Joranalogue System

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Joranalogue Audio Design,
2x ,Cycle 5,
2x ,Filter 8,
Generate 3,
Fold 6,
Pivot 2,
Select 2,
Contour 1,
Collide 4,
Link 2,
Enhance 2,
Tunefish Modular, Ornament and Crime,µ Peaks,
Happy Nerding , PanMix,
Doepfer R2m, 2x, A 177-2,
WMD, Modbox,
Intuitive Instruments Exquis,
Strymon Big Sky MX, controlled by,
ATO Faderbank 16 n , with Midi CC,
Aeolian Scale,
20.02.2025
vid # 2474

Joranalogue Audio Design ~ Collide 4 ~ Frequency Shifter

video upload by Ebotronix

Joranalogue Audio Design,
Collide 4, Fold 6, Filter 8,Contour 1,Enhance 2, Select 2 ,
Mutable Instruments, Braids Renaissance,Clouds, Shades,
4ms, Peg,
XAOC, 3x, Batumi,
Tunefish Modular , µPeaks,
Doepfer , R2m, Ribbon Controller, A 177-2, Boss EV 30,
Strymon, Big Sky MX, controlled by,
ATO Faderbank 16 n , with Midi CC,
Bastle Bestie,
07.02.2025
vid # 2468

Joranalogue Audio Design x Hainbach / COLLIDE 4 / lock-in amp eurorack power / PLAYTHROUGH

video upload by BRiES

"In this video I demonstrate and try to explain the functionality of the powerhouse module that is COLLIDE 4. I split up the video into three chapters providing you with plenty of examples on how to use the different sections of the module seperately and together.

COLLIDE 4 is a collab between the Belgian electronical hi-tech wizardry team at Joranalogue Audio Design and German contemporary artist and mad audiolab scientist Hainbach. They teamed up to make a miniature version of a lock-in amplifier, a versatile test device that can be either used to hunt for subatomic particles or to make earth-shattering kickdrums and eery melody lines straight from a Kindergarten Horror flick. Joran decided that this wasn't enough of a flex so he added frequency shift functionality to the unit and don't ask me how he did it but he made the cleanest frequency shifter ever. COLLIDE 4 being all analog ciruitry that's one hell of a thing to do."

0:00 intro
2:03 input section
36:27 oscillator section
50:35 confusing section
1:16:31 closing statements

COLLIDE 4 Just Sound Series

"A small Eurorack oscillator that packs a punch" // Cycle 5 from Joranalogue

video upload by DivKid

"Here we have the new Cycle 5 Eurorack oscillator from Joranalogue. It's relatively small at 6HP but as Joranalogue say "it packs a punch." It's a highly stable and precise device for tuning with the mid fine tune position giving the note C (this has been bang on my testing in a couple of cases) and has octave and fifth tuning switches, 2x v/oct inputs (so you don't need external precision adders) and on board variable waveform morphing."

*TIMING INDEX // CHAPTERS*
00:00 Hello & patch previews
01:20 Feature run down
02:30 The beauty of dual v/oct inputs
04:53 Morphing variable waveshapes
06:59 Audio rate morphing - like FM/AM … but better!?
09:12 Reset - hard sync!
12:07 Self patching new waveshapes
14:13 Rich PWM & classic bass sounds
17:01 Audiorate PWM - one of my favourite techniques
20:56 LFO mode - complex drone modulation
23:31 Where’s the FM?

Check with dealers on the right for availability.

Joranalogue Audio Design CYCLE 5 / a playthrough of this very useful VCO and LFO

video upload by BRiES

"It can be your standard basic go to VCO both to use in your patches and as a reference to tune everything else to. It has an octave switch that is both a performance tool as well as just damn useful in the studio.

The video is a bit longwinded, which usually seems to be the case with my videos lately, but I think I covered all the basics (and a bit more). Should I cut out the live patching next time?"

Machina Bristronica 2024

video uploads by sonicstate

Playlist:

1. Bristronica 24: MyVolts The Silent Alchemist Nears Shipping

We caught up with Caroline who gave us the latest update to the *Silent Alchemist*, a versatile power hub designed for musicians. Featuring five isolated USB-C outputs and a high-wattage sixth output capable of delivering 100 watts, the device can power a Mac with the remaining outputs providing 20 watts each. Its independent circuits ensure noise-free operation, catering to a variety of devices including the Dreadbox module and Sysmo slope generator.

The Silent Alchemist uses innovative step-up power tips to convert USB-C input to the correct voltage for various devices. There's also new feature: an uninterruptible power supply allowing seamless transition between wall and power bank sources. Also introduced were updated cables, such as silver candy cords and floating ring TRS to TS cables, expanding connection flexibility. The Silent Alchemist is expected to be available in December with a competitive pricing strategy.

More Info:
https://myvolts.com/

2. Bristronica 24: Circuit Happy ML2M Clock Sync module updates

At Bristronica 2024, we caught up with the creator of the *ML2M*, who introduced us to the latest version. The ML2M is a compact Eurorack module with Wi-Fi capabilities, allowing seamless synchronization with Ableton Live, Bitwig Studio, and iOS music apps using Ableton Link without the need for cables. It either connects to an existing network or creates its own, ensuring robust sync even in environments with unreliable Wi-Fi. The module, which retains its 2HP size, now features MIDI integration through TRS jacks. Users can access a web interface to configure each output for different clock divisions and reset triggers, making setup straightforward and flexible.

Alongside the ML2M, there's also the Missing Link Junior. This desktop version offers the same functionality but in a box format, complete with MIDI and CV clock outputs. Both products are now accessible, with a starting price of $250.

3. Bristronica 24: Archaea Exchange Patching Module

At Machina Bristronica 2024, we caught up with Arran from ‪@archaea_modular_synthesis‬ who presented the *Exchange Module*. This programmable patcher, a year in the making, evolved from its early prototype stage to a fully functional module. Arran explained how the Exchange can route synth voices via a beam controller and three exchange modules installed within the skiff, allowing for versatile patching. Operating like a matrix patchbay, it enables users to select inputs and outputs with the push of a button, create presets, and chain multiple modules for synchronized patching.

Communication between the modules occurs over the Eurorack power bus as well as over MIDI via the USB-C connection. The Exchange maintains analog integrity, ensuring there’s no conversion latency. The forthcoming release expected in late November 2024, includes a USB-driven editor for enhanced control capabilities.

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HAINBACH & JORANALOGUE Introduce COLLIDE 4 - The Sonic Power Of Nuclear Test Equipment

video upload by HAINBACH

"I teamed up with Belgian Eurorack module manufacturer Joranalogue to solve one of the biggest problem I had with my wall of test equipment: I could use it in the studio, but not play it live. It is just too heavy and fragile, being about 50 years. So that part of my music remained unperformed. With our new module Collide 4 I and everyone else can now take the wonderful textures and sonic possibilities of nuclear research equipment on the road.

It is based on a lock-in amplifier, a tool made to sniff out tiny fluctuations of a frequency in vast amount of noise. But Joran took the concept further and added a frequency shifter. It is module with vast possibilities, and I can only give you a small overview and intro in this video. Check out Collide 4 at your trusted modular dealer in person now."

User videos:



Playlist:
1. FANTASTIC FILTH from COLLIDE 4 (Joranalogue & Hainbach) // my first patch + your questions! - DivKid
2. Joranalogue Audio Design X HAINBACH / COLLIDE 4 / first experiments / a lot of 'aha' moments - BRiES
3. Joranalogue Audio Design x Hainbach / COLLIDE 4 / dissonance and drones / JUST SOUND SERIES (1/4)
4. Joranalogue Audio Design x Hainbach / COLLIDE 4 / music and melodies / JUST SOUND SERIES (2/4)
5. Joranalogue Audio Design x Hainbach / COLLIDE 4 / slew, ringmod, cv / JUST SOUND SERIES (3/4)
6. Joranalogue Audio Design x Hainbach / COLLIDE 4 / audio processing / JUST SOUND SERIES (4/4)



The origins of electronic music are found within the early works of a small group of forward-thinking mid-century composers, harnessing electronic test gear to create strange new sounds. Building upon this heritage, today everything comes full circle again through Collide 4.

The first hardware release to be co-developed by acclaimed musician and YouTube sensation Hainbach, Collide 4 builds upon the lock-in amplifier concept, and brings it into the Eurorack world. These atomic age physics research instruments are known for their raw power when used in musical applications. Now, any synthesist can experience this for themselves, at a fraction of the size and weight of a vintage unit, and with full voltage control.

The result is a wholly new kind of analogue synth voice and audio processor, with capabilities far beyond what the avant-garde pioneers could have imagined. Collide 4 is an expression of Hainbach's extensive experience in exploring the deepest musical realms contained within vintage test equipment, and the Joranalogue philosophy of electronic instrument design.

Honouring its innovative dual-phase architecture, this new kind of musical generator and processor has been christened the ‘quadrature spectral computer’. The sound? Quite simply: it's smashing!

Modern, fully analogue Eurorack format re-imagining of the lock-in amplifier concept, expanded to new heights.
Pingable variable bandwidth filter with self-oscillation capability.
Pre- and post-filter gain stages, for a total of up to 130 dB of amplification!
Through-zero sine/cosine quadrature oscillator.
Hilbert transform network for frequency shifter use.
Dual ring modulators with output lowpass filters.
Extensive output section, including magnitude and phase analogue computing outputs.
Unique X/Y quadrature topology, ideal for stereo use.
Handsome (and useful) signal level/overload LED indicator.
CV control over everything, with temperature compensation and excellent volt/octave pitch tracking.
20 HP, 30 mm deep. Over 600 components, yet a fraction of the weight and size of a vintage Model 124A lock-in amplifier unit.
Impedance-compensated outputs with dual-colour LEDs.
Trim potentiometers accessible from the front panel.
Precision-milled 2 mm anodised aluminium front panel with high-resolution, non-erasable graphics.
Bullet-proof design: polarised power header and MOSFET protection circuit.
Includes 16-to-10-pin Eurorack power ribbon cable.
Premium mounting hardware: black screws, black nylon washers and matching hex key.
Supplied with fold-out signal flow and front panel diagram.
High-quality components and assembly; designed and made in Belgium.

Check with dealers on the right for availability.

Joranalogue Audio Design // Eurorack Manufacturing

video upload by Sine Community

"In a small rural town close to Antwerp, Belgium we find a passionate team of engineers dedicated pushing the boundaries of analogue circuitry, designing 21st century synthesizers.

The brand offers a novel series of high quality eurorack music synthesizer modules with a utilitarian aesthetic providing versatility and precision.

All of their products are designed and manufactured in Belgium, keeping in mind their commitment to the art of analogue whilst designing functional tools to create sound.

A Sine Community production, directed by
Sebastian Vidal Bustamante

Produced by:
Sono Audio Visual (⁠​⁠@sonoaudiovisual)
Synthesizer New Zealand (​⁠​⁠@synthesizernz)

Music
Zure Beer
Slowattack

Special thanks to Joranalogue Audio Design (@joranalogue)
Joran van Gremberghe
Boris Uytterhaegen
Frits Jacobs"

Joranalogue Introduces Cycle 5 - New Compact Powerhouse VCO

For those attending SUPERBOOTH, you'll find Joranalogue at our their spot: booth W435 in the gymnasium.

Coming in Q3 2024.

A small Eurorack oscillator that packs a punch: that’s the best way to summarise Cycle 5.

At its heart lies a refined high-stability triangle core voltage controlled oscillator (VCO), with performance matching or exceeding that of much bigger and costly oscillator modules.

Instead of a coarse frequency knob, a 7-position octave switch is provided. This in combination with a perfect fifth transposition switch and factory pitch tuning, makes Cycle 5 an exceptionally straightforward and musical VCO to use: simply centre the fine tune knob, and the module will be instantly tuned to reference C.

Meanwhile, its dual precision volt per octave inputs add a great deal of versatility. For example, one could be used for pitch sequencing and the other as a generic exponential FM input, or both sequenced together for transposition effects—the dual inputs serving as a built-in precision adder.

Sporting all the classic waveforms, ranging from sine wave, triangle, saw and square/saw, as well as a hard sync input and low frequency oscillator (LFO) mode, Cycle 5 makes for a real workhorse VCO. The novel trigonometric waveshaper results in a very clean sine wave, ideal for sub bass duty.

Cycle 5’s highlight however, is its vari-wave feature. By adjusting the vari-wave knob, the waveform on the matching output will smoothly morph from sine, to triangle, saw, square and finally a very narrow pulse. The vari-wave parameter can be CV controlled, up to audio frequencies for some intense timbres.

Equally at home as a modest modulation companion to big VCOs, as being in the spotlight in miniature or polyphonic systems, Cycle 5 might just be the most multi-talented tiny analogue oscillator yet.

High-stability precision analogue triangle-core VC(LF)O.
Octave and perfect fifth switches—all intermediate frequencies can be reached using the front panel controls.
Dual volt per octave FM inputs.
Outputs: sine, triangle, saw, square/pulse (PWM) and vari-wave, smoothly morphing between all waveforms.
Reset (hard oscillator sync) input.
Wide frequency range: 48 mHz (20 seconds) to 3.7 kHz.
Don't waste time tuning: pre-tuned for 0 V = C.
Impedance-compensated outputs with dual-colour vari-wave LED.
Trim potentiometers accessible from the front panel.
Precision-milled 2 mm anodised aluminium front panel with high-resolution, non-erasable graphics.
Bullet-proof design: polarised power header and MOSFET protection circuit.
Includes 16-to-10-pin Eurorack power ribbon cable.
Premium mounting hardware: black screws, black nylon washers and matching hex key.
High-quality components and assembly; designed and made in Belgium.

As always check with your favorite dealers on the right for upcoming availability of all new modules and synths.

Joranalogue Audio Design DIM 2 / CV controlled dual dimmer (including LED lights) / a quick overview

video upload by BRiES

"This video is for anyone wondering about DIM 2, the new nifty cv controllable dual dimmer module by Joranalogue Audio Design... and yes: the module also includes the nice gooseneck LED lights you see in the video.

There's not a lot to tell about the module, yet I somewhow managed to talk about it for almost 18 minutes straight. You're totally welcome."

TUTORIAL / STEP 8 and SELECT 2 for a sequence with 1 random step

video upload by Joranalogue Audio Design

"In a previous patch walkthrough video I said that there's a way to create a sequnce with STEP 8 but use SELECT 2 (and COMPARE 2) to make one (or more) of those steps random. This is the tutorial video to watch if you want to find out how to do exactly that.

I hope you find it inspiring.

Tip: combined with the technique explained in the following video you can really create interesting harmonic changes for one or several voices in a patch, with a touch of random so you can easily afk without anyone ever knowing:"

PATCH WALKTHROUGH / STEP 8 / doing a lot of 'sequency' things with just one sequencer

video upload by Joranalogue Audio Design

"It's something that I find myself doing often: making a short sequcence, then transposing it every x amount of steps while using the cv that's transposing the lot as a pitch source for a bassline (works great for a chord generator as well). STEP 8 is a wonderful tool for this as it gives us both a sequence and cv for transposing and a way to randomize the progression within set boundaries. That - amongst other things - is what this video is about."

PATCH EXPERIMENT / a few ways to create random gates that are on the grid

video upload by Joranalogue Audio Design

"I always call them 'random gates' in my videos - but what I'm in almost all cases mean are just clocks with a probability setting of less than 100%. There's specialized modules that do the work for you, but with some clever patching you can create them yourself from some kind of clock and a chaotic or random voltage.

In this video I explore how to use ORBIT 3 and the AND logic output of COMPARE 2 to create on grid randomness. I have a go at using STEP 8 for the same goal as well.

PS: in some cases you can use a vca as a boolean logic AND gate, so if you don't have a COMPARE 2 you should still be able to figure out how to use the first technique in the video."

PATCH EXPERIMENT / exploring processing external sounds with DELAY 1

video upload by Joranalogue Audio Design

"Usually 'Karplus Strong' is used as a term for a certain type of synthesis, using ultra short delays to create string like resonators. I've found that when you just run a sound through a processor like that, it adds a wonderful gliss of resonating frequencies. I honestly don't know if this is just the same thing as phasing/flanging but it sounds interesting to me. DELAY 1 is a great tool for this as its short delay times lend itself really well to this type of Karplus Strong processing.

Check out the video if you want to watch a longwinded experiment on this subject.

I hope you find it inspiring.

Simon @briesmodular"

PATCH / ROUTE 4 / arps & melodies / sounddesign exploration

video upload by Joranalogue Audio Design

"The 1V normalized routing inputs on ROUTE 4 make a lot of sense when you start using ROUTE 4 to change up an existing sequence, by either precision mixing the 1V/oct pitch cv with ROUTE 4s output or by using an additional V/oct input on your vcos (luckily GENERATE 3 Exp. FM inputs are nearly perfectly calibrated to accept V/oct signals). Using ORBIT 3 as a master control for all the switching on ROUTE 4 makes for a chaotic but controlled course of pitches."

Joranalogue Audio Design ft. BRiES / channel take over / introduction

video upload by Joranalogue Audio Design

"For the month of April, we're very excited to have BRiES take over our channels! Known for his in-depth tutorial videos on a variety of #eurorack modules with supremely musical excerpts, as well as writing his own extensive guides to Generate 3 and Compare 2, he's always eager to share his latest insights into analogue synthesis."

Tech Thursday | Contour 1's Gate Input

video upload by Joranalogue Audio Design

"It's Thursday, so Joran is back with some great Joranalogue insights! This week is all about Contour 1's multi-functional gate input.

We cover the different behaviours when in loop mode or slew mode, shows us what happens when you connect an audio signal to the gate input, and even creates a complex oscillator with 3 Contour 1s!"

Patch Tuesday | Compare 2 | Comparing Sequences

video upload by Joranalogue Audio Design

"Welcome back to Patch Tuesday, a video series where we demonstrate the endless possibilities of the Joranalogue system!

Have you ever wanted to accent specific notes in your pitch sequence? This week, Frits explains how to easily do so with Compare 2.

Mult your pitch CV sequence, send one copy to your VCO and another to Compare 2's input. When the pitch CV is within your chosen window, a gate is generated. You can use this gate to, for example, open an extra VCA. This way you can create a send/return effect path that's enabled whenever the target note is hit."

Joranalogue Audio Design FOLLOW-UP FRIDAY / using FOLD 6 for gentle saturation

video upload by BRiES

"This week Joran showed us that MIX 3 can drive and saturate sounds in a really pleasing way. As I don't have a MIX 3 I can't do a regular TECH THURSDAY follow-up video. Instead I'm trying out some gentle saturation with FOLD 6.

Joranalogue Audio Designs TECH THURSDAY upload:" [posted here]

Tech Thursday | Overdriving Mix 3

video upload by Joranalogue Audio Design

"Welcome back to Tech Thursday! Today we're overdriving Mix 3! While our voltage controlled audio mixer is designed to sound as clear and transparent as possible, overdriving it can bring a lot of character to your patches!

Simply patch in a CV source exceeding +5 V. Rather than attenuate, Mix 3 will now amplify, up to +20 dB, easily driving most signals into saturation."

Patch Tuesday | Brass Patch with the Joranalogue System

video upload by Joranalogue Audio Design

"Welcome back to Patch Tuesday, a video series where we demonstrate the endless possibilities of the Joranalogue system!

We were recently asked how to achieve rich, brass-like timbres using modular synths. Boris went head first into creating this magnificent-sounding patch.

He considered every little detail needed to replicate the dynamic expression found in brass instruments. The result? A lush, full-bodied brass sound, all from the versatile world of Joranalogue modules (and a little touch of reverb)."

Joranalogue Audio Design FOLLOW-UP FRIDAY / audio rate modulation with FILTER 8 and FOLD 6

video upload by BRiES

"This week Joran showed us how doing audio rate modulation on ENHANCE 2 can create really interesting stereo effects. Instead of doing the same thing (and because I don't have an ENHANCE 2) I'll be showing you 2 of my favourite uses of audio rate modulation using FILTER 8 and FOLD 6.

Joranalogue Audio Designs original TECH THURSDAY upload:" [posted here]