The Tuesday Night Machines - Experimental Modular Synth Soundscapes by @Flixxx

A new episode of The Tuesday Night Machines for a change... this one is nice...

Time for some experimental sounds! Felix started with pinging his two Eurorack filters (uVCF & Voice of Saturn) and went patching from there.

The Vermona DRM-1 drum synth is routed through the Kaoss Pad Quad and sequenced with the MPC 1000.

The rest of the sounds are from the modulars doing their own thing, while only receiving the MPC's clock.

Video: Experimental Modular Synth Soundscapes (Eurorack, Tinysizer, DRM-1, MPC 1000, etc

" Pinging filters, grain-shifting drums, droning drones and making whale sounds with the analog modular synthesizers :)

MORE INFO:
Gear used in this video:
- Eurorack Modular Synthesizer (with Vermona qMi, Klangbau DCO, Malekko Wiard Anti-Oscillator, Intellijel, Koma Kommander, Sound of Shadows, Plague Bearer, Ataraxic Translatron, Voice of Saturn VCF, etc. see: http://www.modulargrid.net/e/racks/vi...)
- Anyware Tinysizer (modular synth)
- Vermona DRM-1 mkIII (drum synth)
- Korg Kaoss Pad Quad (drum FX)
- Akai MPC 1000 (MIDI sequencer & Clock)
- Zoom R16 (recording & mastering)

Filmed with a Canon EOS 550D (Rebel t2i) and a GoPro HD Hero 1.

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Random Video: MDLB by Maria Della Batteria

Now here's something you don't see very often:
YouTuber Maria Della Batteria shows how he triggers his modular synth with his drumset, via 2 A-119 External Input modules...

Video: MDLB

"Working on Drums controlling a modular Synth. Via 2x Doepfer a-119. Triggering Pittsburgh Modular Noise and Waveforms via Darktime and 4ms clock divider."

Uploaded by Maria Della Batteria

Random Video: Trilling Dark Time Doepfer Modular with 4ms Shuffling Clock Multiplier

Another interesting sounding video demo that i found on YouTube today.

I like the ratcheting-like effect of the MS4 Shuffling Clock Mutiplier

Video: Trilling Dark Time Doepfer Modular with 4ms Shuffling Clock Multiplier

` Trilling Dark Time Doepfer Modular with 4ms Shuffling Clock Multiplier `

Uploaded by Vykaar raakyV

Dieter Doepfer at MusikMesse 2014 by @mmag_ru

Almost a month after MusikMesse 2014 the Russian MusicMag published this video of Dieter Doepfer explaining the very basics of modular synthesis.
Not groundbreaking, but nice for the archive...

Video: mmag.ru: Musikmesse 2014 - Doepfer - аналоговые модульные системы

Google translation of the desciption:
" http://mmag.ru/ (MusicMag) is a music video reviews of new products hardware and software presented on music fair Musikmesse 2014: analog modular Doepfer.
Learn more, discuss and buy Doepfer modular systems, please visit http://mmag.ru/

Find MusicMag Russia on Twitter at https://twitter.com/mmag_ru

Doepfer A-102 Diode Filter Video Tutorials by Raul Pena

Another brand new tutorial series by Raul Pena.
The series that started today is all about the A-102 Diode filter module.
Enjoy!

Video 1: Doepfer A102 Diode Filter-Introduction and Basics

" Introduction to the basic features and functions of the Doepfer A102 Diode Filter.
This filter was modeled after a classic EMS filter.
Sound demonstrations begin in further segments.
Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

Video 2: Doepfer A102 Diode Filter Part Two- VCF as Sine Wave Oscillator

"Next Segment in the Doepfer A102 Diode Filter series.
This time we explore how to use this filter as a Sine Wave Oscillator.
Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

Video 3: Doepfer A102 Diode Filter Part Three- Basic Filtering

" Next Segment in the Doepfer A102 Diode Filter series.
This time we explore the sounds created with basic filtering with the Doepfer A102 Diode Filter.
Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

Video 4: Doepfer A102 Diode Filter Part Four- Modulation

" Fourth Segment in the Doepfer A102 Diode Filter series.
This time we explore the sounds of modulation with the Doepfer A102 Diode Filter.
Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

Video 5: Doepfer A102 Diode Filter-Comparing other filters Part One

" Exploration at similarities between the Doepfer A102 Diode Filter and other filters.
The Doepfer A121 Multimode filter and the A120 VCF1 (in the Moog Style) are heard issue by side with the A102 Diode Filter in this video.
Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

Video 6: Doepfer A102 Diode Filter-Comparing other filters Part Two

" Further exploration at similarities between the Doepfer A102 Diode Filter and other filters.
The Doepfer A102-1 Low Pass gate/12 db filter(similar to a Buchla LPG) and the A124 Wasp Filter (from the EDP Wasp) are heard issue by side in this video.
Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

Video 7: Doepfer A102 Diode Filter- Comparing other filters Part Three

" Further exploration at similarities between the Doepfer A102 Diode Filter and other filters. The Doepfer A106-1 Xtreme filter /12db low pass (similar to an Korg MS20 filter) and the A125 Phase Shifter are heard issue by side in this video. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

Check out Raul's latest survey at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/K3Z9PVF

Other places to find Raul's World of Synths on the Web:

raulsworldofsynths on YouTube

raulsworldofsynths on Vimeo

raulsworldofsynths on SoundCloud

raulsworldofsynths at iTunes

raulsworldofsynths at CDBABY

LCF Industries Arp-8 Eurorack Arpeggiator

LCF Industries
Arp-8 prototype

LCF Industries uploaded a video of the Arp-8 arpeggiator prototype to YouTube.

Price and availability are still unknown, but the features are pretty impressive...

" Something was missing from my growing modular. I couldn't figure out what it was. Then after playing with a Polysix for a while it hit me; An arpeggiator!

So using the MIDI-CV Converter I made, I started playing around with the code a bit. And then a couple of hours later I came up with a pretty decent arpeggiator. It didn't have much control (only the two switches) but it worked! So the next step was to expand on it but still keep it as small as possible.

Octave knob: Selects between a 1-4 octave range
Rate knob: If synced with a MIDI clock, it will divide the tempo accordingly; 1-1
1-2
1-4
1-8
1-8T
1-16
1-16T
1-32

V/Octave Out
Hz/Volt Out
Gate Out
Clk In: Bypasses MIDI-clock messages and uses an external clock source.
Directional switch: Up, Down, Up/Down
Sync Switch: If no external clock source is available (MIDI or analog), flipping to the FREE position will prompt it to use it's own internal clock. Use the Rate knob to increase the speed.
Arp / Mono Switch: Turns the arpeggiator into a simple single-channel MIDI-CV converter."

Video:Arp-8

" MIDI Controlled Arpeggiator
http://lcf-industries.blogspot.com "

Modular Wild presents "Patch it" - "The Ten Gallon Patch"

A new PATCH IT series (four parts in total) by Raul Pena started today.

Video 1: Modular Wild presents "Patch it"- "The Ten Gallon Patch"-Part One

" Part One of an extended segment exploring a free form patching demonstration with a 6U eurorack system. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

Modular Wild Presents PATCH IT- "The Ten Gallon Patch" Part Two

" Part two of an extended segment exploring a free form patching demonstration with a 6U eurorack system. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

Modular Wild Presents PATCH IT- "The Ten Gallon Patch" Part Three

" Part Three of an extended segment exploring a free form patching demonstration with a 6U eurorack system. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

Modular Wild Presents PATCH IT- "The Ten Gallon Patch" Part Four

" Part four of an extended segment exploring a free form patching demonstration with a 6U eurorack system. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

Future episodes will be added when available...

Other places to find Raul's World of Synths on the Web:

raulsworldofsynths on YouTube

raulsworldofsynths on Vimeo

raulsworldofsynths on SoundCloud

raulsworldofsynths at iTunes

raulsworldofsynths at CDBABY

Twisted Electrons Octopus Eurorack CV Sequencer Module Preview

Twisted Electrons has been a relatively unknown brand on the hardware market, so far they only released a bunch of apps and the (hardware) AY3 synth for chip-tune music based on the AY8912 from vintage machines.

Now it looks like they are getting into Eurorack with their new Octopus CV Sequencer module.
They uploaded this video preview today, but there's not much info yet.
It looks nice, i hope i can add the details soon...

Video: Octopus Eurorack CV Sequencer Module Preview

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Uploaded by Twisted Electrons

Twisted Electrons on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/twistedelectronsofficial

Build a Modular Synth in seven months! by @ScorbieUK

Scorbie built an impressive modular in just 7 months, and in this video he shows the result.

Almost 25 minutes of modular goodness...

Video: Build a Modular Synth in seven months!

" After seeing the modular documentary I Dream Of Wires, I decided back in September of 2013 I wanted to get one.

After months of obsessing and invaluable help from a few friends and people in the modular underworld, my first case is just about complete.
Even building my own now!
Rick Holt of Frequency Central & Rickard Steffensen from Sweden have been incredibly patient and supportive and I will forever be grateful.
Made a couple really good friends.
Visit frequencycentral.co.uk and look up Steffensen on Muffwiggler.com.
Small manufacturers who's modules are better than most of the well known makes out there.

In the case:
Frequency Central: System X VCO, Waverider DVCO, Electro Cardiogram Filter, Vogue Filter, Multipoles, Waverunner LFO, Continuum Phase Shifter, Trans Europa, Raging Bull* & System X S&H/Noise* (* DIY build soon).
Steffensen: Oscillarp (X2) and Envelarp ADSR (based on ARP2600).
Doepfer: A140 ADSR, A180 Multiples, A147 VCLFO, A106 Xtreme Filter, A138 Mixer.
Oakley Classic VCA, Tiptop Z3000, Make Noise Maths, Pittsburg MIDI2 and a few more bits to build including 4 ARP Odyssey VCOs and an ARP2600 12db LPF.
I've DIY'd all of the Frequency Central and Steffensen modules in the case. About two rows worth.
Didn't know how to solder seven months ago, let alone understand a schematic or what a resistor was. :)

Midlife crisis. Yep. And it f*cking rules!"

Uploaded by scorbie

Also check out Scorbie.com

Doepfer A-138 On/Off Switches Modification by Philippe Beaubrun

A-138 Mod by
Philippe Beaubrun

Philippe Beaubrun posted a few pictures on Facebook about his small Doepfer A-138 modification.
He added 2 HP wide breakout panels with 4 switches next to the A-138, to turn the individual channels on or off.


The pictures are quite clear, so re-creating this mod will be a piece of cake...

Personally I would prefer my switches on a 4HP wide panel for cosmetic reasons, but this doesn't look too bad.

More pictures HERE

Quick Tip: Velcro Cablebinders

Velcro cable-binders in different
sizes

Okay... I'm re-organizing the studio (again) and came to the conclusion that it was a good idea of me to use Velcro cable-binders to keep my audio- and MIDI-cables together, the last time that i put up my current setup.

It was a piece of cake removing the old ones, and it works better than the plastic cable-ties (tie-wraps) that I used before that.

Velcro cable-binders can be found in a lot of different colors and sizes at your local hardware-store or cable-supplier.
You can even think about color-coding your cables this way and use different colors for audio / MIDI etc...

Some (audio-)cable-manufacturers even package their cables with Velcro cable-binders nowadays, and often they are long enough to cut into a few smaller ones...

More Quick Tips at http://patchpierre.blogspot.nl/search/label/Quick%20Tip

Doepfer Dark Energy 2 DIY Mod. Breakout Box Walkthrough by Organzoner

Organzoner posted a great video with a step-by-step tutorial on how to expand the capabilities of the Doepfer Dark Energy 2 by adding a breakout box...

Video: Doepfer Dark Energy 2 DIY Mod. Breakout box walkthrough

" Here's a step-by-step walk through of how to get more patch points from your DEII.

All the jumpers are connected to the internal circuits according to the information found on the Doepfer website: http://www.doepfer.de/pdf/Dark_Energy...
thank you creativegallerys and other experimenters on Google for the idea.

Dieter Doepfer is legend, what an awesome semimodular synth!
nice hidden options! A great synth right out of the box. Now I just want to build an A-100!!!
...ordered an intellijel metropolis for CV gate/pitch sequencing the DEII and Moog SlimPhatty.
- organ zoner organzoner organz owner"

Uploaded by Organzoner

Doepfer A-112 Sampler Modular Digital Delay by LESINDES

Another nice video via YouTube.
LESINDES shows a weird-sounding delay-effect, created with a Doepfer A-112 Sampler...
Too bad the patch isn't explained in the video, but nevertheless interesting enough to watch/listen.

Video: Doepfer A-112 Sampler -- Modular Digital Delay


" This is a very special use of the Doepfer Modular System A-100 to create a Digital Delay sound which is not so easy btw ;-) But you are refunded with a very weird FX that you cannot create other than through a modular system"

Uploaded by LESINDES

Doepfer Sound-Sampler Ad from 1984

This old Doepfer ad popped up at http://www.synthmuseum.de/ recently.

It's an ad for the Doepfer Sound Sampler that was released in 1984.

This module was the precursor of the A-112 Sampler that was released more than a decade later...

Although the ad is in the German language, i found it interesting enough to share it here with you (with the English translation below)

Doepfer Sound-Sampler magazine-ad from 1984 

" Sound - Sampler
The Revolution in Music Electronics:
What seemed beyond our means until now, will now be possible for an absolute top-price: Recording your favorite sound digitally, and then play it with a keyboard or sequencer (For example replicating traditional instruments, Singing, Choir, Orchestra etc.)
Connected to a personal computer, digital synthesis (like the 'big' digital synths) is possible.
Resolution 8bit, 32kbyte memory.
Preliminary info is available as Info(leaflet) , a demo-cassette and in build-instructions. (will be deducted when you order the DIY-kit)
Info 1.- *Demo-Cassette 10.- *Build-Instructions(60 pages) 30.-
Monophonic Kit: 700.- *Additional Voices starting at 390.-"
(all prices in DM /DeutchMarks)

Find out more about this Doepfer Sound Sampler at http://patchpierre.blogspot.nl/2013/01/doepfer-sound-sampler-1984.html

More Doepfer History:
Dieter Doepfer Interview:
http://patchpierre.blogspot.nl/p/doepfer-keys-interview_30.html
Doepfer Timeline:
http://patchpierre.blogspot.nl/p/doepfer-timeline.html
Doepfer History blogposts:
http://patchpierre.blogspot.nl/search/label/Doepfer%20History

Ad via: http://www.synthmuseum.de/doepfer-sound-sampler-anzeige-1984/