Molten Music Technology

31/07/2024

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30/07/2024

All the synth, modular and music tech news from July 2024 in a perfect round-up of what should be floating your boat this summer....

All the synth, modular and music tech news from July 2024 in a perfect round-up of what should be floating your boat this summer.

11/07/2024

It's unlike any arpeggiator you've ever used and far too simple to be this fabulous but I absolutely love this thing, and here's why.

It's unlike any arpeggiator you've ever used and far too simple to be this fabulous but I absolutely love this thing, and here's why.

11/07/2024

ALGO is a bank of oscillators that creates complexity through cross-modulation via uncomplicated interaction....

ALGO is a bank of oscillators that creates complexity through cross-modulation via uncomplicated interaction.

11/07/2024

There's a new Surface Pro in town and this one is running Windows 11 ARM (although you wouldn't know it) and so comes with all sorts of challenges for the Surface Pro music maker.

There's a new Surface Pro in town and this one is running Windows 11 ARM (although you wouldn't know it) and so comes with all sorts of challenges for the Surface Pro music maker.

02/07/2024

Fun and frolics with this month's roundup of music technology, synths and modular, plus a bit about the new Surface Pro and AI - gosh!...

Fun and frolics with this month's roundup of music technology, synths and modular, plus a bit about the new Surface Pro and AI - gosh!

30/06/2024

Molten Chat

Talking synths, modular, music tech, etc

16/06/2024

Bleedin' footy clashing with my live stream tonight. If it helps I'll start the auction at 8:45pm to coincide with half time. Anyone else is welcome from 8pm and we'll chat and make some music on fun things.

11/06/2024

To celebrate reaching 50,000 subscribers on YouTube, we should have some beers and buy some stuff you don't need. And then you are welcome to Ask Me Anything about anything....

To celebrate reaching 50,000 subscribers on YouTube, we should have some beers and buy some stuff you don't need. And then you are welcome to Ask Me Anything about anything.

11/06/2024

Oct Tone is 8 steps of Eurorack cyclic sequencing. Who would ever need more? It's a delightfully musical module with a great front end, some snazzy features and can cook up a storm in more ways than you'd think....

Oct Tone is 8 steps of Eurorack cyclic sequencing. Who would ever need more? It's a delightfully musical module with a great front end, some snazzy features and can cook up a storm in more ways than you'd think.

10/06/2024

The lovely Tim Exile needs our help

Tim Exile and his family need urgent support as they recover from Tim… Anna Shaw needs your support for Support Tim Exile & family through their cancer crisis

09/06/2024

I've got the hang of it and wanted to show you what it does with a bit more certainty. It's pretty awesome and is starting to become a permanent feature in my case....

I've got the hang of it and wanted to show you what it does with a bit more certainty. It's pretty awesome and is starting to become a permanent feature in my case.

09/06/2024

Software version of the original MiniBrute analogue synth but with added polyphony, effects and the convenience of having it in your DAW....

Software version of the original MiniBrute analogue synth but with added polyphony, effects and the convenience of having it in your DAW.

09/06/2024

I tackle three of Jolin Labs modules: the Tabor avalanche oscillator, Goblet filter and Ascolta stereo preamp. Easy builds, fascinating sounds....

I tackle three of Jolin Labs modules: the Tabor avalanche oscillator, Goblet filter and Ascolta stereo preamp. Easy builds, fascinating sounds.

09/06/2024

Fabulously gooey, satisfyingly vintage and full of fun time - that is the Chroma Console....

Fabulously gooey, satisfyingly vintage and full of fun time - that is the Chroma Console.

09/06/2024

After ten years, there's a new Batumi in town, and it's had some serious upgrades on the original Quad-LFO module. It's absorbed the assignable waveform option to the front panel, added a multiply mode and can now be a four-channel VCO. With the new Poti II expansion you have individual control over each channel's waveform and attenuation over the CV input and waveform outputs, plus new CV inputs for wave shaping, waveform select and PWM....

After ten years, there’s a new Batumi in town, and it’s had some serious upgrades on the original Quad-LFO module. It’s absorbed the assignable waveform option to the front panel, added a multiply mode and can now be a four-channel VCO. With the new Poti II expansion you have individual contro...

09/06/2024

Take a dive into the Disting EX with someone who hates this sort of thing. Can I find something awesome behind the complexity and versatility of the Expert Sleepers ultimate multi-module?...

Take a dive into the Disting EX. Can I find something awesome behind the complexity and versatility of the Expert Sleepers ultimate module?

09/06/2024

The BitBuddy is an expansion for the Music Thing Turing Machine. It adds a cascade of further gates and triggers to the chaotic beauty of the Turing, which can be used for rhythms, melodies and casual happenings....

The BitBuddy is an expansion for the Turing Machine. It adds a cascade of further gates and triggers to its chaotic beauty.

08/06/2024

Special Superbooth edition of Molten Music Monthly where I pull out the most interesting products from this year's show in Berlin....

Special Superbooth edition of Molten Music Monthly where I pull out the most interesting products from this year's show in Berlin.

08/06/2024

All the most interesting and vibrant music technology, synth and modular news in one handy feast-sized video....

All the most interesting and vibrant music technology, synth and modular news in one handy feast-sized video.

08/06/2024

Another month of fabulous releases, fascinating gear and fantastic happenings in the world of synths, modular and music technology...

Another month of fabulous releases, fascinating gear and fantastic happenings in the world of synths, modular and music technology

08/06/2024

Following on from the Taiga desktop synth comes the Taiga Keyboard with larger k***s, improved oscillator tuning, some interesting digital thingies and an expansion bay for Eurorack....

Following on from the Taiga desktop synth comes the Taiga Keyboard with larger k***s, improved oscillator tuning, some interesting digital thingies and an expansion bay for Eurorack.

08/06/2024

I built the stunning 8-waveform Allscillator from Apollo View Modular. It was from a relatively simple kit, with some challenging calibration and a great sound....

I built the stunning 8-waveform Allscillator from Apollo View Modular. It was from a relatively simple kit, with some challenging calibration and a great sound.

08/06/2024

I wanted some wired speakers for my helmet to listen to music after my old earbuds broke. Here's the best solution I found.

I wanted some wired speakers for my helmet to listen to music after my old earbuds broke. Here's the best solution I found.

08/06/2024

Here's my walkthrough of the London Synth & Pedal show, along with my thoughts on why this show is important for bringing new people into the world of synths and modular.

Here's my review of the London Synth & Pedal show, and my thoughts on why it's important for bringing new people into the world of synths.

08/06/2024

An interesting protrusion of software into hardware, VCV Random pulls a stock module out of VCV Rack and makes it a reality....

An interesting protrusion of software into hardware, VCV Random pulls a stock module out of VCV Rack and makes it a reality.

08/06/2024

This is the devastatingly useful Antumbra Tune 2HP tuner module. Index: Intro - 0:00 The Kit - 15:39 The LEDs, Switch and Jacks - 19:51 Add spacer and front panel - 26:34 Soldering LEDs, switch and jacks - 29:40 Angle header board connector thingy - 36:10 Smoke test - first power on - 44:49 Jack Lights - 45:57 Testing - 59:49 Conclusion - 1:07:24

This is the devastatingly useful Antumbra Tune 2HP tuner module. https://antumbra.eu/modules/tune https://pushermanproductions.com/product/full-kit-antumbra-tune/ Index: Intro – 0:00 The Kit – 15:39 The LEDs, Switch and Jacks – 19:51 Add spacer and front panel – 26:34 Soldering LEDs, switch ...

02/06/2024

Sorry, no livestream tonight as I’m still unwell. Hopefully we can get together to celebrate 50k subs in a week or two. Thanks for all the sympathy last week; you’re lovely.

05/05/2024

Live streaming shortly, here on facebook and Youtube and other places

This evening's Molten Live chat about synths and nonsense will possibly feature a faceoff between the Vermona MeloDicer and the Stochastic Inspiration Genera...