First Look at The Legendary J Haible TAU Phaser MK2!!

video upload by The Machines Won and Serge Modular | Random*Source

"Exploring the lush, sweeping textures of the Tau Pipe Phaser mk2 synth module. In this demo, you'll hear everything from subtle movement and vintage-style phase shifting to deep, resonant modulation that brings pads, leads, and drones to life.

Featuring a range of rate, depth, and feedback settings, this video highlights the module's rich analog-inspired character and its ability to add warmth, motion, and dimension to any patch.

Big thanks to Random*Source Serge for sending this module to demo and continuing to rethink and reimage these classic circuits!

Be on the lookout for more reels, live jams and demos. The music never stops!"

Also see JHaible TAU Phaser 'The Pipe' 2026 by Random*Source

JHaible TAU Phaser 'The Pipe' 2026 by Random*Source

video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"Today I am proud to show off the new TAU 2026 phaser edition from JHaible x Random*Source for Eurorack. Obviously the core 'Pipe' sound didn't change because it needs to remain faithful to its history and heritage. It's not supposed to sound different from the previous R*S version. But it does. This is because the TAU '26 features two inputs and two CV inputs instead of one. Also the inverted (-) V/OCT is dropped. Visually, the panel now matches the Serge Modular line so it neatly blends in with your Serge 3U gear.

So is it a 20 pole- or an 18 pole phaser? Is it even important? No. What's truly important is the PIPE configuration of 20 transistors in a classic ladder topology. Your input will actually flow through the circuitry like air in a tube and I think it's absolutely stunning when you run noise through it. However, when you bring a lush pad, the TAU will redefine 'lush' into a pseudo stereo swirl that doesn't make you seasick.

When you crank up the feedback and hit it with some trigger 'stick' or chain, the TAU will make remarkable percussion. The Tau is also available in 4U. It's still a Haible, but it carries the 'Serge Modular' branding and comes with an extra mixing panel.

00:00 Introduction and history
02:55 Using the TAU on a synth voice + noise
05:37 TAU phasing on the Serge Medusa
07:45 TAU and triggers (w. MakeNoise Resynthesizer)
09:21 Non-competitive compare with XAOC Kamieniec V1
10:16 TAU on Plaits
13:44 A trip down Memory Lane w. Mellotron Micro"

Explaining and Testing the Stereo VCFQ by Serge Modular

video upload by Stazma

"Today we check out the the new stereo version of my favorite filter ever, the Serge VCFQ.

I'll exlain how the module works and make you listen to some basic sweeps but then we'll explaore some more thought out patches, not only is stereo.
It's as always a very patch programmable module that can be a sound processor and / or generator, for very tamed to completly wild.

Have fun!"

Random Source Serge Edelweiss

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"This Random Source Serge Edelweiss (Used) has been fully tested and is in excellent condition, please refer to photos for cosmetic condition.

This unit is a DIY build, made with CGS pcbs."

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Self-Organization in Circuits and Society

video upload by La Synthèse Humaine

"New Uses for Old Circuits is a series looking at linear and nonlinear processes in the modular system.

In this video we look deeper into the idea of Self-Organization and how to create sounds that David Tudor might describe as 'free to be themselves.'

0:00 Intro
1:32 Self-Organization in Sound
4:05 Self-Organization in Society
5:09 Slef-Organization in Language
6:40 Patching a Self-Organizing System"

Feedback Networks in the Style of David Tudor

video upload by La Synthèse Humaine

"New Uses for Old Circuits is a series looking at linear and nonlinear processes in the modular system.

In this video we look at the work of David Tudor and how he created dense networks of feedback in an approximation of a neural network.

0:00 Intro
1:37 David Tudor
4:53 Neural Synthesis

New release 'Sumatra Method' from myself here:"

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- Lamoura - Serge Modular La bestia III & Medusa in the mountains

video upload by Laurent Hilairet

"No sequence here, just evolving drone and random pulses through Djupvik's Bunker Archeology 2 and Zverb."

Sound Design with Cybernetics: Interference and Inversion

video upload by La Synthèse Humaine

New Uses for Old Circuits Series

"New Uses for Old Circuits is a series looking at linear and nonlinear processes in the modular system.

In this video we look at the al-Jabr (الجبر) patch - a patch that injects inverted signals into the feedback loop to tame chaotic behavior, and uses the rate of change (derivative) of a signal as a cybernetic regulator."

Sound Design with Cybernetics

video upload by La Synthèse Humaine

New Uses for Old Circuits Series

"New Uses for Old Circuits is a series looking at linear and nonlinear processes in the modular system.

In this video we look at the al-Muqābala ( المقابلة) patch, which combines everything we've discussed so far into a playable system where nonlinear feedback loops are pushed and pulled via cybernetic regulation. A garden of forking, bifurcating paths..."

Patching up the Serge

video upload by The Machines Won

'SIEGFRIED' | VC RES EQ + VBR | Serge Modular | Episode 11

video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"The VC RES EQ is big, very big and the VBR (Variable Bandwidth Filter) makes it even bigger. But even then, it's not a combo that would appeal to the 'mainstream' eurorack audience. The 4U version joins both modules under one panel and is called 'SIEGFRIED', inspired by Wagner's dragonslayer in the classic Ring des Nibelungen epic 15 hour opera which ends in Ragnarok - the Apocalyptic end of the Gods. Now that's a much better setting! We need mist, heroes, dragons, Gods and something close to Mount Doom. Tolkien didn't like Wagner's work at all, in fact, he hated it. With this eurorack combo you can now create your own adventure, keep the ring for yourself and throw Frodo into Mount Doom.

This is one of my favorite videos so far and I just LOVE the sound of the VC RES EQ. The VBR is added to tame the harsh sounds that often come from the 'pet dragon', but if you play it with your fingertips, prepare for myths and legends.

As always, this video is not sponsored, but I am enjoying a small 'artist discount' from Random*Source because I make videos like this. Dear Serge, if you're watching this, THANK YOU for being Serge and thank you Random*Source for keeping the legend vibrant, alive and kicking."

Random Source Serge Edelweiss

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Cybernetic Regulation for Melodic Sequences and Missile Interceptors

video upload by La Synthèse Humaine

New Uses for Old Circuits Series

"There is no way out. Lie and wait, lie still and be quiet. Screaming holds across the sky. When it comes, will it come in darkness, or will it bring its own light? Will the light come before or after?"

Logistic Maps and Analog Computing with Serge

video upload by La Synthèse Humaine

New Uses for Old Circuits Series

"New Uses for Old Circuits is a series looking at linear and nonlinear processes in the modular system.

In this video we look at the textbook example of a nonlinear and chaotic system - the logistic map. We explore how to use the Serge as an analog computer to take numbers and multiply, add, and subtract them, and further how to create a discrete feedback sequence from them.

Check out Greg Zifcak's website and his example of the Logistic Map: https://www.gzifcak.net/cefms/"

Shaking The Earth With Serge Modular Medusa & Stereo VCF Q and VC Res EQ

video upload by The Machines Won

Driving Bass and Ambient leads Serge Modular |Stereo VCFQ on bass #eurorack #synth #electronicmusic

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Building a Serge BESTIA III panel with Serge Eurorack

video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"I am aware my Serge series is a bit of a niche in eurorack, but I feel it shouldn't be. They may seem complicated, or maybe too simple with the minimal grid panels and the lack of leds. Maybe even eh.. underwhelming compared to the competition. Also, many Serge videos focus on the raw voltage paths, so many of them just scream, tick and growl. This video is no exception. However, if you truly want to know what modular synthesis is about to enjoy absolute voltage freedom (a challenge by itself) a Serge system can teach you a LOT about the gear you already have - even when you never get to own single Serge module. As always, I am not trying to sell you anything, I am not an influencer and I no longer care (too much) about the latest hype modules anymore unless it blows me away. This is now an educational channel. It always was. And it's my duty - and privilege - to try and show you why Serge changed the way I patch. If you don't know what you're missing, you won't miss it. And if none of this appeals to you, that's also a valuable 'lession'. Your personal experience is all that matters - and the music you love most.
I am still a beginner, with Serge you may always know nothing between your previous and next patch. But if you're looking for magic, there's a lot of magic hiding behind those modest panels."

Serge Modular - Stereo VCFQ Yoi Jam (Vocal Filter Patch)

video upload by The Machines Won

Exploring the Serge Modular Stereo VCFQ #sergemodular #eurorack #modularsynth

video upload by The Machines Won

"Exploring the legendary VCFQ filter in stereo!! It's a perfect filter to pair with the medusa. I hope you enjoy listening to these patches as much as I enjoyed making them.

There are some jams at the end if you want to hear more musical applications with the filter. A few pinging sections of course, some pads, ambient, industrial and synth wavey goodness.

Lots to explore with this versatile filter, now made better in Stereo!"

Nonlinearity And Feedback

video upload by La Synthèse Humaine

New Uses for Old Circuits Series

"New Uses for Old Circuits is a series looking at linear and nonlinear processes in the modular system.

In this video we look at simple feedback systems and explore linearity and nonlinearity. We see how basic audio feedback through a linear system (basically a volume knob) can accentuate or attenuate what is already present in a sound. But sending the feedback through a nonlinear system transforms the sound into something else entirely."