Incredible DIY Modular Synth

David Cranmer, aka Nervous Squirrel, builds amazing musical instruments, including alpaca sound systems, a Theremin in a badger and one of the biggest modular synthesizers in the world. In our exclusive video interview, Dave shows us how everything from Geiger counters to the Game Of Life can play a part in modular synthesis — and explains how anyone can master the skills needed to build their own synth modules. For more information about Nervous Squirrel's creations see: https://www.nervoussquirrel.com Instagram @nervoussquirreldotcom Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 01:37 - The 'Badgermin' - Badger Theramin 02:35 - Space Debris Sonification Machine 04:07 - DIY Modular Synth Intro 06:35 - Synth Modules & Overall Layout 10:58 - Closer Look At A Synth Module 12:22 - Benefits of DIY Modular & Making Modifications 14:31 - Conway's Game Of Life Logic Module 15:39 - Modulating Parameters In 3D Space 16:33 - Geiger Counter Module 19:19 - Vintage Oscilloscope Module 19:41 - Sculptures 20:10 - Alpaca Sound System 21:30 - 'Cluckminster Fuller' - A Giant Chicken On Wheels 22:47 - How Did The Project Start? 24:58 - First Modules To Build 27:25 - Is It As Complicated As It Looks? 29:54 - Outro More info on Universal Audio: https://u.audio/sos Get 50% Off a Sound On Sound Digital Subscription. Use Promo Code SOSYT50 https://sosm.ag/digital Get FREE 170-page RECORDING TECHNOLOGY eBook: https://sosm.ag/recording-ebook Visit https://www.soundonsound.com Like FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/soundonsoundmag Follow TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundonsoundmag Follow INSTAGRAM: @soundonsoundmag