Welcome to episode 16 of Source Of Uncertainty. In this episode Kyle tries to figure out what to do with the 230 Triple Envelope Follower, and then the hosts talk to Johnny Woods about his new album and working in a solar powered studio. 

Show notes:

Hello: 0:00

Kyle explores the Triple Envelope Follower: 18:35

Interview with Johnny Woods: 40:50

Goodbye: 1:49:35

To purchase Johnny Wood’s album Pavillions visit - https://johnnywoods.bandcamp.com/ 

https://brettnaucke.bandcamp.com/album/ems-hallucinations - EMS Hallucinations, by Brett Naucke

https://boscio.bandcamp.com/album/if-we-seek-with-intent - If We Seek With Intent, by René G. Boscio - Out October 2nd

https://transversales.bandcamp.com/album/plein-soleil - PLEIN SOLEIL, by Jonathan Fitoussi  

https://suzanneciani.bandcamp.com/album/music-for-denali - Music For Denali, by Suzanne Ciani

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0:00 Dawn Two (from Pavilions)

6:21 First Flight (live) (from The Wild Vol. 1)

10:24 Sketch of Uncertainty 1 (live) (exclusive)

13:58 Sketch of Uncertainty 2 (live) (exclusive)

18:36 Sketch of Uncertainty 3 (live) (exclusive)

The first two tracks are taken from two recent releases, and notably both use the same exact patch. The last three pieces are exclusive for this podcast. When trying to figure out themes for a new album, I typically record dozens of little live sketches that play with different patch ideas. These one-take-wonders illustrate some concepts I am working on for future releases.  

https://johnnywoods.bandcamp.com/

Welcome to episode 15 of Source Of Uncertainty. In this episode we talk to Jacqueline & Augustus from The Galaxy Electric. We talk about the duo’s musical history, discovering Buchla, and the  Kickstarter campaign for their new album. Before our chat, Kyle shows off a few thing’s he’s learned about the 208/Music Easel.

Show notes:

Hello: 0:00

208 Tips & Patch Ideas: 7:00

Interview with The Galaxy Electric: 40:20

Goodbye: 2:08:00

For more information about The Galaxy Electric, visit their website at https://www.thegalaxyelectric.com/. You can also find the Kickstarter for their new album here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1511715045/the-galaxy-electric-is-releasing-new-music-on-reel-to-reel/description

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The Galaxy Electric are Augustus and Jacqueline - a husband/wife duo based in the US - who are obsessed with early electronic music that utilized magnetic tape to create new sounds no one had ever heard before! Together, they blend influences from 60s Psych pop and Retro Sci-Fi to make "Cosmic Tape Music.” Using Buchla style synthesizers, Reel to Reel and Cassette tape machines, a Mellotron, a Korg Delta and various effects devices sprinkled with ethereal vocals they take their listeners on a cosmic journey. 

When their debut album, "Everything is Light and Sound" was released on vinyl, they were hailed as "one of the most original and intriguing bands to emerge in the music scene within the last year." They spent a lot of time on the road opening for bands like Lake Ruth and Welsh artist Gwenno. And now have returned to the studio for their second full length album, “Tomorrow Was Better Yesterday.” 

“Tomorrow Was Better Yesterday” is the first album we have ever recorded that was fully and completely improvised. We recorded to 1/4" Analog Tape without any digital recording magic (overdubs, edits, tuning etc). We spent a year practicing this new improvisational style before we turned on the tape machine. But once we did, we recorded every day for a month. And when we listened back - we realized we had created a space age fantasy album - with an incredible story; a soundtrack to a time traveling space voyage.

In order to honor the recording process of this album - we knew we had to find a way to release it on Reel to Reel tape with the most amazing artwork and packaging - to create a unique Collector's Item worthy of the voyage. With the help of Dead Media Tapes, we will be able to do just that!”

Pre-Order “Tomorrow Was Better Yesterday”

Our website:

www.thegalaxyelectric.com

Social Links: 

https://www.facebook.com/thegalaxyelectric

https://www.instagram.com/thegalaxyelectric/

https://twitter.com/galaxyelctrc

Playlist and description:

1. “Tomorrow Was Better Yesterday” Album Trailer Premiere: this is a collage of the tracks from our forthcoming full length album release. We are hosting a kickstarter for the project to fund releasing the album on cassette and REEL to REEL!

Welcome to episode 14 of Source Of Uncertainty. In this episode we talk to Doug Clauder from Studio H about his modular beginnings and how he got into making modules to solve problems within his system. Before our chat, Robert show’s off the lovely Studio H Dual Programmable Oscillator.

Show notes:

Hello: 0:00

Studio H Dual Programmable Oscillator: 11:15

Interview with Doug Clauder: 29:50

Goodbye:1:46:15

For more information about Doug’s products, visit his website at http://studiohsoftware.com/. 

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With a musical history rooted in experimental electronics, minimalism and techno, Jim has now found himself deep into Buchla. Drawn to the incredible sound and superior user interface, he started with a Music Easel and now is working with full 100 and 200 Series systems.

In addition to his solo work, Jim had performed / recorded with: Sample and Fold,

"After building up the 100 series system I started to apply some of the

Each of the 9 pieces (assembled together in this program) were recorded live in one take to two track stereo, no edits or overdubs. Only audio processing is end of signal chain reverb.

Recorded May - July 2020

Model 106 — Mixer 

Neunaber Audio Immerse Reverb 

pressboard.bandcamp.com

soundcloud.com/pressboard

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In this very special 1 year anniversary episode of Source Of Uncertainty we talk to the legendary Morton Subotnick!!!! Before we talk with Mort, we explore 2 delay modules within the Buchla ecosystem, the 277r Signal Delay Unit, and the new 1979 DSD.

Show notes:

Hello: 0:00

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In this episode of Source Of Uncertainty we explore the idea of a “Base Patch” and share our findings. We then get to chat with composer Barry Schrader about teaching at CalArts, composing music for a sci-fi cult classic, and dig into how he made the seminal Buchla album “Lost Atlantis.” 

Show notes:

Hello: 0:00

Kyle’s Base Patch: 13:10

Robert’s Base Patch: 41:20

Interview with Barry Schrader: 1:09:30

Goodbye: 2:48:30

For more information about Barry Schrader, visit his website at https://barryschrader.com/, and find his music at https://barryschrader.bandcamp.com/. 

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*Music provided by Barry Schrader

Welcome to the first Artist Spotlight episode of Source Of Uncertainty! 

Today we feature music from Günther Steudel. Günther was the inspiration to start this series when he reached out to us with some music that he had recorded in the 1980's with his Buchla 300 series! We felt very lucky to hear these recordings from Günther, and now we're very excited to share them with you.

Below are some accompaniments for each of the three tracks written by Günther.

Enjoy!

Automation

Computers, whether a hulking mainframe, or a small tablet, can create feelings of ambivalence. These

Circus

Standing at the top of a hill, looking over a field of wild grass and wild flowers, seeing a hilly valley

Poseidon’s Glove

The ocean, calm, deep, dark, mysterious. One can hear the occasional whale travel by. There is a sense