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)

[@N31L50N_music]

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

[@N31L50N_music]

Mine’s arriving tomorrow 😁

[@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…

[@brianbrill]

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

[@snorrevonflake]

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

[@robertsyrett1992]

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

[@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!!!

[@mike_qbik]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@chambre466]

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

[@Abell85Studios]

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

[@joeljae]

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

[@mylarmelodies]

🙌

[@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 😂

[@justanothersounddiary]

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

[@Mosneig]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@nicdoak]

This is such a great demonstration and tutorial

[@mylarmelodies]

thanks m8 🙌

[@jscottschafer]

Yes! Finally somebody showing what this baby can do!

[@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!!

[@lesynthlofi]

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

[@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.

[@aevai]

Triple DFAM is taking things to the next level 😄

[@johnwalshe]

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

[@ThomasKirwanE8]

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

[@SoundsMick]

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

[@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...

[@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

[@PSILOCYBINISTHEWAY]

been waiting for this video. ty

[@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!

[@patrickr1091]

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

[@lukepettett5075]

Oof the cosmic family jam is delightful!

[@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. 🤖

[@outsider_anesthesia]

Lit vid. Mylar goated. 🔥🎈🐐

[@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 🤓)

[@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

[@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

[@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))

[@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.

[@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

[@charlesbronson2806]

Finally someone that knows how to use this thing 👏

[@0VRLNDR]

This video should come with a stink face warning 😂🤘

[@Jin-Hu]

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

[@Woddy-bd7ns]

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

[@Woddy-bd7ns]

Yes🎉

[@mylarmelodies]

That is a good idea

[@swampflux]

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

[@AlexMusayev]

Quite a proper amount of DFAMs.

[@snorrevonflake]

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

[@ErikFrancisCPH]

What a jam at 10:35!!

[@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!

[@mathematicwaveformrecordings]

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

[@mylarmelodies]

Yeah it’s a fun one isn’t it?!

[@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 🖖👽

[@andrewmarshall195]

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

[@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

[@StopTheWorld.I.WantToGetOff]

Not even 10mins in, and this things sounds like a right filthy beast.

[@HANGINGOUTWITHAUDIOPHILES]

The definitive Labyrinth ❤

[@alfredex22]

These setup needs more moogs

[@whiskeyace398]

good video jams

[@darrellforbes5082]

Bro how did I miss this

[@darrellforbes5082]

Also liking some of the production upgrades, text on screen, bits of singing and humming, crack on!

[@darrellforbes5082]

34:42 what is HAPPENING

[@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

[@effiksmusic]

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

[@edwardboon2204]

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

[@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 :)

[@alexanderripley4362]

Great video

[@mylarmelodies]

Thanks m8!! Hope you good

[@jdavis.fw303]

34:42 Yooooo! 🤩🤯

[@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?!

[@jeditasticlymungus]

Splendid.😵‍💫

[@mosesve1]

58:21 - How many Moogs do I ne.... YES!!!

[@IstvanNudge]

It’s really good ❤

[@linuxbender]

Interesting chat, thanks!

[@mylarmelodies]

Thank you!!

[@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

[@dj_muggzy]

The Moog Master 👏 👏 👏

[@mymodularjourney]

Someone should bring the sequencers to eurorack

[@Qwiv]

Great video. Had to watch it with the volume off because the sounds were terrible, but those finger skillz. Oooof.

[@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”!!😉.

[@doverbeachxyz]

So that's basically my 2.5k eurorack system.

[@mylarmelodies]

😬

[@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?

[@michaelkonomos]

Great video. Seems cool. Now that Moog fired its workers if I ever get this I’ll buy it used, as to not feed that greedy beast.

[@SurfaceDweller]

Luscious groves!

[@acidbat4441]

best one yet

[@JoseRomero-yr3wl]

🔥

[@TheJorkiller]

10:30 my god take my money

[@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;)!

[@valvularminds]

hello ! 😀😀 just when someone somewhere said "new digital boom" 😆😆😆

[@JamesReedy]

They need to stop making these because I feel compelled to collect the whole set. I literally have a Spectravox sitting in a box unopened. I can get one of these for around $440 on company discount so it's hard to say no...collect the whole set 😑

[@coyley72]

Need. I only have a Mother 32. I need this and a couple of DFAMs.

[@drewbronig]

Hour ten?! Fuck yes.

[@stormyweather6728]

The other day a video of labirinth was apeared en the fed and i was thinkin .maybe mylar gonna do a video about it in no time. Hehehe thank you😊

[@mylarmelodies]

I here for ya!

[@dslavin]

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

[@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.

[@kaykramer9045]

Hey Mylar… go and get your paycheck from Moog. You just sold the first 1000 units 😂😂😂

[@gridus5380]

Oooohhffff

[@vinylarchaeologist]

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

[@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

[@agentmith]

I haven’t watched this yet so I apologize if any questions are redundant (I’m stuck in meetings all day, and all these videos dropped at once as someone else pointed out). I’m concerned with how terrible Labyrinth sounded from all the early release videos, and it wasn’t clear how this differentiated itself from already existing products in most aspects, like Subharmonicon’s sequencing. Questions… How well does this fit in with all the other semi-modular Moog synths? Can you use the Labyrinth as a master controller/processor in that regard? Taking advantage of the sequencing and wave shaping for the other synths. How long did it take before it started not sounding like ass, and is that effort realistic (or possible) for most people? This is probably the one I’m most concerned with, based on the videos I’ve seen prior to today. Like I can pick up my DFAM and jam on it with little effort after not having touched it in a while, for example. I love your channel btw, a lot of my interests were fueled by your earlier videos. Thanks!

[@mylarmelodies]

Thanks for this!! So regarding how well it fits - It was originally conceived to complement DFAM but of course stand in its own right. It’s like a complex west coast oscillator/Easel but with generative sequencers strapped to it. As I do in this vid, I like the exact idea of it being a master processor, the thing you have right up front, and use to sequence 2 other things, while it ingests other waveshapes externally and runs them through the filter or wavefolder (or both). In terms of how long it took to get good sounds with - for me I’d say about an evening as I’m quite familiar with and predisposed to this sort of device, it’s basically what I like to make in a modular synth but in an off the shelf box, which is novel(!) It’s not complicated at all so I don’t foresee it being a struggle to learn (the manual is fantastic, have a look) but as with any instrument that doesn’t mean it’ll magically give up all its secrets immediately - this is a happy accident machine so will reward time spent learning to keep it “in the pocket” of sounding best and to jam and perform it, and learn to move from one useful state to the next with it. As you see in the “Heaven & Hell” section it’s interesting using the two paths as contrasting voices, and bouncing from one to the other with the Blend knob. Anyway yeah for me it’s unquestionably one of the most potentially useful of all the 60HP moogs, since it’s the one you could use to power an improvised live show most significantly! Hope you have fun if you get one anyhow!! 🙌

[@StopTheWorld.I.WantToGetOff]

Damn this is in stock too. Wallet strain intensifies!!

[@Lcrymlgy]

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

[@CVinyl]

Epic setup 🤓 #Analogbrothers

[@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!

[@therealajahn]

I dont know if you just have an intuitive sense of statistics or something but when I make music with randomized pitches like this it dont sound this good at all. Stuff like the metropolis or subharmonicon are more my speed(in spirit). Glad you're making good sounds with it tho.😢