MOOG LABYRINTH: Can You Tame Chaos? // A Synth Review

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  • Опубликовано: 25 ноя 2024

Комментарии • 85

  • @gesslr
    @gesslr 4 месяца назад +9

    Well done! This is the first video that I have seen that shows the use of the Labyrinth in a structured song and provides tips. I would have purchased one already, but I think that having only one recallable sequence would really frustrate me. I don’t need a lot - even 8 save slots would do. Maybe they will change this in firmware. I’d order it the same day if they did.

    • @MidlifeSynthesist
      @MidlifeSynthesist  4 месяца назад +4

      @@gesslr thanks so much for watching!! I wish I could save more patterns as well but thankfully I found that the workflow of always recording your improvisations really works well for then layering in post! It’s a great inspiration machine this one😉 Have an awesome weekend!

    • @k5r2d2
      @k5r2d2 4 месяца назад +3

      I love these "this is my take on the instrument" videos. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder; the musicians share their vision the greater the clarity of our collective vision.
      I actually love the 'short step' sequencers because you can easily pass from 'fast 8 step sequences' into 'low frequency' audio rates; the benefit is mechanical noise, engines, helicopters, and scary sweet spots. This why I love my subH, this Labyrinth is an easy purchase for compositional live tool. Live composition demands understanding of your instrument no different than a Cello, Guitar, or a well trained Voice.

    • @pecannoodles1412
      @pecannoodles1412 3 месяца назад +1

      there are cv outs, so i would take that into a sequencer with an input, like hermod

    • @samprock
      @samprock 3 месяца назад +1

      Same. They’re so insensitive to an average control freak :)

  • @magicalpencil
    @magicalpencil 3 месяца назад +6

    If you mess up a single note, you can change it! Using the 'bit flip' button, you can switch the step off then on again. This will enter a random note each time, so you can potentially get closer to your goal 🙂

  • @SauceSoundz
    @SauceSoundz 4 месяца назад +11

    Had no idea dude could sing 🔥🔥🔥

  • @samprock
    @samprock 3 месяца назад +5

    Why YT never pops up your new vids?! I watch every, like, comment. I’m moogaholic, synth-porn addict. But no pop, I go to your channel. We’ll get algorithm out of its labyrinth, eventually! ❤

    • @MidlifeSynthesist
      @MidlifeSynthesist  3 месяца назад +1

      @@samprock lol
      Thanks brother! The #shadowban is real😂😂🤘🏻

  • @beatfarmdigital
    @beatfarmdigital 4 месяца назад +3

    Really cool! My fav Labyrinth video. And a great song. Love the way you made a tune with the name! Well done!

    • @MidlifeSynthesist
      @MidlifeSynthesist  4 месяца назад

      Really appreciate your feedback my friend🙌🏻 cheers! 🍻

  • @scottealexander59
    @scottealexander59 4 месяца назад +13

    If you still have the Subharmonicon I love to see something about how the generative aspects of both devices can be patched together to create even more random patterns.Nice music by the way.

    • @MrGeoffashley
      @MrGeoffashley 3 месяца назад +3

      First thing I wanted to know when I first saw the Labyrinth as I have a Subharmonicon/DFAM combo and I feel like it would fit right in

    • @Tazmanian_Ninja
      @Tazmanian_Ninja Месяц назад

      I'd rather see how to make something NON-random with the two.

  • @johnathantyrer6077
    @johnathantyrer6077 3 месяца назад +3

    Firstly ,great singing 😮
    Had mine 2 weeks and gone from meh at first and now WOW,really want moog to update this so it can save more sequences (16?) and although I highly doubt it will happen I would love to see it updated so you can input your own choice of notes

    • @aeropilot4419
      @aeropilot4419 2 месяца назад

      Same same … have had it one week now and already been down the rabbit hole of happy accidents 😊

  • @NovakTheEnjoyer
    @NovakTheEnjoyer 4 месяца назад +5

    Great video! Can't wait to get my hands on this thing! Love me some happy accidents. Fantastic jam as well! My favorite things about modular is letting it take me on a ride. Trying to tame these machines has always left me frustrated. Letting them take the lead is definitely the key to success. Nice one!

    • @MidlifeSynthesist
      @MidlifeSynthesist  4 месяца назад

      Thanks so much my dude! Really happy you liked it🙌🏻🤘🏻

  • @ultramet
    @ultramet 4 месяца назад +1

    Great video breakdown, and it's nice to see it used in the songwriting process. Honestly, it's not my thing, but thanks for the opportunity to learn more about this intriguing synth.

    • @MidlifeSynthesist
      @MidlifeSynthesist  4 месяца назад +2

      Thanks so much for watching! Yeah I felt like it would be boring to see someone explain AGAIN how the whole synth works, I mean, we have a Loopop for a reason😂

  • @maikvanrossum
    @maikvanrossum 4 месяца назад +4

    Great video and glad you did skip everything already said about it 👌🏻 while focusing on its USP, the sequencer. And yes, it seems to be the real fun part. Same goes for the Subharmonicon, especially when used with other (semi) modular gear. But… I find it hard to justify buying another synth module, mainly because of its creative but also limited sequencer. At this point I’m experimenting with the #Retrokits #RK006 and a bunch of fairly cheap (or even free) #iPad apps to sequence modular gear.

    • @maikvanrossum
      @maikvanrossum 2 месяца назад +1

      I’m sorry man… it seems that I’ve jumped to my conclusion a ‘bit’ too fast here. Yes, the RK series is absolutely great to blend an iPad or other (digital) gear into the modular mix, but I also found that I’ve underestimated the mystical powers of a #Labyrinth 😌 Had the opportunity to play with it for a couple of days, and now, a few days later, I really do miss it… 🙄😬

  • @audiolego
    @audiolego 3 месяца назад +1

    Oh heyyyyyy Midlife . Been a while. Btw Moog Muse, omg. Trading your Polybrute for it? Good tune man good very good

  • @rjadamz9117
    @rjadamz9117 3 месяца назад +3

    Good song brother. Didn’t know you had a good singing voice

  • @synthsbythesea4091
    @synthsbythesea4091 2 месяца назад

    Thank you !!

  • @drawaline279
    @drawaline279 2 месяца назад

    Great video and beautiful sound! 👏

  • @herrlogi
    @herrlogi 4 месяца назад +3

    Well done bro nice review and so g thanks

    • @MidlifeSynthesist
      @MidlifeSynthesist  4 месяца назад +1

      Thank you for watching🙌🏻🙌🏻 see you soon🔥

  • @berkut6313
    @berkut6313 2 месяца назад +1

    A tune ! A song ! And a nice one at that ! Thanks for actually making music, not just talk about gear !

    • @MidlifeSynthesist
      @MidlifeSynthesist  2 месяца назад

      @@berkut6313 really appreciate it🙌🏻🙌🏻 thanks for watching!!

  • @uroskra77
    @uroskra77 25 дней назад +1

    Great song. Depeche Mode vibe.

  • @stevekirkby6570
    @stevekirkby6570 3 месяца назад

    Cool Space Jam :)

  • @alexandermontagnet3361
    @alexandermontagnet3361 2 месяца назад

    The song you perform at the 4 minute mark, is that just layered Labyrinth, effects, and bass guitar? Or what else was in the track? Great song and great video!

  • @alexandermontagnet3361
    @alexandermontagnet3361 2 месяца назад

    @MidlifeSynthesist the song you perform at the 4 minute mark, is that just layered Labyrinth with effects and bass guitar? Or what else are you using? It was great!

  • @pheotus
    @pheotus 19 дней назад +1

    Wish I had a voice like that

  • @ewencousin
    @ewencousin 4 месяца назад +2

    Amazing ! Beautiful !

  • @krazywabbit
    @krazywabbit 4 месяца назад +1

    Nice review. Agree on a nice live performance element.

    • @MidlifeSynthesist
      @MidlifeSynthesist  4 месяца назад

      @@krazywabbit thanks bro❤️🙌🏻

    • @aeropilot4419
      @aeropilot4419 2 месяца назад

      Yes, hitting the Reset button whilst a sequence is running is a dopamine hit for sure 😅

  • @sunatsix1055
    @sunatsix1055 4 месяца назад +1

    Nice, moody song. 🎶🎵

    • @MidlifeSynthesist
      @MidlifeSynthesist  4 месяца назад

      Thanks so much!! Really appreciate it🙌🏻❤️

    • @d3maccus
      @d3maccus 3 месяца назад +1

      was this auto-correct of Moogy?

    • @sunatsix1055
      @sunatsix1055 3 месяца назад

      @@d3maccus Damn the auto-correct. It changed 'moogy' to 'nice'. 😆

  • @scottsweatshirt9753
    @scottsweatshirt9753 4 месяца назад +1

    Great breakdown! Quick question: have seen a few folks asking about the panel and if it is identical to the airbrushed aluminum format of the previous Moog semimodular ecosystem offerings, implying the Labyrinth appears to be made from lesser quality materials. Hoping you are able to confirm. Keep pounding!

    • @aeropilot4419
      @aeropilot4419 2 месяца назад

      Weirdly it looks a bit shinier … I thought I was seeing scratches on the surface in a certain light, but it was the knobs being reflected off the surface … looks fine to me straight on but I wouldn’t be surprised if they are decontenting to plastic 😢

  • @-sierra-8871
    @-sierra-8871 3 месяца назад

    How does it pair with the Oxi? Maybe matriceal for the oscillators and using the sequencer for other stuff than pitch

    • @ErikRed1983
      @ErikRed1983 3 месяца назад +1

      I actually posted this question to ChatGPT and it said you can use sequence A or B with the Moog and the other channel with the Oxi. So A could be Moog and B could be the Oxi. I am assuming you get the best benefit of the randomness of the onboard sequencer by splitting A and B up I am fairly sure you could also assign A and B to midi channels and then simply use them on the Oxi (I am also an Oxi lover/enjoyer)

    • @-sierra-8871
      @-sierra-8871 3 месяца назад

      @ErikRed1983 thanks! I like the controlled randomness idea but with the oxi, you could A and B in Stochastic and save patterns. Would it be wasting the Labyrinth? I guess the sequencer can be assigned to the filter or something instead

    • @ErikRed1983
      @ErikRed1983 3 месяца назад +1

      @@-sierra-8871 its a valid concern since the sequencer on this moog seems to be a large feature but hey its still going to sound amazing right ? ;)

    • @-sierra-8871
      @-sierra-8871 3 месяца назад

      @@ErikRed1983 🙃

  • @chatolars
    @chatolars 4 месяца назад +1

    Wow….very “tool -like” song , brilliant!

    • @MidlifeSynthesist
      @MidlifeSynthesist  4 месяца назад

      That’s a huge compliment!! Thank you my friend❤️🙌🏻

    • @KimStennabbCaesar
      @KimStennabbCaesar 4 месяца назад

      Getting a lot more "The xx" vibes.

  • @pablo_ambient
    @pablo_ambient 3 месяца назад

    Hello! How do I change the root note of a musical scale in Moog Labyrinth?

    • @guitarjase2152
      @guitarjase2152 3 месяца назад +1

      set seq amount of osc 1 all the way clockwise and seq cv range all the way anticlockwise. Then tune osc 1 to whatever note you want.

    • @aeropilot4419
      @aeropilot4419 2 месяца назад +1

      @@guitarjase2152would have liked a fine tune pot for Osc1

  • @jgalves5
    @jgalves5 3 месяца назад

    Great voice man. What's your vocal chain?

  • @rjadamz9117
    @rjadamz9117 3 месяца назад

    How do you sync to your other gear without MIDI?

    • @MidlifeSynthesist
      @MidlifeSynthesist  3 месяца назад

      @@rjadamz9117 hi! It’s synced to the midi cv in the patchbay👍🏼👍🏼

  • @joshandrsn5936
    @joshandrsn5936 4 месяца назад +1

    Love your song !!

    • @MidlifeSynthesist
      @MidlifeSynthesist  3 месяца назад

      Thanks so much! Really means a lot to me❤️🙌🏻

  • @EchoKraft
    @EchoKraft 4 месяца назад +1

    Don’t quite understand, but I don’t hear the labyrinth. I only heard it that the beginning of the track.

    • @MidlifeSynthesist
      @MidlifeSynthesist  4 месяца назад

      Hey there my friend! Besides the main pattern at the beginning, it’s layered and sprinkled all over, an octave above and below and also lots of the drum patterns are the labyrinth used percussively 👍🏼 thanks for watching!

  • @finctank
    @finctank 4 месяца назад +1

    I’m still not convinced about this one. I love generative sequencing and ‘randomness’ but I can do that with just a couple of LFOs interacting with each other, and it’s reproducible.

  • @lshel001
    @lshel001 3 месяца назад +1

    Mate, love how you turned what labyrinth spat out into a tune so easily.

  • @aloraliquid
    @aloraliquid 4 месяца назад +1

    Oddly, I feel this is almost better used as a percussive machine. DFAM2.0 perhaps….
    That being said, I love using DFAM in the music on my channel… so I could almost see picking one of these up to explore further rhythms
    Awesome video and exploration my friend :)

    • @aeropilot4419
      @aeropilot4419 2 месяца назад +1

      Labyrinth is a DFAM 2.0 … great percussion if you want it … racking this up with my Subhar and DFAM when I can get a three-tier rack

    • @aloraliquid
      @aloraliquid 2 месяца назад +1

      @@aeropilot4419 awesome! Yeah, that’s what I thought!
      And that would be an epic 3-tier!!!!! Cheers friend 🍻🙏🏼

  • @musicbyethan
    @musicbyethan 2 месяца назад

    That’s a rad MPC. 😂💀

  • @edmundoaranedarojas7074
    @edmundoaranedarojas7074 4 месяца назад +1

    Muy interesante. Grscias

  • @CartoonCityKid
    @CartoonCityKid 4 месяца назад +3

    It's pronounced myöœuơøĝ

    • @MidlifeSynthesist
      @MidlifeSynthesist  4 месяца назад

      😂😂 I knew it!😆

    • @normaleehi
      @normaleehi 4 месяца назад

      @@MidlifeSynthesist its not tho. listen to roger linn and others that worked with bob

  • @klstay
    @klstay 3 месяца назад

    This (and Spectravox) suffer what I call the "KFC" syndrome. If that is all you have ever had you may well enjoy it and even think it is truly great. Until the day you happen upon Chick-Fil-A. Nowhere near the full potential of either synth can be achieved without a decently spec'd modular rig beside it. Having such a rig one is far better off simply adding a module with the functionality. For those thinking that path would be MUCH more expensive half again the price covers everything here and MUCH more including case/PSU. As clearly demonstrated this does not mean some interesting sounds cannot be had standalone. Nor does it mean one cannot enjoy or even come to love it - again, KFC syndrome...

    • @aeropilot4419
      @aeropilot4419 2 месяца назад

      Having great success with the Labyrinth sequencer CV driving another oscillator in tandem … used with Surface or Rings through a Black Hole dsp is wonderful 😊

    • @Tazmanian_Ninja
      @Tazmanian_Ninja Месяц назад +1

      You gotta work a bit more on that KFC analogy. Doesn't make much sense.

    • @johnd7564
      @johnd7564 Месяц назад

      @@Tazmanian_Ninjaespecially the seeming conclusion that Chikfila is the end all and be all of haute cuisine. 😂