tom davis

Patched! modular synth podcast

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A modular synth podcast dedicated to exploring sounds with on the spot real time patching with host Tom Davis. An exploratory and sometimes educational show that shows the immediate satisfaction of creating patches with a modular synthesizer.

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tom davis

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Music

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www.buzzsprout.com

Latest episode

Jan 2, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 48: Good Reverberations 25.08.2023

Tom creates the ultimate reverb....or ambient generator.  A look into the new alt firmware for Mutable Instruments Warps that adds reverb, and Tom tests out the Desmodus Versio firmware by Noise Engineering.

Episode 47: Wavetable Of Mutilation 18.08.2023

Tom creates another mini system, this time based on wavetables!

Episode 46: I'm Sorry MS-20 (I Patch For Real) 11.08.2023

Tom recreates a classic Korg synthesizer and takes it to the next level. Be sure to check out Brain Lemonade and The Rat's Nest Podcast! any comments, questions, grievances, leave feedback at Patchedpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 45: Brain Lemonade Stew 28.07.2023

Tom takes some samples from his buddy Corben Wilkins' music project Marmalade Waves and audio from his podcast Brain Lemonade and turns them into something....not like either of those things! Be sure to check out Brain Lemonade and Marmalade Waves wherever you stream music/podcasts! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/__copacaballa___/ https://www.instagram.com/patchedpodcast/ Bandcamp: http...

Episode 44: Modular Teenage Riot! 14.07.2023

Tom gets carried away with a patch kinda/sorta based off of his Modular On The Mall patch.  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/__copacaballa___/ https://www.instagram.com/patchedpodcast/ Bandcamp: https://copacaballa.bandcamp.com/

Episode 43: Intelligent Patch Music 07.07.2023

Tom improves on his armchair techno skills modules used in the episode:  Noise Engineering Manis Iteritas, Basimilus Iteritas Alter Blue Lantern Sir Mix Alot Mutable Instruments Beads Intellijel Rainmaker Malleko Varigate 4+ Mystic Circuits IDUM Michigan Synthworks SYO.5 Qubit Data Bender Make Noise Ocoast Bandcamp: https://copacaballa.bandcamp.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/__copacabal...

Episode 42: Patch On My Selecta 23.06.2023

Tom makes all different styles of modular rhythms with a small system. modular on the mall: https://linktr.ee/modularonthemall

Episode 41: Grasping At Functions 16.06.2023

Tom recreates one of his favorite software instruments with even more expensive modules, will he transcend beyond the veil of his own consciousness? Or will he just make alot of noise with a box full of knobs and wires?  Instagram: Patched!: https://www.instagram.com/patchedpodcast/ Copacaballa: https://www.instagram.com/__copacaballa___/ Bandcamp:https://copacaballa.bandcamp.com/ Be sure to check...

Episode 40: Danger! Control Voltage 09.06.2023

When we patch, when we kiss.... Tom builds an absurd system using various modulation and a whole bunch of vca's and mixers.  modules used in this episode: Make Noise 0-Coast Xaoc Devices Zadar Industrial Music Electronics Kermit MK3 Doepfer A-130-8 Octa Linear VCA Intellijel Rainmaker Low-Gain Electronics 4x4 matrix mixer Be sure to check out Modular On The Mall for upcoming events https://mo...

Episode 39: Faith Envelope and Treachery 02.06.2023

Tom builds a dual voice synthesizer out of modulation sources, also alot of fun with the Yester Versio firmware. modules used in this episode: Industrial Music Electronics Kermit MK3 Xaoc Devices Zadar Klavis Quadigy Noise Engineering Yester Versio After Later Audio Typhoon Make Noise Music OCoast and OCtrl Korg SQ1 bandcamp: https://copacaballa.bandcamp.com/ instagram: @__Copacaballa__ @Patchedpo...

Episode 38: Steamed Jams 26.05.2023

Aurora by Qubit? At this time of day? At this time of year? Localized entirely in Tom's modular case?? Tom creates a makeshift Spectraphon using Qubit Aurora, additive synthesis hijinks ensue. modules used in this episode: Qubit Aurora Mutable Instruments Warps Xaoc Devices Belgrad Industrial Music Electronics Kermit MK3 Klavis Quadigy Make Noise Strega Synthstrom Audible Deluge for sampling/...

Episode 37: Digital Deluge Dementia 19.05.2023

Tom creates a small system to use with the Synstrom Deluge and build some performance patches.  Modules used: Industrial Music Electronics Hertz Donut MK3, Kermit MK3 Klavis Quadigy Noise Reap VCF 2164 Noise Engineering Imitor Versio Casper and Bastl Waver

Episode 36: It's Just A Question Of Time 12.05.2023

Tom explores granular, timebased, wibbly wobbly/timey wimey patching. (that's the extent of my Dr. Who knowledge) Modules used to destroy the very fabric of modular space-time: Make Noise Morphagene Industrial Music Kermit MK3 After Later Audio Typhoon Noise Engineering Imitor Versio Qu Bit Aurora and Data Bender Mutable Instruments Beads Erica Synths Black Hole DSP2 Doepfer A-178 Ther Endorp...

Episode 35: Eu Gotta Be Clidean Me!! 05.05.2023

Tom creates a patch controlled by Euclidean Rhythms.

Episode 34: Space Patch 0-Coast to Coast. 28.04.2023

Tom hooks his Make Noise Neasel up to a bunch of effects because nothing sounds better than a synthesizer through a bunch of abstract effects!! Gear used in the episode: Make Noise Music 0-Coast, 0-Ctrl, Strega Qu-bit Aurora, Data Bender Mutable Instruments Beads Alright Devices Chronoblob Doepfer A-175 THER Erica Synths Blackhole DSP 2

Episode 33: Season Of The Switch 21.04.2023

Tom creates a techno patch with the help of some modulation and switches.  Modules used:  @IndustrialMusicElectronics Kermit MK3  @Tesseractmodular Selecta @NoiseEngineering Manis Iteritas, BIA, Extra Mullets, Integra Funkitus @Qu-Bit Aurora, Data Bender @MysticCircuits IDUM @Michigansynthworks SYO.5 @Intellijel Rainmaker  

Episode 32: Land Of Tape And Honey 14.04.2023

Tom plugs some tape loops up to one of his many modular setups to explore the wonders of distorted tape ambient. Grab your favorite succulent and settle in to a crunchy, dreamy trip through tape noise and experimental ambient. modules used: Future Sound Systems Gristleizer modules Make Noise Music Morphagene, 0 Coast, 0 Control After Later Audio Typhoon Noise Engineering Imitor Versio Casper/Bastl...

Episode 31: We Share Our Mother's Patch 07.04.2023

The Mother-32 gets dragged out of cold storage and given new life with the 1-2 combo Qu-Bit Data Bender and Mutable Instruments Beads as well as the Intellijel Rainmaker. Rhythmic chaos abound and Tom conjures evolving delays and ghosts in the machine that attempt to communicate and tell Tom to dial the reverb back a bit. 

Episode 30: Rainmaker Connection 31.03.2023

Tom gets a new module and can't stop talking/patching about it.

Episode 29: Dr. Live Performance or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Patch 24.03.2023

Tom goes over his patch he used at a live performance, alot of self reflection ensues.  Thank you to Aslin Brewing Company, WetSoulMusic, and Synthador for putting together Beeps Boops and Beers. check out their instagrams at: https://www.instagram.com/wetsoulmusic/ https://www.instagram.com/synthador/?hl=en my instagram https://www.instagram.com/__copacaballa___/ https://www.instagram.com/patched...

Episode 28: Just Your Typical "Chill Ambient Patch" 17.03.2023

Tom creates a patch from scratch featuring the Noise Engineering Manis Iteritas and the Qu Bit Databender among other modules to create anything but a "chill ambient patch". 

Episode 27: My Ears! The Goggles Do Nothing!! 10.03.2023

That's right people, we're dealing with real acid. Acid techno that is, Tom patches up an improv acid jam and shows off a few filters and other modules that can help turn your system into a 303 charlatan and party all night! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patchedpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/__copacaballa___/ Bandcamp:  https://copacaballa.bandcamp.com/ Shout outs to  The Rats...

Episode 26: Let's Get Physical (Modeling!) 03.03.2023

It's a Mutable Instruments bonanza as Tom runs Rings and Plaits through Warps and comes up with some interesting "physical modeling" sounds.  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patchedpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/__copacaballa___/ bandcamp: https://copacaballa.bandcamp.com/

Episode 25: The (not so) Subharmonicon patch 24.02.2023

Tom tries to recreate a popular semi modular synthesizer with existing modules. Does he succeed? Listen to the episode to find out!.....not really, but its still a cool patch.

Episode 24: Get Out Of 0-Ctrl 17.02.2023

Tom explores the Make Noise "Music Neasel" and pairs it with the Morphagene to create a sinisterly dark and atmospheric techno groove box/industrial instrument.  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/__copacaballa___/ patched!: https://www.instagram.com/patchedpodcast/ Bandcamp: https://copacaballa.bandcamp.com/

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