Synth Geekery 270
In episode 270 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 …
Show contents:
- About
- Guests
- Video replay
- Funny Side
- News from The Geekery
- Price Watch
- Name that Synth
- Saturday Sonority
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
Make Noise Resynthesizer
Voltage Controlled DSP (Digital Signal Processing)
Voltage Controlled Spectral Analysis/Resynthesis/Noise Generation: Spectraphon
Voltage Controlled Stereo Repeats and Halos: Mimeophon
Voltage Controlled Stereo Granularization: Morphagene
Complex Random Voltage Generator: Wogglebug
Dual Analog Control Voltage generator: MATHS (x2!)
Voltage Controlled Panning, Crossfading, and Mixing: X-PAN
Polyphonic Time Shifting: TEMPI
New School Sequencing: René
Human Expression/Control: PrssPnt
Stereo Low Pass Gating and Mixing: DXG
Horizontal Control Signal Distribution and Indication, plus Final Outputs: CV Bus
Voltage Controlled Multi-Mode Multi-Peak Stereo Filtering: QPAS
4 Zone 7U CV Bus case w/ original power supply and AC Adapter, Ready to Play
Blanking panels as appropriate (selection may vary)
Ships with 30 high quality patch cables
Comes with Lid, Highly portable, Meets requirements for carry-on luggage
Price: $5113
Link: https://www.makenoisemusic.com/synthesizers-and-controllers/resynthesizer/
Neutral Labs Scrooge
Scrooge is not really a drum machine. It’s more a 5 voice percussive synth with a twist. The voice generation is done with CMOS sounds and they are then manipulated via the various step sequencer controls. The voices are analog which are made up of special circuits that can actually work without power (via the poke inputs). Each voice can be routed to either of the 2 outputs or individual outputs.
You can get it in a eurorack format for a 42HP module or a semi-modular desktop synth.
Price: 530 Euro
Link: https://neutral-labs.com/scrooge
Feedback Modules Lazer Phazer
Two 16 stage phasers based on the Roland System 700 serious.
Price: 250 Euro
Link: https://feedback-modules.myshopify.com/products/lazerphazer
Feedback Modules VCZIII VCF
A Voltage controlled filter based on the VCS3 synthesizer.
Price: 200 Euro
Link: https://feedback-modules.myshopify.com/products/vcziii-vcf
Feedback Modules JP8 VCF
A voltage controlled filter based on the Jupiter 8 synthesizer.
Price: 200 Euro
Link: https://feedback-modules.myshopify.com/products/jp8-vcf
Shmoergh Hog DIY Synth
DIY synth with github open source build setup.
Price: Build costs depend on where you source the parts.
Link: https://www.shmoergh.com/hog-guide/ and github: https://github.com/shmoergh/hog
Nudlhed Noodle Rider
4 track tape looper and CV/Gate manipulation system.
Price: $395 (tape unit) & $275 (expander) + more for the chassis (if required)
Link: https://nudlhed.com/
Dreadbox Artemis
Dreadbox Artemis is a six-voice desktop polyphonic analog synthesizer with two VCOs with waveshaping, PWM and FM, high and low pass VCFs, four Sinevibes effects, a polyphonic sequencer and 640 presets on board. Built upon classic Dreadbox DNA, it brings a whole new polyphonic dimension to the Dreadbox family of analog synths.
Two VCOs with waveshaping, PWM, FM
Sub-oscillator and noise generator
24/12dB super-creamy resonant low pass filter with key tracking, drive and oscillator/noise FM
High pass filter
Two ADSR envelopes, one dedicated to VCA and one for low pass filter
Cutoff and VCO FM amount with smart, user-friendly control
Polyphonic LFOs with BPM sync, fade in, and a variety of waves
Cross-mod controlling VCO pitch, filter cutoff, VCO wave and VCO pulse width
Four stereo Sinevibes effects that can be used at the same time:
Reverb
Delay
Modulation effects: chorus, ensemble, etc.
Distortion / bit crusher
640 presets in 10 banks of 64 each
Polyphonic sequencer
Arpeggiator
MPE compatible
Polyphonic aftertouch
Mod wheel, aftertouch and velocity modulation matrix
Price: $1399
Price Watch
Find below images and links to the items we showed for the price watch segment.
| Technics SY-1010 | https://tidd.ly/4f9aur4 |
| Akai AX60 | https://ebay.us/vId68g |
| LA Circuits EM-74 Chronograph System | https://tidd.ly/4fvuRPe |
| Korg 900 PS | https://tidd.ly/3UBjuwZ |
| Steiner-Parker Synthacon Model 174 VTG | https://ebay.us/v8xRW1 |
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.
Saturday Sonority
This week’s Saturday Sonority we talked about spring reverb – and showed the Doepfer A199.
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