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28. April 2026

musotalk deconstructed: Vintage Synthesizers, Reissues and the Truth Behind the Classic Myth

Anyone who thinks a synthesizer is just a tool has underestimated the ethics of machines. Musotalk gathers not only scene heavyweights like Michael Soltau, but also a concentrated dose of practical knowledge, anecdotes, and critical reflection on vintage synthesizers, reissues, and clones. Between nostalgia, maintenance frustration, and sonic magic, this talk unfolds, illuminating the patch geometry between emotional attachment and technical reality. If you want to know why an OB-X8 is not simply an OB-X and why working with old gear sometimes requires more patience than talent, you shouldn’t miss this discussion. The truth, as so often, lies somewhere between

Behringer DeepMind, Behringer K2, Korg Electribe, Korg MS-20, Korg MS-50, Korg SQ-10, Moog Minimoog, Moog Voyager, Oberheim OB-X, Oberheim OB-X8, Oberheim Xpander, Roland Jupiter-8, Roland SH-5, Yamaha CS-80

20. June 2024

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Frap Tools

Frap Tools: Tim Davies on Modular Jazz, House, and the Art of the Patch

Frap Tools brings us an in-depth conversation with Tim Davies, a modular synth artist and drummer whose background in physics and jazz informs his unique approach to electronic music. In this episode, Tim unpacks his journey from jazz trumpet to modular synthesis, revealing how the modular format enables him to weave together layered soundscapes that blur the lines between jazz, house, and experimental electronics. Expect a deep dive into compositional strategies, patch breakdowns, and the subtle art of modulation—plus a look at how Frap Tools’ modules fit into Tim’s creative workflow. For anyone interested in the crossroads of jazz harmony

Ableton Live, Analog Rytm, Clex Delay, Frap Tools AGOGO, Frap Tools Brenso, Frap Tools Falistri, Frap Tools Fumana, Frap Tools Sapèl, Intellijel ADSR, Mutable Instruments Morphagene, Oberheim OB-X, Pittsburgh Primary Oscillator, Polaris Filter, Quadrax, Verbose Mixer