Introducing Plinky 12 Blocks, Chords and Toadstep

video upload by Making Sound Machines

Additional videos below.

"We are super excited to introduce 3 new instruments today! Plinky 12 is a family of expressive polyphonic touch synthesizers. The three instruments are built around a shared synth engine. Designed by mmalex, it evokes the unmistakable melancholic sounds of the original Plinky. https://plinky12.com

Each instrument is designed in collaboration with a different synth maker, lending each panel a distinct playability and unique character.

Plinky 12 Chords is a harmonic inspiration machine. It lets you improvise melodies and chords, with expressive control over voicings, progressions, and immediate musical play. Created by Making Sound Machines, Chords is the panel for finding beautiful harmonic movement quickly.

Plinky 12 Toadstep is a 4-track step sequencer built for super funky riffs, experimental self-generative melodies, and good ol' Acid. Created by Toadstool Tech, the designer behind the Ectocore Eurorack module, Toadstep is fun, immediate and easy to jam with!

Plinky 12 Blocks is an open panel built for experimentation, with monome-grid compatibility, Plinky style touch synthesis, and a browser-based coding environment just a click away. While it comes with a fully playable design out of the gate, creator mmalex invites you to build your own adventure with this panel. If you can imagine it, you can make it!

In this video, Enrica and Roland from Making Sound Machines explore the three new Plinky 12 instruments: Blocks, Chords and Toadstep from left to right.

The track builds on a repeating loop created with the built-in sequencer on Plinky 12 Toadstep. The short sequence uses rhythmic step repeats, track step length and animated synth parameters to create an ostinato that keeps sonically evolving over the length of the track.

As the piece continues, Roland plays a progression of harmonies from the rainbow chord palette on Plinky 12 Chords, before launching a sequence that reharmonizes the loop heard from Toadstep. Enrica joins in playing sparkling arpeggios with her fingertips on Plinky 12 Blocks, the surface with the sunset colour-fade print.

As the track progresses, Roland plays a melodic line on Chords, then Enrica takes over with a melody on blocks. The Plinky 12 polyphonic play surface reads both play position and pressure of the touch. It enables bends and glides on the horizontal axis, while allowing for discrete arps in the vertical direction.

They end the piece with a tempo transition showcasing the septuplet feature on the internal sequencer."

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AnalogFX SER-2020 analog monophonic Synthesizer deeper Review. The rise of the Synton Syrinx!

video upload by Knobs & Switches

"here is my deeper review about the AnalogFX SER-2020 analog Synthesizer. A recreation of the legendary and sought after Synton Syrinx together with some FX Pedals and other helpers. (Antonus Step Brother, Erica Synths Perkons HD-01, Korg Drumlogue, Stylophone Beat, Ryk Modular M185 Sequencer, Waldorf KB37, Arturia Keystep Pro, CB Lost&Found, GlouGlou Flancher9, Dreadbox Lethargy, Strymon DIGv2, Boss-RV5, Meris Polymoon,

https://www.analogfx.com/products/ser...

For Pedal Power i used the MyVolts CrazyChain MkII: https://myvolts.com/CrazyChainMKII/?a...

The fancy Audio Cables are the MyVolts Candycords: https://myvolts.com/CandyCords/?a=kas

CV and Clock Cables are MyVolts Halos: https://myvolts.de/Halo/?a=kas

00:00:00​ Intro
00:00:029 Title Track (Only made with the SER-2020 incl. Drums)
00:01:44 Epilogue
00:05:48 Music and Sound Demos
00:14:47 SER-2020 Roun Down
00:19:11 VCO`s, Sync & Ringmod
00:28:03 Formant Filter, LPF & ENV
00:39:46 VCF In
00:42:02 LFO 1 & 2
00:47:37 Bend Pad & Portamento
00:49:22 Speechmode
00:51:42 Conclusion
00:52:22 Outro (SER-2020 + Korg Drumlogue only playing SER-2020 Samples)

Image Sources:

Synton Syrinx: https://greatsynthesizers.com thanks to Theo Bloderer

https://www.synthforbreakfast.nl/inte...

Used Equipment: Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max, Apple iPhone 12, Sony ZV-1, Rode Wireless ME, Universal Audio Apollo Twin Solo, Yamaha MG-06, Steinberg Cubase 14 and Final Cut Pro X"

See The Florian Schneider Collection here.

RYK TimeSlice Quad Looper and sampling laboratory - sound demos and technique tutorials

video upload by RYK Modular

"CHAPTERS:

0:00 – Time Slice !

0:08 – Drum loop and synth with FX
Track3: Drum loop with Delay FX, and Pitch Shifting. End Of Loop Pulse sent from drum loop to pulse an envelope in ENVY Machine. The envelope is patched to amplitude mod on ALGO.
ALGO output is patched into Track 2, with Delay and Pitch Shift effects applied

01:07 – Ambient Piano treatment
Track 1 Jazz piano loop. Tracks 2,3, & 4 are resampling from Track 1, and are set to Live Loop mode. Each track has random trigger from ENVY Machine, for resampling input from paino loop on Track 1.

01:58 – Live Keyboard loop recording, with drum loop and granular scanning trumpet solo !
Track 1: Using DAW loop style to record VECTOR WAVE keyboard sounds, then Track 2: using RETRO loop style to record bass line also from VECTOR WAVE.
Drum break loaded from internal storage, Decimate FX applied.
Flute sample sliced, slowed down, Wave Folded, and sliced-scanning modulated by knob recording on ENVY Machine.

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Black Corporation ISE-NIN Voice & Breakout Box Module for Eurorack deeper review

video upload by Knobs & Switches

Previously:

Black Corporation ISE-NIN deeper Review with Roland Jupiter-8 and other piece of Kit! Pt.1

Black Corporation ISE NIN vs. Roland Jupiter-8 deeper comparison Pt.2

"Here is my deeper review about the ISE-NIN Single Voice Module and the Breakout Box for Eurorack. A Single analog Voice of the BC ISE-NIN Polyphonic, which is inspired by the Roland Jupiter-8. Together with a Anton's Step Brother, Roland System 500 Modul 510 and 531, Waldorf KB-37, AMSynths 8111 & 8171, Vermona Fourmulator, RYK M185, VPME.DE Quad Drum Voice, Glou Glou Flancher-9, Boss DR-110 and Arturia Keystep Pro."

"For Pedal Power i used the MyVolts CrazyChain MkII: https://myvolts.com/CrazyChainMKII/?a...

The fancy Audio Cables are the MyVolts Candycords: https://myvolts.com/CandyCords/?a=kas

CV and Clock Cabes are MyVolts Halos: https://myvolts.de/Halo/?a=kas

00:00:00​ Intro
00:01:06​ Title Track (Only made with the ISE-NIN Voice incl. Drums)
00:02:11 Epilogue
00:03:26 LFO & VCO MODULATOR
00:08:50 VCO1 & 2
00:13:42 MIX, HPF, VCF & VCA
00:16:32 INTERFACE
00:17:08 ENV 1 & 2
00:22:47 Breakout Box
00:25:54 Patching Examples
00:37:41 Conclusion
00:39:42 Outro (ISE-NIN Voice & VPME.DE QD)

Used Equipment: Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max, Apple iPhone 12, Sony ZV-1, Rode Wireless ME, Universal Audio Apollo Twin Solo, Steinberg Cubase 14 and Final Cut Pro X"

RYK Introduces ALGO - Complex Oscillator Eurorack Module

RYK ALGO Demo - eurorack Complex Oscillator module
video upload by RYK Modular

User videos below.

"All knobs and no menus, an FM synth engine with hands-on control

Introducing ALGO, from RYK Modular

ALGO's four oscillators can be configured in series or parallel combinations, to create Complex FM or additive sound textures.
A unique Algorithm Display indicates the signal flow from one oscillator to another - easy to understand FM with pretty twinkly lights !

CHAPTERS:

00:00 -- ALGO !

00:04 – The Algorithms of ALGO

00:11 – Drone with FM and Global Detune

00:36 – M185 Sequencing ALGO. Tweaking the Harmonic Frequency of the oscillators for various levels of wildness !

01:16 – Drone demo showcasing built in Chorus effect

01:30 – Alien Torture sounds ! Batumi modulating oscillator harmonics, and cross modulation amount

01:53 – Dual ALGO Dub action. RHS playing the chords with various tweaks to the amount of cross-mod and harmonics. LHS used for the bassline. Sequenced by split seq on M185, 3xFEG envelopes modulating the internal VCAs of the ALGOs

02:45 – String/Pad chord setup on ALGO. Batumi modulating Wave Warp. Gliss used for modulating cross modulation amount

03:17 – Dual ALGO Pam's sequence. Pam sequencing pitch and harmonic offsets on RHS ALGO, also slower melody notes from LHS ALGO. 3xFEG envelopes modulating the internal VCAs of the ALGOs

04:14 – Conclusion Drone !!"

"ALGO's four oscillators can be configured in series or parallel combinations, to create Complex FM or additive sound textures.

A unique Algorithm Display indicates the signal flow from one oscillator to another - easy to understand FM with pretty twinkly lights !

Each oscillator has controls for Level and Frequency, allowing easy adjustment of FM timbres, no menu diving snorkels needed.

Modulation inputs for Frequency or Level for each oscillator - patch in a couple of Envelopes, and you have an instant FM synth voice.

Bored of Sine waves ? A generous Wave Warp control bends things through Triangle to Pulse wave and back again.
Wave Warp can be applied to Carrier, Modulator or both types of oscillator.

For the more discerning mangler, Wave Folding is also available in three delicious flavours; Symmetric, Asymmetric and Soft Clip !

A Global Detune spread control with CV input is great for creating Netflix apocalypse drones that descend into the abys.

Lastly an onboard Stereo Chorus can add a vivacious 1980's shimmer to all your FM creations.

Oh, nearly forgot. It's Stereo !"

FM synths can be easy and fun: RYK ALGO Eurorack Module Demo

video upload by mylarmelodies

"This is a demo of the RYK ALGO: A 4-oscillator stereo FM eurorack synth module with waveshaping and wavefolding, stereo chorus, and with a bunch of algorithms to interconnect the VCOs with. FM & PANEL EXPLANATION: 1:55 / SOUND DEMOS: 14:06 Onwards."

CHAPTERS
00:00 A taste of what's to come
00:43 What is this?!
01:55 Algo (and FM) Explained
14:06 Jams: Fast Footwork
17:35 Aphex Bass
19:35 Plinktown
20:44 Low n Slow
23:49 Woof!
25:18 The Righteous Chord
29:13 Hellscape Acid

RYK Modular Algo improvised play with friends

video upload by Molten Music Technology

"My first play with the RYK Algo FM module. Using an 8-step loop from the Oct Tone, a bit of delay from the Milky Way, some reverb and cassette saturation from the Chroma Console. I then foolishly threw in a VCO from the Batumi II through the Sqwk Dirty filter and sequenced from the meloDICER, all of which I'm using for the first time. I'm not sure it gels all the time, but I was having a lovely time exploring."

Fly semi generative modular ambient

video upload by murratti 127

modular synth
eurorack

In this setting I only used the following modules:
black sequencer • erica synths
M185, vector wave, night rider • ryk
alan, morcom, enigma • after later audio
øchd • instruo
melotus versio, tymp legio • noise engineering
DPLPG • mengqimusic
boundary • schlappi engineering
258t, 281t • buchla tiptop audio
mimeophone, maths, XPO, QPAS, 0-ctrl • make noise
alter 2 • folktek
chainsaw • acid rain
T43 • vpme
crave • behringer

colors

video upload by murratti 127

LOOPMAN • error instruments
bass drum • mosaic
SPATHIPHYLLUM
scion • instruō
sample drum, black sequencer • erica synths
alan , pique, morcom, enigma, resonate • after later audio
roucha legio, yester versio • noise engineering
switch 4 • joranalogue
boundary • schlappi engineering
kermit mk3 • industrial music
mimeophone, maths,XPO, QPAS, 0-ctrl • make noise
night rider, M185, vector wave • ryk
passive LPG • intellijel
motion MTR • molten modular
Hope you like this video! Comments welcome!

SHIMMER

video upload by murratti 127

bass drum • mosaic alan , pique, morcom, enigma • after later audio
roucha legio, yester versio • noise engineering
switch 4 • joranalogue
Boundary • schlappi engineering
kermit mk3 • industrial music
mimeophone, maths • make noise
night rider, M185, vector wave • ryk
passive LPG • intellijel
motion MTR • molten modular
Hope you like this video! Comments welcome!

dawless techno/acid garden sessions 2023 - 1

video upload by Peter Maas

"Took the gear out for a bit of fresh air doing a little techno/acid jamming. Sorry for the tilt on the GoPRO... more garden then gear I guess ;-)

* Beats from the Digitakt
* Small system 100m case with RYK M185 sequencer
* DINSYNC RE-303 Clone
* Moog 104M Delay
* BugBrand PT Delay
* Eela S50 mixer"

RYK Vector Wave Dub chords with System80 880

video upload by RYK Modular

"Dub Tecno chords using Vector Wave squecned from M185
Drum track from System80 880
Delay on Vector Wave from Korg Mini Kaoss Pad"

You can find additional RYK Vector Wave posts here.

Asking the difficult question at Synthfest.

video upload by mylarmelodies

"Being a meandering selection of moments and chats from Synthfest in 2022, in which we explore the question(s) on everyone's lips. Featuring conversations with Nick Batt, Scanner, Gaz Williams, Alex Ball, Tom Carpenter, 'M185'-inventing RYK himself, Nina Richards, and many more. http://www.patreon.com/mylarmelodies"

P.S. Smart MIDI Patchbay, & Ivo Beatrix Lorelei Persephone added to the sonicstate playlist posted here. See the SynthFest UK label for all posts on the event.

RYK Vector Wave stereo polyphonic demo with M185 sequencer

video upload by RYK Modular

"Mellow tunes demo using FM and additive synthesis configurations on the Vector Wave
Adjusting the oscilaor harmonic frequencies to alter the timbre
Mode set to four voice Polyphonic

Recorded dry, sequenced by the M185"

New RYK Vector Wave Harmonic Filter

New RYK Vector Wave Harmonic Filter

video upload by RYK Modular

"Some mellow sounds using the Vector Wave synth voice module

Demo using one bank in Polyphonic mode, oscillators set to ‘odd’ spread, harmonic filter modulated by ENV2

Sequenced by RYK M185 Sequrncer
Boss DR110 provides some support !"

FM & VECTOR SYNTHESIS

TWO ICONS OF THE '80S IN ONE UNIT

Introducing the new Vector Wave from RYK Modular bringing together the awesome power of 16 oscillator FM, combined with Vector synthesis or true multi voice polyphony.

The Vector Wave is a feature packed compact Eurorack module, which can be used as a stand alone synth-voice without the need for external VCA,ENV, LFOs etc


FEATURES

16 oscillators, divided into 4 banks, oscillators can freely configured into series or parallel combinations for complex FM or additive synthesis

A cute Vector Joystick for morphing between oscillator banks, for cool performance timbre sweeps and sonic movement
Vectors can be recorded from the joystick and replayed from trigger sources, or animated from external or internal modulation sources

Super cool retro Big-Pixel screen, ideal for nostalgia freaks or the visually impaired

Wave Warping brings grit and aggression to the FM synthesis with oscillators continuously variable between Sine,Tri-ish Saw, Pulse waveforms

Wave Folding for subtle to extreme sonic bending

Two Envelope generators [ per voice in polyphonic modes ], and two LFOs with all controls assignable as modulation destinations

Intuitive Modulation Slot patching from external and internal sources to be routed to any parameter within the Vector Wave

30 User Voice storage spaces for storing your synth masterpieces to internal memory, enabling you to impress your friends at a later date

Thee modes of oscillator bank allocation Monophonic Vector, and Polyphonic Voice, and Multitimbral Polyphonic

MIDI input for a spaghetti-free Polyphonic setup, velocity, aftertouch and MIDI CCs avail- able as modulation sources

Slim but handsome Expander Module also available that adds 3 more V/oct and Gate inputs, for maximum mutli-voice multitimbral melodious mayhem !

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RYK Modular M185 Sequencer AB Parallel Split programmable gate Eurorack

video upload by RYK Modular

"Using the RYK M185 with System 100m modules
Sequence is split in AB Parallel Split Mode., A seq bassline, B seq melody

Festures the programmable gate mode from 1.00

Synced to System80 880 drum machine [ clone of Roland TR808 ]

FX Sony DPSV77 & Eventide H3500"

Roland System 100m synth / RYK Modular M185 Sequencer demo with System80 880 TR808 drum machine

video upload by RYK Modular

"Video demo of the RYK M185 in Roland 100m format, patched to single voice made up from M110 and M140 modules Sequence is split in AB Serial Split Mode.

Synced to System80 880 drum machine [ clone of Roland TR808 ]

FX Sony DPSV77 / Fostex R8"

SOUNDFORCE VCF/VCA 6 JUNO FILTER DEMO

video upload by mylarmelodies

"Being an acid test of the Juno 106/6/60 inspired SoundForce VCF/VCA 6 Eurorack Filter Module, joined by SoundForce's DCO, Dual ADSR, controlled by the mighty RYK M185 sequencer!"

Soundforce DCO posts

RYK Modular - M185 Sequencer

video by SchneidersLaden

"The RYK M185 Sequencer rethinks the concept of 8-step sequencers by adding different options for how every single stage behaves – it can be handled to program ratcheting, short or long gates, pauses or repeats and the like. So, allowing each step to be repeated by up to 8 times and additionally defining how this repetition will be executed, really opened up the initial concept of a simple 8-step sequencer. Each step can perform 8 unique gate modes for creative rhythmic possibilities: off, one gate on first repetition, gate on every second/third/forth repetition, probability, tied gate. If you set the sequence length to 16 or 32 for example, you can fill these steps with unique patterns in no time.

With the addition of A/B split mode for two separate sequences and implementing MIDI I/O the concept of this sequencer was taken even further. Especially its MIDI capabilities qualify this module to be used with all kinds of synthesizers in your studio, not only your modular.

This video shows you example sequences made with the M185 and some parts show you the process of programming simple to complex sequences. This is a very hands-on module with great potential for creating new ideas quickly and it seems to be ideal for live performances with a tendency to improvisation."

You can find additional M185 posts here.

RYK Modular M185 Sequencer plays Roland Juno 106 Sythensizer MIDI demo

video by RYK Modular

"Video demo of the RYK M185 Eurorack Sequencer playing a Roland Juno 106 with MIDI out.

Sequence is split in AB Serial Split Mode.

Sequence A plays the main tune, Sequence B is adding root note offsets to change key on each loop.

Drum track from Mutable Plaits sequenced by [ offscreen M185 ]

FX Sony DPSV77 x 2"

RYK Modular M185 Sequencer Review

Molten Music Technology

"A full review, demo and explanation of the M185 Eurorack Sequencer from RYK Modular.

Apologies for the awful auto-focus.

https://rykmodular.bigcartel.com

Index - 0:00
Intro - 0:15
Main Features - 4:41
Gate Time Control - 10:39
Portamento - 12:58
Direction and Fixed Length Sequences - 14:39
Dual AB Sequencing - 21:19
Serial AB Sequencing - 22:32
Parallel AB Sequencing - 26:09
Transposing A with B - 31:02
MIDI sequencing - 32:52
MIDI Sync - 36:21
Conclusion - 37:21"

RYK M185 AB Serial Split Mode

Published on May 27, 2020 carbontony

"A short video demonstrating the RYK M185 AB Serial Split Mode

CH1 CV connected to Mutable Plaits
CH1 Gate connected to Mutable Plaits Trig Input
Drum track from Boss DR110
FX Sony SPDV77 x 2"

RYK M185 AB Parallel Split with 2 channel CV/GATE

Published on May 27, 2020 carbontony

"A short video demonstrating the RYK M185 AB Parallel Split Mode
Which utilises 2 channels of CV & GATE

CH2 CV connected to Mutable Plaits
CH2 Gate connected to Mutable Plaits Trig Input

CH1 CV connected to Roland System 100m 3 x 110 Modules
CH1 Gate connected to Roland System 100m 140 Module

Drum track from Boss DR110

FX Sony DPSV77 x 2, Sony DPS R7 x 1"

RYK M185 posts