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BURG SOUND - pilot episode (ms-20 sound design)
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So i bought an accordion. A sentence i did not ever think to write here on my YouTube channel. :) ...
Back in the day, when i was a little kid my grampa and my dad played the accordion. At maybe 12-13 i learned how to play it too, mostly finnish folk music.. and also at the same time wrote some songs in waltz style. This melody which you hear was written by yours truly many many years ago, maybe at the age of 13 or 14... now adapted into 2023 as an electronic waltz.
I am not in any way a good player, i struggle a lot to make things sound right... but i think the harmonies and melody still work.
Have a listen, and enjoy the rest of your day.
#accordion #tb303 #HapanValssi
About: Friends and podcast producers Niklas Winde ( Svensk Hushållssynth ) and Jouni Ollila ( BURG, Teleskop etc ) have teamed up to bring you minimal style dub music in this new collaboration called Junk Liaison.
Video VFX made in hydra
- https://hydra.ojack.xyz/
#dubtechno #minimaltechno #synthesizer
Please share the love all over the internet and buy the album if you like what you hear. This one is for you ALL out there. Thank you for all the support throughout the years!
Yours truly // Jouni aka BURG the proud synth-grandpa
Pre-orders here: burgmusic.bandcamp.com/album/pendulum-swing
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BURG - Pendulum Swing _ Official information
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Non-Berlin-based musician, synthesist, and producer Jouni Ollila aka BURG creates hauntingly beautiful, experimental and driving electronic techno music.
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With an ever ongoing drive to evolve into new musical territories, he blends staggering minimal beats with ambient moods, manipulating his arsenal of electronic gear into creating cold and machine-like melodies.
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This new album marks a new chapter in his musical evolution. Focused on melodies and danceability, it mixes cinematic scores with refined synthesised instruments and cathartic beats.
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Pendulum Swing is Jouni's fifth full-length release as BURG, and marks the 10th anniversary of the project he kicked off in 2013. "A lot of the tracks on the album were influenced by the prolonged isolation we were all captured in, like a bubble about to burst, as we were watching the world slowly dying outside our greasy windows. Like a pendulum clock ticking, a sign of the times telling us that the end is near."
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Now available for pre-order / release date 2023.01.23 - [CD, Box Set / DL]
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CD Edition of 250 copies: 4 panel Digipak. 8 Tracks. Running Time 66:18
EAN: 655390549938
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BOX Set Limited Edition of 50 copies: Includes 4 panel Digipak CD, 8 Tracks. Running Time 66:18. Cassette with raw demo versions of sessions 01-06, enamel metal 8x20mm pin, an analogue sustain synth keyboard PICK, glow in the dark and a glitter sticker in a limited edition hand numbered black padded bag.
EAN: 655390549945
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T-shirt Limited Edition: Official BURG - Pendulum Swing T-shirt. Printed on a high quality Fruit Of The Loom, 100% Cotton 165 g/m² Valueweight Tee.
#pendulumswing #ollilaboratories #synthesizer
If you like my music you can find more over here http://bit.ly/BurgMusic
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So when i was messing around with the previous setup for the eleven and nine track... I happened to stumble over an old pattern/track i played at Fono KL many moons ago. This track actually never made itself all the way of becoming a real tune so i decided.. hey why not just remodel it a little bit, add some 303 squares and saw for taste and jam a bit? Said and done!
Gear used:
- Digitakt - kick; low end bass and all of the percussion
- Norand mono, FM style modulated sequence modulated
- Avalon bassline, square lead + for the first time ever in BURG history, sawtooth and resonance. :)
- Analog four adds delay/reverb and only acts as a mixer for the avalon/norand
- KP3+ granular delay, mixed low in the background for that delicate glitch feel
All was recorded onto the Zoom H5 on 2 track and mastered post in my DAW with iZotope 7 limiter and compressor + EQ.
#avalonbassline #digitakt #kaosspad
As my moniker ulvtharm, I have never released a solo album.. all focus has always been on writing for mz.412. This one however took a lucky (or unlucky) turn into a musical piece that I now am ready to present to the world.
It might not be for everyone following me here on my channel, but please keep an open mind and dont run away.
Big thanks to Frederic at Cyclic Law, and to Axel for your art, my brothers in arms Nordvargr and Drakh for ritual support.
Also a shout out to Heikki Mastokangas for the epic footage in the album trailer shot in the darkest forests in Finland.
Yours truly, BURG a.k.a Ulvtharm
## Information from Cyclic Law
Taken from: ULVTHARM “Wrēkō” CD / LP / DL (207th Cycle)
Available via Bandcamp: cycliclaw.bandcamp.com/album/wr-k
Cyclic Law's Website: cycliclaw.com/music/ulvtharm-wreko-cd-/-lp-/-dl-207th-cycle
Release Date: October 31 2022
We’re honoured to present Ulvtharm’s first solo album. Long time collaborator of Nordvargr & Drakh in the legendary Swedish formation MZ.412, “Wrēkō” was incepted when Ulvtharm lived in Malaysia while remotely writing the “Svartmyrkr” album of MZ.412 in 2018. Since “Svartmyrkr” was written over such a long period of time and over a significant geographical distance, there were natural moments of inspiration that radiated away from the MZ.412 sound, moments captured during the ritual sessions. Listening back to some of the raw demos made at the time, it was obvious that some of the tracks did not line up with MZ.412 spiritually, and the idea for an Ulvtharm solo album was born.
Moving back to Sweden in November 2019, the creative process of dissecting and analyzing the demos started. When the pandemic hit, Jouni was thrown into a sleepless blackness for a long time, a mood that made him see the demos in a different light. This helped with re-composing and recording the missing parts, which were finalised in December 2020.
This album is a deep dive into the mind and psyche during a dark time; it's a revenge on the own self for not taking this creative step before, and a celebration of getting out at the tail end of the modern plague. He’s now letting the music and spirits free out into the world for everyone to see and hear. This is his darkness. This is his revenge. This is Wrēkō!
Artwork by the one and only Axel Torvenius.
CD Edition of 300 copies 6 panel Digisleeve, matt lamination. 5 Tracks. Running Time 41:25
LP Edition of 300 copies. 3mm Sleeve, matt lamination. Printed Inner Sleeve. 5 Tracks. Running Time 41:25
Website: ulvtharm.com
Facebook: facebook.com/MZ412official
#industrialmusic #darkambient #rituals
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Hi everyone !
After a very long hiatus I am starting to feel a bit alive and ready for some BURG minimal jam sessions. Starting slowly with this playful and (sort of dubby) minimal tune where the Norand Mono has 11 step pattern and the Avalon Bassline a 9 step pattern. It takes a long time for these two loops to align and play the same thing twice so it helps to create this dynamic movement which i enjoy very much... I am more or less letting the synths play their own stuff and enjoying the ride.
This is all connected together with no mixer, Norand and Avalon into L+R in on the analog four, analog four into L+R on the digitakt. The digitakt has some compression on the stereo bus out and recorded directly into a Zoom H5 stereo track. Limiter has been added in post to even out the peak/levels a bit.
I hope that you will enjoy this one!
Gear Used:
** Elektron Digitakt ( Kick and percussion )
** Elektron Analog Four ( sequences and drones + FX for the Norand and Avalon )
** Avalon Bassline ( square 9 step pattern )
** Norand Mono ( Heavily Modulated 11 step bass pattern )
#norandmono #avalonbassline #digitakt
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Hey everyone, sorry for the very long silence... life has happened and I have had to prioritize family and other projects for some time. Here is a little video for you all to show some signs of life from the BURG HQ.
I bought this cheap little Yamaha Porta sound synth to have in the den, writing songs and capturing ideas... this is one of the first ideas/melodies that came out (prly something i have done before), and i thought, why not just play the melody with the PSS-380 and make a video? It actually sounds pretty good, albeit a bit noisy... but still pretty enjoyable. Since it runs on batteries i can play everywhere in the house so whenever i have an idea i can just turn it on and work on the melodies. Also, it is actually pretty powerful, the FM section has some direct controls to adjust SPECTRUM/MODULATION, which give access to what sounds like the operator order and modulation of the same, pretty cool stuff.
What you hear is the PSS-380 through the ms70 CDR zoom FX pedal ( carbon delay, particle reverb ) and the EHX 720 stereo looper for the bass melody. All is recorded live onto my Zoom H5 recorder.
Take care everyone, and thanks for sticking around ! you rock!
#yamaha #pss380 #portasound
I have been working for a long time with my brother ( Jarmo ) to finalize this new side project and I am super stoked to present this to you all; our first single and video from Teleskop, Violet Dawn.
I would like to extend a big thanks to David and Robin at .MOOB for making this video come true and also the brilliant actors Tanja and Myriam for their dedication pulling through during the very unstable Swedish weather in form of rain and hail storms during the shooting. Thank you!
Please enjoy, and also share the love if you like it! :)
Yours truly,
BURG // Jouni
### LINKS
Pre-order of the E.P "One" and streaming links: https://linktr.ee/teleskop
### CREDITS
Teleskop "Violet Dawn" (Official video)
(Ollila/Ollila/Hasselberg-Ollila)
Video by: Moob (http://www.moob.se)
Directed by: David Elg
Cinematography: Robin Jansson
Actors:
Tanja Frandsen and Myriam Jabert
Facebook:
facebook.com/TeleskopBand
facebook.com/ProgressPro
All Rights Reserved / Copyright Control / 2022 Progress Productions
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Please say hello to my new little friend in the studio, the Moog Matriarch. With this jam session I just wanted to capture the first explorations into this modern godess of vintage Moog sounds.
Gear Used:
** Moog Matriarch, 4VCO in Unison mode, PWM ( no external FX; built in analog delay only )
** Moog Subsequent 37, 2VCO + sub solo sound ( Timeline ICE + Empress reverb Modulated Hall )
All live and recorded down on Zoom H5 2 track, no overdubbing.
Apologies for the right hand cam which was left with autofocus turned on ( rookie mistake deluxe ). I hope that it is still enjoyable.
#subsequent37 #matriarch #moog
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Happy 2022 everyone!
This song was a late night session recorded a couple months back ( OCT 2021 ) not originally meant for release but after a few listens it has this special feeling that i thought was worth sharing with you all. The recording was all done in one take, more or less adlib on the go with the exception of the KORG monologue sequence which was pre-programmed.
You can also find this track on the cold/err EP music.ollilab.com/album/cold-err together with two other songs i recorded in my new studio space during 2021. The EP release version has a message and voices overlaid post production, for those of you with sharp senses :)
This is a very rough take, it has a lot of noises, overdrive and glitches but i decided to keep it as is due to raw natural feeling of the jam. Straight from the heart, unfiltered.
Take care all, hoping that this year will bring loads of great music and great times to everyone out there. Stay safe and keep the music flowing!
Yours truly
-BURG
Gear used:
► KORG Grandstage ( eventide space, 720 looper, catalinbread CSIDMAN, red panda particle )
► KORG monologue ( BOSS DE-200 )
► Moog Subsequent 37 ( Strymon timeline, blue sky )
► Arturia Microfreak ( Zoom ms-70 CDR )
► Zoom H5 2 track recorder
#subsequent37 #Microfreak #KORGmonologue
My music:
Bandcamp ► music.ollilab.com
Spotify ► open.spotify.com/artist/5lPHagff7SG960LQZfva9Q
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Hi Everyone, how are you doing? Some new tunes from the BURG :)
I am working hard on trying to fight a massive writers block not being able to finish my album.. so i decided to upgrade my AKAI force to the awesome new release 3.1 and run my 100 year old piano through it to see what happens.. said and done..
You will most probably hear a lot of noises ( not kidding here ), room ambience, breathing and my chair creaking.. this is because the microphone picks up just about everything in the room, not so much i can do about this. Also to all the piano players out there, please excuse my rusty mediocre playing, Im not really a pianist in any way, just a happy good old synthesist! :)
The AKAI force has the new FX granulator which i wanted to try, also some compressor and reverb as inserts on the piano channel, the microphone is connected straight into the force ( how awesome is it that it provides +48V phantom power? ). Second channel is the Avalon Bassline, also with some granulator and reverb. Kick and ARP synth are both from the force triggered as clips.
I realised it was extremely hard to mix the piano and also give it the right amount of FX due to overhearing the actual sound and not the FX portion in my headphones. I would have like it to be a tad more laidback when listening back to it, but hey.. sometimes you just have to call it so you can move on to the next thing.
Gear list:
- Swedish Ekströms Upright Piano, built in 1904, Condenser mic to Audio in on the force
--- Insert FX, Compressor, Granulator and (maybe a bit too much) reverb
- Avalon bassline, Square bass, audio in on the force and synched via MIDI
--- Insert FX, Granulator and (sort of ok amount of) reverb
- Kickdrum, force drumsynth
- Arpeggiator, force tube synth + delay and reverb thingies
- 2 track recording on Zoom H5
Yeah, i know i could have probably just recorded it all into the force... but one step at the time exploring the 3.1 updates. Babysteps BURG, babysteps. :)
I hope you will enjoy it!
#AKAIforce #avalonbassline #303
Track available on ollilaboratories.bandcamp.com/album/cold-err
My music:
Bandcamp ► music.ollilab.com
Spotify ► open.spotify.com/artist/5lPHagff7SG960LQZfva9Q
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Hi Everyone,
Still working on getting myself up to speed in the new space digging into the gear and warming myself up. I made a 127 bpm something track, pretty minimal, upbeat but still pretty relaxed and dreamy. The star in this track is the Avalon Bassline, doing what it does best... square wave goodness is all over the place.
I also have some work to do fixing with the camera setup and different angles, this is a pretty complex challenge that will take some time given the angled ceilings that i have in the new space. While waiting there will be a few of these single and/or maybe dual cam videos for a little while... please have some patience while i get this sorted.
Play this one loud and in the dark for best effect.
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Gear used:
- KORG ms-20 mini, bass notes
- Elektron Digitakt, percussion and dub chords
- Elektron Digitone , rhytmic bass sequences
- Roland TR-707, percussion
- Avalon bassline, square bass
- Dreadbox erebus, sequence
FX used:
- Strymon el Capistan, ms-20 mini
- Empress reverb, erebus
- BOSS Space Echo RE-20, erebus
- Elektron analog four, delay and reverb for the Bassline
Recording:
- Presonus StudioLive 16.0.2, mixer
- Zoom H5
#Erebus #AvalonBassline #ms20
Track available on: ollilaboratories.bandcamp.com/album/cold-err
My music:
Bandcamp ► music.ollilab.com
Spotify ► open.spotify.com/artist/5lPHagff7SG960LQZfva9Q
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Lifesigns! :)
It has been a looong break, moving into a new house and building up the new studio has taken a bit more time than expected. Now finally after some furniture builds etc it is making some sounds.
I recorded the very first jam for you all to prove that it is up and running, haha. Live as usual straight down on 2 track, Zoom H5. :)
Track is 100bpm, laidback .. main themes on the KORG ms-20 mini and the KORG volca.
Gear used:
- KORG ms-20 mini, main lead
- KORG volca bass, low end bass
- KORG volca keys, main lead
- Elektron Digitakt, percussion
- Elektron Digitone , sequences
- Roland TR-707, percussion
- Avalon bassline, square bass
- Dreadbox erebus, ARP sequence
- Microgranny, granular sampled upright piano
FX used:
- Strymon el Capistan, ms-20 mini
- Zoom ms-70 CDR, volca keys
- Empress reverb, erebus
- BOSS Space Echo RE-20, erebus
- Elektron analog four, delay&reverb for the Bassline and Microgranny
Recording:
- Presonus StudioLive 16.0.2, mixer
- Zoom H5
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#ms20 #volcakeys #dreadboxerebus
My music:
Bandcamp ► music.ollilab.com
Spotify ► open.spotify.com/artist/5lPHagff7SG960LQZfva9Q
Just to show some life signs here is a previously not released video from the album, The silent earth, track - All patterns will end. This one was recorded on the go with a very small subset of instruments on a table somewhere in Sweden.
Sharing this with the rest of the world while working on building my new studio setup in a new location.
Gear Used:
- Elektron Digitone
- EHX Stereo looper 720
- Yamaha Reface CP
- Zoom H5 recorder
I will be back soon, a lot of challenges with the studio setup that needs to be sorted out, in the mean time stay tuned and make some lovely music all!
Get the album here - ollilaboratories.bandcamp.com/album/the-silent-earth-2
#DigiTone #RefaceCP #ElectroHarmonix
My music:
Bandcamp ► music.ollilab.com
Spotify ► open.spotify.com/artist/5lPHagff7SG960LQZfva9Q
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Hi Everyone,
I am currently in the midst of a big house move so have not been able to make any new music for a while. Do not despair however, I will soon be up and running in the new place... so stay tuned for more music in a not too far away future.
In the meantime, please enjoy another MicroFreak session which i recorded more or less back to back with the previous video. I kind of like the theme on this one so might use it for a future song for my upcoming album.
Take care everyone, play the music you love and stay safe!! See you soon!
Peace // BURG
Gear USed:
* Arturia Microfreak
* Keeley Caverns, delay/reverb
* Electro Harmonix 720 Stereo looper
* Zoom H5 audio recorder
#arturia #microfreak #720stereolooper
My music:
Bandcamp ► music.ollilab.com
Spotify ► open.spotify.com/artist/5lPHagff7SG960LQZfva9Q
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Hi Everyone,
I got a second hand microfreak the other day, and oh my, it is really a lovely versatile little synth. I just wanted to make a quick little jam with it and share with you all.. this is literally the first thing that came to mind when turning it on.
I am pairing it with the Keeley caverns delay/reverb pedal and the EHX 720 stereo looper and recorded it straight to 2 track on a Zoom H5 recorder.
Gear:
* Arturia Microfreak
* Keeley Caverns
* Electro Harmonix 720 Stereo looper
* Zoom H5 audio recorder
#arturia #microfreak #720stereolooper
My music:
Bandcamp ► music.ollilab.com
Spotify ► open.spotify.com/artist/5lPHagff7SG960LQZfva9Q
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Album info:
Continuing my plans going into 2021 and the writing of my new album, with this i will be posting template jam sessions to YouTube from which I will base and recreate the final tracks. These jam sessions are in no way finalised tracks, but you will be able to hear the main ideas before i start fine tuning the details.
If you join my patreon there will be behind the scenes materials, bonus tracks, stems, sound packs from these sessions and also a possibility to remix the future shortlist single for my release. You will be able to follow the creation of the entire album from idea to final product.
http://bit.ly/BurgPatreon
Track info:
Session 05 is a bit more upbeat style track, the idea was to use the Erebus as main theme, to showcase its nice creamy features.. dub style together with the RE-20 space echo and a huge modulated reverb in the empress really hit the spot.
Also, i wanted to dial it back a bit and make it a tad more minimal than the other tracks. Running at 115 bpm it is still pretty dense, so i hope there is air enough between the sounds making it enjoyable.
Make sure to have a happy new year everyone, i hope that 2021 will bring more music and less chaos. Stay safe all and do something nice for someone today !! Peace !
BURG
GearList:
* Erebus (sequenced by force), main theme + RE-20 space echo and empress reverb
* AKAI force, main kicks + percussion/stabs and sinus low end bass 1
* AKAI force also does the phaser string pads
* Elektron Digitakt, hhs, additional percussion and one dubby stab
* Elektron Digitone, melodies/strings
* Roland TR-707, closed HH and toms
* Avalon Bassline, square melody
* Volca Bass ( sequenced by force ) saw low end bass 2
* Volca Keys + MS70CDR , melody pad
Modular:
* Enorphin.es Furthrrr generator through Clouds, FM style melody controlled by Pressure points
* Intellijel Plonk, clap style percussion
* Intellijel / Noise Tools, White noise, hh style percussion + Ripples VCF
* MI Rings, random melody sequence
* Modulation by Pams, Quadrax and planar 2
* Eloquencer, main sequencer
All is recorded live in one take down on 2-track, Zoom H5. Post processing in DAW, compressor and limiter with Izotope 7 plugins.
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#DreadboxErebus #AKAIforce #VolcaKeys
My music:
Bandcamp ► music.ollilab.com
Spotify ► open.spotify.com/artist/5lPHagff7SG960LQZfva9Q
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Hey there everyone!
Continuing my plans for 2020 and 2021 and the writing my new album, with this i will be posting template jam sessions to YouTube from which I will base and recreate the final tracks. These jam sessions are in no way finalised tracks, but you will be able to hear the main ideas before i start fine tuning the details.
If you join my patreon there will be behind the scenes materials, bonus tracks, stems, sound packs from these sessions and also a possibility to remix the future shortlist single for my release. You will be able to follow the creation of the entire album from idea to final product.
http://bit.ly/BurgPatreon
Track info:
Session 04 is a 118bpm break beat style track, this as I wanted to get away from the four on the floor spell. I spent a lot of time randomizing sequences and patterns, modulating stuff in the eurorack with Pam´s and Planar2, e.g Braids, BIA, Plonk, Furthrrrr, white noise from 1U noise tools and the 3xVCO chords so this tune almost plays itself. This was great for the jam which allowed the tune to breathe in-between sections just keeping the groove going while planning the next part.
I am also with this track breaking free from a writers block which has kept me from making any new stuff for the upcoming album for a couple of weeks... yeah, im free.. for now :)
Have a listen and join me on the ride! :) cheers!
Gearlist:
- Elektron Digitakt
- Elektron Digitone
- Elektron Analog Four mk I
- Roland TR-707
- Avalon Bassline
- KORG Volca Bass
- KORG Volca Keys, ms-70 CDR
- AKAI Force
- Dreadbox Erebus, RE-20, empress
Modular:
- Endorphine, Furthrrr Generator, Optomix LPG metal basses
- MI Braids, Optomix LPG, intro bleeps
- Noise Engineering BIA, percussion
- Intellijel Plonk, percussion
- 1U noise tools, uVCF, White Noise for hihats
- Doepfer A-111-3, Ripples VCF, o_C chords
- Pam´s, Planar2 on modulation duty
- Winter modular, Eloquencer
modulargrid.net/e/racks/view/1151875
#volca #digitakt #eurorack
My music:
Bandcamp ► music.ollilab.com
Spotify ► open.spotify.com/artist/5lPHagff7SG960LQZfva9Q
Even the BURG needs to have a little fun everyone once in a while. :) I have been working hard on the album and got lost for a while in procrastination land this Sunday.. so instead of doing nothing i hooked up the old modded TR-707 which i have not really been using to its full extent.
So here you go, a TR-707 and avalon Bassline minimal jam, taking no prisoners! :)
Gear used:
-- TR-707 modded by circuitbenders.co.uk
-- Avalon Bassline
FX:
-- Mooer re-echo / 707
-- SolidGoldFX electroman / Avalon
#TR707 #SolidGoldFX #AvalonBassline
My music:
Bandcamp ► music.ollilab.com
Spotify ► open.spotify.com/artist/5lPHagff7SG960LQZfva9Q
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Hey there everyone!
Continuing my plans for 2020 and 2021 and the writing my new album, with this i will be posting template jam sessions to YouTube from which I will base and recreate the final tracks. These jam sessions are in no way finalised tracks, but you will be able to hear the main ideas before i start fine tuning the details.
If you join my patreon there will be behind the scenes materials, bonus tracks, stems, sound packs from these sessions and also a possibility to remix the future shortlist single for my release. You will be able to follow the creation of the entire album from idea to final product.
http://bit.ly/BurgPatreon
Track info:
95 bpm slow and dreamy, this one took a while to put together.. most probably due to struggling with similar melodies and vibes from the other two previous sessions. Big thanks to my patrons for pointing that out so i know what to fix. I think that this will have some significant changes for the final version of the track.. and when multitracking it I will most probably change the intro section a bit plus also ensure it builds up in a more cohesive way.
AKAI force, as usual is handling the main drums, sequencing the sub37, monologue, ASM hydrasynth and the volca bass. TR 707 adds some simpler hihats, digitakt adds some extra percussion. Digitone, Peak, Analog Four are not in use.
The ms-20 starts the track off, paired with a long wobbly delay in the el Capistan. At the 3.30 mark i play the dreadbox erebus from the force pads.. a bit tricky but it worked ok. I think the melody will change a bit too, esp phrasing.
Modular does some nice percussion with the BIA, sort of a bass style sound + a pretty weird sequence with the Braids. :)
Enjoy!
Gear Used on Session Template 03:
- Akai Force
- Elektron Digitakt
- Erebus Dreadbox
- Modular, Braids + BIA
- ASM Hydrasynth
- Sub 37
- KORG monologue, ms-20
- KORG volca bass and keys
- TR-707, modded by circuitbenders.co.uk
- Avalon Bassline
#DreadboxErebus #ms20 #volcaKeys
As a BURG patreon You will get access to behind the scenes materials, exclusive live streams, tiers with stems, loop packs and other perks including access to the exclusive BURG discord.
My music:
Bandcamp ► music.ollilab.com
Spotify ► open.spotify.com/artist/5lPHagff7SG960LQZfva9Q
Track and release info:
Nanoscale, taken from the new 5 track BURG EP Eight Steps, ollilaboratories.bandcamp.com/album/eight-steps
Eight Steps EP is a celebration to all that is square, has eight steps and rhymes with the number 303. Recorded during the span from March 2018 - June 2019. No synths were harmed during the recordings.
Gear used:
- Avalon bassline
- Elektron Digitakt
- Keeley Caverns / Reverb, Delay
#AvalonBassline #Digitakt #KeeleyCaverns
My music:
Bandcamp ► music.ollilab.com
Spotify ► open.spotify.com/artist/5lPHagff7SG960LQZfva9Q
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Hey there YouTube! :)
Continuing my plans for 2020 and 2021 and the writing my new album, with this i will be posting template jam sessions to YouTube from which I will base and recreate the final tracks. These jam sessions are in no way finalised tracks, but you will be able to hear the main ideas before i start fine tuning the details.
If you join my patreon there will be behind the scenes materials, bonus tracks, stems, sound packs from these sessions and also a possibility to remix the future shortlist single for my release. You will be able to follow the creation of the entire album from idea to final product.
http://bit.ly/BurgPatreon
Track info:
108 bpm downbeat with light shuffle, focus on a longer buildup for a possible intro section. I might split this into two separate track for the future final recording to make things a bit simpler.
AKAI force is handling drums and sequencing the peak chords, monologue, erebus III and also the main low end bass from the volca. Additional percussion from the TR707, digitakt and the digitone.
First intro melody is on the ms-20, sub37 and ASM in combo does the second one.
Modular does the main intro sequence, 3x doepfer uPVCOs in a triad chord with the help from O_C hemisphere app, also some randomised melodies in the intro to build atmosphere sequenced by the eloquencer, using the classic rings into clouds combo. :)
Enjoy!
Gear Used on Session Template 02:
- Akai Force
- Novation Peak
- Elektron Digitakt
- Erebus Dreadbox
- Modular, Rings, 2x uPVCO A-111-3
- KORG grandstage
- ASM Hydrasynth
- Sub 37
- KORG monologue, ms-20
- KORG volca bass and keys
- TR-707, modded by circuitbenders.co.uk
- Avalon Bassline
#akaiforce #subsequent37 #eurorack
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Hey YouTube, BURG is BACK! :)
I have been moving house and setting things up in a new space in Sweden... this has been taking a bit longer than initially anticipated, but now the studio is almost up and running in a new location.
Plans for 2020 and 2021 is to write a new album, with this i will be posting template jam sessions to YouTube from which I will base and recreate the final tracks. These jam sessions are in no way finalized tracks, but you will be able to hear the main ideas before i start fine tuning the details.
If you join my patreon there will be behind the scenes materials, bonus tracks, stems, sound packs from these tracks and also a possibility to remix the future shortlist single for my release. You will be able to follow the creation of the entire album from idea to final product.
http://bit.ly/BurgPatreon
Track info:
94 bpm downbeat, with some twists and melodic turns. On this i experimented a bit with the new hydrasynth layering a solo sound together with the sub37. Main beats are from the AKAI force backed up by the digitakt and a circuit bent 707. Low end bass by the volca bass + 303 squares from the avalon. Ms-20 and the keys also do a couple of solo sounds... BURG style :) Some rings and BIA from the modular for added color and percussion. Minilogue and the Erebus are sequenced by the AKAI force for that extra little drive.
Enjoy!
Gear Used on Session Template 01:
- Akai Force
- Elektron Digitakt
- Erebus Dreadbox
- Modular
- KORG grandstage
- Hydrasynth
- Sub 37
- KORG monologue, ms-20
- KORG volca bass and keys
- TR-707
- Avalon Bassline
#akaiforce #subsequent37 #hydrasynth
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Track info:
Taken from the EP Transitions - ollilaboratories.bandcamp.com/album/transitions
With this track I am trying to break free from writers block. I have been working a lot lately, spending time away from the studio which just pushed me into a dark hole of musical procrastination. I decided to go back to basics just using a couple of instruments playing a simple melody i have had glued to my brain for some time... and hey it worked, out came this tune :)
The melody is probably destined for something a bit bigger so I'll keep this one in my back pocket for now as there are still some unexplored variations to the main theme.
A note on the high pitched audible noise from time to time, this is a known problem in my studio setup when i forget to turn off the main studio computer which is connected to the mixer. This is caused by some sort of ground loop or interference, very annoying. I have this as part of my process to check before i record, but this time it seems i missed it.
Hope you still can enjoy it ! :-)
Gear used:
- Moog Subsequent 37 + Strymon timeline (dTape), BlueSky (modulated room)
- KORG Monologue + SolidGoldFX electroman delay
- Novation PEAK + Arturia Keystep as sequencer
All recorded on the Zoom H5 on 2 track, mixed in the Behringer 1002B. Post processing, compressor and limiter plus a slight bit of EQ to lift the mids and high as the track was a bit muddy.
#subsequent37 #novationPEAK #KORGmonologue
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Track info:
Taken from the EP Transitions - ollilaboratories.bandcamp.com/album/transitions
So a new big item enters the studio, AKAI force. Main use case for this is to sequence some of my gear, such as the Novation peak plus serve as mixer/FX unit for my volcas. Also adding to this obviously it is filled with a lot of goodies and music production stuff to help move the BURG style into more complex chord progressions and layers of my musical making.
This is a first attempt, maybe not really 100% BURG style.. but it does indeed showcase the possibilities using the force in my workflow. All in all I have a good feeling about this purchase.
I hope you will enjoy it !
Gear used:
- AKAI force ( main drums, lo end bass, arps, vocal samples, mixer for my volcas )
- Sub37, lead sound, Strymon timeline and blue sky
- KORG volca keys and bass
- KORG monologue, sequenced from the force + FX from the digitone
- Novation peak, Pads ( sequenced by AKAI force )
- Avalon bassline 303 square style
- Modular, BIA, plonk for percussion
- elektron digitakt, percussion and chord stabs
- Drumbrute impact, extra HHs and FM drum
All recorded down on 2 track, Zoom H5
#AKAIforce #KORGvolca #Subsequent37
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Track info:
I have been away from my gear for a long long time, I am still working on getting back into the game. When I am lacking inspiration I always try and break things down into lesser components.. like on this jam where i just use the Digitakt and the two volcas.
I didn't want to make percussion on the digitakt, the idea on this one is to try and explore how it can be used as a synth while jamming on the volcas. I am playing the bass sound + some simple stabs and sequence style sounds on it. Pretty fun setup, and really nice compact workflow .. eg easy to reach between the volcas and the digitakt controls.
Also, there are some errors in the track, but i decided to keep the song as is.. even though i had takes with no errors this one had the best overall feeling to it. It is live, straight to 2 track as usual :)
Gear used:
- Elektron Digitakt
- Elektron Digitone ( no sounds used, FX + sequencer for the volca bass )
- KORG volca keys + Zoom ms-70 CDR ( ICE delay and particle reverb )
- KORG volca bass + FX delay/reverb from the digitone
- Zoom H5 recorder
#KORGvolca #digitakt #jamuary
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Track info:
Taken from the EP Transitions - ollilaboratories.bandcamp.com/album/transitions
Hello 2020 and sorry for the long wait guys! Here is the first track in the new year and in the new studio location in Sweden! The relocation has been painful and really challenging moving almost 10000km from Malaysia to Sweden .. so it is really great to finally be settled in so I can make some music for the first time in a long long time.
What you will hear is a pretty mellow track which tells a story about the long move, and wait.. the great nothing.
Gear used:
- KORG grandstage, CSIDMAN, Red Panda particle, Eventide Space
- Sub37, Strymon timeline and blue sky
- KORG monologue, SolidgoldFX electroman
- Novation peak & Arturia Keystep
- NORD Lead A1, Empress reverb
- EHX 720 stereo looper
All recorded down on 2 track, Zoom H5
#KORGmonologue #NovationPeak #Subsequent37
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Sorry for the long silence guys but i have been very busy moving from Asia to Europe.
In November 2019 I relocated to Sweden after 8 years living in Malaysia / Kuala Lumpur. Here is a short timelapse of the studio build in the new place. :)
See you all in 2020 with new music and videos, happy new year to everyone !!
Song excerpt from: youtu.be/PDYCYT1OD9g
#timelapse #studiobuild #burg
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Track info:
Taken from the EP Transitions - ollilaboratories.bandcamp.com/album/transitions
Getting back on track after some time away from the studio, best recipe is to scale things down and focus on just one instrument. Today the Moog Subsequent gets a rundown, a moody laid back tune that that popped up straight off the bat when i turned the sub37 on.
All you hear in the track is the subsequent 37, with bass loop from the same pre-recorded into the EHX 720 stereo looper which kicks in halfway through the track. FX on duty is ICE delay algorithm on the timeline, plus a modulated room reverb in the bluesky.
The sub37 Filter envelopes are set to looping/latched, so the synth is in latch mode all through the track, forcing me to adapt my playing on the keyboards to ensure proper demarcation of the single and duo mode (set to low note prio) when alternating between one and two keys pressed.
This playing technique give a very wide palette with just the one sound, no need to swap patches, just play two notes for more mellow melodies, alternate to one key mono style for that larger 2VCO sound.
Gear Used:
- Moog Subsequent 37
- Strymon Timeline
- Strymon Bluesky
- Electro Harmonix 720 Stereo Looper
All recorded down on 2 track, Zoom H5
#moog #subsequent37 #strymon
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My music:
Bandcamp ► music.ollilab.com
Spotify ► open.spotify.com/artist/5lPHagff7SG960LQZfva9Q
A huge THANKS to ALL my Patrons for making this video possible!!
Track info:
Taken from the EP Transitions - ollilaboratories.bandcamp.com/album/transitions
This is the final results of my Patreon live stream session, building a track from scratch with no preparations. Downbeat and chill, 97bpm with offbeat for that groovy feel.
I hope you will enjoy this one!
BooOooM !
Gear used:
- KORG volca bass and keys + ms-70 CDR
- KORG monologue
- KORG ms-20, Strymon el capistan, EQD transmisser
- KORG grandstage, eventide space, red panda particle
- Clavia Nord Lead A1, Empress Reverb
- Avalon Bassline
- Moog Subsequent 37, Strymon timeline, Bluesky
- Roland TR-8s
- Elektron Digitakt
- Elektron Digitone
- Elektron Analog Four
- Makenoise 0 coast
Modular system:
- Noise Engineering BIA, percussions
- Intellijel Plonk, percussions
- Mutable Instruments, Rings, melodies
- Sequenced by the eloquencer
- FX, Strymon Volante, Keeley Caverns
Eurorack modular main: modulargrid.net/e/racks/view/677665
Eurorack modular control: modulargrid.net/e/racks/view/602664
Visuals: Hydra - hydra-editor-v1.glitch.me
#subsequent37 #eurorack #strymon
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This track is taken from the EP 8IGHT ST8PS - bit.ly/8IGHTST8PS
My music:
Bandcamp ► music.ollilab.com
Spotify ► open.spotify.com/artist/5lPHagff7SG960LQZfva9Q
Track info:
BURG is back with a new track! :) This time I wanted to make a bigger sounding song than the recent strymon session in a slightly higher tempo (117 bpm) but trying to keep the mood very minimal, e.g not overusing the instruments and overlapping too much but still keep the main vibe. Possibly that this one could fit during an early morning dancefloor? :D
There are a lot of things going on in this track.. Main sounds are, bass from the KORG volca bass + the Avalon Bassline driving the tune with percussion from the digitakt and modular + some hihats and snare from the TR-8s. A lot of random sequencing and shorter than 16 step sequences helps to build variation in a tune that else could have ended up too static.
Gear used:
- KORG Grandstage
- Moog Subsequent 37
- Clavia NORD Lead A1
- Novation Peak, Arturia Keystep
- Roland TR8s
- Elektron Digitakt, Analog Four
- Abstrakt Instrments Avalon Bassline
- KORG ms-20 mini, Volca Keys, 2x Volca Bass, Monologue
- Makenoise 0 Coast
Modular:
Controller: modulargrid.net/e/racks/view/602664
Main: modulargrid.net/e/racks/view/677665
Sound Sources:
- Doepfer 3x uPVCO A-111-3, chords uO_C Harrington 1200
- MI Braids, 8 step intro sequence
- Noise enginering, BIA, Percussion
- Intellijel Plonk, Percussion
- MI Peaks 808 Snare
Sequencers:
- Winter Modular, Eloquencer
- QuBit Octone
FX:
- KORG Kaoss Pad KP3+
- Eventide space
- Empress reverb
- Strymon Timeline, Blue Sky, El Capistan, Volante
- Zoom MS-70 CDR
- Red Panda Particle
- Catalinbread CSIDMAN
#eurorack #moogmusic #303
My music:
Bandcamp ► music.ollilab.com
Spotify ► open.spotify.com/artist/5lPHagff7SG960LQZfva9Q
#Digitone #StrymonVolante #StrymonBluesky
Ever since the digitone keys was released I have been a extremely intrigued by using the digitone as a normal synth not using the elektron style sequencing.. adding some Strymon love to the mix while giving this a shot felt like the right thing to do. :) Reface CP is just acting as a MIDI keyboard.
Gear used: Elektron Digitone (no internal FX) / Reface CP MIDI keyboard
Strymon Volante, Drum style delay + Strymon Blue Sky Long Room Shimmer.
All is recorded straight to the Zoom H5.
For a detailed walkthrough and HQ sound files, check out my patreon page.
BoOoM!
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This track is taken from the EP 8IGHT ST8PS - bit.ly/8IGHTST8PS
My music:
Bandcamp ► music.ollilab.com
Spotify ► open.spotify.com/artist/5lPHagff7SG960LQZfva9Q
Track info:
This is not a demo or a showcase of the Strymon volante in any way, this is just me noodling around after a long hiatus trying to get back on track due to severe creative block. I have had zero inspiration lately.. so I needed to dial things back and work with a minimal setup to break the ice.
The 303 square bass is a very simple 8 step sequence, I wanted to make it feel bigger and more complex. So I used the "tape heads" in the volante to add/build up the track in a subtle way.
Half way through the track, I turn on a pre recorded loop (reface CP in reverse) on the 720 when I do the melody style editing on the Avalon.
Gear used:
* 303 square bass, Avalon bassline, through the Strymon volante (magnetic drum)
* Yamaha Reface CP, Rhodes piano, Rd1, 720 looper, Strymon blue sky (modulated room)
-- FX in reface CP, slight tremolo and a long analogue delay
All is mixed on a behringer 1002B, recorded straight into the Zoom H5.
-- Post processing, compressor and limiter to balance things out a bit.
I hope you will enjoy this one.
BooM !
#StrymonVolante #RefaceCP #303
Big thanks to all my Patrons over at patreon.com/theBURG for making this release possible.
This is the Fourth full length album from BURG. All tracks are recorded in studio oLLiLaboratories, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, October 2018 - April 2019.
The Silent Earth in an original movie soundtrack for a film that never will see the light of day.
--- Tracklist
1. Froesen In Time 07.45
2. Periorbital Dark Circles part 1 08.31
3. Desychronosis 08.10
4. Koda 10.44
5. Reverse Adrenaline 06.31
6. Periorbital Dark Circles part 2 14.15
7. All Patterns Will End 05.09
8. The Silent Earth (end credits) - Feat. Tara Busch, I Speak Machine 05.40
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7" Vinyl Single Order - The Silent Earth (end credits) featuring Tara Busch
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SIDE A: The Silent Earth (end credits)
SIDE B: The Quiet Earth
Digital Bonus: Altered States Of Emptiness
--- Official BURG Apparel:
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My music:
Bandcamp ► ollilaboratories.bandcamp.com/track/the-silent-earth-end-credits-feat-tara-busch-i-speak-machine
Spotify ► open.spotify.com/album/2wih3Di9Wxilc6wTqTmsUJ
#ispeakmachine #electronicmusic #eurorack
- INFO
“The Silent Earth (end credits)” is the first single from the upcoming BURG album "The Silent Earth."
When I started writing the new album in 2018, it slowly turned into an imaginary soundtrack that began telling the tales of a silent earth, long lost friends and family, and a planet scorched deeply by the chaos it has been subjected to.
The album is heavily influenced by early 70's and 80's sci-fi movies, from back in the day when the stories were slower and took longer time to tell because they were important to the director, and set the foundation and style of the genre.
One of the missing pieces when the album got close to completion was the last track, the one that plays at the end of the movie while the end credits are rolling, the track that gives the listener a slight feeling of hope from all the despair.
I paired up with I Speak Machine for a collaboration over at their Patreon, Tara Busch lending her unique voice and aesthetics to the title track. The final result is a blend of I Speak Machine and BURG in the best way imaginable, a dystopian tune with a small shimmer of hope.
I am releasing a vinyl single with “The Silent Earth (end credits)” as the A-side. The track on the B-side, “The Quiet Earth” is exclusive to the single. The single is limited to 200 copies only, and is a special long play 7" 33rpm blue colored vinyl.
The single is available for pre-order now, the first 50 at a special discounted price.
Vinyl pre-order: qrates.com/projects/17983
- About I Speak Machine
I Speak Machine are vocalist and synth-nerd Tara Busch and filmmaker Maf Lewis. Together, they make brooding soundtracks and horror/sci-fi films, creating audio and visual in unison to give both elements equal prominence. The result is a “live score film”, where all screenings of the film are accompanied by Tara performing the score live.
Patreon: patreon.com/ispeakmachine
Website: ispeakmachine.com
Social Media: facebook.com/ispeakmachine
- The Silent Earth Credits
Music and Performance: BURG / Tara Busch, I Speak Machine
Music: Jouni Ollila, Jarmo Ollila
Lyrics, Jarmo Ollila, Hanna Hasselberg Ollila, Jouni Ollila, Eleanor Ollila
Cinematography: Jouni Ollila, Maf Lewis
Edit and Post production: Jouni Ollila
Become a patron and see a walk through of this track patreon.com/theBURG
My music:
Bandcamp ► music.ollilab.com
Spotify ► open.spotify.com/artist/5lPHagff7SG960LQZfva9Q
#ms20 #KORGmonologue #eurorack
Sorry for the long silence, I have been working hard on finalising a future release.. this track is the final puzzle. Stay tuned for more soon :)
This track really revolves around the ms-20 and monologue, but there are so many small layers and bits all around the place that helps to build a foundation for the melody to rest on. The eurorack takes care of some advanced percussion, noise tools (white noise hhs), plonk for toms, BIA for some metal style percussion. Braids and Rings does some random sequences with washes of clouds and shimmer reverbs.. small textures to help fill the small gaps inbetween the beats.
TR-8S does 707 kick and snare plus some simpler hihats, bass from the volca bass sequenced from digitone. Avalon does what is does best, square melodies adding some delay FX from the analog four.
All in all it feels very uptempo, but only clocking in at 99bpm.. :)
I hope you will enjoy this one!
Peace // BURG
Gear Used:
- KORG ms-20
- KORG monologue
- KORG volca bass
- KORG volca keys
- Roland TR8S
- Elektron Digitone
- Elektron DIgitakt
- Elektron Analog Four
- Avalon Bassline
- KORG kaosspad (vocal samples)
Modular Sound Sources:
- 1U noise tools, uVCF HPF (hihats)
- Plonk, toms
- BIA, percussion
- Braids Waveshaping Saw/Square, Ripples LPF, uClouds
- Rings
- Morphagene, Piano chopping (KORG grandstage)
Modular Grid Links:
- Main rack: modulargrid.net/e/racks/view/677665
- Control rack: modulargrid.net/e/racks/view/602664
FX on modular rack:
- Strymon Timeline
- Keeley Caverns, delay and shimmer reverb
FX on ms-20
- Strymon el Capistan (not visible in video)
- Presonus Plate reverb (in mixer)
FX on KORG monologue
- Presonus Plate Reverb (in mixer)
- Presonus Ping Pong Delay (in mixer)
FX on KORG volca keys
- ms-70 CDR, Filter PP delay, Particle Reverb
My music:
Bandcamp ► music.ollilab.com
Spotify ► open.spotify.com/artist/5lPHagff7SG960LQZfva9Q
#plonk #intellijel #ms20
This track is all about the modular with a twist of ms-20. I wanted to experiment a bit with the new Plonk and 1U Steppy that i added recently to the rack. This thing sounds fabulous, great module that has a lot of use cases.. not just rhytmic but also very musical.
Modular sound sources:
- Plonk - intro bass sound / Eloquencer
- Braids - intro 5 step sequence / qubit Octone
- MI Rings into uClouds - weird spacy melodies / Eloquencer
- MI Peaks - kick and snare / Eloquencer
- BIA - additional percussion / Steppy
- Tides (sheep fw) - Second wavetable bass sound / Eloquencer
- 3x A111-3 - chord stabs / uO_C Chords in Harrington 1200 mode + Eloquencer
I use the planar2 joystick to adjust the Ripples filter for the Braids sequence, and it also controls the wavetable morphing on the Tides/Sheep bass sound. Tetrapad is also controlling the Tides/Sheep bass sound for some added performance stuff.
A lot of modulation is happening in the Braids, Rings, Tides BIA.. PAM is the main source plus some gates from the Intellijel Steppy.
Modular Grid Links:
Main rack: modulargrid.net/e/racks/view/677665
Control rack: modulargrid.net/e/racks/view/602664
FX on modular rack:
- Strymon Timeline
- Keeley Caverns
- Presonus Plate reverb (in mixer)
FX on ms-20
- Strymon el Capistan (not visible in video)
- Presonus Plate reverb (in mixer)
Enjoy!
BoooOoooM!
My music:
Bandcamp ► music.ollilab.com
Spotify ► open.spotify.com/artist/5lPHagff7SG960LQZfva9Q
#ms20 #eurorack #KORGmonologue
This track is really all about the monologue bass and the ms-20 5 step sequence, to help drive that groove throughout the tune. The bass goes pretty low in the beginning (with the filter turned down) so make sure you have proper headphones or speaker to hear / feel the bass from the monologue.
The modular has 5 sounds,
1.) Braids is the first sound you hear, heavily modulated + bandpass filter and sequenced by the QuBit octone with a 5 step sequence.
2.) Rings is doing, well rings style sounds with a random style sequence.
3.) In the morphagene i have recorded a piano loop, played in reverse with some serious modulated granular mayhem.
4.) BIA is doing percussion, with some nice ratcheting programmed in the eloquencer
5.) 3x doepfer VCOs are doing the chord stabs, controlled by the uO_C.
The planar 2 joystick is modulating MI Rings, uVCF and Ripples. Tetrapad is controlling the morphagene, Gene Size and Slide.
Gear Used:
- KORG ms-20 mini + SQ-1, FX, strymon el capistan
- KORG monologue, FX, presonus mixer plate reverb
Modular:
Control: modulargrid.net/e/racks/view/602664
Main rack: modulargrid.net/e/racks/view/677665
Modular FX:
Strymon Timeline, EQD transmisser, Keeley Caverns
My music:
Bandcamp ► music.ollilab.com
Spotify ► open.spotify.com/artist/5lPHagff7SG960LQZfva9Q
#Subsequent37 #NovationPeak #BerlinSchool
Happy 2019 !!
This was just one of those things that happened as a happy accident, I had a 8 step sequence in my head for some time due to overconsumption of TD and wanted to just get it out of my head into a sequencer. While programming it, I was like.. what the heck, let's record something. :)
The KORG grandstage has a decent string machine emulation / sample which i use on the intro. Also from the grandstage but recorded in the 720 stereo looper is a Rhodes piano loop.
NLA1 does bass pads + a loop I recorded into the ditto, a rotary/tremolo and LFO modulated slow arpeggio thing. They both pass through the empress reverb which uses the Ghost algorithm, heavy on modulation.
The peak does 8 note sequence programmed using the Keystep. Some internal minor modulation on filters, with an LFO plus Envelopes. Internal peak FX are only used on this sound.
Sub 37 does the most complex things on this one, 3 distinct variations on one and the same patch.
The first one is vanilla lead with some filter drive, with no modulation 2VCO + very little sub.
Second part is that I also do a super fast arpeggio which i turn on just to add some extra spice toward mid track, using the same sound.
Lastly, I turn up the EG on the filter on which I have set the filter envelope looping so i can adjust the speed of the loops with the attack knob to create a pingpong effect you hear at the end. While playing with the attack turned up in the beginning it sort of sounds like a normal LFO.
I hope you like this one!
BooOooM!
Gear Used:
- KORG grandstage + Particle, Eventide Space, 720 looper
- Nord Lead A1 + empress reverb and ditto looper
- Novation Peak
- Arturia Keystep
- Moog Subsequent 37 + RE-20, BlueSky
VJ Loops - CC from beeple-crap.com
My music:
Bandcamp ► music.ollilab.com
Spotify ► open.spotify.com/artist/5lPHagff7SG960LQZfva9Q
#eurorack #KORGmonologue #subsequent37
As you might already know, the other day I made a new track, with some 707 beats, a bit more laidback and relaxed but with a lot of groove.
So... the story is, one my my patrons, Dragan a.k.a Lun Moonatik said "At the track end I wished there was a "periorbital dark circles part 2". Like this story has some grand events yet untold... which if accompanied with a stomping 4 on the floor could rock the universe"
Well.. Dragan, here it is, Enjoy! :D
Dragan, Lun Moonatik YT: youtube.com/channel/UC7huQER8Y-PkG3e2GHonLyQ
ps, there is some humming noise coming from the eventide space plus a helluvalot of low end bass from the vBass (need to fix that bass for a future release) .. so, watch your sub-woofers, this one is crankin it :D
Gear Used:
- Roland TR-8s, 707 snare, percussion and master Side Chain FX for digitone, vKeys, vBass
- KORG volca Keys and Bass
- Elektron Digitakt, kick and percussion
- Elektron Digitone, Dub Stabs and Pads
- Elektron Analog Four, 0coast seq, arpeggios
- Makenoise 0-coast
- Avalon Bassline
- KORG monologue, lead
- Moog Subsequent37, lead2
- Novation Peak, lead3
- KORG grandstage, Piano (EHX 720 looper)
- Clavia, NLA1 (tc electronic ditto looper)
Modular system on modular grid:
Main Rack - https://www.modulargrid.net/e/racks/v...
Controller - https://www.modulargrid.net/e/racks/v...
FX used:
- MS-70 CDR volca keys
- Strymon el Capistan, KORG monologue
- KORG kaoss pad (send FX on mixer)
- Strymon Timeline, Modular
- Keeley Caverns, Modular
- EQD, Space Spiral, Modular
- CSIDMAN, Eventide Space, RP Particle, Piano
- RE-20, BlueSky, Sub37
- Empress, NLA1
VJ Loops - CC from beeple-crap.com
#eurorack #volca #elektron #AvalonBassline
I have introduced some new gear lately in the studio, my #intellijel 84HP has been upgraded to a 104HP, plus that the old monologue is back. I wanted to make a little bit bigger session to balance the #BURG1K session i have been doing for the past few weeks. :)
Track started out experimenting with the uO_C, using it in harrington 1200 with the 3x A111-3 VCOs from doepfer. Very fun to finally be able to make some chords in the modular, this is one of the reasons I wanted to get a bigger case.
Also, the BIA is doing percussion, Rings is doing.. well what rings does plus the MI tides (with sheep fw) doing some wavetable action. Great fun patch, with a lot of modulation going on.
Also new is the digitone, but it is not really doing much .. just sequencing the vBass (low end) plus some FX processing for the korg vKeys.
Tricking out the monologues as a 2xVCO main lead sound on this one BURG style, as you can hear the filter is not really ms-20.. but it is close enough. Paired with the strymon el capistan it gets that nice tape style vibe.
TR8s on 707 drums + some extra percussion from the digitakt, and the avalon bassline, well, does a bassline :)
I hope you will enjoy this one!
BooOooM!
Gear Used:
- Roland TR-8s, drums, percussion and master Side Chain FX for digitone, vKeys, vBass
- KORG volca Keys and Bass
- Elektron Digitakt, Digitone
- Elektron Analog Four (just FX and sequencer)
- Makenoise 0-coast
- Avalon Bassline
- KORG monologue
Modular system on modular grid:
Main Rack - modulargrid.net/e/racks/view/677665
Controller - modulargrid.net/e/racks/view/602664
FX used:
- MS-70 CDR volca keys
- Strymon el Capistan, KORG monologue
- KORG kaoss pad (send FX on mixer)
- Strymon Timeline, Modular
- Keeley Caverns, Modular
- EQD, Space Spiral, Modular
My music:
Bandcamp ► music.ollilab.com
Spotify ► open.spotify.com/artist/5lPHagff7SG960LQZfva9Q
!! As a patreon you will get access to making of videos of all the BURG1K sessions and more !!
#BURG1K session 6 - #KORGmonologue #volca - ambient landscapes
On this second track using the monologue I wanted to explore some more ambient soundscapes, dial the beats back and mainly work on getting a good feeling for the monologue and how it performs in the workflow. Also, letting the volca bass show its low end capabilities.. oh my does it rumble. You have to (with very big emphasis) listen to the track in proper headphones or speakers, else you will miss out on lots of the bass information.
The LFO is working the filter in the vBass, and also with the attack it bubbles pretty wildly, so there is a fair bit of envelope clicks here and there in the volca when notes come in, this is expected.
I have two patches stored in the monologue, standard vanilla 2x sawtooth + LFO on pitch to give it a slight vibrato. Only difference between the two is that the second one has VCO1 detuned a fifth.
The monologue is very easy to work with during the track, and this is one of the most important things when having a limited setup, e.g make sure to change the sounds often, work the controls to help give the tune some variation.
The looper replays a simple pre recorded monologue melody, which is then sent through the same FX.
I hope you will enjoy this one!
BooM!
Gear used
- KORG volca bass
- KORG Monologue
- Zoom MS-70 CDR FX
- Behringer 1002B mixer
- EHX 720 Stereo Looper
- 2 track Recorder, Zoom H5
Stereo track Post processing
- Izotope Limiter
- Izotope EQ (a slight low end roll off)
Wiring/schematics
- Monologue, mono - L in 720 looper
- volca bass, mono - R in 720 looper
- 720 looper, stereo out to MS-70
- MS-70 stereo out to mixer
- Mixer stereo to H5 Zoom recorder
FX settings
- MS-70 - Carbon Delay, Stereo Delay, Particle Reverb
My music:
Bandcamp ► music.ollilab.com
Spotify ► open.spotify.com/artist/5lPHagff7SG960LQZfva9Q
!! As a patreon you will get access to making of videos of all the BURG1K sessions and more !!
#BURG1K session 5 - #KORGmonologue #DrumBruteImpact #volca - upbeat and groovy, with some looper action through the monologue.
Adding the KORG monologue to the BURG1K setup really lifts it to the next level, the sequencer with the built in automation and parameter locks is really versatile.
I wanted to showcase on this track some sequencer automation while using the 720 stereo looper to play back pre recorded KORG volca key drones through external audio in on the monologue. This adds some extra sound design capabilities to any synth out there with ext audio in.. just pre record anything into the looper and have that playback over the sequence, pretty cool!
Automation used in the monologue:
- VCO2 octave, toggle
- VCO2 waveform, toggle
- ENV decay (subtle movements)
Adding to this i also use one LFO to control the filter in the monologue, the LFO is running free.
I hope you like this one, BoooM!
Gear used
- KORG volca keys
- Arturia Drumbrute Impact
- KORG Monologue
- 2x Zoom MS-70 CDR FX pedals
- Behringer 1002B mixer
- EHX 720 Stereo Looper
- 2 track Recorder, Zoom H5
Stereo track Post processing
- Izotope Limiter (squeezing it a bit with a fair amount of Compressor)
- Izotope EQ (low end roll off and minor high end boost)
Wiring/schematics
- 720 looper, mono to Audio in on Monologue
- Monologue, mono - ms-70, stereo to mixer
- volca keys, mono - ms-70, stereo to mixer
- Mixer stereo to H5 Zoom recorder
- DrumBrute master MIDI clock, to Monologue
- Monologue to Volca Keys sync
FX settings
- Volca keys, ms-70 - PP filter delay, Mangled Reverb
- Monologue & 720 looper, PP filter delay and MOD reverb
My music:
Bandcamp ► music.ollilab.com
Spotify ► open.spotify.com/artist/5lPHagff7SG960LQZfva9Q
!! As a patreon you will get access to making of videos of all the BURG1K sessions and more !!
#BURG1K session 4 - #volca #ehx720 #ms70cdr - this time a bit more ambient and laid back. I wanted to showcase how a looper can be used by just creating a little simple loop to glue together the spaces and silence in a more ambient track.
The looper has a really short simple three note melody structure recorded with the vBass.
The Volca Bass (and the looper) has in the ms70 a fifth / ICE delay algorithm which i think is based on one of the strymon timeline sounds. It is excellent for cheating a bit, e.g creating chord like structures with single note melodies.
Volca Keys does two parts, intro solo sounds plus a sequence in the second half of the track synched with the vBass.
The signal is a little hot at times, still mixing in the headphones so apologies for that :)
BoOoM!
Gear used
- KORG volca keys
- KORG volca bass
- 2x Zoom MS-70 CDR FX pedals
- Behringer 1002B mixer
- EHX 720 Stereo Looper
2 track Recorder, Zoom H5
Stereo track Post processing
- Izotope Limiter and just a tiny tiny bit of Compressor
- Izotope EQ (low end roll off and minor high end boost)
Wiring/schematics
- volca bass, mono - 720 looper, mono - ms-70, stereo to mixer
- volca keys, mono - ms-70, stereo to mixer
- Mixer stereo to H5 Zoom recorder
- volca keys master clock - synced with volca bass
FX settings
- Volca keys, ms-70 - MOD delay, HD reverb
- Volca bass & 720 looper, ICE Delay (5th), Modulated Reverb
The main idea of this challenge is to give others insight and inspiration of what they can get for 1000USD, also what the setup could potentially sound like.
My music:
Bandcamp ► music.ollilab.com
Spotify ► open.spotify.com/artist/5lPHagff7SG960LQZfva9Q
The total cost of gear should NOT exceed 1000 USD
-- The cost should be for ALL music gear used, synths, FX pedals etc
-- Video and Audio recorder units, Mixing console and cables, peripherals are excluded from the total cost calculations
A complete list of the gear, items used is mandatory in the post detailing the total cost.
Please remember for your own submissions, videos are easier to review should there be any questions regarding the actual use of equipment, so if you know that your track will sound complex, a video is recommended.
Also, try and keep your track below or around 5 minutes, there will be a lot of music for all of us to review and listen to.
Make sure to check out my third BURG1k session, maybe this one can help give you guys some inspiration!
Reading the official rules prior any submissions is mandatory.
### Hardware Jams and BURG1k challenge official rules:
This competition challenge is FREE to enter.
A facebook account is required to be able to compete for the challenge prize, as the competition challenge is hosted on the hardware Jams facebook group.
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The challenge prize is a second hand KORG volca fm with authentic BURG studio dust and patina, will be given and delivered to one single winner in current condition. The challenge prize winner will be selected by vote by fellow members, competitors and peers in the Hardware Jams facebook group.
Cost of economy shipping with a tracking number to the country of the winner's residence for the KORG volca fm is included.
Any customs duties, tax and/or other import fees in the country of the winner's residence are borne by the winner of the challenge prize and is not the responsibility of any affiliates of the Harware Jams Group, oLLiLaboratories or BURG.
Any problems with shipping and/or other damages caused by the selected logistics partner will not be covered by any affiliates of the Harware Jams group, oLLiLaboratories or BURG.
How to enter:
1.) Join the Hardware Jams facebook group
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2.) Record a live jam session, using hardware gear that does not exceed the total cost of 1000USD.
-- TAG your video or audiotrack with hashtag #BURG1kChallenge
-- The cost should be for ALL music gear used, synths, samplers, loopers, FX pedals etc
-- Video and Audio recorder units, Mixing console and cables, peripherals are excluded
3.) Live Jam session submission and rules
Submissions can only start on Friday 2018-11-30 18.00 AEST
-- Post a link to your track on the Hardware Jams facebook group official BURG1k challenge thread
-- Provide a written complete list of the gear, equipment used, is mandatory in the submission post detailing the cost
-- Track must be recorded between 2018-11-30 to 2018-12-02
-- Track must be recorded live, no multi-tracking, overdubbing allowed
-- Track must be around or less than 5 minutes playing time
-- Post processing, compressor, limiter is allowed when mastering the final track
-- You must be able to prove that the video/track you have submitted is yours, so ensure you enter with your real name
4.) Last date for track submission entry is Sunday 2018-12-02 18.00 AEST
5.) Last date for member voting on track submissions is Wednesday 2018-12-05 18.00 AEST
Winner announcement:
1.) The winner will be selected by the Hardware Jams Group affiliates, based on most votes received by it's members, competitors and peers in the Hardware Jams facebook group.
-- The voting will be done on the Hardware Jams Group official BURG1k challenge voting thread.
-- Hardware Jams Group members are allowed to vote on multiple submissions.
-- Winner is the submission entry with the most number of votes at 2018-12-05 18.00 AEST
2.) Winner announcement will be made on the Hardware Jams Facebook group, not on YouTube.
3.) If the winner does not reply to requests for acceptance of the prize within 3 days, they will be disqualified from the prize and the runner up will be chosen. No new submissions will be allowed.
4.) After the winner has been successfully announced and they have accepted, the unit will be shipped within 2-3 weeks time.
Disqualification:
- Failure to comply with the official rules
- Any tracks made and/or recorded before or after the challenge set dates
- Any attempts of cheating or manipulation of the voting results
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This competition is not affiliated with any business and/or vendor, this is a personal challenge prize that goes back to the hardware synth community.
My music:
Bandcamp ► music.ollilab.com
Spotify ► open.spotify.com/artist/5lPHagff7SG960LQZfva9Q
!! As a patreon you will get access to making of videos of all the BURG1K sessions and more !!
This is the Third video in my #BURG1K series and also inspirational video for the upcoming #BURG1KChallenge - stay tuned for this :)
In this one I am introducing the Electro Harmonix 720 stereo looper pedal and the Behringer 1002B mixer, yeay, stereo sound!! :)
Main focus and idea is around building the track and its layers on the 720 stereo looper. Volca Keys being the only instrument this creates a little bif of a challenge so I am using the majority of the sound modes in the unit.
Also, the ms-70 CDR "Filter PP delay" is playing a big part in this track, there is NO resonance / peak on the vKeys itself, all filter modulation is done in the zoom pedal. It is extremely powerful when it comes to creative sound design.
The ms-70 for the #DrumBruteImpact also provides some filtered delay action, but a bit more sensible and pulled back using the algorithm "Filter Dly".
Using the looper is great fun, expect to see it in more videos going forward.
Gear used
- KORG volca keys
- Arturia Drumbrute Impact
- 2x Zoom MS-70 CDR FX pedals
- Behringer 1002B mixer
- EHX 720 Stereo Looper
- 2 track Recorder, Zoom H5
Stereo track Post processing
- Izotope Limiter and Compressor
- Izotope EQ (low end roll off and minor high end boost)
Wiring/schematics
- Arturia drumbrute, mono - ms-70, stereo to mixer
- volca keys, mono - 720 looper, mono - ms-70, stereo to mixer
- Mixer stereo to H5 Zoom recorder
FX settings
- Volca keys, 720 looper, ms-70 - Filter PP delay, particle reverb
- Drumbrute impact, Filter Dly, Dynamic Reverb
I hope you will enjoy this one!
BoOoM!
My music:
Bandcamp ► music.ollilab.com
Spotify ► open.spotify.com/artist/5lPHagff7SG960LQZfva9Q
My good very friend Johan asked me if I wanted to do a remix of one of the new tracks on his single silence. I told him, only on one condition, that i get full on free artistic freedom. He gave me a big blue thumbs up (on fb messenger) and it was a deal. :D
I wanted to make something really special on this one, not just work instrumental with some vocal cuts from the track. I got in contact with the super talented multi artist Anda Volley and asked her to interpret the lyrics as spoken word .. then based on her interpretation, her mood and feeling this piece of music came to life. We are really happy with the result, i hope that you all will enjoy it too!!
Johan Baeckstrom: johanbaeckstrom.bandcamp.com
Anda Volley andavolley.bandcamp.com
# official notes
Taken from the upcoming Silence EP, available for pre-order on bandcamp, releases on November 16.
johanbaeckstrom.bandcamp.com/album/silence-ep
Tracklist:
1.Silence
2.Silence (BURG Remix) feat. Anda Volley
3.Silence (Val Solo Makeover)
4.Silence (Extended)
Johan Baeckström returns with a new single taken of his album "Utopia". The track is called Silence and besides the original version we are treated to two remixes (by Val Solo and BURG) together with an extended version of the original.
(c) 2018 All Rights Reserved / Copyright Control / Progress Productions
Stock footage provided by Videvo, downloaded from videvo.net
My music:
Bandcamp ► music.ollilab.com
Spotify ► open.spotify.com/artist/5lPHagff7SG960LQZfva9Q
!! As a patreon you will get access to making of videos of all the BURG1K sessions and more !!
Hi All, this is the second jam on the #BURG1K setup. This track is a bit different than the first one. I wanted to break out from using four on the floor patterns and do something a bit slower, but still with some groove.
The drumbrute has just a little bit of swing/shuffle.. to give that moving feeling and to make sure it does not become too static.
On the volca bass, i have several patterns i switch between that has the second VCO recorded with different notes, and by switching the patterns i can sort of play a pre defined melody. :) This helps with variation in the song.
I still have not decided how to expand the setup with fully. I do have a mixer incoming to ensure proper stereo recording, the behringer 1002B and also a EHX 720 stereo looper.
I a hoping to be able to use these in my upcoming videos.
Gear used:
- KORG volca keys
- KORG volca bass
- Arturia Drumbrute Impact
- 2x Zoom MS-70 CDR FX pedals
- Behringer mx-400 mono mixer
- 2 track Recorder, Zoom H5
Stereo track Post processing
- Izotope Limiter and Compressor
- Cubase native EQ (low end roll off and minor high end boost)
Wiring/schematics
- Arturia drumbrute, mono - mx400
- volca bass, mono - mx400
- volca keys, mono - ms70, mono - mx400
- mx-400, mono - ms70 CDR - stereo out to Zoom H5
FX settings
- Volca keys ms-70 - silky chorus, tape echo, particle reverb
- mx-400 ms-70 - spring (reverb) and analog DLY
Future Gear Additions
- Electro Harmonix 720 Stereo Looper
- Behringer Xenyx 1002B
I hope you will enjoy this one!
BoOoM!


