Synth Geekery 277

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In episode 277 we talked about 2025 – 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 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

SonicWare CynDrums

4D Drum Sound Evolution
Wavetable x Velocity & Pressure Modulation = 4D Drum Sounds That React, Transform, and Evolve

● 22 Custom-Built Sound Structures
22 Sound Structures Tailored to Each Instrument for Endless Sonic Possibilities

● Versatile Effects & Flexible Routing
Two Insert Effects, Reverb, and Master Effects with Flexible Routing for Versatile Sound Processing

● Powerful 8-Track Beat Making
Non-Stop, Intuitive Beat Making Powered by an 8-Track Drum Sequencer

● Endless Creative Possibilities
Generative Patterns with Randomization and Probability, Plus Numerous Performance Features incl. VariSpeed and Snip Loop

Price: 469

Link: https://sonicware.eu/produkt/sonicware-cydrums/#

Larix Elektro Dual Undula

The DUAL UNDULA OSCILLATOR is a dual complexe oscillator that has a lot of internal functionalities that allows a lot of various uses beyond a simple dual oscillator:
Full synth voice / Dual complexe Oscillator / Filters / MS processor…

The module has plenty of sub modules:
– 2 sinus wave VCO, that can works as filter.
– 2 wave folder each connected to one oscillator, with a VCA in between.
– 2 bipolar VCA (that act as lowres. Ring modulator).
Both VCA can be used inside a Mid-Side converter.
– 1 LFO
– 1 Attack-Decay envelope.

Price: 450

Link: https://www.larix-elektro.com/PRODUCT_AUDIO_UNDULA.html

Stylophone Stylosette Keys

Compact cassette-like version of the Stylophone. Sounds are similar. Connectivity is interesting with touch points.

Price: $39.95

Link: https://stylophone.com/

SetonixSynth SkyWave

14HP – Stepped – based harmonics quad oscillator with interesting timbre via internal feedback loop.

Price: 299

Link: https://www.setonixsynth.com/skywave

Erica Synths Perkons Voice

Oscillator voice based on the Perkons drum machine.

Price: TBA

Link: https://www.ericasynths.lv/

Price Watch

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

Baldwin Syntha-Soundhttps://ebay.us/Qei5Kf
Access Virus TI Snowhttps://tidd.ly/40v3aBz
Arturia MicroBrute SE Whitehttps://tidd.ly/3BYrouh
Linn LinnDrum LM2https://tidd.ly/421E1iJ
Forat F9000https://tidd.ly/4fOnlP0

Name That Synth

This week’s name that synth was submitted by Tristan aka KISS OF THE WHIP :

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 granular sampling on the Polyend Tracker and the BlueARP DM firmware update that provides a new strumming feature!