Endorphines Shuttle System &Why you need a modular desktop synthesizer

video upload by Synthesizer New Zealand

"Welcome to Shuttle System, a unique performance instrument containing 5 @Endorphines #Eurorack modules under single 84hp faceplate.

This video consist of an intro, explanation about the #synthesizer modules within Shuttle system and some performances on the system. To help you navigate through the madness here are some timestamps:

00:00 Introduction
00:48 Shuttle System explained
01:31 Shuttle Control
02:27 Furthrrrr Generator
03:13 Gateway XP
03:42 Grand Terminal
05:14 Cockpit 2
06:04 Connections & controls
07:02 Performance 1
09:28 Performance 2
14:28 Performance 3: Vōlc - The Matrix

The composition used in the last song is part of Vōlc's (@volc5406) song the matrix which was performed and debuted on Saturday the 29th of October 2022 during Modfest 2 (Modular Festival Auckland) in Red Bar, #Auckland

The Endorphin.es performance modular synthesizer is the result of 5 years of intense development — module after module was put together neatly by the team at Endorphines to finally create an instrument in a class of it’s own—a set of well selected devices for musicians to imagine music and bring it to life in the most pleasant way.

With the Shuttle System you obtain 5 Endorphin.es modules in a 84hp @FrapTools PLUS case with handmade Endorphin.es signature silkscreen printing, a PSU, a set of cables and a carrying bag. The whole Shuttle System is around 43-44 cm long which is the approximate size allowed in almost every airliner to ensure safe traveling with your instrument.

The portable power adapters ensure the use of instrument in any part of the world — no matter what the voltages is coming from the power receptacle.

The Shuttle's front panel is secured in the case with @Befacosynth Knurlies for ultra-fast access to the backside of the modules for trimming their parameters, setting jumpers (stereo/mono channels) on Cockpit 2 or installing the rich-in-timbres Strong-Zero VCO core onto Furthrrrr Generator.

The following modules are included in Shuttle System:

Shuttle Control - 16 channel USB to MIDI to CV interface with almost infinite possibilities interpreting MIDI events into analogue control voltages—including CV/Gate, random or noise generators, MIDI or tap-clocks, utility LFOs and envelopes. (Find out more here: https://synthesizer.nz/products/endor...)

Furthrrrrr Generator - dual triangle-core VCO with a waveshaper (Find out more here: https://synthesizer.nz/products/endor...)

Grand Terminal - dual voltage controlled gate with 8 resonant filter modes (ladder, diode, lpg, state variable, comb), dual envelope generators (voltage controlled) with looping/AD/ASR with arbitrary voltage to control slope shapes: from EXP to LIN to LOG without stretching the length of a certain slope, Cabin Pressure audio FX processor with 8 selected effects
(Find out more here: https://synthesizer.nz/products/endor...)

Cockpit 2 - 4 stereo channel mixer with sidechain ducking (Find out more here: https://synthesizer.nz/products/endor...)

Gateway - dual 1+1 utility mixer and auto-tuners to scale, offset and invert voltages"

100 MODULAR SYNTH OSCILLATORS - Plus more! Synth Diaries 2022

video upload by LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER

"Testing 100 modular VCO's and looking at the trip to barcelona! with @True Cuckoo and @HAINBACH at Sonar with Patreon. i got to road test the kosmo eurorack modules! and experience some sick @Befacosynth DRUMS"

New Befaco Modules for Superbooth: Noise Plethora and MEX!

video upload by Befacosynth

"Noise Plethora sends two filtered noises to Percall.
Muxlicer + MEX run the show, triggering percall and kickalls.

Morphader has Kickalls in one side and Plethora in the other, to achive the "only bass" scene and then go back to the mix of all.
Kickalls provide extra audio lines.
Lich is running Stoke patch, sending audio and random CVs: https://www.rebeltech.org/patch-libra..."

via Befaco

"We are ready for superbooth and super excited to announce we will be presenting two new modules! We are located in one of the outside tents, table Z190 Please pass by if you are around for a talk and take a look to the new babies!

The big one is noise plethora, a three channel noise module with a selector of type of noise. Each channel has an analog multi mode filter to allow shaping the noise to get from hats sounds, to harsh glitches and textures.

This module will release first week of November at a final price of 350€ (Taxes included)

The second module. MEX, is a trigger expander for Muxlicer! It adds a new line of gates to Muxlicer's sequence, where you can choose to turn off the step, output same number of gates as muxlicer, or sending just one. A very simple concept, that provides great flexibilty! And greatest thing: you can daisy chain them so you can add as many as desired!!

This module will release last week of October at a final price of 85€ (after taxes)"

Befaco Introduces Morphader CV Controlled Crossfaders

video by Befacosynth

"The core of the module has four CV controlled crossfaders, each with their individual control and a master fader to control them all. The module mixes the four crossfades at its fourth output, thanks to a clever normalization scheme. Each of them can be easily removed from the mix by plugging a cable at its own output, providing a flexible mechanism to have several independat crossfades or a master scene fading. Morphader is a performative tool designed to make multichannel CV/Audio crossfade easy and comfortable. Fading from one quad CV/audio scene to another.

Patch description:
We have two sets of audio sources (8 in total) and two sets of CV sources.

Two Morphaders are used here. One is crossfading audio and the second one is crossfading CVs that control the audio sources."

Befaco Morphader! Building and hanging :)
video by Synth Diy Guy

"The core of the module has four CV controlled crossfaders, each with their individual control and a master fader to control them all. The module mixes the four crossfades at its fourth output, thanks to a clever normalization scheme. Each of them can be easily removed from the mix by plugging a cable at its own output, providing a flexible mechanism to have several independat crossfades or a master scene fading. Morphader is a performative tool designed to make multichannel CV/Audio crossfade easy and comfortable. Fading from one quad CV/audio scene to another.

Price (Inc. taxes) is 250€ for the assembled version and 170€ for the semi-soldered kit and 40€ for the PCB Set.

Main Features:

* CV Controlled four channel crossfader.

* Attenuators per input.

* Normalized voltages to every input, allowing cv levels morphing.

* Fader control to crossfade all channels at the same time.

* Cv or Audio switch per channel to change resposne curve.

* Leds per channel for signal level monitoring.

Specs:

* Current needs: +12V: 53mA, -12V: 50mA

* Width: 12 HP

* Depth: 26 mm (including power connector)"

Befaco VCMC/CV Thing Firmware 1.3

“Befaco VCMC - Tangerine Dream” by Friendly Noise video by Friendly Noise

"From Befaco labs we are happy to announce a new major update on VCMC and CV thing family: The new 1.3 version.

The main change here is a super flexible Chord generation feature. Allowing to quantize the notes and generate the relevant chords in many different scales.

Chord generation allow, not only selecting the scale, but also the type of chord, inversion and voicings as well as root note. All these functions controllable via CV or other Faders in the module!

We are proud to say that the mode is working like a charm: so generating polyphonic melodies in your MIDI gear from our eurorack is easier today than ever! Check this video for a nicve example.

Apart of this main feature, we also implemented Channel pressure messages, improved compatibility with iConnectivity devices and solved a few little quirks and bugs.

Firmware is available at Befaco github: https://github.com/Befaco/VCMC

And we have uploaded a video to help everyone upgrade and callibrate the module."

VCMC Firmware upgrade + Factory callibration
video by Befacosynth

Easter Reese’s ;)

Published on Apr 11, 2020 DubAssembly

"new Modular Bass from the Wall.

...Easter Reese’s ;)

#BassMusic #modularBass #eurorackmodular #eurorack #analogsynths #tiptopaudioofficial #wmdevices #radikaltechnologies #qubitelectronix #noiseeng
#befacosynth #pghmodular #matrixsynth"

Befaco VCMC vs Yamaha PSS790

Published on Oct 25, 2019 Befacosynth

"One minute take on a PSS790, CV controlled with VCMC.
Patch by Amsia http://www.amsia.org/"

Befaco VCMC

Teensy 3.2 pin soldering for Befaco VCMC

Published on Oct 25, 2019 Befacosynth

"Quick video on how to solder Teensy pins. Also, how to place and solder male pin headers on VCMC module."

Befaco VCMC

Muxlicer eurorack module - Demo and patches

Published on Jul 20, 2018 Befacosynth

"Muxlicer is a sequential signal processor designed by Befaco to add a huge range of special functions to your modular setup in the minimum space.
In this video we explore a few of these possibilities and interesting patches."

Befaco: Advanced patching Workshop with Hrtl

Published on May 30, 2018 Befacosynth

26th May 2018

Leoš Hort (HRTL) -whowas in Hangar for a one-month residency with Befaco collective- teaches a masterclass where advanced patching techniques of modular synthesizers and direct planning will be covered. Its main characteristic is the use of compact modular systems with an ultra flexible patch that allows long live shows with timbral and rhythmic variability.

*For further details on Leoš Hort check his bandcamp:
https://hrtl.bandcamp.com/

*Workshop details at Hangar's site
https://hangar.org/en/hangar-sonor/te...

Spaghetti Shrine by HRTL

Published on May 11, 2018 Befacosynth

"This is a self generative patch made on the fly. Leoš Hort aka HRTL just started an artistic residency with us here in Hangar.org for the whole month of May.

He will be using our Monolithic system to kick asses, demo our new modules and be awesome in general."

Hexmix System Features - Befaco.org

Published on Nov 21, 2017 Befacosynth

"This video outlines the features of our Hexmix system. A set of two modules that offers a complete performance mixer in eurorack format.

Six channels with clickless mutes and EQ per channel as well as a softer EQ in master section.

Hexpander offfers three ausxiliar sends with stereo returns, PFL system, individual outputs per channel and a balanced output."

See this post for additional details on the Hex Mix VCA.

Hex Mix VCA Eurorack Module Features - Befaco.org

Published on Jun 23, 2017 Befacosynth

"This video outlines the features of our Hex Mix VCA Eurorack Module. The Hex Mix VCA is a six channel VCA and mixer with individual CV response shape controls. As you will see in the video these shape controls provide expanded functionality and creative opportunities over standard VCAs.

0:09 - Features: Introduction
3:55 - Creative Uses: Real Tails
4:21 - Creative Uses: Enveloping Complex LFOs
4:48 - Creative Uses: Panning"

DIY Eurorack 101 by Befaco

Published on May 29, 2017 Befacosynth

"In this DIY Eurorack 101 series we cover the basic skills and knowledge to get started building your own Eurorack Modules from Kits."

Playlist:

DIY Eurorack 101A - Let's Look At A DIY Eurorack Kit
DIY Eurorack 101B - Let's Look at DIY Tools
DIY Eurorack 101C - Let's Learn: How to Solder
DIY Eurorack 101D - Let's Learn: Electronic Components 101
DIY Eurorack 101E - Let's Build A DIY Eurorack Kit

Jumpskiff Teaser - Eurorack Skiff by Befaco

Published on Mar 31, 2017 Befacosynth

"The Jumpskiff is a lightweight and compact 98HP DIY Skiff and power solution for Eurorack.

It is made from aluminium, acrylic and features a PCB base which doubles as an integrated bus with 14 connection points.

The integrated power supply provides 625mA +/-12v and 1A 5v rails.

The Jumpskiff will be available as a DIY kit for €190 (+ local taxes) and will be launched at Superbooth '17, Berlin in April."

Chopping Kinky Features

Published on Mar 13, 2017 Befacosynth

"This video outlines the features of our Chopping Kinky module. The Chopping Kinky is a dual channel Wavefolder with each channel having it's own wavefolding profile. The Chopping Kinky is DC coupled allowing it to be used for both CV and audio duties; to generate harmonics on an audio signal or kinking LFOs and envelopes.

0:09 - Introduction
0:42 - Wavefolder Channels
1:50 - Chopp
2:29 - Voltage Control

The Chopping Kinky is available as a kit, PCB & Panel set, or as an assembled module from our store www.befaco.com/en/tienda/"

New Befaco A*B+C Eurorack Module

A*B+C Features Published on Mar 1, 2017 Befacosynth

"This video outlines the features of our A*B+C module. The A*B+C is a dual channel 4-quandrant multiplier with DC offset. It has many uses including VCA, 4-channel mixer and for creating true Ring Modulation.

0:09 - Introduction
0:29 - VCA
1:12 - 4 Channel Mixer
1:41 - Ring Modulation

The A*B+C is available as a kit, PCB & Panel set, or as an assembled module from our store www.befaco.com/en/tienda/"

"FEATURES

Each section can perform the analog multiplication of two signals (A and B) and add an offset (C). It can also act as a dual voltage controlled attenuverter, dual ring modulator, dual VCA or four channel mixer (see block diagram below).

The B inputs are routed to an attenuverter that multiplies the signal between -2 to 2, while the offset inputs (C) route through a unity gain attenuverter (multiplies the signal between -1 and 1).

B and C inputs are normalised to 5v and 10v respectively, so the A inputs can be processed using just the potentiometers.

The output of first block is normalized to the second one, so the second output can act as master to get (A1*B1+C1) + (A2*B2+C2)."

Befaco Sampling Modulator Features

Published on Jan 27, 2017 Befacosynth

"This video outlines some of the most interesting features of our Sampling Modulator module. The Sampling Modulator Eurorack Module comprises a traditional Sample and Hold fed by a CV controllable & clock syncable 8 step-trigger sequencer. As you will see this combination creates a feature dense module in 8HP.

0:09 - Introduction
0:45 - Sample & Hold
1:36 - Trigger Sequencer
2:11 - Rate Control
2:52 - Shuffle/Polyrhythms
3:40 - Trigger Oscillator
4:06 - Downsampling

The Sampling Modulator is available as a kit, PCB & Panel set, or as an assembled module."

New Befaco VC ADSR Eurorack Module

Published on Nov 14, 2016 Befacosynth

via Befaco

"We are happy to announce that from 16th November we will have available our brand new module: VC ADSR

The VC ADSR is our take on the classic ADSR: now smaller, more powerful and user friendly.

You can see detailed information here.

This compact unit features voltage control for each stage with manual faders to improve usability, feel and aesthetics.

A unique feature of the VC ADSR is the gate outputs for each stage of the envelope offering an extra level of control over your patch!

Envelope generation can be triggered and controlled with the use of the panel mounted push button or with the trigger/gate input.
Control of the response curve between each stage of the envelope (from linear to logarithmic/exponential) is provided by a potentiometer.

For in-depth information on the module take a look to our user Manual and Demo Video.

Price will be 95€ for the Kit and 160€ for assembled version. See features video. [above]

ADSR is the first module that will come with our brand new Knurlies. A screw specially designed for eurorack to make re-arranging of your case a matter of minutes! [pictured below]

Knurlies are sold in 100pcs bags at a price of 30€"

CLICK FOR MORE »

Modular Day #3

Published on Sep 30, 2016 Befacosynth

"Thanks to everyone that made Modular day #3 possible!!
http://modulardaybarcelona.org/
20+ Expositors
DIY Workshops by 6 manufacturers.
Octophonic instalation with pieces of 10 artists.
Concerts by BR-Laser, Clip!, Noroeste & Ralp
300+ visitors
Music by Clip!"