Ambient jam with the Dreadbox Nymphes, Tasty Chips GR-1, Strymon NightSky, and Empress Reverb

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A live, semi-improvised track performed entirely on hardware.
Dreadbox was kind enough to send along the Nymphes a little early to me, and I couldn't have been more excited. While I have the Abyss, I've been hoping for a new Dreadbox polysynth that's more widely available for a long time.
And the Nymphes doesn't disappoint. It's unbelievably small but with a super sturdy build and great fader throw lengths. It has a lot of secondary functions but it's dead easy to navigate, and still feels more hands-on than the Dreadbox Typhon (another great small synth). And most importantly of all, it has a beautiful sound with tons of character and some great particular nooks and crannies in its timbres. A warm analog polysynth the size of a paperback book? I love it.
I've also got lots to say on the Tasty Chips GR-1, but I'm planning to do a video with it in the near future, so more then. Suffice it to say for now that I love it and that it's a perfect companion for ambient work.
Dreadbox Nymphes through Strymon NightSky - Main synth
Tasty Chips GR-1 through Empress Reverb - Ambient granular goodness
Arturia Keystep - MIDI controller for the Nymphes
Performed and recorded live, with EQ, compression, and limiting on the master.
Consider supporting my work by buying hardware through an affiliate link for the amazing Patchwerks:
Dreadbox Nymphes: shrsl.com/3bgqf
Strymon NightSky: shrsl.com/3bfpg
Empress Reverb: shrsl.com/3bfpi
Arturia KeyStep: shrsl.com/3bfpk
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[@kevinmathiasen7334]

Im gonna be honest. I revisit this sometimes. You're a true inspiration. Im moving together with my girl over these weeks because shes pregnant with our child. I seek for grand beauty in life and these things are amongst it. I charge up on your music, and envision the things to come, looking forward more and more. Ive dropped a chaotic lifestyle including multiple drug addictions. And now life seems to evolve for me going the right direction. And listening to this little piece just before i go to bed with the things in mind, is more powerful than any physical or mental stimuli. Ive learnt to face the music so to speak. I just wanted to share it with you as a message of good energy and love. And I really hope you will make more in this alleyway because it is so damn beautiful the half could be enough, yet you exceed and amaze. Thank you very much, and I Hope youre doing well 😎😊👍

[@JayHosking]

Thank you so much for sharing this with me. It means the world to hear that I can positively contribute to that "right direction" you mention. I'm sure there will be more like this coming. All the best.

[@alexmousley7213]

What an absolutely beautiful comment. 😊

[@_alexxon]

holy...this nymphes looks so simple, but sounds unbelievable warm and tight...maybe it's its simplicity that makes it unique.

[@simon_jakobsson]

This is beautiful. I enjoyed every second of this, great work! I'm sure they are all excellent synths/effects, but it takes someone with both great taste and a lot of knowledge to make something like this.

[@6pin66]

Ooooooh geez ! I love the GR-1. Seems like something you could use to make ultra lush sounds from literally anything . Someday when I mortgage my organs to the black market ......... such a gorgeous sounding machine .

[@MikkelGrumBovin]

Im slowly, but surely , falling in love with that GR-1- it sneaks up on you - like a good Jay Hosking tune ,-

[@ericpeters0n]

Not the same thing, but a poor-man's version might be the Borderlands iOS app.

[@JasonStayanchi]

I have lost track of how many times I listened to this.

[@Sicolirics]

y yo

[@jemgel1162]

listened to this on a rainy ocean morning, went so well with the vibe! thank you!

[@Dynatronsynth]

I saw this video and I fell in love. The Nymphes is coming home. Thanks for the beautiful music 🙏🏻😊

[@lundsweden]

I think it's amazing that they could fit a great sounding, 6 note polysynth in a package this small. Certainly great for desktop jams!

[@hughthemusicalengineer4365]

i was well, but now I feel excellent. Beautiful.

[@benzmobil]

I'm not sure which I like more nymphes or take 5. You manage to make the sound absolutely fantastic.

[@grainyday]

Man, this is what I feel . This music tells my life. I'm at the bottom of my life, there is no room to back off anymore.

[@BenVoigt]

oh man, that outro... so good

[@pollohertz1428]

amazing as always

[@synchronisticmelanatedmysitic]

Bruh amazing second time listening I think this will be a song I listen to regularly throughout my life

[@monomakes]

Beautiful sounds! Thank you.

[@Megallicafan18]

beautiful!

[@Jin-Hu]

Beautiful Jay, once again, my gratitude for your gift to us all. Times have been tough on this little rock in the galaxy, what you do makes a huge difference to us.

This sounds so beautiful. Thank you.

[@crybo]

This is beautiful!

[@markozoric822]

Beautiful sounds. Love it

[@wireheadinstruments]

fantastic lush sounds!

[@knobsstrings]

Lovely! ✨

[@opaknack5997]

Outstanding 👌🏻

[@guilessa]

Amazing sounds! I'm really thinking about getting the nymphes.

[@ebasswah]

Fantastic work, Jay!

[@blownmagnet]

Sounds incredible

[@bux77]

Your stuff always sounds great, keep it up

[@quilubru]

Great music, thank you for this moment.

[@toslinked]

thank you for the music! the two together sound amazing.

[@Winterdagen]

Another truly gorgeous piece Jay!

[@SashaTorrMusic]

Beautiful performance, thank you.

[@angeldc54]

Beautiful!! Subscribed

[@Paratekorg]

its very sweet and atmospheric! Bravo!

[@Left777]

This is pure beauty dude!

[@cryptout]

Very nice!

[@dr.spacekir]

Big sound! Thank🌃🌠

[@ResAffolterSoundproductions]

This does so so well!!! Thx Jay 🙏🏻🌈🕊✨🌿🌸🦄

[@RikMaxSpeed]

That’s a lovely gear collection! Great sound & composition.

[@MarcWeertsMusic]

Excellent stuff! I particularly love the atmospheric background sounds...

[@i.syntaxerror]

Beautiful , refreshing involving from begging to the end. Love it! Thank you for sharing.

[@notsoquiet6598]

Glad to see your channel growing, Jay.

[@InnerPeaceSounds]

It sounds so mesmerizing!

[@EZBOT_]

So good!

[@aaronazz]

Really nice. Thanks.

[@TheOtherCola]

I’ve listened to this 5 times in a row now. I love this.

[@kenb7540]

Really beautiful combination of sounds. Well played. 👏👍🙏

[@docjoesweeney]

Lushfully gloriously lovely.

[@5kMagic]

Very cool man. Very cool.

[@kevinmathiasen7334]

Damn that sounded so nice! 😎

[@michaelkonomos]

Gorgeous

[@stillphil]

This is a nice sonic journey Jay. Thank You.

[@TheScreamingFrog916]

Beautiful music. Thanks for sharing.

[@watchaddicts1213]

I listen to this track, on average, about 3 times per day. I suppose I will until the day comes when my Nymphes arrives in the mail.

[@emfire8103]

I have many months to listen something so good!!amazing!

[@Krilin84]

Beautiful, the GR-1 really adds something special to the atmosphere.

[@logimite7174]

so I recently got my studio set up and listening to your songs through there was amazing

[@ronnie_cutmore]

that was wonderful. you made my night. thank you

[@ikudaibergen]

Dude! Your music it’s awesome 👏 make more every weekend 🔥

[@AlfonsoMuchacho]

Jay this is probably the best jam I've ever seen on KZbin, just two synths but such an enormous sound. Goosebumps.

[@KarstenHeymann]

Wonderful. I feel physically relaxed now.

[@stylusnation]

Man, I just keep coming back to this video, it’s heavenly. I love my GR-1, use it mostly for longform drone pieces, but I love the way you’ve paired it with the Nymphes to give this piece so much more movement & depth with the samples you’ve chosen. Awesome.

[@music4screens]

Gritty, subtle, epic sounding demo of this synth. Congrats.

[@dillipphunbar7924]

Nice setup (Loving all those devices) and wonderful performance. ty

[@thisriver]

Love it, got a new sub mate

[@hugobaisez9775]

Oh well, i was looking for an affordable Abyss ! 🙃 Thanks for sharing your process of work, this melancholic jam is really beautiful !

[@mmhcreates]

Powerful, crunchy, beauty.

[@johnnyo8471]

Amazing work friend😊

[@Winterdagen]

coming back to this piece after almost a year and I cannot describe how incredibly beautiful this one still is, I love it so much!

[@kdthartwich1423]

Perfect !!

[@bigmanlizard7326]

amongst the best ambient ive ever heard literally youre talented as fuck as for the nymphes its pretty baffling that its at that price point, good job dreadbox it sounds incredible

[@pollohertz1428]

xx months later, still one of the most moving works

[@feelda303]

very cool!

[@GoatForceGaming]

What an absolutely incredible track... Blows me away every time when those warm waves come in. Thank you for sharing this art with us!

[@nitram.9621]

Splendid

[@_s.d.s._]

This is great. Love the build and the mood. This is also the first time I've really loved what I've heard come out of the Nymphes. 😍

[@daviddechamps8840]

Thanks Jay, as usual. And merry x-mas

[@JayHosking]

Merry Christmas to you too, and thanks!

[@starskypartridge1177]

gorgeous as always. I actually just paired my Nymphes with Night Sky. Such a perfect combo

[@carlpeczynski896]

Amazing

[@dedkov_music]

Little, but awesome sounding setup! GR-1 and Nymphes are very good together, create such a gorgeous atmosphere with reverb!

[@fredericdeleporte2239]

Merry Christmas Jay, thanks for all those amazing posts.

[@JayHosking]

Merry Christmas to you, too! All the best.

[@TheParanoidAndroid79]

My favorite video with this synth so far. Love the cinematic feel. I've heard this synth compared to a Juno ad nauseum, but it definitely has its own character to my ears.

[@blagojcilakov2630]

Supernice!

[@dtreestudio]

Thanks!

[@JayHosking]

Holy smokes! Thanks so much!

[@officialchris_regalado]

Solid jam Jay. Happy Holidays!

[@JayHosking]

Happy holidays to you!

[@natevizzi2901]

Dude …. That was dope … you’re cool and … this did find me well …. I needed some sonic inspiration today …. Awesome

[@berndschneider8265]

had a rough time. your tune helped me a lot. thanks for that

[@JayHosking]

I really appreciate hearing it. Here's hoping that things are looking a little better. All the best.

[@applegarden2448]

tnx man

[@LORANBELTRAM]

great !!!!

[@architectofthemachine]

ouaouzers dude amazing vid thank you

[@MikkelGrumBovin]

BRAVO ! EMINENT ! Hoskingianna in the highest🔥😘

[@thalesgrilo6895]

Sick timbres

[@Bfredproduction]

Great !

[@ryanholmberg]

If this was in a bad movie, it would make it a good movie. Suuuuch a vibe

[@watchaddicts1213]

After ALL THIS TIME, Jay, THIS VIDEO remains the GOLD STANDARD where NUMPHES is concerned! There is NOT another on KZbin that even comes close. Using your Instructions (a couple of messages down) IF I can master this patch, my mindset then would be BE: I would KEEP Nymphs for this Patch alone. I keep thinking I'm gonna sell it, cuz 'when I was a child, I had a fever,' and the Doc says, "THERE'S ONLY ONE CURE, SON....a NOVATION SUMMIT." That's my burden (w. m's b.). So, I was gonna let Typhon and Nymphes turn to cash, to assist in the Summit payout. As my dad loved to say, "Son...poor folks have poor ways." Regrettably, I am a pig and a greedy bastrad. Anyway...The Dreadbox Duo are still here, audtioning as would be Keepers. The Summit obsession can be hard to understand until you find out that it contains the AIR I need , for breathing. Thankfully, you are a man of means and thank the Lord for that! My suggestion then, would that you procure the LATEST MERIS MERCURY pedal--you'll find kit: it's a couple hundred MORE and maybe it's BLACK. Mainly, it's a BIG FAT UPDATE and NEW EXPANDED STUFF from the Ole Mercury. 7 (wasn't the number "7"... I think that's right). Anyway, I expect you're gonna find it, like better than pure Heroin. Thanks . Mark

[@tendingtropic7778]

Merry christmas!

[@JayHosking]

Thanks! Merry Christmas to you!

[@MidlifeSynthesist]

Man the nymphes sounds epic! And it looks so tiny next to the nightsky lol. Thanks for the early christmas present, this was lovely🙌🏻 happy holidays bro!

[@peadookie]

Beautiful. I think you made up my mind - Nymphes and a Typhon vs just a Novation Peak.

[@peadookie]

Man, I posted this early on and then got to the crescendo... Seriously made a little tear well up in my eyes. Absolutely gorgeous. Amazing work.

[@New_Zealand_Music]

Gosh yes those Strymon pedals are brilliant aren't they. Thank you for the beautiful music it was lovely. Hope you're well. But as I'm no longer working because I'm not well. I can't afford expensive pedals anymore full stops on one of those guys that have have a couple of Zoom Ms-Cdr's. And my old verbzilla. Which I think still works fine. Some of this mini Alesis, and boss rack effects. In the 1980s and early 1990s. My country only got 3% of the world's total musical output to listen too. I'm so grateful for websites like KZbin and SoundCloud. But some of the best music is made by unsigned artist. I don't like having music sold at me, if you know what I mean. I mean obviously I would buy someone's work. That's respect. I like to find the hidden gems like this. Aren't Dreadbox great! Lol. And on q Sonicstate reviewing of. Nymhpes, he said that everyone seems to be moving to Berlin, because he said Dreadbox might be. So I said to Nick when are you going? Lol. And when I finally have the courage. I'll start uploading some of my music

[@rolandstrymon2100]

SUPER !!!

[@cortical1]

Great performance, Jay. And nice demo of the Nymphes's capabilities. Cognitive neuroscientists know no-brainers better than anyone when they see them.

[@JayHosking]

This made me chuckle!