Video: DUTCH MODULAR FESIVAL 2025 by DivKid

Yeah… I’m honestly a bit bummed that this year I had to miss what would have been my first Dutch Modular Fest.
But luckily, DivKid made the trip to the Netherlands and captured it all in his own unique way.

One of the people guiding him around the venue was Bart Wolff from Voltage Control Amsterdam. 

Bart is not only one of the hosts of Dutch Modular Fest, but he also organizes inspiring modular music events at Paradiso Amsterdam. In the video you can see how he leads DivKid through the WORM space, sharing the spirit of the festival.

DivKid’s report is a quick walkthrough of the festival location WORM in Rotterdam. It really gives you a feel of the atmosphere: the modular makers, the synth and soldering studios, and of course all the lovely people who make this community so inspiring.

Video:DUTCH MODULAR FESIVAL 2025 

// a wondrous collection of modular makers, synth studios + lovely people, by
DivKid

"Here's a video all about the Dutch Modular Festival for 2025 that's just happened with a huge collection of modular makers, synth studios, great people and plenty more. This is the first year the festival moves to Rotterdam into the venue WORM which is a cultural spot in the Netherlands with a whole range of related activity already going on before the festival moves in for the day. Check out some of the gear, people and stories in the video and links below to things mentioned in the video."

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VOSTOK Instruments Hive Quad Stereo Automated Mixer Demos by RaafModular and DivKid

VOSTOK Hive

VOSTOK Instruments has just unveiled their brand-new Hive Eurorack module — and this one is buzzing with clever features! 🐝

At first glance, Hive might look like a straightforward four-channel stereo(!) mixer with CV-controlled panning, but as we’ve come to expect from VOSTOK, there are plenty of smart twists hiding inside.

Each channel can boost incoming signals, making it simple to balance different modules, or even bring your desktop synths and drum machines into the Eurorack world without extra gear.

Hive uses a custom panning law with a gentle -1.5 dB dip at center, ensuring that stereo movements feel natural and musical, whether you’re tweaking by hand or modulating with CV.

Hive modules can also be daisy-chained at the back, letting you build out larger mixers or submixers without taking up tons of rack space.

All of this is packed into a sleek 10HP design, making Hive just as at home as your end-of-chain stereo mixer, FX submixer, or even a creative stereo mangler.

It’s compact, it’s clever, and it’s ready to bring some serious buzz to your rack.

Check out the walkthroughs by RaafModular and DivKid below to really hear and see Hive in action!

Video: Vostok Instruments - by Raafmodular

" Discover the power of submixers in Eurorack with the new Hive module by Vostok Instruments. 

In this video I explore how submixers can transform and deepen your sound. 

Using Hive as the central tool, I’ll show you: 

🎛️ How to blend multiple waveforms — including stereo signals — from a single oscillator to create epic build-ups. 

🎹 How to build a polyphonic synth setup while keeping just one clean stereo signal for your mixer. 

🎚️  How to use Hive as an extra effect send for greater control and creative routing. 

🎶 How to manage a full four-voice synthesizer with only one stereo output. 

🌌 How to shape a wide, immersive stereo field with CV-controllable stereo panning. 

Whether you’re looking to streamline your setup or unlock new sonic possibilities, submixers can show just how powerful this approach is in a modular system. If you enjoy the video, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share — it helps me make more music-first Eurorack content."

More RaafModular on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@raafmodular/videos
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Video: Eurorack Modular Mixing Tips with Hive from VOSTOK Instruments - by DivKid

" Here’s the new 10HP stereo Eurorack mixer ‘Hive’ from Vostok Instruments and with the opportunity to make a demo of it I ran with the idea of showing a series of patching making the most of basic features, how to patch them for more advanced exciting things and bringing larger, layered patches and mixes together in the modular format. It's packed full of tips, give them a go."

https://www.vostokinstruments.com 

Vostok Instruments modules are also now available in VCV Rack, so you can try them out in software included my collaboration modules Trace & Path - try them out!" https://vcvrack.com

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The History and Future of Eurorack Modular Synths with Doepfer by @DivKid and @Flixxx

Early contributors to this blog DivKid and Felix from the Tuesday Night Machine finally had the time to have a talk with Dieter Doepfer at a  recent Thomann event... 

" A rare moment of free time and having great people in the right place at the right time here's an interview with Felix of Tuesday Night Machines talking to Dieter Doepfer, THE CREATOR OF EURORACK at the Thomann Synth Reactor #TSR19 event. 

Felix and I wanted to chat to Doepfer about both his history (the history or Eurorack), his current polyphonic modules, future module sand ideas and a quick look at what the future of the Eurorack might be. 

We also talk about the Elektor Formant DIY synth, the new Frequency Shifter module coming later this year, CV controlled LED lighting, Dieter was also the EU distributor for Doug Curtis' Curtis chips/components, Raul's World of Synths, favourite Doepfer modules and plenty more. "

Check these people out - http://doepfer.de 

http://nightmachines.tv/youtube 

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Ladik EQ-5 / E-110 5-Band EQ Demo Video by @DivKid

DivKid's latest video shows you all the details of the Ladik EQ-5 / E-110 5-Band Equalizer... Enjoy!

Video: LADIK - EQ-5 / E-110 5-Band EQ

"A dirty cheap (picked it up for £32, new they are less than £50) 5 band EQ from LADIK. The module has +/- 12dB EQ at 12.8kHz, 3.2kHz, 800Hz, 200Hz and 50Hz. Really nice to have some proper EQ shaping in my set up.
As always hit subscribe and like for more videos every week and ask any questions in the comments."

Video by Ben Wilson / DivKid - www.youtube.com/divkidvideo

Analogue Solutions Telemark Multimode Filter

Analogue Solutions just released their Telemark Multimode Filter module, a eurorack module based on the Telemark multimode filter.

The Telemark multimode filter module is based on the filter of the legendary Telemark semi-modular synthesizer.
It's routes lie in the original 1970s Oberheim SEM, though it has developed a character of its own.
The filter is a 12db/Octave multimode type. Multimode means there are more than one type of filter output.
There are in fact four: low pass, band pass, high pass and notch filter.
Additionally, notch filter can be varied for an even wider range of sounds.
Use of Gain and Q allow for even wider possibilities.
No special knowledge is required to use this filter. Just plug your audio in the left, and your audio out on the right.
Optionally (and recommended!) patch a control voltage in to give the sound movement.

KEY FEATURES OF TMF
- Pure analogue circuitry.
- Telemark filter
- 4 filter types- Low, High, Band, Notch
- Resonance (Q) boost feature
- Slim design
- Spun metal knob caps

More info at http://www.analoguesolutions.org.uk/concussor/tmf.htm

DivKid made another great video demonstrating the module;

Video: Analogue Solutions TMF - Telemark Multimode Filter eurorack module video overview

" New eurorack module - a multimode filter based on the stand alone synth Telemark, from Analogue Solutions.

http://www.analoguesolutions.com

Video by Ben Wilson / DivKid - www.youtube.com/divkidvideo"

Animodule TikTok Clock Multiplier and Divider Overview by DivKid

Animodule
TikTok

DivKid uploaded an overview video about the Animodule TikTok.

The TikTok is a 4HP Clock Divider/Multiplier that calculates divisions and multiplications of:
*//2 , *//3 , *//4 , *//5 ,and *//6

There is a Clk Input and a Reset Input.
Both are buffered with an opamp based comparator circuit.
They are looking for approximately +1.1V on a rising edge.
This means that you are not constrained to gate (pulse) signals to trigger them.

The Reset input resets your divisions clock counter to 1
There is a switch to select Mathematical or Musical divisions.
The Multiplication Outputs 25MS Trigger pulses.
The Division Outputs are on as long as your Clock source.

- Avg Current draw:

40 mA / -9 mA

- Peak Current Draw:

80 mA / -17 mA

Width = 4HP

Depth = 38mm

Video: Animodule - TikTok

" Here's the AniModule - TikTok a 4HP eurorack clock multiplier and divider in one compact module. As always feel free to ask any questions in the comments and like/subscribe for more videos every week."

Video uploaded by DivKidVideo

Medic Modules Cranial Saw Dual VCO Overview by @DivKid

I really like the Video tutorials by DivKid.

Here's another one he did, about the Medic Modules Cranial Saw.

I blogged about this module earlier, find that blogpost at http://patchpierre.blogspot.nl/2014/10/medic-modules-cranial-saw-advanced-vco.html

Video: Medic Modules dual VCO eurorack module overview

" Medic Modules Cranial Saw dual VCO eurorack module overview
http://www.analoguesolutions.com

Video by Ben Wilson / DivKid
www.youtube.com/divkidvideo"
On Twitter: https://twitter.com/divkid

Mutable Instruments Peaks Demo by DivKid

Another lnice and long Eurorack demo by DivKid, demonstrating the multifuncional Mutable Instruments Peaks module.

" Peaks is a multi-function module, but the general rule is that cool things happen whenever a trigger
is received. Its four main functions are:
Envelope generator – the gate/trigger input starts and holds the envelope.
LFO – the gate/trigger input resets the waveform cycle.
LFO with tap-tempo synchronization – the gate/trigger input sets the period of the LFO oscillations. Note that Peaks can “learn” irregular trigger sequences and lock onto them.
Drum generator – the gate/trigger input triggers the drum sound.

Peaks provides two channels of processing – each of them has a gate/trigger input jack, a gate/trigger button with an output indication LED, and an audio/CV output. Both channels provide the same function – the exception being channel 1′s drum generator being a bass drum generator, and channel 2′s drum generator being a snare drum/hi-hat generator.

Both channels can be “synchronized” (aka twin mode), in that they both share the same front panel controls – for example in ADSR envelope mode, the first knob will control both channel 1 and channel 2′s attack time. This can be used not only to create duophonic patches (for which you actually want both channels to behave similarly), but also to obtain two synchronized outputs of the same LFO waveform with different phase shifts…

Another way of controlling the module is the split mode in which the potentiometers 1 and 2 control channel 1′s settings; and the potentiometers 3 and 4 control channel 2′s settings. This mode only gives access to the 2 most essential parameters of each function (for example attack and decay time for an envelope) – the other parameters being set to default “neutral” settings.

Finally, if breaking the one knob per function rule is not a taboo for you, an expert mode allows individual control of channel 1 and 2."

Video: Mutable Instruments - Peaks by DivKidMusic

" Another hugely feature packed module from Mutable Instruments! Peaks has 4 modes with envelopes, LFOs, Tap-LFOs and drums then an additional 4 'hidden' modes which are a mini step sequencer, trigger delay and repeater, trigger stream randomiser and a dual Anushri style synth drum generator.
As always all comments are welcome!

As mentioned in the video here is the Branches overview video so you can check that out as it's used for several patches in the video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVKx_..."

Uploaded by DivKidMusic

Erica Fusion Series VCO and Analogue Delay/Chorus Tutorial Videos by @DivKid

DivKid presents his latest overview videos in the new Erica Synths Fusion Series.

The first overview is the VCO Mixer full of lovely tube goodness (as are the other 4 modules in the range).

Video 1: Erica Synths Fusion Series - VCO Mixer

" Here's the first in a series of overview videos for the Erica Synths Fusion Series. The Fusion series are all tube/valve modules and there's 5 units including the VCO Mixer, Delay/Chorus, VCA, Ring Modulator and Filter.
Check out www.ericasynths.lv for more information."

...or check out this post on MuffWiggler

The second one is all about the Analogue Delay/Chorus

Video 2: Erica Synths Fusion Series - Analogue Delay/Chorus

" Here's the second in a series of overview videos for the Erica Synths Fusion Series. The Fusion series are all tube/valve modules and there's 5 units including the VCO Mixer, Delay/Chorus, VCA, Ring Modulator and Filter.
Check out www.ericasynths.lv for more information."

Videos uploaded by DivKidMusic

Erica Synths Sequential Switch Demo Videos by @DivKid

DivKid uploaded two extensive module-reviews, both about the Erica Synths Sequential Switch.

Video 1: EURORACK MODULE - Erica - Sequential Switch

"Check out a larger chaotic patch with the switch below
The Erica Synths Sequential Switch is an 8 step sequential switch with some unique features and great functionality. It's also a nice size for getting your hands in and playing and tweaking the functions on the step buttons mid patch.
Subscribe/comment/like below for more videos coming every week!"

Video 2: EURORACK MODULE - Erica - Sequential Switch Big Patch

Uploaded by DivKidMusic

Animodule SOB Filter Videos by @DivKid

It's good to see that more and more people start making really interesting Eurorack tutorial videos lately.

DivKid started a new series last month but i kinda missed it back then.

Here's a nice set of videos with Animodule SOB Filter tutorials.

Video 1: EURORACK MODULE - Animodule - SOB Filter Part 1

" The Animodule SOB filter is a pretty amazing bit of kit, 2 inputs that can clip with a wavefolder, state variable filter and tonnes of personality and character. It can handle smooth well but for me excels at more driven and characterful filtering. It also passes CV acting as a slew limiter and self oscillates creating a crude oscillator, some heavy percussive thumps and hardcore kicks along with going really slow to make for a useful LFO should you run out mid patch.
Subscribe to the channel for more and always feel free to comment."

 

Video 2: EURORACK MODULE - Animodule - SOB Filter Part 2

" Here's part 2 of the SOB Filter overview video. The SOB is a great state variable filter (with built in wavefolder) for eurorack modular systems from AniModule.
Any questions or anything feel free to comment."

Video 3: EURORACK MODULE - AniModule - SOB Filter's Wavefolder
" Here's a more in depth look at the wavefolder built into the AniModule SOB filter. It's a great filter but (hopefully) as you'll see in the video the wavefolder is great too. Here's some oscilloscope action of analogue waveforms (static and amplitude modulated) going into the unit with external and internal mixing along with modulation to create some moving and morphing wavefolding. "

Uploaded by DivKidMusic

Get in touch at - twitter.com/DivKid

soundcloud.com/divkid 

Here's his video series thread on Muff Wiggler - 
http://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/view...