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Patched! modular synth podcast

by tom davis

A modular synth podcast dedicated to exploring sounds with on the spot real time patching with host Tom Davis. An exploratory and sometimes educational show that shows the immediate satisfaction of creating patches with a modular synthesizer.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 98: More Sherman Than Sherman

    In this episode Tom tries to emulate the magic of a popular effects unit.

  2. Episode 97: Solar 42f Lodge

    Tom has Christmas come a little early this year as he deep dives into the Elta Music Solar 42f.

  3. Episode 96: Necrosis en la Patch

    Tom creates an experimental/noisey all analog (mostly) synthesizer to make abrasive and weird sounds.

  4. Episode 95: The Patched Podcast Acid Crew

    Tom gets/attempts to justify a 303 clone, patches it through a bunch of effects, and creates acid techno magic.

  5. Episode 94: Greet The Sacred Patch

    Tom creates a full synth voice using the Metamodule by 4MS featuring modules by Befaco. Check out Metamodule.info to try patches like the one used on the show as well as all sorts of other creations by Metamodule owners!

  6. Episode 93: Down in the Patch

    Tom does some therapeutic patching.

  7. Episode 92: WaveHead

    Tom tries his luck at making some improvised old school Drum and Bass using wavetables.

  8. Episode 91: Mongrel For Nothing

    Tom explores a different developer for the 4ms Meta Module, this time its Moffenzeef. Be sure to check out all the artist's mention in the episode on Bandcamp and support your local artits!

  9. Episode 90: 4MS Families

    Tom uses the 4MS Meta Module to try out various plugins from the company including the Ensemble oscillator. Tom also talks about his recent experience at Melt and Ooze in Baltimore, an experimental and noise festival at Wax Atlas. Check out Baltimore Drone Hive on instagram for more info an all...

  10. Episode 89: Add(itive) Romance

    Tom talks about past performances and creates a complex additive synthesizer using the Xaoc Devices Odessa and Noise Engineering Manis Iteritas with help from the Tip Top Audio FSU and Intellijel Rainmaker.

  11. Episode 88: 26 Patches for Cash

    Happy 303 day!! Tom puts together a "small" acid techno system to jam out to in celebration of everything 303.

  12. Episode 87: For Whom The Belgrad Tolls

    Tom creates another mini system, this time using the Xaoc Devices Belgrad filter as an Oscillator and running it through various waveshaping and effects! WOW!

  13. Episode 86: Fala-ing Down

    Tom creates a VERY complex oscillator and dives a little deeper with the Fala Versio firmware while also exploring the 4MS tapographic delay on the Meta Module.

  14. Episode 85: Patch or Glory

    Tom uses the Noise Engineering Incus Iteritas Alia firmware to create some hard hitting techno jams.

  15. Episode 84: Mutable Scootin' Boogie

    Tom puts together a Mutable Instruments (and clone) themed case.

  16. Episode 83: Tape These Broken Loops

    Tom pairs the Make Noise Morphagene with the 4ms Meta Module to create evolving tape loop jams.

  17. Episode 82: Vectoritron - Patched State 2025

    Tom creates a powerful multi fx engine using vector mixers and alot of cpu.

  18. Episode 81: Meta Module Solid: Patches Of Liberty

    Tom gets some new modules, and finds out whether love can bloom on the battlefield... shout out to Dan Green of 4MS company who's name I spaced on in this episode and shout out to Podular Modcast who hosted the interview. check it out!

  19. Episode 80: I Dream Of Patch Cables

    Tom goes over the system he used for his previous live performances.

  20. Episode 79: Synths To Patch In The Dark

    Tom talks about past and future live performances. Also, more Coil references... be sure to check out these artists instagrams as well as any bandcamp/music releases they have. Thank you Zach @energy_runner on instagram again for the opportunity to play at Neptune Room. Follow Patrick on...

  21. Episode 78: 20 Patched! Funk Greats

    Tom creates a live setup to make industrial noise and spooky drones. He succeeds!

  22. Episode 77: Wavetable Top Joe

    Tom creates a small wavetable synth system to jam along with.

  23. Episode 76: Tiny Golden Patches

    Tom jams on the O-Coast and friends.

  24. Episode 75: A Little Patch In My Hands

    Tom creates a generative/additive system.

  25. Episode 74: Patching New Guinea

    Tom makes a 4 module system using the Michigan Synthworks SY0.5 and Industrial Music Electronics Kermit MK3 as the only voices and creates an improv jam/track.

  26. Episode 73:Marbles House

    Tom gets some new modules and dives into generative sequencing and complex modulation.

  27. Episode 72: Comb On Filter The Noize

    Tom attempts to create his own comb filter out of many other filters. Mischief ensues....

  28. Episode 71: Stregalomaniac

    Tom creates an evolving soundscape using the Make Noise Strega and friends!

  29. Episode 70: Songs About Patching

    Tom creates some spacious synth melodies and percussion in this weeks episode.

  30. Episode 69: Synths Of The Flesh

    Tom creates some big sounds with his large case and multiple voices.

  31. Episode 68: Patch Demon

    Tom gets noisy with a whole bunch of distortion and other audio destruction effects. Instagrams mentioned in the episode: DC Modular Society - https://www.instagram.com/dcmodularsociety/ Modular On The Mall - https://www.instagram.com/modularonthemall/?hl=en The Neptune Room -...

  32. Episode 67:Queen Of The Patched, Starring Alia (and Featuring Patrick OBrien)

    Tom has special guest Patric OBrien of Noise Energy and POBenergy on to do some guest patching, show off some alia modules, and give a sneak peak at an upcoming module by Noise Engineering. check out the new module at https://noiseengineering.us/ check out Patrick on instagram:...

  33. Episode 66: The Patch Of Acid Episode

    That's right Morty, get into the patch of acid. Tom celebrates (late) March 3rd, aka 303 day with another episode of improvised acid techno. Tom also explores the Lacrima Versio firmware from Noise Engineering.

  34. Episode 65: Stand The Grain

    Tom creates a small system dedicated to granular synthesis.

  35. Episode 64: Eyes Without A Phase

    Tom patches together a little jam session, then dives into some experimental sequencing.

  36. Episode 63: Patching With Myself

    Tom creates a minimal system with anything but minimal sounds.

  37. Episode 62: Patching West Coast-Ward

    I cannot patch you I can't even patch myself The Make Noise music neasel makes a return, along with some friends!

  38. Episode 61: Patch My Glitch Up

    Tom creates a fun little drum machine that does anything but make conventional drum sounds.

  39. Episode 60: Synth Patchers Incorporated

    Tom recreates Absynth using his modular system. No not pretentious goth liquor, Absynth the music software!

  40. Episode 59: My Piston Honda Don't Want None Unless You Got Wavetables Hon!

    Tom gets another new module, wavetable hijinks ensue.

  41. Episode 58: Atom And His Patches

    Tom gets some new modules and dives deeper into physical modeling synthesis.

  42. Episode 57: Pass The Ampla Sauce (We're Having Patched Potatoes)

    Ooh, the patch sounds great This episode Tom dives into another small system he put together featuring the FutureSoundSystems TG2 generator and the Ampla Versio by NoiseEngineering. Other modules used in this episode: MakeNoiseMusic Strega and Maths Erica Synths Black Hole DSP 2 DPW Design AV-1...

  43. Episode 56: Everything In It's Right Plaits

    Tom creates a small system to show you can get big results with a limited amount of modules.

  44. Episode 55: Patching in Stereo

    Tom creates more glitchy fun with the Tip Top FSU and various samplers and utility modules.

  45. Episode 54: Zadar Rider

    Tom creates some tasty IDM/Dub jams on an experimental drum machine he put together.

  46. Episode 53: My Name Is Ruina

    Tom has fun making a ton of noise with various distortion/waveshaping/wavefolding modules. Be sure to check out https://www.modularonthemall.com/ for any updates on future performances and news!

  47. Episode 52: F.S.U.O.K?

    This episode Tom explores the Tip Top Audio FSU distortion effects module, and gets lost in glitchy vibes. A big thanks to Corben Wilkens of the Brain Lemonade podcast for use of samples of his music from his project Marmalade Waves.

  48. Episode 51: Additive In Your Headlights

    Additive synths and talks about live music in this episode. Tom showcases the wide range of sound from the Xaoc Devices Odessa.

  49. Episode 50: Tom Machines

    In this episode Tom explores the many wonders of modular drone music.

  50. Episode 49: Isle of Manis (Iteritas)

    Tom bids farewell to the production of two modules by Noise Engineering, the Basimilus Iteritas Alter and the Manis Iteritas. Tom also demonstrates his newest arrangement and the fun of esoteric sequencing and loads of modulation, as well as another Versio firmware (Melotus Versio)!

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A modular synth podcast dedicated to exploring sounds with on the spot real time patching with host Tom Davis. An exploratory and sometimes educational show that shows the immediate satisfaction of creating patches with a modular synthesizer.

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