REST FACTOR / sequences with odd lengths / eurorack performance

video upload by BRiES

"The bass is driven by a 1.3x clock from Pamela's New Workout - the envelopes for the filter are 2 mixed envelopes, one triggered by probability gates (from a clock 4x) and one triggered by the 1.3x clock.

I had a lot of fun making this."

BUTTERS 'MASTERCLASS' / patch & mix breakdown / eurorack jam to polished dubstep track

video upload by BRiES

"The album containing this track is on bandcamp: https://bries.bandcamp.com/album/d-a-b

0:00 intro
3:45 eurorack patch breakdown
25:45 DAW mix breakdown
58:08 outro"

Shakmat BISHOP'S MISCELLANY / a first go with this riff generating powerhouse

video upload by BRiES

"This video is an uncut unedited recording of me playing around with the various settings on Bishop's Miscellany Mk2 by ‪@ShakmatModular‬
I hope you enjoy the riffage."

Introducing Boundary Layer by Schlappi Engineering

video upload by SCHLAPPI ENGINEERING

"Boundary Layer is a triple cycling slew acting as a powerhouse of modulation, audio mayhem, and obscure modular tricks."

00:00 Intro Montage
00:26 Introduction
00:43 Control Overview
01:50 Stereo Drone Patch
04:54 Three Percussive Envelopes
07:50 Envelope, Portamento, and Modulator
10:45 Outro jams

Check with dealers on the right for availability.

8 Patches with Boundary Layer by Schlappi Engineering

video upload by Stazma

"New Schlappi Engineering module alert!!!!
Welcome the Boudary Layer, a triple cycling slew acting as a powerhouse of modulation, audio mayhem, and obscure modular tricks in the tradition of Serge DUSG, the Make Noise Maths, our own Boundary, and others while also bringing a few new things to the table.

I'll show you some of my favorite patches with it, most can apply to other similar modules so it might interesting to anyone.

Have fun!"

Schlappi Engineering BOUNDARY LAYER / triple function generator / extensive playthrough

video upload by BRiES

"BOUNDARY LAYER by ‪@SCHLAPPIENGINEERING‬ is an apex triple function generator for eurorack. It has all the tricks up its sleeves and (as usual) is just a joy to work with due to it's well thought out interface and versatile feature set.
In this video I tried getting across how damn useful function generators are, how BOUNDARY LAYER works and how much fun it is to make patches with the module.
I hope you enjoy the video."

0:00 intro
0:40 feature overview
41:22 patch examples
1:00:15 closing thoughts



Boundary Layer is a triple cycling slew acting as a powerhouse of modulation, audio
mayhem, and obscure modular tricks. Each of the channels can act individually as:
-a modulation oscillator
-voltage controlled slew (including portamento)
-AR/AD envelope (decay or release determined by choice of input).

All three channels are tied together by three global inputs, as well as three outputs which select the MAX, MID, and MIN of all three voltages. Using different combinations at audio rate allows for patch programmable stereo drone synth capabilities.

Features

3 separate channels
3 global inputs
3 combined outputs MAX/MID/MIN
Oscillates from low LFO rate (a minute?) to audio rate (>10kHz with exponential feedback)
A CV input switchable between RISE/FALL/BOTH
Bound input for simultaneous control over cycling rate and amplitude
TRIG input for AD envelopes
SLEW input for AR envelopes and portamento or filtering
EOC ouput header switchable between EOR and EOF
16 HP
Skiff friendly 32mm depth (including cable)
current draw: +12V 170mA, -12V 100mA

Check with dealers on the right for availability.

Jolin Lab KRONO / versatile clock and pattern generation in just 4hp / playthrough

video upload by BRiES

"KRONO is a new, open-source (fully customizable) clock and pattern generator for eurorack in just 4hp. Check out the video for a quick overview of all the modes of operation, a whole bunch of patch examples and a guide on how to upgrade the firmware."

0:00 intro
1:49 quick overview
22:49 patch examples
43:23 update procedure
47:06 outro

BRiES 0-input (rap album): https://bries.bandcamp.com/album/0-input"

Fonitronik PS3100 Triple Vactrol Resonators / not a typical resonator / in-depth playthrough

video upload by BRiES

"In this video I tried to cover every feature of the Fonitronik PS3100. Check out my other videos about this module if you want to hear more experiments."

0:00 intro
0:08 hi
2:20 noise sweeps
4:40 filtering VCOs
5:45 LFO
9:00 external modulation
12:50 filtering a few more VCOs
19:50 LFO reset
21:42 fieldrecordings
40:44 faux PS3100
44:28 thank you for watching

MACHINEROOM DRONE / Drone Day patch / eurorack

video upload by BRiES

"Enter the hum."

GeOsync TB-EFA / awesome 303 sauce for your VCO / VCF ENV VCA DRIVE

video upload by BRiES

"Someone lent me this module from their personal collection to explore and demonstrate. I honestly didn't expect it to sound this good. In this clip I ran a square wave sequence from the minibrute (no internal filter or vca used) straight into the input of the TB-EFA. The trigger out of the minibrute was connected to the trigger input in the TB-EFA. I added a stepped random wave to trigger the accents.

It's really really good."

Fonitronik PS3100 / external modulation / GENERATE 3 / MATHS

video upload by BRiES

"In this clip I experimented with sending envelopes and audio rate modulation to the CV inputs on the Fonitronik PS3100 Triple Resonator. GENERATE 3 is used as an audio source and it's set up (with the help of a second VCO) to produce a sync tone."

Additional Fonitronik PS3100 posts.

Fonitronik PS3100 / a triple bandpass vactrol resonator for eurorack / just a few experiments

video upload by BRiES

"I had the pleasure of being able to borrow this module from a friendly patcher and DIY builder. Let's explore a little bit of how it sounds together. I want to try sending some field recordings of trains and other vehicles through this module next, I'm sure that would sound really cool (maybe that's something for another video). What would you send through this?

Sound On Sound article on the Korg PS3100: https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/..."

Fonitronik PS3100 / Triple Resonant Patch / ODESSA / GRIFFIN'S CLAWS

video upload by BRiES

"I used Griffin's Claws to patch the output of the Fonitronik PS3100 back into itself - the result isn't drastic but rather there's a subtle added resonance because of the feedback.

Edited in early 90s fashion for my pleasure."

Nekyia Circuits MUZZLE / quick playthrough / active LPG & FILTER / no talking / sounds awesome

video upload by BRiES

"This is a really nice sounding little module. It's a LPG with resonance control, ping input and CV input. It reacts dynamically to incoming pings. The resonance can add a nice distortion to the sound. In this video I just run a few VCOs through it, but you can use MUZZLE standalone as a source for percussion, lasersweeps or bongo kicks."

BRINGS / does it hold up to ELEMENTS / BRAIDS into RINGS / amazing depth

video upload by BRiES

"I'm still figuring out whether ELEMENTS is something I should gas for or nah. I have an ELEMENTS on loan, so I can compare.

I like this combo a lot but it's not as straightforward as ELEMENTS which has a tremendous amount of controls as well as 3 exciters at the same time, ... .

Soundwise I think they are definitely in the same ballpark. I also think they are dissimilar enough to justify having both (if you really like to explore these types of sounds).

In any case: if you have a RINGS and a BRAIDS/PLAITS you should try this experiment."

BLEND / PHONOGENE piano sample / NIBBLER rhythms and modulation

video upload by BRiES

"The patch is being driven by a pair of NIBBLERS, one as a shift register the other one just as a counter. They trigger drums, create modulation for the 'gene-size' on PHONOGENE, as well as creating the melody for the bassline."

BUTTERS (pre-lit version) / a subtractive synth jam / having a go at Berlin School sequencing

video upload by BRiES

"I had a go at what I think is the 'Berlin School' of sequencing a patch. Did I miss the point entirely or is this considered canon in the Berlin School lore?"

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

BLAZEE / rings, bass and lots of reverb / eurorack

video upload by BRiES

Mutable Instrument ELEMENTS / very first moments / kind of a jamuary tribute jam

video upload by BRiES

"I literally turned ELEMENTS on for the first time on camera. Watch and listen as I explore what I can do with it straight out of the box.

This video is a tribute to Cinematic Orchestra and the awe inspiring cinematic style they adopt for their videos. I wanted to give it another shot (I know I did something similar last year for jamuary)."

Nekyia Circuits / OBSIDIAN ROOT LOCUS / 4 more patches with explanation (2/2)

video upload by BRiES

Part 1 here

"A 'part 2' of the first '4 patches' video about the modules Nekyia Circuits sent me a while back. In this video we look at OBSIDIAN & ROOT LOCUS in context, complete with a step by step explanation of what's happening."

0:00 intro
0:48 patch 5 (notch filter movement processing)
5:18 patch 6 (Root Locus LFO rate quadrature)
13:32 patch 7 (Root Locus morphing filter)
17:18 patch 8 (Root Locus pings and feedback)

The Best Eurorack Modules of 2024 - DivKid & BRiES

video upload by DivKid

"I hope you lists, as we've got lots of them! Here's the "BEST" Eurorack Synthesizer Modules from 2024. But this isn't just a personal favourites video, instead we've looked at this from a few angles, looking at the best performing DivKid videos, community voted favourite modules, sales data from multiple stores around the world and popularity and usage in virtual racks on Modular Grid."

00:00 Hello & intro
00:55 Best performing videos
03:03 Community favourites
03:55 Best selling modules
06:56 Modular Grid Popularity

FAVOURITE 2024 MODULES / spoiler: C4, NIBBLER, SOLIST, VENO-ECHO / + friend suggestions

video upload by BRiES

"Watch the video if you want to find out what my (and friends) favourite modules of 2024 are.

Massive thanks to BlastPast & The Monotonist for their effort in providing a video about their favourite module."

"Also: happy christmas & new year"

0:00 intro
0:30 COLLIDE 4
5:05 NIBBLER
8:27 SOLIST
11:23 VENO-ECHO
17:03 DISCORD contributions intro
17:45 BlastPast: LEVIT8
20:40 The Monotonist: ARANEA
23:34 outro