Justification

[@TimShoebridge]

For those of you with a very busy schedule, I finally get to the point about "justification" at 06:08 and I play my song at 10:58 😁

[@MuzixMaker]

You don’t need to justify your justification 😊

[@Barefoot_Joe]

You call that ramble getting to the point? lol

[@Saint_6eorge]

You should try swapping or layering the voice of your song. A male metal voice screaming the lines instead would be perfect. 🎉 Happy new year

[@NOYFB]

Hi Tim, do you use a Mac or PC? Cheers.

[@DBPawlan]

I think that people forget that a big part of making music is actually having fun doing it, whether it is creating a patch on a modular system or dialing in the sound that you want in one of your synths.

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

I have a some physical sythersizors but I'm mainly a Reason DAW user, and as this gentleman said "I only use about 20% of the synths capabilities" this is true for most people. I have Reason 12 all these fancy upgrades and about 40 software sythersizors but I made pretty much all of those sounds before using Reason 4 that only had 3 sythersizor devices because I used about 80% of there capabilities.

[@chrisfroman8018]

Exactly, I own all my gear because I enjoy it. It’s my hobby. I don’t need to be efficient. Making music and designing sounds is something I enjoy doing on my own time.

[@planetdug]

I was going to skip this one over, but I saw Tim had his Glasses on. It looked like some serious shit was about to go down. I had better check it out.

[@2112jonr]

Spot on Tim. There's some weirdos out there, sat in their troll chairs, telling others how they expect them to behave. They're irrelevant - just ignore them, block them or quietly delete their inconsequential spoutings. Keep up the good work, always interesting.🙂

[@stephenmarsh6746]

Yes please to the RMX and EmVoice videos! Personally, HOW I made the sound can be as influential as how I’ve used it.

[@acefstripe]

You are getting at the core of what inspires you Tim. And that inspires me. 🎉

[@RobertSaintJohn]

As a fellow feline father, best wishes for Scrunge’s return. Have faith, my record is 7 weeks. Lovely tune and very cool video. Hopefully the energy is put out there to guide him home. Regarding justification, it’s often frustrating that we find ourselves in this place where the audience is just as interested (more?) in the sausage-making process as the taste. For whatever reason, we find vicarious inspiration from the peek inside, all of us hoping that a piece of gear or software will inspire us too. The scrutiny and judgment can be annoying, but I’m certain the majority of us appreciate the time you’ve put into it, and the music interludes you share. Thank you for a wonderful 2022 and I wish you a prosperous 2023 that gives you the time and inspiration to put together that musical project that’s on your wishlist. Make it happen, Tim!

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

I have 3 physical sythersizors and over 40 software sythersizors but Made My best music when I was restricted to just 3 software sythersizor devices, and today regularly go through My music catalogue back as far as 2006 to get sounds that sounded good but can now sound great with My current knowledge. I think restrictions enhanced My creativity, and having so much stuff today dont = better music.

[@TheDavidPoole]

There are 2 real reasons to buy a synth 1: you need it 2: you WANT it Both work for me. Love the video for the tune. Made me laugh because the first thing that popped into my head was Synthpunks Cats ..in space vid. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Tim.

[@MuzixMaker]

Not necessarily in that order!

[@TheDavidPoole]

@@MuzixMaker Obviously! 😁

[@andygillies3086]

Very sorry to hear about Mister Scrunge. I sincerely hope he returns soon. Meanwhile, what a fantastic song. Love the opening synth parts, they really get me interested in the song. But the stand out is the synthesized vocals. Can’t really remember liking synth vocals before. I didn’t find them convincing as in I thought it was a real singer, but I liked the singer. I liked her performance. Kinda weird. Anyway great video. Thank you very very much for producing them. And, as always, I look forward to your next.

[@issiewizzie]

Message to people with a negative comment “just have fun“ stop taking things too seriously.

[@zuur303]

I so get the wish for useable sounds without internet drama. I've built my modular system (in big thanks to your videos!) and that's now finished. I have the voices I need and just want useable sounds from the system I built. I just trigger it from my DAW which is viewed as blasphemous in certain circles. Hoping for a swift return of Mister Scrunge. I'm sure you will have thought of all the things (litter box outside et cetera as homing signal) so crossing my fingers for a New Years miracle. Best wishes to you and yours!

[@gnippuz]

Wonderful thought.

[@aloharay]

8:05 I think you hit the nail on the head here. The content of MANY synth videos on KZbin revolves around new gear, reviews and affiliate links. Coincidently I thought just the other day about this fact and how content is being created around the constricts and business model of KZbin algorythms. The machine of money shaping art. Well, I guess that isnt new, is it? Cheers, I love your content.

[@offworldsynths2019]

Fantastic music and visuals!

[@csabakerekes3848]

Really cool track Tim! All the best for 2023, and best wishes for the little black panther......;)

[@MikeLindup42]

Dear Tim, for me, the point of any synth is that it is a sound source, and many of the songs or ideas for songs have started with hitting a patch or modifying a preset, experimenting with the sound, and that sound inspiring a new idea. It doesn’t matter if it’s the sound of a sine wave on a Synclavier or a Casio, if what it leads to is a creative spark. Keep doing what you’re doing 👍🏽

[@raymondjones4390]

Your composition is FANTASTIC! Thank you!

[@sparks3019]

HI Tim. Nice song! I didn’t like it at first, but after two more listens I am addicted. So many cool little synth hooks. I would love to have heard an extended solo section with a synth playing a simple solo around the melody. And your application of Envoice was enough to put it on my wish list. Thanks! Mark

[@Spektralfarben-Music]

The only thing that counts is the result - no matter with what instruments / tools or with what training (or without any training/education) this was created. Emotion and groove is all there is. Really cool track and I'm amazed how realistic the vocals are. Happy New Year!

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

I found identical presets on physical Novation sythersizors like Peak and MiniNova on Reason DAW Soft sythersizors, because they both copied Roland's presets. They are literally identical.

[@laylahassomethingtosay]

I really hope Mister Scrunge makes it home safely. I’m sure y’all miss him deeply😣

[@iaamusic1121]

Good for you Tim! Fully appreciate your view. Have to say that point of inspiration is absolutely key.

[@runningin533]

Happy new year. got to love cats :)

[@davidriddle6798]

Hi Tim thanks for your videos. I enjoy watching them very much, and as an old jaded musician they give me motivation.

[@TheC0G]

Great talk on Justification Tim, and great video as usual. Keep up the excellent work and keep enjoying your music! 👏👏👏😎👍❤️🎹🎶🎵

[@dooldriverr]

Enjoyed the Vid and tune. Our Tuxedo Cat Max is 12 this year. Thanks

[@maarzt]

loved the song and the video. much love to us all in 2023.

[@steveg219]

Very nice song, with great sounds!

[@thomasinlondon2849]

Brilliant, you nailed it. And thanks for sharing.

[@tomhausfrau8161]

Ha ha… cat in Space … cool !

[@IanWaugh]

Hey Tim - Love the song. Hope Mister Scrunge returns home soon. Not yet suffered from the justification police - altogether a weird thing to complain about. I also use synths for inspiration. Happy Musical New Year to you and yours.

[@MarkSomosoMusic]

i love your animation with music.... epic .. i love synth stuff.. your chanel is amazing iv been following ... thanks

[@acousmatics]

Yes a video on Stylus RMX would be nice!

[@OctaveRange]

Hello Tim, always find your videos interesting and well put together so thank you for continuing to share your thoughts and music. The justification of what gear you use and own is entirely up to you and I think many on the internet forget that some of us have bought and chosen our instruments over a number of years / decades and so what we use is sometimes familiarity, sometimes it's a particular sound that inspired an idea and it's nothing to do with capabilities. Often times it just boils down to people being jealous and forgetting that we've had to work and sweat to get things for our hobby (or need) to make music.

[@TheOriginalCoda]

Found your channel through the GX-80 video. I loved the song. Happy New Year!

[@fridosteffers891]

Thanks for all the inspiration you shared with us this year. Looking forward watching more of you next year. Happy new year!

[@megadavel1]

Stylus, Omnisphere, Trilogy, all incredible mind blowing, awe inspiring software…Yes, please let us see how you utilize them…thanks and Happy New Year!

[@johnb2044]

all the best Tim for 2023 from across the pond ...

[@benmeyk]

thank you for your sharing your thoughts on inspiration and gear. I totally agree

[@Van_Verder]

Sometimes it's the tool itself, that inspires the work 👏

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

I have a few physical sythersizors but just used for fun as it's just easier and quicker using plugin software sythersizors, I dont see that changing any time soon.

[@patricebaumel]

You are so good at creating these retro-futuristic synth compositions, I would love to hear you score a movie some day.

[@richardtrussell8220]

Nice. Good video.

[@steveg219]

Music is sound and emotion, there is simply nothing to justify about it, especially around whatever tools happen to be used!

[@peterpeper4837]

Happy new year with great health ,love, joy and lots of music !

[@stevenhardy192]

Thank you, Tim for highlighting the human side of music creation - we all draw inspiration from different set-ups whether hardware, software, any combination of these or something completely different. Recognising and celebrating the diverse ways in which people are inspired to create music is so valuable

[@andreasheinakroon2617]

Great song! Re justification: for me personally, the interface and layout of a synth is very important for how inspiring I find it. If I like making sounds and music on a synth, I don't think it matters how many features I use.

[@JovianPath]

Great track! I think "inspiration" is really the key take away for me here, thank you for that. Anything that inspires me to create has value. The goal and reward (for me) really is creation.

[@ChrisDN]

Great tune! It's like Tangerine Dream re-imagined the Mission Impossible theme 👏

[@robingoergner725]

Thanks, Tim! Not everything needs to be justified in practical terms. I have a CP-70B in my back room. I can recreate the sound digitally via other means, but it has other aspects that have always appealed to me. I also have a special companion, a black cat named Spot (yes, that's his name). He sleeps most of the day, is occasionally mischievous; but I love him to bits. I hope Mister Scrunge returns to your family soon. Best wishes!

[@TimShoebridge]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@inventivdreams3859]

Hi Tim Happy New Year ,always look forward to watching your latest videos, reviews, opinions on the old and latest kit thats out there and thanks for all your inspirational work which includes your musical ideas too ,what video editing software, love it but wonder myself if to carry on making vids to compliment my tracks only editing can be time consuming with VSDC video editoring software which in itself becomes a distraction from making the music.

[@kettenlaiho]

I felt very seen when you said "You might as well not have them at all", because I'm having a hard time and I don't feel like using my synth at the moment: but then I read ''(unless you are a collector)'' and I felt seen again, but that made me feel better about it. Your videos always cheer me up, and I appreciate that a lot!. Also, what a nice job you do with the editing, I quite like it!

[@xaviduch]

Oh! and I hope Mister Scrunge returns back soon! I am taking care of almost 30 cats where I live and....Well, I love them!

[@treyquattro]

I like it! Reminds me a little of some Klaus Schulze and Tangerine Dream from the 70s or 80s. Happy New Year

[@reidmich182]

Fantastic video as always. I agree with your take on this topic and appreciate you talking about it. I'd also be very interested to see a video on Stylus.

[@Whistler-007]

Happy New Year Tim Shoebridge, thanks for all your videos/thoughts/music

[@Nenko_Music]

happy new year Tim, to you ,your family and your cat . thx for the song m8

[@SonicExplorer]

Dope song and great video discussion!

[@ianrutherford]

A number of excellent points in the video and frankly,I loved the song. As someone currently in a creative slump, I know I'm literally one interesting patch on a synth away from a song. There's just no predicting it, but when it happens you know it. Good video, thanks Tim.

[@veganlion8662]

Hoping your sweet furry family member will come home soon!

[@hurricane6014]

Very nice song. It grooves in all the right places. Would say tho Tim, like Espen Kraft, it’s a challenge sure, but well worth it to hear your original voice. What do you got to loose? It’s the nature of doing business and you should be proud. Even if sung quietly with a lot of breath, bet it would sound just fine and who knows, maybe we’d get to know you even better. Give it a try in 2023. You are appreciated for you talents, Tim. Happy New Year!🎉 -- Dave

[@DankePlace]

Coulda, woulda, shoulda, but the point you were making was beyond some (modular upload). What you do Tim is what you do to a T, and it's succinct. I appreciate you opening this up for public scrutiny too, in the end, if you don't make any music, then you need to find something else to keep you occupied. Happy New Year and stay safe.

[@edwinkeys]

That was Great ...Thank you for Sharing !!! I Can hear there was a lot of work that went into This ..Great Feel and Great Sounds ...!!!

[@novisynth540]

Hi Tim, thank you so much for making these and other videos on KZbin. I'm only recently getting into Eurorack and your videos on the Behringer system 100 series have been simply brilliant (admittedly they are a couple of years old, but new to me :) ) . I own a lot of non modular gear, but find myself tweaking stock patches rather than really making sounds from scratch. My justification for getting into modular at this point is to force me to learn more about patch creation, i.e. as a next stage in learning. I'm certain I could make the sounds I will be making from the modules (when they arrive) from the gear I already own, but it isn't the point. I think sometimes learning from new gear can make you better with existing gear. So glad I've found your channel, love your music and content.

[@monodux]

Well said Tim. At the time of this comment my last video came entirely from tweaking my beloved B2600 for a completely different purpose and I ended up going in a completely unexpected direction, adding other gear, learned new functionality, etc. We get inundated with best of lists and you don’t need lists and such, and I’ve bought into and out of the hype at various points in my search for inspiration. I think I’m finally settling into being comfortable with what I want to do and worrying less about if it is on trend. Anyway, thanks for your thoughts and lush sounds as always.

[@auberginemachine567]

Your videos are fascinating. Thanks for them, I would gladly watch your reviews of RMX and EmVoice.

[@9877joseph]

Yes! Review Stylus! Thanks again for the video!

[@fldrummerman]

Great song. I just bought that voice as well. This song is an inspiration to use it. Thank you,

[@jeffevansmusic]

Tim your music has got a lovely analog warmth to it. It's very analog. Mellow top end too. Love it.

[@aheath73]

Well said Tim… and your cat video was the unexpected icing icing on the cake for your great new track! Thank you!

[@anthonypocetti]

Fun jam! Thanks

[@mick3950]

In every respect,well said and well played,Happy New Year

[@christopherjanzen]

I think you nailed the point on the head here. We don’t need to justify our synth choices, collection, or what have you, to anyone. As long as you can afford it, why not? My theory is that some people wish they could own some of these instruments and perceive that they would be able to use them to their “fullest” potential (whatever that means), and are therefore jealous and lash out at those who they perceive are not using an instrument the way they’d like.

[@ShawnyDsMusic]

This really hit me at my core. I struggle with justification and occasionally am plagued with guilt over owning my rig (or any of my hobbies). It's taken me decades to build my creative spaces and the root question after all of it has been is it worth it. Oftentimes I thought this question was to be answered by the results of quantity and quality of tracks that have been released. But honestly the most important thing about all of this to me is to have fun. Collecting the gear jamming and hooking it up in different ways brings me a very positive and good feeling. Love your videos and hope your Cat returns.

[@ollie858585]

For me owning and talking about gear, considering what might be cool to own next etc is the main part of the fun! Of course you don't need any of this stuff if you're aim is to be a music creator, a computer with VSTs is enough to create music. It depends what you want out of it, it's a hobby for me and there is almost no way I can justify some of the synths I own but I love it!

[@simonleathers5890]

Great content as always and I’m keen to hear more about your quest to “adding vocals” …. Em voice and how you have learnt to use it…

[@TMOFD]

Yes a Stylus RMX Video would be great 😊 For me getting inspiration is the main reason of using different gear and in what kind of mood I’m in.

[@vincentc8692]

Thanks for the inspiration Tim. I’m glad you made this video, I’m sure more of us feel similar about the gear we choose to own and use. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Happiest New Year to and your family!!

[@drstupid1]

ppl who write comments like that are just jealous of you mate. Rightly so, too! I really appreciate every one of your videos, thanks. Have a great 2023

[@goingmodular]

I fully agree with you on the side of inspiration. Writing music, like most artistic creation, is first and foremost a process. At the end of it, wether or not the final composition retains any of the idiosyncratic signature of the instruments used to write it is an irrelevant question: the main function of those instruments is, first and foremost, to stimulate creativity. Quite often with analog synthesizers, the very process of sound design plays just that role : it produces semi-random outcomes in which fun musical ideas can be extracted and later developed. It is all about the journey, man !

[@Neumah]

Meow. I really really hope Mister Scrunge comes home soon. That's heartbreaking.

[@T.H.W.O.T.H]

I tend to follow the 80/20 rule with most of my gear. I use about 20% of the features 80% of the time.

[@apislapis]

Always knew you were a cool cat Tim. It's quite bonkers, no-one should need to justify owning things and their usage (as long as it's legal) on soc media. Those drums are great sounding. I'd be up for watching a video on spectrasonics stylus. Count me in please. Great video as always. Hope you have more work to come in 2023 with Cherry Audio. Happy New Year all.

[@BentonCBainbridge]

Happy New Year!

[@dyscotopia]

I tried the software route and am now building a budget studio of things I can touch and manipulate. I saw the potential of software and won't go DAWless, but without finishing hardly a thing since I tossed out my gear in the last 20 years, I have to recognize that the tactile experience and the limitations imposed by hardware free my creative juices

[@JeremiahTrue]

I love the song and your interest and willingness to share your musical experience and journey. If you could do a video about the EM Voice plugin, I’ve been looking to add vocals as well but don’t like my own voice or have anyone else to lean on to record pieces. I’ve tried piecing vocals together from sample libraries but finding dry vocals that I can make fit is really challenging without spending a ton. This looks and sounds very promising.

[@synthlogue]

Loved the 'justification' Tim, and great tune, my challenge is moving beyond playing everything live at the same time and actually recording multiple takes, so i need enough synths to play all the parts at once!

[@1VperOctave]

Hi Tim As long as people set their priorities appropriately, ie. able to feed their cats (and, I suppose, other family members too), then it is none of anyone else's business how they spend their disposable income. If an instrument gives you pleasure and inspires you to play and create music, then it is irrelevant whether you could also achieve the same result with another instrument. Great thoughts and music from you as always. Wishing you a Happy New Year, and most importantly, the prompt return of Mister Scrunge

[@kingtrance307]

Thanks for the chat Tim and your new music - I needed to hear it today. Happy New Year to YOU!! 👍

[@ogasi1798]

loved it mate, people are people and there is no changing them - they are here in music, they are in the sport of motocross i am involved in, they are everywhere...let em get on with it and simply :-) at them

[@coyotesynth]

Thank you Tim. Your point of vue has deconstructed a bad feeling inside myself, leading to always being judged when you own some pieces of good gear. I own a GRP and many other vintage gear because I love what they bring to my music and inspiration, not for their value. And I respect all other musician playing any king of gear/software.

[@Indianabones007]

Great video and music, love the vocal section, Will Ned to check out that library. I make music for myself, only to learn more about music, learning to listen better and just enjoy myself, so much fun. I do like to listen and watch people like yourself who know what they are doing and try and learn something knew, appreciate all your videos.

[@Raumfalle]

Love the song 🔥

[@TheB1gduk]

You are spot on. You don’t need to prove anything to anyone. It boils down to what works for you and inspiration can come from a bit of knob twiddling,noodling or as the mood takes you. Maxing out each instrument for the sake of it isn’t making music. I think you get that sort of attention because you are a well respected synth guy. Take those comments as backhonded compliments. Happy New Year.🎉

[@reddragonrespect]

Well said Tim. Happy new year. there are always grumpies.....

[@andrewdoucet3029]

Amen, brother. Thanks for this vid.

[@Neumah]

Damn, Stylus RMX! I remember having a pirated copy of that back in the 1700's. Would be really cool to see a video on that one in 2023.

[@JamesBermingham]

The sequencer time line looks like a game of space invaders 🛸👽👾👾👾👾👾👾👾😊 Cool video and great track

[@NuclearSpyn]

I’ve had a couple people give me the business over my synth choices for various instruments using the exact phrase “but you could have done that on any synthesizer”. My response is always “yup, and I choose to do it on that one”

[@PunguinYoga]

Ha ha. Well done! Your response was more witty and polite than mine would have been.

[@philippendletonmusic]

Would love to hear your take on Stylus RMX (although I may be biased, I use it too).

[@cliffchappers]

I'd like to see more info about the vocal App, EMVoice. You mentioned it was quite old but it sounded pretty impressive to me.