TAILGATER - a pitch to cv module from Noise Lab Sweden

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"Tailgater is a very precise pitch-to-cv module that converts any audio signal into voltage allowing you to control the pitch of a VCO. Instead of using a keyboard, you can play your Eurorack with a guitar, flute, cello or just about anything that makes a sound! Tailgater also features an envelope follower and a preamp that will boost your audio signal up to Eurorack standard (10 Vpp). Find out more about Tailgater and other modules at https://www.noiselab.se"

0:00 Intro
0:30 Gain settings
0:38 Setup
0:57 Envelope follower
1:13 Attack and Release
1:23 Quantizer
1:49 Gate and Trig
3:22 Bass guitar
4:30 Preamp
5:50 Controlling FX
6:23 Preamp and envelope follower
8:34 Experimenting!
10:30 Gear!
10:40 Fuzz!

Eurorack Formant Filter Comparison

video upload by John Schussler

"I now find myself with 3 separate filters that do "formant" filtering, so clearly it's time for a comparison. I'm literally getting my ya-yas out. And my yi-yis, and sometimes my wa-was. Just depends on where you turn the knob....

There are other formant filters out there, this isn't all of them, but it's all the ones I have, so don't assume this is the exhaustive comparison.

Formants are fun. And though I don't get into it much in this video, using formant filters for "regular" duties with only mild formant effects can be quite interesting.

Actually, using formants sparingly should probably be the rule. There's definitely too much of a good thing possible here....

00:00 Intro
00:20 Gyrinx VCF
08:00 Morphing Filter Bank
18:10 Formantic"

FORMANTIC VCF

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"Formantic is the latest module from Noise Lab Sweden; a formant filter designed to be versatile, easy to use, and to spark your creativity! This video shows some interesting examples of how you can use it."

You can find additional posts on the FORMANTIC VCF here.

Formants - Noise Lab Formantic and Mannequins Mangrove

video upload by John Schussler

"Noise Lab has recently released their latest module, the Formantic [see this post]. It's a "formant filter," which in this case means it's really three filters in one: a low pass filter plus two band pass filters. The cutoffs and resonances of all three can be set independently, as well as be controlled through a common cutoff knob.

I was curious both about its sound when driven by a standard VCO (e.g. Dixie) and how it would sound with the Mangrove, an oscillator designed to produce formants on its own. If one formant module is good, surely two is better, yes?

You be the judge.

00:00 Intro
00:20 Mangrove
07:20 Formantic w/sawtooth
12:20 Formantic w/distorted saw
22:09 Formantic w/Mangrove
26:46 Now with reverb and delay!"

FORMANTIC (Voltage controlled formant filter for eurorack)

video upload by Noise Lab Sweden

"Here's Formant - our brand-new analog formant filter! With a joystick to control the dual 12dB bandpass filters, an audio path selector for the 24dB lowpass filter, a master cutoff knob and four CV inputs, you are all set for some serious sound shaping! Excellent for creating vowel-like sounds and when you want to “carve out” specific bands of frequencies. Self-oscillating at full resonance. Dual ins and outs. This filter really speaks for itself!
For more information about this module and our other products, please visit https://www.noiselab.se"

FORMANTIC IS HERE!
Our brand-new analogue filter offers a fresh take on sound shaping and will make an excellent addition to your subtractive synthesis toolset.

With two peak filters (bandpass) and a 24 dB lowpass filter at your disposal, you can carve out specific frequencies to mimic voice-like sounds (vowels) or just turn any bass sound into something gnarly and wicked! Thanks to its joystick and master cutoff knob, you also get a better tactile control over your sound which is great for live performances.

You can even make it sing in tune because all three filters can self-oscillate at full resonance and produce three perfect sine waves, all controllable via external CV. Check out all the details and video below. Keep on patching!

Noise Lab Clang and Wrinkler - first look and comparison

video upload by John Schussler

"'Clank & Wrinkler' sounds like a good name for a law firm. In this case, it's actually the two latest modules from Noise Lab in Sweden. Clank is a combination wave folder and ring modulator, Wrinkler is a wave folder.

Here I'm showing them next to a 'standard' ring modulator (from Random*Source/Serge) and wavefolder (Intelllijel Bifold). Both the Clank and Wrinkler have new features that make them unique, so I'm interested to hear them next to the 'traditional' sound.

As usual, envelope is Zadar, sequence is from Stochastic IG, and VCO is a Dixie II+ tri wave (until the latter part where I use the square).

00:00 Intro
00:20 Serge Ring
02:04 Clang - ringmod
07:08 Clang - folding
09:47 Clang - drone
11:31 Wrinkler - sequnce
14:30 Bifold
17:36 Wrinkler - drone
19:04 Wrinkler - square
20:59 Clang - square"

CLANG - Ring folder. A new eurorack module from Noise Lab Sweden.

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"Introducing CLANG! This new module from Noise Lab combines ring modulation and wavefolding in a pretty unique way. With just a sine or triangle wave you can create anything from bells and shrills to deep, brooding basses. Extremely versatile and plenty of sweet spots!"
Noise Lab Modules (DEMO)

video upload by Noise Lab Sweden

"Here's a demonstration of six new eurorack modules from Noise Lab (Sweden). All audio recorded directly into the camera, no processing or effects were added to convey a completely pure and unaltered sound. No talking. Find out more at: https://www.noiselab.se/"

"CLANG Ring Folder

Clang is a unique combination of a four-quadrant multiplier (ring modulator) and wave folder that can generate a wide range of interesting sounds from just a sine or triangle waveform. From screeching drones and strange bell sounds to plucky tones or center aligned pwm waveforms. Three inputs which accept both audio and control voltages, and two outputs with slightly different functions: the left simply provides the processed sound, while the right routes the signal via a VCA, controlled by the Offset Mod input and its level knob. Clang also has an integrated triangle oscillator normalled to the Y input.

RM Mode switch (Ring Modes)
1: Four-quadrant multiplier. Modulation of the carrier signal with offset control. Ideal for producing typical bell-like tones.
2: A single stage, soft folding circuit that bends the waveform and adds extra harmonics to the carrier waveform.
Offset Mod input can be used to animate the folded signal.
3: A hard fold circuit that generates an unusual center aligned pwm-like waveform.

Width: 8HP
Depth: 26 mm
Power: 25 mA (+12 V) / 25 mA (-12 V)

175.00 €"

WRINKLER Wave Shaper

The Wrinkler consists of a primary wavefolder circuit and a secondary “creaser”, both controllable via knobs and CV. Generally wave folders only work with low harmonic content such as sine or triangle waveforms but this one comes with circuitry that can fold and wrinkle ANY waveform you feed into it, including square waves! An offset function adds some extra sonic abilities to the mix. The Wrinkler got two outputs; one with the folded signal and one with a “squarified” version of the folds. Perfect for creating harsh, metallic sounds.

When folding a waveform you add a lot of harmonic overtones to it. Unfortunately in the process, the fundamental gets weaker and you will lose some of its original low end content. With the DRY LEVEL knob you simply blend the original waveform with the folded.

Width: 12HP
Depth: 26 mm
Power: 46 mA (+12 V) / 46 mA (-12 V)

285.00 €

Noise Lab - Eurorack Modules from Stockholm

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"Noise Lab is a newly founded synthesizer company based in Stockholm, Sweden. They are starting with six modules forming an interesting synthesizer voice with lots of tricks up its sleeve. Besides the standard modules VCO, VCF, VCA Noise Lab also offers a
spectral mixer a very versatile Wave Shaper and a super-fast envelope. Here is a short overview about the new Noise Lab products.

Prime Mover is an advanced and versatile Voltage Controlled Oscillator based on the renowned 3340 chip. Four primary sound outputs generates Saw, Triangle, Pulse and Sine while individual wave shapers, one for each waveform, expands the sonic possibilities even further.

The Wrinkler consists of a primary wavefolder circuit and a secondary “creaser”, both controllable via knobs and CV. Generally wave folders only work with low harmonic content such as Sine or Triangle waves but this one comes with circuitry which can fold and wrinkle ANY waveform you feed into it, including square waves!

The Beautifier is a flexible OTA based filter, featuring a lowpass/bandpass switch and a selectable slope of 24db and 12dB.

Augmentor features two independent amplifiers with linear response, can also be employed as a signal splitter and works great to create ring-modulator sounds as well with CV control over both audio and CV signals.

Contourist is a general purpose Envelope Generator with three outputs (one inverted ) and three time ranges. From short and snappy (50 msec) to several minutes long contour curves.

The Fourcaster is a unique 4-channel analog crossfader a.k.a. interpolating scanner. Once you start working with it, you'll soon discover how you can create very complex sounds simply by fading between sources.

In this video we'll have a look at the whole product line by Noise Lab and have the chance to hear the modules in a musical context."