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Esoteric Modulation

Esoteric Modulation was a podcast delving into the creative expression of modular synthesis, standalone synthesizers, Eurorack, and unconventional esoteric electronic instruments — including Buchla, Ciat-Lonbarde, Soma, Folktek, and much much more!

Between 2019 and 2020, we explored the creative intersections of electronic music and the arts, conducting in-depth interviews with musicians, artists, and innovators. We regularly featured inspiring guests discussing their creative process, instruments, and art projects.

From esoteric gear to experimental soundscapes, our conversations tried to uncover the unique and inspirational! Hopefully, our musings on all these topics added to the rich tapestry of creative ideas we wanted to champion to our audience. While we’re not currently producing new episodes, Esoteric Modulation may return in the future — so stay tuned! Keep an eye on our website and socials for any updates. In the meantime, we hope you’ve enjoyed the journey so far! Stay creative and stay inquisitive. All the best, Ed & Ben.

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Latest Episodes:

003: Quad in LA and the Evening Hopefuls! Jun 27, 2019

Show notes

In episode 003 We take a deep dive into quantising with the Analogue Solutions Generator. Then we turn our attention to the mighty Haken Continuum, we go through the feel of the instrument and its sounds. For our ‘Arts Segment,’ we turn our attention to Suzanne Ciani and her quadraphonic performance at Los Angeles Public Library 2018. Moving on to the ‘Listeners Questions’ we cover more Quad. Our featured artist and album are Hainbach and his album ‘The Evening Hopefuls’. And we round it all up with some events and shout-outs!
Show Note Timings

Into: 0.00

Show Run Down: 0.38

Pre Show Chat: 1.07

News Round-up: 1.44

Analogue Solutions Generator and quantising: 2.00

The Esoteric Instrument- Haken Continuum: 17.41

The Arts Project Segment- Suzanne Ciani Quad performance: 33.58

Listener Questions: Quad 40.00

Featured Bandcamp Artist of the Show Hainbach: 45.24

Round-Up: 51.46

Shout Outs: 54.14

Show Notes

Chat and News Round Up

Future Sound Systems

https://www.futuresoundsystems.co.uk

Analogue Solutions Generator

https://www.analoguesolutions.com/generator

Ben’s Video: Analogue Solutions Generator demo - https://youtu.be/2u9_yDPCwms

Intellijel Scales

https://intellijel.com/shop/eurorack/scales/

Addac SystemADDAC207 Intuitive Quantizer

http://www.addacsystem.com/product/addac200-series/addac207

Ornament & Crime

https://ornament-and-cri.me

Instruo Harmonaig

https://www.instruomodular.com/product/harmonaig/

Ben’s Video: Instruo Harmonaig (play around) - https://youtu.be/xiTLUmSQOpE

Koma Attenuator

https://koma-elektronik.com/?product=koma-5-pack-attenuator-cable

Mutant Modular Passive Attenuator

https://mutantmodular.es/kits/9-passive-attenuator-1pc-diy-kit.html

Ben’s Video: Mutant Modular Passive Attenuators - https://youtu.be/TxdaFoNv8FQ

RYO Airtenuator

http://ljunggrenaudio.com/products/airtenuator.html

The Modular & Esoteric Equipment Segment
We talk about very interesting esoteric Instrument, The Haken Continuum!

Haken Audio

https://www.hakenaudio.com

Lego like keyboard to demo intonation and demonstrating the instability in western intonation - https://youtu.be/APtJsaPxNgo

Ed’s Video: Playing with the Continuum https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ee70ueUj8Ys&t

The Arts Project Segment

We talk about Suzanne Ciani and her Quadraphonic performance at Los Angeles Public Library 2018.

https://youtu.be/M_q3dnrQus4

PodMod with Tim- Suzanne show - https://podularmodcast.fireside.fm/suzannecianipodmod

Listeners Questions

Nocumtblance on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/noctambulance/

Francisco López LÓPEZ IMMERSIVE SOUND Francisco López - Live Sound Performance dark blindfolded

http://www.franciscolopez.net/live.html

Francisco López Lecture (Madrid 2011) | Red Bull Music Academy biologist

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002: SUPERBOOTH and The Dark Sparkler Jun 06, 2019

Show notes

In our first full-on episode, we say hi and talk to our uber-guest Kyle Swisher aka Dark Sparkler. We talk Superbooth, Belin, The Impulse Command, Wrong Sound Stage, DPW - Shape, Metro Modular - Buchla format modules, Buchla Quad, and the Soma Labs Pulsar 23. We also talk to Kyle about his Buchla Easel and choreography projects. Then we move onto his latest album 'I NO BEAST / I NO ANGEL'!
Some Links and notes that you may find interesting!:
Berlin, a great home for Superbooth and creatives alike, a perfect combination, great vibe, pivotal city https://www.superbooth.com/en/

Analogue solution Impulse command, Intuitive and fun! One synth that sounds like four! :)
Analogue Solutions: https://www.analoguesolutions.com/impulse-command
Ben's Video: https://youtu.be/YygQASgVh5E

Modular Mix, solutions to polish and abuse!
Worng sound stage, the push and pull of a 3d sound stage
WORNG electronics: https://www.worngelectronics.com
Ben's video: https://youtu.be/vLrtdvZC76k
DPW Shape, Sound sculpting
DPW: http://dpw.se
Ben's video: https://youtu.be/-_iu__Cf_lo

Buchla Format Bonanza with a pinch of surround!
Metro Modular Buchla format modules
Metro Modula: http://metro-modular.com
Ben's Video: https://youtu.be/nfBsTi5zoIw
ALM Pams Buchla Style Workout
ALM: http://busycircuits.com/alm001/
Ben's Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gj5nPxFGG7M&feature=youtu.be

Buchla Quad debate, Suzanne Ciani Live Quadraphonic Album: https://www.wired.com/story/suzanne-ciani-live-quadraphonic/
Soma Labs Pulsar 23, the esoteric drum and sound machine! The creative sound system, from a creative instrument innovator! (A Drum Machine for people that are not into Drum machines! :)
Ben's Video: https://youtu.be/eyZL52l_DvA
Soma laboratory: https://somasynths.com/pulsar-23/
Arts Project Hotspot
Dark Sparkler aka Kyle Swisher - Buchla Easel and choreography come together as one. We talk about the Seattle International Dance Festival and the collaboration with Madison Rose Bristol.
Modular On The Spot: "Shuffle": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpvmGOeK-Fo
InFlux: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiewZ3m30lA

Bandcamp Album of the Show
I NO BEAST / I NO ANGEL by Dark Sparkler
One Man- With a Reel to Reel - against the world! :)
Kyle Swisher's creatively intriguing, minimal, brave and honest album, he tames the Lyra 8 and captures the result on tape!!
Bandcamp: https://darksparkler.bandcamp.com/album/i-no-beast-i-no-angel
Our Pre-show special, check it out
https://www.esotericmodulation.com/episodes/001-the-pre-show-special
Hosts and Guests
Ed Ball Website: https://www.edwardb

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