A project that i have been keeping an eye on for a while is Richard Horsman's Modular Planner.
The maker is trying create a multi-format modular planner application (for PC and Mac) that takes the best things of already existing (online and offline) rack-planners, like the DougCL Rackplanner , the Eurorack Database and http://www.modularplanner.co.uk/ ,with many added features of his own.
The feature list so far (with a LONG way to go) is....
Browse a 'modules' subfolder to pick a module to add.
Preview the module's "drop zone" (see green in image above).
Check it's not being dropped on top of another module (override will be available)
Pick up and move a module to a new unoccupied location
Define a rack structure (width, rows, columns, scaling)
Track HP usage
Save & load standard Rack Planner files
Video: RichyHo's Rack Planner - Video #2
" Best watched in full screen, HD. A better quality video demonstrating the main features of my current development project - RichyHo's Rack Planner. Now at version 1.13 (not available for a while yet!) it's a modular synthesizer rack layout planner and patch notation system. Comments welcome. Thanks for watching."
It looks like a very interesting project, and i can't wait until it is available for us to try out.
The planning is that it will be released late this summer...
Raul Pena, known for his excellent Doepfer tutorial videos has recently updated his survey.
So, if you like Raul's video tutorials, and you have the time, please fill out Raul's new updated survey regarding information, and suggestions for future videos. (no sales or money involved)
Just information that will help guide the interest/content of upcoming videos.
I stumbled upon these two older videos this week, uploaded by the Dutch Martin Peters, or attorks.nl
In these tutorial videos he explains how he likes to program his Doepfer MAQ 16/3 sequencer.
Interesting and also nice-sounding...
Video 1: Making a sequence (Part 1/2)
Video 2: Making a sequence (Part 2/2)
" This is an attempt to try to show you how a sequence can be made.
I found out making an instruction video is not that easy but I just wanted to share this with you.
After making the video I noticed my voice was a bit soft so I tried to emphasis it with a little EQing; hope you can understand what I am saying.
I did not want to redo the video because it wouldn't be improvised anymore and I think the sequence worked out quite well.
Making sequences is not an exact science so this is just an example and I do not always do it as shown.
And I am not an expert in sequencing.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask."
Yay, Raul Pena is back with a brand new series, this time about the A-188-2 Tapped BBD Module.
Here are the first eight parts, the rest will follow as soon as they appear online.
Video 1: Doepfer A188-2 Tapped BBD Module
" Overview and description of the Features and functions of the A188-2 Tapped BBD Delay Module.Audio Demonstration found in next of series. Doepfer A188-2 High and Low Stages. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."
Video 2: Doepfer A188-2 High and Low Stages Part One
" Part One of the demonstration of the high and low stages of the A188-2 Tapped BBD Delay Module.Demonstration continued in Doepfer A188-2 High and Low Stages Part Two. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."
Video 3: Doepfer A188-2 High and Low Stages Part Two
" Part Two of the demonstration of the high and low stages of the A188-2 Tapped BBD Delay Module.Next segment in series Doepfer A188-2 Tapped BBD Delay Module Multiple Stages-Multiple Mixes .Sound and Video by Raul Pena."
Video 4: Doepfer A188-2 Multiple Stages Multiple Mixes Part 1
" Experimenting with multiple stages in two independent mixes using the Doepfer A188-2 Tapped BBD Delay. Doepfer A149 is used to generate random notes to A110 VCO.Continued in Part Two. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."
Video 5: Doepfer A188-2 Multiple Stages Multiple Mixes 2
" Further Experimenting with multiple stages in two independent mixes using the Doepfer A188-2 Tapped BBD Delay. Doepfer A149 is used to generate random notes to A110 VCO.Continued in Part Two. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."
Video 6: Doepfer A188-2 Other Sound Sources-Modulation Part One
" An exploration of the Doepfer A188-2 Tapped BBD Delay for processing external audio. Two independent mixes are created using multiple stages within each mix. Doepfer A155 is used to trigger a Doepfer A140 to modulate the delay clock of the A188-2. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."
Video 7: Doepfer A188-2 Other Sound Sources-Modulation Part Two
" The continued exploration of the Doepfer A188-2 Tapped BBD Delay for processing external audio. Two independent mixes are created using multiple stages within each mix. Doepfer A155 is used to trigger a Doepfer A140 to modulate the delay clock of the A188-2. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."
Video 8: Doepfer A188-2 Tapped BBD Delay Karplus Strong Patch
" A description of a Karplus Strong Patch using the Doepfer A188-2 Tapped BBD Delay.This type patch is used to synthesize wind and plucked string sounds. A155 is used for triggering CV and applying tempo.Sound and Video by Raul Pena."
Video 9: Doepfer A188-2 Tapped BBD Delay External Feedback,Clock, and Outputs
"A demonstration of the Doepfer A188-2 Tapped BBD Delay with descriptions of Clock sync with an A188-1 (4096). Beginning of a discussion of external feedback using this module.Sound and Video by Raul Pena. Continued in Part Two."
Video 10: Doepfer A188-2 External Feedback,Clock, and Outputs Part Two
" Part Two of a demonstration of the Doepfer A188-2 Tapped BBD Delay with descriptions of Clock sync with an A188-1 (4096).Sound and Video by Raul Pena."
Doepfer user, eurorack fanatic and PatchPierre supporter Hawklord2112 recorded a nice video explaining the basics of the Doepfer A-143-1 (Quad) Complex Envelope Generator /LFO module.
Video: Doepfer A-143-1 Demo
"Some of the more basic features of the doepfer A-143-1 Complex Envelope / LFO module
There are 2 types of transformers used in the existing standard Doepfer A-100 racks and cases.
The old Doepfer power supply with a
rectangular transformer
If you are buying a secondhand A-100 rack, it might be useful to know how to distinguish the old transformer from the new version.
The newer version is a better version, more reliable and provides a steadier voltage that is better for your system, although i personally never heard any complaints about the old transformer besides the longer warming-up time.
The old power supply has a black or blue rectangular transformer, where the new power supplies have a round silver transformer.
The new Doepfer power supply with a round transformer
For a period during the transition (about 2 years) the customers could order both versions.
In any case all A-100 cases manufactured later than early 2005 are equipped with the new power supply, and all cases manufactured until about of 2002 are equipped with the old version.
For cases manufactured in 2003 and 2004 it depends which version has been ordered by the customer.
In any case the new power supply
can be identified by a small label outside the case near the mains inlet.
It
says "Power Supply II" unless it was removed by the user.
Another nice video of a Eurorack containing a lot of Doepfer Modules, found on YouTube
Video: Orginaized Kaos
" Modular synth patch in the dark.
Patch info after request
LFO as clock drives Make Noise - René, Doepfer A-160 clock divider, A-155 sequencer
Drums sequenced by A-161 clock sequencer and A-166 logic module.
Drums - Analogue Solutions BD88, SD88, HH88.
Bas is A-111-5 (modular version of Dark Energy) sequenced by A-155 via A-156 Quantizer.
Melody is another A-111-5 sequenced by A-155 via A-156 Quantizer. but it is triggerd by trigger out from A-156, and it´s trigger signal goes via A-152 used as a switch clocked by A-160 clock divider so that it only comes in every 48 bar.
Clap sound - A-118 noise thru A-106-6 Xpander filter in bandpass to A-132 vca.
digital pitch sweep - A-112 triggered by clock sequencer and logic module. with a LFO controlling Tune.
Wobbel bas - A-106-1 Xtreme filter in self oscillation cut off frequency controlled by A-140 Envelope triggered by A-143-9 QLFO. also controlled by a A-150 switch controlled by Clock divider.
Other drum sounds - Phonogene with drum loop controlled by rene (gene-size and Organize.
That´s most of the patch."
Doepfer user Thorsten Boesing has developed a free editor for the Doepfer MAQ16/3 sequencer.
The Doepfer MAQ16/3 Sequencer
It is based on the MIDI control surface TouchOSC for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad:
I haven't tried it (yet) because i don't have any iProducts, but it looks like an interesting interface to control the MAQ sequencer.
At the push of a button you can easily change some of the MAQ's most used functions, that are sometimes hidden in the menu-structure of this hardware sequencer.
It even has a few extra's like the 'All steps on/off' and dedicated selection buttons for the most used modes (forward/backward, pendulum or random)
Video: Doepfer MAQ16/3 Touch OSC Template for IPADTutorial
" I ve programmed a TOUCH OSC Template for Doepfer MAQ16/3 Analog Step Sequencer and a IPAD. If you use a ios Midiinterface you can edit your MAQ . You can download the template for free at www.citricacid.de and on doepfer.de"
I found this nice experimental video on YouTube, that only uses a few A-100 modules.
Not very spectacular, but impressive-sounding nevertheless.
Video: Noodling on Some Modules of Doepfer A100 Modular
"Percussive sounds by A-146 LFO2 module. Also in action: A-125 voltage control phaser and A-106-5 SEM analog filter.
Echoes by deluxe memory boy bbd analog delay."
