Synth Geekery 232

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In episode 232 we talked about synth predictions and wishes for 2024. 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

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

Conductive Labs MRCC 880

MIDI Routing desktop module with 4 IN/4 OUT plus many cool features.

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Price: $179

Link: https://conductivelabs.com/mrcc/mrcc-880/

SonicWare Liven Mega Synthesis

Chiptune synth groovebox in the LIVEN style from Sonicware. 3 FM tracks, 2 PSG (pulse/noise from game engines), and 1 PCM track.

Price: $239

Link: https://sonicware.jp/

VoxGlitch AmpSeq

Free VCV rack module which handles Arpeggiator and Gate sequencing.

Price: Free

Link: https://library.vcvrack.com/voxglitch

Stylophone Theremin

Theremin offering from the Stylophone range.

Price: $110

Link: https://stylophone.com/theremin-pre-order/

Price Watch

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

MusicBox SammichSIDhttps://reverb.com/item/77810679-midibox-sammichsid-early-2010-s-black
AtomoSynth TT mini Systemhttps://www.ebay.com/itm/285603053956
AtomoSynth TK Minihttps://www.ebay.com/itm/285603054508
Vermona MARShttps://www.ebay.com/itm/266599237619
Twisted Electrons TherapSID Mk1https://www.ebay.com/itm/404722915523

Name That Synth

This week’s entry is from BluNjin:

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

Saturday Sonority

This week’s Saturday Sonority we talked about synth predictions and wishes for 2024.