pwats
@pwats.bsky.social
Noisemaker (electronic: Bay Mud (https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:mtgopv325majgry3sfa25p2h), indie folk: Patient Whales), DIY pedal builder, illustrator and friend of Lord Plunder
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In advance of Bandcamp Friday, I snuck another new quirky song on the (still growing) Patient Whales album (my folky side-project). This time from the point of view of the mouse that may or may not be living with us (lots of glitchy pedals, as usual):
patientwhales.bandcamp.com/track/the-mo...
patientwhales.bandcamp.com/track/the-mo...
The Mouse, by Patient Whales
from the album Patient Whales Ate The Sea
patientwhales.bandcamp.com
Had a lot of fun recording this one
Was sketching during the latest #RPMchallenge listening party. Sort of lost steam on the details, but weird monsters are always fun
December 6, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Was sketching during the latest #RPMchallenge listening party. Sort of lost steam on the details, but weird monsters are always fun
Couldn't have said it better mys...oh wait, this is me
Thanks to everyone who checked out my music yesterday (whichever side-project). The proceeds from any purchases went right back into my cart, as I picked up some great stuff that I'm listening to now
December 6, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Couldn't have said it better mys...oh wait, this is me
It's #bandcampfriday, so here's where you can find me:
Glitchy folk: patientwhales.bandcamp.com
Ambient Electronic: baymud.bandcamp.com
Supervillain Crooner: lordplunder.bandcamp.com
Garage-folk Duo: dogisblue.bandcamp.com
Something for everyone!
Glitchy folk: patientwhales.bandcamp.com
Ambient Electronic: baymud.bandcamp.com
Supervillain Crooner: lordplunder.bandcamp.com
Garage-folk Duo: dogisblue.bandcamp.com
Something for everyone!
December 5, 2025 at 3:51 PM
It's #bandcampfriday, so here's where you can find me:
Glitchy folk: patientwhales.bandcamp.com
Ambient Electronic: baymud.bandcamp.com
Supervillain Crooner: lordplunder.bandcamp.com
Garage-folk Duo: dogisblue.bandcamp.com
Something for everyone!
Glitchy folk: patientwhales.bandcamp.com
Ambient Electronic: baymud.bandcamp.com
Supervillain Crooner: lordplunder.bandcamp.com
Garage-folk Duo: dogisblue.bandcamp.com
Something for everyone!
Reposted by pwats
Went back-to-basics with a no-talking ambient jam this week, as I dusted off the (classic?) Volca Keys to pair it with the Onward for maximum madness. A fun pair!
youtu.be/4za4olkoGRs
youtu.be/4za4olkoGRs
Rediscovering the Volca Keys: Ambient Glitch Jam with Onward
YouTube video by Bay Mud
youtu.be
December 4, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Went back-to-basics with a no-talking ambient jam this week, as I dusted off the (classic?) Volca Keys to pair it with the Onward for maximum madness. A fun pair!
youtu.be/4za4olkoGRs
youtu.be/4za4olkoGRs
Had a lot of fun recording this one
In advance of Bandcamp Friday, I snuck another new quirky song on the (still growing) Patient Whales album (my folky side-project). This time from the point of view of the mouse that may or may not be living with us (lots of glitchy pedals, as usual):
patientwhales.bandcamp.com/track/the-mo...
patientwhales.bandcamp.com/track/the-mo...
The Mouse, by Patient Whales
from the album Patient Whales Ate The Sea
patientwhales.bandcamp.com
December 3, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Had a lot of fun recording this one
Reposted by pwats
This edition of Other People's Music offers a pair of rock albums offering proof of life for that once dominant genre, along with joyous modular techno, solo jazz clarinet & jungle-leaning IDM.
www.etherdiver.com/2025/11/27/o...
#musicsky #MusicDiscovery #NewMusic #IndependentMusic
www.etherdiver.com/2025/11/27/o...
#musicsky #MusicDiscovery #NewMusic #IndependentMusic
OPM: Long Tail Rock – Ether Diver
www.etherdiver.com
November 28, 2025 at 7:05 PM
This edition of Other People's Music offers a pair of rock albums offering proof of life for that once dominant genre, along with joyous modular techno, solo jazz clarinet & jungle-leaning IDM.
www.etherdiver.com/2025/11/27/o...
#musicsky #MusicDiscovery #NewMusic #IndependentMusic
www.etherdiver.com/2025/11/27/o...
#musicsky #MusicDiscovery #NewMusic #IndependentMusic
In case you're wondering, this high school drawing proves I peaked creatively at 16. If I ever get a tattoo...or a van to airbrush...
November 29, 2025 at 3:20 PM
In case you're wondering, this high school drawing proves I peaked creatively at 16. If I ever get a tattoo...or a van to airbrush...
Reposted by pwats
Bonus video this week, as I'm starting to deep dive into specific features of the Zoom L6max, starting with the new sub-mix output, which solves one of my bigger issues with the original L6: youtu.be/Zd2vIcXoJ1A
L6max Sub-Mix: How to Use It as a Stereo Send
YouTube video by Bay Mud
youtu.be
November 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Bonus video this week, as I'm starting to deep dive into specific features of the Zoom L6max, starting with the new sub-mix output, which solves one of my bigger issues with the original L6: youtu.be/Zd2vIcXoJ1A
Reposted by pwats
Brought out the Circuit Rhythm sampler to both fight GAS and make a full remix for a friend youtu.be/YAbGS0hz9e4 #electronicmusic #remix #circuitrhythm
How I Made a Full Remix Using Only The Novation Circuit Rhythm
YouTube video by Bay Mud
youtu.be
November 25, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Brought out the Circuit Rhythm sampler to both fight GAS and make a full remix for a friend youtu.be/YAbGS0hz9e4 #electronicmusic #remix #circuitrhythm
Some days I'm of two minds (also, this paper is made of rocks!)
November 23, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Some days I'm of two minds (also, this paper is made of rocks!)
It's true. Happens every time a video gets more than 5K views (also your semi-daily reminder that I'm posting synth stuff over here on via @bay-mud.bsky.social)
Like clockwork. I know a video is doing well when they start coming for my hands
November 21, 2025 at 5:31 PM
It's true. Happens every time a video gets more than 5K views (also your semi-daily reminder that I'm posting synth stuff over here on via @bay-mud.bsky.social)
Your semi-daily reminder that I'll be over at @bay-mud.bsky.social for synth/gear stuff going forward, so pop over
November 18, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Your semi-daily reminder that I'll be over at @bay-mud.bsky.social for synth/gear stuff going forward, so pop over
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Hopefully this comparison of the Zoom L6 and the new L6max is helpful to someone! They are both good and neither is perfect, just depends on your needs (and I have a lot of needs, apparently)
Zoom L6max vs L6: New Features, Fixes & a Few Surprises
YouTube video by Bay Mud
youtu.be
November 18, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Hopefully this comparison of the Zoom L6 and the new L6max is helpful to someone! They are both good and neither is perfect, just depends on your needs (and I have a lot of needs, apparently)
Reposted by pwats
Had some fun using my new-to-me Pladask Baklengs granular pedal on my old Hohner Pianet T electric piano. Made for some inspiring ambient textures and loops. Will have to use this combo again (and practice playing more) youtu.be/_1NLEI-A8gg
Vintage Electric Piano, Granular Pedal & Gas Can Amp | Gritty Ambient Keys
YouTube video by Bay Mud
youtu.be
November 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Had some fun using my new-to-me Pladask Baklengs granular pedal on my old Hohner Pianet T electric piano. Made for some inspiring ambient textures and loops. Will have to use this combo again (and practice playing more) youtu.be/_1NLEI-A8gg
Reposted by pwats
Every Friday is Bandcamp Friday if you add $1 to cover the fees
it’s not bandcamp friday, but it’s friday and there’s bandcamp so I’m pickin up some rekkidz — @eiderdownrecords.bsky.social fast becoming a fave label. lovely tapey guitar work from josh martin eiderdownrecords.bandcamp.com/album/wester...
Western Mind, by Josh Martin
11 track album
eiderdownrecords.bandcamp.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Every Friday is Bandcamp Friday if you add $1 to cover the fees
Let's make this easy (the hard way): Bay Mud is now at @bay-mud.bsky.social and I'm here for art/folky/nonsense
November 15, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Let's make this easy (the hard way): Bay Mud is now at @bay-mud.bsky.social and I'm here for art/folky/nonsense
I keep saying I'm using my name and not Bay Mud on this platform because I want to share more than just synth stuff, so here's a piece of art I made for a local show recently (ink and marker on paper, mounted to wood panel)
November 14, 2025 at 4:37 PM
I keep saying I'm using my name and not Bay Mud on this platform because I want to share more than just synth stuff, so here's a piece of art I made for a local show recently (ink and marker on paper, mounted to wood panel)
Ended up taking down yesterday's upload, as I realized I missed using the granular portion of the Baklengs pedal entirely, so here's a new version with more madness! Anyone else have any Pladask stuff (or ever seen this gas can amp before)? youtu.be/_1NLEI-A8gg
Vintage Electric Piano, Granular Pedal & Gas Can Amp | Gritty Ambient Keys
YouTube video by Bay Mud
youtu.be
November 13, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Ended up taking down yesterday's upload, as I realized I missed using the granular portion of the Baklengs pedal entirely, so here's a new version with more madness! Anyone else have any Pladask stuff (or ever seen this gas can amp before)? youtu.be/_1NLEI-A8gg
How it started/how it's going, 2025 edition
November 10, 2025 at 4:29 PM
How it started/how it's going, 2025 edition
In honour of the Bay Mud channel hitting 3K subscribers (thanks!), here's a semi-sarcastic studio tour!
youtu.be/T24ASa_ulOU?...
youtu.be/T24ASa_ulOU?...
Real Home Studio Tour: Synths, Pedals, and Far Too Many Cables
YouTube video by Bay Mud
youtu.be
November 4, 2025 at 3:05 PM
In honour of the Bay Mud channel hitting 3K subscribers (thanks!), here's a semi-sarcastic studio tour!
youtu.be/T24ASa_ulOU?...
youtu.be/T24ASa_ulOU?...
Thought it might be fun to break down the first track I made entirely on the Woovebox. Hopefully inspiring or interesting to other potential Wooveboxers out there. A fun little device, for sure
youtu.be/MJv3xiRQt_E
youtu.be/MJv3xiRQt_E
Woovebox Song Breakdown: Using Buffers, DJ FX & Samples to Make "Seagull"
YouTube video by Bay Mud
youtu.be
October 28, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Thought it might be fun to break down the first track I made entirely on the Woovebox. Hopefully inspiring or interesting to other potential Wooveboxers out there. A fun little device, for sure
youtu.be/MJv3xiRQt_E
youtu.be/MJv3xiRQt_E
Reposted by pwats
Fellow Blueskyers @wgwgsa.net & @pocketlint.bsky.social contributed some groovy art-rock oddness + a special set of sophisticated, retro-styled pop to this week's Other People's Music!
www.etherdiver.com/2025/10/24/o...
You'll also find 2 different takes on downtempo & some techno tools! #musicsky
www.etherdiver.com/2025/10/24/o...
You'll also find 2 different takes on downtempo & some techno tools! #musicsky
OPM: Down Bad Sounds Good – Ether Diver
www.etherdiver.com
October 28, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Fellow Blueskyers @wgwgsa.net & @pocketlint.bsky.social contributed some groovy art-rock oddness + a special set of sophisticated, retro-styled pop to this week's Other People's Music!
www.etherdiver.com/2025/10/24/o...
You'll also find 2 different takes on downtempo & some techno tools! #musicsky
www.etherdiver.com/2025/10/24/o...
You'll also find 2 different takes on downtempo & some techno tools! #musicsky
Getting very close to 3K subscribers on the Bay Mud Youtube channel. Got some fun (to me, at least) ideas and weird gear to focus on coming up, not to mention more music www.youtube.com/baymud
Bay Mud
Synth enthusiast and gear noodler doing annotated ambient jams, experiments, firmware tutorials on a number of synthesizers, sequencers, samplers, MIDI boxes, effect pedals (DIY and otherwise) and bas...
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October 26, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Getting very close to 3K subscribers on the Bay Mud Youtube channel. Got some fun (to me, at least) ideas and weird gear to focus on coming up, not to mention more music www.youtube.com/baymud
Back to basics, no-talking ambient jam on the Streichfett and Midicake ARP for this week's video. More rambling to come youtu.be/IBQ0Y4Pwl_c
Ambient Retro-Wave Jam with Waldorf Streichfett String Synth & Midicake ARP
YouTube video by Bay Mud
youtu.be
October 21, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Back to basics, no-talking ambient jam on the Streichfett and Midicake ARP for this week's video. More rambling to come youtu.be/IBQ0Y4Pwl_c
My pal made a free WebMIDI companion app for the Zoom L6 mixer that adds per-parameter LFO control, which is super fun youtu.be/ZAe4XpiS9wk
Free Zoom L6 Companion App Adds LFOs and More Control
YouTube video by Bay Mud
youtu.be
October 15, 2025 at 7:16 PM
My pal made a free WebMIDI companion app for the Zoom L6 mixer that adds per-parameter LFO control, which is super fun youtu.be/ZAe4XpiS9wk