Serpens Modular Ara - Sequential Switch Multi-Function Module - Patch from (almost) Scratch Demo

video by Anthurium

"Hey everyone, today's demo is on the Serpens Modular Ara, a really interesting multi-function module. It's primarily a 5-step sequential switch, but gives you a bank of sliders, gate outputs and a clock divider as well.

Did something a little different to my usual demos and opted for a kind of 'patch-from-scratch' video to explore how we can use Ara. It's certainly not comprehensive, there's many many ways you can use sequential switches that are well documented, but hopefully demonstrates what the Ara can bring to your system.

Thanks to Serpens Modular for sending me the Hydrus and Ara to demo, i've been really enjoying them.

The Ara is hand-made in Melbourne, Australia"

Serpens Modular Ara

ARA-Serpens Modular/Anima and Altar Filter -Ritual Electronics

Dziam Bass

"Hello all.
The last two modules I have opened are the new ARA- sequential switch from Serpens Modular and Anima from Ritual Electronics.
I recorded a small patch with these modules when ARA is as a sequencer and Anima has dual digital VCO and EG and LFO, but I only used one VCO and the other I used envelope.
from another module I added lfo for decay and curves changes so from time to time they change in motion. I added Altar filter also from Ritual which adds character to Anima.
I added Drums from Pico Drums triggered via Pico TRIGG from Erica Synths.
I recommend checking these Serpens and Ritual modules because they give you a lot of possibilities and have great performance.
for me it is a lot of fun but also a lot of possibilities which I discover every time I exceed my thoughts on this module and come out great new sounds and sequences which normally I would not put together without the input of these modules when they go further than I can consciously do.
Thanks for ur time and watching and have a GREAT MODULAR day."

SERPENS MODULAR || Introductory Ara Tutorial ||

Published on Feb 10, 2020 Serpens Modular

"This video is an overview of the Aras core functions and provides examples of basic patches. These will give users an understanding of the key features of the Ara and provide the foundations for more complex patching options that will be covered in future videos."

via Serpens Modular

"Sequential Switch / Sequencer / Voltage Source / Clock Divider

The Ara is a sequential switch on steroids that was designed by us with live performance in mind. At its core it is a 5 step unidirectional sequential switch, allowing users to cycle through 5 different incoming voltages on the slave i/o jacks and send them out in steps via the master i/o jack. It can also be used in reverse, with the master i/o jack becoming the input and the 5 slave i/o jacks becoming outputs for distributing one voltage source to up to 5 destinations in timed steps.

We then decided to take it further and integrate both a clock divider with secondary clock input for self patching and continuous voltage sliders on each step. These are output individually at the top of the module or passed through to the master i/o when no input is present on that step. The voltage range of the sliders can be adjusted to either 0 to 5v or -5 to +5v using the switch at the base of each channel. Without an incoming clock signal, the Ara works as a stand alone bank of 5 voltage faders.

Gate outs are both per step and as a summed output which can be used to trigger envelopes being fed into the Aras slave i/os. With no incoming inputs, voltage sliders and the gate outputs can be used to turn the Ara into a 5 step sequencer. Sequence length can be easily changed by patching a gate step into the reset jack. Any step that is excluded from the sequence then becomes a stand alone continuous voltage source.

Hand made in Melbourne, Australia. Orders ship every Friday afternoon.

20HP
25mm Deep
60 mA +12V
45 mA -12V"

Sirius-Serpens Modular-Analog Low Pass filter with distortion demo (no talking)

Published on May 15, 2019 Dziam Bass

"Today I have a small demo of the Sirius filter from Serpens Modular.
I used it on a few sequences with clean out and dirty out for example as the sound changes itself in a dirty out which adds distortion.
The advantage of this filter is definitely great design and the distrotion which is just amazing with a larger resonance resistance, but also Sirius filter uses similar to the
The Korg PolySix, Mono / Poly and the PPG Wave 2.0 what really is a special character for sounds.
currently the module is available and it seems that it is one of those which you ''must have''.
In fact, this is only part of what Sirius can do..."

Serpens Sirius

SERPENS MODULAR || Sirius Analog Low Pass Filter ||

Published on Mar 18, 2019 Serpens Modular

New module and new maker. Additional details follow.

Sirius-Serpens Modular-Analog Low Pass filter with distortion Unboxing and first impression

Published on May 1, 2019 Dziam Bass

"Today we have Unboxing and a music demo in which Sirius from Serpens Modular Modular was used.

The advantage of this filter is definitely great design and the distrotion which is just amazing with a larger resonance resistance, but also Sirius filter uses similar to the Korg PolySix, Mono / Poly and the PPG Wave 2.0 what really gives a special character for sounds.

In this movie, up to 1:45 there is a sound from Clean Out, later a superior to Dirty Out, which also definitely affects the charmonics of this rich sound.

currently the module is available and it seems that it is one of those which you ''must have''.

In fact, this is only part of what Sirius can do, so more information about it can be found here :
https://www.serpensmodular.com"

"The Sirius filter uses similar analog architecture found in a number of classic 80s synths such as the Korg PolySix, Mono/Poly and the PPG Wave 2.0. We've then tweaked the design to integrate a germanium diode distortion stage to give this traditionally smooth filter some real bite as well as extending the resonance range so that it goes into self oscillation. This can turn the Sirius into a ground shaking sine wave oscillator that can track pitch at 1v/oct via the frequency cv inputs. The Bias knob allows users to not only set the pitch tracking themselves but to also tune the filter resonance, meaning resonance pings can be easily tuned to the key of your song. Two outputs are also available - a 'dirty' which passes through the distortion stage, but also a 'clean' which bypasses the distortion if you're looking for a more traditional filtered sound or want to patch the filter back into itself for interesting results.

4 pole low pass filter with germanium diode based distortion.

Two individually attenuated CV inputs for both cutoff and resonance (four in total).

Two attenuated audio inputs for precise signal mixing.

Clean and dirty outputs allowing users to bypass distortion circuit and for self patching.

Sine wave oscillator with 1/v oct tracking via the fcv inputs.

Bias knob for resonance tuning and adjusting pitch tracking.

12HP

AU$279 / US$199 / EUR176"