Felix from Germany (@Flixxx) has uploaded several highly interesting tutorial-videos last week, showing the more interesting/alternative/creative ways of using Eurorack modules.
They are not all about Doepfer, but he shows modules of all kinds of Eurorack brands and he does some nice and clear narration with it.
He even plans to do more of those quick looks in the future, so keep an eye on his YouTube channel.
Video 1: Doepfer A-160 Clock Divider as Sub-OSC/Frequency Divider (Eurorack Modular Synth Demo)
" A short video, showing the Doepfer A-160 Clock Divider Eurorack module being used as a frequency divider/square wave sub oscillator. This works by feeding the trigger input a VCO signal (either a square wave or saw wave) and using the division outputs (/2 /4 /8 etc.) as square wave VCO outputs. If you have any further questions, please post them below :) Thanks for watching!"
Video 2: Intellijel uVCF as Saw Wave VCO (Eurorack/Doepfer Modular Synth Demo)
" Another Modular Synthesizer video! This time I'm talking about how to use the Intellijel uVCF multimode filter module as a sine, saw and spike/rectified wave VCO. If you have any questions or comments, please post them below :) Thanks for watching!"
There's more...
Check out the full Music and Tutorials playlist on his YouTube Channel
Get his music at Bandcamp and/or follow him on Twitter: http://twitter.com/Flixxx
Sunday, September 01, 2013
Saturday, August 31, 2013
Future Sound Systems AJAK 2 Bipolar LED Voltage Indicator
Although i am on a very tight budget lately (I still haven't got the funds to fix my mixing desk), I did have a tiny amount left on my PayPal account to treat myself on a new little gadget.
Today I received my package from Future Sound Systems, a small independent musical device manufacturer based in both Gloucestershire and Surrey, England.
The AJAK2 is a simple device that you can plug into any mini-jack-socket to check if there is any voltage output (positive and negative)
Basically it is a 3.5mm jack plug connected to bipolar LED, where the Blue LED indicates positive voltage, and the Red LED indicates negative voltage.
It is also available in a Red/Yellow version as AJAK1
It's a fun little thing, especially if you like blinking lights on your Eurorack... like i do :-)
The indicator is (almost?) identical to the LADIK Modular Checker that i blogged about earlier this year, I assume that this one also starts glowing if it registers a signal of approx 2 Volts, but i have no equipment to check this...
FSS builds modular synthesizer components and accessories, predominantly for Eurorack format.
I blogged about their APOW +5Volts module a week ago, you can find it HERE.
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| Future Sound Systems AJAK2 Voltage Indicator |
Basically it is a 3.5mm jack plug connected to bipolar LED, where the Blue LED indicates positive voltage, and the Red LED indicates negative voltage.
It is also available in a Red/Yellow version as AJAK1
It's a fun little thing, especially if you like blinking lights on your Eurorack... like i do :-)
The indicator is (almost?) identical to the LADIK Modular Checker that i blogged about earlier this year, I assume that this one also starts glowing if it registers a signal of approx 2 Volts, but i have no equipment to check this...
Available via www.futuresoundsystems.co.uk
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Modular Synthesizer: Cross Modulation & Feedback Patch Doepfer A-100 by Inbetweenmovements
This popped up on YouTube yesterday...
A somewhat weird-sounding demonstration of cross modulation and feedback, but still interesting enough to post here...
Video: Modular Synthesizer: Cross Modulation & Feedback Patch Doepfer A-100
" Thought it would be nice to share with you this patch!"
" Thought it would be nice to share with you this patch!"
Uploaded by inbetweenmovements
Sunday, August 25, 2013
Future Sound Systems APOW3 +5Volts Adapter
Via MATRIXSYNT i recently discovered Future Sound Systems, a (small?) company in the UK that produces neat Eurorack modules and utilities.
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| Future Sound Systems APOW3 |
Besides a few interesting modules that they mention on their site, they also make and sell their own +5Volts adapter for use with Eurorack-modules that need the extra 5 Volts like the Doepfer A-190-1, the Doepfer A-113 Subharmonics Generator and various modules from other brands like for example the Mutable Instruments Braids Macro Oscillator that is shown in this next video.
The FSS APOW3 is basically a 10-pin to 16-pin Eurorack adapter with some electronics on it.
They are compatible with all types of Doepfer-style modules and provide a 100mA +5V supply.
The video below shows how it works and how to install it.
Video: Future Sound Systems FSS APOW3 demonstration
How to use the FSS APOW3 to power Eurorack synthesizer modules which require a +5V supply, without having a +5V rail from your system's power supply.
It looks like a pretty good alternative to Doepfer's own AD5 low cost adapter module, but the cost of this APOW3 is even lower...
Video: Future Sound Systems FSS APOW3 demonstration
How to use the FSS APOW3 to power Eurorack synthesizer modules which require a +5V supply, without having a +5V rail from your system's power supply.
It looks like a pretty good alternative to Doepfer's own AD5 low cost adapter module, but the cost of this APOW3 is even lower...
...and also a lot easier to install as the huge old Doepfer A-100NT5 5 Volt power supply which was 'suitable for qualified personnel only because of electrical safety'. (Doepfer doesn't sell these adapters anymore.)
Monday, August 19, 2013
Random Video: Creepy (Black) Space Cat
Okay, i seem to have missed 'Black Cat Appreceation Day' (August 17th / info), but to make up for it i'll share this video by Quantegy with you that features a black cat, and that i discovered on Catsynth... who found it at Matrixsynth...
A nice spooky/spacey track that contains a lot of Eurorack.
Black Cat Appreciation Day August 17th 2013:
" Did you know that Black cats in the USA are often put to sleep and the least adoptable, they are put to sleep at a rate of nearly five times over all other fur colors.
An online event to help change the myths and that bad luck thing that keeps them from being adopted and are put to sleep in shelters today in alarming numbers. Please Help Us Support The Black Cat by showing your love"
A nice spooky/spacey track that contains a lot of Eurorack.
Black Cat Appreciation Day August 17th 2013:
" Did you know that Black cats in the USA are often put to sleep and the least adoptable, they are put to sleep at a rate of nearly five times over all other fur colors.
An online event to help change the myths and that bad luck thing that keeps them from being adopted and are put to sleep in shelters today in alarming numbers. Please Help Us Support The Black Cat by showing your love"
Monday, August 12, 2013
Random Video: (Modular Exercise) Ecstasy of Gold by MrLouk4
Video: (Modular Exercise) Ecstasy of Gold
" Just messing around with my modular! Everything in real time. No computers.
Just an Exercise... Full song coming soon
Che il Maestro mi perdoni!!!!
For modular synth geeks:
Sequences from Makenoise Pressure Points and Renè
Osc: Livewire AFG (x2), Intellijel Rubicon, Harvestman Hertz Donut, Doepfer Dark Energy, WMD GWS
Drums: TipTop 808
Distortion and overdrive: WMD Geiger Counter, Metasonix R-51
Bass: Moog Minitaur
TipTop Trigger Riot triggering EVERYTHING! :-)"
" Just messing around with my modular! Everything in real time. No computers.
Just an Exercise... Full song coming soon
Che il Maestro mi perdoni!!!!
For modular synth geeks:
Sequences from Makenoise Pressure Points and Renè
Osc: Livewire AFG (x2), Intellijel Rubicon, Harvestman Hertz Donut, Doepfer Dark Energy, WMD GWS
Drums: TipTop 808
Distortion and overdrive: WMD Geiger Counter, Metasonix R-51
Bass: Moog Minitaur
TipTop Trigger Riot triggering EVERYTHING! :-)"
Uploaded by MrLouk4
Sunday, August 11, 2013
Random Video: LFO+A-160+A-161+A-138b+monotribe=FUN by Matthias Semmler
This short video popped up on YouTube recently and looks and sounds quite interesting.
It shows a simple patch playing a short sequence featuring an MFB LFO, an A-160/161, an A-138b CV-mixer and a Korg Monotribe.
A bit of flavor is added with the Korg MS20 Mini through a Harvestman English Tear CV-Converter.
Video: LFO+A-160+A-161+A-138b+monotribe=FUN
" Modular Synthesizer on the Installment Plan. The best method to get a great synthesizer, IMHO. Ask if you want to know more."
It shows a simple patch playing a short sequence featuring an MFB LFO, an A-160/161, an A-138b CV-mixer and a Korg Monotribe.
A bit of flavor is added with the Korg MS20 Mini through a Harvestman English Tear CV-Converter.
Video: LFO+A-160+A-161+A-138b+monotribe=FUN
" Modular Synthesizer on the Installment Plan. The best method to get a great synthesizer, IMHO. Ask if you want to know more."
Uploaded by Matthias Semmler / Ribosom3000
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