Eurorack Waveshaping VCOs

video upload by John Schussler

"Several interesting new VCOs have been released over the past 6 months or so, and just recently the one I was waiting on, Legion from WMD, arrived.

So now seems like a good time to look at this batch of VCOs that all have a similar add-on feature: waveshaping. They don't all do it the same way, and all have very different sounds, but in my head they're sortof a category from which I probably only need one or two.

We'll see.

Sequence from Stochastic IG, envelope from Zadar.

00:00 Intro
00:20 Pony VCO
06:08 Virt Iter Legio
12:15 Pizza
19:58 Legion"

WMD TRSHMSTR

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Hardware Jams Distortion Challenge

video upload by Dj Puzzle

"It starts out pretty nasty. Give it a minute to develop. I have two distortion pedals in this one. A WMD Geiger Counter and a cheap $20 distortion I found on Amazon.

Running the Korg Volca through the cheap distortion and some drums through the Geiger Counter. Threw this together pretty quick."

WMD Legion - Eurorack Analog Oscillator - In Depth Demo

video upload by WMDevices

"Legion is a new breed of analog oscillator with tons of individual waveform outputs, a host of useful CV inputs, and a few never-been-done-before analog tricks.

In this video, Alex goes through every feature and function, explaining their concepts along the way.

Legion is being produced in a limited quantity of 600."

WMD Legion Eurorack Oscillator Module - Sound Examples

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"In this video, we explore some of the sounds Legion is capable. In particular, there are lots of examples of thru-zero FM with different waveforms, showcasing the different timbres available. No distortion or effects of any kind are added. All sounds are 100% Legion."

WMD Performance Mixer

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New WMD Orion Eurorack Phaser Module - Sound Examples, NO TALKING

video upload by WMDevices

"WMD Orion is an analog Phaser effect module for eurorack modular synthesizers in 4HP. It can be used in mono or as a mono to stereo effect, creating cosmic swirls of spaced out texture. An instant bypass switch allows for hands-on engaging of the sound.

The number of stages can be set by the user and the resonance, depth, rate, and frequency-center controls make for quick dialing in of the perfect effect.

In this video, we explore the sounds the Orion is capable of by running different audio sources through it including white noise, saw waves, filtered tones, sounds from the Elektron Digitone, and some drums from the WMD drum modules.

Sources:
00:00 - White Noise
01:33 - Saw Wave
04:00 - Filtered Saw Wave
05:30 - Elektron digitone
09:20 - FM'd Sine Wave
12:10 - Mono drum mix"

Knobcon7: Tovarsi and Alex WMD

video upload by Synth Diy Guy

See the Knobcon label below for more. Remember: if you don't see a YouTube thumbnail, just hit the play button.

WMD ORION - Eurorack Phaser Module - In-depth overview

video upload by WMDevices

"WMD Orion is an analog Phaser effect module for eurorack modular synthesizers in 4HP. It can be used in mono or as a mono to stereo effect, creating cosmic swirls of spaced out texture. An instant bypass switch allows for hands-on engaging of the sound.

The number of stages can be set by the user and the resonance, depth, rate, and frequency-center controls make for quick dialing in of the perfect effect.

In this video, we go through the features and functions while highlighting the sound by using a variety of sound sources including analog noise, oscillators, as well as chord and drum samples."

Thanks WMD! | A tribute to Alex & William from WMDevices

video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"I was a bit shocked by the sad news of #WMD closing shop by the end of 2022. I did not see that one coming. This may also be because I've been putting my head in the sand for three years, trying to stay away from a world going into a second 'roaring 20's' with a super flu, dropping economies and war on EU soil. Nobody f*cking asked for this. I've seen a lot of posts posing questions like 'is eurorack dying out?'. Sure, some brands will not make it, but new brands will start fresh without relying on parts that are not available. I guess we'll see a more fully analog modules in a near future.

As for WMD, I love every single module they make/made. They're top quality modules, aimed at the performer. Even if you don't perform live, you can do a great show in your basement, attic or living room. So get your smartphone out and make/post a little tribute to make sure WMD knows we love them. Finally, I have blind faith WMD will be back one day. Maybe under a different name, but artistry, expertise and quality never closes shop. Just make sure you get the latest firmwares and manuals for your gear, and get your WMD bucket list cleared. When they sell out, they will be sold out forever. I got a DB25 expander, Geiger Counter & Axxent expander this week and trying to figure out which VCO I'd get to complete my collection."

WMD SUBWAY - 8 input, 1 output scanner eurorack module - In depth demo

video upload by WMDevices

"Introducing Subway, an 8 input, 1 output scanning crossfader in 6 HP. Transit for your signals!"

WMD SUBWAY - 8 input, 1 output scanner eurorack module - Audio Demo - No Talking!

"8 inputs and correlating on/off switches let you decide how many signals are a part of the line. Then, smoothly fade from one signal to the next using the knob or an external CV source.

In this video, Alex goes over the features and functions of the modules and provides audio examples of fun patches made with it."

Three new WMD Eurorack Modules - Legion, Orion, Subway

video upload by WMDevices

"A relatively quick demo and jam featuring our newest (and last) modules [see this post]. I say I'm not going to go in-depth, but I couldn't help myself. These modules are rad, and I like showing them off. More focused vids to come soon.

These modules are all being made in limited runs of 600. Once they're gone, they're gone.

Legion - Analog oscillator with TONS of outputs
Orion - Analog Phaser with wavefolder, variable stage amounts, and bypass
Subway - 8 input, 1 output signal scanner


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WMD C4RBN Demo (No Talking)

video upload by David Burpee

"Quick demo of the WMD C4RBN filter. Featuring Sputnik Modular on Oscillators duties with Strymon Starlab handling Reverb and Delay."

WMD Winding Down Production and Closing Shop w/ Announcement of Three New Modules

via WMD

3 new modules are available for preorder now! More info, and videos to come soon! Each of these products will be a limited run. Once they’re gone, they’re gone! Preorder today at wmdevices.com.
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We also have some important and not so exciting news. Due to the state of the world, WMD is planning to wind down production and close by the end of the year. We have these new modules and a bit more stuff coming, but that’s all we can do. Please read the post linked in our bio before flooding the comments with questions.
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Huge thanks to everyone that’s ever supported us, we appreciate it so, so much. We will be conducting biz as usual for the next few months, supporting products, firmware for Metron, attending Velocity, and Knobcon showing the new products and hanging with friends.
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Freq Boutique and Patched Out will continue to happen as well. Come party with us tomorrow at Freq if you can!
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Get your orders in, lots of stuff is discounted right now, please help us push through the next few months so we can land as smoothly as possible.
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We love y’all.
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WMD.
#eurorack #modularsynth #modularsynthesizer

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Meeting of Modular online #14

video upload by Tokyo Festival of Modular

guest live : ipso & Lae Astra
HATAKEN SARAAM Rintaro Z_Hyper

opening
Modular live tips : ipso & Lae Astra
Z式モジュラー講座Z界 - Moog Mavis -
Modular report by Clockface modular - WMD ドラムモジュール -

Interview with William Mathewson (WMD) - live transitions in Eurorack modular for live performance

video upload by WMDevices

"Playing a live set is a challenge and when it comes to live electronic music on hardware instruments, the set of challenges become unique. One of our goals here at WMD is to make instruments that are fun to interact with in real time, and get to be played like a traditional instrument. Another goal is to create tools that allow for preparation, making live performance less stressful and more fun.

In this video, Alex talks with William Mathewson, the WM of WMD (William Mathewson Devices), about how he prepares for a live set. We take an inside look at how he uses the WMD Metron, Voltera, and Rossum Assimil8or module to create a unique palette of sounds that moves subtly from one song to the next. William's style requires lots of preparation and for him to write an entire set worth of music at once in a linear fashion, rather than one song at a time, and much different than a totally improvised performance."

Creating deep modulation for cool house style chords in Eurorack with WMD OSD, Javelin, and Overseer

video upload by WMDevices

"WMD OSD (OR/SUM/DIF) was released earlier this year and although it's a tiny 4 HP utility, it can be used to make some really cool, deep modulations with envelopes and LFOs.

In this video, Alex walks through creating some unique deep house style chord samples for the Rossum Electro-Music Assimil8or by modulating a rather simple chord sound with two envelopes and one LFO all at the same time with OSD's analog OR function.

Logic in Eurorack modular synthesizers can be confusing and intimidating, but it's really rather simple. This video shows the best way to combine multiple CV signals to create unique textures that can then be used in a performance or recording setting."

How to make "snappy" AR and AD Envelopes with an ADSR - Featuring WMD Javelin

video upload by WMDevices

"AD envelopes are great for making quick percussive sounds. An AR is similar however will stay open for the duration of the gate signal it receives. ADSR envelopes add a bit more contour and are great for classic synth sounds with varied gate lengths.

In this video, Alex demonstrates the differences of each style of envelope and how to make them with the WMD Javelin Envelope + VCA combo.

'Snappy' is a subjective term commonly used to describe the way an envelope sounds. It can be likened to word like quick, fast, plucky, blippy etc. AD envelopes are known for their snappy qualities and strengths in making percussive blips and bongo like sounds. The javelin has lots of really unique options for an envelope like Accent, voltage levels, time ranges, and a mode switch that makes it act much more like a triggered A/D than your common ADSR. A super versatile module for all sounds and styles of synthesis.

We then go a bit deeper into what this type of envelope can be used for and introduce the WMD C4RBN filter to create a low-pass gate inspired patch.If you've ever wondered if the filter goes before or after the VCA, Alex shows examples of both and explains why you might want to do it one way or the other."

burning road

video upload by junklight

"I find myself in quite an apocalyptic mood for this one.

I discovered Efrim Menuck has almost completely switched to electronics in recent years (checkout ALL HANDS_MAKE LIGHT) which has inspired me to chase that distorted guitar-y sound that I love with mine too. I recently acquired the WMD synchrodyne, which ironically was the first module I saw a YouTube demo of and made me realise I wanted my own euro rack system although I seem to have bought rather a lot of other modules first.... Anyway the synchrodyne is a wonderfully expressive beast, if a little wild at times, and the seaboard is a nice controller for it (even if it makes the tuning a little hit & miss). I added a theremin to my Make Noise Tape & Microsound Machine in case you are wondering why I'm waving my hand about. Also there is a ditto x4 looper on the floor you can't see in the video"

Home (Full Album Performance) - Music for a productive day

video upload by Jay Hosking

https://jayhosking.bandcamp.com/album...

"A live, semi-improvised ambient IDM album performed entirely on one small eurorack hardware skiff. This is music deliberately created to listen to while you are working away at the rest of your life, i.e. not-so-lofi-beats to study to. But I've also written some notes and recorded the performance because that's what I personally enjoy; I hope it can be useful to see how the music was made for you.

00:00 - Harwood
05:38 - Crest
11:20 - Centre
17:32 - Euclid
23:34 - Ossington
28:58 - Yarmouth
34:00 - Hemlock
39:26 - Drive

Modules used:
Squarp Rample - four melodic samples on each track
Happy Nerding FX Aid XL - reverb on melodic samples
Prok kick, snare, hat, and clap modules - drums
Mutable Instruments Grids (uGrids version) - drum sequencing
ALM Busy Circuits Pamela's New Workout - clock, LFO, pitch, more
Intellijel FSR 1U - live control of drum parameters
Intellijel Quadratt - mixer for melodic samples
Intellijel Mix-up - mixer and mutes for main mix (except for kick)
WMD MSCL - compressor for main mix (except for kick)
Intellijel Mixer 1U - final output mixer
Intellijel Palette 4U case

Written, performed, and recorded to a stereo mix over three days. Mastered by Som Shankar.

Thanks for listening."

Eurorack jam featuring Metropolix, Manis Iteritas, Prok Drums, Zen Delay, and electric guitar

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"A live, semi-improvised modular performance performed entirely on hardware, with one guitar overdub.

This jam started with a simple exploration of the Intellijel Metropolix, a neat sequencer that helps you stumble into inspiration, along with two voices (the Noise Engineering Manis Iteritas and the Acid Rain Chainsaw). My ambitions were no more than "play guitar with eurorack". But as the song found itself, and more and more was added to the table, it became clear I'd have to add guitar after the the fact.

A big highlight here is the Prok Drum modules being sequenced by the Mutable Instruments Grids. Not only is Grids fast and inspiring, but its modulation allows you to add performability (like the snare rolls I add via a touch pad here) and variety (through its chaos and frequency controls). Special thanks to Michael, a good human and also a member of my Patreon community, for allowing me to commission him to build the Prok modules! You're the best, Michael.

And of course, the Erica Synths Zen Delay works its magic again. Here, it runs everywhere from flanger to filter to gonzo delay, and I just love what it adds to a jam.

The patches would take a very long time to explain, but here are the modules:

Voices:
- Noise Engineering Manis Iteritas
- Squarp Rample
- Acid Rain Chainsaw
- Qu-Bit Chord
- Frequency Central Product
- Prok drum modules

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