Ambient Improvisation in Nature featuring ARP 2600 and Modular Synth

video upload by Bastian Benjamin

"Recently bought a power bank that is small yet powerful enough to keep my Modular and ARP 2600 running for 3 hours.

In this video, I recorded a small improvisation in a forest near my home. You can even see some horses in the background.

Although I think the lead melody sound is way too loud. I still decided to upload the video because I like the overall vibe a lot!

Sound sources:
Korg - ARP 2600
Verbos Electronics - Complex Oscillator
Noise Engineering - Bassimilus Iteritas Alter
Mutable Instruments - Plaits
Make Noise - Morphagene
Ritual Electronics - Altar (Filter with resonance 100% and using the 1v/oct input)"

Random Source Serge NTO New Timbral Oscillator and Wave Multipliers

video upload by Boele Gerkes

"Small test with these two modules. NTO saw waveshape is going into the lovely wavefolding circuits from the Wave Multiplier. Some modulation from a Verbos Multi Envelope and Verbos Random Sampling.
Signal goes through 4MS Dual delay and Noise Engineering Desmodus Versio reverb."

XAOC Devices ODESSA + E-RM POLYGOGO + Verbos SCAN & PAN + XAOC Devices TIMISZOARA

video upload by Genshi Media Group

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

XAOC Devices ODESSA and E-RM POLYGOGO into Verbos SCAN & PAN with effects by XAOC Timiszoara and sequencing via Intellijel Metropolix. Modulation and envelopes from XAOC Batumi and Zadar."

Further Explorations // Verbos Scan & Pan + XAOC Devices Timiszoara, Odessa, Batumi and Zadar

video upload by Genshi Media Group

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

Further explorations with the Verbos Electronics Scan & Pan mixer and the XAOC Devices Timiszoara, Odessa, Batumi, and Zadar. The Scan & Pan is turning out to be a pretty amazing module as it Scans through the three channels featuring the Odessa's Odd, Even, and Fundamental outputs (and Pans channel three which is Odessa's Fundamental.) Couple that with the Timiszoara for effects and the modulation on the Odessa, makes for some really interesting sound!. Sequencing provided by the Intellijel Metropolix. Modulation from Batumi and Zadar which is also providing the Envelopes for Channel 1 and 2 of the Verbos."

Verbos - Noodling and Doodling - Superbooth 2022

video upload by KlangDing

SUPERBOOTH 2022 Verbos Electronics Polyphonic Envelope

video upload by sonicstate

"The Verbos Electronics Polyphonic envelope module has 4 envelopes which can be triggered individually or run in cascade mode where they can be triggered sequentially with an offset time and level which can create interesting pattern like effects."

Verbos Electronics

video upload by Robin Rimbaud-Scanner

"It's arguably the hottest day of the year in the UK. I'm in the studio, a little exhausted from deadlines this week, so decided I deserved some playtime, so instead of lounging in the sunshine (which can be very dangerous), I set up this little patch on my small Verbos Electronics modular system. It's only a sketch that might appear within something else one day, but thought it worthy of sharing, if only to give my day meaning, after all 😀"

Complex oscillator comparison - Sputnik vs. Verbos

video upload by John Schussler

"These two complex oscillators are almost identical in functionality
because they're both modeled after the Buchla 259 complex oscillator. (I'm assuming. Their marketing info doesn't call out the 259 explicitly.)

As a result I figured it'd be an interesting head-to-head comparison to see how their sounds differed, given the very similar architectures.

I'm not going to try every combination of controls, just going to get a general idea of how each sounds with the same basic settings. Not a lot of talking, either, since the modules are fairly straightforward.

Sequence: Stochastic IG. Envelope: Zadar

00:00 Intro
00:20 Sputnik drone
03:05 Sputnik sequence
08:54 Verbos drone
10:57 Verbos sequence"

Eurorack Modular System at Apple Park

Spotted this image in this article about Apple Park on wallpaper.com

It's captioned:

"An audio designer creates custom sounds in the Design Studio sound lab"

It's not too surprising considering how popular eurorack has become, but it still is cool to see. Someone there likes modular. :)

„ocean“ | verbos harmonic oscillator | od er-301 | morphagene | eurorack modular synthesizer

video upload by Elinch

""minimal piece with the lovely verbos ho, 4 loops with the er 301. all sequencer sounds are from the verbos harmonic oscillator. enjoy listening."

00:00 /// make noise morphagene (reel with verbos ho / ems / mellotron sounds) / randomly triggered by alm pamelas new workout / instant lo-fi junky / mutable instruments clouds
00:30 /// loop 01 / od er-301 (verbos ho) / vca controoled by voltage block fader 03
01:07 /// loop 02 / od er-301 (verbos ho) / vca controoled by voltage block fader 01
01:40 /// loop 03 / morphagene (verbos ho) / vca controoled by voltage block fader 02
02:18 /// verbos ho / make noise optomix / instant lo-fi junky / mutable instruments clouds
03:30 /// disting ex (obx pad sample) / make noise optomix / instant lo-fi junky / mutable instruments clouds
04:50 /// loop 04 / od er-301 (verbos ho) / vca controoled by voltage block fader 04

triggered by alm pamelas new workout / sequenced by malekko voltage block

recorded live with ua volt 276 / cubasis
for the best listening experience listen to the video with headphones or good speakers.

If you want to support me, you can buy the track here on my bandcamp page
https://elinch.bandcamp.com

#synthesizer #modular #ambient music"

Translucent

video upload by Martin Peters

"Sometimes I get a melody or sequence line in my head and I record it humming in my iPhone. And sometimes I program that in the Cirklon. Most of the time it appears that it hasn't got the potential that I thought it would have. Then I start changing bits and then all of the sudden I think it is going somewhere. That's how this track was born and recorded in about 2 hours.

The track starts with sequences from the 4ms Ensemble Oscillator, the Tom Oberheim SEM and the Synthesizers.com Modular doing the bass-line with some randomness. After that a sequence on the DSI Mopho is added. An FM-like tone from the Waldorf Q Keyboard is used for the melody followed by the Roland JD-800 for some Fairlight-like chords. After that the Verbos Harmonic Oscillator doubles the sequence from the 4ms Ensemble Oscillator.The track is recorded live on the X-Live SD card of the Behringer X32 Compact and mixed afterwards in Studio One.

You can download the track on Bandcamp:
https://attorks.bandcamp.com/track/tr..."

SOUNDMIT 2021 - I 3 Sistemi Modulari di @Verbos Electronics GmbH

video upload by SOUNDMIT

"Anche se in modo virtuale, abbiamo finalmente coronato il sogno di avere con noi al Soundmit l'azienda tedesca @Verbos Electronics GmbH
!!

Per la prima volta con un video in italiano dove Valentina, collaboratrice di Mark e Sonya, ci racconta come sono, cosa contengono e a chi si rivolgono i 3 sistemi: DESIGNER, PERFORMER e PRODUCER

#soundmit #verboselectronics #eurorack"

Buchla Time Domain Processor 288v - Demo

video upload by batchas

"This is a demo of the Buchla Time Domain Processor 288v made by Mark Verbos.
I'm glad I could finish a demo that I started in 2012 (!!!). It's far to be perfect and I hope you'll forgive the video quality, but I'm not a YouTube influencer.
I invest time and money in musical instruments, not in cameras, light etc. Nevertheless I hope this demo will be useful, also for all of you who asked what were the differences between the 288v and the 288r recently released, that I tested when it came out and found very different."

Lockdown

video upload by Martin Peters

"Here is a relative short track that developed yesterday. Yesterday, when in the Netherlands another Lockdown of 3 weeks was proclaimed. Anyways, I hope you are healthy and maybe this track will cheer you up a little. Five sequences are running on the Cirklon. The bass from the Synthesizers.com Modular and sequences from the 4ms Ensemble Oscillator, the Verbos Harmonic Oscillator filtered by the Mutable Instruments Ripples, the Tom Oberheim SEM and the DSI Mopho. The solo is performed of the Waldorf Q Keyboard and the strings on the Roland JD-800.

You can download the track for free from Bandcamp:
https://attorks.bandcamp.com/track/lo..."

"autumn" | bizarre jezebel athra | verbos co | frap tools usta | eurorack modular synthesizer

video upload by Elinch

00:00 rain /// make noise morphagene (sample source tascam dr 100 athmo) / bizarre jezebel athra
00:16 sequence /// verbos co / amp & tone / optomix / bizarre jezebel athra
00:33 bass /// endorphine furthrr generator saw / optomix / bizarre jezebel athra
01:20 pad /// make noise morphagene (sample source minimoog / t-rex replicator) / bizarre jezebel athra
02:43 sequence /// endorphine furthrr generator / Buchlayout white dual lpg / happy nerding fx aid delay
03:20 phase /// verbos co / verbos amp & tone / verbos multi-delay / verbos noise & filter / xaoc phaser / bizarre jezebel athra

sequenced by frap tools oust

recorded live with tascam dr 100.
for the best listening experience listen to the video with headphones or good speakers.

https://www.instagram.com/elinch_modu...

ALBUM „DIARIES“ OUT NOW AS LIMITED CASSETTE OR AS A DOWNLOAD ON BANDCAMP
https://elinch.bandcamp.com/album/dia...

ALBUM "IN BETWEEN PATCHES"
https://seilrecords.bandcamp.com/albu...

New Superbooth Berlin 2021 Presentation Videos

You can use the controls on the bottom left or upper right of the player to skip around.

Playlist:
1. Joranalogue - SUPERBOOTH21 Gesprächskonzert (lecture concert)

The Belgium Eurorack synth maker Joranalogue presented not one, but three new modules at SUPERBOOTH21: Orbit 3, Enhance 2 and Step 8.

During their Gesprächskonzert at Fuchsbau they not only talked about these new modules, but Alter Fritz also performed a live session with a Joranalogue based Eurorack system.

Driven by an unrelenting passion for analogue circuits, Joranalogue Audio Design offers an expanding series of high-quality Eurorack music synthesizer modules. They're continually introducing new approaches and techniques to the Eurorack platform, making waves in the waters of analogue synthesis. All products are designed and made in Belgium, guided by experiences in both modern hardware engineering and vintage synthesizer servicing.

This year, the Joranalogue crew finally returns to Berlin to present its latest developments. Join designer Joran van Gremberghe and artist Frits Jacobs (Alter Fritz) for a whirlwind ride through the exciting world of these black and silver modules!

2. u-he Wiretap - SUPERBOOTH21 Gesprächskonzert (lecture concert) @SUPERBOOTH21

For this Gesprächskonzert Urs Heckmann, founder of Berlin based company u-he, teamed up with Sebastian Hübert for their performance and presentation at Fuchsbau during SUPERBOOTH21. The former one-man show u-he is now a tightly knit team of employees, active associates and 3rd-party contractors – with ambitious plans.

Famous for very accurate and widely appreciated software synthesizers and effects, u-he showed their first eurorack module at a previous edition of Superbooth – the CVilisation. At SUPERBOOTH21 it was time for another announcement. They took the chance to present their latest development with a Gesprächskonzert, of which you can find the video documentation below.
The module is named Wiretap and it played a major role in creating rhythm during their performance.

Wiretap is a double gate extractor for v/oct signals. It will generate a gate when the voltage goes high, when it goes low, when it's steady, when it moves, when it's higher than the other one and when it's lower. And you can set the gate length and get additional envelope outputs.

3. Bitwig - SUPERBOOTH21 Gesprächskonzert (lecture concert)

Berlin based DAW-makers Bitwig played a Gesprächskonzert on Thursday of SUPERBOOTH21. With the idea of - Less is More - Dave Linnebank showcased Bitwig and its possibilities, concentrating on simple ideas and how to creatively make them more complex. In other words: In this performance Dave starts with some short phrases, and then uses Bitwig Studio to extend them into musical passages. These will then become performance-ready clips by adding Bitwig's Operators for some fuzzy logic, getting the computer to make compositional choices while Dave is busy playing new lines on top.

Dave Linnenbank is a musician, technologist, and teacher. Over the past 20 years, he has crafted musical tools for pop and jazz artists, Broadway musicals, and desktop electronic musicians everywhere. Dave is part of Team Bitwig in Berlin, regularly making YouTube tutorials and more.

4. Verbos Electronics Complete Systems – SUPERBOOTH21 Gesprächskonzert (lecture concert)

During his Gesprächskonzert at SUPERBOOTH21 Mark Verbos is introducing the audience to the newly designed Verbos Electronics System Configurations: Designer Configuration, Performer Configuration, Producer Configuration.

Mark Verbos explains the intended use of each configuration as well as the philosophy behind not only the module selection but also module arrangement. He also plays some examples with all three system to give a musical reference to the explanation of the ideas behind each system. This Gesprächskonzert is a great opportunity to watch and hear all three configurations right next to each other – where else would that be possible? Enjoy the video!

5. Modor DR-2 - SUPERBOOTH21 Gesprächskonzert (lecture concert)

Modor introduced its powerful DR-2 drum machine at SUPERBOOTH21 with a short explanation by Marcel from Modor Music about its most deviant possibilities. This six-channel drum machine is completely digital – a discipline that Modor shines in. The DR- drum synthesizer features a sequencer with 128 steps and a very tidy user interface.

It positively surprised many people when it was introduced, because it is unusual and brings something new to the table. Luckily the DR-2 is not a copy of a classic, but uses modern digital synthesis to create drum sounds. A drum model can be assigned to each of the six channels. You can also assign the same model to several or all channels. The models include: Three bass drum models, three snare models, three cymbal models, claps, two tom models and miscellaneous, the latter divided into three subcategories: rimshot, rattle and cowbell.

This Gesprächskonzert was a very welcome opportunity to hear this rare drum machine in action. Enjoy the video!

6. Polyend Tracker - SUPERBOOTH21 Gesprächskonzert (lecture concert)

Sobutane presents his upcoming album Future Cake using two Trackers and one Medusa durng this Gesprächskonzert at SUPERBOOTH21.

After working with the Yamaha RM1x sequencer for 13 years Sobutane discovered the Tracker by Polyend. Originally bought just for drum parts, it revealed itself to be a great live-oriented tool, making him compose music outside his trusty RM1x for the first time in his life. Although the idea of a tracker is not particularly new, the Tracker still feels fresh and inspirational to many musicians. The Tracker brought Sobutane ideas and a new approach to composing his music, so he bought a second one and a Medusa, also made by Polyend. That was the starting point for the creation of the music you hear in his Gesprächskonzert for Polyend. Enjoy!

7. Ploytec Boom Kick - SUPERBOOTH21 Gesprächskonzert (lecture concert)

This Gesprächskonzert was unusually opened with a steel-guitar performance by DobBroMan, showing the Ploytec Boom Kick (Guitar Pedal).

Ploytec always valued the opportunity of Gesprächskonzerte at Superbooth and so they took the chance to do another one in 2021 this time for a rather unusual product – a guitar pedal that generates a kick drum in sync with the tapped in tempo. Additionally it sends a MIDI clock to other gear. This is useful for simple backing of what the guitarist is playing. The addition of a bass drum completes the otherwise solo guitar and with the MIDI tempo output, other instruments can play in sync – whether these are additional drum machines or synthesizers or whatever.

And there is one special thing to note about the bass drum sound – there are no samples saved to this machine. The drum sound is generated through synthesis and it has a huge range of possible sounds, suitable for pretty much all music genres.

And if you haven’t heard the Superbooth blues yet, watch until the end!

8. LPZW & Tubbutec - SUPERBOOTH21 Gesprächskonzert (lecture concert)

Kai and Tobi (aka LPZW & Tubbutec) probably could have sold every second SUPERBOOTH21 guest a 6mod6, that's how well their first joint product was received. At Fuchsbau the Berlin based manufacturers presented the result of their collaboration: a highly modified homage to the 606.

They were accompanied by an opening performance from Cem Oral a.k.a. Jammin’ Unit in which he used the new module intensively, giving a good idea about what the module sounds like in a musical context.

After the performance Kai and Tobi walked the audience through every sound engine of the module and showed their modifications of the original 606 circuits. Not only with the Gesprächskonzert, they convinced a lot of people that they created a great sounding and very versatile 606 inspired drum module.

Now the wait begins, the first batch of the 6mod6 still has to be built. Let's hope that the chip shortage does not delay the production too much.

9. Erica Synths PĒRKONS - SUPERBOOTH21 Gesprächskonzert (lecture concert)

Erica Synths team of engineers and musicians have been working hard to bring surprise us all with a new instrument that no one expected and everyone wanted. Erica Synths had their booth completely dedicated to their latest product the PĒRKONS HD-01 drum machine.

PĒRKONS features four sonically versatile hybrid voices (digital sound engine + analogue multimode filter with overdrive) and a sequencer with simultaneous control over all four percussion tracks, an internal analogue BBD FX send, parameter automation and much more. This is a modern drum machine with a serious vintage look.

For their Gesprächskonzert they brought not one, but two of these machines and finally explained it and showed what it is capable of. For everyone’s surprise, the demo started with a drone set – yes, it can also do drones. And for the final concert part of this presentation, no other than Kodek entered the stage. Sounds fun? Enjoy the video!

10. Nonlinear Labs C15 – SUPERBOOTH21 Gesprächskonzert (lecture concert)

Stephan Schmitt, the founder of Nonlinear Labs, plays some improvisations on the C15 and shows the enormous tonal possibilities of this instrument and its ability to be played very expressively – with up to four expression pedals and the two large ribbon controllers. The C15 is a puristic and distinct digital synthesizer. Its sounds are generated by elementary algorithms and feedback structures. This opens up new fields for sound design and gives musicians an expressively playable and dynamical behavior, similar to acoustic instruments. The C15 is an instrument that has to be played by hand to unfold its full potential. After the performance Stephan explains what features are new and which special features of the C15 he used.

This isn’t the first Gesprächskonzert by Nonlinear Labs, so be sure to check out the previous editions for more information about this unique instrument.

11. Haken Audio & La Voix du Luthier – SUPERBOOTH21 Gesprächskonzert (lecture concert)

Haken Audio and La Voix du Luthier have been presenting together at Superbooth for several years now, showing how well these two companies and their products fit together. This Gesprächskonzert features a Haken Continuum, the all-new Continuum Eurorack Module and the large Pyramid Resonator.
Watch Edmund Eagan passionately talk about his products and enjoy the demonstration and performance of the Continuum Fingerboard by Rob Schwimmer.

The almighty synthesis engine behind all these sounds is the Eagan Matrix, that now is also featured in the Eurorack module. This is a huge opportunity for sound designers and artists to expand their sound palette with very expressive and unique sounds.

12. UDO Audio Super 6 Desktop - SUPERBOOTH21 Gesprächskonzert (lecture concert)

UDO Audio brought the world one of the most interesting poly-synths of the recent years. Very rarely a company achieves such a success with their first ever product – but the Super 6 made it. Now UDO Audio showed the desktop version of this incredible synth. Great looks, ergonomics and the sound of the original Super 6 make this machine a very interesting option for many musicians and studios on the hunt for a capable poly-synth.

In this video George gives a little insight into the development of the company in general and his view on the past two years, since he presented the Super 6 to the world at SUPERBOOTH19.

Patch Notes: Qasim Naqvi

video upload by FACTmagazine

"Pakistani-American musician Qasim Naqvi is perhaps best known as a founder member of acoustic trio Dawn of Midi, in which he has played drums since 2007. Outside of his work in Dawn of Midi, Naqvi is an accomplished solo artist whose compositions have been performed by ensembles including the London Contemporary Orchestra and Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and soundtracked many films and documentaries.

Naqvi’s recent solo releases, such as 2019’s Teenages and 2020’s Beta, have made extensive use of synthesizers and modular systems. In this episode of Patch Notes, we invited Naqvi to perform at Pioneer Works, a non-profit cultural center in Redhook, Brooklyn.

'The building dates back to 1866 and was originally a railroad track factory,' Naqvi says. 'Now it’s a massive performing arts space. With my equipment, I was merging two systems that I’ve been configuring for a couple of years, a Verbos System and a Serge System. I also used a few random modules to connect everything: a Quad VCA from Intellijel and an X-Pan stereo module from Make Noise as the final output.'

'The acoustics are massive at Pioneer Works and we set everything up where the audience usually stands, so I was facing the house system,” he explains. “It was quite powerful to feel the music coming directly at me from this monstrous system. It definitely affected my choices. I wanted to embrace the full dynamic feel of the space, by exploring a range of highly dense sounds to rhythmic ideas, to more sparse and quiet moments. It was also a hellishly hot day and there was no AC in the building. At a certain point it felt like a clay oven.'

The piece Naqvi performs is called ‘Yes Mammal’, and was originally titled ‘Music for Modular Synthesizer, Dim Lamp and One Developing Melody.’ 'I wrote it in June for my first show in New York after a year and a half of not performing,' he explains. 'It’s evolved since then and I wanted to share it with Fact.'

'My background for a long time has been in acoustic music, where I write pieces and then share them with a group or individual to interpret. And from there they’ve made it into something larger. With the modular, I’ve been translating that way of thinking. Lately, I write a piece or a sketch and give it to an entity, in this case the synthesizer, and let it expand the music to more than just notes on the page. This piece is loosely written and I improvise with the material using the infinite possibilities of the modular synthesizer to give it shape in the moment. I like to think of it as live orchestration but with voltage.'

Naqvi has typically used this large-scale modular setup in the past to perform, but more recently he’s been experimenting with slimmed down systems to use in live performance settings. 'I’m making different and smaller hybrid configurations that are more tailor-made to the pieces I’m writing,” he says. “I still use this whole system when needed but it’s been an interesting exercise to slim down from time to time and make more with less.'

Naqvi’s most recent release is an EP titled Chronology, which was released on on Erased Tapes. 'It was made entirely on a very old and broken Minimoog synthesizer. It’s a special album that I made with a great relic.'

Follow Qasim Naqvi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/browniebonb...
Qasim Naqvi on Bandcamp: https://qasimnaqvi.bandcamp.com/

Credits:

Filmed and Recorded live at Pioneer Works in Red Hook, Brooklyn, NY
Video by Gabe Rubin, Wolfgang Daniel & Zack Shorrosh
Live Audio & Recording by Riley Stevens
Lighting by Matthew Mann
Production by Justin Frye"

Modular Upbeat Performance (Berklee System, My system, Verbos Modular System, Doepfer A-155 System)

video upload by Piotr Garbaczonek

"Thanks for watching!
I made a little upbeat piece utilizing Berklee's modular systems in conjunction with my own system. The bass you hear is made with Berklee's small Cwejman Module inventory of VCO-6 and MMF-1. If you have any specific questions about the patch ask me in the comment section, I will happily answer.
Everything was tracked directly from the VCAs into all of the inputs on the Zoom L-12 multitrack mixer into an Ableton session. Most of the reverbs and effects were from Ableton.

- Piotr"

Social Media Links:
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Bandcamp 🎧: https://pgarbaczonek.bandcamp.com/
Website 🖥: http://www.piotrgarbaczonek.com/

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SUPERBOOTH 2021 Verbos Electronics - New Systems

video upload by sonicstate

"We got some great demos from Tom Holroyd from Verbos Electronics - they have three new system configurations from Verbos Electronics - the Designer Configuration based around the Harmonic Oscillator.
Next up the Producer Configuration - which is a larger setup with more focus on CV control as well as the Harmonic Oscillator you have the Foundation Oscillator
And finally the Performer Configuration - Harmonic Oscillator, Complex Oscillator at its core"

Tapeloop and Eurorack Synthesizer / Sound Installation

video upload by Takeyuki Hakozaki / Pollypraha

"All Sounds and Visuals, Movie Shooting by Takeyuki Hakozaki
------------------
I did a live performance as part of the first anniversary event of the
art gallery 'HAKO' in Chiba City, Japan.

For this performance, I played back the piano I recorded last night
on two Nagra reel-to-reel recorders at half speed, and played the
Verbos synthesizer along with it.

The windows of the gallery were fully opened to prevent Covid, so
we could hear the sounds of the crowd and cars driving by while a
comfortable breeze came in.

The cool, cloudy weather made for a pleasant performance.

https://pollypraha.bandcamp.com"