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Great review! Too many other channels reviewed the Strega by spending a bunch of time trying to decode what part of it was the Oscillator, LFO etc. Strega feels like an instrument that inhabits a positive chaos space. I feel like running this through a sampler would yield amazing results.
I kinda wish there was a 1 year later revisitation for synths like this since I feel like this one needs time to really sit on and ‘Cook’ for potency. People seemed to have gotten turned off by initial interactions which is fair if you’re not into the sound/process of Strega, but after a year with it, it’s been one of my favorite tools to play with and explore with patching in my larger systems. Learning more and fun things with it every day I sit down with it and others has been an absolute blast and Make Noise/Cortini hit a home run with it I feel like.
Why have you not been on my feed?!?! This is exactly the kind of in depth and thoughtful synth content I’ve been looking for! And god damn is that external processing bit fascinating
My cats started to gather around my phone as I’m watching this . These Aristocats are pleased with the sounds and now demanding one for me to purchase.!
I'm not use to a woman saying she loves the noise and abstract tones and textures of a synthesizer! You rock! You have me really wanting to get this Strega device now! You are a trumpet player. I play the trumpet program a lot on my Korg Kaossilator Pro Plus. Slide my finger around with a bit of finesse, I sound virtuoso almost!
Thank you for such a thoughtful review and demo of the new Strega. Seeing how a musician can use the Strega as both a main instrument and a processor for external instruments and sound was really inspiring.
New to your channel. Holy whoa I’m so glad this was my first experience with your content. Best synth review I’ve ever seen. An intimate exploration and description of your experience with the instrument while weaving through the scripted and unscripted moments. In the interlude, you use words like “interact”, “exploratory” and allude to themes of dialogue and exchange. For me, these are the same feelings that got me started with synthesis ( and music in general ) as well as push me further in my musical career and exploration with new territories. I know this comment is long winded, but shoot you made a huge fan out of me. Thanks again!
Best demo video? Of Anything? Ever? Gave me the urge to try the Strega, and also to just...play music! Lots of inspiration and education in this, thanks so much!
I am pretty much a newbie when it comes to Eurorack. The first thing I noticed when I got my Strega was that it pretty much dictates its own terms. I just let it take me where it wants to go. Such a fascinating instrument and great video!
Well I watched half this vid months ago, and have been contemplating one of these for a while every now and again till it came up on sale tonight so it looks like I’ll need to watch this all again once it arrives.
GREAT VIDEO ! Has me sold on getting a Strega....the audio "IN" function will allow for infinite exploration. Looking forward to exploring more of your vids...THX.!!
Thanks for this. An interesting and intelligent review. Having enjoyed listening to MASS yesterday also helped, for sure. Now I need to get my hands and ears ready for when my Strega arrives on UPS. Thanks again! 🙂
I was looking for Strega videos while waiting for it to arrive (can't wait !) and thus have found your amazing channel ! Ablsolutely great one revealing magic of Strega, very interesting to watch. That cat sound was quite psychedelic )). Subscribed :)
Yeah, so I'm late to the party and all, but I loved the video. It felt like watching a short documentary...very interesting device this Strega, also liked the way you explored it and played with it. Chaotic almost uncontrollable noise and bleeps, yet still intriguing. Loved this one, Sarah!
Have referred back to this video several times now--very helpful in getting me started with the Strega. I'm brand new to synths and would have been lost otherwise with no manual. Thank you!
great track at the end; it's cool to have a channel about synths that goes beyond using it for techno or melodic ambiant with arpeggios (not that there's something wrong with those). the strega is definitely on my radar for when I can afford it.
you can tell a ton of effort went in to this. it’s a great video with very creative segments, particularly the horn! it reminds me of when Full Of Hell toured w something like that (brass + fx) a few years ago.
I had the exact same comical experience trying to figure out when I first unboxed it how to bring it to life (besides plugging it in of course). Great video and informative!
This video is beautiful, well thought, well filmed, and of course the sounds are incredible. Looking forward to more video like this in the future, subscribed.
Glad to see so many different possibilities opened up in this video, some of the other demos so far have been a bit too dry or samey. You did a great job showing how expressive this can be, I'm excited to pick one of these up now.
Really really enjoyed this exploration, I tried looking away during the external processing moments to experience the sounds not knowing their source and was blown away looking back.
Musicians often forget to listen. Much of the time we want to play the gig and get paid. That's what I love about modular. The very design of the thing forces the synthesist to slow down and listen.
I thought for a moment your intro was too long. Then I actually listened to it without just skipping to the “meat” of the video. It was great. Then I got a feeling of the marvellous nature of the instrument as you worked through it especially with your patches. Great video!!
Damn... i'm sold. sounds like something Kevin sheilds and Sonic boom did in the early 90's. I'm not a modular guy but i def synth. Perhaps this is where i dip my toes in.
This was great Sarah - giving a really nice walk-through and overview of what this machine is about, well done! Your sound processing examples were awesome. So, this is literally a "MAKE NOISE" machine :-) Seriously, it's a very interestings architecture and signal flow and a very interesting and different synth. I cannot shake this thought right now: If I had a mount with the 3 Moog semi-modulars of similar form-factor, and a mount with the 3 Make Noise 0-* semi-modular boxes, I would have a *very* potent music and sound studio, capable of keeping me busy for years. Now, I *have* invested in a eurorack but the thought makes me salivate :-) Great job Sarah!
It's a very cool instrument. All the droning and crazy soundscapes are fun, but this thing comes alive for me when you throw pitch cv at it. It can be very musical when you know how to work with it.
I really like the idea of an obtuse and random, but still consistently affectable parameter - like that interference. Something affected by lots of different variables and adjustable in how intense it is. Very cool idea that i hope to see in more devices.
After this video, I spent some time looking up all of the Make Noise products. Found it very inspiring; I am coming to semi-modular/modular from noisescapes with guitar and effects so this is very exciting. I also looked up your albums on iTunes, Sarah. You have a super cool arts practice.
OMG!! I thought it was totally beyond mind blowing, but at the same time, insanely hilarious how you took an ordinary microphone and used every day household items to make those incredible sounds. The one that blew me away was when you ripped the paper, it sounded like a jet plane taking off. This contraption, along with the Soma Cosmos, Hologram Microcosm, and Moog DFAM, and Moog Mother32,I'm definitely going to make this a sure investment.
oh hell yeah! had mine pre ordered like 20 seconds in the AC demo, and this is sounding sick with Sarah killin on it! helll yeah can not wait! tell make noise to ship faster lol
@@tColorsinspacerecordings thank you so much! I ended up getting one from Analogue Haven! It's a wonderful lil synth. But I'll check out that store because I've never heard of it before. Thank you so much once again!
Brand new to your videos, my friend just obtained a Strega and so I went to see what all the fuss was about. Thanks for a splendid walk through your own unique perspective. Kudos on the trumpet section; that reminded me of Wardruna and their Nordic horns-in-fjords hallmark sounds. Very cool Might have to pick one up someday once my wife's ban-on-my-credit-card-for-any-new-gear term is up. :D Cheers.
Curious about modular synthesis, electronic music, and sound design, but unsure how to get started? I have something for you! Join my free "intro to synthesis" mini course here: www.soundandsynthesis.com/firstpatch2022
PS: You don't need any special gear to do this-just a computer with VCV Rack (which is free to download).
Great review! Too many other channels reviewed the Strega by spending a bunch of time trying to decode what part of it was the Oscillator, LFO etc. Strega feels like an instrument that inhabits a positive chaos space. I feel like running this through a sampler would yield amazing results.
I kinda wish there was a 1 year later revisitation for synths like this since I feel like this one needs time to really sit on and ‘Cook’ for potency. People seemed to have gotten turned off by initial interactions which is fair if you’re not into the sound/process of Strega, but after a year with it, it’s been one of my favorite tools to play with and explore with patching in my larger systems. Learning more and fun things with it every day I sit down with it and others has been an absolute blast and Make Noise/Cortini hit a home run with it I feel like.
The sound processing part sold me on this beauty
Why have you not been on my feed?!?! This is exactly the kind of in depth and thoughtful synth content I’ve been looking for! And god damn is that external processing bit fascinating
My cats started to gather around my phone as I’m watching this . These Aristocats are pleased with the sounds and now demanding one for me to purchase.!
Such a skilled teacher and communicator. Thank you so much for this video. I really appreciated the fireside part.
Thanks :) happy to hear you enjoyed it
Very eloquent. One of the best reviews of a synth I have seen here and fun to watch and listen to. Thanks!
Agreed!
Those external processing moments were inspired, especially that baking tray snare, yowza! 👍👍👍
Thanks! Yeah that baking tray was something really special..
I was just thinking what would @mylarmelodies do with that instrument …
@@sarahbellereid woe. that's the way I always want these to sound now! amazing
SOMA Ether 2 versus Strega. Ooh yeah 😎 The cat sounded super freaky 😵
When connecting a microphone to Strega is it Necessary to run it through some kind of preamp?
An honest review with a lot of experience to back up what this instrument is, what and who it sounds like. I appreciated this a lot.
Thanks!!
I listened to your video through the Strega as I started experimenting with it. There was a Strega Singularity, but I survived.
An absolutely fantastic rundown, from the narration to demo. Glad to finally know what this instrument is all about!
Thanks!!
OMG that horn was so haunting!! Bravo with this review. Fascinating device!
So much fun to watch after more than a year. Still learning new things...
that sound design at the end of the video was next levell. expanding consciousness at its finest
Thank you!
I'm not use to a woman saying she loves the noise and abstract tones and textures of a synthesizer! You rock! You have me really wanting to get this Strega device now! You are a trumpet player. I play the trumpet program a lot on my Korg Kaossilator Pro Plus. Slide my finger around with a bit of finesse, I sound virtuoso almost!
Thank you for such a thoughtful review and demo of the new Strega. Seeing how a musician can use the Strega as both a main instrument and a processor for external instruments and sound was really inspiring.
Did not expect this. Strega is starting to grow on me. Great video
Disclaimer: no cacti were harmed in the making of this video!! - that external sounds and horns section were DOPE AF - thank you SBR x1212
I think that was a point well made about listening to the instrument. Getting out of ones own way…. Great sounds!
Thanks!
New to your channel. Holy whoa I’m so glad this was my first experience with your content. Best synth review I’ve ever seen. An intimate exploration and description of your experience with the instrument while weaving through the scripted and unscripted moments. In the interlude, you use words like “interact”, “exploratory” and allude to themes of dialogue and exchange. For me, these are the same feelings that got me started with synthesis ( and music in general ) as well as push me further in my musical career and exploration with new territories. I know this comment is long winded, but shoot you made a huge fan out of me. Thanks again!
Thank you for the kind words! ❤️
Thanks Sarah. Ordered one today as you have sold it to me on the strength of this wonderful, inspiring video.
Happy you found it helpful! :)
Best demo video? Of Anything? Ever? Gave me the urge to try the Strega, and also to just...play music! Lots of inspiration and education in this, thanks so much!
You're fantastic. This is one of the best synth reviews I've ever seen.
Thirsty
I am pretty much a newbie when it comes to Eurorack. The first thing I noticed when I got my Strega was that it pretty much dictates its own terms. I just let it take me where it wants to go. Such a fascinating instrument and great video!
This is the only really helpful explanation video on the Strega so far!
Thank youuu! ❤️
Just got mine (finally) last night!
Wow, this thing is it's own living breathing machine!
Exciting! Yeah it’s a pretty incredible little instrument :) I hope you have fun explorations ahead!
@@sarahbellereid I'm having a lot of fun with it, lots of new ideas!
Wow! This was awesome. That track at the end is insane!
Well I watched half this vid months ago, and have been contemplating one of these for a while every now and again till it came up on sale tonight so it looks like I’ll need to watch this all again once it arrives.
I’m still discovering a lot about this instrument even many months later - hope you enjoy it!
GREAT VIDEO ! Has me sold on getting a Strega....the audio "IN" function will allow for infinite exploration. Looking forward to exploring more of your vids...THX.!!
Thanks for this. An interesting and intelligent review. Having enjoyed listening to MASS yesterday also helped, for sure. Now I need to get my hands and ears ready for when my Strega arrives on UPS. Thanks again! 🙂
thanks Luis! I appreciate it :)
I was looking for Strega videos while waiting for it to arrive (can't wait !) and thus have found your amazing channel ! Ablsolutely great one revealing magic of Strega, very interesting to watch. That cat sound was quite psychedelic )). Subscribed :)
Yeah, so I'm late to the party and all, but I loved the video. It felt like watching a short documentary...very interesting device this Strega, also liked the way you explored it and played with it. Chaotic almost uncontrollable noise and bleeps, yet still intriguing. Loved this one, Sarah!
Have referred back to this video several times now--very helpful in getting me started with the Strega. I'm brand new to synths and would have been lost otherwise with no manual. Thank you!
You're welcome! So glad you find this video very helpful!
great track at the end; it's cool to have a channel about synths that goes beyond using it for techno or melodic ambiant with arpeggios (not that there's something wrong with those). the strega is definitely on my radar for when I can afford it.
you can tell a ton of effort went in to this. it’s a great video with very creative segments, particularly the horn! it reminds me of when Full Of Hell toured w something like that (brass + fx) a few years ago.
I had the exact same comical experience trying to figure out when I first unboxed it how to bring it to life (besides plugging it in of course). Great video and informative!
Absolutely great video. Thorough and beautiful! Good balance, I enjoyed you speaking in the interlude and the images of nature very much. Bravo!!!
Thank you so much!
I’m very new to synths and know next to nothing about synthesis yet, but I TOTALLY need one of these. So cool and crazy sounding.
Some incredible sounds here! Especially the horn with the envelope follower on the delay time. Thank you!
This video is beautiful, well thought, well filmed, and of course the sounds are incredible. Looking forward to more video like this in the future, subscribed.
Thank you!!
Glad to see so many different possibilities opened up in this video, some of the other demos so far have been a bit too dry or samey. You did a great job showing how expressive this can be, I'm excited to pick one of these up now.
Ugh. Every time I think I’m over the idea of going hardware I see something like this...really cool walkthrough, thank you!
Thanks for the detailed video, I really enjoyed knowing there are people that enjoy the mix and match parts of making sound... the horn!! So Cool!1
You pretty much sold me the Strega. Amazing video.
Using the horn to also change the effect, was neat. I am getting one of these soon.
Sounds like every classic Dr. Who episode sound effect, smooshed into one box. Love it. I'd paint mine Tardis blue.
Really really enjoyed this exploration, I tried looking away during the external processing moments to experience the sounds not knowing their source and was blown away looking back.
Can't wait. Good to meet you and subscribed!
Musicians often forget to listen. Much of the time we want to play the gig and get paid. That's what I love about modular. The very design of the thing forces the synthesist to slow down and listen.
Absolutely! :)
I was not ready for how amazing the trumpet sounds through it :O
That Strega is extraordinary 🤯
Good job! Very interesting synth, thanks.
Yes, definitely the best demo so far
This device is just magical
The best Strega demo so far! Very well done! Thanks so much!
Thank you for watching!
the external cat source was also great :D thanks for this awesome Strega overview!
wow that vocal part!! you can create a full LP just with just the Strega, 0-Ctrl and a mic (and maybe your trumpet, the baking tray and a 0-Coast ;) )
What a fantastic walk-through. Just got mine. Thanks!
I thought for a moment your intro was too long. Then I actually listened to it without just skipping to the “meat” of the video. It was great. Then I got a feeling of the marvellous nature of the instrument as you worked through it especially with your patches. Great video!!
sooo useful in getting my head around this thing. Thanks Sarah!
I wasn’t sure about the instrument at first but then the melodic patch, now I’m hooked and what a brilliant demo 👍
Amazing demo of Strega! And really a good example of what it can do with acoustic instrument.
Very articulate and thoughtful overview and exploration. Thank you!!
Thank you!!
Damn... i'm sold. sounds like something Kevin sheilds and Sonic boom did in the early 90's. I'm not a modular guy but i def synth. Perhaps this is where i dip my toes in.
This was great Sarah - giving a really nice walk-through and overview of what this machine is about, well done! Your sound processing examples were awesome. So, this is literally a "MAKE NOISE" machine :-) Seriously, it's a very interestings architecture and signal flow and a very interesting and different synth. I cannot shake this thought right now: If I had a mount with the 3 Moog semi-modulars of similar form-factor, and a mount with the 3 Make Noise 0-* semi-modular boxes, I would have a *very* potent music and sound studio, capable of keeping me busy for years. Now, I *have* invested in a eurorack but the thought makes me salivate :-) Great job Sarah!
Thank you so much!
This was insane! Getting STREGA for sure! Thanks for this!!
It's a very cool instrument. All the droning and crazy soundscapes are fun, but this thing comes alive for me when you throw pitch cv at it. It can be very musical when you know how to work with it.
A great an openly honest review.
I happily have one paid for on preorder ad cannot wait to play
Great overview. Loved the meta commentary. I think this finally convinced me to buy.
I really like the idea of an obtuse and random, but still consistently affectable parameter - like that interference. Something affected by lots of different variables and adjustable in how intense it is. Very cool idea that i hope to see in more devices.
Super cool video! Can’t wait to get one of these units!
Super review .... place my order after watching - thx 🎼
Fantastique presentation!!!
Wonderful review!! Thank you and appreciate your musicality
Wow! Insane soundscapes...and excellent review. Thanks!
Thank you too!
Wonderful presentation/demo/performance Sarah. Bravo ! 👏👏
Thanks!
After this video, I spent some time looking up all of the Make Noise products. Found it very inspiring; I am coming to semi-modular/modular from noisescapes with guitar and effects so this is very exciting. I also looked up your albums on iTunes, Sarah. You have a super cool arts practice.
OMG!! I thought it was totally beyond mind blowing, but at the same time, insanely hilarious how you took an ordinary microphone and used every day household items to make those incredible sounds. The one that blew me away was when you ripped the paper, it sounded like a jet plane taking off. This contraption, along with the Soma Cosmos, Hologram Microcosm, and Moog DFAM, and Moog Mother32,I'm definitely going to make this a sure investment.
Excellent material. first time seeing your stuff. great shit.
Amazing video. Thank you! What a cool little instrument
oh hell yeah! had mine pre ordered like 20 seconds in the AC demo, and this is sounding sick with Sarah killin on it! helll yeah can not wait! tell make noise to ship faster lol
Yeah. You just sold me one. I think this is the first ~40 minute synth review that I enjoyed thoroughly. Now I have to find one in stock lol.
@@tColorsinspacerecordings thank you so much! I ended up getting one from Analogue Haven! It's a wonderful lil synth. But I'll check out that store because I've never heard of it before. Thank you so much once again!
@@tColorsinspacerecordings oh you're going to love it! Especially if you're into noise and drone music. Enjoy it!!
Excellent walkthrough and demo! Thank you. Instant subscribe.
What a wonderfully crazy synth! If only it didn't cost so much, I'd buy one immediately.
Thank you for your review Sarah. I found your reflection on the approach to the instrument during the interlude very helpful.
You're welcome! Glad you find it helpful!
Fantastic! Somewhere a scientologist tomato is screaming. Seriously, I want one of these machines!
This is the best strega review ever! Such a creative machine! Thinking of buying one now :-)
Very nice, the track at the end is so good!
Awesome demo. Well produced and Informative. Shout out to make noise to for letting me find your channel!
Wonderful demo! Thanks
Brand new to your videos, my friend just obtained a Strega and so I went to see what all the fuss was about. Thanks for a splendid walk through your own unique perspective. Kudos on the trumpet section; that reminded me of Wardruna and their Nordic horns-in-fjords hallmark sounds. Very cool Might have to pick one up someday once my wife's ban-on-my-credit-card-for-any-new-gear term is up. :D Cheers.
Thanks a lot!
That was the fastest 40 minutes of my life. Everything about this was so cool I can't wait to get my hands on one too.
Wonderful exploration, great demo!
Love your experimental approach to music!
Thanks!
Got one ordered. Thanks sarah!
Fantastic stuff! SO creative-LOVe it!
Your melodic patch sounds like my favourite ambient track ever: High skies - The shape of things to come.
Excellent video, I feel like I understand the instrument a lot better now and you've made some really hypnotic sounds with it :)
Thank you for the great review!