RYK Vector Wave Eurorack Module with @matthsmatthsmatths

video upload by sonicstate

"The Vector Wave from RYK Modular is an FM / Harmonic Vector Stereo Synth Voice in 17HP of space. At it's heart is an attractive red dot LCD matrix and 8 encoders for navigating the synthesis options.

RYK Vector Wave is available now as a prebuilt module £395 or as a DIY pre soldered Kit £255
https://rykmodular.bigcartel.com/prod...

For the ad free directors cut - see our Patreon
https://patreon.com/sonicstate

00:00: Intro and specs
2:29 Oscillators in poly mode
6:00 FM synthesis
9:00 Internal Envelopes and modulation
10.24 Sound Examples
14:06 Expansion module and more modulation
21:04 Vector mode
26:33 More Patching
28:24 Conclusion"

RYK Vector Wave in Multi Mode

video upload by Molten Music Technology

"Getting deeper into the Vector Wave with 4 independent voices being randomly sequenced and toyed with. Two of them are in FM mode."

See the RYK label below for more.

RYK Vector Wave | 4 Operator mono/polyphonic vector synth with 16 VCO's, 8 Env/LFO's and a Joystick.

video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"I started working on this video three days ago, right after I got the RYK.
Since I have committed to making a video every day in January, I had to work ahead a bit and study. It's hard enough to make a video under pressure, but working on a module you don't know is even harder. RYK's Vector Wav is so deep it makes it virtually impossible to make something decent. But I learned a lot while/after making this video and I think it's an enjoyable watch.

The RYK is an amazing machine and it can produce the biggest sound I've ever heard coming from a single eurorack module. In short, it's a 4 operator FM voice, but it goes much deeper. A voice is a wavebank of four oscillators, so there are 16 voices to play with. Each wavebank has two envelopes, two LFO's and six modulation targets. You can use it in unison and polyphonic with midi. With the expander you can drive three more gates and melodies in 'multi timbral' mode. There's just one word for the RYK and that is WOW.

#jamuary2023 | Day 19 | Thursday"

SynthFest UK 22

video uploads by sonicstate

Use the controls in the player above to skip around (drop down top right; skip controls bottom left).

"Videos from the SynthFest UK show in Sheffield put on by Sound on Sound Magazine"

Update: Smart MIDI Patchbay, & Ivo Beatrix Lorelei Persephone added to the playlist.

Playlist:
Synthfest UK 22: AJH Synth Patch Break Down With Dreams Of Wires
Synthfest UK 22: Adroit Synthesis - Granular Synth for Voltage Modular
Synthfest UK 22: MIDIum - SmartMIDI Foot Controller
Synthfest UK 22: Yamaha MODX+ Demo From Dom
Synthfest UK 22: Korg Drumlogue 1st UK Sighting
Synthfest UK 22: Rhodes - MK-8
Synthfest UK 22: RYK Vector Wave FM Module
Synthfest UK 22: Knobula Compact Skiff Demo Riffs
Synthfest UK 22: Studiologic - Numa-X Piano GT
Synthfest UK 22: Decksaver - Protective Covers
Synthfest UK 22: 3 New iLoud Precision Monitors
Synthfest UK 22: Dreadbox - Erebus MK2 and Hades
Synthfest UK 22: The Godfather Will Own Your Eurorack Mix
Synthfest UK 22: Soundgas - Rare Suzuki Waraku Koto Synth
Synthfest UK 22: Wang Synth Control - Wangulator
Synthfest UK 22: Sweet Discrete Can Pimp Your Vinyl Panels
Synthfest UK 22: Starsky Carr Meets Gaz Williams
Synthfest UK 22: myVOLTS Power and Audio Fixers
Synthfest UK 22: Transistor Sound Labs Stepper Sequencers
Synthfest UK 22: Studio-Electronics - MIDImini and SE-3
Synthfest UK 22: Bjooks - Patch and Tweak and Inspire the Music
Synthfest UK 22: Tileyard North
Synthfest UK 22: Kenton - Smart MIDI Patchbay
Synthfest UK 22: Expert Sleepers - Ivo Beatrix Lorelei Persephone
Synthfest UK 22: Synth Cables of all kinds
Synthfest UK 22: Roland SP-404 MK2 With 2.0 OS
Synthfest UK 22: More On The Eventide Misha

RYK VectorWave New Firmware. Multiple Amp Envelopes

video upload by UncertainMusicCorps

"A very speedy if rough demo of the most recent firmware beta for the RYK VectorWave.

Each of the 4 voice banks now has a dedicated ADSR, assigned to control the voice amplitude. So the module is now truly 4 voice multitimbral when in multi mode.

The same envelope can also be assigned to any of the other destinations available in the modulation slots at the same time.

So here, I’ve quickly set up SIG to provide pitch and gates x3 to drive 3 voices on the expanded VectorWave running the new firmware set up in a way that ( hopefully) makes it clear that each voice has a different amplitude contour going on.

This was set up literally within 10 minutes of updating the firmware so it’s not very sophisticated. But I just wanted to demo what a difference this makes to what was already a very powerful module. I’m sure I’ll be making more considered use of this combo later…."

RYK Vector Wave stereo synth voice - sound demos

video upload by RYK Modular

"CHAPTERS:

00:09 – Using the Vector Joystick tp mix between different FM oscillator banks
00:40 – Stereo Polyphonic mode using FM voice
01:30 – FM algorithm select & LFO modulation
02:14 – 4 vooice Multi-timbral mode sequenced from ALM Pamela's workout
03:40 – Harmonic Clusters & Band Pass harmonic fiters modulated by Divkid 0chd
04:26 – MIDI keys polyphonic pad sound, wave folding controlled by MIDI CC
05:01 – Detuend 16 oscillator drone
05:39 – Chord variations set in each banks, selected by vector modulation form random LFO
06:13 – 4 OP FM blown glass polyphonic patch
06:47 – Fast sequenced polyphonic blips, turn to longer decaying bell sounds
07:26 – MIDI keys polyphonic pad, with wave fold/wave warp inverted modulation from envelopes
08:02 – Need more practice !"

You can find details and additional demos of the RYK Vector Wave in previous posts here.

RYK Vector Wave stereo polyphonic demo with M185 sequencer

video upload by RYK Modular

"Mellow tunes demo using FM and additive synthesis configurations on the Vector Wave
Adjusting the oscilaor harmonic frequencies to alter the timbre
Mode set to four voice Polyphonic

Recorded dry, sequenced by the M185"

New RYK Vector Wave Harmonic Filter

New RYK Vector Wave Harmonic Filter

video upload by RYK Modular

"Some mellow sounds using the Vector Wave synth voice module

Demo using one bank in Polyphonic mode, oscillators set to ‘odd’ spread, harmonic filter modulated by ENV2

Sequenced by RYK M185 Sequrncer
Boss DR110 provides some support !"

FM & VECTOR SYNTHESIS

TWO ICONS OF THE '80S IN ONE UNIT

Introducing the new Vector Wave from RYK Modular bringing together the awesome power of 16 oscillator FM, combined with Vector synthesis or true multi voice polyphony.

The Vector Wave is a feature packed compact Eurorack module, which can be used as a stand alone synth-voice without the need for external VCA,ENV, LFOs etc


FEATURES

16 oscillators, divided into 4 banks, oscillators can freely configured into series or parallel combinations for complex FM or additive synthesis

A cute Vector Joystick for morphing between oscillator banks, for cool performance timbre sweeps and sonic movement
Vectors can be recorded from the joystick and replayed from trigger sources, or animated from external or internal modulation sources

Super cool retro Big-Pixel screen, ideal for nostalgia freaks or the visually impaired

Wave Warping brings grit and aggression to the FM synthesis with oscillators continuously variable between Sine,Tri-ish Saw, Pulse waveforms

Wave Folding for subtle to extreme sonic bending

Two Envelope generators [ per voice in polyphonic modes ], and two LFOs with all controls assignable as modulation destinations

Intuitive Modulation Slot patching from external and internal sources to be routed to any parameter within the Vector Wave

30 User Voice storage spaces for storing your synth masterpieces to internal memory, enabling you to impress your friends at a later date

Thee modes of oscillator bank allocation Monophonic Vector, and Polyphonic Voice, and Multitimbral Polyphonic

MIDI input for a spaghetti-free Polyphonic setup, velocity, aftertouch and MIDI CCs avail- able as modulation sources

Slim but handsome Expander Module also available that adds 3 more V/oct and Gate inputs, for maximum mutli-voice multitimbral melodious mayhem !

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RYK Modular M185 Sequencer AB Parallel Split programmable gate Eurorack

video upload by RYK Modular

"Using the RYK M185 with System 100m modules
Sequence is split in AB Parallel Split Mode., A seq bassline, B seq melody

Festures the programmable gate mode from 1.00

Synced to System80 880 drum machine [ clone of Roland TR808 ]

FX Sony DPSV77 & Eventide H3500"

Roland System 100m synth / RYK Modular M185 Sequencer demo with System80 880 TR808 drum machine

video upload by RYK Modular

"Video demo of the RYK M185 in Roland 100m format, patched to single voice made up from M110 and M140 modules Sequence is split in AB Serial Split Mode.

Synced to System80 880 drum machine [ clone of Roland TR808 ]

FX Sony DPSV77 / Fostex R8"

RYK Modular - M185 Sequencer

video by SchneidersLaden

"The RYK M185 Sequencer rethinks the concept of 8-step sequencers by adding different options for how every single stage behaves – it can be handled to program ratcheting, short or long gates, pauses or repeats and the like. So, allowing each step to be repeated by up to 8 times and additionally defining how this repetition will be executed, really opened up the initial concept of a simple 8-step sequencer. Each step can perform 8 unique gate modes for creative rhythmic possibilities: off, one gate on first repetition, gate on every second/third/forth repetition, probability, tied gate. If you set the sequence length to 16 or 32 for example, you can fill these steps with unique patterns in no time.

With the addition of A/B split mode for two separate sequences and implementing MIDI I/O the concept of this sequencer was taken even further. Especially its MIDI capabilities qualify this module to be used with all kinds of synthesizers in your studio, not only your modular.

This video shows you example sequences made with the M185 and some parts show you the process of programming simple to complex sequences. This is a very hands-on module with great potential for creating new ideas quickly and it seems to be ideal for live performances with a tendency to improvisation."

You can find additional M185 posts here.

RYK Modular M185 Sequencer plays Roland Juno 106 Sythensizer MIDI demo

video by RYK Modular

"Video demo of the RYK M185 Eurorack Sequencer playing a Roland Juno 106 with MIDI out.

Sequence is split in AB Serial Split Mode.

Sequence A plays the main tune, Sequence B is adding root note offsets to change key on each loop.

Drum track from Mutable Plaits sequenced by [ offscreen M185 ]

FX Sony DPSV77 x 2"

RYK Modular M185 Sequencer Review

Molten Music Technology

"A full review, demo and explanation of the M185 Eurorack Sequencer from RYK Modular.

Apologies for the awful auto-focus.

https://rykmodular.bigcartel.com

Index - 0:00
Intro - 0:15
Main Features - 4:41
Gate Time Control - 10:39
Portamento - 12:58
Direction and Fixed Length Sequences - 14:39
Dual AB Sequencing - 21:19
Serial AB Sequencing - 22:32
Parallel AB Sequencing - 26:09
Transposing A with B - 31:02
MIDI sequencing - 32:52
MIDI Sync - 36:21
Conclusion - 37:21"

RYK M185 AB Serial Split Mode

Published on May 27, 2020 carbontony

"A short video demonstrating the RYK M185 AB Serial Split Mode

CH1 CV connected to Mutable Plaits
CH1 Gate connected to Mutable Plaits Trig Input
Drum track from Boss DR110
FX Sony SPDV77 x 2"

RYK M185 AB Parallel Split with 2 channel CV/GATE

Published on May 27, 2020 carbontony

"A short video demonstrating the RYK M185 AB Parallel Split Mode
Which utilises 2 channels of CV & GATE

CH2 CV connected to Mutable Plaits
CH2 Gate connected to Mutable Plaits Trig Input

CH1 CV connected to Roland System 100m 3 x 110 Modules
CH1 Gate connected to Roland System 100m 140 Module

Drum track from Boss DR110

FX Sony DPSV77 x 2, Sony DPS R7 x 1"

RYK M185 posts

Modular DIY 14 - RYK M185 Sequencer

Published on May 20, 2020 Molten Music Technology

"The M185 sequencer inspired the Metropolis and is now available as a new enhanced version either built or in kit form. Here's my build including the calibration, testing and firmware update and all the shenanigans along the way."

Time index:
Intro - 00:14
Main Board - Resistors - 05:15
Main Board - Diodes and Resistor 15 - 08:39
Main Board - Capacitors - 12:44
Main Board - Trims, Power Socket and Headers - 15:40
Main Board - IC100 SMD Voltage Regulator - 19:32
EPanel Board - Diodes and Resistors - 22:03
EPanel Board - Headers - 28:08
EPanel Board - Switches - 30:25
EPanel Board - Jack Sockets - 34:07
EPanel Board - Rotary Switch - 36:18
EPanel Board - Buttons and Pots - 37:49
EPanel Board - LEDs - 42:10
Assembly - 45:07
Calibration - 47:28
Calibration Take 2 and Hardware Test - 52:18
Are we there yet? 57:21
Firmware Update - 1:00:07
Final Thoughts - 1:09:51

M185 VIII Prototype Demo version in Eurorack

Published on Nov 16, 2019 carbontony

"Trying out some oldschool techno with a new prototype of the RYK M185 sequencer.
Parallel split mode
CH1 - Roland 100m Bassline
CH2 - Mutable Instruments Tides Chords
Drums Boss Dr Rythm

Panel - Cardboard/perspex !"

Rare RYK M185 analogue sequencer

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this auction

"This has seen very little use, it is a module from the limited 2009 manufacture run of 20 units.

There is a bit of rack rash but screw would cover it.

Serial number is 185008.

It has the latest, updated V3.1 firmware, which allows for a new split sequence
mode.

This is the original sequencer that some other Eurorack clone is based upon.

It's layout and design are very similar to the original 182 sequencer, but with much
more added features.

- The knobs control the CV/pitch.
- The big switches control step length in clock pulses, and
- The smaller switches select different gate modes [mute, single, repeated, legato].

Extra functions are accessed by holding the reset button for a few seconds:

- Programmable per-step portamento
- New split sequence mode where the sequence can be split in two with different loop lengths for each section.

Module is tested and working properly.

Here is a video of a similar module" [posted here]

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1984 sequencer part 1

Published on Dec 3, 2017 DutchBigEd

"An 8 step sequencer based on the m-185 made by Ryk, using an Arduino to control the seuences and using thum wheel switches to set the number of repetitions per step."

Ultra Rare Roland 100m RYK M185 analogue sequencer

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via this auction

Note this is the one in the video posted earlier here. Additional pics and details from the auction have been added to that post.

185 MKIII [V3.1] Roland 100m analogue sequencer

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Published on Nov 23, 2017 carbontony

via this auction

'Up for auction is an ultra rare Roland 100m RYK M185 analogue sequencer.

This is an unused NOS module from the limited 2009 manufacture run of 20 units.
Serial number is 185015.

It has the latest, updated V3.1 firmware, which allows for a new split sequence
mode.

This is the original sequencer that Intellijel Metropolis and other clones are based upon.

It's layout and design are very similar to the Roland 182 sequencer, but with much
more added features.

- The knobs control the CV/pitch.
- The big swithces control step length in clock pulses, and
- The smaller switches select different gate modes [mute, single, repeated, legato].

Extra functions are accessed by holding the reset button for a few seconds:

- Programable per-step portamento
- New split sequence mode where the sequence can be split in two with different loop lengths for each section.

Module is tested and complete with original instruction leaflet, mounting screws & washers, and cable."

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