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.

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EP21 'redstripedown'

July 03, 2020 • Ed Ball & Ben Wilson - Cory Sterling 'redstripedown' • Episode 21

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In this months show, we talk to Cory Sterling aka (redstripedown) We talk about his background, starting with the bass guitar before finding the freedom of electronic music. We talk about his deep dive into modular and hardware integration in his workflow. We look at gear and his stint at Nerd Audio and Chicago Music Exchange. And we end up looking at what he is up to now both creatively and also his passion for instrument and music education.

Show Timings

0.00 Show intro

Ed and Ben's pre-show chat:

1:10 Live Stream Tardis

1:52 Singal Aalt Sysnthasis Ciat Lonbarde

2:38 Bens Arpedigios

5:10 Haken Continuum Loops

12:56 Guest Intro

14:11 Welcome Cory Sterling redstripdown

14:20 Cory's Background

17:00 Journey into electronic music, synths and Modular

20:40 The integration of hardware into modular