Suzanne Ciani On Buchla Instruments + More
The latest video Signal Sounds video captures an interview with pioneering synthesist Suzanne Ciani.
Ciani discusses her history with Buchla instruments, working in quad, living long enough to have audience catch up with her work and more.
Video Summary:
“We were beyond delighted that the legendary Suzanne Ciani paid a visit to our Glasgow showroom ahead of her performance as part of Sonica 2026. Luke and Tom spoke to her about being synonymous with Buchla, and her long career in electronic music – from building synths in California in the 1960s to collaborating with Actress and continuing to tour the world with her 200-series system. “
Topics discussed:
00:00 Introduction
01:28 On being synonymous with the Buchla
08:45 Working in quad and giving life to sound
13:19 How audiences have changed
16:33 Reacting against the male-dominated classical world
20:20 Collaborating with Actress and others
25:01 Buchla vs Serge
29:04 Setup for current live performances
32:15 Outro
