Designing Pluto // Modern Sounds, Justin Van Slembrouck // Synth Design Podcast

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE
What is the right amount of controls? Knobs? Switches? When designing an instrument this question can get many answers. There is no right or wrong, and that's what makes it complicated.
Pluto, from Modern Sounds, is an interesting instrument to study on that front. it combines various sound engines, two sequencers, effects, and a generative composer into a little (yet quite spacious) package.
The process of making it was full of iterations. Paper prototypes, various controls, and testing - striving for a balanced instrument that's simple, yet full of surprises. Bringing generative composition and modularity into a small standalone instrument.

[@88mph28]

Pluto Is a work of art. Love the sounds . I am a happy owner .

[@I.O.M.]

Just bought one. Wish this got more attention since small generative machine. Thanks for the interview.

[@sound.workshop]

Desire for Pluto intensifies. Thanks for sharing your insight Justin!

[@PFZ]

Great interview. I’m looking forward to Pluto!

[@James-yk5ge]

every one of these interviews is so interesting and inspiring, I really appreciate this series

[@SynthuxAcademy]

Thanks! Always nice to hear ❤️

[@Congasjones]

Loved every minute of this and can’t wait to get my hands on a Pluto

[@SynthuxAcademy]

Cheers! Justin is a lovely person, and Pluto is remarkable!

[@noizareth]

such a pleasure to listen to your conversation! Seems that the guy dedicated a good amount of time to learn and make build something cool, big up !

[@anthonyniedzwiecki33]

Terrific conversation! I recently graduated from CCS (in product design and photography) with my initial drive to attend CCS being to design musical instruments. This was very inspiring, lovely work Justin. I have a soft spot for generative music making, I'd love to get my hands on a Pluto!

[@allistergilbert4564]

Wonderful

[@stmmjd]

Just ordered my Pluto! :)

[@LimGiong]

fantastic！Thanks.

[@symbiat0]

I think the NTS-1 is kinda built the same way, with all the sides also being PCB boards…

[@SynthuxAcademy]

Indeed!