Syncromesh - OP-1 Korg Monotribe Bugbrand Modular in sync

YouTube Uploaded by darenager on Jul 16, 2011

"Experiment with syncing the OP-1 to the modular by way of the Monotribe, recorded the Monotribe clock into OP-1, panned hard left, recorded a few parts on the remaining 3 tracks panned hard right, input the Monotribe and OP-1 into the mighty Bug system where they were sequencer filtered. Good fun!"

Will it blend? OP-1+Monotribe+Bugbrand=FSU

YouTube Uploaded by darenager on Jul 12, 2011

"Made a loop on the OP-1, run it into the Monotribe, run Monotribe into Bugbrand modular - crush it, filter it, FSU, weird results but kind of fun."

A Teaspoon of Bugbrand makes the Monotribe go wow

YouTube Uploaded by darenager on Jul 11, 2011

"Monotribe into TSP Teaspoon into Bugbrand Crusher and delay, the Monotribe is sending clock to Bugbrand SEQ1 which is modulating Crusher and sending a pulse to activate the teaspoon, a bit chaotic but good fun. Mix is a bit all over the place but its just a basic demo."

Update:

Another Monotribe TSP Bugbrand Jam

Uploaded by darenager on Jul 11, 2011

"Monotribe being processed by the Bugbrand and Teaspoon, good fun."

Korg Monotribe first test

YouTube Uploaded by darenager on Jul 11, 2011

"A Monotribe arrived today, a quick programming session and some random tweaking, not a musical statement just a first try out, it is synced to a Flame clockwork module.
Added a small amount of reverb and some EQ. More musical demo to follow later, once I get my head round it properly. First impressions are it is quite fun."

Bugbrand modular jam

YouTube Uploaded by darenager on Jun 3, 2011

"Another jam, all sounds and sequences from the modular, great fun!"

Rubadub modular acid

YouTube Uploaded by darenager on Jun 2, 2011

"Just trying out some ideas using the Bugbrand system, intention was to do a dubby type thing but it kind of came out different, anyways good fun!
All the sounds and sequencing done on the Bugmodular."

Bugbrand Robotic acid jam

YouTube Uploaded by darenager on Jun 1, 2011

"A fun jam using the Bugbrand modular, all sounds made on the modular, no midi or external sequencing."

Roland TR-606 meets Bugbrand Modular

YouTube Uploaded by darenager on May 1, 2011

"606 and Bugbrand jam, first try out of hooking these 2 up, more soon."

Weevil glitchy acid

YouTube Uploaded by darenager on Apr 30, 2011

"Fun experiment using the Bugbrand modular, bit of a crap mix but it was kind of a one shot deal and I had to work at low volume, still a few nice bits in there. All sequenced within the modular using clocks and divisions, no other sound sources or fx."

Modular beatmaking demo

YouTube Uploaded by darenager on Apr 27, 2011

"Turning the modular into a drum machine, all sounds and rhythms created using just the modular, no processing, fx or midi. Sequenced using dividers and logic, no noise source used."

Modular Klonk Techno

YouTube Uploaded by darenager on Apr 25, 2011

"A bit of a Klonky techno jam using the amazing Bugbrand system, all sounds and sequences provided by the modular, no midi or external fx. Bit of a rough mix, so sorry about that."

Bugbrand drum machine acid house fun

YouTube Uploaded by darenager on Apr 24, 2011

"Using the Bugbrand modular to sequence and create drum machine type sounds with a bit of acid thrown in :)"

Quick modular acid test

YouTube Uploaded by darenager on Apr 5, 2011

"Dinsync.info Osc-303, Doepfer A-103 and Roland MC-4b, quick test set-up, using the MPX and CV2 outs from the MC-4b for accents and slides (by way of a slew limiter)"

Bugbrand PT delay + TB-303 + TR-606 acid demo

YouTube Uploaded by darenager on Apr 1, 2011

"The new Bugbrand PT delay unit jammin' with some acid, the PT delay is a hands on unit and a lot of fun to play, for more info on this cool box visit www.bugbrand.co.uk"

Also see this post.

BugBrand PT Delay - Overview Demo

YouTube Uploaded by BugBrand on Apr 1, 2011

"Running through the functionality of the new PT Delay Box.

For further details check the Sound Devices section of www.bugbrand.co.uk

[Sorry about the audio quality in the 2nd half - I had to use the direct camera sound so things are quite noisy - the are high quality audio samples on the website]"

BugBrand PT Delay Demo - with TR606 & Mono/Poly

Uploaded by BugBrand on Mar 31, 2011

"A little live demo of the new PT Delay box.

The first half is tweaking around with the inputs from Roland TR606 and Korg Mono/Poly.

In the 2nd half I remove the Korg and then turn the 606 up so that it drives into the soft-clipping on the input.

For further details of the PT Delay, check the Sound Devices section of www.bugbrand.co.uk

[I recorded the audio separately from the vid-cam and sync'd them together when editing]"

Update via the BugBrand newsletter:

BugBrand News - Business BDay / PTDelay Day / Toggle Time

"Morning All,

Firstly, this is 100% *not* an April Fool!
April 1st is the anniversary of when I officially launched BugBrand - today is the 6th birthday.
And to mark the occasion I am launching something new which I am pretty excited about!

Also at the end there is mention of a wonderful Radiophonic Workshop event happening this weekend in Bristol + some associated Bug-Modular sounds.

** NEW -> The PT Delay**
http://www.bugbrand.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=103
Introducing a supremely characterful and tactile new Delay Processor based around the infamous PT2399 chip.

This is the culmination of my ongoing works with the wonderful PT Digital Delay chip - yes, the core is digital, but all the surroundings are pure analogue and they've been carefully tweaked to open up a unique variety of sonic fun.

The main features:
- two independent Delay Time settings (65mS to 2.5 Sec) with unique Toggle Time button to switch between them
- Delay Input level control with Punch In button to allow dub-style processing bursts
- Hi/Lo EQ post-delay for extreme sound shaping
- two inputs, versatile output mixing and Send/Return feedback loop
- soft-clipping stages for satisfying overload saturation
- quite an eye catching design!

Lots of demo sounds and a couple of videos now online on the website.

This will be a regular production item with batches appearing every month or two.

**Radiophonic Workshop Weekend**
This weekend at the Cube Cinema, Bristol - http://www.cubecinema.com/cgi-bin/diary/programme.pl#5656
An amazing line-up of talks, films and live performances + a kids 'What is Sound?' workshop on the Sunday.

A couple of months ago I asked BugModular users around the world to come up with Radiophonic-inspired interlude pieces and the results will be playing over the weekend.
You can also check the pieces online via the MW-forum: http://muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=28584

Daren Ager took the challenge to even higher levels, making a whole album of tracks that he's now released them for digital download to support the Japan Disaster Relief fund.
http://darenager.bandcamp.com/album/bug-phonic
13 tracks for only £1.25 (though you can also donate more if you'd like)"

Octatrack filter house "Where you are, I want to be"

YouTube Uploaded by darenager on Mar 26, 2011

"Retro fun feelgood house, fancied a change :) Dedicated to everyone who has been seperated from a loved one."

Be sure to check out Daren Ager's BugBrand Modular Bug-Phonic album here.

Octatrack playing with a loop

YouTube Uploaded by darenager on Mar 25, 2011

"Just a bit of fun trying out the filter and slices on a loop, fun demo. Hot in the studio tonight so didn't hang around too long, inspired by a chat with a buddy, this goes out to tIB ;)"

Be sure to check out Daren Ager's BugBrand Modular Bug-Phonic album here.

Bugbrand modular acid house groove

YouTube Uploaded by darenager on Mar 22, 2011

"Just having a play with a new set-up, good fun :)
Japan relief album here : http://darenager.bandcamp.com/album/bug-phonic
Please consider buying it, thanks!"

Octatrack acid demo2

YouTube via darenager | January 23, 2011 |
1st demo here
"Running the x0xb0x into the OT and resampling, the acid is due to be released on my digital album in March, this is just a rough demo."

Octatrack realtime sampling demo

YouTube via darenager | January 22, 2011 |

"Basic demo of recorder machines, not a musical performance!"