Playlist:
1. Swells Explorations | X-3: Shadow (No Talking Demo)
This is an exploration of Swells model X-3: Shadow
A classic sounding 'dark hall' reverb. This reverb sounds like a natural space, which makes it perfect for lots of different applications. But of course, being Swells, we can bend it and shape it for some more experimental patches too.
2. Swells Explorations | Y-2: Asterion (No Talking Demo)
This is an exploration of Swells model Y-2: Asterion
Asterion is our 'gateway to the stars' - based on the architecture of a certain digital reverb unit from the 1980s. It brings out the lush sound of the original, but expands its capabilities through the medium of Swells.
3. Swells Explorations | Z-1: Buckets (No Talking Demo)
This is an exploration of Swells model Z-1: Buckets
A matrix of BBD Delays that create a dark, noisy reverb. Oozing with character and grit, this reverb is great for complimenting all kinds of audio material, as demonstrated in these patches.
"When you introduce feedback into Multigrain's Live Sounds / Grains, you've got yourself a granular delay. Matt explores how to set this up with Jellymix - also featuring Cascadia, Metropolix Solo and Swells."
"In this third and final video manual for Swells, we cover Momentary FX: Freeze, Reverse and Burst. We also explain TRIG input assignment and other miscellaneous functions."
"Trying out some new studio workflows. Using the newly acquired @enjoyelectronics6070 Godfather along with 3 @intellijel Atlantis' a @somasynths Pulsar 23 and the mighty @ohmforceofficial Bohm.
"An exploration of the "Ritual" (Z-2) reverb model on Swells. It's a lush reverb combined with a Pitch / Frequency Shifter. Ritual allows you to create spaces with spiralling pitch shifts, phasing frequencies, and the classic 'shimmer' effect."
Sections:
00:00 - Titles
00:10 - Piano Grains
01:47 - Pitched Drum-verb
03:10 - Feedback Drone
04:53 - Full Exploration
Featured Intellijel Hardware:
7U x 104HP Performance Gen 2
Multigrain
Atlantix
Metropolix
Flurry
Quadratt 1U
Aux Mix 1U
X-Fade 1U
Check out Zero's DAWless sketchbook-style workflow. Bring your DAWless recording setup anywhere, and use Zero to play, record and manipulate audio anytime inspiration strikes.
Watch Zero doing some recording, some beatgrid syncing, and some PPQN clock output, mixing with a Roland CR-78, the Korg Phase 8, Roland P-6, Noise Engineering's Basimilus Iteritas Alter, Intelijel Steppy, and Doepfer Wasp.
"Welcome to Part 2 of our Swells Video Manual series. In this video, we cover everything modulation on Swells, including the unique Swell Generator feature which instantly adds wavy modulation to your reverb FX.
FIRMWARE 1.1 is now available - update now:
https://intellijel.github.io/firmware/"
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
00:34 - Swell Generator
01:13 - Generating Swell Modulation
03:06 - Swell Sources
06:16 - Swell Modes
09:14 - EF Gain and LPF
10:46 - External CV Modulation
11:44 - Advanced CV and Swell Assign Mode
This is perhaps the first of a number of longer-form performances focused on some existential themes. I thought perhaps I might use the Solar 42F for all of them; I may still, but I also don't want to limit myself with any arbitrary rules, so we'll see.
"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"
"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.
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.
"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
"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
"In today's guide to synthesizer filters I break down filters and show how you can use them to make music. Whether you’re working with eurorack, hardware, software, analog, or digital synths, this guide should help you further understand filters.
We start with the basics, looking at what filters do and how low pass, high pass, and band pass filters shape sound. From there, I move into modulation, showing how to use envelopes and LFOs to add movement, rhythm, and expression to your patches.
I also cover filter self oscillation and how filters can become sound sources in their own right. Towards the end, we get into more advanced techniques like filter banks and stereo filtering to create wider, more complex sounds and mixes.
If you’re into synthesis, sound design, or electronic music production, this will give you techniques you can immediately apply to your own tracks.
Topics covered include synthesizer filters, eurorack and modular synthesis, sound design, envelopes, LFO modulation, filter self oscillation, filter banks, stereo filters, and electronic music production.
Perfect for fans of synthesis, sound design, eurorack, modular systems, and electronic music production.
"Using the @intellijel Multigrain x @MAKEN0ISEMUSIC MultiMod as the main ways to modulate and sound design, but not with our help from the @4msCompany Ensemble Oscillator, the @bastlinstruments Pizza, both sequenced by the @GlasgowSynthGuild Octones, with stereo delay from the @busycircuits MFX.
What do you think of these sounds? Leave me a comment!"
