video upload by Lesjamusic
Pedal version previously featured here.
"The Fieldtone Weaver is a two-second sampler with a single knob, no undo, and no going back. Now it's in eurorack.
Weaver captures two seconds of audio - via the built-in microphone or audio input - and instantly randomises it into evolving loops, rhythms, and textures. Every turn of the knob generates a completely new variation. Nothing saves, nothing recalls. It's the ultimate happy accidents machine.
The modular version adds individual level control for three loop elements, trigger outputs that double as a random rhythm generator, a pitch switch, clock sync, and CV control - which works differently to what you might expect. I go into detail on all of this.
🔗 LINKS
Fieldtone Instruments: https://fieldtone.uk
Soundgas interview with Hugh Jones: • The Gas Club, Episode 1 - Hugh Jones, Fiel... [below]
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
01:56 - Panel walkthrough
15:27 - Synth patch
16:25 - Weaving my voice!
17:04 - Granular textures, duet with Bunker Archaeology
18:21 - While my guitar gently weaves
20:42 - Claps and finger clicks on the contact mic
22:30 - CV controlled synth washes
23:06 - Pacifica weaves
24:36 - FInal thoughts and a closing Plaits patch.
#eurorack #modularsynth #fieldtone #weaver #sampler #looper #modularsynthesizer
Disclaimer: Fieldtone sent me this module for the video. They did not pay for this video and had no editorial control over the content."
The Gas Club, Episode 1 - Hugh Jones, Fieldtone Instruments.
video upload by Soundgas
"Welcome to our new series, The Gas Club. Where we meet people who make things - be that music, recording devices, or instruments.
In the first episode Tony meets Hugh Jones of Fieldtone Instruments at the Soundgas HQ to explore the history of Fieldtone's celebration creations. They take a deep dive into Hugh's journey from musician/engineer to designer/builder of the Box of Uncertainty, The Weaver one knob handheld sampler and brand new Weaver Module plus a sneak peak at what to expect next from Fieldtone in 2026.
Tony and Hugh discuss the joy of sonic adventure and gear designed to produce happy accidents and the experiences of bringing new creations to the world."
A few pics and details on Weaver Eurorack:
Weaver Modular from Fieldtone is a Eurorack format version of the highly in demand Weaver handheld sampler that featured in music tech tastemaker Andrew Huang’s year round up as his Favourite Desktop FX module of 2024. The modular edition builds on the functionality of the original by adding a variety of additional control.
The Weaver is no ordinary audio sampler, it is a meditation on impermanence and chance. With a single, enigmatic knob, it embraces randomness as an artistic principle, reconfiguring two-second sound bites into hypnotic loops and evolving textures. There is no undo button, no way back once a sound is captured; the Weaver insists that you move forward, shaping the unpredictable into rhythm or texture with nothing more than a twist of the wrist or control voltage change.
New functionality on the device includes separate level controls of different elements of the loop, as well as 3 x trigger outputs which turns the device into a random rhythm generator for which you don't even need to be using the sampling capabilities. You can trigger the Recording start via CV, allowing you to keep replacing the sample whilst the loop continuously plays - something that works beautifully with acoustic sound sources such as guitar or voice, as well as electronics. A switch has also been added to select between Random or Root note sympathetic pitch playback.
Features:
Single-knob audio sampler focussed on randomness and exploration
Capture sound via built-in microphone or input jack
Fixed two-second sample time
No undo function, every knob movement generates a new loop
External sync via Clock input
Stereo output on separate L&R sockets with rich spatial movement
Separate level controls for 3 different elements of the loop
3 x gate outputs for triggering other sources
Toggle to switch between Texture and Rhythm modes
Toggle to switch between Root or Random pitch
Gate/trigger input to control Recording start
Gate/trigger input to control Weaver knob
Can be used as random rhythm generator without needing to use the sampler
Available Colours:
Forest Green (orange LED)
Dusty Pink (purple LED)
Black (pink LED)
Dimensions:
10hp
Ships by the end of March
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