Field Effect Studies by Benge

"The music contained on this album was created using a Moog Modular 3C synthesiser, one of the very few original systems made in 1967. In addition some sounds were originated on a 1975 Moog Polymoog keyboard and then passed through the modular system for further treatment. No other sounds were used on this record, however on occasion a short delay of around 500 milliseconds was applied to one or other side of the stereo signal to provide a spacial dimension to the recording

Several of the pieces made use of the Sequential Controllers, which are modern clones of the Moog design, and, along with the various Sequential Switches and Sequencer Interfaces, can be set up to create some very complex melodic patterns. These can be heard to good effect on the second track “Sequoia”

The Title of the album makes reference to field effects, but I have left it deliberately ambiguous as to which kind of fields are being referred to
credits
released November 15, 2019

Written, recorded and designed by Benge (Ben Edwards)
at Memetune Studios, UK

A Forms Series recording
c+p 2019 Memesongs"

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Bitwig + Elektron Analog Keys

Published on Nov 15, 2019 SonalSystem

"Random arpeggios being generated by way of Bitwig 3 and fed directly to the Elektron analog keys. A little randomness goes a long way ;)"

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Coffee and iPad Music app Break :iDensity Granular Synth.

Published on Nov 15, 2019 Sound Provider

"Always in love with iDensity Granular synth from ApeSoft.This App for iPad is so Musical .
Perfect for Drone or Dreamy or ambient or experimental music ."

Doepfer Dark Energy MK1 w/ Power Supply

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"The Dark Energy is a single oscillator monosynth with a 24 db lowpass filter, 2x LFOs, and ADSR and VCA and a nice set of patch points! Perfect introduction to the world of modular synths (patch cables not required for basic operation) or as an ad-on to an existing modular setup. Includes the original power supply and is in great shape."

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John Bowen Solaris White w/ Clear LED Lit Mod Wheels

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"Absolutely pristine digital synth, 8 voice polyphonic with incredibly flexible, basically modular voice architecture. Very high-end 96 kHz sound. Way beyond any other digital synth in terms of both flexibility and sound quality, as can be confirmed with so many excellent demos around."

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Original ARP Odyssey MKI 2800 SN 281825

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"Very good condition as seen (just a few small scratches), has back panel CV/gate controls. Note: the octave switch had been replaced by a three-position knob, this is actually more robust and easier to use than the original design, for fast range switching while playing live. Has the nicest sounding filter especially at high resonance levels among several whiteface Odyssey’s we've encountered, perhaps because it's been very well calibrated. Hate to see this one go!"

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Centrevillage C_Quencer

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"This is a surprisingly fun and capable quantized CV sequencer and duophonic voice oscillator module. The button combinations to access all features are very quick and easy to learn. In a matter of minutes you can have it playing melodic phrases with pseudorandom variations quantized to the scale/key of your choosing.

I received the bare PCB as a bonus with an order several months ago. I finally got around to ordering the parts I lacked and assembling the module. I'm an experienced builder with 7 years assembling and repairing electronics.

Your order will include a cheat sheet listing all of the module's functions and controls on one page, a power ribbon cable, and your choice of M2.5 or M3 mounting hardware."

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Purple Skinned Behringer Neutron Paraphonic Analog and Semi-Modular Synthesizer

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-Custom Faceplate from 'Craze Company'! (removable if you wish)
-Faceplate shows all 'alternative/secondary functions'
-Versatile thick sounding semi-modular
-Comes in original box

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Recollection | File Transfer Protocol

Published on Nov 15, 2019 File Transfer Protocol

"Sometimes I feel like I can travel through sound. A singular driving bass note shaking the earth beneath my feet, exciting the atoms and disturbing the continuum. Breaking me free of the physical realm. Opening the filter as the overtones resonate and carry my thoughts and energy elsewhere... upward... reaching out to you over distance, and wrinkling my perception of time.

The color of light blurs my vision between what my eyes see in front of me and what my mind sees deep within. I free myself temporarily of the shapes before me and almost as if focusing on something very close to my eyes, I let the here and now dissolve...

I leave it far behind as I drift. I don’t need to move the knobs or touch the keys. I know you will guide me there. I am a conduit and I open to let you flow through me."

Behringer K-2 Semi-Modular Synthesizer

Published on Nov 15, 2019 Perfect Circuit

"The Behringer K-2 is a modern re-interpretation of one of the greatest monosynths of all time: the Korg MS-20. Introduced in1978, the Korg MS-20 was one of the most affordable monosynths to hit the market...and the K-2 continues this tradition of combining near-infinite flexibility with a budget-friendly price.

The K-2 is a Eurorack-compatible adaptation of the MS-20, rife with potential for patching with itself and external devices. Like the original, it has a howling dual filter, semi-modular patch bay, and an external signal processor for integrating external gear.

In this video, we use the K-2 in conjunction with an Arturia Keystep and Behringer RD-8 to create a range of sounds from melodic keyboard sequences to huge bass lines."

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