Salamander Egg Maker

video upload by Robots Are Red

"This is a SEM style filter based on the 1974 Oberheim Synthesizer Expander Module's filter section. This filter also adds a vactrol simulation input, a built in VCA, and two sub generators.

Also featured in this video:
First Contact by SetonixSynth & Tidbit Audio
Teenage Engineering Rythm Pocket Operator

00:00 - Opening
00:20 - Intro
00:39 - Overview
03:12 - Synth Patch Demo (minimal talking)
07:14 - Does it Ping?
11:05 - Drums
16:54 - Static Ping Effect
17:55 - Some Music

Special Thanks to Blue Lantern Modules for providing the module for this video."

Modular synthesizer / complex oscillator / Buchla study

video upload by Daniel Mana - sound designer & composer

"The more I play the Buchla modular eurorack system the more I love with it and its complex oscillator.
The timbres and textures that these instrument can deliver are unique. I am sending vco pitch control from the Westlich Periformer that allows me to switch sequences very easily.

If you're into modular synthesizers, sound experimentation, or just want to relax with some avant-garde electronic music, this video is for you. 🎶

🎧 Headphones recommended for the best sonic experience!

🛠 Gear used:

Tiptop Audio modular system / Buchla modules "

TTMC Tokyo Delay , bitbox , circadian rhythms , A-155

video upload by Tokyo Tape Music Center

285t Tiptop Audio & Buchla

video upload by Stazma

"Today we dive into the last born of the 200t serie, the Frequency Shifter & Balanced Modulator Model 285t. I've never had a frequency shifter in hardware before (I use the Ableton one quite a bit tho) so it was a bit of challenge to get into it but I found a great article that helped me a bit on Signal / Perfect Circuit, go check it out: https://www.perfectcircuit.com/signal...

Many crazy weird stuff but also some very subbtle and nicce sounding stereo effect.

Have fun!!!"

Tiptop Audios 285t Eurorack Format Buchla Module Makes Its Official Release

via Tiptop Audio

"Another legend from 1971 is making a comeback today! The Buchla and Tiptop Audio Model 285t Frequency Shifter is now shipping. Priced at $285, the module is available for pre-order through our dealers and will begin shipping shortly.

The theory of shifting frequencies using analog multipliers was first invented in the early 1900s. However, in 1971, Don Buchla took this concept and explored how it could interact with the audio signals of his modular synthesizer. By combining it with a balanced modulator into a single module, he likely created one of the world's first analog audio effect processor modules."

You can find demos of the 285t in previous posts here, including a couple that went up today. As always, check with the dealers on the right for availability.

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Tiptop 285t demos

video upload by Todd Barton

"I absolutely love this module -- so many, many ways to explore a multitude of diverse timbres and unique harmonic spectra. Be sure to checkout Stazma's deep dive video on this module here: [posted here]

My Patreon: / synthtodd"

Additional Tiptop 285t demos

Update:

285t Chords

video upload by Todd Barton

"Ebotronix asked an interesting question, something I hadn't tried. Here are the results."

Tiptop/Buchla 200 Series | Episode 11 | 285t Frequency Shifter & Balanced Modulator

video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"The 285t is a worthy addition to the already impressive classic 200 series by Tiptop Archeology and Buchla. It has two separate sections which can be combined at will. The top section is a frequency shifter with a built in reference VCO/LFO that can go up to 1K and allows modulation and FM. You can use your own reference sound by switching up to EXT but then you'll need to take care of FM and modulation yourself. The section can be used to play with the perceived pitch of any source, tuning it up and down at will. You can also use it (multed) to add an extra layer to a single voice, or to a mix.

The lower section is a classic ring modulator with a dedicated out, and a variable output that's under CV control. Variable mode can morph the effect from off to amplitude modulation (unipolar) to ring modulation (bipolar) which adds metallic effects. Ring modulation works best with sinewave modulators, but you can throw any combo of waveforms at it. It pairs very well with the 'simple' 258 VCO because it has two sinewaves, where the 259 has only one.

00:00 Introduction
00:31 Bipolar Shifts
04:00 Beats
04:27 Audio
05:33 Beats and Audio
06:04 Feedback patch with the 296t Spectral Processor
07:56 Ring Modulation"

SCJS #32 NOISEVEMBER ONE & SCJS #33 NOISEVEMBER TWO

video upload by FL3SHB4CK

"Small Case Jam Sessions #32
Tiptop Audio 258t, Behringer 150, Qu-bit Prism, NLC 1U DIFF-RECT
4U 50hp recorded live into Syntakt reverb and delay"

SCJS #33 NOISEVEMBER TWO

video upload by

Small Case Jam Sessions #33
Tiptop Audio 258t, Behringer 150, Qu-bit Prism, NLC 1U DIFF-RECT
4U 50hp recorded live into Syntakt reverb and delay

00:00 0000
01:03 0001
01:35 0010
02:31 0011
02:54 0100
03:59 0101
05:12 0110
06:10 0111
06:28 1000

Complex Oscillator featuring Tiptop Audio & Buchla 259t | Schlappy Patching

video upload by SCHLAPPI ENGINEERING

"Episode 20 for Schlappy Patching!

For this one we have a guest of honor, the 259t by Tiptop Audio & Buchla, wich make for a great time to talk a little bit about 'complex oscillators'.
We will compare the Three Body and the 259t to see and hear how different they are and we will make some music and noise with both of them.

Have fun watching!!"

259t Mult outs Mult processing

video upload by Todd Barton

"Exploring the variety of simultaneous sonic layers by differently processing the individual audio outputs of the 259t.

My Patreon: / synthtodd"

Buchla & Titptop Audio 259t

video upload by Luca Longobardi

"Strane forme
A little excerpt from a long session done this morning with the 259t. I absolutely love the amount of little variations you can get from this iconic module. The fact that it has ART on board makes it easier for me to manage some little things that are part of my language. I love it, period."

Buchla 200 t

video upload by Ebotronix

"Buchla 200t TipTop Audio
2x 292t, 2x 245t, 266t, 257t, 4x 258t, 2x 281t ,2x 207t, 296t,259t!
245t (left ) to Doepfer A 152 Sequencial Switch (20 steps) to 259t
Tunefish Modular Temps Utile,Ornament and Crime
Microtonal Scale Pythagorean number of notes: 12
notes (in cents): 0, 89.8, 203.9, 293.8, 407.8, 497.7, 611.7, 702.3, 792.2, 906.2, 996.1, 1110.2
4 ms QPLFO (unipolar for Buchla 207t), Peg ( Ratcheting), Dual Looping Delay,QCD.
Doepfer A 152
Dannysound Timbre
Strymon Big Sky Mx controlled by 16n ATO Faderbank
even in the odd time 20/8
video # 2433"

BUCHLA & TIPTOP AUDIO 259T mega TUTORIAL with scope and explanations. All you need to know.

video upload by Flat Round Modular Music

"A complete demo and tutorial of the Buchla and tiptop audio 259t. The father of all the complex oscillator will show you all its secrets. So you'll can play with and understand all its sons, they work the same...DPO Brenso Further generator and more.

How complex oscillators work.
Waveshaping
Wavefolding
FM
Internal and external modulations
Cross modulation
Hard and soft sync

And don't forget to look at the scope.

Have a look."

Buchla and Tiptop Audio 259T. The godfather of all the complex oscillators. Sound exploration & jam

video upload by Flat Round Modular Music

"Back to the origines.
Daddy's here now.
DPO Brenso Mindphaser Furthrrr generator Three body Vortex and Verbos complex oscillator are proud of their father. Back to basics, it cane smooth or harsh and brutal.

SIMPLE: two oscillators with cross modulation - one modulator and one main plus as usually a wave folder and many more ...

It's time to explore the beast

Have a look."

Buchla/Tiptop 259T | A Legend Revived

video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"I don't think this module needs any introduction in Eurorack. Don Buchla inspired countless complex oscillators before it inspired Serge Tcherepnin and digital FM pioneers like John Chowning who brought FM on a chip to Yamaha. The 259 is a landmark VCO. One could assume it would old compared to modern gear like the DPO, Cs-L, Furthrrr, Brenso, Verbos CO and many more, but the 259 has a unique sound you will not find anywhere else.

There's 50 years between the 259c and the Tiptop recreation. A lot has changed. The original featured eight vactrols, but the T has none due to Hazardous Substance Regulations (RoHS). It's fair to say it's impossible to stay faithful. Autotune wasn't finished yet, it relied on the forthcoming 300 series that never took off. Remote/local control relied on Easel programming card tech which is useless in its eurorack incarnation. Tiptop decided to add ART support, a proprietary protocol which supports autotuning VCO's.

Real Buchla 259's are extremely rare, they're mostly faithfully recreated clones. So I had no idea how the real thing sounds and the 1M $ question is obviously 'does it sound the same'. Spoiler alert: it does. This video also concludes my 259 origin story, so it's episode 04 in the 259 playlist, and episode 09 in my Tiptop 200 series playlist. It's a bit confusing but it it makes sense to me.

Bottom line, it's a beauty."

Ambient Eurorack (Strega, Buchla/TipTop, STO, Vector Sequencer) | Snowdrops blooms

video upload by Caught In Joy

"'Snowdrops Blooms' is an ambient Eurorack session featuring the warm tones of Strega, Buchla/TipTop modules, Make Noise STO, and the Vector Sequencer. The piece unfolds slowly, layering soft sounds that capture a peaceful, wintery atmosphere. This track is part of the Modular Forest album, where each performance explores the beauty of analog synths recorded live.

Full album: https://caughtinjoy.bandcamp.com/albu..."

281t Long Envelopes

video upload by Todd Barton

"I've been asked about creating long envelopes/LFOs with the Tiiptop Buchla 281t Quad Function Generator. Enjoy this journey.

My Patreon: / synthtodd"

Buchla Bhairavi Tune

video upload by Ebotronix

Buchla 200t TipTop Audio
2x 292t, 2x 245t, 266t, 257t, 4x 258t, 2x 281t ,2x 207t, 296t,
Mutable Intruments Shades,2x Ripples
Tunefish Modular 2 x Ornament and Crime
Microtonal Scale Bhairavi number of notes: 7
notes (in cents): 0, 89.8, 385.9, 497.7, 702.3, 792.2, 1088.3
Toppobrillo TWF
4 ms QPLFO (unipolar for Buchla 207t), Peg, Dual Looping Delay.
Dannysound Timbre
Doepfer R2m , A 156
Strymon Big Sky Mx
Sound Machines SY 1 Synesthesia DMX Light controller
video # 2427

Early Autumn Chill Ambient / Mimeophon Beads Flame Chord Machine Plaits Volca Ensemble Oscillator

video upload by Wac- Lounge

"Thank you for watching!
Here are the simple patch notes, a list of the gear, and more information.

https://wac-lounge.bandcamp.com

Instagram / wac_lounge

Percussive voice = Plaits processed by Mimeophon(clocked by Steppy) sequenced by Chord Machine program controlled & triggered by Steppy enveloped by System100-140ENV modulation from System100-140ENV & LFO(attenuated by MATHS) slew limiter A-184-1
Random lead voice = Mob of Emus CH1 processed by A-120VCF1 & Beads sequenced by Mob of Emus CH3 slew limiter MATHS modulation from Mob of Emus CH6
Synth lead voice = Mob of Emus CH1 processed by A-120VCF1 & Echoz sequenced by Mob of Emus CH3 slew limiter MATHS modulation from Mob of Emus CH6
Brass-like lead voice = Ensemble Oscillator with modulation from Mob of Emus CH5 & MATHS sequenced by Flame C-3mk2
Reverse piano voice = Disting triggered by Steppy
Piano loop voice = Volca sample
Master clock = Volca sample (divided by Steppy)

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Buchla & Tiptop Audio 259t Now Shipping

video uploads by Todd Barton

Maybe the BUCHLA & TIPTOP AUDIO system can make TECHNO. Let's see it. Modular synthesis- patch notes

video upload by Flat Round Modular Music

"Here I've tried to make a decent drum kit without dedicated module. And extend sequences to more than the limitation of only five steps."

Check with dealers on the right for availability.

Press release follows:

Here comes the beast, Model 259t, and it's now shipping to shops, priced at $529. Preorders open today through our dealers, and we are excited to start shipping them out. A bit of history about this unit: In 1978, Don Buchla invented the 259 Complex Oscillator, an ambitious project that turned out to be one of the best-sounding and most capable analog oscillators ever created for sound design and music. It became a centerpiece of most 200 systems made, and now it is being added to the 200t Eurorack system as well.

At this point, we want to thank the people who helped us create this module, starting with Kurt Kurasaki, who was kind enough to send us samples from his 70s 259 to compare. He also tested prototypes and provided valuable feedback. Special thanks to Ryan Gaston, who helped ensure that all graphic elements on the panel were checked. And of course, Todd Barton, for providing his valuable feedback.

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