Esoteric Modulation

In this months show, we have the mighty Todd Barton gracing our podcast. We talk about his album metaScapes and the inspiration behind the album, the MetaSynth. We chat about the compilation Buchla cassette he has been involved with, and we take a deep dive into Todd's creative process via some art talk! Then we round the show off talking Hordijk system, Serge and of course, Buchla!Ben And Ed's pre-talk Timings 0.00 Show Intro0:47 What Ben's Been up to - Modular Meets Leeds2:47 FELT Instrumen...

In this months show, we have a great conversation with David Elliott Johnson the creator and Director of Patch CV! We talk about his creative rebirth through modular equipment and the community. How he was inspired to create Patch CV. We talk about editing, lighting, videography and the collaborative vision and workflow of Patch CV. We talk about the inspiration David took from the many artists he interviewed, and much, much more! Sit back and grab a cuppa, you are going to enjoy this one! &n...

In this months show, we talk to Cory Sterling aka (redstripedown) We talk about his background, starting with the bass guitar before finding the freedom of electronic music. We talk about his deep dive into modular and hardware integration in his workflow. We look at gear and his stint at Nerd Audio and Chicago Music Exchange. And we end up looking at what he is up to now both creatively and also his passion for instrument and music education. Show Timings0.00 Show introEd and Ben's pre-...

In this week's show, we have Dave Cranmer a mechanical sculptor and freelance engineer that has his roots firmly in sound. He is truly an adventurous multimedia artist, designer and builder that has created all kinds of beautiful, bizarre and exceptional machines! We look at his road to being 'The Nervous Squirrel', we talk building modular and focus on some of his amazing projects and commissions! From a Radioactive Xylophone to the renowned Badgermin (a theremin in a badger!) we...

On this week's show, we have Scott Campbell, a musician, sound designer, instrument-maker, & graphic designer based in New Orleans, LA. We talk circuit bending in the ’90s and his history. Of course, we talk all about the OM1. Then we move on to instruments in general and his musical journey and output. Show Times:Intro and me and Ben talk the goodies we have been working with 0.00Guest intro 12.35Scott's history and background 13.20The OM1 22.37Scott's musical sound techniques 33.2...

In this week's show, we talk to Cologne based artist and Youtuber Felix, the man behind 'The Tuesday Night Machines' Youtube channel. We start off with giving him a little grief about selling his Ciat Lonbarde equipment :-) Then we get down to a great conversation of what equipment speaks to Felix and His creative process with different gear. We then chat about and journey through a raft of synth formats and find time to talk Gotharman's Little deFormer, and his old school MPC 500! Grab a cup...

In this week's show, we talk to Portland base sound and visual artist Amulets. We have a great conversation on his journey of tape! We talk tape equipment, artistic approach, his lineage of visual art and how his music has been part of his therapy. We touch on a lot of stuff in this one, sit back and grab a coffee! Show TimingsIntro of what we have been up to 0:00Guest Intro: 7:42Suitcase, VL1 and GASS 9:58 Sound and Setup Evolution 11:34The tape as bandmates! 21:00Playing the Guita...

In this week's show, we have a great conversation with an amazing guest, Mr Jamie Lidell! A man that is so easy to talk to that we cover a lot of ground! Looping journeys, creative expression, his Modular journey and philosophy, all this is wrapped up with some amazing nuggets of information and insights! Show Timings Intro 0:00What Ben has been up to 0:37What Ed has been up to 1:29 Our guest sneaks in the intro (Alvin Lucier :) 2:53Guest intro 3.54 Jamie Lide...

In this week's show, we talk about what we have been up to and talk about gear that we have been playing with over Christmas. Jamuary, Eventide project and more! Show Timings Intro: 000What Ed has been up too with gear: 00.40What Ben has been up too with gear: 12.11Jamuary 20.07Eventide Project 28.20Space Study 1 audio 38.10Talk about space study 41.29New Show News 47.50Shout outs 49.59Show NotesBASTL microGrannyhttps://bastl-instruments.com/instruments/microgrannyOnde Magnétique OM-1 Ca...

In this week's show, we have a festive round-up and some gear chat with Signal Sounds Jason Brunton! We talk about the move of signal sounds, Ben's new module release, the 'ochd'. We then get into the top-selling modules and interesting equipment of this year. All amongst a general chat on the unique aspects of collaborations within the modular scene. Show Timings Intro: 000Guest and talk about Signal Sounds: Intro 2.57ochd, Bens new module: 9.22Signal Sounds Distribution and collaborat...