Autumnism - Benge on the Buchla 100

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"Benge Buchlaisms - 'Autumnism'

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This is a multi-tracked piece made exclusively on the Buchla 100 synthesiser

The modules in the left-hand cabinets are all original vintage units made in the 1960s (apart from the middle 144 VCO which is my own clone made before the current slew of clones released since 2018)

The patch makes use of many oscillators going into the 191 Sharp Cutoff Filter, in bandpass mode, as well as other layers using the Frequency Shifter and Noise Sources

The Random module is a big part of the patches, as well as the Sequencers

But perhaps the most important modules in any patch on the 100 are the 156 CV Processors. This is because of the way Don designed the system, leaving off the CV processing from most modules. So for example, most functions on the modules have voltage control inputs, but no scaling knobs or mixers on them, so the 156 modules are used for this task

In general, I approached the patching for this piece in a fairly ad-hock manner, and just enjoyed patching and playing with the system as I went along, with no particular goal other than exploring the Buchla's warm sonic possibilities, on a very cold, wet, autumnal day"

Entropical Paradise on the Buchla 100

video upload by zack dagoba

"This is a patch similar to the one published on page 141 of Allen Strange's 1972 book Electronic Music, under the heading Real-time Networks. It is a recreation of Douglas Leedy's Entropical Paradise patch from his 1969 album of the same name

This system is mostly original 1960s Buchla, and I have adapted the patch slightly to make use of the 191 Sharp Cutoff Filter, and to take out the 'birdsong' part of the patch which was originally done with pink noise / envelope follower modulation on the main VCO. I still used the VCO, but took out the modulation and put it through the Bandpass Filter instead"

TTMC MODEL 191 Discrete Transistor Sharp Cutoff Euroack Filter Inspired by Buchla 191

video upload by Tokyo Tape Music Center

Note the playlist above includes videos from 2020.

via TTMC

Sharp Cutoff Filter MODEL 191

Discrete Transistor Sharp Cutoff Filter Inspired by Buchla 191

トランジスタだけ使用したFilterです。

CV IN (0-12V)

Note:CV IN is low for other Eurorack.

Audio is little distorted.

Rotary switch : ON-OFF-ON

Eurorack Format

Buchla 100 - 100 noises 02

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video upload by zack dagoba

"Here are two of the rarest standard Buchla 100 modules, the 185 FREQUENCY SHIFTER and the 191 SHARP CUTOFF FILTER. Actually I didn't realise how rare the 191 actually was until I heard Mark Verbos speaking about it on The Source Of Uncertainty Podcast. As he points out, when do you ever see a vintage photo of a 100 system with one in it? (Answer: not very) Both these are vintage units with green ink - I was so lucky to get them as part of the incredible tiny system I bought ages ago (bottom section of the left-hand cabinet, plus the 112 touch plates). In this patch I am doing the trick where you feedback the filter signal a bit using the 106 mixer to get it to be more resonant. Its in Bandpass mode, and sounds completely great"

Buchla 191

Published on Jul 8, 2019 Ektoplasmodic Interzone

"Just goofin around right after I finished assembling this 191"

Buchla 191

Cut Off

Published on Feb 10, 2019 zack dagoba

"How to patch a filter so that it has extra resonance. In this case its a vintage Buchla 100 series Model 191 which has zero resonance in normal use. But like so much with the 100 series, a simple patch-around solution is available. Just send the filter output back in on itself with a mixer, blending the input signal and filter output to get resonance galore. The mixer is used BEFORE the input to the filter, in other words, the mixer used to combine the dry signal with the filtered signal and send it back in on itself. Look at the diagram in the video. See https://myblogitsfullofstars.blogspot... for more"

NAMM 2019: Buchla Red Panel [Episode 119]

Published on Jan 31, 2019 CatSynth TV

"We visit the Buchla booth at NAMM 2019 and check out the new Buchla Red Panel.

The Buchla Red Panel series of modules recreates the classic Buchla 100 series designs and sound.

"Announcing Buchla U.S.A.’s
introduction of a subsidiary company called “Red Panel.” Red Panel was created to pursue new and innovative Buchla-related musical instruments that are priced within the reach of the
average musician. For its first line of products, Red Panel has worked closely with Dave Small of Catalyst Audio and Buchla artist consultant Todd Barton in order to bring Don Buchla’s seminal product line, the 100 Series, to the Eurorack format. Nine modules will be introduced and demonstrated at the NAMM convention, including the 106 (Six Channel Mixer), the 110 Quad Voltage
Controlled Gate, the 156 Control Voltage Processor, the 156 (modern version), the 158 Dual Channel Oscillator, the 180 Dual Attack Generator, the 112 Touch Controlled Voltage Source, the 190 Dual Reverberator, the 193 (Combination of 194 and 191) Dual LoPass / Bandpass Filters, and a 6U 84HP case. These products will be available in the Spring of 2019."

For more, please visit buchla.com

For more NAMM 2019 coverage, please subscribe to this channel and visit www.catsynth.com"

Buchla BEMI Introduces New “Red Panel" Brand

Buchla U.S.A. introduces an independent division of new products under the brand name “Red Panel.”

Minneapolis, Minnesota January 24, 2019: Announcing Buchla U.S.A.’s introduction of a subsidiary company called “Red Panel.” Red Panel was created to pursue new and innovative Buchla-related musical instruments that are priced within the reach of the average musician. For its first line of products, Red Panel has worked closely with Dave Small of Catalyst Audio and Buchla artist consultant Todd Barton in order to bring Don Buchla’s seminal product line, the 100 Series, to the Eurorack format. Nine modules will be introduced and demonstrated at the NAMM convention, including the 106 (Six Channel Mixer), the 110 Quad Voltage Controlled Gate, the 156 Control Voltage Processor, the 156 (modern version), the 158 Dual Channel Oscillator, the 180 Dual Attack Generator, the 112 Touch Controlled Voltage Source, the 190 Dual Reverberator, the 193 (Combination of 194 and 191) Dual LoPass / Bandpass Filters, and a 6U 84HP case. These products will be available in the Spring of 2019.

Buchla U.S.A. will continue to meet the needs of Buchla customers through the production of high-quality historic synthesis/performance technology with a focus on and celebration of Don Buchla's legacy.

By listening to the needs of composers at the San Francisco Tape Music Center, Don Buchla created one of the first modular voltage-controlled electronic instruments in the mid-1960s as only a gifted designer and engineer could. His innovative and seminal musical instruments have inspired composers and listeners alike for over 50 years."

Update: see this post for a NAMM floor demo.

benges square waves

Published on May 28, 2017 zack dagoba

"six added Buchla 144 square waves, via the 191 filter in bandpass mode. And a thunderstorm. See http://myblogitsfullofstars.blogspot.... for more"

"I finally got the Buchla 144 clones built (thanks Mike & Ross). It was quite a journey from getting the boards made, getting the panel designed (including finding the right font) and manufactured / screen printed, to populating the panel and wiring everything up. Times three. And they look and sound superb..."

Buchla 259e - Tutorial & Wavetables DEMO

Published on Jun 12, 2014 batchas·191 videos

Buchla 259e - Wavetables DEMO

Buchla & Serge - June 7, 2014

Published on Jun 10, 2014 batchas·191 videos

Serge - June 3, 2014 - Part 1

Published on Jun 10, 2014

Serge - June 3, 2014 - Part 2

Published on Jun 10, 2014

Hybrid Clone Clapping

Published on Apr 20, 2014 Todd Barton·161 videos

"This is a fairly simple patch which results in some surprisingly enjoyable clapping poly-accented rhythms by just adjusting the 'decay time' and 'note duration' of the 180 Dual Attack Generator. At play are 4 original CBS Buchla modules: 140, 180, 156 and 190. The other 4 are clone/tribute modules made by djangosfire: 110, 165, 191 and 158. Enjoy!
eventually I'll put up a better audio file of this on my soundcloud...standby."

Buchla Music Easel Scratch Mangle

Published on Apr 9, 2014 Cray·191 videos

Forms - Series One - 100% Buchla 100 Release by Benge

AN EXPLORATION OF THE BUCHLA 100 ELECTRONIC MODULAR SYNTHESISER

All Tracks created at Meme Tune Studios, London, UK utilising the Buchla 100 modular synthesiser. No additional processors were used in this recording. It should be noted that the Buchla 100 features its own sequencer module and this was used to produce the repeating rhythms in the music on this record and also the melodic and harmonic content. On the first track the voltage controlled touch plates (model 112) were used to produce some of the more performance-orientated sounds on the record. On most tracks the patches were set up and left to run by themselves, with minor human intervention other than adjusting the various potentiometers. The Buchla 100 system is very adept at producing self-perpetuating sounds and it is this aspect of it that is explored here
credits
released 04 September 2013
All music by Benge (B.D.Edwards). Recorded at Meme Tune Studios, London, U.K. (c)2013 Expaning Records. All rights reserved

All sounds and compositions created on the Buchla 100 Modular Electronic Music System containing the following modules: 102 Dual Stereo Locator; 106 Six Channel Mixer; 110 Dual Voltage Controlled Gate; 111 Dual Ring Modulator; 112 Touch-Controlled Voltage Source; 130 Dual Envelope Detector; 140 Timing Pulse Generator; 144 Dual Square Wave Oscillator; 156 Dual Control Voltage Processor (x 3); 158 Dual Sine-Sawtooth Oscillator (x 2); 160 White Noise Generator; 165 Dual Random Voltage Source; 175 Dual EQ / Line Driver; 180 Dual Attack Generator (x 2); 185 Frequency Shifter; 190 Dual Reverberation Unit; 191 Sharp Cutoff Filter; 194 Band Pass Filter; 2 x 100 Cabinets

TRACKLISTING:

01 Milek (3.55)
02 Vilbae (3.34)
03 Leraf (2.42)
04 Budec (2.55)
05 Maher (3.28)
06 Murke (3.36)
07 Groud (4.41)
08 Solfe (3.09)
09 Loar (3.30)
10 Termer (2.47)
11 Gelin (3.23)
12 Coren (4.32)

Total Running Time: 42.32

via Benge of It's Full of Stars

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Serge, Buchla (Clone) and Eurorack Play Together 1

Published on May 26, 2013 pjoris2·40 videos

"One happy family. Creature + Seq A, 158, 191, and what i'll keep from eurack (mostly delays, spring reverb)."

Buchla 250e sequencer - first impressions

Published on Apr 24, 2013 DJjondent·191 videos

"My first play with the 250e - The Dual Arbitary Function Generator
Just using it as a standard analog sequencer in this video.... learning all about this very deep module.......much more that just a sequencer.

Other Modules used here:
258v - Verbos dual VCO
291e - Triple morphing filter
254v - Quad Voltage Processor
261e - Complex Waveform generator
292e - Quad dynamics Manager
281e - Quad Function Generator
294 - 4 channel Comb filter
207 - 6 channel mixer/pre amp

The 291e is being used as an extra VCO by feeding outputs 1 & 2 back into
their inputs.
The 258v is the sweetest sounding VCO."

Buchla Flop Sequencer Testing

Published on Dec 28, 2012 djangosfire·143 videos

"Testing some DIY Buchla format modules:

- J3RK "FlopSequencer"
- "retro 191" Sharp Cutoff Filter (J3rK 291j pcb is the core)

The 140 Pulser is an original Buchla 100 Series module."

Buchla 100 J3RK Flip Flop Sequencer Test

Published on Dec 17, 2012 by djangosfire

"Building some modules for my Buchla 100 system:

"Flop Sequencer" mini 8 step analog sequencer. Also a DIY "Retro 191 Sharp Cutoff Filter". ... the 191 is based on another J3RK pcb: the 291j.

Anyay, just a patch to try these modules out. Thanks!"

Richard Devine - Objects Of Granularity on Curtis for iPad

Objects Of Granularity by RichardDevine
"This track was composed for the "Curtis" (iphone/ipod/ipad) app by The Strange Agency. This piece is a Acousmatic composition based on everyday found objects. I recorded various wine glasses, gears, metal, motors, Ratchets, chimes, croaking frog scraper, Indian bells, Tibetan Singing Bowls, Santoor, waterphone, piano, hematite magnets, processed voice, underwater ambiances, computer, and sprinkled bits of Buchla 200e/Doepfer Euro rack Modular.

All of the sounds originally captured at 24-bit 96khz with a Neumann RSM 191 A/S stereo shotgun mic, SMK4060 Stereo Matched 4060-BM Miniature Omnidirectional Microphones and Sound Devices 702 recorder. Download the wave in 16-bit 44.1khz wave:)

Process and further granulate my piece with the"Curtis" app version 1.1 here on the itunes store."

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Buchla System 100 Vintage Modular Synthesizer

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"For Sale: A spectacular and gigantic Buchla System 100. A two cabinet system loaded with the most thoughtful, most desirable, and most rare modules. A spectacular original system, which is most likely the top Buchla Series 100 System on Planet Earth. Unit has never been restored and is being sold AS-IS without any guarantees or returns. The module list includes: 2 cabinets, 2 power supplies, Modules: Model 170 dual microphone preamplifier, Model 130 frequency shifter, Model 190 dual reverberator, Model 175 equalizer line driver, Model 158 dual sine saw tooth generator, Model 160 white noise generator, Model 106 (6) channel mixer, Model 191 sharp cut off filter, Model 180 dual attack generator, Model 110 dual voltage controlled gate, Model 106 (6) channel mixer, Model 194 band pass filter, Model 144 dual square wave generator, Model 140 timing pulse generator, Model 146 sequential voltage source, Model 112 touch controlled voltage source, Model 148 harmonic generator, Model 158 dual sine saw tooth generator, Model 195 octave format filter, Model 107 voltage controlled mixer, Model 106 (6) channel mixer, Model 110 dual voltage controlled gate, Model 144 dual square wave generator, Model 123 sequential voltage source, Model 156 control voltage processor, Model 180 dual attack generator, Model 180 dual attack generator, Model 140 timing pulse generator, Model 146 sequential voltage source, Model 140 timing pulse generator, Model 114 touch controlled voltage source"

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