Showing posts with label eurorack. Show all posts
Showing posts with label eurorack. Show all posts
Friday, April 10, 2026
Introducing Kaona Fractaos
video upload by Kaona Modular Music
"Fractaos est un oscillateur polyphonique stéréo fondé sur la synthèse fractale.
00:00 – 02:17 : une présentation rapide pour expliquer les grands principes du module
02:17 – 17:04 : découverte de quelques presets
17:04 – fin : exploration libre et... improvisée
Fractaos is a stereo polyphonic oscillator built around fractal synthesis.
00:00 – 02:17: a quick introduction to the main ideas behind the module
02:17 – 17:04: a walkthrough of a few presets
17:04 – end: free exploration and improvisation
http://www.kaona.fr/"
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4/9/26 Metasonix RK7 RK2 RK8 + Beers Melakarta & DAC + ALM Pamela’s New Workout + Alesis MIDIVERB II
video upload by Cfpp0
This is the first post to feature the Beers Melakarta.
"Feeding the Beers DAC and Beers Melakarta several triggers from ALM Pamela’s New Workout, and then modulating the pitches of the two Metasonix RK7 VCOs and the CV on the Metasonix RK8 Filterwall. Gated reverb from the Alesis MIDIVERB II."
"The idea for this module came from my friend Rodrigo Kendrick. He was a bit burned out on western tonal structures, and had recently missed out on an electronic lehra machine in a facebook marketplace deal which fell through. These machines are a kind of practice tool for carnatic musicians that plays a wide variety of different raga. Think that 'casio auto-chord' function on old casio keyboards, but for carnatic music.
Unwilling to wait for another one to come up on the used market, he did some cursory research, and sent me an early-morning design document, expanding the functionality of DAC with a scheme of two rotary switches and one toggle switch to select the pitch sets for all 72 Melakarta ragas and specified a clock input that would run up and down the selected raga in ascending then descending order, with the ability to turn around or reset on command. In theory this would allow the complex rhythmic and sequence rules of the raga to be implemented with external logic and sequencers, but still give the module enough sequencing functionality to explore the pitch sets of these raga on it's own.
I got excited and went a bit silly 'helping' until we had shoehorned in a pile of other features like binary addressability of the selected swara (interval), gate outputs for each swara, an 'inhibit' input that mutes the transposition voltage while the clock continues in the background, CV controlled halving of the clock frequency, extra +1oct input, and the logic-inverting toggle switches from the DAC on several inputs.
This design is all analogue using discrete MOSFETs and 0.1% tolerance resistors in a weighted DAC driven by a 4000-series CMOS based sequencer.
Yes, it might have been simpler to use a microcontroller."
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LABELS/MORE: ALM, eurorack, Isaac Beers, Metasonix, New Modules, News
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SCJS#89 - VHIKK X 1RST DATE
video upload by FL3SHB4CK
"Small Case Jam Sessions #89 - VHIKK X 1RST DATE
VHIKK X solo, first experiment with the beast.
Recorded live thru Syntakt delay & reverb
@forge_tme"
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LABELS/MORE: eurorack, Forge TME, MATRIXSYNTH Members
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XenoMorph II - MakeNoise Polymorphism with NUSS and Morphagene
video upload by Cinematic Laboratory
"Five years ago, I already played with the idea of expanding the Morphagene into a shapeshifting creature. I used two Phonogenes to process the Morph's L and R outputs, inspired by a lo-fi Ciat-Lonbarde Cocoquantus. It was a fun experiment. This Xenomorph is different, a worthy V2. It's a custom 104 HP system I designed as a synth I did not know how to make:
Morphagene
Mult
MultiMod
PoliMaths
QXG x 2
X-PAN
Mimeophon
When used in a skiff, X-PAN is replaced by X-OH (output) and a mult. If you have stackables, you can even use the new GTE. The idea is to bring the stereo Morphagene OUTS together with the QXG outs, so you'll need to stack/mult one Morph out into MultiMod.
The 7U case obviously has the CV bus and - can / could - contain the regular NUSS layout AND the Xenomorph Granular NUSS system. Together they could hold two universes which makes it Multiversal (NMSS) which logically brought me to the name 'Nemesis'. We often assiciate that name with something bad, but after a bit of research it translates to 'the force that reveals your limitations'. So when we meet our Nemesis, the only thing we need to do is grab another patchcable and say 'why stop here?' bla, bla, bla.
Seriously. This is an amazing layout.
Even though MultiMod was never intended for audio, again it's my favorite way to use it, and now it's the core of this setup. It will take the L[mono[ channel of Morphagene as an input so it will create eight roughly independent tentacles. MultiMod has a NUSS header on the back, so without any cable clutter it connects to QXG's audio in and PoliMaths will do the envelopes. So I am basically replacing the MultiWAVE for Morph + Mod as the new sound engine.
I did not realize I'd be getting a genuine granular synth on steroids. A workstation."
Intellijel Swells - Multi-Model Reverb Module with Swell Generator
video upload by Intellijel
"Swells is a multi-model reverb module, with a built-in modulator we call the 'Swell Generator'.
Some feature highlights of Swells include:
Nine unique studio-grade reverb models
Fully stereo signal path
Eight reverb parameter sliders
Ebb & Flow - two per-model parameters
Swell Generator - aka envelope follower with four modes.
LO-FI with Min & Max setting
Freeze, Reverse and Burst FX
20HP Module"
Intellijel Swells | Four synth explorations
video upload by Jay Hosking
"Four mostly ambient pieces with Intellijel's new reverb and other hardware.
Fair warning: Intellijel sent me the Swells and Jellymix. Take that as you will. Considering how much other Intellijel stuff I use, and considering how much I'm a sucker for reverb, I was excited to try this one out.
00:00 - Omnichord ambient
03:49 - SubH Replay ambient
08:22 - S-4 OVUM ambient
12:35 - Hexdrums jam
Undoubtedly, we're living in a golden era of reverb hardware. I've got more reverb than one human needs, but I love it so much. One thing that means, though, is that I'm looking for reverb that does new things, that isn't just good but different and textural and interesting in and of itself.
In that respect I've been very happy with Swells, and am planning to use it a bunch after this. Swells can play it straight, but the combination of self-generated modulation and great colouration options means Swells can draw attention, add unique character, and fill a role more than simply adding space. I've particularly liked pairing it with Jellymix, using Swells as a send and then using varying amounts of wet/dry across multiple instruments, creating a shared reverb environment that feels pretty glued. It's a great combo.
So do you need another reverb? Probably not. You don't need anything in hardware, honestly. But if you're looking for a hardware reverb that makes you think differently about time-based effects, and if you're looking for a reverb that sounds good in new ways, I think Swells is worth checking out.
Thanks for listening.
https://jayhosking.bandcamp.com"
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LABELS/MORE: Erica Synths, eurorack, hexinverter, intellijel, MOOG, Suzuki, Torso
LABELS/MORE: Erica Synths, eurorack, hexinverter, intellijel, MOOG, Suzuki, Torso
Stereo Filtered Big Boy Verb (Strymon BigSky MX + Vongon Paragraphs II)
video upload by Duskmos
"In this Signal Colors: Layers, I'm pairing up the Strymon BigSky MX and the Vongon Paragraphs II - a massively spacious reverb processed through an atmospheric panning stereo filter. These two heavy hitters are a powerful duo. Hang out with me while I pair them up with the Teenage Engineering OP-XY!"
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LABELS/MORE: eurorack, strymon, Teenage Engineering, Vongon
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Thursday, April 09, 2026
Shakmat Modular masterclass | 25 March 2026
video upload by Signal Sounds
"For our first in-store event of 2026, we played host to our friends from Belgian Eurorack brand Shakmat Modular. Shakmat’s Francois showcased their modules - including the forthcoming Ballista Blast synth voice and Lancer’s Lash snare drum - in a unique live performance, before breaking down the patch and discussing the workflow. It’s full of invaluable tips for anyone performing live with modular synths!
Buy Shakmat modules at Signal Sounds:
https://www.signalsounds.com/shakmat-...
More info:
https://shakmat.com/
Chapters:
00:00 Intro & live performance
10:39 Case walkthrough & module demos
45:25: Audience Q&A"
Déjà vu: Flexible Fader Control for Audio & CV│Bastl Instruments
video upload by Bastl Instruments
"Bastl Déjà vu is a Swiss knife for your Eurorack System that adds fader control to your modular system for many scenarios. It stands out as a simple yet powerful utility module that can do crossfading, mixing, signal boosting, voltage processing, attenuation or attenuversion. All that in 4HP and with the possibility to chain several of them to mix even more signals."
Powerful Voltage Utility module for voltage processing, attenuation, signal boosting, crossfading, and mixing
Déjà vu adds fader control to your modular system and it stands out as a simple yet powerful utility module that can do voltage processing, mixing, attenuation, attenuversion, signal boosting, crossfading and mixing.
All that in 4HP and with the possibility of chaining several units to mix even more signals.
SWISS KNIFE FOR YOUR RACK
Déjà vu has two almost identical channels A and B. Each channel has the FADER input and the ADD input and an output with light indication. The FADER MODE switch alters the behavior of the module, either attentuating or attenuverting the FADER input where the ADD input will be added to the processed FADER input. The last option is crossfading between the FADER Input and the ADD input which is great for creating performance oriented macro controls.
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LABELS/MORE: Bastl Instruments, eurorack, New Modules, News, Synth Cats
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Q DRM - 4 – Four Analog Drum Voices for Eurorack Modular
video upload by HOX808
"Q DRM - 4 is an analog Eurorack module with four independent drum voices. Its Twin-T resonator design delivers 808-inspired bass, tom, and percussion sounds when triggered — from claves and rimshots to bongo- and conga-like tones. The color-coded controls let you dial in each voice’s fundamental range, while separate outputs per voice provide maximum flexibility for patching, mixing, and further sound shaping. More info and sound examples: https://www.orpho.de/qdrm4/"
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LABELS/MORE: eurorack, New Modules, News, Orpho
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How's the Serenity?
video upload by cirtcele
"Quad reverse sigmoid chaos module with CV inputs, sync controls and mixed outputs
https://www.nonlinearcircuits.com/mod...
single 1U version - https://www.nonlinearcircuits.com/mod..."
"This module is a set of 4 reverse sigmoid chaos circuits, running at different frequencies, there are pots to feed each section into another and influence, sync – sort of, the action. There are also CV inputs for each section which affect the reset or crossover timing, for the faster ones the results are obvious. For the slower ones, give it a few hours.
The reverse sigmoid circuits are similar in concept to the mackey-glass based design used in the NLC Frisson, but are greatly simplified to a bare minimum of parts. Simply an integrator, two all pass filters and a nonlinear stage with two feedback paths. The nice thing about them is you can use any capacitors you like, so long as all three are the same, and the circuit will work with no other mods required. The sections in this module use 1uF, 10uF, 2x 1000uF in series (so 500uF) and 2x 2200uF in series (so 1100uF).
They work quite differently to the Sloth chaos circuits, with a number of ripples or rolls between each attractor, also the three outputs track each other, the faster ones are delayed by a few seconds, the slower ones by minutes. The intent of having 4 different circuits running together with pots to get them to influence each other is to have a module that can create longer tracks with many different but related musical events happening and, of course, weird delayed CV effects. Think of a band where the members all do their own thing but every now and then the sounds and patterns connect and achieve structure, which slowly scatters and reforms in new ways.
Feel free to change the 1uF caps to a higher or lower value, similarly for the 10uF. Stack capacitors on top of each other to get 20uF, or use Tayda 22uF caps and stack them. See pictures on pg6 for info on which caps to change. Make sure the capacitors have at least a 25V rating or higher.
If you want to use larger values than 1000uF and 2200uF, make sure they will fit on the PCB and/or thru the panel holes (1000uF on PCB are 10mm diameter, 2200uF panel holes are 16.8mm)
There are also two difference rectifier circuits which output complex mixes of the individual chaos circuits."
1U REVERSE SIGMOID
DESCRIPTION/USAGE
6hp
This module is a reverse sigmoid chaos circuit; it can be built to run as a fast or slow CV source, or even as an audio/noise source. This is a single version of the four chaos circuits in the NLC How’s the Serenity module.
The reverse sigmoid circuits are similar in concept to the mackey-glass based design used in the NLC Frisson, but are greatly simplified to a bare minimum of parts. Simply an integrator, two all pass filters and a nonlinear stage with two feedback paths.
The nice thing about this design is you can use any capacitors you like, so long as all three are the same the circuit will work with no other mods required. The capacitors are marked ‘C’ on the PCB, 1uF is a good mid-range value to install, but 10uF, 22uF are good too albeit much slower. Lower values than 100nF get you into audio rate territory. Make sure the capacitors have at least a 25V rating or higher.
This works quite differently to the Sloth chaos circuits, with a number of ripples or rolls between each attractor, also the three outputs track each other, the faster versions are delayed by a few seconds, the slower ones by minutes.
The Input expects a positive CV, negative going CVs won’t hurt but will have no effect. The CV signal feeds into the first all-pass filter stage via 10k and a diode, this is different to the method used on How’s the Serenity. On slower builds, using 10uF caps, the effect of the CV will be washed out to some extent. It will still have an effect but not as noticeably as on the faster versions.
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LABELS/MORE: eurorack, New Modules, News, nonlinearcircuits, oscilloscopes, Synth Dogs
LABELS/MORE: eurorack, New Modules, News, nonlinearcircuits, oscilloscopes, Synth Dogs
Wednesday, April 08, 2026
Space Tunin' with MultiWAVE | Make Noise
video upload by MAKEN0ISE
"Checking out some unusual EDO tunings on MultiWAVE... with a little patch help from GTE!!"
http://www.makenoisemusic.com
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LABELS/MORE: eurorack, Make Noise, MATRIXSYNTH Members
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Future Retro Transient Plus - Much more than a Sample Player (Demo Video)
video upload by Limbic Bits
0:00 Dub Tech Impro 1
2:18 IDM Glitched out
4:51 Industrializer
6:29 Tom-A!
8:00 Noisier Signals
9:25 Dub Tech Impro 2
4 Random voltages you should know
video upload by Monotrail Tech Talk
"Random voltages are the spice of modular patching. Not the main or core ingredients of a dish, but the final details that make a sound stand out, and have character. Knowing what voltage to use for the right occasion, is key. Today, I’ll go over four different random voltages, highlighting the pros and cons for each."
Patreon: / monotrail
Timetable:
00:00 – Intro
00:50 – 1
03:19 – 2
05:24 – 3
07:20 – 4
MARF Model 248t Video Manual
248t Intro & Quickstart video upload by Tiptop Audio and Stazma
video upload by Tiptop Audio and Stazma
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:42 Panel Overview
03:08 Programming Section
05:17 Enter Programming Data
05:52 Output Voltage Programming
06:55 Operating Modes
08:10 Time Range Programming
09:13 External Inputs
09:34 The Function Generators
11:36 Stage Adress
12:27 A generative MARF driven patch
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LABELS/MORE: Buchla, eurorack, TipTop Audio
LABELS/MORE: Buchla, eurorack, TipTop Audio
Tuesday, April 07, 2026
248t Tutorial 9
video upload by Todd Barton
"Using FG 2 to transpose a sequence on FG 1. Some fun now!"
Todd Barton 248t Tutorials
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LABELS/MORE: Buchla, eurorack, MATRIXSYNTH Members, TipTop Audio
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WAEVE82 First Play
video upload by The 5th Volt
"This is my first time playing with the WAEVE82 wavetable synthesizer from tangible waves. Here in the VF mini package complete with full MIDI and audio connectivity and MultiFX module for lush reverbs, shimmers and a dozen other effects. I'll make more tutorial style videos over the next few weeks, but wanted to give you a taste of what it sounds like. Personally I think it sounds amazing, but you be the judge!
This module can be found at the tangible waves website:
https://tangiblewaves.com
All sounds recorded directly from the rack into my H6 recorder with minimal EQ and compression in Da Vinci Resolve."
Novation Launchkey Mini keyboard controller in the video.
Tangible Waves introduced the WAEVE82 back in December.
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LABELS/MORE: eurorack, Novation, Tangible Waves
LABELS/MORE: eurorack, Novation, Tangible Waves
Patching up the Serge
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Parapulse – Morphing Noise Generator for Eurorack Modular by Orpho
video upload by HOX808
"Parapulse is a Eurorack noise generator with an integrated filter and frequency modulation. From crisp white noise to warm pink noise, it opens up a wide range of textures, atmospheric layers, and organic impulses.
From icy fog and cosmic dust to Geiger counter clicks, paranormal intergalactic tones, and fine vinyl crackle, *Parapulse* puts noise in motion.
In this demo video, Parapulse is used together with the Bode Frequency Shifter for sound manipulation. CV control is also provided by the [Orpho Voltglider (https://www.orpho.de/voltglider/) and a CV joystick.
More information at [www.orpho.de](https://www.orpho.de)"
Googlish (original German below):
The Parapulse Noise Generator—equipped with an integrated filter, frequency modulation, and the ability to transition seamlessly from white to pink noise—offers a rich palette of soundscapes for experimental musicians and sound designers. The module provides a wide variety of noise types, ranging from crisp, high-frequency white noise to soft, deep pink noise, making it ideal for generating atmospheric textures or serving as a foundation for percussive elements and effects. The built-in filter allows users to precisely shape the frequency content of the noise, enabling the creation of both subtle timbres and dramatic effects. Frequency modulation further expands the sonic spectrum by facilitating dynamic shifts and modulations within the noise, resulting in complex sonic textures. The seamless adjustment between noise colors—free of audible steps or interruptions—offers a unique level of flexibility and control that would not be possible with a conventional white noise generator.
Original German:
Der Parapulse Noise-Generator, ausgestattet mit einem integrierten Filter, Frequenzmodulation und der Möglichkeit, nahtlos von weißem zu rosa Rauschen zu wechseln, bietet eine reiche Palette an Soundlandschaften für experimentelle Musiker und Sounddesigner. Das Modul bietet eine Vielzahl von Rauscharten, von klarem, hochfrequentem weißem Rauschen bis hin zu weichem, tiefem rosa Rauschen, ideal für die Erzeugung atmosphärischer Texturen oder als Grundlage für perkussive Elemente und Effekte. Das eingebaute Filter ermöglicht es dem Benutzer, die Frequenzanteile des Rauschens präzise zu formen, um sowohl subtile Klangfarben als auch dramatische Effekte zu erzielen. Die Frequenzmodulation erweitert das klangliche Spektrum zusätzlich, indem sie dynamische Veränderungen und Modulationen im Rauschen ermöglicht, was zu komplexen Klangtexturen führt. Die nahtlose Einstellung zwischen den Rauschfarben ohne hörbare Schritte oder Unterbrechungen bietet eine einzigartige Flexibilität und Kontrolle, was mit einem herkömmlichen White-Noise-Generator so nicht möglich wäre.
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SCHLAPPI ENGINEERING Introduces new Eddy and Cascade Eurorack Modules
Overview video upload by SCHLAPPI ENGINEERING
"Eddy is a three channel stereo CV controlled mixer with sidechaineable compression and distortion, designed as a compact submixer. It also has normalized feedback paths for more experimental tone shaping, no input mixing, and percussion synthesis workflows.
The Cascade expander allows access to the individual VCA outputs for use as a triple stereo VCA as well as access to the feedback filter outputs and simultaneous clean, compressed, and distorted bus outputs for additional mixing and processing options."
00:00 Intro
01:02 Mixing/VCA basics
02:20 Sidechaining
02:50 Feedback and percussion patching
04:33 Gain amounts and headers
04:45 Cascade expander
06:00 Using as compressed drum submixer
09:16 Jamming hard
12:00 Jamming even harder
Eddy & Cascade - Triple stereo VCA and feedback machine
video upload by Stazma
"New Schlappi Engineering module alert!!!!
Welcome Eddy and it's expander, Cascade.
Eddy is a three channels stereo VCA and mixer, with normaled tuned feedback paths, mute and phase invertion switches, compressor and distortion modes and more.
The Cascade expander allows you to tap different outputs of the circuit individualy for parallel processing or feedback patches."
00:00 Intro
01:14 Hello Eddy
04:25 Eddy panel
05:51 Cascade panel
06:22 It's a drum module!
08:57 No input mixing
11:09 Patching with Cascade
14:37 Simple waveform mixing
18:18 Optional levels
19:20 Drum machine time
25:35 Breakbeat time!
30:30 End talk
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LABELS/MORE: eurorack, intellijel, New Modules, News
LABELS/MORE: eurorack, intellijel, New Modules, News
Getting Started: Patching with Mults in Eurorack
video upload by Noise Engineering
"When patching your modular system, it’s common to want one signal to control multiple things. Mults, short for multiples, simply split one signal into several copies.
As part of our Getting Started series, here's our blog that goes over the types of mults and how they can bring a patch to life:
https://noiseengineering.us/blogs/loq...
More information on the Case of Steel:
https://noiseengineering.us/products/...
Join us on Discord! Invite link: / discord"
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LABELS/MORE: eurorack, MATRIXSYNTH Members, Noise Engineering
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