mylarmelodies | HOW TO DESIGN A LIVE MODULAR SYNTH & PLAY FOREVER @mylarmelodies | Uploaded 3 years ago | Updated 2 hours ago
This is a super-tutorial for anyone wanting to build a live improv modular synth, learn to create endless smooth transitions, how to practice & perform better. It also explains my current case voices and sequencing tricks. 𝐩𝐥𝐬 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐨𝐧 & 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨𝐬! ↴
JOIN ON PATREON - IT KEEPS THIS GOING!
➡️ http://www.patreon.com/mylarmelodies
If you’re looking to research/order anything, please use these store links!!
➡️ Perfect Circuit (USA): link.perfectcircuit.com/t/v1/8-12626-312335-9759?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.perfectcircuit.com%2F
➡️ Sweetwater (USA): sweetwater.sjv.io/DKnn6y
➡️ Thomann (EU): https://www.thomann.de/gb/index.html?offid=1&affid=845
➡️ Gear4music (UK): tidd.ly/3ha7yhv
➡️ Plugin Boutique (Software!): pluginboutique.com/?a_aid=642c4629ec8ef
(These are affiliate links! Anything you buy helps the channel keep going. This is my full time job!)
LINKS!
▶ Oligatory ModularGrid of this system: modulargrid.net/e/racks/view/1347785
▶ Here's the previous practice jam on this exact system: youtu.be/Ultyj8fOsc8
▶ A 'Modular University' playlist of other relevant tutorials I've made: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmYpnwqLK2TPFTdzp12PRZRkh97vlccbA
▶ The video on Mimeophon: youtu.be/h5lzNH5Hz1k
▶ A jam with Mimeophon as only effect (using previous sequencing method): youtu.be/aq2CCKG5yaY
MMM, "CONTENT"
00:00 Introductions
01:12 Chapter 1: Thoughts on designing live modular systems
12:08 Chapter 2: How to learn a modular and practice better.
22:48 Chapter 3: How to do smooth transitions/play forever.
32:10 Chapter 4: Explaining my drum sequencing.
41:48 Chapter 5: Explaining my steevio-style pitch sequencing.
49:00 Chapter 6: Explaining my two synth voices.
54:15 Chapter 7: Explaining my drum voices.
1:00:54 Chapter 8: Explaining my 1 Effect: Mimeophon.
1:05:55 Mentioning Radio Music for textural effects.
1:06:34 Chapter 9: Explaining my Modulation sources.
1:12:28 Designing switchable modulation with A-182-2
1:14:39 Tall Trimmer Toppers for better ergonomics
1:16:10 Four-bar key shift progressions with Z8000
1:18:29 Chapter 10: Mixing.
1:22:55 One Final Very Important Thought.
FURTHER READING/REFERENCES FROM IMPROVISATORY ARTISTS I OWE A GREAT DEBT TO:
Steevio
▶ My guy. Showing his case: youtube.com/watch?v=x6hJa2lRRgM
▶ His bandcamp, buy some tunes (Lilf a favourite): steevio.bandcamp.com/album/modular-techno-vol-3
Surgeon
▶ Here's a podcast I recorded with Surgeon, we talk a lot about improv: youtube.com/watch?v=u2Js_2-Qu5U
▶ In it, Surgeon linked me to this great video on improv (talks about really listening): youtube.com/watch?v=viwAEsSvac4
▶ Great Q&A with him: youtube.com/watch?v=PPAuqzCh10c
▶ Great Workshop he did at Schneiders: youtube.com/watch?v=YzbRHySXq9s
▶ Great Workshop he did at Elevator Sound: youtube.com/watch?v=iCzWiamrAQU
▶ His bandcamp, buy some tunes: dj-surgeon.bandcamp.com
Blawan
▶ Explainer of his rig and demo, using an RC-505 looper: youtube.com/watch?v=nOhpbLg0CEw "The simpler I made it the more complex the music became"
▶ On bandcamp, buy some tunes: bandcamp.com/search?q=blawan
(Note that Surgeon and Blawan have played together as Trade: youtube.com/watch?v=E5MRwjJETA4 )
Karenn (Karenn is Blawan and Pariah improvising together, amazing techno)
▶ Great live improv set: youtube.com/watch?v=uVsfzprO7zs
▶ More recent RA Sessions where you can more clearly see them working: youtube.com/watch?v=0Q9pAoVKzgs
▶ Find their studio tunes here: voam.bandcamp.com
Colin Benders
▶ Amazing modular performer and improviser. His channel: youtube.com/channel/UCx74vAHCehhLOeQNwbJcGyQ
▶ Here's my podcast interviewing Colin, he talks about the crescendo concept and much more: youtube.com/watch?v=u292i_m3SQo
General
▶ Good article on tuning drums: attackmagazine.com/technique/tutorials/tuning-drums-to-improve-your-mix
This is a super-tutorial for anyone wanting to build a live improv modular synth, learn to create endless smooth transitions, how to practice & perform better. It also explains my current case voices and sequencing tricks. 𝐩𝐥𝐬 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐨𝐧 & 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨𝐬! ↴
JOIN ON PATREON - IT KEEPS THIS GOING!
➡️ http://www.patreon.com/mylarmelodies
If you’re looking to research/order anything, please use these store links!!
➡️ Perfect Circuit (USA): link.perfectcircuit.com/t/v1/8-12626-312335-9759?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.perfectcircuit.com%2F
➡️ Sweetwater (USA): sweetwater.sjv.io/DKnn6y
➡️ Thomann (EU): https://www.thomann.de/gb/index.html?offid=1&affid=845
➡️ Gear4music (UK): tidd.ly/3ha7yhv
➡️ Plugin Boutique (Software!): pluginboutique.com/?a_aid=642c4629ec8ef
(These are affiliate links! Anything you buy helps the channel keep going. This is my full time job!)
LINKS!
▶ Oligatory ModularGrid of this system: modulargrid.net/e/racks/view/1347785
▶ Here's the previous practice jam on this exact system: youtu.be/Ultyj8fOsc8
▶ A 'Modular University' playlist of other relevant tutorials I've made: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmYpnwqLK2TPFTdzp12PRZRkh97vlccbA
▶ The video on Mimeophon: youtu.be/h5lzNH5Hz1k
▶ A jam with Mimeophon as only effect (using previous sequencing method): youtu.be/aq2CCKG5yaY
MMM, "CONTENT"
00:00 Introductions
01:12 Chapter 1: Thoughts on designing live modular systems
12:08 Chapter 2: How to learn a modular and practice better.
22:48 Chapter 3: How to do smooth transitions/play forever.
32:10 Chapter 4: Explaining my drum sequencing.
41:48 Chapter 5: Explaining my steevio-style pitch sequencing.
49:00 Chapter 6: Explaining my two synth voices.
54:15 Chapter 7: Explaining my drum voices.
1:00:54 Chapter 8: Explaining my 1 Effect: Mimeophon.
1:05:55 Mentioning Radio Music for textural effects.
1:06:34 Chapter 9: Explaining my Modulation sources.
1:12:28 Designing switchable modulation with A-182-2
1:14:39 Tall Trimmer Toppers for better ergonomics
1:16:10 Four-bar key shift progressions with Z8000
1:18:29 Chapter 10: Mixing.
1:22:55 One Final Very Important Thought.
FURTHER READING/REFERENCES FROM IMPROVISATORY ARTISTS I OWE A GREAT DEBT TO:
Steevio
▶ My guy. Showing his case: youtube.com/watch?v=x6hJa2lRRgM
▶ His bandcamp, buy some tunes (Lilf a favourite): steevio.bandcamp.com/album/modular-techno-vol-3
Surgeon
▶ Here's a podcast I recorded with Surgeon, we talk a lot about improv: youtube.com/watch?v=u2Js_2-Qu5U
▶ In it, Surgeon linked me to this great video on improv (talks about really listening): youtube.com/watch?v=viwAEsSvac4
▶ Great Q&A with him: youtube.com/watch?v=PPAuqzCh10c
▶ Great Workshop he did at Schneiders: youtube.com/watch?v=YzbRHySXq9s
▶ Great Workshop he did at Elevator Sound: youtube.com/watch?v=iCzWiamrAQU
▶ His bandcamp, buy some tunes: dj-surgeon.bandcamp.com
Blawan
▶ Explainer of his rig and demo, using an RC-505 looper: youtube.com/watch?v=nOhpbLg0CEw "The simpler I made it the more complex the music became"
▶ On bandcamp, buy some tunes: bandcamp.com/search?q=blawan
(Note that Surgeon and Blawan have played together as Trade: youtube.com/watch?v=E5MRwjJETA4 )
Karenn (Karenn is Blawan and Pariah improvising together, amazing techno)
▶ Great live improv set: youtube.com/watch?v=uVsfzprO7zs
▶ More recent RA Sessions where you can more clearly see them working: youtube.com/watch?v=0Q9pAoVKzgs
▶ Find their studio tunes here: voam.bandcamp.com
Colin Benders
▶ Amazing modular performer and improviser. His channel: youtube.com/channel/UCx74vAHCehhLOeQNwbJcGyQ
▶ Here's my podcast interviewing Colin, he talks about the crescendo concept and much more: youtube.com/watch?v=u292i_m3SQo
General
▶ Good article on tuning drums: attackmagazine.com/technique/tutorials/tuning-drums-to-improve-your-mix
