Modular Synthesizer Patch Tutorial

http://www.vimeo.com/2732783 This video is a quick patch tutorial by Elan Hickler.  Not mentioned in the video: The envelope controlling the lowpass filter is set with high attack, decay, sustain, and release. The pitch VC to the lowpass filter is inverted but heavily attenuated. No resonance and the notch filter was turned all the way down.

GestureSynth Makes Music From Gestures

  Here’s an demo of the GCe2 (Gestural Controller – Exploration 2) in use with an application called GestureSynth. Tilting to the left and right lowers and raises the pitch, respectively. Tilting back applies a chorus effect, and squeezing the expression pads on the side creates a flange.

Current TV Looks At Circuit Bending

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5Uj44uP4ko There’s all sorts of bent goodness in this Current TV documentary on circuit bending: Pete Edwards is a circuit bender. He uses Speak & Spells, talking baby dolls, wristwatches, keyboards to build his sound, creating a symphony of noises. 2playerproductions takes us to Pete’s workshop and shows us how he’s bending the definition of… Read More Current TV Looks At Circuit Bending