4 Channel Rhythm Track

4 Channel Rhythm Track from joseph raglani on Vimeo.

"4 channel rhythm track controlled by the Modcan Touch sequencer. Oscillators used: Make Noise DPO, STO, and Synth Tech E350. Envelopes: Maths and Function. Modulators: Pressure Points. Gates: Modcan, Make Noise Wogglebug and Rene."

Make Noise / eurorack experiment / improvisation.

Make Noise / eurorack experiment / improvisation. from joseph raglani on Vimeo.

"Here's a patch inspired by Tasty Soil's Buchla Skylab patch that he posted today [here]. I'm using mostly Make Noise Modules. Some Doepfer and a Synth Tech 350 VCO."

Orange Monorocket case.

via Joseph Raglani on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

Make Noise Function. Double Duty. Clock and envelope.

Make Noise Function. Double Duty. Clock and envelope. from joseph raglani on Vimeo.

"Make Noise Function is clocking both the Rene and Brains/Pressure Points. End of Rise and End of cycle are going into the X and Y gate input of the Rene. Function is in cycle mode. Positive output is going to Optomix. Maths is controlling the rise and fall of the Function. A quantized random output is also going into the "both" input. You can see basic enveloping going on at the beginning and end of the video."

First patch with Make Noise Function Module. Hold function.

First patch with Make Noise Function Module. Hold function. from joseph raglani on Vimeo.

"Shaky phone camera footage of the first patch I did with the new Make Noise Function module. I'm exploring the "hold" function. I have one channel of the Maths going into the "hold" input while in cycle mode. The Maths channel is cycling at a slower rate than the Function cycle. You can hear the "pause" when the Maths channel hits the Function cycle. I have the Positive output multiplied to both the Optomix (VCA) input and DPO (Osc) 1vlt/oct input. I have the inverted output plugged into the fold..then FM Bus inputs. Adjusting the rise and fall of both the Function and Maths results in some nice crazy sounds. Better quality video to follow."

Update:


Second patch: Make Noise Function module. Hang function. from joseph raglani on Vimeo.
This patch is a simple sequence in which a clock signal is divided by two and input into the Function modules "Hang" feature creating interesting rhythmic patterns.

Raglani. Making of "Trampoline Dream" track. Modular synthesizer demo.

Raglani. Making of "Trampoline Dream" track. Modular synthesizer demo. from joseph raglani on Vimeo.

"A quick performance followed by a voice by voice breakdown and computer editing session clip."

That's a Modcan Touch Sequencer that he's flicking with a stylus to edit.

Testing the Make Noise Echophon.

Testing the Make Noise Echophon. from joseph raglani on Vimeo.

CONTROL Brooklyn Pics & a Wooden Modular

via Joseph Raglani on
The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

http://ctrl-mod.com/
Update: It's worth noting these pics were taken before the opening while things were still being set up. Expect to find more when you visit.

More pics at THE SIXTH EAR
"CONTROL. Brooklyn’s new modular synthesizer boutique and record store.

Driphouse’s Daren Ho and Jonas Asher have just opened New York’s premier synthesizer boutique. If you’re on the east coast you no longer have to wait for modules to arrive from California, just visit CONTROL in Williamsburg.

You can test drive modules there. They have two 9U portable cases in their two listening stations. Modules such as Make Noise, 4MS, Synthesis Technology, Pittsburgh Modular, Malekko/Wiard, Blue Lantern, and more.

In addition to synthesizers they also have a nice selection of Synth-centric LPs and cassettes. Including new releases by Editions Mego, Bureau B, Spectrum Spools and many other forward leaning independent electronic labels.

Control will definitely be a destination whenever I’m in NY.

416 Lorimer St. Brooklyn, New York. 11206."

New Make Noise Dual Prismatic Oscillator (DPO) Video & Audio Demos

Make Noise DPO Dual Prismatic Oscillator. Sequenced by Modcan Touch Sequencer. from joseph raglani on Vimeo.

I wanted to make a short clip of a patch I made for tour using the Modcan touch sequencer to control the Make Noise DPO before I send the module back to Make Noise for final tweaking. I'm using a single gate signal from the Modcan TS to trigger both channels of the the Make Noise Maths module. The Maths is controlling the Optomixes. Modemix is also being used in a similar fashion. The other outputs from the DPO are patched in a dual ringmod configuration output into a second Optomix. Adjusting the Maths to shape the envelopes and mix control signals. Channel 1 and 2 of the Modcan TS are going into 1vt/oct of Osc 1 and 2 of the DPO. Channel 3 of the TS into the Fold input and channel 4 of the TS into the shape input.

Make Noise Dual Prismatic Oscillator audio demo #3 by Raglani

"I wanted to make a short clip of a patch I made for tour using the Modcan touch sequencer to control the Make Noise DPO before I send the module back to Make Noise for final tweaking. I'm using a single gate signal from the Modcan TS to trigger both channels of the the Make Noise Maths module. The Maths is controlling the Optomixes. Modemix is also being used in a similar fashion. The other outputs from the DPO are patched in a dual ringmod configuration output into a second Optomix. Adjusting the Maths to shape the envelopes and mix control signals. Channel 1 and 2 of the Modcan TS are going into 1vt/oct of Osc 1 and 2 of the DPO. Channel 3 of the TS into the Fold input and channel 4 of the TS into the shape input."

via Joseph Raglani on Facebook & The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

See the Make Noise label below for more.

Test driving the new Make Noise/Soundhack module Echophon at Brooklyn's new modular boutique CONTROL.

Test driving the new Make Noise/Soundhack module Echophon at Brooklyn's new modular boutique CONTROL. from joseph raglani on Vimeo.

A wonderful few hours were spent at the soon to be opening CONTROL. A Williamsburg modular synth and record store run by Daren Ho and Jonas Asher.

Keith Fullerton Whitman at Control in Brooklyn. Make Noise / Soundhack Echophon. from joseph raglani on Vimeo.

A wonderful few hours were spent at the soon to be opening CONTROL. A Williamsburg modular synth and record store run by Daren Ho and Jonas Asher.

Kevin Harris encounters the Make Noise DPO

Kevin Harris encounters the Make Noise DPO (Dual Prismatic Oscillator) part 1. from joseph raglani on Vimeo.

"Fellow Saint Louis modular Synthesizer guy Kevin Harris came over to check out and help demo the Make Noise Dual Prismatic Oscillator. We got about an hour of footage but sadly my trusty old Sony DV camera is on the fritz. So I was only able to capture this tiny bit of video. You'll notice some digital artifacts and volume drops, these are the camera not the original audio. I'll work on getting it cleaned so I can present the rest of the demos."

http://www.makenoisemusic.com/
via Joseph Raglani on Facebook

Also see:
Make Noise DPO Audio Demos
Make Noise DPO Dual Prismatic Oscillator Video

Thomas Lehn and John Bucther Live - EMS Synthi & Sax

Thomas Lehn and John Bucther Live in Saint Louis, MO. June 8th 2012. Part 1. from joseph raglani on Vimeo.

Herding Cats Collective Of Saint Louis brought in the stellar duo of Thomas Lehn (EMS Synthi) and John Butcher (Sax) to the Kerr Foundation. I just caught about the first quarter of the performance. Things got very intense.

Thomas Lehn and John Bucther Live in Saint Louis, MO. June 8th 2012. Part 2. from joseph raglani on Vimeo.

Herding Cats Collective Of Saint Louis brought in the stellar duo of Thomas Lehn (EMS Synthi) and John Butcher (Sax) to the Kerr Foundation. I just caught about the first quarter of the performance. Things got very intense.

Make Noise DPO Audio Demos

Make Noise Dual Prismatic Oscillator audio demo #1 by Raglani
Make Noise Dual Prismatic Oscillator audio demo #2 by Raglani

Also see the videos posted last night.

via Joseph Raglani on Facebook

Make Noise DPO Dual Prismatic Oscillator Video

Make Noise DPO Dual Prismatic Oscillator. Wave forms and simple sequence. from joseph raglani on Vimeo.

Here's a demo for the Wigglers out there who demand it. The new Make Noise Dual Prismatic Oscillator.
Disclaimer: I'm functioning on about three hours restless sleep. UPS man knocked on my door surprisingly early and well... I couldn't bring myself to go back to bed.
What we have here is a quick demo showing the raw wave forms from both sections of the DPO. Then some tweaking of the knobs and the modes. Then I use the Make Noise Pressure Points/Brains combo to construct a very simple sequence. Only other modules in use are the Make Noise Optomix (Low Pass Gate) and a mixer. There is some wave folding and FM modulation going on during the sequence. I hope it's pretty self-explanatory. I will be doing a proper tutorial when I've had time to spend with the DPO and hopefully borrow a nice HD camera. Until then enjoy!

Make Noise DPO Dual Prismatic Oscillator. Slightly more involved sequence. from joseph raglani on Vimeo.

Another quick demo of the DPO densely patched this time. A lot of control coming from the Doepfer A-149 Source Of Uncertainty module. Sequence is being done by Make Noise Rene.

Make Noise DPO Dual Prismatic Oscillator. Slightly more involved sequence again. from joseph raglani on Vimeo.

Same patch as the last video but I think this one sounds better.

Make Noise DPO

via Joseph Raglani on
The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

You can find video of the prototype here.

Modcan touch sequencer and Make Noise Pressure Points lead.

Modcan touch sequencer and Make Noise Pressure Points lead. from joseph raglani on Vimeo.

Slow and melancholy sequence utilizing the Modcan Touch sequencer and Make Noise Pressure Points/Brains combo.

Make Noise Rene and Brains+Pressure Points Sequencing. Practice for upcoming East Coast Dates.

Make Noise Rene and Brains+Pressure Points Sequencing. Practice for upcoming East Coast Dates. from joseph raglani on Vimeo.

Just a little messing about with my Make Noise controlling rig. Clock is coming from a The Harvestman Zorlan Canon. Random outs to a VCADSR. A-149 Source Of Uncertainty controlling the Doepfer Multi filter and a few other things. Rene quantized out is controlling two Malekko Anti-Oscillators. Random gates are input into Envelator which in turn is controlling the waveshapes of the Anti-Oscillators. Rene unquantized outs are controlling the direction in the Brains/Pressure points sequence. Any value above 12 O'clock changes the step direction. Maths is outputting into Rene X and Y CV in's giving a nice sputtering effect.
Kind of sloppy but still you get the idea. Tons of fun. Love the Make Noise!

Wendy Carlos Circular Controller used for Kubrick's The Shining.

Wendy Carlos Circular Controller used for Kubrick's The Shining. from joseph raglani on Vimeo.

Wendy Carlos showing her Circular Controller that was used in the construction of proposed tracks for the soundtrack for Stanley Kubrick's The Shining.

Fun with Make Noise Pressure Points+Rene+Brains

Fun with Make Noise Pressure Points+Rene+Brains from joseph raglani on Vimeo.

"Using the Rene to change direction of the Brains/Pressure Points sequence."

Modcan Touch Sequencer Performance Mode

Modcan Touch Sequencer Performance Mode from joseph raglani on Vimeo.

"Modcan Touch Sequencer. Simple iPhone video of the Program Mode in which you can chain up to seven sequences on the fly."

Modcan Touch sequencer. "Four Voice Song" Quick demo.

Modcan Touch sequencer. "Four Voice Song" Quick demo. from joseph raglani on Vimeo.

Short edited demo of the integration of the Modcan Touch sequencer into my modular synthesizer system. 4 voices in 3 sequences that constitute a "song" in TS terms. Make Noise Rene controls wave shape and pitch of the low end pulse/4th voice of the Wiard Malekko Anti Osc.
Video shot with Apple Photo booth/MacBook Pro.

Follow-up to this post.