Synth Geekery 250

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In episode 250 – a bit of a train wreck where technology let us down with the Zoom Call feature from vMix. We had a special guest lined up from RetroKits – Gerrit. Thanks Gerrit! We also 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.

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

Behringer Model 15

Price: $329

Link: https://www.behringer.com/

Dreadbox Murmux

Price: $2180

Link: https://www.dreadbox-fx.com/product/murmux-adept/

Boredbrain IO

Price: $99

Link: https://modulargrid.net/e/boredbrain-music-io

Boredbrain TRS

Price: $259

Link: https://modulargrid.net/e/boredbrain-music-trs

Boredbrain DB25

Price: $369

Link: https://modulargrid.net/e/boredbrain-music-db25

DPW Design Pedal IO

Price: $151

Link: https://modulargrid.net/e/dpw-design-pedal-i-o

Vermona Bass Drum

Price: $TBA

Link: https://www.vermona.com/home/

Vermona TRANSfourMER

Price: $389

Link: https://www.vermona.com/home/

&& Wear and Tear

Blurb

Price: $369

Link: https://retrokits.com/rk006

RetroKits RK006/1U

1U version of the RK006 from RK.

Price: $222

Link: https://retrokits.com/rk006

RetroKits RK008/3U

Price: $222

Link: https://retrokits.com/rk006

Price Watch

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

Fender Chroma Polaris IIhttps://www.ebay.com/itm/176264679704
ARP 2600https://reverb.com/item/82037139-arp-2600-1970s
Yamaha CS-30https://reverb.com/item/82043371-yamaha-cs-30-monophonic-synthesizer-1977-1980-black-serviced-warranty-mod
Computone Wind Synthhttps://www.ebay.com/itm/116175432068

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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