'Synth Sketches' is a collection of my recorded jam sessions* with my different synthesizers. I typically use my gear to create some sort of house or techno track, but I do try to experiment with different genres every once in a while! 

The synths used in most of the sketches include the Roland TR-8S, Korg Minilogue XD, Cyclone TT-303, some Korg Volcas, and a bunch of pedals!

*Please note that these recordings are not mastered

Synth Sketches w/ HLSTRM

In October 2023, I made some dub techno with my Korg Minilogue XD and Roland TR-8S. The Minilogue is providing the "dub" and the TR-8S is providing the "techno". 

The Minilogue is running through my pedalboard which includes a TC Electronic Afterglow Chorus, a Nemesis Delay Pedal, a Walrus Audio Lore, Keeley Caverns V2, and a Valeton Coral Verb II. Honestly it's probably overkill on the pedalboard, but it does sound good!

You can view a video of the jam here: https://youtu.be/OSc2_3kwj7o

Dub Techno Live Jam w/ TR-8S, Minilogue XD (10.29.2023)

Old jam from June 2022 using the Roland TR-8S, Cyclone TT-303, Korg Minilogue XD, and the Korg Volca Bass. I love making some rave-y sounding techno and all the gear makes it such an enjoyable time.

You can view a video the jam here: https://youtu.be/FByXwoma1ys

Techno Live Jam w/ TR-8S, Minilogue XD, TT-303 (06.04.2022)

At the beginning of 2023 I made some drum and bass with my Roland TR-8S. I typically only make house or techno, but I thought I would experiment with a different genre. I can't say it's the greatest d&b that anyone's ever heard, but it was fun to make!

You can view a video of the jam here: https://youtu.be/LCSRKaSOK3k

Drum and Bass Live Jam w/ TR-8S (01.07.2023)

Old clip of one of my Saturday morning jams with just the TR-8S! I was really into Three 6 Mafia at the time and decided to flip a sample from Smoked Out, Loced Out. I put the sample on the drum machine, made a beat around it, and loved it instantly.

View the video of the jam here: https://youtu.be/DKYfCcic5Ag

Techno Live Jam w/ TR-8S (08.27.2022)

Another day, another beat session with the TR-8S and Minilogue XD. I initially came up with the melody on my Volca FM and thought it would translate well to the TR-8S. This was the first time that I sequenced a melody into the TR-8S, but it was super easy to do. I thought it was the perfect fit with the TR-8S's electric piano. The lush pads are coming from the Minilogue XD. I came up with the patch for a dub techno track that I'm working on and thought it could be recycled for this chill, lo-fi, downtempo beat. Enjoy!

You can view a video of the jam here: https://youtu.be/ZJNPlLXcGyY?si=Nu1f_BvHSw_cIfXU

Chill Downtempo Beat Live Jam with TR-8S, Minilogue XD (02.10.2024)

- House and Techno DJ
- Synth Enthusiast
- Co-Founder of Echo Syndicate
- EP coming soon...