Synth Geekery 257
In episode 257 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
Behringer UBXa D
Same as the keyboard version except no polyphonic aftertouch keyboard, mod and pitch wheels, and larger form factor. Compact desktop unit that includes rack ears in the box.
Price: $849
Link: https://www.behringer.com/
Behringer Proton
Feature Highlights
analog semi-modular paraphonic Synthesizer
dual oscillators with five morphing waveforms, sync, PWM, and individual sub-oscillators
noise generator
two self-oscillating, multimode Mofat VCFs in parallel or series configuration and linkable CVs
four envelopes (two ASR with reverse/inverse/loop/bounce and two analog ADSR)
multimode wave folder
two flexible 5-waveform LFOs with MIDI clock sync, key sync, phase, and depth controls
external audio input with level control and soft clipping circuit
utility functions: attenuverters, multiples, signal/CV mixer and summer for creative patching
patch bay with 64 patch points for advanced modular connection
68 controls give you direct and real-time access to all important parameters
standalone and Eurorack mountable synth
MIDI channel and voice priority selection implementation
Price: $399
Link: https://www.behringer.com/
DecadeBridge Sn
Sn is a lofi FM synthesiser capable of a wide range of sounds.
Features:-
7 FM Algorithms each with 3 different pitch settings.
The algorithm selection can also be stepped using a trigger/gate signal.
Carrier pitch with CV input.
Modulator pitch(es) with CV input.
FM Amount control with CV input.
The output is run through a 3 position passive LPF which turns into a Low pass gate when the VCA switch is down and a CV signal is connected to the VCA input.
Price: $119 (which includes the 20% discount for early bird)
Link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1699951970/pre-order-sn-lofi-fm-synthesizer
CB Electronics ER Range
UK developer Colin Broad released the ER range in June 2024.
Three modules:
ER-Processor: (the ‘brain) with Midi connections and Trigger/Gate
ER-Patch16/32: 16×16 or 32×32 routing matrix for Audio, CV, Gate/Trigger
ER Gain+Sum: module for audio or CV volts. Plus more modules to come!
Video
Price: £300.00 for ER-Processor and ER-Patch 16 (£900.00 for 32/32) and £249.00 for ER-Gain+Sum
Link: https://www.cbelectronics.co.uk/er-range
Price Watch
Find below images and links to the items we showed for the price watch segment.
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 might talking about …..
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