Came from Mr. Huang. I loveeeee this track. The sweeping chords and light melodies just make it so lush and vibrant. I’m gonna have to start my own modular journey soon... starting with ambient music
I’ll come out right now and say I’m not a fan of ambient, think it’s often played out and I joke about fancy vids and crystals and plants with their Modulars... BUT.. this absolutely captivated me at this moment. I didn’t move a fucking muscle and it washed away some of my anxiety of the upcoming day. Thank you for sharing this
Wow.. Modular Synthesizers patched like this, in a generative manner, are the closest thing of a connection "human intelligent machines" I can imagine right now.. there is an interaction going on and a sense of life brought into the machine that I can´t quite find anywhere else. Analog Voodoo effect, like Richard Devine called it. And with the nature surrounding it, it just completes the circle.. great stuff
The bass sits in the mix perfectly. Now I finally understand what Smith & Mighty were on about with the line "Bass is maternal, when it's loud I feel safer"
Thank you! That’s helpful to hear. Believe it or not I actually listened to this last night in different headphones and wondered if it couldn’t be a tiny bit stronger.
LOL. Yeah, it’s Sedona so I’m harnessing zero point energy by focusing my consciousness through the conductors of quartz and selenite. And there’s a Goal Zero battery behind the case ;)
@@Lightbath cool, man. Saw my post above...lol.. I meant to write "I figured it out ". So, I was looking at the intellijel case with all the 1U utilities on top for $999, but I couldn't find the 104 with those options, just the 84. With the modules I'm planning, and also room to grow makes me think the 84 is too small.
those are 1u utility modules. It's from intellijel.com/shop/eurorack/ the case is from there too. the two units he is using up there are mixers. Basically input in and the knob controls the 'volume' of it. He is probably using it for CV (control voltage) so he can control the power of modulation throughout the patch. forgive me, I'm really new to this too. Its a lovely piece.
Thanks, Almanacs and Tony. Yeah there’s a link in the description to ModularGrid. That shows which modules are used. And then I have patch notes on Patreon that explain most of the concepts. And Tony is mostly right here that I’m using those Quadratts as attenuators for certain signals - level control of audio and/or voltages that control other modules. It’s handy to have them up top so as to maximize space in the main part of the rack for other types of modules. I use those Quadratts for some interesting things in the Moogfest performance that happened a couple weeks after this piece was made. Search Lightbath Moogfest for the set and you’ll see me changing the pitch of some sounds and transposing it with a neat little trick that’s, again, outlined in the Moogfest set patch notes :)
@@Lightbath thanks so much for the explanation! I still need to learn more about attenuators control, this is inspiring. And yes I already check out that video (I watch every single video you upload, haha). All the best! 👌
Oh, thank you. Zelda in one form or another has been a part of my life throughout so I’m not surprised. The panning is partly from the Clouds module, and then Rainmaker also has some panning of the taps.
Thanks ! I really appreciate u like Zelda , i think u and an annie, u guys give me a lot of that Hyrule vibes . This is also my kind of idea of making music with modular 🛡
whoa, so beautiful! funny I never saw any of your outdoor pieces - I was looking before for similar content since I've been doing the same stuff with my rig, recording some videos and I wanted ideas and inspiration. is this type of videos new in your channel? it's lovely ♥
Thanks. When I’m traveling, I like to make a piece in a beautiful place. But yeah, check out my synths in nature playlist to see the whole collection (and just take a look at the dates if you’re curious). Not new, not old. But definitely check out Arcology - it’s my most viewed piece :)
@@Lightbath I'll check it out! I travel a lot because of my job and I'm trying to get used to the same... bring the synth and my camera with me and record at least a small piece :) I can't still define the feeling that comes with capturing those moments in those places, but it's definitely something to go for.
Very tidy cable management. It must make turning knobs much easier. Do you tend to keep the same patch for a while or just clean it up like that when you have something good?
I tend to keep my performance case patched for a while as it eases live performance. I sort of design an instrument to facilitate a certain kind of improvisation and it takes some time to get comfortable with it, to find out how broad I can go with it. This piece is the first performance case patch iteration since a pretty major change (addition of Marbles and the 1U utilities). So yeah, the cable ties stay for a while. When I patch a more open-ended system at home, I often just leave the cables as-is to encourage experimentation and change.
@lightbath hey , can I ask you a few things: your music sounds beautiful, I'm only learning modular(even though I've been for a while), these type's of sequences are they running random or is it a sequencer, are you using a master clock ? I'm considering either a tempi(make noise) Or "pamelas new workout" I don't know which is a better option. I have semi- modular gear with a couple of extra modules. The marbles has clocks & looks cool but a bit confusing to me yet. What's your opinions? Thanks
Thanks. Marbles is wrangled random and the Monome is a sequence. They’re running off a master clock from Pam’s. Pam’s isn’t as performative as Tempi and the mutes are way more difficult to access in any usable way, but it can output rhythms and modulations, whereas Tempi can only output clocks. Tempi is a good choice if you want to get the new René (which I’ve been using lately) as they work together like a seamless pair. Your first question chould be ‘how do I want to create melodies?’ Do you want to work with random and have it choose the material for you (which you will then sculpt) or do you want to choose the notes yourself, like many other sequencers? Or perhaps something in between like René that’s hard to know exactly what your sequence is playing, but easy to just turn knobs and make it sound good. If you choose to start with Marbles you may not need a master clock as it has a few trigger/gate outputs and an internal clock. René, on the other hand needs a clock to run. Wishing you well on your journey. The answers to your questions are quite broad and have more to do with your understanding of how the devices work so that’s all I can really get into on this platform. If you’re looking for more guidance, I have a Patreon and I’ll be opening up more consulting and lesson tiers this winter once I reorganize them.
@@Lightbath thank you for your insight. I actually have rene(1st edition) & maths to clock it, I played with rene a few times but I'm not seasoned with it. Yes, I like generative stuff, but I also like to write my own notes & sequences. I have some other semi modular gear but as far as full modular not much. I hear your sounds/sequences & they sound great, & I know there's people doing crazy stuff with just a few modules only, so I'm at this point where I'm not sure what a good choice of next module/s would be. I have 0 coast also & moogs m32 & dfam. I don't know how patreon works & if it's expensive. Thanks.
Sounds like you have a lot of what you need to get rolling making some music. Marbles could be a good new approach then to what you already have, but so could Pam’s or Tempi so as to free up Maths for more envelopes or complex modulation. Wishing you well on your journey.
"The thing with all the buttons" thank you that actually helped me lol edit: for the price point are you happy with the grid? its functionality seems very interesting and diverse
CapnSMoore haha. Nice. And yes, I like it. It’s like playing a work of art. And it’s part of an ecosystem. The Ansible module and the Norns... um, computer. If you’re not familiar with Norns, search Lightbath Norns for something I did with that. I also have another Norns video coming out soon where I hike a mountain and play it at the top with the grid (it’s battery-powered).
In this video it was a Yeti battery about the size of a car battery that I had borrowed. In my Anywhere in Nature video I use the Polyend Anywhere with a USB battery bank.
so very new to this, so please dont judge if i ask the most basic of questions. are the notes played completely random? im assuming they are but i would also expect it to be less melodic if it were...so im not sure.
No, not everything is entirely random. But even the things that start off as random have 'boundaries' and 'lanes' designed for them to 'automatically drive' within-that's what makes the composition; otherwise it would sound like a complete mess every time.
It's a sort of complicated ecosystem, but the easiest approach is to find an Ansible module and connect it with a grid and use the sequencer called Kria (inside of Ansible). That's what I'm doing here. But Ansible has been discontinued and so these days it seems that Monome is encouraging users to get the module Crow and to use it to connect their Norns device to Eurorack and control Norns via a Grid. I don't prefer that approach because I like to connect my Grid directly to the modular and not have a separate Norns device. But yeah, that's where it currently stands. There's a lot of info on the Lines forum: llllllll.co but it's also a lot to sift through. Good luck.
Ha. Well, I’m pretty sure people would rather see the synth than a closeup of my back. But yeah, when I play live I do sit or stand in front of it. Search Lightbath Moogfest or Lightbath Holy Fire for examples. But yeah, these more generative pieces are different. The whole point is to get out of the way. And with a 70mm lens it’s not as uncomfortable as it might look.
Thanks. Yeah, The MIDI Store, right? I didn't check it out, but I think my host is friends with the owner. We spent an evening in Tucson at an event curated by Steve Roach. So, in that regard, Tucson is pretty heavy. But my impression is that there doesn't appear to be a ton of events when compared with a place like LA or Portland.
Lightbath Yes that’s it the midi store. I kind of though it’s probably more exclusive there in Sedona, beautiful place though. But you mentioned Portland, it’s pretty big in Portland huh? I think Oregon is great place. I pass through there a few times a year and Portland would be an awesome place to check out. Thanks for the reply stay creative friend!!!
Moogcraft 32 Hi. I’m the Sedona host of which Lightbath speaks. There really isn’t a synth scene here at all. I’m pretty much it that I know of. Phoenix on the other hand.. growing.
Haha! Yeah, the Intellijel case is better as my main performance thing because of that 1U row of utilities. It really saves space inside the rack. In fact, this video was the first I had made with the case as I had picked it up while in Portland a couple months prior (and had been busy making the first three Loom videos in that MDR case - with sliding nuts!).
@@Lightbath yeah really nice, and nice patch as usual. I might go for an Intellijel case, I'm now working with the Erica Synths Travel case and on top of that an erica Travel Skiff......Kind of unhandy when going on location :). .....
The extra depth for modules (compared with my Submodular cases) and the travel bag with the pocket and thing to slide over a luggage handle makes this case really nice for flying, too. And if you use the built-in inputs/outputs and MIDI ports (and the two-position) legs you really can’t get any better for a single case. Granted, for a 12U setup the Submodular with their forthcoming spacer to connect two cases patches is pretty amazing.
Lightbath 😂 I was thinking of making a counter-video to yours, explaining the practicality of a non-sliding-nut case. I tried your way with the magnet pen, but it‘s still a hassle. Fixed screw points and Knurlies all the way, for me.
Truthfully, I like both for different reasons. Granted, I just don’t like the look of knurlies, so that’s why I don’t use them. Although I understand the practicality of them, especially when paired with threaded rails. It doesn’t get any quicker or easier than that. I think the real difference between sliding nuts and threaded rails is whether the user places the highest value on practicality or aesthetic.
Came from Mr. Huang. I loveeeee this track. The sweeping chords and light melodies just make it so lush and vibrant. I’m gonna have to start my own modular journey soon... starting with ambient music
Thank you ☺️
Best 5 minutes of this day 😃.
I’ll come out right now and say I’m not a fan of ambient, think it’s often played out and I joke about fancy vids and crystals and plants with their Modulars... BUT.. this absolutely captivated me at this moment. I didn’t move a fucking muscle and it washed away some of my anxiety of the upcoming day. Thank you for sharing this
Wow..
Modular Synthesizers patched like this, in a generative manner, are the closest thing of a connection "human intelligent machines" I can imagine right now.. there is an interaction going on and a sense of life brought into the machine that I can´t quite find anywhere else. Analog Voodoo effect, like Richard Devine called it.
And with the nature surrounding it, it just completes the circle.. great stuff
The bass sits in the mix perfectly. Now I finally understand what Smith & Mighty were on about with the line "Bass is maternal, when it's loud I feel safer"
Thank you! That’s helpful to hear. Believe it or not I actually listened to this last night in different headphones and wondered if it couldn’t be a tiny bit stronger.
Beautiful.
Same
Thank you
Sedona and ambient modular are a great combo! Thanks!!
Listened to this 3 times today. Fantastic. Love how the bass hits in the last half!
Very nice.
Fabulous setting and fabulous sounds as usual. Really nice.
amazing
That's one beautiful alligator-tree
🐊 🌳 🐉
That’s really beautiful
beautiful
Wonderful track...
Stunning
Beautiful
Wow. Thank you 🙏
so lush, beautiful
Oh bless this is divine.
Ok, that was something special! Thank you!
Sounds great! Love the textures and beauty.
Love the location you found!
Floating atmospheres! Freedom! This is truly amazing!
#freedom
that's great! very atmosphere one
This needs more subs
this needs more cowbell
I think this is my favourite piece of yours yet dude, great work
🌟
Very controlled yet unhurried. Lovely👍
Beautiful!!
Bryan you are the one!
Fantastic! Lovely textures
Very Nice!!!!!
Magical atmosphere , veri nice 😊
Great setting 'n sound....:)
"It sounds like an divinely haunt"!
Wonderful,
Monome Grid 128 Controller looks great there too, but how are you powering the rack out there in the desert?
joseph felice crystals
Dilithium? :-)@@bitroast
LOL. Yeah, it’s Sedona so I’m harnessing zero point energy by focusing my consciousness through the conductors of quartz and selenite.
And there’s a Goal Zero battery behind the case ;)
@bitroast i was gonna say that :P
woooooooooooooow
Yet another one I hadn't watched. Too good,, my man. Which exact case is this?
Thanks. Case link is in the description.
@@Lightbath oh jeez... Sorry, man.
Hey--the link is broken. Figure it out--here is the link to replace it with:
intellijel.com/shop/cases/104hp-84hp-7u-performance-case/
@@the_real_redx Oh thank you! I really appreciate that. Teamwork. I went ahead and fixed my other videos that had the old link.
@@Lightbath cool, man. Saw my post above...lol.. I meant to write "I figured it out ". So, I was looking at the intellijel case with all the 1U utilities on top for $999, but I couldn't find the 104 with those options, just the 84. With the modules I'm planning, and also room to grow makes me think the 84 is too small.
Your music is so inspiring and beautiful! I have so many questions about your process and modules! What are those horizontal ones in the top?
those are 1u utility modules. It's from intellijel.com/shop/eurorack/ the case is from there too. the two units he is using up there are mixers. Basically input in and the knob controls the 'volume' of it. He is probably using it for CV (control voltage) so he can control the power of modulation throughout the patch. forgive me, I'm really new to this too. Its a lovely piece.
@@liquidsn thanks so much for taking the time, going to research more on this!
Thanks, Almanacs and Tony. Yeah there’s a link in the description to ModularGrid. That shows which modules are used. And then I have patch notes on Patreon that explain most of the concepts. And Tony is mostly right here that I’m using those Quadratts as attenuators for certain signals - level control of audio and/or voltages that control other modules. It’s handy to have them up top so as to maximize space in the main part of the rack for other types of modules.
I use those Quadratts for some interesting things in the Moogfest performance that happened a couple weeks after this piece was made. Search Lightbath Moogfest for the set and you’ll see me changing the pitch of some sounds and transposing it with a neat little trick that’s, again, outlined in the Moogfest set patch notes :)
@@Lightbath thanks so much for the explanation! I still need to learn more about attenuators control, this is inspiring. And yes I already check out that video (I watch every single video you upload, haha).
All the best! 👌
lovely sound , as always ,remind me some Zelda feeling
what did u use for panning sound in that gorgeous way?
Oh, thank you. Zelda in one form or another has been a part of my life throughout so I’m not surprised. The panning is partly from the Clouds module, and then Rainmaker also has some panning of the taps.
Thanks ! I really appreciate u like Zelda , i think u and an annie, u guys give me a lot of that Hyrule vibes . This is also my kind of idea of making music with modular 🛡
whoa, so beautiful! funny I never saw any of your outdoor pieces - I was looking before for similar content since I've been doing the same stuff with my rig, recording some videos and I wanted ideas and inspiration. is this type of videos new in your channel? it's lovely ♥
Thanks. When I’m traveling, I like to make a piece in a beautiful place. But yeah, check out my synths in nature playlist to see the whole collection (and just take a look at the dates if you’re curious). Not new, not old. But definitely check out Arcology - it’s my most viewed piece :)
@@Lightbath I'll check it out! I travel a lot because of my job and I'm trying to get used to the same... bring the synth and my camera with me and record at least a small piece :) I can't still define the feeling that comes with capturing those moments in those places, but it's definitely something to go for.
Yeah, I love to translate my experience in a new place into a piece. Wishing you well ~
Very tidy cable management. It must make turning knobs much easier. Do you tend to keep the same patch for a while or just clean it up like that when you have something good?
I tend to keep my performance case patched for a while as it eases live performance. I sort of design an instrument to facilitate a certain kind of improvisation and it takes some time to get comfortable with it, to find out how broad I can go with it.
This piece is the first performance case patch iteration since a pretty major change (addition of Marbles and the 1U utilities).
So yeah, the cable ties stay for a while. When I patch a more open-ended system at home, I often just leave the cables as-is to encourage experimentation and change.
@lightbath hey , can I ask you a few things: your music sounds beautiful, I'm only learning modular(even though I've been for a while), these type's of sequences are they running random or is it a sequencer, are you using a master clock ? I'm considering either a tempi(make noise) Or "pamelas new workout" I don't know which is a better option. I have semi- modular gear with a couple of extra modules. The marbles has clocks & looks cool but a bit confusing to me yet. What's your opinions? Thanks
Thanks. Marbles is wrangled random and the Monome is a sequence. They’re running off a master clock from Pam’s. Pam’s isn’t as performative as Tempi and the mutes are way more difficult to access in any usable way, but it can output rhythms and modulations, whereas Tempi can only output clocks. Tempi is a good choice if you want to get the new René (which I’ve been using lately) as they work together like a seamless pair. Your first question chould be ‘how do I want to create melodies?’ Do you want to work with random and have it choose the material for you (which you will then sculpt) or do you want to choose the notes yourself, like many other sequencers? Or perhaps something in between like René that’s hard to know exactly what your sequence is playing, but easy to just turn knobs and make it sound good. If you choose to start with Marbles you may not need a master clock as it has a few trigger/gate outputs and an internal clock. René, on the other hand needs a clock to run.
Wishing you well on your journey. The answers to your questions are quite broad and have more to do with your understanding of how the devices work so that’s all I can really get into on this platform. If you’re looking for more guidance, I have a Patreon and I’ll be opening up more consulting and lesson tiers this winter once I reorganize them.
@@Lightbath thank you for your insight. I actually have rene(1st edition) & maths to clock it, I played with rene a few times but I'm not seasoned with it. Yes, I like generative stuff, but I also like to write my own notes & sequences. I have some other semi modular gear but as far as full modular not much. I hear your sounds/sequences & they sound great, & I know there's people doing crazy stuff with just a few modules only, so I'm at this point where I'm not sure what a good choice of next module/s would be. I have 0 coast also & moogs m32 & dfam. I don't know how patreon works & if it's expensive. Thanks.
Sounds like you have a lot of what you need to get rolling making some music. Marbles could be a good new approach then to what you already have, but so could Pam’s or Tempi so as to free up Maths for more envelopes or complex modulation. Wishing you well on your journey.
Where do I buy your modular synth ?
I mean I like your modular setting ! I really want it
Control in Brooklyn (ctrl-mod.com) is where I first got my modules.
"The thing with all the buttons" thank you that actually helped me lol
edit: for the price point are you happy with the grid? its functionality seems very interesting and diverse
CapnSMoore haha. Nice. And yes, I like it. It’s like playing a work of art. And it’s part of an ecosystem. The Ansible module and the Norns... um, computer. If you’re not familiar with Norns, search Lightbath Norns for something I did with that. I also have another Norns video coming out soon where I hike a mountain and play it at the top with the grid (it’s battery-powered).
@@Lightbath very neat, i see what you mean about 'playing a work of art', appreciate the response
The glass bead game
I haven’t read it. Tell me more?
What do you use for power when you're out in the wild?
In this video it was a Yeti battery about the size of a car battery that I had borrowed. In my Anywhere in Nature video I use the Polyend Anywhere with a USB battery bank.
so very new to this, so please dont judge if i ask the most basic of questions.
are the notes played completely random? im assuming they are but i would also expect it to be less melodic if it were...so im not sure.
No, not everything is entirely random. But even the things that start off as random have 'boundaries' and 'lanes' designed for them to 'automatically drive' within-that's what makes the composition; otherwise it would sound like a complete mess every time.
what module i need if i use the monome？
It's a sort of complicated ecosystem, but the easiest approach is to find an Ansible module and connect it with a grid and use the sequencer called Kria (inside of Ansible). That's what I'm doing here. But Ansible has been discontinued and so these days it seems that Monome is encouraging users to get the module Crow and to use it to connect their Norns device to Eurorack and control Norns via a Grid. I don't prefer that approach because I like to connect my Grid directly to the modular and not have a separate Norns device. But yeah, that's where it currently stands. There's a lot of info on the Lines forum: llllllll.co but it's also a lot to sift through. Good luck.
Just go ahead and sit in front of it, man. :-)
Ha. Well, I’m pretty sure people would rather see the synth than a closeup of my back. But yeah, when I play live I do sit or stand in front of it. Search Lightbath Moogfest or Lightbath Holy Fire for examples. But yeah, these more generative pieces are different. The whole point is to get out of the way. And with a 70mm lens it’s not as uncomfortable as it might look.
What Kind of Keyboard/Sequenzer this is please?
Monome Grid. Link in the description 🌟
What‘s the Grid connected to? I don’t see Ansible.
It’s hiding in there next to uO_C. Check the ModularGrid link for the details.
er, next to Shifty
Ooops.. thanks! Will go drool on MG now.
I heard there’s a synth store up there in Sedona AZ. How’s the scene up there for artist in the synth world? Great tunes keep up the great work!!!
Thanks. Yeah, The MIDI Store, right? I didn't check it out, but I think my host is friends with the owner. We spent an evening in Tucson at an event curated by Steve Roach. So, in that regard, Tucson is pretty heavy. But my impression is that there doesn't appear to be a ton of events when compared with a place like LA or Portland.
Lightbath Yes that’s it the midi store. I kind of though it’s probably more exclusive there in Sedona, beautiful place though. But you mentioned Portland, it’s pretty big in Portland huh? I think Oregon is great place. I pass through there a few times a year and Portland would be an awesome place to check out. Thanks for the reply stay creative friend!!!
Nothing seems to match LA, but Portland was pretty solid. And it’s home to some amazing musicians like Marcus Fischer.
The MiDI Store is no more... in Sedona at least. It was sold to a different owner that doesn’t reside in Sedona.
Moogcraft 32 Hi. I’m the Sedona host of which Lightbath speaks. There really isn’t a synth scene here at all. I’m pretty much it that I know of. Phoenix on the other hand.. growing.
By the way , where the case with sliding nuts hahahaha :) :)
Haha! Yeah, the Intellijel case is better as my main performance thing because of that 1U row of utilities. It really saves space inside the rack. In fact, this video was the first I had made with the case as I had picked it up while in Portland a couple months prior (and had been busy making the first three Loom videos in that MDR case - with sliding nuts!).
@@Lightbath yeah really nice, and nice patch as usual. I might go for an Intellijel case, I'm now working with the Erica Synths Travel case and on top of that an erica Travel Skiff......Kind of unhandy when going on location :). .....
The extra depth for modules (compared with my Submodular cases) and the travel bag with the pocket and thing to slide over a luggage handle makes this case really nice for flying, too. And if you use the built-in inputs/outputs and MIDI ports (and the two-position) legs you really can’t get any better for a single case. Granted, for a 12U setup the Submodular with their forthcoming spacer to connect two cases patches is pretty amazing.
Lightbath 😂 I was thinking of making a counter-video to yours, explaining the practicality of a non-sliding-nut case. I tried your way with the magnet pen, but it‘s still a hassle. Fixed screw points and Knurlies all the way, for me.
Truthfully, I like both for different reasons. Granted, I just don’t like the look of knurlies, so that’s why I don’t use them. Although I understand the practicality of them, especially when paired with threaded rails. It doesn’t get any quicker or easier than that.
I think the real difference between sliding nuts and threaded rails is whether the user places the highest value on practicality or aesthetic.
do you have a fibonacci sequence tattoo
ha, yeah
I love the sound and the rig but those crystals are super cheese.
th-cam.com/video/pWdd6_ZxX8c/w-d-xo.html
crepuscular
haha - yes!
sounds cool. but looks a bit like boundage, "the salad" is more my thing
Very nice.