Piano Pattern, Sequencer Lines, String Pads and Lead Synthesizer Melodies

Published on Aug 20, 2015 Ralph Baumgartl VLog

Two rare EMS SYNTHI Logik Synthesizers at 6:50.

"Ralph Baumgartl ist talking to the band 'Thau' (Bernd-Miachel Land and Frank Tischer) about their unique interpretation of the 'Berlin School' music genre. They explain the typical musical features of 'Berlin School' and why they use intruments like the Minimoog Voyager, String Ensemble Keyboards, Analogue Sequencers together with EMS Synthesizers and Pianos."

Thau Homepage: http://thau-music.com/

Join the Happy Knobbing Modular Synthesizer Meeting | Pentecost 2016

Published on May 10, 2016 Ralph Baumgartl VLog

"Make sure you join the “Happy Knobbing” Modular Synthesizer Meeting in Fischbach, Germany from 13th until 15th May 2016.
As a requirement you have to bring a Modular Synthesizer with you in order to join the meeting. Here you find all information and details about the “Happy Knobbing” event:
http://www.sequencer.de/synth/index.p..."

Mellotron Digital and Analog | MUSIKMESSE 2016

Published on Apr 11, 2016 Ralph Baumgartl VLog

"Markus Resch of Mellotron.com is explaining the digital Mellotron keyboards and the Rack version, as well as the analog Mellotron which includes tapes from the original Mellotron production line."

Moog booth in the background.

ARP 2600 and Roland Vocoder Plus VP-330 Live Jam 03

Published on Jun 3, 2016 Ralph Baumgartl VLog

"This is a Live Jam experiment using the Sample & Hold Module of the ARP 2600 to create some kind of sequencer line, which is used as a the modulation signal on the Roland Vocoder Plus VP-330 which is providing the carrier signal. The audio of the session was recorded with a Zoom Handy Recorder H4N (no computers were used). Additional gear: Zoom MS-70CDR, Strymon BigSky, Boss BX-600 6 Channel Stereo Mixer"

Arturia KeyStep and ARP 2600 Demo | Berlin School of Electronic Music Style

Published on Aug 24, 2016 Ralph Baumgartl VLog

"A quick live demo jam with the new Arturia KeyStep (Controller/Sequencer) and the ARP 2600 semi modular synthesizer. The KeyStep is controlling the ARP 2600 via CV (pitch) and Gate signals. Moreover it is also syncing the Korg Electribe 2 which is on drum duty. The Roland JD-Xi is used for some chord pads. This little demo jam is in the style of Berlin School of Electronic Music.

Gear used: Arturia KeyStep, ARP 2600, Roland JD-Xi, Korg Electribe 2, Strymon BigSky, Strymon Timeline, Zoom MS-70CDR, Boss BX-600"

Schmidt Eightvoice Polyphonic Synthesizer | Musikmesse 2016

Published on Apr 9, 2016 Ralph Baumgartl VLog

"Stefan Schmidt is explaining what inspired him to develop the Schmidt Eightvoice Polyphonic Synthesizer and Axel Fischer is giving a quick demonstration of this incredible music instrument. Moreover Axel is providing some information about the price and the delivery time."

Live Jam 03 at Modular Synthesizer Meeting "Happy Knobbing" 2016

Published on Jun 24, 2016 Ralph Baumgartl VLog

"This is the final part of the high energy and mesmerizing Modular Synthesizer Jam Session that was taking place during the “Happy Knobbing” 2016 festival. This is an annual event where electronic musicians come together to exchange ideas and to display their collection of massive modular synthesizers and other electronic music making gear. Various artists are performing in this video. Enjoy!"

All parts here.

Quadraphonic Sound Concert, Live Synth Jams & Interviews at Modular Synthesizer Meeting 2016

Published on Aug 19, 2016 Ralph Baumgartl VLog

"This is the final episode of them #HappyKnobbing2016 Modular Synthesizer Meeting video series. The video features some excerpts of the Quadraphonic Sound Concert, interviews with Musicians who are explaining their individual Modular Synthesizer Rigs and some Live Jam performances.
Musicians in the order of their appearance: 1. To be determined, 2. MacroDX, 3. Reinhard Gleisner, 4.To be determined, 5. To be determined 6. Wolfgang Michalowicz, 7. Bernd-Michael Land"

Modular Synthesizer Meeting Happy Knobbing 2022 // Vlog

video upload by Ralph Baumgartl

"This is my Vlog about the Happy Knobbing 2022 Modular Synth Meeting.

CONTENT:
1. 00:00 - Introduction and information about the Happy Knobbing Synth event
2. 02:53 - Quick tour of the Synthesizers brought along by the event participants
3. 06:49 - Book! A Guide to Modular Worlds
4. 09:27 - Live Modular Synthesizer Jams
5. 18:26 - Conclusion about Happy Knobbing 2022 and message to people who want to join in 2023"

Superbooth 17: Impressions, Conclusion, Vlog

Published on Apr 25, 2017 Ralph Baumgartl

"My good friend Bernie and me have spent some fascinating days at Superbooth 2017 in Berlin. In this Vlog we talk about our experience at this amazing Synthesizer trade show. There are so many outstanding things to see and so many amazing people to meet. My personal gear highlights at Superbooth 2017 are the new Minimoog Model D reissue, the new RT-1701 EFFEXX Multi FX processor from Radikal Technologies and the CRAFTsynth from Modal Electronics.
This video is bilingual, Bernie is talking in German and I am talking in English. But nevertheless I am sure that Synth lovers will get our message ;-)"

Moog Prodigy | Overview and Sounds

Published on Sep 12, 2019 Ralph Baumgartl

"Hello Friends, finally I am back with another Synth video! I know it has been quite a while since my last video upload, but anyway here is a Synth Vlog about the Moog Prodigy Analog Synthesizer which I recorded at the studio of my good buddy Bernd-Michael Land. We give you a quick overview of the Moog Prodigy and its components and let you hear some sound samples. Many thanks for watching!

If you like my Music, then please consider supporting me on https://ralphbaumgartl.bandcamp.com"

Bernie of Aliens Project.

Superbooth 2022 the best Synth Meetup // Knobula, Radikal Technologies, Schmidt Synthesizer

video upload by Ralph Baumgartl

"This is my Vlog about Superbooth 2022. I tell you what makes Superbooth such a special Synthesizer Trade Show.

1. 00:00 - Opening and what Superbooth so special
2. 01:08 - Radikal Technologies (https://www.radikaltechnologies.com)
3. 08:22 - Knobula, Poly Cinematic and Kickain Eurorack Modules (https://www.knobula.com)
4. 16:41 - Schmidt Synthesizer (https://www.schmidt-synthesizer.com)
5. 20:30 - YouTuber Meeting at Superbooth 2022
6. 21:30 - The most important thing about Superbooth and final words"