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In synthesizers, a "patch" is kind of like a recipe for a sound or set of sounds. Synthesist Todd Barton coined a synth patch that many modular synthesists make at least once, named after the Krell in the film Forbidden Planet and trying to achieve the same vibe as those "electronic tonalities" by Louis and Bebe. There are many versions of the Krell Patch around. The patch consists of sources of random voltage and feedback loops

Todd Barton - Krell Music - The Patch
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Krell Muzak the patch

This is merely a video of "the patch" so those of you interested can see the settings and blinking lights ;-) The audio on this video really sucks due…
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So Forbidden Planet is the first major film to have an all-electronic score. It was made by Bebe and Louis Barron who were not referred to as musicians so as not to offend the musicians' union and instead their score was described as "Electronic Tonalities". The sounds were created via circuits made by Louis. This was before commercial synthesizers existed. Early electronic music was mostly made with things like scientific test equipment, tone generators, home made circuits, or manipulated tape. #Monsterdon
A title card from the movie Forbidden Planet (1956) Bold yellow text on black starry background Electronic Tonalities by Louis and Bebe Barron Film Editor - Ferris Webster Recording Supervisor - Dr Wesley Miller Anne Francis' Costumes by Helen Rose Men's Costumes by Walter Plunkett
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