Wow! Wow wow wow! That was terrific! I think this is totally one of my favorite synthesizers. It's just so full of sound, movement, life and vitality. At least in the right hands. lol!
musicalfungus I’m finding the same, the feature set and functionality is basically perfect for a single performance instrument. Get in touch when you’re here!
One of the hardest synths to make sound good - but when it does, it's a credit to the creator and the synth itself - like in this case. The 208 is NOT a happy accident generator - you gotta know what you're doing. This is like flying a 777; no happy accidents come from that endeavor. Another nice video, James.
Yes, although it would be best to adapt the pitch and gate signals via something like the 202h module. Buchla oscillators track 1.2v/Oct (instead of the more common 1v) and the “Pulse” signal on Buchla is very specific (10v on initial trigger, and then 5v for the sustain/on portion of a gate).
@rIchard I have videos of me sequencing the Buchla Music Easel with the Monome ARC and Ansible. I had Synovatron make me a custom Euro to Buchla convertor specifically for that setup (sadly I no longer have the ARC or Ansible.)
No, although I do need to look into a Euro-Buchla solution for the future. In this case I just rigged up a 1/8"-banana connections via alligator clips, as well as the common ground connection. I was using Pressure Points, so the 1.2v Oct response of the Buchla didn't matter, I just tuned the voltages on PP by ear... which probably means they're off cause my ear for pitch isn't so great ;D
Sorry if this is a dumb question but are you using the cv and Gate at the rear or connecting pressure points via the buchla keyboard inputs on the front? Nice jam . I spend hours on mine just going from one sweetspot sound to another then realise I should of recorded it. Great fun.
This is an older clone (208r) and it does not have 1v/Oct input on the back like the 208c. I think I just used some alligator clips to connect the tip of a 1/8” patch cable out of Pressure Points to a banana cable into the Pitch input on the 208. Then using another alligator clip, connecting the sleeve of the 1/8” cable to another banana to the Ground input on the 208 - this gives them a common ground connection.
Thanks! It’s a combination of the AM (amplitude modulation) and Timbre controls, and choosing the right pitch relationship between the Modulation and Complex oscillators.
My friend got a really good deal and got a 2nd hand music Easel for just over 2000quid. He then discovered a minor fault with the keyboard and contacted Buchla who sent him out a new keyboard. He then sold the broken keyboard for about 1200 so basically got a really good condition music easel with new keyboard for 800 pounds.... amazing
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Oh man, this has such a beautiful texture.
Nice exploration. Was fun to watch.
Wow! Wow wow wow! That was terrific! I think this is totally one of my favorite synthesizers. It's just so full of sound, movement, life and vitality. At least in the right hands. lol!
Love that gritty sound!!
i really enjoyed watching this. Very very nice. Thanks for sharing..
Whoa. That actually sounds incredible.
Excellent! More of this, please...
Great sound you're getting from it!
Damn that sounds good
This sounds great! Subscribed.
so good man, nice!
very nice! good work!
Excellent
Just found this. Awesome. 👏
Very cool!
I'd take literally any buchla. It's my "once I'm rich enough" synth.
Fantastic piece James! Sounds wonderful!
Thanks! Did you end up moving to PDX?
@@jamescigler Not yet my friend. But it's still the plan!!! 😀 Soo stoked to see you got a Buchla. The 208 is one of my favorite instruments.
musicalfungus I’m finding the same, the feature set and functionality is basically perfect for a single performance instrument. Get in touch when you’re here!
like the sound of it, really nice delay you get going with it...
Wicked cool dewd!
this guy drones!
Fun!
Awesome
:: bows to sensei ::
jamescigler 😊🙇♂️
Lovely with the old bananas
~ cool...greetings from germany ~
That 208 looks SO familiar... :-) I am so glad it's your hands, sounds fucking killer!
Thanks dude!!
Rumour has it I may have ended up with some of your old Livewire 🙀
Oh my....
One of the hardest synths to make sound good - but when it does, it's a credit to the creator and the synth itself - like in this case. The 208 is NOT a happy accident generator - you gotta know what you're doing. This is like flying a 777; no happy accidents come from that endeavor. Another nice video, James.
It's crazy how beautiful it can be with a skilled musician who knows the instrument.
It’s pretty intuitive dunno what you’re on about
Fantastic. Truly great sounds. Did you build it yourself? Would love to have one cheers
I didn’t, this one was built by Adam Scramstad, and previously owned by Nathan Moody.
jamescigler thanks. It sounds fantastic
@@jamescigler Hello! Good to know! How can I buy one from him? Already built, no DIY?
I'd say the first launch was a success.
so nice! would it be possible to sequence the 208 from ansible/grid the same way you have pressure points set up?
Yes, although it would be best to adapt the pitch and gate signals via something like the 202h module. Buchla oscillators track 1.2v/Oct (instead of the more common 1v) and the “Pulse” signal on Buchla is very specific (10v on initial trigger, and then 5v for the sustain/on portion of a gate).
jamescigler thanks! just picked up a synovatron cvgt for my grid/buchla sequencing needs :)
@rIchard I have videos of me sequencing the Buchla Music Easel with the Monome ARC and Ansible. I had Synovatron make me a custom Euro to Buchla convertor specifically for that setup (sadly I no longer have the ARC or Ansible.)
Are you using something like a Synovatron CVGT-1 in this video?
No, although I do need to look into a Euro-Buchla solution for the future.
In this case I just rigged up a 1/8"-banana connections via alligator clips, as well as the common ground connection.
I was using Pressure Points, so the 1.2v Oct response of the Buchla didn't matter, I just tuned the voltages on PP by ear... which probably means they're off cause my ear for pitch isn't so great ;D
Sorry if this is a dumb question but are you using the cv and Gate at the rear or connecting pressure points via the buchla keyboard inputs on the front? Nice jam . I spend hours on mine just going from one sweetspot sound to another then realise I should of recorded it. Great fun.
This is an older clone (208r) and it does not have 1v/Oct input on the back like the 208c. I think I just used some alligator clips to connect the tip of a 1/8” patch cable out of Pressure Points to a banana cable into the Pitch input on the 208. Then using another alligator clip, connecting the sleeve of the 1/8” cable to another banana to the Ground input on the 208 - this gives them a common ground connection.
Very nice sound! How do you make this « distortion effect »?
Thanks! It’s a combination of the AM (amplitude modulation) and Timbre controls, and choosing the right pitch relationship between the Modulation and Complex oscillators.
@@jamescigler Ok thanks! It’s really beautiful !
My friend got a really good deal and got a 2nd hand music Easel for just over 2000quid. He then discovered a minor fault with the keyboard and contacted Buchla who sent him out a new keyboard. He then sold the broken keyboard for about 1200 so basically got a really good condition music easel with new keyboard for 800 pounds.... amazing
All I can muster up is bleedin' Fran and bleedin' Ollie :-(
Buchla - save me from myself.
dougcl hey! I moved to PDX last summer, it would be great to connect at some point after the COVID clouds clear.
Yes, please do.