"Come and meet PATH the new DivKid & Vostok Instruments analog morphing router that is OUT NOW as assembled modules and DIY kits. Path builds on the interpolating scanner technology of Trace and performs the opposite function, rather than Trace doing 4 input scanning to 1 output, Path takes 1 input and morphs it across 4 outputs. Like a quad panner, open for creative audio and CV routing."
*TIMING INDEX // CHAPTERS*
00:00 Hello & previews
01:37 What is Path? Feature run down
03:08 Advanced FX sends with trails
06:19 Powerful modulation (+Trace combo!)
11:42 Unique panning FX (alternative to a quadrophonic panner)
14:39 Distributing triggers for filter ping riffs!"
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"Path is a four-channel Interpolating Router created in collaboration between Vostok Instruments & DivKid.
Born from the roots of our previous module, Trace, Path picks its central concept and does something relatively simple yet powerful: it flips it.
The circuit routes one signal to four possible outputs, fading from one to the next following a soft slope response to ensure smooth transitions.
Path counts with Trace’s best features. It shares the same DC-coupled interpolating circuit at its heart, making it perfect for experimenting with any signal on any of its inputs.
Thanks to the fixed voltage normalled at its main input, Path is also a versatile and unique modulation source out of the box.
Its compact size and layout make Path a very performative and handy tool for adding an organic layer of movement and experimentation to every patch."
"I have made so many Eurorack modular setups in the past, none of them stuck around as an instrument. For 2025 I want to create one that enables me to perform my test equipment music live, relying heavily on the @joranalogue Collide 4."
00:00 The Problem I am Trying to Solve
01:33 Module Overview
06:35 Patching
13:35 Exploring Phase Output
16:21 Sound Examples
19:45 Adding Tape Loops
20:57 Final Thoughts
"For the record, I am not really 'frying' anything. In this video I'd like to show you a few examples of feedback patching and create your own 'VCO' by frying raw voltage.
It's also a good moment to think about 'what could be the best filter for you'. I am using a simple checklist that can help you decide. A great filter can be like an instrument on its own and you should be able to make an album with just a filter. I'd say it should be dual or quad core, it should self-oscillate, it should have analog drive and multiple modes/outputs. Preferrably these modes should be CV controlled. I have my preferences, but please ignore those. If you can't make a choice and you're completely lost, definitely check out a Blades clone, the Doepfer stereo multimode filter, Vostok Atlas and Eowave's Tempete Magnetique quad filter. F*cking rabbit hole..."
"In this tutorial/demo I'm going to patch a tiny but 'true' 4 voice modular polysynth step-by-step from scratch, tune it, make it stereo, animate and pan it to bring it to life. I'll also show how to do a paraphonic modular patch (two ways!) and create a bonus Polymoog-style resonator to finish.
This one features Vostok Modules who sponsored this video and sent gear I could use! I wanted to see if I could squeeze a 'true' modular polysynth into the Intellijel Palette 62HP case. Turns out, you can."
CHAPTERS 00:00 What are we doing today? 00:54 Why modular polysynths are hard to make. 02:34 Why do it this way? 06:59 Make a basic modular polysynth 11:58 Tuning 13:37 Noises happen!! 14:56 Tips for macro control 16:13 Making it Stereo 19:58 Animating the VCOs 23:37 Creating Stereo Panning! 27:17 A Different Panning Idea 30:18 The spirit of this approach 31:38 Other devices for poly triggering 33:11 Make a paraphonic modular polysynth 38:52 Polyphony with a crossfader only 45:10 Bonus: Polymoog Resonator Patch idea
"As a 4HP utility module, the Trace isn't that special. It's basically four inputs and one output, with a slider to crossfade between the inputs. But still. If you'd want to do something similar, you would need to patch precise CV to smoothly scan through these inputs with a mixer that supports crossfading. Buchla's Voltage Math (Tiptop 257T) has two crossfaders on board, and you may have a MakeNoise XPAN nearby. I also think it would be possible with a big mixer and a Mutable Tides to slowly fade in/out. The vintage and discontinued MakeNoise RxMx was all about scanned mixing and offered six channels. But I don't think there's anything that can do this in 4 HP. DivKid has a talent to identify the things we're missing in our cases and the Vostok/Divkid Trace is a valuable addition to any patch that involves a VCO with multiple outputs or lots of CV. Highly recommended and lots of fun."
"Today I'll show you some patches with the new module made by Vostok Instruments and Divkid: Trace.
It's a scaner, that will let you morph between four inputs to one output, very handy to blend audio or modulations."
"Meet Trace! The latest DivKid module this time made in collaboration with Vostok Instruments. Trace is a 4HP, all analogue, interpolating/morphing scanner. It takes 4 inputs, morphs through them and outputs that scanned signal. It works with audio and/or CV inputs and the scan CV input takes CV or audio rate scanning too.
The 4 patches in this announcement demo are documented in the manual which you can find here // https://www.vostokinstruments.com/trace"
*TIMING INDEX // CHAPTERS*
INTRO 00:00 Hello & patch previews 00:53 What is Trace? What are Interpolating Scanners? 02:02 Features & controls
PATCH 1 // WAVEFORM MORPHING & COMPLEX OSCILLATOR TONES 03:13 Waveform morphing 04:32 Wavetable style drones? 05:00 Make it musical 05:30 Audiorate scanning - complex oscillators tones from 1 VCO
"With Machina Bristronica 2024 not that far around the corner and with it having a whole DivKid stage again with several discussions lets take a look at the talks from 2023.
In this video Jose from Vostok Instruments joins me to discuss his origins, getting into Eurorack personally, building up the company and modules before getting into his latest module Atlas. There's a lot of filter love, design chat and sound demos.
Thanks to Jose and the whole team at Machina Bristronica for a fantastic time, can't wait for the next one, tickets and info for that here // https://machinabristronica.uk
**TIMING INDEX // CHAPTERS** 00:00 Intro 00:40 Personal Eurorack journey 03:21 Vostok origins 04:40 Multi channel design philosophy 06:04 Atlas & a love of filters 07:46 The sound of Atlas 09:00 Choosing filter slopes and poles 10:33 Normalling inputs across channels 12:28 Choosing secondary CV inputs 14:33 Interpolating scanner 16:49 Quad filter modulated drones 17:25 Filter pings 18:53 Adding click and punch to pings 19:29 Clean click free low end booms 21:40 Playful spacing and needing multiple filters 21:43 Complex patches from simple things + needing “more of the same”
"Today I'll show you how I like to patch bass sounds with the Vostok Instruments line of modules, sequenced by the Polyend Tracker+, in the context of a weird IDMish / Breakbeat track.
"I really love the approach of Vostok Instruments where they’re building out modules that not only sound great, but that offer multiple channels of the same functions. In modular you often need more, and not particularly more variety, but more of the same functions to push creativity and deeper levels of patching.
Atlas is a set of 4 multimode filters (low pass, high pass, band pass), with clever normalisations, dual modulation inputs per channel, a ‘classic synths of Japan in the 80s’ inspired sound PLUS you get an interpolating scanner bank that will morph between the four filter outputs. It’s an impressive thing that’s been a delight to play and patch with.
As always I hope the video provides you patches to explore Atlas and other filters and functions in your own systems."
00:00 Intro
01:14 Module Overview
04:46 Scan section
07:39 My first patch with Atlas
08:11 Four voice poly synth patch
11:23 Funky Bass & vowels
14:01 Ping it!
14:54 Stereo patch
17:17 Ambient w/ Torso T-1
18:14 Drum machine patch
21:34 End talk
Mini press release follows:
"Atlas is the latest addition to our range of multi-channel modules, a fully analog, four-channel multimode filter.
The cores are a modern approach to the gain-cell-based filters included in many of the classic Japanese synths of the 80s, with a vastly improved dynamic range, a super-accurate resonance compensation circuit, and a clean self-oscillation. It is perfect for recreating iconic TR-drum sounds by pinging the filters with fast envelopes or triggers.
In addition to the four filters, the module counts with a dedicated Interpolating Scanning Circuit that morphs between all the filter outputs to create new shapes and timbres."
When we talk about the sound signature of synths, filters are probably one of the first topics appearing.
On Atlas, we dive into the sound of the 80s Japanese classics with four gain-cell-based multimode filters that keep the silky and creamy sound of those legendary machines along with some technical improvements like a better noise floor, an accurate resonance compensation, and a daisy-chain input implementation that makes some patching techniques like parallel filtering a lot easier.
The filter cores have been carefully designed and tweaked to be pristine without losing character. With three filter modes available per channel, 4p-LP, 2p-HP, and 4p-BP, Atlas can cover almost any filtering technique, from superb filter sweeps to multi-slope resonant patches.
Thanks to its precise resonance circuit, each core creates a clean sine wave when self-oscillating. Excite the inputs with fast trigger or gate signals, and you will get TR-like drum sounds, from deep kickdrums to nice toms and congas.
In addition, the module counts with a CV-controlled Interpolating Scanner circuit that morphs softly between each filter output, creating new shapes and timbres as it fades between the channels.
Features Four analog multimode, gain-cell-based VCF circuits. Three modes per channel: 4p-LP, 2p-HP, and 4p-BP. Resonance compensation circuit. Daisy-chained audio and Freq inputs. Secondary CV input, selectable between Frequency or Resonance. CV-controlled Interpolating Scanner circuit.
"Let's go four voice poly with the Vostok Instruments modules today in this quick little demo.
I've been sent those module alongside another one that I can't talk about yet and I really wanted to try this setup with the NiftyKEYZ. I'm glad I did as I found it to sound very good and I had a blast doing the demo track of this video (will probably turn it into a full track at some point).
"Here is quick patch with the all new Punch MG by Patching Panda. As sound source we use all four outputs of Sena - the quad-VCO by Vostok Instruments patched into the four VCAs of Punch MG. Sena is tuned to a chord and transposed by a single CV. Throw some triggers at Punch MG and let the fun begin.
The four voices coming from Punch MG are mixed into a stereo signal that is processed by the Doepfer A-121s Stereo Multimode filter. This was quite fun to play! 🕺🎉🙌"
Note this is the first post to feature Vostok on the site.
Update: additional info via Vostok:
"The brand starts with four multi-channel analog modules. The modules have been created with live systems in mind, adding a big amount of functionality in a small space but keeping the user interface clean.
A short description of the modules:
Sena: This is a four-channel VCO with a dedicated waveform modifier per channel and an analog noise bank with different noise colors. 14HP width. Price: 280 euros. (Tax. Excluded)
Fuji: a six-channel analog AD envelope generator with Hold and LFO mode per channel in 10HP. Price: 160 euros. (Tax. Excluded)
Ceres: a six-channel linear VCA and mixer based on the 3360 IC in also 10HP. Price: 160 euros. (Tax. Excluded)
Asset: a six-channel bipolar attenuator and offset generator in 10HP. Price: 160 euros. (Tax. Excluded)
All the modules are immediately available at the official dealers. [check with dealers on the right for availability]
