Tony Horsman, father of Doepfer A-100 Facebookgroup creator/moderator Richard Horsman has created this next video with his 99.9% pure Doepfer system and an Arduino.
Video: Tony Horsman's Shumovik II composer/performer system
" Arduino Mega microcontroller controlling a large Doepfer modular synthesizer. Every piece performed is unique, using four complex sounds each with two variants and two alternative effects. Patch design and Arduino code by Tony Horsman."
"He is taking questions on this thread in the Eurorack sub-forum on Muffs.... "
Monday, September 15, 2014
Friday, September 12, 2014
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_..."
" 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
Tuesday, September 09, 2014
Hexinverter.net Mutant Clap Demo
Hexinverter's latest in their series of dedicated drum-modules is the Mutant Clap, A TR-909-style handclap module.
Just like the other Mutant Drums, the Clap is a highly versatile module.
It is actually a voltage controlled LFSR noise oscillator as well as a powerful percussion synthesis engine!
- feature-rich, analogue handclap percussion synthesis reminiscent of the 909
- pitch control of noise generator means you can create everything from vanilla 909 claps to broken, chiptune-like alien sounds
- doubles as a voltage controlled, Commodore64-sounding noise VCO via the NOISE output and PITCH CV input
- SUSTAIN control lets you crank up the clap's sustain and use the module as an abstract synth voice with external inputs!
- external input allows you to synthesise claps from virtually any sound source you plug in
- built in internal reverb effect derived from clap tone
reverb decay forms the decay of the clap sound, and is fully voltage controllable from short reverb "snaps" to long, whooshing tails!
- you can select between internal and external noise sources as the source for the reverb sound generation, opening up really interesting sounds
- DRIVE control lets you dial in anything from clean to extremely overdriven sounds
- bandpass filter cutoff control
Video: hexinverter.net Mutant Clap Demo
" The Mutant Clap is a eurorack handclap percussion synthesis module reminiscent of the TR-909.
It will be available in Fall 2014 as a built eurorack module from modular synthesizer dealers around the globe as well as in DIY project form, from hexinverter.net's online DIY shop.
More info/full feature list: http://www.modulargrid.net/e/hexinver...
hexinverter project page: http://cv.hexinverter.net/?projects=m...
DIY products: http://shop.hexinverter.net
For built modules, please find your nearest modular retailer and inquire with them!
Gear used in this video: Mutant Clap, Orbitals step sequencer, Jupiter Storm, Galilean Moons, Mutant Bassdrum, Mutant Hihats, Low-gain Submix, WMD Pro Output, Make Noise Echophon..."
Also very interesting: " Rest assured the Cowbell will make itself known somehow! :)
"
Just like the other Mutant Drums, the Clap is a highly versatile module.
It is actually a voltage controlled LFSR noise oscillator as well as a powerful percussion synthesis engine!
- pitch control of noise generator means you can create everything from vanilla 909 claps to broken, chiptune-like alien sounds
- doubles as a voltage controlled, Commodore64-sounding noise VCO via the NOISE output and PITCH CV input
- SUSTAIN control lets you crank up the clap's sustain and use the module as an abstract synth voice with external inputs!
- external input allows you to synthesise claps from virtually any sound source you plug in
- built in internal reverb effect derived from clap tone
reverb decay forms the decay of the clap sound, and is fully voltage controllable from short reverb "snaps" to long, whooshing tails!
- you can select between internal and external noise sources as the source for the reverb sound generation, opening up really interesting sounds
- DRIVE control lets you dial in anything from clean to extremely overdriven sounds
- bandpass filter cutoff control
Video: hexinverter.net Mutant Clap Demo
" The Mutant Clap is a eurorack handclap percussion synthesis module reminiscent of the TR-909.
It will be available in Fall 2014 as a built eurorack module from modular synthesizer dealers around the globe as well as in DIY project form, from hexinverter.net's online DIY shop.
More info/full feature list: http://www.modulargrid.net/e/hexinver...
hexinverter project page: http://cv.hexinverter.net/?projects=m...
DIY products: http://shop.hexinverter.net
For built modules, please find your nearest modular retailer and inquire with them!
Gear used in this video: Mutant Clap, Orbitals step sequencer, Jupiter Storm, Galilean Moons, Mutant Bassdrum, Mutant Hihats, Low-gain Submix, WMD Pro Output, Make Noise Echophon..."
Also very interesting: " Rest assured the Cowbell will make itself known somehow! :)
"
Errorinstruments Simple Passive Eurorack Module
Error Instruments just released this video about a brand new product.
It isn't exactly clear (yet) what this passive module does, but it just looks and sounds nice... although not very spectacular.
A module with a button, a rotating knob and a switch, thats all...
A module with a button, a rotating knob and a switch, thats all...
Video: errorinstruments eurorack simpel pasiv modulen
" just a simpel eurorack module Pasiv .is onder 35 € as a DIY KIt 45 € BILD
its sooon at www.errorinstruments.com "
" just a simpel eurorack module Pasiv .is onder 35 € as a DIY KIt 45 € BILD
its sooon at www.errorinstruments.com "
Via YouTube: paul tas
Info soon at http://www.errorinstruments.com/
Modular Wild Presents - Malekko Heavy Industry Richter Oscillator II
Raul Pena's is going retro again in his latest Eurorack Demo,another addition to the series about the Malekko Heavy Industry Richter Oscillator II and shows its Phase Modulated Synced FM.
That series started in September 2013, and it looks like i forgot to post them back then...
So here is the whole series (so far)... Enjoy!
Video 1: Modular Wild Presents PROFILE- Malekko Heavy Industry Richter Oscillator II
" A short overview of the features of the Malekko Heavy Industry Richter Oscillaotr II. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."
Video 2: Modular Wild Presents SOUNDS-Malekko Heavy Industry Richter Oscillator II-Phase Modulation
" A short exploration of the Richter Oscillator II and its ability to Phase Modulate Waveforms.
Sound and Video by Raul Pena."
New Video: Modular Wild Presents SOUNDS-Malekko Heavy Industry Richter Oscillator II Phase Modulated Synced FM
"Outtake from my Malekko Heavy Industry Richter Oscillator II series. A short look at a patch using Phase Modulated Synced FM with the Malekko Heavy Industry Richter Oscillator II. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."
Check out Raul's latest survey athttp://www.surveymonkey.com/s/K3Z9PVF
That series started in September 2013, and it looks like i forgot to post them back then...
So here is the whole series (so far)... Enjoy!
Video 1: Modular Wild Presents PROFILE- Malekko Heavy Industry Richter Oscillator II
" A short overview of the features of the Malekko Heavy Industry Richter Oscillaotr II. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."
Video 2: Modular Wild Presents SOUNDS-Malekko Heavy Industry Richter Oscillator II-Phase Modulation
" A short exploration of the Richter Oscillator II and its ability to Phase Modulate Waveforms.
Sound and Video by Raul Pena."
New Video: Modular Wild Presents SOUNDS-Malekko Heavy Industry Richter Oscillator II Phase Modulated Synced FM
"Outtake from my Malekko Heavy Industry Richter Oscillator II series. A short look at a patch using Phase Modulated Synced FM with the Malekko Heavy Industry Richter Oscillator II. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."
Check out Raul's latest survey athttp://www.surveymonkey.com/s/K3Z9PVF
Other places to find Raul's World of Synths on the Web:
Friday, September 05, 2014
Ginko Synthese Sampleslicer KickStarter Project
Products from the Netherlands get some special attention at PatchPierre.Net.
Jan Willem from Ginkosynthese is slowly uncovering the KickStarter project plans for the Ginko Synthese Sampleslicer Eurorack Module.
" The Sampleslicer is a real-time monophonic sampler, including a 16 step voltage-controlled sequencer.The incoming sound is chopped up automatically into 16 parts by the incoming clock signal and spread out over the16 steps in the internal sequencer."
The first batch will be manufactured from a crowdfunding project.
Subscribe to receive an e-mail as soon as the crowdfunding campaign kicks off."
Read more about this project on Kickstarter.
Follow Jan Willem on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jan.willem.737
Video: Intro
Video: Ginko Synthese SAMPLESLICER demo by Jan Willem
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| SampleSlicer prototype |
" The Sampleslicer is a real-time monophonic sampler, including a 16 step voltage-controlled sequencer.The incoming sound is chopped up automatically into 16 parts by the incoming clock signal and spread out over the16 steps in the internal sequencer."
The first batch will be manufactured from a crowdfunding project.
Subscribe to receive an e-mail as soon as the crowdfunding campaign kicks off."
Read more about this project on Kickstarter.
Follow Jan Willem on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jan.willem.737
Video: Intro
Video: Ginko Synthese SAMPLESLICER demo by Jan Willem
New updates will be added later...
" Last but not least: If we reach the goal, we will create an add-on module to use pre-recorded samples from a memory card, and moreover it opens a way for us to develop even more awesome modules!""
Update Oct. 20 2014:
As you probably know the sampleslicer kickstarter is successfully funded. Thank you all for the support!
The sampleslicer will be shipped to all backers around 20th of december.
We work hard to get this date stipt.
If you where not able to be part of the kickstarter project there are two options to get a sampleslicer.
1: there will be a short period for ordering on my websitewww.ginkosynthese.com (people on the waitinglist will get a mail about this)
or 2: wait for the retailers as we will drop some modules at retailers afterwards
" Last but not least: If we reach the goal, we will create an add-on module to use pre-recorded samples from a memory card, and moreover it opens a way for us to develop even more awesome modules!""
Update Oct. 20 2014:
As you probably know the sampleslicer kickstarter is successfully funded. Thank you all for the support!
The sampleslicer will be shipped to all backers around 20th of december.
We work hard to get this date stipt.
If you where not able to be part of the kickstarter project there are two options to get a sampleslicer.
1: there will be a short period for ordering on my websitewww.ginkosynthese.com (people on the waitinglist will get a mail about this)
or 2: wait for the retailers as we will drop some modules at retailers afterwards
Monday, September 01, 2014
Doepfer A101-1 Vactrol Multitype Filter Review by SoloStuff
SoloStuff created a nice review video about the Doepfer A-101-1 Vactrol Multitype Filter and uploaded it to YouTube...
Video: Doepfer A101-1 Vactrol Multitype Filter Review
" I wanted to do this for a while. The thing about the A101-1 is that it can be aggressive and easy. Vactrols are known for their non-distorting response, combined with the Steiner design kinda gives a more tamable beast.
Also, Vactrols behavior is not always precisely predictable because of tolerances in each. Doepfer says:
"mechanical and electrical tolerances cause that each vactrol will behave a bit different (e.g. because of the differences in alignement and distance between LED and LDR, different brightness of the LEDs at the same current)"
This effectively means that A101-1 modules can sound slightly different than each other no matter what calibration is done.."
Video: Doepfer A101-1 Vactrol Multitype Filter Review
" I wanted to do this for a while. The thing about the A101-1 is that it can be aggressive and easy. Vactrols are known for their non-distorting response, combined with the Steiner design kinda gives a more tamable beast.
Also, Vactrols behavior is not always precisely predictable because of tolerances in each. Doepfer says:
"mechanical and electrical tolerances cause that each vactrol will behave a bit different (e.g. because of the differences in alignement and distance between LED and LDR, different brightness of the LEDs at the same current)"
This effectively means that A101-1 modules can sound slightly different than each other no matter what calibration is done.."
Uploaded by SoloStuff
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