Synth Geekery 270

In episode 270 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

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

Make Noise Resynthesizer

Voltage Controlled DSP (Digital Signal Processing)
Voltage Controlled Spectral Analysis/Resynthesis/Noise Generation: Spectraphon
Voltage Controlled Stereo Repeats and Halos: Mimeophon
Voltage Controlled Stereo Granularization: Morphagene
Complex Random Voltage Generator: Wogglebug
Dual Analog Control Voltage generator: MATHS (x2!)
Voltage Controlled Panning, Crossfading, and Mixing: X-PAN
Polyphonic Time Shifting: TEMPI
New School Sequencing: René
Human Expression/Control: PrssPnt
Stereo Low Pass Gating and Mixing: DXG
Horizontal Control Signal Distribution and Indication, plus Final Outputs: CV Bus
Voltage Controlled Multi-Mode Multi-Peak Stereo Filtering: QPAS
4 Zone 7U CV Bus case w/ original power supply and AC Adapter, Ready to Play
Blanking panels as appropriate (selection may vary)
Ships with 30 high quality patch cables
Comes with Lid, Highly portable, Meets requirements for carry-on luggage

Price: $5113

Link: https://www.makenoisemusic.com/synthesizers-and-controllers/resynthesizer/

Neutral Labs Scrooge

Scrooge is not really a drum machine. It’s more a 5 voice percussive synth with a twist. The voice generation is done with CMOS sounds and they are then manipulated via the various step sequencer controls. The voices are analog which are made up of special circuits that can actually work without power (via the poke inputs). Each voice can be routed to either of the 2 outputs or individual outputs.

You can get it in a eurorack format for a 42HP module or a semi-modular desktop synth.

Price: 530 Euro

Link: https://neutral-labs.com/scrooge

Feedback Modules Lazer Phazer

Two 16 stage phasers based on the Roland System 700 serious.

Price: 250 Euro

Link: https://feedback-modules.myshopify.com/products/lazerphazer

Feedback Modules VCZIII VCF

A Voltage controlled filter based on the VCS3 synthesizer.

Price: 200 Euro

Link: https://feedback-modules.myshopify.com/products/vcziii-vcf

Feedback Modules JP8 VCF

A voltage controlled filter based on the Jupiter 8 synthesizer.

Price: 200 Euro

Link: https://feedback-modules.myshopify.com/products/jp8-vcf

Shmoergh Hog DIY Synth

DIY synth with github open source build setup.

Price: Build costs depend on where you source the parts.

Link: https://www.shmoergh.com/hog-guide/ and github: https://github.com/shmoergh/hog

Nudlhed Noodle Rider

4 track tape looper and CV/Gate manipulation system.

Price: $395 (tape unit) & $275 (expander) + more for the chassis (if required)

Link: https://nudlhed.com/

Dreadbox Artemis

Dreadbox Artemis is a six-voice desktop polyphonic analog synthesizer with two VCOs with waveshaping, PWM and FM, high and low pass VCFs, four Sinevibes effects, a polyphonic sequencer and 640 presets on board. Built upon classic Dreadbox DNA, it brings a whole new polyphonic dimension to the Dreadbox family of analog synths.

Two VCOs with waveshaping, PWM, FM
Sub-oscillator and noise generator

24/12dB super-creamy resonant low pass filter with key tracking, drive and oscillator/noise FM
High pass filter

Two ADSR envelopes, one dedicated to VCA and one for low pass filter
Cutoff and VCO FM amount with smart, user-friendly control
Polyphonic LFOs with BPM sync, fade in, and a variety of waves
Cross-mod controlling VCO pitch, filter cutoff, VCO wave and VCO pulse width

Four stereo Sinevibes effects that can be used at the same time:
Reverb
Delay
Modulation effects: chorus, ensemble, etc.
Distortion / bit crusher
640 presets in 10 banks of 64 each
Polyphonic sequencer
Arpeggiator

MPE compatible
Polyphonic aftertouch
Mod wheel, aftertouch and velocity modulation matrix

Price: $1399

Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/synthesizers/comments/1gh6ih7/new_dreadbox_artemis_6_voice_polyphonic_synth_to/

Price Watch

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

Technics SY-1010https://tidd.ly/4f9aur4
Akai AX60https://ebay.us/vId68g
LA Circuits EM-74 Chronograph Systemhttps://tidd.ly/4fvuRPe
Korg 900 PShttps://tidd.ly/3UBjuwZ
Steiner-Parker Synthacon Model 174 VTGhttps://ebay.us/v8xRW1

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 talked about spring reverb – and showed the Doepfer A199.