Shakmat Modular Ballista Blast Synth Voice Review

video upload by Molten Music Technology

"Ballista Blast is a hybrid synth voice with classic waveforms, wavetables and some funky FM with multiple algorithms. It has a great filter, useful envelope and lots of CV for modulation. There's also an expander which adds a hardwired LFO that can modulate a whole bunch of stuff simultaneously. There is a tiny screen and some menu diving but it's very playable and sounds pretty awesome to me. Let's have a poke!"

This 12HP Module Might Be the Only Voice You Need

video upload by SynthDad

"The Ballista Blast is Shakmat Modular's hybrid digital/analog modular voice, squeezing a remarkably deep feature set into just 12HP. In this video, I walk through all three engines — Classic, Wavetable, and FM — and show you what this module is really capable of.

The Classic engine layers saw and square waves through two switchable analog VCFs (acid or bubbly, your call), a VCA, and an onboard distortion unit. The Wavetable engine runs a customisable wavetable set through that same analog chain, bridging digital texture with analog warmth. And the FM engine brings original multi-operator algorithms — up to four operators per patch — controlled via three macro knobs that keep complex FM territory surprisingly playable.

CORRECTION: The FM engine is actually a lot more complex than I describe in the video, and can do more than 2-op FM depending on the algorithm you choose.

Tying it all together: an onboard envelope, an assignable random generator, velocity and gate inputs, and nearly parameter-wide modulation assignment.

Timeline:
00:00 Introduction
00:50 Walk through of Ballista Blast
03:46 Pitch locking
04:31 Filter and Distortion modes
05:12 Built-in VCA
06:17 Wavetable oscillator
08:33 FM engine
09:52 Dubby FM chords example
10:55 Drone example
11:42 Modulation matrix
13:50 LFO mode on Expander
16:21 Randomising to change up sounds
18:59 Generate random patches for inspiration
21:01 Conclusions
21:45 Closing jam"

The Final Sweep/Burial Pyre (A Eurorack Modular Demo)

video upload by Genshi Media Group

"::| TO HEAR THE FULL RANGE OF FREQUENCIES AND STEREO EFFECTS, A GOOD PAIR OF HEADPHONES IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED |::

'The Final Sweep/Burial Pyre' - A Eurorack Modular Demo.

#Eurorack #ModularSynth #MutableInstruments"

SCJS#85 - DARK AGES

video upload by FL3SHB4CK

"Small Case Jam Sessions #85 - DARK AGES

GITGUD, TABOR, BATTERING RAM, NOISE SWASH

Recorded live thru Syntakt delay & reverb

‪@Jolin_wbs‬ ‪@ShakmatModular‬ ‪@4msCompany‬"

SCJS#84 ORGANISMS - TAKE I

video upload by FL3SHB4CK

"Small Case Jam Sessions #84 ORGANISMS - TAKE I

GITGUD, TABOR, BATTERING RAM, NOISE SWASH

Recorded live thru Syntakt delay & reverb

‪@Jolin_wbs‬ ‪@ShakmatModular‬ ‪@4msCompany‬"

SCJS#83 ORGANISMS - TAKE II

video upload by FL3SHB4CK

"Small Case Jam Sessions #83 ORGANISMS - TAKE II

GITGUD, TABOR, BATTERING RAM, NOISE SWASH

Recorded live thru Syntakt delay & reverb

‪@Jolin_wbs‬ ‪@ShakmatModular‬ ‪@4msCompany‬"

SYNTHESIZER NIGHT SHIFT

video upload by DESTROY WITH SCIENCE

"My first time exploring the ‪@Dreadbox-synths‬ ARTEMIS! Really enjoying the experience so far. Also I got a new camera, so we're back to HQ uploads i guess (no more phone camera to twitch VOD hahaha).

GEAR LIST

Dreadbox Artemis + Telepathy
1010music Bitbox Micro
Bastl Crust + Neo Trinity
Noise Engineering Electus Versio + Lacrima Versio + Desmodus Versio + Incus Alia + Xer Dualis + Univer Inter + Mimetic Digitalis + Sinc Defero
Nano Modules CEQ
Shakmat Dual Dagger
Tiptop ModFX
4ms WAV Recorder
Befaco Out
Novation Launchpad Pro MK3
Midi Fighter Twister
Raspberry Pi 4"

SCJS#82 THE HITCH-HIKER [HWJ Full Jam]

video upload by FL3SHB4CK

"Small Case Jam Sessions #82 THE HITCH-HIKER [HWJ Full Jam]
It is the full jam of Hardware Jam Challenge: Soundtrack
• HWJ THE HITCH-HIKER (excerpt) A modular so... [below]

GITGUD, TABOR, 8BIT CIPHER, EFI, ZERSTORER, BATTERING RAM, AHH

Recorded live thru Syntakt delay & reverb

‪@Jolin_wbs‬ ‪@cirtcele‬ ‪@ShakmatModular‬ ‪@alizondevices‬ ‪@xodesnet‬"

HWJ THE HITCH-HIKER (excerpt) A modular soundtrack

video upload by FL3SHB4CK

"Hardware Jam Challenge: Soundtrack

GITGUD, TABOR, 8BIT CIPHER, EFI, ZERSTORER, BATTERING RAM, AHH

Recorded live thru Syntakt delay & reverb

‪@Jolin_wbs‬ ‪@cirtcele‬ ‪@ShakmatModular‬ ‪@alizondevices‬ ‪@xodesnet‬"

SCJS#81 SWASHED IN THE DARK - Experimental noise music

video upload by FL3SHB4CK

"Small Case Jam Sessions #81 SWASHED IN THE DARK

Bean Jelly, Dual S&H, Battering Ram, AHH, Noise Swash

https://fl3shb4ck.bandcamp.com/
Make some noise!

‪@alizondevices‬ ‪@gehirnenterprises‬ ‪@addacsystem6002‬ ‪@ShakmatModular‬ ‪@4msCompany‬ ‪@xodesnet‬"

SCJS#79 THE LAST BEAT

video upload by FL3SHB4CK

"Small Case Jam Sessions #79 THE LAST BEAT

Noiswasp, Battering Ram, Amnis, Wave Bard, Prism

https://fl3shb4ck.bandcamp.com/
Make some noise!

‪@bastlinstruments‬ ‪@ShakmatModular‬ ‪@alizondevices‬ ‪@gehirnenterprises‬ ‪@RitualElectronics‬ ‪@QuBitElectronix‬"

JAMUARY26#19 ALGODRONE 626

video upload by FL3SHB4CK

"HAPPY NEW YEAR! HAPPY JAMUARY26!

Griffin's Claws, Algo, Beads

Make some noise!

‪@ShakmatModular‬ ‪@RYKModular‬"

JAMUARY26#14 ALGODRONE 615

video upload by FL3SHB4CK

"HAPPY NEW YEAR! HAPPY JAMUARY26!

Griffin's Claws, Algo, Beads

Make some noise!

‪@ShakmatModular‬ ‪@RYKModular‬"

JAMUARY26#13 ALGODRONE 614

video upload by FL3SHB4CK

"HAPPY NEW YEAR! HAPPY JAMUARY26!

Griffin's Claws, Algo, Beads

Make some noise!

‪@ShakmatModular‬ ‪@RYKModular‬"

JAMUARY26#11 ALGODRONE 609

video upload by FL3SHB4CK

"HAPPY NEW YEAR! HAPPY JAMUARY26!

Griffin's Claws, Algo, Beads

Make some noise!

‪@ShakmatModular‬ ‪@RYKModular‬"

JAMUARY26#10 ALGODRONE 607

video upload by FL3SHB4CK

"HAPPY NEW YEAR! HAPPY JAMUARY26!

Griffin's Claws, Algo, Beads

Make some noise!

‪@ShakmatModular‬ ‪@RYKModular‬"

Who is Your IDM Overlord?

video upload by Metamyther

"In this video, we dive into Drumkid, Stolperbeats, and IDUM, three standout options for producers who want glitchy, experimental, and rhythmically complex results. Whether you’re building an IDM-focused Eurorack system or just searching for inspiration in hardware, this comparison breaks down the pros and cons of each module and how each fits into a modern workflow. Perfect for fans advanced rhythmic experimentation, this guide helps you decide which module best supports evolving beats, controlled chaos, and unconventional groove creation in a live or studio setup."

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:21 - Drumkid
04:20 - Stolperbeats
09:54 - IDUM
19:09 - Scorecard and Comparison Table

Ohmforce Bohm: Sculpting Transients and Reducing Boom
video upload by Metamyther

"At a community member's request, I made this quick video exploring how to reduce boominess and amplify the transient on several Bohm kick drum models."

Chapters:
00:00 - Model 1
02:45 - Model 2
04:10 - Model 3
05:12 - Model 4

Hi-Hat Battle: Archer's Rig, Clutch, Metalloid & Noise Plethora

video upload by Metamyther

"Rattle Battle is an in-depth, side-by-side comparison of four distinctive Eurorack hi-hat modules—Archer's Rig, Clutch, Metalloid, and Noise Plethora. Focusing on sonic character, modulation depth, metallic texture, noise generation, and real-world patching workflows, this shootout highlights how each module handles closed and open hi-hats and sculpting of metallic percussive timbres. Whether you’re building a hard-hitting techno drum voice, experimenting with noise-based percussion, or searching for the perfect hi-hat module to cut through a dense modular mix, this comparison is tailored to producers who demand hands-on hardware control, gritty sound design, and uncompromising modular performance."

00:00 - Intro
00:41 - Clutch
06:43 - Clutch
11:09 - Metalloid
15:30 - Noise Plethora
21:07 - Scorecard

Battering Jam

video upload by nun4tak

"A short jam, progressively bringing punch with Shakmat modules, chaos with Qu-Bit modules and tension with the GS-Music e7.

I recently got into (modular) synths and this is the first video about it that I’m posting here. It’s been a lot of fun and I might share some other videos in the future!

This jam is named after Shakmat’s Battering Ram module, which as we say in French: “ça envoie du bois !”

#beat #synth #eurorack #jam"

Shakmat Bishop's Miscellany Mk2 Review

video upload by Molten Music Technology

"Bishop's Miscellany Mk2 is a dual channel sequence recorder, melody generator, note processor and song-building engine that offers some fabulous real-time controls once you gel with the interface. Very versatile, packed with features, fiddly screen but a lot of fun and possibility. Let me take you through it."

Shakmat Centaur's gates quick demo/review

video upload by Meska (Meska)

"Quick demo/review of the Shakmat centaur's gates
i did not cover some functionality, like the shakmate preset bus and demo the stereo
Product page: https://shakmat.com/products/centaur-...
RTFM: https://shakmat.com/doc/cg/CG-User_Ma...

Thank you for watching.
My name is Meska of the statik collective . I've been making mostly "dark and expérimental" music for more than ten years now, i'v learn so much online, now it's time for me to share my knoledge, my exploration and this channel is a place to talk about the tools, sound design and techniques to make music with.

You can stream my albums and EPs at https://statikwave.bandcamp.com/ or on the official YT page : / @statik_wave

If you'd like to support the channel​ consider buying music from bandcamp ;)
Contact/booking: meskastatik@gmail.com"

The Gaz Williams Show - François from Shakmat part 1

video upload by Gaz Williams

"In this first part of two part series I talk music, inspirations and influences with François Gaspard from Shakmat Modular. The second part will be in a few weeks time"