Synth Geekery 334

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In episode 334 we talked about synths, eurorack, sequencers, drum machines, samplers, effects and software! Plus all the usual segments! Funny Side, News from the Geekery, Price Watch, Name that Synth …

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About the Synth Geekery Show

Synth Geekery is a weekly podcast/live stream (YouTube) show about everything synthesizers, drum machines, samplers, sequencers, eurorack and music technology. We take the “one of the masses” viewpoint, where we are also users of gear just like you (read: we’re not influenced by commercial product placement).

The show relies on the generous contributions of the synth community. You can contribute in many ways including supporting us via our YouTube Channel Membership or Patreon. We also have regular and special video guests: if you would like to take part in future shows – please contact me via email on the about page here.

Your Host

Ranzee (Ranz Adamson) is your show host. He’s based in Perth, Western Australia and has been a hobbyist musician and technologist for most of his life. More information can be found about him here.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ranzee

BandCamp: https://ranzee.bandcamp.com

Guests

This week’s video guests are:

Daren T. Housse

Bandcamp Link: https://darenthousse.bandcamp.com/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLPHxpZgFKKE1wkG9ndto3A

Daren resides in the UK and is one of the first video guests on the show since 2019. He has a large amount of tracks on his youtube channel plus a great album collection over on BandCamp.

SynthAddict

Andy is a musician and technologist from the bay area in California. He has an amazing collection of music tech gadgets and a large knowledge of synthesizers.

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUtABvP7q29uvLKi73zIjFQ

Ian J. Cole

Ian is a musician, composer, sound designer and producer currently producing solo ambient electronic music. He also runs Sinners Music which is a Record Company and Online Music Retailer in East Yorkshire, England

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/IanJCole

Chris – Maikshifter

Chris is a musician and technologist from Perth, Western Australia. He’s always had a love for creating and tinkering with music electronics and has recently embarked on a new journey creating eurorack modules.

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Maikshifter

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Funny Side

The funny side segment is a collection of memes that are somewhat relevant to the synth geekery community. Some of these images are taken from Facebook, Instagram and other social media sources. Please respect the creators. Hope you enjoy this week’s selection:

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News

Akai MPC Sample

This was leaked on an ebay listing (link below):

For nearly 40 years, MPCs have shaped the sound and culture of modern music production. MPC Sample carries this legacy forward by making the art of sampling more accessible and approachable than ever before. Inspired by the legendary MPC60 and MPC3000, this portable sampler, sequencer, and effects processor puts the iconic workflow of vintage MPCs into a compact, modern format with features that empower limitless creativity.

Legendary MPC pads, a full-color display, and simple creative controls encourage hands-on sampling, looping, and beatmaking right out of the box. For immediate idea generation, this standalone hardware comes with over 100 kits, inspiring pad and knobs effects, and an intuitive chopping workflow.

MPC Sample is equipped with all the storage and connectivity options creatives need. A rechargeable lithium-ion battery, microSD card storage, an onboard sequencer, an internal microphone, a built-in speaker, and USB-C connection make it easy and convenient to record, edit, and play back audio on the go—no computer or DAW required.

Price: ~ $399

Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/298085910048

MOD 3

A DIY eurorack ferrofluid actuator driver. Details in the link below.

Price: DIY, purchase the PCB via the link.

Link: https://note.com/solder_state/n/n160f580cc60e

Wonky

Wonky is a two channel rhythm generator for eurorack.

Give it a clock and you get a trigger out for each input but on the selected clock division it is modified in one of three ways:

  • Delay – delay the output by up to a whole beat
  • Ratchet – create up to 8 triggers evenly spaced over one beat
  • Probability – set the chance of the trigger being output

Tap the reset button to set the next input to beat 1 or hold the reset button to enter mode select and choose between the three available modes.

Use the two channels to generate two individual rhythms, combine then with a mixer or logic module to generate complex rhythms or send the output of one channel into the input of the others to get really wonky!

CV inputs (+/-5V) are added to the knob positions to provide external control.

Tech Specs:

  • width: 8HP
  • depth: 25mm
  • power: 12v 55mA, -12v 5mA, 5v 0mA

Price: DIY project, purchase the PCB through the link.

Link: https://random-works.co.uk/modules/wonky/ – get the build guide: https://random-works.co.uk/modules/wonky/wonky_build_guide.pdf

Price Watch

Find below images and links to the items we showed for the price watch segment.

Crumar Spirithttps://ebay.us/TagTeH
Alesis A6 Andromedahttps://ebay.us/s2MivR
Emu Xtreme Leadhttps://ebay.us/sS9T6F
Farfisa 7X-11https://ebay.us/zAuN4v
Suikosha SUIKO ST-10 Shigin Koto Synthesizerhttps://ebay.us/Hd6tqM
Telepathic Instruments Orchidhttps://ebay.us/yfd8IO

* As an eBay Partner Network Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Name That Synth

No name that synth this week – send one in!

If you are after more information about Name that Synth – please check out this page here.

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