Moog Labyrinth - their best release in years

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Chapters
0:00 Hello Labyrinth
1:13 Overview
6:20 Quick jam
6:55 Uses
7:21 Bass line generator
8:07 Non-repeating drum rhythms
8:30 Evolving percussion
9:00 Kick pattern generator
9:25 Strange snare rolls
10:10 Evolving melodies
10:38 'Labyrinth' EP is out now!
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[@andrewhuang]

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on this one! Stream my new EP: fanlink.tv/andrewhuang-labyrinth On my Patreon I'm sharing 45 minutes of Labyrinth recordings that you're free to sample: patreon.com/andrewhuang

[@HenritheHorse]

Sherman Devolution and Hyacinth are my favorites after a first listen!

[@ToyKeeper]

Another album of bangers. Every instrument you touch turns to gold. I'll have to look elsewhere to find out what us _mediocre_ musicians could do with the gear. 😅

[@andrewhuang]

@@HenritheHorse Thank you! Those are among my faves as well!

[@andrewhuang]

@@ToyKeeper Haha thanks for listening and I hope your music making is filled with fun!

[@nezmirage9565]

It's really great!

[@jubjubssy]

Call Andrew the Minotaur the way he's navigating that Labyrinth.

[@watchm4ker]

Theseus, or Icarus. The Minotaur was the one trapped, *incapable* of escaping the Labyrinth.

[@jamesburke2311]

The minitaur is traditional east coast subtractive synthesis without any generative capabilities

[@obonyxiam]

​@@watchm4ker yeah dnd gets that one wrong too

[@audiouy331]

edition

[@everestjarvik5502]

He does seem to need cables so he’s probably Theseus

[@hw_yozoraVODS]

Tbh, i missed this kind of content. Nice to see it back. Now I'm just waiting for sonic boom.

[@colourbasscolourbassweapon2135]

so your a big sonic fan too bro? if so that very cool dude i like sonic too tbh no cap

[@WangleLine]

The EP is genuinely so incredible, holy shit. Been listening to it so much already

[@andrewhuang]

That means a lot from you! 💖

[@RickyTinez]

Great video Andrew! Got me looking at them now haha, I love to see the practical uses and how it can sound in a track!

[@vanguardianofficial6048]

Yooo fancy seeing you here! I love your vids Ricky!

[@Joshua-gc4ps]

Man I wish hardware wasn’t as expensive.

[@DJG_Studios]

don’t we all

[@simpson6700]

Music gear is basically unaffordable to me, don't know why i still watch this stuff.

[@2020_Gaming]

​@@simpson6700it's fun to live vicariously.

[@observerb]

Don't worry, Behringer will come out with an afforadable knockoff eventually.

[@DJG_Studios]

@@observerb that company is doing God’s work

[@IAMAGUNH4XP]

This is crazy to see. I used to build Moog semi modular synths (Mother-32, DFAM, etc.) before they sold overseas (technically the modular is still made stateside but not many of us kept our jobs). Moog was releasing miss after miss due to some pretty incompetent management decisions and the company was nosediving. It's nice to see them release something good again even if they're still charging "Made int he USA" prices for products that aren't.

[@henryhill92]

What were those misses? I know there were problems with the One, but the the Grandmother, DFAM and Matriarch were all pretty successful right? So there's what... the Subharmonicon and the software?

[@andycook7220]

@@henryhill92 Even then I'd say the Subharmonicon is one of the most interesting, unique synths in the past decade. It's difficult to understand and use, and tricky to get really good results, but when you do get something it's unlike anything else out there, and for that reason alone I'd say its a really good synth. I can't think of any "misses" really either. Pricing is rough, but it always has been with MOOG.

[@mikegeary8056]

The Moog One was a pretty big mess up. Lots of problems for something so expensive.

[@manweilermusic]

@@andycook7220 I 100% agree that the Subharmonicon is a STELLAR synth... and actually think the basic to medium Subharmonicon patching is pretty easy to understand... I think it is much more intuitive with everything visible than modules like Stages .. or marbles with a lot of hidden functions and color coded leds needed to open up the module.. (and those are not that bad) .... especially if you learn one block of it at a time. It gets very powerful when you pair it with external gear or patch bay.........I think a lot of people who burn out on it in confusion try to do everything at once, and get nothing past a four note sequencer. I have been patching for 20 years, so this is a bit like a native language to me at this point, someone newer to the space may very much hit brick walls much quicker. but- the DEPTH that the subQ can hit. WOWOWOW!

[@andycook7220]

@@mikegeary8056 Definitely a fair point. Not sure I'ld call it a miss - sounds amazing when it works, but it's a fair criticism. I know one person with a One, and it's been to the shop for repairs twice in 5 years.

[@dan_isaza_dev]

This instrument looks really cool, and I appreciate the way that Andrew is engaging with it - treating it as something that can be played but also almost like a collaborator sometimes. Approaching automation and abstraction with nuance is difficult, and I think this video does it really well.

[@cashwarior]

moog always makes stuff that feels like a must have staple in any setup. love it!

[@MPTYmusic]

The snippets from the new EP in the video sounds incredible 🔥

[@TheNimasan]

The sequncer what makes this device very special is based on stochastic inspiration generator ( stochastic instruments and melodicer ( Vermona) they borrowed huge from those eurorack modules.

[@nezmirage9565]

I really like the EP! Sounds like the best of Druqs by the King himself.

[@UndulaeMusic]

🙏

[@andrewhuang]

Massive compliment, glad you dig it

[@ImpliedMusic]

thanks andrew, nice demo of a synth that brings old and new aesthetics together is a great way.

[@chandlermiller3944]

I listened to the tracks yesterday and knew you had been cooking with some special modular stuff. Love moog and I cant wait to get one of these.

[@MatthewReeder99]

Nils Frahm has a phenomenal EP named Juno... because it's just the Roland Juno. Name your EPs after the gear they're built on :D

[@debu206]

or a band named prodigy

[@iamsushi1056]

I’m so glad wavefolding is now part of the new Moog standard. Moog and Andrew both dropped another banger(s)!

[@huntersandell859]

This EP absolutely bangs. Mind blowing, actually!

[@carlnorstumecha]

The intro alone was so cool

[@ondarze]

I usually don't listen to all of Andrew's releases, but the snippets in this video clicked with me instantly and I just had to look it up and listen to it. Also very happy for a new gear video, one of my favorite genres on this channel!

[@jamelzer0]

I have to buy this it’ll fit perfectly into my modular rig as the ultimate mud pie generator.

[@jaffasplaffa1]

Finally a synth that actually uses probability in a cool and different way. Love it. I've done a bunch of VCV modules, including sequencers and they uses probability a lot, for all kinds of semi random stuff.

[@AppleKid]

This is Awesome! You really did it this time man! I cant wait to stream the album. I hope it goes on vinyl.

[@lockyp204]

I like the drum like and percussion sounds you’re getting out of this

[@SinclairSound]

Moog lifted the embargo..

[@matmathey372]

I didn’t see a Moog Turing Machine coming, but it’s cool.. love their take on it.

[@MarkGardner66Bonnie]

Thanks for your review... this is exactly what i was looking for about this synth...

[@josh.graham]

holy f this looks fun

[@andivax]

Andy is back!

[@MutesMutesMutes]

Popped the EP in the queue to listen to- sounds awesome!

[@ssdelko]

Back in the ‘70’s you would see pictures of gear in magazines and wonder what all the knobs did and how they sound. Thank you Andrew for making all those old pictures come alive for me!

[@Baby_boodle]

Super neat! It will go on my wishlist as a possibility one day. Love the quick little overview while showcasing what you created.

[@PhilLovesTrance]

thank you for the review, love the way you describe sounds 🤣

[@jonask242]

Labyrinth (the ep) goes so hard!

[@moluscom4]

this

[@lockyp204]

Yeah it’s great 🔥

[@jennoscura2381]

The sequencer is a Turing Machine. If you want to try that style of sequencer without spending 600 bucks; 2hp makes a Turing Machine module. I use the 2hp TM with an Erica Synths Pico Quant. I think I need a second TM for controlling filter cutoff.

[@KNHSynths]

That's right. IMHO the best is an Ornament & Crime with Phazerville firmware. You can use at the same time a TM with quantization and VCO, LFO or even mini drumkit on the other side. And there are lots of Shift Registers applets you can chose, or Euclidean rhythm generators. But for people who are not in the modular game, this Moog can seem fantastic (but it just seems).

[@snorrevonflake]

Yea i thought i could do most of that with my eurorack stuff. But much more expensive if you ad modules for everything in there, filter, oscillators, wavefolder, some random gate thing, mixers....

[@MrMarcLaflamme]

Get Warp Records on that EP stat!

[@IdoBerg]

i love synths

[@philipmorison7769]

Great to hear a synth review from you! I always like a good sell from a familiar voice.

[@smaz9]

The snippet from the EP sounds very Skee Mask-esque, awesome stuff! Moog really hit it out the park with this one!

[@soulyft]

great walk through on this! I definitely want to pick one up

[@inbo7057]

woah the camerawork during the intro is sick! love the EP too

[@dashlaru2]

I am buying this album! Great work through!

[@JoseMarulandaLists]

Ep is awesome been watching your videos a long time but never actually heard something this is fire ❤‍🔥

[@patrick5645]

Great demo!

[@LauraTVK2023]

Cool vid, cool synth. Thanks Andrew ❤

[@rustnepoteter]

hell yeah

[@JakeMakesNoise]

Miss the performances with hardware. Fun video!

[@tungster24]

woAAAAH those basses! I love it.

[@myvolts1903]

Whitel Halo cables looking slick!

[@davidledoux1736]

Such a cool piece of gear. Im going to buy that ep on bandcamp right now.

[@soundinmind]

Great collaboration! It sounds beautiful!

[@adammokasabi]

Nice video Andrew and great music stuff. Well done!

[@supertakumar4728]

Amazing album Andrew, reminds of Wisp, fantastic production and beautiful artwork. bravo.

[@savnac]

I’m not sure if this is what you guys were going for but the Labyrinth EP sounds inspired by Aphex Twin's Drukqs. You two did a really great job of capturing the mood of that albums Drill N Bass tracks while bringing in new unique components, and I'm ALL for it.

[@spelunkymonke]

Hey Andrew! I've been watching your videos for years, and I've gotta say, you've become one of my favorite, and most inspiring musicians of all time. Your natural interest, and talent in music is something that I've been yearning for ever since I found your channel. The way that you can pick up almost any instrument, and make it sound like you've spent all your life mastering it, is something that only a handful of people are able to do. You've been inspiring me to learn about and explore more and more instruments ever since I first saw your 26 genre song challenge videos with Dave😁 I'm also very much looking forward to the next First Of October, Love from Hungary!❤🤘🇭🇺

[@LORDSOFFORM]

You've inspired me, thanks.

[@CatalinFertu]

Listening to the EP a second time and I love it! Congrats! Might compete with Monolith for my #1 ✨

[@GavStrange]

I know REEEAAALLLLYYYYY want a Labyrinth!! Love the new EP too by the way, perfect music to work to!

[@trebmaster]

7:50 - wow this part is amazing! Would be perfect for like a 2D video game fight scene.

[@MLCFonon]

Very inspiring - thanks for sharing

[@alexandermontagnet3361]

Love those patch cables. Was about to ask about them until I saw the link!

[@danielg.harmann8817]

Thanks, Andrew! This definitely convinced me to grab the Labyrinth!

[@SolidtraxNL]

Get lost... in the labyrinth! This sounds like a unit that inspires a lot and really get you in other parallel universes over and over again! Thanks for the vid and great sounding EP as well.

[@jorgbarr]

Best labyrinth “demo” Always with the best content. Congrats on the EP

[@harry.lincoln]

This ep is actually so good

[@song-mode]

Love you Andrew!

[@teaman7v]

The EP is fantastic

[@getinthechoppa]

Nice work bud, I love how you're using the labyrinth

[@sndctrl]

Soooo fire

[@LukeJulianProductions]

Tasty tunes Andrew. Nice work. Will definitely check out your music.

[@stu9000]

Love the Aphex vibes

[@bobloblaw3191]

The Labyrinth album is just great! Thanks

[@k5r2d2]

Message to Moog: I want a stacked LABYRINTH and SPECTRAVOX in a Moog double or triple stand pleeeeeease. Great review Sir Huang.

[@HiImNathan]

The Labyrinth seems to be a perfect companion to the DFAM, was really hoping to see that duo in this video. Alas, I might have to make my own review with those devices since I can’t seem to find a single video with both. Otherwise, really enjoyed this exploration of the newest Moog!

[@Alfakatt]

A minute after loopop! ❤

[@tubescreamin74]

Badass Andrew! Thanks for the vibes!

[@CraaaaaabPeople]

Andrews new track Labyrinth, from the EP Labyrinth played on the Moog Labyrinth.

[@synthshoot1026]

a sequencer with a mind of it's own !!. interesting

[@titledworld8393]

EP is actually really good

[@Y2F0]

oh my god i need this I NEEEED this

[@davidwave4]

I think it's past time to recognize what an excellent IDM producer Andrew is. The last few years of releases have been excellent.

[@andrewhuang]

Oh you 💖💖💖

[@Positive_Tea]

Dope

[@manweilermusic]

Two Turing Machines/ Marbles in a Moog with a twist? :D I can't wait till mine gets here tomorrow.

[@WrathOfWood]

this looks rad. wish there was a screen to see the bpm but its supposed to be an oldschool style synth so I get it.

[@benbauer1065]

Funny how the first moog I might actually buy is nothing like a moog. Lol. Great video.

[@KoaCharvel]

Well I love lamp.

[@kooljules]

Best Labyrinth vid 👍🏼

[@dsandwhich00]

I think the community that understands and can cogently explain the usefulness of AI as a creative tool is the synth nerds. They don't abuse presets (though that can be fun) and they understand that having a thing that can function on its own in specified, controllable parameters is like having an extra organ you can automate to help you create.

[@SynthAddict]

great vid, now I really want one - like a 0-Coast meets Subharmonicon and Mother-32 🙂

[@GuerinMu]

Loved the EP! I didnt even know it was out until I saw it suggested to me on Spotify. I didn't even know this video was an album announcement. I would have never watched this (bc its yet another review of another piece of exorbitantly expensive music gear) if I hadnt googled where the album came from. Maybe lead with the album announcement? 😅

[@savoirfaire8979]

The long hair works for you.

[@fabivilla2442]

The sequencer is very Turing Machine inspired, with some additional functions. Might have to play around with shift registers in VCV, I'd love an interface that allows tactile pressing of the bits, making custom rhythms easier to program, especially after the random function comes up with something cool.

[@RandomButBeautiful]

just having a knob called corrupt is instant cool :)

[@MrCshmn]

Basically it just again proves that Moog filters sound fantastic. It sounds pretty much identical to their other gear. I wish they would just re release the Sirin. I can do the sequencing in plenty of other more interesting devices.

[@mr.nobody2244]

Love your gear review videos, although i will never be able to afford these toys.

[@Daphoid]

Put a tiny bit away every month. Even better if you can do it automatically. You’ll be surprised when you look up and you can afford one.

[@mr.nobody2244]

@@Daphoid thanks...i do that already. new gear has a very low priority. gotta pay those bills

[@drum4life22630]

Can’t wait for the Behringer Crazymaze to drop

[@YummyElijah]

@andrewhuang This album is a breath of fresh air. Amazing groove and atmosphere. I haven't listened to an album from start to finish in a long time, but here it was impossible to tear my attention away. Thanks! 🌴✨

[@andrewhuang]

Thank you! So stoked to hear that!

[@teaman7v]

We're so back

[@sliceofsparta8985]

We were still reeling from the Spectravox jab and then Moog comes in with the Labyrinth hook. I'm down for the count ☠

[@N0B0DY_SP3C14L]

So it's kind of a Turing Machine'esque tool. Cool vid.

[@moog5260]

Zobel is dope. very aphexy vibe in the middle