High energy modular synth performance by Stephen McCaul

video upload by Noise Engineering

"Here's a high energy modular synth performance by Chief Noisemaker Stephen McCaul.

The bottom case is a six voice case with Incus Iteritas Alia (2), Debel Iteritas Alia, Tymp Legio, Manis Iteritas Alia, Virt Iter Legio + Ampla Legio.

There is a Librae Legio for the percussion submix (paralleling the main mix) and an Electus Versio on a send. The rhythm sequencing is from an experimental prototype that isn't really product worthy.

Pitch sequencing comes from Opp Ned. And the Xer Mixa mixer ties it all together.

The top case is an effects rig for another project but i used a Fala Versio and a Yester Versio in that case for some additional effects."

Teenage Engineering K.O. II KNOCK OUT - How about a FMT and start from scratch?

video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"The Teenage Engineering is an affordable sampler with 64 MB of memory. In this video I'd like to focus on sampling found sounds, noise boxes and small modular setups. I'll start by formatting the internal memory (FMT) which is a great way to really get to know the KO II without going through all features first. This is not a tutorial. If you want to learn how it works, please visit ‪@SONWU‬ and check out his series which also includes the firmware update.

It's a great machine to stay away from the DAW but also a good 'brain' for sequencing external gear with MIDI, and for turning modular mono sounds into pads and textures. Another cool trick is to sample a chord under each pad, so you can play all kinds of complicated chord progressions with one finger."

Modular Stories by Parallel Worlds

https://neoouija.bandcamp.com/album/modular-stories

Digital Download is 'name your price' for the next 2 days!!

The CD is a limited edition of 75 copies.

Machines used:

Eurorack modular (including modules by Qu-Bit, Synthesis Technology, Make Noise, Verbos, Instruo, Xaoc Devices, Intellijel, Frap Tools, Doepfer, 4ms company, Noise Engineering and others)
Analogue Systems RS-Integrator modular
Korg SQ-64
Korg Volca Modular
Korg Wavestate

link: facebook.com/parallelworldsmusic

released April 8, 2025

Thanks to: friends and family, John Sirros, Alessandro Vaccaro, Mamonu, Ingo Zobel & Dimitris Pavlidis. Mastered by Lorenzo Montana'

Designed by LoMo

Using modulation and expression with Batverb

video upload by Noise Engineering

"We are integrating even more gear by exploring how the Expression input on Batverb can be routed to suit your needs best, and patching it up with external modulators.

In this patch, the ADSR envelope from Quantus Trajecta modulates the Expression input, which is mapped to Batverb’s Regen control.

Our blog post goes into much detail! Check it out on Noise Engineering's website here: https://noiseengineering.us/blogs/loq...

For more information or to order Batverb: https://noiseengineering.us/products/..."

Modular synth performance by Stephen McCaul with Incus, Debel, Manis, and more!

video upload by Noise Engineering

"Here's an intense modular synth performance by Chief Noisemaker Stephen McCaul.

The bottom case is a six voice case with Incus Iteritas Alia (2), Debel Iteritas Alia, Tymp Legio, Manis Iteritas Alia, Virt Iter Legio + Ampla Legio.

There is a Librae Legio for the percussion submix (paralleling the main mix) and an Electus Versio on a send. The rhythm sequencing is from an experimental prototype that isn't really product worthy.

Pitch sequencing comes from Opp Ned. And the Xer Mixa mixer ties it all together.

The top case is an effects rig for another project but i used a Fala Versio and a Yester Versio in that case for some additional effects."

http://www.noiseengineering.us
Noise Engineering | Get Out Of The Box

Of cyclotrons and sequencers: recreating a 1974 “probability controller” in Eurorack

video upload by Electrum Modular

"This is the first video in a new series exploring the University of Iowa’s Electronic Music Studio. In addition to presenting its historic instruments (including a 1968 Moog IIIP with custom-made modules), and the famous musicians who have used them, these videos will extrapolate ideas to use in your own modular systems. This episode examines a unique random sequencer that was developed in 1974 by Paul Dingman, an electrical engineering student at Iowa. It then shows how it might be recreated using the third lane ('time') on Make Noise’s 0-Ctrl. NOTE: several other Eurorack sequencers also have this feature, as indeed does the Moog’s own 960 sequential controller; alternatively, use an LFO to clock any sequencer and patch the sequencer’s second lane/channel (if it has one) back into that LFO’s frequency input.

0:00 University of Iowa's Electronic Music Studio
0:42 Introducing Dingman's Probability Controller
1:58 Demonstrating the Probability Controller
3:50 Recreating the Probability Controller in Eurorack

My new album:



CREDITS

Thanks to Paul Dingman for answering my questions over Zoom.

Film sequences:
'Atom Smashers' (Encyclopaedia Britannica Films in collaboration with the Division of the Physical Sciences and the Institute of Nuclear Studies at the University of Chicago, 1952)

'The Meaning of Time In Science' (Encyclopaedia Britannica Films, d. Kent Smith, 1973); both archive.org

Portrait of Peter Tod Lewis: https://composers.com/collections/pet...

Music: Peter Tod Lewis, 'Gestes II' (1974), from the Mnemothèque Internationale des Arts Electroacoustiques (University of North Texas Music Library). Program notes for an EMS concert on April 13, 1979, described “Gestes II” as “the generation of musical gestures through coordinated operation of sequential controllers programmed to produce a large but finite collection of voltages, controlling variously oscillators, amplifiers, and filters” (University of Iowa Music Library)."

Integrating pedals into your Eurorack system with Batverb

video upload by Noise Engineering

"Integrating pedals into your Eurorack system is easier than you think. Explore the differences between guitar, line, and Eurorack levels, how to patch end-of-chain effects, and ways to use pedals and send effects with your mixer.

Our blog post breaks down the process step by step, making hybrid setups a breeze. Check it out on Noise Engineering's website here:
https://noiseengineering.us/blogs/loq..."

BTFLD Noise Generator | The Schlappy Minute

video upload by SCHLAPPI ENGINEERING

"This is the Schlappy Minute.

Today I show you how to use the BTFLD as a weird noise source."

Confundo Funkidos: Using this rhythm crossfader for melodic sequencing

video upload by Noise Engineering

"Confundo Funkidos is the second version of the classic Eurorack module Confundo Funkitus.

This post supplements the blog on Noise Engineering's website here: https://noiseengineering.us/blogs/loq...

In this video, Today, we’ll explore some generative melodic patches using the Confundo Funkidos rhythm crossfader. We’ll use Debel Iteritas Alia as the main voice and Confundo Funkidos to shape its rhythms. Confundo will send trigger patterns to Debel for its envelope, pitch, and two CV inputs."

You can find additional demos in previous posts here.

Desmodus Versio with Batverb: dark and ethereal modular synth set

video upload by Noise Engineering

0:00 Manis into Desmodus Versio
1:09 Hello Batverb
1:55 Infinite Footswitch
3:00 Doom and Shimmer
3:42 Grit Distortion
5:18 Adding in BIA and Debel

"Check out POB's dark and ethereal modular synth set putting the Manis voice into Desmodus Versio. After patching through Nive Grad to change levels, our angry signal gets to Batverb, our stereo tail generator.

Voice 1: Manis Iteritas Alia, sequenced by Gamut Repetitor generative sequencer, going through Desmodus Versio, before being sent through Nive Grad to Batverb.

Voice 2: Debel Iteritas Alia, through Roucha Legio stereo filter, then through Fala Versio, which is being LFO-modulated by Opp Ned.

Voice 3: Basimilus Iteritas Alia, being sequenced by Bin Seq.

Clocked with Horologic Solum.

Modules:
Nive Grad
Horologic Solum
Gamut Repetitor
Debel Iteritas Alia
Roucha Legio
Fala Versio
Muta Jovis

Desmodus Versio
Basimilus Iteritas Alia
Manis Iteritas Alia
Opp Ned
Bin Seq
Xer Dualis

If you’re a fan of our Eurorack products, you may notice some similarities between Batverb and Desmodus Versio. And it’s true: they share some similarly named controls, and a lot of their respective inspiration came from the same place. However, Batverb shares none of its code with Desmodus. It was completely written from the ground up as an entirely new product.

All the details on Batverb: https://noiseengineering.us/products/...

Batverb blog post: https://noiseengineering.us/blogs/loq...

We’re close to Desmodus’s five-year anniversary, and in that time we’ve learned a lot about reverb. Desmodus is still one of our favorite products we’ve ever released, but the knowledge we’ve gained allowed us to design Batverb to work particularly well with dynamic, polyphonic instruments like guitars as well as synths and the occasional saxophone. One of the first tests we did in early Batverb R&D was to plug a guitar into Desmodus Versio. It sounded nice, but, just like Desmodus was designed to play off of Eurorack’s strengths, we knew we wanted things to be different for a guitar-focussed product.

Listen to Batverb stereo reverb pedal with modular and hardware synths: • Listen to Batverb stereo reverb pedal... [2nd video here]

One major change between the products is that Batverb uses no delay-line modulation, resulting in a sound that’s more transparent – if you want it to be. Timbre shaping is done with five parameters: Hi Pass and Lo Pass allow you to filter the reverb tail into whatever space you’d like it to fill, Doom and Shimmer add low- and high-end content, and Grit makes things as clean or crunchy as you’d like.

Noise Engineering Batverb - Experimental Reverb, Delay, and Infinite-Tail Generator

Sound Study // Noise Engineering - Batverb video upload by collector//emitter

Listen to Batverb stereo reverb pedal with modular and hardware synths
video upload by Noise Engineering

0:00 Intro
0:21 Doom and Shimmer
1:04 General Reverb
1:59 Ducking (with Arturia MicroFreak)
2:57 Focus and Ducking switches (with Tasty Chips GR-1)
3:53 Grit switch
4:40 Desmodus Versio and Batverb

Get your Batverb here: https://noiseengineering.us/products/...

Batverb is the stereo reverb that dreams are made of: less of a room simulator and more of a tail generating pedal, Batverb is an instrument in its own right.

Taking inspiration from our popular tail-generating modules, Batverb brings reverberation and delay to a whole new level with extensive control of timbre, echoes, and dynamics.

Start by setting a predelay time and adjusting Regen to set the length of the tail, from a short slapback-style echo to an infinite wall of reverberation. A variety of unique controls make Batverb sing in any signal chain:

Doom adds in chaotic suboctaves, and Shimmer brings in haunting overtones. With each on its own control, go wild and have both at the same time!

Low and high damping settings for the reverb tank

Add filtering and harmonics to reverb tails

Built-in saturation can apply to only the wet signal or the whole output
Includes onboard dry/wet Blend control and input- and output-gain parameters

Unique Duck switch controls the reverb’s behavior: duck out of the way of an input signal, or match the dynamics of your playing, similar to a gated reverb

Create instant atmospheres with reverb-freezing Hold footswitch
Route the expression input can to any parameter on the pedal

Store and recall 16 different presets and recall them in response to MIDI program-change messages.

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Exploring and sharing engaging ideas in sound, music, and synthesis
• Eurorack, 5U
• Guitar Pedals
• VST, AU, AAX plugins
• Reason Rack Extensions"

Press release follows:


Noise Engineering announces Batverb, an experimental reverb, delay, and infinite-tail generator

Los Angeles, CA — Noise Engineering, known for their expansive selection of synthesizer effects and sound sources, announces Batverb, a distinctive stereo reverb with a twist.

Noise Engineering’s take on reverb has always been innovative, creating effects that are as much instruments as they are processors. Batverb is no exception: parameters allow the resulting effects to morph organically from slapback delays to infinite reverb tails.

“Batverb was inspired by our Desmodus Versio module, but when we tried to bring the Desmodus experience to guitar, we realized quickly that we would need to rethink the approach. Batverb shares concepts with Desmodus but shares zero code: the entire thing was redesigned from the ground up, with the dynamics and tonality of guitar at the forefront,” said Stephen McCaul, Chief Noisemaker at Noise Engineering. Kris Kaiser who is the Doer of Many Things at the small company added, “Working with guitar was key, but what sounds great on guitar also works really well for loads of other instruments.” Indeed, Batverb’s stereo I/O and MIDI integration make it a perfect choice for a multitude of instruments.

Kaiser continued, “I like to say Batverb isn’t your father’s reverb because it has such unique features.” She’s not wrong. Along with predelay/delay Time and Regen controls, Batverb includes a number of parameters for shaping the tone of the reverb itself. The Grit switch adds a unique harmonic distortion to the tail or the whole mix, and the Doom and Shimmer controls add in subharmonics and overtones. Batverb also has onboard adjustable highpass and lowpass filters to shape the tone to taste.

Batverb’s configurable Bypass footswitch can cut the reverb tail immediately, or simply mute the input to the reverb processor, allowing the tail to ring out while you play. The Infinite footswitch mutes the input to the reverb tank while maximizing the feedback for an infinite atmosphere.

The innovative Duck switch uses the dynamics of your playing to shape the reverb tail. Use the right setting to duck the reverb out of the way of your guitar’s tone, or the left setting to make the reverb’s dynamics match your guitar’s.

Batverb also stores/recalls up to 16 presets with MIDI Program Change messages. Batverb features a convenient MIDI thru jack, so it’s easy to patch into your MIDI control chain. In addition, all parameters can also be controlled via MIDI for automation and remote control from a DAW or configurable controllers.

Noise Engineering is a member of 1% for the Planet and has been donating a percentage of all sales to environmental conservation. Proceeds from Batverb will benefit the organization Bat Conservation International.

Batverb is available for preorder with MSRP of $499. It starts shipping March 13 from noiseengineering.us and retailers worldwide.

Batverb was designed and built in sunny Southern California.

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Confundo Funkidos: Using BURN for rhythmic fills

video upload by Noise Engineering

"Confundo Funkidos is the second version of the classic Eurorack module Confundo Funkitus.

This post supplements the blog on Noise Engineering's website here: https://noiseengineering.us/blogs/loq...

One of the greatly expanded features on the new Confundo Funkidos is Burn. The original Confundo Funkitus had a simple button that was all-or-nothing when it came to fills, but we added a CV-controllable potentiometer and added a mute behavior for Burn when we reimagined the Funkidos.

Watch the full Confundo Funkidos demo video here:
• Confundo Funkidos four-channel rhythm... [posted here]

See how the new Accent outputs work here:
• Confundo Funkidos: How Accent outputs... [posted here]

For more information or to order:
https://noiseengineering.us/products/...

Confundo Funkidos is a rhythm crossfader and mute utility. Patch two pairs of rhythms to the left and right inputs, then use the CV-controllable crossfader and three Curve algorithms to fade between them and combine them in different ways. Each channel has a mute switch which can be used to bring a voice in and out of a patch at will. Tap the Burn button for some instant fills, and your percussion performances will never be the same."

Eurorack Dark Ambient modular music with Noise Engineering feat. GAMUT REPETITOR

video upload by Flat Round Modular Music

"First try with Gamut Repetitor, basically a four Chanel random voltages sequencer...
Have a look."

Eurorack formant modules - part 2

video upload by John Schussler

"I did a comparison of some formant filters a while back ( • Eurorack Formant Filter comparison [posted here] ), and since then have acquired a few more, so time for another comparison.

This one includes the 2hp vowel, which isn't actually a filter, and the Noise Engineering Fala Versio, which isn't trying to be a talk box.

So it's all formant-y, but not strictly filters

Source audio is (for the filters) an Acid Rain Chainsaw VCO. Modulation courtesy of Zadar.

00:00 Intro
00:20 2hp Vowel
04:08 MotoMouth
08:12 Fala Versio"

New Modules and Pedals from Noise Engineering (Buchla & Friends 2025)

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We pay a quick visit to our friends at Noise Engineering at Buchla & Friends 2025 in Los Angeles. They showed us a few new items including:

Batverb stereo reverb pedal
Confundo Funkidos rhythm crossfader module
Toros Iteritas 3-operator phase modulation oscillator
Fala Versio formant filter

To find out more, please visit https://noiseengineering.us/
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Noise Engineering | Buchla & Friends 2025

video upload by Under the Big Tree

"We talk to Patrick O'Brien of Noise Engineering about three of their latest Eurorack modules. Noise Engineering is known for creating quirky, unique and wonderful digitally-based modules."

https://noiseengineering.us/

NAMM 2025: Noise Engineering Dystorpia & Batverb

video upload by sonicstate

"We caught up with Stephen McCaul from Noise Engineering at NAMM 2025, who introduced us to two intriguing guitar pedals. The first, *Dystorpia*, is a distortion pedal that debuted last fall. It features various kinds of distortion, including a mode influenced by classic fuzz effects, a wave folder, basic saturation, and sub-octave producing distortions. There's also a mode to add extra grit with a crunchy filter. McCaul explained these features offered a wide range of sound manipulation from subtle tonal shifts to full sonic obliteration.

The second pedal, *Batverb*, is set for release in March. McCall described it as taking inspiration from their Desmodus module, featuring a dense reverb with built-in shimmer and a similar function called doom that adds an octave down. It also includes a lo-fi crunchy distortion option. Batverb promises to deliver clear echoes and dramatic pitch-shifting capabilities, aimed at enhancing guitar sounds."

Confundo Funkidos: How Accent outputs work

video upload by Noise Engineering

"Confundo Funkidos is the second version of the classic Eurorack module Confundo Funkitus.

This post supplements the blog on Noise Engineering's website here:
https://noiseengineering.us/blogs/loq...

Accent outputs are a new feature to this module. Accent patterns are generatively created using the rhythms at the inputs, adding a new, dynamic dimension to even the simplest of trigger sequences. The Accent jacks output high or low gates, which can be used with dedicated percussion modules or as modulation sources in a patch.

Watch the full Confundo Funkidos demo video here:" [posted hear]

Ambient with Teenage Engineering OP-XY (Inside the Airport)

video upload by Lo-fi Pask

"It's incredible how easily ideas take shape with Teenage Engineering OP-XY. Last night, while working on another project, this 'ambient' experiment was born. I used all factory presets, except for the airport background noise. It was recorded with the Teenage Engineering TX-6, which added extra reverb and some other effects.

Better with headphones.

Enjoy.

Follow me on:
Instagram - / lo_fi_pask"

BUCHLA & FRIENDS: THE SYNTH MAKER SHOWCASE Event Set for LA Next Weekend Jan 25 & 26

Tickets available at Eventbrite

"We’re gathering over 70 boutique synth makers in one awesome Silverlake spot so you can learn, listen, and live the latest in electronic music sound production. This hands-on, headphones-only gathering gives you a chance to hear the best sounds science has ever created. From additive to subtractive, analog to digital, keyboards to breath, audio to visual (yes- some video synths will be here too!), modular to full-size polyphonic, eurorack to Serge to Buchla, you’ll meet synth makers and synth enthusiasts alike. This will be January’s biggest two-day collection of hands-on synths on the West Coast! If you love creative sound, you need to be here."

Delicious food (including vegan) from Moby Rick’s fish tacos, incredible carbonated beverages from United Wild Brew. Exhibitors: 1010music • 4ms • After Later Audio • AIAIAI • AJH • ALM Busy Circuits • Animal Factory • Ashton Research • ASM • Bastl Instruments • Bitwig • Black Corporation • Bored Brain • Buchla • Catalyst • Circuit Happy • Crosspatch • Days of Yore • Rain City Modular • Doepfer • Dogbotic Labs • Dreadbox • Drift DJ • Elektron • Endorphines • eowave • Eternal Research • Five12 • Flame • Frap Tools • Future Retro • Genki Instruments • Groove Synthesis • Jomox • LA Synth Club • Mega Modular Corp • Melbourne instruments • MEMS project • Meris • Modbap • Moog Foundation • Mystic Circuits • Netherblade • New Systems Instruments • Noise Engineering • Noisebug • Novation • Null Modular • OXI Instruments • Polyend • Prism Circuits • Roger Linn • Schlappi Engineering • Sleepy Circuits • SoCal Synth Society • SOMA • Soundwork Shop • Studio Electronics • Supercritical • SynthRISE • TipTop • Tobinski • Touellskouarn • U.D.O. • Vermona • Wavea • Waveform Magazine • Wavesequencer • Weston Precision Audio • WMD ... & more!

Buchla organizes this event to make a stronger synthesizer community. We make it free to attend and affordable for exhibitors. This makes the vibes great - after all, we are all making our own waves!"