Thank you for this series. The original Easel manual, that's currently available on Buchla's website, is the most dry read I have ever experienced. Yes, the Easel was made for the user to experiment with but we need to know the basics before we go off into our own world of sound generation. Your episodes have helped provide the baseline knowledge needed for Easel owners to understand what does what, why what does what, and how to change *that* what to do some other *what*. It's really appreciated.
I have the album "Touch", performed on a Buchla synth by Morton Subotnik, on the original vinyl. After many decades, it's still one of my favorite records, and I really appreciate how the sound is recognizably different from other synths. Thanks for the insights into how the sounds are produced!
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Listening to Touch when I came across your comment!
Ooo, going to enjoy this demo series. The West Coast approach is admittedly confusing to me as I've never used it and you've already started clearing that up for me with just this initial video. Thanks Marc.
It is my hope to eventually undermine the coastal paradigm! :) Thank you, sir! There is much I would tell you about this thing, and was hoping to at a certain event. Hopefully, that will somehow happens in the future!
Alex Ball totally agree. I always wanted to learn synthesis and bought a volca keys to start. Didn’t know where to begin, found Marc’s channel and it’s been a great journey ever since
I guess Im asking the wrong place but does any of you know a trick to get back into an instagram account..? I was dumb forgot the account password. I love any assistance you can give me
@Avi Iker thanks so much for your reply. I got to the site through google and im in the hacking process atm. Looks like it's gonna take a while so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
I make lots of sub basses with arturia easel v because it adds odd harmonics in a cool way 🙊 ofc i resample them afterwards but it is easy to get high quality interesting bass sounds out of it.
this series is much appreciated! i recently became intrigued with the buchla easel, got an arturia buchla easel v and am now attempting to cobble together something similar with a neutron and eurorack modules. this is going to help a lot! unfortunately, i'll never be able to afford an easel - got a poor-boy's volca modular though, and i'm looking forward to the results of my experiment. i follow most things buchla easel on the net - most of the stuff is for knowledgeable enthusiasts, but these videos start from the beginning and are extremely helpful for the beginner. thanks again.
Anyone unfamiliar with the Microfreak might be wondering what that *other* gizmo with the blinking light at the bottom of the screen is doing there. ☺️
@@automaticgainsay I bet this video series (and Arturia's version) generated and will generate more Buchla sales as they removed that initial mental barrier of entry as it seemed quite difficult to get hold of a good description of the system (strangely, Don never seemed bothered by this :-) ).
I was thinking of playing it with the Microfreak. But I don't know how you get the Microfreak so close to the Command with all the leads out of the back of the Microfreak.
Would you be willing to create videos regarding the Classic 200 Reissue modules? The lack of documentation on Buchla's website, for each module, is frustrating.
Ugh, vactrols. They are a nightmare for Buchla. It’s very challenging to find a good, solid, consistent source of them, and then, there are vast variances between them, which means that they must be individually tested. So, before we even get to comparing various historical iterations, there’s all of that. There isn’t much that can be done.
Hey Marc, I hope all is well with you. Hey I have a question…on my easel command, I connected random to the oscillator and after a several minutes listening at a fairly fast pace, it became really apparent that it wasn’t so much random,as an actual sequence…a definite repeating looping pattern. I just wondered if you knew that Buchla Easel random is TRUE random…or it is just a sample of random that is then looped? I’d say it’s around a 64 note loop.(guessing). Thanks Marc.
Actually, you're right! It is a definite loop of voltages! There are certain settings that reveal this truth, although many don't seem to. One of my Easel compositions on TH-cam, I can't recall which, makes it REALLY obvious, as it sounds almost like a repeated "melody."
@@automaticgainsay Awesome. I've wanted an Easel since forever and I will have one some day to add to my arsenal! I'm really looking forward to watching the rest of this series!
I’m very upset and disappointed because you’re not Jamming, your videos sucks dude. I was waiting for a EDM track 🤬 Just kidding, thanks for another awesome instructional video 😊 Man.
@@automaticgainsay I was building and buying synths before you were born. Feel free to throw your money away and shill for 50 year old over priced synths.
@@DBCisco Really, DB, you're taking this ol' tack again? As I recall, it didn't play well for you last time. Just looking out for you, buddy. Best quit while you're ahead. ;) Cheers!
@@SandcastleTheory I got my first degree in Electronic Music Technology before most of you were born. I don't fall for salesman's pitches. Feel free to think expensive gear makes you a better musician.
Thank you for this series.
The original Easel manual, that's currently available on Buchla's website, is the most dry read I have ever experienced.
Yes, the Easel was made for the user to experiment with but we need to know the basics before we go off into our own world of sound generation.
Your episodes have helped provide the baseline knowledge needed for Easel owners to understand what does what, why what does what, and how to change *that* what to do some other *what*.
It's really appreciated.
I have the album "Touch", performed on a Buchla synth by Morton Subotnik, on the original vinyl. After many decades, it's still one of my favorite records, and I really appreciate how the sound is recognizably different from other synths. Thanks for the insights into how the sounds are produced!
Listening to Touch when I came across your comment!
Excellent series on the 208C ! - thanks for posting
Just as I was going to start reading the Arturia Easel manual. Great timing. Very helpful. Thanks.
Ooo, going to enjoy this demo series.
The West Coast approach is admittedly confusing to me as I've never used it and you've already started clearing that up for me with just this initial video.
Thanks Marc.
It is my hope to eventually undermine the coastal paradigm! :) Thank you, sir! There is much I would tell you about this thing, and was hoping to at a certain event. Hopefully, that will somehow happens in the future!
Alex Ball totally agree. I always wanted to learn synthesis and bought a volca keys to start. Didn’t know where to begin, found Marc’s channel and it’s been a great journey ever since
I guess Im asking the wrong place but does any of you know a trick to get back into an instagram account..?
I was dumb forgot the account password. I love any assistance you can give me
@Arturo Reign instablaster :)
@Avi Iker thanks so much for your reply. I got to the site through google and im in the hacking process atm.
Looks like it's gonna take a while so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
Thanks for this series. Im watching the list as my easel will come this Wednesday. I also preordered the LEM 218 V3
I'm into this, Marc. I'm saving my pennies already. Thanks for taking the time to make the videos.
Brilliant and exactly how I wanted this to be laid out. Cheers Marc.
Thank you! I’m glad to help!
Holy moly, a whole(?) series in a day!
Never played an Easel but I'm happy to see you demonstrate it.
Awesome. Thanks Marc! I'm following along with the Arturia plugin and it's finally starting to make sense.
So weird that you almost never hear bass sounds played on a Buchla, but this video show how nice it can sound!
I make lots of sub basses with arturia easel v because it adds odd harmonics in a cool way 🙊 ofc i resample them afterwards but it is easy to get high quality interesting bass sounds out of it.
Oh wow! I had no idea you worked for buchla! That’s so neat!
this series is much appreciated! i recently became intrigued with the buchla easel, got an arturia buchla easel v and am now attempting to cobble together something similar with a neutron and eurorack modules. this is going to help a lot! unfortunately, i'll never be able to afford an easel - got a poor-boy's volca modular though, and i'm looking forward to the results of my experiment. i follow most things buchla easel on the net - most of the stuff is for knowledgeable enthusiasts, but these videos start from the beginning and are extremely helpful for the beginner. thanks again.
Anyone unfamiliar with the Microfreak might be wondering what that *other* gizmo with the blinking light at the bottom of the screen is doing there. ☺️
Thank you so much for doing this. I only have the Arturia version but it's close enough for those videos to be very valuable.
Arturia did a good job.
@@automaticgainsay I bet this video series (and Arturia's version) generated and will generate more Buchla sales as they removed that initial mental barrier of entry as it seemed quite difficult to get hold of a good description of the system (strangely, Don never seemed bothered by this :-) ).
This is very helpful, thank you!
Hell yes. I was very lucky to receive one as a relatively late pre-order. I’m a bit clueless when it comes to 4u.
thank you kindly for sharing your expertise. immensely helpful for a new easel owner.
I’m glad to help!
Wonderful instrument! I love mine. Goes where Buchla dared to be a pioneer!
Great explanation video!
Thank you!
I was thinking of playing it with the Microfreak. But I don't know how you get the Microfreak so close to the Command with all the leads out of the back of the Microfreak.
Would you be willing to create videos regarding the Classic 200 Reissue modules? The lack of documentation on Buchla's website, for each module, is frustrating.
I would love to, but I no longer have access to them.
@@automaticgainsay Well, poopers! Thanks for responding.
Your explanation is a musical performance
Someone talk some sense into me as I'm sooooo tempted to preorder the 2023 "modern" easel coming out.
Worth it
@@automaticgainsay You were supposed to influence me the other direction. lol!
Marc....could Buchla style West Coast synthesis ever be done as a poly synth or is it too chaotic?
no
What is your opinion on the sound of the new RoHS compliant vactrols VS the old school vactrols in the older easels?
Ugh, vactrols. They are a nightmare for Buchla. It’s very challenging to find a good, solid, consistent source of them, and then, there are vast variances between them, which means that they must be individually tested. So, before we even get to comparing various historical iterations, there’s all of that. There isn’t much that can be done.
Hey Marc, I hope all is well with you. Hey I have a question…on my easel command, I connected random to the oscillator and after a several minutes listening at a fairly fast pace, it became really apparent that it wasn’t so much random,as an actual sequence…a definite repeating looping pattern. I just wondered if you knew that Buchla Easel random is TRUE random…or it is just a sample of random that is then looped? I’d say it’s around a 64 note loop.(guessing). Thanks Marc.
Actually, you're right! It is a definite loop of voltages! There are certain settings that reveal this truth, although many don't seem to. One of my Easel compositions on TH-cam, I can't recall which, makes it REALLY obvious, as it sounds almost like a repeated "melody."
Good catch, homey. Don’t take offense, but, are you, by any chance, on the spectrum?
Another interesting fact about the random outputs, each one has its own behaviour and acts differently.
Good job!Hi Mark
Hey, Gianni! Thanks!
God I want one of these so much 😂
fab machine morton subotnik was great on buchla machines
Are these out in the wild yet? I know covid kinda messed up production...
Increasingly so, yes! COVID can’t keep Buchla down for long!
@@automaticgainsay Awesome. I've wanted an Easel since forever and I will have one some day to add to my arsenal! I'm really looking forward to watching the rest of this series!
Mine came last week. And it’s good. Really good.
@@mgscheue Awesome! I'm a little jealous haha. Enjoy it my friend!
@@yodice Thank you! :)
Is this a desktop version of the easel? Sorry if you mention it ... I’m half away of the part 1
The Easel is kind of desktop, too, really. But yes!
AutomaticGainsay thanks ... sooner or later you will get this question 👍🏻
yah kewl vid but when do it make dubsteps. like skrillex. wheres dubsteps button on buchla
on the bottom
Thumbs up! :)
I’m very upset and disappointed because you’re not Jamming, your videos sucks dude. I was waiting for a EDM track 🤬
Just kidding, thanks for another awesome instructional video 😊 Man.
Ha ha, thank you!
AutomaticGainsay no, thank you!
Do west coast synth makers hate east coast synth makers?? Ha
The coastal paradigm is a myth!
First!
And best! I miss you, man!
I'll wait for Behringer to make a clone for 1/10th the price. lol
🙄
If money is what governs your choices about what tools you use to make your music, then that says everything that needs to be said.
@@automaticgainsay I was building and buying synths before you were born. Feel free to throw your money away and shill for 50 year old over priced synths.
@@DBCisco Really, DB, you're taking this ol' tack again? As I recall, it didn't play well for you last time. Just looking out for you, buddy. Best quit while you're ahead. ;) Cheers!
@@SandcastleTheory I got my first degree in Electronic Music Technology before most of you were born. I don't fall for salesman's pitches. Feel free to think expensive gear makes you a better musician.