::vtol:: modulator

::vtol:: modulator from ::vtol:: on Vimeo.

Another fascinating creation by ::vtol::. The sound that you hear is software. The hardware controls the sound.

"I have always perceived the concept of modulation in music as a complex cyclical visual system: the ricochets of the crest of a wave constricted in its own amplitude, rotations within rotations (in particular, if the shape of the wave is aspiring for a sinus), compound pendulums and centrifugal spirals. Meanwhile, I actually experienced the frequency modulation as synesthesia a long time ago – I had such an experience when playing a guitar, with the oscillatory movements of my fingers accurately and demonstrably accompanying the palpable vibrations of the string.

The modulator is a system consisting of electric motors and a composite hand, with a passive magnet installed at the end. The Hall effect sensors register the movements of the magnet. This only occurs if the rotation phases coincide in such a way that both composite parts of the hand with the magnet at the end and the senor are on one line. After registration of the magnet’s movements, the status of the entire system shifts -– there is a change of pace, the direction of the rotation of one or both motors changes, and most importantly - the parameters of the sound synthesis. The more frequently the system mutates, the more complex the sound becomes and vice-versa, the more infrequently, the tone becomes more diffuse. As the Hall effect sensors register not only the existence of a magnetic field, but also its strength and polarity, another three additional magnets have been installed on the object on the rotating axes which modulate the position of the main magnet when it is all of a sudden in close proximity to them. Taken all together, they form a composite dynamic system in a closed loop and in a constant state of mutation and modulation of its state rotating in an endless sound composition.

soft:

- axoloti

hard:

- axoloti
- 3 custom made Hall-sensors
- 5 dc motors
- custom electronics
- 1 channel sound system

Moscow, 2018."

Be sure to see the vtol label for more.

Mads The Synthesizer Addict's First Homemade Synthesizer

My First Homemade Synthesizer! Published on Jun 27, 2018

"This machine was created using Axoloti http://www.axoloti.com/
Thanks to Johannes Taelman for making it so easy for me to get started making synthesizers!
This has helped me coping with my synthesizer addiction for a while...

At its core, its a 5 voice digital FM synth which has 3 modulators.
- Its being sequenced by the Arturia Keystep.
You can choose how much of each modulator can effect the carrier and you have an attack & decay knob for one of the modulators.
This makes for a nice FM sounding machine that is easily modified, but also lacking depth.

- It comes with a 4 stage envelope and has an infinity knob to basically sustain the notes forever.

- You can switch out the filter & resonance knobs to be controlling a bitcrusher effect OR the super far-out-granular effect you hear all over the video.

Where it ironically says "Instrument Selection" you have reverb and a knob that controls either reverb amount, decay or lowpass filtering on the reverb it self.

The front panel and the wooden box was laser cut and laser engraved. I used 3D software to design and measure the box and a vector software to create the layout of the front and back panel.
-I would not recommend using acrylic for the front panel, it bends...

Parts & tools where bought from http://musikding.de/

Thanks for watching!"

soundscape - Axoloti , Seaboard Rise , iPad , Ostinator looper

Published on Jun 24, 2018 junklight

"Had the weekend off from music for one reason & another but got half an hour to sit and make this.

The Seaboard/Axoloti combo is another element in my forthcoming live rig. I seem to be using the Ostinator looper a fair bit too

The patch on the Axoloti is by one Mark Harris aka thetechnobear - perhaps I should hire him as my personal programer - his stuff has been featuring large in my setup of late.....( and I've not even started on my pisound which you might just spot in the background of one of the shots...)"

a walk in Bordeaux

Published on Jun 20, 2018 Matthew Tyas

"Improvisation on an axoloti ribbon synth in the streets of Bordeaux.
Filmed by Tim B Tyas on the 17th June 2018"

Building An Axoloti Synthesizer

Published on Jun 10, 2018 Illumination Station

"In this video I put the finishing touches on my axoloti synthesizer. I have been working on this project for many years because I keep getting distracted by eurorack but it is finally done. I added some pots to allow control of the axoloti as well as adding in some jacks for cv. Of course I needed to build a small circuit to protect the digital board from over voltages.

I demo the project with a demo patch that I quickly hooked up to the pots. Hopefully some more cool videos to come with this axoloti.

~Noah"

Noistation - By Love Hulten

Published on May 2, 2018 Love Hultén

"Synthesizer built around the Axoloti Core"

via lovehulten.com

"Noistation is a synthesizer based on Axoloti core, the open source hardware synth created by Johannes Taelman. Combined with Axoloti Patcher software - a user friendly and very graphic modular environment. Create your own effects and sounds using oscillators (from subtractive to FM), filters, modulation, and much more. Simply connect the Noistation to your computer via USB and start making objects. Build your own personal patch bank and store it on the built-in SD card.

The casing is handmade from mahogany the controls are designed around tactility - 37 semi weighted full-size keys, a pitch-wheel, six buttons(octave, transpose and patch shifting) and 16 faders for EQ, filters, effects and much more.

​For output, there's stereo output on the back and an optional built-in full-range 40W speaker. Dimensions: 70x80x18cm"

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IKEA PAX Synthesizer Music Station!!! #TTNM

Published on Mar 3, 2018 The Tuesday Night Machines

"In this video I present you my very own IKEA hack! A PAX wardrobe made to fit my complete modular synthesizer music setup, in a way that's flexible and ergonomic.

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I tied a lot of different music setups over the years. Standing at a desk, sitting at a desk, sitting on the floor, large cases, small cases, 19" racks and so on ... I found that standing upright in front of my gear feels the best to me and having a wardrobe with doors I can close to hide the mess is really nice too, when I lack a dedicated music room in the apartment. The wardrobe also helps to keep things contained and not spreading/expanding all over the place. Too much gear doesn't help my creativity and the PAX has a good size, just bordering on the "too much" side."

Synths in a closet synth wardrobe.

On the path - Axoloti ribbon synth

Published on Feb 16, 2018 Matthew Tyas

"An improvised performance using exclusively a DIY ribbon axoloti synth."

Update:

On the path #2 - axoloti ribbon synth

Published on Feb 17, 2018 Matthew Tyas

"An improvised performance using exclusively a DIY ribbon axoloti synth"

state of the detachment

Published on Jan 31, 2018 Matthew Tyas

"An improvised session using just an axoloti DIY synth. I'm using my ribbon synth here with a multi-sample oscillator into a filter and then fed into 1 of 4 delay lines."

op/Axoloti improv

Published on Dec 24, 2017 Servando Barreiro

::vtol:: until I die

::vtol:: until I die from ::vtol:: on Vimeo.

"This installation operates on unique batteries that generate electricity using my blood. The electric current produced by the batteries powers a small electronic algorithmic synth module. This module creates generative sound composition that plays via a small speaker. The blood used in the installation was stored up gradually over 18 months. The conservation included a number of manipulations to preserve the blood’s chemical composition, color, homogeneity and sterility to avoid bacterial contamination. The total amount of blood conserved was around 4.5 liters; it was then diluted to yield 7 liters, the amount required for the installation. The blood was diluted with distilled water and preservatives such as sodium citrate, antibiotics, antifungal agents, glucose, glycerol etc. The last portion of blood (200ml) was drawn from my arm during the performance presentation, shortly before the launch of the installation.

more information - http://vtol.cc/filter/works/until-I-die

Kapelica gallery, Ljubljana, 06-09.12.2016."

Materials: glass, coper, aluminium, steel, plastic, acrylic, custom electronics, Axoloti open-source synth module, 1 channel sound system

This one in via brian comnes, also on Deviant Synth.

See the vtol label at the bottom of this post for more of vtol's creations.

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op-1test

Published on Nov 26, 2017 Lloyd Barrett

"OP-1 Tombola sequencer driving Pulse Synth, Nord Modular and Axoloti with H9 Diatonic patch."

Axoloti & Bass Station 2 on the hill tops #8

Published on Nov 3, 2017 Matthew Tyas

"An improvised session, using a Novation Bass Station going into an Axoloti DIY Synth used as a 4 track Looper, reverb and delay. Recorded live in Gan, on the dreamy tops."

All parts here.

Axoloti & Bass Station 2 on the hill tops

Published on Nov 3, 2017 Matthew Tyas

"An improvised session, using a Novation Bass Station going into an Axoloti DIY Synth used as a 4 track Looper, reverb and delay. Recorded live in Gan, on the dreamy tops."

Note part 5 went up yesterday. I decided to create playlist for all of them. The video is 360° which Safari does not support properly. You can still listen and watch, but if you want to be able to drag around you'll need to use another browser like Firefox or Chrome.

Axoloti & Bass Station 2 on the hill tops #5

Published on Nov 2, 2017 Matthew Tyas

"An improvised session, using a Novation Bass Station going into an Axoloti DIY Synth used as a 4 track Looper, reverb and delay. Recorded live in Gan, on the dreamy tops."

Bass Station 2 and Axoloti looper #1

Published on Oct 11, 2017 Matthew Tyas

"An improvised performance, using a Novation Bass Station 2 going into an Axoloti DIY Box. The axoloti is used as a delay, reverb and 4 track looper / mixer."

Note this is a 360° not currently supported by Safari. Anyone know what's up with Safari not yet supporting 360° videos?

Expressive Organelle

Published on Sep 13, 2017 Mark Harris

"This is a technical preview of my MEC application allowing an Eigenharp to be used directly with an Organelle, to allow a more expressive interface.

The aim was simple, add more expressive possibilities but to keep the portability of the setup, something that can be taken out and about and enjoyed. No computer required :)

notes:
- Im running off a USB battery with a 9v converter, which would last 12-20 hours depending on usage.
- MEC will work with any Eigenharp controller - Alpha, Tau or Pico, and runs on Mac, Linux (x86 and ARM)
- Pico and Axoloti are both bus powered off the Organelle.
- Axoloti is running an MPE enabled patch, sound is sent to Organelle via a small patch cable.
- The Pico would typically be held in the hands, and also features breath control... but was a bit difficult to film, so sat it on a table.
- Sound is recorded directly on the camera, all effects are from either the Organelle or Axoloti."

Allesgrain. (minijackxoloti & op-1)

Servando Barreiro
Published on Aug 30, 2017

Teenage Engineering OP-1 & axoloti software environment used to program a quad granular synth plus low-pass / hi-pass filter.

Update: some additional info on Axoloti via Servando:

"Axoloti It’s a standalone board in which you can program audio effects, synthesizers, midi/cv sequencers and almost any low latency / high quality (24/48) audio gadget you can imagine.

To program the chip you use a graphical programming environment that resembles in a way to puredata / reaktor or a virtual modular synthesizer. This board it’s open-hardware / Open-source, so there are lots of ready made amazing synths & effects to play around with.

the axoloti patch I’m running in this video it’s a 'performance granular synthesizer'. It does Live sampling via audio input and has four different granulators with different characteristics (static / dynamic) and additional lowpass / hipass filters to enhance even more the sonic difference between the granulators. This patch done in 1 Hr was inspired by some vaporware (just a 3d render) granular synth. For more info you can visit www.axoloti.com"

You can also see the Axoloti label below for other posts featuring the Axoloti.

Transmission #1 from Soleri Mansions

Published on Aug 29, 2017 iotar

"Session with Akai EWI-USB, Axoloti & Roland Super JV"

Op-1 endless sequencer cving eurorack

Published on Jul 24, 2017 corduroyfarmer

"Via axoloti and yarns"