
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
009: A Shaw Way to Bananas
In this week's show, we talk to multi-creative Matthew Shaw about an esoteric bunch of banana equipment! We chat about the wonders of Serge Systems, the Ciat-Lonbarde Cocoquantus and Plumbutter (of course, I get a royal ribbing from Ben about the Coco!:) We take a look at the continuity of creativity, through different creative disciplines. And we round it all off very nicely with Matthew's Band Camp album, Leisure Complex!
Show Timings
Into 000
Guest introduction 2.07
Guest Talk 2. 42
Serge systems 4.01
Serge Audio Example 17.30
Serge systems 18.24
Ciat-Lonbarde Cocoquantus 21.58
Ciat-Lonbarde Plumbutter 34.20
Continuity of creatively through different creative disciplines 41.54
Bandcamp Album - Leisure Complex 48.57
Show Notes
Serge Systems Information
http://serge.synth.net
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serge_synthesizer
https://randomsource.net
http://www.serge-fans.com/history.htm
http://www.loudestwarning.co.uk
Ciat-Lonbarde Plumbutter
Shoutouts
Velocity Seattle:
https://www.facebook.com/events/substation/velocity-trade-show-synth-meet-workshops-performances/677401192712879/
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
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