TMP-2-01 Vintage Synth TV Series from Benge

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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

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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 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

Modernetics by Benge

video upload by zack dagoba

"A self-playing cybernetic patch made on the Modcan A-Series modular system

The modules have been set up so that they interact with each other using CVs and triggers generated by themselves, based upon two initial VCOs which are the source of all the sounds and also modulations. There are no Random Generators in this patch

In other words, by creating a modified feedback path between the audio outs of the VCOs and their own CV inputs, chaotic interactions occur, for both pitch and timing attributes. The modifier in this case is a VC Waveshaper

Another important part of the patch is the derivation of gate pulses from audio signals. For this, I am using a Gated Comparator module. There is also a Sample & Hold module and various other CV and timing modifiers and processors in the patch

The whole idea of cybernetics is to set up chaotic systems in a controlled and productive way, something that this Modcan synthesiser can do really well"

Modways by Benge

video upload by zack dagoba

"A simple sequencer sketch on the Modcan A Series, using the ever-wonderful Modcan Wiard/Blacet Mini-Wave wavetable VCO"

Madcan

video by zack dagoba

"More Modcan madness"

zack dagoba Modcan posts

Spiken by BENGE. Modcan A Series (self-playing patch)

zack dagoba

"A minimalist study on the Modcan A Series modular system. This is a self-playing patch which utilises two voltage controlled LFOs to generate the timing pulses, and random voltages to control pitch. There are also two audio samplers in the signal path which help generate the spikes

Shot on a JVC KY1900 analog video camera"

Sergernetics

zack dagoba

"I have been exploring the idea of Cybernetic processes in modular synthesis a bit this week. It follows seeing a really interesting series over on La Synthese Humaine’s YouTube channel

So, this patch might seem basic at first but actually its doing something quite interesting - it is using Cybernetics to play by itself

It is generating its own patterns by using feedback loops in the CV path and a non-linear CV circuit (in this case the Serge Wave Multiplier) to modify them

By setting the CV inputs on the returning feedback paths carefully, the patterns come to life and start to do things by themselves

In other words, there is just one single clock being used to generate the timing, and the variations are caused by the feedback path. There is no additional use of random generators or other clocks playing against each other, and no intervention from me

I have a lot more to explore, especially by using the Cybernetic principal on other systems like the Buchla, the Modcan or the Emu Modular - all of which have provisions for achieving self-playing patches using these ideas"

You can find additional zack dagoba posts here aka Benge here.

modcan606

zack dagoba

"I borrowed a Roland TR606 off LucidSound yesterday, wanted to get a feel for it and he said I could overwrite all his patterns - here it is clocking the Modcan A - funky!"

Moderation

zack dagoba

"A study on the Modcan-A. Its a beautiful system, so much to explore and discover every time you are in its presence"

buchla 200 console

zack dagoba

"Deep patching on the Buchla 200 - why I love Buchla, Serge and Modcan A synths - there is no end to the depth you can dive in to them.."

Isolation No.6 Modcan

Published on Apr 8, 2020 zack dagoba

"Part six of the isolation series. A Modcan from the 1990s"

zack dagoba Isolation series

modLog | modPog

Published on Feb 9, 2020 zack dagoba

"Another sketch on the mighty Modcan, this time using the Zeroscillator and some LPGs"


Published on Feb 9, 2020 zack dagoba

"A little sketch on the Modcan, using the Wiard Mini Waves and the Twin Wasp Filter. Happy!

See http://myblogitsfullofstars.blogspot.com"

Modcan A-Series Test

Published on Aug 16, 2019 zack dagoba

Waspish

Published on Aug 14, 2019 zack dagoba

"Messing on the Modcan. In particular, I'm exploring the very interesting Cynthia Twin Wasp Filter. This is based on the EDP Wasp multi-mode filter, but it has two of them, controlled by one set of inputs and one output

Also in this patch is a simple drum machine setup using the sequencer trigger outputs

Theres also a tiny bit of reverb from the astonishing Roland R880 mainframe reverberation system

See http://myblogitsfullofstars.blogspot.com for more"

Modcanned

Published on May 13, 2018 zack dagoba

"A bunch of sketches on my new (old) Modcan A modular system. I damn well love this thing! Its such a beautifully designed system - offering utter uniqueness and flexibility. It seems to fall between West-coast and East-coast design philosophies - combining all the good things about modular synthesis in one giant bundle of fun. The system here is made up of original Modcan A modules and also Cyndustries A-format ones. These were made a bit later once the A-series format had become established around the mid 2000's. What is cool is that Cyndustries used to commission / licence designs from well known figures in the synth design world - and put the names of the designers on the front of the modules. It reads like a who's who of the geeky electronic scene, with names like Nyle Steiner, Chris Huggett, Jurgen Haible, Don Buchla, Ken Stone, Bernie Hutchins, Peter Granader, Serge Tcherepnin. It all adds up to an amazing modular experience, like playing with a giant synth museum in a box. See http://myblogitsfullofstars.blogspot.... for more"

mod can dance

Published on Apr 19, 2019 zack dagoba

"Messing with the Modcan, along with the Serge. First I patched a wave shaped VCO on the Serge Paperface, using the Serge sequencer too. Then it goes over to the Modcan where the clock from the Serge triggers bass drum, snare and percussion sounds. Dance!

See http://myblogitsfullofstars.blogspot.com for more"

benge modpan

Published on Jan 8, 2019 zack dagoba

"Music recorded using a Modcan-A modular system, including four oscillator voices, two delay units, two sample playback modules and and integrated spring reverb unit

Visuals created with two analog video cameras, an oscilloscope, a TV screen, three VHS players and a Panasonic WJ-MX50A video processor

Music and visuals by Benge

See https://myblogitsfullofstars.blogspot... for more"

Benge Fugue on the ARP 2500

Published on Nov 10, 2018 zack dagoba

"Here is a little piece I put together using the ARP2500 and a midi file. It is based on a Bach fugue, but I heavily manipulated the notes in my midi note editor so that it has the essence of the original but none of the actual melodies. I then sent the midi data to the ARP2500 via the Modcan MIDICV converter. The reverb is the EMT plate 140"

Modcan Jam

Published on Jul 5, 2018 zack dagoba

"A live jam on the Modcan-A, all in one take, as you can see. Theres also some shots of my new Jones O'Tool oscilloscope showing whats going on."

Strong Karplus

Published on May 19, 2018 zack dagoba

"Trying out some Karplus Strong patches on the Modcan, using the model 38A VC Flanger. NICE!"

Mod Can Do

Published on Apr 21, 2018 zack dagoba

"I have finally put together my dream Modcan A system. Yes We Modcan! See https://myblogitsfullofstars.blogspot... for more"