Buchla 250e Dual Arbitrary Function Generator Tutorial & Demo

Buchla 250e Arbitrary Function Generator Tutorial & Demo by Adam Clark.

0:00 - Intro/Stage Array/Loops
2:28 - Time Section
4:59 - MIDI
6:06 - Voltage Section
8:06 - Pulse Outputs
9:39 - Stage Addressing
10:48 - External Inputs
13:43 - Mode

[erixmix]

I came into this video with no idea what this machine was or what it did, I almost feel I could use one now. This is easily one of the best video tutorials I've come across on any subject. Thank you!

[richardmuk]

This helps a fuck load! The 250e is my most neglected module. Thank

[DjNikGnashers]

I didn't have a clue what that module did.
Your video is amazing, and explains exactly what every function of the module is for.
Unfortunately I'm thick, and I still don't have a clue !

[lilskullymane]

i really hope you make more of these, easily the best modular tutorial i’ve seen!

[EaselCat]

More videos of this quality would be welcome and much gratitude would be sent your way sir.

[WeinglasMusic]

Great work Adam! Thanks for sharing this :)

[mike.thomas]

Excellent. 100x more useful than the manual.

[surrealchemist]

Well now I know what Suzanne Ciani was talking about when she mentioned this in comparison to the MARF. It can serve a similar purpose but in a live performance it might be lacking.

[willwarden]

That thing is bat shit crazy I love it

[rhialto]

This was really well done and very helpful. Why did you stop making these after just this one?

[ourigin]

Regarding stage addressing: I can't get my 250 to sweep through the full 0-16 steps. Best I can get is 0-14.
Can you confirm yours does this?

[ARBB]

I can't imagine the circuitry behind this.

[maxrott]

great demonstration! is there any similar module in eurorack world?

[geot]

Seems like doing it with software would be much easier for presets, etc.

[averagepainter]

man this is complicated. though very nicely explained, it still confuses me.

[randyrankin]

I want one but I'm not exactly $40, 000 up right now... lol maybe someday