In episode 166 we are talking about what do you prefer: modular, desktop or keyboard synths? Plus all the usual segments!

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.

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.

Andrew Brooks

Main link – https://www.youtube.com/user/sunhoney1uk

BandCamp link: https://andyvonal.bandcamp.com/

Andy resides in the UK and has been a regular member of the show since 2020. He has performed live and offers a wealth of knowledge for live electronic music setups and small studio configurations.

SynthAddict

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

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-914042529/sets/aquifex-originals-2014-2022-no

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 from the Geekery

This week we have a big list of new synths and gear:

Moog Mavis

Who likes it?

Link: https://www.moogmusic.com/products/mavis

Price: $349 USD

CLever Audio Plug-in API (CLAP)

What is it?

Link: https://github.com/free-audio/clap

Price: FREE

Wonderland – Frequency Central

Patch it up!

Link: https://frequencycentral.co.uk/product/wonderland/

Price: £160 GBP

Jupiter 4 – Roland Cloud

Try out the Random ARP

Link: https://www.roland.com/au/products/rc_jupiter-4/

Price: via subs

Price Watch

Name that Synth

This week’s Name That Synth is contributed by Eddie! Thanks!:

Saturday Sonority

Saturday Sonority is the early show and after show content of the live stream.