Background Modulars No.3 - Serge Paperface

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"Can't find a Serge Modular system to create a self-generating Cybersynthesis patch on? No worries! Just put this video on in the background (in full-screen mode), and have the next best thing 😁

In this background piece, I’m using a 1970s Paperface system with some Loudest Warning Serge clone modules to help with the AI composition process (top panel)

The usual VCO / VCF / ENV things are set up, being triggered from a combination of Positive Slew, 73 EG and the mysterious Fenetre module (a Window Comparator designed by Charlie at Loudest Warning, inspired by a tiny bit of the Destiny+ Czochralski Cells thing - Google it), which takes a CV-variable input and sends out staggered pulses, all CV-able. Some of these go to a 4-input AND module which is combined with the other clocks to give varying rhythm to the piece. The pitches are being generated from the Gated Comparator (Ken Stone design, Mk2) which is being altered as the piece develops by various interrelated CVs from the other modules and the vintage Programmer, set to 4 steps on a very slow clock, again related to the main clock via an 8-way divider, then into a 2HP Tune quantiser, which I supplanted into a spare hole in the cab. The Programmer also has its other outputs slowly changing things, such as timbre and LFO of the main oscillator. The reverb is from the Serge spring units (stereo) and there is a tiny bit of Boss SE70 delay in there (all being mixed via one of the Serge Universal Audio Processors)

The general idea is that its one great big interrelated cybersynthesis patch, and the sequence changes slightly each rotation. I think if you listen through to the end, you will hear a very satisfying melodic development, one that I was not expecting to happen. I had no idea how the melody would evolve, and for the first time in my patching life I was genuinely surprised by the melodic resolution this self-generating Serge patch produced"

Serge Triple WS Tip

video upload by Todd Barton

"Just realized that the Serge Triple Wave Shaper can also be used as sort of a Triple set of VCAs.
My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/synthtodd"

Serge Sea Anatomy

video upload by Memetune Studio

"Trying out something on the Serge system: using the direct pulse inputs to the Programmer taken from the pulse outputs from the 1050 cloned Mix Sequencer, then changing the direction of the 1050 with the Serge Clock Divider every 5 times through the sequence, thus giving an evolving sequence of notes over more than the normal 8 steps an ordinary sequencer gives. I'm getting into some interesting generative (Cybersynthesis) techniques today"

Sercan

video upload by Memetune Studio

"Wrangling on the Serge and Modcan"

SERGE Paperface 50 - Helios, Paris Flash, Tempo di Roma

video upload by Serge Modular | Random*Source

"Teo.Hoffmann (https://www.instagram.com/teo.hoffmann/) exploring the ambient side of the new Serge Paperface 50 system - Serge's 2022 redesign of the original 1st generation Serge synthesizer from 1973 - Helios (Voice panel), Paris Flash (Slopes panel) and Tempo di Roma (Sequencer panel). Single take recording.

The Serge Paperface 50 Anniversary system is a standalone, externally powered, authentic Serge synthesizer that Serge himself ingenuously updated in some key aspects.

Panel 1 (Helios):
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

Panel 2 (Paris Flash):
Dual Positive Slopes (with new wildcard input)
Dual Negative Slopes (with new wildcard input)
Smooth & Stepped Generator (SSG)
Envelope Generator (with new wildcard input)
Dual CV-Pro
Dual Gates - new design!
Serge 1973 VCF + Balanced Output

Panel 3 (Sequencer):
Serge Gate Sequencer
Enhanced SQP4 Sequencer / Programmer with UP/DOWN, HOLD
Serge Metronomic Clock
Bidirectional Router (with Flip-Flop)
Enhanced SQP4 Sequencer / Programmer with UP/DOWN, HOLD
Peak & Trough"

Loudest Warning / 4U / Serge Modular Synthesizer Panels - First Patches

video upload by Modern Fate

"This is a collection of my first month of patching on these fantastic http://www.loudestwarning.co.uk/ panels. Sorry for the poor video quality at times, I should get a proper camera.

Panel setup can be seen on these two pictures:
voice: https://loudestwarning.tumblr.com/pos...
sequencer: https://loudestwarning.tumblr.com/pos...

Everything has a bit of EQ and compression applied, some pieces have a touch of reverb for context. Every sound from the panels and the patches as you see them in the video.

0:00 ringmodulation percs
0:08 melody 1
1:33 rain
1:45 melody 2
4:17 beat
5:19 melody 3
6:50 melody 4"

Elby Designs - EuroSerge System

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"This Elby Designs EuroSerge System is a small, compact Serge system in the eurorack format, but uses 4mm banana plugs! Based on the old paperface circuits, this modern take on the era keeps the sound quality in a much friendlier format."

You can find demos of the system in previous posts here.

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Visiting Boddika´s Studio in London

video upload by Thomann Synthesizers

"Al Green aka. Boddika and also one half of Instra:mental has been in this room for nearly 20 years. Green has been an influential producer and DJ throughout the UK dance/club scene for many years. From his work alongside childhood friend Damon as Instra:mental, his solo work and close affiliation with Swamp81, to a string of collaborations with Joy Orbison. These days he still occasionally writes and releases dance music but also works on sound design and music for other projects. He also offers tuition/recording/mixing services from his studio. Every piece of music he has been involved with has been recorded in this room. Today he is giving us a quick tour of his studio (The Zoo) in its most recent form."

Serge Modular Music System Synthesizer System Panel Rare

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"80s Vintage Serge Modular Panel with Rare Modules For Sale

This panel contains the following modules:

Ring Modulator
Wilson Analog Delay
Dual Phaser
Wave Multiplier
Gentle Electric Pitch & Envelope Follower

We did the following servicing to this panel:

Installed ground wire. Fixed an original assembly error that went unnoticed for decades (preamp wiring was wrong). We cleaned all pots and tested all functions and everything's crackle-free and appears to work as it should. The WAD in2 pot is a bit crooked but works fine. A few of the pots on this and the other panel we just put up for sale may physically move a little beyond their original range at zero or max or may not feel 100% smooth like a new pot. This is typical of these vintage pots. They do however work perfectly fine.

Power supply not included."

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Serge Modular Resonant Equalizer x4 EQ Panel Modular Rare

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System 73 exploration - Low-Gain Electronics | 4U Modular

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"Prepping for a short performance at our local synth meet this weekend. Showing off a little of what the System-73 can do!"

Dreadful Machine Rhythms

video upload by verstaerker

"please enjoy my latest industrialized track
'Dreadful Machine Rhythms'
performed live mainly around a complex Buchla 200e patch

main machines used as featured in the video:
Buchla 200e, Digitakt, Serge, Pulsar-23, Yocto 8080, Ms-20 Mini, Cirklon
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to listen more music by me please visit
https://verstaerker.bandcamp.com
https://verstaerkerahead.bandcamp.com"

Serge Paperface 50 - Sound Spectrum

video upload by Serge Modular | Random*Source

"Quick overview of the different colors and sounds the Serge Paperface 50 system [additional posts here] is capable of. Panels used: Helios, Paris Flash, Tempo di Roma.

No reverb or FX added."

Serge Touch Keyboard TKB (Eurorack)

video upload by Serge Modular | Random*Source

"The classic Serge TKB is also available for eurorack - in original dimensions (4U) but with eurorack jacks. Touch sensitivity has been greatly improved and some new features such as GLIDE have been added. However, the patches in this video focus on the touch side of things."

Serge Modular Music System Synthesizer Panel 80s Vintage Fully Serviced by Professionals

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Modular Lunchbox Prototyping - Low-Gain Electronics | 4U Modular

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"Setup a small system to do some testing with. Working on a new desktop instrument… to be released sometime this winter."

Modular Lunchbox Prototype II - Low-Gain Electronics | 4U Modular


"More exploration of the lunchbox."

Knobcon 2023 DivKid Vids

video upload by DivKid

"All DivKid videos from my trip to Chicago, USA for Knobcon 2023"

Playlist:

1. 73-75 era Serge in the black panel 'Quasar' system // Prism Circuits at Knobcon 2023

Here we meet Sky from Prism Circuits who takes us through what he offers in the 4U Serge format, specifically taking us through his black panelled QUASAR system which uses classic 1973 - 1975 era Serge circuits.

2. Uncontrollable Rhythms from Moon Cycles and beyond // Pet Rock at Knobcon 2023

Here's Jonah from Pet Rock taking us through his sell out, sold at cost, first Eurorack module 'Pet Rock'. The module uses moon cycle data and random number generations to create two complimentary or drifting rhythms of varying step lengths and pattern densities. It's a fascinating concept that could lead to "good days and bad days" for your rhythms.

3. QV-L a POWERHOUSE of a Eurorack modulation source // Five12 at Knobcon 2023

Here's Jim Coker of Five12, of numerology and Vector fame, taking us through his new QV-L 'quad variable LFO'. It's a real powerhouse of a modulation module with 4 outputs, multiple clocking and frequency options, internal modulation, random generators, customisable control/performance options, syncing to the Vector sequencer for additional program changes and lots more.

4. NEW way to WAVETABLE! with Alias Zone & Osiris // Chris Meyer & ModBap at Knobcon 2023

Chris Meyer of Learning Modular & Alias Zone has A NEW WAY TO WAVETABLE!

Chris has been working on a new X and Y based wavetable systems that does two fascinating things, firstly it "samples" his whole large studio system while keeping that performable and responsive in the ModBap Modular Osiris and secondly he's using harmonics and interval sets to create morphing tunings within those sounds too.

This wavetable pack will be released for free through the ModBap site in the near future.

5. A Modular Approach to Eurorack Mixing with BARTENDER & BARBACK // After Later Audio at Knobcon 2023

Here we have several new modules from After Later Audio from Knobcon 2023. Lenny takes us through Bartender, Barback and Cast Iron which make up a new expandable, modular approach to Eurorack format mixing.

6. Simple solid clock sync! The Missing Link & ML:2 (Ableton Link) // Circuit Happy at Knobcon 2023

Giving the demo without any audio to listen to is a big move. A bold move made possible by rock solid behaviour from the devices from Circuit Happy. We have The Missing Link Junior and ML:2 Eurorack modules that are both Ableton Link enable devices for not just clock sync and reset but bar position aware behaviours for triggering and syncing to the patterns too. Impressive all round.

7. Better Spring Reverb! (with more filter features than your filter?) // Bubblesound at Knobcon 2023

It was great to meet David from Bubblesound at Knobcon 2023. I've been a long time user of his modules and he's consistently made quality modules over the years. The upcoming Spring Reverb module looks at Spring Reverb options in existence and aims to make them better, a fully featured SEM style multimode filter is on the module so you can really shape what's going into the physical spring, changing it's behaviour and sound. There's on board feedback which David is leaning into in this video too for more experimental patching.

Batchas "Le laisser faire"

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"Serge Paperface '78 Modular System."

10 14 23 Serge Paperface '78 [Part 01]

10 14 23 Serge Paperface '78 [Part 03]

Vintage 20 Panel Serge Modular Synthesizer Drone

video upload by tonetweakers

"Just dusting off the 20 panel Serge modular synthesizer system in our studio. This ones not going anywhere but we have a couple serge panels we’re thinking of selling. Ones got the pitch envelope follower and Wilson analog delay, among other goodies. Another is just resonant EQs.

What should we name this beast or a system? The Twin Towers?"

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10 07 23 Serge Paperface '78

video upload by batchas

"Back on the Serge for an evening's session. I like the sound of the FMed NTO in this patch.
It makes it a bit noisy, metallic and kind of 'irregular'."