Best Eurorack Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 11: SURCO 1:09:04

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In this one, the Pack sits down with techno artist SURCO for a deep dive into his workflow, approach to live sets, the gear he can’t live without, and how he keeps things fresh in a genre that thrives on subtle evolution. Instagram: @surcolive YouTube: @surcolive Website: http://surcolive.com

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Vicky Clarke - Neural Synthesis 37:14

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Vicky Clarke joins Caro C to explore her experimental approach to sound, from field recording and neural synthesis to AI technologies and spatial audio. She also discusses immersive installations, open-source tools and the unconventional inspirations that drive her work. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 02:06 - Field Recording, Musique Concrète and DI…

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Episode 58 - Topics: Jared Nono and The Nine Inch Nails, Derezzing the sounds of TRON, Getting academically noise blasted by Joey Blush Response, Steady State Gate Stereo Field, Shoe boxes and skiffs, Nick field tests GRM Tools Atelier, Dave reveals his fetish for firmware updates, and more...

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Episode 96: Necrosis en la Patch 47:57

24d ago47:57

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

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Episode 95: The Patched Podcast Acid Crew 59:27

30d ago59:27

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

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Jonathan Snipes - My Life In Modules 1:01:18

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Producer, sound designer and composer Jonathan Snipes joins William Stokes to explore his work with experimental hip-hop group Clipping, sharing an inside look at their unique production process, before showcasing five modules in an exclusive live performance. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 01:12 - Combining Hip Hop And Experimental Sounds 12:45 - U…

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Episode 10: Jay Hosking 58:03

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In this episode, (most of) the Pack welcomes musician, writer, neuroscientist, and YouTuber Jay Hosking into the fold. Jay isn’t just someone who makes beautiful synthesizer music. He also somehow manages to energize a whole creative ecosystem through his thoughtful YouTube videos, generous insights, and a buzzing Discord community devoted to exper…

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Episode 94: Greet The Sacred Patch 52:54

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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!By tom davis

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Episode 9: Reverb Tails from Bristronica 58:23

2M ago58:23

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In this episode of The Rack Pack, the crew dives into a packed month of gear news and announcements shaking up the synth world. We start with Elektron’s much-anticipated Tonverk, unpacking what it adds to their growing ecosystem and how it might fit into existing setups. Then we move to Roland’s TR-1000, the company’s latest evolution of their lege…

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ESKA - Vocalist, Composer and Producer 46:18

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Mercury-nominated vocalist, composer and producer ESKA talks about her favourite studio gear and how her background as a live jazz musician shapes her approach to writing and recording. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 01:30 - ESKA's Journey Into Music 06:21 - Using Tech To Tell A Story 14:23 - Approaching Each Track Individually 16:35 - Developing A …

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Episode 57 - Topics: Dave goes to Germany for VOD festival, Pittsburgh Modular Double Helix, Ohmforce BOHM, Error Instruments Brinta, Nick discusses the creative process behind his latest album, and a return to the Elektron Korner to discuss Tonverk

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Episode 8: Knobcon 2025 52:36

3M ago52:36

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Join us as we record on location in the lobby of the Hyatt Regency Schaumburg during Knobcon 2025. We speak about our experiences and we catch some passers-by, including YouTubers Metamyther and JAde Wii, to chime with their thoughts,

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Episode 7: Knobcon 2025 Preview 41:44

3M ago41:44

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It's September and the Pack is off to KnobCon! We preview the Chicagoland synth camp and talk about what we are excited to see and do in Illinois this coming weekend.

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Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith - My Life In Modules 1:03:24

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Composer, producer and Buchla enthusiast Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith joins William J. Stokes to discuss her latest album Gush. She also treats listeners to a live set, performed on a carefully curated selection of Buchla 200e modules. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 01:10 - Peacock Moments 06:24 - Working With Suzanne Ciani 10:54 - Discovering Buchla And E…

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Episode 6: Ali Modular - Esu's Trifecta 1:09:36

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Welcome to episode 06 of The Rack Pack 🎛 Today we've got Ali Modular in the house and we're talking everything Esu's Trifecta – the new triple FX engine from Ali the Architect and Chris Roberts. In this episode, we break past the 1 hour mark for the first time and talk about: Ali and Chris' separate and unique avenues into modular synthesis the tri…

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Episode 175 - Binary Feedback 41:33

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In this episode we insert the Drezno and Jena into a feedback path created with Strega and then add more layers using the Stereo Matrix Mixer and other effects! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nullphiinfinity Bandcamp: https://nullphiinfinity.bandcamp.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nullphiinfinity/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Null…

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Catherine Anne Davies 38:58

4M ago38:58

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Catherine Anne Davies, also known as The Anchoress, joins Caro C to discuss her preferred recording methods, the decision to invest in her own studio and receiving three consecutive MPG Award nominations. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 01:14 - From Multitrack To MPG Nominations 04:09 - Balancing Locations And Condensed Hours 08:14 - Old School Recor…

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Episode 5: July Catch-up 58:19

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Welcome to the fifth episode of The Rack Pack! Today we've got 4/5ths of the crew (Moonbass Alpha is out on a secret mission) going freeform across a range of topics: * Seaside Modular heading to Machina Bristronica in late September * traveling with modular (and when people think you've got a bomb) * what it's like at Machina Bristronica * SynthDa…

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Episode 93: Down in the Patch 1:00:34

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Tom does some therapeutic patching.By tom davis

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Episode 56 - Topics: Multigrain, Arbhar, S4... I'm only happy when it grains.

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Tunnel Trance 51:31

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This Eurorack hardware session was recorded live from a recent Twitch stream. In post-production, with the addition of granular delay, it reminded me of a long train journey. Let it envelop you, guide you to sleep, or be a comforting sidekick as you progress with your day. Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nixienoise Technical Details Recorded from live Eu…

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Episode 4: Patrick O'Brien 59:55

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In this episode The Rack Pack welcomes our very first guest, the one and only Patrick "POB" O'Brien! POB is a modular artist, community builder, educator, and demo artist extraordinaire. In this conversation, POB shares his musical journey from his initial experiences with trumpet and piano to his leap into modular synthesis, explaining how he inte…

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Proton Orbit 45:15

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Today we introduce melodic elements, a lone brassy instrument calls out into the deep void. Let it envelop you, guide you to sleep, or be a comforting sidekick as you progress with your day. Technical Details Created using Ableton Live, VCV Rack (huge shoutout to the Proteus sequencer), and an up-coming virtual synthesizer in production here at Nix…

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Yann Tiersen - My Life In Modules 52:50

6M ago52:50

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Composer and musician Yann Tiersen talks to William Stokes about his love of modular synthesis, the joys and challenges of touring and performing and how he found himself unexpectedly involved in film composition, followed by an exclusive performance using five selected modules. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 01:26 - An Accidental Film Composer 05:4…

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Efficient Distance 50:01

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Another dark drone with sprinkles of brightness peeking through. Let it envelop you, guide you to sleep, or be a comforting sidekick as you progress with your day. Technical Details Created using Ableton Live, Vital VST, and various other plugins including: Valhalla Supermassive, Arturia Fragments, BabyAudio Smooth Operator, and FabFilter Pro-Q 4. …

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Episode 174 - Subharmonic Leibniz Drone with Strega Arpeggios and Slowed Drum Sample 44:14

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In this episode we start out with a subharmonic Leibniz drone with Erfurt and Lipsk, layer some Drezno and Jena on top and then add Strega arpeggios and Morphagene drums! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nullphiinfinity Bandcamp: https://nullphiinfinity.bandcamp.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nullphiinfinity/ Youtube: https://www.youtube…

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Opening Aura 44:40

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Greetings, welcome to Dronescape, a podcast of ambient soundscapes created fresh for you as often as we can produce them. Hopefully weekly, but I'm still figuring it out. This first scape is a dark drone, slowly exploring its space over 45 minutes. Let it envelop you, guide you to sleep, or be a comforting sidekick as you progress with your day. Te…

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Episode 92: WaveHead 56:22

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

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Episode 55 - In this episode we discuss Superbooth 2025.

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Episode 3: The Proteus Algorithmic Sequencer 38:22

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Our very own Blue Nautilus takes us behind the scenes of Seaside Modular and the journey of bringing the Proteus algorithmic sequencer from concept to physical Eurorack module. This episode explores the realities of being a small modular manufacturer, going from Python script to VCV Rack release to hardware production. We dive deep into the challen…

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Episode 91: Mongrel For Nothing 53:04

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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!By tom davis

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Guthman Competition Winners 2025 43:42

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Nick Rothwell is joined by Jeff Albert, Associate Professor at Georgia Tech, and Paul McCabe, Senior Vice President of Research and Innovation at Roland, to discuss the 2025 Guthman Musical Instrument Competition - an annual event showcasing new technologies and innovations in music. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 01:10 - Jeff Albert And Georgia Tec…

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Episode 2: Superbooth 2025 Recap 50:08

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Superbooth 2025 is wrapped and we're covering everything that happened in Berlin. SynthDad was on the ground at FEZ-Berlin and gives us the full report on this year's show - the atmosphere, attendance, and how it compared to previous years. The main focus is the gear announcements. 56 new Eurorack modules were revealed at the show, along with signi…

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Episode 90: 4MS Families 53:16

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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 things experimental going on in Baltimore.…

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History Of Samplers 44:16

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Oli Freke talks us through the history of samplers, from the introduction of the Mellotron in 1963, through to current day sampling software, while highlighting the golden era of sampling from the late 80s to early 90s. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 01:08 - The Mellotron 02:28 - Pre-Digital Samplers 03:18 - Pierre Schaeffer And The Phonogène 04:03 …

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Episode 173 - Harmonic Minor Leibniz Jam feat. Erfurt/Lipsk Trigger Generator and Combined Analog/Binary Waveshaping 40:28

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In this episode we start with a combination of analog wavefolding and binary waveshaping to create a bass sound to build a jam around using the Erfurt and Lipsk to generate interesting rhythms! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nullphiinfinity Bandcamp: https://nullphiinfinity.bandcamp.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nullphiinfinity/ Youtu…

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Episode 1: Superbooth 2025 Preview 56:42

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In our debut episode, The Rack Pack crew assembles to preview the most anticipated synthesizer event of the year - Superbooth 2025! Join BlueNautilus, SynthDad, Oscidigi, Moonbass Alpha, and Stujay as they introduce themselves and their unique modular journeys before diving into what makes Berlin's electronic music mecca so special. We explore the …

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Episode 89: Add(itive) Romance 1:07:33

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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.By tom davis

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Episode 54 - Wicked sing along with David Carradine, Synthesis Technology E430 Morphing SVF is delicious for breakfast lunch and dinner, Infinite Digits Ectocore aka Breakcore the Module, Getting wibbly wobbly timey wimey with the Make Noise Multimod

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Episode 172 - Binary Waveshaping Morphagene Samples 40:55

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In this episode we use Jena to do some binary wave shaping on some Morphagene samples! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nullphiinfinity Bandcamp: https://nullphiinfinity.bandcamp.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nullphiinfinity/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Nullphiinfinity ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

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Martin Kohlstedt - Piano And Electronica 39:18

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Composer, pianist and producer Martin Kohlstedt talks to Caro C about his approach to combining piano and electronic instruments, improvisation in the studio and on stage, plus the work he is doing to reduce the carbon footprint of touring. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 01:42 - Combining Piano And Electronics 05:10 - Organic, Improvised Performance…

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Episode 171 - Scrambled Arpeggios with the Leibniz Binary Subsystem 45:10

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In this episode we use the Leibniz Binary Subsystem to create evolving arpeggios before scrambling them by re-routing bits! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nullphiinfinity Bandcamp: https://nullphiinfinity.bandcamp.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nullphiinfinity/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Nullphiinfinity ★ Support this podcast on…

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Episode 88: 26 Patches for Cash 47:47

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

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Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe 41:56

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Composer and Sound Designer Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe tells Caro C about his preferred sound modules and working methodologies, plus shares details some of the film and TV projects that he has recently been collaborating on. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 01:35 - Finding A Musical Voice 04:38 - Choosing Modular Synthesis 10:18 - Avant Garde Artistry 1…

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Episode 170 - Leibniz Binary Subsystem 47:39

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In this episode we explore Drezno, Lipsk and Erfurt, three pieces of the Leibniz Binary Subsystem to make some weird lofi noises! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nullphiinfinity Bandcamp: https://nullphiinfinity.bandcamp.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nullphiinfinity/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Nullphiinfinity ★ Support this podc…

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Episode 87: For Whom The Belgrad Tolls 57:28

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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!By tom davis

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Episode 86: Fala-ing Down 1:09:24

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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.By tom davis

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Tony Rolando - My Life in Modules 1:38:42

10M ago1:38:42

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In this occasional series exploring modular synthesis and live performance, William Stokes talks to Tony Rolando, electronic musician and founder of modular company Make Noise. Tony talks about his beginnings in the industry and how Make Noise has relaunched in 2025 with a new team and a brand new module release, which he then showcases in an exclu…

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Episode 85: Patch or Glory 58:32

11M ago58:32

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

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Episode 53 - Topics: The crew reminisces about 2024 and speculates as to what the future holds for 2025 in the magickal world of modular synths and music gear...