Metasonix Wretch Machine Videos by Smokey Quartz

Wretch Jam #1 Published on Apr 12, 2014
An experiment. Metasonix S-1000 Vacuum Tube Synthesizer and R-56 Vacuum Tube Spring-Reverb Module. No keyboard or controller, just the S-1000 ran through the R-56. A lot of the noise, feedback, and distortion is coming from the R-56. Everything is competing for the attention of those little springs in the R-56. Lo-Fi, noisey, droney, and live.

The video is from an old digital camera. The audio is recorded straight into the computer with a little bit of EQ and compression. I can't say this is representational of the S-1000 or R-56 sounds, it is just what came out tonight.

Wretch Jam #2 Published on Apr 13, 2014
Another all tube improvisation, this time with the Metasonix S-1000 synthesizer and D-1000 drum machine being ran though the R-56 Spring Reverb module. The Elektron A4 is sending some triggers to the Metasonix gear but is contributing no sounds. Everything is competing for those little reverb springs.

Video is from an old digital camera. A mono audio signal being recorded straight into the computer with a compression and EQ.

Wretch Jam #3 (with Drone Cat) Published on Apr 14, 2014
Another with the Metasonix S-1000 and D-1000 being ran through the R-56 reverb module. Storge' the cat assisted.

Wretch Jam #4 Published on Apr 15, 2014
More reverberated, vacuum tube farts. Recorded during a total eclipse of the moon. 415.2014

Metasonix S-1000 synthesizer and D-1000 drum machine ran through the R-56 reverb module. Interrupted by kitten.

Wretch Jam #5 (with Drone Cat) Published on Apr 16, 2014
A quick drone with kitten. The Metasonix S-1000 vacuum tube synthesizer ran through the R-56 spring reverb module.

Wretch Jam #6 Published on Apr 19, 2014
Another wretched jam with the Metasonix Wretch Machine, D-1000, and R-56.

Wretch Jam #7 Published on Apr 20, 2014 Smokey Quartz·8 videos
Another hypnotically horrible Wretch jam with the Wretch Machine and R-56 spring reverb module.

Wretch Jam #8 Published on Apr 21, 2014 Smokey Quartz·9 videos
A wretched improvisation with the Metasonix S-1000 Wretch Machine and R-56 Spring Reverb module. Storge' the cat lends his support.

New Metasonix R-56 Reverb Module

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"Very limited number coming by Tuesday, November 12th. Pre-order now (or don't). As soon as the very limited number have been pre-ordered, the "add to cart" button will go away.

The R-56 is unique and never before available in any form. It is a limited-issue product.

It uses two 9-pin miniature triode-pentodes, type 12CT8. The design is optimized for maximum sound quality and minimum noise and hum. It is presently the only vacuum-tube spring reverb usable in a Euro-rack modular synthesizer.

The Input Drive level allows adjustment to suit any signal level, from -10dBu to the hottest module audio output. By overdriving the input, tube distortion is added, then solid-state distortion effects, from subtle to extreme. The two Output Level controls allow adjustment of the output mix, between totally "dry" (no reverb effect) to totally "wet" (reverb effect signal only). An added "Wet Only" output jack carries only the Wet signal for experimentation.

A feedback loop allows for direct feedback around the spring. This effect is independent of the input signal and affects any input signal. It can produce feedback oscillations whose frequency is dependent on the spring delay time and the driving signal. An Invert switch allows inversion of the drive signal to the spring input, which can produce drastically different sounds, especially on bass-heavy transients such as bass drums.

The miniature reverb spring "tank" is mounted directly on the front panel. If physical access to the springs is desired, the plastic cover can be easily removed by undoing two snaps.

Two CV inputs are available. One for controlling input preamp gain, from complete cutoff (-2v) to maximum drive to the spring. The other controls the feedback loop around the spring, for a wide range of chaotic distortion effects (the Feedback control knob must be turned up for this effect to operate, as it uses a vactrol to increase feedback around the potentiometer).

If the users wishes to attach a larger (guitar amp style) spring tank assembly, a set of RCA jacks on the rear is provided. The external tank should have an input impedance of 300 ohms or more, and an output impedance of 1000 ohms or more. The internal and external tanks may be operated together in parallel, for very complex reverberation effects.

Because the R-56 is a special limited-issue module, it uses an extremely high-quality custom engraved anodized aluminum front panel, with black paint infill.

Power requirement: +-12v dc, 300 mA after warmup (800-850 mA cold startup is required for 3-5 seconds). Tiptop uZeus and "Happy Ending" power supplies cannot run the R-56 and are not recommended. Most Doepfer(tm), Monorocket(tm), Analogue Systems(tm) and other third-party cabinets should have no trouble powering the R-56.

The Metasonix R-series of vacuum-tube modules is intended for use in any "Eurorack" standard modular synthesizer system. The R-56 module is 28HP (146mm) wide and fits in any Doepfer(tm), Analogue Systems(tm), or other compatible cabinet. The R-56 is powered entirely from the cabinet's internal +-12v dc power supplies, using Doepfer compatible 16-pin power connectors. (+5v power is not used.) The circuits protrude behind the panel less than 38mm (1.5 inch). All vacuum tubes are NOS (new old stock) types from classic American and European manufacturers that are run very conservatively for long life, and are readily available from distributors. The tubes protrude from the panel for visibility and cooling, less than 38mm (1.5 inches), and should fit inside a Doepfer A-100 suitcase cabinet lid or into a Doepfer mini case. All audio inputs and outputs and CV inputs/outputs are 100% compatible with other synthesizer modules. Plate voltage is provided by a tiny switching supply producing clean 48v regulated at low current, which is very safe and will not injure the user. Potentiometers are top-quality Alpha RK12L types, and 3.5mm phone jacks are special Kobiconn vertical-mount types, much better quality than the cheap ones usually seen in Euro modules. Each R-56 is fully protected against reverse supply voltage, overvoltage, undervoltage, or incorrect hookup to external equipment. As with all our products, the R-56 is totally handcrafted in Northern California, USA."

Metasonix R-56 Vacuum Tube Spring Reverb Module

Published on Apr 25, 2014 bigcitymusic·329 videos

"00:00 to 00:20: Cwejman D-LFO Sine wave into Metasonix R-56 Reverb with gradually increasing R-56 'Wet Level'.

00:20 to 01:20: Cwejman D-LFO square wave into R-56 with MIDI sequence via Mutable Yarns. R-56 Mix Output into Cwejman QMMF-4 channel set to 'OSC' and LPF mode. Mutable Yarns Gate output is triggering Mutable Tides which is enveloping the cutoff of the Cwejman QMMF-4 lowpass filter enabling control of the R-56 reverb tail and D-LFO amplitude.

01:20 to 02:13 - Cwejman D-LFO synced oscillators into R-56 with MIDI sequence via Mutable Yarns. Cwejman RG-6 is controlling the sync ratio of Cwejman D-LFO oscillator 2 to Oscillator 1. Experimenting with R-56 feedback amount."

Metasonix R-56 Vacuum-Tube Spring Reverb

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11/16/23 Metasonix R-56 + Birdkids Unicorn Boom + Gieskes VU Perc + TR-606 + Tapco 4400 + CXM 1978 video upload by Cfpp0

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"If not for Metasonix, I would never have bought any eurorack. Metasonix is a legendary company, producing legendary products. And, of them, this R-56 is amongst the rarest.

The R-56 has been out of production for years, and will never be re-released. We’ve all asked. The parts are simply not available. So these are rare, and expensive.

It’s a WTF sort of module. A spring reverb you can voltage control. It has a unique sound, even within the Metasonix realm. Customers complained about wanting MORE gain, said the great Tube Pioneer, so this module has it. That insane gain, plus the ability to feedback an electromechanical spring reverb, make it a module that requires finesse (and maybe an attenuator, or matrix mixer). If you are impatient, or unfamiliar with Metasonix‘s quirks, please pass on this listing. It’s odd. Really weird. Also it requires a lot of power for the cold inrush, power on, tube warm up, so you’ll need a nice beefy power supply like an RKP or Trogotronic.

The video in this listing’s photo section features the sound of this exact module.

More likely, you’ve been longing for this, but the blood sport that is Metasonix’s secondary market has kept you from your dark distorted springy dreams. Realize them now. Live them. Buy."

Metasonix R-56 test

Published on May 17, 2016 Mat Hnedy

R-56 Vacuum Tube Spring Reverb Module

Metasonix R-56 Vacuum-Tube Reverb

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"A Metasonix R-56 Vacuum-Tube Reverb in mint condition. Equipped with NOS RCA tubes."

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severence // mind lock patch

Published on Dec 10, 2016 severence

"// patch notes

antimatter brain seed seed out - schippmann omega-phi 1v/oct
antimatter brain seed trig out - steady state fate propagate in4

antimatter sub ring mix out - verbos electronics dual four polelowpass in

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Tokyo Heartbeatn

Ok, I'm stretching it with this one as I like my posts to be specifically about synths, but I thought some of you might find this interesting. I found it very interesting. Filing this one under samples. More on the Roland R-09.

Via Cyril:
"Two weeks ago i was in Tokyo, i have recorded street sound with my brand new
Edirol R-09. On my blog you will find a compilation called "Tokyo Heartbeat -
September 2006". Raw recording : just me walking in Tokyo with R-09 in one
hand, a fade in&out by track and that's all. Tracks recorded with R-09 stereo
mic at 24bit/44khz, and converted to MP3-192 kbps."

Tracklist :

01) Yamanote Line - 05:30
02) Akihabara - 02:24
03) Sega Club Arcade Center - 08:38
04) From Akihabara to Asakusabashi - 11:30
05) Pachislot - 6:56
06) A bar - 5:06
07) Kita Akabane by night - 01:40
08) A train to Tokyo Game Show - 11:16
09) Ukimafunado Tower - 28:37
10) At the Karaoke (Featuring Tanguy) - 1:43

Metasonix Modular

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"Metasonix Modular System! 14 Modules and Case!

RK 1 Noise Drum ( 2 units)
RK2 VCA
RK3 Ringer
RK4 Filter/OSC (3 units)
RK5 Low Pass Gate
RK6 Low Pass Filter
RK7 Thyratron VCO ( 2 Units)
R-56 Vacuum Tube Reverb
Metasonix RKP Power System ( 2 units)
Doepfer A-100 Case with PSU 3 Power"

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Cirklon Track Control Values

00:00 - Entering the black hole of knowledge
00:59 - transpose, octave and leng%
03:50 - quant% and tbase
08:00 - quant% and tbase use suggestions
09:19 - reich
14:45 - Adding more than six track control values
15:40 - note% and noteC
20:50 - Forcing notes to a scale with fts-S and fts-R
27:27 - Forcing notes to a user created scale
31:38 - velo% and veloC
33:32 - Clearing the track control values
34:29 - Saving track control edits and two feature requests
38:20 - Bonus beats goodbye

Update your Cirklon firmware: http://files.sequentix.com/
Update your postcard collection: https://splitradix.bandcamp.com/merch...

Cirklon Song, Scene and Track page informational video message


00:00 - Put the kettle on
01:34 - Update yer firmware
04:32 - Song page
09:58 - Safe stop
10:46 - Track page
14:56 - Changing an instrument
16:16 - Track mixer page
18:58 - Track pattern / fill / track name / instrument view
21:16 - Creating a new instrument definition

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Metasonix R-56 Reverb 5U Module - Red on Black Panel

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"Only one of these I have seen anywhere. Comes with 2 tanks and is ready to plug in your synthesizers.com system. This thing is a beast I will miss it."

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Plant Music #4 – (MIDI Sprout + Metasonix)

Published on Jan 30, 2017 Smokey Quartz

"In this experiment, the MIDI Sprout is a 'one-plant band', playing the drums and synthesizer. The MIDI signal coming from the Sprout are being sent to both the Metasonix D-1000 drum machine and the S-1000 Wretch Machine. With some MIDI tools in Ableton, I’m restricting the signal to 4 notes to play the D-1000. The Polygamist is also shown being manipulated but it is only sending control voltages to the S-1000, it is not heard in this video. Reverb is coming from the Metasonix R-56 Spring Reverb module just outta sight about the D-1000. I don’t start touching the succulent, a Crassula falcatta, until about 1:20."

All parts here.

Musikmesse: Cakewalk® Announces VS-700C V-Studio Console for SONAR 8 Producer

"Cakewalk® Announces VS-700C V-Studio Console for SONAR 8 Producer

—In response to customer demand, the VS-700C V-Studio Console, centerpiece of SONAR V-Studio 700 production system, will be made available separately as control surface for SONAR—

Frankfurt, Germany, Musikmesse (Hall 5.1, Walkway B, Stand 56) (1 April, 2009) - Cakewalk, the world's leading developer of powerful and easy to use products for music creation and recording, announces the VS-700C V-Studio Console as a standalone control surface for SONAR 8 Producer.

For over two decades, much of Cakewalk's product innovation has been driven by spirited customer dialogue. Since the initial announcement of the SONAR V-Studio 700, there has been a groundswell of requests from the SONAR community for the VS-700C to be made available as a stand-alone control surface.

The VS-700C V-Studio Console matched with SONAR 8 Producer provides the deepest hardware/software integration of any control surface available today. The VS-700C was designed jointly by Cakewalk and Roland, offers fluid control over all aspects of SONAR 8 Producer's creative, editing, and mixing capabilities, maximizing workflow and productivity. The VS-700C's dedicated implementation of ACT (Active Controller Technology) further sets it apart from all other hardware control surfaces. ACT dynamically remaps controls based on how the user is working in SONAR. Also, with the press of a button, the VS-700C provides instant control over any V-Link compatible video and imaging hardware, including the Edirol DV-7 line of direct linear video editing systems.

VS-700C Highlights:
Channel Section

* Nine 100mm touch sensitive, motorized faders arranged in a bank of eight channel strips with a master channel
* Users can tab between fader banks and lock/unlock tracks and buses to faders for maximum efficiency when mixing large projects
* Channel Branch Mode is an innovative new mixing mode, where channel strip 1 will control the volume of a selected track while the remaining channels control the associated sends for that track
* One-level undo for all faders and encoders, using the "Revert to" feature
* Total control over SONAR 8 mute and solo functionality including Dim Solo, Exclusive Solo, and Layer Mute/Solo

EQ, Send, ACT Section

* Dedicated section of 12 continuous push-button rotary encoders which can be used for EQ, Sends, or ACT control
* When controlling EQ, the rotary encoders edit four stages of parametric EQ gain, frequency, and Q for whichever channel has the focus
* In ACT mode, encoders automatically remap to control effect, instrument, or mix parameters of whatever view or plug-in has focus within SONAR

Surround and Video Implementation

* Full surround implementation with Joystick Panner, F/R Balance, LFE Send, and Width controls
* Multifunction T-bar for surround F/R balance and video hardware control
* Automate multiple surround parameters simultaneously
* Control video mixers/editors/presenters that support V-LINK protocol

Access, Project Navigation, Editing

* Control plug-in for SONAR provides user-definable presets that change the functionality of the VS-700C depending on tasks or workflow preferences
* Access Panel provides one-button functionality to call up different views and utilities; allows custom assignments from over 45 SONAR commands
* Joystick can move plug-in windows around your screen
* In addition to F/R balance and Video hardware control, the T-Bar offers: X-Ray option to fade plug-in windows in/out to allow access to the views below and the T-Bar can also be used as a dedicated ACT controller
* Complete SONAR transport functionality not available from any other control surface, including Audition, Rewind, Fast Forward, RTZ/GTE, and Pause
* Jog and shuttle wheels and Free Edit cursors for project navigation, scrubbing and zoom; provides c omplete scroll and zoom functionality, including flyover mode which lets you navigate around a project
* Use jog wheel to move, crop and fade clip(s), as well as time-stretch
* Select clips and time ranges, even across tracks and layers
* Split and mute clips with the touch of a button
* Insert, delete, bypass and control any VST effect from the control surface
* Mackie Control protocol support, provides basic compatibility (transport, faders, jog/shuttle, etc.) with other Windows DAWs

Display

* A 2x13 LCD display for track names, parameter values, and markers
* 7 Segment LCD display for time code and now time position
* Responsive metering for each channel



SONAR V-Studio 700 and the VS-700C

The release of the SONAR V-Studio 700 system marked a new era of inspired, Cakewalk branded hardware and software music production solutions. SONAR V-Studio 700 addresses the gap between under-powered "budget" solutions and over-priced competitive solutions by offering a compelling, feature-rich music production system that is accessible to a broad range of users. SONAR customers who purchase the VS-700C can later purchase the VS-700R I/O to experience the full benefits offered by the complete SONAR V-Studio 700 system, which includes hardware control of the VS-700R from the VS-700C, 19 input channels, 8 digitally-controlled mic pres with compression on each channel, and onboard Fantom VS synthesizer featuring 1,400 patches with ARX expansion board capability, among many other features.

Pricing and availability
VS-700C console for SONAR 8 Producer will be available Summer, 2009 through Roland and Edirol distribution partners and select retailers worldwide. Local prices may vary, please check with your local Roland or Edirol distributor, or to find availability in your area using the dealer locator, please visit www.sonarvstudio.com."

Wretch Jam #8

Published on Apr 21, 2014 Smokey Quartz·9 videos

"A wretched improvisation with the Metasonix S-1000 Wretch Machine and R-56 Spring Reverb module. Storge' the cat lends his support."

All parts here.

Metasonix R-56 Vacuum Tube Reverb Eurorack Module

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Smokey Quartz - Wretch Jam #10

Published on Oct 30, 2017 Smokey Quartz

"I haven't posted a 100% Metasonix Wretch Jam in over 3 years so I decided to fire up that cantankerous monster for some improvised noise. Pulse wave and gate signals are being fed to the Wretch from the Knas Ekdahl Polygamist Synthesizer. The Polygamist is just out of frame and can't be heard but is acting as a dominatrix to the submissive Wretch, telling it what to do and running the show. Also, vacuum tube spring reverb is coming from the Metasonix R-56 module."

Metasonix R-56 Reverb Eurorack Module

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28HP
300 mA + 12V
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4.50 (4 Votes) Average Rating

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Random*Source Serge DUSG Overview Videos by Learning Modular

Published on Jun 12, 2019 Learning Modular

"On its surface, the Serge Dual Universal Slope Generator (DUSG) is just a pair of slew generators, with separate rise and fall times. In reality, it can be configured and cross-patched to perform a number of different functions, including envelope generator (from AD to multi-stage), LFO, VCO, subharmonic divider, waveshaper (including filter-like responses), and even an envelope follower. Each of the movies in this playlist demonstrate one of those functions.

In this set of movies, I’ll be using the Serge-authorized Random*Source Eurorack version that includes many popular modifications and upgrades to the original Serge module; some of these techniques can also be used with other slope and function generator modules like Maths, Rampage, Falistri, and more.

These movies are part of the extended version of the Learning Modular online Eurorack Expansion course: https://learningmodular.com/register/...

For even more information about modules like these (including optional access to my courses) as well as many other modular-related topics, please consider joining my Learning Modular Patreon channel: https://www.patreon.com/LearningModular"

Playlist:

1. Random*Source Serge DUSG 1/7: Overview & Slew (LMS EE)

This first movie gives an overview of the DUSG, including default settings so you don’t get lost before you get started. Then I’ll demonstrate using it as a slew generator, including how to create different response curves by using its built in control voltage feedback.

00:00 introduction
00:55 initial settings
01:30 setting up the patch
03:05 slewing a sample & hold
04:09 changing the shape

2. Random*Source Serge DUSG 2/7: Envelope Generator (LMS EE)

The Serge Dual Universal Slope Generator (DUSG) and some of its derivatives can be patched and configured to perform as a pair of attack/decay or attack/release generators. The two sides can also be cross-patched to create more complex envelope shapes, such as ADASR:

00:00 initial setup
00:54 attack/decay envelope
01:56 voltage control of Rise and Fall times
03:25 envelope shapes
07:13 attack/sustain/release envelope
07:51 end of cycle output
08:31 patching serial complex envelopes
11:31 parallel complex envelopes

3. Random*Source Serge DUSG 3/7: LFOs (LMS EE)

The Serge Dual Universal Slope Generator (DUSG) and some of its derivatives can be configured to function as an LFO with variable wave shape. You can also cross-patch both sides to create more complex shapes:

00:00 initial setup
00:23 patching the LFO function
01:10 bipolar (BP) output on the R*S DUSG
02:14 Cycle switch on the R*S DUSG
02:34 wave shapes
03:13 patching complex LFO shapes

4. Random*Source Serge DUSG 4/7: VCOs (LMS EE)

The Serge Dual Universal Slope Generator (DUSG) and some of its derivatives can be configured to function as a VCO with pulse and variable wave shape outputs:

00:00 initial setup
00:42 pulse wave oscillator on the R*S DUSG
03:07 variable waveshape oscillator

5. Random*Source Serge DUSG 5/7: Subharmonic Generator (LMS EE)

The Serge Dual Universal Slope Generator (DUSG) and some of its derivatives can be patched to create subharmonics – including suboctaves – from another oscillator’s square wave. These can track the keyboard, with the harmonic division depending on the Rise and Fall times as well as the frequency of the guide oscillator:

00:00 initial setup
00:41 square wave subharmonic generator
01:28 variable waveshape subharmonics

6. Random*Source Serge DUSG 6/7: Waveshaper (LMS EE)

The Serge Dual Universal Slope Generator (DUSG) and some of its derivatives can be patched to act as a variable waveshaper for another oscillator. The new shape can track the keyboard, can vary depending on the note you are playing, or can be enveloped to create filter-like effects:

00:00 initial setup
00:21 tracking waveshaper
02:43 note-dependent waveshaping
03:25 enveloped waveshaper

7. Random*Source Serge DUSG 7/7: Envelope Follower (LMS EE)

The Serge Dual Universal Slope Generator (DUSG) and some of its derivatives can be patched to act as a rough envelope follower:

00:00 initial setup
00:45 basic envelope following
02:24 refining the resulting envelope

Smokey Quartz - Wretch Jam #11

Published on Nov 2, 2017 Smokey Quartz

"The Metasonix S-1000 howls and growls during this Halloween noise improvisation. Reverb provided by the Metasonix vacuum tube spring reverb module, R-56. The Knas Ekdahl Polygamist is possessing the Wretch, controlling it with pulse and gate signals."

Metasonix R-56 Reverb [Sound check] w/ Arturia Microbrute

video by TinySymphony