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Showing posts with label Random Source. Show all posts

Monday, March 09, 2026

Serge Modular Synth Res EQ | Feedback Drone


video upload by Akihiko Matsumoto

"Serge Modular Synth (Sample Pack) https://akihikomatsumoto.sellfy.store... Created entirely with the unique sonic character of Serge modular systems

About this Pack
Serge Tcherepnin once described his instruments not as tools but as open systems for discovering relationships between sound and control. The Serge Modular Synth is built on this principle. It does not simulate acoustic behavior; it generates its own logic of vibration. Each circuit is an experiment in how voltage can behave as if it were alive.  

This sample pack captures that principle through Random Source’s modern Serge system, combining the GTO, GTS, and Res EQ with the reissued 50th Anniversary Paperface. The recordings move fluidly between the precise tension of Eurorack signals and the raw, physical tone of classic 4U banana systems. Every patch was shaped through direct voltage interaction rather than digital post-processing, preserving the unpredictable complexity that defines the Serge approach."

Follow-up to this post.

Wednesday, March 04, 2026

Serge ResEQ | No Input Feedback


video upload by Akihiko Matsumoto

"Serge Modular Synth (Sample Pack) https://akihikomatsumoto.sellfy.store...
Created entirely with the unique sonic character of Serge modular systems

About this Pack
Serge Tcherepnin once described his instruments not as tools but as open systems for discovering relationships between sound and control. The Serge Modular Synth is built on this principle. It does not simulate acoustic behavior; it generates its own logic of vibration. Each circuit is an experiment in how voltage can behave as if it were alive.  

This sample pack captures that principle through Random Source’s modern Serge system, combining the GTO, GTS, and Res EQ with the reissued 50th Anniversary Paperface. The recordings move fluidly between the precise tension of Eurorack signals and the raw, physical tone of classic 4U banana systems. Every patch was shaped through direct voltage interaction rather than digital post-processing, preserving the unpredictable complexity that defines the Serge approach.  

Why Serge Matters
Serge Modular was designed in the 1970s by Serge Tcherepnin. It was created as an open-ended tool for sonic experimentation. Influenced by cybernetics and avant-garde composition, this system rejects musical hierarchies and embraces uncertainty.
In Serge, control voltages and audio signals are treated as equals. The circuits invite exploration through feedback, cross-modulation, and unpredictable interactions. Every patch is a process of discovery rather than reproduction.
This makes Serge a powerful choice for artists seeking sounds that are not pre-shaped or confined by rules. The textures you will find in this pack are unstable, alive, and deeply human.  

Inside the Pack
The collection includes loops, one-shots, and drones. It extends from tonal minimalism to complex, evolving noise structures. You will find FM and AM modulations, unstable oscillations, and dark ambient layers that drift beyond equal temperament. There are moments of feedback that verge on collapse, SSG circuits running into chaotic self-modulation, and subtle rhythmic patterns that carry the unmistakable texture of analog uncertainty.
Each sound maintains the distinctive grain of Serge synthesis: harmonic richness without symmetry, motion that arises from interaction rather than programming. This is material for artists who value the tactile quality of electricity, who hear circuits as compositional partners rather than instruments.  

Who This Pack Is For
Ideal for producers working in experimental electronic music, sound design, ambient, noise, or techno.
This pack suits those who are not satisfied with polished libraries and are looking for materials that add edge, texture, and risk to their work.  

Continuous Evolution
This library is a growing archive. New sounds are added through regular updates at no additional cost for existing users. If you already own the pack, simply log in to your Sellfy account and new files will appear automatically. For those new to the collection, this is an invitation to enter a sonic environment that is never fixed but always evolving.  

Not Just a Sample Pack
Some of the included tracks were originally composed as complete works. These can be experienced as finished drone pieces or used as inspiring source material. The lines between sample and sound art are intentionally blurred."

New Uses for Old Circuits 02: Sources Of Inversion


video upload by La Synthèse Humaine

New Uses for Old Circuits

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

In this video we go through every module in the Serge synthesizer to discover which circuits create an inversion at the output. As a result, we create perhaps the most boring synthesizer video on YouTube, but we also lay some important groundwork for the future - creating a conceptual map of the Serge that will be very helpful in feedback patching.

Apologies about the periodic focusing issues - I'm still working on it :)"

Thursday, February 19, 2026

New Uses for Old Circuits 01: Slew Generators as Lowpass Gates


video upload by La Synthèse Humaine

New Uses for Old Circuits

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

In this video we start from the basics and look at the two most famous modules of the Serge system: the Dual Universal Slope Generator (DUSG) and Smooth/Stepped Generator (SSG). These two flavors of slew generator allow us to not only create modulation sources but process audio signals, acting as low level lowpass filters."

Monday, February 02, 2026

Serge Modular Study 28 / Nirvana Strings (with Empress Effects Zoia 10K)


video upload by takao_kurokawa

"Voices:
Serge Modular by Random*Source Tantra & MANTRAII

Effects:
Empress Effects Zoia 10K

#sergemodular #modularsynth #ambientmusic #experimentalmusic"

Sunday, January 25, 2026

Serge Modular Study 26/ Daphnia (with Ciat-Lonbarde Clicker)


video upload by takao_kurokawa

"Voices:
Serge Modular by Random*Source TANTRA & MANTRA II
Ciat-Lonbarde Clicker

Effects:
Ciat-Lonbarde Cocoquantus

#sergemodular #modularsynth #ambientmusic #experimentalmusic"

Friday, January 16, 2026

Random Source SERGE INORI + TKB // DAY 14 #jamuary2026


video upload by Dexba

"This feels so wrong – but why? 😄
A sprinkle of acid with my Serge INORI, using 8 steps only from the TKB, lane A for pitch, lane B for glide, lane C for filter modulation (and lane D was for pitch transpose, but that was a bit harder to master in a quick jam, so I ended up leaving it out).
One oscillator provides the bass, the other one the kick, you know the drill.
So much fun, I hope you'll enjoy it! 🧡"

Sunday, December 28, 2025

Bee Honey


video upload by Ebotronix

Serge Modular System Eurorack,
GTO, 2x NTO, +N Com,Variable Slope VCF, VCFQ, DUSG, SSG,
Stereo Mixer, Wave Multipliers, Resonance Equalizer, TWS+!,
ARC Serge TKB,
Doepfer R2m Ribbon Controller, A 177-2,
Mutable Instruments, Shades,µYarns, µ Veils, µ Peaks,
Ornament and Crime, Natbhairav Scale,
WMD Timewarp,
Hologram Electronics Microcosm Special Edition 2024,
Strymon Big Sky MX, in Dual Mono Mode controlled with
Midi CC by, 16n Faderbank, AtoVproject ,
28.12.2025
video# 2591


Friday, December 19, 2025

Patch Memory Performance #3 | Modular synth terrace jam with 4MS SMR and R*S Triple Waveshaper


video upload by djr brunstein

"Patch Memory Performance.

A modular synthesiser performance recorded on my terrace in Porto, built around the 4MS Spectral Multiband Resonator and the Serge Random Source Triple Waveshaper [with Play all Day's PlayFader].

This patch became something to play rather than explain, with dense cross modulation and unstable feedback paths.

Watch the companion video looking at the underlying patch structure here:"

Patch Memory #3 | Chaotic cross modulation with 4MS SMR and R*S Triple Waveshaper

video upload by djr brunstein

"Another patch exploration video, this time focusing on chaotic cross modulation between the 4MS Spectral Multiband Resonator and the Serge Random Source Triple Waveshaper.

This is a short overview of the patch logic rather than a full performance or a repeatable recipe. The sounds are unstable by design and difficult to reproduce exactly.

Performance audio available on Bandcamp, alongside an additional piece here:



Instagram: / djrbrunstein

Website: https://djrbrunstein.com"

Thursday, December 11, 2025

Everything Oscillates: A closer look at the Serge Random Source Helios & Paris Flash


video upload by Bleeps and Boops

"Following up on Part 1 - • From DIY to Cult Legend: The Serge Synthes... [posted here] - here's a closer look at two of the R*S Serge 50th Anniversary Paperface panels. If you've not seen the first part yet, please do since it gives a decent background on where these came from. Any corrections or questions, please comment below: I've tried my best but there's always going to be an omission or mistake.

All the background music was made on the Serge - if I get the chance I'll upload it somewhere. It's genuinely the most productive six weeks I've ever had with one synth.

These new versions are a re-work in collaboration with Serge himself, to update and improve his original Paperface circuits. As such the oscillators track nicely over the full range, everything is stable, and overall it's better suited to life in a modern studio.

As before, an enormous thanks to ‪@serge-modular‬ for the loan of this beast.

Time to start saving I think...

As ever, thanks for watching!"

Sunday, November 02, 2025

3am - Better Late Than Dead


video upload by justin3am

"Spooky Serge! An Evil Pet! BugBrand Brutality! WARNING: STROBE EFFECTS!!
This piece was originally intended to be a halloween themed video but I couldn't get it done in time. lol
Using the ‪@BugBrand‬ Chirper for the main voice, controlled by the ‪@prismcircuits1974‬ Hymenium and processed by ‪@Endorphines‬ Evil Pet. The undulating background is comprised of some classic Serge feedback patches, running through a Bastl Thyme+.

#modularsynth"

Serge’s 1979 ÷NCOM - It Compares, Counts, Waits, Fires and It Always Rises


video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"I bought the #Serge #NCOM in the blind because a) it's the work of a living legend, b) I had no idea what it did, and c) after reading the manual and looking on YouTube I still had no idea how to use it in real life music.

The ÷NCOM is short for pulse divider (by N steps), a comparator (gate goes high where +IN is higher than -IN) and last but not least, a staircase CV is raised one semitone when the compare goes high and the max steps N is not reached. So now you know, and just like me, it still remains a mystery how it can play a role in modular music.

÷NCOM is from 1979, and quantized CV was rare, especially when it's derived from any two compared voltages. It's using two CMOS chips, but only 5 of 8 bits were used (step 0 to 31 = 32 values). So is it early digital? Yes, but without a CPU or code and state of the art precision - for 1979. Is it still relevant in 2025? I am not sure how many voltage comparators are around in eurorack, and you probably never needed one. A staircase CV waveform is simply a matter of running a ramp through a quantizer, and you may be able to use an END of RAMP event on a Maths clone. The ÷NCOM circuit is often used for rhythmic patches, and the staircase is super useful to make synchronized ramps you can use to open a filter or wavefolder. Not to mention arpeggios. It's the opposite of high-tech, it's low tech. A circuit you need to learn, discover and find use for. It was special in 1979, and today it's part of the joy of owning a true Serge module that can always do more than you think."

Monday, September 15, 2025

SERGE Modular Eurorack - Botanical


video upload by Serge Modular | Random*Source

"Teo checking out our new eurorack case (prototype) in massive American walnut."

Sunday, July 20, 2025

Accidental maqam - serge modular crocodile / loudest warning (tws + dusg + quantizer)


video upload by time is dilated

"Playing around with DUSGs, TWS and Quantizer. Trying to create an arabic maqam-esque patch.

Panels:

Serge Modular by Random*Source Crocodile
Loudest Warning Radio Jirō"

Monday, July 14, 2025

Random*Source Serge Paperface 50 Helios & Tempo Di Roma with PSU

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via this Reverb listing

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Sunday, June 08, 2025

Serge Medusa vs. TKB


video upload by Serge Modular | Random*Source

"Another Medusa for eurorack exploration by Teo - this time using the TKB as programmer and glide source. #sergemodular"

Friday, May 09, 2025

Serge Modular - New Frequency Shifter Sound Impressions


video upload by Serge Modular | Random*Source

"The New Frequency Shifter (FRS) is a completely new design by Serge, much improved over the original 1979 version. Actually it is a combination of two new Quadrature (sine) Oscillators plus two (!) Frequency Shifters, offering 5 different modes from separate use to true Stereo Processing.

0:00 Intro / FM bleeps
0:19 On Drums
1:11 On Guitar*
2:46 Sand Rabbi
3:26 Modular Madness - Pulse sequence 4:33 Another Beat
5:23 back with the Gibson (FRS sequenced)*

Monday, March 31, 2025

Serge Modular Synth Hybrid Wave DJ Set | Akihiko Matsumoto


video upload by Akihiko Matsumoto

Study Site https://akihikomatsumoto.com/study/
Plugins https://akihikomatsumoto.com/download/
Sample Pack https://akihikomatsumoto.bandcamp.com

Thursday, March 06, 2025

SERGE Eurorack layered - featuring Medusa


video upload by Serge Modular | Random*Source

"Layering 2 patches / takes (using a slightly modified setup) for more complexity. Both patches and setup by patchboi Teo."

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Serge Modular - Here's where you find it


video upload by Serge Modular | Random*Source

"Another eurorack patch by Teo starring MEDUSA ... #sergemodular"
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