Alias Zone: Iceland (performed by Chris Meyer of Learning Modular)

video upload by Learning Modular

"This performance of Iceland was created for the 2021 edition of SoundMiT. In a slight change from my recent instrumentation, I played my smaller portable modular synthesizer system, as well as several of my polyphonic synthesizers. Hope you enjoy it!

Field recordings of surf, wind chimes, and Arctic Terns by Marcel Gnauk of FreeToUseSounds.com."

Filters, VCAs, submixers & crossfaders // Feeding the Monster Episode w/ Learning Modular Synthesis

Published on Apr 15, 2020 DivKidVideo

"Chris Meyer of Learning Modular is filling his new ADDAC Monster case with a huge custom power solution and of course LOTS of Eurorack modules. These four live streams see Kim Bjorn & I (DivKid) talk through the system with Chris as he fills that case. We'll be discussing module choices, pairings, utilities that keep things working together and of course plenty more."

Alias Zone: Devotion (performed by Chris Meyer of Learning Modular)

video upload by

"This performance first aired as part of the 2021 Synth Society Summit and published on the Alias Zone YouTube channel (https://YouTube.com/AliasZone). It is a companion piece to Náhuatl, which was created for Steve Roach's SoundQuest Fest 2021 (https://youtu.be/lbO8qCdgHq0).

Chris Meyer: Modular synth, Waldorf Iridium, Tibetan prayer bowl, Riot Audio Ritual Gong Drum

Vietnamese Buddhist Ceremony recorded with permission and provided courtesy of FreeToUseSounds.com."

Phoenix Synthesizer Festival

video upload by PVCCFineArts

Phoenix Synthesizer Festival
February 11, 2022
Paradise Valley Community College

Featured Performances by:
Chris Meyer
Steve Roach

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As many of you know, Chris Meyer is the man behind Learning Modular. You can find additional posts featuring him on MATRIXSYNTH here, and posts mentioning Steve Roach here.

Patch & Tweak Live Chat with Kim Bjørn (Push Turn Move) & Chris Meyer (Learning Modular)

Streamed live 1 hour ago DivKidVideo

"Live chat at 8pm UK time this Sunday with Kim Bjørn from Push Turn Move & Chris Meyer who are both responsible for the new book Patch & Tweak currently on Kickstarter here - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/..."

Alias Zone/Chris Meyer: Fear Itself (modular synth performance)

Learning Modular

"A live modular performance based around Roosevelt's "the only thing we have to hear is fear itself" speech. Three different takes - each performed straight through - were edited together to create the best composite performance where I could also show how I was manipulating the modular during the performance.

For a detailed patch breakdown, see this post on my Patreon Channel (exclusive to my Patreon subscribers): https://www.patreon.com/posts/track-b..."

FM in Modular: Types, Patches, and Tips

video upload by Chris Meyer: Learning Modular + Alias Zone

"How do you patch frequency modulation (FM) in a modular? What are the differences between exponential, linear, and through-zero FM? How do you deal with pitch shifts when increasing the FM depth? What happens when a VCO frequency-modulates itself, or is patched in a feedback loop? All of that is explained in this movie. (For more details, subscribe to patreon.com/learningmodular and view the post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/basic-c...)

index:
00:00 introduction
Exponential FM
00:29 patching exponential FM
02:07 varying modulation depth
02:48 frequency modulation explained
03:22 tuning ratio between modulator and carrier
04:28 changing source waveforms
05:00 pitch shift with exponential FM
05:53 tuning challenges with exponential FM
06:55 sync and FM
08:09 enveloping modulation depth
Linear FM
10:56 how linear FM works
11:38 varying modulation depth
12:06 pitch shift with linear FM
13:09 AC coupling to improve linear FM
Through Zero FM
15:11 how through zero FM works
17:18 enveloping modulation depth
17:59 changing waveforms
18:30 tuning ratio
19:35 FM summary
Feedback
20:40 self modulation
21:06 cross modulation"

Buddha (live)

Published on Feb 5, 2019 Learning Modular

"Yes, it'sa handheld camera, with camera audio, and coughing etc. audience members...but this gives an idea of the type of music I improvise live with friends. Not your standard EDM or noise-fest.

Chris Meyer: modular percussion, voices, & ambience
Lachlan Westfall: Stick w/Mel9
Peter Snyder: keyboards, modular
Richard Bugg: flute, multichannel audio"

SOUNDMIT 2020 Coming This November 14 & 15

This year's SOUNDMIT 2020 is going virtual. The event begins on Saturday November 14. Videos will of be going up here on MATRIXSYNTH. Above are two playlists featuring guests and exhibitors. Many exhibitors will be giving discounts. Keep an eye on the SOUNDMIT label on the top left of the site for posts.

THE GUESTS

Roger Linn interviewed by Robin Vincent, Dave Smith interviewed by Soundmit and Felice Manzo (LEMI), Suzanne Ciani interviewed by Johann Merrich, Hainbach, Paolo Synthmania live session and Q/A, Tulpa Dusha live modular session and Q/A, Chris Meyer of Learning Modular live session and Q/A, Roby Facchinetti (POOH) interviewd by Danilo Ballo, Riccardo Mazza workshop about “Soundtrack for Silent movie”, Vladimir Kuzmin interviewed by Giulio Curiel.

THE EXHIBITORS

At the time of writing, over 60 exhibitors have joined the event, the full list will be available on website in the coming days and will be constantly updated. The PERFORMERS

We will also have a substantial live music section with internationally renowned musicians including

Benge
Doug Lynner
Illusion of Safety

thanks to the partnership with Modulisme.info together with the artists of
Torino Modulare
Milano Modulare
Genova Modulare
Sideshape Recordings

https://www.soundmit.com

Beyond the Basic Sample & Hold

video upload by Chris Meyer: Learning Modular + Alias Zone

"Sample & Hold modules are a lot of fun. However, there are variations on the basic sample & hold available that give you a lot more control – from sounding more 'human' to creating sequences to providing you with an expressive performance control. Here are three of my favorites.

00:00 - Normal Sample & Hold
01:09 - RND STEP - overview
01:32 - RND STEP - bipolar output
02:24 - RND STEP - unipolar output
03:36 - Marbles - overview
04:34 - Marbles - initial settings
05:14 - Marbles - Y (smooth) output
05:41 - Marbles - Steps
07:14 - Marbles - Spread
09:01 - Marbles - Bias
10:06 - Marbles - Deja Vu + Steps
12:48 - Marbles - review
14:33 - Sapel - overview
15:27 - Sapel - initial settings
16:01 - Sapel - smooth random output
16:36 - Sapel - sample & hold output
16:55 - Sapel - 2n stepped random (semitones)
17:17 - Sapel - n+1 stepped random output (octaves)
17:34 - Sapel - Probabilty Distribution
19:00 - Sapel - "n" value controls
22:44 - conclusion

An article that fleshes out more of the background behind sample & hold modules is available to my Patreon subscribers: https://www.patreon.com/posts/88103012"

Chris Meyer/Alias Zone: I Have Tried

Published on Oct 15, 2019 Learning Modular

"Live performance of the original composition I Have Tried (Oct. 12 2019 at the Albuquerque Press Club), including a solo by Jim Coker of Five12 and video projections by Cody 'Chops' Murray."

Superbooth 2018: PATCH & TWEAK - New Book For Eurorack Enhusiasts | SYNTH ANATOMY

Published on May 4, 2018 SYNTH ANATOMY

"Kim Bjorn (PUSH TURN MOVE) and Chris Meyer (Learning Modular) presented at Superbooth 2018 PATCH & TWEAK, a new book for Eurorack enhusiasts.

Join the Patreon page to get access to free sound content (sample & preset libraries, free plugins... & participate on exclusive giveaways) https://www.patreon.com/synthanatomy"

See this post for details on PATCH & TWEAK.

Chris Meyer / Alias Zone: Náhuatl (SoundQuest Fest 2021)

video upload by Learning Modular

"This was my set for Steve Roach’s SoundQuest Fest 2021. An enhanced version of this appears on the album 'We Only Came to Dream' (https://aliaszone.bandcamp.com/album/...). This video first appeared on my dedicated music channel, https://youtube.com/aliaszone"