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

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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.

Some tracks in this video are taken from Felix Fleer‘s Silver Rain EP [Føld003]:


Free Download: VCV Rack Buchla Patch File:


Free Download: Sample Pack (0-Coast, Strega & DFAM):


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:
Beyerdynamnics DT 770:
Make Noise O-Coast:
Make Noise Strega:
Moog Labyrinth:
Moog DFAM:
Korg Nanokontrol MKII:
Buchla 208c Easel Command
Buchla 248s MARF (SA Modular):
Buchla 291s (SA Modular):

Studio Setup:
Arturia Audiofuse 16 Rig:
Roland TR8S:
Korg Nano Kontrol 2:
Elektron Octatrack:
Deckards Dream MKII:
Nord Drum 3P:
Buchla Easel Command 208c
MAM ADX1
Arturia CS80 VST:
Ableton Live Suite:
Moog Grandmother:


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