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You've probably seen lots of wild sounds coming from Ziggy at Superbooth. That's nice, but it doesn't really give you much of a clue of how Ziggy works. So to give you a clear idea of the basics of how you add modulations and build a sound, we made an informative tutorial. What better sound to start with than a phat bass?Here, the MIDI controller is hooked up directly through MIDI TRS, and Ziggy is powered by a USB power brick. The Cycler adds modulation to the oscillator frequency, the xLFO adds filter modulation by controlling envelope level,we find a nice envelope shape using Ziggy's unique control, and add a bit of distortion with the effects.

We're excited that our Kickstarter project was recognized as "loved" by the Kickstarter team. Despite being nearly production ready, we ran a Kickstarter in addition to all the other outlets because we want to make sure we have what's needed to ship in a few months. There's a lot of volatility in making things these days, and Kickstarter is a wonderful way to help smooth that out. Check out the story at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/buchla/ziggy-a-new-instrument-from-buchla #ProjectWeLove

What's Ziggy all about anyway? Here's one attempt at explaining :) It'll at least get you started! Come say hello @superbooth_berlin - we're in the space themed Orbital room. Wander the maze - you'll find us eventually!

Meet the Buchla Ziggy - a new instrument formed around the famous Buchla “complex oscillator.” With a new, “unpatched” instrument experience, Ziggy offers quick, gestural means of assigning modulation and composing music. Ziggy incorporates many of the Buchla innovations that have long been taken for granted: digital control over the analog audio, additive synthesis, unique and musical interactions, and the focus on making an “instrument” rather than a “synthesizer.”

All sounds in the video were made with the Ziggy!

Preorder yours now at Buchla.com or from a Buchla dealer!

#buchla #electronicmusic #musiceasel #synth

The LA Synth Club @lasynthclub has created an incredibly active community that provides technical know-how, regular petting zoos, and, most importantly, monthly events for people to get a chance to perform the music they’ve been making. They often join forces with SoCal Synth Society @socalsynthsociety has been gathering people in person and online for builds, tech, and performance for almost seven years. @infinitemachinery provides parts for your build, diy kits, and original modules of their own - no doubt a great resource for a synth club to get together to build! @buchlausa builds 4U sized, digitally connected modules with preset storage and recall called the 200e system. The Buchla Music Easel is the legendary instrument that helped make Electronic Music a portable, performable affair. Keep an eye out for new designs later this year! #synthdiy #synthesizers #eurorack #analogsynths #namm

The LA Synth Club @lasynthclub has created an incredibly active community that provides technical know-how, regular petting zoos, and, most importantly, monthly events for people to get a chance to perform the music they’ve been making. They often join forces with SoCal Synth Society @socalsynthsociety has been gathering people in person and online for builds, tech, and performance for almost seven years. @infinitemachinery provides parts for your build, diy kits, and original modules of their own - no doubt a great resource for a synth club to get together to build! @buchlausa builds 4U sized, digitally connected modules with preset storage and recall called the 200e system. The Buchla Music Easel is the legendary instrument that helped make Electronic Music a portable, performable affair. Keep an eye out for new designs later this year! #synthdiy #synthesizers #eurorack #analogsynths #namm

The LA Synth Club @lasynthclub has created an incredibly active community that provides technical know-how, regular petting zoos, and, most importantly, monthly events for people to get a chance to perform the music they’ve been making. They often join forces with SoCal Synth Society @socalsynthsociety has been gathering people in person and online for builds, tech, and performance for almost seven years. @infinitemachinery provides parts for your build, diy kits, and original modules of their own - no doubt a great resource for a synth club to get together to build! @buchlausa builds 4U sized, digitally connected modules with preset storage and recall called the 200e system. The Buchla Music Easel is the legendary instrument that helped make Electronic Music a portable, performable affair. Keep an eye out for new designs later this year! #synthdiy #synthesizers #eurorack #analogsynths #namm

The LA Synth Club @lasynthclub has created an incredibly active community that provides technical know-how, regular petting zoos, and, most importantly, monthly events for people to get a chance to perform the music they’ve been making. They often join forces with SoCal Synth Society @socalsynthsociety has been gathering people in person and online for builds, tech, and performance for almost seven years. @infinitemachinery provides parts for your build, diy kits, and original modules of their own - no doubt a great resource for a synth club to get together to build! @buchlausa builds 4U sized, digitally connected modules with preset storage and recall called the 200e system. The Buchla Music Easel is the legendary instrument that helped make Electronic Music a portable, performable affair. Keep an eye out for new designs later this year! #synthdiy #synthesizers #eurorack #analogsynths #namm

The LA Synth Club @lasynthclub has created an incredibly active community that provides technical know-how, regular petting zoos, and, most importantly, monthly events for people to get a chance to perform the music they’ve been making. They often join forces with SoCal Synth Society @socalsynthsociety has been gathering people in person and online for builds, tech, and performance for almost seven years. @infinitemachinery provides parts for your build, diy kits, and original modules of their own - no doubt a great resource for a synth club to get together to build! @buchlausa builds 4U sized, digitally connected modules with preset storage and recall called the 200e system. The Buchla Music Easel is the legendary instrument that helped make Electronic Music a portable, performable affair. Keep an eye out for new designs later this year! #synthdiy #synthesizers #eurorack #analogsynths #namm

Buchla is pleased to announce special Black Friday pricing exclusively for North American Dealers and at buchla.com!

Three of Buchla’s top-selling Easel series products will be discounted as follows:

Buchla LEM218 Standalone Keyboard Controller/Touch Activated Voltage Source - BU-LEM218 - $999 Exclusive Black Friday Special Price (Regularly $1299)

Buchla Easel Program Manager Card - BU-PROMAN - $399 Exclusive Black Friday Special Price (Regularly $499)

Buchla Easel Auxiliary Oscillator Card/AuxOSC Card - BU-AUXOSC - $499 Exclusive Black Friday Special Price (Regularly $599)

This pricing will run from 12:01AM EST on Thursday, November 27, Thanksgiving day and will end at 11:59PM EST, Sunday, December 7th.

#buchla #musiceasel #electronicmusic #blackfridaydeals

The Composer’s Black Box, by Theodore Gordon is out December 2 from @uc_press! Pre-orders are live in @ted_gordon bio; use the promo code UCPSAVE30 at checkout for 30% off direct from UC Press.

The first two chapters of this book trace the ideological and technical origins of Buchla’s Modular Electronic Music System both at the San Francisco Tape Music Center and in the wider 1960’s counterculture. The book also situates Buchla among other musicians and instrument designers who embraced cybernetics and information theory to redefine not only what it meant to make music, but to be a music-making human being.

#electronicmusic #modularsynthesizers

Our new featured album is A Single Momentary Sound, by Kurt Kurasaki @peff

A Single Momentary Sound captures everything we love about Buchla-based work — unexpected textures, living voltage, and the feeling that the machine itself has a mind.

Also available in quadraphonic!

Regularly, we’ll spotlight a new artist making waves with Buchla—shining a light on incredible music, inspiring sounds, and the creative community behind it. Stay tuned, share the vibes, and discover amazing Buchla artists!

#Buchla #FeaturedAlbums #ElectronicMusic #SynthCommunity

We'll be showing off some Buchla gear at the @musictectonics Creator fair in a couple weeks. Nov 4 to be exact! We'll be joined by SOMA @somasynths_us , ModBap @modbapmodular , and many others.
Get your ticket for $25 ($75 value) with code "MTBUCHLA" if you buy by oct 24!
Find the Creator Fair link in bio @musictectonics / https://www.musictectonics.com/creatorfair

We arranged for @soundonsoundmag to spend time with the @buchlausa Music Easel in their latest issue — and the verdict is glowing. They call it “a beautiful-sounding electronic music box that deserves to be better known” and “an instrument that inspires you to think and work differently.”

The Music Easel remains one of Don Buchla’s most iconic designs: a portable semi-modular synthesiser with a touch plate keyboard and endlessly creative sound-shaping possibilities. It’s not just another synth — it’s an invitation to explore music from a whole new perspective.

Check out the full article on this month's copy of Sound On Sound!

Our Featured Albums series is relaunching!

And our new featured album is “Climate And Violence”, by Kai Niggemann @kainiggemann - which carves out bold sonic territories, blending tension, texture, and emotion in a mesmerizing journey.

Regularly, we’ll spotlight a new artist making waves with Buchla—shining a light on incredible music, inspiring sounds, and the creative community behind it. Stay tuned, share the vibes, and discover amazing Buchla artists!

#Buchla #FeaturedAlbums #ElectronicMusic #SynthCommunity

Quadraphonic Night in LA!

A night of deep listening and spatial sound, powered by AIAIAI Audio.

Join Peter Nyboer from Buchla for a hands-on workshop and live demo exploring quadraphonic audio workflows in major DAWs.

With LA Synth Club and SoCal Synth Society.

Performing live, this is your chance to connect with LA’s electronic music scene—learn, network, and showcase your sound!

RSVP at the link in our profile.

#buchla #electronicmusic #synth #modularsynth