Live stereo input granular demo for the Percussa mSSP

Published on Dec 12, 2018 PERCUSSA

Percussa mSSP on Kickstarter

"Live stereo input granular demo on the percussa mssp kickstarter prototype. The patch in the mSSP consists of a granular module, 2 LFOs for start and pan modulation, an SVF before the granular input, and a delay and reverb module after the granular. The granular has a built in recorder with overdubbing and dry/wet controls. All granular parameters can be modulated using internal or external signals and it's possible to run multiple granulars in parallel, sending their stereo outputs to the 4 outputs of the mSSP. The mSSP will come with a PC/Mac editor to edit all patches. All synthesis and FX are done on the mSSP at 96kHz 32-bit. Output of the mSSP recorded using the big SSP at 96kHz 32-bit, and synced to video afterwards. Input signal for the mSSP was 2 STOs + 1 FUNCTION by make noise."

Update: some additional info from this kickstarter post:

"The granular can load WAV files as well, instead of using a live input. You have the following parameters to play with, which can also be modulated using audio or CV signals, internal or external:

Start of Grain Selection Window
Length of Grain Selection Window
Grain Level
Grain Frequency
Grain Duration
Number of Grains
Tuning
PItch
Frequency Modulation
Randomization of Grain start and Duration of Grains
Dub factor for overdubbing
Blend factor for Dry/Wet mix of Live input / Granular output
Pan position
Randomization of the Pan Position "

Percussa mSSP Kickstarter Update - 11 Days to Go!

via Percussa:

"Hi all, since the last newsletter about our Percussa mSSP Kickstarter campaign the following has happened:

We raised over $30K so far and have 54 backers on board!

We made 2 new mSSP demo videos:

OB 4-voice patch on the Percussa mSSP from percussa on Vimeo.

the patch consists of:

4 voices / 23 modules are running in parallel on the mSSP
per voice: 2 oscillators (SAW+SQR and SAW) + 1 SVF + 2 ENVs + 1 MIDI.
built-in fx chain (delay/reverb)
internal bus modules
external SVF cutoff and FM modulation (using make noise function and intellijel dixie II modules)
keyboard connected via MIDI port on mSSP
sound directly recorded onto the SSP and synced with video afterwards

mssp 4-voice sequencing demo #1 from percussa on Vimeo.

the patch consists of:

4 voices / 23 modules are running in parallel on the mSSP
per voice: 1 step sequencer, 1 microtonal quantizer (jazz scale from the SCALA archive), 1 sine osc, 1 envelope, 1 bus routing
built-in fx chain (delay/reverb)
frequency modulation of all sine oscillators via the input module
sound directly recorded onto the SSP and synced with video afterwards
Various parameters in the patch are adjusted using the mSSP encoders, such as attack time for the envelopes and clock division factor for the step sequencers.

Back now!

We still need to find another $90,000 or 150 mSSP backers to make this project happen. Please help us by backing and/or sharing this project online!

The mSSP Kickstarter campaign ends on Sunday, December 23 2018 at 8:00 AM PST."

Remember, you can get to the campaign via the Percussa banner on top of the site. You can also check out previous posts via the Percussa label below.

OB 4-voice subtractive synthesis demo on the percussa mSSP (short version)

Published on Dec 9, 2018 PERCUSSA

"OB 4-voice subtractive synthesis demo on the percussa mSSP kickstarter prototype - 32 modules total, all sound synthesis done on the module itself including the delay and reverb FX chain. SVF cutoff modulation with make noise function and pitch modulation with intellijel dixie II (used as LFO). Back the mSSP on kickstarter, 2 more weeks to go!"

Follow-up to this post.

New Percussa mSSP Demos - Oberheim / OB 4-Voice, Wavetable, & Granular Patch Demos

Published on Dec 8, 2018 PERCUSSA

via Kickstarter:

"The past days we worked on more patches and videos for the Percussa mSSP kickstarter. Here is the first one in the series we'll be posting: a subtractive synthesis patch featuring 32 modules running in parallel on the mSSP: each voice consists of 2 oscillators + SVF + 2 ENVs + MIDI. There is also an fx chain built into the patch and we apply external SVF cutoff and FM modulation in this video as well (using make noise function and intellijel dixie II modules)."

And some additional demos featuring an 8-voice wavetable and granular synth patches:



Playlist:

1. mssp proto demo 1

"8-voice wavetable synthesis patch, controlled via MIDI, with each voice consisting of a wavetable oscillator with 3D morphing, ADSR envelope, input modulation, MIDI module, and a bus module. The patch also has a delay and reverb module before going to the output module where the signals are routed to the output channels."

2. mssp proto demo 2
3. mssp proto demo 3

"granular patch with input (start/length) modulation, and a delay and reverb processor, right before the output module. Sample used for the granular demo is choir sings -Magnificat- 140928.wav by klankbeeld / capella ducis on freesound.org."

Percussa Adds Mac & Windows Patch Editor to mSSP Kickstarter

via Percussa

"(Los Angeles, CA) On November 23rd, Percussa launched the Percussa micro Super Signal Processor (mSSP) Eurorack module on Kickstarter.

The mSSP is the smaller, lower cost but equally powerful version of the successful Percussa SSP eurorack module which was funded on Kickstarter in September 2017 and which was delivered in June 2018.

After receiving feedback from backers and SSP users, Percussa decided to add a Mac & Windows patch editor to the Kickstarter project. The editor will work with the mSSP and SSP hardware, supporting real-time patch and parameters changes.

The mSSP will still ship with ​50 modular synthesis patches as planned, offering polyphonic wavetable, granular, sampling and traditional synthesis techniques, multi-channel audio processing.

The mSSP Kickstarter campaign ends on Sunday, December 23 2018 at 8:00 AM PST. After the campaign ends, the retail price of the mSSP will be $799 (instead of the $549 Kickstarter price).

Percussa states that the mSSP will only become commercially available if the Kickstarter project meets its goal, since the engineering involved is substantial and the project requires purchasing large part quantities to make the module available at the $549 kickstarter price point."


For those curious about the differences between the original SSP and the mSSP aside from form factor and display, you'll find a comparison chart below.

Percussa MSSP 4-Voice Sequencing Demo

Published on Dec 2, 2018 PERCUSSA

On Kickstarter here.

"Today's #mssp kickstarter demo: 4-voice sequencing with per voice step sequencer, microtonal quantizer (jazz scale from the SCALA archive), sine osc, envelope, bus routing + global stereo delay & reverb and frequency modulation of all sine oscillators via the input module. This patch contains 23 modules total. We use a make noise STO and function to frequency modulate the sine oscillators in this 4-voice patch. Various parameters in the patch are adjusted using the #mssp encoders, such as attack time for the envelopes and clock division factor for the step sequencers."

Podcast 254: Bert Schiettecatte (Percussa)

Published on Nov 25, 2018 20Objects

"Back in episode 66, I first chatted with Bert Schiettecatte - who, along with partner Celine, has been making the Percussa brand of music interfaces purr for the last decade-and-a-half. When we talked to them back then, they were about to run with a Kickstarter for their SSP Eurorack module; now, it's a success - and has spawned a new progeny. The Micro SSP has its own kickstarter (http://kck.st/2FB69kg), and looks to be a smaller and more affordable way for anyone to get into the SSP ecosystem.

As with our earlier conversation, talking with Bert is pretty easy - he's got his hands in every part of the development of the device, and is willing to talk about it all! I enjoy talking with him because he tends to downplay the amount of work he's done, but is also realistic about the amount of work it took to accomplish the result. He's killing it with this module, but he's been killing it all along with the development of Percussa interface devices.

I hope you enjoy this 'cast - it's a revelation to hear about the SSP design process, and will hopefully inspire you to dig in a little more. Check out Percussa at https://www.percussa.com, and take a good look at the amazing designs they are producing.

Cheers!"

New Percussa mSSP Goes Live on Kickstarter!

Just announced Wednesday, the Percussa mSSP is now live on Kickstarter. Click through for full details including the different pledge levels.

"Our campaign, the Percussa mSSP Eurorack module, is now live on Kickstarter.

The mSSP is the smaller, lower cost but equally powerful version of the successful Percussa SSP eurorack module which was funded on Kickstarter last year."

P.S. You probably noticed their banner on top of the site. You can click through anytime to check in on the campaign.

New Percussa mSSP (Mini SSP) to Launch on Kickstarter, Friday Nov 23

New module based on the Super Signal Processor coming from Percussa.

"(Los Angeles, CA) This coming Friday November 23rd, our second kickstarter project, the Percussa micro Super Signal Processor (mSSP) Eurorack module, is going live at 8am Los Angeles time.

It's the result of interaction with the eurorack community since we launced the Percussa Engine and Synthor System 8 at the Winter NAMM 2017 show in Anaheim, CA.

The mSSP is the smaller, lower cost but equally powerful version of the successful Percussa SSP eurorack module which was funded on Kickstarter in September 2017 and which was delivered in June 2018.

The mSSP comes with the same quad-core ARM cortex A17 processor @ 1.8GHz as the SSP, one of the fastest ARM processors available, and high end AKM audio converters offering 8 in / 4 out @192kHz 32-bit.

CLICK FOR MORE »

8 voice wavetable synthesis + FX on the Percussa SSP eurorack module

Published on Nov 12, 2018 PERCUSSA

"short demo featuring an 8-voice wavetable synthesis patch on the percussa ssp eurorack DSP module: each voice consists of a wavetable oscillator, input and MIDI modules, envelope generator and bus module. The envelope generator amplitude-modulates the wavetable oscillator. MIDI module provides pitch, Z modulation and envelope gate/amplitude signals. XY modulation is done using the inputs which are connected to a planar joystick or dixie II LFO. The sound of all oscillators is routed via the bus module to a delay and reverb module before it goes to the output. 43 modules total are running in parallel on the SSP. Learn more at http://www.percussa.com/"

Percussa SSP (Super Signal Processor)

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via this auction

This is the first one I've seen on the second hand market.

Percussa Adds Physical Modeling Membrane Module (PMM) to SSP

percussa ssp - physical modeling membrane module demo Published on Oct 13, 2018 PERCUSSA

"short demo for the new physical modeling membrane module on the percussa super signal processor (ssp) eurorack module - membrane excitation triggered by make noise MATHS as well as internal square wave LFO on the SSP. Power and tension modulations of the membrane using low-frequency noise generators on the SSP with offset applied via the DC generator module on the SSP. Learn more about the SSP at http://www.percussa.com/"

via the Kickstarter campaign:

"Time for another update! In this one we introduce the physical modeling membrane module (PMM) which was a kickstarter stretch goal module. We also provide an example preset to go with the module.

Download links in the full post at https://forum.percussa.com/t/update-13102018-physical-membrane-module-pitch-tracking-fixes/513

Physical modeling membrane (PMM) module + DEMO VIDEO

The module has the following inputs:

Gate input to trigger the virtual "hammer" that strikes the virtual drum membrane (also called the excitation)
Power input / parameter to control with how much force the virtual hammer strikes the drum
Tension to control how loose or tight the drum membrane is (controls the pitch of the resulting drum sound)
You can feed an external trigger into the gate input or just use an internal square wave LFO on the SSP if you wish. In my demo video I do both, first with a make noise MATHS and afterwards with a square wave LFO. In the video I also demo modulation of the power and tension inputs using low-frequency noise generators. The tension modulation signal is offset using a DC generator module.


Pitch tracking fixes

Pitch tracking bugs reported by @IvanS and others are now fixed for all the modules that have a pitch input
Coarse/fine frequency settings for modules with a pitch input now no longer affect tuning but are simply an offset for the frequency calculated from the incoming pitch signal. Frequency modulation received via the frequency input is applied on top of this offset and the frequency derived from the pitch signal.
If you feed a pitch signal into an LFO or other module with a pitch input, and you don't want a frequency offset, remember to set coarse/fine to zero on the p-page.

That's all for now, we hope you enjoy this new module!

B & C "

New Percussa SSP Arpeggiator Module with Clock Multiplier

arpeggiator module demo #1 - percussa ssp Published on Sep 30, 2018 PERCUSSA

"2 arpeggiators driven by the step sequencer module on the ssp, each arpeggiator sending a pitch signal to a different sine wave oscillator. The 2nd arpeggiator is choosing randomly between step increase/decrease. Learn more about the ssp at www.percussa.com"


via the Percussa forum:

"New Arpeggiator Module with Clock Multiplier (kickstarter stretch goal)
You can grab the preset to learn how to use the arpeggiator here -
https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/ssp-presets/014-arpeggiator.zip

The module has the following inputs:

Signal input - feed a signal into this input from which the arpeggio will start (e.g. a pitch signal such as the L1 output from the step sequencer)
Clock input - feed a clock signal into this input, which will be either multiplied or divided internally by the arpeggiator’s internal clock divider/multiplier (e.g. the clock output of the step sequencer)
Reset gate input - feed a gate signal into this input to “reset” the arpeggiator to the level present at the signal input (e.g. the G1 output of a step sequencer)
The module has the following outputs:

Out - the output of the arpeggiator
Gate - a gate signal going high for each arpeggio “step”
Clock Multiplier Out - the divided/multiplied clock created using the clock input, internally in the arpeggiator.
As you can see, you can use the arpeggiator module also simply as a clock multiplier. Just feed it a clock and grab the multiplied/divided output from the arpeggiator’s clock multiplication output.

The parameters of the arpeggiator:

Step - this is the value that the arpeggiator adds to the input signal each time it advances a “step”. Can be both positive for a climbing arpeggio or negative for a falling arpeggio. The output of the arpeggiator will wrap around, which means that if the arpeggio is long enough to “clip” the signal it will wrap around and show up at the bottom of the signal.
Length - the number of “steps” in the arpeggio
Ratio - clock division / multiplication factor
Rand - will randomly add/subtract the step value on each arpeggio “step” so you get a randomly climbing/falling arpeggio."

multi-sampler with modulation inputs on the percussa ssp

Published on Sep 16, 2018 PERCUSSA

"quick demo of the sampler module on the percussa ssp eurorack module, in the latest update (16092018) the sampler was extended to have seperate parameters for each of the 8 sampler slots, as well as seperate modulation inputs, such that each sample loaded into the seperate slots can be modulated by different LFOs (demonstrated in this video). Of course multiple sampler modules can be loaded in the SSP's patcher grid. More info about the SSP at http://www.percussa.com/"

Update: some additional details via the Percussa Kickstarter page:

Sampler Module

Extended sampler so parameters are accessible per sample slot and only affect the slot being edited

Extended sampler so each slot has its own modulation inputs

Fine tuned start/length parameter step size

Removed empty space after samples loaded in slots

Removed Coarse/Fine for Freq/Tune settings in sampler and replaced with single Freq/Tune parameters

Fine tuned Freq/Tune parameter step sizes with new encoder acceleration code

Removed Next/Prev buttons from sampler (use LEFT/RIGHT cursor keys now to switch slots and access parameters per slot)

Made 2 presets with multiple samplers and modulations of the different slots
Envelope Module

Fine tuned step size for parameters, tested with new encoder acceleration code
Encoders

Added new acceleration code that takes into account recent encoder changes to scale/accelerate encoder value changes

Signal Switcher + Sampler Triggering + Step Seq Demo SSP 04092018 & an Update

Published on Sep 4, 2018 PERCUSSA

"In this demo the step sequencer module on the SSP sends sample selecting and gate signals to the signal switcher / sampler modules. The step value controls the selection of samples via the switcher module. More info about the SSP at http://www.percussa.com/"

Update: via the Percussa kickstarter:

"Update 04092018 - 3 new modules + copy paste feature + bugfixes!

Hi everyone,

Time for a new software update! Below is a summary of what's new. For the full story visit the forum.

New Module (1/3) - Bus

We added a new module that allows you to route signals anywhere in the patcher grid, which is important if you're working on a big patch spanning multiple pages.

The new BUS module lets you do this. It has 8 inputs and 8 outputs. The input channels are summed to corresponding channels of an internal buffer, and the output channels are read from the internal buffers' channels. You can change the source and destination buffer number via the P-page (there are 64 internal buffers!).

An interesting side effect is that if you wrote data into a buffer and then stop writing to that destination, but then read from the buffer using another bus module, is that the contents are still there and will be looped :-)


New Module (2/3) - Switcher

We added a signal switcher module as requested by @Mercurial @IvanS and others. The switcher module has a selection input, and a signal input. The selection input is used to route the signal input to any of the 8 outputs of the switcher module.


One example application is to send a gate into the signal input and to connect the 8 outputs to the 8 gate inputs of the sampler such that when the selection input changes, the gate triggers a different sample. You can see this in action in the video below.


New Module (3/3) - Simple Delay [kickstarter stretch goal]
We added a simple delay module, with delay parameter. The delay module has a signal input and output, and simply delays a signal. It can be used of course with any signal, such as audio signals, CVs and gates, internal or external.


New Features and Bug Fixes

* Module copy paste feature has been implemented in the patcher grid (N-page) as requested by @BrettSaberhagen and others. Module parameter settings are copied and multiple-pasting is possible after pressing the copy button once.

* Bug reported by @mercurial @sspix regarding preset selection and loading (lots of turning to select next/previous preset) has now been fixed.

We hope you enjoy this new update and look forward to the next one! Thanks for your continued support,

Bert & Celine"

The SynthSummitShow Episode 24: Percussa

Streamed live 3 hours ago Ken Flux Pierce Fluxwithit

"The SynthSummitShow is a live streamed show focusing on music technology and the people behind it.
For more info about Percussa please visit https://www.percussa.com
Host Ken Flux Pierce is a Sound designer, producer and music tech consultant. Follow along at Fluxwithit.com
you can support by liking , sharing and also visiting shop.Fluxwithit.com. Sound packs are also available through Sounds.com and BigFishaudio.com"

Percussa Super Signal Processor: New Envelope Follower & Sequencer Updates

percussa ssp envelope follower demo #1 Published on Aug 26, 2018 PERCUSSA

"learn more about the SSP at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/... and http://www.percussa.com/"

"Update 26082018 - [New Envelope Follower Module, New features in Step Sequencer, workflow improvements and bugfixes]

Hi Everyone!

It's time for another software update! Here is a summary of what's new. For the full story and download links visit https://forum.percussa.com/t/update-26082018

New envelope follower module

We implemented the envelope follower module as planned and voted on in the kickstarter campaign :-) The envelope follower is a quad-follower, which means it has 4 inputs, and 4 envelope outputs. Besides classic envelope following with adjustable attack/release (in milliseconds) it also detects if a signal crosses a threshold and can output a gate signal when this happens. There are 4 detectors built into the envelope follower, so you have 4 envelope outputs and 4 gate outputs.

We've created a simple preset where the envelope follower takes a looping sample signal (a drum loop) from a sampler and outputs and envelope which is sent to a state variable filter (SVF)'s cutoff frequency. The filter takes a low frequency square wave "bass" signal, filters it and sends the output to the output module. The output module also outputs the signal from the sampler so you can hear the drum loop as well as the effect of the envelope on the cutoff. You can find the preset above. We've also made a video using this preset. The preset comes with a drum loop sample downloaded from freesound.org, the sample has a public domain license. Info about the author at https://freesound.org/people/shpira/sounds/323623/

Bug fixes in sampler

Entire sample is now selected when start is 0 and length is 1 (@mercurial).

New features in step sequencer



Step sequencer now has two new outputs, L1 and L2. These output the last step value, when respectively G1 or G2 was high. The duration parameter now changes the duration of the G1 and G2 signal, still output via G1 and G2, and does not change the duration of the step value(s) anymore. These changes were made to make step sequence programming faster and easier for melodic lines (@ivans). We provide a preset above where the step seq is used with an envelope and LFO that demonstrates how to use these new outputs.

Preset renaming improvements

We changed the preset renaming code so longer names, spaces and capitals can be used. Characters can be capitalized by pressing the 2nd encoder. Also fixed a bug where the first encoder value would jump after renaming. Thanks to @BrettSaberhagen @NeilParfitt and others for the suggestions and feedback.

Bug fix in patcher grid

Fixed a bug in the erase grid feature in the patcher grid.

We hope you enjoy this update. Thanks!

B&C"

Percussa Super Signal Processor Update - MTQ Bugfixes + Encoder Tuning + Sample Xfading + New sample drawing/Zooming code

Some updates via the Percussa Kickstarter:

"Update 12082018 [MTQ Bugfixes + Encoder Tuning + Sample Xfading + New sample drawing/Zooming code]

Hi everyone,

It’s time for another update to the SSP software! This one is a big update, here is a summary of all the new cool stuff we added -

new drawing and visualisation code for scopes and sample displays
zoom features in the sampler / multichannel recorder menus
crossfading in the sampler with adjustable length
lots of bugfixes in the MTQ (microtonal quantizer with SCALA support)
fine tuning of encoder data reading/acceleration
fine tuning of parameter steps and ranges
bugfixes relating to signal visualisations
new features in the network editor such as network erase function
faster file loading workflow in the multichannel recorder/editor
regrouping of granular processor parameter for faster workflow
More details in the update here in our forum!

Check out the video where you can see the MTQ (microtonal quantizer with SCALA support) in action. The MTQ can load any of the SCALA scales available for free download from the SCALA website (over 4,000 available). It can quantize ANY signal in the SSP's patching matrix.

For those who don't have an SSP yet, did you know you can order one on the Percussa Website? Just visit http://www.percussa.com/pricing to place your order.

We hope you enjoyed this update!

B&C"

Pictured in order:

Better waveform drawing
Crossfade features in Sampler
Zoom features for all Sample related modules"

Experimenting with the Microtonal Quantizer in the Percussa SSP Eurorack Module

Published on Aug 9, 2018 PERCUSSA

"more info at http://www.percussa.com/ and https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/..."

Percussa SSP Update 30072018 [VST Support + QuadVCA VST Plugin + BitCrusher + Module Picker]

via the Percussa Super Signal Processor kickstarter

"We have a new software update for the SSP, featuring the following:

VST2 / VST3 Support (new VST module)
SDK Delivery (kickstarter goals)
QuadVCA VST Plugin
BitCrusher (kickstarter stretch goal)
Module Picker

Read the full update [here]
module-picker

In short, the SSP's software now has VST hosting capability which is a pretty big deal: it's now possible to host VST plugins in an eurorack module, the Percussa SSP. The modules can function in the SSP's patcher grid, and you can use them (through the input and output jacks of the SSP) with your other favourite modules in your rack!

Besides that we also delivered the SSP SDK - it basically consists of a VST plugin example written in JUCE, a Quad VCA, which was also requested by SSP users in our forum. Full details in the above updates. If you are a developer you definately want to read up on this. The code is already on github ready to check out and modify.

The Quad VCA is included in the software update ready to use, and we even made a preset with this new module. So you don't have to be a developer to use it.

Finally we also have a new BitCrusher module, and a new module picker, which allows you to easily pick modules from our continuously expanding catalog.

We hope you enjoy this update and look forward to the next one! Thanks again for your support.
Bert & Celine"