Kaleidoloop - Building Layers / Changing Modes

video upload by Critter & Guitari

"The new Kaleidoloop can build layered loops! A selected recording will keep looping during a new recording - blend the old with the new with the volume knob. Change playback modes and their parameters during a new recording! In Stock!"

Check with dealers on the right for availability.

You can find details on the new Kaleidoloop here.

Critter & Guitari Pocket Piano w/ MIDI Green

via this listing

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"Critter & Guitari Pocket Piano w/ Midi. Tested in great working condition. Previous owner added some very cool looking colored knobs!"

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Breath Controlled Buchla - Making a flute with a synthesizer

video upload by Aaron Goldberg

"Here is the follow up video I promised, briefly explaining and demonstrating the 'flute' patch I discovered recently. This simple patch involves an external input / preamp module with an envelope follower, an oscillator with timbre control / wave shaping and a vca. Adding a noise source as a secondary sound, opening it with a similar envelope, can really add to the illusion that its a flute. I am taking the envelope follower from the aux in, and patching that to amplitude and timbre of the complex oscillator. There is also a pulse generated every time I blow into the mic. The pulse tells a sequencer to advance, changing the note you hear every time you blow into the mic. Thank you for checking out my video! If you are interested, you can see me make improvised music live on twitch at"

Fun with Envelope Followers // Arbhar // Nautilus // Data Bender // Mutable Ears

video upload by LesjaMusic

"Trying out a new format. The first 4 minutes or so is the patch, the last minute is a quick patch explanation by yours truly.

Organelle into Mutable Ears. Ears envelope out into Nautilus resolution. Ears audio out into Arbhar scan input. Arbhar out into Data Bender and Nautilus then Vortices. Norns l_ll__l_ with some ambience.

0:00 Patch
3:51 Patch Explanation"

Critter & Guitari New Kaleidoloop

via Critter & Guitari

"Our recorder/looper with mic input, 3W output speaker, and battery power for portability is back with the following newness:

Now has six playback modes. It ships with three speed manipulation modes and three effects. Playback / effect modes are customizable! Modes are coded in Pure Data. Users can create their own modes or upload modes shared with the community.

Looping continues during recording so you can build up layers of sound with just one Kaleidoloop. Smaller form factor: just as fun, just as loud - but more portable.

USB-C Power
The new Kaleidoloop is perfect for all kinds of recording situations, exploration, and experimentation. Use it in the studio or on the go with battery power!

This animation from the original Kaleidoloop doesn’t show the new features such as different playback modes, additional controls, or the ability to re-record the playback, but the spirit is the same!"

Critter & Guitari - Kaleidoloop

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ambient talkie: ep 32 - exploring forgotten ORGANELLE patches (part II)

video upload by tworoundrobins

Part I here

"this is part II of episode 32...new shenanigans and fun stuff included."

"I remember when I first got an organelle I downloaded a million of patches and organised them into sub categories, but soon after I completely forgot which one's I have, have used and what they do. in this more "freeform" episode I explore some of these SYNTH patches, the one category i rarely use on organelle. hope this will be fun for y'all and enjoy the video!

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https://patchstorage.com/platform/org...

#critterandguitari #organelle #organellem #review

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ambient talkie: ep 32 - exploring forgotten ORGANELLE patches (part I)

video upload by tworoundrobins

"I remember when I first got an organelle I downloaded a million of patches and organised them into sub categories, but soon after I completely forgot which one's I have, have used and what they do. in this more 'freeform' episode I explore some of these SYNTH patches, the one category i rarely use on organelle. hope this will be fun for y'all and enjoy the video!"

Update: part II here

Jam #1 of 2024: Dreadbox Erebus, Polyend Play+, Korg Volca Keys

video upload by Goth Jocks

"My first submission for #jamuary2024 Polyend Play Plus is providing all drums and sequencing the Korg Volca and Dreadbox Erebus. Also playing a few melodic samples and minimal use of the Play’s internal synths, which you can hear mostly at the beginning and end of the video.

Meris Mercury7 is in the the send of my mixer for some dub swells. Volca Keys is running through an Electro Harmonix Memory Man Deluxe and a Boss DC-2w chorus"

Dark ambient house w/ Polyend Play+, Critter Guitari Organelle, and Dreadbox Erebus & Nymphes

video upload by Goth Jocks

"Moody dance jam for #jamuary2024 with Dreadbox Erebus Reissue, Nymphes, Critter & Guitari Organelle M, Polyend Play Plus"

201 Pocket Piano // a minimalist synth that's infinitely tweakable // review & tutorial

video upload by loopop

"Get bonus content and my exclusive In-Complete Book of Electronic Music Ideas, Tips and Tricks, on my Patreon: ► https://www.patreon.com/loopop"

TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
1:25 Overview
3:40 Factory synths
5:50 Factory arps
7:10 Sequencer
8:00 Custom LFO?
8:30 Polyphony
8:55 Build & IO
10:25 vs Organelle
11:20 Patch swap
14:10 More macros?
14:30 Multisamples
14:55 More arps
15:15 Text arps
15:30 Pure data
16:10 Mother-in-law
17:45 Custom 201?
18:00 MIDI settings
18:15 Pros & cons
20:05 Outro walkthru

201 Pocket Piano Trio & Vintage Lamps

video upload by Critter & Guitari

"Black Friday Sale! 20%-off now! https://www.critterandguitari.com/shop
Light up your sound with a 201 Pocket Piano! Here are three of the latest Synth Modes for 201. Get flavorful with RichAM. Jump through hoops with Ring Modulation Synth. Kick back and rock with Hammoth.
Check out more Modes and Patterns for 201 here: https://www.critterandguitari.com/blo..."

Ring Mod Synth for 201 Pocket Piano

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"Download: https://www.critterandguitari.com/blo...
Ring Mod Synth is a synth mode for your 201 Pocket Piano. Set the ring mod frequency, play some keys, and experiment with new notes and new frequencies to make unique textures. Dial in some detuning for a smooth modulation. Use your 201 to play another 201 via MIDI!

The knobs control the following:
Knob 1: Envelope
Knob 2: Ring Mod frequency
Knob 3: Detuning amount"

Critter & Guitari - Hammoth for 201 Pocket Piano

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Update: higher res video uploaded.

"Download: https://www.critterandguitari.com/blo...
Hammoth is an organ for your 201 Pocket Piano. Choose a preset, play some keys, and roll in that sweet, sweet leslie effect. This Synth Mode pairs great with other 201s!

The knobs control the following:
Knob 1: Envelope
Knob 2: Organ preset
Knob 3: Rotating speaker effect amount"

Instrument Party with 201 Pocket Piano, 5 Moons, Rhythm Scope, & Microphone

video upload by Critter & Guitari

"What combinations will you find with your Critter & Guitari instruments? Play your 201 with a Rhythm Scope! Play your 5 Moons with a Microphone! Listen to the radio! Swing over to our shop to learn more!!"

Critter & Guitari - RichAM for 201 Pocket Piano

video upload by Critter & Guitari

"Download this mode here: https://www.critterandguitari.com/blo...
RichAM is an amplitude modulation synthesizer. It's great for bass sounds and plucky notes! Or drift into Lake Ethereal with a warbly pad. Use it in combination with 201's onboard sequencer and pattern generators to find your sound!"

201 Pocket Piano - What Is A Text Pattern?

video upload by Critter & Guitari

"Write custom patterns to make your 201 play notes however you want! Set arpeggiation/transposition and rhythm in a standard text editor and edit your pattern as you like. This tutorial will show you how to get started with text patterns and will show you what's possible in this realm. Please see the following manual section for more information: https://www.critterandguitari.com/man...

For some examples of text patterns, check out the 201 Pocket Piano Patchstorage page here: https://patchstorage.com/platform/201..."

201 Pocket Piano - Text Pattern w/ Thru Notes

video upload by Critter & Guitari

"https://critterandguitari.com/201
This is a pattern for the 201 Pocket Piano. It’s musical magic is found in its ability to simultaneously play both arpeggios and a steady note! So you get a solid note ringing out as long as you press a key (or keys) and then you get arpeggiated notes from that steady note too!

To make this pattern even better, the arpeggiated pattern is set by an easily edited text file! Create your own arpeggios/repeated notes!"

Critter & Guitari - RichFM for 201 Pocket Piano

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"Download: https://www.critterandguitari.com/blo...
6-operator FM Synth mode for the 201 Pocket Piano!
The knobs control the following:
Knob 1: Decay
Knob 2: Tone
Knob 3 : Synth preset selector. It selects from eight presets."

5 Moons - Stereo Update!

video upload by Critter & Guitari

"Firmware update: https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t...
Record and play your sounds in stereo! This quick 5 Moons software update is an easy process that brings your music to the stereo spectrum. Here are some examples!"

201 Pacifica by twang69

video upload by Critter & Guitari

"Download this mode here: https://patchstorage.com/pacifica-2/
Pocket Piano vibes? Yes! This very cool vibraphone mode comes to us from user twang69, who made a similar patch for Organelle. Play these smooth bell samples with some amplitude modulation. Record an arpeggiated sequence and play notes on top that also feed into the arpeggiator. This is just one styling of 201! Explore more modes and patterns on 201's Patch Storage, or make your own!
If you're an Organelle user, grab the original version here:
https://patchstorage.com/pacifica/"

Guided Tour of the 201 Pocket Piano

video upload by Critter & Guitari

"This is a guided tour of the 201 Pocket Piano. By understanding the controls and options available to us we can make more music faster! In the first half, we discuss each knob, jack, and output. In the second half we take a look at setting a sound using the secondary functions of they keys to access the sequencer, pattern generator, mode selector, etc..."