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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Ambient Synth Jam w/ Chase Bliss Habit, Microcosm, Sequential Pro 3, Prophet X, UAFX pedals

video upload by MKDVB

"Epic ambient synth jam with Chase Bliss Habit pedal and Hologram Microcosm manipulating a single sequence via the Sequential Pro 3 and Prophet X via a mixer send/return channels. Normally I would not list the pedals before the synth but in this case, the Chase Bliss Habit pedal and Microcosm are really doing the heavy lifting in manipulating the sounds from the Prophet X and Pro 3, which is sequencing both synths with the same line. The Chase Bliss Habit really is a Song / Echo Collector capable of creating clouds of ambient synth jam goodness, like you hear here.

You can hear a resemblance of the original sequence around the 6 minute mark.

Generally speaking the Prophet X + Chase Bliss Habit pedal + UAFX pedals are playing the bassline and the Pro 3 + Microcosm the higher lines but using them in send /return with a mixer allows lots of flexibility so throughout the track, I would send different sources and even send the output of one into the other.

Sequential Pro 3 - original sequence, high melody line
Sequential Prophet X (sequenced by Pro 3) - bass line
Chase Bliss Habit pedal - transmogrification of original sequence

00:00 Pro 3 + Microcosm high notes / Prophet X + Habit + UAFX bass
02:45 Microcosm only drone into glitching out Pro 3 and Habit
04:17 Prophet X + Habit fade back in
05:41 Pro3 + Habit + UAFX only, with Prophet X looped in memory
06:00 Original sequence audible
07:00 Habit sequence transmogrification!
08:10 Microcosm shimmer added"

Nexus - New Generative Sequencer for Norns // Nymphes // Oto Bim & Boum // Chase Bliss Onward

video upload by Lesjamusic

"Nexus is here. A generative chord-based sequencer for monome Norns that I've been teasing in recent videos.

In this demo, Nexus is driving a Dreadbox Nymphes via MIDI. The signal chain: Nymphes → Oto Bim → Oto Boum → Chase Bliss Onward → Chase Bliss CXM 1978.

Nexus lets you select from a 15-chord diatonic palette while a probabilistic engine triggers notes from within each chord. Two rows on the Grid let you play along in the current scale. There's also bass and sub-bass sequencers that fire root notes on chord changes.

The script outputs MIDI and Crow CV/Gate - so it'll work with pretty much any setup.

Download: https://github.com/lesjamusic/nexus
Full documentation in the README.
Built entirely with Claude Code.

Gear in this video:
monome Norns
monome Grid 128
Dreadbox Nymphes
Oto Machines Bim
Oto Machines Boum
Chase Bliss Onward
Chase Bliss CXM 1978"

Making an Ambient Track With Chase Bliss Onward - Beautiful Errors

video upload by A Last Picture From Voyager

"Exploring the Chase Bliss Audio Onward Pedal: Embracing Errors in Ambient Music
Join me on a sonic journey as I explore the Chase Bliss Audio Onward pedal — a truly unique effects unit from ‪@ChaseBlissAudio‬ that invites us to rethink sound through the lens of freeze and imperfection.

In this video, I experiment with its distinctive features across various instruments, weaving ambient soundscapes shaped by creative errors, glitches, and beautiful mistakes.
Through this process, I show how embracing imperfections can open unexpected doors in experimental music composition, and how everyday sounds can be transformed into a rich emotional tapestry.

From subtle warbles to unexpected shifts, the Onward pedal becomes not just a tool, but a collaborator — encouraging exploration and surprise.
Whether you're a musician, sound designer, or just curious about the creative process behind ambient music, I hope this inspires you to find beauty in musical mistakes.

00:00 How I use Onward Pedal
03:55 I create an ambient track using Onward

You can listen to the full EP "Chase Bliss Journey" on my Bandcamp : https://alpfv.bandcamp.com/album/chas..."

Polynomial - Norns Synthesizer built with AI // Oto Bim & Boum // Chase Bliss Onward

video upload by Lesjamusic

"Polynomial - a new phase modulation synthesizer for Monome Norns featuring Chebyshev polynomial waveshaping, instability systems, and deep modulation capabilities.

Built using Claude code. This 24-minute piece explores the sonic range of Polynomial through its preset system, moving between clean melodic tones, textured drones, glitchy rhythmic patterns, and layered ambient soundscapes.

Signal Chain:
Monome Norns (Polynomial) → Chase Bliss Onward → Oto Bim → Oto Boum → Chase Bliss CXM 1978

The performance uses Polynomial's 12-preset Grid system to shift between radically different tones - from warm pads to aggressive leads, chaotic textures to pristine bells. Long delay times on the Onward allow sounds to layer and evolve, while quick preset changes create glitchy, stuttering textures.

Polynomial Features:
Phase modulation synthesis with 4 operator waveforms
40 Chebyshev polynomial transfer functions for harmonic shaping
Multimode filtering with envelope and keyboard tracking
Dual LFO modulation with chaos/feedback control
Instability system for organic variation
Sub-oscillator, noise source, lo-fi bit crushing
Grid interface for instant preset switching
Arc interface for gestural parameter control
Animated particle field visualization

Release:
Polynomial will be available soon for Monome Norns.
For pre-release access, follow and DM me on Instagram: [@lesjamusic]

Gear:
Monome Norns
Monome Grid 128
Monome Arc 4
Chase Bliss Onward
Oto Bim
Oto Boum
Chase Bliss CXM 1978"

Moog MemoryMoog Plus Synth With Chase Bliss CXM 1978

video upload by Osceeulator

"A nice brassy string/pad patch from the Moog Memorymoog running through the presets of the Chase Bliss CXM 1978 Reverb. Also this Memorymoog has the stereo mod, so everything you hear is in stereo. Let me know what you think in the comments or what you want to see next. Enjoy!"

Korg Polysix synth, Chase Bliss CXM 1978, Glou Glou Deja Vu, Red Panda Particle delay, Meris Enzo

video upload by Osceeulator

"PLEASE LISTEN IN STEREO

In this video I give my new pedalboard build a run through with the Korg Polysix synth. With the Korg Polysix being mono I decided to use the headphone out jack with a TRS split cable to achieve “stereo” before it hit my stereo pedalboard. Notice the locations of each pedal in the stereo field listed below... (left pan, center pan, right pan).

Main pedals that are being used are

Neon Egg Planetarium V2 plus Behringer RD8 for sidechain (top left; center pan) -
At first im only using the compressor feature on it (probably should have left it off due to the increase in hiss/noise) then i add in the stereo Chorus around 2:44 until i hit the 5:35 mark when i activate the RD8 drum machine. When this happens im sending the cowbell signal from the RD8 (4 on the floor) to the sidechain input of the Neon Egg Planetarium V2. Then..... BOUNCE

Next pedal I introduce is the

Red Panda Particle Delay V1 (bottom right white pedal, left pan)-
Setting is a nice decaying delay

Next I bring in the

Glou Glou Deja Vu (bottom left blue pedal, right pan)-
A nice underwater experience with a phaser/vibrato as well as a filter being controlled by separate LFOs

Then I turn on the

Chase Bliss CXM 1978 (top right white pedal, center pan)-
This completely meshes and melds the right and left field together to create the sonic bliss that you hear

From there I remove the Glou Glou in the signal chain from the Bored Brain Patchulator 8000 and connect the

Meris Enzo (bottom right good pedal, right pan) -

I go through various settings and sounds with the meris but it some cases this truly adds that missing exciting element to a soundscape like no other pedal can, it’s honestly remarkable what you put in to it and what it computes out!"

CHOMPI x Chase Bliss = Treasure Island

video upload by CHOMPI CLUB

"Welcome to Chase Bliss x CHOMPI Island where the vibes are good and friends abound :)

CHOMPI loves to make friends, especially with effects pedals! So when our pals over at Chase Bliss invited us to collaborate on a fun pop-up at SuperBooth 2024, we of course said YES! To honor this friendship collab, we've crafted this special CHOMPI colorway: Treasure Island

In addition to this limited release, we've also teamed up on a new firmware update that adds a proper FX SEND & RETURN routing position, configurable default states, and other user config options... streamlining the process of pairing CHOMPI with all sorts of external FX.

------------------------------------------------------------------

Visit our website for details:
https://chompiclub.com/

Special thanks to our friends at Chase Bliss:
https://www.chasebliss.com/

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0:00 Introduction & Overview
1:10 Part 1 - Input Routing
1:42 Bootup Position Config
2:06 Position 01
3:37 Position 02
4:37 Position 03
5:30 Layering Inputs
5:59 Invert Shift Ctrl Config
6:45 MOOD Jam
7:25 Part 1 Recap
8:00 Part 2 - Ext Routing
8:38 Stereo Pedals
9:35 Split Mono Pedals
10:53 Inverting L&R
11:21 Tape Slew Config
12:06 Performative Playback
13:23 Resampling
13:57 Bastl Bestie Mixer
15:00 Combos
15:43 Recap Jam
16:38 Easter Egg of DOOM
17:04 Thanks for Watching"

Chase Bliss Introduces Big Time – Analog/Digital Delay

video upload by chase bliss

"Big Time revisits the mixed-up circuitry of rackmount echoes from the early 80s, where advanced analog engineering was used to prop up crude digital systems. What would happen if that hybrid circuitry were pushed to its extremes? Big Time is our answer, stuffed with misbiased modulations, saturating loops, and sequenced echoes.

Time to live large."

https://www.chasebliss.com/big-time-blog

And a user video with the Vermona Perfourmer by Matt Lowery:

Chase Bliss: Big Time

video upload by Matt Lowery

"The Chase Bliss Big Time is here, and today we'll spend some time throwing a bunch of synthesizers at it and seeing how it sounds. We'll also talk about the fundamental concepts, controls, and identity of the newest addition to the Automatone family. Timecode is below- skip around!"

00:00 Intro/Tascam Jam
03:46 Tone and Dynamics
10:00 Delay Line Controls
19:41 CV/Expression Control; Modular
22:10 Big Time Generates Clock!
28:04 Drum Machine Sound Sample
33:55 Easel Outro Jam

Chase Bliss Generation Loss mkii vs Empress Zoia's Shallow Water patch (synth & guitar demo)

video upload by MKDVB

"Shooting out analog warble vibes with the new Chase Bliss Generation Loss mkii vs Empress Zoia's Deep Water patch (a stereo Shallow Water imitation).

Comparing anything vs the Empress Zoia is tricky because it can basically be anything. I've always wanted a stereo Shallow Water so the Deep Water patch on the Zoia intrigued me. And of course, I had to jump all over the Chase Bliss Generation Loss mkii when it was announced.

This video tests these pedals on various synths like the Sequential Prophet Rev 2, Roland Juno 106, and guitar. For this shoot-out, I dropped the signal to proper levels and impedance using Avedis MD7 preamps.

00:00 In Search Of Stereo Shallow Water
01:27 Zoia "Deep Water" + Juno 106
03:47 Chase Bliss Generation Loss mkii + Juno 106
04:30 Audition Tape Models A
08:46 Adding Back Hi End Freqs
09:36 Sequential Prophet Rev 2 + CB GL mkii
10:27 Audition Tape Models B
13:43 CB GL mk ii + Guitar
15:43 Zoia "Deep Water" + Guitar
18:03 Zoia "Deep Water" + Rev 2
20:30 Shootout GL mkii vs Shallow Water?"

VFE Pedals Klein Bottle multipath + multiband looper/mixer on Kickstarter

Published on Nov 21, 2017 Knobs

via Kickstarter where you'll find additional details.

"The Klein Bottle was designed for the noise makers, soundscape artists, endless tinkerers and tone wizards. This epic pedal starts by splitting the input signal into three FX loops. Each FX loop has dedicated controls for pre-gain, HPF/LPF (bandwidth filters), and main mix level. This allows you to send different parts of the signal to different effects, and blend them all back together to create new tones out of your existing pedals.

But wait, there's more! The magic happens when you use the independent feedback controls to send the signal from one FX loop into another...and then back again! Keep your existing tone intact with the DRY knob, while layering a cornucopia of sonic goodness on top."

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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"

Perfect Circuit Chat w/ Chase Bliss Hosted by BboyTech and Trovarsi 5/14/20 6-7PM PST

Published on May 14, 2020 Perfect Circuit

"Tyler Devonald and Zack Warpinski from Chase Bliss will be joining us live on May 14th from 6-7PM PST to chat about the Chase Bliss Blooper and Mood pedals. These two pedals take looping and delaying sounds to another level and they work just as well on synths as they do on guitars. This live Perfect Circuit Chat is hosted by BBoyTech & Trovarsi.

Blooper available here: https://www.perfectcircuit.com/chase-...

Mood available here: https://www.perfectcircuit.com/chase-..."

Chase Bliss Habit Overview and Demo with Eurorack and CV Expression

video upload by Patchwerks

"In this video Karl from Patchwerks gives an in-depth overview of the Chase Bliss Habit with help from Mutable Instruments Plaits and Mutable Instruments Stages. Demonstration includes examples of modulation via a modular synthesizer.

Habit is a delay with a memory. It lets you break away from the present moment and create echoes of the past instead. Or both at once. It does this by recording every sound that goes into the pedal, so you can revisit them later. You can collect sounds you made 2 minutes ago and turn them into loops, or harmonize along with old playing, or build impossible echo patterns.

It’s an effect that can become an instrument at any time, an evolving paint-splatter of everything you do. A musical sketchpad.

Or it could just be a fun delay:
-60 seconds of delay time
-Modifiers
-Multi-tap
-Looping

Record free-form songs right in the pedal, navigate through a whole performance with the turn of a knob, and yes, make echoes.

Learn more about the Chase Bliss Habit here: https://bit.ly/cbHabit
Learn more about Mutable Instruments Plaits here: https://bit.ly/mutable_plaits
Learn more about Mutable Instruments Stages here: https://bit.ly/mutable_instruments_st...

https://patchwerks.com/
Demo by :Karl Behrens
Video by: Matthew Piecora (aka EZBOT)
https://www.ezbot.live"

Elektron Digitakt,melbourne instruments roto-control,chase bliss mood JAM dawless 28/25/12 13:30

video upload by Jam in the closet

"Hello

Today's JAM features the Melbourne Instruments Roto-Control, Elektron Digitakt, Chase Bliss Audio Mood MKII, and more.

The ROTO is connected to the Mood, sequencing its parameters.
It felt wintery, so I went with acoustic guitar.

Thank you for listen & watching (:

こんにちは

今日のJAMはmelbourne instruments roto-control , elektron digitakt,chase bliss audio mood mkiiなどです。

ROTOはmoodに接続されており、パラメータをシーケンスします。
冬らしい感じがしたので、アコースティックギターにしました。

ではまた。"

Norns // OB-Xa

video upload by LesjaMusic

"Very small sequencer meets very large synthesizer.

Monome Norns Shield, running the Fall script, sequencing my Oberheim OB-Xa.

Off-screen, some tone shaping is done by Intellijel Sealegs, Djupviks The Qu phaser, Chase Bliss Mood MkII, Chase Bliss CXM 1978, Chase Bliss Generation Loss MkII, and OTO Boum."

Paraphonic setup with Therevox, Erebus and Dark Energy

video upload by Benjamin Dehli

"Connected the Therevox ET-4.3 and the Dreadbox Erebus v2 together to create 4 note chords.

The Doepfer Dark Energy creates the "drum" sounds and is triggered by its own LFO.

The Envelope output on the Erebus is connected to the Expression input on the Therevox and controls its VCA.
The Ring output on the Therevox is connected to the CV input on the Erebus and controls its pitch.
The two oscillators on the Erebus are 2 octaves apart and the pitch is relative to the Ring position on the Therevox.
The pitch of the two oscillators on the Therevox is tuned 19 semitones (1 octave plus a 5th) above and 24 semitones (2 octaves) above, relative to the lowest C on the keyboard controller.

For example, if you play a D with the ring on the Therevox and a C and D# on the keyboard, you will get a D minor chord with the notes from lowest to highest: D, A, D and F.

The "drums" from the Dark Energy is a single track with EQ automation (mostly high-pass filter) to emulate different drum sounds.

All the instruments are recorded live and no other instrument tracks were added, just effects (delay, reverb, etc.).

Effects used on Therevox ET-4.3:
Hairball Audio FET/RACK Revision D
Roland Dimension D SDD-320
Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man
Chase Bliss Audio & Meris CXM 1978
DIY Recording Equipment G Bus VCA Compressor

Effects used on the Dreadbox Erebus v2:
Hairball Audio FET/RACK Revision D
Fulltone Tube Tape Echo
Chase Bliss Audio & Meris CXM 1978
DIY Recording Equipment G Bus VCA Compressor

Effects used on Doepfer Dark Energy:
Hairball Audio FET/RACK Revision D
Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man
Chase Bliss Audio & Meris CXM 1978
DIY Recording Equipment G Bus VCA Compressor"

Website: https://www.dehlimusikk.no/

TM404 - 202/202/202/202/202/202/202/202

Published on Oct 23, 2019 repeatle

"Someone had to do it.

Stuff:
Roland MC-202
Roland MC-202
Roland MC-202
Roland MC-202
Roland MC-202
Roland MC-202
Roland MC-202
Roland MC-202
Ableton Live
Softube TSAR-1
SoundToys FilterFreak
Surreal Machines Modnetic
Eventide H9
Eventide H9
Chase Bliss Dark World
Chase Bliss Mood
Chase Bliss Thermae
Social Entropy Engine

(No, not all of the MC-202's in this clip are mine. I'm not THAT crazy/greedy. Promise!)."

melbourne instruments ROTO control + Chase bliss audio HABIT,mellotron micro JAM 14:30 7/6/25

video upload by Jam in the closet

"Hello.

Today's JAM is melbourne instruments ROTO control + Chase bliss audio HABIT.

ROTO Control is connected to HABIT.
I have assigned some basic parameters of HABIT to the controller, and I like ROTO so much that I have created a few presets for it.

Mellotron is connected to K.O and RC-5.

Thank you for listen & watching (:

こんにちは。

今日のJAMはmelbourne instruments ROTO control + Chase bliss audio HABITです。

ROTO ControlをHABITに接続しています。
HABITの基本的なパラメータをコントローラに割り当ててみました。ROTOはとてもお気に入りで、少しずつプリセットを作って楽しんでいます。

メロトロンはK.OとRC-5に接続されています。

ではまた。"

Making Ambient Music With A Busted Minimoog (& Sequential Prophet X, Chase Bliss CXM 1978, Sax, etc)

video upload by MKDVB

"Moog Minimoog Model D - bass riff
Sequential Prophet X - piano, lead melody, chords, pads, strings
Saxophone
FX: Chase Bliss Audio / Meris CXM 1978, Chase Bliss Wombstone mk2, Mutable Instruments Beads,
Hologram Microcosm, Cooper FX Generation Loss v2, Moog Moogerfooger MF-103, Eventide Rose

Please turn on CC/subtitles for more detailed studio/production notes.

MKDVB - This Is Love

I recently bought an OG Moog MiniMoog Model D that's in dire need of servicing and repair. The synth tech says it needs all the op amps replaced, rebuilt power supply, etc but otherwise in pretty good shape. The oscillator pitch is unstable, especially on OSC 3, so it's always randomly gliding and glitching when I play it. It's going into the shop soon but I decided to make a track with it now anyway.

The Moog is on bass/rhythm track duties because it was too unreliable to play more lead sounds. You'll hear the pitch gliding randomly as the track goes on. Because the Moog was so glitchy, I picked a granular-type piano patch on the Prophet X as well as strings on it during the bridges. I'm also sending my sax through Mutable Instruments Beads to add some improvised duet action.

Thanks for tuning in! --davy"

LSPXPO 2025: Chase Bliss - Onward and Clean demos

video upload by sonicstate

"Chase Bliss make interesting pedals - some are creative takes on existing ideas, others are full-on out-there bonkers weird & wonderful - but boring they are not. We have some ourselves, and if Chase Bliss are at a show, we try to check out what they've been working on, so we asked Tyler to demo a couple of their newcomers; Onward and *Clean*."