A Guide to Modular Synthesis with Look Mum No Computer

Поделиться
HTML-код
  • Опубликовано: 16 ноя 2017
  • We caught up with the man himself Look Mum No Computer for an introduction to DIY modular synthesis. Check out his RUclips channel here: bit.ly/2A6WCy2
    Point Blank is The Global Music School, with courses in London, Los Angeles, Ibiza, Mumbai and Online. Voted 'Best Electronic Music School' by DJ Mag, you can learn music production, sound engineering, DJ'ing and much more via our online courses or in our state-of-the-art studios:: www.pointblankmusicschool.com

Комментарии • 432

  • @spastikman
    @spastikman 6 лет назад +518

    This guy is pure joy. I admit he rubbed me the wrong way when I first saw some of his videos, but I'm totally addicted now. Absolutely zero pretense and full of passion. Throw in his playful attitude and seemingly unlimited creativity towards low cost and endless DIY projects makes him a god of the modular scene IMO. Or at least a demigod

    • @PointBlankMusicSchool
      @PointBlankMusicSchool  6 лет назад +44

      Glad you like it. We agree his attitude is totally infectious!

    • @flavortown3781
      @flavortown3781 5 лет назад +51

      He's like music colinfurze

    • @charlotteice5704
      @charlotteice5704 4 года назад +17

      Yeah who needs voltage meters when you can just use your tongue?

    • @funkdefied1
      @funkdefied1 4 года назад +4

      "Zero pretense." Took the words out of my mouth.

    • @obnoxiouspriest
      @obnoxiouspriest 2 года назад +3

      He's the most genuine quintessential punk I've ever seen.

  • @tapestapes0
    @tapestapes0 6 лет назад +101

    The fact that he doesn't take himself so seriously is very refreshing

  • @robbywilliams8571
    @robbywilliams8571 6 лет назад +160

    you can tell he's sometimes a bit annoyed w/ the commercial nature of these things. he's a real hacker. old school 90s type.

  • @the_emmo
    @the_emmo 5 лет назад +91

    At first I thought «What a twat» and only 10 minutes in I ended up loving this guy I'm on my way to buy a breadboard.

    • @DimIsHigh
      @DimIsHigh 4 года назад +10

      I seriously think this is the reaction 80% of the general public has with LMNC. You just can't hate the guy! ;)

  • @lightbright1113
    @lightbright1113 6 лет назад +209

    If I had a large reserve of capital, I would set up a foundation for this highly creative and industrious young man. I have followed his projects since he began posting on youtube. He is a mad scientist with an irreverent stance on synthesis design and more than that he exudes a loving and genuine concern for spreading his ideas out to the general public. I hope those who are inspired by his musical wizardry will find a way to shed some love back to him with generous support from their pockets, precioussz!

    • @jippenfaddoul
      @jippenfaddoul 6 лет назад +26

      Thats what patreon is for. And he has one. Go toss a couple bucks in the hat - that stacks up quick!

  • @kravvall4869
    @kravvall4869 6 лет назад +377

    Oh my god, the shakiness of the stand makes me very uncomfortable

    • @kilehi1
      @kilehi1 6 лет назад +34

      "Why are you here? Why? Tell me! Tell me!"

    • @leet9873
      @leet9873 5 лет назад +3

      same...

    • @StrayMedicine
      @StrayMedicine 5 лет назад +25

      Then you should check out the video he made where he installed a flame thrower as a module into one of his synths

    • @leet9873
      @leet9873 5 лет назад +4

      @@StrayMedicine That was cool but tbh i'm a bit more concerned by the piano stand wobble rather than a flamethrower that was built properly.

    • @StrayMedicine
      @StrayMedicine 5 лет назад +9

      @@leet9873 'built properly' into a synthesizer lmaooo

  • @workethicrecords5901
    @workethicrecords5901 6 лет назад +197

    When you're subbed to both channels and you're not sure which one you are watching

  • @johnriley9402
    @johnriley9402 3 года назад +14

    "When you oscillate really quickly, you would probably make a sound!"
    I want what this man is having.

  • @dustincovert128
    @dustincovert128 3 года назад +4

    "As you can see, this is what you are seeing." I love this dude.

  • @Schall-und-Rauch
    @Schall-und-Rauch 4 года назад +32

    This video motivated me earlier this year and now my first synth module actually works, thank you very much!

  • @SoundboyStrange
    @SoundboyStrange 6 лет назад +161

    I guess I'm making a modular synth now

    • @TheAechBomb
      @TheAechBomb 5 лет назад +3

      did you make a modular synth then?

    • @keinunvergebenesaliasgefunden
      @keinunvergebenesaliasgefunden 4 года назад +3

      i think about buying that wasp replicate kit : ruclips.net/video/SrNPYMYzMHg/видео.html

    • @SoundboyStrange
      @SoundboyStrange 4 года назад +8

      I make Māori traditional instruments now, but the modular is still on the table

    • @theREALmushroomMusic
      @theREALmushroomMusic 4 года назад +2

      ​@@SoundboyStrange you wanna build it by yourself? I think you have to be a bit of an engineer xD

    • @tristanrowley3346
      @tristanrowley3346 4 года назад +3

      @@theREALmushroomMusic the whole point of the video and LMNC's thing is that its dead easy to get started by yourself

  • @ShaneEuston
    @ShaneEuston 6 лет назад +96

    He is just a joker and full of youth. Love this guy. This is called loving music. The passion just shows through!

    • @phantommagnolia
      @phantommagnolia 5 лет назад +3

      Nah he s just daft. A daft punk

    • @kilehi1
      @kilehi1 5 лет назад +3

      @@phantommagnolia ...I see what you did there

  • @phdeclerck
    @phdeclerck 4 года назад +4

    Love how he basically ends his intro to modular with "now just make yours basically".

  • @fuzzpope
    @fuzzpope 3 года назад +6

    One of the best teaching minds in the modular world, endless energy, endless inspiration. He is also a first class musician/performer.

  • @jasonm2279
    @jasonm2279 6 лет назад +227

    i really enjoy this guy, i like his music i like his attitude toward tech and art, and i like his spirit of youthfulness. Also I like he makes childish people (@tim maughan) show their true immature colours. Look Mum, keep it going, love it!

    • @kierenmoore3236
      @kierenmoore3236 6 лет назад +1

      Except, he seems to think you have to treat vintage gear like shit in order to be cool ... bit of a tosser!!

    • @sqwavee
      @sqwavee 6 лет назад +27

      Except, he made it all himself

    • @flavortown3781
      @flavortown3781 5 лет назад +8

      @@kierenmoore3236 does it hurt your feelings?

    • @kierenmoore3236
      @kierenmoore3236 5 лет назад +1

      Jacob Westphal - no, because it's no reflection on me what he does. Some people don't realise we are just custodians of everything ... we're dust on the wind, and our egos/'being cool' is super-fleeting ... Anyway, will make my gear more valuable, the more stuff he trashes, so ... 🙂

    • @2112jonr
      @2112jonr 5 лет назад +7

      Likewise, love his enthusiasm. Sure, I'd be a bit more gentle with the MS10 if it was mine, though to be fair, it looks like it's had a pretty tough life well before he was even born. That said, those things are built like tanks, and 6.5mm jacks are very easily replaced if you've got his skills. But the modular synths behind him are new and built by himself, likewise the BSP's very solid, modern gear and can take some stick. I was equally physical with my computer gear at the same age, so I ain't gonna knock him. The Who were much worse! :D

  • @merendobereglidditz9304
    @merendobereglidditz9304 5 лет назад +17

    Finally. All the basics explained so even
    I get it. Bravo.

  • @Tsikriteas
    @Tsikriteas 5 лет назад +290

    He's like Rick and Morty in one body.

  • @zackworrell535
    @zackworrell535 4 года назад +5

    Everything between ones and zeros, best description for Analog. LOL

  • @latavish
    @latavish 5 лет назад +7

    ...wait so his name is actually "Look Mum No Computer"!? love it!

  • @AmarilloMusicAB
    @AmarilloMusicAB 6 лет назад +12

    So hyped you featured my boy! hes my favourite channel right now

  • @Clawgripsmoon
    @Clawgripsmoon 5 лет назад +4

    Out of all the videos I’ve seen of people explaining how modulators work, this guy does it the best. He explains everything in detail so it’s easy to understand, with humor. 👍 Cheers.

    • @UNSCPILOT
      @UNSCPILOT 3 года назад

      And he built his own moduals, which is just wicked cool

  • @52hands
    @52hands 6 лет назад +7

    Best intro to modular synths I've seen.

  • @David-pw1nc
    @David-pw1nc 6 лет назад +127

    Punks Not Dead

    • @EthanRadell
      @EthanRadell 6 лет назад +18

      David Daw no it's not, its just taken form in electronic music now. There's some pretty intense electronic music that you can tell came from punk and metal and stuff. It's cool.

    • @the_emmo
      @the_emmo 5 лет назад +4

      DIY all the way

    • @flavortown3781
      @flavortown3781 5 лет назад +3

      Modern punkers that look like they did in the 80s and tout the dead Kennedy's are pure DNC shills who don't get that they would be put on the front lines without a second thought by the candidates they support, granted the other option is utter crap but

    • @gasolineandwine
      @gasolineandwine 5 лет назад +4

      @@EthanRadell That assessment is so accurate, the raw feel and passion of rock has moved on to electronics, and boy does it show.

    • @IneptOrange
      @IneptOrange 5 лет назад +6

      Cyberpunk

  • @2112jonr
    @2112jonr 5 лет назад +17

    Brilliant mate, really, really great to see someone so deeply passionate, enthusiastic, knowledgeable and energetic educating other people. Keep up the great work, LOVE the videos, learning so much from you, the videos are total immersion (and fun!). Anyone half my age who can wield a soldering iron with results like that is good by me :D

  • @monogramadikt5971
    @monogramadikt5971 4 года назад +1

    "i can promise you that you will get so annoyed that it doesnt work, that you will make it work" nail on the head bro ;)

  • @rjbush7955
    @rjbush7955 6 лет назад +89

    I think it's great he hand made most of the gear himself. How many of us can be arsed to do that?

    • @JohnPortfolio2010
      @JohnPortfolio2010 6 лет назад +2

      how do start with the basics if you don't even know what the basics are.

    • @EthanRadell
      @EthanRadell 6 лет назад +9

      John's Kite get ready for it...oh shit it's coming.. brace yourself... The answer is...G O O G L E I T

    • @JohnPortfolio2010
      @JohnPortfolio2010 6 лет назад

      Google what though?

    • @Meepswonder
      @Meepswonder 6 лет назад

      analog synth modulator.. or how to make music with oscillator

    • @DrGeta666
      @DrGeta666 5 лет назад +2

      This really is electronics down to its most basic form. Its all voltage. Very fun. Very expensive even if you build it yourself

  • @VCVRackIdeas
    @VCVRackIdeas 5 лет назад +6

    great tutorial and introduction to the modular synth! LMNC is a great man.

  • @FiveElementNinja
    @FiveElementNinja 6 лет назад +25

    Love this guy

  • @queencitycutty9082
    @queencitycutty9082 5 лет назад +6

    love this guy... Awesome..He finally is getting recognized..

  • @DJNAVENDU
    @DJNAVENDU 6 лет назад +12

    I bet he had couple of neat sips of that JD sitting in the fridge on the back.
    Love this dude!

    • @iantaylor8941
      @iantaylor8941 5 лет назад

      Its the Tommy Robinson Twin Brother

  • @Nellski
    @Nellski 8 месяцев назад

    Sam deliveres tons of information under 30 minutes, eventhough he is...
    ...Sam.
    I am totally adicted to his videos. You always learn a lot. Best man. I plan to support him via Patreon.

  • @StarsWithScars
    @StarsWithScars 6 лет назад +5

    The best way to tell about how a synth works. Luv that guy! xD

  • @globalnomad1221
    @globalnomad1221 4 года назад +17

    when your kid comes out of his room after 10 years, and then it is this

  • @stefanhansen5882
    @stefanhansen5882 4 года назад +1

    This guy is brilliant! Thank you, Sam. After years away from music, you showing how to build this madness made my day!

  • @demoscenes
    @demoscenes 5 лет назад +3

    Now this is the way to go. A lot of great tips and information on how to really get started and how to expand. Great work!

  • @johnvdl
    @johnvdl 5 лет назад +4

    Wow respect man, you love your synths and you deserve it!!! What a work, you have built an amazing modular machine! SUPER!!! Can't wait to see your other videos!!!

  • @alejandror1446
    @alejandror1446 5 лет назад

    At last we get someone who can explain this in terms we can all relate! Fantastic job, and thanks for sharing!

  • @2DiskK
    @2DiskK 6 лет назад +31

    When you realize you can make your own modules ....

    • @earlgrey2130
      @earlgrey2130 3 года назад +1

      Well it's not like you just "can make your own modules". You first need to have the skill and knowledge to do that. And the time invested into learning all of that could probably also be spent at the dayjob and allow to buy the modules you could've made otherwise.
      But then again.. it's all fun and hobby anyway. So why not if it's fun to someone :)

    • @nathancantwell602
      @nathancantwell602 2 года назад +1

      @@earlgrey2130 You "first need to have the skill and knowledge". What a redundant thing to say. Talk about having missed the point entirely.

  • @James-fe7wd
    @James-fe7wd 3 года назад

    What an incredibly inspiring vid! I really need to get building my own one of these, thank you for showing just how straight forward it is!

  • @Steve-bo6ht
    @Steve-bo6ht 4 года назад

    He's on a total different level and extremely knowledgeable on all forms of synthesis and i have absolute respect for him thinking out of the box and developing new sounds from equipment built from scratch.

  • @MrBrainneeded
    @MrBrainneeded 5 лет назад +2

    This punk is genius. focus on science and music. rise above

  • @PureAmbientDrone
    @PureAmbientDrone 6 лет назад +1

    Good stuff and i love the energy

  • @richardohare7708
    @richardohare7708 2 года назад

    Nice one, another great video from our Sam. You have been a great inspiration for me and I'm not starting to build my own modules, having a background of electronics, and saying I was going to build one for many years, you have given me the kick I needed. So thanks - Sam the man

  • @Gummientenkillass
    @Gummientenkillass 6 лет назад +2

    Just an awesome guy doing awesome stuff. Keep it up bro you're a big inspiration.

  • @wisteela
    @wisteela 6 лет назад +4

    Great video. He's a great guy, and his channel is well worth checking out.

  • @mpreagan6233
    @mpreagan6233 17 дней назад

    this was seriously educational and extremely straight forward easy to understand

  • @alexanderpressler5364
    @alexanderpressler5364 6 лет назад +14

    i was waiting the whole time for this rack to fall down on him 😳😳😳

  • @floridaman9968
    @floridaman9968 5 лет назад +2

    Best explanation of synths I have ever heard

  • @NICUofficial
    @NICUofficial 2 года назад

    So awesome, glad I finally got to watch this!

  • @aliensalvation9284
    @aliensalvation9284 6 лет назад

    Very cool👍👍👍 great breakdown of all the different pieces. Cool introduction to modular synthesis as well as a brief intro to making your own diy. Thank you! 🙂

  • @ConwayBob
    @ConwayBob 5 лет назад +2

    Thanks for this fascinating glimpse into the mind of LMNC. Interesting guy. Love his enthusiasm!

  • @roberttrompeter8775
    @roberttrompeter8775 4 года назад +1

    He is destine for great synth works, he is absolutely fantastic

  • @normapadro9704
    @normapadro9704 6 лет назад

    I really enjoyed the tutorial he is sharing here. I learned a lot from this video. He is a good teacher.

  • @driftergrey
    @driftergrey 6 лет назад +9

    This guy is so cool man!

  • @rezganger
    @rezganger Год назад

    sam battle is a hero! he has inspired more electroics-music musicians than anyone.

  • @Unkraut
    @Unkraut 4 года назад +3

    16:43 "Ooh, what's that one?" - That's the Death Grips kick

  • @BookooZenny
    @BookooZenny 5 лет назад +2

    Thanks for doing this, Sam.

  • @studilocker4439
    @studilocker4439 5 лет назад

    Great, now he is planting the idea in my head to build my own modular system out of single electronic pieces... I knew this hobby will be endless!

    • @ciarfah
      @ciarfah 4 года назад +1

      Studi Locker He actually has a few super simple designs on his channel

  • @mikehydropneumatic2583
    @mikehydropneumatic2583 5 лет назад

    Love his channel.

  • @Akashic09
    @Akashic09 Год назад

    What a great teacher. Fun all the way through.

  • @EBMZEQUENZER
    @EBMZEQUENZER 6 лет назад +44

    He reminds me of how we were in the 80's

    • @guysmiley7289
      @guysmiley7289 5 лет назад +2

      Well you do have 242 in your name.

    • @DeeJay003
      @DeeJay003 5 лет назад

      So true

    • @TheChadPad
      @TheChadPad 4 года назад

      Y'all must've had a good time

    • @DimIsHigh
      @DimIsHigh 4 года назад

      I truly believe that he'd take this as a wonderful compliment

    • @monogramadikt5971
      @monogramadikt5971 4 года назад

      i saw you in the reason live stream the other day, small world eh ;)

  • @solitudeguard5688
    @solitudeguard5688 4 года назад

    I’m on an honours degree, studying music production and technology, but this course that you’re doing looks right up my street.

  • @cutseencinematics
    @cutseencinematics 5 лет назад +3

    good video - presenting style reminds me of 90's shows

  • @TheUncannyvalleygirl77
    @TheUncannyvalleygirl77 5 лет назад +1

    I just put together a few bits in a tip top box and I was afraid to approach it until now?!
    Thank you mr flock of seagulls, I think your gorgeous

  • @TheChannelofaDisappointedMan
    @TheChannelofaDisappointedMan 4 года назад

    Genius communicator. An extraordinary individual.

  • @buncho888
    @buncho888 6 лет назад +3

    Great use of the Beatstep pro at 18:00 . Love seeing this device used with a modular.

    • @thomassynths
      @thomassynths 5 лет назад +1

      At around 20:00 he lifts a BSP knob off, and without hitch, he places it back on.

  • @cafestudiosinc.1702
    @cafestudiosinc.1702 4 года назад

    This guy rocks, awesome insight.

  • @kylew.martin1285
    @kylew.martin1285 6 лет назад +1

    He does indeed have a very tollerable presence. Illin it!

  • @AnD2LPU
    @AnD2LPU 5 лет назад

    So happy i watched this ❤️

  • @shawnvillegas3181
    @shawnvillegas3181 5 лет назад

    I love this video, thank you.

  • @josephmills3864
    @josephmills3864 6 лет назад +3

    This guy is awesome! Keep it fresh yo!

  • @polaris_avshow
    @polaris_avshow 5 лет назад +3

    This guys is a legend!

  • @averytyler9070
    @averytyler9070 6 лет назад

    LMNC is amazing love his music and his DIY synths and inventions its art

  • @Mar2beatz
    @Mar2beatz 4 года назад

    This guy is soo fkn pleasant to watch like watching my fav cartoons and the fact that he doesn’t even take his job seriously it’s fkn scary in a good way lol

  • @kwaddamage8286
    @kwaddamage8286 4 года назад +2

    lol hes so used to making videos he didnt even look at the interviewer while talking to her, he just stared through the camera at us

  • @arduinodaisycontrollers9421
    @arduinodaisycontrollers9421 2 года назад

    the tune he just comes up with is just wicked! Pure talent

  • @OVERLORD-ji2id
    @OVERLORD-ji2id 6 лет назад +1

    Sam, Big love to you brother. Keep reppin'

  • @happyjessus
    @happyjessus 2 года назад

    15:08 I Iove how openly he does the things that most people are ashamed to do even when alone! I'm sure Point Blank didn't expect such a vivid presentation xD

  • @TRIPPLEJAY00
    @TRIPPLEJAY00 6 лет назад +1

    I only started watching Look Mum No Computer just 2 days ago and I’m hooked. Oops better feed my kids and animals 😁

  • @holocaustxlx2819
    @holocaustxlx2819 3 года назад

    Sam is one of the best RUclipsrs. I love his videos I've learned so much for his vids.idk how his channel doesn't have a few million subscribers.look mum no computer is awesome keep rocken brother 🤘🍻 cheers.

  • @eightsprites
    @eightsprites 3 месяца назад

    Cool that he opened it up and showed how its DIY build

  • @markorendas1790
    @markorendas1790 5 лет назад +1

    TRULY A GIVING GENIUS....!!!!

  • @FR4NKTR4X
    @FR4NKTR4X 6 лет назад +1

    This guy is the Man !!

  • @pianoguyyy
    @pianoguyyy 4 года назад +1

    This dude awesome! Crazy funny analog boy in our boring digital epoch

  • @Whiskel
    @Whiskel 5 лет назад +3

    The love child of 80s Al Jourgensen and Bobcat Goldthwait.

  • @davidegessa
    @davidegessa 2 года назад

    awesome explanation

  • @markbrown2369
    @markbrown2369 2 года назад

    excellent explanation Sam

  • @ecalzo
    @ecalzo 4 года назад

    simply amazing ... wow

  • @ctankep
    @ctankep 6 лет назад

    Loving the DIY “ Braids “ , modules !

  • @acecatman
    @acecatman 6 лет назад +31

    thought it was gonna be, you know, look mum no music, but hey, here's a modular user who can actually rock his beatstep, that's nice.

  • @Somnambule
    @Somnambule 5 лет назад +1

    You are amazing!🖖☺️

  • @tonymoore1084
    @tonymoore1084 5 лет назад +4

    LOL at the bottle of Jack Daniels in the fridge.

  • @256k_
    @256k_ 5 лет назад +12

    huh? i'm actually curious about that triple oscillator custom circuit to keep it in tune? is there a video about that?

  • @kylew.martin1285
    @kylew.martin1285 6 лет назад

    Man, that guys my hero.

  • @LenaPlakes
    @LenaPlakes 6 лет назад

    Awesome Sam ! You are Like Fido Dido Synth Man. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

  • @pierre_richet
    @pierre_richet 6 лет назад +127

    Funny, but where is the strings ?

    • @Nightshade_42
      @Nightshade_42 6 лет назад +16

      At the gay plug in shop

    • @jank-official
      @jank-official 6 лет назад +26

      strings were lost long time ago, just like your grammar

    • @lensmusic98105
      @lensmusic98105 6 лет назад +8

      The oscillators are the "string" so to speak

    • @fabio-vb7xu
      @fabio-vb7xu 6 лет назад +3

      thats for old ppl, bleeps and bloobs are whats hot now my dude

    • @alexeyzaplavnov747
      @alexeyzaplavnov747 5 лет назад +4

      look mum no strings!

  • @MrBozunio
    @MrBozunio 4 года назад

    very inspirating, I like this guy

  • @DarkNightDreamer
    @DarkNightDreamer 4 года назад +3

    This man hacked together an organ made of furbys. Lots of furbys whos voices where controlled in a chorus by a keyboard. Hes honestly a genius. Cyber punk isnt dead!

  •  6 лет назад +16

    12:08 you made me laugh, fool

  • @doughankins3996
    @doughankins3996 3 года назад

    Saaaam! He's my spirit animal. Love this dude.