Podular Modcast Episode 277: Bastl Returns
Feb 17, 2024
Václav Mach and another Václav from Bastl discuss their innovative module, Neo Trinity. They dive into Bastl's design evolution, including their shift to modern aesthetics and the importance of playability in user experience. The conversation reveals insights on modulation, digital advantages over analog, and the significance of the knob recorder for gestural music-making. They also share stories about community bonds, their inspirations, and the creative process behind their products, encouraging listeners to make music joyfully.
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Compact Modulation Hub
- Neo Trinity acts as a compact, performance-focused modulation hub that can both sequence and play melodies via quantized CV.
- Tim and Václav highlight its knob recorder and tempo-sync as central for live, gestural control.
Trim To What Users Touch
- Remove rarely used front-panel controls and surface the functions people actually touch to improve playability.
- Prioritize ergonomics and common workflows over feature parity from older designs.
Design For One-Handed Play
- Design ergonomics first: place jacks and angled controls for one-handed playability.
- Use hand placement and thumb/finger workflows to make live tweaks intuitive.