Using The Sensel Morph With VCV Rack

Omri Cohen

"Here is the sound pack full of ambient textures and effect - https://www.patreon.com/posts/my-firs...
There's also a 'light' version you can download and try for free here - https://bit.ly/2Aob8TH

* Introduction - 00:00
* Buchla Thunder Overlay
* Basic Functions - 01:19
* Sensel App - 09:15
* patch Example No.1 - 14:31
* Piano Overlay - 19:17
* Drum Pad Overlay - 23:44
* No Overlay - 27:49
* Patch Example No.2 - 29:44

If you like what I do and want to support my work, consider joining me on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/omricohen"

Amanda Chaudhary at Wonder Valley Experimental 12 (electronic music and jazz performance)

CatSynth TV

"Performance by Amanda Chaudhary at Wonder Valley Experimental 12 (virtual livestream festival).
The set features a mix of experimental modular-synthesizer improvisations and jazz keyboards .

Synthesizers used:
Arturia MiniBrute 2
Arturia Stage 73 and Piano (virtual instruments)
Sensel Morph
Novation Push
Crank Surgeon Pocket Gamelan
Arturia Spark drum machine
Albeton Live! drum machines
Metasonix R54 and RK5
MOK Waverazor
Make Noise Rene and Tempi
Rossum Electro-music Morpheus
E350 Morphing Terrarium
Expert Sleepers ES-8, FH-2, and EXH-8CV)
Strymon Magneto
Qu-Bit Prism
Sputnik Dual Oscillator
Additional modules by Pittsburgh Modular, Mordax, and Intellijel
Sequential Prophet 12

A special thanks for Mark Soden of Phogg Masheeen for organizing this festival and keeping it going virtually this year, and to everyone who performed and otherwise contributed to make it a success."

Morph - Sensel Morph, VCV Rack, Eurorack, Midilar, Keystep

Omri Cohen

"The WAV file for this performance is available on my Patreon page - https://www.patreon.com/posts/40522262
And also a walk-through video for this patch where I go voice by voice, explaining what's going on and how I manipulate the voices during the performance - https://www.patreon.com/posts/40522319"

Massive Modular: Arturia, Metasonix, Waverazor, Make Noise, Volca, Sensel Morph, Qu-Bit, 4ms, More

CatSynth TV

"A massive modular match that also crosses into standalone synthesizers and hardware controllers.

Arturia MicroFreak
Arturia MiniBrute 2
Korg Volca Modular
Metasonix R-54 (VCF) and RK5 (LPG)
MOK Wavewazor
Sputnik Dual Oscillator
Expert Sleepers FH-2 Factotum and ESX-8V
Sensel Morph
Life Is Unfair Joystick
Rossum Electro-Music Morpheus
Strymon Magneto
Qu-Bit Prism
Make Noise Tempi, Rene, Maths
4MS Spectral Multiband Resonator
Malekko Noisering
E350 Morphing Terrarium
Mordax DATA
Pittsburgh Modular VCA and Mixer
2hp VCA
IntelliJ I/O utility modules
Circuit Abbey ADSR-Jr

Sensel Morph (Buchla Overlay) controlling Waverazor and 4MS SMR
Joystick controlling Metasonix R-54 pitch and Sputnik timbre

Please check out our CatSynth shop for T-shirts, shot glasses and more https://shop.catsynth.com/"

Amanda Chaudhary Performance Resident Electronic Music 07-14-2020

CatSynth TV

"Amanda Chaudhary performs a live electronic-music set at Resident Electronic Music, a monthly (live-streaming) showcase hosted by The Laundry in San Francisco.

A mixture of abstract electronics on a modular synthesizer (Sputnik, Metasonix, Strymon, Qu-Bit, Expert Sleepers, FolkTek, Noise Engineering and more), Stylophone, Sensel Morph, Live is Unfair joystick along with beats from Ableton Live and Arturia Spark; and jazz keyboard using Nord Stage EX, Sequential Prophet 12, and Arturia V Collection instruments.

Resident is a monthly electronic audiovisual open mic event started in 2017. It is held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at The Laundry. Resident is casual and cool, and the community you'll find is like no other for aspiring electronic musicians in the Bay. No judgments, no bullshit, just positive support and openness to new ideas. "

FH2 and Morph Thunder Overlay - The perfect Eurorack controller combo!

Synth Diy Guy

"This time I take you through my set up using Sensel´s Morph with the Buchla Thunder overlay, connected to the Eurorack via Expert Sleepers FH2 Factotum and expanders for a total of 24 outputs! Morph layout linked below.

Thanks to Sensel and Signal Sounds for sponsoring the video!

Get your FH2 here: https://www.signalsounds.com/expert-s..."

Thunder Jam - The long one

Quincas Moreira

"This is the leftover jam from my video on the Morph Thunder + FH2 video"

The Rainbow Patch - Morph Innovator, FH2 and the Quarantine Box

Published on Jun 2, 2020 Synth Diy Guy

"I create a custom controller with the Sensel Morph Innovator Overlay, and interface it to my Quarantine Modular using FH2 Factotum. Then I perform some cinematic soundscapes with this cool instrument!
Featuring Dust of Time, Piston Honda mk3, Kermit Mk3, Monsoon and Tendrils Cables."

Update:

Rainbow over Pandora


"An improvised performance on my compact system, featuring my custom controller designed for the Sensel Morph, FH2, Dusto of Time, Kermit, Piston Honda, Monsoon and Tendrils Cables."

EP265 Sensel Morph and Animoog

Published on May 26, 2020 CatSynth TV

"We demo the Sensel Morph (with Buchla Thunder overlay) with the Animoog synthesizer app for iPad.

The Animoog is a software synthesizer from Moog based around the Anisotropic Synthesis Engine - the sound morphs among 8 different timbres along a user-defined path. Animoog also supports Midi Polyphonic Expression (MPE), making it an ideal pairing for the MPE-compabile Sensel Morph + Thunder overlay.

0:14 Introduction to Animoog
1:11 Setting up the Sensel Morph for MPE
1:49 Demo of Animog Presets set up to support MPE
5:11 Custom preset
6:00 How to create your own presets"

Hydrasynth Sensel Morph MPE Explorations

Published on May 18, 2020 SonalSystem

"Sensel Morph MPE tests with the Hydrasynth in MPE mode...variety of controls assigned in the Mod Matrix to pitch, cutoff, drive, and the amazing individual control of 'warps' of specific cross sections of the OSC wave form and if thats not enough freeze reverb manual control for added epicness :) ...truly a unique experience. Using a dual setup of the Sensel morphs with the Buchla overlay and a Keys overlay is mind-blowing with a capable MPE synth !"

Playlist:

Hydrasynth MPE Morph Preset Test 01 "Addie Paddy"
Hydrasynth MPE Morph Preset Test 02 "1st Contact"
Hydrasynth MPE Morph Preset Test 03 "Haunted Keys"

Shutdown Sounds by Sensel

Published on Apr 16, 2020 Sensel

Playlist:

1. Sensel - Hugo R.A. Paris Sound Bath for UVI Falcon

Download from https://sensel.com/pages/sensel-hra-p...
This instrument was designed with sounds by artist Hugo R.A. Paris for the Sensel Morph Buchla Thunder Overlay using the default map for Preset 1 on the Thunder. It also works for the default MPE map for the Piano, Drum,and Music Production overlays.

MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE) is used to create a "sound bath" instrument for ambient audio explorations.

Vertical gestures on each note control filter cutoff for a bandpass digital filter. After-pressure controls the stereo spread of the digital filter. Velocity selects the start point of the loop.

The long "feathers" of the Buchla Thunder control samples from a Paris composition, primarily using the 4MS SWN synthesizer.

2. Sensel - Hugo R.A. Paris Sound Bath for UVI Falcon
3. Noizebusters Timbre Drums For Sensel Morph and Bitwig Studio Pro

Sheltering in Place 2: Sensel Morph and Modular Jam

Published on Apr 7, 2020 CatSynth TV

"We present another Sheltering in Place synth jam, this time featuring the Sensel Morph and our modular system, along with an assist from Big Merp.

The Sensel Morph maps to audio signals in Max/MSP/BEAP and connects to the modular via the Expert Sleepers ES-8. We use it to control the Sputnik Modular Dual Oscillator, Metasonix RK5 Low Pass Gate, and Rossum Electro-Music Morpheus.
Additional instruments/modules include the Arturia MicroFreak, QuBit Prism, and Strymon Magneto.

0:13 Connecting the Sensel Morph via Max/MSP/BEAP to the ES-8 and various modules
0:51 Synth jam by Big Merp on the Sensel Morph
2:11 Synth jam by Amanda on the Sensel Morph, Arturia MicroFreak and modular system"

Sensel Morph Live Streams

"Sensel Live Streams are a real-time outlet for learning and conversation. From sound design to composition and technical details, we cover a lot of ground. If you missed the event, you can still get all the information in our archives."

Playlist:

1. Morph MPE Smörgåsbord: Bitwig, Cubase, and Logic

In this live stream, Peter covers the basic setup for MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE) in Steinberg Cubase, Bitwig Studio, and Apple Logic Pro X. He'll demonstrate how to use per-note expression in each DAW, using the Sensel Morph and built-in synthesizers. He'll also compare how each software works using plugins such as ROLI Equator, Audio Damage Quanta, and Madrona Labs Aalto.

2. Talking Drums on the Sensel Morph Drum Pad Overlay: Making Percussion Expressive (Archive)
3. Get Started With Bundled Software And The Sensel Morph: Bitwig 8-Track and Arturia Analog Lab Lite
4. Get Started With Bundled Software And The Sensel Morph: Bitwig 8-Track and Arturia Analog Lab Lite

Sensel Morph with Arturia Piano and Audio Modeling SWAM flute and cello | Buchla & Fuge Machine

Published on Feb 7, 2020 Sensel

"Due to recent aesthetic complaints about our wild taste in sound, we decided to head to the conservatory and make some music rooted in tradition. Of course, we didn't give up on electronics, we just showed how expressive the Morph can be with acoustic sounds.

Using the @Audio Modeling SWAM flute and cello, and the @Arturia piano, we created a simple tune and bent the natural sounds these things are capable of. The Thunder overlay is sending MPE data to the cello and flute models (NOT samples!), using pressure and gesture to coax some beautiful sounds. Recorded in Bitwig Studio, and a touch of @Madrona Labs Aaltoverb on the flute.

Learn more at www.sensel.com/morph"

Sensel Morph with Buchla Easel Command + Fugue Machine iPhone MIDI sequencing

Published on Jan 30, 2020 Sensel

"The Easel Command has all the wonderful sound of the Buchla Music Easel, but gives you modern inputs to integrate with the rest of your studio. There's an option to add a USB Host so you can plug your Sensel Morph directly into the synthesizer.

In this video, I have the iPhone app "Fugue Machine" sending MIDI out over USB to the Easel's USB MIDI port, and the Sensel Morph sending MIDI to the Easel's USB Host module. The Sensel Morph uses vertical gestures to control the Easel's "timbre" slider by sending MIDI CC1. The X or horizontal motions are sending pitchbend data. Finally, pressure is controlling the level of "level 2", set to low pass filter.
It makes for a very elegant setup and a vast universe of pure analog sound.

You may ask - why the drum pad overlay? Well, my Buchla Thunder Overlay was at the office, so I thought I'd try the drum pad. As you can see, it's still awesome.

Learn more at www.sensel.com/morph"

SonalSystem Strung - Granular vol 1

Published on Dec 9, 2019 SonalSystem

Update: MATRIXSYNTH readers can get 25% off by using this link.  Additional audio demos below. Also, via SonalSystem: "**We have teamed up with our friends over at Audio Damage to offer new Quanta users 40% off their regular price of $99 Click Here. Or use code SENSELQUANTA on the Audio Damage Checkout page.**"

"Granular Vol. 1: Strung

Strung is the first in our series of audio collection presets featuring granular synthesized sounds. This alluring collection of 50 presets is a godsend for serious producers on the hunt for unique, irreproducible sound forms.

INCREDIBLE SOUND SOURCE
We began by sampling from a hi-res string source in the form of electric guitars, rich in tonal character. These textures were profoundly moving on their own but were given a fresh quality when imported into Audio Damage’s Quanta. Our presets made for Quanta are more than ready to be stretched and manipulated in the way only granular synthesis allows.

TOTALLY YOUR OWN
Today’s producers and sound designers shrug off stock sounds as recognizable and irrelevant. The meaningful stories influential composers tell with sound cannot rely on the reproducible, whether it be for a 30 second commercial slot, a two hour cinematic journey, an otherworldly game, or a memorable indie pop production. With immediate note accessibility on any MIDI controller, composers of all kinds will find it takes just one touch of the key to tackle that twist in the plot line, or to reveal that underlying meaning inexpressible with words. Far-thinking modern pop creatives will discover an endless supply chain of sound for impulsive moods or ambiguous motives.

ORIGINAL AND EXPRESSIVE
Strung flourishes in a way that even the same preset gives and keeps on giving. Each of these presets begs to be further morphed into something personally interesting and uniquely yours. By taking expressive control of each note using a Sensel Morph controller with their collection of overlays, you can “play” every note. MPE technology allows every iteration to be dimensionally altered in real time, resulting in a palette of truly expressive and suggestive sounds.

Strung is available in iOS and Mac/PC versions.
These 50 presets work in any instance of Audio Damage's Quanta and are especially expressive with our mappings for the Sensel Morph.

Tech Specs
290+ MB
50 Presets categorized by type
Compatible with both iOS and Desktop versions of Audio Damage Quanta
*These 50 presets will only work in Audio Damage's iOS and Desktop versions of Quanta and are especially expressive with our mappings for the Sensel Morph."

Update2: additional demos:

Sensel Morph Customizable MPE Controller Demonstration

Published on Aug 7, 2019 Perfect Circuit

"Peter Nyboer from Sensel came by our shop to demonstrate the Sensel Morph touch controller and its various overlays. He goes through many different uses for the Morph and discusses how the programming and customization of the controller works.

Sensel Morph available here: https://www.perfectcircuit.com/sensel..."

Perfect Circuit Events: Sensel Morph Hangout & 1010 Music Blackbox In-Store Demo + Q&A Coming

Tix available here

WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 6-8PM
Sensel Morph Hangout
@ Perfect Circuit

Come hang out with Peter Nyober from Sensel at Perfect Circuit and learn everything you need to know about the Morph. Sensel Morph is equally suited as a control surface for DAWs, software and hardware synthesizers, and Eurorack. During the event, you will learn how to integrate the Morph into a variety of setups.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 24, 7-9PM
1010 Music Blackbox In-Store Demo + Q&A
@ Perfect Circuit

Join us for an evening with 1010 Music. The company will be demonstrating their recent groove machine Blackbox, answering whatever questions you might have about the unit, and raffling off $200 gift certificate for samples and loops. If you are not familiar, Blackbox is a portable sampling station equipped with an intuitive touchscreen interface, piano roll-style sequencer, DSP effects, and more. Oh, and did we mention free food and drinks?!

Using MPE With The Sensel Morph & Buchla Thunder Overlay

Published on Jun 15, 2019 Synthtopia

"At the 2019 Brooklyn Synth Expo, Sensel's David Abravanel presented an overview and demo of using the Sensel Morph controller with the Buchla Thunder Overlay as an MPE controller.

The Thunder Overlay is a joint project of Sensel & Buchla USA, and is inspired by Don Buchla's classic Thunder controller.

From Synthtopia's coverage of the Brooklyn Synth Expo:

http://www.synthtopia.com/content/tag..."

Using the Sensel Buchla Thunder Overlay for Key Commands & Virtual Buchla modules

Published on May 4, 2019 Joel Davel

"Joel Davel demonstrates use of the Buchla Thunder overlay (for the Sensel Morph) not just to control music, but as a key command interface for his PCB layout software."

Thunder Sensel Overlay w Virtual Buchla modules

Published on Mar 29, 2019 Joel Davel

"Ways of using the Sensel Morph Buchla Thunder overlay to play different styles in the same live set. While I encourage people to play the physical modules, the Thunder overlay offers a flexible input for software based instruments, and one that I helped guide to fruition."

Sensel - Peter Nyboer @SUPERBOOTH19

Published on May 12, 2019 Superbooth Official

"Peter Nyboer showcased the Sensel Morph in a variety of contexts, with some explanation. Relying mostly on the expressive Buchla Thunder overlay, he performs with modular and soft synths, held together with a computer."

Synthplex 2019 Sensel Morph Buchla Keyboard Overlay

Published on Apr 2, 2019 sonicstate

"Sensel Morph is an interchangeable control overlay for a highly sensitive surface. Each overlay has its own RFID which tells the control software what the overlay does and its particular mappings.
With full MPE capability is can be very expressive. Shown here is the new Buchla Thunder layout - Sensel are working in partnership with Buchla on this."