A little Jamwich...

I've been tweaking a single patch for a week or so now, just trying out little things to see if I can use tricks live. Today I've mainly been distorting the hell out of the mother-32 (again with the Saich), via the WMD stereo compressor. It's got some potential, but I think it needs a low pass filter after the compressor just to remove some of the top end. Sadly, I'm all out of filters, so I may need to go dig one out and add to the rig (luckily I still have a little bit of space).
The only downside I find to the Saich is that it has so much fuzzy mids, that it makes it quite hard to tune the rig by ear when it's running. Turns out that gets even worse when you distort the signal! Hopefully with enough practice, that side will get easier....

[@tristanstephens3322]

I witnessed you jamming at Hunters on this, was out of this world good. 🙏🧡

[@robthebloke]

That weekend was fucking amazing! That was the first time I actually enjoyed playing live (there’s a lot that can go wrong with what I do, so I’m usually just trying to minimise the fuck ups) I’m glad you got to experience the synth live in full surround! Imagine following my channel and only knowing what it can do in stereo! Boring! :p

[@meinteybergen4617]

You also mix in surround sound?! @@robthebloke

[@Rosskles]

​@@robthebloke That takes balls to do live man. I would hope people who know about this form of music would be aware of the experimental side of it and just flow with what happens 😊👍🍻

[@robthebloke]

@@meinteybergen4617 yup. That’s basically why my KZbin channel has been neglected for so long (was trying to figure out how to do it, and it’s nigh on impossible to record for KZbin). If you got a very good pair of headphones, I’ve got 3 videos recorded off my phone that give a rough idea - eg this was the very first time I set up the surround sound rig - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnXMZJmDas2mh9Esi=RFpuONvidNwOt1oJ It’s just a single note being rotated around the room (sometimes at audio rates, which is what is generating the second tone)

[@robthebloke]

@@Rosskles tbh, there’s usually just as many people in the DJ booth as there are on the dance floor ;)

[@desktorp]

oh look someone who actually knows what they're doing with modular synthesis

[@januszhrust]

Yeah, the truth is no one knows what he doin om modular synth… they just pretenting 😂

[@beliVolidisko]

Check out Steevio (his RA session for example), he's the godfather of modular techno and definitely knows what he's doing 😁 Kink isn't bad also

[@infn8loopmusic]

Yes, in fact it's a rare modulawizardo in the wild. Approach slowly, they tend to be a bit aggressive and flighty during the mating dance. 🤣 🤖👽🛸 We don't want to scare him off. Great jam!

[@r00kiet80]

​@@januszhrustthats the best part at the end of the day you're just trying organize the madness all these modules want to produce. Nobody really knows what their doing unless they have a degree in electronics and studied every module in their rig which is compeltly pointless from a musical standpoint.

[@titsmcgee69]

There's alot of people you are just uncultured swine

[@ReedCSings]

Dude. Please go all in on this. You are surreal. Epic sound!

[@ReedCSings]

Spotify, 5-9 min tracks!! EP!

[@severindusell2468]

What I love about this is how it feels like you're really taking a journey - both yourself, and taking the listener on a journey - through very gradiated landscapes. It's like every 7 minutes or so, a very steady molecule-by-molecule metamorphosis lands you in a different landscape that you arrived at very organically. Hope that makes a tenth as much sense as it did in my head. Anyway I like it a lot. Really helps me find my zen on work breaks lol.

[@ommyotter4064]

If you like that feeling and want to hear it in a totally different genre, you should give minimalist classical music a shot! A great place to start would be Steve Reich and Philip Glass. I like Steve Reich's Electric Counterpoint and Philip Glass' Glassworks a lot.

[@newdog_original]

Love how the YT algorithm has finally started recommending smaller, unique creators!

[@sirbillygoat4885]

Forget the synth for a second… this guy knows music. That what brings this thing alive, and it’s so cool to see how he comes up with this shit whether it’s on the spot or not!

[@delmuswu-tangbroadnax9056]

Goddamn dude the way this jam held me in a trance this whole time is absolutely insane. I had packed a nice bowl and just sat there listening for the whole time. Outstanding work my guy you deserve millions of followers

[@r00kiet80]

I started walking around the kitchen table like 20minutes in my wife comes down and thinks i'm going mad i completly forgot i wanted to make some food lmfao

[@thelanavishnuorchestra]

Damn straight. My wife rolled me a christmas vacation doobie and I fired that right up.

[@jimmy_jamesjams_a_lot4171]

Why do I get the feeling that when you first started patching this up, you were clean shaven and your eyes were wide open and hyper aware?!? Very Psy-Trance. My attempt to label this very cadence-quantized technical jam! Thank you for letting us hear it!

[@Nemrof0]

damn, I've got here from that viral one big fat sound video and have to say I adore what you're doing here. This sounds so fresh and amazing. Subscribed and waiting for more :)

[@jamiefitzpatrick3377]

Essentially a bangin 40 minute DJ set but its all improv originals. delicious sound!

[@alhadeff9797]

That key change at 22:20 is so good. Had to go back in order to listen to it once again

[@PrismaticVelocity]

I agree man!!

[@edward2359]

I'm from Los Angeles and I'm 51.... Been around the block with electronic music.... Been on a label or two. Rob this par excellence my friend! Cheers, Edward

[@Iluvlivinglife]

The culmination of twenty years of arcane hermit-mode.

[@user-tu1ti1ny7u]

I love the fact that it’s so experimental yet such a bop

[@TheMidnightmovies]

bipbity bopbop

[@terenceokane]

cant find a single boring moment, its like a DJ set but its just the dude and his plugs and boards

[@spikeymonkey2257]

i dont even understand this equipment but the tunes are so nice and pure thank you kind sir

[@igorkurganov1976]

Morning, Coffee. I'm getting ready for work. I'm listening to you.

[@thejskwared]

I am SO GLAD that I was born late enough in human history to witness this. I feel like the experience of our ancient ancestors hearing this would be akin to ourselves seeing new colors - these sounds have only existed in such a relatively tiny slice of time so far. Absolutely brilliant performance. Thank you for sharing it.

[@AT-yz4eo]

Dude is a wizard. Most DJs use relatively minimal setups nowadays, but this is something you cant clearly just sit behind idly. I wouldn't have believed it unless I saw it, this looks near impossible to know exactly whats going to happen at any given moment! Beautiful stuff man I will try and advertise your art as best I can.

[@gmmk-sadf]

Oh cool, I didn’t know that Modular doesn’t have to sound like shit. This sounds actually pretty nice!

[@AlanCMcLaughlin]

it’s like watching a sculptor work, you can feel the beauty emerging and when it hits ooft - this is exactly what I’ve been looking for - thanks for sharing your talents Mr Bloke

[@ichmachdurch5565]

I discovered your channel yesterday. I am thrilled by this deeply touching music. full of strength and wings, you enter into indescribably beautiful dimensions. a real enrichment, thank you very much for that 🙏Greetings from Germany

[@diplodocusstevenson7182]

Your content is awesome. I've been showing all of my friends. You give us that lovely feeling of discovering something novel and fresh that we are excited to share with everyone. Keep doing your thing! Love from London

[@bezbez1]

(With this track) I imagine being glided through a seemingly endless desert dunescape with eroded skyscrapers poking out of the sand on a cloudless sunny day.

[@willnilges8131]

I discovered your music yesterday and have already binged it for like 4 hours. Thanks for the jams 🙌

[@brownky3]

This deserves an entire video game built to match this opus

[@LeakyOrifices]

I ate the Jamwich and my soul started vibrating

[@ficho34]

I rarerly comment on youtube videos, but you are out of this world. I dont usually enjoy techno or similar music that much (dont know in which category to put this) except Carl Cox😂, but I just listen to your art while going to uni or just chilling and it makes me just feel alot better. I want you all the best in this world, you definitely deserve A LOT more views and subscribers! Hope to hear you live one day. 💪🏻🤞🏻

[@breaddo4300]

well damn edit; the spacey factory-esque percussion at 10:50 is clean as hell, love this shit

[@WuddupDok]

This is so lovely. Mans knows his craft! Keep em coming 🤩

[@theobest4193]

Hey Rob, you bubbled up in the algorithm. Love your jams - you tell a story, which is pretty impressive on the modular. The Colin Benders influence is tangible :) Any chance of another camera angle so we can see better what you're up to?

[@robthebloke]

Funny you should mention that - just grabbed a tripod off a mate this very evening ;)

[@trancemuter]

sometimes you just have to be grateful to the algorithm… I found some rare gem and on youtube and this is one of them! lol masterpiece! I have adhd and I usually jump all around, almost never listening to more than a few minutes, but this drew me in I could not stop listening…

[@haruletraschinas1452]

Literally this entire live act could be a nice EP 🔥

[@igorkurganov1976]

Утро, Кофе. Настраиваюсь к работе. Слушаю Вас.

[@martyoconnell8759]

Mad respect for the original tone, cant wait to hear the next patch. Thanks for sharing your art for the rest of the world to hear!

[@philippe4106]

So good. I can feel the spinal fluid draining away.

[@QuimbyMouse]

This randomly popped up in my recommended and I'm so glad it did. Awesome!

[@jamiefitzpatrick3377]

Me too, love what i'm hearing. B E A U T I F U L little dip to vibe on the beat at 8:14, lovely!

[@fleshmorgue]

transcending thru dimensions rn

[@Bernioli]

I have a very good feeling that if you did a live set in Montreal Canada, you'd be super appreciated here. Keep up the good work, and i hope to see your name around in the future 🙏🙏🙏

[@spikeymonkey2257]

OMG you got all the right bops and beeps ect love it THANK YOU =)

[@weaselman24]

This is soul food. Raw but with depth.

[@Jonathan_Doe_]

View levels greater than subscriber levels, your getting some deserved word of mouth reach, or repeat listens on this!

[@robthebloke]

Yeah, the last few weeks have been a truly surreal experience! I’m still in shock to be honest!!! :)

[@maximixband]

I could listen to this consecutively for days ! Really nice stuff!

[@Jimmlad]

Really reminds me of Douglas Holmquist at times. Great Bop!

[@RupertHurley]

Just blindingly good.... straight up some of the best music I have heard in the last couple of years, and right up there with some of the best ever. Thank you!

[@parizer1463]

My mind cannot comprehend the sheer geniusness displayed in this video. Guess I gonna have to watch it several times consecutively. Cant wait.

[@Pretending_To_Trumpet]

Moody, atmospheric, epic. You've got an awesome sound. Cool set up!

[@NachtSchreck13]

That's a deep track. Love the sound design. Deus Ex Machina.

[@zastruga]

Another one here thru YT reccomended..nice patch! Subbed and look fwd to more.

[@alexgvozd1k333]

It's just GOD lvl. Your play is amazing, really hard to find right words and describe how I liked it. I think it's the best modular sound I ever heard! thank you

[@B0gdqn]

Damn, this is very good🔥

[@jessesorvali]

Hell yes! A new session! Super nice way to start a new day and brew coffee to

[@YeLLGoYeLLGo]

I can see it, you are completely in your element. A rush of emotions👌🎧✨🤍💫

[@gskeezyio]

Dude this guy is ROCKING!!!!!❤

[@megalomaniacko1]

What a round. I love the chaos.

Ok... So... Except for jazz, blues and death metal, I kinda listen to just about anything, from musicals to dubstep. But I've never encountered this type of music before, seems like I found something new to add to my playlist 😎👍

[@Timo_Taylor]

That was bloody awesome! It's a shame how quickly those 40 minutes went by, I could hear it all day. I'm looking forward for more of these jams.

[@iananderson292]

chefs kiss

[@aeonvoid_]

this is unreal... massive inspiration.

[@unknown99871]

Awesome sound, man!

[@angryzor]

This is amazing. Subscribed! It's weird, around 29:00 it genuinely sounds like some of the sound is coming from behind me, and I just have a stereo setup.

[@IamThePoo]

Heard that on my headphones. Yikes

[@juanccalzadadeanda]

I definitely want a road-trip with this beats

[@JamInPeace]

What a rich and full sound!

[@zurrojilful]

you've got a unique and delightful sound going. thank you

[@Capefear83]

Fantastic sound !

[@martinXY]

This is great. ❤ Love it.

[@Streetmoses]

Dude, you just made my day ❤ thanks a lot for sharing

[@sivadath2951]

The sound is sooo perfect.... ❤❤❤

[@dm5574]

Absolutely mesmerizing, writing to this is incredible

[@noelgomariz3038]

I have been listening to your music while I work for some days now, and I have to say that a few times in my life I have felt so focused while also enjoying what I'm listening to. Your style is so unique and has something magical to ir, keep it up!

[@BrettsProstate]

What a jam. Love it

[@decordy_]

i love listening to your jams while playing games, no matter which. As some said, really puts you in trance, yet the melody you came up with really made it all interesting and mysterial.

[@cheeseepeas]

Really enjoying this mate 👌 👍

[@jamesketz6163]

A very rich composition !! Just great 😊

[@MrGriffinTalks]

Madness! Absolute madness! Mate great to see you still absolutely banging it out!

[@fatherera]

Dude.. You are SOOOO GOOOOOOOOD

[@schmidtstorm]

New listener from the algorithm as well, this was a very cozy start to my morning - thanks for posting it! Love the sound.

[@YouTubeStoleMyName759]

This is really bloody good!

[@HappyDrinkshop-ve7bk]

great sounds good !!! The unique worldview feels very goooooooood...

[@crushermjm]

Subbed! You are absolutely fantastic at this my friend! I wish you nothing but the best!

[@pageljazz]

That's massive. Both the sound and the instrument. Approved. 🙂👍

[@katelikesrectangles]

lovely progression!

[@D1zZit]

Sounds like the legendary mau5 🐭🐭, Super cool !

[@Man-wn5si]

Thank you so much for sharing this!

[@deanzuberiafrica6526]

bruuuuh that went HARD, you've got a new fan. love it!!!

[@The_Osiris_one]

Loving your tunes my brother!

[@mercurius0]

What a journey! This felt like going through several movements from chill to upbeat to dark and aggressive and back again. Nice work

[@gapster77]

This is real nice, love those Arps with the underlying drone, it’s mesmerising 👌🏻

[@giuliosalvatori4992]

this is the music ive been searching all my life

[@Ur-Ninurta]

Dude, this is absolutely brilliant! I enjoyed every second of it and will undoubtedly do so many times over. Greetings from another of your new German viewers! ;-)

[@midnightchillx]

Did not expect to actually listen to this for the whole 40 minutes but here I am. Awesome stuff!

[@Dj3ndo]

Im so glad YT recommended me your channel!

[@spiderbecker2661]

Love your stuff bro. Absolutely amazing brain food. Makes the world so much more dramatic and engaging.

[@TheRealUncleBeef]

A wizard, a true star.

[@cgefkens4065]

This is really good dude

[@EUZRMUSIC]

Nice note selection and overall sound! I did not expect something this good.

[@robthebloke]

Thank you!

[@Excellexe]

Everything is amazing , truly from the bottom of my heart , it would be amazing to see top view angle , to see the magic of you

[@joecarroll363]

im just barely starting to understand the basics of VCV rack, so this is wizardry to me! Keep it up, love your stuff!

[@sykoteddy]

Just found you out of recommendations on the tube, seriously awesome chill to do just anything to. No need to think about what's happening in the music. Keep it up! 💜

[@ash-dl8ff]

I haven’t listened to trance or ambient music in a long time, but listening to this genuinely reminded me of why I fell in love with the genre in the first place. Thank you. ❤

[@tomschallschauer]

such vibes! ty