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.
Esoteric Modulation
008: The Anatomy of a Live Modular System
In this weeks episode, we run over Ben's Eurorack Case set up he put together for a live performance at the Deer Shed Festival. We break it all down. We talk performance set up philosophies, zonal methods, sound examples of those zones, effects chains and the selection of modules and how they were used!
Ben has kindly organised high-quality audio, videos on the modules and information over on his Patron Account for free access go to: bit.ly/DivKidLiveCase
Shown Note Times
Intro: 0.00
Live modular setup intro: 0.39
Live performance case overview: 2.30
Sound 1- Noise: 12.09
Discussion on Noise: 13.09
Sound 2- Morphagene + Magneto: 18.37
Discussion on Morphagene + Magneto: 19.37
Sound 3- Vowel: 24.01
Discussion on Vowel: 24.35
Sound 4 - BLCK_NOIR: 27.14
Discussion on BLCK_NOIR: 28.28
Sound 5 - Chord pt1: 33.24
Discussion on Chord pt1: 35.17
Sound 5 - Chord pt2: 38.28
Discussion on Chord pt2: 39.10
Sound 6 - Bell: 44.27
Discussion on Bell: 45.43
Sound 07 - Rings + QPAS pt1: 49.45
Discussion on Rings + QPAS pt1: 51.59
Sound 07 - Rings + QPAS pt2: 53.30
Discussion on Rings + QPAS pt2: 54.57
Show round-up and shout outs
Shoutouts
Tim’s podcast Pod Mod https://podularmodcast.fireside.fm/suzannecianipodmod
Waveform Magazine - https://www.waveformmagazine.com
Kyle Swishers new ‘Source of Uncertainty’ podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/source-of-uncertainty-a-buchla-podcast-4u/id1467860041?ign-mpt=uo%3D4
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.edwardball.co.uk
Ed Ball on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Edwardball
Ben Wilson aka DivKid: https://www.youtube.com/user/DivKidVideo
