An Update on KALEIDOSCOPE by Vadjuse

video uploads by Vadjuse

"Kaleidoscope is a compact 4 track digital multitimbral synthesizer for creating generative music

Waiting List and Manual: http://vadjuse.ru/kaleidoscope_en"

Playlist:

1. Introducing KALEIDOSCOPE
2. KALEIDOSCOPE. 10 Features of Control System and Generative Sequencer

00:00 Intro
01:08 Control
02:31 Octave Values
04:03 Cyclic Envelopes
07:16 Rhythmical Octaves
08:58 Pattern-Mask
13:31 Modulation Sources
17:28 MIDI Modulators
18:51 Assignable Keytracking
21:25 Flexibility of Modulators
24:38 Modulation Envelope Quantization
28:36 Outro

3. KALEIDOSCOPE. 10 Фишек Системы Управления и Генеративного Секвенсора [same as 2 but in Russian]



Kaleidoscope has 4 tracks, each with its own timbre. You can assemble a whole ensemble: drums, bass, leads, strings, percussion, drones, noises and others...

If you place the same timbres on all tracks, you will get a classic polyphonic synthesizer.

Use the methods:
subtractive synthesis
additive synthesis
synthesis of physical modeling
FM synthesis

Kaleidoscope has on each track:
complex oscillator for creating multiple waveforms
wavefolder
hardsync
filter with resonance
combo filter for creating echoes and resonances
overload
FM mixer router
audio mixer router

Generative Sequencer

Kaleidoscope has a built-in generative sequencer for creating rhythmic and parametric patterns.

It is based on functional methods for creating control signals and triggers.

Such a sequencer works as an add-on to the control system and does not conflict with external sequencers.

The generative sequencer can be used to create rhythmic patterns and parametric arpeggios.

Modulation matrix

Each envelope generates a trigger at the end of its attack-decay cycle . This trigger can be passed to any other envelope to trigger it.

If the envelope triggers itself, it becomes something like a low-frequency oscillator (LFO).

If the envelope trigger exchange is disabled, it operates in normal ADSR mode.

Modulation matrix

Almost all synthesizers on the market have a two-dimensional modulation matrix.
You select only one parameter for the modulator (envelope or LFO) from several available track parameters.

Kaleidoscope has a three-dimensional modulation matrix .
You select not only the parameter for the modulator, but also the track on which this parameter is located.

You can combine modulators in any way you like.
Assign multiple modulators to one parameter.
Modulate the envelope duration or pattern.
Create feedback loops. Negative feedback loops stabilize behavior. Positive feedback loops, on the contrary, destabilize it and turn it into chaos.

In Kaleidoscope you modulate not only the timbral parameters, but also the dynamics of this modulation. This opens up a new dimension of sound exploration.

Similar possibilities can be found in the world of modulars, but not in the world of standalone synthesizers.

See http://vadjuse.ru/kaleidoscope_en for additional details in Russian, or Google translated to English here.

Note the ability to enable and disable the multiple envelop stages.

waiting is almost over

video upload by Vadjuse

"The preparation for the release is almost finished: the site, the manual, the demo and the first tutorial. I will publish all of this soon.

But I know that there are already many people on this channel who have been waiting for Kaleidoscope for a long time.

Especially for you, I am publishing a link to the site here so that you can be at the very top of the waiting list.

Thank you for your support, expressed in the form of likes and enthusiastic comments. Soon you will be able to support me with your cool music made on Kaleidoscope.

http://vadjuse.ru/kaleidoscope_en"

See the Vadjuse label below for more.

Swarm Intelligence. Generative Dark Ambient.

video upload by Vadjuse

"This demo shows what can do Kaleidoscope FM synthesis with the on-board generative sequencer."

See the Vadjuse label below for additional posts.

New Kaleidoscope Mini Desktop Synth Incoming

video uploads by Vadjuse

This one was spotted and sent in via Meska.

Playlist:

1. Teaser. Kaleidoscope mimics a blip blop machine.

2. Teaser 2. Kaleidoscope mimics a boom-tysch machine.

Some raw drums exploration.

3. Kaleidoscope. Reload Zone. Post-Apocalyptic Ambient.

In this video I experiment with the generative sequencer of the Kaleidoscope.

The pattern is relatively simple:

1. VCA1 (which means it belongs to track 1) works in a cyclic mode, i.e. it restarts itself.
2. With its end it starts VCA2 (which means it belongs to track 2).

3. VCA2 modulates the period of VCA1, and VCA1 modulates the period of VCA2 (fm synthesis at the rhythm level). Because of this, the length of the pattern wanders a little and creates a pleasant dynamic.

4. Modulation envelope 1 (MODENV1) also works in a cyclic mode and restarts itself, but with a completely different period than the VCA1. This creates an additional rhythmic layer in the overall sound.

5. MODENV1 modulates the wavefolder level of track 2.

6. Track 1 modulates the frequency of track 2, and track 2 modulates the frequency of track 1.

7. All this is seasoned with a comb-filter in delay mode, which creates another rhythmic layer.

The presets for track 1 and track 2 used in this video can be downloaded and loaded into your Kaleidoscope. After the release of the synthesizer, I will publish these and other patches so that you can play with them and modify them yourself.

4. Kaleidoscope. Hypnotic Resonance

On the home stretch, Kaleidoscope will be released soon.
On the video new PCB version with
typeC plug
4 channel DAC
improved encoder filtering section

In this video I experiment with a relatively simple patch.
The cyclic modulator changes the symmetry of the triangle wave. From a symmetrical triangle to a saw. This changes the spectrum.

As a result, the filter resonance periodically amplifies individual harmonics. The filter frequency is modulated by the volume envelope.

Since the filter frequencies can be precisely tuned to the MIDI note frequencies, the modulation results in all the natural harmonics of only one octave being cycled through. This makes it seem like there is some kind of sequence in the patch, although in fact there is none - it's just a native process.

At high resonance values, the signal is overloaded in the filter feedback circuit.

The signal is also additionally overloaded in the overdrive block.

All this gets into the comb filter, which works as an echo.

I've been glued to this patch for about a day, which makes me a little sick of it, but I still like it.