Hey guys! Sorry for the crappy audio, we shot this quickly on an iPhone... BUT! I got a lot of questions about each individual component of the Buchla system from the previous video. As usual, things change quick in the studio so I wanted to get this one out before we publish videos of it in action. And don't worry, those videos will have high quality audio so you can hear it in all its glory. As usual -- leave questions below! Thanks!!
where is this studio located ? You seem to move from one studio to another but you never mention in which studio you are ? Perhaps you could edit the website and location of each location ? Also, since you are in the Netherlands, is there a way that fans can approach you physically, like a meet and greet ?
@@1978LucentAre you for real? I mean, We Dutch people are very kind and all but if your are like, famous, I doubt you have the time to greet 5000 fans in front of your house every day before composing the next hit score. Unless you are Keanu Reeves, of course.
Now you need a FOURTH 24 panels boat!!! 🎉 Love this video. It’s VERY useful because a ton of people get very confused when they (try to) get into Buchla. I know, that was me about 18 months ago. This video would have been a goldmine of information. I love my Buchla so much… but it felt overwhelming. Have fun!
For Buchla lovers, A special patch had been written for Reaktor named Cloudlab 200t V2. It is really great and full of sound vst and you do not have pay lots of money for this.
So great you're back with studio time ,Tom, just the other day I was wondering what happened and within a few hours later your comeback video showed up :D The Buchla's looks so intimidating, can't wait to get some more in-depth knowledge. Thank you for your hard work!
That Stochastic Voltage Generator is based on Mutable Instruments Marbles, and the Algorithmic Oscillator on Mutable Plaits. What a beautiful Buchla system!
How wonderful to see such possibilities in this new system. And personally great to see someone else with a Dual Arbitrary Function Generator in their system. People always ask me where I got mine :-D Looking forward to hearing this awesome set up in action then.
Interesting video, we all love Xmas tinsels and wreaths but, obvioulsly, we would love to hear the sound of all of that and what you can actualy produce will all of this. 😁
Awesome! I'll watch the whole video later, I'm finally starting to work on another one of my own humble modular system break down videos. (not as expensive or impressive as Tom's systems of course!☺)
It may take one (yeah right) or more years to learn how to patch it and even if you'd know it inside out, you'd have trillions of possibilities. When you have something cool you can be 100% certain there's something much cooler hiding in there. So how would you define 'done'? It will provide many hours of quality time - with no useful results - so I can't help wondering how you'll get production value from it. I guess you'd create your own sound library and work from there. It would be super cool and extremely useful if you'd share how it integrates in your workflow as a composer.
But the synthesis engine is west coast. So more additive instead of Moog which is subtractive. Filters are much less in the picture, the complex oscillator can create spectacular harmonics all by itself. But it is not as easy to manage. And indeed, it always makes you feel that there is more lurking beneath the surface.
That's quite a system. I had once 18u of 200e. 3x24u seems a bit of overkill considering that one of the main USPs of 200e is the preset management system. So there should be no need to triple systems when working on multiple patches at once. Probably the reason why he did this is because of systems lockups. 200e is quite buggy. Filling big (original buchla) cases with 200e modules only, you will likely run into system freezes. Super annoying. From a pure sound perspective, there is nothing you can't achieve with Eurorack system. I've been there and know what I'm talking. Especially since there is 292t and 296t from tip top. Of course there are some nuances, but the oscillators 261e and 259e aren't that special. I always prefered the raw sound of the 258e (DPO) or the easel oscillator over these. It's a matter of taste I guess. The only thing that I'm really missing is the 223e tactile controller. This thing is unmatched in modular world and by far the best tactile input controller for modular out there. I'm wondering why there is no keen, studio-h and soundfreak stuff in his case? Especially the CSR? By far the most exciting modules in the 200 format. Unfortunately Buchla seems to not extend and develop the 200e range any further.
I've been programming synths since the earl 80's. This to me is like miniaturizing yourself and jumping inside the circuity of a Hydrasynth Deluxe or a Novation Summit and start re-routing things at the micro programming level. Sounds like my version of a Wonkasynth.
Tom, cool video! I enjoyed this. I've got three questions for you. 1. How do you feel the Buchla compares to your previous modular gear in terms of play-ability and experimentation? 2. In terms of aesthetics I think Buchla is really up there. I've never seen one in the flesh, but to me it looks playful and inviting. Unlike say MakeNoise, whose modules are fantastic but their aesthetic is too busy and messy for my tastes. After all your years of working with hardware synths, is how synth/modular looks still a significant factor in how you approach a machine? 3. Buchla systems are notoriously expensive. Prohibitively so, for most people. Part of that is that Buchla is a small company catering to an exclusive crowd. But what makes this system a worthwhile investment for you? Other than that you had not mastered this system yet. In other words, what makes this premium instrument worth the price of admission (for you)?
I love mine so much… been into synths since the 90s and Buchla the last 18 months, and… it’s like I’ve never used a synth or designed sounds before that. So special and different. in my case I don’t get inspired by my other synths anymore
Hey tom, heel cool. Als mede Buchla guy in Amsterdam, altijd leuk om te zien wat andere voor systeempje hebben 😂. Anyway, mocht je er zijn, kom 21 januari naar enige Modular synth event in Amsterdam in Paradiso: voltage Control Amsterdam.
Curious if you are actually triggering the 281es via the internal bus . Because i have two 281e that randomly forget to trigger an Env on out A&C. It only works safely if use cables to trigger the envs. Just in case if you stumble over this .. Buchla couldn't help me solving it. th-cam.com/video/rgSfRxXg8XU/w-d-xo.html
I’m super curious about why you chose such a large Buchla system versus what you used to have and given you sold many things, why not just use VCV rack since it looked like you were going more into the box than out of it? Any answers appreciated! Happy Holidays.🎉
Very nice a way beyond me. I would have loved to hear it though. Maybe soon in another video with audio explanations of the modules. Great stuff nonetheless.
Been waiting for this vid. One day I’ll Prob just sell All my studio gear and get a 12 module boat (already got it picked out years ago).. and then just smoke herb and patch random shit
I see the word “in-depth” and I see the video length, and all I‘m thinking is that, you Sir, are off by at least a couple _hundreds_ of hours 😅 But thank you, loved watching it.
Good to see you back on the tubes. How does the Buchla compare to the monster modular system we saw in your old studio? Obviously it's a lot smaller... LOL
Ugh i am contemplating a move from the usa to spain. I hope you do a video or talk some on logistics. Its so overwhelming:( just got a moog model d and it sits in a storage unit 😢
So Tom. Might Robert Moog be a distant relative of yours? I would be absolutely lost on the Buchla system. Amazing wall of modules. patch cable millennium.
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Yes it feels like a totally different world. Its amazing. I’ve never felt as inspired as I have for the last 18 months since I started building my own 200e system. You can do a ton with just a few modules. The Easel Command + a 218 controller or even a Linnstrument or other USB midi controller will take you into a brand new world. Don’t need much more
I’ve been a bit of a hardware synth enthusiast for the past 12 years and finally took the great Buchla plunge earlier this year. I started with an Easel, then quickly began building a 24 panel system. I feel like I had to relearn synthesis on the Buchla. It’s a completely different and almost alien approach but I feel it’s actually taught me more about synthesis in one year than the last 12. It’s one of those instruments where you let it guide you to your destination.
@@deadredeyes I think it might be closer to ~100K. More than a nice car but with better value retention. I'm building a 12U system (e.g. 1/6th of what he's got on display) and even a clone, DIY system costs like 5K to make.
Why don't some people give up on modular walls and fanatically stick on multi-meter hardware, while today a 200 MB plug-in does the same thing, and maybe does better? Boys with Toys!
26 minutes about a synth without a sound or song. Congratulations, you’ve reached peak gearslut. I wonder if there are car fanatic videos where the influencer just reads the owners manual on camera.
With current prices of Buchla at least 1000 USD a module, but often more, this modular must cost at least 30.0000 USD. No wonder you sold your old gear.
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Hey guys! Sorry for the crappy audio, we shot this quickly on an iPhone... BUT! I got a lot of questions about each individual component of the Buchla system from the previous video. As usual, things change quick in the studio so I wanted to get this one out before we publish videos of it in action. And don't worry, those videos will have high quality audio so you can hear it in all its glory. As usual -- leave questions below! Thanks!!
Put the audio in mono en most of the weirdness will be gone!
where is this studio located ? You seem to move from one studio to another but you never mention in which studio you are ? Perhaps you could edit the website and location of each location ? Also, since you are in the Netherlands, is there a way that fans can approach you physically, like a meet and greet ?
😊
@@1978LucentAre you for real? I mean, We Dutch people are very kind and all but if your are like, famous, I doubt you have the time to greet 5000 fans in front of your house every day before composing the next hit score. Unless you are Keanu Reeves, of course.
I know I don't@@doubleohdutch2108
Now you need a FOURTH 24 panels boat!!! 🎉 Love this video. It’s VERY useful because a ton of people get very confused when they (try to) get into Buchla. I know, that was me about 18 months ago. This video would have been a goldmine of information. I love my Buchla so much… but it felt overwhelming. Have fun!
Buchla: How many knobs do you want? Tom: YES!
Damn I can’t imagine having that in my house it’d be so fun to communicate with aliens every day
That’s the MAIN idea! Haha I know
The only alien you would need is Alf and his golden plumbing. This 120 K (minimal).
@@artisans8521 so what you’re saying is is it’s a good deal?
Thanks Tom i am thrilled to hear something from the system ❤
For Buchla lovers, A special patch had been written for Reaktor named Cloudlab 200t V2. It is really great and full of sound vst and you do not have pay lots of money for this.
I am eger to hear how it sounds , waiting for next episode brother
So great you're back with studio time ,Tom, just the other day I was wondering what happened and within a few hours later your comeback video showed up :D
The Buchla's looks so intimidating, can't wait to get some more in-depth knowledge. Thank you for your hard work!
That Stochastic Voltage Generator is based on Mutable Instruments Marbles, and the Algorithmic Oscillator on Mutable Plaits.
What a beautiful Buchla system!
How wonderful to see such possibilities in this new system. And personally great to see someone else with a Dual Arbitrary Function Generator in their system. People always ask me where I got mine :-D Looking forward to hearing this awesome set up in action then.
this system is insanelly cool man !! - keep the vibe on hardware forever !!
Amazing and inspiring - thank you!!
Interesting video, we all love Xmas tinsels and wreaths but, obvioulsly, we would love to hear the sound of all of that and what you can actualy produce will all of this. 😁
Awesome! I'll watch the whole video later, I'm finally starting to work on another one of my own humble modular system break down videos. (not as expensive or impressive as Tom's systems of course!☺)
Look really forward in hearing some sounds from the Buchla!
It may take one (yeah right) or more years to learn how to patch it and even if you'd know it inside out, you'd have trillions of possibilities. When you have something cool you can be 100% certain there's something much cooler hiding in there. So how would you define 'done'? It will provide many hours of quality time - with no useful results - so I can't help wondering how you'll get production value from it. I guess you'd create your own sound library and work from there. It would be super cool and extremely useful if you'd share how it integrates in your workflow as a composer.
Same with eurorack, you know about that 😅
But the synthesis engine is west coast. So more additive instead of Moog which is subtractive. Filters are much less in the picture, the complex oscillator can create spectacular harmonics all by itself. But it is not as easy to manage. And indeed, it always makes you feel that there is more lurking beneath the surface.
Does anybody else's head hurt? So much information. hahaha!! Can't wait to hear this thing.
So good to see you! Yes: please indulge us!
Proffesor Thom in his sound laboratory❤❤❤🎉
Ikea Råskog for patchcables. Tom's never too proud to go for the cheap and simple solutions ;-)
That's quite a system. I had once 18u of 200e. 3x24u seems a bit of overkill considering that one of the main USPs of 200e is the preset management system. So there should be no need to triple systems when working on multiple patches at once. Probably the reason why he did this is because of systems lockups. 200e is quite buggy. Filling big (original buchla) cases with 200e modules only, you will likely run into system freezes. Super annoying.
From a pure sound perspective, there is nothing you can't achieve with Eurorack system. I've been there and know what I'm talking. Especially since there is 292t and 296t from tip top. Of course there are some nuances, but the oscillators 261e and 259e aren't that special. I always prefered the raw sound of the 258e (DPO) or the easel oscillator over these. It's a matter of taste I guess.
The only thing that I'm really missing is the 223e tactile controller. This thing is unmatched in modular world and by far the best tactile input controller for modular out there.
I'm wondering why there is no keen, studio-h and soundfreak stuff in his case? Especially the CSR? By far the most exciting modules in the 200 format. Unfortunately Buchla seems to not extend and develop the 200e range any further.
real piece of art!
I've been programming synths since the earl 80's. This to me is like miniaturizing yourself and jumping inside the circuity of a Hydrasynth Deluxe or a Novation Summit and start re-routing things at the micro programming level. Sounds like my version of a Wonkasynth.
Tom, cool video! I enjoyed this. I've got three questions for you.
1. How do you feel the Buchla compares to your previous modular gear in terms of play-ability and experimentation?
2. In terms of aesthetics I think Buchla is really up there. I've never seen one in the flesh, but to me it looks playful and inviting. Unlike say MakeNoise, whose modules are fantastic but their aesthetic is too busy and messy for my tastes. After all your years of working with hardware synths, is how synth/modular looks still a significant factor in how you approach a machine?
3. Buchla systems are notoriously expensive. Prohibitively so, for most people. Part of that is that Buchla is a small company catering to an exclusive crowd. But what makes this system a worthwhile investment for you? Other than that you had not mastered this system yet. In other words, what makes this premium instrument worth the price of admission (for you)?
really nice, make me want to make reason patch a lot
Im pretty proficient in synths, but Buchla stuff just makes my brain melt. Lol
I love mine so much… been into synths since the 90s and Buchla the last 18 months, and… it’s like I’ve never used a synth or designed sounds before that. So special and different. in my case I don’t get inspired by my other synths anymore
Hey tom, heel cool. Als mede Buchla guy in Amsterdam, altijd leuk om te zien wat andere voor systeempje hebben 😂.
Anyway, mocht je er zijn, kom 21 januari naar enige Modular synth event in Amsterdam in Paradiso: voltage Control Amsterdam.
Tom, do you have the H90 connected to the Buchla? I use mine for both synth and guitar. The last polysynth update is mighty, for guitar, at least.
Hay Tom , Rebel moon was epic , watched it with my son today top work
Amazing.
This thing is amazing .
I used to own a couple of Hans Zimmer's Buchla modules!
A rig you can immerse yourself in and forget the world is still turning
Curious if you are actually triggering the 281es via the internal bus . Because i have two 281e that randomly forget to trigger an Env on out A&C. It only works safely if use cables to trigger the envs.
Just in case if you stumble over this .. Buchla couldn't help me solving it.
th-cam.com/video/rgSfRxXg8XU/w-d-xo.html
I’m super curious about why you chose such a large Buchla system versus what you used to have and given you sold many things, why not just use VCV rack since it looked like you were going more into the box than out of it? Any answers appreciated! Happy Holidays.🎉
Also curious about vcv rack. Is it to avoid screen time?
Quad low pass gate looks awesome
I've got the Eurorack Tiptop/Buchla version and it's great.
@@mgscheue shhh shut up you’ll make cogs in my brain start turning and make me think hey it’s an investment Mike…
Lets gooooo Tom!
Hello, can you demonstrate how make sounds, any sound design from Buchla?))
thats alot of Buchla in one go! What is the thought process behind this investment?
Very nice a way beyond me. I would have loved to hear it though. Maybe soon in another video with audio explanations of the modules. Great stuff nonetheless.
Wow.... you're going to have a lot of fun with this (but no MARF, hmm...)
Do you have any interesting H9 presets to share? 😎
When you have all the things 😂 thanks for all the inspiration 🤙🏽
Been waiting for this vid.
One day I’ll
Prob just sell
All my studio gear and get a 12 module boat (already got it picked out years ago).. and then just smoke herb and patch random shit
Please make a video of live performance to show how it sounds!🙏🙏🙏
I see the word “in-depth” and I see the video length, and all I‘m thinking is that, you Sir, are off by at least a couple _hundreds_ of hours 😅 But thank you, loved watching it.
Good to see you back on the tubes. How does the Buchla compare to the monster modular system we saw in your old studio? Obviously it's a lot smaller... LOL
Ugh i am contemplating a move from the usa to spain. I hope you do a video or talk some on logistics. Its so overwhelming:( just got a moog model d and it sits in a storage unit 😢
Lovely! Although you actually have 12 boats-each row is a boat : )
Good point. I don’t use the word boat to avoid making the mistake. I say “24 panels case” etc.
Row row row your boat!
And that for the price of a yacht.
The Waldorf Quantum next and show us some patches also from the Buchla.
So Tom. Might Robert Moog be a distant relative of yours? I would be absolutely lost on the Buchla system. Amazing wall of modules. patch cable millennium.
awesome u r back - i hope for a song listen to «Junkie XL - Mushroom» reaction from you❤
Thanks :)
Круто. Спасибо
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9:57 marbles I think
16:30 is braids
@9:50 its Mutable Instruments Marbles
@16:14 Mutable Instruments Plaits
I thought i knew quite a bit about synthesizers, but now I realize I don’t know anything😳
Yes it feels like a totally different world. Its amazing. I’ve never felt as inspired as I have for the last 18 months since I started building my own 200e system. You can do a ton with just a few modules. The Easel Command + a 218 controller or even a Linnstrument or other USB midi controller will take you into a brand new world. Don’t need much more
I’ve been a bit of a hardware synth enthusiast for the past 12 years and finally took the great Buchla plunge earlier this year. I started with an Easel, then quickly began building a 24 panel system. I feel like I had to relearn synthesis on the Buchla. It’s a completely different and almost alien approach but I feel it’s actually taught me more about synthesis in one year than the last 12. It’s one of those instruments where you let it guide you to your destination.
So Kool 😃
Is gonna be (or used) use in GxK?
That's using a voltage channel as a com channel is net that innovative, I do that with my 220V lines.
I have a hunch that this system costs more than my kidney
My guess is around $130,000. Buchla modules (even clones) are incredibly expensive, to say the least.
I'd guess two kidneys 😂.
@@deadredeyes I think it might be closer to ~100K. More than a nice car but with better value retention.
I'm building a 12U system (e.g. 1/6th of what he's got on display) and even a clone, DIY system costs like 5K to make.
Please do a video of film scoring from scratch
Why don't some people give up on modular walls and fanatically stick on multi-meter hardware, while today a 200 MB plug-in does the same thing, and maybe does better?
Boys with Toys!
yes but isnt the music done mostly on kontakt ? not one of these thigns
Mutable Branches distributes gates to two outputs
but. does it djent?
👍iLoVe !
💙⚪❤
th-cam.com/users/liveHb0iHBckQZI?si=BmRWs9mC1DNAnX6h
One day someone will do a 259e TWG for Eurorack ..
Come on tiptop !!!
Tons of 259 Complex Osc out there (currently 261e)
None of the 259e
No biggie, just 3 Buchla boats, around 40k each
that was what I was gonna ask. The Buchla stuff isnt cheap and JXL showed modules Ive never seen. So you mean like $120k in Buchla??
Sounds about right
At least@@obshaky
interesting but gotta hear it in action
Price tag? 🙃
I’d say he spent over $100K although I haven’t calculated it from this new video / list. Looks over $100K to me
Pitch shifting ≠ frequency shifting.
285e is a frequency shifter.
26 minutes about a synth without a sound or song. Congratulations, you’ve reached peak gearslut. I wonder if there are car fanatic videos where the influencer just reads the owners manual on camera.
Check the pinned comment dude… he’s got demo videos coming up.
😃😃
C’mon man … how much? $USD estimate or approximates are fine
All banana?
And how much $USD on banana cable …
Tiptop audio must leave the same taste in your mouth as behringer does for moogist.
WOW! WTF does it sound like?!
Omg
With current prices of Buchla at least 1000 USD a module, but often more, this modular must cost at least 30.0000 USD. No wonder you sold your old gear.
100k
Make that 120....it's overkill even Susan has enough using 4 boats, 12 boats is nuts. But all Dutch went mad these days. So you can't blame Tom.
2nd
Good music comes from the heart...
not from a machine/robot.
Talent and practise:
th-cam.com/users/shortsVQcwoB7MOMg
Wtf are you on about 😂
💙