The Art of Hypnotic Techno | Deep Dive, Sound Design, Free Sample Packs, Patches & Live Performances

This video explores the hypnotic and slow-burning side of techno, a genre that rewards patience, introspection, and deep listening. It highlights the meditative grooves crafted by renowned artists like Donato Dozzy, Mike Parker, Rrose, Cio D’or, Mod21, Anthony Linell, and Luigi Tozzi, and the influential labels that have championed this sound, including Semantica, Prologue, Hypnus, Edit Select, and Northern Electronics. The video examines the philosophy and mindset behind hypnotic techno and delves into the sound design techniques that define its immersive and psychedelic nature. It also offers practical advice for producers, showcasing affordable hardware alternatives to the Buchla synthesizer, such as the Make Noise 0-Coast, Moog Labyrinth, Make Noise Strega, and Moog DFAM. A free VCV Rack patch that recreates the Buchla 208c is provided, along with free sample packs recorded from some of the featured hardware. In addition to technical insights, the video touches on the deeper spirit of hypnotic techno—emphasizing patience, space, and surrender in the creative process. The video concludes with a live performance by Mod21, an artist known for his releases on Prologue, Semantica, and Edit Select, whose music exemplifies the essence of hypnotic techno. Free Download: VCV Rack Buchla Patch File: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/0gbym1w3989mvvdzg0ryr/Buchla-208C.vcv?rlkey=fq2b21u3lios2gxneuledc9ob&st=ofrakg92&dl=0 Free Download: Sample Pack (0-Coast, Strega & DFAM): https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/8cax7k1z29gk1hs7vjngu/AJot268H5Qdl_XIAOtabASs?rlkey=f0240v3lcsg1570e6zx29a952&st=k3ekq1hd&dl=0 Interesting Bits and Pieces: 00:00 Intro 1:48 Free VCV Rack Patch 2:41 Gear Recommendations 3:21 Free Sample Pack & Music Recommendations 3:43 The Basics of Composition & Synthesis 6:30 First Patch Example 10:25 Second Patch Example & Buchla MARF 248s 16:45 Filtering Sounds Using a Bandpass Filter (Buchla 291e) 20:15 Creating a Track In-the-Box (Ableton Live) 32:44 Live Performance Felix Fleer 34:28 Some Last Thoughts 35:04 Live Performance Mod21 Gear Used: Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro MKII: https://thmn.to/thoprod/601698?offid=1&affid=1555 Beyerdynamnics DT 770: https://thmn.to/thoprod/174334?offid=1&affid=1555 Make Noise O-Coast: https://thmn.to/thoprod/415476?offid=1&affid=1555 Make Noise Strega: https://thmn.to/thoprod/512623?offid=1&affid=1555 Moog Labyrinth: https://thmn.to/thoprod/592223?offid=1&affid=1555 Moog DFAM: https://thmn.to/thoprod/430321?offid=1&affid=1555 Korg Nanokontrol MKII: https://thmn.to/thoprod/268267?offid=1&affid=1555 Buchla 208c Easel Command Buchla 248s MARF (SA Modular): https://www.samodular.com/product/248s-marf/ Buchla 291s (SA Modular): https://www.samodular.com/product/291s-dvcf-pcbs-panels/ Studio Setup: Arturia Audiofuse 16 Rig: https://thmn.to/thoprod/577287?offid=1&affid=1555 Roland TR8S: https://thmn.to/thoprod/434284?offid=1&affid=1555 Korg Nano Kontrol 2: https://thmn.to/thoprod/268267?offid=1&affid=1555 Elektron Octatrack: https://thmn.to/thoprod/509423?offid=1&affid=1555 Deckards Dream MKII: https://thmn.to/thoprod/499251?offid=1&affid=1555 Nord Drum 3P: https://thmn.to/thoprod/386116?offid=1&affid=1555 Buchla Easel Command 208c MAM ADX1 Arturia CS80 VST: https://thmn.to/thoprod/581819?offid=1&affid=1555 Ableton Live Suite: https://thmn.to/thoprod/587435?offid=1&affid=1555 Moog Grandmother: https://thmn.to/thoprod/439985?offid=1&affid=1555 Webshop: https://www.thomann.de Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voltage.labs/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thomanninternational Twitter: thomann https://twitter.com/thomann Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thomannde/ #HypnoticTechno #DeepTechno #VCVRack #SoundDesign #DonatoDozzy #Mod21 #Buchla #MinimalTechno #PsychedelicTechno #MakeNoise #Moog #Semantica #Prologue #Hypnus