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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MIDIPan with audio output. Announcement and demo #MIDIPanMarch

video upload by MIDI IN

"This announcement is a bit overdue for reasons given in the video. I feel very happy about this new addition to the family and hope you like it too.

https://peacockmedia.software/drum

0:00 introduction
1:18 So what sounds does it make?
3:14 I just want to hear some sounds
6:52 Accessing the kit drum sounds
7:15 Kit drum demo using looper
7:29 Looping using tongue drum sound"

Haken ContinuuMini Firmware 10.51 Update ~ Waldorf Iridium ~ Roland J 6

video upload by Ebotronix

Haken ContinuuMini ,with Firmware 10.51,
Waldorf Iridium,
Roland J 6,
Intuitive Instruments Exquis,
Strymon Big Sky MX, controlled by,
ATO Faderbank 16 n , with Midi CC,
Keeley Halo,
Bastle Bestie,
18.03.2025
vid # 2494

A note on the update:

"Haken Editor and Firmware 10.51: Updated March 17 2025

This new firmware adds increased functionality and sound design possibilities to our EaganMatrix sound engine, the sonic heart of all of our Haken Audio products.

EaganMatrix BiqGraph Bank has enhanced ways to control narrowband resonances.

Control resonance using Decay Time Constants or Bandwidths

Optional use of Excitation Position for filter inputs.

Optional use of String Nonlinearity Coefficient for filter center frequencies.

EaganMatrix Additive Bank has support for Christophe Duquesne’s “Loris” Additive Overlay.

Up to 40 additive analyses, grouped into 4 decades.

Analyses and associated presets are set up by Loris, then playable within the EaganMatrix.

Continuum players have a new way to play tiny intervals or unisons: Place one finger at near side of surface and another at far side, then keep each finger at its side while sliding towards same pitch.

Fixed a variety of bugs reported by users, including:

Polyphony incorrect on certain older presets.

Damper pedal issues on some 8x Continuums.

Certain presets had incorrect voice allocation when receiving MPE.

Incorrect formula interaction with Touch Control Area and Pitch Trim Graphs.

Stuck notes when changing polyphony while playing additive presets.

Power-up inter-dsp communication improvements for multi-dsp systems (6x, 8x).

Sync-to-Incoming SPDIF digital audio.

User-reported problems in 10.50."

PATCHES | Arthur Joly

video upload by Sound Department

"Sound Department apresenta PATCHES – o novo quadro do Selo, que traz performances ao vivo com sintetizadores, gravadas no icônico Museu do Sintetizador. Descubra artistas inovadores da cena eletrônica e experimental em cada episódio.

No episódio de estreia, Arthur Joly conduz uma imersão sonora única, explorando texturas, timbres e as infinitas possibilidades que os sintetizadores oferecem.

Instrumentos:
Recosynths : Jolymod 5, Recodrum, Mutuca, Elby Designs - Serge"

DarkSky-4 | Poly Sequencer V3 | Synth Punk

video upload by Space Brain Circuits

Gear Used:
DarkSky-4
Poly Sequencer V3
HOF Reverb

See the announcement post here.

Mandala mk2 tutorial 3: CV steps introduction.

video upload by likaoninstruments

"In this tutorial, we start exploring the CV capabilities of the Mandala mk2.
We create a simple melody and take advantage of the non-CV steps to trigger envelopes."

Sequential Take 5 w/Adam

video upload by Kraft Music

http://www.kraftmusic.com/

Introducing PTNSHIFT - NEW Generative Music System Is Wild Mashup of Modular Synths & DJing

video upload by Tim Exile

"PTNSHIFT is a generative music performance instrument that combines the deep sonic universe of a modular synth with DJ-style interactions like pattern-launching, mixing, blending and FX.

▶︎ Get PTNSHIFT / ptnshift-1300717

COMPATIBILITY UPDATE: The companion app now fully supports Windows and MacOS. If you have an Ableton Push 3, Niklas and I would love to hear from you so we can test support! Please DM me on Patreon."

PTNSHIFT Generative Music Performer: First Look and Deep Dive

video upload by Tim Exile

00:00 Intro & Overview
02:34 Background
04:08 Compatibility & Setup
07:23 Layout & Control
08:52 Controlling Parameters
11:54 Navigating & Creating Patterns
14:12 Creating & Editing Collections

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Integrating pedals into your Eurorack system with Batverb

video upload by Noise Engineering

"Integrating pedals into your Eurorack system is easier than you think. Explore the differences between guitar, line, and Eurorack levels, how to patch end-of-chain effects, and ways to use pedals and send effects with your mixer.

Our blog post breaks down the process step by step, making hybrid setups a breeze. Check it out on Noise Engineering's website here:
https://noiseengineering.us/blogs/loq..."

UJAM Announces Vox Humana Plugin to Benefit Bob Moog Foundation

via The Bob Moog Foundation

"We are excited to share that our friends at UJAM, creators of countless plugins and sample libraries, released a Vox Humana plugin today to benefit the Bob Moog Foundation!

Vox Humana is a standalone virtual instrument that faithfully recreates the Polymoog's legendary Vox Humana setting, which is regarded as one of the most recognizable and coveted synthesizer sounds, most notable for being prominently featured in Gary Numan's iconic 'Cars'.

The plugin is built on the sampled sounds of the Polymoog 280A, meticulously captured by composer, producer, and lauded YouTube synth educator Alex Ball. With these recordings as the basis, the Bob Moog Foundation partnered with UJAM to transform them into a fully realized virtual instrument. Utilizing UJAM's proprietary Gorilla Engine, a platform widely used by top plugin manufacturers, the team designed an interface that is both intuitive and faithful to the instrument's original character.

The Vox Humana plugin features include:
Authentic Recreation — Sampled directly from a vintage Polymoog 280A to preserve the signature Vox Humana sound

Four Timbral Modes – Original, Bright, Hollow, and Octaves

10 Factory Presets – Ready-to-use sounds with the option to save custom user presets

Envelope Control – Attack and Decay sliders for precise dynamic shaping

Built-in Effects – Integrated Chorus, Phaser, and Delay for added depth and movement

Standalone Plugin – No additional software required, available as a VST3, AU and AAX plugin

The plugin retails for $19/22€, with 100% of the proceeds benefitting the Bob Moog Foundation's important work in education, archive preservation, and the operation of the Moogseum, located in downtown Asheville, North Carolina.

UJAM and its distribution partners are waiving all fees to ensure that every dollar directly benefits the foundation's mission.

Get all of the details here: https://www.ujam.com/voxhumana"