PATCH & TWEAK - Exploring Modular Synthesis Book on Kickstarter

via Kickstarter:

"The new book about modular synths, their makers, and masters. Patching secrets, performance tips, history, modules, and techniques.

'Hello!

My name is Kim Bjørn – welcome to the PATCH & TWEAK Kickstarter campaign! Following our book PUSH TURN MOVE about electronic music instruments - we are now creating a book on modular synthesis.

We want PATCH & TWEAK to provide an opportunity for new and experienced users to become true masters of their modular systems. In the style of its predecessor, PATCH & TWEAK contains inspirational interviews with significant creators and major artists who all share their passion for modular. Explore their systems, philosophies, patching secrets, and performance tips.

Besides a comprehensive introduction to synthesis and its history, the book covers systematic sections on concepts, purpose and creative possibilities of specific modules. Enjoy colorful diagrams, presentations of both popular and rare modules, semi-modular and software, as well as techniques for patching and how to get started.

PATCH & TWEAK has a foreword by Suzanne Ciani, is written by Kim Bjørn and Chris Meyer, and edited by Paul Nagle.

So what exactly is PATCH & TWEAK? Watch the video, take the tour below, and please support the book by selecting a reward if you like the idea.'

Kim Bjørn, Copenhagen, May 2018

About the book

Meet the makers, and artists

Apart from systematic sections and general subjects PATCH & TWEAK features interviews with the passionate makers of modules and systems, and the artists who use them, and influence them. We have already started interviewing - and when more artists are confirmed, we will keep you updated!

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MJ Thriller Explained: Intro, Drums, & Bass

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Glitchy Techno jam with new Roland System 500 modules: 505, 555, 510, 531

Published on May 1, 2018 Honeysmack

"Glitchy Techno jam with ALL the System 500 modules including the new 505 VCF, 555 Lag/S&H, 510 Synth voice and 531 mixer.

Sequenced by the Varigate4+ with help from Intellijel Plonk, Noise Engineering Basimilus Iteritas Alter and Roland TR-09. Everything is running through the new Roland 531 Mixer."

ELTA Music POLIVOKS-M / POLIVOKS mini prototype demo

Published on May 1, 2018 ELTA music

"First prototype demo. Available in June. Price. $499
Color synthesizer - black, green and purple
PRE-ORDERS eltamusicsales@gmail.com
VISIT eltamusic.com."

A Jam for Johnny (Live set on the OP-1)

Published on Feb 3, 2017 Owl Exterminator

"So a buddy asked for some beats to freestyle over, so I grabbed an eighth ounce of inspiration and got to work. Here's what I came up with.

All live, no prerecorded nothings.

Teenage Engineering you are amazing, and you've made music fun again! I'm back to making choons! THANK YOU!"

And one more:

SCHIZOID: A Hangover Jam (Live set on OP-1)

Published on Jan 26, 2017 Owl Exterminator

"A hangover jam on my OP-1

I'm still discovering all the little nuances of this amazing instrument, and while it is capable of producing almost anything, it is a bit limiting when it comes to all-live from scratch stuff. Sorry about the sloppiness!

Also I'll film on a flat surface next time. Them legs keep jigglin'."

Treadstone-Analogue Solutions & ADX-1 Analog Drum Machine -Mode Machines

Published on May 1, 2018 Dziam Bass

"Treadstone-Analogue Solutions & ADX-1 Mode Machines this video shows how nicely they play analog Treadstone synthesizer from Synthblocks series from Analogue Solutions and ADX-1 Analog Drum Machine from Mode Machines. I think that this great sound connection ADX-1 is sequenced by Akai MPC1000"

a GREAT eurorack module for hybrid setups — MUTANT BRAIN review

Published on May 1, 2018 BoBeats

"Today I am reviewing the MUTANT BRAIN."

Hexinverter MINDPHASER - eurorack complex TZ-PM oscillator - Superbooth 2018

Published on May 1, 2018 Hexinverter Électronique

"Finally it's time to reveal to you the full details of Mindphaser! The latest complex oscillator/audio signal generator in the eurorack modular format revealed - bound to hit shelves in 2018 from Hexinverter Électronique.

We've been working hard on this one, trying to perfect the user interface and design for performance-oriented setups. The entire UI is designed to be intuitive for musicians performing in dark, stage-lit environments as well as making it approachable and fun in the studio for all sorts of clangorous analog FM and PM sound design!

All analog, precision triangle cores, thru-zero phase modulation and linear FM with plenty of waveshaping and voltage controlled performance features! This is no classic waveshaper design."

You can find previous posts featuring MINDPHASER here.

AE Modular-Tangible Waves Unboxing and mounting new modules

Published on May 1, 2018 Dziam Bass

"AE Modular-Tangible Waves Unboxing and mounting new modules DIVIDER, 3VCSWITCH, 2SIGNALAMP ,HPAMP ,SPRING REVERB, 41/0.
Sound with AE Modular from simple patch with new modules."

Roland SYSTEM-500 & Roland Boutique Performance

Published on May 1, 2018 RolandChannel

"Watch the powerful combination of New SYSTEM-500 modules and Roland Boutique TR-08/TB-03 in this video.

In this video, the SYSTEM-500 is being sequenced by CV/Gate output of the Roland Boutique TB-03 and triggered by the Roland Boutique TR-08. Use your favourite sequencers and drum machines and design your ultimate analog Roland synthesizer with SYSTEM-500.

The SYSTEM-500 distills the original era of analog Roland synthesis into nine Eurorack modules. These modules have been designed for the music creator looking to add the "Roland Sound" to their setup with unlimited sound design potential that the Eurorack format delivers."

Roland SYSTEM-500 & AIRA TR-8S Performance

Published on May 1, 2018 RolandChannel

"Watch the powerful combination of New SYSTEM-500 modules and AIRA TR-8S in this video.

In this video, the SYSTEM-500 is being triggered by the outputs of the TR-8S. All outputs of the SYSTEM-500 patch are routed through the SYS-531 MIX module before being sent back to the TR-8S (via External Input) for Master Effects processing."