Ambient jam w/ the NDLR, Deckard's Dream, Polybrute, Vermona Perfourmer, Dreadbox Typhon, euro fx

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A live, semi-improvised jam, performed entirely on hardware.
Whenever I go through a bout of heavy songwriting, I seem to turn to the NDLR to cleanse my palate; the NDLR is simple but always leads to results I'm really pleased with. This time, I let my Patreon supporters choose the synths I'd use, and I filled in the (limited) remaining space with some Eurorack effects for added texture and space. Of the four that my supporters chose, the Deckard's seemed the best choice for pads, and the Perfourmer for bass/drone. That left the Typhon and Polybrute for motifs, which I think turned out to be the right call. While each device is analog in its sound generation, each one brought its own unique strengths to its job.
I sat down to try to find the song with my supporters on a livestream, played the song through once, and already knew what it would look like. Such is the power of the NDLR!
Conductive Labs The NDLR - sequencing for four devices (drone, pad, motif 1, motif 2)
Black Corporation Deckard's Dream into Noise Engineering Elector Versio into Qu-Bit Data Bender - pad with reverb and glitch
Vermona Perfourmer into Strymon Magneto into Mutable Instruments Beads - drone/bass with tape delay, reverb, and glitch
Dreadbox Typhon - motif
Arturia Polybrute - motif
Performed and recorded live, and with compression, EQ, and limiting on the master.
jayhosking.bandcamp.com

[@officialchris_regalado]

These jams are so well done dude. And that Deckard’s Dream is unreal.

[@theoneandonlypirate]

Not sure how many times I've listened to this track since discovering it a few days ago... bought the album. Thank you!

[@magicmulder]

I keep coming back and put it on repeat. ❤

[@lucaselmore3874]

Your jams always have a hint of sadness to them. I love it.

[@MrDschiesus]

nah... melancholy, yeah but sadness nah.

[@UNSCPILOT]

@@MrDschiesus agreed, I was going to make the same comment, Melancholy or somber deffinitly feels more fitting, adore it for sure either way

[@ariasdad]

So pretty it hurts a little bit

[@squirrelhallowino29]

@@UNSCPILOT everything feels like a lonely walk in space, or just looking a black hole whilst you're being drawn into it without fuel (Watch this comment be relevant in 20 years)

[@kierenmoore3236]

Keep that 3 flat, baby 😎

[@SHVNE]

It's like a soundtrack to all of the Syd Mead and John Berkey paintings I loved. Beautiful track.

[@UNSCPILOT]

Couldn't agree more, makes me ache to get a couple of Syd Mead's Artbooks to look threw alongside music like this.... seriously not sure why I haven't done so already

[@VEbeats]

one of the most beautiful jam I’ve heard

[@mocely1]

Very Ethereal stuff here. That's a lot of gear, but it still sounds much larger. It's always very cool to see these somewhat disconnected jams rather than very polished tracks. Both have their place of course, but there's just something special about having the gear in front of you and performing a track like this. Solid stuff!

[@magicmulder]

1 year and I keep coming back to this amazing track.

[@walkermcneill8223]

this one evokes a lot of emotion in me.

[@zjenji]

This was wonderful. Thank you so much!

[@dreamdealer]

amazing jam Jay, sounds beautiful.

[@jakean]

Absolutely loving these sounds. Very well done!

[@PocketUnv]

This brings me such calm, thank you so much!

[@benzmobil]

Need more jams like this! Great stuff!

[@StarlitCorridors]

Excellent choice of sounds. Deeply magnificent.

[@Lumibug]

Absolutely beautiful arrangement and sound design, love it

[@dmg9544]

For me, one of your best works. Wonderful piece. Thanks.

[@gregskuza7166]

Love your work man! Cheers!

[@aleho1]

Thank you so much for talking us through the changes! Can’t tell you enough how good this is!

[@thefrozensea9314]

Wonderful, relaxing yet still with enough movement to sustain interest for the full 7 minutes. Love that Deckards Dream pad sound!

[@rexcellencemagee6729]

Loved it! You’ve got a big fan here Jay!

[@DarrylMcGee]

Another really deep jam, thank you!

[@jesuslovestoastyaya]

One of your best jams!

[@medardfischer]

Fantastic work, Jay! Excellent combination of timbres/textures and really dynamic and engaging progression. Inspiring stuff!

[@michaelproctor8777]

Some very nice kit, and some very nice sounds coming from it. I loved the ending and the sound breaking up. Found this very relaxing to watch.

[@philipd7581]

It’s realy beautiful thank you very much

[@a76y]

cascading and flowing... absolutely beautiful

[@Kung_Fu_Jesus]

Stunning thickness of sound in that mix and nothing clashing. Lovely work.

[@timotej009]

truly incredible jam

[@daviddechamps8840]

Very nice sound design. Appreciate it.

[@theswampling]

Absolutely awesome!

[@Flangephaser]

really epic... thx for this beautifull moment

[@t.mischol8236]

dude i gotta say... ur just a monster! all ur jams keep wowing me! got ur jams on repet in my bedroom all day while working! keep it up cause dang its just incredibly nice! thx mate

[@kingtrance6826]

Just fantastic! 👍

[@outerspacebass]

Beautiful. You love putting those envelope attacks to work 😍

[@JamesRamboPearce]

Great setup and vibe!! I'm saving for a Polybrute, sounds worth it to me 😍

[@johnbeckett8367]

Fantastic !!!

[@kanduvisla]

This is so freaking awesome!

[@monosnack]

Outstanding beautiful... congrats, dude.

[@deejannemeiurffnicht1791]

It's nice being taken on a walk through a set up like this from someone offering quiet, confident clarity.

[@lostinspacestudio]

thanks a ton Jay.. gret to see how the mind works and how the rack / system is setup and influencing each part.

[@pseudobeast4653]

Spectacular!

[@johnnyo8471]

Amazing 🥲

[@MartinStuertzer]

Fantastic track!

[@imola8]

that`s a really beautiful track!

[@funkdungus839]

MAN these just keep getting better

[@henne1659]

Sounds like a beautifully and epically staged death of a drone swarm. I heard it eyes closed and it was amazing! Wonderful work dude!

[@gabrielsudholt1870]

Excellent

[@lasko303]

beautiful jam, jay! when the ndlr is on the table you know its going to be a sweet one :)

[@christdolphin69]

whoa this one is nuts

[@wajobu]

Nice work!

[@modgrip805]

All the gear and all of the ideas.

[@user-sx2iw2hq3l]

I don’t know how you do it Jay, but everyone will say unequivocally that your music really blows mind away! 🙆‍♂️👈 ♥ ️

[@WiredSpaceWizard]

Glorious!

[@mateff]

very good indeed

[@maquialimentos3707]

5 time listen this song is beatiful

[@magicmulder]

Sweet!

[@REFabbro]

Watch once to read captions Watch the second time with my eyes closed to just enjoy your music

[@jasonausmus8964]

... and third and fourth times etc. 😉

[@kierenmoore3236]

Expensive pads (DD)! Liked the Perfourmer. 😎👍🏼

[@logimite7174]

awesome

[@monsieurju8583]

La plume n'a plus d'encre, ☑️❤️‍🔥🔥❤️

[@mr.ester777]

DD is really emotional!

[@Sicolirics]

el sonido del Deckard dream mas el desmodus versio pone los pelos de punta 1:53 es alucinante la locura desmesurada de sonido de arroja, es como poner en un cocktel chocolate con vinagre. excelente amigo Jay !!!

[@fredericdeleporte2239]

There’s something unique happening every time you use the ndlr and deckards together

[@TROGULAR10000]

If it's got the NDLR and Perfourmer and Jay Hoskins I have to hear it.

[@manuel3706]

Wow !

[@MikkelGrumBovin]

That Decard has the cleanest sound on this side of this galaxie-please be my mentor, mentor ,-

[@duncanthompson957]

Yes, Mister Hoskins! Yes!!!

[@davidbernal9503]

This rules holy shit

[@MikkelGrumBovin]

This is "Hoskingianna" in the Highest ! 👑🎼🎶🎵☮

[@measures_of_distance]

siiiic!

[@planker]

Cool

[@bryantwalley]

nice

[@MikkelGrumBovin]

:-O beauty beyond ,-

[@ascensionrecordings]

all 3 of my dream synths on one table

[@HisMadness_]

The ending makes me want it not to end

[@MikkelGrumBovin]

exactly !

[@JayaLove]

Your music is so beautiful. I would love to jam sometime. If you ever come to Austin TX US, let me know. I hadn’t seen your face till the gear recommendation video and then I was like, dang, his face is very kind and beautiful like his music! 😆

[@TheGuacamoleXplosion]

3 of the finest current production poly synths sounding great together

[@ckrug32]

sounds huge! eurorack is intimidating to me -- and I don't want to fall down that money pit / rabbit hole because guitar fx pedals are enough -- but this was epic

[@NateHorn]

Amazing - I've wanted a ndlr since the moment I saw one but it just wouldn't work in my setup - in another life I'd have built a little synth setup around one. One day maybe.

[@pthomas36]

It's never too late! You'd be amazed what it can do.

[@NateHorn]

@@pthomas36 Funny you should say that I bought one a few weeks ago haha! Check out my latest jams to see what I'm doing with it :)

[@daikuone]

Jay, love your stuff. It would be cool if you could talk thru your process, also would be cool to learn about your music background. Maybe a talking video sometime or have someone interview you? Thanks for the music.

[@JayHosking]

I talked through my entire process of this one on Patreon, starting with connectivity, then sound design, and even captured the composition process. The interview idea is really kind, and I might do that one day, but also a bit mortifying, hah. And thanks so much for the kind words!

[@glennweber9290]

You should honestly release some of your KZbin experiments as an album too. The vast majority of them are fantastic.

[@JayHosking]

Hey thanks! This one's actually on an album, if you'd like to pick it up: jayhosking.bandcamp.com/album/desiderium-synthetica-ambient-works

[@BEFORETHEMHYPEBEASTS]

came here 'cause I just like to look at and listen to things that I can't afford right now.

[@TakamitsuSato]

Mir gefällt deine Musik

[@jefflittle3820]

Is this the questionnaire jam? Love it like always 😁

[@JayHosking]

It is! And thanks as ever.

[@djhatys]

ow my god

[@samplethesilence202x]

I like the Typhon sequence; nice use of effects. The rest I could sell and get a used Toyota Camry with. Lovely tune nonetheless.

[@sillykanji]

Ear candy!

[@matta.4816]

Is this going to be on an album? Absolutely love it!

[@JayHosking]

Yeah! Coming soon.

[@Deeznuts4pres]

Is this what you use to make all of your albums/songs? Btw your music is awesome, I wish you would get more recognition! Stay safe and keep thriving!!

[@JayHosking]

Each track uses a different variety of gear, although these will all probably be showing up quite a bit for the time being. And thanks so much for the kind words!

[@SebticSmile]

Amazing stuff Jay - did you program the main theme into the NDLR or does it magically make it?

[@JayHosking]

It starts from a preset motif, but you can change the range, starting note, playback direction/pattern, speed, etc. so it can end up pretty different from wherever it started. And thanks!

[@tendingtropic7778]

awesome work again. could you consider doing a tutorial on how you set up/use the NDLR? How did you connect 4 synths, I believe there are only 2 midi outs? and do you ever use the (new) chord sequence function?

[@JayHosking]

For this track, I captured the entire process for Patreon, starting from connectivity, to sound design, to composition. I never sequence the chords, though I should try it one of these days.

[@tendingtropic7778]

@@JayHosking cool Jay! you got a new patreon! (for the second time ;))!

[@houstonenoch8678]

😇😎

[@coltranius]

Very beautiful work. On the NDLR, is it possible to automate a chord progression instead of manually changing it as you do here? I am using a breath controller in my setup as an improvised solo voice, and I’d like to be able to take my hands off the chord sequence at times but still have motion.

[@JayHosking]

Yes, you can automate the chord progressions, though I've never tried it. And thanks!

[@docjoesweeney]

I wrote an Voltage Modular interface for every controll in the NDLR, using CV to MIDI CC to controll the chord selection. Runs fun, as its possible to use generative CV modules to drive the chords and rhythms of the NDLR. LOVE my NDRL!

[@flaminggarlic]

Yes there is a chord sequencer, but you can also change chord degree and type via MIDI notes, so it's even easier to just sequence one channel of MIDI from another device to control the NDLR chord changes you want. Something like beatstep pro would be great for this, or even an iPad.

[@coltranius]

Thanks, everyone. That’s all very exciting. I’m sort of on the fence between investing in a Zoia or a NDLR (for different purposes). No one has made it any easier to decide, lol

[@analog_]

Love it mate! What key/progression are you using on the NDLR so I can recreate it on mine?

[@JayHosking]

Honestly, I can't remember. D or D# major, maybe? And thanks!

[@bababooie9420]

Ngl, you would be an amazing composer for Minecraft.

[@PeterGaudiano]

I love your jams. Always interesting. I am a bit curious about the NDLR. Is there any way of saving the midi from the NDLR when doing an improvised jam? I mean to capture ideas for further tweaking? I am looking to build a DAW-less rig and is considering having the NDLR as one of the brains (the other will likely be a groove box like Blackbox, Deluge or Circuit Tracks).

[@JayHosking]

The motifs and pad/drone parameters can be saved, and then the MIDI can be recalled whenever you play the respective chord. I've never captured MIDI from the NDLR so I'm not sure if it can be done. And thanks!

[@PeterGaudiano]

Thanks! So it is possible to ”save” a project?

[@JayHosking]

@@PeterGaudiano Yes, though there are only three slots, I think.

[@tendingtropic7778]

Hi Jay! I was wondering; I watched almost all your videos (several times haha) and throughout the months/years you seem to have so many different setups! Question: what do you do with your synths that you are not using at the moment? how/where do you store them or have them lying around? I also seem to have this (luxury) problem, and wonder how you go about it. cheers!

[@JayHosking]

Hi! I use shelving. I recently did a Patreon video that has a studio walkthrough, so feel free to check that out.

[@tendingtropic7778]

@@JayHosking yes just signed up as patreon! your recent two uploads convinced me.

[@inspector-tech]

After a few years, how you finding the NDLR? Any faults? Flaws or Issues to report? I'm seriously considering getting one and I think it will make experimenting with music/song structures pretty easy since all the 'maths' of music is pretty much at your fingertips. Your feedback would be greatly appreciated.

[@JayHosking]

No noticeable faults or flaws. Its only shortcoming is the limitations of its design, which is also one of its biggest assets. Totally worth your time and money.

[@inspector-tech]

@@JayHosking ok thank you

[@kevinbatchelor9566]

Is the MIDI thru getting the MIDI info from NDLR to all of its destinations?

[@JayHosking]

Yes, exactly.

[@kimernhansen5624]

What’s playing those ghosty chords and how’d you patch it? It’s one of my favorite sounds that’s ever come out of a synth

[@JayHosking]

If you mean the sound off the very top, it's the Deckard's Dream, and all the settings are on the panel. It's a gorgeous synth.