New Shakmat Modular 4 Bricks Rook Teaser

Uploaded on Oct 18, 2016 Shakmat Modular

"A quick overview of the 4 Brick Rook features."

Cwejman MMF-1S Tweak Demo

Published on Oct 18, 2016 Dudadius

"The MMF-1S offers seven switchable filter types and for some of them two selectable slopes. In combination this equals eleven different filter:

Low pass with -12 or -24dB per octave
High pass with -12 or -24dB per octave
Bandpass with -6 or -12dB per octave
Three dual band passes: dual peak, upper peak, lower peak
Single notch (in -12dB setting), dual notch (in -24dB setting)
The show stopper is that in the dual modes the distance between the two resonance peaks can be adjusted with the voltage controllable parameter SPACING which is great for creating vocal sounds!

The two audio inputs both have individual level controls; cutoff and resonance of course are voltage controllable. The Q PEAK MODE switch determines whether the resonance starts to oscillate in its maximal setting or not. The filtered signal is emitted at the MMF socket.

The second part of the module is comprised of a saturation stage which distorts the signal in a nonlinear fashion. Besides the voltage controllable Saturation parameter which sets the amount of saturation, there's a 2ND HARM control emphasizingthe second order harmonics.

A compressor with three selectable compression rations (1:1, 3:1 and 20:1) is integrated in the saturation stage as well.

The saturated signal is available at the MIX VCA socket, yet the result depends on the VCA/MIX switch and the MIX control:
In switch position "MIX" the MIX parameter blends between the original signal (AUDIO 1&2) and thefiltered/saturated result (SAT). This can be voltage controlled via the "CV VCA-MIX" socket.

In switch position "VCA" the MIX control has no effect and the CV input "VCA-MIX" turns into the VCA's CV input."


Update:

Cwejman MMF-1S revised Tweak Demo

Published on Oct 19, 2016

"This version explores the Saturation output and runs through the different filter modes as well."

Eurorack synth module 'SUSHI - hotate' testing

Published on Oct 15, 2016 tatsuya shinyagaito

"Eurorack synth module 'SUSHI - hotate'
Chorus/Flanger + Pitch shifting delay
under development"

Dave Smith Instruments Introduces DSM03 Feedback Module

via Dave Smith Instruments

"Third Eurorack Module for Modular Systems Now Available from Acclaimed Synth Designer

San Francisco, CA—October 13, 2016—Dave Smith Instruments today introduced the DSM03 Feedback Module, their third offering for modular synthesizers. At the heart of the Eurorack-format module is a tuned feedback line with adjustable parameters for Amount and Tuning. It also features a newly-designed, resonant, low-pass filter for further signal processing. A noise source is also provided with Trigger In as well as Attack and Decay envelope controls to allow Karplus-Strong-type plucked string synthesis.

According to Dave Smith: “We adapted the feedback feature originally found in our Evolver, Pro 2, and Prophet 12 synths. The idea is that you have a tuned feedback loop that takes the audio output, runs it back through the filter, then through a delay line so you can perform Karplus-Strong synthesis—or just use it for mangling sounds.”
With regard to the filter, Smith added: “The 4-pole, resonant, lowpass filter is a new digital design, based partially on classic analog filters of the past, but with over-sampling and numerous tweaks in the signal path. There was no attempt to copy or duplicate a specific, existing filter. We simply wanted to provide a great-sounding design that works well both in the feedback context and as a stand-alone tone-shaping tool.”

The DSM03 module is a 10HP wide, standard Eurorack-format device with interconnections made using 3.5 mm phone jacks. A set of inputs allow individual voltage control of feedback amount, tuning, low-pass filter frequency, and filter resonance. The module provides one audio input and one audio output as well as an audio trigger input for the noise source. The digital filter’s signal path provides full 24-bit, 96 kHz resolution for superior audio fidelity.

Said Smith: “When it comes to designing our modules, we like to provide things that are slightly esoteric, but still fundamental to the Dave Smith sound. Tuned feedback has been a part of the tonal palette of our synthesizers since the Evolver, so we wanted modular users to have access to it, too. It offers a lot of really fun, creative possibilites.”

The DSM03 module is available now with a MAP of $275."

Verbos Electronics Announces The Bark Filter Processor Eurorack Module at Machines in Music Event

via Verbos Electronics

"We announced our new module at Machines in Music, in case you missed it. The Bark Filter Processor is a fixed filter bank with 12 bands on the Bark scale. Each filter is a 6 pole bandpass with a separate output and envelope follower. The voltage controlled mixer from the Harmonic Oscillator then allows dynamic mixing of the filters, as well as separate even/odd processing. LEDs show the content of the input signal and the levels of channels on the mixer. Also, there's a master decay control and master envelope follower output."

Special Stage Systems OSCILLOGRAPHIC BLOCK /// Official Demo

Published on Oct 11, 2016 Jordan Bartee

"available now:

https://www.ctrl-mod.com/products/osc..."

"Welcome to the ultimate chip-audio workstation. The Oscillographic Block (OB) combines a three channel digital synthesizer voice with integrated function generators, preset memory, algorithmic patch generators, and CV control. Designed for maximum flexibility, the OB can generate everything from arcade impacts and abstract 8-bit drums to looping musical sequences and multi-timbral soundscapes.

The module utilizes the SN76489 chip, a digital sound generator manufactured by Texas Instruments during the early 1980’s. Better known as the “PSG” chip, the SN76 features two square wave channels, a noise channel, and dedicated 4-bit amplifiers. The SN76 possesses a characteristically rich, dark sound, and was used in a number of beloved videogame and computer systems, including the Sega Master System, Sega Game Gear, ColecoVision, BBC Micro, and IBM PCjr.

The OB pairs the simple, nostalgic tones of the SN76 with a deep and innovative control system. Each SN76 channel is paired with two dedicated function generators for controlling pitch and amplitude, for a total of six function generators per preset. In standard mode, the function generators snap to discreet values; in interpolation mode, they smoothly glide between values, generating continuous LFO-like waveforms. A number of standard shapes are provided, but intrepid explorers will find themselves programming custom shapes via the powerful Envelope Graph interface. Combined with their extremely wide speed deltas, the function generators can be used to create anything from short drum sounds and 1-shot effects to slowly moving textures and sequences.

The resulting patches can be saved to any of the OB’s eight preset slots. Presets store virtually every module parameter, and are written to an SD Card for easy management and portability. Each preset is instantly recallable using the Preset CV input or the dedicated gate inputs running along the center of the module. By storing a 1-shot percussive sound in each slot, the eight gate inputs can be used to trigger each preset drum-machine-style, while the preset CV input can be used to sequence or sweep through presets with control voltage. Presets can also be algorithmically generated using the RANDOM button according to three distinct modes: Drum Mode, which generates bass drums, snares, hats, cymbals, and effects; Envelope Mode, which randomizes the function generator shapes; and Sequence Mode, which generates full looping patches and sequences.

Four assignable CV inputs allow for external control over pitch, amplitude, or speed on any SN76 channel. Each input’s assigned routing is stored along with the preset system, allowing for dramatic modulation permutations without physically re-patching the inputs.

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Tiptop Audio: Z2040 LP-VCF Gets a New Look

Tiptop Audio: Z2040 LP-VCF from Tiptop Audio on Vimeo.

"Tiptop Audio: Z2040 LP-VCF (4-Pole Voltage Controlled Filter)

http://www.tiptopaudio.com

Music by ANGLE

http://www.angleproject.net

The Z2040 is our redesign of the most famous analog filter from the poly synths of the 80’s and features Tiptop Audio’s signature lush, big and creamy sound. Its frequency sweeps make thick bass lines and leads with great dynamics.

When modulated with audio frequencies through its various inputs, the Z2040 gets quite colorful and is capable of creating so many new sounds and textures as the forces of the incoming waves and their harmonics all blend through the filter’s non linear circuit.

When set with Resonance feedback fully up, the Z2040 transforms into a pure sine-core VC-Oscillator, great for making snappy percussive elements and whistling sounds.

A look under the hood will find that the heart of the Z2040 is a discrete design 4-Pole Low Pass filter with a similar core to that of the SSM2040 Filter chip used in the 80’s Prophet 5 Rev 2 synthesizer, and its brother the SSM2044 used in the famous early EMU samplers and PPG synthesizers of the 80’s. Both filters are considered by many as 'the best sounding filter ever.'

The Z2040’s four modulation inputs are built to handle CV and audio signals, enabling deep modulation of the filter core and passing signals.

A VC resonance input is provided to modulate and even clip the sine wave produced by the filter feedback loop.

A Frequency Modulation input (FM) provides dynamic filter sweeps and the unique VC-FM index allows modulation of the incoming FM signals.

On top of that, the Z2040 comes with an audio VCA that can be configured to act upon the input or the output of the filter."

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Eowave - Fluctuations Magnetiques - Filter Pings & Quad Bandpass

Published on Oct 9, 2016 DivKidVideo

"Here's a first patch video with the tasty sounding Fluctuations Magnetiques from Eowave. It's a quad filter, or rather a pair of dual filter as it's not totally four independent filters. All the modulation sources are shown on the Mordax Data oscillscope., It's a saw wave going into the input and I'm just moving the coarse tuning from low LFO ranges that ping the resonance up to audio rate which gives us the lovely phaser type stuff."

New Moog Prodigy ER-16 Eurorack Module by EnsureSound

You might remember the Moog Prodigy Clone by EnsureSound. It is now available in eurorack format, complete with patch points.

via this auction

"We would like to attract your attention the analogue modular synthesizer PRODIGY ER-16. Exactly it is the modified clone of the famous analogue synthesizer MOOG PRODIGY, known in the all music world. The synthesizer PRODIGY ER-16 does not sound worse as original. On the contrary, it sounds just excellent. We can say with certainty that the PRODIGY ER-16 is the same MOOG PRODIGY, but it has the new look only. With the analogue synthesizer PRODIGY ER-16 you can enjoy the full range of synthetic sounds – from gentle to acid. Listen samples and you will see it.

The format EURO RACK 42HP is one more excellent feature of the PRODIGY ER-16 . It is full compatible with standards of DOEPFER and easy will fit into your systems.

Technical specification Prodigy ER-16:

Two voltage control oscillators VCO1 (SAW, TRI, PULSE) and VCO2 (SAW, TRI, SQR)
Two octave dividers VCO1 (32', 16', 8') and VCO2 (16', 8', 4')
Mixer for OSCs and NOISE
PITCH/SYNC for control VCOs
GLIDE, TUNE, INTERVAL for control VCOs
Classic Moog ladder VCF -24dB/oct
One LFO (TRI, SQR)
OSC and FILTER modulation inputs
Two Envelope generators (A, D/R, S)
Anodized aluminum 2,5 mm black panel with classic design 42HP
Standard MINI-JACK 3mm input/output connectors
Modification:
Dual and Single oscillators CV input (2 voice poly emulation)
Noise generator (pink, white) with level control
GATE, S-TRIG, SPIKE inputs with LED control
External audio input with level control
OSC2 signal outputs (SAW, TRI, SQR)
LFO synchronization with LED control, 3 band divider for LFO speed
Dual modulation SW for OSCs and VCF with potentiometer control
Standard DOEPFER power connector 16 pin with internal CV/GATE
Jumpers for ON/OFF internal CV/GATE
The new concept SINGLE UNIT ANALOGUE SYNTHESIZER is not the module. This is the valuable synthesizer, which is self-sufficient and can be expand by additional modules from your system (modulation, effects, sequencers ….)."

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New Synthrotek Kontact Mic Demo Video - Sound Study Modular

Published on Oct 8, 2016 synthrotek

http://www.soundstudymodular.com/samp...

"The Kontact MIC is a lo-fi theme park. It’s a microphone preamp with a piezo contact mic built into the panel.
The creative applications are endless: finger percussion/rubbing/scratching, guitar input (works surprisingly well with just a little lofi crunch), acoustic sources to CV, etc.

The PCB fibreglass has quite a nice rough texture – rubbing it with a finger or a plectrum creates quite a wide range of sounds. The back of the panel is plated to expand the surface area of the contact mic. The mic will also pick up all the physical sounds in your modular – patching, cables rustling, switches, fingers on knobs – without picking up airborne sounds i.e. the sound your modular is making. At very high sound levels will pick up vibrations from the speaker output and start to feedback.

The module will work with both DIYed contact mics made from inexpensive piezo transducers, off the shelf contact mics (often called Piezo Pickups) made for guitars and violins which you can pick up for ten bucks from Amazon or eBay or more bespoke mics like the popular Jez Riley French models (including hydrophones!) which are firmly aimed at Sound Designers.

It is an easy way to bring environmental noise and feedback into a modular system, inspired by the early days of electroacoustic music in Paris and Cologne, and by the contact microphone and phonograph cartridge experiments of John Cage, Gordon Mumma, Robert Ashley and Nicholas Collins.

Features:
Piezo mic soldered to the backside of the front panel
Mic preamp
Input jack (switches off the piezo mic when used)
Gain knob
Output jack
Black panel
This is an open hardware project by Sound Study Modular, and covered by a Creative Commons Attribution Share-a-like license."

God’s Box - Humpback - Eurorack VCF

God's Box - Humpback - Eurorack VCF from thonk on Vimeo.

https://www.thonk.co.uk/shop/humpback/

"A full DIY kit for a 2-pole multimode filter reminiscent of the classic ‘SEM’ style state variable VCF. Special features include a hot rodded resonance circuit and increased frequency range."

"The God’s Box ‘Humpback’ kit is produced exclusively in collaboration with Thonk.

This kit includes everything you need to build the module apart from tools and solder. The module is 8hp wide and is skiff friendly; 38mm deep. The kit is packed to the same high standards customers have come to expect from all Thonk kits.

Contents
Aluminium 8hp Eurorack panel – High Quality two colour Aluprint process
Red PCBs with ENIG gold traces
All electronic components required including matched transistor pair
Genuine and new/unused Rochester CA3080AE chips
Knobs, power cable, M3 rack screws
Description
The Humpback multimode voltage controlled filter is a 2-pole, CA3080 based implementation of the classic state variable architecture. The controls of the filter are as follows:

Filter cutoff – a hardwired DC voltage frequency control
CV inputs – two frequency CV inputs are included on the panel and controlled by attenutators.
Outputs – lowpass, bandpass, highpass and notch are available simultaneously
Signal input – one signal input is available on the panel
Resonance-resonance control is included and is hot-rodded to allow self-oscillation. In self oscillation the filter will produce a sine wave output."

MSTRKRFT on the WMD TRSHMSTR for Eurorack Modular Synths

Published on Oct 6, 2016 William Mathewson

"The TRSHMSTR is the result of a collaboration between the design team at WMD and MSTRKRFT. An idea seen all the way through to final product.

In this video, Jesse and Al from MSTRKRFT show off some sounds they made with the WMD TRSHMSTR, a new module for Eurorack Modular Synthesizers. They talk about the TRSHMSTR, how the idea came to be, and the collaboration with WMD.

For more details on the TRSHMSTR, visit: WMDEVICES.COM

Check out MSTRKRFT at MSTRKRFT.COM and buy their new record, Operator, out now!"

New Qu-Bit Electronix Eurorack Module: Rhythm

Rhythm from Qu-Bit on Vimeo.

via Qu-Bit Electronix:

"The Rhythm is a 4 channel pattern generator with BPM display. It ships with a multitude of genre-oriented rhythms that can be altered on a per channel basis. With each parameter under voltage control, an unlimited number of permutations are available. This unique interface removes the intricate patching necessary for crafting complex drum beats, and allows the user focus on what matters most; composing and performing music.

- Infinite rhythmic variation
- Clock divider, random gates, and other utility modes accessible
- Intuitive performance interface
- BPM display
- Internal / External clocking capabilities with assignable PPQN settings"

New Delptronics LDB-2e Analog Drums Module Demo

Published on Oct 6, 2016 Delptronics

"This is a demo of the Delptronics LDB-2e “Little Drummer Boy” Analog Drums Eurorack module.

It packs packs eight drum voices into only 6HP: kick, snare, low tom, hi tom, wood block, rim shot, and open and closed hi-hats. In the video, the drums are sequenced with the Delptronics Trigger Man module, but they can be triggered with any trigger or gate signal.

The LDB-2e is an update to our popular LDB-1e module. It is only 2HP wider and now includes the the individual volume controls and output jacks functionality of the old expansion module. The sounds are different too, so you don't have to sell your old module.

The LDB-2x expansion module (also shown) is totally new and gives you knob and CV control of the pitch of every drum, and the decay of the kick and open hi-hat. The video demonstrates these features using a pitch sequencer module.

The module uses totally analog circuitry, not samples. The audio was direct into the camera. No effects were used during or after recording.

For more info, and to purchase the modules, go to http://delptronics.com/ldb2e"

New Moon Modular 502D Dual Voltage Controlled Amplifier

Published on Oct 6, 2016 John L Rice

"Here is a somewhat long and not very focused exploration video for the new Moon Modular 502D VCA. It's been way too long since I've done a demo video and it feels good to get back into it! :-)

Modules used in this video:
Moon 501D dual VCO
Moon 501M mixer
Moon 502D dual VCA (featured)
Moon 506 VCF
Moon 511D dual EG
Moon 551 MIDI to CV

Club Of The Knobs C946 LFO

Other gear used:
TC Electronics Hall Of Fame reverb
TC Electronics Flashback delay
Electro Harmonix Ravish Sitar
Mackie 802-VLZ3 mixer

Recorded with:
Canon C100 Mk1 camera with Xeen T1.5/24mm Cinema Lens
Atomos Ninja Blade

Edited in:
Sony Vegas Pro 13"

via Moon Modular

Moon Modular 544 CP Utility Module

via Moon Modular

New Corsynth C108 DUAL VCA

via Corsynth

"The C108 is a dual VCA with selectable linear and exponential response.

Each VCA features :
A signal input.
An initial gain control.
A voltage control input with a level potentiometer.
A switch to select linear or exponential response.
An output.

The VCAs in this modules are not only attenuators, they can also boost the input signal. Using the initial gain potentiometer and a five volts CV signal, the VCA has a maximum gain of 2 (doubles the signal amplitude). This is very useful for signal processing or to boost external signals."

SDS Digital Reflex LiveLoop & ModEM-1 LFO & ADSR Eurorack Modules

Published on Sep 14, 2016 freshnelly

The above is a playlist of all the videos currently featured on the freshnelly channel. The first 29 are on the SDS Digital Reflex LiveLoop eurorack module, followed by four on the ModEM-1 LFO & ADSR, followed by a few DIY videos.

The following is some info on SDS Digital Reflex Liveloop module via freshnelly.com. I couldn't find additional info on the ModEM-1 LFO & ADSR as the home page requires Flash which I do not have installed.

"Introducing the Reflex LiveLoop! The tradition of sampling in the modular world has always been guitar pedal loopers, offering no external control, or a large complex external box, or modules with only 3 or 4 seconds of sample time. The Reflex LiveLoop breaks all of these barriers by gracing your rack with only 16HP, but sporting a full 174 seconds of sampling time @48KHz 16 bits, in stereo! This is better than CD quality sound, ready to manipulate with CV's and triggers in multiple layers, and record all at the same time.

The Reflex can slice up a long sample using the unique "peak slicing" algorithm, a trigger, or just a button. The power of these slices is then accessible via CV and trigger. Furthermore, they can be modified with the PlayFX button to tune the start and end points for each slice. These slices, or even samples, can also be Granulized into a micro loop, which then can move reverse or forward at varying rates up to 2 times. This also allows for pitch shifting a sample without changing the beat, or changing the speed without changing the pitch.

With 3 different Modes, Record/Play, Echo, and Layer, all with the ability to sync to an external clock, almost every sampler /looper requirement can be realised. Imagine an echo, synced by a trigger/ clock/ foot switch/ Record button, with controlled feedback and even a 3 band EQ. Then imagine it being 30 seconds or 8 bars long! The echo can be switched to an infinite echo that will continue forever, or can degrade according to feedback settings, EQ settings, or a feedback insert that can run through any filter or FX that you can imagine!

The Reflex LiveLoop can take you intuitively on a sonic voyage you don't want to miss!

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New SYNTH-WERK SW 901 Voltage Controlled Oscillator - MOOG 901 Clone

via SYNTH-WERK

"we are very happy to introduce a new module from SYNTH-WERK ...

...the SW 901 Voltage Controlled Oscillator

Original design approx. 1964"

Ninstrument ‘SUPER’ Eurorack Modules - QCDG8, UTILITA, & COMPRESSWITCH

via Ninstrument

"Continuing in the same thread of combining eurorack modules together, here are a couple more examples. First is the QCDG8. I took a 4MS QCD and expander and smashed a Circuit Abbey G8 right in between. I also added much needed bufferred mults to the outputs of the QCD and expander. This has a nice flow with all of the jacks down the middle of the panel.

"Next is the UTILITA. Where do all of those clock outputs from the above QCDG8 go? This modules combines a Doepfer A-150, a Blue Lantern CMOS Party, 3 NE Sinclastic Empulatrix and a MI Branches. By combining them into one panel I can ‘normal’ some of the inputs making it much easier and quicker to patch. I also solidify my workflow. Remember ‘Familiarity’ breeds content. The more you get used to something the more it will seem like second nature."

"And last but not least is the COMPRESSWITCH. Here I take two Compressors from WMD and a Pittsburgh Switch and make them into one bad ass switchable compressor. This gets used in every patch I make.

As you gain experience with your modular synthesizer, you will start to see you will regularly patch your modules the same way most of the time. Once you establish the workflow you use most often, it makes sense to combine modules together into ‘SUPER’ modules if you will. You will obviously have your own ideas what you would make into a SUPER module, but that is the point. You are starting to think of your modular as your custom instrument and less like test equipment. Don’t be afraid of learning about what is behind the panel. It can be just as much fun as what is in front of the panel!"