Designing My Ultimate Electronic Music Instrument (On Paper, Finally)

In this video, I step back from circuits, code, and modules and ask a bigger question: What am I actually trying to build? With pen on paper, I sketch out my ultimate electronic music creation and performance instrument — the thing all of my recent DIY synth experiments are pointing toward. I talk through: What I need expressively as a performer What matters to me live, not just in the studio Why my dual Octatrack setup came closer than anything else I’ve owned At the core of this vision: Two drum machines A crossfader between them that I can slam hard during transitions A dedicated build-up mechanism for tension — tempo shifts, filters, pitch, and energy Additional expressive layers like a drone or granular voice This design is deeply influenced by my past as a goth / industrial DJ, where physical gesture, momentum, and contrast mattered more than pristine perfection. This isn’t a product announcement or a finished plan — it’s a clear snapshot of where I’m headed, and why. If you’re into: Live electronic performance Instrument design as an art form DIY synths and custom controllers Industrial / dark electronic workflows …this video is about the why behind all of it. #ElectronicMusic #InstrumentDesign #DIYsynth #LivePerformance #ModularSynth #Octatrack #IndustrialMusic #MusicWorkflow #ExperimentalMusic #MusicTechnology