Synth Geekery 216

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In episode 216 we talked about various things! 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.

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

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

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

Polyend Tracker Firmware 1.7

New Polyend Tracker firmware 1.7 with a vast amount of new features, fixes and updates.

Price: Free (if you have the hardware already)

Link: https://polyend.com/tracker/

Noise Engineering Xer Mixa

New mixer for eurorack from Noise Engineering featuring 10 stereo channels (8 plus 2 stereo returns). There’s also a CV expander.

Price: $999 (or $1049 with expander addon)

Link: https://noiseengineering.us/products/xm?color=black

Befaco Trollybus

Great for those who have run out of power for existing cases – or perhaps building a new skiff.

Price: $249

Link: https://www.befaco.org/trolley-bus/

Behringer Kobol Expander

Price: $199 (USD) or $349 AUD

Link: https://www.behringer.com/product.html?modelCode=0718-ABY

Electrotechnique Momentum (Kit or Built)

A new Teensy-based polyphonic synthesizer (digital, 12 voice) from Electrotechnique.

Price: $199 to $285 (DIY or Built)

Link: https://www.tindie.com/products/electrotechnique/momentum-12-voice-digital-poly-synth-diy-built/

Price Watch

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

Moogerfooger MF-104 Effectorhttps://www.ebay.com.au/itm/386062125558
RS240 Bode Freq Shifterhttps://www.ebay.com/itm/285454737597
Pin Electronics Hornet EMS Synth Clonehttps://reverb.com/item/73022100-pin-electronics-ramcur-hornet-ems-synthi-a-clone-replica-no-portabella
ARP Sequencer 1623https://reverb.com/item/73014679-arp-sequencer-model-1623
Yamaha PLG100-DXhttps://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/325789736426

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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