The Haunted Arcade of the DecadeBridge Triad (Drones, Noises, Glitches and Rhythms)

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"The DecadeBridge Triad is a unique little Synth module that generates drones, rhythms, noises and glitches - it sounds, to me at least, like a haunted arcade in the 80s - malfunctioning machines, wailing, whirring and bleeping. It's based on a trio of analog oscillators arranged in a fairly unique, raw and unpredictable arrangement. It works great as part of a drone or noise setup, makes for excellent sample fodder, and thanks to the neat "reset" input it can play along with drum machines and sequencers (especially paired with a little low-pass gate).

Check it out here:
https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/DecadeBr...

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
02:31 - The Architecture
06:08 - Sound Demo (Solo)
13:17 - Paired with a sequencer to impart rhythm.
14:58 - Adding a Low Pass Gate for more percussive sounds.
19:00 - Paring with the Neutral Labs Scrooge
22:49 - Final Thoughs"

TRIAD - Drone/Noise synth 25 minutes

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Timestamps:-
00:00 Dry sound
07:59 Resetting oscillators with an external gate signal
13:58 Running the output through the microcosm



Designed by DecadeBridge
TRIAD is a 3 oscillator square wave drone/noise/glitch synth.

The 3 oscillators drive and reset each other in different ways depending upon the switch/button settings. an external trigger, gate or clock can also be used to reset 2 of the 3 oscillators.

Download the manual here.

Knob style and knob/button colour may vary depending on stock.
A connector for a 9 volt battery is included with Triad. Triad can also run off a 9V !!CENTRE POSITIVE!! WALL ADAPTOR.

Designed and built by hand in Cheshire England

To keep up to date with product demos, prototypes and competitions follow me here:- instagram.com/decadebridge"

DecadeBridge FOUR - Drone synth/Utility & CV Source

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FOUR - CV Source

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"FOUR is a 4 oscillator ( surprisingly) drone synth/utility instrument.
The 4 square wave generators are grouped into pairs and routed through 1 of 4 NOR logic gates. The outputs of the logic gates can then be mixed together to create stacked drones and chords.
FOUR can also be used as a CV source or to gate/trigger other equipment.

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FOUR manual:-
https://www.decadebridge.com/Download..."

Albers and Cadence - Drone jam

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"A little drone jam whilst testing Albers this evening. Both Albers and Cadence working together to create the patch.

Patch notes:-
Albers' LFO D out to Cadence's filter cutoff in.
Cadence's oscillator A running at a division of 9 into Albers' LFO A reset.
Albers' LFO A modulating oscillator A's pitch.
Cadence's oscillator B running at a division of 10 into Albers' filter cutoff.
Albers' LFO B output into Albers' oscillator B's VCA.
Albers oscillators C and D static notes.
Cadence oscillators C and D sent through it's filter and to the main output.

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Prototyping Albers drone synth

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"Jump to the time stamps to see snippets of Albers being used in different ways and the testing of modifications. Demo video of the first prototype for Albers compiled over the past few months. **A few videos have flashing images**

Albers will be available soon at a reduced price for pre-order from my Etsy store:-
https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/DecadeBridge

www.decadebridge.com
www.instagram.com/decadebridge

Timestamps:-
00:00 First test using envelopes to create drones and stabs.
01:09 Running Albers through Beads whilst changing the pitch via CV and pots.
01:45 Two oscillators creating ronal chords and two controlled using a CV signal to pitch.
02:28 Just drones mixing static notes together.
03:17 Using triggers and envelopes to mix tones with percussive elements.
04:27 Just drones.
05:16 Creating clunky beats and sequences just with Albers.
05:47 Just drones whilst using an envelope to modulate the pitch of one oscillator.
06:07 Switching CV in and VCA in on and off to create sequences.
06:55 Feeding other sounds (pocket operator) into an oscillator's input to create a bit crushed effect whilst gating other oscillators for quick tonal stabs.
07:35 Using an external source (pocket operator to create a bit crushed beat, another two oscillators sequenced by the SQ1 and one for a sustained note.
08:19 Just drones whilst controlling the VCAs and filter cutoff with CV sources.
09:02 Feeding the Moog Subharmonic's oscillator 1 into Albers' oscillator C input to create a step toned/filter effect. LDR mod to filter pitch. Using other oscillators for sustained notes. Modulating the filter frequency.
10:15 Just drones. LFO mod test. SQ1 modulating the filter cutoff.
11:13 More LFO tests.
12:01 Drones and sequences at the same time."

Similis - self sequenced

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"Similis is a lo-fi synth that has several different patches. Here it is set to run a random sequence over a major or minor scale. This preset can be switched between 1 or 2 oscillators, each playing a random note independent of each other.

Pot A/CV in A sets the root note.
Pot B/CV in B sets the range of notes of the chosen scale.
Pot C/CV in C sets the rate of the sequencer (controlled using an envelope generator in this example)
Switch A sets the waveform (Sine, Saw or Square)
Switch B has 3 different settings (Stop the sequencer playback on its current note, run the sequencer, run the sequencer and add an additional synth voice.)
Switch C sets the scale."

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Similis - Detune

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"Similis is a lo-fi/chiptune style synth consisting of several different presets.
This Similis patch stacks 3 oscillators and detunes them against each other.

Pot A/CV in A controls the root note.

Pot B/CV in B controls the detune of the other 2 oscillators.
Pot C/CV in C controls the level of the 2 additional oscillators.
The root note pitch is being controlled by a random scale from Pam's Pro Workout.
Here an envelope generator is controlling the level of the detuned oscillators through CV in C.
Switches A B and C change each oscillators waveform (sine, saw, square)"

Prototyping Minerals, Noria, Diamonds in the Dust

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"A short video roundup of prototyping Minerals over the past couple of months.
Minerals can produce a wide range of sounds from glitching rhythms, drones, noise and textures.

Recorded October/November 2022."

Prototyping Noria

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"Noria has many faces.

This is a little bit of a longer project on the go. Here is a little bit of an insight as to where it's heading."

Prototyping Diamonds in the dust

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"Diamonds in the dust is a 4 oscillator drone/noise/glitch synth.

This is a short video showing the synth from prototyping to finished design."

VaCA - 3 x VCA/LPG passive module.

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"VaCA features 3 passive, VCAs/LPGs for the eurorack format. This module can be used to affect CV or audio signals.

Each VCA can be switched between two different LPGs to create a classic plucked, synth sound.
VCA C can use a mixed signal from CV inputs A and B or it's own dedicated CV signal.


6HP
This module is passive and draws no power
Depth in case - 15mm

Download the PDF guide here:-
www.decadebridge.com/Downloads/Manuals/VaCA%20Manual.pdf

Cheshire England

www.decadebridge.com"

VaCA - 3 x Passive VCA/LPG

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"VaCA is a passive eurorack module that features 3, switchable, VCA/LPGs for processing audio or CV signals. CV inputs are normalled so that a single CV signal can be used for all 3 VCAs/LPGs.
Channel 'C' can be switched between it's own CV input or a mix (bias) between CV inputs A and B.

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Manual:-
https://www.decadebridge.com/Download..."

CoeoSM - passive switched multiple

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"CoeoSM is a passive switched multiple for the eurorack synth format. This 6hp module features 4 switched inputs and 6 outputs.

All inputs and outputs can be muted and the inputs can be flipped with the flick of a switch to create variations in your patches.

A simple module that can aid in performance based settings to change up your sound and rhythms quickly and easily.

6HP
This module is passive and draws no power
Depth in case - 15mm

Download the PDF guide here:-
www.decadebridge.com/Downloads/Manuals/CoeoSM%20Manual.pdf

Cheshire England

www.decadebridge.com"

DecadeBridge Sn. Quick drones.

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"Sn is a lofi FM drone synth. Creating drones and interesting textures with FM is quick and easy and nice results can be had even when using Sn on it's own."

Additional DecadeBridge Sn. posts

DecadeBridge Prototypes 2024 (so far)

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"Jump to the time stamps below to skip through.

A few things that have been on the Decadebridge prototyping bench the first half of this year.

I like to give these things names relatively early on in the process to remain focused on the idea itself. That doesn't mean it doesn't evolve through the process but it does help cut away any unnecessary functions and the heart of its meaning doesn't give in to the overwhelming options that could, potentially, take away from it's character.

00:00 Laconic running through a low pass filter and some stereo delay. pitch controlled with Turing machine and volts. Volume controlled using a EG triggered by the Turing machine pulse out.

00:53 Laconic. Disting Mk4 controlling pitch. Manually changing settings.

01:45 Laconic. Pitch controlled manually and with the Turing machine and volts.

02:59 Laconic. Pitch sequenced using SQ1 and Moog subharmonicon sequences. All sounds from Laconic. Subharmonicon envelopes controlling voice level.

03:58 Noria. Ongoing, analog style step sequencer project.

06:49 Untitled. Just playing around with a glitchy, Sid chip type sound. 4 step sequencer that quickly turns into erratic dronal stabs. Fun little project.

08:18 Quatrain. 4 in 4 out passive matrix mixer with a few extra bits. Creating drones with feedback paths. the only sound sources are a couple of cheap guitar pedals (reverb and delay).

11:42 Quatrain. Using the mixer in a Eurorack setup mix CV signals.

13:31 Quatrain. Pure feedback paths to generate drones and tones. Korg amp works, Behringer vintage delay and digital reverb all feedback into each other and themselves to generate drones.

16:13 Quatrain. More CV input mixing and playing on Quatrain's other qualities in this eurorack patch."

DBMix - 3 Channel attenuator/summing mixer

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"DBMix is a 3 channel passive attenuator/summing mixer module for eurorack.

It can be used to attenuate individual CV/audio signals or as a switched mono/stereo summing mixer. When used in stereo each channel's PAN control can be utilised to pan sounds left or right or when used with a CV signal as a type of crossfade to send the signal to two different destinations.

6HP
This module is passive and draws no power
Depth in case - 15mm

Download the PDF guide here:-
www.decadebridge.com/Downloads/Manuals/DBMix%20Manual.pdf

Cheshire England

www.decadebridge.com"

Ampulla - Noise box/Drone voice

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"Jump to the timestamps below.
Ampulla is a contact mic instrument that comes with interchangeable plates and all the hardware required to put together your own noise box. It also features an external input for a contact mic or to use the preamp as a subtle distortion for other equipment.
Ampulla also has a drone voice that can be switched on and off. This is also affected by the onboard contact mic or incoming external signal.
Ampulla's first output is a mix of the contact mic and drone voice. It's second output is solely for the drone voice.

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Timestamps:-
00:29 Running the base plate through guitar pedals
01:47 Drone voice
03:43 External contact mic and drone voice
04:13 External contact mic on throat (excuse the groan!)
04:43 Pocket operator into external input for distortion
05:27 Pocket operator affecting the onboard drone voice
06:16 Back to distorting beats from the PO12
07:26 BOWL PLATE through guitar pedals
09:30 Bowl plate through Microcosm
13:28 SPRING PLATE through microcosm
25:56 Drone voice"

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Residue 6 0scillator Ambient Drone Soft Synth

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"Residue is an ambient/drone software synthesizer. Residue is capable of a wide range of sounds and effects whilst focusing on keeping the controls and workflow immediately accessible.

Download the Residue demo here:-
https://www.decadebridge.com/residue/

00:00 - Meandering Keys
00:43 - Metallic overtones
01:36 - Ambient pads
02:36 - Dissonant but sweet
03:48 - Warm and evolving
04:46 - Classic with movement"

"Residue is a 6 oscillator synthesizer aimed at creating a wide range of interesting sounds and textures with a simple approach.

Keeping complexity as minimal as possible, Residue’s controls are readily available on it’s single page interface. With basic waveforms, a filter, envelope generators and 2 delay lines Residue can create anything from sweet pads to dissonant hits and rhythms."

Cadence Demos

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"Cadence consists of 4 square wave oscillators and can be used in a variety of ways.

https://www.etsy.com/uk/DecadeBridge/

This video demonstrates a few different things that can be achieved with Cadence. Jump to the timestamps below.

00:00 Pam's new workout is replacing oscillator A and B. All other oscillators are switched to cascade sync. Oscillators A, B and C are used as triggers to the Prok drum modules. Oscillator D is providing the tones while the filter is modulated by pam's pro workout.
01:19 Cadence creating drones and ronal rhythms using the internal oscillators.
03:04 Using all of Cadence's oscillators as gates to trigger samples in Square Instruments Sample.
04:03 Replacing oscillators A and B with external gates from Pam's pro workout then sending these through "COUNT" and out to trigger drum hits. Relaxing oscillator C with an external oscillator to then divide the signal with "COUNT". Cadence's filter being controlled by an envelope generator.
05:18 Oscillators A - C triggering drum samples in cascade sync with each other. Oscillator D clocking the Turing machine - Plaits' V/Oct
06:47 Oscillator A replaced with external gate. All sync switches on creating rhythmic tones within the beats.
07:42 More standalone drones
08:41 Cadence triggering Samples in Rample. Using the built in LDR and candles to change the rate of the gates."

Albers Drone Synthesizer

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"Albers is a 4 oscillator drone synth capable of a wide range of sounds. This video is a demonstration of Albers on it's own without any other gear. More videos to follow demonstrating using Albers with external equipment.

Albers is currently available for pre-order at 25% off on my Etsy store:-
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/15882..."

"Excellent tiny drone synth with big sound. The unit arrived in impeccable condition and communication with Steven from DecadeBridge was a joy."

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DecadeBridge Eurorack prototype jam

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"Dusted off a few prototypes to see what needs addressing. Ended up having a Lofi, dusty downtempo jam with Laconic, Noria and Hap."

SpeculumLITE - Presets demo

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"SpeculumLITE is a free dual delay line/comb filter effect plugin.
It can be downloaded here:-
https://www.decadebridge.com/free-plu...

This video is a demo of the factory presets. SpeculumLITE is the only effect that is used on a basic saw wave from Serum.

Skip to the timestamps below:-
00:12 Dry sound
00:19 High road low road
00:47 Gathering drones
01:33 Resonant copters
01:55 Out of reach
02:48 Relatively basic
03:18 The walls remember
03:56 Echo phase
04:17 Overtone spaces
04:48 Titanic
05:13 1979
05:54 Rotating swarms
06:38 Manifesting
07:57 Texture tones
08:45 Left behind"

"SpeculumLITE is a free, dual delay/comb filter plugin that can create a wide variety of sounds including, modulating spaces, glitching delays and textures."

Noria - eurorack jam

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"A quick jam using Noria to trigger, gate, sequence and modulate different parts of the patch.

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Patch notes:-
Pam's pro workout - Noria Clock in
Noria Out A - Penrose quantiser - Mutable Instruments V/Oct
Mutable Instruments Plaits Out - 2HP Low pass filter In
2HP Low pass filter Out - Mutable Instruments Beads
Noria Out B - 2HP Low pass filter Freq
Noria Gate Out 5 - CoeoR A
CoeoR 1 to 4 - Square Instruments Rample Gates 1 to 4
Noria Clock Out - Prok HH trigger in
Noria Gate Out 2 - Prok BD trigger in
Noria Gate Out 6 - Prok SN trigger in
Noria Gate Out 3 - Dreadbox Ataxia trigger in - Ataxia to Prok HH Y
Noria Key Out 4 - Mutable Instruments Beads Size
Noria Key Out 5 - Mutable Instruments Plaits Morph
Noria Key Out 6 - Plaits Harmo
Rample, Proks, Beads - Erica Synths Mixer"

And a few pics.

You can find addtionional posts featuring Noria here..

"Noria is a 16 step sequencer and drone synth that can be installed into your eurorack system or used as a standalone instrument."

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Quatrain and Boost - Delay pedal feedback patch

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"Quatrain comes with Boost. A dirty pre-amp/distortion effect.

Boost can be used with Quatrain to create a feedback oscillator.
Here I'm using them and two cheap guitar delay pedals to create a variety of drones, noise and texture patches."



via DecadeBridge

Quatrain ships with Boost which is a dirty preamp/distortion effect that can also be used with Quatrain to create a feedback oscillator.

knob style and colour may vary depending on stocks.

Quatrain is a passive 4 x 4 Matrix Mixer that can be used in a eurorack system or standalone. It allows you to mix CV or audio signals together and then adjust the amount sent to the 4 outputs using the 16 pots.

Quatrain is passive and draws no power from your eurorack system.
Eurorack size - 24 HP

Features:-
4 inputs for Audio, CV or feedback paths (4 switched inputs for rows 3 and 4).
4 Outputs to route the input signals to.
4 x Linked attenuators to change the amount of the signal sent to two outputs with a single pot.
16 Attenuators.

Mute switches for inputs and outputs.
Compatible with eurorack dimensions.

When using with a eurorack system the back plate doubles up as a blank panel with some gorgeous artwork from https://www.instagram.com/jack_sl0w/

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