1979 SMP Potpourri

Published on Nov 24, 2019 Todd Barton

"I have been having continuing fun exploring the 1979 4U format Stereo Microsound Processor (based on MI Clouds). Here are excerpts from some of those explorations. Enjoy! More information at: https://1979.ws/stereo-microsound-pro...

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1979 DSS Pendulum Steps

video upload by Todd Barton

"Building off yesterday's patch I'm now syncing the sequencer to go through those 4-note arpeggios (albeit a bit of a sloppy sync by ear) then starting with a single step in both switches and adding steps while in different Pendulum modes so you can see by the lights how they go in and out of phase. Enjoy!

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1979 modules are available at Noisebug and Signal Sounds.

You can find additional DSS posts here.

1979 DSS patch

video upload by Todd Barton

"A little patch with the 1979 Modular's Dual Sequential Switch.

My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/synthtodd"

Buchla Patch Breakdown

video upload by Todd Barton

"A big shoutout to my Patreon patrons that make these videos possible! Thank you!
A little walkthrough this Buchla 200 patch which features the Nested Vector Oscillator from The Human Comparator. I'm using its four sine waves. One sound train is going into the Digital Resonator my 1979 modular which is based on Mutable Instruments, Rings. I hope you enjoy this.
Checkout the reissues of Buchla 200 modules here:
https://buchla.com/buchla-200-classic...
The Nested Vector Oscillator here:
https://thehumancomparator.net
The Digital Resonator here:
https://1979.ws/digital-resonator/
And, if you feel so moved, my Patreon page here:
https://www.patreon.com/synthtodd"

a l o n e

Published on Apr 16, 2020 Todd Barton

"solo for 1979 Modular's Modal Synthesis Voice"

See the 1979 label below for more.

1979 custom Serge Panel

Todd Barton

"Back in the day...a custom built panel by Serge in 1979 . . .

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1979 DSS Overview 1

video upload by Todd Barton

"Just the basics of the 1979 Dual Sequential Switch. I'm really loving all the new routings and imaginative possibilities of this unique module.

My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/synthtodd"

1979 CMP snippets

video upload by Todd Barton

"Taking a simple 5-step sequence through its paces in the 1979 Compact Microsound Processor. Enjoy!"

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1979 Modal Synthesis Voice walkthrough

Published on Apr 13, 2020 Todd Barton

"A walkthrough of the Modal Synthesis Voice from 1979 Modular which is the Mutable Instruments Element in 4U (Buchla format)."

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Referenced:

Mutable Instruments - Elements

Published on Jan 9, 2015 DivKidVideo

"Full feature overview video for Elements. Don't forget to check out the other videos playing more musical patches with Elements and also playing the module from a pair of Make Noise Pressure Points."

Buchla and 1979 Delay

video upload by Todd Barton

"A simple experiment with Buchla 200 reissue modules and 1979 Digital Stereo Delay . . .

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1979 DAO to Buchla 230 Env Follower 6 01 46 AM

Published on Dec 11, 2019 Todd Barton

"More fun exploring the uses of the 1979 Dual Algorithmic Oscillator with the Buchla system. This time using the 230 Envelope Follower."

My patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/synthtodd

1979 DSS Arp Presets

video upload by Todd Barton

"Using the 1979 DSS to randomize the steps of a for note arpeggio and using the Buchla 246 (just the first 5 stages) as presets for the 4 note arpeggios.

My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/synthtodd"

Buchla 200 and 1979 DSD

video upload by Todd Barton

"Exploring the 1979 Digital Stereo Delay with a set of Buchla reissue 200 modules. Enjoy!

My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/synthtodd"

1979 DSS Krell

video upload by Todd Barton

"Made 3 very basic Krell patches then used the 1979 Dual Sequential Switch to jump around among those 3 audio feeds. Enjoy!

My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/synthtodd"

Buchla Percussion Play

video by Todd Barton

"Buchla Spectral Processor, Frequency Shifter, LPG et al

Nested Vector Oscillator https://shop.73-75.com/
Digital Resonator https://1979.ws/

My Patreon https://www.patreon.com/synthtodd​"

serge 40th reunion setup videos

Published on Feb 9, 2015 Todd Barton

"a little Serge Modular Music System synth porn from the recent 40th Reunion party in San Francisco honoring Sergei Tcherepnin and his team. Presented by the Church of the Super Serge. Excuse the crappy editing, just did what I could while setting up my own 1979 Serge. There were plenty more folks setting up later that I unfortunately missed. Enjoy!"

Settin up

Published on Feb 8, 2015 Dmitri SFC

"Serge Modular 40 year reunion concert Preppin."

Todd Barton on the Buchla and Sound Synthesis

via groundloop where you'll find the full interview.

"How did you discover the Buchla?

My first encounter was with a Buchla Music Easel that my friend, Doug Leedy
handed me and let me just explore it for a few days back in the mid-1970’s.
At that time I had no idea what I was doing…just plugging in patch cords and
twisting knobs hoping to get a sound. Eventually sounds came. I was smitten
with the ability to alter timbres and create sounds from scratch.

Since I couldn’t afford a Music Easel I instead saved up and got a lovely three
panel Serge from Serge Tcherepnin in the Haight Ashbury in 1979. Still not

knowing much about synthesis I also got Allen Strange’s book, Electronic Music:
Systems, Techniques and Controls. Parts of that book helped but mainly I began
patching 4-8 hours a day.

It wasn’t until 2004 that, having a steady job as Resident Composer at the
Oregon Shakespeare Festival since 1969, I was able to save enough to finally
get a Buchla 200e system. Since then I have spent as much time as possible
plumbing its endless depths."

1979 Custom Serge Panel

Todd Barton

1979 DSS Modes 2

video upload by Todd Barton

"Couldn't keep my hand and mind off of this. Enjoy dual sequencing of audio (top half) and CV (bottom half).
Now back to work . . .

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Pings with Random Delays

video upload by Todd Barton

"Pink Noise to Buchla 230 Envelope Follower then Pulse out to ping the SoundFreak EMS Filter onto the 292 Lo Pass Gate and finally to the 1979 Stereo Digital Delay with its Time and Feedback being randomized from the 266 Source of Uncertainty."