Late night patch - Teo Hoffmann on Serge Modular Paperface 50

video upload by Serge Modular | Random*Source

"Teo back on Serge's 2022 redesign of the original Serge Modular Paperface system - Helios, Paris Flash and Tempo di Roma panels.

The Serge Paperface 50 Anniversary system is a standalone, externally powered, authentic Serge synthesizer that Serge himself ingenuously updated in some key aspects.

Panel 1 (Helios / Voices):
Serge Vintage Oscillator 2022, temperature-compensated, 1V/Oct
Serge Vintage Oscillator+ 2022, temperature-compensated, 1V/Oct, with PULSE and PWM
Serge Noise
Smooth & Stepped Generator (SSG)
Dual CV-Pro
Triple Waveshaper (TWS)
Serge 1973 VCF + Balanced Output

Panel 2 (Paris Flash / Slopes):
Dual Positive Slopes (with new wildcard input)
Dual Negative Slopes (with new wildcard input)
Smooth & Stepped Generator (SSG)
Envelope Generator (with new wildcard input)
Dual CV-Pro
Dual Gates - new design!
Serge 1973 VCF + Balanced Output

Panel 3 (Tempo di Roma / Sequencer):
Serge Gate Sequencer
Enhanced SQP4 Sequencer / Programmer with UP/DOWN, HOLD
Serge Metronomic Clock
Bidirectional Router (with Flip-Flop)
Enhanced SQP4 Sequencer / Programmer with UP/DOWN, HOLD
Peak & Trough"

Serge Aeolian Calibr8or

video upload by Ebotronix

Strymon Big Sky MX in Dual Mono controlled by 16n Faderbank Midi CC
Serge Modular System Eurorack
GTO, 2x NTO, +N Com,Variable Slope VCF, VCFQ, DUSG, SSG,
Stereo Mixer, Wave Multipliers, Resonance Equalizer, TWS+!
ARC Serge TKB
Doepfer 2x R2m Ribbon Controller.
Mutable Instruments Shades
Tunefish Modular Kinks, µ Veils, µ Peaks,
Ornament and Crime Teensy 4.0 with Phaserville , aeolian Calibr8or
ADDAC 2x Floor Control with 2x Boss EV 30 pedals
Joranalogue Filter 8 (LFO for panning)
4ms Dual Delay
Befaco Stereo Mixer
30.08.2024
video # 2411

Teo Hoffmann - Serge Paperface 2.0 - Arcade Dreams

video upload by Serge Modular | Random*Source

"From the Archives: Teo playing Serge's 2022 redesign of the original Serge Paperface system - Helios and Tempo di Roma panels, recorded in March 2023.

The Serge Paperface 50 Anniversary system is a standalone, externally powered, authentic Serge synthesizer that Serge himself ingenuously updated in some key aspects.

Panel 1 (Sequencer):
Serge Gate Sequencer
Enhanced SQP4 Sequencer / Programmer with UP/DOWN, HOLD
Serge Metronomic Clock
Bidirectional Router
Enhanced SQP4 Sequencer / Programmer with UP/DOWN, HOLD
Peak & Trough

Panel 2 (Voice):
Serge Vintage Oscillator 2022, temperature-compensated, 1V/Oct
Serge Vintage Oscillator+ 2022, temperature-compensated, 1V/Oct, with PULSE and PWM
Serge Noise
Smooth & Stepped Generator (SSG)
Dual CV-Pro
Triple Waveshaper (TWS)
Serge 1973 VCF + Balanced Output"

Paperface 50 | Serge Origins

video uploads by Cinematic Laboratory

Playlist:

1. Paperface 50 | Serge Origins | Episode 01 | Visual Language

This is the first video of a seven episode playlist. It features the Paperface 50 'Helios' and 'Tempo di Roma' panels which are part of the 50th anniversary release and updated by Serge himself. These are the designs that started it all back in '70-71.

Serge used pre-drilled grid panels where all kinds of DIY circuits could be added. The front was made of a paper template where you could write down your labels. Commercial designs followed, where the typical flowchart symbols were used. This video tries to explain what they mean.

I will not be doing more 4U videos because this channel is focused on eurorack only, and focus is important. However, I recently committed to a lot of Serge euro modules and the Paperface started this fever. I was completely unfamiliar with Serge except for his contribution to Maths. So this is a bit like an 'origin' story and a tutorial for those who are interested in Serge. All episodes can be used to learn what the Eurorack modules have to offer.

2. Paperface 50 | Serge Origins | Episode 02 | OSC and OSC+

The Helios panel has two VCO's, named OSC and OSC+. The extended VCO also features a pulse out with PWM and three noise outputs. They have three (3!) 1V/OCT inputs, where two are attenuverted. The Sine outputs have a waveshaper CV. Simple, but amazing and really powerful for all kinds of modulation scenarios.

3. Paperface 50 | Serge Origins | Episode 03 | Smooth Stepped Generator

The SSG is one of the most versatile utilities in modern synthesis. At first glance it's just a triangle wave (smooth) and a sample/hold circuit, but it can perform a lot of different tasks. The SSG also has a modern V2, the GTO.
So this video may be of some use for new SSG and GTO owners in 4U and 3U.

4. Paperface 50 | Serge Origins | Episode 04 | Noise and Feedback

I didn't expect too much from this episode, just filtering a bit of noise, triggers and self-oscillation on the filter. But it made me understand why Serge is so often used to make feedback patches. I am aware I am only scratching a huge surface here. Feel free to share your feedback tips in the comments so we can all benefit.

5. Paperface 50 | Serge Origins | Episode 05 | The Rhythm of Rome

My borrowed Paperface 50 also features the Tempo di Roma panel, a clever classic sequencer featuring two 4-step sequencers, each with three rows of CV values (roughly equal to notes), a gate row when a stage is reached, and stage selectors that double as keys and length controls.

It also has an 8 step gate sequencer, two bidirectional temporary sequential switches and one bidirectional alternating switch. Finally it features a logic circuit that can output the Min or Max of two CV values (Peak and Through).

It may be a powerful sequencer for 1970's standards, but it's really classic and vintage in the digital 21st century. However, it's also responsible for that classic vibe you will not find on modern sequencers where everything is perfect.

6. Paperface 50 | Serge Origins | Episode 06 | Waveshaping

This episode is about the original Serge Triple Waveshaper, that can be used both in series as in parallel. They are three identical rectifiers, capable of turning basic waveforms into many different complex shapes, or turning complex shapes into more basic waveforms. Since the Helios panel doesn't have a dedicated VCA, I found a way to use a waveshaper to turn the filter into a convincing low pass gate. I don't think I've heard this trick before since most Helios videos are 'legato'. But maybe everybody knows this already :).

When I started this video I had a 'problem' with working with raw sounds and scopes. I don't want to be such a channel because it also gives the impression that I have a technical background. I don't. So I turned it into a Symphony for Orchestra and Waveshapers. In C minor. It's actually quite fun to 'score' a noisy VCO.

7. Paperface50 | Serge Origins | Episode 07 | Integration

This is the final episode of the series, where we'll go from 4U Banana to Eurorack and back. I was expecting a lot from this episode because i could finally add a quantizer and stereo effects. Sure it worked like a charm, but it also took away a lot of the magic and purety, degrading the Serge to 'just a bitg module' in a larger collective. I think I understand now why so many 4U users don't add too many bells and whistles and listen to all the little details hiding in the waves.

the book of MARDUK ~ serge soundscape

video upload by Ebotronix

Strymon AA1 ~Cloudburst (2x) controlled by 16n Faderbank Midi CC
Serge Modular System Eurorack
GTO, 2x NTO, +N Com,Variable Slope VCF, VCFQ, DUSG, SSG,
Stereo Mixer, Wave Multipliers, Resonance Equalizer, TWS+!
ARC Serge TKB
Doepfer R2m Ribbon Controller, A 183-2
Mutable Instruments Shades
Tunefish Modular Links, µ Veils, µ Peaks,
Ornament and Crime Teensy 4.0 with Phaserville ,
quantermain app ~ harmonic minor
ADDAC 2x Floor Control with 2x Boss EV 30 pedals
Soundmachines SY1 Synesthesia cv to DMX controller module
15.06.2024
video # 2382

GTO | Serge Tutorials | Episode 03 (one of the coolest modules ever made)

video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"The first two episodes where about the big Serge heritage in 4U panels, the translation to eurorack and the relationship between DUSG and Maths. Starting from episode 03, I'll downsize the cases and focus on individual modules in small setups.

The GTO is the 'V2' of the legendary SSG (Smooth/Stepped Generator). A few weeks ago, I wasn't even aware of these two. At first glance, it looks like a mix of a Cycle and a Sample/Hold. The 'challenge' with Serge is that you can't tell what a module can do when you look at it. But WOW. The GTO is a force of nature. If you have an interest in Serge, this module can keep you exploring for many, many months. If I had to confine myself to choosing one Serge module only, it would be the GTO.

I am making this series to teach myself the ins and outs of modular, sharing the journey as I progress. I invested in a big case, but only because I am planning to teach and do 'master' classes. I just can't teach modular without knowing about Serge. So this series isn't affiliated with Serge or Random*Source.

I fitted the Befaco Bananuts myself, they don't come with the modules. Also, there are no white ones, so I spray painted a few bags of silver ones. I still need to remove a bit of excess paint, but they look awesome. I guess it's something autistic, but I am proud of it.

I am not sponsored. R*S offered me to borrow modules I'd like to cover, but don't fit my budget. There's an SSG coming soon, together with the Paperface 50 4U reissue. I am not doing 4U videos, but it's cool to actually see and hear where the eurorack modules come from.

Finally, the appearance of Lego models is purely for fun and decoration. Everybody is using plants to decorate their modular videos and I wanted to do it a bit differently. They're models of carnivorous plants (Carnivor is also a Serge combo)."

Serge SSG Tutorial

video upload by Todd Barton

"A quick and hopefully useful tutorial on the Serge SSG. Checkout my Patreon at / synthtodd"

Many things the Serge SSG can do

video upload by Stazma

"It's been a while I wanted to do a proper video on the SSG module. It's one of the most crazy patch programmable monster in the Serge system (with the DUSG) and even tho it's been upgraded as the GTO now, I'm sure many are still going to be interested in a deep dive into this more primitive version of the circuit.

Have fun!"

00:00 Intro
01:04 Module Overview
01:54 VCO, LFO & clock
02:52 Voltage controled glide
03:58 Track & hold
05:32 Sample & hold
08:24 The Coupler
10:31 My "Riojy Ikeda" noise patch
16:35 End talk

Natural Gate by Rabid Elephant | It's REALLY good. But why?

video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"The NG is often considered as the best sounding LPG you can get - if your fortunate, lucky and patient. It's analog, but it doesn't use a natural vactrol decay because it can ring much longer thanks to the Decay slider. I guess the term 'natural' applies more to the physical properties of hitting something soft, hard, slow or fast, where the materials and pitch also matter. A classic LPG has a static hit, but DXG is advertised as dynamic. To get the most out of our not-so-natural LPG's, it's cool to demystify these physical properties and try to patch them up so we'll understand them better. They can make a lot of difference. So this is not going to be a 'look what I got' video because it doesn't help anybody. There's a big section about advanced envelope patching with Maths and Optomix to add physical properties like pitch dependent decay and strike intensity. But it's not easy, and it doesn't sound as natural as the NG.

When I was hooked on Optomix, I 'protected' myself from non-vactrol LPGs like the NG and the SSF SSG. I often said, if it doesn't have vactrols, it's not an LPG. I've been biased and prejudiced and it happens to all of us from time to time, considering the endless analog vs digital discussion. Technology serves a result, and when the result is excellent, it's great technology. I've been expecting wonders from the NG and in the confined realm of classic LPG's it really delivers. But I am not sure if it can compete with the fun that comes with a module like the SSG. The NG is one of the very best. But the best one is the one that helps you make the music you love most. Honestly, I think the SSG will serve more genres and styles.

The African track is composed and performed by me when I was still in the box and used NI Maschine a lot. It's named after the expansion pack 'Global Shake'."

Cthulhu Calls

video upload by Ebotronix

Strymon Cloudburst (2x) controlled by 16n Faderbank Midi CC
Serge Modular Synthesizer Eurorack by Random Source
GTO, 2x NTO, +N Com,Variable Slope VCF, VCFQ, DUSG, SSG,
Stereo Mixer, Wave Multipliers, Resonance Equalizer, TWS+!
ARC Serge TKB
Flame 2x Q Slider
Mutable Instruments Shades
Tunefish Modular 2x Typhoon, Veils, 3x µ Veils,
Ornament and Crime, Temps Utile, Peaks, µ Peaks
23.02.2024
video # 2344

Liven MEGA SYNTHESIS - Tutorial Part 2 - FM Edit Deep Dive

video upload by ChrisLody

Part 1 here

"Full Disclosure: I occasionally take on freelance work at Sonicware on an hourly rate producing synth & sample sound design, beta testing, checking English text and videos like this. Any other shorter videos on my channel containing Sonicware products are not paid content.

As promised, here is part 2 of the tutorial for the Sonicware Liven MEGA Synthesis, this time covering everything you need to know about using the FM Eit mode with a bit of FM theory thrown in to get you going.

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Mega Synthesis Tutorial

video upload by True Cuckoo

For more info about Mega Synthesis visit https://sonicware.jp

Chapters:
00:00 intro
02:28 Hardware overview
04:14 Select presets
04:43 Velocity knob
05:38 Nice factory presets
07:49 3 x FM tracks
08:02 2 x PSG tracks, (8-bit style)
09:34 Vibrato
10:08 PCM samples
12:02 Track recap
12:16 Program a bass line
13:11 Select a melody sound
13:42 Making a track longer
14:33 About live-recording
15:18 Turning on the metronome
16:02 Recording in real-time
16:40 Poly/ mono/ legato/ portamento
17:38 Arpeggio
18:59 Muting a track
19:14 Reverb and other FX
21:52 Changing a sound in retrospect
22:13 Sound Locking
25:51 Parameter locking pan, fx send etc…
26:37 Recording drums
27:42 Mixing advice
28:41 Stutter
30:25 Don't forget to SAVE!
30:44 Yuzo Koshiro's factory presets
33:22 Design an FM sound from scratch - Edit Mode
34:55 Algorithms
35:32 Starting out a patch
36:28 Changing an Operator Frequency
36:38 The envelope generator (EG)
37:42 Mixing and tuning frequencies
40:02 Feedback
41:13 Another algorithm (5)
41:34 Adjusting Envelopes per Operator
41:58: Changing frequencies per operator
42:42 Diving deeper into the algorithm
44:45 The looping envelope (SSG EG)
46:13 Saving the sound
46:29 Make an E-piano sound with velocity
50:27 External MIDI keyboard + MIDI channels
51:48 Legacy modes
53:46 Jamming out a song

SERGE Paperface 50 - Helios, Paris Flash, Tempo di Roma

video upload by Serge Modular | Random*Source

"Teo.Hoffmann (https://www.instagram.com/teo.hoffmann/) exploring the ambient side of the new Serge Paperface 50 system - Serge's 2022 redesign of the original 1st generation Serge synthesizer from 1973 - Helios (Voice panel), Paris Flash (Slopes panel) and Tempo di Roma (Sequencer panel). Single take recording.

The Serge Paperface 50 Anniversary system is a standalone, externally powered, authentic Serge synthesizer that Serge himself ingenuously updated in some key aspects.

Panel 1 (Helios):
Serge Vintage Oscillator 2022, temperature-compensated, 1V/Oct
Serge Vintage Oscillator+ 2022, temperature-compensated, 1V/Oct, with PULSE and PWM
Serge Noise
Smooth & Stepped Generator (SSG)
Dual CV-Pro
Triple Waveshaper (TWS)
Serge 1973 VCF + Balanced Output

Panel 2 (Paris Flash):
Dual Positive Slopes (with new wildcard input)
Dual Negative Slopes (with new wildcard input)
Smooth & Stepped Generator (SSG)
Envelope Generator (with new wildcard input)
Dual CV-Pro
Dual Gates - new design!
Serge 1973 VCF + Balanced Output

Panel 3 (Sequencer):
Serge Gate Sequencer
Enhanced SQP4 Sequencer / Programmer with UP/DOWN, HOLD
Serge Metronomic Clock
Bidirectional Router (with Flip-Flop)
Enhanced SQP4 Sequencer / Programmer with UP/DOWN, HOLD
Peak & Trough"

Serge Paperface 50 - Paris Flash vs Tempo di Roma

video upload by Serge Modular | Random*Source

"Patching Serge's 2022 redesign of the original Serge Paperface system - this time Paris Flash (Slopes panel) and Tempo di Roma (Sequencer panel).

The Serge Paperface 50 Anniversary system is a standalone, externally powered, authentic Serge synthesizer that Serge himself ingenuously updated in some key aspects.

Panel 1 (Sequencer):
Serge Gate Sequencer
Enhanced SQP4 Sequencer / Programmer with UP/DOWN, HOLD
Serge Metronomic Clock
Bidirectional Router
Enhanced SQP4 Sequencer / Programmer with UP/DOWN, HOLD
Peak & Trough

Panel 2 (Paris Flash):
Dual Positive Slopes (with new wildcard input)
Dual Negative Slopes (with new wildcard input)
Smooth & Stepped Generator (SSG)
Envelope Generator (with new wildcard input)
Dual CV-Pro
Dual Gates - new design!
Serge 1973 VCF + Balanced Output"

SERGE Paperface 50 - Helios, Paris Flash, Tempo di Roma

video upload by Serge Modular | Random*Source

"Oak meets paper. Teo patching the 3 Serge Paperface 50 panels - Serge's 2022 redesign of the original Serge Paperface system - Helios (Voice panel), Paris Flash (Slopes panel) and Tempo di Roma (Sequencer panel). Since Helios and Paris Flash each have a balanced out, nice stereo effects are possible ...

The Serge Paperface 50 Anniversary system is a standalone, externally powered, authentic Serge synthesizer that Serge himself ingenuously updated in some key aspects.

Panel 1 (Helios):
Serge Vintage Oscillator 2022, temperature-compensated, 1V/Oct
Serge Vintage Oscillator+ 2022, temperature-compensated, 1V/Oct, with PULSE and PWM
Serge Noise
Smooth & Stepped Generator (SSG)
Dual CV-Pro
Triple Waveshaper (TWS)
Serge 1973 VCF + Balanced Output

Panel 2 (Paris Flash):
Dual Positive Slopes (with new wildcard input)
Dual Negative Slopes (with new wildcard input)
Smooth & Stepped Generator (SSG)
Envelope Generator (with new wildcard input)
Dual CV-Pro
Dual Gates - new design!
Serge 1973 VCF + Balanced Output

Panel 3 (Sequencer):
Serge Gate Sequencer
Enhanced SQP4 Sequencer / Programmer with UP/DOWN, HOLD
Serge Metronomic Clock
Bidirectional Router (with Flip-Flop)
Enhanced SQP4 Sequencer / Programmer with UP/DOWN, HOLD
Peak & Trough"

Serge Modular: Playing the HELIOS Paperface Voice Panel

video upload by fonitronik

"Playing around with the HELIOS voice Panel of the Paperface 50th Anniversary Edition by SERGE Modular / R*S.
This panel consists of VCO, VCO+, SSG, Dual CVPro, TWS, VCF."

Serge Eurorack ~ Strymon Cloudburst² ~ Krell ~ Another Planet

video upload by Ebotronix

Zufall by Serge SSG
Strymon Cloudburst (2x)
Serge Modular Synthesizer Eurorack by Random Source
GTO, 2x NTO, +N Com,Variable Slope VCF, VCFQ, DUSG, SSG,
Stereo Mixer, Wave Multipliers, Resonance Equalizer, TWS+!
Tunefish Modular µ Veils, µPeaks,
Ornament and Crime : Harmonic Minor Scale
ARC Serge TKB
Flame 2x Q Slider
Make Noise Mimeophone
XAOC Batumi (2x)
23.08.2023
vid # 2260

Serge Modular Synthesizer: GTO - simple patch as dual VCO

video upload by fonitronik

"The GTO is Serge Tcherepnins latest module design. It is the successor of the SSG, but not only. It is a complete new circuit design that can do everything the SSG did, but better and more.
This simple patch shows how both sides can now be used as VCOs with a 1V/Oct input.
BTW I modified my GTO to have banana sockts instaed of 3.5mm jacks."

Serge GTO ~ NTO & Graphic VCO Patch with Doepfer A 152

video upload by Ebotronix

"Serge Modular Synthesizer Eurorack by Random Source
2x NTO, +N Com,Variable Slope VCF, DUSG, SSG,
Stereo Mixer, Wave Multipliers,
Resonance Equalizer (Feedback patched to 2x Afterneath ~ Reflex ~ Send ~ Return)
ARC Serge TKB
Doepfer A 152 Graphic Oscillator Patch, A138s
Earth Quaker Divices 2x Afterneath
Mordax Data
Mutable Instruments (Clones) 2x Peaks
Tunefish Modular: Ornament and Crime
Mimal Scale number of notes: 8
notes (in cents): 0, 203.9, 293.8, 497.7, 702.3, 884.4, 996.1, 1088.3
XAOC Batumi,Kamieniec
Flame 2x Q Sliders
vid # 2163"

4U Modular Synth Parts & PCB Serge CGS Clee Slightly Nasty

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via this auction

"Serge, CGS, CLEE, Slightly Nasty, 4U Modular Synth Parts & PCB

This collection is all 4U format. These are not Eurorack format.


The front panels are all unique and custom made. The panels are based on the 'Loudest Warning' standard.

Panel height is 175mm and 2mm thick, made from anodised aluminium.

A lot of the panels already have hardware fitted, some have loaded PCBs (please see photos).

Everything in the photos is part of the whole auction lot.


Below is a list of items included.


The racks are listed and associated PCBs are listed nearer the bottom of the list (All Untested)

Not all the panels have complete hardware (see photos)

All panels are fixed to Eurorack rails(see photo)

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