#analog modular synth composition

Eternal Witness pt.1 from VoltageCtrlR on Vimeo.

For my very Auspicious 108th post I thought I would put up a complex synth patch to explore and re discover for the next few days.

AUM

After chillin' under the moon light last night absorbing the lunar frequencies I was motivated to re-explore a synth patch I made the night prior... 

I call it the eternal witness patch, it's a pretty complex patch involving almost all of the synth modules in my 18u setup... it's a blend of a few sub systems that I can continue to explore for as long as it stays interesting. I have some rhythmic elements, melody and lots of randomness that I can weave in and out of for what seems like an eternity. The random part of the patch is really engaging and adds an element of surprise. I plan on making a few more compositions with this patch before I tear it down and start on a new sonic journey. Until then I will continue to witness what kind of energy comes out of this living machine of sound and vibration.

-Volt

Follow Me Knots from VoltageCtrlR on Vimeo.

This is yet another expression of the Eternal Witness patch from the previous video. So many different vibrations, rhythms and energies are found in this complex patch portal. I wonder where it will lead me next...

Mayurapiccha,

The feathers of the sacred bird of immortality... The Peacock. The symbolism of the mayura (peacock) killing the snake is a poetic expression of the cyclic nature of time. May we continue to stay out of time, in time and timeless. Aum

I'm been back in the studio working on vol. 2 of the Metasonix Sketchbook. I started working on a patch this morning and thought I would share a patch recipe for my fellow synth nerds out there. All the initiated synth cult members  are well aware that the Metasonix R-54 Supermodule  has many spirits trapped in it's tubes similar to the Ecto-Containment Unit seen in Ghostbusters. With proper patching you can get these entities to make there presence felt through your speakers.

VoltageCtrlR - Modulated Yellow Entity Patch

Modulated Yellow Entity Patch 1 by VoltageCtrlr/ShiroFujioka

Wiard Anti- OSC Tri out to Metasonix R-54 Input.

Anti-O Lin FM modulated by Maths EXP out Triggered by RCD.

Anti-O EXP FM modulated by Maths EXP out Triggered by Spock AND out.

Anti-O Mayhem out to Triple Wave Folder, TWF out to A-101-2 LPG.

A-101-2 cv in 2 hit with Envelator

Anti-O 1v/oct modulated by Sport Modulator Bottom out

Noisering Noise out to z2040 modulated by uLFO and FMed by Dual LFO out 1

VoltageCtrlR - Modulated Yellow Entity Patch ver.2

Modulated Yellow Entity Patch 2 by VoltageCtrlr/ShiroFujioka

Wiard Anti- OSC Tri out to Metasonix R-54 Input.

Anti-O Lin FM modulated by Maths EXP out Triggered by RCD.

Anti-O EXP FM modulated by Maths EXP out Triggered by Spock AND out.

Anti-O Mayhem out to Triple Wave Folder, TWF out to A-101-2 LPG.

A-101-2 cv in 2 hit with Envelator

Anti-O 1v/oct hit by uScale out A

Noisering Noise out to z2040 modulated by uLFO and FMed by Dual LFO out 1

<a href="http://voltagectrlr.bandcamp.com/album/metasonix-r-54-sketchbook-vol-1" data-mce-href="http://voltagectrlr.bandcamp.com/album/metasonix-r-54-sketchbook-vol-1">Metasonix R-54 Sketchbook vol.1 by VoltageCtrlR</a>

This is a collection of auditory sketches I performed with the infamous Metasonix R-54 vacuum-tube driven synth module designed by mastermind Eric Barbour. 

About the R-54 in Eric Barbour's words... "Welcome to the strange new world. The R-54 is the most radical, revolutionary module we've ever made. It will change the way you do music synthesis. There has never been an electronic-music product like this before. Even the oddest things that Buchla And Associates or Serge Modular ever made are prosaic and dull compared to the R-54." Now that's setting the bar high! This collections of improvised analog modular synth compositions feature the unruly tube driven R-54 module that refuses to be tamed. The compositions on this ep were recorded live in one take with me tweaking the dials, controls and sometimes live patching. The R-54 is a really deep module that will keep you busy for years.

Surya Namaskara (Sun Salutations) Absorb these frequencies and beats in the morning on an empty stomach to enhance good health and prosperity. Breath deep and ingest the divine light of Surya (Sun) in your 3rd eye. Once connected you'll begin to nod your head to the hypnotic beats and melody contained in this Urban Nada Raga... Don't be alarmed, this is just the after effects of inviting the divine light of Surya in you Innerverse. Enjoy the trip.

High in the mystical Akashic Mountain a FrequenSeeR delves meditatively into his inner universe of cosmic sound and visions to be transformed into sound it self, light and stories to guide souls through the journey of the inner world to a destination called S.E.L.F.

The FrequenSeeR channels the energy of Shankar "Giver of Bliss" with his analog modular synth and experiences spiritual bliss through sound.

Urban Nada Yogi Tools:

Analog Modular Synth

Ableton Live 8

Akai APC 40

Rudraksha Mala

Siva Lingam

Sandalwood Incense

Light Yantra 

OM...OHM...AUM VoltageCtrlR Giri Nada Yogi 

I'm really diggin' MechaSeb's Serge TKB patches!

Serge Modular - ResEQ & TKB seq

Checkout more of his compositions on his soundcloud page.

Here's a live analog modular synth improv session I recorded to bring in the new year. I'm thankful that 2011 is behind us, it was a very turbulent year for all the inhabitants of this planet and even that planet itself. May the friction we encounter make us shine because we all know diamonds aren't made by being rubbed by feathers.