Overview of the Mantra & TKB by Random*Source - Serge Modular

video upload by Stazma

"Today i'll go with you on a guided tour of one of my (if not THE) favorite modular synthesizer in my collection: the Serge modular Mantra & TKB panel by Random*Source
@serge-modular
The Mantra is meant as a perfect intro to the world of Serge in 4U size (not eurorack format), and the TKB is a powerhouse of sequencing and interactive control. I'll just scratch the surface of what's possible with this combo but at least it should give you an idea of how you could use these.

Have fun!"

Additional Mantra posts

Serge GTO ~ NTO & Graphic VCO Patch with Doepfer A 152

video upload by Ebotronix

"Serge Modular Synthesizer Eurorack by Random Source
2x NTO, +N Com,Variable Slope VCF, DUSG, SSG,
Stereo Mixer, Wave Multipliers,
Resonance Equalizer (Feedback patched to 2x Afterneath ~ Reflex ~ Send ~ Return)
ARC Serge TKB
Doepfer A 152 Graphic Oscillator Patch, A138s
Earth Quaker Divices 2x Afterneath
Mordax Data
Mutable Instruments (Clones) 2x Peaks
Tunefish Modular: Ornament and Crime
Mimal Scale number of notes: 8
notes (in cents): 0, 203.9, 293.8, 497.7, 702.3, 884.4, 996.1, 1088.3
XAOC Batumi,Kamieniec
Flame 2x Q Sliders
vid # 2163"

Serge Modular Paperface 2.0 - Official 50th Anniversary Edition

video upload by Serge Modular | Random*Source

"Teo.Hoffmann (https://www.instagram.com/teo.hoffmann/) playing the new Serge Paperface easel - Serge's 2022 redesign of the original 1st generation Serge synthesizer from 1973. Single take recording.

The Paperface Anniversary system is a standalone, externally powered, authentic Serge synthesizer.

Panel 1 (Sequencer):
Serge Gate Sequencer
Enhanced SQP4 Sequencer / Programmer with UP/DOWN, HOLD
Serge Metronomic Clock
Bidirectional Router
Enhanced SQP4 Sequencer / Programmer with UP/DOWN, HOLD
Peak & Trough

Panel 2 (Voice):
Serge Vintage Oscillator 2022, temperature-compensated, 1V/Oct
Serge Vintage Oscillator+ 2022, temperature-compensated, 1V/Oct, with PULSE and PWM
Serge Noise
Smooth & Stepped Generator (SSG)
Dual CV-Pro
Triple Waveshaper (TWS)
Serge 1973 VCF + Balanced Output"

Serge Modular Paperface 2.0 - Rhythm & Stealth


"Exploring the rhythmic side of the Serge Paperface easel - Serge's 2022 redesign of the original 1st generation Serge synthesizer from 1973. Single take recording."

See the Random Source label below for more.

HELIOS

"The Serge HELIOS is a powerful voice panel that brings the raw Paperface oscillator sound to a new level and is the ideal basis for both tonal and experimental sound explorations. Serge's redesign of the 1973 VCOs adds temperature compensation and exceptional tracking over 6+ octaves. The Oscillator+ adds an PULSE OUT with pulse width modulation.

The voice panel comes built and calibrated in a superslim boat and is designed to be powered externally (e.g. with a mobile PSU) - PSU not included."


TEMPO DI ROMA

"TEMPO DI ROMA offers a unique combination of sequencing, programming, switching and logic, that brings Paperface to a new level. The classic GATE sequencer is no longer alone - two 4-step programmers that are also sequencers (with HOLD, RESET, UP/DOWN) can be run independently. Serge's new metronomic Clock is a precise, temperature-stable analog tempo source that can bring any of these sequencers to life. Three Bi-Directional Switches allow complex combinations of the Sequencers (or even audio signals). The bottom switch is special: it includes a Flip-Flop so that with the first trigger, the Switch is turned ON (and stays ON), until another trigger turns it OFF again. An additional FLOP output is also added. Last not least the panel contains a PEAK&TROUGH section. With logic signals, PEAK (max function) acts like an boolean OR, TROUGH (min function) like a boolean AND. However, PEAK&TROUGH can also be used with audio signals or CV.

The sequencer panel comes built and calibrated in a superslim boat and is designed to be powered externally (e.g. with a mobile PSU) - PSU not included."


PARIS-FLASH

"The Serge PARIS-FLASH combines the key Serge modules of the Paperface era, especially slopes and envelopes, into one panel. While it may look like a system primarily designed for CV-Control, it is equally strong in the audio range.

The slopes panel is to be released in SPRING 2023 and will come built and calibrated in a superslim boat and is designed to be powered externally (e.g. with a mobile PSU) - PSU not included."

https://serge-modular.com/paperface

Serge Random*Source Resonant EQ - SMD vs Thru hole

video upload by John Schussler

"I've had an SMD version of the Random*Source Serge Resonant EQ for some time, and have been curious to know whether the older thru-hole version had a significantly different sound. I recently ran across one for sale, so here we are.

This is basically me trying to figure out how they're different, and whether I have a preference. Ideally I'd only keep one, but....

Source oscillator is an Acid Rain Chainsaw in single saw mode.
Sequence from Stochastic IG. Envelope from Zadar.

00:00 Intro
00:20 SMD Self-oscillation
04:03 TH self-oscillation
07:27 Sequence
13:55 Faster sequence"

Serge Ring Ringmodulator

video upload by Boele Gerkes

"This is another lovely Random*Source Serge module. Simple, but producing great ringmod and AM sounds."

Drony Mood - Serge Modular Synthesizer

video upload by fonitronik

"Playing with the VCFS and VCFQ in tandem."

Random Source Serge

New Random*Source Paperface Serge Demo w/ 50th Anniversary Oscillators

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"How many octaves can a Serge Paperface VCO track?
Yes

*provided it's the 50th anniversary edition of the vintage VCOs, newly redesigned by Serge himself. #sergemodular #sergetcherepnin #paperface50 #sequencerpanel #voicepanel #randomsource #sergemodularsynth #analogsynth"

This one was spotted and sent in via Soviet Space Child.

Random Source Serge NTO New Timbral Oscillator and Wave Multipliers

video upload by Boele Gerkes

"Small test with these two modules. NTO saw waveshape is going into the lovely wavefolding circuits from the Wave Multiplier. Some modulation from a Verbos Multi Envelope and Verbos Random Sampling.
Signal goes through 4MS Dual delay and Noise Engineering Desmodus Versio reverb."

3am - Soup FX

video upload by justin3am

"A skronky peice featuring STS and Random*Source Serge modular synths. An exploration of the STS Soup Kitchen 1 panel's phasers, frequency shifter and Wilson Analog Delay. Simple FM voice courtesy of NTO+PCO, through a lowpass gate. Video processed in DaVinci Resolve."

Superbooth 22: Random Source - Serge Modules

video upload by sonicstate

"Matthias at Random Source welcomed us to his booth and let us look at his new modules, an evolution of classic Serge units.

To celebrate the 50th anniversary, Matthias, having gained the blessing of Serge Tcherepnin is producing new versions of the original modules, but with improved tracking and expanded features.

Price and availability TBC."

New Random Source Serge Paperface Coming to SUPERBOOTH22

Follow-up to this post featuring the VC Resonant EQ.

1st Panel:
2x Oscillators Noise/Random
SSG
Dual Processor
Triple Waveshaper
Not sure what that last one on the corner is but it looks like it has a 1/4" output?

2nd Panel:
2xSequencers/Programmer
BiDi Router


Update: two more close-up pics of the oscillator section, a 3rd with a Precision VCO and Dual Universal Slope Generator, and the following:

"Designing the first generation of Serge modules in '72-'73 was a stab in the dark. Today, the redesign of these modules is like opening a door to a new universe. VCOs that track. Dual programmers featuring built-in sequencing and clock.
Silver on enamel panels, yet keeping to the spirit and patch-programmability of the original paperface panels. Glad to announce the first of several 50th anniversary Serge panels !

Serge"

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New Random Source Serge Panel w/ VC Resonant EQ

"Everything under control
... and packed for #Superbooth 22!"

This one was spotted and sent in via Meska.

50th Anniversary Serge Paperface Panels from Random Source

"Designing the first generation of Serge modules in '72-'73 was a stab in the dark.

Today, the redesign of these modules is like opening a door to a new universe.

VCOs that track. Dual programmers featuring built-in sequencing and clock.

Silver on enamel panels, yet keeping to the spirit and patch-programmability of the original paperface panels.

Glad to announce the first of several 50th anniversary Serge panels !"

Random Source Serge Demos by ALEQ Modular

video uploads by ALEQ Modular

Playlist:
Serge module, one more
Serge module, again
SERGE sequence
Serge Modular, sequencing test.
Serge Modular, 2nd test
Serge Modular, 1st test

https://aleqproject.blogspot.com

North Coast Sequence Test | R*S Serge Wave Multipliers vs North Coast MSK013 VCO

video upload by ALEQ Modular

"Simple test of North Coast MSK013 VCO and MSK007 Leapfrog filter."

R*S Serge Wave Multipliers vs North Coast MSK013 VCO

video upload by ALEQ Modular

"Both modules are completely different. But the center section of the Serge module should be identical to the middle part of the North Coast module.
Identical ??? In fact, the result sounds (and looks) very similar, so...

Of course, in one hand, you have a module dedicated to wave shaping, with 3 "flavours" . And on the other hand, you have a dual VCO.

In fact, there is a small "trap" : In use, in a more complex patch, who is able to tell the difference between the 2 wave shapers ? (Listen to the second part of the video)"

https://aleqproject.blogspot.com

Random Source Serge Inori + TKB 4U Modular Synthesizer

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

via this auction

"This was assembled by Ralf at Random Source this year. It is a beautifully designed utilitarian synthesizer. Also included is a portable power supply, the associated boats, and a lot of Pomona banana cables. All items are brand new and in perfect condition."

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BEATS BY OMEGA | Vintage Stopwatch as Modular Synthesizer Clock

video upload by SOCKET ONE

"Experimental Sound Art

Module:
Random Source Serge Eurorack - VCFQ, VCFS, DUSG, SSG, WM
Make Noise - Maths
Abstract Data - Logic Boss
Expert Sleeper - ES-8

Camera:
Google Pixel 5A

#OMEGA #Eurorack #MakeNoise #Serge #RandomSource"

Eurorack Ring Modulators

video upload by John Schussler

"Ring modulation, according to the interwebs, is basically AM modulation (amplitude modulation) that goes through the full cycle. In AM modulation, any frequency below zero simply stops the oscillator. With ring modulation, you're still modulating the amplitude, but when the signal goes below zero volts it inverts the oscillator signal rather than stopping it. This creates a variety of new harmonics.

But those aren't necessarily 'ringing' harmonics. The ring in the name comes from the fact that most ring modulators use a "ring" of 4 diodes one into the other to create the effect.

Here's a sampling of the modules I have at the moment, doing a basic comparison of how their timbres differ. And a few have extra features that I'll try to resist playing with for sake of a fair comparison, but will probably fail in the attempt.

Sequence: Stochastic IG. VCO: Dixie II+ square (carrier) and saw (modulator). Envelope: Zadar

00:00 Intro
00:20 Blokan
03:56 RK3
09:35 Erica Synths
15:14 Serge
19:24 Gated sequence
27:28 Ring SM
35:47 E560"

TEST SERIES Random*Source Serge R*S Eurorack System Sound Design Random Source

video upload by Outsider Sound Design

"Random Source Serge Eurorack
New Timbral Oscillator
Smooth Stepped Generator x 2
Dual Universal Slope Generator
Wave Multipliers
Triple Waveshaper
Variable Q VCF
Resonant EQ
N Com
Intellijel uVCA
Intellijel uFade

The purpose of 'TEST SERIES' is to focus on the sound design possibilities of various gear combinations. This series is not musical nor does it serve as an instructional video. It is all about sound potential.

Please consider supporting this channel by purchasing a sample pack or music download from www.outsidersounddesign.com"

Serge Resonant Equaliser for Eurorack Dr. Wiener Limited Tropical Styrofex Mica Editions.

video upload by Dr. Wiener

"A thorough demonstration of 3 Limited Edition Resonant Equalizers from Patch Point for Eurorack .

In this experiment we compare:
Serge Modular - Resonant Equalizer (RESEQ)
- Vintage Styroflex/Tropical Limited Through Hole Edition (2/3 Available)
- Vintage Mica/Styroflex Limited Through Hole Edition (3/3 Available)
- Vintage Mica/Tropical Limited Through Hole Edition (2/3 Available)"