MORE ARTICLE WITH Roland MC-8

8. October 2026

Signal Sounds: Suzanne Ciani’s Sonic Cartography – Buchla, Quad, and the Art of Immersion

In this luminous conversation, Signal Sounds welcomes synth legend Suzanne Ciani, whose story is woven with the magnetic resonance of Buchla circuitry and the swirling tides of quadraphonic sound. Each answer is a window into the nebula of her artistic journey, from the communal table at Buchla’s workshop to the ever-evolving stage of Sonica. Ciani’s reflections ripple through the decades, revealing how audiences, technology, and creative intent bloom and shift like light in fog. To listen is to step inside a living soundscape, where every voltage, every sequence, is charged with memory and longing.

Buchla 200 Series, Eventide H9, MARF, Roland MC-4, Roland MC-8

7. February 2026

SPARKY

AudioPilz

AudioPilz Dishes the Dirt: What Your Synth REALLY Says About You

Ever wondered if your synth collection is a window into your soul—or just a cry for help? AudioPilz, the meme lord of music tech, takes a sledgehammer to synth stereotypes and exposes the hilarious truths behind your gear choices. From Minilogue mediocrity to modular madness, this video is a roast session for the ages. If you think your setup is unique, prepare for a reality check. Grab your doughnuts and jazz cigarettes—this is synth psychology, AudioPilz style.

Akai MPC Live 3, Akai MPC One, Akai MPC XL, Arturia MiniBrute, Arturia MiniFreak, Arturia Pigments, ASM Hydrasynth, Behringer Model D, Critter & Guitari, Dext, Electro Foster Astral Whip, Elektron Digitakt, Elektron Digitone, Elektron Octatrack, Korg Minilogue, Korg Minilogue XD, Moog Minimoog, Omnisphere, Resonant Circuits Ritual, Roland D50, Roland JD, Roland Juno, Roland Jupiter 8 Hardware, Roland JV, Roland MC-8, Roland RE-201, Roland SH-101, Roland SH-32, Roland TB-3, Roland TR-1000, Serum 2, Teenage Engineering OP-1, Vital, Yamaha DX7

25. January 2026

LUMINA

Syntaur

Syntaur Illuminates: Suzanne Ciani’s Seven Waves—A Sonic Tidal Memory

Step into the shimmering world of Suzanne Ciani, where each note is a tide and every patch a constellation. In this poetic reflection, Syntaur invites us to drift through the creation of ‘Seven Waves,’ Ciani’s landmark debut—a meeting of classical roots and electronic innovation. The Buchla breathes, rhythms slow to a lunar crawl, and sound becomes sanctuary. With Syntaur’s signature reverence for analog magic, we glimpse the emotional undertow and technical artistry behind Ciani’s dreamlike soundscapes. This is not just a story of gear, but of waves—of memory, space, and the joy of returning home to one’s own voice.

Buchla, Roland MC-4, Roland MC-8, Vocoder