HAINBACH / TODD BARTON Split Vinyl LP

video upload by Todd Barton

"Ultraviolet Light is proud to announce a split vinyl LP featuring three new tracks of exploratory music apiece by innovative electronic musicians Todd Barton and Hainbach.

Four decades into making music in conversation with modern classical, jazz, poetry, ancient music, new age, and the avant-garde, Todd Barton continues to craft sounds that know no boundaries. Berlin-based Hainbach’s side conjures a pulsing and immersive electronic landscape very much in conversation with Barton’s spacious and unfettered compositions. Taken as a whole, the album relocates us into a cerebral yet viscerally affecting cinema of orchestrated chaos and near-future noise.

This release continues Ultraviolet Light’s unique relationship with both artists. Todd Barton curated the artists featured on the label’s sold-old Buchla Now cassette; Barton and Hainbach’s first pairing was on a 2019 Ultraviolet Light split cassette.

The Hainbach and Todd Barton split vinyl LP will be limited to 300 copies.

Video created by Pam Anderson whose work can be explored here: instagram.com/windcruel."
Available at: https://ultravioletlight.bandcamp.com/album/hainbach-todd-barton-3

Transitions 6

video upload by Todd Barton

Todd Barton Transitions series

"To wrap up this series I thought I'd share my score to Butoh for Easels which I composed 7 years ago. The score is a series of performance notes for specific transitions. It is a study in slowly evolving transitions. So rather than me talk and demonstrate I will be leaving links to the score and the video of the premiere performance for you to study at your leisure. Enjoy! And thanks so much for coming along with the this ride of transitions! Btw, it turns out I continued this series after this…stay tuned!
The score: https://www.dropbox.com/s/b8uxur7ec03... (jpg captured below as well) The performance:"

Butoh for Easels from todd barton on Vimeo.

a video by Jim Long and Mark Brown of the premiere performance of Butoh for Easels by Todd Barton. Featured performers: Todd Barton, Bruce Bayard, Eden Mononym and Adam Scramstad. The score to this piece for 4 Buchla Music Easels can be downloaded here: https://www.hightail.com/download/UlRSSXQ5dENBNkhOUjhUQw
Also, there will be a CD/digital 2015 release of the entire concert featuring solos by Adam Scramstad and Eden Mononym. CD available here: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/bartonbayardmononymscram

The score:

Tiptop Audio Model 257t Dual Voltage Processor Released & Overview Videos by Todd Barton

video upload by Todd Barton

"Part one of the new Buchla-Tiptop Audio Voltage Processor 257t. I'll be rolling more parts out as the days unfold. This is just looking a the very basic Inversion function sending an envelop CV into Va input of the 257t. Stay tuned for more.

My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/synthtodd"

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PSF Todd Barton

video upload by Todd Barton

"I had a blast at Phoenix Synthesizer Festival yesterday! Thanks to all that made it possible and to all that watched. Here's the brief set and a walkthrough of the performance patch. Wonderfully, in the live stream, Youtube decided to grab a phrase of my voice during the walkthrough, loop it a slowly pitchshift it . . . what a trip! You can hear that here:"

Phoenix Synth Fest YouTube Random Pitchshift

video upload by Todd Barton

"Unsuspected Youtube glitch which spontaneously looped and pitchshifted a single phrase until it turned into a glitch beat. Fascinating! Enjoy . . ."

Buchla & Tiptop Audio Introduce the Quad Sample & Hold and Polyphonic Adapter Model 264t

TipTop Buchla 264t – What is a quantizer anyway? video upload by Dexba

"We finally have a quantizer in Buchla form, but that poses some questions: what even is a quantizer?
Why is not called that? And how did they handle polyphony in modular 50 years ago?"

264t Quad Sample & Hold & Polyphonic Adapter module demo - Tiptop & Buchla

video upload by Stazma

"Today we are going to check out the new module from the Tiptop & Buchla 200t serie: the Quad Sample & Hold & Polyphonic Adapter Model 264t!

So we will talk about ART a lot, and even play around with TWO 259t to create four voice polyphonic patches."


264t Poly Patch video upload by Todd Barton

"This patch was first unfolded by Kyle Swisher on his Source of Uncertainty Podcast: https://www.amazon.com/Colour-Ink-Jas..."

Also see Todd Barton's original Buchla 264 experiments: • Buchla 264
You can find his Patreon with additional resources here: / synthtodd

via Tiptop Audio

Message from the Mothership to all 200t users on Planet Earth!

We are thrilled to bring you the Quad Sample & Hold and Polyphonic Adapter Model 264t. The module is now shipping, and pre-orders are open at our dealers. Price: $265. [check with dealers on the right for availability]

Don Buchla designed the original 264 in 1970, but only a few were ever mad,e. This module features high-speed sample & hold circuits that can also switch to track & hold, delivering the exceptional performance you’d expect from a Don Buchla design. To push the boundaries further, Don added a groundbreaking feature: the Polyphonic Adapter. This was a bold vision at a time when polyphony was virtually unheard of, synth pioneer Tom Oberheim wouldn’t introduce the world’s first polyphonic synthesizer, the SEM, until 1975. With the 264t, we’ve taken Don’s polyphonic concept one step closer to full realization. We’ve added ART outputs that can drive multiple oscillators equipped with ART, such as the 259t Complex waveform generator. Plus, we’ve incorporated built-in scales, adding a complete ART quantizer working seamlessly alongside Don’s original analog circuits.

Seventy Two | Gradient Instruments Sputter | Happy Birthday Todd Barton!

video upload by Todd Barton

"Woohoo! I'm turning 72 today. I actually love getting older: richer in friends, family, musics and listenings . . ."


video upload by Todd Barton

"Awesome new instrument from the infinitely creative & curious minds of Ryan Gaston and Sarah Belle Reid! Loving this instrument.
More info at https://www.gradientinstruments.com
Also checkout Sarah's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/sarahbellereid"

At last: the Krell Patch on a Frap Tools modular system!

video upload by Frap Tools

"It's time to confront ourselves with a pinnacle of modular synth techniques: Todd Barton's Krell Patch.

Inspired by Bebe and Louis Barron's soundtrack for the 1956 sci-fi film "Forbidden Planet", this patch revolves around a 'modulation feedback': a single LFO drives the whole patch and triggers many S&H circuits that generate random voltages, which, in turn, constantly modulate the LFO speed and shape.

Original track from the film score: [below - also see this post]
Original Todd Barton's Tutorial: [posted here back in 2012]

00:00 Introduction
01:03 The krell patch as per Todd Barton's instructions
14:25 An extra tip with the USTA sequencer"

Ancient Krell Music

video upload by Louis & Bebe Barron - Topic

"Provided to YouTube by The Orchard Enterprises

Ancient Krell Music · Louis And Bebe Barron

Forbidden Planet

℗ 1956 Planet Records

Released on: 1999-01-06

Auto-generated by YouTube."

Tiptop Buchla Performance

video upload by Todd Barton

"My performance for the Modular World Tiptop Buchla Spotlight this past Sunday. [video below]

One of many amazing performances featuring the range of Tiptop Buchla modules. This performance features all the currently available modules including the external preamp input of the 207t mixer with my shakuhachi. Enjoy!

My Patreon: / synthtodd"

Ep43 - Spotlight: TIPTOP/BUCHLA

video upload by Modular World

"BUCHLA FOR THE PEOPLE!
Gur Milstein (TipTop), is working with Buchla under the consultation of Todd Barton to reissue the legendary 200 system from the early 70's. The best part--the modules are affordable.
I know Don Buchla would be very proud to see the kind of legacy that he has left behind if it means that more people could afford to touch his creations.

Modular World will always stand with stories about people, and the passions that push them to stand out. Gur Milstein (TipTop) told me that working with Don's old schematics to recreate these designs has been the greatest honor of his professional life. Yes.

Grab your popcorn and have a seat. With 18 performances and two amazing interviews, this is going to be good."

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Todd Barton: a conversation about Buchla, Serge, modular and more

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We present a lively and in-depth conversation with Todd Barton, "sonic adventurer, composer, educator and performer of abstract, freely improvised electronic music specializing in Buchla, Serge and Hordijk instruments." We discuss his connections to these instruments developed to become central to his music, and sharing his knowledge and experience with others through his popular YouTube and Instagram channels and private lessons. We also touch on a few encounters including the Serge anniversary show in San Francisco, the launch of the Buchla Red Panel series at NAMM, and most recently, his duet with Suzanne Ciani at Buchla & Friends 2025 in Los Angeles.

To find out more about Todd Barton and his work, please visit his website: https://www.toddbarton.com/

00:00 Introduction
00:48 Todd Barton as sonic adventurer and musician in multiple worlds
03:20 Serge, Buchla and Hordijk
08:52 Barton's long relationship with Buchla instruments
13:32 The Buchla Red Panel series, and other 100-series re-creations
18:07 The myriad possibilities of the Serge Dual Universal Slope Generator
21:15 YouTube and Instagram demos and private lessons for modular synthesis
29:48 Performing with Suzanne Ciani at Buchla & Friends 2025
33:55 Community and the future of making music with signals
36:17 Conclusion

Our highlight video from Suzanne Ciani and Todd Barton duo at Buchla & Friends:
[ • Suzanne Ciani and Todd Barton live pe...] [posted here] ( • Suzanne Ciani and Todd Barton live pe... ) [posted here]

Our demo and tutorial on the Buchla Red Panel 158 and 156m
• Buchla Red Panel 158 and 156M: Demo a... [posted here]

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Tiptop 285t demos

video upload by Todd Barton

"I absolutely love this module -- so many, many ways to explore a multitude of diverse timbres and unique harmonic spectra. Be sure to checkout Stazma's deep dive video on this module here: [posted here]

My Patreon: / synthtodd"

Additional Tiptop 285t demos

Update:

285t Chords

video upload by Todd Barton

"Ebotronix asked an interesting question, something I hadn't tried. Here are the results."

296t orchestrating

video upload by Todd Barton

"Taking a static drone and orchestrating it bandwidths into new pulses, effects and rhythms.

My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/synthtodd"

Update:

296t 2 minute tutorial

video upload by Todd Barton

Manual Dexterity

video upload by Todd Barton

"An unfolding of this patch over on my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/synthtodd"

Update:

Manual Dexterity unfolded

video upload by Todd Barton

Portabellabz ADSR:LPG Card Overview

video upload by Todd Barton

"A brief overview of the upcoming Portabellabz ADSR/LPG card. More info here: https://www.portabellabz.be"


ADSR:LPG to 208c video upload by Todd Barton

"The Portabellabz ADSR/LPG card is working great with both my BEMI Easel from 2013 and the new 208c Easel Command."

You can find additional posts featuring the Portabellabz ADSR:LPG Card here.

Buchla Simple Tests

video upload by Todd Barton

"Testing, testing . . ."

Update:

Patch Breakdown

video upload by Todd Barton

"This is an unfolding of one of the patches I posted yesterday: Five, Seven, Nine

Enjoy!
My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/synthtodd

Tiptop Buchla Tip no 3 & FM Playtime

video upload by Todd Barton

"This is a mini-series on the basics of the new Buchla & Tiptop Audio modules. This episode begins a series of Tips & Tricks. I'm really enjoying these modules and Tiptop has enthusiastically embraced the Buchla paradigm. The oscillators are sounding great and squarely in the Buchla ballpark."

FM Playtime

video upload by Todd Barton

"FM playtime with Tiptop Audio, BuchlaUSA and SSF. Enjoy!"

My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/synthtodd

Buchla Tiptop Audio 281t Overview & Examples

video upload by Todd Barton

"This is the beginning of a mini-series on the basics of the new Buchla & Tiptop Audio modules. First up is the 281t Quad Function Generator. I'm really enjoying these modules and Tiptop has enthusiastically embraced the Buchla paradigm. These modules have shipped to various shops worldwide and can already be preordered."

See the dealers on the right for availability.

Buchla Tiptop Audio 281t examples

video upload by Todd Barton

"This is the a mini-series on the basics of the new Buchla & Tiptop Audio modules. First up is the 281t Quad Function Generator. I'm really enjoying these modules and Tiptop has enthusiastically embraced the Buchla paradigm.

And if you'd like to support my demos and tutorials my Patreon site is: https://www.patreon.com/synthtodd"

Flippin out with the Easel

video upload by Todd Barton

"Sometimes ya just gotta go there :-)"

Easel Practice 7 15 22

video upload by Todd Barton

a little fun practice . . .
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/synthtodd

Portabellabz Doubler 2345

video upload by Todd Barton

"Simple addition . . ."

Portabellabz SVS Doubler Overview

video upload by Todd Barton

"A brief overview.
https://www.portabellabz.be"

1 minute vocoder tutorial

video upload by Todd Barton

"The Tiptop Audio/Buchla 296t Programmable Spectral Processor makes vicodins easy."

296t 2 minute tutorial

video upload by Todd Barton

"This is the basics of the patch I posted yesterday" [posted here]

Easel Pressure Jam

video upload by Todd Barton

"Just a little jam riffing off of my pressure patch":

Retro Pressure Setup

video upload by Todd Barton

"Setting up my New Retro Buchla Music Easel for my pressure perferences."

https://www.patreon.com/synthtodd