Mylar Melodies Random8 Review

video upload by Molten Music Technology

"In collaboration with Befaco, Mylar Melodies has forged an 8-channel random CV generator called the Random8. From the starting point of random voltages you can scale, offset, time divide, quantize, slew, loop, evolve and save it all as a preset. I do a deep dive into what's going on and have a lovely time in the presence of so much fabulous voltage."

Index:
Intro - 0:00
Overview - 6:37
Menu Options - 11:24
Offset - 12:19
Scales - 14:00
Grabbing a loop - 18:30
Steps - 19:02
Evolution - 20:33
Time Division - 22:40
Probability - 23:41
Slide - 25:35
Modulation - 27:12
Some Thoughts - 30:41
Presets - 33:09
It's all in the prep - 35:57
Deeper into Presets - 37:56
Styles - 48:32
Wot no triggers? - 56:15
Conclusions - 1:01:31

Subtle Expressions: Squarp Instruments Hapax Performance

video upload by MKustomAudio

"With recently obtaining the Squarp Instruments Hapax to act as my main standalone sequencer, I've been diving deep into all the functions it offers. This is the first track I've made putting together a number of items such as automation, assign controls, creative MIDI effects (register, arpoly, etc.), BPM elasticity, and adjustable start/stop loop lengths. I've added notes in the video explaining some key points for the track and additional equipment used, but below is a more detailed list of the sound sources:

Korg Arp 2600 M
Novation Peak
Novation Bass Station II
Korg Opsix
Sequential OB-6 Desktop
Elektron Digitakt II
Befaco Oneiroi
Soma Lyra-8, Erica Synths Black 3109 VCF/VCA, Qu-Bit Mojave
Make Noise STO + Schlappi Engineering Angle Grinder, Make Noise QPAS, Intellijel Sealegs
Moog Mother 32, Ritual Electronics Miasma (Erica Synths Black Polivoks VCF in feedback loop), Erica Synths Blackhole DSP2"

5 Patches with the Befaco Iroi module

video upload by Modular Fungi and Omri Cohen

"The tracks from this video are also available as a free EP on Bandcamp - https://omricohencomposer.bandcamp.co...

Check out my Modular books:
US: https://bit.ly/40armbo
UK: https://bit.ly/4rX6NeO
EU: https://bit.ly/4srcTUt
Online Courses about Modular Synthesis - https://bit.ly/learnmodular

Patch 1 - 00:00
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In this one, I'm using noise from Noise Plethora to excite Iroi. I'm using a band pass filter on Noise Plethora, sequencing it with the Voltage Block. On Iroi, I'm using the comb filter with internal modulation on the resonance. I'm also using the resonator with modulation on the feedback, and the echo and ambience. The levels of the resonator, echo, and ambience, are sequenced by the Voltage Block. I'm then sending Iroi to the Zagreb filter from Xaoc, using its low pass filter with noise modulation of the spread control. I'm also using the high pass output of Zagreb, sending it through the Guillotine distortion module, and from there, to the EON filter. This is going to 2 delays on Samarkanda, so only when I open the EON filter, the sound goes to the delays, and I play with the delay times.

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Befaco 7U Backpack

video upload by Befacosynth

"The Befaco Modular Backpack is designed specifically to carry your Befaco 7U Case safely and comfortably wherever your music takes you.

Built for modular musicians on the move, the backpack features a soft padded interior, ensuring your system stays protected during transport. Its expandable design gives you extra space when needed, while keeping a compact profile for everyday travel.

A dedicated laptop compartment lets you bring your computer along for live performances, studio sessions, or patching on the go. Multiple accessory pockets keep cables, headphones, power supplies and small gear neatly organized — including a hidden pocket for your knurlies and tiny essentials.

Sized to be cabin-friendly, the backpack is ready for flights, gigs, rehearsals, and studio hopping. Whether you’re travelling across the city or across the world, it’s the perfect companion for your Befaco 7U Case.

https://www.befaco.org/7u-case-backpack"

SCJS#100 - FORBIDDEN ZONE B-E

video upload by FL3SHB4CK

"Small Case Jam Sessions #100 - FORBIDDEN ZONE B-E

BEAN JELLY, ONEIROI

Recorded live thru Syntakt delay & reverb

00:00 B
03:51 C
11:54 D
13:43 E"

Tesuque Synths 10

video upload by Mike's Synths

"Rangoon into Oneiroi plus QD."

3 Reasons Why Random Voltages are ACE!! // RANDOM8 from Mylar Melodies & Befaco

video upload by DivKid

"Here's a 3 patches series video that distils down many of the reasons I think random voltages are ace to just 3 examples. It's also a bit of a quick demo of the fantastic new RANDOM8, your new random mate from your pal and mine Mylar Melodies (and Befaco)."

*TIMING INDEX // CHAPTERS*
00:00 Hello & previews
00:50 What is Random8 & what are we doing here?

3 PATCHES WITH INCREASING AMOUNTS OF RANDOM
Patch 1 // Random for people that don’t like random (fools!)
02:58 Adding exciting movement to basic synth voices
Patch 2 // Looping random for melodies & riffs
07:17 Looping melodies & modulation for techno jams
Patch 3 // Embrace the random - let the random enter you, be you, surround you
14:54 Generative ambient Krell

THIS VIDEO IS NOT SPONSORED BY ANYONE I was sent the module by Mylar Melodies & Befaco to use as I like but they did not pay for, or have any say in this video. Any questions as always, just ask, clarity is always best."

A demo of RANDOM8: The world's most random module?

video upload by mylarmelodies

"Here's a demo of RANDOM8 (which is out now!) - it gives you 8 stepped or smooth random voltages in 8HP, with per channel looping & attenuator controls, pitch quantiser & more. It's designed to make your modular sound more alive & I designed it in collaboration with Befaco. First I'll explain it (2:33), then we'll Rings in to Clouds it (17:07), then we'll make drums and techno with it (27:42).

I managed to forget to show you how to reset channels to default settings! Just hold the channel button(s) down for 5 seconds. To reset all 8 channels, hold the top and bottom channels for 5 seconds."

CHAPTERS
00:00 - What is RANDOM8?
02:33 - Basic Looping & Evolving
05:35 - Menu Options Summary
06:30 - How to Enter & Edit Menus
07:06 - Steps Menu

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SCJS#99 - FORBIDDEN ZONE 8-A

video upload by FL3SHB4CK

"Small Case Jam Sessions #99 - FORBIDDEN ZONE 8-A

BEAN JELLY, ONEIROI

Recorded live thru Syntakt delay & reverb

00:00 8
06:47 9
12:38 A"

SCJS#97 - FORBIDDEN ZONE 4-7

video upload by FL3SHB4CK

"Small Case Jam Sessions #97 - FORBIDDEN ZONE 4-7

BEAN JELLY, ONEIROI

Recorded live thru Syntakt delay & reverb

00:00 4
03:44 5
07:55 6
11:52 7"

Wandering with the Befaco Oneiroi

video upload by Molten Music Technology

"Just playing with the Oneiroi, with medody, with looping, with droning and lots of pushing into its effects."

SCJS#96 - FORBIDDEN ZONE 1-3

video upload by FL3SHB4CK

"Small Case Jam Sessions #96 - FORBIDDEN ZONE 1-3

BEAN JELLY, ONEIROI

Recorded live thru Syntakt delay & reverb"

00:00 1
05:34 2
11:11 3

SCJS#95 - BLIND FOREST - Take 2

video upload by FL3SHB4CK

"Small Case Jam Sessions #95 - BLIND FOREST - Take 2

HWJ Challenge (forest) take 2
BEAN JELLY, ONEIROI

Recorded live thru Syntakt delay & reverb"

HWJ - BLIND FOREST - Take 3

video upload by FL3SHB4CK

"Hardware Jam Challenge: FOREST

BEAN JELLY, ONEIROI

Recorded live thru Syntakt"

Befaco und Manu Retamero: Von DIY via Eurorack zu Desktop-Produkten

video upload by AMAZONA Music Mag

Click CC in the player controls for subtitles once started.

Googlish video description (original German below):

"An interview by Heiner Kruse with Manu Retamero (Befaco) at Superbooth '26, covering Befaco, Manu's role as boss, and new releases such as the Iroi and Ark, or the backpack designed for the case. Manu also discusses the music scene in Barcelona. #Iroi, #Befaco, #Ark

Timestamps:
00:00-02:06 Introduction and Oneiroi and Iron
02:06-03:11 What kind of music do you make?
03:11-05:30 Befaco ARK
05:30-07:09 Music the other Befaco people make, Manu’s role, the Befaco crew
07:09-08:20 Making modules to finish an album
08:20-09:30 The scene in Barcelona
09:30-11:52 Manu’s artist name = Ëgg
11:52-13:00 Barcelona events? Modular Day(s) events
13:00-13:50 Inspiration from German music?
13:50-16:00 Befaco’s future: a backpack for air travel (for the case)
16:00-17:38 Befaco’s future: new (tabletop) products"

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Signal Flow Superbooth Special: Buchla, Make Noise, Xaoc & much, much more!

video upload by Signal Sounds and Tom Churchill

https://www.signalsounds.com

"In this special episode recorded on location at Superbooth 2026 in Berlin, Tom and Luke discuss some of the new gear they checked out at the show, including the Buchla Ziggy, Make Noise Plexiphon, Xaoc Devices Budapeszt, Body Synths Laboratory, and Befaco/Mylar Melodies Random8, to name just a tiny handful. Apologies to anyone we left out - there’s simply too much to cover in a single episode!

Get in touch with questions, feedback and suggestions via signalflow@signalsounds.com

Some of the gear discussed:
https://www.signalsounds.com/buchla-z...
https://www.signalsounds.com/befaco-m...
https://www.signalsounds.com/make-noi...
https://www.signalsounds.com/frap-too..."

Introducing RANDOM8: 8 Looping Random Voltages in 8HP

video upload by mylarmelodies and Befacosynth

"**OUT JUNE 15TH - MORE INFO HERE & DEALERS: https://www.befaco.org/random8 ** 🙌 HELLO M8! Please meet the module I've been making with Befaco! 🟠 RANDOM8 is a random voltage generator designed bring a whole modular to life, in the smallest possible space. You get 8 independent random voltage generators, with dedicated per-channel looping buttons and attenuators, in just 8HP(!) It's what I've wished I could have in my live modular for a long time - a stupid amount of per-step modulation in a small space, yet you can control the looping instantly.

RANDOM8 is previewing at the Superbooth 2026 show in Berlin May 7-9 2026, and in dealer hands for sale on June 15th. Visit Befaco's tent at Z180 to give it a squiggle!

There is a limited batch to start with and more will follow. Thank you, M8s."

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BefacoxTesseract Coming to Superbooth

via Befaco:

"Superbooth is coming and this year we are coming in full force!! Apart of the goodies we already introduced, we have a bunch of new modules that will be on display, like our new stereo filter, a new member on the ST mix family and a small and mega compact headphones module..... well and 1U Midi thing is closer than ever!

But the big thing is our collaboration with Tesseract modules. A monster Full ON sequencer with synth engines, smaple play and CV generation. We are proud to present you ARK: A collaboration with one of our dearest friends from the eurorack scene!

Aiming to release before christmas seasson, with a target price of 666€ Tax included. Unless some new apocaliptic shit is brought to us by the usual suspects, of course.....

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Befaco Introduces Iroi Stereo Effects Processor Eurorack Module

video upload by Befacosynth

"A Shortcut for Atmospheric Processing
Iroi is a compact, 18 HP stereo effects powerhouse designed to turn any external signal into a deep, evolving soundscape. It inherits the sophisticated processing chain of its predecessor, Oneiroi. Combines a unique signal chain composed of a multimode filter, a VCA, a unique character resonator, a versatile delay, and an experimental Reverb. The filter - VCA act like a block that can be placed at any point on the signal chain"

Atmospheric FX Processing in Eurorack // IROI from BEFACO

video upload by DivKid and Befacosynth

"Here's Iroi from Befaco, which is the right hand side of Oneiroi standing alone at 18HP as a stereo atmospheric sound FX processor for Eurorack. There's improvements made and more processing headroom with Iroi and it offers stereo multimode filter, 3 band resonator, 2 tape delay and ambience reverb and reverse FX. Lots of CV, on board modulation and randomisation."

Press release follows:

"BEFACO's NEW MODULE: IROI

The Oneiroi, in Greek mythology, were dark-winged spirits of the night who emerged to bring dreams and nightmares to mortals. Our ambient synthesizer, Oneiroi, takes its name from them, evoking that shifting, dreamlike realm of sound.

​IROI is derived from 'Oneiroi' and carries that same essence forward, distilling it into something more compact and open to external signals, while preserving its cinematic feel that connects us to the world of dreams and the unknown.

What is IROI?

IROI is a stereo effects module based on the right half of the original Oneiroi. It applies Oneiroi’s sonic character to external sources in a more compact format, while incorporating subtle improvements developed throughout the Oneiroi project. Designed to shape, transform, and immerse sound, Iroi carries forward the dreamlike essence of its predecessor into a dedicated effects processor.

Audio Core: Powered by OWL mk3, featuring 24-bit 48 kHz stereo audio resolution (with 32-bit internal processing) and a full stereo signal path.

Filter: Multimode filter offering low-pass, band-pass, high-pass, and comb filtering, with flexible positioning within the effects chain.

Digital VCA.

Resonator: Three-band resonator with dedicated tune and feedback controls.

Delay: Two-tap echo (delay) with adjustable time and density.

Reverb: Comprehensive reverb effect with macro control over size, filtering, and direction.

Modulation: Various types of self-modulation, offering configurable routing and control over level and speed.

Control Voltage (CV): CV inputs for all primary parameters. Four of these inputs are dynamically assignable to secondary parameters.

Synchronization: External sync input supports clock speeds from 30 BPM to 300 BPM.

Randomization: Powerful randomizer with a flexible mapping system, including undo/redo functionality.

IROI is set to be released on April 30th, 2026 and the launching price will be 275€ (assembled version) and 210€ (DIY Kit).

Find us at Superbooth 2026, in BoothZ180 to see IROI live and take a peek at our upcoming products, we're pretty sure you'll love them."

BEFACO's NEW MODULE: IROI - Sneak Peek

video upload by Befacosynth

4 For A Boy

video upload by Circuit 3

"Recorded 'as live'. Bassline is a blend of Roland System 100M + Roland System 500. Lead-ish lines on the Arp2600M moving across Osc 1 through 3. Top line is the Befaco Oneiroi. Drums by the Metamatic-tastic CR78. Effects by Strymon (Bigsky, Nightsky, Timeline, Volante). Sequencing by OXI One."