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Patched! modular synth podcast

tom daviswww.buzzsprout.com
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 32: Land Of Tape And Honey

Tom 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

Apr 14, 202355 minSeason 1Ep. 32

Episode 31: We Share Our Mother's Patch

The 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.

Apr 07, 20231 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 31

Episode 29: Dr. Live Performance or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Patch

Tom 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/

Mar 24, 202345 minSeason 1Ep. 29

Episode 28: Just Your Typical "Chill Ambient Patch"

Tom 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".

Mar 17, 202351 minSeason 1Ep. 28

Episode 27: My Ears! The Goggles Do Nothing!!

That'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

Mar 10, 202353 minSeason 1Ep. 27

Episode 26: Let's Get Physical (Modeling!)

It'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/

Mar 03, 202350 minSeason 1Ep. 26

Episode 25: The (not so) Subharmonicon patch

Tom 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.

Feb 24, 202340 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Episode 24: Get Out Of 0-Ctrl

Tom 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/

Feb 17, 202359 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Episode 23: IDUM and IDUMerer

Mystic 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/

Feb 10, 202341 min

Episode 22: Hamburguitar Lady

Its 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/

Feb 03, 202356 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Episode 21: One Rings To Rule Them All

Tom 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/

Jan 27, 202350 minSeason 1Ep. 21

Episode 20: Everybody Hertz

Tom patches up the Industrial Music Electronics Hertz Donut MK3 and goes on a sonic journey through various FM synthesis soundscapes.

Jan 20, 202355 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Episode 19: Speak No Neasle

A new year a new patch ( and G.A.S. purchas) and what better way to bring in the new year than with the complete semi modular system by @MakeNoiseMusic the.....music neasle??? Well either way its the 0ctrl, 0coast, and Strega and Tom has them all patched up and singing the hits of 2022. Hits like, "Dark Metallic Drums That Scare Me", "Drones of Darkness", "Gnarly Basslines", and much much more. Please check out my other projects Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/__copacaballa___/ other podcas...

Jan 16, 202346 minSeason 1Ep. 19

Episode 18: Algorithm is a Dancer

Tom uses Mutable Instruments Plaits and Braids to create a small system with big sounds. Modules used in the episode: Mutable Instruments Braids, Plaits, Warps Makenoise Wogglebug and Strega Xaoc Devices Belgrad Synthstrom Audible Deluge Links: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/__copacaballa___/ https://www.instagram.com/patchedpodcast/ Music https://copacaballa.bandcamp.com/ Modular On The Mall https://www.instagram.com/modularonthemall/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/c/modularonthemall...

Jun 04, 202245 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Episode 17: Beads Beads The Magical Fruit

Tom reels from his recent bout of GAS with a whole new case and modules! I promise these are the only fart jokes for this episode. Tom shows off how much versatility a small system can have with the right selection of modules and gets way too excited with some of Plaits' sounds. Modules used in this episode: Mutable Instruments: Warps, Beads, Plaits Make Noise Music: Wogglebug, 0Ctrl Qu-Bit: Data Bender Future Sound Systems: Gristleizer check out my music @: https://copacaballa.bandcamp.com/ ins...

May 29, 202251 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Episode 16: The Patched! Nest Podcast (Featuring The Rats Nest Podcast)

Tom builds a patch with Ryan from The Rats Nest Podcast as he tries to figure out how to work with someone else's case. They talk various random voltage and what their favorite MRI harsh noise album is and Tom spends half the episode coveting the @sonocurrent M C3A crossfading array. its a night of celebrity appearances and vector style industrial drones on this episode. check out Ryan's podcast wherever you get your podcasts:https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-rats-nest-podcast also check out his o...

Mar 18, 202248 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Episode 15: Guitar Gyro (Feat. Matthew Silkworth of the Fat Ass Fast Food Podcast)

Our first guest in history is making an appearance on the show, Matthew Silkworth of the Fatass Fastfood Podcast and fellow cohost brings his guitar to patch into the limitless potential of modular synthesis. We talk modular, fast food, shameless plugs, and just enjoy the vibe of heavily processed guitar. check out the Fat Ass Fast Food Podcast at: https://fatassfastfoodpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Copacaballa: https://copacaballa.bandcamp.com/ instagram:https://www.instagram.com/__copacaballa___/ pa...

Mar 11, 20221 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Episode 14: There is no Data, only Zuul

QU-Bit Data Bender and Mutable Instruments Beads are showcased in an effects focused episode. Be sure to check out my music at: https://copacaballa.bandcamp.com/ and my instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/__copacaballa___/ Also swing by Null Phi Infinity's page and get some music there at:https://nullphiinfinity.bandcamp.com/ and check out his podcast The Rat's Nest Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.

Mar 04, 202248 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Episode 13: Clouds Atlas

Tom explores the many modes of After Later Audio's Typhoon module (based on Mutable Instruments Clouds module). links for all the artists/music mentioned in this episode Copacaballa Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/__copacaballa___/ Bandcamp:https://copacaballa.bandcamp.com/ Modular on the Mall Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/modularonthemall/ youtube channel for past performances:https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=modular+on+the+mall POBENERGY Instagram:https://www.instagram.co...

Jan 07, 202251 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Episode 12: Hot On the Heels of Patching!

We go over Mystic Circuits ANA logic module and have some fun with Noise Engineering's Imitor Versio multimode delay. Don't forget to check out Modular on the Mall on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modularonthemall/ as well as the instagram for this show and Tom's music project: https://www.instagram.com/patchedpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/__copacaballa___/

Aug 12, 202149 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Episode 11: The O'Strega Man

We dive into the Make Noise Strega and get down and dirty with some lofi vibes. Visit the instagram page https://www.instagram.com/patchedpodcast/ Visit my other instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/__copacaballa___/ Check out Modular On The Spot DC at https://www.instagram.com/modularonthespotdc/

Aug 01, 202158 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Episode 10: Bugs and Hell Forests and Stuff

back after too long of a break, we look into one of the Disquet Junto challenges and create an insect sound. Then we go into making a whole modular ecosystem. Be sure to check out the instagram page https://www.instagram.com/patchedpodcast/ as well as my music project page https://www.instagram.com/__copacaballa___/ and be sure to check out the ModularOnTheSpotDC page https://www.instagram.com/modularonthespotdc/ Also check out my sister podcast The Fat Ass Fast Food Podcast which is also on ins...

Jul 16, 202151 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Episode 9: Just Another Manis Monday

In this episode we explore some of the vast sonic possibilities you can achieve with the Manis Iteritas by Noise Engineering. Be sure to check out The Rat's Nest Podcast, another modular synth based podcast that is about patching as well! Rat's Nest Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4VDLAaQXYcWo9WrRj4kd3k Nullphiinfinity instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nullphiinfinity/ My instagram: https://www.instagram.com/copacaballa_wahkeen/...

Apr 21, 202036 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Episode 8: Hiatus over!

After being on a bit of an impromptu break for longer than expected we're back! Tom demonstrates how he patches a very popular and very experimental patch and has some quality time with the Mother 32. also be sure to check out @Copacaball_wahkeen on instagram to see more cool patches and posts! More episodes coming soon!

Apr 05, 202033 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Episode 7: Merry X-Maths and a Utilitytide greetings!

We spend the holidays appreciating the modules that everyone forgot, Utilities! Whether it be mixers, multiples, vca's, lfo's, or any other mundane function in your case, know that it has a special place in your patch. Also, enjoy some Eldritch Christmas music in this episode!

Dec 25, 201948 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Episode 5: Cause and FX

We go through two patches revolving around using effects in interesting ways. Also be sure to check out my friend's podcast The Short Box Podcast for all your pop culture needs! http://theshortboxentertainment.com/

Nov 26, 201936 minEp. 5
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