Benn Jordan

I finally got around to checking out Pianoteq, and my mind was rightfully blown by how incredibly accurate their physical modelling algorithms have become.

This video has been banned and later automatically edited for using a brief clip demonstrating a DX7's use in Laura Branigan's music. I sincerely apologize to both Laura Branigan and WMG for damaging your business, as I'm sure millions of people have just listened to a 5 second clip of "Self-Control" with me talking about FM synthesis over it on loop rather than just typing the song title into YouTube and listening to it that way. YOU ARE DOING THE LORD'S WORK WITH YOUR NOT AT ALL PEDANTIC AND RIDICULOUS COPYRIGHT TAKE DOWNS WMG! I promised myself I'd make this video under 30 minutes long. I failed. If you have a stick, don't shake it at Arturia's V Collection, because there's too many synths.

Update: If you're looking for what I wished this pedal would be, they've entirely redeemed themselves

Warming up the new house and studio by answering some of your questions. Enjoy!

Everything you wanted to know about the Drummer From Another Mother. BTW, in a rage to crank this video out, I did something really dumb and careless. I searched "synth expert" and used someone's image/likeness in a derogatory and completely unwarranted way. It turns out the "synth expert" is Das Ding, a very nice fellow with great tunes. He absolutely is a synth expert, but in the good way! (time to sign up for Adobe Stock, I reckon)

I didn't know what to expect. Actual audio begins at 8:53 if you don't have time for my antics.

Here is a nearly exhaustive hour exploring UVI's offerings in sample libraries and their deep, powerful softsynth flagship. I chose Augmented Piano, World Suite, and of course Falcon to see what they're up to.

I am very upset with myself for not checking this out years ago. Also have an installation guide. Get the demo!

My home is a diverse biome of string instruments, most of which I am a novice at playing.

I get a lot of questions regarding the (often expensive) jump into modular synths, so here's some answers along with some example setups and tips. Nothing I have recommended or mentioned in this video is "sponsored" by any particular product, just my dumb old preference.

Even in a long 20 minute video, I had to pick and choose features to cover. If you're still on the fence, DO look into the additional functionality, as this little pedal is extremely versatile. All of the specs, editor software, and various guitar demos can be found on GFI's website

By popular request, I've attempted to cover a wide range of generative music techniques. But first, we need to understand how we guide basic circuits to make music for us. I don't have a Patreon or advertising affiliates, although this channel does have a lot of expenses to keep going. In the meantime, if you want to show your support, my Bandcamp page has a "pay what you want" option

This was meant to be part of an educational series about generative harmony, but I obviously went way off topic. But an interesting "conspiracy" of mine nonetheless. =)

In this segment, we take a long look at what is available to consumers who want help writing music and what can't realistically be expected from them. I don't have a Patreon or advertising affiliates, although this channel does have a lot of expenses to keep going. In the meantime, if you want to show your support, my Bandcamp page has a "pay what you want" option

Computers are amazing, unless you want them to move you emotionally. Join me for a disappointing journey scouring the earth in search of advanced technologies that could make me feel something. I don't have a Patreon or advertising affiliates, although this channel does have a lot of expenses to keep going. In the meantime, if you want to show your support, my Bandcamp page has a "pay what you want" option: https://theflashbulb.bandcamp.com/

It took a lot of willpower to not name this video "This is the best MIDI keyboard in 2018..." I don't have a Patreon or advertising affiliates, although this channel does have a lot of expenses to keep going. In the meantime, if you want to show your support, my Bandcamp page has a "pay what you want" option: https://theflashbulb.bandcamp.com/

Debunking the weird, clueless internet criticism of one of the most fun synths I've ever played with. I don't have a Patreon or advertising affiliates, although this channel does have a lot of expenses to keep going. In the meantime, if you want to show your support, my Bandcamp page has a "pay what you want" option: https://theflashbulb.bandcamp.com/

For the last 20 years, I've been depending on life-hacks and landlord permission to make music at home. Now I finally can build a space from the ground up! Special thanks to Katie for holding a heavy unfamiliar camera rig and blindly walking backwards for 10 minutes.