Synth Geekery 274

In episode 274 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.

Youtubehttps://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:

News

Behringer JT Mini

The JT Mini boasts to have a sound engine modelled after the Roland Jupiter 8. It includes a 3 voice paraphonic (they call poly), unison and mono mode. Features motion sequencing and more.

Price: $99

Link: https://www.behringer.com/product.html?modelCode=0722-AAX

Behringer Swords

Swords is a dual stereo filter with overdrive and more. It is based on the Mutable Instruments Blades.

Price: $99

Link: https://www.behringer.com/product.html?modelCode=0720-ADG

Behringer Waves

Behringer Waves is a 3 AR/AD envelope and function generator based on the Mutable Instruments Tides.

Price: $99

Link: https://www.behringer.com/product.html?modelCode=0720-ADE

Behringer Surges

Behringer Surges is an analog low pass filter based on the Mutable Instruments Ripples.

Price: $99

Link: https://www.behringer.com/product.html?modelCode=0720-ADE

Behringer Pro VS Mini – New Firmware 2.0

Behringer have released firmware 2.0 for the Pro VS Mini.

What’s new?

  • Increased polyphony to 5 voices (used to be 4)
  • Arpeggiator enhancements including Hold, Chord modes
  • Portamento Feature
  • Enhanced FX Engine with new Ensemble and Reverb FX
  • Factory Patch presets have been updated to a fresh collection incorporating the new features.

Price: Free (if you already own the hardware)

Link: https://www.behringer.com/product.html?modelCode=0722-ABF

Toppobrillo Matrix Mixer

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After Late Audio Keanu

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ADDAC ADDAC814 Matrix Mixer

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Price Watch

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

Hohner Model Lhttps://reverb.com/item/82439514-hohner-model-l-clavinet-1950-1970-wood
Moog MiniMooghttps://www.ebay.com/itm/142977687933
Nord Lead 3https://www.ebay.com/itm/196879777928
PPG Realizerhttps://reverb.com/item/57100983-ppg-realizer-one-of-only-two-made
Schmidthttps://reverb.com/item/85426516-schmidt-synthesizer-8-voice-polyphonic-true-analog-synthesizer-with-digital-control-ultra-rare-from-70s-80s-professional-synthesizer-cleaned-full-checked
Waldorf Q+https://reverb.com/item/81960985-waldorf-q-phoenix-edition
Waldorf Wavehttps://reverb.com/item/85426081-waldorf-wave-wavetable-digital-synthesizer-ultra-rare-from-90s-professional-synthesizer-cleaned-full-checked

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

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