BUCHLA Ziggy Sound DEMO & Walkthrough — Superbooth 2026

video upload by Hispasonic

"At Superbooth 2026, Buchla unveils Ziggy: their most portable and accessible analog desktop synthesizer to date. Filmed at the Buchla booth in Berlin, this video walks through the instrument's main features and includes a full sound demo.

Ziggy distills the DNA of classic Buchla instruments into a compact, immediately playable format: complex oscillator, modulation oscillator, Cycler (envelope + pulser, à la 208c), lowpass gate and a stereo digital effects section with a brand-new ping pong delay. All modulation routing — normally done with patch cables on a Buchla — is handled through flexible assignments from the panel and the oscilloscope screen.

KEY FEATURES
Fully analog signal path + digital stereo effects True analog bypass (voltage divider) when dry is at zero "Programs" designed as a starting point, not as closed presets Fader quantization to scales (pentatonic minor, etc.) Oscilloscope screen doubles as the programming and mod-assignment display

CONNECTIVITY
USB-C (power + MIDI) plus a second USB-C dedicated to power 3.5 mm TRS Type A MIDI and 5-pin DIN MIDI
Eurorack patch points: gate, modulation, pressure and 1V/oct
Aux audio input and stereo outputs

PRICE AND AVAILABILITY
$999 street price. Available for pre-order, first units expected late summer / early fall 2026"

Buchla Format Model 416.3 Meta Expander by guyd2

According to guyd2, the Model 416.3 Meta Expander is:

"A sophisticated, stand-alone expansion unit for the Buchla Music Easel.
Contains several dedicated modules : Comparators, Dividers, Boolean, VC Slew Limiter, S/H & Noise, analog ultrastable VCO/LFO, advanced Mixer w/ Comparator, and an 8-step Sequencer.
Also expands on the 208 CV I/O's, pulses I/O and Switch inputs."

https://guyd2.com/416_3-order/

"What you get :

- Model 416.3 Meta Expander for Bemi/Busa/Buchla Easel, 208c, or clones.

- Custom-made enclosure (boat) + tilted support stand.

- Two Model 416 Edge Cards, 100% compatible with 208’s Ext/Prog Interface.

- Two 40-pin custom-made ribbon cable assemblies (one short, one longer).

- A printed User Manual.

- Internal power supply; its location (back or right-side) is adjustable by the user."

700 Function Processor Update: New Pattern_Seq App Walkthrough

video upload by Gm Xe

"*700 Function Processor is now officially released.*
This video showcases the latest *Pattern_Seq* app included in the production version.

This is a quick walkthrough of the main features and functions of Pattern_Seq.
For other functions, please check the related demo videos：" [posted here]

700 Function Processor Patch #1 | One Module, More Patch Space
video upload by Gm Xe

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TTA/Buchla 248t MARF Testing

video upload by peff

"Testing the TipTop Audio / Buchla 248t module. The 248t has eurorack level CV/Pulse outputs as well as the ART serial data outputs to drive modules that will receive ART note data. This configuration has a TTA 259t controlled by the ART signals and the Buchla 208c Easel Command controlled by CV/Gate (v/oct scaling).

The module is pretty massive - 72hp."

Easel command rhythm - Buchla 208C

video upload by Roland Klinkenberg

"The Tripple sequencial Voltage Source card (TSVS) is modulating the following: top seq - pitch Complex Oscilator, mid seq - Timbre amount, lower seq - MO frequency modulation amount.
208C sequencer triggers the envelope generator"

Ambient Music w/ Field Recordings, Prophet-10, Music Easel | Succession 2025-05-27 by atnr

video upload by atnr

"A piece combining field recordings with the Prophet-10 and Buchla Music Easel. Listen for the wind, quiet spaces, and birdsong weaving between the synth textures.

Prophet-10: Recorded with blueSky reverb; an extra layer of reverb is added in the DAW with Raum.

Buchla Music Easel: The sound is first treated in LOSSY, then sent through the MOOD MK II for additional reverb, along with the Easel’s own spring reverb. While playing the LEM218 keyboard, I adjust the 208C Lo-Pass Gate level for dynamics.

The field recordings were captured in a forest somewhere in Tokyo."

Buchla Easel Bundle: 208C, 218e, Cards, Cards, Cards!

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via this Reverb listing

"Buchla combo platter royale. In addition to the 208C and 218e, includes:

3-way card hub

Prism Circuits Spore

Triple Sequential Voltage Source (Roland Klinkenberg)

Sequencer Aux Expander (Klinkenberg)

Triglav Clockwork (my favorite)

Little blue card I never used

Two power supplies, shorting bars, misc. Pomona cables"

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700 FM System x BOSS ME-50 – How Many People Still Use This Forgotten Classic?

video upload by Gm Xe

"The BOSS ME-50 is one of my favorite effects units — simple, expressive, and still inspiring after all these years.

In this setup, I combine the 700 FM System with the Buchla 208C in a four-voice configuration:

One voices from the 700 go straight into the Auratie (fully wet).

One more pass through the 208C’s LPG .

The 208C main output runs through the ME-50 to shape the core sound.

The other two voices pass through the Auratie

In this patch, I use the ME-50 for distortion, modulated pitch effects, and a spacious delay that blends with the Auratie

This is a cross-era collaboration: vintage guitar effects, FM synthesis, and West Coast analog character blending into one ambient/experimental performance."

Subsonic Disturbance #700 Voice & 208C

video upload by Gm Xe

"New Firmware Test
Refined waveshape algo + smoother index curve."

Buchla 208C

video upload by rimela

"Multitrack recording of the Buchla Easel Command (model 208C). All sounds are made with the 208C. Drumcomputer is the Boss DR-220A.
Very special thanks to Emiel for lending me his Buchla 208C."

Buchla 208c Music Easel Command with Portabellabz Hub, VCS3 and Stoned Martin Cards

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"Buchla 208c Easel Command. It is equips with the usb hub and midi. Comes with the Portabellabz 3 card hub, an Ems VSC3 oscillator card and the Portabellabz Stoned Marten card!"

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Buchla Easel Command 208C - Luna III

video upload by TheTrackdriver

TheTrackdriver Luna

"Here is 'Luna part III'. I'm using a Buchla Easel Command 208C, Monome Norns Shield with the 'oooooo' script loaded and a Chase Bliss Mood mkII pedal. It was recorded on tape with an Uher 4200 Report Stereo IC."

Buchla 208c Easel Command w/ Retro Style Knobs & Midi Host

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"I upgraded the knobs to the retro style Rogan knobs. I will also include the original knobs. The midi host module is also installed. Five additional shorting bars and rack ears also included.

See my other listing for the LEM218 v3 keyboard." Listed here. Pics captured below.

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Portabellabz/SaModular 208p Buchla Music Easel Clone

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video upload by no talking

"music easel - first patch

208p w/ Portabellabz ToolBox"



via this listing

"Hand-Built Buchla Easel by Constantin (Portabellabz)

This setup was meticulously hand-built by Constantin at Portabellabz, with all components in perfect working order.

Price: $8,000 USD (equal to my original investment). I’m open to reasonable offers.
Location: Portland, OR. Local transactions are preferred, but I’m willing to ship if necessary.

Feel free to ask any questions—I’ll do my best to provide detailed answers.

Modifications and Features

208p Module (with Blue PCBs)

Flat red LEDs
Tinijax connectors
1.2V/oct input
On-off-on switch for CO CV
Reverb mix CV input (replacing the rightmost pressure socket with a black banana socket)
Dedicated LPG outputs (replacing panel signal out tinijax sockets)
Infinite sustain functionality
Noise generator (similar to the 208c; accessible via LPG2 when the routing switch is in the top position and the preamp is unpatched)
Enclosure Features

SAmodular 2x4U enclosure
Dual 1/4" audio output jacks
Gate minijack input with Buchla pulse generator
1V/oct CV minijack input
Additional Components

Portabellabz ToolBox: Includes slew limiter
Roland Klinkenberg Sequencer Aux Expander: Includes Mod Expander
Custom Hard Case: Custom made by Road Cases USA
Rare SAmodular Keyboard and Case

The 218 keyboard and case are from SAmodular, with specific modifications by Constantin to ensure peak functionality. Note that the keyboard is no longer in production, making this setup particularly unique and valuable.

This is a beautifully customized Buchla Easel, built and modified by one of the most respected names in the field. Don't miss this opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind instrument."

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The Buchla 208 Card Slot Explained

video upload by Joel Davel

"Buchla engineer-designer Joel Davel sheds some light on the 208's card slot and how it figures into the general operation of the 208 or 208C. This informal but fairly comprehensive video explains how the card slot works and how it reveals the how the 208 control works in general."

Part 2 here

Buchla Easel Command 208C - Luna II

video upload by TheTrackdriver

"This is 'Luna part II'. I'm performing with my Buchla Easel Command 208C, Strymon Volante and Strymon Nightsky. The audio is sampled continuously on the Elektron Octatrack in two alternating recording buffers. The third track is trigging the samples and adds various effects. The final piece was recorded onto a compact cassette.

The moon was recorded with a Panasonic DC-G9 with a Leica DG Vario Elmarit 100-400mm lens mounted on an Olympus telekonverter MC-20 (2X zoom)."

Part 1 here.

Buchla Easel Command 208C Modular Synthesizer W/ Portabellabz EMS VCS3 Card

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Buchla 208c Easel Command w/ Original Box

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Buchla Easel Command 208c

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Easel Perc Patch

video upload by Todd Barton

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