I spotted this nice Doepfer Modular video on the always interesting http://voltagecontrol.blogspot.se/ blog.
It is exactly what the accompanying text says... a short demo of his current Doepfer system.
Video: Doepfer Modular System
" A short demo of my current Doepfer modular system.
http://voltagecontrol.blogspot.se"
Uploaded by TheVoltageControl on YouTube
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Sunday, August 19, 2012
Filters VIII: Doepfer A-106-5 SEM Filter
Last week i treated myself with an A-106-5 SEM Filter.
The A-106-5 is a 12dB multimode filter that is based on the filter circuit of the Oberheim SEM module (Synthesizer Expander Module), Oberheim's first official analog synthesizer that was produced from 1974 to 1979.
On the outside it looks quite like the A-124 Wasp filter, but sound-wise they are very different.
The filter is equipped with a band pass output and a combined low/notch/high pass output.
For this output a control knob defines the relation between low and high pass signal.
If both signals appear at the same level (i.e. middle position of the Mix knob) one obtains a notch filter. Otherwise the low or high pass signal predominates.
The module sadly does not feature self oscillation in contrast to most of the other filters of the A-100 system.
I had heard some good things about it, and it really sounds incredible.
I do have a slight preference for 12dB filters (like the A-121 Multimode Filter and the WASP filter - two of my favorites), and this one is another great sounding filter module.
The sound is hard to describe but i can say this one sounds fat enough for me (not very thin like most reviews say), and is already in my favorite filter-list.
It does not sound like any of the other filters that i own...
The only thing i miss in this filter module is an CV input to control the resonance, just like the A-121 Multimode Filter or the other Oberheim filter, the A-122 24 dB Lowpass filter VCF3 have.
Video: Doepfer A-106-5 Filter demo
" Short Doepfer A-106-5 Demo by NetPierre
Starts with a sequenced bassline, generated by my Doepfer MAQ16/3 and Doepfer VCO A-110 (saw wave)
Bandpass Mode first, LP/HP later
A-118 Random voltages added to VC2 input somewhere in the middle.
Drums provided by an Elektron Machinedrum
More info on the A-100 and related stuff at http://PatchPierre.blogspot.com "
Also check out http://blog.andreaskrebs.de/2010/05/08/doepfer-a-106-5-sem-filter-example/ for sound examples and find more A-106-5 on YouTube
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Richard Horsman's Modular Rack Planner
A project that i have been keeping an eye on for a while is Richard Horsman's Modular Planner.
The maker is trying create a multi-format modular planner application (for PC and Mac) that takes the best things of already existing (online and offline) rack-planners, like the DougCL Rackplanner , the Eurorack Database and http://www.modularplanner.co.uk/ ,with many added features of his own.
The feature list so far (with a LONG way to go) is....
Video: RichyHo's Rack Planner - Video #2
" Best watched in full screen, HD. A better quality video demonstrating the main features of my current development project - RichyHo's Rack Planner. Now at version 1.13 (not available for a while yet!) it's a modular synthesizer rack layout planner and patch notation system. Comments welcome. Thanks for watching."
It looks like a very interesting project, and i can't wait until it is available for us to try out.
Loads of info and pictures are available on the Muffwiggler thread:
http://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=61984&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=160
The maker is trying create a multi-format modular planner application (for PC and Mac) that takes the best things of already existing (online and offline) rack-planners, like the DougCL Rackplanner , the Eurorack Database and http://www.modularplanner.co.uk/ ,with many added features of his own.
The feature list so far (with a LONG way to go) is....
- Browse a 'modules' subfolder to pick a module to add.
- Preview the module's "drop zone" (see green in image above).
- Check it's not being dropped on top of another module (override will be available)
- Pick up and move a module to a new unoccupied location
- Define a rack structure (width, rows, columns, scaling)
- Track HP usage
- Save & load standard Rack Planner files
Video: RichyHo's Rack Planner - Video #2
" Best watched in full screen, HD. A better quality video demonstrating the main features of my current development project - RichyHo's Rack Planner. Now at version 1.13 (not available for a while yet!) it's a modular synthesizer rack layout planner and patch notation system. Comments welcome. Thanks for watching."
It looks like a very interesting project, and i can't wait until it is available for us to try out.
The planning is that it will be released late this summer...
Richard's progress can be followed via his blog at
http://horsmanprojects.blogspot.nl/Loads of info and pictures are available on the Muffwiggler thread:
http://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=61984&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=160
Friday, July 27, 2012
Raul Pena's Updated Modular Synthesizer Tutorials Survey
So, if you like Raul's video tutorials, and you have the time, please fill out Raul's new updated survey regarding information, and suggestions for future videos. (no sales or money involved)
Just information that will help guide the interest/content of upcoming videos.
Find the survey at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/K3Z9PVF
Thanks in advance for your participation!
Monday, July 23, 2012
Making a Sequence on the MAQ 16/3 Video Tutorials
I stumbled upon these two older videos this week, uploaded by the Dutch Martin Peters, or attorks.nl
In these tutorial videos he explains how he likes to program his Doepfer MAQ 16/3 sequencer.
Interesting and also nice-sounding...
Video 1: Making a sequence (Part 1/2)
Video 2: Making a sequence (Part 2/2)
" This is an attempt to try to show you how a sequence can be made.
I found out making an instruction video is not that easy but I just wanted to share this with you.
After making the video I noticed my voice was a bit soft so I tried to emphasis it with a little EQing; hope you can understand what I am saying.
I did not want to redo the video because it wouldn't be improvised anymore and I think the sequence worked out quite well.
Making sequences is not an exact science so this is just an example and I do not always do it as shown.
And I am not an expert in sequencing.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask."
Find more interesting synth-videos on his YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/attorks
In these tutorial videos he explains how he likes to program his Doepfer MAQ 16/3 sequencer.
Interesting and also nice-sounding...
Video 1: Making a sequence (Part 1/2)
Video 2: Making a sequence (Part 2/2)
" This is an attempt to try to show you how a sequence can be made.
I found out making an instruction video is not that easy but I just wanted to share this with you.
After making the video I noticed my voice was a bit soft so I tried to emphasis it with a little EQing; hope you can understand what I am saying.
I did not want to redo the video because it wouldn't be improvised anymore and I think the sequence worked out quite well.
Making sequences is not an exact science so this is just an example and I do not always do it as shown.
And I am not an expert in sequencing.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask."
Find more interesting synth-videos on his YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/attorks
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Doepfer A188-2 Video Tutorials by Raul Pena
Yay, Raul Pena is back with a brand new series, this time about the A-188-2 Tapped BBD Module.
Here are the first eight parts, the rest will follow as soon as they appear online.
Video 1: Doepfer A188-2 Tapped BBD Module
" Overview and description of the Features and functions of the A188-2 Tapped BBD Delay Module.Audio Demonstration found in next of series. Doepfer A188-2 High and Low Stages. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."
Video 2: Doepfer A188-2 High and Low Stages Part One
" Part One of the demonstration of the high and low stages of the A188-2 Tapped BBD Delay Module.Demonstration continued in Doepfer A188-2 High and Low Stages Part Two. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."
Video 3: Doepfer A188-2 High and Low Stages Part Two
" Part Two of the demonstration of the high and low stages of the A188-2 Tapped BBD Delay Module.Next segment in series Doepfer A188-2 Tapped BBD Delay Module Multiple Stages-Multiple Mixes .Sound and Video by Raul Pena."
Video 4: Doepfer A188-2 Multiple Stages Multiple Mixes Part 1
" Experimenting with multiple stages in two independent mixes using the Doepfer A188-2 Tapped BBD Delay. Doepfer A149 is used to generate random notes to A110 VCO.Continued in Part Two. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."
Video 5: Doepfer A188-2 Multiple Stages Multiple Mixes 2
" Further Experimenting with multiple stages in two independent mixes using the Doepfer A188-2 Tapped BBD Delay. Doepfer A149 is used to generate random notes to A110 VCO.Continued in Part Two. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."
Video 6: Doepfer A188-2 Other Sound Sources-Modulation Part One
" An exploration of the Doepfer A188-2 Tapped BBD Delay for processing external audio. Two independent mixes are created using multiple stages within each mix. Doepfer A155 is used to trigger a Doepfer A140 to modulate the delay clock of the A188-2. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."
Video 7: Doepfer A188-2 Other Sound Sources-Modulation Part Two
" The continued exploration of the Doepfer A188-2 Tapped BBD Delay for processing external audio. Two independent mixes are created using multiple stages within each mix. Doepfer A155 is used to trigger a Doepfer A140 to modulate the delay clock of the A188-2. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."
Video 8: Doepfer A188-2 Tapped BBD Delay Karplus Strong Patch
" A description of a Karplus Strong Patch using the Doepfer A188-2 Tapped BBD Delay.This type patch is used to synthesize wind and plucked string sounds. A155 is used for triggering CV and applying tempo.Sound and Video by Raul Pena."
Video 9: Doepfer A188-2 Tapped BBD Delay External Feedback,Clock, and Outputs
"A demonstration of the Doepfer A188-2 Tapped BBD Delay with descriptions of Clock sync with an A188-1 (4096). Beginning of a discussion of external feedback using this module.Sound and Video by Raul Pena. Continued in Part Two."
Video 10: Doepfer A188-2 External Feedback,Clock, and Outputs Part Two
" Part Two of a demonstration of the Doepfer A188-2 Tapped BBD Delay with descriptions of Clock sync with an A188-1 (4096).Sound and Video by Raul Pena."
Don't forget to check out his website at http://raulsworldofsynths.com
Here are the first eight parts, the rest will follow as soon as they appear online.
Video 1: Doepfer A188-2 Tapped BBD Module
" Overview and description of the Features and functions of the A188-2 Tapped BBD Delay Module.Audio Demonstration found in next of series. Doepfer A188-2 High and Low Stages. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."
Video 2: Doepfer A188-2 High and Low Stages Part One
" Part One of the demonstration of the high and low stages of the A188-2 Tapped BBD Delay Module.Demonstration continued in Doepfer A188-2 High and Low Stages Part Two. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."
Video 3: Doepfer A188-2 High and Low Stages Part Two
" Part Two of the demonstration of the high and low stages of the A188-2 Tapped BBD Delay Module.Next segment in series Doepfer A188-2 Tapped BBD Delay Module Multiple Stages-Multiple Mixes .Sound and Video by Raul Pena."
Video 4: Doepfer A188-2 Multiple Stages Multiple Mixes Part 1
" Experimenting with multiple stages in two independent mixes using the Doepfer A188-2 Tapped BBD Delay. Doepfer A149 is used to generate random notes to A110 VCO.Continued in Part Two. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."
Video 5: Doepfer A188-2 Multiple Stages Multiple Mixes 2
" Further Experimenting with multiple stages in two independent mixes using the Doepfer A188-2 Tapped BBD Delay. Doepfer A149 is used to generate random notes to A110 VCO.Continued in Part Two. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."
Video 6: Doepfer A188-2 Other Sound Sources-Modulation Part One
" An exploration of the Doepfer A188-2 Tapped BBD Delay for processing external audio. Two independent mixes are created using multiple stages within each mix. Doepfer A155 is used to trigger a Doepfer A140 to modulate the delay clock of the A188-2. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."
Video 7: Doepfer A188-2 Other Sound Sources-Modulation Part Two
" The continued exploration of the Doepfer A188-2 Tapped BBD Delay for processing external audio. Two independent mixes are created using multiple stages within each mix. Doepfer A155 is used to trigger a Doepfer A140 to modulate the delay clock of the A188-2. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."
Video 8: Doepfer A188-2 Tapped BBD Delay Karplus Strong Patch
" A description of a Karplus Strong Patch using the Doepfer A188-2 Tapped BBD Delay.This type patch is used to synthesize wind and plucked string sounds. A155 is used for triggering CV and applying tempo.Sound and Video by Raul Pena."
Video 9: Doepfer A188-2 Tapped BBD Delay External Feedback,Clock, and Outputs
"A demonstration of the Doepfer A188-2 Tapped BBD Delay with descriptions of Clock sync with an A188-1 (4096). Beginning of a discussion of external feedback using this module.Sound and Video by Raul Pena. Continued in Part Two."
Video 10: Doepfer A188-2 External Feedback,Clock, and Outputs Part Two
" Part Two of a demonstration of the Doepfer A188-2 Tapped BBD Delay with descriptions of Clock sync with an A188-1 (4096).Sound and Video by Raul Pena."
Don't forget to check out his website at http://raulsworldofsynths.com
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Doepfer A-143-1 Demo by Hawklord2112
Doepfer user, eurorack fanatic and PatchPierre supporter Hawklord2112 recorded a nice video explaining the basics of the Doepfer A-143-1 (Quad) Complex Envelope Generator /LFO module.
Video: Doepfer A-143-1 Demo
"Some of the more basic features of the doepfer A-143-1 Complex Envelope / LFO module
Video: Doepfer A-143-1 Demo
"Some of the more basic features of the doepfer A-143-1 Complex Envelope / LFO module
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