Hey man, just wanted to come here and say real quick, I've been watching some of your other videos, and I seriously think what you do is so cool, I love how melodic and just satisfying it is to hear what you make each time. This is truly art in its own form, keep sharing this great work!
The little tremor in the legs from the excitement of doing well hahaha, is something that also happens to me and it makes me laugh to see it, excellent work my friend!
A fairly eclectic mix to be honest. Devin Townsend, lightning bolt, Jon Hopkins, Stephan Bodzin, John Zorn, Aphex Twin, Squarepusher, Boodaman, Richie Hawtin, Colin Benders, 3 Daft Monkeys, autechre, The levellers, Jean Michel Jarre, Duracell, and many many others. I’ve always leaned towards to people who can kick it out of the park when playing live I guess?
@@robthebloke Maybe also including Speedy J, Wintergatan, Free System Project, Radio Massacre International, Redshift, Pete Namlook, Jonah Sharp, Klaus Schulze, Manuel Gottsching (aka Ashra), Fanger & Schonwalder, Keller & Schonwalder, Rainbow Serpent, Tangerine Dream, Gert Emmens, Ian Boddy, ARC (Ian Boddy and Mark Shreeve), Vanderson (he's actually from Poland), Justin Vandenberg (or Vanderburg - I don't remember how to spell his last name), Orbital, The Orb, the Sugarcubes, Bjork, Johannes Schmoelling, Air Sculpture, etc.?
Love the music, but I think it's even cooler how you interact with subscribers. Really makes me happy to follow you as your channel (hopefully) blows up, you certainly deserve it!
Thanks mate! I think the stuff I do here is a little niche, so I’m not sure how much this channel will grow beyond where it is tbh! 😂 At the end of the day, I’m just a massive synth nerd who can talk about this stuff for days 🙃
Nope - Spotify and UA-cam aren’t all that compatible sadly :( It might work for people who release individual tracks, but won’t for what I do sadly (unless you want to see a tonne of adverts in the middle of my videos)
Just listening to your amazing creation this time. Love all your patches and jams. I’m looking to start building my own modular synth with the aim of making the sort of soundscape kind of music you do. What sort of oscillators / sequencers do you use for the amazing atmospheric bass / kind of drum machine sounds you use and the ‘big noise’ sounds? Thanks! (Edit) I guess filters and reverbs are pretty important too!
What I’d recommend, and what I use, are two very different things! This rig is basically a lot of moog, Instruo Saich for that big sound, and strymon starlab for reverb (admittedly also with strymon magneto for a clocked delay - although any clocked delay will do - however I’ve not found a better reverb that starlab) The Saich is actually a bit of a PiTA in practice tbh - it needs constant recalibration - and it’s a bit of a one trick pony. Just stack a bunch of sawtooth waves together, and run it through a 24db ladder filter. Moog matriarch would do the job, and be a lot more flexible. XAOC batumi II tracks 1v/oct, and can do a good impression of the Saich (only the new version though, the original and behringer clone don’t track pitch properly) It wouldn’t take much to build a better sounding rig than this to be honest. This isn’t the best sounding synth ever, it’s actually a bit rubbish…. Its strength is that it’s super easy for me to play live sets with.
My drum side of things is a bit of a mess tbh. I use the 2hp snare and hat (which are a bit crap), hexinverter BD9, tiptop 909 clap, and WMD fracture. However all of those are run through a few filters (basically a poor man’s EQ setup for someone who doesn’t have a decent performance mixer). I’ve got a video where I walk through how the sequencing Is setup, however again, that’s not the best setup for fine grained control, it’s just an easy setup for live sets. Mostly though, there’s a core backbone to the rig to make it easy to play, and a few bits on top that allow for a little bit of variation. All of that is constrained within the size of a standard DJ riser footprint. Any bigger, and it would be hard to get as many gigs (because the rig won’t fit in a DJ booth). I would for example prefer a Moog grandmother + matriarch over the mothers + Saich, however that wouldn’t fit into my size constraints. It’s not really worth getting fixated on my gear though - if you do, you’ll just repeat the same mistakes I’ve made. Oscillators like the after later cascades, Intellijel Dixie 2, instruo TS-L, make noise STO, are some of the best options out there (sound quality + flexibility wise). Going fully modular for synth voices is something I don’t fully trust in a live scenario though, hence the not quite as good Moogs (whose simplicity and reliability are a life saver when you’re on stage)
@@robthebloke thank you so so much for all this detail! There’s a lot her will have to research too. I’m really starting out as a beginner so are there some go to modules (actions not brands/specifics) that you’d suggest getting. I know I’ll learn a lot by trial, but is it good to start with say a couple oscillators a multifunctional sequencer like Varigate 8+ for example and then a few filter modules? Thank you so much again!
@@robthebloke thank you for all your points about what to use and why to use it. I think for me I’m not too worried about size since I wouldn’t use to Perform, just to compose and have fun with basically in my bedroom (to start with). Thanks!
@@MV-vv7sg Start by downloading VCV rack (it’s free, and it comes with all the instruo modules). Once you jump into hardware, things can get very expensive quickly! VCV should give you a rough idea of what you’re after, without breaking your bank account! I’m not much of a fan of any 16 step sequencer (you’re limited to techno basically). If the sequencer outputs 2 or 3 melody/gate tracks, has 64 steps (and can chain patterns into longer sequences), you’re on the right track. If it does drums too, ace. Korg SQ-64, oxi one, keystep pro, all fit that bill. The variegates don’t
@@robthebloke yes a walk thru video would be great I guess how are you quantizing and clocking all of this do you have a main sequencer and work off of that ?
Yup, but never on UA-cam I’m afraid! My first ever play about with it (I’d strongly recommend headphones!!!): ua-cam.com/video/tDi3fM5hsQo/v-deo.htmlsi=MClXlDQUcIWdBJtX Something a little more musical here (headphones essential!!): ua-cam.com/video/OzhgTydA4sw/v-deo.htmlsi=1SPhFew2y691Id6z My live sets are typically in full surround sound, so I use two civilisations as the quadraphonic mixers (one for synths, one for drums). The only real problem with that is that I have no way to record the sets when playing with the quadraphonic rig, mind you, UA-cam doesn’t support surround sound anyway 🫤 The whole getting popular on YT was a complete accident. My rig really isn’t suited to stereo at all, hence not using most of the quadraphonic mix and FX sections!
Lol, you’re not the first person to say that, however it’s sadly just a symptom of 30+ years of playing the drums (specifically a kit with a double bass pedal) If I want to be on time with my hands, my feet have to be within the rest of the groove first. I can’t really unlearn that at this point. Since I’m sat cross legged, well, the rest of my body shakes as well I’m afraid….
Some people can't find the turn signals in their car, you're banging out sick tunes with what looks like the hardest bomb defusing simulation
Space shuttle cockpit
I’ll always drive synths instead of cars!
Nothing much to you Rob, but to us, the listener, we appreciate it.
These always come in handy when I have to catch up with work. Thanks!
I like how your music makes me feel, thank you for sharing your work with us on the internet 😄
Hey man, just wanted to come here and say real quick, I've been watching some of your other videos, and I seriously think what you do is so cool, I love how melodic and just satisfying it is to hear what you make each time. This is truly art in its own form, keep sharing this great work!
The little tremor in the legs from the excitement of doing well hahaha, is something that also happens to me and it makes me laugh to see it, excellent work my friend!
I have listened to this one three times all the way through. Easily one of my favorites of yours.
What music do you get inspired by? Do you have favourite artists that you look up to?
A fairly eclectic mix to be honest. Devin Townsend, lightning bolt, Jon Hopkins, Stephan Bodzin, John Zorn, Aphex Twin, Squarepusher, Boodaman, Richie Hawtin, Colin Benders, 3 Daft Monkeys, autechre, The levellers, Jean Michel Jarre, Duracell, and many many others.
I’ve always leaned towards to people who can kick it out of the park when playing live I guess?
@@robthebloke Maybe also including Speedy J, Wintergatan, Free System Project, Radio Massacre International, Redshift, Pete Namlook, Jonah Sharp, Klaus Schulze, Manuel Gottsching (aka Ashra), Fanger & Schonwalder, Keller & Schonwalder, Rainbow Serpent, Tangerine Dream, Gert Emmens, Ian Boddy, ARC (Ian Boddy and Mark Shreeve), Vanderson (he's actually from Poland), Justin Vandenberg (or Vanderburg - I don't remember how to spell his last name), Orbital, The Orb, the Sugarcubes, Bjork, Johannes Schmoelling, Air Sculpture, etc.?
Meth
Love the music, but I think it's even cooler how you interact with subscribers. Really makes me happy to follow you as your channel (hopefully) blows up, you certainly deserve it!
Thanks mate! I think the stuff I do here is a little niche, so I’m not sure how much this channel will grow beyond where it is tbh! 😂
At the end of the day, I’m just a massive synth nerd who can talk about this stuff for days 🙃
The hardest part was finding you bro. Your stuff is fire 🤌🏼
@@robthebloke tons of people will follow once they know about you
Another banger by the man himself!🎉 Thank you, Rob!🤘😁
Whether a little or a lot, they are always perfect
By the way, don't you have Spotify or something similar?
Nope - Spotify and UA-cam aren’t all that compatible sadly :(
It might work for people who release individual tracks, but won’t for what I do sadly (unless you want to see a tonne of adverts in the middle of my videos)
helllo fom france y love your little jam so nice ^^
So so smooth Rob. Love it. :)
Just yesterday I was wondering whether you would post something soon. Happy to see you're back, lovely set :)
I really like the crunshy bass😊
It's like a "Tangerine Dream" Right in My Living Room..Moving & Swervin' with my Morning Joe...Yeah Turn It Up...143... CkennW
Amazing as ever! Been waiting for another post
awesome atmosphere! As always :D
I was waiting for this new video! Thanks!
whats the panel with lots of white push buttons that light up when selected?
Tiptop circadian rhythms - my drum sequencer
I ❤ your happy dark soul style 😊
glad to discover your channel rob, this "little jam" is awesome !
5:30 Epic ! nice work !
love this!!
You are biggest and the best!
great as always
Goes hard with my morning speedruns.
Amazing as always
ear candy. amazing
Just listening to your amazing creation this time. Love all your patches and jams.
I’m looking to start building my own modular synth with the aim of making the sort of soundscape kind of music you do. What sort of oscillators / sequencers do you use for the amazing atmospheric bass / kind of drum machine sounds you use and the ‘big noise’ sounds? Thanks!
(Edit) I guess filters and reverbs are pretty important too!
What I’d recommend, and what I use, are two very different things!
This rig is basically a lot of moog, Instruo Saich for that big sound, and strymon starlab for reverb (admittedly also with strymon magneto for a clocked delay - although any clocked delay will do - however I’ve not found a better reverb that starlab)
The Saich is actually a bit of a PiTA in practice tbh - it needs constant recalibration - and it’s a bit of a one trick pony. Just stack a bunch of sawtooth waves together, and run it through a 24db ladder filter. Moog matriarch would do the job, and be a lot more flexible. XAOC batumi II tracks 1v/oct, and can do a good impression of the Saich (only the new version though, the original and behringer clone don’t track pitch properly)
It wouldn’t take much to build a better sounding rig than this to be honest. This isn’t the best sounding synth ever, it’s actually a bit rubbish…. Its strength is that it’s super easy for me to play live sets with.
My drum side of things is a bit of a mess tbh. I use the 2hp snare and hat (which are a bit crap), hexinverter BD9, tiptop 909 clap, and WMD fracture. However all of those are run through a few filters (basically a poor man’s EQ setup for someone who doesn’t have a decent performance mixer).
I’ve got a video where I walk through how the sequencing Is setup, however again, that’s not the best setup for fine grained control, it’s just an easy setup for live sets.
Mostly though, there’s a core backbone to the rig to make it easy to play, and a few bits on top that allow for a little bit of variation.
All of that is constrained within the size of a standard DJ riser footprint. Any bigger, and it would be hard to get as many gigs (because the rig won’t fit in a DJ booth).
I would for example prefer a Moog grandmother + matriarch over the mothers + Saich, however that wouldn’t fit into my size constraints.
It’s not really worth getting fixated on my gear though - if you do, you’ll just repeat the same mistakes I’ve made.
Oscillators like the after later cascades, Intellijel Dixie 2, instruo TS-L, make noise STO, are some of the best options out there (sound quality + flexibility wise). Going fully modular for synth voices is something I don’t fully trust in a live scenario though, hence the not quite as good Moogs (whose simplicity and reliability are a life saver when you’re on stage)
@@robthebloke thank you so so much for all this detail!
There’s a lot her will have to research too. I’m really starting out as a beginner so are there some go to modules (actions not brands/specifics) that you’d suggest getting. I know I’ll learn a lot by trial, but is it good to start with say a couple oscillators a multifunctional sequencer like Varigate 8+ for example and then a few filter modules?
Thank you so much again!
@@robthebloke thank you for all your points about what to use and why to use it. I think for me I’m not too worried about size since I wouldn’t use to Perform, just to compose and have fun with basically in my bedroom (to start with).
Thanks!
@@MV-vv7sg Start by downloading VCV rack (it’s free, and it comes with all the instruo modules). Once you jump into hardware, things can get very expensive quickly! VCV should give you a rough idea of what you’re after, without breaking your bank account!
I’m not much of a fan of any 16 step sequencer (you’re limited to techno basically). If the sequencer outputs 2 or 3 melody/gate tracks, has 64 steps (and can chain patterns into longer sequences), you’re on the right track. If it does drums too, ace.
Korg SQ-64, oxi one, keystep pro, all fit that bill. The variegates don’t
Great video!
It would probably sound better with a couple hundred more wires. Seriously though, great work!
RESPEKT Nice beat❤❤❤❤
Great stuff as always
Thank you so much! 🙏
Hope you have a fantastic day! :)
The beginning reminds me of the PayDay 2 Soundtrack.
All you're missing is a white rug to sit on (like the late Klaus Schulze used to do at his concerts).
Nice
Really like your patches but please consider ergonomics, your future self will thank you. Jam on!
Nice 👌
thank you Rob !
NIce work as always
Any insight to your patchology / modular wisdom ?
What do you want to know?
I might just have to record a ‘reaction’ video to this.
@@robthebloke yes a walk thru video would be great
I guess how are you quantizing and clocking all of this do you have a main sequencer and work off of that ?
@@andrometer2382 ahh right, so like this old video? ua-cam.com/video/e_Ahss74v_A/v-deo.htmlsi=VfEbui77rYA9swSr
:)
@@robthebloke thank you
Much respect
I appreciate you answering my questions
I wish I could visit your house someday
Haha 😂
Bealtiful 🎉
Rob! Yet again, really nice jam!
I was wondering which headphones are you using?
Cheers!
Nothing fancy - just sennheiser HD400’s
YASSSSSSSS
CVlization?! Do you actually ever use it? hahah
Yup, but never on UA-cam I’m afraid!
My first ever play about with it (I’d strongly recommend headphones!!!): ua-cam.com/video/tDi3fM5hsQo/v-deo.htmlsi=MClXlDQUcIWdBJtX
Something a little more musical here (headphones essential!!): ua-cam.com/video/OzhgTydA4sw/v-deo.htmlsi=1SPhFew2y691Id6z
My live sets are typically in full surround sound, so I use two civilisations as the quadraphonic mixers (one for synths, one for drums).
The only real problem with that is that I have no way to record the sets when playing with the quadraphonic rig, mind you, UA-cam doesn’t support surround sound anyway 🫤
The whole getting popular on YT was a complete accident. My rig really isn’t suited to stereo at all, hence not using most of the quadraphonic mix and FX sections!
Just chill on the lines of coke, the shaking is killing me
Lol, you’re not the first person to say that, however it’s sadly just a symptom of 30+ years of playing the drums (specifically a kit with a double bass pedal)
If I want to be on time with my hands, my feet have to be within the rest of the groove first. I can’t really unlearn that at this point.
Since I’m sat cross legged, well, the rest of my body shakes as well I’m afraid….