Sonic Explorations with TAIGA from Pittsburgh Modular!

[@dijjidog]

Can I just mention how he has a really good and unique presenting style and is very musically talented. I can't wait for more content.

[@GeorgeLocke]

You have my permission to mention that.

[@TheUnperson]

Thank you - that is very much appreciated! :)

[@seanelliotmusic]

Another superb video. This is easily the best demo of the Taiga. That opening piece is so good. Your demos always showcase making actual good music with the thing on show rather than just listing its features. Huge fan here. Excellent work!

[@TheUnperson]

Cheers man!! Yea I'm not really a fan of analysing oscilloscopes and filter sweeps :D

[@hoagy_ytfc]

The reviews by Loopop and Unperson are the only ones I’ve seen where they’ve made it sound really musical.

[@hoagy_ytfc]

PS Interestingly, both of them a combo of keyboard controlled and “fixed” frequency oscillators in their opening jams.

[@PascalMourier]

Loved the ambient sound and performance at the end ! Cheers;

[@TheUnperson]

Thank you! That was my favourite bit too :D

[@cinnabrad]

Hands down my favorite demonstration of this beast, you really make it sing. Can’t wait to get my hands on my own.

[@TheUnperson]

Thank you! Hopefully you won’t be waiting too long ☺️

[@Jimantronic]

Awesome work man 👍 Seen a few demos, but it's extra great to see it in a more musical context. Sounds lovely when it's being nice and great when it's being nasty. Looks proper fun 😎

[@TheUnperson]

Cheers man! And yea it can go from nice to nasty pretty quickly! :D

[@GarHoover]

Thank you so much for this video! I needed to see Taiga in a musical context! I love experimental and funky sounds as much as the next guy but this video shows the true potential of the synth!

[@TheUnperson]

Cheers man! It's definitely a very musical synth - tho it does do experimental very well too :D

[@thebigb3ard]

That sound at the end was so good man. Surely that's a tune now in the making. So many good sounds.

[@TheUnperson]

Cheers man! Yea I probably should do something with that bit :D

[@adzer0_0]

Wow I love the sounds that come out of this thing! Nicely presented too, thank you

[@TheUnperson]

Cheers man! :)

[@PaulBoos]

This is a really good demo showing off how well this instrument sounds... Love the Big Jam! That kicks... And the Ambient Outro is also wonderful. Great sonic exploraion - I hope you do a few more patches and make another vid showing more with teh patchbay.

[@motaki79]

Between you and Hobbs, You are without a doubt the most underrated and most musically talented content creator on KZbin IMO. Everyone of your videos are immersive and the music is so moody and emotional. Also you bring good vibes with your down to earth personality. I hope you the best in success my man.

[@TheUnperson]

Thanks for the lovely comment ~ I really appreciate it ☺️

[@bigkingsha]

There's something magical about new modular gear and a fresh cup of coffee while its raining outside.

[@TheUnperson]

Yes! There's no better way to spend a rainy day :D

[@cldbrbn6070]

You’re a whole other level - this was thoroughly enjoyable to listen too. You made this synth shine. I’d buy this album

[@TheUnperson]

Thank you! Much appreciated ☺️

[@ChristopherOrth]

This is the most interesting synth to come out in a long time! Great demo

[@TheUnperson]

Thank you! And yea I agree - it's extremely well thought out!

[@FreddyKBassman]

Nice presentation. Question: on 'The Big Jam', how did you program the higher notes playing on the synth? I'm a beginner so, I'm still learning. Thanks!

[@soysos.tuffsound]

Great demo, I love how you're bringing out something different in the instrument.

[@TheUnperson]

Thank you ~ much appreciated!

[@myhandlehasbeenmishandled]

Do you have music from the Intro and from the Big Jam! anywhere for purchase? Or something very similar to that? Especially the second one.

[@retailguillaume]

sounds amazing, congrats! I hope you will make more videos with taïga, this synth seems to deserve it

[@TheUnperson]

Thank you - I will definitely be making more content with the Taiga. Gonna pop it in the the rack and pair it with some FX soon I reckon :)

[@McEnroe911]

How gorgeous was that last patch…. Great video as usual.

[@TheUnperson]

Thank you - my fav bit too! :)

[@noiretblancvie-afterhours]

This is great use of the paraphonic nature. Hopefully PGH sees this, great job!

[@soysos.tuffsound]

I'm Pittsburgh adjacent and I see you! A fan of you BTW!

[@TheUnperson]

Cheers man! The paraphonic feature is really fun - especially on a 3 osc synth! :)

[@pittsburghmodular]

Definitely seen. Multiple times, even. Fantastic demo.

[@TheUnperson]

@@pittsburghmodular Thank you. You guys knocked it out the park with this one! :)

[@surkidmusic]

Best Taiga demo on the interweb! So musical and inspiring! (unfortunately I want one now)

[@TheUnperson]

Thanks man! And sorry for fueling the GAS :D

[@inthefade]

If I had the money to drop on this I wouldn't be able to resist. I love a synth that sounds great for those bread and butter sounds with its "normal" routing, but I can get freaky with patch points if I feel like it. So many patch points...

[@TheUnperson]

That’s exactly what this thing is. It does classic very well but can get very deep and experimental!

[@FursAndMasksMusic]

Yes! Miles away from affording one of these, but I'm so glad you of all people are here to impart your take on this magical machine. Waited a few days since launch for new content 😅

[@TheUnperson]

Thank you for the kind words ~ much appreciated! ☺️

[@FursAndMasksMusic]

@@TheUnperson you're welcome. Having seen the vid all the way thru now I can say that your patches and examples were fantastic and, musically, well ahead of the game!

[@MikkelGrumBovin]

I love the sounds of the enveloped delay....you just have me an excellent ideal ! - gotta run IT through my Dreadbox Typhoon ! 🕺🔥

[@MikkelGrumBovin]

I wonder if i can wawefold my Erebus through the Taiga !?

[@TheUnperson]

Good question! I’m not sure if the wave folder has an input 🤔definitely you can run erebus through the filter, preamp, and delay maybe too!

[@freejazzbone]

excellent video, thanks for sharing

[@TheUnperson]

Thanks! ☺️

[@rhampton1914]

Thanks for sharing. I really enjoyed this. Excellent Modular synth worth buying for sure...

[@TheUnperson]

Thank you! Absolutely worth buying :)

[@optoproductions]

Wow, you're getting some beautiful sounds out of this amazing unit!

[@TheUnperson]

Glad you liked it! :)

[@eastwoofer]

It has a pleasant timbre.

[@TheUnperson]

I think so too :)

[@streamlight1]

great video man, love the way you structure your reviews. that last patch was amazing

[@TheUnperson]

Thank you! The last one was my favourite too :)

[@anastasia0zardonova]

Damn. Sound and Music wise the most awesome Taiga demo i've seen! You really get it going.

[@TheUnperson]

Thank you! Very much appreciated ☺️

[@fewminuteswondering275]

Stunning demo, want it now.. 😅 Sound at the end is just stellar! ❤

[@TheUnperson]

Thank you! That was my favourite bit too :)

[@charliewilson7283]

Thank you! This is how I wanted to hear this demoed

[@TheUnperson]

Cheers man - glad you like it! :)

[@Dogboy73]

Wow! Was already very interested in Taiga. Thought I could overcome the GAS. Nope!! 😀

[@TheUnperson]

haha I'm sorry man! 😆😆

[@LarsBjerregaard]

Wonderful sounding synth, great demo!

[@TheUnperson]

Cheers man! :)

[@blaueswunder]

The Jam from 18 on is amazing and gave me emotional reactions... Amazing synth and GREAT video!!!!

[@TheUnperson]

Thank you!! ☺️

[@bonesetter]

So happy to see you intentionally stay longer in that dissonant "breaking" FM moments throughout video, last one especially. Well done sir.

[@anothercouture]

Sounds amazing, and a great demo 👍

[@TheUnperson]

Thank you :)

[@Paparumbo]

More reviews just like this please! Your a natural .

[@TheUnperson]

thank you - much appreciated!

[@buildingblocks8287]

gorgeous. you really showed off the pure dirty quality of this thing... love the jams. thanks (and waiting for my unit to arrive :-))

[@TheUnperson]

Thank you! Hopefully you’re not waiting too long! 😬😬

[@PLA.net-DANTE]

Great demonstration, you really show the quality's of this powerful synth ❤❤❤

[@TheUnperson]

Glad you enjoyed! It’s powerful indeed! ☺️

[@banksideleopards2791]

Excellent demo, this module sound amazing

[@devinwells9399]

Hey! Curious what did you have patched into FM during the intro? I really like the sound you were getting there

[@TheUnperson]

I think it was just another LFO giving some vibrato. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@rodnee2340]

Superb. I'm definitely getting one! What mic are you using it also sounds great for talking.

[@shane_l8085]

You gave me an idea to try on the Pittsburgh Voltage Lab (one of if not my fave synth of mine), modulating the delay with the envelope, hadn't thought of it before! Cheers

[@TheUnperson]

It's a cool effect! Square wave into the delay time is another favourite too :)

[@jgbpkoolguys]

I’ve never used a modular synth before, would you say it would be good for a beginner? Or is it maybe too complex?

[@TheUnperson]

I think if you don't mind reading a manual then it should be fine for a beginner. It works well as a synth without doing any patching so it might be good to learn on. :)

[@jammystraub488]

Really great stuff. The first half of the intro tune was channeling John Carpenter. Which is a good thing. Well done!

[@TheUnperson]

Cheers man! I love John Carpenter's compositions :D

[@EdZuccollo]

That delay sounds very similar to my 70s/80s MXR analog delay (which the carbon copy is based off of). Cool :)

[@TheUnperson]

Ohhh lovely! I used to have a carbon copy ~ loved it.

[@FROZ333]

Massive Jam :)

[@RobertMaxwellMediaCorp]

I always come to your channel for the juicy musical demos. You deserve more subs for sure.

[@TheUnperson]

Cheers man! I might borrow the term "juicy musical demos" in future lol

[@KirillIgumenshchev]

Hi, this video is really great, especially in terms of music. I'd love to try to reproduce it. could you explain how you connected things and settings, please? especially for the first part

[@TheUnperson]

Thank you! The first patch has oscillators 1 & 2 in free running mode - so they are both droning, whilst oscillator 3 is being controlled by the arpeggiator on the keystep 37.

[@tworoundrobins]

"Synth wormhole when time disappears" - haven't we all been there :D another great video, man!

[@TheUnperson]

Haha lost many an hour to the synth wormhole! Thank you :)

[@lesliemakin]

An interesting synth have been thinking of buying a Moog grandmother but might switch to the taiga as it’s maybe more flexible. I like to try synths out for real in a shop, as good as your video is, so will head to my local shop for a tryout - Signal Sounds or Rubadub. 👍

[@TheUnperson]

Oh that's a really tough choice! You're right tho - best thing to do is actually try them out! Could spend weeks in Signal Sounds trying out the gear there :D

[@cohaagenup]

That last patch was goooorgeous

[@TheUnperson]

Thank you! That was my favourite part too :)

[@dodgedforgottenn]

Great demo and cool sound design! I’m a sucker for a Scottish accent. Subscribed.

[@JeffHopkinsMusic]

Best taiga video yet

[@TheUnperson]

Thank you! :)

[@Probbie]

The best demo yet mate. 👌Trouble is, you made me want to get one.... 😖🤔

[@TheUnperson]

haha I'm sorry man! 😆😆

[@tronlake]

Absolutely beautiful

[@jonathanosborn4800]

sounding good in your hands. It has some of the features that aren't ubiquitous, the wave shaping options, the ample CV. What do you think is the range of the LFO(s)?

[@TheUnperson]

Cheers man!! There are two LFO ranges to choose from, and it goes from pretty slow to very fast. Also, you can use any of the oscillators as an LFO which means you can get very crazy shapes with the modulatable wave-shapers !

[@soysos.tuffsound]

Yes, wave shaped LFOs FTW!

[@TheUnperson]

@@soysos.tuffsound Agree! I haven't explored this enough yet - will definitely be exploring it for a future vid :)

[@metamyther]

Great demo

[@TheUnperson]

Cheers!

[@samadipsytrance]

hey bro, nice vid! I'm a psytrance producer and looking for a hardware synth that will expand into Eurorack in the future, do you think this is a solid choice or should I think about other synth?

[@TheUnperson]

Thank you! I think it depends what you want your modular to do. Personally I think if you’re focusing on psytrance you might be better getting a good polysynth! Taiga is definitely good for bass and lead lines tho!

[@soundsofsynth]

Amazing stuff man. Would you still recommend the Taiga today or have you encountered anything new that beats this on sound/features/price? 🙏

[@TheUnperson]

I think it really depends what you’re looking for. There’s so many amazing synths these days. Having 3 oscillators and a LPG is the biggest selling point for me. If you’re into that then go for it ☺️

[@soundsofsynth]

@@TheUnperson cool. I have quite a few synths but looking for something for creating textures and also to delve/experiment a bit with modular.

[@forestchild3261]

Wow okay... Feels like proper analog innovation for an affordable price. Sort of like a modern Moog, who lately seem more focused on recreating the magic of the past.

[@TheUnperson]

Yea, the combination of East and West coast with 3 oscillators makes this pretty special!

[@forestchild3261]

@@TheUnperson Okay this will be my next synth, instead of returning to one of the semi-modular Moogs. The value is just too good here.

[@davidhrivnak]

Incredible intro!

[@Cre8audio]

Beautiful!

[@TheUnperson]

Glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@atdubya]

11:56 - Lofi Delay > sounds really *really* good !

[@TheUnperson]

Yes! There’s a lot of character in the delay for sure!

[@nielshulgard3722]

@@TheUnperson reminds me of the korg monotron delay, actually

[@maxencecharnay]

I was gonna say the same thing, gaves me goosebumps

[@juanperaltamusic]

Genius!⭐

[@marekbuk]

All hail the sweet spots!😊

[@TheUnperson]

Haha all about the sweet spots!

[@istvantoth7431]

Cute synth. Price is alright too. What do you say Scotland, is it worth it?

[@TheUnperson]

Haha! Absolutely worth it if you’re a modular person!

[@oscarvanderburgh9915]

Amazing demo…

[@TheUnperson]

Cheers!

[@locavoremusic3680]

Best video ever!!!

[@TheUnperson]

Why thank you!!!

[@quasarsphere]

It would appear that you've been getting visits from the ghost of Edgar Froese.

[@TheUnperson]

Now that’s one haunting I wouldn’t mind 😃

[@blaueswunder]

I would like to heared your opinion about the sound compared to other expander synths.....

[@TheUnperson]

I haven’t tried many other semi-modular synths.. I think the Taiga oscillators and filter are very nice sounding!

[@Somewhere_sometime_somehow]

Lovely sounds al the way through. I feel yourbusing this thing closer to what i would at least aim for with it. A lot of the demo's feature more heavy on the west coast percussive beeps and bloops. Which is awesome but all can sound a bit samey. For my money some of the stuff you did feels a bit like part minimoog part something a bit more spicy.

[@TheUnperson]

Thank you! I know what you mean - I love bleeps and bloops but only so much lol

[@spdycar13]

Where was FM out going in the first part of the video?

[@TheUnperson]

I hve an external LFO coming in to modulate the pitch a little :)

[@adognamedshinji]

There is a bunch of high frequency noise in the first minute and a half of the video, is that from the Taiga?

[@TheUnperson]

I think it’s coming from the Taiga’s delay ~ it can be quite noisy!

[@adognamedshinji]

@@TheUnperson are you sure? I've listened to loads of demos and have not yet heard this sound. It appears to be around 14000 hz. Otherwise, awesome demo! I'm loving these sounds you've been able to come up with

[@lesterfalcon1350]

Currently having to wait for a Taiga passing through Customs. Been weeks since placing the order and every now again doubt creeps in that I've made a mistake, and a a few different youtube demos don't help, but then I hear Big Jam 18:20 and I wonder what I ever worried about.

[@TheUnperson]

Ahh the gear doubt ~ I know that feeling very well. Hope you’ve finally got the Taiga and aren’t feeling any regret 😆

[@lesterfalcon1350]

@@TheUnperson So having not got my head around the dynamics section, I didn't get on with it. It sat collected dust, with a gut feeling of not wanting to repeat failure. Yesterday after 5 months I finally turned it on, and it was alright, but still not clicking. I opened it up, following the tuning guide I I tried turning the dynamics offset knob further to the left, but there didn't seem to be any further to the left, or change as the manual said. Closed it up, emailed the support and had another go. Had I made a change, why did is seem different, something just clicked. 4 hours passed, I had woody Buchla tones that I has not experienced before, moving in the cutting searing arp leads, interspersed with moments of dancing around my room. Syncing Osc 2 and 3 to the sine out and Out 1 sounds so good, and so different to my other synths.

[@lesterfalcon1350]

22:49 you just cant help but scrunch your nose and pull a face

[@dianocka1]

❤️❤️❤️

[@cassildaandcarcosa294]

You have to do one of these for the new intellijel Cascadia!

[@TheUnperson]

I think that’s a fantastic idea!! @intellijel ;)

[@HANGINGOUTWITHAUDIOPHILES]

instant click

[@TheUnperson]

cheers buddy!

[@MUNRO13]

Easy Taiga!

[@TheUnperson]

Haha!

[@jeremyxjones]

Anyone else having trouble sequencing this thing with octatrack? Notes keep dropping out - seems like an issue with the midi-cv? Works perfect with digitakt...

[@TheUnperson]

It works fine with me... might be worth sending a message to their tech support!

[@jeremyxjones]

@@TheUnperson interesting, acts funny when I send clock and transport from my octatrack to taiga! I emailed them and they might make a firmware update

[@jeremyxjones]

@@TheUnperson question, do you remember if you had clock and transport send on the octatrack? When I turn those settings ON, it seems to make the Taiga act funny. When they're OFF, it works. So I was wondering if maybe that's why it was working for you.

[@FursAndMasksMusic]

Figure out that patchbay and hit us with another vid 😈

[@TheUnperson]

Haha for sure! I’ll definitely be doing more Taiga vids ☺️

[@MikkelGrumBovin]

I Gotta...oh...i have...IT 😘

[@John-e4p1x]

fart and queef sounds!

[@charliewilson7283]

Yo that fm jam part 🤢

[@TheUnperson]

haha yea it gets pretty crazy very easily! :)

[@MrNamaikisaru]

Sounds great but I just want to know why they have it the same Japanese name as my son.

[@TheUnperson]

You can have two Taiga's! :D

[@MrNamaikisaru]

@@TheUnperson ours doesn’t make those noises even when he’s. He was pretty stoked to see a synth had been named after him.

[@TheUnperson]

@@MrNamaikisaru haha! You should be very proud! :)

[@soysos.tuffsound]

Richard named it after this: The taiga is a forest of the cold, subarctic region. The subarctic is an area of the Northern Hemisphere that lies just south of the Arctic Circle. The taiga lies between the tundra to the north and temperate forests to the south. Alaska, Canada, Scandinavia, and Siberia have taigas.

[@MrNamaikisaru]

@@soysos.tuffsound nope he’s definitely just a normal 9 year old boy.

[@anthonyalexander7246]

I heard the tuning is bad, the filter bleeds and the build quality sucks.

[@Cre8audio]

Strange feedback, considering there were less than 10 preproduction prototypes in the wild at the time you posted your comment. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@soysos.tuffsound]

You heard incorrectly, none of that is true.

[@BrunoWiebelt]

those hands are creepy ... turns me off

[@TheUnperson]

That's better than turning you on at least! :P

[@FastRCToys]

Awful... It would have done better to stay in the taiga...

[@TheUnperson]

It's not for everyone I guess! What don't you like about it?

[@FastRCToys]

@@TheUnperson Basically the sound (thin ?)... And the fact that it's not very innovative. Of course I'm a proud owner of a Moog Sound studio ;)

[@FastRCToys]

@@profitsandloss sorry Not my taste, back to my Moog sound studio ;)

[@TheUnperson]

@@FastRCToys Most synths sound thin compared to a Moog! I like that is has both east and west coast features - there are vast sonic possibilities! :)

[@spdycar13]

I have both Moog and Buchla. This is a fun meet in the middle synth.