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Thursday, February 22, 2024
TMP-2-05 Vintage Synth TV Series from Benge
video upload by Memetune Studio
00:00 Opening Titles
00:32 Introduction
01:19 Little Black Boxes
04:41 Switched On Cybersynths
17:31 Synthesiser Club
20:38 Commercial Break
23:02 Patching Today
37:24 Video Lab
41:15 Outro
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Episode five of the second series of the TV program from Benge, made at his Memetune Electronic Music Studio
The series explores his passion for vintage synthesiser instruments and studio gear and how he uses it on his productions and collaborations
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It is divided into the following sections:
LITTLE BLACK BOXES - A look at some classic rack mount synths of the 80s and 90s
SWITCHED ON - This second series looks at a type of synthesis based around the ideas of Cybernetics, which Benge calls CYBERSYNTHESIS
SYNTHESISER CLUB - A short musical demonstration of a synthesiser classic or three
COMMERCIAL BREAK - Some shameless Memetune shilling
PATCHING TODAY - A deep-dive into vintage modular systems and how to set up a patch on them, starting from scratch
VIDEO LAB - A look at old video equipment and how to create experimental visuals
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In THIS episode:
LITTLE BLACK BOXES - The Korg Wavestation was released in 1990. This rack mount module version, called the Wavestation A/D, was released in 1991
SWITCHED ON CYBERSYNTHS - Ramdomness Tamed. A look at the EMS Random Voltage Generator and the Buchla 200 version of the Magnetic Freak Gaussian module
SYNTHESISER CLUB - Today, its Club Crumar! Featuring the DS2, the Multiman Mk2 and the Synergy digital system
COMMERCIAL BREAK - Some adverts for Memetune related goodies
PATCHING TODAY - on the Buchla 100 - trying to tame the beast!
VIDEO LAB - In this episode we look at some SFX shots and the Ultimatte chromakey system
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LINKS:
Polyrythmic Electronica vinyl / Systems of Objects: https://systemofobjects.bandcamp.com/...
Benge's Studio Blog: http://myblogitsfullofstars.blogspot.com
Memetune Studio Instagram: @ memetunestudio
Benge & Memetune Merch on Bandcamp: https://zackdagoba.bandcamp.com
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The MemeTune Programme Credits:
Everything in this video was created by B D Edwards (Benge)
All music, design, writing, filming and production completed at Memetune Studios, UK, 2024
Thursday, April 04, 2024
TMP-2-06 Vintage Synth TV Series from Benge
video upload by Memetune Studio
00:00 Opening Titles
00:31 Introduction
01:20 Little Black Boxes
04:37 Switched On Cybersynths
17:46 Synthesiser Club
21:23 Commercial Break
23:05 Patching Today
37:53 Video Lab
40:26 Outro
"Episode six of the second series of the TV program from Benge, made at his Memetune Electronic Music Studio, and the final episode of the season
The series explores his passion for vintage synthesiser instruments and studio gear and how he uses it on his productions and collaborations
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It is divided into the following sections:
LITTLE BLACK BOXES - A look at some classic rack mount synths of the 80s and 90s
SWITCHED ON - This second series looks at a type of synthesis based around the ideas of Cybernetics, which Benge calls CYBERSYNTHESIS
SYNTHESISER CLUB - A short musical demonstration of a synthesiser classic or three
COMMERCIAL BREAK - Some shameless Memetune shilling
PATCHING TODAY - A deep-dive into vintage modular systems and how to set up a patch on them, starting from scratch
VIDEO LAB - A look at old video equipment and how to create experimental visuals
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In THIS episode:
LITTLE BLACK BOXES - The Kawai k1m was a small desktop version of the K1 layer synth, introduced in 1988. Today I sequence it from an Atari ST running C-Lab Notator
SWITCHED ON CYBERSYNTHS - Patching it all together: after a brief section on quantising both pitch and time, I attempt to patch together all of the Memetune modulars (12 vintage systems!) in a giant Cybersynthesis monster patch
SYNTHESISER CLUB - Today, its more Yamahas, including a QX1 sequencer, RX5 drum machine, TQ5 FM synth module, REX50 multi FX, SY85 layer synth and a MT1X 4-multi-track cassette recorder
COMMERCIAL BREAK - Some adverts for Memetune related goodies, including the new Memetune Annual 2024 (sort of๐)
PATCHING TODAY - Taking the wonky Roland System 100 for a ride
VIDEO LAB - In this episode we take the meme-mobile for a spin!
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LINKS:
Benge's Studio Blog: http://myblogitsfullofstars.blogspot.com
Memetune Studio Instagram: @memetunestudio
Benge & Memetune Merch on Bandcamp: https://zackdagoba.bandcamp.com"
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
TMP-2-03 Vintage Synth TV Series from Benge
video upload by Memetune Studio
00:00 Opening Titles
00:32 Introduction
01:29 Little Black Boxes
05:54 Switched On Cybersynths
13:24 Synthesiser Club
16:24 Commercial Break
17:33 Patching Today
31:51 Video Lab
36:22 Outro
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Episode three of the second series of the TV program from Benge, made at his Memetune Electronic Music Studio
The series explores his passion for vintage synthesiser instruments and studio gear and how he uses it on his productions and collaborations
////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
It is divided into the following sections:
LITTLE BLACK BOXES - A look at some classic rack mount synths of the 80s and 90s
SWITCHED ON - This second series looks at a type of synthesis based around the ideas of Cybernetics, which Benge calls CYBERSYNTHESIS
SYNTHESISER CLUB - A short musical demonstration of a synthesiser classic or three
COMMERCIAL BREAK - Some shameless Memetune shilling
PATCHING TODAY - A deep-dive into vintage modular systems and how to set up a patch on them, starting from scratch
VIDEO LAB - A look at old video equipment and how to create experimental visuals
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In THIS episode:
LITTLE BLACK BOXES - The Roland Super JV-1080 layersynth from 1994
SWITCHED ON CYBERSYNTHS - Electronic Tonalities and The Krell. We go deep underground on the planet Altair IV to explore the beguiling "Krell Patch" on a giant Buchla 200 system
SYNTHESISER CLUB - An assortment or Arps!
COMMERCIAL BREAK - Brand new Memetune Merch - T-Shirts, Tote Bags and Badges - support this channel and search for BENGE BANDCAMP and look for the merchandise section
PATCHING TODAY - The EMS VCS3 (and friends) from the late 1960s
VIDEO LAB - In this episode - a look at ALIEN WORLD BUILDING, based upon the world of Benge’s short film “Proof of Hyper-travel”
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LINKS:
Todd barton & the Krell Patch (Buchla tutorials): http://www.toddbarton.com
Benge's Studio Blog: http://myblogitsfullofstars.blogspot.com
Memetune Studio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/memetunestudio
Benge / Memetune Merch on Bandcamp: https://zackdagoba.bandcamp.com
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The MemeTune Programme Credits:
Everything in this video was created by B D Edwards (Benge)
All music, design, writing, filming and production completed at Memetune Studios, UK, 2023
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
TMP-2-04 Vintage Synth TV Series from Benge
video upload by Memetune Studio
00:00 Opening Titles
00:32 Introduction
01:22 Little Black Boxes
07:49 Switched On Cybersynths
14:55 Synthesiser Club
18:30 Commercial Break
21:52 Patching Today
35:05 Video Lab
40:34 Outro
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Episode four of the second series of the TV program from Benge, made at his Memetune Electronic Music Studio
The series explores his passion for vintage synthesiser instruments and studio gear and how he uses it on his productions and collaborations
////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
It is divided into the following sections:
LITTLE BLACK BOXES - A look at some classic rack mount synths of the 80s and 90s
SWITCHED ON - This second series looks at a type of synthesis based around the ideas of Cybernetics, which Benge calls CYBERSYNTHESIS
SYNTHESISER CLUB - A short musical demonstration of a synthesiser classic or three
COMMERCIAL BREAK - Some shameless Memetune shilling
PATCHING TODAY - A deep-dive into vintage modular systems and how to set up a patch on them, starting from scratch
VIDEO LAB - A look at old video equipment and how to create experimental visuals
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In THIS episode:
LITTLE BLACK BOXES - The Casio VZ10M Phase Distortion synth from 1988
SWITCHED ON CYBERSYNTHS - Euclidean Rhythms. We get the abacus out and do some maths in this episode, trying to work out Euclid’s infamous algorithm
SYNTHESISER CLUB - Today, its Club Yamaha!
COMMERCIAL BREAK - Benge’s latest album The View from Vega, released on the DiN label; FORMS SERIES albums on Bandcamp; Polyrythmic Electronica vinyl from the Systems of Objects label; Memetune merchandise - T-Shirts, Tote Bags and Badges
PATCHING TODAY - on the Paia 4700, made in Oklahoma City in 1974. Is this the WORST modular system ever made? Maybe, maybe not!
VIDEO LAB - In this episode - a look at vintage video cameras, and why the Three Tube system rules
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LINKS:
The View from Vega album: https://dinrecords.bandcamp.com/album...
Polyrythmic Electronica vinyl / Systems of Objects: https://systemofobjects.bandcamp.com/...
Benge's Studio Blog: http://myblogitsfullofstars.blogspot.com
Memetune Studio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/memetunestu...
Benge FORMS / Memetune Merch on Bandcamp: https://zackdagoba.bandcamp.com
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The MemeTune Programme Credits:
Everything in this video was created by B D Edwards (Benge)
All music, design, writing, filming and production completed at Memetune Studios, UK, 2023
Sunday, July 17, 2022
TMP-04 Vintage Synth TV Series from Benge
video upload by zack dagoba
Additional Vintage Synth TV episodes by Benge
"The Memetune Programme Episode 04
00:00 Opening Titles
00:35 Introduction/Coming Up Today
01:16 Switched On - Digital Synths Part One
23:47 Commercial Break
25:08 Synthesiser Club - Moog Modular
27:20 Patching Today - Roland 100M
41:40 Video Lab - Video/Audio sync
46:14 Outro/Coming Up Next Time
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Fourth episode in the new six part series of programmes from Benge made at his Memetune Electronic Music Studio
The series explores his passion for vintage synthesiser instruments and studio gear and how he uses it on his productions and collaborations
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It is divided into the following sections:
SWITCHED ON - Featuring in-depth discussions about the history and development of the synthesiser over the years, including demonstrations and feature guides of many classic and iconic instruments
SYNTHESISER CLUB - A short musical demonstration of a synthesiser classic or three
PATCHING TODAY - A deep-dive into vintage modular systems and how to set up a patch on them, starting from scratch
VIDEO LAB - A look at old video equipment and how to create experimental visuals
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In THIS episode:
SWITCHED ON DIGITAL SYNTHS (PART ONE) - a brief history of digital synthesis featuring some classic vintage instruments such as the Korg DW6000, Yamaha DX5, Emulator II and DK Synergy II+
SYNTHESISER CLUB - Moog Modular 3C
PATCHING TODAY - on a vintage Roland 100M
VIDEO LAB - the syncing of video to audio
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LINKS:
Benge's Studio Blog: http://myblogitsfullofstars.blogspot.com
Memetune Studio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/memetunestudio
Benge on Bandcamp: https://zackdagoba.bandcamp.com
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The MemeTune Programme Credits:
Everything in this video was created by B D Edwards (Benge)
All music, design, writing, filming, editing and production completed at Memetune Studios, UK, 2022"
LABELS/MORE:
Casio,
Crumar,
DK,
documentaries,
E-mu,
exclusive,
exclusive2022,
Korg,
MOOG,
Roland,
Synclavier,
Synergy,
synth tutorials
Sunday, May 29, 2022
TMP-02 Vintage Synth TV Series from Benge
video upload by zack dagoba
Additional Vintage Synth TV episodes by Benge
"The Memetune Programme Episode 02
00:00 Opening Titles
00:35 Introduction
01:48 Switched On - Polysynths Part One
11:51 Synthesiser Club - EMS Polysynthi & AKS
13:59 Commercial Break
16:10 Patching Today - Buchla 200
29:18 Video Lab - Chromakey
34:53 Outro/Coming Up Next Time
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Second episode in the new six part series of programmes from Benge made at his Memetune Electronic Music Studio
The series explores his passion for vintage synthesiser instruments and studio gear and how he uses it on his productions and collaborations
////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
It is divided into the following sections:
SWITCHED ON - Featuring in-depth discussions about the history and development of the synthesiser over the years, including demonstrations and feature guides of many classic and iconic instruments
SYNTHESISER CLUB - A short musical demonstration of a synthesiser classic or two
PATCHING TODAY - A deep-dive into vintage modular systems and how to set up a patch on them, starting from scratch
VIDEO LAB - A look at old video equipment and how to create experimental visuals
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In THIS episode:
SWITCHED ON POLYSYNTHS (PART ONE) - A brief history of Polysynths, with the Oberheim Four Voice
SYNTHESISER CLUB - EMS Polysynthi and Double AKS (AKA 'The Crystal Machine')
PATCHING TODAY - Buchla 200 Modular synthesiser (cloned)
VIDEO LAB - Video Switchers and Chromakeying
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Video referenced in this episode:
The Dreamer by BENGE [posted here]
LINKS:
Benge's Studio Blog: http://myblogitsfullofstars.blogspot.com
Memetune Studio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/memetunestudio
Benge on Bandcamp: https://zackdagoba.bandcamp.com
Oblong album: https://townsendmusic.store/product/5...
Fader album: https://townsendmusic.store/products/...
Stephen Mallinder Um Dada album: https://www.daisrecords.com/products/...
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The MemeTune Programme Credits:
Everything in this video was created by B D Edwards (Benge)
All music, design, writing, filming, editing and production completed at Memetune Studios, UK, 2022"
zack dagoba Vintage Synth TV
Saturday, April 30, 2022
TMP-01 Vintage Synth TV Series from Benge
video upload by zack dagoba
Additional Vintage Synth TV episodes by Benge
00:00 Opening Titles
00:33 Introduction
01:32 Switched On Monosynths
17:58 Synthesiser Club
19:43 Commercial Break
21:51 Patching Today
32:15 Video Lab
35:02 Outro/Coming Up Next Time
////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
First in a new six part series of programmes from Benge made at his Memetune Electronic Music Studio
The series explores his passion for vintage synthesiser instruments and studio gear and how he uses it on his productions and collaborations
////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
It is divided into the following sections:
SWITCHED ON - Featuring in-depth discussions about the history and development of the synthesiser over the years, including demonstrations and feature guides of many classic and iconic instruments
SYNTHESISER CLUB - A short musical demonstration of a synthesiser classic or two
PATCHING TODAY - A deep-dive into vintage modular systems and how to set up a patch on them, starting from scratch
VIDEO LAB - A look at old video equipment and how I create visuals for my music
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In THIS episode:
SWITCHED ON MONOSYNTHS - A brief history of Monosynths, with the Minimoog, ARP Odyssey, Roland SH101, SH5, Korg 800DS, Yamaha CS40M, Elka Soloist, EMS VCS3, Buchla Music Easel, and various related sequencers: Moog 960, ARP 1601, EMS TKS
SYNTHESISER CLUB - ARP / Rhodes Chroma, ARP 2500
PATCHING TODAY - Emu Series 2000 Modular synthesiser
VIDEO LAB - Brief introduction to the lab, Panasonic WJ-MX50, Sony Camera, Grass Valley Indigo vision mixer
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LINKS:
Benge's Studio Blog: http://myblogitsfullofstars.blogspot.com
Memetune Studio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/memetunestudio
Benge on Bandcamp: https://zackdagoba.bandcamp.com
Oblong album: https://townsendmusic.store/product/5...
Stephen Mallinder Um Dada album: https://www.daisrecords.com/products/...
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The MemeTune Programme Credits:
Everything in this video was created by B D Edwards (Benge)
All music, design, writing, filming and production completed at Memetune Studios, UK, 2022
zack dagoba Vintage Synth TV
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
The Memetune Annual 2024
video upload by Memetune Studio
"Available now from the Memetune Bandcamp merch page - a very limited run of BOTH Annuals (2023 and the new 2024 edition) at a special price!
https://zackdagoba.bandcamp.com/merch...
The new Annual is also released today:
https://zackdagoba.bandcamp.com/merch...
The second edition of the Memetune Programme Annual - for the year 2024
Hardback book (A4 size) with 74 full colour pages and download code for the accompanying music album
Based on the second season of Benge's unique 6 part TV series focussing on his passion for vintage synths, studio gear and video production equipment
The Memetune 2024 Annual follows the TV series format, broken down into the following categories:
LITTLE BLACK BOXES looks at some classic 80s and 90s rack mount synths, instruments that are often overlooked due to their utterly bland appearance. Their sounds, however, are anything but
SWITCHED ON CYBERSYNTHS features a brief history and description of abstract electronic music, in particular sounds created on modular synths, taking in randomness, chaos theory, feedback loops, nonlinear modifiers, plus stochastic and algorithmic ideas. It ends with perhaps the largest modular synth patch ever attempted, featuring 11 of the Memetune modulars containing over 430 modules
SYNTHESISER CLUB points a vintage video camera at various synthesisers and systems, and focuses on ‘families’ of synths, meaning a group of instruments made by one manufacturer in a particular time in synth history
PATCHING TODAY is a deep dive into patching on a selection of vintage modular systems, namely the Modcan A-Series (the most versatile modular ever made?), the Polyfusion 2000 (the simplest modular?), an EMS rig containing a VCS3, TKS sequencer, 8-octave filter bank and dual Synthi 100 HPF (the most English modular?), a Paia 4700 (the worst modular ever made?), the Buchla 100 (the first modular ever made?) and a hybrid Roland “green” modular system containing a modified System 100, SH5 with special modular panel and RE201 Space Echo (the ‘wonkiest’ system ever made?)
VIDEO LAB begins by presenting a short film called Proof of Hypertravel made entirely in the Lab, and then goes on to detail the lengthy process that went into making it, covering such things as Storyboarding, World-Building, Green Screening, Compositing, Special Effects, and types of vintage video cameras
There is also the Memetune Puzzle Page, the legendary Memetune Dictionary of Words, and a tour of the Memetune garden in a 1980 Lotus Esprit
The music on the download album that accompanies this annual has been selected from the second series and contains all the tracks made in the Synthesiser Club, Patching Today and Little Black Boxes sections respectively, approximately 60 minutes of original synthesiser compositions to enjoy whilst perusing the Annual
To watch the series search on YouTube for 'Memetune Programme by Benge'"
Monday, August 08, 2022
TMP-05 Vintage Synth TV Series from Benge
video upload by zack dagoba
Additional Vintage Synth TV episodes by Benge
00:00 Opening Titles
00:33 Introduction
01:09 Switched On Digital Synths Part 2
16:08 Synthesiser Club
18:16 Commercial Break
20:07 Patching Today
35:15 Video Lab
40:45 Outro/Coming Up Next Time
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Penultimate episode in Benge's synthesiser series, made at his Memetune Electronic Music Studio
Benge explores his passion for vintage synthesiser instruments and studio gear and how he uses them on his productions and collaborations
////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
It is divided into the following sections:
SWITCHED ON - Featuring in-depth discussions about the history and development of the synthesiser over the years, including demonstrations and feature guides of many classic and iconic instruments
SYNTHESISER CLUB - A short musical demonstration of a synthesiser classic or two
PATCHING TODAY - A deep-dive into vintage modular systems and how to set up a patch on them, starting from scratch
VIDEO LAB - A look at old video equipment and how to create experimental visuals
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In THIS episode:
SWITCHED ON DIGITAL SYNTHS part two - Wavetable Synths of the 80s and 90s, and Physical Modelling instruments from Yamaha and Technics
SYNTHESISER CLUB - Korg Mini Pops, 800DV and Polyphonic Ensemble
PATCHING TODAY - Serge Paperface Modular synthesiser
VIDEO LAB - Chromakey effects overview
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LINKS:
Benge's Studio Blog: http://myblogitsfullofstars.blogspot.com
Memetune Studio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/memetunestudio
Benge on Bandcamp: https://zackdagoba.bandcamp.com
Oblong album: https://townsendmusic.store/product/50127?cur=GBP
John Foxx and The Maths album:
https://johnfoxx.tmstor.es/product/60694
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The MemeTune Programme Credits:
Everything in this video was created by B D Edwards (Benge)
All music, design, writing, filming and production completed at Memetune Studios, UK, 2022
LABELS/MORE:
documentaries,
Korg,
MOOG,
PPG,
Sequential Circuits,
Serge,
Technics,
Video Processing,
Video Synths,
Waldorf,
Yamaha
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
TMP-2-01 Vintage Synth TV Series from Benge
video upload by zack dagoba
Additional Vintage Synth TV episodes by Benge 00:00 Opening Titles
00:32 Introduction
01:36 Little Black Boxes
05:37 Switched On Cybersynths
14:59 Synthesiser Club
18:51 Commercial Break
19:41 Patching Today
31:58 Video Lab
42:50 Outro
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First in a new series of the TV program from Benge made at his Memetune Electronic Music Studio
The series explores his passion for vintage synthesiser instruments and studio gear and how he uses it on his productions and collaborations
////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
It is divided into the following sections:
LITTLE BLACK BOXES - A look at some classic rack mount synths of the 80s and 90s
SWITCHED ON - This second series looks at a type of synthesis based around the ideas of Cybernetics, which Benge calls CYBERSYNTHESIS
SYNTHESISER CLUB - A short musical demonstration of a synthesiser classic or two
PATCHING TODAY - A deep-dive into vintage modular systems and how to set up a patch on them, starting from scratch
VIDEO LAB - A look at old video equipment and how to create experimental visuals
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In THIS episode:
LITTLE BLACK BOXES - The Yamaha TG77, from 1989
SWITCHED ON CYBERSYNTHS - An introduction to the concepts behind this fascinating synthesis technique, using vintage Serge and Emu modulars to create some very abstract music
SYNTHESISER CLUB - Roland synths: SH5, Sh3A, Jupiter4, System 100 (101 and 102), MC4 Microcomposer, RE201 Space Echo, DEP5 Reverb/Multi FX, SDE1000 Digital Delay
PATCHING TODAY - Modcan A-Series modular synthesiser
VIDEO LAB - Short film “Proof of Hyper-travel” by Benge
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LINKS:
Benge's Studio Blog: http://myblogitsfullofstars.blogspot.com
Memetune Studio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/memetunestudio
Benge on Bandcamp: https://zackdagoba.bandcamp.com
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The MemeTune Programme Credits:
Everything in this video was created by B D Edwards (Benge)
All music, design, writing, filming and production completed at Memetune Studios, UK, 2023
Saturday, August 26, 2023
TMP-2-02 Vintage Synth TV Series from Benge
video upload by zack dagoba
Additional Vintage Synth TV episodes by Benge
00:00 Opening Titles
00:32 Introduction
01:29 Little Black Boxes
05:23 Switched On Cybersynths
14:14 Synthesiser Club
16:59 Commercial Break
17:54 Patching Today
30:59 Video Lab
34:56 Outro
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Episode two of the second series of the TV program from Benge, made at his Memetune Electronic Music Studio
The series explores his passion for vintage synthesiser instruments and studio gear and how he uses it on his productions and collaborations
////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
It is divided into the following sections:
LITTLE BLACK BOXES - A look at some classic rack mount synths of the 80s and 90s
SWITCHED ON - This second series looks at a type of synthesis based around the ideas of Cybernetics, which Benge calls CYBERSYNTHESIS
SYNTHESISER CLUB - A short musical demonstration of a synthesiser classic or three
PATCHING TODAY - A deep-dive into vintage modular systems and how to set up a patch on them, starting from scratch
VIDEO LAB - A look at old video equipment and how to create experimental visuals
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In THIS episode:
LITTLE BLACK BOXES - The Emu Proteus 2 Orchestral, from 1990
SWITCHED ON CYBERSYNTHS - A trip back to the 1960s for a look at the very first Cybersynth, the Buchla 100, including a patch based on Allen Strange’s seminal book Electronic Music, taken from the chapter “‘Real-time Networks’
SYNTHESISER CLUB - Connecting up the Korgs - featuring the Monopoly, DW6000, S770 and DDD1 drum machine
PATCHING TODAY - The Polyfusion 2000 system, with the AS1 sequencer, from the mid-1970s
VIDEO LAB - A look at some of the inspiration behind and planning for the making of Benge’s short film “Proof of Hyper-travel”
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LINKS:
Benge's Studio Blog: http://myblogitsfullofstars.blogspot.com
Memetune Studio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/memetunestudio
Benge on Bandcamp: https://zackdagoba.bandcamp.com
////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
The MemeTune Programme Credits:
Everything in this video was created by B D Edwards (Benge)
All music, design, writing, filming and production completed at Memetune Studios, UK, 2023
Saturday, September 10, 2022
TMP-06 Vintage Synth TV Series from Benge
video upload by zack dagoba
Additional Vintage Synth TV episodes by Benge
00:00 Opening Titles
00:34 Introduction
01:24 Switched On Digital Synths Part 3
22:48 Synthesiser Club
25:01 Commercial Break
26:43 Patching Today
40:36 Video Lab
45:43 Outro
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Final episode in Benge's synthesiser series, made at his Memetune Electronic Music Studio
Benge explores his passion for vintage synthesiser instruments and studio gear and how he uses them on his productions and collaborations
////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
It is divided into the following sections:
SWITCHED ON - Featuring in-depth discussions about the history and development of the synthesiser over the years, including demonstrations and feature guides of many classic and iconic instruments
SYNTHESISER CLUB - A short musical demonstration of a synthesiser classic or two
PATCHING TODAY - A deep-dive into vintage modular systems and how to set up a patch on them, starting from scratch
VIDEO LAB - A look at old video equipment and how to create experimental visuals
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In THIS episode:
SWITCHED ON DIGITAL SYNTHS part 3 - A look at what Benge refers to as 'Layer Synths' - late 80s and early 90s masterpieces of miniaturised microchip technology, such as the Ensoniq ESQ1 and Roland JD800
SYNTHESISER CLUB - Roland System 100, VP330, CR-8000 all controlled from the MC4 sequencer
PATCHING TODAY - Moog 3C Modular synthesiser, from the 1960s
VIDEO LAB - Picture-in-picture effects and creating moving compositions on vintage video gear
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LINKS:
Benge's Studio Blog: http://myblogitsfullofstars.blogspot.com
Memetune Studio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/memetunestudio
Benge on Bandcamp: https://zackdagoba.bandcamp.com
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The MemeTune Programme Credits:
Everything in this video was created by B D Edwards (Benge)
All music, design, writing, filming and production completed at Memetune Studios, UK, 2022
Friday, November 03, 2023
Benge: The View From Vega
video upload by Memetune Studio
"New Benge album 'The View From Vega'
Preorder Friday 3rd November 2023
Release date 17th November 2023
Listening party on Bandcamp, Friday 10th November at 8pm GMT
Available on vinyl, CD and Download: https://dinrecords.bandcamp.com/album...
Also available: Giclรฉe Print on Fine Art Rag Paper of the album cover artwork
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Release details:
Benge The View From Vega DiN82
Limited to 300 copies 180g Vinyl / 300 copies Digipak CD
Ben Edwards, better known by his pseudonym Benge, has been exploring the sonic possibilities of electronic instruments since he was a young boy, in the1970s. After graduating from art school in 1990 he set up his own music studio and started recording his unique blend of experimental electronica, culminating in his debut album "Electro-Orgoustic Music" and the formation of Expanding Records in 1995. Since then he has released dozens of albums as Benge, as well as collaborating with various luminaries from the electronic music world on many other album projects. He has formed several notable and ongoing bands such as John Foxx & The Maths, Wrangler (with Stephen Mallinder / Cabaret Voltaire and Phil Winter / Tunng), Fader (with Neil Arthur / Blancmange), and his most recent project Creep Show (Wrangler + John Grant). Benge's creative output now centres around his Memetune Studio Complex, located in one of the UKs remotest moorland locations, writing and producing his various music projects as well as making video art and TV programmes about his activities.
“The View From Vega”, his debut solo album on the DiN imprint, is primarily an ambient suite of tracks inspired by the space-music typically produced in the late 1970s and early 1980s. It uses a selection of vintage synthesisers, sequencers and FX units to provide a fertile sonic landscape to explore. The idea was to use simple sequences (using both analogue and digital units), sustained synthesiser pads and electronic piano improvisations, alongside various ancient delay, flange and reverb units. The beautiful, warm quality of the tones that exude from such instruments are very evident on the six tracks that slowly unfold their oscillations in organic, melodic soundscapes.
An unashamedly vintage sounding album in all its analogue glory, “The View From Vega” is released both as a 180g Vinyl edition and a Digipak CD with stunning artwork from Wendy Carroll that matches the music perfectly.
01 The View From Vega (Part I) 06:44
02 The View From Vega (Part II) 05:07
03 The View From Vega (Part III) 06:14
01 The View From Vega (Part IV) 06:54
02 The View From Vega (Part V) 05:21
03 The View From Vega (Part VI) 07:32
Total Running Time : 37:54
Thanks to: Ian Boddy at DiN Recordings
Artwork by Wendy Carroll
Video by Benge / Memetune VideoLab"
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Introducing The Memetune Annual 2023 - Book & Music by Benge
video upload by zack dagoba
Benge previously brought us 13 Systems, and 20 Systems, praised by Brian Eno back in 2008. You can find them and more on BandCamp.
"The Memetune Programme Annual 2023 takes the form of an A4 hardback book and double CD album, which compliments and celebrates the first six episodes of Benge’s debut television series, made at his Memetune Electronic Music Studio in 2022
To quote Benge from the introduction to the Annual: 'It was always such a thrill, during my teenage years, to discover a new annual compendium from one of my favourite bands, comics or in particular one belonging to a favourite TV series, such as Blake’s 7 or Space 1999
The photos and information contained in those pages always left me wanting to watch the next series ever more eagerly
And so it is an even greater thrill for me to be able to be presenting my very own annual compendium, derived from the content of my recent TV series
I do hope that this book will inspire similar feelings in you, and moreover, whet your appetite for the next series of The Memetune Programme'
The book is divided into the following sections:
SWITCHED ON - Featuring in-depth discussions about the history and development of the synthesiser over the years, including pictures, diagrams and feature guides of many classic and iconic instruments
SYNTHESISER CLUB - A very vintage look at a synthesiser classic or three
PATCHING TODAY - A deep dive into vintage modular systems and how to set up a patch on them, starting from scratch
VIDEO LAB - A look at old video equipment and how to create experimental visuals using it
The two CDs included inside the book feature all the music from the series, written and performed by Benge to complement the programmes. CD1 contains 33 synthesiser demos which map out the history of synthesisers through the years. CD2 has all the theme tunes, idents and incidental music Benge made for the series
The book will be released on February 3rd 2023 via Bandcamp. Follow the link to Benge’s merch page here: zackdagoba.bandcamp.com/merch
The digital version of the album can be pre-ordered here: zackdagoba.bandcamp.com/album/the-memetune-programme-album"
"The first half of this album (tracks 1 to 33) is made up of the demonstration tracks made by Benge for his TV series 'The Memetune Programme'. The tracks were performed live on each instrument and filmed for the television programmes
The second half (tracks 34 to 55) contains the theme tunes, idents and incidental music from the TV series
To watch the full episodes, please search on YouTube for "the memetune programme by benge" [or scroll down posts here on MATRIXSYNTH]
Please take a look at the Memetune Annual 2023 which is a limited edition A4 hardback book based on the TV series. The book includes two CDs inside, with the music from this release on them. It will be available to buy from the merch section here on the 3rd February 2023"
https://zackdagoba.bandcamp.com
Friday, April 19, 2024
Memetune studiopan
video upload by Memetune Studio
"A Lot of modular synths for you to look at (music from the Roland corner)"
You can find Memetune posts here.
Friday, August 26, 2022
Pro Synth Network LIVE! - Episode 125 with special guest, Ben 'Benge' Edwards!
video upload by Pro Synth Network
An interview with Benge aka zack dagoba. Don't miss his Vintage Synth TV episodes.
"Music Technology Discussion with Ben Simpson, Kent Spong, Rob Puricelli and special guest, Ben 'Benge' Edwards!
Ben Edwards, known professionally as Benge, is an English musician and record producer based in Cornwall, England. The main focus of his work is within the experimental electronic music field. He launched the record label Expanding Records as an outlet for his debut album 'Electro-Orgoustic Music' in 1995. His tenth solo album, released in 2008, was called 'Twenty Systems' and featured 20 individual tracks, each based around a specific synthesizer
Over the years Benge has amassed a large collection of electronic synthesisers, drum machines and studio equipment which is housed in his 'Memetune Studio Complex'. From here he writes and records his own music as well as working on his many collaborations
Since 2012, Benge has released a regular series of online solo albums via his bandcamp and iTunes pages. These albums regularly feature his "one-synthesiser-per-album" concept, whereby he limits himself to creating a full album using a single electronic music system
He's worked as a co-writer and producer with many luminaries of the Electronic Music scene, such as John Foxx, Wrangler (Stephen Mallinder), Blancmange (Neil Arthur), Creepshow (John Grant) and many others, as well as pursuing his own musical projects such as Oblong and Fader
2022 saw the launch of The Memetune Show on his YouTube channel. This show, hugely reminiscent of late 70s/early 80s BBC/PBS technology shows, is a part tongue in cheek, part serious exploration of vintage synthesizer and video production technology"
Saturday, June 06, 2020
THIRTEEN SYSTEMS by Benge
zack dagoba
"New album here: zackdagoba.bandcamp.com/album/thirteen-systems
Thirteen years after the release of his original synthesiser concept album, Twenty Systems, Benge brings you a follow-up of sorts, the similarly themed Thirteen Systems, an album of modular explorations, showcasing his evolving fascination with these modular machines
The pieces were originally commissioned by the newly formed Modulisme radio broadcast, Philippe Petit’s project to bring the music of underground modular artists together and provide a platform for the burgeoning electronic modular music scene that has been building momentum in recent years
There is one significant difference in the approach Benge took in the creation of this new Systems album compared to his first incarnation. The previous album used overdubbing techniques to layer the sound of each synthesiser upon itself to build up the tracks, but on this album Benge took the decision to play each piece in real time, without overdubs or edits, creating each piece as a live performance. This meant setting up each instrument in advance and either letting it play along by itself, or interacting with it as the pieces develop in various ways. Each performance was filmed and there is an accompanying 60 minute video that goes with the album
Track listing:
01 - 1967 Buchla 100
02 - 1968 Moog 3C
03 - 1969 EMS VCS3
04 - 1970 ARP 250005 - 1971 Buchla 200
06 - 1972 Serge Modular
07 - 1973 Emu Modular
08 - 1974 Paia 4700
09 - 1975 Polyfusion 2000
10 - 1976 Formant Modular
11 - 1977 Korg PS3100
12 - 1978 EMS Polysynthi
13 - 1979 Roland 100M
Written and Performed by Benge at Memetune Studios, England
Designed, filmed and edited by Benge
(c)Expanding Recordings 2020, All rights reserved
Originally created for the MODULISME radio show, first broadcast in February 2020
Special thanks to:
Philippe Petit / Modulisme
Steve Malins (@randommanagement)
MEMETUNE STUDIO BLOG: http://myblogitsfullofstars.blogspot.com"
LABELS/MORE:
ARP,
Buchla,
EMS,
Emu,
Formant,
Korg,
MOOG,
New Synth Albums,
PAiA,
Polyfusion,
Roland,
Serge,
Synth Albums
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Polyfusion Modular Patch
video upload by Memetune Studio
"Melodic patch on the Polyfusion Modular. As seen on TV (The Memetune Programme Series 2 Episode 2)"
Additional Vintage Synth TV episodes by Benge
Saturday, March 27, 2021
Memetune Studio Fly-through
video by zack dagoba
"Just found this video I made with Zan and his drone-cam (from 2019)"
Some synth spotting in Benge's studio.
Monday, February 25, 2013
Modular Synths - Benge interview at MemeTune Studios
Published on Feb 25, 2013 FutureMusicMagazine·238 videos
"We interview the man of many modules about his studio and amazing synth collection. See a very special studio in North London and one of the finest collections of synths in the world. Home to producer and musician Benge, MemeTune Studios is wall-to-wall synth magic, featuring some of the rarest and most impressive synths ever made."
via It's Full of Stars
Update: MATRIXYSNTH magnet on the top left at 9:35. ;)
Thanks goes to James Husted of Synthwerks for spotting it. I was too busy looking at the synths! :)
Update 2:
Modular Synths - Benge takes Future Music on a tour of his collection
Published on Feb 28, 2013
"Benge shows us his Buchla 200e, Moog 3C, Serge Modular, ARP 2500, EMS VCS3 and Formant modular synthesizers at his amazing Memetune Studios in London, UK"
Modular Synths - Benge explains creating a sequence on a modular syntheziser
Published on Feb 28, 2013
Pause at 8:22 and see if you can find MATRIXSYNTH. :)
"Watch as Benge creates modular magic using his amazing stash of vintage and rare, modular synthesizers."
This one in via Lance P.
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