Intellijel Metropolix Backpack

video upload by Intellijel

"The Metropolix Backpack adds a 10-pin Intellijel Case MIDI connector to the rear of Metropolix, allowing Metropolix to interface directly with the MIDI and USB ports on Intellijel Performance and Palette cases.

When using the Metropolix Backpack, you can connect Metropolix directly to other MIDI hardware or your Computer/DAW via your Intellijel Case Jacks.

This accessory requires:
• Intellijel Metropolix
• Intellijel Performance or Palette Case

Intellijel Case Compatibility:
• Performance Case 7U x 104HP
(Full Size 5-Pin MIDI In/Out/Thru + USB-MIDI)
• Performance Case 7U x 84HP
(Full Size 5-Pin MIDI In/Out/Thru + USB-MIDI)
• Palette Case 4U x 104HP
(TRS MIDI In/Out + USB-MIDI)
• Palette Case 4U x 62HP
(TRS MIDI In + USB-MIDI, Note: no TRS Out)"

"Sequence via MIDI from your Eurorack system

The Metropolix Backpack adds a 10-pin header to the back of Metropolix for connecting to the Intellijel 10-pin header* on all of the Intellijel Cases.

Intellijel 4U Palette Cases — TRS MIDI IN and OUT**, USB MIDI
Intellijel 7U Performance Cases — 5-Pin MIDI In, Out and Thru, USB MIDI

* Please note—the Intellijel case MIDI Jacks can only be connected to a single module: MIDI 1U, Metropolix w/ Backpack, μMIDI 1U (legacy).

** MIDI TRS OUT not available on the 62hp 4U Palette.

Metropolix w/ MIDI

MIDI on Metropolix does not interfere with classic CV/GATE modulate usage, it plays alongside it. Sequence your favourite modules, hardware synths, and software plugins all at the same time.

MIDI Clock In and Out — Integrate an external MIDI Clock Sync from other hardware or your DAW, or sync everything else with the Metropolix Clock and modulate the BPM.

MIDI Output from the iconic Metropolix Sequencer—

Output MIDI Notes and CC Modulation from both Tracks

Output CC Modulation from 8 Mod Lanes.

Deep support for configuring Slide (Glide/Portamento) for any synth.

The Backpack offers the same MIDI functionality as Metropolix Solo , but using the Jacks on your Intellijel Case. [see Intellijel Metropolix Solo - Desktop Sequencer with MIDI]

Tucked away

The Backpack is mounted directly onto the power header of Metropolix and secured with a screw.

The USB port is extended and connected with an included cable.


Full Installation instructions in covered in the updated Metropolix 1.5 Manual.

NOTE: With the Backpack installed, you can not connect the GX expander"

Check with dealers on the right for availability.

April Easter Jam

video upload by ranzee

"A whole bunch of hardware synthesizers!

The sequences you hear are from my modular system which includes VCZIII oscillator, filter from Feedback Modules, Behringer System 100m and 2500 modules. Also some Roland System 500 gear. The sequences are mainly from the Korg SQ64 - but I've also used Behringer 960 to do some things, as well as getting the SQ64 to trigger the 182 sequencer - see if you can spot it :)

Vocoder bit was done on the Roland E4. Other strings and sounds were from Streichfett, Pro 800 and Novation Peak. Effects are MXR Flanger or in the Modular system: Strymon Magneto, Intellijel Sealegs, Feedback Modules 106 Chorus."

► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ranzee
► Blog: http://ranzee.com

Intellijel Multigrain: Working with Samples

video upload by Intellijel

"In this Multigrain Video Manual, we cover everything to do with samples and sampling. This includes loading, recording and editing samples to create our grains with.

Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
00:22 - Sample Loading and Navigation
03:43 - Basic Sampling
06:53 - Sampling Settings
10:01 - Advanced Sampling

This video covers features in Multigrain firmware version 1.1.0.0. Any major updates will be covered in future videos."

Liminal Patch 008 : Ambient Eurorack Modular Exploration

video upload by Botched Creative

"Creaturae Imaginis is a slow-burning descent into tone, texture, and atmosphere—12 minutes of ambient analog synthesis, layered with subtle generative elements. Recorded live to multitrack, each voice was captured in isolation, allowing for extensive post-processing and detailed mixing. The result is a piece that blurs the line between raw performance and sculpted sound design—a meditation on presence, process, and the strange beauty of voltage in motion.

Main Synths:
Forge TME Vhikk X, Maneco Labs Grone 2 Dark Drone Machine, Moog Mother 32, Moog Matriarch, Archea Loki, Winterbloom Castor & Pollux.

Sequencer:
Arturia KeyStep Pro

Processors:
Make Noise Maths, Happy Nerding 3x Mia, ALM Pam's Pro Workout, Xaoc Devices Zadar, Xoac Timiszoara, Expert Sleepers ES-9, Intellijel Quadratt, Thorn Audio VC LFO, Maneco Labs Clusterverb, Maneco Labs Filter Eko, Animal Factory Vivisect, After Later Audio Cloaks,

Post-Processing:
Walrus Audio Fable, OBNE Darkstar, Meris Mercury X, Meris Mercury 7, Meris Polymoon, Meris LVX, Boss RE-20, Chase Bliss Mood, Chase Bliss Generation Loss, Strymon Timeline, Strymon Big Sky, Abelton Live (tracking), Motu Digital Performer (mixing), Kush Audio, Slate Digital, Valhalla DSP, Waves plugins.

Enjoy the in-between world."

Intellijel Multigrain

video upload by ranzee

"This is an excerpt from Synth Geekery ep 291. If you missed it, we showed the latest module from Intellijel - the Multigrain!!

The Intellijel Multigrain is a 20HP stereo morphing granular sampler designed for Eurorack systems. It offers eight simultaneous sound slots, each with dual scene morphing and extensive modulation capabilities. With high-fidelity audio processing, onboard resampling, and a unique Blur reverb effect, Multigrain provides a versatile platform for intricate granular synthesis. Users can load samples via microSD or record directly into the module, enabling dynamic and expressive sound manipulation.

Watch the full video here:"

Synthy Tests

video upload by ranzee

https://ranzee.com

https://www.patreon.com/ranzee

Intellijel Multigrain First Look

video upload by Veltenhill

"I am not built for the synthfluencer life. More Multigrain content incoming.

I work at Intellijel, but this video is not sponsored, and all opinions are my own :)

This module is so dope, my new fav tbh"

Intellijel - Multigrain // Intellijel Goes Granular

video upload by NOISEBUG

"#intellijel goes granular! The #multigrain is in stock and ready to ship immediately!

Multigrain is a morphing playground of granular experimentation. Packed with tons of exciting features, this module brings a brand new approach to granular synthesis

With the ability to record samples, load up to 8 samples at a time and crossfade Octatrack style between two scenes of settings, this module will keep you busy for a long long time. With the ability to sequence and or scan between the 8 loaded sounds, the beautiful blur effect, and + sync & gate controls, this module proves to be much more than a module. It’s a standalone all encompassing granular synthesizer.

Very impressed with this module as it leans heavily into a new experimental territory. More videos to come.

#eurorack #synth #granularsynthesis #intellijel"

https://www.noisebug.net/products/intellijel-multigrain

Intellijel Multigrain: Stereo Morphing Granular Sampler

video upload by Intellijel

Intellijel Multigrain: Introduction and Overview

video upload by Intellijel

"An introduction and overview of Intellijel Multigrain. In this video, we cover the basic features and functions of the module with examples and instructions.

Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction and Panel Tour
01:09 - What are Grains?
01:26 - Making Grains: Sound Buttons and Latch
01:54 - The Active Panel
02:23 - The Grain Controls
05:58 - The Quantizer
07:26 - Blur
07:52 - The Position Controls
09:50 - Scenes and Morphing
11:53 - Patching with Multigrain
14:12 - X, Y and Z Inputs
17:15 - RANDom Modulation
18:07 - Basic Sampling
20:14 - Sample Loading
21:55 - Saving / Loading Presets
23:22 - Summary"

"With the immense sonic potential of granular synthesis, Multigrain can transform your audio samples into everything from ethereal ambient drones to sputtering, alien machine techno, and virtually everything else in between. With ample assignable modulation inputs and real-time, performance-focused controls, the only limit is your imagination.

Part of a Nutritious Microsound Diet

Multigrain is an eight-channel stereo morphing granular sampler. Layer grains and sequence from the eight available Sounds—each one loaded from your microSD sample library, or recorded directly on the module. Each of the eight Sound Buttons plays grains generated from its own sample, and its own pair of Scenes—two completely different sets of granular parameters; a dedicated Morphing Fader and CV allow you to smoothly morph between these two Scenes. Dedicated Select, Next and Gate CV inputs allow you to sequence the playback of all eight Sounds.

Assignable X/Y/Z CV as well as an internal Random S&H generator, can be applied to any and all granular parameters at once. Assignable MOD A/B Outputs let you modulate other modules in time with Multigrain.

Projects and Presets allow you to save, load, and organize different sets of samples and settings. 48kHz 24-bit Stereo I/O and 32-bit floating point internal processing for Hi-Fi output."

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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

Obsidian Shroud (Oxi One, multi/poly, Wavestate, Plaits, Mercury X)

video upload by Alec Sea

"Obsidian Shroud was recorded using the Korg multi/poly and Wavestate modules, Mutable Instruments Plaits, and Roland TR-6S. Meris Mercury 7 and Mercury X and UAFX Golden were used for reverb, and Intellijel Sealegs for delay. Sequenced with the Oxi One."

EMS Synthi Oscillator Bank - Eurorack

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this VEMIA listing

Click the auction link on top when you get there for additional listings.

VEMIA is Peter Forrest's auction house. He is the author of The A-Z of Analogue Synthesizer Books.

"**** PRICED TO SELL!**** Original EMS Synthi oscillator board housed in a custom 63hp eurorack panel by Hinton Instruments. It has a few of the modifications Hinton carries out on synthi's such as shape c/v input, hi/lo range switch, variable sync with sync source switch. As far as I'm aware Graham has only done a couple of these. I'm the second owner. It has some rackrash marks from the previous owner. The module needs a strong stable power supply. I have used it with a Doepfer power supply for years and the module operates properly. But the module did not operate in a stable manner with Intellijel or 4ms power supplies. It also comes with a mint condition Klavis CalTrans eurorack module (boxed) which I have used in order to get a stable and wider pitch range. After shipment the buyer may need to calibrate the vco tuning. The oscillator board comes with its eurorack power cable. When the panel is not mounted in a case there is a very slight bend in the module front panel. When the module is mounted in a case the slight bend is not visible. 63hp."

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VAST - Ambient Modular #1 // Arbhar, Moog Subharmonicon, Octatrack, Matriarch and Guitar

video upload by David Falcon

"It's been a while since the last video...
While I have continued to do my musical experiments I have not been able to find the time to record and edit these videos. During this time I have sold a large part of my collection of pedals to keep those that I consider essential, or at least those that I enjoy the most. Which has led me to want to start exploring another vast world, which is that of modular synthesizers.

Since I smell that this is another drug worse than pedals, I have limited myself to a 62u Intellijel 'skiff'. I have a very clear and concise setup idea: a sampler (Arbhar) and modules that complement it, whether control (Pamelas's New Workout at the moment) and effects (for now I don't have any, I'm processing the sound in the Octatrack and Ableton). The idea is to be able to capture any sound from the studio in the Arbhar and use it as a starting point for granular synthesis.

In this particular clip I'm using a voice sample, another metallic percussion sample, and a Subharmonicon drone. I couldn't resist and added a lead on the Matriarch and acoustic guitar. It's probably the starting point of a more complete song but we'll see.

Thanks for being on the other side!"

Liminal Patch 005 : Semi-Generative Ambient Modular Synthesizer Exploration | Tempus Vacuus

video upload by Botched Creative

"7 Minutes of semi-generative ambient modular synthesizer exploration. Recorded live to multitrack.

Main Synths:
Archaea Loki, Winterbloom Castor & Pollux, Black Corp Deckard's Voice, Maneco Labs Grone 2 Dark Drone Machine, Forge TME Vhikk X.

Patching Notes:
0:00 :: Intro
0:14 :: Layer 01 : Forge TME Vhikk X
0:43 :: Layer 02 : Maneco Labs Grone 2
1:55 :: Layer 03 : Black Corp. Deckard's Voice
2:35 :: Layer 04 : Winterbloom Castor & Pollux
3:26 :: Layer 05 : Archaea Loki
3:45 :: The Rest of the Video

Sequencer:
QuBit Bloom Fractal Sequencer.

Processors:
Make Noise Maths, Happy Nerding 3x Mia, ALM Pam's Pro Workout, Xaoc Devices Zadar, Erica Synths Black Low-Pass VCF, Doepfer A-140-2V Envelope Generator, Expert Sleepers ES-9, Intellijel Quadratt, Thorn Audio VC LFO, Maneco Labs Clusterverb, Endorphines Ghost, Xaoc Timiszoara.

Post-Processing:
Abelton Live (tracking), Motu Digital Performer (mixing), Kush Audio, Slate Digital, Valhalla DSP, Waves plugins.

Full disclosure: The video portion was recorded after recording the audio (I don't have ten hands).

Enjoy the in-between world."

‪@ModularWorld‬ Set

video upload by Jon Gee

"20 min set for the ​⁠‪@ModularWorld‬ show on 3/23/25

Check out the channel! Also check out ‪@ajohnsonstudio‬

Thanks to ​⁠‪@JohnoWells‬ for your beloved channel and for reaching out.

Thank you also ​⁠‪@chris_economou‬ for the Camera B and dancing bliss❤️

Featuring:

​⁠‪@nyppy‬ Neutral Labs Elmyra 2
​⁠‪@MAKEN0ISEMUSIC‬ Strega and 0-Ctrl
​⁠‪@intellijel‬ Cascadia, Sealegs
​⁠‪@somasynths‬ Pulsar-23
​⁠‪@ArturiaOfficial‬ Polybrute
​⁠‪@SequentialLLC‬ OB-6
​⁠‪@beetlecrabaudio‬ Tempera"

HOW TO | Building a Techno MACHINE | Eurorack Modular Synthesizer

video upload by Nero Di Seppia

0:00 Intro
0:24 DFAM for Kick and Melodies
1:33 BIA
3:09 Drones
4:30 Drone + Envelope
5:30 Turing Machine as Pitch
6:15 909 Hats
7:15 Rample for 909 Ride/Clap/Hats
8:13 DJ Filter
9:28 Guillotine Distortion
10:10 JAM SESSION

Modules:

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Make Noise ~ 0 CTRL ~ 1

video upload by Ebotronix

Make Noise ~ 0 CTRL ~ 2

video upload by Ebotronix

Make Noise , 0 CTRL , STO, DPO, MMG, Maths, Optomix,Xpan,
Doepfer R 2m,
Intellijel ,Quad Inverter,
Tunefish Modular, µ Peaks,
Ornament and Crime, Arabian Scale,
notes (in cents): 0, 100, 400, 500, 700, 800, 1100,
Strymon Big Sky MX, controlled by,
ATO Faderbank 16 n , with Midi CC,
06.03.2025
vid # 2486 & 2487

47-03.06.2025

video upload by stretta

Voice 1: Cwejman S1mk2 (vib string),
Voice 2: Intellijel Cascadia (vaguely horny) (out of frame)
Voice 3: modular Cwejman VCO - Makenoise QMMG lopass - QMMG VCA
Voice 4: modular Plaits - Makenoise QMMG lopass - QMMG VCA
Voice 5 modular XPO - QPAS (also using QPAS as a VCA)


"Ableton Live was used with bespoke M4L Risset devices.

9645CBF78C400679F62681A658F7B99DA91645F36BCF0FEA5D95BBA86BE8893B35B3CF9DE528741D85E2C5784F574436064CCC4B401A93DE1E17742C506859F5

Cat is a 17-18 year old F Balinese. Her name is Mia."
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The cables match her eyes.

Aphex Twin - aisatsana | Modular Synth Cover

video upload by Mars Machine

"One of my favorite Aphex Twin Songs.

Patch Notes:
I sequenced all voices from Ableton using Univer Inter by @NoiseEngineering.
The lower octave voice is Acid Rain Chainsaw through Xaoc Zagrzeb and Mimeophon.
The lower lead voice is Basimilus Iteritas Alter through Ritual Electronics Guillotine and the Intellijel LPG. There is also a layer of this voice with a piano sample on the Disting.
The right hand melody are Plaits and 2hp Pluck through Forbidden Planet and Clouds.
The filters and some other characteristics of the voices are slightly modulated via PNW and Stages to keep it moving a little bit."

Two New Synthesizer Evolution Books by Oli Freke

Details follow via the author, Oli Freke:

These two new volumes in my Synth Evolution ‘zine series were launched at last weekend’s SynthEast event in Norwich, UK. They are Volume 3: Modern Classics, and Volume 4: Modular Greats. I’ve moved into the 21st Century with these two! As ever, they feature my signature hand-drawn illustrations and are full of facts, figures and tech-specs:

Volume 3: Modern Classics

Synthesizer Evolution: From Analogue to Digital (and Back) author Oli Freke returns with a new volume in his Synthesizer Evolution A6 zine series. The first two volumes (Vintage Synths and Drum Machines & Samplers) focused on vintage electronic instruments from the 1970s and 1980s. Volume three moves into the 21st century, showcasing a selection of the most interesting, impactful, and—arguably—best synthesizers of the past two decades.

The synths in this book celebrate the vast range of sonic possibilities now available to musicians and producers. From analogue wonders to extraordinary digital creations, from tightly designed monosynths to open-ended polyphonic beasts, each one is more marvellous than the last! Also featuring ‘Desert Island Modular’ choices from Robin Vincent, Steve Davis, Panic Girl and more.

https://velocitypress.uk/product/modern-classics-synths/

Alesis Andromeda A6 on the cover.

Volume 4: Modular Greats

The modular resurgence of the past 25 years has been a wonder to behold. Where musicians were once chained to their DAWs, we are now liberated once again to wire, patch, and modulate in the real world, choosing from a mind-boggling array of options.

Modular Greats celebrates the fusion of art, logic, science, and serendipity in modular synthesis, highlighting some of the best-selling, most creative, and most impactful modules of the 21st century. Featured manufacturers include Make Noise, Mutable Instruments, TipTop Audio, Intellijel, Rossum Electro-Music, Doepfer—and many more!

https://velocitypress.uk/product/modular-greats/

Instruo Cs-L on the cover.

Intellijel Tête + Tetrapad: Combo Mode Functions

video upload by Intellijel

"Combo mode on Tête + Tetrapad allows you to pick 4 functions and combine them to control your patch. These functions include:

• Unipolar Fader - 00:10
• Bipolar Fader - 00:48
• Cross Fader - 01:10
• Euclidean Generator - 01:46
• Switches - 02:23
• LFO - 02:47
• Voltage Banks - 03:42"