A GUIDE TO MANIC & voltages, synthesis and modular sound design in general // DivKid & Apollo View

video upload by DivKid

"In this 'guide to Manic' video I've taken the approach of not just showcasing the capabilities (and how to use them) of the DivKid & Apollo View Modular Eurorack module 'Manic' ... but rather to step back, look at how these functions work and make a tutorial that's applicable to lots of other gear, modules, hardware, software etc.

These are voltages, sounds, it's how sound design and synthesis comes together from these building blocks. So if you have, or are curious about, VCAs, Ring Modulation, Wavefolders, Clippers, Distortion, Bipolar TZAM ... join us for this video and I hope it inspires some new sounds and patching with Manic or other gear.

*Manic is out now in all good modular stores*"

Check with dealers on the right for availability.

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Signal Sounds and friends at Superbooth 2024

video upload by Signal Sounds

"We caught up with a few pals old and new for a quick chat to find out what they were showing and what they liked best about Superbooth 2024. They include ALM Busy Circuits, DivKid, Instruo, Making Sound Machines, Expert Sleepers, Modbap Modular, Xaoc Devices, Worng Electronics, WMD, RYK Modular, Animal Factory Amps, Dannysound/Tobinski, Knobula, Toadstool Tech, Thonk... and watch out for a brief appearance from none other than Steve Davis!

Apologies to anyone we spoke to but didn’t include here (we had a few technical gremlins) and everyone else we missed! And big thanks to Herr Schneider and everyone else involved in organising the show - it was a belter.

Some of the featured products & brands:
ALM Busy Circuits MFX Pedal: https://www.signalsounds.com/ALM-Busy...
Apollo View & DivKid Manic: https://www.signalsounds.com/apollo-v...
Instruo Dail: https://www.signalsounds.com/instruo-...
Xaoc Devices Berlin: https://www.signalsounds.com/Xaoc-Dev...
WORNG Electronics Sidecar: https://www.signalsounds.com/Worng-El...
RYK Modular Algo: https://www.signalsounds.com/RYK-Modu...

Making Sound Machines: https://www.signalsounds.com/making-s...
Expert Sleepers: https://www.signalsounds.com/expert-s...
Modbap Modular: https://www.signalsounds.com/modbap-m...
WMD: https://www.signalsounds.com/wmd
Animal Factory Amps: https://www.signalsounds.com/animal-f...
Dannysound: https://www.signalsounds.com/dannysound
Knobula: https://www.signalsounds.com/knobula

Music: Nano Kraft by Macleod Electronics / macleodelectronic
(Thanks Rob!)"

Superbooth 2024 Day 2: The Coolest Gear From Arturia, Modbap, 4MS, Reason & Way More!

video upload by Reverb

"On Day 2 of Superbooth, Fess checks out new gear from Polyend, Arturia, Modbap, Dreadbox, 4MS, UDO, Apollo View Modular, Reason, and ALM/Busy Circuits.

Check out all the latest Superbooth announcements [here].

0:00-0:22- Intro
0:23-7:21 - Polyend Tracker+
7:22-11:00 - Apollo View/DivKid Manic
11:01-14:16 - Arturia Polybrute 12
14:17-17:11 - Modbap CLRS
17:12-20:51 - Dreadbox Murmur
20:52-23:00 - 4MS Meta Module
23:01-25:01 - UDO Super 8
25:02-31:19 - Reason 13 New Synth, Delay and More
31:20- ALM/Busy Circuits Pedal MFX"

SUPERBOOTH 2024: Apollo View - Manic

video upload by sonicstate

"At Superbooth 2024, a new modular module collaboration between DivKid and Apollo View Modular was showcased in a video featuring Ben and Jon-Mark Hampson. The highlight of the demonstration was the Manic module, designed to give VCA's superpowers with precision dual VCA, input, modulation, and output features. Manic offers unique capabilities such as unipolar and bipolar VCA modes, ring modulation, four quadrant multiplication, wave shaping circuits, and more. The module allows for mono to stereo, true stereo, and dual mono configurations, providing a range of creative possibilities for musical experimentation.

With a strong emphasis on stereo wave shaping and innovative VCA design, Manic offers a versatile tool for producers and musicians looking to enhance their modular setup. The collaboration between DivKid and Apollo View Modular has yielded a module that promises to inspire a new wave of sonic exploration in the modular synthesis community. For more information on the Manic module and other products mentioned in the video, you can visit the respective websites of DivKid and *Apollo View Modular*.

Manic Price: 333 GBP

https://divkidvideo.com/

https://www.apolloviewmodular.com/"

See the announcement post here.

MEET MANIC! // VCAs with SUPERPOWERS! - New Eurorack module from DivKid & Apollo View Modular

video upload by DivKid

"MEET MANIC! The new DivKid & Apollo View Modular Eurorack module. Designed to be a precise and flexible VCA with SUPERPOWERS!

Manic is built for stereo at it’s core, crossing VCA, ring modulation, wavefolding (in both Serge and Buchla variants), and saturation (TanH soft clipping and hard clipping) with a host of features in a compact 8HP interface ready to ignite your audio and CV patching and processing.

Manic is out now in all good modular stores.

Manic manual and links on the DivKid website // https://divkidvideo.com/manic/"

An Apollo View Modular & DivKid collaboration

Manic introduces an exploration of dual channel mono, mono to stereo or true stereo modulation and sound shaping within a sleek 8HP module designed for both creative freedom and technical precision. Each channel offers precision linear VCA functionality with traditional unipolar amplitude control or bipolar behaviour for complex ring modulation effects. While we all need more VCAs! The secret sauce lies in the post VCA shape outputs.

The Shape1 output features TanH soft clipping and Serge-style wavefolding, while Shape2 boasts hard clipping alongside a Buchla-style wavefolder. The contrasting topologies between the left and right channels unlock dynamic stereo widening effects, making the stereo image both expansive and mesmerising. While the circuits are different they have been tweaked to provide variance for creating stereo images from mono sources while also working with stereo inputs for a balanced, yet enhanced stereo spread.

Designed to excel with both audio and CV signals, Manic effortlessly processes incoming signals for a broad spectrum of uses. The intuitive layout ensures immediate hands on control making it ideal for live performance and studio experimentation.

FEATURES

A collaborative design from both DivKid & Apollo View Modular
Selectable unipolar or bipolar VCA circuitry per channel
Three distinct shape outputs per channel: Inverted, Clipped, and Wavefolding
TanH soft clipping & hard clipping
Serge style wavefolding & Buchla style wavefolding
Stereo operation with perfectly matched gains for the clipping and wavefolding circuits, creating a stunning stereo widening effect.
DC-coupled signal path for processing both audio and CV signals.
Input and modulation normalisations for simple mono to stereo operation
Flexible signal flow allows for creative combinations, such as ring modulation into clipping or wavefolding.

SPECS

8HP
30mm depth
+12V 180mA -12V 135mA

LondonSXPO-24

video uploads by sonicstate

Playlist:

LondonSXPO-24 Manifold Research Centre : TMINTT

Well this looks pretty interesting - you can patch 'The Map Is Not The Territoire' matrix mixer using magnets

LondonSXPO-24 Knobula: Pianophonic updates

Jason from Knobula had some firmware updates to the rather impressive 'Pianophonic' module, plus a shiny new mirrored faceplate for 'Kickain'

LondonSXPO-24 Enjoy Electronics GODFATHER rides again

Martin from Enjoy Electronics, makers of The GODFATHER demonstrated the latest updates to Nick

LondonSXPO-24 Rides In The Storm: BOC module

Uwe George from Rides In The Storm runs us through the new BOC module

LondonSXPO-24 Gamechanger Plasma Voice Modules

Last time we caught up with Ilya from Gamechanger Audio he was in our studio showing us the MotorSynth - the Plasma Voice Modules were almost ready, but not quite finished.
At the show we were able to see - and hear them for the first time, and get another quick peek at the new pedal too.

LondonSXPO-24 Erica Synths: BullFrog Accessories

It's always a pleasure to see Ģirts at a show, and here he was showing some updates and accessories for the education oriented Bull Frog synth

LondonSXPO-24 PWM: Latest on MANTIS Quad Mode

Always interesing hearing what Paul has been up to with his Malevolent and Mantis models - news is that Mantis is about to ship, and has some interesting new updates to the 'Quad' mode

LondonSXPO-24 Z-RAY: Wireless Lights in a briefcase

This is right up our street - cool portable battery powered wireless stage lights - oh yeah! Dominik had a briefcase full of prototypes for his latest project - to find out more, head to his website at thinkrad.io

LondonSXPO-24 Joranalogue Dim 2 is quite bright actually

In a slightly confusing naming incident, Joranalogue decided to call the latest module 'Dim 2'' - and it is definitely not dim at all. Quite the opposite ;-]

LondonSXPO-24 Apollo View: Rabbit Hole +more

Can't recall coming across Apollo View before, but Jon-Mark was showing some lovely looking modules including the Rabbit Hole - we took a look

LondonSXPO-24 Bastl Intruments channel The Matrix with Neo-Trinity?

Okay, tell me someone hasn't been watching re-runs of The Matrix
... Neo...Trinity..
come on, surely? ;-]

LondonSXPO-24 Vertice Analogue Filterbank from Euterpe

Stefano reckons you should spend a month with his rather splendid 'Vertice' filterbank - a beautiful if brutal instrument. And if his smiles are anything to go by, it should be a fun time :-]

IMPROVE YOUR PATCHING with Eurorack Utilities // IOU from Apollo View Modular

video upload by DivKid

"Hello and welcome to this video in which I go through more than 10 patches that break down how utilities work, how you can use them for audio and CV and how these things can improve your patches.

Whether it's patching your own compressor, precision pitch transposer, turning low pass gates into side chain ducking devices, adding controls to knob-less modules or looking to push the behaviours of other modules ... we've got you covered! These patches are applicable to a wide range of modules, so I hope you find plenty to take away and apply to your systems.

Today also marks the release of two new Apollo View Modular modules, there's 'IOU' that we'll focus on which is a take on the classic utility processes of attenuating, inversion, offset and amplification (with a DivKid requested twist!) There's also a high end dual headphone amplifier called 'CanCan'. Not only is that a nice headphone or output stage, it has a handy VU meter (eye candy!) and if you jam & play with others that's a great tool for dual headphone monitoring.

IOU // https://bit.ly/AV-IOU
CanCan // https://bit.ly/AV-CanCan

SUPPORT //
Supporters on Patreon get both an extended 'Precision Pitch Transposing' patch breakdown video as well as a whole other unseen patch not in this demo video. If you'd like access to those, along with the DivKid Discord community, further videos, PDF Patchbooks and more head over to https://bit.ly/DK-patreon , thank you for your support."

NOISE AND DRONES!!

video upload by Signal Sounds

"I thought I'd make an experimental noise and drone rack. My noise sources are the Apollo View Allscillator and the Worng Electronics Acronym. They are going into the Tangle Quartet VCA and being fed through the Apollo View Rabbit Hole - which, by the way, is also capable of generating sound with the feedback switch. From there we go into the stereo filter Parallax. I'm using the Instruo Cnoc (an ablsolue gem of a module) do to cover most of my modulation needs, with the help of Pam's Pro Workout. Beads is always on hand to add some weird magic, and the FX Aid is bring the huge reverb trails.

You can find out more about these fun modules at:

https://www.apolloviewmodular.com/
https://www.worngelectronics.com/
https://www.instruomodular.com/

Or head on over to Signal Sounds!

https://www.signalsounds.com/"

Going down the Rabbit Hole with Apollo View!

video upload by Signal Sounds

"The Rabbit Hole from Apollo view is a 16HP summing mixer with characterful valve saturation & distortion. Rabbit Hole is a hybrid solid-state and vacuum tube design. It has two input channels with independent vintage VCAs. The outputs of the VCAs are summed and passed to a solid-state Drive circuit which at higher gain settings hard clips the signal before entering the starved cathode dual-triode vacuum tube. The OWTH - Off With Their Heads diode LED clipping circuit can be engaged for further distortion.

Rabbit Hole is capable of adding subtle warmth or total audio destruction. The Curiouser expander module adds an additional 2 inputs. Multiple Curiouser modules can be daisy-chained to suit your mixing requirements.

For more info head over to https://www.apolloviewmodular.com/rab...
or alternatively head over to our websiteL https://www.signalsounds.com/

#eurorack #analog #valve #modular

0:00 - Intro
1:34 - Module Overview
5:48 - Jam 1
10:09 - Jam 2
12:30 - Outro"

Tube Distortion In 16hp - Rabbit Hole, Saevitum, Turbo Entubulator

video upload by John Schussler

"I have a 16hp hole in the rack waiting for a tube distortion. Which one do I choose?

Here are three options. There are more at this size, but I happen to have these three.

As it turns out, they're all very different in sound. The Turbo Entubulator specializes in flexible tube tone. The Rabbit Hole heads towards tube-y corruption while still staying somewhat civilized. And the Saevitum, well, it's just angry angry angry.

So I don't really have a choice so much as a selection for rotation, I suppose.
But it's interesting to hear them back to back and really get a feel for the differences in their character.

Input audio was a basic sine wave from a Dixie II+. Sequenced by Stochastic IG.

00:00 Intro
00:20 Rabbit Hole
03:50 Rabbit Hole sequence
07:55 Saevitum
11:12 Saevitum Sequence
15:32 Turbo Entubulator
17:35 Turbo Entubulator Sequence"

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Note this appears to be the first post to feature Apollo View and their Rabbit Hole. The Saevitum by Abyss Devices, and Turbo Entubulator by Epicycloid have been featured before. That said, here's some info on the Rabbit Hole for the archvies, followed by a DivKid video.

Packed to the brim with character, Rabbit Hole is the first module by Apollo View, combining facility as a mixer with four stages of saturation and distortion, provided by both tube and solid-state circuits. With two channels labeled A and B, each offers an input VCA with Gain control and control voltage jack. Channels are summed before hitting the Drive circuit, a solid-state design with hard-clipping tendencies at extreme settings, then moving onto the starved 12AU7 tube section. For truly searing patches, flip on the OWTH switch, short for "Off With Their Heads", and make heads roll with a diode clipping circuit. There's also voicing switches for the tube, feedback capabilities, and the option to expand the number of inputs with the Curiouser module. Grit up your patches with Apollo View's Rabbit Hole.

All-analog summing mixer with distortion
2 input channels with OTA VCAs
Gain contrls for Drive and Tube sections
Feedback control with CV input
voicing switch for Tube
OWTH LED clipping stage
Expandable with Curiouser module for more audio inputs

Tube distortion fun, patch hacks & VCA tips // Apollo View Rabbit Hole & Curiouser

video upload by DivKidVideo

"Here we’ll explore making the most of distortion, exploiting tubes for interesting behaviours such as sub harmonic tracking as well as explore lots of VCA and mixing tips for things like building crossfaders out of VCAs. We’ll be doing this while demonstrating the new Rabbit Hole and Curiouser modules from Apollo View. Rabbit Hole is a Eurorack VCA summing mixer with multiple drive stages and tone control and Curiouser is a dual vintage VCA that can be used as an input expander or used standalone."