Background Modulars No.1 - ARP 2500

Can't find a real vintage ARP 2500? No worries! Just put this video on in the background (in full-screen mode), and have the next best thing 😁
Here is 10 minutes of self-playing modular synthesiser goodness. Why not put it on loop - then you can have it bubbling away in the background while you do other things
I might do more of these - what do you think?
A note on the patch: two VCOs go into the ModAmp (VC ring mod) which is being switched on and off by one of the sequencers, then into the FiltAmp LPF/VCA which is the main output. The sequencer is set to loop round 9 steps, and provides CV into the 1st VCO pitch. The main out goes into a vintage delay unit (Yamaha D1500) which comes back into the Filter/Resonator creating a feedback loop, and the filter is being varied from row 2 of the sequencer. The sequencer also steps through 7 stages of the Mix Seq, once every 9 steps. This second sequencer has various CVs as its inputs, so it changes slowly over the progression (9 x 7 = 63 steps), and as the CV sources are a very slow LFO and a slow random voltage, these are never quite the same over the cycling motion. The mono output goes into my mixer (Sony DMX-R100 with GA 1073 analogue preamps/eqs), and another slow delay is added (Bel BD-80s) and also reverb (Lexicon Model 300)
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Cheers! Benge

[@nativeVS]

Few synths manage to be as visually and sonically powerful as the ARP 2500.

[@phlattgetit]

I laid back and closed my eyes. I was driving a delivery van with bad shocks down an unpaved jungle road with half a load of unboxed marimbas and half a load of unboxed super-balls. What a delightful trip. Thank-you!

[@memetunestudio]

😂

[@AlexBallMusic]

Marvelous.

[@ArtificialSoundLab]

Wonderful performance.

[@simonkormendy849]

Thanks KZbin for shoving two ads down my throat without my consent, hope you're satisfied that you peeved-off one of your users.

[@walrtbstudios5430]

Ooh, inspiring. I’m always amazed how some people can make ring mod sound nice!

[@davidryle]

Yes. A very welcoming concept and you have plenty of gear to fit into the theme.

[@0e0]

i love this idea ha

[@PCoyte]

Yes do more please - it's the synth equivalent of those fireplace videos! some patch notes would be great too

[@memetunestudio]

OK I will add some notes.. good idea

[@memetunestudio]

I added some patch notes..

[@PCoyte]

@@memetunestudio that’s brilliant thanks very much!

[@RoastLambShanks]

Patch notes-You have a 2500 sitting around then?

[@memetunestudio]

@@RoastLambShanks Yes, but its not so much sitting around, more laying back languorously in the corner 😁

[@radiowaves13]

Love the concept, more please (including more 2500 please!)

[@RebeccaTurner-ny1xx]

Oh Benge, how you spoil us, your admirers. Vintage synths are to be played - like this - rather than kept in a cupboard or a museum.

[@memetunestudio]

Thanks Rebecca!

[@ozhalljr]

Cool self playing patch! thx Benge. ( more please ).

[@warp2600]

What a wonderful idea! 👍

[@falangistavaleroso9689]

great

[@Pandangus]

Very nice 😊

[@nickmarkham3743]

Thank you so much for the patch breakdown!!! I always wonder how you do your self playing 2500 patches, and really all your synth patches. ^^ Great fun, these are. Do keep doing them, if you like!

[@mixolydian2010]

Great idea Benge, looking forward to more in the series, cheers.

[@磁鬼頻率]

Good concept

[@EannaButler]

Very cool!

[@Cfpp0]

I feel like your yellow jumper is not getting enough appreciation here

[@memetunestudio]

I would agree 🖖

[@derschlendrian2425]

Wonderful!

[@cortical1]

Thanks for adding the patch notes!

[@TheMachinesWon]

Love that ur making music and sharing it with us on the 2500. Make more please and thanks! 🙌🏼🙏🏽

[@saltynotbitter4557]

💙

[@guyrichardson6556]

An excellent idea Benge. It’s so nice to see these wonderful instruments showcased in their own right. I only came across you recently, thanks to one of Ian Boddy’s compilations. Yesterday I discovered the excellent Memetune Programme and have been binge watching it. More of everything please!

[@memetunestudio]

Great thanks - spread the word! 😁

[@TheDavidPoole]

They ought to install one in every elevator and on every 'phone hold button. This makes me think of Brian Enos theme to "Neverwhere" in places. Some of the sounds. Please do more!

[@memetunestudio]

Ooh - not seen that series - I know what I'm going to be watching tonight! 😁

[@TheDavidPoole]

@@memetunestudio tis good, written by Neil Gaiman.

[@adamsmith7058]

For years I thought Jerry Goldsmith's score for Logan's Run was a Buchla system of some kind. Only recenly, I found it was one of these badboys. Tonally, this is so similar to Buchla, but also capable of some great East Coast sounds. A versatile and tonally varied instrument. The only VST version of this I can think of is Cherry Audio's. Although that , more or less, gets the sequencing funcionality, it's filters and oscillators are kind of generic VA coding. It would be good if someone like UHE got on the case for emulating this. Until then, I'll just have to dream of getting a large wad of cash and putting this next to my Collosus:)

[@jason3898]

Great stuff! More would be greatly appreciated. I use the Isolation playlist on loop already :)

[@MarkoDeLaVoota]

how , let me know how to loop it

[@MarkoDeLaVoota]

never mind found it , coool

[@cortical1]

Yes, for the love of God's flat Earth, more of these! Much appreciated.

[@smartti1970]

, yes good idea to do more ...there is so few videos we can listen about this synthesizer. Has to be the rarest beautifulest synth... Fantastic unique tones Ps: are the tones in this patch evolving without you touching it ? love the 9 tempo , especially without having them all play . (mystery how this patch works)

[@memetunestudio]

Yes this patch evolved on its own - no input from me!

[@smartti1970]

thsnks

[@memetunestudio]

@@smartti1970 Patch notes now added Smartti 👍

[@smartti1970]

🌎🌈🌞🎈waou, that's nice Benge ! Thanks very much ....

[@smartti1970]

i'll give a try on my Arp 2500 made by french synth luthier Mos-Lab ... it's taken time to understand all the modules.... great you added the FX, i never would have thought to bring back the delay in the filter ... very cool .. i used to have the Lexicon 300 love the lexicon sound...

[@shahruzmoshtael]

Cool! If you want it to appeal to more people make it something major or pentatonic :)

[@memetunestudio]

Thanks I'll bear that in mind

[@cortical1]

I'm really into this the way it is. Major, really? 😜

[@TemmeSikkema]

Amazing patch. Is this the Willem 2 2500?

[@memetunestudio]

No, its my one 👍⚡😁

[@TemmeSikkema]

@@memetunestudioHa! Of course it is. I don’t know why I assumed it wouldn’t be yours - apologies. Amazing synth to have! And you sure know your way around it. Brilliant! ❤

[@memetunestudio]

❤@@TemmeSikkema

[@RaquelFoster]

You guys are gonna make my user Mr. Henderson very angry!

[@memetunestudio]

He's a full-branch manager!