Arturia Keystep Pro: The Modular Experience

Patchwerks Seattle

"In this video Matthew Piecora (aka EZBOT) takes the new Arturia Keystep Pro for a spin with some of his favorite modular gear including WMD Crater, Crucible, Chimera, Fracture, Malekko Manther Growl, Mutable Instruments Plaits, Divkid Ochd, Make Noise Mimeophon, WMD Performance Mixer, WMD Muscle, WMD Overseer, and the Intellijel Quadrax.

Buy Keystep Pro here: https://bit.ly/Keystep_Pro

From Arturia:
"An all-in-one sequencing solution. Take full control of your modular rigs, outboard synths, and software studio all at the same time. If you prefer keys to pads, you’re in for a treat. KeyStep Pro features a great-feeling 3 octave keyboard with velocity sensitivity and aftertouch. Letting you fully articulate your musical ideas, this expressive little sequencer truly puts the power at your fingertips.

KeyStep Pro works the way you want it to, and removes the barriers between you and the music you want to create.

Powerful performance controls. Our sequencers can be seen all over the world, and are loved by top artists, studios, and amateur producers alike. KeyStep Pro makes gigging easy and fun, with instant and intuitive access to inspiring performance features. Multi-mode arpeggiator, randomness, easy chord mode, and real-time recording for creating on the fly. The crisp OLED displays and LED-illuminated controls will help you see it all in the dark, too!

Unite your gear! Your ever-growing collection of boutique modular gear, vintage synths, and software instruments can finally perform in unison, thanks to the jaw-dropping connectivity KeyStep Pro has to offer. 4 CV, Gate and Mod outputs, 8 dedicated drum Gate outputs, Clocks, MIDI in, 2 MIDI outs, a solo metronome output, sustain input to let you get expressive with your performance, and USB for easy power and DAW/softsynth control.

Control hardware, software, and your DAW at the same time. If you prefer to create music “in the box”, KeyStep Pro can also help your creativity come alive. Easily sequence and arpeggiate your virtual instruments, sync it with your software studio, and switch to the dedicated Control mode to control parameters in your favorite synths and effects. The possibilities are limitless."

https://patchwerks.com/
Demo by: Matthew Piecora (aka EZBOT)
https://www.youtube.com/EZBOTMUSIC"

Live performance and patch rundown with Nick Biggelow of Patchwerks!

Patchwerks Seattle

Note this is the first post to feature After Later Audio.

"In this video Nick Biggelow (aka DJ WeakAcid) performs on his modular system live at Patchwerks! After his stellar performance Nick gives a thorough rig and patch rundown so stay tuned after he plays!

Find the modules Nick discussed here:
https://patchwerks.com/collections/do...
https://patchwerks.com/collections/ma...
https://patchwerks.com/collections/mu...
https://patchwerks.com/collections/in...
https://patchwerks.com/collections/af...
https://patchwerks.com/collections/in...

https://patchwerks.com/
Video by: Matthew Piecora (aka EZBOT)
https://www.youtube.com/EZBOTMUSIC"

Sequencing the Teenage Engineering OP-1 with the Empress Zoia: Time Travel Synthesis

Published on May 8, 2020 Patchwerks Seattle

"In this video the Empress Zoia is sequencing the Teenage Engineering OP-1 and than processing the audio to add the Empress's dreamy reverb. Using two sequencing channels with with different clock time divisions the sequence feels random but also in sync. During the video we explore several synth engines and some custom presets made by Matthew Piecora (aka EZBOT)

From Teenage Engineering:

OP-1 is the all-in-one portable synthesizer, sampler and controller. with additional features like a built-in FM radio and an assignable G-force sensor for motion controlled effects, there is quite nothing like it. Its modular architecture enables endless sound possibilities without making the workflow complicated or distracting. The compact design and real physical interface makes it inspiring to create music, no matter who you are or how experienced you are.

Order Teenage Engineering OP-1 here: http://bit.ly/teenage_engineering_op-1

From Empress Zoia:

The ZOIA is basically a modular synthesizer in pedal form. Instead of being a delay effect or tremolo, the ZOIA provides the modules necessary to build a delay or tremolo from the ground up. But since you're the one building it, you can make it do whatever you want. With the ZOIA you can build your own custom effects, synthesizers, midi controllers, and virtual pedal boards. And to make life a little easier, we've created modules for all your standard guitar effects. So for instance, if you want a phaser, you can just plop down a phaser. You don't have to break out the textbooks to learn that they're built out of all-pass filters. (Of course, if you're a nerd like us, you can use the ZOIA to build them out of all-pass filters).

Order Empress Zoia here: http://bit.ly/empress_zoia

https://patchwerks.com/
Demo by: Matthew Piecora
https://www.youtube.com/EZBOTMUSIC"

Dreadbox Chromatic modules meet the Nifty Bundle

Published on Apr 27, 2020 Patchwerks Seattle

"In this video Matthew Piecora (aka EZBOT) takes the new Dreadbox Chromatic modules for a spin with the wonderfully fun and affordable Nifty Bundle. The sequencer and touch plate is Cells by Cre8audio. Using Cells you can control up to 2 voices either by hand or by feeding CV into the 2 axis inputs.

Looking to get into modular? Check this link out: https://patchwerks.com/collections/bu...

Hysteria - Performance VCO with continuously variable waveshape and built-in quantizer

Eudemonia - Resonant lowpass and highpass filter with built-in VCA and CV mixer

Nostalgia - Triple-stage multitap delay with LFO

Ataxia - Dual modulator with ADSR envelope mode and LFO mode and CV control over timing

Dystopia - Analog-style and digital-style noise source with bit crushing and random gate generation

Utopia - CV manipulation tool with access to offset voltages, 4X attenuverters, CV mixer, and "Pulserizer"

Cellz - Cellz is a dual unipolar control voltage generator and that each of the 16 touch sensitive pads can be “fed” two 12bit values (semi-tone quantized or free scale), ranging from 0V to 10V.

Chipz - "Do you speak bleep blop? Well if you do you’ll love Chipz. Its full of it. Heaping piles of beeps, blops, and probably some other stuff too. It’s got a couple voices and some wacky LFO junk, perfect for getting your body wobbling."

https://patchwerks.com/
Demo by: Matthew Piecora
https://www.youtube.com/EZBOTMUSIC"

Live coding: Roland D-05 and the Empress Zoia

Published on Apr 12, 2020 Patchwerks Seattle

"In this video Matthew Piecora (aka EZBOT) live codes the Roland D-05 using ORCA while processing the audio with the Empress Zoia. ORCA is an esoteric programming language used for creating sequencers live, it is the perfect companion to the Roland D-05's sounds and fun to use joystick. The Empress Zoia spices up the legendary synthesizer with it's creative, customizable, modern, and modular mono or stereo effects.

From Roland:
'Released in 1987, the Roland D-50 Linear Synthesizer is easily one of the most influential keyboards ever made. This revolutionary instrument helped define the sound of the late ‘80s with its instantly recognizable mix of sampled attacks and synthesized sustaining waveforms, plus built-in chorus, reverb, and EQ. It’s the basis of classic tracks in a wide range of genres including synth pop, new wave, new jack, and R&B, and can be heard in countless film scores of the era. With the Roland D-05, you get the iconic sound and dedicated control of the D-50 in a modern device that perfectly recreates the legendary synth down to its finest details.'

Order Roland D-05 here:
https://bit.ly/roland_d05

From Empress:
'The ZOIA is basically a modular synthesizer in pedal form. Instead of being a delay effect or tremolo, the ZOIA provides the modules necessary to build a delay or tremolo from the ground up. But since you're the one building it, you can make it do whatever you want. With the ZOIA you can build your own custom effects, synthesizers, midi controllers, and virtual pedal boards. And to make life a little easier, we've created modules for all your standard guitar effects. So for instance, if you want a phaser, you can just plop down a phaser. You don't have to break out the textbooks to learn that they're built out of all-pass filters. (Of course, if you're a nerd like us, you can use the ZOIA to build them out of all-pass filters).'

Order Empress Zoia here:
http://bit.ly/empress_zoia

Find ORCA here:
https://hundredrabbits.itch.io/orca

https://patchwerks.com/
Demo by: Matthew Piecora
https://www.youtube.com/EZBOTMUSIC"

Korg Wavestate demo by James Watson

Published on Apr 8, 2020 Patchwerks Seattle

"In this video James Watson (Eightch) of Korg shows us some of the unique and legendary sounds you can find within the new Korg Wavestate. Thank you James and thank you Korg for visiting us in Seattle!

From Korg:
KORG’s legendary Wavestation introduced the world to Wave Sequencing, transforming raw samples into sounds that no-one had ever heard before. The flagship OASYS and KRONOS keyboards developed Wave Sequencing even further, expanding on its unique palette of lush, evolving pads and driving rhythms.

Now, KORG is proud to announce the next step in digital synthesis: the wavestate. Featuring the radically re-imagined Wave Sequencing 2.0, the wavestate delivers astonishing, ever-changing sounds with extensive hands-on control.

Far from a nostalgic reissue, the wavestate is designed from the ground up for a new generation of musicians, producers, and composers, taking cues from sources as diverse as modular synths, groove boxes, and algorithmic composition. The compact form-factor, with 37 full-size keys, transports easily and fits neatly into any stage, studio, or desktop setup.

Order the Korg Wavestate here: https://bit.ly/korg_wavestate

James Watson - Eightch
https://www.eightch.com
Instagram: @eightchmusic

https://patchwerks.com/
Video by: Matthew Piecora (aka EZBOT)
https://www.youtube.com/EZBOTMUSIC"

Empress Zoia and Roland JU-06A: A True Romance

Published on Feb 4, 2020 Patchwerks Seattle

"In our 3rd video Mathew Piecora (aka EZBOT) explores the midi sequencing capabilities of Empress Zoia by teaming up with the Roland JU-06A. The Zoia patch used consists of 4 sequencers, a clock divider and 2 FX's modules to process the returning audio from the JU-06A.

From Empress:
"The ZOIA is basically a modular synthesizer in pedal form. Instead of being a delay effect or tremolo, the ZOIA provides the modules necessary to build a delay or tremolo from the ground up. But since you're the one building it, you can make it do whatever you want. With the ZOIA you can build your own custom effects, synthesizers, midi controllers, and virtual pedal boards. And to make life a little easier, we've created modules for all your standard guitar effects. So for instance, if you want a phaser, you can just plop down a phaser. You don't have to break out the textbooks to learn that they're built out of all-pass filters. (Of course, if you're a nerd like us, you can use the ZOIA to build them out of all-pass filters)."

Order Empress Zoia here:
http://bit.ly/empress_zoia

From Roland:
"The JU-06A is the best of the JUNO-60 and JUNO-106 in one synth. It has the continuous high-pass filter of the 106, the envelope-controllable pulse-width-modulation of the 60, and the unique filter behavior of both, instantly switchable from the front panel. The sound is indistinguishable from its vintage counterparts, even while tweaking controls or using extreme settings. And no vintage JUNO would be complete without the swirling sound of its legendary chorus, faithfully recreated, right down to the lovable (and thankfully adjustable) noise."

Order Roland JU-06A here:
http://bit.ly/Roland_JU-06A

https://patchwerks.com/
Demo by: Matthew Piecora
https://www.youtube.com/EZBOTMUSIC"

Korg Volca Modular: The little synth that could!

Published on Jan 27, 2020 Patchwerks Seattle

"Matthew Pieccora (aka EZBOT) demonstrates 4 basic patches that can be found on the included quick start patch guide. After the short sound demonstration enjoy an improvised jam with the Volca Modular and the Elektron Octarack!

From Korg:
A semi-modular analog synthesizer that makes modular synthesis more accessible and understandable than ever before.
Creating new sounds that don’t exist in the outside world is an unending dream which has continued since the birth of electronic musical instruments. This dream has evolved and expanded throughout the development of new and unique music production devices. The popularity of modular synthesizers around the world has generated new excitement and interest in the so-called "West Coast style" of synthesis that deviates from traditional synthesis norms. The compact body of this volca synth features eight modules and 50 patch points. While learning the basics of a modular synth, you can use popular features of the volca synthesizer line to control a unique and different flavor of analog sounds.

Order here: http://bit.ly/pw-volcamodular

https://patchwerks.com/
Demo by: Matthew Piecora
https://www.youtube.com/EZBOTMUSIC"

Patchwerks Seattle Eurorack Videos

Quick note: Patchwerks is a new sponsor of the site. You'll find their banner on the right. As the title of this post states they are based out of Seattle. They are a synthesizer shop that hosts synth meets in the Pacific Northwest. You can find them at https://patchwerks.com. Additional posts coming up! :)

Playlist:

1. Øchd: Overview and Demo

Welcome to the Patchwerks video series! In this inaugural video of our series, our resident expert Matthew Piecora (aka EZBOT) demos the amazingly simple and musically powerful features from the new DivKid module øchd. Remember to like and subscribe, because we'll have more videos of great gear coming your way soon.

From DivKid:
This collaboration between DivKid and Instruo is a 4HP all analogue triangle LFO generator with 8 outputs. Each of the 8 outputs are free running and are musically tuned intervals, as opposed to synced or variable phase outputs from each other. A range of fast to slow outputs can be set to make any patch drift organically and beautifully, letting your modulation freely drift various parameters. There's a global rate control to go up into either lower audio rates on the fastest outputs, or glacially slow. A CV input with attenuverter allows for waveshaping via feedback patching, everything from log, lin or expo curves through to odd staircases waves and more. A negative voltage can reliably halt the circuit which gives 8 track and holds over the outputs.

Order here:
http://bit.ly/patchwerks-ochd

https://patchwerks.com/
Demo by: Matthew Piecora
https://www.youtube.com/EZBOTMUSIC

2. Earthquaker Devices Afterneath in stereo!?

In this video we patch the Earthquaker Devices Reverb: Afterneath into the Make Noise Rosie to take advantage of the mono to stereo send. Doing this allows us to patch a second audio output from the reflect send into the right input of the stereo return giving us a stereo reverb effect.

From Earthquaker:
The Afterneath Eurorack Module brings the Otherworldly sounds from the effects pedal world right into your modular synthesizer with an expanded feature set. The Afterneath module features one main audio input, one main audio output, an audio send and return for the Reflect feedback path, and nine controls. Four of the parameters are controllable via CV, and each has been equipped with a dedicated attenuverter to process the incoming CV. The Afterneath module has a completely analog dry signal path and a totally digital wet signal path.

Order here:
http://bit.ly/afterneath

https://patchwerks.com/
Demo by: Matthew Piecora
https://www.youtube.com/EZBOTMUSIC

3. Mini Systems 001: Jamming with EQD's Afterneath, Plaits, and Plonk

In this video Matthew Piecora (aka EZBOT) plays a small system centered around the Earth Quaker Devices Afterneath.

From Earthquaker:
The Afterneath Eurorack Module brings the Otherworldly sounds from the effects pedal world right into your modular synthesizer with an expanded feature set. The Afterneath module features one main audio input, one main audio output, an audio send and return for the Reflect feedback path, and nine controls. Four of the parameters are controllable via CV, and each has been equipped with a dedicated attenuverter to process the incoming CV. The Afterneath module has a completely analog dry signal path and a totally digital wet signal path.

Order Afterneath here:
http://bit.ly/afterneath

https://patchwerks.com/
Demo by: Matthew Piecora
https://www.youtube.com/EZBOTMUSIC

HATAKEN - "Modular Synthesizer live" workshop & live

Published on Feb 1, 2020 Modular of The World

"HATAKEN - "Modular Synthesizer live" workshop & live at Patchwerks , Seattle, US, 2018"

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HATAKEN was one of the first people to visit MATRIXSYNTH and be featured on the site. You can find additional posts featuring him here. You can find an interview with HATAKAN from back in 2007 here. Just two years after this format of the site began.

Hugo R.A. Paris - Orb of Truth

Published on Dec 6, 2019 Hugo R.A. Paris

A new release from supporting member, Lavender. You can find an article on the release here.

"Orb of Truth is the first single from Hugo R.A. Paris’s latest LP, Threaded Habitat (one sheet), which came out Aug 2nd on Jacktone Records (Berlin / Detroit - Fact top 10 Labels of 2018) and Beacon Sound (Portland, OR - Terry Riley, Colleen, Benoit Pioulard,...). This first video comes out in response to the album’s praise (XLR8R, Fact, Resident advisor), as Hugo closes the first leg of his tour for the Fall-Winter.

The video for Orb of Truth was shot in New Zealand by native artist, and now Portlander, Sam Hamilton. Entirely shot on film, grainy with minimal processing and edits, it echoes Hugo’s physical and immediate approach Sound.

In the video, individuals of various age / gender generate reflections by means of a mirror, metaphor for the Orb of Truth. The reflected images offer different representations of their surroundings in contrast with their immediate environment, and illustrate subjectivity in the constant friction between mankind and the space it occupies.

The support tour for Threaded Habitat is staged to resume early Spring in an engaging audio visual experience involving a vibrant mix of modular synthesizers, keyboards and percussions. Updated tour schedule can be found on www.hugoparismusic.com

Threaded Habitat Fall / Winter tour schedule
8/2 - Salem, OR
8/10 - Spokane, WA
8/18 - Seattle, WA
8/30 - Salem, OR
9/9 - San Francisco, CA
9/14 - Paris, Fr
10/06 - Seattle. WA
10/18 - Vancouver, BC
10/23 - Portland, OR
10/25 - Richland, WA
11/02 - Seattle, WA
11/14 - Salem, OR
11/27 - Eugene, OR
11/30 - Corvallis, OR"

Todd Barton - Start From Silence

Published on Nov 22, 2019 Todd Barton

https://nathanmoody.bandcamp.com/album/start-from-silence

"I'm so excited that this album is now out! Last month I met Nathan Moody in person for the first time. He dropped by my place on his way to do a talk and performance at Velocity in Seattle. After just a few hours together my friend, Bruce Bayard came by and we three decided to jam. Nathan had a cool field recorder that he setup and recorded us all in the room. The jam turned out to be sonic serendipity, a rare conjunction of modular planets. I hope you enjoy it . . .

Todd Barton: Hordijk Blippoo Box, looper, shakuhachi flute samples
Bruce Bayard: Buchla Music Easel, Morphagene sampler
Nathan Moody: Ciat Lonbarde Tetrax Organ, Sidrax Organ, and Cocoquantus; Make Noise Ø-Coast

Recorded by Nathan Moody on October 1, 2019.
Mixed by the performers.
Mastered by Nathan Moody at Obsidian Sound.
Album artwork by Bruce Bayard.

Oh, and consider joining my Patreon to help support more tutorials et al. https://www.patreon.com/synthtodd"

"Recorded live in Ashland, Oregon, “Start from Silence” captures three masters of West Coast analogue synthesis performing with a focus on reciprocal listening and improvised expression.

Todd Barton, Bruce Bayard, and Nathan Moody combine a unique set of unusual instruments into a journey in tone, gesture, and sound. The aural dynamics were made in response only to the sounds, breaths, and movements of each performer. The music ranges from ambient to intense, gliding from amorphous to structured with bubbling streams of energy and contemplative drones that guide the listener throughout. The recording purposefully contains the artists’ breaths and movements, lending verisimilitude, presence, and authenticity to this organic performance.

The artists hadn’t played together before this recording, making the emergent soundscapes and sonic exploration all the more stunning…yet perhaps unsurprising, given the their combined 70+ years of composition and performing experience.

released November 22, 2019

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Reminder: VELOCITY - Seattle Synth Event Set for October 5th

Follow-up to this post where you can find a list of manufacturers planning to attend.

When: October 5th, 2019 from 11 AM – 2 AM. Presented by Modular Seattle + Patchwerks Where: Substation (645 NW 45th St)

Cost: Education (FREE) / Performances ($20 adv, $25 door)

VELOCITY is a brand new, all-day event revolving around modular / hardware synthesizers and the people who create with them. The first half of the day is focused primarily on education and a manufacturer trade show, with the second half of the day being all about live music.

11 AM – 4 PM:
DIY Workshops where attendees will learn about synthesizers through fun and engaging hands- on experiences.
Educational Presentations where speakers will speak on various subjects relating to electronic music and hardware.
Trade Show where different modular / hardware synth manufacturers will show off their latest gear and interact with the community.

5 PM – 2 AM:
Performances from local and out-of-town artists, with genres varying from house / techno, ambient, noise, industrial, and beat-oriented music.

Trade Show all ages, everything else is 21+. More info at: velocityseattle.com/

Modular Seattle is an organization devoted to electronic music, art, and community in the Puget Sound area, focused mainly on modular and hardware-based synthesizers and the people who create with them. We provide monthly performance events, educational lessons and workshops, and access to music-making technology.

Patchwerks is Seattle’s source for analog and digital music electronics, offering retail sales, education, and community events for musicians of all skill levels. We offer a variety of workshops and demo events, as well as a comprehensive lesson program covering a wide range of music production hardware, software and techniques. Visit our retail location at 3107 Eastlake Ave E, or shop online 24-7 at patchwerks.com."

Modular Seattle pics of prior events including Modular Nights & Modular in the Park:

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VELOCITY SYNTH MEET Coming to Seattle October 5th

Details here: https://www.velocityseattle.com

Exhibitors

4ms 4mscompany.com

4ms Company offers alternatives to traditional instruments with our poly-rhythmic clock modules that create evolving complex mathematical beat patterns, a resonator that can cast pop music into micro-tonal keys, a multi-channel wavetable oscillator, a routing matrix that's played like an instrument, and many more innovative devices. Rather than replicate concepts from the past, we strive to turn unique ideas into playable musical tools that expand the possibilities of music. We also offer Do-It-Yourself kits, and many of our designs are open-source.

Acid Rain Technology acidraintechnology.com

Acid Rain Technology is a manufacturer of music hardware out of Seattle, WA. We believe hardware instruments enable a unique connection between human and machine, and seek to improve this interaction through interface design for maximum playability.

After Later Audio afterlateraudio.com

After Later Audio is a boutique audio company located in Seattle, Washington. We make high quality Eurorack modules at accessible prices and we pride ourselves on responsive customer service. You can find our products for sale on our website, at various synth shops (Patchwerks, London Modular, Chuck Levin’s, and Modular 8), and on all of the major ecommerce sites.

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John L Rice: MOTS At Lusio, A Night To Awaken

Published on Aug 31, 2019 John L Rice

"As per my usual, I didn't have any idea of what I was going to perform until the day before the performance, but for what it's worth, here it is! ;-) I had fun none the less and a big thank you to Mollie, Bradley, Chris, Philip, Justin, James, Kevin, everyone else who helped out, all the other great performers , and big hugs to the wonderful members of the audience!

If you want to know more about MOTS (Modular On The Spot) and Modular Nights shows, to either be part of the audience or to perform yourself, contact Modular Seattle:
https://www.modularseattle.com/

Learn more about Lusio here: https://www.lusiolight.com/

As per the MOTS tradition, I only used a modular synthesizer, you can get a good look at it at 2:35. I had three stereo patches on the modular, a sequenced background and then two different lead voices I controlled with an Arturia KeyStep keyboard and Mutable Instruments Yarns MIDI to CV/Gate module:

1) The background patch was the most complex, it was a four voice shift registered sequence featuring an Erica Synths Black Clock, a Division6 SQ816 sequencer, a VPME T43 precision adder, a Synth Tech E102 shift register, an Instruo Quad Performance Quantizer with micro keyboard, 4 Synth Tech E330 VCOs, a Modcan Quad LFO, a 2hp clock divider/multiplier, a Doepfer quad envelop generator, a Xaoc Devices stereo mixer, and a Strymon Engineering Magneto delay/reverb.

2) The rich fat typical synth voice was a Modcan Triple VCO into a Synth Tech E440 low pass filter along with an Erica Synths EG and VCA for voicing and an Audio Damage reverb module and then finally to a Circuit Abbey mixer.

3) The plucky voice was simply a Mutable Instruments Rings into Clouds and then to a second Circuit Abbey mixer. I had the patch set up in stereo where the output switched sides every time I played a note but unfortunately there was a problem with one of the cables so only every other note was heard! Whoopsie! ;-)"

Modular On The Spot: "Shuffle"

Published on May 5, 2019 DARK SPARKLER

Gasworks Park Seattle

"Live performance on the Buchla Music Easel, accompanied by modern dancers from UW.

Thanks to Alex Jones at KBO Studios for putting this together.
https://www.kbostudios.com/

For more music head to darksparklermusic.com or darksparkler.bandcamp.com"

West Coast Road Trip! ... an experimental Snazzy FX music Travelogue #TTNM

Published on Oct 10, 2018 The Tuesday Night Machines

"Put on your headphones, clear 20 minutes of your time and join me on a road trip down the United States' West Coast, from Seattle to Los Angeles, listening to dictaphone travel commentary and interludes of experimental modular synthesizer music, played on a Snazzy FX Eurorack system. MORE INFO BELOW :)

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PixelNoises Synth T-Shirts by The Tuesday Night Machines:
EU: https://shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/pixelnoises/
US: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/pixelnoises/

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Audio gear used:
- an old Sony cassette dictaphone
- Zoom R16 audio recorder
- Snazzy FX Eurorack modular synthesizer with Tidal Wave, Kick Me, Eternal Spring, Hi Gain, 2x Kitty Eyes, Dronebank, Chaos Brother, Dreamboat, Dual Multiplier, Wow and Flutter, Telephone Game, etc.
... as shown in this thread:
https://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=193591&highlight=
... Snazzy FX website: http://snazzyfx.com/

Filmed with a GoPro Hero 4 Silver."

JLR Live On KSER 90.7 FM Radio

Published on Sep 11, 2018

http://imjohn.com/

"Stream live and find out more about KSER FM and The Tunnel at:
http://www.kser.org/content/the-tunnel

List of gear used for this performance (right to left in picture):
* Yamaha MSP3 (for monitoring and Kazooka feedback)
* Kazooka
* Vermona PerFOURmer MkII
* PedalTrain - novo 24 (contents listed left to right / top to bottom)
Micronta - Dual Timer
Strymon - Ojai (and Ojai R30 underneath)
TC Electronic - Ditto (not used)
John L Rice - custom pedal patch bay
Mackie - 802-VLZ3
Retro Mechanical Labs - Custom Fuzz
Strymon - DIG
Meris - Mercury7
Caroline Guitar Company - Météore
JHS Pedals - Firefly
Electro-Harmonix - Mel9 (not used)
Montreal Assembly - Count To Five
* Mellotron - Micro
* Novation - Ultranova
* 5U modular - Moon Modular 569 and 552 used out of it
* Eurorack modular - (for second piece if needed - not used at all)
* Yamaha MSP3 (for monitoring and Kazooka feedback)

Original audio recording by KSER.org
Post production by John L Rice using Sony Vegas Pro 13
Video clips provided by https://www.pond5.com/

Find out about synthesizers and electronic music at the following:
https://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/index.php
https://www.matrixsynth.com/
http://www.synthtopia.com/

Thanks for watching/listening/commenting/subscribing! :-)"

Modular on the Spot Seattle.

DONALDCRUNK live 7/14/18 @ Modular On the Spot Seattle

Published on Jul 15, 2018 donaldjasoncrunk

"My performance for MOTS at Cal Anderson Park in Seattle. Headphones or speakers recommended! Absolutely beautiful setting and everyone played amazing music.

This patch is the Industrial Music Electronics Stillson Hammer Mk II driving a DPO for melodies and STO into STG Soundlabs Post Lawsuit Lowpass filter for bass. Out of frame is my trusty Yamaha MG mixer and Akai Headrush on delay."

Patchwerks Signals 2018 Seattle Synth Meet Pics

Some pics from this year's Signals Synth Meet hosted by Patchwerks in Seattle, WA. Hover over the image and click on the right arrow to flip through pics.

Roland showed their new System 500 eurorack modules by Malekko, it is now official. Industrial Music Elecectronics, aka The Harvestman, had their new Piston Honda mkII with built-in graphic display. Synthwerks, a Seattle native, were showing their modules. As is tradition, a ton of people brought their own gear to share with others. You'll spot a Fairlight from synthroom.com (click through for a great shot of the system at Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada), an EMS SYNTHI, a DATO DUO and some old school rotary phones (not sure what they did as I didn't get a chance to check them out), some alternative/diy controllers, and of course plenty of eurorack, 5U (John L Rice), and Buchla modular. Also the only MATRIXSYNTH military hat in existence! :) It's owned by Larry Kleinke, aka Computer Controlled, who had the Roland gear, white Korg Arp Odyssey desktop, and Abstrakt Instruments Avalon.