Moog Labyrinth: Explained & Generative Techno Jams

[@BrailleSounds]

This is the labyrinth demo we need 🎉

[@That__Guy]

Holy moly. My entire feed dropped the same video simultaneously. I’m glad you’re one of them.

[@mylarmelodies]

Thanks m8. Yep it's release time!! RELEASE THE KRAKEN (if the kraken is a generative synth)

[@Christian-pf6fh]

This is still the best moog semi modular demo on KZbin. Thanks 😁

[@robertsyrett1992]

What a time to be alive! One of my favorite patches as a stand alone module! :)

[@goose_music]

So happy to have this demo with such good music playing the whole time, probably the most entertaining review/demo I've ever seen!

[@jkanizzle]

Dammit I was hoping it wouldn’t be this good.

[@mylarmelodies]

Max there is a wizard and has damn good taste!!

[@Toughinger]

…. Because u don’t have the money left…

[@mike_qbik]

No one else demo this machine like Tom. His presentation sold me Swarm ) Looks like Labyrinth will be the next one.

[@joeljae]

Couldn't stop smiling the whole way through. Awesome grooves, man.

[@mylarmelodies]

🙌

[@Mosneig]

Damn my setup was perfect and didn't need any updates before I watched this. This was made for techno, amazing architecture

[@PSILOCYBINISTHEWAY]

this also seems to be the most complex moog modular, this circuit has so much going on. it sounds so rich for only 2 oscs, very dfamy, much techno.

[@GeorgeLocke]

wow!!!

[@Abell85Studios]

Damn son, that's what I call a Moog sound studio what you have there 🎉🎉🎉 :) Great video as always :)

[@chambre466]

Amazing machine, but let's be fair, it takes an amazing artist to handle it as you just showed us. Thanks man

[@Tom_G_Hausler]

Na..Labyrinth is eazy to handle and there are good tutorials..

[@thedarkestrainbow]

This Moog semi modular ecosystem is a really fun playground. Can you buy individual modules that are perhaps more specialized? Sure. But these modules are really compelling on their own, thoughtfully executed, especially for the price. But when built into a system they really shine, as seen here. If you have the space I could see just rolling with these and nothing else and being very very happy.

[@N31L50N_music]

“Yes mate… flippin’ ‘eck… ooof…. urgh” 😂 🙌

[@N31L50N_music]

Mine’s arriving tomorrow 😁

[@brianbrill]

This might be the most bleep bloop machine that ever did bleep bloop.

[@snörre23]

And i love that. If that had been available four years ago it would have saved me 20 K in eurorack modules.

[@xpressway2yrskull374]

I don’t mind the Roland stuff but there is just something about the overall feel and textures when the Moog gear is working together. Thanks so much mate!

[@jscottschafer]

Yes! Finally somebody showing what this baby can do!

[@Thurcke]

😮 I’ll need to get back to this video a lot when I get my hands on one of those.

[@That__Guy]

I’m finally getting it and now rewatching this video to intensify the hype.

[@pkmehard9565]

I've never seen that many "damns" on comments for a single vid lol. For a reason! Omg this is really 🔥 Congrats on your whole setup and the way you can handle it. Big up!

[@holonoia]

hah I love the pure joy you experienced with Cosmic Family Jam, can tell you were having the best fun. Great demo... making me want to get similar setup.

[@holonoia]

@mylarmelodies - just adding to my comment, i have no modular setup. I have a Syntakt/Minifreak/AH+FX... and im thinking of getting M32/DFAM and now Labyrinth as a trio, just to experiment like i see you doing, do you reckon its a good move? or should i get something like Cascadia ? I'm keen to stay in semi-modular world for the time being. I just want to make noise similar to this vid!

[@mylarmelodies]

Gosh a cascadia and a labyrinth would certainly be a thing. I was thinking about that exact setup. Lot of money of course but it would have every sound imaginable plus the sequences to go with it.

[@MrThebearded1]

Dang it I wasn’t gonna buy this but Mylar you did it again

[@kaykramer9045]

Never watch a Mylar video, if you don’t wanna buy gear 😂

[@dudemandudebro938]

Damn, I’ve been wanting a similar mood set up. Then I had it in my head “ sell all electronic gear focus on guitar your getting older” I will get stuck on it and not play guitar for a month or 2. Now “ sell electronic gear for table o moog “ I need to delete KZbin. Lol thanks for the review

[@sleepisoptional]

there are very very few synth demos where i actually like the music coming out of the devices... but yours is really nice. great work

[@PaulBoos]

That jam at 38:40 is phreaking phenomenal. Love all the jams, but that stood out. And just when you think 3 DFAMs is enough... The jam with the TR8 makes me think my Drumlogue, some effects, and this thing is all I need for some great techno fun. Add in an Impulse Command and you have a techno beast trilogy...

[@mylarmelodies]

Thanks Paul!! Yes, less is quite often more (or at least - enough) with this sort of thing (although three DFAMs beg to differ 🤓)

[@ThomasKirwanE8]

No brainer, immediate purchase. This is the moog my system needed. Additionally, you pulled some mad fire out of that box.

[@hughthemusicalengineer4365]

Well, had the Labyrinth a week, and having so much fun with it. Got my first recording with it at the pub last night.

[@stuartcommon4651]

My ears just came and squirted everywhere, as my bank balance just looked on and shook it's head. Damn you Mr Bank Balance, this will be mine!

[@iiaaiiaannaaiiaaii]

Them Grace Jones vibes are strong with this one (no Bowie) - this was fun, thanks. Not hard Imagining an 0 CTRL waging the Minotaur's tail.

[@mylarmelodies]

Oh yes to 0Ctrl, all the stepped modulation!!

[@PSILOCYBINISTHEWAY]

been waiting for this video. ty

[@DayflightTrok]

Fantastic explanation and performance

[@Malice_in_Wonderland]

This jam is unbelievable!!!

[@justanothersounddiary]

The only reason I picked up this as a (n expensive) hobby. Absolute legend!

[@electricdawn2258]

Moar Mysterious Moog Madness! This one is definitely one my wishlist now. Thank you for demoing these in a way only you can do. 👍 Edit: How can anyone not like a guy (and his jams!) that uses THREE DFAMs? That's so awesome...

[@lesynthlofi]

24:50 is a BANGER! Once again, the GOAT of techno video jammers showers GAS on us all!

[@GeorgeLocke]

This is the first of these boxes that's really piqued my interest. I especially like the ability to flip the filter/wavefolder order is a really nice, but also the flexibility of two voices and two filters opens up so many possibilities.

[@nicdoak]

This is such a great demonstration and tutorial

[@mylarmelodies]

thanks m8 🙌

[@DivKid]

endless corridors of techno indeed.

[@patrickr1091]

That drum sequence from about 41:00 is absolutely killer. Love it.

[@johnwalshe]

I think this is your best demo since the truly evil Quantrid Swarm

[@linuxbender]

Interesting chat, thanks!

[@mylarmelodies]

Thank you!!

[@aevai]

Triple DFAM is taking things to the next level 😄

[@theleastsignificantbit4794]

Well played!

[@dustiningram90]

I've been trying to convince myself that I don't need that new moog all week, and then here comes mylarmelodies to show me that I absolutely do.

[@Woddy-bd7ns]

Mylar…. 🎉 PLZ DO A JAM WITH LABYRINTH AND QUADRANTID SWARM TOGETHER

[@Woddy-bd7ns]

Yes🎉

[@mylarmelodies]

That is a good idea

[@mathematicwaveformrecordings]

I just got it today ! Hyped up! It's so cool. The first time i saw it i thought this is the most interesting semi in the moog set. Without a doubt, this one is funky. If you're into eurorack and generative sounds you're gonna like this synth. I wasn't expecting to get it on release day but i got 1 of the 4 units that store got in stock. Not to worry for those who want one, something tells me there's alot availability right away now. What's strange in my opinion is i never expected moog to release two new semi's in this series so close to each other. The spectravox is only official release appx. 2 months ago, now this. If there's another new model in 2 months count me out for now unless i hit the lottery. 🤖

[@Indianabones007]

Damn, knew I shouldn’t have watched this, didn’t think I needed it lol, sold as soon as you mention Turin Machine lol

[@SoundsMick]

The Tuff Techno groove is super great, it really slaps.

[@martinnonstatic7435]

awesome vid !! it will be the brother of my subharmonicum next days. super curious how they fit together!!!

[@jamescigler]

That jam starting at 10:10 maaaaaaaate Buffer feature is so killer. Looking forward to adding this one to the setup.

[@mylarmelodies]

Thanks m8. And yeah. You will like this one a lot I think

[@lukepettett5075]

Oof the cosmic family jam is delightful!

[@AlexMusayev]

Quite a proper amount of DFAMs.

[@alfredex22]

These setup needs more moogs

[@FerIsella]

SICK

[@Jin-Hu]

Yes, now that's a thing, knew you'd be the beacon we were waiting for Alex. ace

[@charlesbronson2806]

Finally someone that knows how to use this thing 👏

[@the_velvet_void]

Lit vid. Mylar goated. 🔥🎈🐐

[@cosmiccircuitry]

Great demo!! Q: Do the selected bits and CV values remain the same when powering the unit off and on again? Same question for the Buffer. Are its contents retained after a power cycle? I looked in the manual and didn’t see an answer. Thanks!

[@Somnambule]

Super big thanx for sharing your tutorial….it’s amazing what’s possible with the sequencer …mine comes yesterday…I have to learn more to find a way out of the labyrinth 😅! Best greetz 🖖👽

[@michaelhadas8795]

amazing video! if you had to choose between quadrantid swarm and labyrinth for a small rack (with dfam) - which one would you choose?

[@whiskeyace398]

good video jams

[@mod.3x]

Hey Mylar, great showcase :-) have you ever done a Studio-Tour Video? Love the "Mad Scientist Technician" Aesthetic of your frames and would be super cool to get an insight into how your Studio is set up and looks!

[@mylarmelodies]

not yet but when i finally sort all the mess out!! 🤪

[@mod.3x]

@@mylarmelodies ahh don't worry about the mess. I bet it just adds to the charm of the place :D

[@BryceKJacobs]

Always awesome to see you work these things!!! I just have a quick question though - would you recommend some kind of voltage converter for cv signals? I've been shooting off sequencers from my M32 to my Mini Moog and the octaves start to go out really quickly and I know it's related to voltage. Moog said they don't sell anything like it, but they do exist out there... I thought you be the man to ask for sure!!

[@mylarmelodies]

Sounds like the Mini isn’t tracking pitch correctly over the full range? Not sure what the Mini should be able to handle but it may be a question of calibrating it?

[@BryceKJacobs]

@@mylarmelodies Thanks for the reply! Moog said that it is likely a discrepancy in volt per octave. I know the Moog Studio gear is 1v per, but I think the Mini Moog might be different?? If I'm firing off a sequence with smaller intervals pitch wise, it's okay. When there are greater leaps or a sequence over a larger pitch range, it starts to go out around the edges of the sequence I've programmed. I think it also depends on what key of the Mini Moog I hold down as that changes the sequence key too (apparently holding down a Mini Moog key is the only way to open the envelope to hear sound when patching into the external Osillarotr input).

[@mylarmelodies]

Minimoog is definitely 1v/oct as well, but depending on how well it’s calibrated (as well as its innate range, I’m not sure what to expect depending on its age and best-case scenario) then yes you may find it’ll diverge in tuning the higher and lower you go. The solution would be to find out what the best case tuning capability of a Mini is, and then whether you can calibrate it (if needed). Same may go for the Mother too.

[@BryceKJacobs]

@@mylarmelodies The Mini Moog is from 2016… and could probably do with a calibration. Not sure if I should be the one doing it, depending how much is involved. I tech most of my own equipment. But I look at a Mini Moog and think “Don’t f&$@ this piece of genius up”!!😉.

[@Tsumios]

nice setup :) i have only half of it :))) labyrinth is interesting - sometime i'll buy it, but my moog-studio-trio is in another country right now... want to combine it all, with my grandfather toogether :)

[@Dogboy73]

Yeah, yeah, yeah. But where’s the full Atlantix video?! 🤪 Seriously though. Labyrinth looks bonkers. Very interesting device from Moog.

[@mylarmelodies]

Started working on it after this was done sir!!

[@Dogboy73]

@@mylarmelodiesYES!! 😀Looking forward to it. I have one on pre-order here in Aus. Just waiting for store to get stock ......... now I want a Labyrinth as well 😕

[@mylarmelodies]

Labyrantix. Hell, now there’s a thought

[@decimal5267]

Question: If you ignored the sequencer from the Labyrinth entirely does it still make sense as a great desktop synth for bass and bleep bloops? I prefer external sequencers from my DAW sending midi notes into the synth and affecting it from there. Not about to change my workflow so is another synth a better option? or is the Labyrinth perfect for this and just ignore the sequencer?

[@nonperson8293]

that seems dumb to me personally

[@swampflux]

I just got finished being so impressed with the spectravox and then this thing also??

[@effiksmusic]

Well this is a epic demo of a interesting machine. Hard sync.

[@nyanko2077]

Is there a way to trigger play on the labyrinth from an external synth through CV? Cause unlike the subharmonicon, it doesn't have a play input on its patchbay. Thanks.

[@VincentsVideoVisions]

Great demonstration but I dont know if I am sold on the Labyrinth. The only of these devices I've kept are my 2 DFAMs. I feel like it doesn't do any one thing so well that I must have it, and with cool stuff like the Atlantix and Befaco Oneiroi coming out I gotta be choosy.

[@mylarmelodies]

For me it’s greatest strength is the sequencers - because you have two and can freestyle ideas/modulation infinitely. I’d make it the centrepiece of a jamming rig

[@VincentsVideoVisions]

@mylarmelodies yeah but wouldn't I just be better off maybe getting a couple more turing machines lol

[@mylarmelodies]

Possibly! Obvs a Turing has less control and doesn’t have scale quantisation, but it may have more than you need

[@Riipleyette]

Great video

[@mylarmelodies]

Thanks m8!! Hope you good

[@HANGINGOUTWITHAUDIOPHILES]

The definitive Labyrinth ❤

[@dslavin]

At 10:40 pure magic. Great demo as always.

[@ErikFrancisCPH]

What a jam at 10:35!!

[@snörre23]

43:40 I love that stuff, i thought thats what this is made for.

[@edwardboon2204]

I wasn't impressed with the Spectravox, but this one looks and sounds awesome.

[@BryceKJacobs]

Awesome education via some wonderful creativity! How much talking into would it take to do a Mylar demo of the Zoia Eurobro? ;) I've used the Zoia since it came out and now have the Eurobro. Just from my own explorations, it seems like there is some serious potential for what it could do in the modular world (of course, for which it has been designed). Anyway, just a thought (likely the first and last request you get for something like that - so feel free to ignore;)!

[@dani538]

Super dope! How do you mix all those moogs and FX? I am looking to create a moog set-up like this with some FX and maybe a sampler in there like a Digitakt 2.

[@mylarmelodies]

In this setup a lowly Mackie CR1202 and a (not lowly) Eventide H90. Just a basic mixer with an aux send and return is all that’s needed!

[@dani538]

@@mylarmelodies🤝

[@monkeyplusplus]

My takeaway lesson from this synth is that I should give Tom a few more bucks for a second Turing Machine 😂

[@mylarmelodies]

This is always a valid takeaway

[@GeorgeLocke]

I'll take twelve!

[@mylarmelodies]

@@GeorgeLocke My current count: Four 🤪

[@mod.3x]

Thats my takeaway from every other mylar Video :D

[@chetplease]

I think I can resist buying this device, but it inspires me to try to make it happen with what I already have. ((I'll probably buy it))

[@ProfessorHumblesDelusions]

It’s really good ❤

[@hollownation]

Came straight here from loopops video where I was thinking this is made for you and I wouldn’t mind one too

[@mylarmelodies]

You’re not wrong, it’s like a little distilled shot of all the funnest aspects of modular in one thing

[@hollownation]

@@mylarmelodies yeah I managed to get away from modular but this might bring me back, maybe just this and drum machine will do the job

[@mylarmelodies]

I had a lot of fun with just that. Helps to have some other semi modulars to feed this but you may well have some?

[@muso4432]

Do you just have your oscilloscope hooked up to your audio out? Thinking about getting an old one like this as a visual fun thing for the studio!

[@mylarmelodies]

Yep, have it tapped into the VCA out. It’s fun to visualise

[@muso4432]

@@mylarmelodies would it work with line level out my desk?

[@mylarmelodies]

Yep

[@dansimco]

Now I’d definitely like to see what you do with a double knot as well!

[@mylarmelodies]

Me too, Max defo got me curious to try one?!

[@hughthemusicalengineer4365]

Oh well, looks like I'll have to wait more than 2 months for one of these.

[@aeropilot4419]

Try B&H Photo 🙂

[@hughthemusicalengineer4365]

@@aeropilot4419 Got one in a local music store. Wow, very impressed so far.

[@jeditasticlymungus]

Splendid.😵‍💫

[@mathematicwaveformrecordings]

21:17 sick laughs! Lol. You're having a blast . Oof

[@mylarmelodies]

Yeah it’s a fun one isn’t it?!

[@vinylarchaeologist]

Petition for [Spoilers:] from now on always have DivKid around for post-credits scenes

[@Lcrymlgy]

So, are the trigs and melody totally independent? It's like 4 Turing machines, 2 for each lane? This thing looks dope

[@dj_muggzy]

The Moog Master 👏 👏 👏

[@andrewmarshall195]

Looks awesome! It doesnt appear to have CV for Corrupt though, that would be nice!!!

[@0VRLNDR]

This video should come with a stink face warning 😂🤘

[@johnathantyrer6077]

I just snapped one up and I’m new to even semi modular ,can SEQ 1 CV output connect to my behringer 101 and play the sequence from the labyrinth on the 101 ?

[@mylarmelodies]

yep!

[@Lcrymlgy]

What happened at 23:16 ? How did that change happen? Is there a cut? I haven't seen anything change

[@mylarmelodies]

Yeah will be a cut!

[@Lcrymlgy]

@@mylarmelodies overly smooth You know, I was totally over Moog, the spectravox was very underwhelming, specially given that I already have a spectraphon-shaped hole in my heart, but you totally sold me this thing. Now I've got to think what to do with the extra space on the Moog stands I've got. Maybe a second dfam, it's never enough

[@mylarmelodies]

Two Labyrinths?! 🤪🤪

[@acidbat4441]

best one yet

[@danbram]

Great stuff mylarmelodies. Do you think you would use this for house & deep house. ect? It ts alot of money for me to test buy and sell if it dont work for me Cheers

[@mylarmelodies]

Ultimately the sequencer just spits out stepped voltages in key, so the style is up to you based on what you choose to hit record for - but the voicing could be seen as a bit non-traditional perhaps for those styles? It can make square waveish forms by overdriving the mixer, and it’s got a lowpass filter though, and I bet you might already have a synth with saw, possibly chord mode etc?

[@danbram]

@mylarmelodies thanks for your reply. I might well have a punt on it then. You got some cool rhymes out of it. Im Scared though that if I get one, I'll end buying the other 2 you have connected to it😮🤣 They deffo bring more to the labyrinth 🤟

[@danbram]

@@mylarmelodies its being delivered to me tomorrow :)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

[@mylarmelodies]

@@danbram Woop hope you have fun!

[@danbram]

@mylarmelodies cheers, i can't wait to get home from work now 😎🤣

[@moogporridge]

Great video from the Moog's best hype man! I've run out out of space in my rack and money in my pocket.... I have the studio 3 set already, and don't use the mother 32 that much over the other 2 and I have a mavis in there too, maybe an M32 swap for the Labyrinth?

[@mylarmelodies]

That sounds sensible to me! You have Mavis to be “trad” sounding (and be sequenced by it) as well as give you more elements/waveshapes to blend in to Labyrinth

[@moogporridge]

@@mylarmelodies Reverb here I come!

[@hughthemusicalengineer4365]

If only I could get one :) Ordered one in July, but still no firm delivery date. Latest estimate is 8 weeks from the order date. Very frustrating. No doubt it will be lots of fun when it eventually arrives.

[@LuvWatches]

Disappointed that the title of this video is not "Man with 10 Turing machines gifted 2 more".

[@mylarmelodies]

Ah see, I’ve only got four turing machines.

[@modularreview1150]

Release a Standalone Polyphonic version with the Swing's Slim Keys, and call it a Proton+ (Proton Plus - because it's a positive charge particle). It would target Korg's MicroKorg & Minilogue XD serious.

[@dsharpness]

Forbidden Planet vibes...😀