Synth Geekery 219

Posted on September 22, 2023October 6, 2023 by admin

In episode 219 we talked about …! Plus all the usual segments! Funny Side, News from the Geekery, Price Watch, Name that Synth …

Show contents:

About
Guests
Video replay
Funny Side
News from The Geekery
Price Watch

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.

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.

of knowledge for live electronic music setups and small studio configurations.

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)

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

Video replay

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:

News

Bastl Kastle ARP	https://youtu.be/4LasC3SzqlE?si=LbrgWYAuPfTeEJEw	$107.00	https://bastl-instruments.com/instruments/kastle-arp
Nekyia Root Locus	https://youtu.be/oaObuuOMM7M	$291.00	https://nekyiacircuits.com/root-locus/	https://www.modulargrid.net/e/nekyia-circuits-root-locus
Nekyia Opal	https://youtu.be/VaWiPCCz_pY	$139	https://nekyiacircuits.com/opal/	https://www.modulargrid.net/e/nekyia-circuits-opal
Nekyia Obsidian	https://youtu.be/DhvTvJbH-3Y	$233	https://nekyiacircuits.com/obsidian/	https://www.modulargrid.net/e/nekyia-circuits-obsidian
Nekyia Sosumi	https://youtu.be/J0ZehLHv5Ls	151	https://nekyiacircuits.com/sosumi/	https://www.modulargrid.net/e/nekyia-circuits-sosumi-
Modal			https://www.modalelectronics.com/
Moog			https://www.moogmusic.com/
Behringer LMDrum			https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=873076361072111&set=pcb.873076394405441

Bastle Kastle ARP

Handheld ARP/Chiptune generative groove box with patching.

Price: $107

Link: https://bastl-instruments.com/instruments/kastle-arp

Nekyia Circuits – new modules

Root Locus

Root Locus is an analogue multimode filter that is 12db/oct. It’s based on the CGS512 VCFQ filter (Serge design). It has 2 inputs with crossfading and gain control plus a variable mode output with cv controls for filter modes. It also has a ping output feature that is great for percussive sounds. There is also a sub range switch for interesting results plus a quadrature LFO (in self-oscillation).

Price: $291

Link: https://nekyiacircuits.com/root-locus/

Opal

Opal is a 3-channel switchable attenuverter and summing mixer. It has 3 position switches per channel that assigns each channel to their busses or muting in the middle.

Price: $139

Link: https://nekyiacircuits.com/opal/