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

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