EZBOT Unleashes the Pseudos: Melody Mayhem in Modular Land

EZBOT kicks things off by introducing the Pseudos module from Raya Media—a cheeky little beast that smashes music theory together with the unpredictable magic of a Turing Machine. If you’re a theory nerd, you’ll appreciate the modes and quantisation under the hood, but even if you’re just here for the ride, you can jump between modes and stumble on gold without breaking a sweat.

What makes the Pseudos stand out is its dead-easy workflow. You don’t need a PhD in jazz to find sweet spots; just twist a few knobs and you’re off. Whether you want to dig into Ionian, Dorian, or go full Phrygian, it’s all there—ready to spit out melodies you’d never dream up sober. It’s as approachable as a sausage sizzle at a bush doof, but with a lot more notes flying around.

Pairing the Pseudos with a polyphonic synth is where things get downright lush. EZBOT shows how, even when you’re feeding single notes, the results are a waterfall of overlapping melodies—think piano with the sustain pedal jammed down, but with a modular twist. The Monumatic gets a shoutout here, but any polyphonic module that lets notes overlap will do the trick.

The cascading effect isn’t just pretty; it’s a ticket to melodic mush that’s both unique and inspiring. EZBOT finds moments that are so striking, he reckons he’d never come up with them on his own. It’s the sort of happy accident that makes modular worth the hassle—and, let’s be honest, half the fun is just seeing what falls out when you let the machine do the driving.

Above all, the Pseudos is about having a bloody good time. EZBOT’s enthusiasm is infectious—he reckons you could spend hours just exploring, waiting for that one melody that jumps out and begs to be sampled. The randomness isn’t chaos for chaos’ sake; it’s a launchpad for creativity, letting you stumble on ideas you’d never find with a mouse and piano roll.

If you’re the type who loves to experiment and chase happy accidents, this module’s a must-try. Of course, there’s only so much you can get from reading—some of the best moments are in the video itself, where the sounds and jams really come alive. So do yourself a favour: watch EZBOT wrangle the Pseudos, and see if you don’t end up wanting one in your own rack.