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Showing posts with label Neutral Labs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Neutral Labs. Show all posts

Friday, April 11, 2025

Pause of Space and Time //// Neutral Labs Elmyra 2 and Friends


video upload by Jon Gee

Elmyra on the chords
Pulsar on the beat
Polybrute on the sequencing
Cascadia on the layers
OB on the leads
Cat on the floor
Head in the clouds

Wednesday, April 09, 2025

DELLA - This Tiny Expander Turns Scrooge Into a Modular Powerhouse


video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"The Scrooge drum module was already a dirty, lo-fi monster. But with the forthcoming expander, it becomes something else entirely — a modular brain of your Eurorack system, dedicated to beats, beeps, pops and all kinds of moving parts. More CV control, more flexibility, more madness.

In this video, I show how this tiny add-on takes Scrooge from a simple noise-maker to a full performance-ready rhythm engine — perfect for hard techno, industrial, and experimental electronic setups.

However, Neutral Labs was planning to offer it as a DIY little module only.
Please comment if NL needs to change their mind! It doesn't work for the desktop version with the wooden box, but IMHO it should always be included with the Eurorack version."

Sunday, April 06, 2025

Elmyra 2 - 2.3 Firmware Update! New Features, New Sounds


video upload by Oscillator Sink

"It's 2025 and the Neutral Labs Elmyra 2 has just received a new firmware update. In this video we take a look at the new features and explore some of the new sounds and textures they provide.

https://neutral-labs.com/

Transparency notice: the Elmyra 2 was kindly provided to me by Neutral Labs for free for the purposes of making videos on it. No editorial oversight has been provided to Neutral Labs and no other payment has been received. As always I'm only interested in featuring instruments that I'm genuinely excited about on the channel.

Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:47 Save States
04:56 Delay Updates
09:06 Voice Volume Controls
10:07 New ModP Modes
12:28 ModP Chaining
17:06 Sequence Randomization"

Scrooge Drum Synth Module – Dirty, Lo-Fi & Built for Industrial Techno


video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"In this video, we dive deep into Scrooge — a raw, lo-fi drum synthesis module that’s perfect for hard techno, industrial, and experimental sound design. Neutral Labs Scrooge embraces the imperfect 'malfunction' aesthetic with gritty, noisy textures that cut through the mix and add serious attitude to your tracks.

Whether you're building a hybrid setup with DAWs or going full hardware live performance, this module delivers punch and character in spades. It’s not just another drum synth — it’s an instrument with personality.

Lo-fi sound generation
Great for hard techno & industrial
Works with MIDI, DAW and modular setups
Available as a desktop and eurorack version

Hands-on control and expressive sound shaping
How would YOU use Scrooge in your setup?"

Sunday, March 30, 2025

Neutral Labs Elmyra 2 firmware v2.3 – new features walkthrough


video upload by nyppy

"Available as DIY kit or assembled desktop synth or Eurorack module. See https://neutral-labs.com/elmyra2 for more info and firmware download.

00:00 Version identification
00:15 Config persistence
00:58 Individual voice volume control
01:34 Dual oscillator MODP
02:07 DJ style filter MODP
02:31 MODP effect chaining
02:58 Sequencer random order
02:58 Sequencer random order
03:16 Penguin of Doom
03:25 Delay mix and outro"

Tuesday, March 04, 2025

Ambient performance and patch explanation // Cocoquantus // Elmyra // Palmelund BAAS // Borderlands


video upload by Lesjamusic

"I really enjoyed putting this one together. First half: Performance, second half: Patch notes.

Gear used:
Borderlands Granular
Neutral Labs Elmyra 2
Ciat-Lonbarde Cocoquantus
Palmelund Synthesizers BAAS
Chase Bliss Mood Mk2
Off camera: Soma Cosmos, Walrus Audio Slöer, Oto Boum

00:00 Performance
07:49 Patch Notes"

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Neutral Labs Scrooge and Elmyra 2


video upload by Jon Gee

"Scrooged!!

Further explorations with the Neutral Labs synths."

Monday, December 16, 2024

Wirehead Basilisk Jam with FX Wizard and Scrooge


video upload by Molten Music Technology

"I've just built the Basilisk from Wirehead Instruments and thought I'd give it a play with some friends. DIY Build video should be in the channel shortly. This is one fun little box of synthesizer with a very cool generative sequencer and two oscillators. This is just an improvised jam and fiddle around to give you a flavour of the synth."

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Neutral Labs Scrooge – sequenced malfunction generator


video upload by nyppy

"Available as a DIY kit or assembled desktop synth or 42 HP Eurorack module."

Check with dealers on the right for availability.

User videos:



1. Neutral Labs Scrooge and Digitakt II - live electronic performance - Jay Hosking

2. So…is it a drum machine?" The Neutral Labs SCROOGE Demo - mylarmelodies

00:00 Don't call it a drum machine!
01:06 What is Scrooge?
02:02 How it works.
04:07 Panel Controls
06:49 Making a Pattern From Scratch
08:42 Step Knob Automation
13:09 Adding More Voices
14:25 Ratcheting for Tone Creation
15:25 ...Then Adding 808
16:39 Funky Oizo Jam
17:17 'Control All' Feature
19:00 'Random Pattern' Generator
20:55 Manually Editing It.
22:17 A Techno Ending.

3. What's a Sequenced Malfunction Generator // Neutral Labs Scrooge Review and Demo - Starsky Carr

0:00 What's A Scrooge
2:00 Demo with TR606 and Elmyra2
4:04 Quick Start Guide
12:20 CTL ALL FTW
13:58 How to Create a Pattern
21:18 Creating Variations with CTL ALL
25:12 Randomisation
25:51 Function Buttons
27:41 Microtiming
30:24 Evolving Patterns with Random Variation
32:13 Playing with Perkons



"Scrooge is a sequenced malfunction generator, available as a 42 HP Eurorack module or semi-modular desktop synth. While you can convince it to deliver boomy kick drum sounds, clicky hi-hats or metallic snares, it would much rather be making glitchy artifacts, hollow crackles and horribly distorted growls. It contains a sophisticated and performance-oriented step sequencer with parameter locking and the possibility to control all steps across multiple tracks at once. Its 5 distinct and fully analog voices are made up of special circuits that work without dedicated power supplies, scrounging power from the sequencer control signals instead, which gives them an organic and unstable quality. As a bonus, it means you won’t have to power the unit itself if you sequence it from external gear.

5 distinct analog voices
device can work passively without a power supply if sequenced from external gear
each voice can be routed to either of 2 main outputs (headphone compatible)
individual voice outputs
individual voice CV inputs that respond well to audio signals
2 modulation tracks, individually routable to voices
2 modulation CV inputs
onboard step sequencer
parameter locking per step
"control all" mode (change parameters for several steps and tracks at once), great for interactive playing
arbitrary step length per track (up to 64 steps)
generative algorithm builds random variations on patterns (available while performing), or creates random patterns from scratch
pattern chaining (up to 32 patterns)
stores up to 128 patterns in 16 banks
microtiming
CV slew limiter per track
can sequence external gear
sync output
sync and reset inputs
MIDI input (TRS type A)"

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

The Sequenced Sidrax // Cocoquantus // Elmyra 2


video upload by Lesjamusic

"Sequencing my Sidrax with Eurorack. Elmyra drones, Coco repeats..."

Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Time We Have - Steve Hauschildt /// Make Noise Strega, 0-CTRL, Neutral Labs Elmyra 2


video upload by Jon Gee

"Cover of the first part of a beautiful Steve Hauschildt tune from his album Strands. I highly recommend his music!

Tonight we remember my father, and celebrate my son’s 15th. We may get a peek at the super blue moon through the clouds on the horizon. 🌝"

Monday, August 12, 2024

Putting synths and drum machines through the MFX Pedal from ALM Busy Circuits


video upload by Tom Churchill

"The MFX Pedal from ALM Busy Circuits is a standalone version of the MFX Eurorack multi-effects module, and it’s designed to work with guitars as well as line-level sources. I’m definitely not a guitarist, but I do have a few synths and drum machines in my studio, so for this video I thought it might be fun to try putting them through it. I don’t go through all 18 programs or demonstrate every parameter, but I pick six of my favourite effects and offer some real-world examples that hopefully show off some of its range. Thanks to ALM for sending it over!"

Chapters:
00:00 Intro & patch previews
01:53 Controls overview
03:14 Almicon Reverb on Super 6
06:05 2051 Bit Corrupter on DRM1
09:24 Digi-PCM Echo on Model D
12:26 Slinky Reverb on Mort’s Barge
15:03 TH-30 Distortion on Volca Beats
17:49 Crumbular Echo on Elmyra 2

Monday, July 22, 2024

data stream ... Elmyra 2 & S-4 ... ambient improvisation


video upload by substan

"An ambient improvisation with Neutral Labs Elmyra 2 and Torso Electronics S-4.

Elmyra into S-4.
Recorded in one take into Ableton Live (S-4 out).
Mastered in post."

Sunday, July 21, 2024

Microgranny // Slöer // Elmyra 2 // Mood Mk 2 // Cocoquantus


video upload by Lesjamusic

"8 bit samplers and lofi reverbs 🤘"

Thursday, July 11, 2024

Organism 2 /// Elmyra and Strega


video upload by Jon Gee

"Hello friends! Elmyra and the Witch at it again. Bring on the drone!!

Big Sky and EQ on the bus."

Saturday, June 22, 2024

Organism /// Neutral Labs Elmyra 2 and Make Noise Strega, 0-CTRL, Big Sky


video upload by Jon Gee

"Full moon, Summer Solstice….
Today was hot. Funny how 92 doesn’t feel too bad after 100.
Elmyra fit right into the easel stand…. Being fed into Strega and then to big sky."

Elmyra 2 // cLFO // Microcell // Cosmos // Poly 2


video upload by Lesjamusic

"Following Thursday’s fun playing the Elmyra directly, I wanted to try triggering a sequence. I’m using the Polyend Poly 2 to split the midi from Keystep over 4 CV/gate outputs - hence the spaghetti of wires dangling from the big case. Atovproject’s excellent cLFO is modulating various parameters on Elmyra, keeping the drone evolving. Microcell and Cosmos for texture.

Off screen, CXM 1978 and OTO Boum finish things.

00:00 Don’t melt my face
01:45 OK then melt my face"

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

Will It Ambient? Neutral Labs Elmyra 2


video upload by Lesjamusic

"Welcome to 'Will It Ambient?', a new series of videos directly inspired by ‪@collectoremitter‬ 's 'Will it Shoegaze?' series. First up is an easy 'yes!' - the Neutral Labs Elmyra 2 drone synth. I bought this synth today from Elevator Sound, and wanted to get straight to the heart of the face melting. Help is here from ‪@ChaseBlissAudio‬ Mood MK II, ‪@somasynths‬ Cosmos, and ‪@GoPlayAllDay‬ PlayFader.

0:00 Ambient drone
3:30 Face melting distortion"

Wednesday, June 05, 2024

The Brutal Ambient Synth: Neutral Labs Elmyra 2 Demo


video upload by mylarmelodies

"Elmyra 2 is a hybrid digital/analogue desktop synth/eurorack module suited to making dusty and brutal ambient strings, drones, pads and chords, and in this demo I'm using it to accompany three Moog DFAMs, Mother-32 & Subharmonicon. 90's warp music fell out of this setup. Vibes were had. I had a good time.

Extra stereo reverb was provided by the Universal Audio Golden Reverberator set to Lexicon 224 Hall. The dusty delay is built-in!"

CHAPTERS
00:00 An Ambient Panel Overview
03:27 CV Modulated Headnod
05:17 Righteous 90's Autechre
07:18 MODP Modes
08:30 Dusty Chords
09:50 Nervous 90's Autechre
11:29 Sequenced Kosmiche
14:09 Mood Strings
16:04 Emotional Microtuning

Monday, April 29, 2024

Nonconformist Controllable Crunch // Neutral Labs Elmyra2


video upload by Starsky Carr

"Dirty, crunch, experimental and lo-fi spring to mind once you start playing with this.. It can be more gentle, but its character is definitely happier on dark side (ironic as I got the new white version).

The Elmyra2 from Neutral Labs is a 4 voice wavetable eurorack semi modular synth with a grungy delay, multimode filter and a circuit bending along filter.... what's not to like!

In this I make a few demo tracks exploring different ways to play it.. from simply using the touch pads, to triggering from drums. outputs and a sequencer and playing via CV and Gate from the Keystep as well as using the internal sequencer.

Lots to play with, and hours of meditative pleasure tweaking to perfection.

Enjoy... and maybe click on an affiliate link, join Patreon or pick up a sample pack or 2 from my website.

https://starskycarr.com"

0:00 Track#1 and intro
1:35 Overview
3:15 The Oscillators
5:09 Advanced Options and Menu
7:50 Filter modes
8:34 OUCH!
11:35 Dirty FX
12:47 Pitch Quantize
13:15 LFOs
15:23 Track#2 Different Triggers
17:13 Sequencer
18:26 Track#3 From the Sequencer
18:44 Track#4 actually Track 1 again but you can watch the tweaks
20:02 So... there you have it
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