October 10th Aurora!

video upload by Jeremy Parker

"Another incredible lightshow in my own backyard on October 10th, 2024! According to PBS, 'South Africa’s National Space Agency (Sansa) told reporters that the storm had originated from a solar flare 'that erupted from sunspot 3842 on October 3.' It said this was the strongest Earth-facing solar flare recorded by Sansa in the past seven years and that the eruption briefly affected high-frequency radio communications, 'resulting in a total radio blackout over the African region which lasted for up to 20 minutes.'.' Original music featuring sounds of the Polybrute and Opsix... Enjoy!"

Knobcon 2024

video upload by Jeremy Parker

"Here's my rundown of what this year's Knobcon was like, with some highlights of new gear, performances and just the vibe of being there. Thanks to Cowboy Ben Alman a.k.a @TheEntireRobot for joining me, as well as the whole crew from The Golden Shrimp Guild for their efforts and just being there to make it that much more fun. Here are some handy links:

Ben Alman: / theentirerobot
The Golden Shrimp Guild: https://gsg.live/
https://pointandclicksystems.com/
https://swampflux.square.site/
/ @thebreathalyzer
https://www.circuithappy.com/
https://www.gsmusic.com/
https://hivemindsynthesis.com/

00:00 Intro
02:55 Welcome Reception
04:04 Point & Click Systems
06:00 Infrasonic Audio
08:27 Swamp Flux
10:29 Performance: The Breathalyzer
12:27 Circuit Happy
15:25 GS Music Bree6
16:14 Golden Shrimp Guild
16:42 Hive Mind Synthesis
18:49 Saturday Night Performances
23:59 Alan Intelligent Instruments
24:43 Prophet 10
25:56 Outro"

SEQtrak Minilab SUPER-stand!

video upload by Jeremy Parker

"Here is a quick vid about a pretty sweet 3D-printed stand custom made for the Arturia Minilab 3 and Yamaha SEQtrak. You can download it and print it yourself from my Printables page here: https://www.printables.com/model/9907...

I use Autodesk Fusion 360, which comes in a free version: https://www.autodesk.com/products/fus...

And I took Arnold Rountree's Fusion 360 YouTube course here: • Learn Fusion 360 In a Few Hours. Part 1"

1st Seqtrak + Minilab Jam

video upload by Jeremy Parker

"In my quest for an even smaller, more portable DAWless setup, I picked up the Yamaha Seqtrak and Arturia Minilab 3 last week. With only a few days working with both pieces, I was pleased with what I was able to come up with. The Seqtrak by itself is usable, and the companion app is very handy, but pairing it with the Minilab 3 makes live performances a possibility I'd say. Part of putting this together was so I could travel and still make music, and potentially jam with other people, like at Knobcon coming up. I'm pretty encourages so far, and I think I'll get quicker with everything once I really learn the Seqtrak. Audio is directly off the Seqtrak, with mild brick wall limiter for YouTube... Enjoy!"

Northern Lights May 10th, 2024

video upload by Jeremy Parker

"An incredible lightshow in my own backyard on May 10th, 2024! With the solar activity and possible aurora in the forecast, I thought I might see a little green in the distance, and it started that way, but then I was blown away. Original music featuring sounds of the Polybrute, Opsix and MiniKorg... Enjoy!"

3 Reasons to Try DAWless

video upload by Jeremy Parker

"Here's my latest DAWless setup for live MIDI sequencing with my hardware synths. It centers around the Retrokits RK008, with my Nord Stage 4, miniKORG 700fs, Moog Minitaur and Elektron Analog Rytm MKII. Although I love using my main DAW, Cockos Reaper, for producing finished music, there are 3 advantages that this DAWless setup has, a couple of which were a little unexpected. And there is a bunch of good original music that came right out of this new setup, so enjoy!

A case/stand I designed for the RK008: https://www.printables.com/model/5981...
Check out all my original music here: https://soundcloud.com/user-801248952

00:00 Intro
00:55 The Setup
03:00 Portability
05:24 Practice tool
07:27 Songwriting tool
12:02 DAWless to DAW
13:15 Outro"

"Lost and Found" feat. Peter MacLean & Mike Tucker

video upload by Jeremy Parker

"This original composition features the incredible Peter MacLean (Maceo Parker) on drums and Mike Tucker (Arturo Sandoval) on tenor saxaphone as special guests. I wrote the core of this tune for the @rhodesmusic Missing Keys contest, as the backing track for James Smith's @YardActBand spoken word. I was spurred on by the challenge to write something specific, and I liked the vibe of what I came up with enough to finish it off as a complete song on its own. So I constructed some melodies, sax solo section and put an arrangement together for this special rendition with Peter and Mike sitting in, doing the magical things that they do.

Follow Mike here: https://www.instagram.com/miketuckersax/
Follow Pete here: https://www.instagram.com/makshimach/


I used my Rhodes MKIII EK10 which I restored a few years ago: [posted here]

Then I also used the Funk Bass sound from my Korg Opsix, a ring-mod solo lead I made on my miniKORG 700fs, and various sounds from my Arturia Polybrute.

Here's my original entry to the Rhodes Missing Keys contest, so you can hear where it came from:

• Rhodes "Missing Keys" Competition Entry

Check out all my original music here: https://soundcloud.com/user-801248952

Enjoy!"

Nord Stage 4 + RK008 + Analog Rytm = DAWless powerhouse!

video upload by Jeremy Parker

"So I recently picked up a Nord Stage 4 as an upgrade to my Electro 2 from 16 years ago, as my main compact gigging keyboard. What I didn't realize was how powerful the multitimbrality could be when paired with a sequencer, like the Retrokits RK008, which I'm borrowing from my good friend "Cowboy" Ben Alman for our @TheEntireRobot gigs. I fairly quickly set up the sounds on the Nord and then played in some quick parts for an A and B section into the RK008. I'm reserving tracks 1 and 3 on the RK008 for my MiniKorg and Moog Minitaur, once I get the MIDI hooked up for those, so that will be next. I used 6 layers on the Nord, but technically I could have done 7 if I split up the organ into two separate manuals, etc. Anyway, this is a promising rig!"

Knobcon 2023

video upload by Jeremy Parker

"My first Knobcon! What took me so long? It's about way more than just modular, and I simply had a great time. People were so nice, whether they were faces to names I knew online, or complete strangers that I just talked to randomly. This isn't a comprehensive view of everything the con has to offer, but it was a glimpse into my experience. So many people to thank and acknowledge below:

https://www.knobcon.com/

Ben Alman and The Entire Robot: https://www.twitch.tv/theentirerobot
@TheEntireRobot
Oberheim: https://oberheim.com/
Sequential: https://www.sequential.com/
Juanito Moore:

/ @ozerik
Modular for the Masses: https://modularforthemasses.square.site/
Hammond Organ: https://hammondorganco.com/
Circuit Happy: https://circuithappy.com/products/the...
The Golden Shrimp Guild:
https://gsg.live/
Kyaa & AE Modular: https://forum.aemodular.com/board/22/...
A Yellow Sine: https://www.ayellowsine.com/
@gerbilhamsterrecords3342

00:00 Intro
02:12 Friday Night Welcome
03:34 Saturday Exhibits
3:53 Oberheim OB-X8
4:35 Sequential Trigon-6
5:34 Juanito Moore
9:05 Hammond
12:05 Circuit Happy
14:08 The Golden Shrimp Guild
15:50 Lectures
16:06 Kyaa Modular
16:45 A Yellow Sine
16:56 Schedule
17:24 Golden Shrimp Jam & Outro"

5 Second Interviews at Knobcon 2023

video upload by Gerbil Hamster Records

"Shits too long sometimes
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Hammond + Elektron Analog Rytm = fonky!

video upload by Jeremy Parker

"Jamming out on my Hammond A-100 and Leslie Model 145 with the Elektron Analog Rytm MKII, enjoy!"

"Drive All Night" Original Synthwave

video upload by Jeremy Parker

"This original composition started off as a 'Moonlight Sonata'-inspired solo piano piece, but morphed into something completely different! I took the chords and put them to an upbeat driving 80's style track and composed melodies to go on top. The sounds were from the Arturia Polybrute, Yamaha B200, Korg OPSIX / OPSIX native VST, Korg miniKORG 700fs / VST and Addictive Drums II. I hope you enjoy!

Check out all my original music here: https://soundcloud.com/user-801248952"

Can your speakers handle this DAWless jam?

video upload by Jeremy Parker

"@JeremyParkerMusic presents a quick DAWless jam with the Moog Minitaur, Minikorg 700fs, Arturia Polybrute, Arturia Keystep 37, and Elektron Analog Rytm MKII. I'm getting ready for some upcoming gigs with my good friend @cowboybenalman, who I join regularly on his Twitch stream: https://www.twitch.tv/theentirerobot

Check out all my original music here: https://soundcloud.com/user-801248952"

Synths galore, getting ready for some live gigs!

video upload by Jeremy Parker

"@JeremyParkerMusic presents a quick taste of my new Moog Minitaur MIDI bass pedal rig, joined by the Minikorg 700fs, Arturia Polybrute, Arturia Keystep 37, and Elektron Analog Rytm MKII. This time I'm getting ready for some upcoming gigs with my good friend @cowboybenalman, who I join regularly on his Twitch stream: https://www.twitch.tv/theentirerobot . I am testing the Soundcraft Ui24R to be our main mixing rig that we will use to both multi-track record and live stream the gig. I have another group that I'm playing with, using almost the same setup. The next gigs are below:
https://fb.me/e/Mm6c9y6u
https://fb.me/e/2WNO0WEgp

Check out all my original music here: https://soundcloud.com/user-801248952"

Live at the New England Synth Fest

video upload by Jeremy Parker

"My good friend and musical collaborator, @cowboybenalman @TheEntireRobot , invited me to join him at the Spring 2023 New England Synth Festival, where we performed a live set. This was my first time performing at a synthesizer festival, so it was a great opportunity to get to know and participate in the local synth community. It was held in Burlington, MA and included a slew of other performers, lectures and workshops throughout the day. Thank you @newenglandsynthfest for having us, and thanks to the visual synth artists Vidumami and Allison Tanenhaus who provided the video backdrop for our set.

I used my @ArturiaOfficial Polybrute, @KorgOfficial Minikorg 700fs and the Elektron Analog Rytm MKII. Ben used various gear, including the @MoogMusicInc Sirin, Arturia Keystep 37, @EricaSynths Perkons HD-01, among other things.

Please check out @newenglandsynthfest at their website: https://nesynthfest.alt-mode.com/
And the entire stream of the day's performances here:"

New England Synth Fest, April 22, 2023

video upload by New England Synth Fest

You can check out more of Cowboy's stuff on his channel and twitch.tv stream for his latest project, 'The Entire Robot':

/ theentirerobot
and website https://www.theentirerobot.com/

Check out all my original music here: https://soundcloud.com/user-801248952"

"Back In The Day" feat. Steve Langone

video upload by Jeremy Parker

"This original composition was written for my Amiga restoration video series, inspired by memories of my childhood. It ended up having kind of a retro Yellojackets vibe, and I really like combination of the synth voices and piano. Steve and I worked up a new studio version of the tune, which we're excited to share with you.

All you drummers, please check Steve over on his YouTube channel:

/ @stevelangonedrum... and website: https://www.stevelangonedrums.com/

In terms of sounds, this song features my Arturia Polybrute and my grand piano. The Polybrute sounds include, "Analog Bass", "Amped Clarinet", and "PPG 4.0". The piano is a Yamaha S3X, 6'1" grand. The miking on the piano is the same as previous videos, with two cardioids (Shure KSM141s) spaced around 15" apart at 90 degrees and an omni in middle front (Shure KSM44a in omni)."

Minitaur + Minikorg + Polybrute + Analog Rytm = boogaloo

video upload by Jeremy Parker

"@JeremyParkerMusic presents a quick taste of my new Moog Minitaur MIDI bass pedal rig, joined by the Minikorg 700fs and Arturia Polybrute. This time I'm playing an original, 'Boogie Igloo', which is a boogaloo I normally play on organ. I'm borrowing the Elektron Analog Rytm MKII from my good friend @cowboybenalman who I join regularly on his Twitch stream: https://www.twitch.tv/theentirerobot

Check out all my original music here: https://soundcloud.com/user-801248952"

Synthwave Astrophotography Adventures

video upload by Jeremy Parker

"My love of astrophotography and synthesizers has combined forces once again in my latest collection of images put to music. This journey through the cosmos represents almost 60 individual processed images/videos, each of which may be comprised of hundreds of exposures! The sounds were from the Arturia Polybrute, Korg OPSIX / OPSIX native VST, Korg miniKORG 700fs VST and Addictive Drums II.

Much of the imaging was done at my favorite dark sky site, the Pemigewasset Overlook in Lincoln, NH. But many of the long total exposure deep-space images came from home under my light pollution with the astro camera and filters. I listed some of the dorky details below:

Scope: StellarVue SV102T, SFFX1 flattener, Gerd Neumann CTU, MoonLite NiteCrawler
Mount: Explore Scientific PMC-Eight G11, Spring-loaded OPWB on DEC, O-Vision Worm on RA
Cameras: QHY600 & QHYCFW3-L w/Chroma LRGB & 3nm Ha/OIII/SII, Nikon D5300 H-alpha mod, Nikon Z6, GoPro Hero8 Black
Lenses: Nikon Z 14-24mm f/2.8, Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art
Guiding & Alignment: StellarVue F50 GuideScope & ZWO ASI290MM Mini Guide Cam, QHY Polemaster
Computer & Software: Surface Pro Windows 10, ASCOM POTH, CdC, PHD2, SGP, Backyard Nikon
Gallery: https://gaac.us/gallery-2/jeremy-parker/

Check out all my original music here: https://soundcloud.com/user-801248952"

Keystep 37 + Moog Minitaur + Analog Rytm + Rhodes = more DAWless Jams!

video upload by Jeremy Parker

"I just put together this cool little DAWless setup for coming up with tunes, jamming, and even practicing over changes. The Arturia Keystep 37 is the sequencer and controller for the Moog Minitaur, so the basslines can be held down, while I'm free to play on the Rhodes MKIII EK-10. The Elektron Analog Rytm MKII is the drum machine and provides clock to the KeyStep. Overall, this is a fun little rig, and a good way to come up with ideas and just have fun."

Keystep 37 + Moog Minitaur + Analog Rytm + Rhodes = DAWless Jam!

video upload by Jeremy Parker

"I just put together this cool little DAWless setup for coming up with tunes, jamming, and even practicing over changes. The Arturia Keystep 37 is the sequencer and controller for the Moog Minitaur, so the basslines can be held down, while I'm free to play on the Rhodes MKIII EK-10. The Elektron Analog Rytm MKII is the drum machine and provides clock to the KeyStep. Overall, this is a fun little rig, and a good way to come up with ideas and just have fun."