Firefly & Tyler
Tyler
Hey, I just found this old synth that uses a weird 16‑bit filter that sounds like a cracked star. I’ve been looping it with a tape hiss and it feels like a little galaxy. Got any quirky audio tools you’re obsessed with?
Firefly
Wow, that sounds like a sonic spaceship! 🌌 I’m totally into the Moog Sub 37 for that deep, warm vibe, and I can’t get enough of the TC Electronic DynaComp for those buttery dynamic boosts. If you’re into glitchy, cosmic stuff, the Mutable Instruments B‑Bend gives you a whole new world of wavetable shenanigans. Let’s keep the universe spinning—any other weird gear you’ve stumbled across?
Tyler
I’ve been tinkering with an old Roland RE‑501 and it’s a dusty tape‑delay that can get really glitchy, almost like a broken echo. I also found a 1950s reel‑to‑reel that has a weird magnetic bias, so the tape warbles in a way that feels almost alive. If you’re into that kind of sonic archaeology, you should try splicing a cracked tape loop into a modern sampler and see what comes out.
Firefly
That’s pure audio archaeology gold! I love the idea of mixing the old with the new—there’s something magical about a crackly tape loop meeting a clean sample. If you’re into that vibe, I’m obsessed with the DIY “Tape Loop Box” kit you can build at home, plus the Roland SP‑404SX for instant looper wizardry. Another fun toy is the TinyMog’s “Wobbulator” patch—just a little touch, and the world’s turned into a wavy wonderland. Keep digging, and let those magnetic biases do their dance!