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Volkerfirma @volkerfirma.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

This mornings pleasure - Watching 'Sisters With Transistors' while manufacturing Childhood Cancer Awareness Month signs #CCAM

A glue gun on a craft cutting board with a homemade golden coloured signs, and a DVD case for Sisters with transistors.

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Volkerfirma @volkerfirma.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

While I try and create some new tunes here is your yearly reminder that I make music and videos, which can be found here volkerfirma.bandcamp.com and here www.youtube.com/@volkerfirma. Thank you for your attention in this matter.

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Volkerfirma creates electronic animations for the ears. Utilising modular, eurorack, analogue and digital synths old and new. With 30 years experience of creating music with bands and duos, Volkerfir...

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Volkerfirma @volkerfirma.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Excited by this, cool for non-guitarists also. It's the bastard son of a Les Paul and a Modular synth. youtu.be/okrl0ZP1-1Q?...

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A NEW KIND OF MODULAR STRING INSTRUMENT | ADDAC System - ADDAC120s FOUR STRINGS SERIES

YouTube video by DANIELE

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Volkerfirma @volkerfirma.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Here's an interesting KSOLOTI patch I created to show the looping capabilities of the eurorack BIG GENES module. youtu.be/kmfgtpQRQ2I?...

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KSOLOTI | BIG GENES | Looper Patch| ksloop performance looper | Ambient Eurorack looping demo

YouTube video by Volkerfirma

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Volkerfirma @volkerfirma.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Here's an interesting KSOLOTI patch I created to show the looping capabilities of the eurorack BIG GENES module. youtu.be/kmfgtpQRQ2I?...

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KSOLOTI | BIG GENES | Looper Patch| ksloop performance looper | Ambient Eurorack looping demo

YouTube video by Volkerfirma

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Volkerfirma @volkerfirma.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Kraakdooswetenschap - Using my DIY Kraakdoos/ Cracklebox for interesting textures. The @herzlichlabs.bsky.social MMI matrix is perfect surface for the 6 Kraakdoos contacts. #ambientmusic #soundtrack #MichelWaisvisz #electronica #electronicmusic #drone youtu.be/diPhf0FlnFQ?...

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Kraakdooswetenschap | DIY Cracklebox | Ambient Drone Music | Eurorack Synth Music | Kraakdoos

YouTube video by Volkerfirma

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Volkerfirma @volkerfirma.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

A yellow leaf on the porch step and a crisp chill in the morning air. Felt rather autumnal this morning. youtu.be/t2hd989_izk

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An Autumnal Toll - Modular Synth Music | Ksoloti Big Genes | 4MS Ensemble | Polyrhythms | Disting EX

YouTube video by Volkerfirma

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Volkerfirma @volkerfirma.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Nice Morse Code module for Eurorack. Tenderfoot Electronics bringing modular into the 19th century. Love the new coloured panels too. We can get practicing morse ready for the downfall of society….

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Volkerfirma @volkerfirma.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Do EVRI drivers only work a two day week? Because I thought next working day - is the day after. And no update at all. Shite.

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Volkerfirma @volkerfirma.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

My goodness, EVRI are an atrocious delivery company. A 2 day delivery is 8 days in and still no sign of it. “I’m sorry, we can’t delivery your parcel today”. It’s your sole purpose!

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Volkerfirma @volkerfirma.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Embrace constraints! Young me couldn't afford an FX rack but clever use of repeat notes /velocity on my Atari ST Cubase, made delays and phasing possible. The results were great even though notes cut etc. We're spoilt for riches now. But artificial limits can help focus on what matters, the music.

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Volkerfirma @volkerfirma.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

50% of using eurorack is cable management.

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Volkerfirma @volkerfirma.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Happy Birthday to the ingenious Mr Brian Eno. An inspiration machine of a man.

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Volkerfirma @volkerfirma.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Very intrigued by the new Addac Systems ADDAC320 servo control module. Looks like a genius/crazy way to mechanically modulate stuff! Inspired by Neil Young no less! www.addacsystem.com/en/products/...

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ADDAC320 - ADDAC300 Series - Modules - Products - ADDAC System | Instruments for Sonic Expression

All things Eurorack Modular manufacturer based in Lisbon, Portugal

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Volkerfirma @volkerfirma.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

Why use a Doepfer A113 subharmonic generator when you can use a Clock Divider at audio rate to fatten your arpeggio! #eurorack

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Andrea Mann @andreamann.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

In honour of St Patrick's Day, simply the finest rendition of Danny Boy ever 🙌 www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCbu...

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Danny Boy

YouTube video by Blakwulf

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Volkerfirma @volkerfirma.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Power plays, bluster and greed. It's all just noise…. my DIY kraakdoos experiment adding the crackles, wails and textures to this ambient piece. Power comes at a cost. #modularsynths Full music video here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=diPh...

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Volkerfirma @volkerfirma.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

I'm working on a great concept album of music rather than making the usual one off tunes. Are record labels interested in new submissions? Any way .. Bandcamp Friday today.. support independent, struggling artists... like me. volkerfirma.bandcamp.com

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Volkerfirma @volkerfirma.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

An interesting KSOLOTI BIG GENES patch I've created. Here's a demonstration videogram showing my hands using it and an @expert-sleepers.co.uk Disting EX, to make sweet ambient tones! @thonksynth.bsky.social youtu.be/kmfgtpQRQ2I

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KSOLOTI | BIG GENES | Looper Patch| ksloop performance looper | Ambient Eurorack looping demo

YouTube video by Volkerfirma

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Volkerfirma @volkerfirma.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Cool update to the Doepfer A-198 and R2M Trautonium Ribbon controller. Improved control settings and Quantisation. doepfer.de/a1982.htm

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A-198-2

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Volkerfirma @volkerfirma.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

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KSOLOTI | BIG GENES | Looper Patch| ksloop performance looper | Ambient Eurorack looping demo

YouTube video by Volkerfirma

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Volkerfirma @volkerfirma.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Silent protest - Is This What We Want? A protest against the governments proposed AI copyright laws which would allow AI to freely use other peoples work. www.isthiswhatwewant.com

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Is This What We Want?

More than 1,000 musicians have come together to release Is This What You Want?, an album protesting the UK government’s proposed changes to copyright law.

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Difficult Art And Music @difficultart.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Even if this sold all 100 copies, it would still be crime that so many people will overlook these awesome, awesome tracks. So proud of all the artists involved - the quality is outstanding. difficultartandmusic.bandcamp.com/album/i-only...

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I Only Like Difficult Art (and music), by Difficult Art And Music

17 track album

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Volkerfirma @volkerfirma.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Another cool still frame from my new music/ art piece - video here - youtu.be/diPhf0FlnFQ?... Using a DIY kraakdoos/cracklebox for textures and Tiptop/ Buchla oscillators for the drone and beeps and boops. Music available on my bandcamp - link in bio.

Monochrome/grainy shot from above a smoky tall powerstation chimney stack

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Volkerfirma @volkerfirma.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

One of the major injustices in life, whether in school, work or on the world stage is - loudness and self confidence get you further than quiet, skilled and knowledgeable.

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Volkerfirma @volkerfirma.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

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Difficult Art And Music @difficultart.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

I've now attempted to employ 3 promo companies to promote our new compilation. All 3 attempts failed (for diff reasons). Now I need your help! What blogs/radio/sites/etc. do you use for new music? Where can I send promo copies? It's our first vinyl release, and I can't afford to mess this up!

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Volkerfirma @volkerfirma.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Powerstations. The art in electricity. A still from my 'kraakdooswetenschap' video. Artistic explorations using a cracklebox with selected eurorack modules. Really happy how this turned out. youtu.be/diPhf0FlnFQ

Artistic monochrome photo of two power station chimneys, one emitting a large plume of black smoke.

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Volkerfirma @volkerfirma.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

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Difficult Art And Music @difficultart.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

17 tracks of ground-breaking experimental music from an international roster of artists. #Drone, #MusiqueConcrete, #Post-classical, #Synthesis, #Improv, #Modular, #Electro-acoustic... Watch this space, pre-order goes live VERY soon. I Only Like Difficult Art (and music) LP / CD / Manifesto

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William Shakespeare @shakespeare.lol · 05/02/2025

Now ’tis the spring, and weeds are shallow-rooted; Suffer them now, and they’ll o’ergrow the garden, And choke the herbs for want of husbandry.

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Volkerfirma @volkerfirma.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Kraakdoos Textures! Here's my ambient/drone art experiment with my DIY made cracklebox triggered with a @herzlichlabs.bsky.social MMI Matrix. A Tiptopaudio Buchla 258t oscillator and a @makenoisemusic.bsky.social QPAS provide the drone and shaping. Full video here www.youtube.com/@volkerfirma

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Volkerfirma @volkerfirma.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

'Defiantly stand, uncontrolled'… Wrote this song quite a while ago but seems relevant again. I'd just bought a Roland V-synth ( it was either that or a 2nd hand VCS3!(🤪). Oh well, at least this songs a good un! Better quality audio version on my bandcamp. youtu.be/eeuM8wHy3Dg?...

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Volkerfirma - Alloy

YouTube video by Hand of Brothers Animations

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Volkerfirma @volkerfirma.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

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Volkerfirma - Alloy

YouTube video by Hand of Brothers Animations

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Volkerfirma @volkerfirma.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

"ITS A RACK!". Thanks for the warning Admiral Rackbar.

A vintage toy Star Wars figure of Admiral Akbar is placed on a Euroack Modular Synthesiser and is holding jack lead in one hand.

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Volkerfirma @volkerfirma.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Here is Godfried-Willem Raes enthusiastically playing his EMS spoof VCS2000 synth ( a kraakdoos, some children's toys and a small metal string harp). youtu.be/39BXxCJkizc?...

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Godfried-Willem Raes showing his VCS2000 synth (1986)

YouTube video by Logos Foundation

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Volkerfirma @volkerfirma.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Finally finished my customised DIY Kraakdoos/Cracklebox! Sounding good and works great with the herzlichlabs MMI Matrix, especially to modulate other modules.

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Volkerfirma @volkerfirma.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Finally finished my customised DIY Kraakdoos/Cracklebox! Sounding good and works great with the herzlichlabs MMI Matrix, especially to modulate other modules.

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Volkerfirma @volkerfirma.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Here is Godfried-Willem Raes enthusiastically playing his EMS spoof VCS2000 synth ( a kraakdoos, some children's toys and a small metal string harp). youtu.be/39BXxCJkizc?...

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Godfried-Willem Raes showing his VCS2000 synth (1986)

YouTube video by Logos Foundation

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Volkerfirma @volkerfirma.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Seems a good day to remember the awesome Janey Godley.

Janey Godley holding a Trump is a Cunt sign whilst high five'ing a Police officer.

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Volkerfirma @volkerfirma.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

It doesn't look much but this vintage LM709CH op amp will soon be my custom Eurorack'd Kraakdoos/cracklebox. Easier to have bought the Erica Synth's version, but not as much fun.

A crappy photo of a blurry circuit board.

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Volkerfirma @volkerfirma.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Seems a good day to remember the awesome Janey Godley.

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Volkerfirma @volkerfirma.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

"ITS A RACK!". Thanks for the warning Admiral Rackbar.

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