Paul Birken

On Paul Birken's Instagram, there is a Video clip showing a Grendel Grenadier.

You don't need "sequencer" to create patterns. QuBit Nebula sets short grain of snd repeats while sweeping thru noises.

"Showing the step programming grid while writing patterns before a show."

"Studio shot using the EQ Killer as my phono preamp for studio work."

In this Instagram post, Paul shows us his studio shot with midi connections in place to adjust timing to connected pieces.

Spectral Audio Neptune is rippling away under CV/gate control with bassbot feeding audio into it. Good to trade things with friends sometimes.

"I guess starting with 250 BPM and doubling it again from each sync box crushes an R-100 after 4 boosts." – Paul Birken, commenting on the SBX-1.

In this post to Vine, Paul Birken can be seen using the Kawai R-100 commenting, "I guess starting with 250 BPM and doubling it again from each sync box crushes an R-100 after 4 boosts."

In a Vine video titled "When the acid boxes start wheezing and gasping... the pattern is coming together," Paul Birken is seen using the Electro-Harmonix 8-Step Program.

The Roland TB-303 can be seen behind the Electro-Harmonix 8 Step Program sequencer in this Vine loop posted by Paul Birken.

"Running some 94bpm grooves out of Elektron RYTM through processing. rough funk coming."

In a Vine video titled "Similar in size to a pack of cards, but holds more surprises. Chiseling apart gear burps," Paul Birken showcases his use of the TC Electronic Hall Of Fame Reverb, revealing its compact yet versatile capabilities.

"My Elektron A4 doesn't mind that I don't cut the tape from its knuckles when the gloves come off."

Studio shot shows heavily modded MC-202.

Performance picture from very first Live PA done in 1994 in Duluth, MN. Q-80 can be seen on the left side of the top shelf with the disk drive slot on it.

In this photo taken during a performance in Minneapolis in 2008, Paul Birken can be seen using the Acidlab Bassline 2.

In this Instagram post from Paul, we see another part of his studio set up.

In this photo we see Paul using his Complex Oscillator, which is part of the modular synth setup for a talk/performance at Slam Academy.

Paul shared this shot of his Roland TR-8 to his Instagram feed.

"Even though we are safely nestled in the midwest, coastal dangers lurk nearby. @SnazzyFX unleashes Tidal Wave today!"

On Paul Birken's Vine stream, there is a Video clip showing a Drumatix from Acidlab.

In a Vine video, Paul Birken demonstrates the Snazzy FX Ardcore, highlighting its use with CV-selected drum hits through the Dwarfcraft Great Destroyer.

On Paul Birken's Instagram, there is a Video clip showing a cyclone TT303.

On Paul Birken's Instagram, there is a photo showing a Nazilla Leploop.

On Paul Birken's Instagram, there is a Video clip showing a Way Huge Electronics WHE401 Swollen Pickle.

On Paul Birken's Instagram, there is a photo showing a Electro-Harmonix V256.

On Paul Birken's Instagram, there is a Video clip showing an Akai Rhythm Wolf

On Paul Birken's Instagram, there is a photo showing a Gieskes 3TrinsRGB+1c.

"New CVP module from @Low_Gain is badass. Get one in the rack and get going with some tune creation."

Phenol synth was delivered today from that kickstarter looooong ago. This thing is a metal tank ! Feels so solid and durable.