LOOKMUMNOCOMPUTER’s Wild Ride: Synth Setup for the 2025 Live Circuit

Entering the Sonic Battlefield

Welcome to the future of live synth rig mayhem with LOOKMUMNOCOMPUTER. This 2025 setup is sleeker than last year’s beast but packs the kind of punch you’d expect at a rowdy pub brawl. He kicks things off by swapping out the Prophet 600 for a Behringer Pro-800, sidestepping the spontaneous breakdowns of the Prophet. It’s a bold move akin to swapping your trusty Les Paul for a sledgehammer guitar. But with firmware updates, the Behringer doesn’t disappoint. It’s stabilised on a rolling drawer, symbolising stability in the chaos of live performance.

"Get the firmware update in them."

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Wiring the Vocal Matrix

Delving into vocals, the stage becomes a vascular system of cables and circuits. The Beyerdynamic DT797 condenser mic links into the VocoLoco, enabling mad effects loops. The VocoLoco functions like a mischievous orchestrator, sending signals into effects pedals, presenting the user with options ranging from dry to wild reverbed tones. It’s like tuning your vocals with a punk rock spirit, complete with distortion kicks. Below that, the digital mixer captures every sonic nuance, reflecting LOOKMUMNOCOMPUTER’s respect for recording every live performance aspect—like a live gig meets studio session in a rollercoaster ride. A Furman power conditioner lurks, keeping electricity woes at bay, ensuring the show never dims even in dodgy venues.

Basslines from the Beyond

"You get that grunt? Without it? With it? You get it right?"

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The almighty bass station stands as a colossus in this set. It’s a complex structure, where MIDI and volts conduct a symphony of organised chaos. Three oscillators wage war on the senses, modulated by LFOs and voltage slides that add the kind of dirt and grime every proper synth loves. It’s like watching an industrial engine purr. The bass setup includes ingenious patching to deliver that ‘riding a wave in an electrical storm’ vibe. Manic switch flipping turns gentle hums into thunderous growls. Cross-wired oscillators and mixers produce those crunchy subs that remind one of a smoke-filled underground rave.

High Notes and Percussion Mayhem

Moving skywards, the higher synth voices get their turn. It’s a blend of mutable instruments’ Braids with homemade panels, creating soundscapes that echo through space. Each synth voice is carefully crafted with its own delays and envelopes, playing off each other like street performers—everywhere and nowhere at once. The high frequencies are a cacophony of artful chaos, each wave morphing into something new. As for drums, a Beatstep Pro gallantly commands the rhythm, sending commands like a general orchestrating platoon attacks. Kicks, snares, CR78s—they’re the foot soldiers in this gear-heavy battlefield. This section is not for the faint-hearted but for those who live by the drums and die by the beats.

The Furby’s Surprise Encore

Amidst the chaos, a rogue element adds a touch of unpredictable magic—a Furby. Awakened sporadically, it chirps to the beat much like a forgotten member of the troupe springing back to life. This odd inclusion feels akin to inviting a stray into a rock gig; delightful yet dissonant. It adds what any live rig needs: a bit of the unconventional. Cleverly patched to sync with the master setup, it becomes part of the audio fabric, proving that even toys can have their spotlight moment in the synth circus.

"Oh no, come on, wake up."

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The Closing Cadence of Automation

To close this whirlwind tour, LOOKMUMNOCOMPUTER turns to automation. The Cymatic Audio system maintains tracks in order, serving as the safety net for parts too intricate to hammer out manually. It’s like having a digital understudy that keeps the show rolling even when humans can’t keep up. And for the encore? The MS-10 delivers delicious live riffs, adding the personal touch that fans crave. This dynamic switch-up between automated precision and human touch is where the magic lies. The 2025 live setup is a masterclass in blend—half human, half machine, all marvel.

Synth Odyssey: A Final Curtain

Wrangling this labyrinth of cables and sound, LOOKMUMNOCOMPUTER crafts an epic narrative—a nod to both chaos and control. It’s a testament to engineering and creativity dancing on a razor’s edge. Each module plays its part like an ensemble of unpredictable characters, adding texture to the short, sharp, shocking live experience. As the curtain falls, we’re left with a feeling akin to stepping out of a mosh pit—exhilarated, ears ringing, and thoroughly moved by the beauty of organised disarray. The synth setup isn’t just gear; it’s alive, kicking, and staging its own rebellion on stage.