Easel Noise Sculpting

video upload by Todd Barton

"Exploring some different sonic gestures."

Tiptop Audio Updates

via Tiptop Audio

"Hello everyone,
We are starting off 2024 by releasing the Model 207t mixer/Preamplifier today. It is now available for pre-orders at our dealers for $245. The 207t mixes the 200t system signals and as your system grows so can the mixer using the stereo expansion inputs to cascade several 207t’s. The monitor and program switches allow for various routing tricks, and the pre-amplifier is where external signals like Microphones, Guitars and line level synths can enter the 200t environment for further processing. The preamp matches levels with the 296t for classic Vocoder patches.

The 207t user manual is now online here.

The 200t project is now entering its 3rd year and there is still a lot more coming. Thanks to your support we are able to bring more of Don’s 200 modules back into existence.

Also, special thanks to Todd Barton for his involvement and all the people out there who makes fantastic demo videos and posts that helps explain the modules and their interactions in the 200 system. [you can find some of Todd's here]

Later on in February, after the NAMM show dust settles down, we are planning to officially release the first set of our ART modules [pic below]. After several years of beta testing we believe it is ready for everyone to start enjoy this new modular synth technology. Recently, we have added power consumption figures to the modules page and soon User Manuals will start appearing. Stay tuned for more ART info."

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3 Ways to Pan

video upload by Todd Barton

"Other tips, tricks, demos over on my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/synthtodd"

6 Boat Krell

video upload by Todd Barton

"a little Krell exploration . . ."

Tiptop 207t Discovery

video upload by Todd Barton

"A little discovery on how to attenuate and pan the Monitor Output within the 207t."

216 and Soundfreak Improv

video upload by Todd Barton

"a brief looped improv with the Soundfreak EMS Triple Oscillator and the Buchla 216 touch controller."

Tiptop 207t Overview pt 2

video upload by Todd Barton

"A couple tip/tricks and a look at the Preamp Section.
My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/synthtodd"

Part 1 here, Demo 1 here.

Tiptop 207t Overview pt 1

video upload by Todd Barton

"Due out at the end of this month here's a brief overview with some tips and tricks."

Tiptop 207t Demo 1

video upload by Todd Barton

"Coming the end of January the Tiptop Audio/Buchla 207t Mixer/Preamp.
This is just a quick demo. Enjoy!"

FEEDBACK by Ultraviolet Light

This one is in via Todd Barton who co-curated the release.

"Cassette label Ultraviolet Light is ecstatic to announce Feedback, a compilation of new works from Todd Barton, Dan Deacon, Dani Dobkin, Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe, Doug Lynner, Toshimaru Nakamura, Sarah Belle Reid, Ryan Gaston, Jimmy Joe Roche, and Keith Fullerton Whitman. Each track utilizes some form of acoustic feedback, no-input mixing or recursive patching techniques as the central compositional principle.

Closed circuit and acoustic feedback have been prominent features within experimental electronic compositions for well over 50 years. In 1968 Steve Reich made extensive use of audio Feedback in his work “Pendulum Music”. David Tudor and Alvin Lucier incorporated feedback systems in many iconic compositions. Much of John Cage's interest and questions of noise and its relation to music could be seen as an extension of concepts explored when artists introduce feedback into their performances and recording. Arguably the most prolific and influential artist who integrated feedback into her compositions is the French composer Éliane Radigue.

Feedback is released as a 300-copy limited edition cassette with 4-color risograph printed artwork by Never Brush my Teeth. A digital download card is included with each cassette. 60% of the digital sales of the album will be donated to Earth Justice annually.

Curated by Todd Barton and Jimmy Joe Roche.

Available here on Bandcamp: https://ultravioletlight.bandcamp.com/album/feedback"

296t multi channel

video upload by Todd Barton

"Using all of the different output options on the Tiptop Audio Buchla296t Spectral Processor: Envelope Followers, Individual Audio out bands, Attenuated output and Programmed output. Enjoy!"

Melodic Pattern Permutations

video upload by Todd Barton

"This tip also works with the Tiptop Buchla modules. Enjoy!
My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/synthtodd"

Tiptop Buchla Riff

video upload by Todd Barton

"A fun punchy patch.
My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/synthtodd"

Buchla 216 Preset Pads

video upload by Todd Barton

"Today's little discovery.
My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/synthtodd"

Swing Walking

video upload by Todd Barton

A little discovery.
My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/synthtodd

SF EMS Sporadic

video upload by Todd Barton

"Here's a quick tip for the Soundfreak EMS Buchla Triple Oscillator using a unique feature of the Waveshaping function.
Soundfreak Modular: https://soundfreak.io
My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/synthtodd"

Plinkie Patterns

video upload by Todd Barton

"Just unfolded this over on my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/synthtodd"

Easel Perc Patch

video upload by Todd Barton

"More 208c explorations.
My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/synthtodd"

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."

Randomized

video upload by Todd Barton

"Today's FTS (Follow The Sound) exploration."