Echolocator delay on synth, drums, voice and shortwave (no talking)

video upload by Richard DeHove

"First up Erica Synths sent me the Echolocator. That's particularly good of them because I know and I'm sure they know that I would have bought it anyway. After all, I'm the man who bought the Zen delay three times. For delay pedals in general I'm up to about 25 delays bought in the past few years and about 22 sold :D

Here I use the Echolocator with the DB-01, Acidbox III, LXR-02, Tecsun PL-660 radio and the US War Department training film number 471 on triodes and tubes.

No presets are used on any of the examples, it's all live twiddling. The idea throughout is to show the range of real time 'playing' with the delay. Just like the Nightverb I haven't used the presets or programmed any myself, it's so fast to dial in the sound you want it seems better to match things exactly to whatever you happen to be playing. The only thing I think is missing (at least I can't see it) is a WYSIWYG mode where the machine instantly reverts to the current knob positions. The only 'second layer' functions you need to remember are BACK+FREEZE to mute the delay, and BACK+TAP TEMPO to sync to an incoming clock.

Despite the length of this video I've only touched on some of the interesting effects. For example adjusting the compressor makes a huge difference to the feedback; whether the filter is in series or in the feedback loop; playing with the freeze function, and modulation with pitch shifting. So more on all that in later videos. If there's anything in particular you think I should cover please let me know.

Finally, if you notice a slight difference in the video color and position between takes it's because I had to change cameras halfway through.

0:00 Basic synth
3:09 Sparse drums
5:28 Beam me up
6:07 Filter options
8:39 Blippy drums
12:38 Freezy drums
13:34 Long feedback synth
15:11 Drum jam
16:34 Shortwave
18:36 Human voice

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My website: https://richarddehove.com/"

The Delay you can Play // Echolocator

video upload by Starsky Carr

"It invites you to play and tweak and is so controllable with so many options for sound design that Erica Synths Echolocator draws you in and opens up a world of infinite tones. ... watch the intro and you'll get what I'm on about :)

So.. this is my demo and review of the Echolocator - I'm really enjoying it. I think its the way its been designed for ultra controllability of the delay chain. Hold that filter, add some feedback, bring in some shimmer, drop the cutoff, add some gentle modulation. .. and before you know it you;'re 10 minutes in."

Erica Synths x mki DIY FM DRUM sound demo

video upload by Erica Synths

"Introducing an FM Drum circuit that fuses analog punch with metallic tones of FM synthesis. This DIY kit offers a wide range of sounds for your patches, from kicks to toms, metallic clangs and more – a great addition of versatile, rhythmic elements to your system!

Timeline:
00:02 - Take 1 / FM DRUM sequenced with the Black Sequencer and sent though Stereo Delay
01:02 - Take 2 / Sampling FM DRUM into the Sample Drum
03:22 - Take 3 / Playing sampled sounds along with FM DRUM as bassdrum
05:37 - Take 4 / Triggering the FM DRUM with VCO ar audio rates and sequencing the FM of second oscillator with the Black sequencer

Erica Synths and Moritz Klein Introduce EDU DIY FM Drum Eurorack Module

via Erica Synths

"Introducing an FM Drum circuit that fuses analog punch with metallic tones of FM synthesis. This DIY kit offers a wide range of sounds for your patches, from kicks to toms, metallic clangs and more – a great addition of versatile, rhythmic elements to your system!

We – Erica Synths and Moritz Klein – have developed a series of educational DIY kits under the brand name mki x es.EDU with one specific goal in mind: to teach people with little-to-no prior experience how to design analog synthesizer circuits from scratch. What you’ll find in the box is not simply meant to be soldered together and then disappear in your rack. Instead, we want to take you through the circuit design process step by step, explaining every choice we’ve made and how it impacts the finished module.

NB! All kits in these series are simple and come with extensive user manuals which can be downloaded separately, therefore we will not provide customer support in case your DIY build fails to function or similar."

Designing an FM Drum circuit from scratch (kick, tom, bell & cymbal)

video upload by Moritz Klein

Chapters
00:00 Intro & Sound Demo
01:46 Triangle VCO
05:56 Tri To Sine Waveshaper
07:17 VCA
11:20 Decay Envelope
12:28 Gate To Trigger Converter
14:00 VCO Reset
15:26 Pitch Envelope
18:44 Attack (Distortion & Click)
21:38 FM
25:00 XOR Pulse
27:36 High Pass
30:05 Decay CV
31:20 Tune CV
34:08 Final Demo & Outro



Build your own FM Drum as a DIY eurorack kit: https://www.ericasynths.lv/shop/diy-k...

"While trying to fix a broken TR-909, I came up with a DIY analog FM Drum circuit that combines the punchy character of the 909 with the metallic textures of FM synthesis. It comes with four different modes:

• 909-style kick/tom
• Metallic bell/gong
• Ring mod cymbal
• FM cymbal

The FM Drum is the final drum voice in my DIY drum machine series (for now). If you want to build along, here's the bill of materials:"

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Tech Talk: Vitalic (Electronic Beats TV)

video upload by Telekom Electronic Beats TV

"Electronic Beats returns with another Tech Talk, this time we took a trip to Paris to visit the studio of Pascal Arbez aka Vitalic / Dima. Pascal initially began his career on French Techno label Choice under his Dima alias, releasing a series of original works as well as remixing the likes of Daft Punk, Björk, Royksopp and Paul Kalkbrenner, a striking sign of his ability to craft greatness in the studio.

He went on to then launch his alter-ego Vitalic and released numerous albums and EP’s for Different/[PIAS] Recordings as well as material for Jennifer Cardini’s Correspondant, his ‘Poney’ EP on DJ Hell’s Gigolo Records and of course his own Citizen Records imprint.

Vitalic also forms the duo KOMPROMAT with Rebeka Warrior (ex Sexy Sushi), is currently celebrating twenty years of his career and the release of his fifth album DISSIDÆNCE. We took a trip to find out what keeps this powerhouse producer stirring after decades in the game and discover all of the machines and technologies that were used to create his impressive and extensive back catalogue and his new album 'Dissidaence'."

Live Setup & Gear Talk with Sarah Sommers (Electronic Beats TV)

video upload by Telekom Electronic Beats TV

"Join us for this Electronic Beats TV video as we dive into the world of Sarah Sommers, a Melbourne-born, now Berlin-based live hardware electronic music producer and performer! In this exclusive studio visit, Sarah talks about her unique live setup, her customized gear, and, of course, her signature pink aesthetic. If you're a fan of banging techno with depth and layers, this video is worth watching till the end! Explore Sarah's creative process and discover her multifaceted sound."

Custom pink synths. Pineaple knobs.

Erica Synths x Hexinverter Mutant BD9 sound demo

video upload by Erica Synths

"Hexinverter’s BD9 is a modular take on the classic TR-909 kick, enhanced with voltage-controlled distortion and added flexibility. Its analog VCO delivers sine or square wave bassdrums, with pitch ranging from 30Hz to 240Hz and full CV control.

Timeline:
00:02 - Take 1 / Going through the controls of the Mutant BD9
01:31 - Take 2 / Jam with Perkons Voice
03:06 - Take 3 / Exploring the square ewave core with SUB
04:51 - Take 4 / Jam with Sample Drum
06:06 - Take 5 / Fully open Decay with SUB on, sent through the Black LPG, which is being triggered with extra triggers separate from the main bass drum trigger"

"Lived and Not Yet Lived" synth jam w/Perkons, Moog Labyrinth, OB-X8

video upload by Tim Grogan

"I like attributing significance to everyday things and then setting a mood to it sort of like scoring a film. Today's subject was my ceiling fan.

A synth jam I envisioned laying in bed this morning while drifting mentally through various scenes. Wanted to follow the visuals. Here's the result"

Perkons ONLY Jam

video upload by Ricky Tinez

"So it took me borrowing a 909 and being taught by John Tejada for me to finally use my Perkons by Erica Synths. This thing is dope! So I attempt to just jam with nothing but the Perokons and see how far I can get exploring its groove settings, parameter locks, using voice 2 for the kick instead of 1 and more."

Quick Test Of Small Eurorack Synth

video upload by John L Rice

"Yet another rearrangement! ☺️
Synthrotek
Behringer
Happy Nerding
The Harvestman/Industrial Music Electronics
Erica Synths
2hp
4ms"

Destroying drums for Aphex Twin's - Ventolin, with the Erica Synths Syntrx II and Roland R8

video upload by Bleeps and Boops

"Something no-one asked for but it's here anyway... I was fascinated by the idea of Richard processing drums in things like the MS20, but rather than go down that route I figured I'd have a go at Ventolin using the spiritual ancestor of the EMS Synthi, the Erica Synths Syntrx II.

Chapters below -

0:00 Intro
1:30 Thought process and motivation
3:17 Syntrx II Demos
8:17 Parts for Ventolin
11:00 Track!

It's not 100% (obviously) and I didn't go to the trouble of changing the parts up too much. I think the drums are samples - there are bits in the original that sound like they're being played backwards which gives the game away - but the Syntrx is way more than 'just' a monosynth, and makes some very weird sounds so I sort of went with it."

Self-Patched Syntrx 2 - (34)

video upload by Bata

"Erica Synths Syntrx 2 with no external modulators or sequencers."

Erica Synths EDU DIY Labor Scope

"This DIY.EDU Labor add-on, featuring the oscilloscope, the voltmeter, the spectrometer and the tuner, turns the Labor into self-contained electronics development and experimentation station.

Features
The 3-channel oscilloscope. Two channel inputs are available on female connector, the third channel is hard wired to the audio output of the Labor.
Lissajous curves visualizer.
The voltmeter, 10V range, 0.1V accuracy.
The spectrometer, with configurable representation.
The chromatic tuner.
NB! The DIY.EDU Labor Scope is intended for use exclusively with the Labor platform, and other applications and modifications may lead to permanent damage of the instrument."

Using the DB-01 arp to write sequences

video upload by Richard DeHove

"Jamming with the DB-01s arp is loads of fun; commiting that to a sequence is not quite as amusing. Here I go through a simple method to capture the moment. Better yet, have your arp permanently recording in loop mode and grab those otherwise unrepeatable riffs that can suddenly materialize from nothing. Guest stars: the Boss GEB-7 EQ and Darkglass B3K.

And at the end, some more fun with the arp as it pushes around a Korg Multi/Poly.

0:00 Fake metronome
1:08 Use tracking
1:55 Pattern setup
2:20 It's a trap!
3:25 No start point
4:28 Choose the start
5:05 Cut to taste
5:40 Mod and gate tweak
6:56 Second example
9:40 Add some sprinkles
11:20 Bully the Multi/Poly

Many thanks to my kind patrons who keep this channel ad-free
My website: https://richarddehove.com/"

BEYOND DRUMS! USE PERKONS AS 4 MONO SYNTHS ft OP-XY

video upload by The Midlife Synthesist

Digitakt, Loquelic Iteritas, Prism, Imitor Versio, BlackSeq, Javelon. #modulartechno #hypnotictechno

video upload by x0d

"Testing out the Erica Synths Black Sequencer w/ Loquelic Iteritas as the voice, w/ FX from Imitor Versio and QuBit Prism.

A/V Recorded live/raw to my iphone directly from the digitakt via USB (no mixer, no daw, no eq, nada)."

LSPXPO 2025: Erica Synths Echolocator - first look

video upload by sonicstate

"There was an Erica Synths stand at the show, but no one available to demo the newly-released *Echolocator*, so Matt bravely took on the task himself. The Echolocator is similar in layout to the *NightVerb*, but as the name suggests, is a delay-focused unit.

We'll be having a more in-depth look soon, this was very much a quick first impressions taster, but it sounds promising."

Five DB-01 sequences from scratch (detailed editing, no talk)

video upload by Richard DeHove

"Ah, my beloved DB-01. Of the many dozen videos I've made about this little beast I've never just done a simple patch-from-scratch walkthrough. So here's here's five very lightly edited examples. Certainly half an hour of button pressing and knob twiddling trying to find a decent sequence on a DB-01 is rather niche entertainment, but there's room for every taste on this fine planet.

Generally the progress toward an acceptable sequence is shown in all its false starts, deleted notes and 'slightly off' glory. The only parts I chopped out were a couple of times when I got obsessively stuck on a single note or two and went round-and-round for far too long.

Of course there are many ways to make sequences: programming single steps at a time; playing and recording a riff in real time; recording the arp or using the randomizer. (I covered all these methods in another video). My current favorite is little chunks of randomizer. I'll select a short range of steps then randomize some or all parameters then edit and copy that. Or, another favorite, randomize the entire pattern but only for gate length or filter modulation.

I do wonder whether it would have been more useful for me to be talking through everything as I went along but so many people seem to prefer 'no talk' videos. In fact the start of the video is a bit slow because I was originally explaining things but decided just to mute it all out. Who knows?

So for those who not only watch this but also take the time to read the description - my thanks.

0:00 One - creating gated hits
1:50 One - adding some bleeps
5:06 One - tweaking steps
5:50 One - adding the LFO
6:30 One - tweak pitchmod
7:00 One - knobs twiddling
8:20 One - LFO again
9:20 One - back to knobs
10:44 Two - 4x4
11:15 Two - randomizer
13:40 Two - save me LFO!
14:30 Two - knob twiddling
15:13 Two - simple solution
16:38 Three - randomizer
17:52 Three - scale issues
19:40 Three - which note syndrome
20:39 Three - knob twiddling
21:04 Four - set scale
21:36 Four - randomizer
23:00 Four - step adjust
23:50 Four - riff hunting
24:12 Four - note cycles
25:12 Four - filling the gaps
26:15 Four - knob twiddling
27:50 Four - FM time
28:50 Five - gates and steps
30:40 Five - note cycles
31:22 Five - LFO power!
33:00 Five - knob twiddling
35:20 Five - arp jam

Many thanks to my kind patrons who keep this channel ad-free
My website: https://richarddehove.com/

Metunar Live Set - Sonic Alteration - Chopper

video upload by Metunar

"Second track of my experimental soundscape live set from 2025.
This „music“ is free improvised.

Project = Sonic Alteration
Song = Chopper
Stile = Experimental Soundscape
Setup = Erica Synths Syntrx and iPad with Borderlands Granular Software are processed through the Roland VG-8 to get some wired sounds.
The VG-8 is modified with line inputs."

http://www.metunar.ch

Metunar Live Set - Sonic Alteration - Unstable

video upload by Metunar

"First track of my experimental soundscape live set from 2025.
This 'music' is free improvised.

Project = Sonic Alteration
Song = Unstable
Stile = Experimental Soundscape
Setup = Erica Synths Syntrx and iPad with Borderlands Granular Software are processed through the Roland VG-8 to get some wired sounds.
The VG-8 is modified with line inputs."

http://www.metunar.ch