Is the Buchla 200e a techno instrument?

I haven't seen much techno written on the 200e.
I wonder why? The LPGs make great percussion, its incredibly easy to sync the sequencers, which are geared toward polyrhythm and polymetre which is a feature of the best techno.
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[@edward2359]

Deciding to add my two cents to the comment section here! Is something worthy of note, is that one of the things that's missing from electronic music and something that most musicians that come from acoustic instruments will understand is that repeating cycles of patterns are not really the issue, it's the monotony of tamber when dealing with electronic music. One of the one of the things that is consistent with open modular systems or with sophisticated programming in other systems like FM synthesis at least advanced FM synthesis; is that what seems like redundant cycles of patterns when played on a guitar versus played on a synthesis system that can change its sound with every note even if it's very subtle get you closer to the expression of the intent of the musician. This is what you find here in this example. Very excellent

[@thesonnydownsquartet9340]

Thanks for noticing this! Making sure that every note is slightly different is something I do with every track. The Source of Uncertainty is very useful. You are right, it is important too add a lot of slight variation to keep the ear interested, and it is something that acoustic instruments do naturally. We should remember that repetitive minimal music was acoustic before it was electronic, and my most-listened-to piece of minimal music is completely acoustic: Steve Reich's "Music for 18 Musicians"!
In this piece, I have done the following:
Timbre of the kick is slightly altered by the sequencer on every beat in a cycle of five beats
Frequency of the high-hat is altered by the sequencer on every beat in a cycle of six beats
Envelope length of the high-hat and and "rim-shot" is constantly changing controlled by the Source of Uncertainty
Obviously the envelope of the bass line is under control of the Source of Uncertainty
Interestingly, the monotone beep is often slightly different just due to the nature of the 251e, which often gets pulse lengthy slightly long, and is its own little source of uncertainty, while maintaining the beat.

[@edward2359]

@@thesonnydownsquartet9340 it's very clear you can hear it!!!
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[@jimmy_jamesjams_a_lot4171]

Yeah, I half thought that there was a Dave Smith Instruments’ Tempest off camera somewhere!!

[@michaelfokias]

@@thesonnydownsquartet9340 "Its own little source of uncertainty" love that.

[@fablesofsilence]

Interesting deviation for sure! I love the idea and imagine this as the new standard in clubs. Every club needs a Buchla!

[@thesonnydownsquartet9340]

Thanks for your support!

[@MartinDoudoroffLLC]

Fun! And synthesizing it all with the Buchla avoids a lot of cliché sounds.

[@thesonnydownsquartet9340]

Yes, can be hard avoiding cliches when approaching a well worn genre... this one took a few rewrites :)

[@based_circuit]

The only other person I've seen use the 200e for some variant of techno is that girl from China, TamiX. Surprised it isn't as common, but I think it speaks more to the type of backgrounds Buchla users come from. Seems to be a lot of engineers, contemporary composers, or both. As someone that has been quite a techno aficionado for many years, I can confirm that this is indeed unique. This would kind of fall into left-field minimal territory. Great job on both timbre and composition. Also, your content has been very motivating. I just started my 200e and I hope to attempt some of the techniques you show as my system gets closer to your level. The Buchla community seems very tight and collaborative, and I can't wait to start contributing in the coming years.

[@thesonnydownsquartet9340]

Hey! Thanks for listening! Yes, the 200e is a great percussion instrument. Especially if you hit the LPGs just right on lo-pass gate mode. Get a very organic ring. Welcome to 200e, and thanks for listening. Please do post your Buchla!

[@based_circuit]

@@thesonnydownsquartet9340 Thanks! By the way this performance reminded me of an obscure minimal/tech house track that I have in my record collection. Been looking for it all week but I finally found it! Playing them side by side, it kind of sounds similar to what you put together. At least a little bit lol. ruclips.net/video/ld7qZZHyt-k/видео.html

[@thesonnydownsquartet9340]

Thank you! I thought of this old video when discussing Buchla techno! ruclips.net/video/rVy_e3nBks8/видео.html

[@kevinrixmusic]

Cool Jam!:)

[@thesonnydownsquartet9340]

Thanks for listening :)

[@indiaivory]

love it!! Nice Astro space jam 💞🎧

[@thesonnydownsquartet9340]

Thanks for listening! :)

[@sonicultura]

Most definitely please do more nice rhythms!

[@thesonnydownsquartet9340]

Working on it :)

[@darksparklermusic]

So good!

[@thesonnydownsquartet9340]

Hey mate! Thanks for your support as always!

[@SharedVision333]

Wicked rinse!

[@thesonnydownsquartet9340]

Thanks for listening!

[@bader3879]

Brilliant!! Whats your thoughts on the new tipotop buchla system?

[@thesonnydownsquartet9340]

Thanks for listeing! No thoughts on the tip top system. I only have 4U, so its easier just to stick to the one format for me.

[@KentBuchla]

Top notch work as per your high standard! I see you’ve started a sidecar. What’s in it?

[@thesonnydownsquartet9340]

Thanks Kent! Sidecar just contains Studio H DPO and the old 285e :)

[@KentBuchla]

@@thesonnydownsquartet9340 And I can imagine as to why!