Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Modular Wild Presents - Synthrotek EKO Voltage Controlled Echo by Raul Pena

Another new Modular Wild Presents series, this time all about the Synthrotek EKO Voltage Controlled Echo.
Brought to you by Raul Pena...

Video 1: Modular Wild Presents SOUNDS-Synthrotek EKO Voltage Controlled Echo

"A short demonstration of a few basic sounds with the Synthrotek EKO Voltage Controlled Echo. Sound and Video by Raul Pena. "

Video 2: Modular Wild Presents SOUNDS-Synthrotek EKO Voltage Controlled Echo - Modulation and Attenuation

" A short demonstration some of the modulation possibilities with the Synthrotek EKO. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."
New episodes will be added on Mondays...

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Saturday, February 15, 2014

Quadraphonic Basics with Doepfer A-100 System Tutorials by Raul Pena

Raul Pena's latest Doepfer tutorial series is all about Quadraphonic sound.
Find more about Quadraphonic sound on Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quadraphonic_sound

Video 1: Quadrophonic Basics with Doepfer A-100 System Part One-Patch #1

" A short introduction discussing quadrophonic sound using a Doepfer System 100. Beginning of Patch example #1 with Quadrophonic sound using the Doepfer A144. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

Video 2: Quadrophonic Basics with Doepfer A-100 System Part Two- Patch #1

" Continued exploration discussing quadrophonic sound using a Doepfer System 100. with Patch example #1 with Quadrophonic sound using the Doepfer A144.Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

Video 3: Quadrophonic Basics with Doepfer A-100 System Part Two- Patch #2

"A continued exploration of a second quadraphonic sound patch with a Doepfer A-100 system. This patch involves the A174 joystick explored in a different series. Sound and video by Raul Pena.

Video 4: Quadrophonic Basics with Doepfer A100 system Part Four-Patch #2

" A continued exploration of a second quadraphonic sound patch with a Doepfer A-100 system. This patch involves the A174 joystick explored in a different series. Sound and video by Raul Pena."

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Random Video: Yuri Space Patch by Swan Messiah

This next video was uploaded to YouTube yesterday by Swan Messiah, 'Creator of the Doom Drone Experimental Metal', who recently got into Eurorack modular synthesis.
Here's his first experiment... a spacey tribute to Yuri Gagarin.

Video: Yuri Space Patch by Swan Messiah

" My first foray into modular eurorack synthesis.
Utilising;
Pittsburgh Modular LFO2 clocking;
Pittsburgh Modular Sequencer controlling;
Bubblesound VCOb through;
Doepfer A-106-1 Xtreme Filter &
Flight of Harmony IMP through;
Circuit Abbey Gravity Well mixed through;
Pittsburgh Modular Dual VCA.
Various parameters controlled via;
Flight of Harmony Choices (joystick module).
Mono out through Boss PS-2 delay into;
Crappy 2 watt amp. shot with;
Crappy iPhone camera in low light."
Uploaded by Swan Messiah

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On Bandcamp:  swanmessiah.bandcamp.com 

Monday, February 03, 2014

Soundmachines BI1 Brain-interface Announced

Soundmachines BI1
braininterface
The next module by the Italian company Soundmachines might BLOW YOUR MIND in multiple kinds of ways...
With their latest announced module you will be able to control your modular (or your synth) with your brain.

The module is compatible with the battery-operated MindWave Mobile (by NeuroSky) headset.
The Mindwave Mobile was chosen for its low cost and rather good EEG capabilities.
The headset is connected to the module via a Bluetooth link, so that NO wires are running from the modular to your head.

It features:
- Attention (focus) and Meditation macro states
- Variable smoothing
- EEG Raw signal with gate generation

8 EEG power spectrum bands:
- delta (0.5 - 2.75Hz)
- theta (3.5 - 6.75Hz)
- low-alpha (7.5 - 9.25Hz)
- high-alpha (10 - 11.75Hz)
- low-beta (13 - 16.5Hz)
- high-beta (18 - 29.7Hz)
- low-gamma (31 - 39.75Hz)
- high-gamma (41 - 49.75Hz)

The brain as a CV controller
- Planned MIDI expansion
- Configurable (midi-channel,cc, etc...) with included serial interface

Soundmachines is expecting to release this module around June 2014.

BI1 with Mindwave Mobile by NeuroSky headset
More info:

Sunday, January 26, 2014

Modular Wild Presents - Tiptop Audio Z4000 Voltage Controlled Envelope Generator

Another new episode of Modular Wild Presents by Raul Pena.
This time all about the Tiptop Audio Z4000 Voltage Controlled Envelope Generator

Video 1: Modular Wild Presents PROFILE-Tiptop Audio Z4000

" A short description of the TipTop Audio Z4000 VC-EG. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

Video 2: Modular Wild Presents SOUNDS - Fast Transients With TipTop Audio Z4000

" A short demonstration of the TipTop Audio Z4000 working with Short Envelopes. Envelope is used to modulate the FM input of the TipTop Audio Z2040.Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

Video 3: Modular Wild Presents SOUNDS-TipTop Audio Z4000 Long Envelopes and Deviater

" A short demonstration of the TipTop Audio Z4000 VC-EG. This time we look at long envelopes and the Deviater.Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

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Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Random Video: Chaotic Modular Techno by Leafcutter John

Here's another nice one, by Leafcutter John, who has been uploading a lot of interesting Eurorack videos lately...

Video: Chaotic modular techno

" Playing with a chaotic patch built around the doepfer 'chaos patch' found here http://www.doepfer.de/a100_man/a100_p..."

Uploaded by Leafcutter John

Monday, January 20, 2014

Modular Wild Presents PROFILE - Tiptop Audio Z2040 LP VCF

Another new episode of Modular Wild Presents by Raul Pena.
This time all about the TipTop Audio Z2040 4-Pole Voltage Controlled Filter
Enjoy!

Video 1: Modular Wild Presents PROFILE-Tiptop Audio Z2040 LP VCF

" A brief description of the basic features of the TipTop Audio Z2040. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

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Thursday, January 16, 2014

Doepfer A-174 Joystick Controller Tutorial Videos by Raul Pena

Time for another brand new tutorial series by Raul Pena.
The series that started today is all about the A-174 Joystick Controller.
Enjoy!

Video 1: Doepfer A174 Joystick Controlled CV basics

" A short description of the basic features and functions of the Doepfer A174 Joystick controlled CV module. Audio Demonstrations will follow. Sound and Video by Raul Pena. "

Video 2: Doepfer A174 Joystick Controlled CV Audio Demonstration Part One

" A short audio demonstration of utilizing the A174 Joystick controlled CV for pitch bend and adjusting filter Cutoff and resonance. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

Video 3: Doepfer A174 Joystick Controlled CV Audio Demonstration Part Two

" A short audio demonstration of utilizing the A174 Joystick controlled CV with the A188-1 BBD module and Multimode Filter.Sound and Video by Raul Pena.

Video 4: Doepfer A174 Joystick Controlled CV Conclusion-Quadrophonic Example

" The final in the Doepfer A174 Joystick series. A short demonstration of the Quadrophonic Patch from the Doepfer A174 Manual. Sound and Video by Raul Pena"

Doepfer A-106-5 SEM Filter Test by Paul Johnson

Paul Johnson posted this video on YouTube, showing his newly acquired Doepfer A-106-5 SEM filter.
(and the rest of his setup)

Video: Doepfer A-106-5 SEM Filter Test

" Experimental noisy patch including the Doepfer A106-5 SEM filter."

Uploaded by Paul Johnson

Sunday, January 05, 2014

Modular Bacon 1-3 by Autotross

Now here's an interesting 'new' series of modular synth experiments/jams created by Autotross.
He created three videos in this series already, the third one was released today, inspired by - and created during the blizard.
Enjoy!

Video 1: Modular Bacon 01: Rainy Resonance

" Patch Notes:Intellijel uVCF in self oscillation modulated by random hits on the Dixie LFO for water drops. MakeNoise MMG with a slightly out of sync Function for the rising tone. Simple 4-note melody from DPO sequenced by Rene. Delay courtesy of Memory Boy."

Video 2: Modular Bacon 02: Derezzed Circuit

" Patch Notes:Sequenced by MakeNoise Rene, which sends a gate every 4 steps to create ghost notes whose prominence is controlled by the envelope's release. Saw and Final output taken from DPO and modulated by a Doepfer Sample and Hold. Kick drum made with Intellijel uVCF. MMG for the filter, Pamela's Workout for clocking, Memory Boy for delay, and Daft Punk for subconcious inspiration."

Video 3: Modular Bacon 03: Blizzard

" Recorded live during today's blizzard, burrrrr!
Patch Notes:
Wind from Doepfer A-118 Noise generator fed through Intellijel uVCF with cutoff modulated by the 118's random volt output. Truck idling and driving away created with MakeNoise DPO's final output jostled about by Function on repeat. Sirens made the same way using the saw output and slower Function modulation.
Stay warm!"
Uploaded by Autotross
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