Object Worship Jeremy SH Griffith and the Reason for Modular
Feb 27, 2026
Jeremy SH Griffith, musician and modular synth explorer, talks about tactile gear as idea-makers and creative therapy. He dives into why physical interaction beats specs, how the Vhikk X Forge-TME shapes voice and effects, and the appeal of unpredictable, non-recallable tools. Conversation touches sequencing, microtonality, and hunting overlooked instruments that inspire new directions.
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Make New Gear Friendly At Default
- Design instruments to be immediately playable at neutral settings so players feel safe exploring new sounds.
- Dan cites the Parting pedal goal of 'knobs at noon' producing something distinct that invites further experimentation.
Trading Into The Vhikk X Forge TME
- Jeremy traded for a Vhikk X Forge TME module and found it to be the most inspiring module he's used in years.
- He describes linked oscillator/effect algorithms, no bad settings, and unpredictable, transportive drone results.
Value Of Irreproducible Sounds
- Instruments that prevent precise recall of a sound force creative reinterpretation and reuse.
- Jeremy values the Forge because you rarely get a repeat exact state, prompting sampling and recontextualization in new tracks.