Modern Sounds Pluto - Ambient Soundscapes

video uploads by The Pedalboard Orchestra

"A collection of long ambient tracks based on the Modern Sounds Pluto Semimodular Synthesizer and various effets pedal setups."

Playlist:

1. Modern Sounds Pluto Synthesizer – Ambient Demo & Sound Exploration

These are my first "ten minutes" (okay, the video turned out a few minutes longer 😉) with the Modern Sounds Pluto semimodular synthesizer.
🎧Headphones recommended for the full sonic experience.

In this small setup Pluto is accompanied by three pedals, the Strymon El Capistan v1, the Chase Bliss/Goodhertz Lossy and the Eventide Space in ModEchoVerb algorithm, all in stereo.
Pluto, this tiny little box, is such a fascinating and inspiring instrument. You can get a million and more of sounds out of it.
I love how the filter of Lossy changes the overall mood of the sounds.

All sounds and video footage by The Pedalboard Orchestra.

(Disclaimer: This is a non sponsored video. All equipment is self-purchased.)

#modernsoundspluto #ambientdrone #ambientsoundscapes #ambientmusic #meditationmusic #modernsoundspluto #semimodular #strymonelcapistan #chaseblisslossy #eventidespace

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Pluto's Moons (Album) by The Pedalboard Orchestra

Also see The Pedalboard Orchestra's demos of Modern Sounds Pluto Semimodular Synthesizer

"This album presents ten extended ambient soundscapes (approx. 150 minutes total), composed and recorded using the Modern Sounds Pluto semimodular synthesizer as the sole sound source. Pluto’s architecture—featuring five primary modulation engines named after Pluto’s moons (Charon, Styx, Nix, Kerberos and Hydra)—served as both a structural and conceptual framework during production.
Each track explores different interactions between these modulators, ranging from FM-based timbral shifts to complex CV-driven rhythmic deviations and slow-evolving modulation cycles.

Across the sessions, the wider effects chain underwent several iterations, incorporating various pedals for filtering, spatial processing, and granular-style textural shaping. However, two components remained consistent throughout:

Modern Sounds Pluto (core synthesis + modulation)

Eventide Space (primary reverb stage, used for long-tail ambient diffusion, shimmer variants, and modulated plate algorithms)

All material was captured as real-time, single-track, one-take recordings, with no overdubs or post-layering. Performance control relied heavily on Pluto’s internal modulation matrix, manual parameter riding, and dynamic interaction between the... more
credits
released March 7, 2025

Many thanks to the brilliant creators of synthesizers and effects pedals -
especially the teams at Modern Sounds, Chase Bliss, Old Blood Noise Endeavors, and Eventide Audio.
Without their innovations, this album would not have been possible.

All sounds and noises by: The Pedalboard Orchestra
Recording and mastering by: The Pedalboard Orchestra
Photo and album cover design by: The Pedalboard Orchestra"

Deep Analog Ambient Drone – Moog Mavis Soundscape (19 Minutes)

video upload by The Pedalboard Orchestra

"This calm and meditative ambient track is my first use of the Moog Mavis semimodular analog synthesizer.

This video is intended for deep listening and quiet immersion.
🎧 Headphones recommended for the full spatial experience.

The Mavis VCO plays itself as a drone, modified via the Mavis patch bay with LFO and Sample & Hold. Further modulation is provided by the Recovery Effects XCV pedal.
The Dark Star Pad Reverb from Old Blood Noise Endeavors calms it down even more,
before the sound is mangled by Hologram Electronics Microcosm in various stereo settings of the Warp algorithm.
The whole thing is pushed out in space by the Source Audio Ventris Dual Reverb, using the E-Dome and Offspring algorithm in parallel.
Patch cables: myVolts Halo.

Single take/single track recording, no overdubs.
Video footage and all sounds & noises by The Pedalboard Orchestra.
Recording & mastering by The Pedalboard Orchestra.
(Disclaimer: This is a non sponsored video. I bought all my equipment with my own money)

#ambientsounds #ambientsoundscapes #ambientdrone #darkdrone #synthesizermusic #meditationsounds
#moogmavis #oldbloodnoise #darkstar #hologramelectronics #microcosm #sourceaudio #ventris #myVoltsHalo"

Realm of Light — Berlin School Ambient Journey (Typhon Synth, 25 min)

video upload by The Pedalboard Orchestra

"A 25-minute Berlin School–inspired ambient journey built around a sequenced analog synthesizer and evolving modulation.

Driven by the Dreadbox Typhon, the sound slowly unfolds through filter movement, envelopes, and layered effects processing—creating a deep, immersive soundscape that rewards focused listening.

A key element in shaping the modulation is the Chase Bliss Lossy, especially its filter, while additional textures and time-stretched layers are introduced using the Chase Bliss Mood Mk II (Slip Mode & Stretch Mode).

Signal Path:
Dreadbox Typhon → Chase Bliss Lossy (modulated via Moog Expression Pedal) → Old Blood Noise Endeavors Black Fountain Stereo → Chase Bliss Mood Mk II → Eventide Space

🎥 All sounds and visuals by The Pedalboard Orchestra
🔊 Recording & mastering by The Pedalboard Orchestra
⚠️ No sponsorships — all equipment personally purchased"

Pluto's Dream - Ambient Soundscape || Modern Sounds Pluto Synthesizer

video upload by The Pedalboard Orchestra

"Pluto's Dream | Ambient Synth Soundscape with Modern Sounds Pluto Semimodular Synthesizer & Effects Pedals.

"Pluto's Dream" is a long-form, meditative ambient track created entirely with the Modern Sounds Pluto semimodular synthesizer and enhanced through a selected chain of boutique effects pedals.
This immersive sonic journey blends evolving pads, generative rhythms, and deep atmospheric textures — all recorded in a single take with no overdubs.

🎛 Signal Chain:
Modern Sounds Pluto → Past FX PX-101 (Low Pass Filter) → Chase Bliss Thermae (Analog Delay / Pitch Shifter) → Pladask Elektrisk Draume (Reverb) → Chase Bliss Clean (Compressor / EQ, mono-in to stereo-out) → AC Noises Ricorda (Granular Reverb)

🔉 Gear Highlights:
Pluto generates rhythmic pads using dual sequencers
Thermae introduces unpredictable pitch-shifted sparkles
Draume and Ricorda add expansive, layered reverb textures
Clean and PX-101 shape the sound with compression, EQ, and filtering

🎥 All sounds and visuals by The Pedalboard Orchestra
🔊 Recording & mastering by The Pedalboard Orchestra
📸 Visual elements include imagery from the NASA Image and Video Library
⚠️ This is not a sponsored video — all equipment was personally purchased"

Melancholia — 6 BPM Ambient Meditation (Typhon + Parting)

video upload by The Pedalboard Orchestra

"Melancholia is a slow and meditative ambient journey built around an extremely reduced 6 BPM sequence. Subtle modulations, evolving textures and deep reverbs create a drifting, almost timeless atmosphere. Use headphones for full stereo immersion and take your time.

Created with the Dreadbox Typhon and a small chain of ambient effects.

Signal chain (stereo):
Typhon → Chase Bliss Lossy → OBNE Black Fountain Stereo → Chase Bliss Mood Mk II → OBNE Parting (Purr-Ting) → AC Noises Ricorda

If this resonates with you, feel free to subscribe for more ambient explorations.

🎥 All sounds and visuals by The Pedalboard Orchestra
🔊 Recording & mastering by The Pedalboard Orchestra
⚠️ This is not a sponsored video — all equipment was personally purchased

🎧 Listen to my music on Bandcamp:
👉 https://thepedalboardorchestra.bandca...

Get newest updates for my music on Instagram:
👉 / the_pedalboard_orchestra"

Farfisa 7X-II Synthesizer Module "Auto Orchestra"

via this auction
" This Farfisa auto orchestra is a working unit, removed from a church environment. It is functionally and cosmetically excellent. This is a small (15" x 8") and lightweight (9 pound) orchestra device. If you're looking to add strings, percussion, or anything else to your sound, this machine will do it. You can read reviews from actual owners/users at this link.

Please read the specs below to get a full notion of what this device will do, and look at the photos. The photos are part of the description. What you see in the photos is what you will get, no more, and no less. Requires a 15V 2A power supply (not included). When new, this unit sold for around $3,000.

DISPLAY Graphic Display 64 x 256 pixels. Lighted. Variable contrast.

SOUNDS 128 General Midi Sounds. 24-note polyphony. 16 Custom Voices loadable by disk. Optional 24MB Flash Memory Card allows new sounds to be loaded. Sound Swapping allows full control of General Midi sounds. 5 variations for each sound (normal, variation, 2-3-4, and custom). Custom variation allows simple edit. 9 Drum Kits and 1 Special Effects Kit, Volume Octave and Transpose Controls. Delayed vibrato on selected voices.

STYLES 72 Patterns/Styles are available, each with Intro, Ending, Verse, Chorus 1, Chorus 2. Break and Intro/Fill. 8 Custom styles loadable by Floppy Disk Each Style has 5 variations (Normal, Variation 2.3.4 and Simple edit of Custom variation is possible. Style Swapping allows user selection of all Internal Rhythm Patterns/Style. Arranger Controls: Volume. Easy Chord, Memory, Manual Drums, Key Start, Piano Bar, Bass.

EASY PLAY 576 Variations of the 72 Rhythm Patterns/Styles for ease of playing.

WINDOW SETUP: Sets up the function mode of the instrument: Style, Sound, Display, Software, Uploading, DSP assigment. Karaoke, Information EDIT: General Key Velocity. Expression. Pedal Section. Control Assign. etc. Split. Sound, Style. Midi 1. Midi 2. DISK: Directory. Load. Save. Delete. Rename, Format Disk. TUNING: Master Tune. Scale Type.

MIXER: Graphic Volume Sliders for Drums. Bass. Poly 1. Poly 2. Sequencer. Mike 1. MIKE 1: Master Effect Band, Effect Type, Harmonizer, Vocorder, Volume. MIKE 2: Master Effect Send, Volume. MASTER EFFECT: Send. Type. SONG: Edit Tracks. Edit Events, Karaoke Monitor, MIDI Channel Monitor, Various Utilities. LIVE: Real Time Function

PROGRAMS 96 Storage Locations to memorize ENTIRE SETUP of 7X-lI for 96 specific songs. Disk loadable in sets of 96 at a time.

MASTER EFFECTS REVERBERATION: Room, Hall, Vocal, Church. ENHANCER + REVERBERATION: Enhancer + Room Enhancer + Hall Enhancer Vocal Enhancer Church. CHORUS + REVERBERATION Chorus + Room, Chorus + Hall, Chorus + Vocal, Chorus, Church. DELAY + REVERBERATION Delay + Room Delay + Hall, Delay + Vocal, Delay + Church.

MIKE INPUT 1 Analog Input with “limiter" for connecting Mike. Guitar, Accordion, or other instruments to the Digital Processor to add Master Effects + another effect selected from the following: CHORUS: Slow, Fast, Ensemble, Pan Chorus 2, Pitch Shifter. DELAY: Delay 1, Delay 2, Cross Delay 1, Cross Delay 2, L+R Delay. Space Delay. ECHO: Echo 1. Echo 2. Ambient 1, Ambient 2. FLANGER & OVERDRIVE: Flanger 1, Flanger 2. Guitar Flanger. Overdrive 1, Overdrive 2. Overdrive 3. TONE: Enhancer 1, Enhancer 2, Tone Control 1, Tone Control 2.

VOCODER & HARMONIZER: Add up to 3 Harmonizing Voices intelligently based on chord being played/note being sung or manually played on keyboard.
MIKE INPUT 2 Analog input Mike. Guitar or Accordian routed through the Master Effect.

SOUND PROCESSOR Digital Sound Processor available for Poly 1. Poly 2, Poly Lower. Arranger Sections. or Mike linput. Any one of the following effects can be assigned to each Poly section: Slow Chorus, Fast Chorus, Ensemble. Pan Chorus 1, Pan Chorus 2. Pitch Shifter, Delay 1. Delay 2, Cross Delay 1, Cross Delay 2. L/R Delay. Space Delay. Echo 1, Echo 2, Ambient 1. Ambient 2, Flanger 1. Flanger 2, Guitar Flanger. Enhancer 1, Enhancer 2, Tone Control 1, Tone Control 2. Tremolo. Rotor, Auto Wha Wha, Overdrive 1. Overdrive 2. Overdrive 3.

CHORD PATTERN Allows programming of chord changes to any song in advance. Using any Rhythm Pattern/Style, the song can then be played by using a single pedal or switch to advance through the chord changes as they occur in the song.

16 TRACK SEQUENCER SONG KARAOKE Plays or Writes Type 0 or Type 1 General Midi Files. Allows complete editing of all 16 tracks including Mix and Demix. Medley allows playing of any songs on a disk in any order desired. Easy to use. yet very powerful. Can record 80.000 events per song. Multi-Tasking allows loading of next song while current one is playing. Reads 720 K & 1.44 MB Disks. Displays WORDS FOR SONGS if on disk. If not. words may be added by user.
DISK DRIVE DISK DRIVE uses STANDARD 3.5 floppy disks, either DD or HD. PC compatible format and files.

BASS PEDAL CONTROL Special 13-Note Bass Pedalboard/Volume Pedal with Start/Stop and Chord Type Tonality Switches allows immediate LIVE playing of correct chords for any song. Leaves hands free to play your instrument.

FLASH MEMORY The entire operating system of the 7X-II is SOFTWARE BASED. This is only possible due to the use of FLASH MEMORY, which acts as ROM (read only memory) for storage. and RAM (random access memory) in that the memory content can be altered, without battery back.up.

SOCKETS & CONTROLS OUTPUTS: L & R, MIKE 1. INST. 2. HEADPHONES, Connection for 13-Note Pedalboard/Volume-Tonality-ST/STP pedal. Connection for 1 SWITCH PEDAL. 5 SWITCH PEDAL. 10 SWITCH PEDAL, or 10 SWITCH REMOTE/MERCURY SWITCH for GUITAR. MIDI IN 1, MIDI THRU 1. MIDI IN 2, MIDI THRU 2. MIDI OUT, MIKE 1 INPUT, MIKE 1 electret input, INST. 2 INPUT. MASTER OUTPUT, ALPHA DIAL. 15V DC POWER SUPPLY

DIMENSIONS 380 x 220 x 90mm. 3.4 Kg (15 x 8-5/8 x 3-1/2 in.. 7.5 lb)

ACCESSORIES 13-NOTE PEDALBOARD. VOLUME/TONALITY 4 SW, PEDAL, 10 EFFECT REMOTE/MERCURY SWITCH, FOOT SWITCH. 5 SWITCH FOOTPEDAL, 10 SWITCH FOOTPEDAL. MEMORY EXPANSION BOARD. SOUND DISKS, STYLE DISKS. STYLE EDITOR DISK (allows programming of complete patterns and easy modification of existing ones)."

Improvisation LXXVIII for Poly Evolver Keyboard

Published on Jul 2, 2017 Sacred Synthesis

Improvisation LXXIX for Poly Evolver Keyboard


Update: part LXXIX added above. From the same session as below (Improvisation LXXVIII for Poly Evolver Keyboard).

"The pipe organ is deservedly called the 'king of instruments'. I was a working Church organist for twenty years, and I treasure every minute of it. My main musical influence, then, is the magnificent tone of the king of instruments, with its principals, couplers, reeds, mixtures, and 32' posaune in the pedals. When I returned to synthesizer a number of years ago, the love for this sort of massive musical sound was simply transferred to another instrument; which I would call the 'queen of instruments'.

It would be an interesting study to explore the reasons behind a person's need to musically express themselves to such dramatic forms levels, but I'll leave that to the shrinks and my wife.

Regardless, I have found that Dave Smith's synthesizers provide a similar musical potency in their ability to create a large, full, and dignified tone that definitely resembles a pipe organ, or even an orchestra. This is the sound I'm always after when I improvise or compose.

This piece of music is Evolver from top to bottom. A four-voice Poly Evolver Keyboard provides a reed-type sound for an occasional soft but bright melody. A second eight-voice Poly Evolver Keyboard offers the main patch with an envelope modulated filter and a slow VCA attack. The modulation wheel is set to open the cut off frequency, which reaches such a level at the top as to make it sound like a bright string patch, but it's far more. This provides for the fuller dynamics, which are further supported by an equally full bass pedal setting on the Evolver Desktop. As I play, the pedal programs have to be adjusted to suit the musical moment. In this piece, I used three different bass programs.

Why am I making one Evolver recording after another, and what happened to the Prophet '08's? Since all the excitement these days is over the just released DSI Prophet Rev2, I thought I'd back away and focus instead on the now forgotten Evolvers. They, too, are magnificent musical instruments. When the commercial hype settles down, then I'll return to the other instruments.

Instrumentation:
DSI Poly Evolver Keyboard
DSI Poly Evolver Rack
DSI Evolver Desktop
Hammond XPK 200L Pedalboard

Effects:
Lexicon MX300

Performed live and recorded directly to a Tascam CD-RW900 Mk II.

ALL MUSIC PROPERTY OF SACRED SYNTHESIS 2017"