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Sunday, February 11, 2024

NLC MUN Vocoder


video upload by Steve Castellano

"Richard Feynman out of a Morphagene into the MUN with Plaits (Knit) in chord mode as a carrier source. Reverb and delay by Monsoon. Chord changes are controlled by Pressure Points/Brains, with one channel taking care of pitch and another adjusting chord forms."



via Nonlinearcircuits

"This module is a 22HP 10 channel vocoder based on the Syntovox 222. I own a 222 and have always been impressed with the sound and elegant design, so it was an easy choice of where to start.

The initial design for this module was 42HP with all the fruit – variable envelope lengths, envelope outputs and inputs, filter outputs and inputs, pause stuffing, external noise input, separate carriers for odd/even channels, etc. and it sucked; way too finicky to use.

So I stripped it back to a more minimal version and am much happier with it.

For the Voice section, there is a TRS/mono 6.35mm input for mics, a stereo/mono 3.5mm input for line level sources and a synth level input.

The Carrier section has a synth level input only.

There is no voice/unvoiced switching. Noise from a transistor based source is mixed with the Carrier signal on channels 9 & 10. Pots can control the noise level and the colour (pink/white).

There are jacks for each frequency channel and the envelopes generated. You can also patch in signals to stimulate the carrier signal on the corresponding channel."

Friday, September 29, 2023

Sandy Freckle


video upload by cirtcele



"Sandy Freckle was a wonderful villain played by actor Rock Hampton in the Kath & Kim series. He was sleazy and annoying but irresistible and funny at the same time, much like this module."

via nonlinear circuits

"In Australia, there is an entrepreneur called Dick Smith who ran a chain of electronic hobby stores in the 70s and 80s (now he makes breakfast cereal). He used to publish circuit books every year (and sell kits for them), I no longer have the issue but remember the finer points of a circuit for a burp/fart generator.

It was simply 3 transistor based multivibrators running at different frequencies. The trick was that they were loosely connected by low valued resistors causing them to influence each other. This would result in unpredictable sounds that rarely repeated. Don’t expect it to actually sound like gas escaping from an orifice, think of it is a random pulse/burst generator

This version has pots to adjust the frequencies of each section and an input for turning the sound on and off rather than a switch. It can be fed gates or envelopes, which give a more gradual onset and tail as the sound starts and drops off.

Feel free to build it with whatever capacitor values you like. The ones suggested on the PCB (and heard in the demo vid) get into audible frequencies, but in some ways it is more interesting to use larger valued capacitors to get just pulses that will then ping filters and phase-shifters.

It is also interesting to feed it audio rate signals and it becomes a waveshaper/distortion module.

Sandy Freckle was a wonderful villain played by actor Rock Hampton in the Kath & Kim series. He was sleazy and annoying but irresistible and funny at the same time, much like this module."

Friday, April 14, 2023

NLC - Serious Filter - Demo - Midiverse - TV


video upload by Midiverse - TV

"What's up everybody? Welcome to Midiverse - TV! Today we're checking out the Serious Filter from Nonlinearcircuits, let's have a look."

Monday, April 10, 2023

Making a faster NLC Sloth


video upload by Meska

"juste making a faster NLC sloth than torpor, by trial and errore.
here the value i have use, if you have build one faster sloth feel free to leave you value un comment.

Thank you for watching.
My name is Meska of the statik collective . I've been making mostly "dark and expérimental" music for more than ten years now, i'v learn so much online, now it's time for me to share my knoledge, my exploration and this channel is a place to talk about the tools, sound design and techniques to make music with.

You can stream my albums and EPs at https://statikwave.bandcamp.com/

If you'd like to support the channel​ consider buying music from bandcamp ;)"

Monday, March 06, 2023

Sound on soundesign 3 Acoustic & Eurorack


video upload by Meska

"Sound on sound, collage ,and processing with :
Sm57 to befaco instrumetn interface
2hp loop to:
Noise engenering versio distortion, to typhoon(running granular).
all this is modulated by some sloth by NLC and LD3 LFO
Soft pop2: simple melody
plinky: bass


Thank you fwor watching.
My name is Meska of the statik collective . I've been making mostly 'dark and expérimental' music for more than ten years now, i'v learn so much online, now it's time for me to share my knoledge, my exploration and this channel is a place to talk about the tools, sound design and techniques to make music with.
i'm tattooist at day jobs and you can found my work here : www.meska.fr

You can stream my albums and EPs at https://statikwave.bandcamp.com/

If you'd like to support the channel​ consider buying music from bandcamp ;)"

Saturday, May 07, 2022

Eurorack phasers - two new additions


video upload by John Schussler

"Two new phasers have arrived. The G-Storm Electro Polychrome is from the Italian Farfisa synth/organ from the 1970s. The Nonlinear Circuits Encephalo Adjuster is from, near as I can tell, a wide orbit outside Jupiter.

Very different in character, but both with lots of great sounds.

Envelope is Zadar, sequence is from Stochastic IG, and VCO is a Patching Panda Operat (saw wave).

00:00 Intro
00:20 Polychrome
08:20 Encephalo Adjuster"

You can find additional details on the G-Storm Electro Polychrome here. This is the first post to feature the Nonlinear Circuits Encephalo Adjuster. Details and pics follow.



"This module is a 24 stage phase shifter using LDRs in a black box. It is a little more complex to build than usual but most of the build is repetitious and not so difficult. I have added plenty of pics in this guide to help with the build.

Probably the unusual feature is the positive and negative feedback path. Feedback is 0 when the Regen pot is in the middle, turn it to the left for negative feedback, to the right for positive, or use CV to do the job for you. It will self-oscillate at the extremes.

It is probably obvious at this point that I have a thing for phasers. 24 stages are somewhat ridiculous but I wanted to try it and the result is a very nice smooth phaser with some angry bits when you push it. The name comes from a mind control device that appears in a few AE Van Vogt novels, I have been itching to use it for years.

The trimpot on the top PCB sets the operating range for the Phase pot. Set it to remove any dead zones at the extremes.

Black/gold panels are available for this module.

Friday, April 29, 2022

TEST SERIES Ieaskul F. Mobenthey 2x Benjolin NonLinear Circuits Erica Matrix Mixer Ciat Lonbarde


video upload by Outsider Sound Design

"Erica Synths Matrix Mixer
Ciat Lonbarde Ieaskul F. Mobenthey Denum, Dunst, Swoop, Fourses, Sprout.
Benjolin V1 and V2 with expanders.
NonLinear Circuits NLC Brain Custard, Quad Jerk Chaos, 1050 Seq/Mix
Ornament & Crime

The purpose of 'TEST SERIES' is to focus on the sound design possibilities of various gear combinations. This series is not musical nor does it serve as an instructional video. It is all about sound potential.

Please consider supporting this channel by purchasing a sample pack or music download from www.outsidersounddesign.com"

Monday, April 18, 2022

Sound on soundesign Acoustic & Eurorack


video upload by Meska

"Sound on sound, collage ,and processing with :
Sm57 to befaco instrumetn interface
2hp loop to Joranaloge enhance2 (with warp, runnning parasite delay on side) follow by :
Noise engenering versio distortion, to typhoon(running granular).
all this is modulated by some sloth by NLC and LD3 LFO

Thank you for watching.
My name is Meska of the statik collective . I've been making mostly "dark and expérimental" music for more than ten years now, i'v learn so much online, now it's time for me to share my knoledge, my exploration and this channel is a place to talk about the tools, sound design and techniques to make music with.
i'm tattooist at day jobs and you can found my work here : www.meska.fr

You can stream my albums and EPs at https://statikwave.bandcamp.com/

If you'd like to support the channel consider buying music from bandcamp ;)"

Wednesday, February 23, 2022

Nonlinearcircuits LDRama

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
NLC LDRama - Eraserhead trailer video upload by blambo blambo





via this auction

"This is a really cool module. The LDRama has a grid of Light Dependent Resistors (or LDR, this the name) about the size of a phone screen. Put a video on your phone in fullscreen, rest the screen on the LDRs (hard to do if the module is racked vertically, so beware) and it generates CV in reaction to the video. It can take an input, or it's normaled to a constant voltage, attenuates it based on the LDRs, and gives you a bunch of outs. It's super fun, totally different from anything I have seen in modular, and is just brilliant."

Monday, January 03, 2022

Ebashi Audio Eurorack Modules Including Dual Aries PMS 338 PP


Ebashi Audio CMOS 7555 CORE VCO /259 Timbre EXP /Triple LFO First touch ( no talking ) video upload by Dziam Bass

Ebashi Audio is a new maker of eurorack modules. You'll find their modules further below, including one based on the vintage Aries PMS-338 VCO. Note Nonlinear Circuits made one as well. The above video features the CMOS 7555 CORE VCO, 259 Timbre EXP, and Triple LFO (pics and descriptions for each further below).

Video description:

"It features Linear AC and Exponential FM inputs with attenuators, one Hard Sync input and a 1V / Octave tacking input, output and offset switch.

Connecting a signal to the EXP FM input will change the pitch of the oscillator.

The H-Sync and FM functions produce a full sound, and it octave tracks very well.

This VCO features four waveforms: Sine, Triangle, Ramp and Pulse wave.

There are trimpots for 1Volt / Octave tuning, High Frequency tracking, and Ramp wave connection. There are two trimpots for the sine wave: one for roundness and one for symmetry. The roundness trimmer also adjusts the amplitude of the sine wave a little.

Parameters are already set. If you would like to adjust these you can do it by ear or using an oscilloscope.

This 7555 VCO also features a 3-way switch providing 3 frequency ranges: MID, VCO and LFO.

The back of the module allows you to ‘pre patch’ various functions.

The Ebashi 259 Timbre module is a dual wavefolder inspired by the famous Timbre section of the Buchla 259 oscillator as implemented in the Easel.

There are four CV inputs, the first and fourth can be controlled with an attenuverter.

Two IN attenuators control the overall wavefold amount of each wavefolder.

Two inputs allow two oscillators to drive the Dual 295 Buchla Timbre simultaneously.

A switch enables the rich timbres of both wavefolders to be shaped in series or parallel.

A triple low frequency oscillator that provides manually variable wave shapes in a wide range of frequencies.

Two waveforms are available: triangle, and square wave.

Rate and Depth of each LFO can be adjusted and an independent 3-way switch provides 3 frequency ranges: MID, VCO or LFO.

The module also offers three outputs (A, B & C) which can be conveniently mixed down and out.

The back of the module allows you to ‘pre patch’ each of the four outputs.
The back of the module allows you to ‘pre patch’ various functions, including CV 1 and 4 as well as both inputs and outputs. There are also two trimpots for gain adjustment."



259 Timbre EXP € 200,00

"The Ebashi 259 Timbre module is a dual wavefolder inspired by the famous Timbre section of the Buchla 259 oscillator as implemented in the Easel.

There are four CV inputs, the first and fourth can be controlled with an attenuverter.

Two IN attenuators control the overall wavefold amount of each wavefolder.

Two inputs allow two oscillators to drive the Dual 295 Buchla Timbre simultaneously.

A switch enables the rich timbres of both wavefolders to be shaped in series or parallel.

The back of the module allows you to ‘pre patch’ various functions, including CV 1 and 4 as well as both inputs and outputs. There are also two trimpots for gain adjustment.

Comes fully calibrated.

Front panel: FR4 matt black, white silk print
Size: 12HP, 3U Eurorack compatible, Skiff and boat friendly.
Hardware: Aluminum Knobs
Delivery: Includes ribbon cable and 3mm rack screws."

Tuesday, November 16, 2021

TEST SERIES Ieaskul F. Mobenthey 2x Benjolin NonLinear Circuits Eurorack Ciat Lonbarde Sound Design


video upload by Outsider Sound Design

"WARNING!!! This video has fast flashing lights which can cause problems for some viewers.
Sound design test focusing on some of the more esoteric eurorack modules.
Ciat Lonbarde Ieaskul F. Mobenthey Denum, Dunst, Swoop, Fourses, Sprout.
Benjolin V1 and V2 with expanders.
NonLinear Circuits NLC Brain Custard, Quad Jerk Chaos, 1050 Seq/Mix
Ornament & Crime

The purpose of “TEST SERIES” is to focus on the sound design possibilities of various gear combinations. This series is not musical nor does it serve as an instructional video. It is all about sound potential.

Please consider supporting this channel by purchasing a sample pack or music download from www.outsidersounddesign.com"

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

TEST SERIES After Later Audio Benjolin V2 Nonlinearcircuits Triple Sloths V2 Happy Nerding FX AID


video upload by Outsider Sound Design

"WARNING!!! This video has fast flashing lights which can cause problems for some viewers.

Sound design experiments with After Later Audio Benjolin V2, Nonlinearcircuits Triple Sloths V2, and Happy Nerding FX AID. modules.

The purpose of 'TEST SERIES' is to focus on the sound design possibilities of various gear combinations. This series is not musical nor does it serve as an instructional video. It is all about sound potential. Please consider supporting this channel by purchasing a sample pack or music download from www.outsidersounddesign.com"

Thursday, July 15, 2021

NLC PILLs quick review/demo


video upload by Meska

NLC PILLs was featured in the cellF - live human neurons based modular synth. This is a new stand alone module version.

"Quick demo of the NLC PILLs, little chaotic audio rate modul, based on PLL, and vactrole controled.
Product page: https://www.nonlinearcircuits.com/mod...

Thank you for watching.
My name is Meska of the statik collective . I've been making mostly "dark and expérimental" music for more than ten years now, i'v learn so much online, now it's time for me to share my knoledge, my exploration and this channel is a place to talk about the tools, sound design and techniques to make music with. i'm tattooist at day jobs and you can found my work here : www.meska.fr

You can stream my albums and EPs at https://statikwave.bandcamp.com/

If you'd like to support the channel​ consider buying music from bandcamp ;)"



via Nonlinearcircuits

"This is a raw 12HP 1U version of the Mobius PiLL. It uses two cross-coupled Phase locked loop (PLL) ICs that go in and out of chaotic zones at audio rates. If you like making electronic noise, this module is for you. Oh yeh, it has vactrols. It is a pretty simple build and capable of a wide variety of sounds. The demo below is my usual noisy effort but it can be tamed if you choose to feed it CVs from sequencers.

There are 5 inputs, everything affects everything: FM IN - feeds both PLL ICs CV Range 1 & 2 - these control the vactrols. The control circuits are very simple…..a resistor and a vactrol! CV 1 & 2 - these inject a signal into the VCO control input, shove in anything from audio to CV rates and see what you get.

The 4 outputs are from the PLL VCOs and the phase comparators, all are pulse/square waves running from 0-approx 5V.

Matte black and white panels for Pulp Logic and Intellijel formats are available, please specify when ordering.

Please note the white Pulp Logic panel has the manufacturing code on the front, I paid extra for this not to happen but the manufacturer did it anyway and gave me my $1.50 back. It would be a greater crime to chuck the panels because of this, so it is there, use some whiteout if you really hate it. In the same order I specified gloss black panels and got matte, also specified white PCBs and got one batch of white and one batch of green. Somebody was a bit unfocused that day.

Assembled modules are built to order. They will be ready to ship within 1 week of ordering, usually I manage it in 1-2 days."

Monday, March 22, 2021

Uglysound Presents: A Conversation with Andrew Fitch of Nonlinearcircuits


video by Uglysound

"we sat down with Andrew Fitch from Nonlinearcircuits to talk about his interests in synths, music, some time he spent in Japan, how his musical interests affects his creative process and other things. Uglysound is a huge fan of NLC and had a great time learning about Andrew and what makes him and NLC tick.

correction: Not Breathing is Dave Wright

check out Nonlinearcircuits at nonlinearcircuits.com for Andrew's complete line of Eurorack modules."

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Dendrum Pt.1 | Ambient Eurorack Modular Synthesizer | Mutable Rings, Plaits, Braids, Clouds FLXS1


video by Brennan Fowler

"Dendrum Pt.1

First track from my latest live stream for Modular Nights.

Ended up putting this small case together for this event. I Really enjoy limiting myself with a certain set of tools and recording the outcome.

Thanks again to the people over at a Modular Seattle for having me once again!


Modules

Mutable Instruments Rings x2
Mutable Instruments Clouds (Uburst)
Mutable Instruments Plaits
Mutable Instruments Braids
Non Linear Circuits Triple Sloths
Pusherman Switches
Zetaohm Flxs1
Intellijel Mixup
Make Noise Xoh"

FLXS1 posts

Sunday, January 24, 2021

Uglysound Noise Demo: NLC GENiE (part 2)


video by Uglysound

Part 1 here

"Paul tests out his newly-built NLC GENiE with a noise demo.

From the NLC site: "GEneralized Nonlinear Extrapolator This module is made of 3 neuron circuits and a difference rectifier. (... )Just like a set of synaptically connected neurons, this module is noisy and unruly. It is never going to learn anything it lives in and for the moment."

More information about this design (as well as PCBs, panels, and complete modules) is available from Nonlinearcircuits here: https://www.nonlinearcircuits.com/mod...​

PCBs, panels, and complete kits are available from synthCube here: https://synthcube.com/cart/nlc1080-ge...​

As always, thank you for supporting independent artists and businesses. They make the world a far more interesting place!

note: The Shard is made by X1L3"

Friday, January 15, 2021

Uglysound Noise Demo: NLC GENiE


Uglysound

"Matt tests out his newly-built NLC GENiE with a noise demo.

From the NLC site: "GEneralized Nonlinear Extrapolator This module is made of 3 neuron circuits and a difference rectifier. (... )Just like a set of synaptically connected neurons, this module is noisy and unruly. It is never going to learn anything it lives in and for the moment."

More information about this design (as well as PCBs, panels, and complete modules) is available from Nonlinearcircuits here:https://www.nonlinearcircuits.com/mod...

PCBs, panels, and complete kits are available from synthCube here: https://synthcube.com/cart/nlc1080-ge...

As always, thank you for supporting independent artists and businesses. They make the world a far more interesting place!"

Saturday, December 12, 2020

ARP 2600 vs NLC 1088 Mogue Mixer/VCA


O.Z. Hall

"The is a review of the NonLinear Circuits 1088 Mogue Mixer/VCA. We compare the 1088 to the 2600s VCF mixer and VCA. The 2600 is clean an precise (at unity gain). The 1088 can be clean, but can also distort in a very musical way. Take a listen!

Kit available from Synthcube:
https://synthcube.com/cart/nlc1088-mo..."

Wednesday, December 02, 2020

LDRama 1


cirtcele

Light from the film controls the patch.

"1st attempt to make a demo with this module, using an excerpt from the public domain film Daughter of Dementia to generate CVs. Yes my phone is a bit big (A21) but works fine, the design suits regular 5x2 inch phones.If you want to use your synth for making soundtracks, this module is pretty useful.

The video shown is playing full screen on my phone, which is sitting on a bank of LDRs (light dependent resistors). As the LDRs change corresponding to what is on the screen, the circuit generates a variety of CVs based on different sections of the screen."

Sunday, November 08, 2020

Uglysound Build Report: Nonlinearcircuits Chopper


Uglysound

"For the third installment of Build Report, we wanted to feature our favorite manufacturer, Nonlinearcircuits. Is the Chopper a utility module, or an unpredictable jack of all trades? Yes! Really inspirational module to use, and not too hard to build if you have a bit of building experience. Soundtrack by Appliancide, with the Chopper at the heart of a complex, chaotic modulation patch. PCBs, panels, and complete kits (featured here) available at synthCube hereL https://synthcube.com/cart/makers/non..."
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