Morbus Legio | The filthy beauty of Engineered Noise.

video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"It's always cool to try a new Noise Engineering firmware. But I had my doubts with this one, because it's just a Noise generator and it will not have a dedicated hardware module. It's a freebee. But that's not all, because Morbus means 'disease' in Latin, hopefully in the context of it being a 'sick' firmware.

My doubts were confirmed at first patch. It accepts external sounds, but only to wavefold them in three different levels of destruction. The noise itself has colored noise, covering the rainbow between black- and white noise, but it also allows you to reduce the sample rate, producing something we'd all want to avoid. Who'd want a module with a digital noisefloor of 0 dB?

But they call themselves Noise Engineering for a reason, and Morbus turned out to be an amazing asset to any Eurorack setup. If you love an occasional dark ambient heavy industrial tour, this module will be a lot of fun. However, you'll need to spend some time with it to find all the sweet spots, and try as many of external sources as you can. Wavefolders work best with simple waveforms, and will trash the more complex ones.

I couldn't help thinking of Mordor while patching it. And then, patching a Mutable Rings was just meant to be. Inevitable. Precious. We all love Rings into Clouds. But it belongs in Mordor."

Byte //Debel/Basimilus/Manis/Cursus/Pizza/Rings/Plaits//

video upload by Aleatoric Machine

"Back to Eurorack after a bit of a Buchla break! Jamming with:
Noise Engineering Debel, Basimilus & Manis Iteritas Alia, Cursus Iteritas Percido, Lacrima Versio, Numeric Repetitor, Pons Asinorum, Pura Ruina
Bastl Pizza, Ikarie
Mutable Instruments Rings, Plaits, Stages
Acid Rain Constellation, Maestro
Div Kid Ochd, RND Step
Nerd Engineering FX Aid Pro, FX Aid XL
ALM Pamela’s Pro Workout
Winter Modular Eloquencer
Malekko Voltage Block
BoredBrain Xcelon
Endorphines Cockpit
WMD MSCL, Overseer"

Introducing Morbus Legio noise generator and distortion processor from Noise Engineering

video upload by Noise Engineering

"Morbus Legio from Noise Engineering is a unique processor and noise generator combination!

If you already own a Legio module, this firmware is available for FREE: https://bit.ly/4aZc0JV
Visit our Customer Portal to swap your Legio module to this firmware: http://bit.ly/3JvmC8N

The Frequency encoder changes the frequency of the noise and bypasses when tapped. Harsh changes the sample rate, and Color changes the color and width of the noise. Each of these parameters can also be CV-controlled.

Switch between three modes for wave folding, and add a vintage-inspired Chorus.

Use Morbus to process an external signal with its stereo inputs. Soft clipping, wave folding, full-wave rectification distortion, and chorus can all be applied to the incoming signal, and the internal noise oscillator can be mixed with the output or bypassed."

Loquelic Iteritas Percido and friends. A Noise Engineering Jam. Modular music. Eurorack.

video upload by Flat Round Modular Music

"An attempt to make dark ambient music with Noise engineering gears, especially Loquelic Iterates Percido.
Numeric oscillators can be great they are modulated. So I did it.
Have a look."

5 Things you can do with the Opp Ned arpeggiator module from Noise Engineering

video upload by Noise Engineering

"We're featuring 5 things the Opp Ned arpeggiator can do, and if you find this helpful, let us know in the comments!

0:09 Custom Arps
0:49 Arp Sequencing
1:44 Transpose
2:36 Play that Reset
3:08 Arps for CV

More about Opp Ned: https://bit.ly/4a2UwvU

Watch the official Opp Ned demo video: [posted here]

Opp Ned comes with 12 pre-programmed arpeggios, including tetrads, major, pentatonic major, minor third, and pentatonic minor arps, but the Load/Edit/Save functionality makes it easy to create your own custom patterns. Factory presets can easily be restored at the Noise Engineering Customer Portal.

Opp Ned features four outputs that can be individually advanced: a reset input to keep all your patterns in time and a Transpose input to easily create changes on the fly. The octave range, arpeggio direction, and pattern of the arp are all configurable, and all settings are CV-able."

Quad Clock Distributor × Pamela's Pro Work Out × Bin SEQ × Mimetic Digitalis / Modular Synth

video upload by MY FIRST SYNTH TOKYO

"ALM Busy Pamela's Pro Workout
Noise Engineering Bin Seq
Noise Engineering Mimetic Digitalis
4ms Quad Clock Distributor
Noise Engineering Basimilus Iteritas Alter
JJ Jamming JJ Filter
Make Noise Mimeophon

Modular Synth"

Arturia Microfreak | An excellent modular companion

video upload by Cinematic Laboraty

"It's not easy to find a touch capacitive keyboard for Eurorack. I tried the Verbos and ultimately ended up with the Buchla Corvette 218e which also has a strong nostalgic value. I completely overlooked the Microfreak even though @mylarmelodies made an excellent video about it while recreating an Easel. I've been familiar with the Microfreak since its release, but didn't pay much attention to it when I found out it's a bit like a paraphonic Plaits. Then Noise Engineering contributed to it with three eclectic voices, also paraphonic. And recently they added samples and granular synthesis to the endless list of features. So the Freak isn't really 'micro' anymore. It's stellar.

I got myself a Freak because I wanted to find out if these keys were on par with the Buchla. The good news (for me), is that the Buchla is still a few decades ahead, because Arturia was clearly inspired by the older model with elevated 'black' keys. So objectively, the Freak doesn't 'ultraglide'. The good news (for all of us) is that the difference is marginal, considering that the Freak comes with a really, really nice synth. Bottomline: the Freak is a great addition to any modular setup. But it doesn't end there. If you happen to like granular synthesis and looping, it's an excellent source for grains, loops, stacks and sample mangling and when you recorded something cool, you can play it with pressure, gates and pitch CV.

I'll keep the Freak close to my Instruo case because it lacks a proper sequencer. Here, the Freak ticks all the boxes that were left open."

Sinc Legio | by Noise Engineering

video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"The Sinc Iter was a small 4 HP utility oscillator and the second VCO created by Noise Engineering. It's been discontinued for a while, but now it's back in glorious stereo. One would expect an 'Iter' to return on the Alia platform, but Alia is mono, and can't handle a stereo audiorate CV source.

The Sinc is a modest, civilized VCO in its core. You are supposed to use the Phase Modulation inputs, morphing basic waveforms, the wavefolder and chorus to sculpt our own sonic treasures. Sinc Legio is available as a free firmware for all Legio owners. Personally, I feel this is one of the most versatile and enjoyable firmwares in the NE VCO collection.

Happy flashing!"

Stay drum: Macro oscillator for Versio platform Sound demo

video upload by Meska

"Here a quick sound demo of Stay drum an unofficila firmware for NI Versio

This is a beta firmware !!

info and DL link : https://jasmineandolivetrees.com/page...

Thank you for watching.
My name is Meska of the statik collective . I've been making mostly "dark and expérimental" music for more than ten years now, i'v learn so much online, now it's time for me to share my knoledge, my exploration and this channel is a place to talk about the tools, sound design and techniques to make music with.

You can stream my albums and EPs at https://statikwave.bandcamp.com/

If you'd like to support the channel​ consider buying music from bandcamp ;)"

"Stray Drum" is a macro oscillator firmware based on FM and ring modulation for the Versio platform. This is a beta release, and it contains rough edges; even some parts of the front panel aren't in use yet, such as the audio inputs, the Trig button, and one of the switches.
The pitch input can track V/Oct after calibration. However, a calibration mechanism has not been implemented yet.
Pitch: Spans 5 octaves and can track V/Oct but requires calibration.

Spread: Introduces 2 harmonics to the root. Allows seamless adjustment between different chords and dissonant ratios, ideal for percussive sounds.

Feedback: Applies FM feedback to the operators, introducing harmonics up to noise into the base signal.

Attack: When turned to the left, it adds transitional noise that is pitch-filtered.

Decay: Provides a traditional decay effect.

Mode: Alters the modulation function applied to the base signal. It transitions seamlessly from no modulation to exponential decay to a sine wave. In the sine wave section, it can change the modulator frequency, up to a ratio of 5.

Amount: Governs the primary modulation. In exponential decay mode, moving it to the left produces ascending pitch, while moving it to the right creates a descending pitch. Extreme left and right settings select the longest pitch-shifting times.Now, switch to sine wave mode. When the amount is set to the right, it controls the degree of FM modulation. To the left, it adjusts the level of AM modulation, transitioning into ring modulation where the modulator transforms from a sine wave into a square wave.

How it sounds

With this set of controls you can shape its sound to powerful kick drums, classic snares and hihats. Percussive sounds like congas, claves, metallic objects, bells, electronic claps, etc.
It also works as a chord machine, giving a wide range of deep and obscure chords perfect for dub techno stabs. Especially when selecting a chord, apply FM to it and some reverb/delay effect."

Opp Ned four-channel arpeggiator from Noise Engineering

video upload by Noise Engineering

"Noise Engineering’s Opp Ned is your new best friend for arpeggios.

Opp Ned is available here: https://bit.ly/4a2UwvU

Opp Ned comes with 12 pre-programmed arpeggios, including tetrads, major, pentatonic major, minor third, and pentatonic minor arps, but the Load/Edit/Save functionality makes it easy to create your own custom patterns. Factory presets can easily be restored at the Noise Engineering Customer Portal.

Opp Ned features four outputs that can be individually advanced: a reset input to keep all your patterns in time and a Transpose input to easily create changes on the fly. The octave range, arpeggio direction, and pattern of the arp are all configurable, and all settings are CV-able.

Other controls include configurable octave range and arp direction,

International customers:
Opp Ned is shipping to retailers. Check in with your favorite shop if you want to avoid the hassle of international shipping.

Make the most of your ups and downs with Opp Ned."

Press release follows:

Los Angeles, CA — Modular synthesizer company Noise Engineering, known for their unique Eurorack and software instruments, has announced a new arpeggiator and sequencing utility: Opp Ned.

Noise Engineering’s expansive product line includes many sequencers, mostly focussed on generative rhythm generation and randomization. Opp Ned is a new style of sequencing for the company, allowing the user to define 12 different arpeggios (or use a number of creative presets right out of the box), CV between them, and advance four different outputs individually. There are switches for playback pattern, direction, and octave range, and a clever note display for viewing the current arpeggio and editing patterns.

According to Noise Engineering, Opp Ned was designed to make a common synthesis task easy. Arpeggiators are found regularly in fixed-architecture keyboard synthesizers, but arpeggiators in Eurorack are few and far between. Opp Ned’s interface and controls were designed to make arpeggiation quick and fun, while also offering enough flexibility to generate some very interesting results.

Opp Ned lends itself to a number of different patching styles. The only necessity for creating arpeggios is a clock signal, but all of its parameters are CV controllable, so arpeggios can be modified on the fly with external modulation sources. It also features a pitch-accurate transpose input that can be used to modulate the four outputs with another sequencer for deep integration in more complex patches.

Opp Ned is a cheerful sequencing utility that works well for adding melodic elements to patches, as well as experimentation with more technical chord-based patching.

Opp Ned is available in both black and silver, and is available now at https://noiseengineering.us and at retailers globally.

Features
* Arpeggiator with four outputs
* Save and edit up to 12 different arpeggios
* Swap between arpeggio patterns with CV
* Fully CV-controlled interface
* Simple controls make pitch sequencing easy
* External transpose input for integration with other sequencers

Availability and pricing:
Opp Ned: In stock in black and silver. Shipping from Noise Engineering and retailers starting March 21st, 2024; MSRP US$347

Elmyra2 Revisited with Imitor, Melotus & Desmodus Versio

video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"It's been two months since I supported the Elmyra2 launch wave. But it's not gathering dust. It's maturing like good wine. This video doesn't add much to the first one, except I'll be using a lot more CV and starting RAW with no effects. Indeed, it reminds a bit of the Lyra-8 sonically, but the Elmyra is much easier to control and there's no built in FM. You'll need a masterclass for Lyra-8, but you can just play Elmyra and make dark organic drones, textures and music. I've included some short Lyra-8 snippets for you to compare. Elmyra 2 can't go to the high notes, where Lyra-8 can go higher than you can hear. So I will not compare them, but enjoy them both."

Lo-Pass Gates (LPG) | From the Buchla 292 to Mutable Streams

video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"I've been using a lot of LPG models, including a few that don't use vactrols. However, I use the Buchla 292 as a reference because it represents the original design. If it doesn't (at least) sound like a 292, it's not a LPG in the classic sense. But it can still be something better or cooler. Manufacturers have the freedom and creativity to build on it, and make it their own, like the QMMG, Streams and the Steady State Gate.

The MakeNoise modules are strongly represented, because it's cool to see all the subtle (and not so subtle) differences between modules. They're all unique signs of the times.

I wish I could include the Rabid Elephant Natural Gate because it may be the most natural gate around, and seriously missing in this collection. It is advertised to be 'strike speed aware', and it also knows that a high note rings shorter. I managed to find a reasonably priced one in Germany and it's on its way to the Lab. It also seems the Rabid Elephant website came back to life, so hopefully they're producing again.

It's funny, but I got Mutable Streams about six years ago and couldn't position it next to the Veils VCA. I remember buying it for the compressor. At the time I had no idea what a LPG was. The manual talked about Buchla, but what the hell did I know. I remember watching DivKid's video, but at the time it sounded like Russian poetry.

Now I know what an LPG is, but my encounter with Streams is about 24 hours young. I remembered a little vactrol symbol on Streams (I am blessed with photographic memory), so I looked it up in my box of forgotten modules, read the manual and was surprised to read it's a dedicated LPG module. All modes have something to do with a low pass gate. I patched it up and was blown away by the possibilities you probably already know about. But I need to learn too, especially stuff I have lying around unused for many years.

00:00 Introduction
00:21 Plaits 2 OP FM as a source and the built in LPG.
01:27 Buchla/TTA 292T - The Reference
03:32 MN Optomix LPG
04:26 MN Dynamix VCFA
05:46 MN LxD
07:29 MN DXG
08:51 MN QMMG
10:18 SSF Steady State Gate
12:39 Noise Engineering Sinc Bucina
13:28 Endorphines Sqwk Dirty
14:14 Mutable Instruments Streams"

Honeysmack: Improvised Techno with TR-909, TB-303, MachineDrum, Octatrack and Modular Synth

video upload by Honeysmack

"Live improvised techno from my studio, originally recorded and performed for @ModularWorld on Feb 11. There is a full interview with Johno Wells the host of Modular World. The episode includes a performance and interview with the always lovely and talented @Trovarsi.

Gear used in the this video:
Roland TR-909
Roland TB-303 Devilfish
Elektron MachineDrum
Elektron Syntakt
Elektron Octatrack MK1
Soma Pulsar23
Playdifferently Model1 mixer
Elektron Analog Heat MK1
Eventide Space

Modular Synth Rack:
Intellijel Performance 84hp 7U rack: main voices
Cwejman BLD2
Noise Engineering Loquelic Iteritas
Noise Engineering Basimilus Iteritas Alter
4MS Ensemble Oscillator

Single improvised live recording, no additional audio processing or post production.

📡 This channel is supported by my Patreon supporters who get a first look, join here:
https://www.patreon.com/honeysmack

📸 Follow me here:
https://www.instagram.com/_honeysmack_/"

Introducing Sinc Legio multimode stereo oscillator from Noise Engineering

video upload by Noise Engineering

"Now available for the Legio platform, Sinc Legio: https://bit.ly/3SZzWFE

Sinc Legio is a new oscillator based on our beloved Sinc Iter module. Sinc Legio has a host of great features, including independent phase-modulation inputs for left and right channels, multiple algorithms for sonic joy, and a vintage-inspired chorus.

Use Sinc Legio for bright sounds, FM plucks, and waveshaped and folded sounds. It's easy to use on its own or to integrate into a complex patch.

Like with our other platforms, if you own any Legio module, you can swap to any other Legio firmware for free by going to the Noise Engineering Customer Portal and connecting with the included USB cable."



Additional details follows:

"The new Sinc Legio compact stereo oscillator from @noiseeng adds some zest with multiple modes and a vintage-inspired chorus. And with free firmware swapping, this module can be used to create percussion, dynamics processing, filtering, and more.

The new Sinc Legio from @noiseeng is a powerful multimode stereo oscillator with wave morphing, folding, and phase modulation. Plus, its firmware can be swapped to other Legio modules for free.

Los Angeles, CA — Modular synthesizer company Noise Engineering, known for their unique Eurorack and software instruments, has announced an addition to their Legio module platform: Sinc Legio.

In 2022, Noise Engineering released the highly anticipated Virt Iter Legio, the inaugural module on the 6HP Legio platform, a compact counterpart to the Versio effects platform. Sinc Legio brings another free-running oscillator to the platform with three new oscillator algorithms.

According to Noise Engineering, Sinc Legio pays homage to one of the company’s earliest modules, Sinc Iter, and was designed around wavemorphing and stereo phase modulation. One of Sinc Legio’s most interesting features are its stereo phase modulation inputs, opening up unique possibilities for stereo patching. It also includes algorithms based around two flavors of PM and wavefolding for complex sound creation, no extra modules required, for simpler patches. Sinc Legio also features a vintage-inspired chorus and a hardsync input for broad stereo sound design and classic synth patches.

Because Legio is an oscillator and effects platform, owners of existing Legio modules can immediately try out the new Sinc Legio firmware. Firmware is 100% free and swappable at any time from the Noise Engineering Customer Portal. Sinc Legio marks the fifth firmware on the platform, and Noise Engineering hints that more are on the way. Swappable overlays for Sinc Legio will also be available in the near future.

Sinc Legio also comes as a paneled module in both black and silver, and is available now at https://noiseengineering.us and at retailers globally.

Availability and pricing:
Sinc Legio: In stock in black and silver. Shipping from Noise Engineering and retailers starting February 29th, 2024; MSRP US$310


Sinc Legio: https://noiseengineering.us/products/sinc-legio
Noise Engineering Customer Portal: https://portal.noiseengineering.us/"

Conflicted Operator - Elements

video upload by phaXis

"Studio recording session for a break beat trance jam, Elements from my Conflicted Operator alias.

Featured instruments:
- JoMoX AirBass 99
- Korg EX-8000
- Roland MKS-50 (controlled by Kenton Control Freak)
- Dave Smith Evolver
- Future Retro FR-777
- Access Virus C
- Noise Engineering BIA
- Doepfer A-110-6, A-101-2, A-106-5
- 4ms DLD
- Hexinverter Mutant Snare
- Timo Rozendal FMP
- MtlAsm Count 2 Five
- GFI System Skylar
- The RAT"

Interstate 710 (Long Beach to Pasadena) - original synth soundtrack

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We take a trip along Interstate 710, also known as the "Long Beach Freeway", one of the major freeways in the Los Angeles Metropolitan area. We start on California Highway 91 in the town of Bellflower and then switch on to I-710 northbound at the northern edge of Long Beach. The freeway winds its way through several towns and neighborhoods along the Los Angeles River before turning northward towards Pasadena. Along the way, we cross several other major freeways, Interstate 105, Interstate 5, California 60, and Interstate 10.

I-710 currently ends somewhat abruptly at an intersection with Valley Boulevard in the town of Alhambra. Originally intended to continue northward to Pasadena, the extension has been blocked by community opposition, and it this point will likely never be completed.

Original music by Amanda Chaudhary features the following instruments:
EastWest Fantasy Percussion, Fantasy Brass, and Stormdrum 3
Arturia CZ V, Pigments, Vocoder V, and FX Collection
Cherry Audio Elka X, Mercury X, Pro Soloist and Stardust 201
Buchla Red Panel 158 and 156m
Styrmon StarLab reverb module
Dreadbox Euphoria Phaser module
Noise Engineering Sinc Bucina
Arturia MiniBrute 2"

Where's the Easel? | Exploring the Buchla/TipTop 200T series

video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"Ah, last jam of the month. I've been interested in the Easel for a long time. Today I finally found out that many of the Easel's components are present in the current 200T lineup. But for some reason, Easel performances almost always sound more musical. So why is that? I think the answer is 'keys'. 50% of the Easel is a touch sensitive keyboard, while a case full of 200T modules will just bleep. So for this jam, I added a keyboard."

BAF 2024: Noise Engineering - Alia Series Modules

video upload by sonicstate

"We Met Marcus from Noise Engineering at Buchla And Friends 2024 and he gave us an overview of their new products, including the Alia series of oscillators. The Alia series features their four classic oscillators - Basimilus Iteritas, Manis Iteritas, Cursus Iteritas, and Ataraxic Iteritas - all redesigned with the ability to swap firmwares. This allows users to try any of the six available firmwares and easily switch between them on their website. Marcus also demonstrated the Debel Iteritas and Incus Iteritas modules, offering FM and percussive-oriented sounds respectively.

In addition to the Alia series, Noise Engineering also presented two prototype modules. The first is Pax Digitalis, a quantized random source with four channels, allowing users to create randomized sequences with adjustable deviation and direction, as well as the ability to loop and change scale. The second prototype is Sinc Seq, an arpeggiator that provides the flexibility to build custom arpeggios, save them, and cycle through them with triggers. Release dates and prices for these prototypes are yet to be announced

Alia Modules Price: 389 USD

https://noiseengineering.us/"

Ataraxic Iteritas Alia bit table oscillator from Noise Engineering

video upload by Noise Engineering

"Ataraxic Iteritas is an oscillator inspired by retro game sounds and glitchy textures. It’s a wonderful choice for alien sound design and impactful sounds that take up the whole sonic spectrum. It has a huge low end, responds wonderfully to modulation, and it’s great for basslines and chiptune-inspired leads. Its design was inspired by the first-ever Noise Engineering module, Ataraxic Translatron.

Ataraxic is available now: https://bit.ly/3HmzZG8

0:00 Overview
1:08 Panel and Controls
4:40 Patch: Alien Fear
5:07 Patch: On the Fritz
5:30 Patch: Lost in Transmission
6:03 Patch: Brutal Glitch
6:32 Patch: Frenzy
6:53 Alia platform"

Cursus Iteritas Alia wavetable oscillator from Noise Engineering

video upload by Noise Engineering

"Cursus Iteritas Alia is our take on a spectral/wavetable oscillator. Cursus Iteritas has long been regarded as the gentlest, most melodic Iteritas oscillator, but its Fold and Edge parameters can bring it the territory of aggressive and in-your-face sounds, too.

Cursus is available now: https://bit.ly/3HmzZG8

0:00 Overview
1:09 Panel and Controls
4:03 Patch: Metallic Lullaby
4:31 Patch: Sweet & Sour
4:56 Patch: 'Til Death
5:23 Patch: Foiled Again
5:48 Patch: Resonant March
6:16 Alia platform

Cursus Iteritas is a freerunning oscillator. Pair it with a VCA and a slow envelope for the perfect lead line, and try patching its pitch and modulation inputs with something like a ribbon controller or gesture module for expressive control.

The Daub/Four/Walsh switch selects the synthesis algorithm used to generate sounds. Center, Structure, Width, and Tilt control the harmonic structure of the oscillator, with a variety of interdependencies between controls. Edge and Fold add distortion and grit to the sound if things are a bit too gentle. We recommend starting out with Edge and Fold at minimum and the rest of the controls centered, then experimenting with the various controls.

Alia is a 10HP oscillator platform much like the Versio and Legio platforms. With Alia, we are pleased to bring back Cursus and Ataraxic Iteritas, as well as Manis and Basimilus. We've also released new voices on Alia: Debel and Incus.

Alia's interface is similar to the Iteritas modules but now includes an encoder for easier tuning, a dedicated Sub Out jack, a Hold button for freezing CV modulation, and a self-calibrating pitch input that expects -2V to +5V. Cursus has been designed to sound as close to the old versions as possible.

Like with our other platforms, if you own any Alia module, you can swap to any other Alia firmware for free by going to the Noise Engineering Customer Portal and connecting with the included USB cable."