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Historic Mills College & Center for Contemporary Music Closing

The College is notable to the world of electronic music as the home of the Center for Contemporary Music (CCM) and the original Buchla 100 modular system. … Read More Historic Mills College &...

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New Album, Buchla Now, Features Modular Music From Suzanne Ciani, Kaitlyn...

Ultraviolet Light has released 'Buchla Now', a collection of new music created on synthesizers designed by Don Buchla.… Read More New Album, Buchla Now, Features Modular Music From Suzanne Ciani,...

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Pittsburgh Modular Flamingo Module Overview & Demo

The module is part of PM's 'Safari' series, a line of limited edition modules that are intended as proof of concepts for exploring new design ideas.… Read More Pittsburgh Modular Flamingo Module...

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Buchla USA At Superbooth 2018

Doty also shared his personal take on learning more about Buchla's approach to synthesis, and a hands-on demo of the hypnotic Buchla Polyphonic Rhythm Generator.… Read More Buchla USA At Superbooth 2018

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Suzanne Ciani’s Don Buchla Memorial Concert

This video captures a live modular performance by synth pioneer Suzanne Ciani.… Read More Suzanne Ciani’s Don Buchla Memorial Concert

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The Buchla ‘Red Panel’ LSD Legend Was True

"It felt like I was tripping on LSD!"… Read More The Buchla ‘Red Panel’ LSD Legend Was True

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New Podcast, Source Of Uncertainty, Focuses On Buchla Modular Synthesizers

Source Of Uncertainty is a new podcast that focuses on Buchla modular synthesizers.… Read More New Podcast, Source Of Uncertainty, Focuses On Buchla Modular Synthesizers

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Buchla Red Panel Eurorack Module Test Drive

In this video, Buchla expert Todd Barton takes six new Buchla USA Red Panel Eurorack modules for a test drive.… Read More Buchla Red Panel Eurorack Module Test Drive

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Buchla USA Reintroduces Classic 100 Series Modular Synthesizer

Buchla USA plans to make the classic synth system available both pre-assembled and as DIY kits. … Read More Buchla USA Reintroduces Classic 100 Series Modular Synthesizer

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Erik Satie’s ‘Gnossienne No 1’ On Buchla Music Easel (Scanner)

"Sometimes life can certainly throw challenges at you, but today the sun is shining and I was able to tease out something elegant from the Buchla Music Easel."… Read More Erik Satie’s ‘Gnossienne No 1’...

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Free Synth From Eventide, ‘Pendulate’, Unleashes Chaos

Pendulate is based on the physics of a double pendulum. What initially looks like randomness, contains underlying patterns, interconnectedness, constant feedback loops, repetition, self-similarity,...

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Tiptop Audio + Buchla Sequential Voltage Source, Dual Voltage Processor...

At Superbooth 2022, Tiptop Audio is previewing the next modules in its official line of Buchla 200 Series Eurorack modules.… Read More Tiptop Audio + Buchla Sequential Voltage Source, Dual Voltage...

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Cre8audio Intros West Pest, An Affordable ‘West Coast’ Synthesizer

Ahead of the 2022 NAMM Show, Cre8audio has introduced the West Pest, an affordable 'West Coast' style synthesizer that complements their recently introduced East Beast synth. … Read More Cre8audio...

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Getting Started With The Buchla 266t Source Of Uncertainty Eurorack Module

The videos include an overview of the Source Of Uncertainty, demos of each of the six main sections and musical examples of the 266t in action.… Read More Getting Started With The Buchla 266t Source Of...

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Exploring The First Buchla 100 Modular Synthesizer At Mills College

This modular synthesizer played a pivotal role in the development of so-called 'West-Coast Synthesis', and was used by Pauline Oliveros, Morton Subotnick, Suzanne Ciani, Warner Jepson, and many...

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