Patched! modular synth podcast
69 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago -A modular synth podcast dedicated to exploring sounds with on the spot real time patching with host Tom Davis. An exploratory and sometimes educational show that shows the immediate satisfaction of creating patches with a modular synthesizer.
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Episodes
Episode 69: Synths Of The Flesh
April 19, 2024 04:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBTom creates some big sounds with his large case and multiple voices.
Episode 68: Patch Demon
March 29, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 45 MBTom gets noisy with a whole bunch of distortion and other audio destruction effects. Instagrams mentioned in the episode: DC Modular Society - https://www.instagram.com/dcmodularsociety/ Modular On The Mall - https://www.instagram.com/modularonthemall/?hl=en The Neptune Room - https://www.instagram.com/neptuneroomdc/?hl=en
Episode 67:Queen Of The Patched, Starring Alia (and Featuring Patrick OBrien)
March 22, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 49 MBTom has special guest Patric OBrien of Noise Energy and POBenergy on to do some guest patching, show off some alia modules, and give a sneak peak at an upcoming module by Noise Engineering. check out the new module at https://noiseengineering.us/ check out Patrick on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pobnrg/ bandcamp: https://pobenergy.bandcamp.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOL-RGhQq5Z5gRtD7SJUj1Q/about
Episode 66: The Patch Of Acid Episode
March 15, 2024 04:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBThat's right Morty, get into the patch of acid. Tom celebrates (late) March 3rd, aka 303 day with another episode of improvised acid techno. Tom also explores the Lacrima Versio firmware from Noise Engineering.
Episode 65: Stand The Grain
March 08, 2024 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBTom creates a small system dedicated to granular synthesis.
Episode 64: Eyes Without A Phase
February 23, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBTom patches together a little jam session, then dives into some experimental sequencing.
Episode 63: Patching With Myself
February 09, 2024 05:00 - 56 minutes - 39.2 MBTom creates a minimal system with anything but minimal sounds.
Episode 62: Patching West Coast-Ward
January 26, 2024 05:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBI cannot patch you I can't even patch myself The Make Noise music neasel makes a return, along with some friends!
Episode 61: Patch My Glitch Up
January 19, 2024 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.1 MBTom creates a fun little drum machine that does anything but make conventional drum sounds.
Episode 60: Synth Patchers Incorporated
December 29, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MBTom recreates Absynth using his modular system. No not pretentious goth liquor, Absynth the music software!
Episode 59: My Piston Honda Don't Want None Unless You Got Wavetables Hon!
December 22, 2023 05:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBTom gets another new module, wavetable hijinks ensue.
Episode 58: Atom And His Patches
December 08, 2023 05:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBTom gets some new modules and dives deeper into physical modeling synthesis.
Episode 57: Pass The Ampla Sauce (We're Having Patched Potatoes)
November 24, 2023 05:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBOoh, the patch sounds great This episode Tom dives into another small system he put together featuring the FutureSoundSystems TG2 generator and the Ampla Versio by NoiseEngineering. Other modules used in this episode: MakeNoiseMusic Strega and Maths Erica Synths Black Hole DSP 2 DPW Design AV-1 Synthstrom Deluge
Episode 56: Everything In It's Right Plaits
November 17, 2023 05:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBTom creates a small system to show you can get big results with a limited amount of modules.
Episode 55: Patching in Stereo
November 10, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBTom creates more glitchy fun with the Tip Top FSU and various samplers and utility modules.
Episode 54: Zadar Rider
November 03, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBTom creates some tasty IDM/Dub jams on an experimental drum machine he put together.
Episode 53: My Name Is Ruina
October 20, 2023 04:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBTom has fun making a ton of noise with various distortion/waveshaping/wavefolding modules. Be sure to check out https://www.modularonthemall.com/ for any updates on future performances and news!
Episode 52: F.S.U.O.K?
October 13, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBThis episode Tom explores the Tip Top Audio FSU distortion effects module, and gets lost in glitchy vibes. A big thanks to Corben Wilkens of the Brain Lemonade podcast for use of samples of his music from his project Marmalade Waves.
Episode 51: Additive In Your Headlights
September 22, 2023 04:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBAdditive synths and talks about live music in this episode. Tom showcases the wide range of sound from the Xaoc Devices Odessa.
Episode 50: Tom Machines
September 15, 2023 04:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBIn this episode Tom explores the many wonders of modular drone music.
Episode 49: Isle of Manis (Iteritas)
September 08, 2023 04:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBTom bids farewell to the production of two modules by Noise Engineering, the Basimilus Iteritas Alter and the Manis Iteritas. Tom also demonstrates his newest arrangement and the fun of esoteric sequencing and loads of modulation, as well as another Versio firmware (Melotus Versio)!
Episode 48: Good Reverberations
August 25, 2023 04:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBTom creates the ultimate reverb....or ambient generator. A look into the new alt firmware for Mutable Instruments Warps that adds reverb, and Tom tests out the Desmodus Versio firmware by Noise Engineering.
Episode 47: Wavetable Of Mutilation
August 18, 2023 04:00 - 48 minutes - 33.7 MBTom creates another mini system, this time based on wavetables!
Episode 46: I'm Sorry MS-20 (I Patch For Real)
August 11, 2023 04:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBTom recreates a classic Korg synthesizer and takes it to the next level. Be sure to check out Brain Lemonade and The Rat's Nest Podcast! any comments, questions, grievances, leave feedback at [email protected]
Episode 45: Brain Lemonade Stew
July 28, 2023 04:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBTom takes some samples from his buddy Corben Wilkins' music project Marmalade Waves and audio from his podcast Brain Lemonade and turns them into something....not like either of those things! Be sure to check out Brain Lemonade and Marmalade Waves wherever you stream music/podcasts! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/__copacaballa___/ https://www.instagram.com/patchedpodcast/ Bandcamp: https://copacaballa.bandcamp.com/
Episode 44: Modular Teenage Riot!
July 14, 2023 04:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBTom gets carried away with a patch kinda/sorta based off of his Modular On The Mall patch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/__copacaballa___/ https://www.instagram.com/patchedpodcast/ Bandcamp: https://copacaballa.bandcamp.com/
Episode 43: Intelligent Patch Music
July 07, 2023 04:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBTom improves on his armchair techno skills modules used in the episode: Noise Engineering Manis Iteritas, Basimilus Iteritas Alter Blue Lantern Sir Mix Alot Mutable Instruments Beads Intellijel Rainmaker Malleko Varigate 4+ Mystic Circuits IDUM Michigan Synthworks SYO.5 Qubit Data Bender Make Noise Ocoast Bandcamp: https://copacaballa.bandcamp.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/__copacaballa___/ https://www.instagram.com/patchedpodcast/
Episode 42: Patch On My Selecta
June 23, 2023 04:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBTom makes all different styles of modular rhythms with a small system. modular on the mall: https://linktr.ee/modularonthemall
Episode 41: Grasping At Functions
June 16, 2023 04:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBTom recreates one of his favorite software instruments with even more expensive modules, will he transcend beyond the veil of his own consciousness? Or will he just make alot of noise with a box full of knobs and wires? Instagram: Patched!: https://www.instagram.com/patchedpodcast/ Copacaballa: https://www.instagram.com/__copacaballa___/ Bandcamp:https://copacaballa.bandcamp.com/ Be sure to check out Modular On The Mall for all upcoming performances https://modularonthemall.wixsite.com/e...
Episode 40: Danger! Control Voltage
June 09, 2023 04:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBWhen we patch, when we kiss.... Tom builds an absurd system using various modulation and a whole bunch of vca's and mixers. modules used in this episode: Make Noise 0-Coast Xaoc Devices Zadar Industrial Music Electronics Kermit MK3 Doepfer A-130-8 Octa Linear VCA Intellijel Rainmaker Low-Gain Electronics 4x4 matrix mixer Be sure to check out Modular On The Mall for upcoming events https://modularonthemall.wixsite.com/event Tom's links: instagram: https://www.instagram.com/__copacaballa...
Episode 39: Faith Envelope and Treachery
June 02, 2023 04:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBTom builds a dual voice synthesizer out of modulation sources, also alot of fun with the Yester Versio firmware. modules used in this episode: Industrial Music Electronics Kermit MK3 Xaoc Devices Zadar Klavis Quadigy Noise Engineering Yester Versio After Later Audio Typhoon Make Noise Music OCoast and OCtrl Korg SQ1 bandcamp: https://copacaballa.bandcamp.com/ instagram: @__Copacaballa__ @Patchedpodcast
Episode 38: Steamed Jams
May 26, 2023 04:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBAurora by Qubit? At this time of day? At this time of year? Localized entirely in Tom's modular case?? Tom creates a makeshift Spectraphon using Qubit Aurora, additive synthesis hijinks ensue. modules used in this episode: Qubit Aurora Mutable Instruments Warps Xaoc Devices Belgrad Industrial Music Electronics Kermit MK3 Klavis Quadigy Make Noise Strega Synthstrom Audible Deluge for sampling/sequencing
Episode 37: Digital Deluge Dementia
May 19, 2023 04:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBTom creates a small system to use with the Synstrom Deluge and build some performance patches. Modules used: Industrial Music Electronics Hertz Donut MK3, Kermit MK3 Klavis Quadigy Noise Reap VCF 2164 Noise Engineering Imitor Versio Casper and Bastl Waver
Episode 36: It's Just A Question Of Time
May 12, 2023 04:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MBTom explores granular, timebased, wibbly wobbly/timey wimey patching. (that's the extent of my Dr. Who knowledge) Modules used to destroy the very fabric of modular space-time: Make Noise Morphagene Industrial Music Kermit MK3 After Later Audio Typhoon Noise Engineering Imitor Versio Qu Bit Aurora and Data Bender Mutable Instruments Beads Erica Synths Black Hole DSP2 Doepfer A-178 Ther Endorphin.es Golden Master
Eu Gotta Be Clidean Me!!
May 05, 2023 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBTom creates a patch controlled by Euclidean Rhythms.
Episode 34: Space Patch 0-Coast to Coast.
April 28, 2023 04:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBTom hooks his Make Noise Neasel up to a bunch of effects because nothing sounds better than a synthesizer through a bunch of abstract effects!! Gear used in the episode: Make Noise Music 0-Coast, 0-Ctrl, Strega Qu-bit Aurora, Data Bender Mutable Instruments Beads Alright Devices Chronoblob Doepfer A-175 THER Erica Synths Blackhole DSP 2
Episode 33: Season Of The Switch
April 21, 2023 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBTom creates a techno patch with the help of some modulation and switches. Modules used: @IndustrialMusicElectronics Kermit MK3 @Tesseractmodular Selecta @NoiseEngineering Manis Iteritas, BIA, Extra Mullets, Integra Funkitus @Qu-Bit Aurora, Data Bender @MysticCircuits IDUM @Michigansynthworks SYO.5 @Intellijel Rainmaker
Episode 32: Land Of Tape And Honey
April 14, 2023 04:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBTom plugs some tape loops up to one of his many modular setups to explore the wonders of distorted tape ambient. Grab your favorite succulent and settle in to a crunchy, dreamy trip through tape noise and experimental ambient. modules used: Future Sound Systems Gristleizer modules Make Noise Music Morphagene, 0 Coast, 0 Control After Later Audio Typhoon Noise Engineering Imitor Versio Casper/Bastl Waver
Episode 31: We Share Our Mother's Patch
April 07, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBThe Mother-32 gets dragged out of cold storage and given new life with the 1-2 combo Qu-Bit Data Bender and Mutable Instruments Beads as well as the Intellijel Rainmaker. Rhythmic chaos abound and Tom conjures evolving delays and ghosts in the machine that attempt to communicate and tell Tom to dial the reverb back a bit.
Episode 30: Rainmaker Connection
March 31, 2023 04:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBTom gets a new module and can't stop talking/patching about it.
Episode 29: Dr. Live Performance or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Patch
March 24, 2023 04:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBTom goes over his patch he used at a live performance, alot of self reflection ensues. Thank you to Aslin Brewing Company, WetSoulMusic, and Synthador for putting together Beeps Boops and Beers. check out their instagrams at: https://www.instagram.com/wetsoulmusic/ https://www.instagram.com/synthador/?hl=en my instagram https://www.instagram.com/__copacaballa___/ https://www.instagram.com/patchedpodcast/
Episode 28: Just Your Typical "Chill Ambient Patch"
March 17, 2023 04:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBTom creates a patch from scratch featuring the Noise Engineering Manis Iteritas and the Qu Bit Databender among other modules to create anything but a "chill ambient patch".
Episode 27: My Ears! The Goggles Do Nothing!!
March 10, 2023 05:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBThat's right people, we're dealing with real acid. Acid techno that is, Tom patches up an improv acid jam and shows off a few filters and other modules that can help turn your system into a 303 charlatan and party all night! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patchedpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/__copacaballa___/ Bandcamp: https://copacaballa.bandcamp.com/ Shout outs to The Rats Nest Podcast Brain Lemonade podcast
Episode 26: Let's Get Physical (Modeling!)
March 03, 2023 05:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBIt's a Mutable Instruments bonanza as Tom runs Rings and Plaits through Warps and comes up with some interesting "physical modeling" sounds. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patchedpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/__copacaballa___/ bandcamp: https://copacaballa.bandcamp.com/
Episode 25: The (not so) Subharmonicon patch
February 24, 2023 05:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBTom tries to recreate a popular semi modular synthesizer with existing modules. Does he succeed? Listen to the episode to find out!.....not really, but its still a cool patch.
Episode 24: Get Out Of 0-Ctrl
February 17, 2023 05:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBTom explores the Make Noise "Music Neasel" and pairs it with the Morphagene to create a sinisterly dark and atmospheric techno groove box/industrial instrument. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/__copacaballa___/ patched!: https://www.instagram.com/patchedpodcast/ Bandcamp: https://copacaballa.bandcamp.com/
Episode 23: IDUM and IDUMerer
February 10, 2023 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBMystic Circuits IDUM and Michigan Synthworks SYO.5 make their debut and accompany Mutable Instruments Plaits in an improv jam. be sure to check out my Instagram and Bandcamp for more! instagram: https://www.instagram.com/__copacaballa___/ bandcamp: https://copacaballa.bandcamp.com/
Episode 22: Hamburguitar Lady
February 03, 2023 05:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBIts the 22nd annual report of Patched! as Tom fires up the Gristleizer and the Make Noise Morphagene and goes on a sonic journey through pulsing guitar ambience and industrial noise. Be sure to check out my Instagram for more patches and Bandcamp for more music! https://www.instagram.com/__copacaballa___/ https://copacaballa.bandcamp.com/
Episode 21: One Rings To Rule Them All
January 27, 2023 05:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBTom jumps on the meme train a little late and runs Rings into both Clouds (typhoon) and Beads in an epic showdown to see which combination reigns supreme. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/__copacaballa___/ Bandcamp: https://copacaballa.bandcamp.com/
Episode 20: Everybody Hertz
January 20, 2023 05:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBTom patches up the Industrial Music Electronics Hertz Donut MK3 and goes on a sonic journey through various FM synthesis soundscapes.