Planets (1968) from Archive.org played through cracked ancient iPad and processed through:
Video microscope
Sony ZV1
Roland V1-HD
@entropyandsons Recursion Studio
Resolume Avenue
Recorded with Rodecaster Video

Dark ambient audiovisual stuff: https://abreojos.net

The Summer Constellations for Gong, VCS3 and ARP 2600

video upload by R. Reger

"The core of this piece is how the gong interacts with feedback from the VCS3 that I generate by overdriving the synth’s reverb module. If you’re a synth fan, the synth action in the first part of the piece is minimal but gets more involved in the second half."

More testing :)

video upload by gotharman

"Testing revision 2 of a new proto-type :)
It is SO exciting, hihi."

www.gotharman.dk

Modal Electronics ELEMENT One - Nice to meet you!

video upload by Modal Electronics

"It's finally here! Today, we are diving headfirst into the Modal ELEMENT One.

In this session, we will do two things: first, walk you through the physical setup and signal flow to get the ELEMENT One up and running in your studio; and second, conduct a detailed first-look tour of the front-panel controls. Our goal is to move beyond mere "button-pushing" and instead understand the philosophy behind the interface—why we placed certain controls where they are, and how that layout influences your creative workflow."

Element One - Advanced Editing with MODALapp

video upload by Modal Electronics

"Unlock the full potential of your Modal ELEMENT One! In this video, we move beyond the front panel to dive deep into patch editing with Modalapp.

While the ELEMENT One is designed as a hands-on performance synth, the app unlocks advanced parameters, modulation routing, and preset management that take sound design to the next level. The ELEMENT One is fully compatible with Modalapp, giving you a powerful software interface to complement the hardware controls.

Whether you're a beginner looking to understand synthesis or a pro wanting to streamline your workflow, this guide will help you get the most out of your ELEMENT One."

The Missing Link - Buttons, Controls and Powerful Sync At Your Fingertips

video upload by Circuit Happy

"What do the Missing Link buttons do?

• Control tempo
• Start / Stop your session
• Tap tempo with additional functions if needed
• And more...

Minimal controls. No complexity. Just sync.

Simple. Elegant. Powerful."