Synth Setup Tips #3 // Julia Bondar's Compact Techno Eurorack/MIDI Rig and Performance

[@VictorSteiner]

Funny, I was so mesmerized by her bass drum sound that I asked under one of her videos and she was super nice in explaining some details. I love this community!

[@ryanpwm-oldaccount5923]

Haaa! I love that hand she waved around 46:00 when the kick comes in. You know she does that whether she’s being filmed, in a club, or totally alone. As any electronic musician would do when they make a sick transition.

[@Claidheambmor]

Yupppp haha

[@CinematicLaboratory]

It's not just the case and the gear. Julia has this great feeling for endless grooves that just never get boring.

[@JuliaBondar]

thank you Robert :)

[@Psionetics]

Aha! She starts from a previously composed arrangement, but around the halfway point enters "jam" territory. Very sensible approach to a live performance! Thanks

[@robr135]

She is amazing. Gorgeous with intelligence, and her music is amazing. thank you for bringing her to our attention.

[@MartinStuertzer]

I am glad that the series continues! Thanks to both of you for the interesting insight.

[@GoedGezien]

Thank you Martin for your insight on your setup in the previous episode. I have been enjoying your Dub Techno sessions for years now, especially the longer ones.

[@IanWaugh]

Minimal gear - Massive Music! It's not the gear in your studio, is the musician :-) Awesome! Fantastic walk and talk through of the patches. Really love this series - more please :-)

[@Underwaterbob]

I'm not sure I'd call a ~$10K modular set up "minimal", but it's certainly compact at least.

[@IanWaugh]

​@@Underwaterbob Yeah! one out of two ain't bad 😊

[@wearesegue]

Fantastic run-through, thank you for organising this Loopop, and Julia for making the time to jump into it.

[@danielross7899]

Excellent! Thank you for sharing so generously - I learned a lot, and I especially appreciate that the tech never takes over, but is only used in pursuit of that ‘vibe’ .

[@powermix24]

I love the series as I stated before, a great way for us who are starting out to get a glimpse of how it all works. State Azure is someone I would love to see featured on here. Keep them coming

[@aaronbrown2587]

yessssss he would be great :)

[@2112jonr]

Alba Ecstacy is another I'd like to see, Adrian produces some very good work.

[@trwolfe]

Good god yes please.

[@valeriobiagini3644]

Seconded. If not all of State Azure complete setup, I think he sometime uses some simpler setups

[@wickeddubz]

@@2112jonr whoa! Thanks for new name!

[@whereisboo]

Just amazing. This is without doubt the best YT video I've ever watched. I learned a lot. It was a pleasure to get to know Julia's workflow and style in such detail. The music and setup is inspiring. Thanks for hosting Loopop.

[@jonathanbenge8307]

I loved this. The fact she can launch different loops from the same pad depending on velocity kind of, as they say, baked my noodle.

[@0ooDT]

This is one of the most comprehensive modular tutorial videos out there. Well done 👏

[@aytchess]

If this was the 90s, you would deserve your own tv show. Really up'ed your game Loopop.

[@cristiancalineac4442]

Thank you very much Ziv for having Julia as a guest on your channel and for giving her the opportunity to talk about her live and studio set up, her creative workflow and tips for performing live. It was great to see Julia so passionate about using modular synthesizers and make the best out of the Endorphines modules. It convinced me to explore further the modules that she is using and maybe purchase some of them to compliment my setup. Keep up the great work!

[@tecschooldropout]

Great breakdown and music. I sold my eurorack rig because of how I couldn't wrap my head around gigging with it, and this video makes me regret that decision while simultaneously confirming that it was the right call.

[@prawnstar9213]

Look at all those freaking cables.. I thought my minibrute2s was complex with 8 cables punched.. this is someone who has seriously studied and mastered sound design. There’s not too many chicks that I know that are masters of modular.. from one female to another.. my hats.. no.. I’m bowing.

[@hermask815]

But how many of these cables are actually performing a purpose? I have only fooled around with modular synths in software. When I was finished, I pulled some of the virtual cables and the sound didn’t change.the ones that changed I put back, obviously. If cables are used to change the flow of sequences…. I’m mentally too lazy for that.Then I’d rather use anything with a piano roll or something along the lines of a keystep.

[@Amatteus]

Loopop.. Hello my friend.. Glad to see you are teaming up with Julia, a great artist from my city of Barcelona.

[@loopop]

My pleasure! I love Barcelona and hope to come visit again soon!

[@BeniRoseMusic]

My heart belongs to Barcelona! Such a beautiful city filled with magic!

[@Amatteus]

@@BeniRoseMusic Let me know guys if you ever come around...

[@pqlr8763]

She's not exactly "from" Barcelona, but it's a lovely city to live in, that much is true!

[@MrStognabologna]

As a skateboarder Barcelona has a special place in my heart, can’t wait to visit some day

[@ian84]

I freakin’ love her - my absolute Eurorack hero

[@weave_of_k]

she's so cool. plus she's learned her craft very well. i'm not a huge fan of dance music but she somehow gets ME wanting to dance in my room like no one is watching! thanks for putting together this inspiring interview.

[@Martin1519]

Wow this woman is incredibly smart, not only can she work a euro rack like it’s 2nd nature to her, but she can also speak multiple languages.

[@visisydandthevoid]

This woman is my new hero 😎🖤 I want to learn how to do all this cool stuff. 😭

[@audiolego]

I like the music a lot too

[@baertnicola6440]

What a sound ! Bass and groovelines are sooo nice .. 😮😮😮

[@joriliilyoekke6634]

Julia is my favourite person right now

[@SleepofEons]

Love these artist spotlights. Great session with Julia on making some tasty techno modular jams! 🙌

[@davidbetts2980]

Love to see your a fan of TR/ST 🖤

[@gaeel330]

Oh dang! This is exactly what I wanted to see. Your videos and Julia's compact techno performances both inspired the way I'm building my setup!

[@TheNormalUniverse]

Thanks for the awesome video! Great work Julia and Loopop

[@WanderingManProd]

Oh, loopop, this is the treatiest treat so far. Thank you very much !

[@HerrSaturn]

She is awesome! Go to her channel and listen to her tracks!

[@klarkinelis]

the patch with triggering different samples with velocity - excellent idea - thank you :)

[@nebula0697]

The Ground Control module in development is exactly what I've been waiting for.

[@logiqueraison5631]

This is most interesting modular video online. Please do more of that.

[@Robert-kx8mp]

I think what Julia does is amazing! “Running with the Wolves” on Industrial Symphony is such an inspiration.

[@FuZZbaLLbee]

Great how she transitions between songs and it keeps sounding good.

[@axel_huth]

thanks for keeping this format alive.Thanks julia for sharing her ideas.

[@bitmaster2000]

Beautiful setup. You're an amazing woman. I also realize now that it was your voice introducing the Queen of Pentacles, which I immediately wanted when I saw the video. Thanks for everything!

[@rawvoltage-viennamodularst3625]

Great video and great insights - thank you Julia and Loopop! Julia's performance is rocking!

[@JuliaBondar]

Thank you Erwin :)

[@Bonitosbcn]

Genial ! Muchísima gracias por compartir Julia. Con muchas ganas de volver a escucharte en live. Un gran abrazo a toda la buena gente de Endorphines, del hangar, de Befaco y BCN desde Suiza.

[@JuliaBondar]

gracias Cyril, gracias tiu! hostia tiu! saludos de BarcAlona :)

[@ltnjones1714]

Loopop and J. bondar. I’m so hyped 🤩

[@mattgooderson]

I am a massive fan of this series. THankyou Loopop

[@hulkslayer626]

Wow! Amazing artist. Amazing knowledge of her Instruments. Well explained walk through. And also GREAT camera work/angles. Kept the video as interesting as she keeps her music. Evolving and never boring.

[@hulkslayer626]

AND SPEAKS 4 LANGUAGES!! I'm clearly not doing enough with my life! 😂

[@mattkaz9604]

Good video. She is evidently talented and her voice is so peaceful to listen to.

[@tk1ngatk1nga]

I have to admit, as soon as I see a euro rack setup I start feeling nauseous and dizzy, I just feel it in the gut and from there on all I can hear is myself saying that’s impossible, hopefully once I complete reading “How to program any synth” I’ll fell less intimidated and ultimately less nauseous. I still don’t know, once all the connections are made, can the case be closed, I think this is where a great deal of my OMG 😱 comes from. Love her work. Thanks.

[@JuliaBondar]

I feel same when I see other eurorack cases. It is all about to tame personal gear with harmony :)

[@talweg384]

Such a beautiful person. I really enjoy this kind of videos.

[@THR-zf6ti]

Wow you really need such elegant slim fingers to master such a setup! Respect!😊👍👍👍

[@yannuphoto]

Love this very detailed video ! Julia Bondar is one the nicest and genuine persons I had the pleasure to talk to ! And her music has so much soul !

[@MrPisster]

This was incredibly interesting. We almost never get to hear this kind of in depth artist insight. Thank you for giving this information a platform. Everything is always about gear, gear, gear and never HOW TO USE IT in a performance or studio with other pieces.

[@talimn]

Julia is the homie. Excellent video, keep up the good work!

[@TheAddyf]

Really nice Video! Thanks to Julia which did an amazing job (your accent is charming by the way :) and thanks to Loopop. Please keep on doing those videos as they are really expiring and helpful at the same time.

[@Jimantronic]

Thanks Julia for your generous explanation. It's really cool to see the kit and the process involved 😎

[@jonassteur9538]

And now I want to build a euro rack case like this as well. Great and well thought out setup and very musical ! Love it :)

[@couchcamperTM]

fight the GAS!

[@jonassteur9538]

@@couchcamperTM Its ever expanding 😶

[@buildingblocks8287]

gorgeous setup, gorgeous music made by supertalented music soul... a joy to watch

[@jordanWAH]

That Manson shirt always stood out. I always liked it anyway

[@themarrowmusic]

Just found out that endorphin.es is her brand. And I'm just sitting here, trying to get my gear all working together, making nice loops and discarding everything afterwards. Some people just have their shit together. Thanks for the great video and work loopop and julia! Keep it up!

[@CinematicLaboratory]

She's the Queen of Pentacles (says so on the back of the module :)

[@stephaneapollo]

Yes endorphin.es is her brand, she's saying it at the beginning of the video :) Really great video!!

[@kaerkiu9815]

This video is amazing. It is interesting to see such a different workflow compared to mine. PS: I also own Enorphines module as many people here and I am very satisfied. Let's not forget about beautiful visual design as details are insane. It is one of my best (if not the best) looking modules for sure!

[@maarzt]

what a gem. thank you Julia thank you loopop

[@jonaseggen2230]

This is so useful and interesting at the same time. If only school had been this way. Anyway, thanks to Julia and Loopop for making me a little bit smarter.

[@O1O1OO1]

Oooh woow! That's what I've been wishing for! Thank you very much.

[@szymeklawik7636]

Excellent episode. This sure beats recent Telekom Beats episodes for sure

[@phdj535]

Julia, Loopop, this was wonderful! So well explained. The format of the show is really nice.

[@alexwestconsulting]

I love videos that detail someone's live rig. Everyone tend to focus on the discrete units rather than demonstrate everything working together. Thx for this. And credit to Julia as well, of course.

[@666Nightshift]

I just started to think about selling some machines and swap for endorphin modulars!!! This is how great it was to see you playing!!! Thank you :)

[@LondraCalibro9]

what a gift of a video. thank you both!

[@mikenoface]

All hail the Queen (of Pentacles)! Love Endorphin stuff. Great video, Julia and Loopop. :)

[@Boodaman]

Finally someone who has a common approach to mine from live to modular. It's a treat to see this video! Although I have always struggled with Endorphin.es (I still have a MilkyWay) what Julia produces live is perfect, beautiful and very relevant. Thank you Julia and thank you Loopop

[@JuliaBondar]

thank you. write us in case you have problems and we will help

[@AC55ID]

Julia is Awesome really inspiring and talented women respect

[@registerme8217]

Thanks you for all the inspiration!

[@honigferd]

Julia just won even more sympathy points (as if that would actually be possible) for having the screen on a book.

[@adeevision1297]

Ive watched a few videos on modular techno and this is by far the best . Also the music is more melodic with actual songs . Modular does interest me but i'm not sure about going down that rabbit hole !

[@dekoto9817]

Great concept this video, love it !

[@audiolego]

Julia’s music I’m into it

[@obshaky]

Thank you Loopop for featuring these great musicians. Hearing Burg, Martin and now Julia amazing music, explaining their setups in depth, how is their workflow is super interesting and very inspiring. I'm sure to rewatch this again many times.

[@gregferreira7244]

Some great inspiration! Gonna go home and make some music now!

[@SamyKdj]

Very talented artist here ! I'm so impressed ! Congratulations :)

[@blitzkreiscollective520]

Thanks for your performance wisdom! :) I'm using the Finalizer for my eurorack stuff since I read an older article/interview of you. It really improved my sound a lot!

[@cybermortal1983]

I have listened to that set so many times so this is a welcome surprise.

[@devlinrcg]

Dude, these videos are necessary! Thanks for doing this, and thank you for the artists that accept and enjoy the challenge! 🙌

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

I love the Tron visuals. Really gave me some ideas on how to design my own studio. Reminds me Daft Punk.

[@SymaticStar]

Hi Julia and Loopop fun video, love my Furthrrrr

[@MiCtiSilen]

Amazing, awesome ! Thank you so much to you and Julia too. Good luck !

[@DBPawlan]

A very excellent video! A lot of super useful info in here.

[@dylski]

Amazing!! Thank you Julia Bondar​​ for such a detailed and in depth walkthrough your modular set-up, music composition, performance and recording processes. Truly enlightening and inspiring. Thanks loopop for instigating this series!

[@ADVITAM.]

Top Julia!!!I am Big fan to Julia & Endorphin.es❤️❤️ Amazing Set Up !Thank’S!😃

[@musicartgeek]

Disciplined, talented, charming, speaks at least three languages?, and has two racks full of Endorphines modules - No wait, she’s a FOUNDER of Endorphines. I suck.

[@musicartgeek]

I stand corrected. She speaks four languages.

[@Darwinist]

Great series Loopop, would love to see more. It would be fantastic if you could hit up Tristan Shone(Author and Punisher) and get him to go in-depth on his setup. There are several vids out there on his custom-made industrial controllers but very little info on the gear he uses to actually make noise, apart from him using a lot of Elektron gear and Ableton. He is by far the most interesting electronic musician out there right now in my opinion.

[@bularitual2051]

Smashed👌 please more videos like that❤

[@schipbreukeling]

thanks a lot Julia and Loopop! I've learned a lot...inspirational

[@ejmikk]

Absolutely great stuff. Julia is amazing.

[@rodbeatz7323]

Julia you are my hero 🔥

[@mwmusic29]

Super helpful and informative - and lots of fun! Thanks for putting this together!

[@ThreeBeingOne]

Perfect configuration, version 1.

[@neunmalelf]

Great Idea / Series !

[@CodyCoates]

That was awesome, great breakdown.

[@luca_longobardi_]

This is gold! Thank you to both 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻♥️♥️♥️

[@McEnroe911]

This was great. More videos like this!

[@avajrarocks3189]

A complete list of all the gear she uses in her live rig would be cool.

[@DasDoktorchen]

Very intersting 👍

[@MarcWeertsMusic]

Great stuff! Always cool to see an artist explain how they work!

[@ShawnyDsMusic]

Wow what an amazing video! Great job :)