What does the Solar Voltages Module do? (SetonixSynth & Tidbit Audio DIY kit)

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"I saw this module and wondered what it did. Since it's a DIY kit and it's really affordable... I decided to build it and post this video for anyone else with the same question.

Purchase the kit here: https://www.setonixsynth.com/shop/p/s...

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Musical DIY Projects by Musical Miscellany

What is a Basic Synth Voice? (Modular Synth 101 | Part 6)

video upload by Musical Miscellany (Poorness Studios)

"HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!!! To celebrate the holiday, I explain how to make a basic synth voice using just 4 modules (5 if you count the sequencer). Most of synthesizers on the market use this basic signal path to produce musical tones."

Additional posts in the series: Musical Miscellany (Poorness Studios) Modular Synth 101

New Stylophone Theremin Demo by Musical Miscellany

I Received My Stylophone Theremin (& I really like it) video upload by Musical Miscellany

"Dubreq unveiled the Stylophone Theremin at Winter NAMM. I pre-ordered one on the first day it was available. My Stylophone Theremin arrived on Black Friday. It's a surprisingly powerful little synth that can create all matter of sounds from simple to sinister.

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You can find the announcement post here, and additional demos here.

What is Modulation? (Modular Synth 101 | Part 9)

video upload by Musical Miscellany (Poorness Studios)

"For the next episode in this introduction to modular synth, I take a closer look at modulation. Everyone always talks about it, but what is it? Modulation is simply using a signal to control another signal. It's a simple concept but it puts the fun in modular synthesis."

Additional posts in the series: Musical Miscellany (Poorness Studios) Modular Synth 101

A Quick Studio Tour (2023) w/ Musical Miscellany (Poorness Studios)

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"The move is more or less complete and the studio is really coming together. I just wanted to share this video and give everyone a quick tour. There's still some work to do but I really like the way it's shaping up."

Knobcon 2024 Videos by Musical Miscellany

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Playlist:

1. My Favorite Products at Knobcon 12 (2024)

Knobcon concluded this past Sunday but I wanted to make this video while it was all still fresh in my mind. I talk about my 5 favorite products that I saw there. It was a great time.

0:00 - Introduction
0:43 - 1. Biggest Foot | https://swampflux.com
1:34 - 2. Terra | https://somasynths.com
2:31 - 3. Vanilla Synth | https://www.musonics.com
3:26 - 4. Zen Harp | https://museelectronicinstruments.com
4:14 - 5. Demon Box | https://www.eternalresearch.com
5:31 - First Contact (honorable mention) | https://tidbitaudio.com
6:37 - Conclusion

2. Knobcon 12: Sunday DIY Workshop (2024)

Zlob Modular hosted a DIY workshop at Knobcon 12 in Chicago. We built a Diode Chaos module and tested it. It was a lot of fun.

3. Players Club at Knobcon 12 (2024)

There are 3 live music stages at Knobcon on Saturday night. Here is a quick excerpt from the Players Club stage.

4. Big Room at Knobcon 12 (2024)

Knobcon has 3 stages for live music on Saturday night. Here are a couple performance excerpts from the Big Room.

5. Chill Out Room at Knobcon 12 (2024)

Knobcon has live performances on 3 different stages Saturday evening. Here are a couple performance excerpts from the Chill Out Room.

6. Knobcon 12 in 1 Minute (2024)

Here are a few of the many things going on at Knobcon 12 in Chicago this weekend. There’s so much to see and do. It’s downright overwhelming but a heckuva lotta fun!

7. Knobcon 12: Saturday Show Floor (2024)

Here’s a quick walkthrough of the show floor at Knobcon 12. Needless to say, this isn’t everything, but it will give you an idea of how much stuff is there.

8. Knobcon 12: Friday Opening Reception (2024)

The Knobcon opening reception signals the start of the annual 3-day event. This means Knobcon 12 is officially underway. Here’s a few quick snippets of the live performances.

9. Arriving at Knobcon 12 (2024)

I made it to Knobcon 12 in Chicago! Stay tuned to my channel. I plan to post more vids all weekend long.

Jamming with the Landscape HC-TT

video upload by Musical Miscellany (Poorness Studios)

"I posted a few videos about the HC-TT from Landscape and now I decided to do a jam with it. Instead of using glitchy synths and the like, I decided to try it with "traditional" instruments. I'm pretty happy with the way this came out."

Musical Miscellany (Poorness Studios) Landscape posts

Getting Started with Eurorack (Modular Synth 101 | Part 10)

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"This is the final episode in this 101 series. This one focuses on getting started in Eurorack. If you want to start experimenting with modular, follow these 6 easy steps...

Intro - 0:00
1) Get a Semi-modular Synths - 0:24
2) Understand Cases & Power - 1:11
3) Use Modulargrid.net - 3:00
4) Build Your System - 3:57
5) Avoid 1U Modules - 4:55
6) Have Fun - 5:46"

Additional posts in the series: Musical Miscellany (Poorness Studios) Modular Synth 101

What are Gate & Pitch Signals? (Modular Synth 101 | Part 8)

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"This is episode 8 of the Modular Synth 101 series I've been posting on Mondays. This episode explores what gate and pitch signals do within the synthesizer. I demonstrate them with a keyboard and also with a sequencer."

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What Does a LFO Do? (Modular Synth 101 | Part 7)

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"This is episode 7 of the Modular Synth 101 series. Today, I take a closer look at Low Frequency Oscillators (LFOs). This is the component that is most often used to modulate other parameters in the synthesizer."

Additional posts in the series: Musical Miscellany (Poorness Studios) Modular Synth 101

What Does a VCA Do? (Modular Synth 101 | Part 2)

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"Continuing with this series on modular synthesizers, I take a look at the VCA (Voltage Controlled Attenuator). It is said to be one of the most valuable parts of a synthesizer and I use a simple example to illustrate what a VCA does."

Additional posts in the series: Musical Miscellany (Poorness Studios) Modular Synth 101

What Does a Passive Multiple Do? (Eurorack Modular Synth 101 - 1)

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"I've been asked this question several times, so I decided to do a video explaining what a multiple does. It's pretty self-explanatory but hopefully this video is helpful to someone. The mult I use is made by Rakit."

Additional posts in the series: Musical Miscellany (Poorness Studios) Modular Synth 101

What Does an Oscillator Do? (Modular Synth 101 | Part 3)

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"Continuing with this series on modular synthesizers, I take a look at the VCO (Voltage Controlled Oscillator). It is the primary sound generator in most synthesizer and I demonstrate both analog and digital variants."

Additional posts in the series: Musical Miscellany (Poorness Studios) Modular Synth 101

What Does an Envelope Generator Do? (Modular Synth 101 | Part 5)

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"We're up to episode 5 in this series. Today, I take a closer look at Envelope Generators. This is the component that makes a synthesizer sound more natural. Instead of just on/off, it produces a rising and falling voltage."

Additional posts in the series: Musical Miscellany (Poorness Studios) Modular Synth 101

What Does a Filter Do? (Modular Synth 101 | Part 4)

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"For the next episode in this series, I take a closer look at voltage controlled filters or VCFs. Filters are one of the most important sound shaping components within a synthesizer."

Additional posts in the series: Musical Miscellany (Poorness Studios) Modular Synth 101

Introducing the Biotron from Playtronica (bioelectric MIDI controller)

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"The folks at Playtronica asked me to help them test the Biotron and be one of the first to show it off to the world. I really appreciate the honor. This is a small MIDI device designed to interact with plants. It's really cool!

You can purchase a Biotron here: https://shop.playtronica.com/products...
Promotional Code: KFLHVR10 (saves you 10% at checkout)

Intro & Overview - 0:00
Connections & calibration - 2:01
Setup with website - 3:14
Using w/online synthesizers - 4:19
Using w/Alchemy - 8:56
Final Thoughts - 11:37

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Discover Biotron, the musical instrument that transforms plants into sound.

Play with your favorite plant and let nature compose your music. As the plant's natural electrical properties change, the sound evolves, creating a unique musical experience every time.

Ready to get started? Connect Biotron to a computer, tablet, or smartphone, and play with our online synth or your favorite music software/hardware. With no noticeable latency, Biotron responds just like any other MIDI controller.

- Play using plants as your instrument
- Change the sound based on the plant's natural responses
- Interact with nature to create music
- No musical skill needed
- Connect Biotron to your PC, phone, or tablet using the provided USB cable.
- Attach the electrodes to your plant. Ensure they are securely connected to the stems or leaves for optimal conductivity.
- Open Google Chrome and navigate to synth.playtronica.com, then choose any synth you like. Alternatively, use your preferred music software or hardware that accepts MIDI input.
- Interact with your plant by moving your hands near it, touching its leaves, or adjusting environmental factors like light and moisture to influence the sound.
- Experience the unique music generated by your plant's natural electrical activity translated into MIDI signals
- Biotron MIDI-controller and packaging
- USB-C cable is sold separately to reduce waste in case you have one already
- Alligator clips and patches are also not included, make sure you add whichever you need

Building a Plaits Kit from Sound Study Modular

video upload by Musical Miscellany

"I'm still sick but feeling quite a bit better and I'm having the urge to build something. I got this kit in December when they were on sale for the holidays. It's Sound Study Modular's clone of Mutable Instruments Plaits.

Intro - 0:00
Build Process - 1:25
How Does it Work - 6:47
Audio Demo - 7:37
Final Thoughts - 11:43

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See more DIY Musical Projects here:

How to Make a Light-up Patch Cable (simple DIY project)

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"I recently discovered these flexible filament LEDs and decided to see if I could make a light-up patch cable with them. It's actually a very simple project that just requires some basic soldering skills.

Parts Needed:
2 x 1/8" Mono Plugs
2 x 300mm Filament LEDs
1 x 1k Ω Resistor
1 x Piece of Wire (about 12")
1 x Piece of 1/4" Heat Shrink Tubing (about 12")

See more of my Musical DIY Projects here:"

Calculus Chronicle #1 | self-playing modular synth patch | unquantized generative soundscape

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"I created this patch before going to bed. I wasn't crazy about it at the time. When I woke up the next morning, I made a small tweak and all of a sudden... the patch came to life. Literally. It sounds almost like a living thing. The musical notes are unquantized and the rhythm is a result of evolving voltages. However, all the oscillators are tuned to a reference pitch so it sounds dissonant yet harmonious."

Fidget Spinner Box Meets Modular Synth (DIY Instrument/CV source)

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"I recently built this funky fidget spinner instrument and decided to see if it would work as a CV source for the modular synthesizer. To my surprise, it worked really well.

Check out the build video here:"

I Made a DIY Fidget Spinner Instrument Thingy (Fun Musical Project)


This is a very simple project. It's just 2 spinners mounted to a cigar box using 5/16" carriage bolts. I used a bass pickup and 1/4" mono jack to amplify the sound.

Build Process - 0:00
Sound Demos - 5:01"