Leibniz Unleashed | XAOC Leibniz Binary Subsystem | Episode 04

video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"It's been six months since episode 03 (The Road to Berlin). This is mainy because I make videos as I go and as I learn. The Leibniz system, by itself is not difficult to use, but in the audio domain it's impossible to bypass the 8-bit sound quality and harsh noise is inevitable. I needed to take many breaks to make this video and I had to get my knowledge from the manuals and the excellent works of Tom Churchil. I never fully realized you need to make loops for best results and I didn't know how important 'reclocking' is. I experimented with external VCO's before I realized Berlin and Poczdam offer their own Leibniz clocks to manipulate and 'reclock' the datastreams.

I had many 'I did not know' moments while making this video, and often I had to reshoot stuff that did not make any sense anymore. I wanted this episode to be a 'Leibniz Unleashed' experience, showing off some amazing patches that have a lot to offer and complement what's already out on YouTube.

I guess a logical followup for Episode 05 is to explore musical applications some more, especially in the audio domain. Leibniz is just great for CV and rhythms, but (at first glance) not so great in the audio domain (unless you fancy glitch, noise and other raw genres, it excels here).

I hope this video will help you get more production value from your Leibniz set, or help you decide if it's something of interest. Modular is too expensive to just do a leap of faith and figure it out later. It can take a year before it starts to make sense. But it's been a great year!

00:00 Introduction
00:13 Drezno Recap
02:56 Chains and Loops
04:27 Berlin and Jena
08:44 Odessa and Ostankino (expander for Moskwa II)
11:47 Generating rhythms with Lipsk, Erfurt and Gera
15:26 Re-clocking with Drezno II, Rostock, Buchla TTA 258t (20 kHz) and NE Sinc Iter (+4 MHz)
17:43 Re-clocking with Poczdam
19:36 Routing and re-clocking with a full Leibniz System"

Patching with Leibniz - Episode 3

video upload by Xaoc Devices

Patching with Leibniz

"Here is the third episode of Patching with Leibniz. Let's see, if there is something better than Jena to pair with Berlin. How can you spice up this classic pair? Oh, and perhaps you want to master chaos? Leibniz style of course!"

00:00 - intro
00:06 - Patch 7
03:24 - Patch 8
06:25 - Patch 9

A guide to the Leibniz binary subsystem from Xaoc Devices

video upload by Signal Sounds

"In this video, Tom takes a look at the Leibniz Binary Subsystem from Xaoc Devices: a range of modules that create and share 8-bit digital representations of analogue audio and CV signals in a Eurorack modular synth. It includes an overview of all eight current modules in the range: Berlin, Drezno II, Erfurt, Gera, Jena, Lipsk, Poczdam and Rostock.

Read the accompanying blog on the Signal Sounds website: https://www.signalsounds.com/blog?p=s...

Xaoc Devices products are available here: https://www.signalsounds.com/xaoc-dev..."

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:29 What is the Leibniz binary subsystem?
02:34 What are the Leibniz modules?
04:40 Drezno II, Gera and Rostock
09:13 Waveshaping with Drezno II
12:12 Processing modulation with Rostock
16:05 Berlin and Jena as a wavetable VCO
21:58 Lipsk and Erfurt as a drum machine"

Xaoc Devices Berlin

video upload by Xaoc Devices

Xaoc Devices Berlin: the oscillator that opens up the Leibniz Binary Subsystem

video upload by Tom Churchill

"On the surface, Xaoc Devices Berlin is a simple compact VCO offering square and saw waves with hard sync, FM input and octave switching. The most interesting part lies behind the panel and that is the Leibniz Binary Subsystem interface, namely LBZ out and LBZ in. The frontpanel LBZ LINK button and its corresponding gate input switch between the default saw wave and a signal that has been passed through any Leibniz module (or a combination of Leibniz modules) connected to Berlin. Add Xaoc Devices Jena for wave processing and the output is no longer a simple saw wave – you now have a vintage-style wavetable oscillator with a penchant for the experimental due to its open, hackable nature. Berlin operates in a way similar to the classic PPG Wave and Fairlight CMI synths and employs a variable sample rate of an extremely widerange internal clock. As the sample rate changes with the oscillator frequency, Berlin's internal square and saw waves exhibit no aliasing effect. The whole frequency range spans from 30 seconds in LFO mode up to 250 kHz (!) with the clock reaching an astounding 20 MHz. Add to that voltage control over all parameters and the result is a highly versatile module capable of creating a significantly diverse palette of unusual waveforms.

Xaoc Devices Berlin notable features:

– wide-range VCO with LFO mode (over 20 octaves of tracking);
– Leibniz Binary Subsystem interface;
– extremely widerange clock source;
– manual and voltage control over all parameters (including octave switching and LBZ LINK!);
– simultaneous Square and Saw/Leibniz wave outputs;
– extensive waveshaping potential when combined with Xaoc Devices Leibniz Subsystem modules, e.g., Jena or Rostock"

Xaoc Devices LEIBNIZ #6 / ROSTOCK / delay and loop 8 bits of information / extensive playthrough

video upload by BRiES

"'ROSTOCK by Xaoc Devices should not be taken lightly' is what I figured out while making this video. ROSTOCK can be easily mistaken for just being a delay, but the patch ideas (provided in the manual of ROSTOCK) prove that with some creative insight you can use ROSTOCK for much more somewhat unexpected and useful things.

This video is a slow burn. I start of by proving that high-fidelity audio rate delay is probably not the strongpoint of ROSTOCK, but just like me there will probably be a lot of people hoping that they can still get away with using it as such. That's why I spend a generous amount of time showcasing this feature of the module. I demonstrate and explain how the clock works on ROSTOCK and how to use the seperate clock inputs, as well as exploring the loop and scramble features of the module. Afterwards I go into detail about the patches provided in the manual of ROSTOCK and you'll soon see that this is where ROSTOCK really shines: auto-generative waveforms, patching up a trigger/gate sequencer or 1-bit multi-tap delay, creating chaos and looping melodies, ... ."

0:00 intro
0:24 a few sounds
1:24 introduction to ROSTOCK
6:03 thank you Xaoc Devices
7:10 summary of the video
8:22 explaining audio delay (intro patch)
15:55 modulating length CV
19:27 modulating the clock
22:50 no clue about Leibniz?
25:30 clocks
27:40 conveyer belt analogy
31:08 loop and scramble
48:18 P.I.1 audio delay and feedback
1:00:49 P.I.2 JENA chaos loop
1:11:37 P.I.3 LIPSK gate sequencer
1:22:34 P.I.4. POCZDAM multi-tap
1:28:10 P.I.5 Turing Machine bonus
1:44:04 thank you for watching!

DISTINCT / Xaoc Devices JENA wavetable / eery soundscape / not a tutorial

video upload by BRiES

"Playing around with bank 7 on JENA. The output of DREZNO is going through FILTER 8 (PS output) to be able to add some fm to the timbre. I really enjoyed making this edit."

Xaoc Devices ERFURT / not just for counting and dividing / extensive playthrough

video upload by BRiES

"In this video I demonstrate how you can use ERFURT either standalone or in the context of the Leibniz Binary Subsystem. I talk about the clock, the inputs and outputs and show you how to extract useful signals from the module. ERFURT isn't just an ordinary counter or clock divider: it can drive the wavetables in JENA, produce sequences through DREZNO or lock the Leibniz system to the masterclock of your patch... to name just a few examples.

PS: I mention somewhere that the slowest clock is a 1/46k but it should be 1/64k. It's a simple mispronunciation because of how numbers work in the dutch language (we say the last number first - ridiculous I know).

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Xaoc Devices ERFURT manual: http://xaocdevices.com/manuals/xaoc_e..."

Additional ERFURT posts

IMAVAI #2 / 3 eurorack patches suggested by viewers

video upload by BRiES

"In this IMAVAI episode I try to patch a polyrhythm using clockdividers and function generators. I have a go with the Walsh bank on JENA as a source for triggers and audio for the LPGs on AGOGO. Finally I make a patch where I use the sine output of GENERATE 3 for audio and use the other outputs to module parameters on a wavefolder and a filter."

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TEST SERIES Erica Synths Matrix Mixer Xaoc Leibniz Binary Subsystem Odessa Jena Drezno Lipsk Sounds

video upload by Outsider Sound Design

"Abstract sound design with Double Xaoc Leibniz Binary Subsystem and Erica Synths Matrix Mixer . Xaoc Odessa, Jena, Drezno, Lipsk, Zadar.

The purpose of 'TEST SERIES' is to focus on the sound design possibilities of various gear combinations. This series is not musical nor does it serve as an instructional video. It is all about sound potential.

Please consider supporting this channel by purchasing a sample pack or music download from www.outsidersounddesign.com"

TEST SERIES 2X Xaoc Leibniz Binary Subsystem Odessa Eurorack Abstract Sound Design Jena Drezno Lipsk

video upload by Outsider Sound Design

"Abstract sound design with Double Xaoc Leibniz Binary Subsystem.
Xaoc Odessa, Jena, Drezno, Lipsk, Zadar.

The purpose of 'TEST SERIES' is to focus on the sound design possibilities of various gear combinations. This series is not musical nor does it serve as an instructional video. It is all about sound potential.

Please consider supporting this channel by purchasing a sample pack or music download from www.outsidersounddesign.com"

Xaoc Devices Eurorack Modules w/ Original Boxes

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Xaoc Devices Jena. Exploring Walsh functions & Rhythm patterns

Published on Dec 19, 2019 Xaoc Devices

"The source of sound is Bank D (Walsh functions) from the first of two Jena modules used in the video. All the trigger sequences are generated by the second unit (rhythm Bank E). Both audio and sequences are provided by eight bit outputs of both modules."

Xaoc Drezno and Jena quick patches

Published on Sep 2, 2019 Xaoc Devices

"Here is another quick video. This time I'm focusing on the new expander for Drezno module - Jena. Most of the time it is used as a wavetable oscillator/waveshaper - exploring also phase modulation possibilities. Next, you'll notice a short part where Jena's bit outputs are triggering Percs from our fellow company Polyend. This is possible because there is a special bank of wave shapes designed for percussive duties."

Drezno | Jena

Xaoc Odessa - a bit more experimental approach

Published on Aug 24, 2019 Xaoc Devices

"Here are two more quick patches with Odessa oscillator, one exploring more rhythmic side of our new module and another with a bit more experimental approach. During rhythmic part three outputs are used with independent VCAs and AD envelopes as three drum voices. Sequence is generated with our forthcoming Drezno expander - Jena. Second patch is based on feedback - through zero FM input is fed with fundamental output, only external modulation is slow sine changing density parameter."

Xaoc Odessa

4 new Eurorack modules from XAOC Devices // Superbooth 2019

Published on May 29, 2019 DivKidVideo

"XAOC Devices brought 4 new modules (5 if you count the expander or updates) to Superbooth with a BBD delay, DSP FX platform, utility module updates, analogue computing AD/DA 8 bit wavetable action and plenty more. We have Jena, Sarajewo, Timiszoara, Samara II and NIN. It was nice to hear Odessa is going to into production soon which I was really excited about last year."

XAOC Sarajewo Delay Module Sounds SuperBooth 2019

Published on May 17, 2019 Perfect Circuit

"XAOC had a few new modules at SuperBooth 2019, the Sarajewo is an analog BBD delay module with tap tempo and multiple delay taps. They also had the Jena digital waveshaper and functionmapper."

Superbooth 2019: XAOC Devices Sarajewo, Jena, Timiszoara, Samara II and Odessa

Published on May 11, 2019 sonicstate

"Xaoc Devices always have a lot to show of at the shows and this year is no different! They had Sarajewo a Syncable Analog Delay Line, Jena Binary Transfunctioner, Timiszoara Voltage Controlled DSP Effektor and Samare II utilities and a quick update on the Odessa Harmonic Oscillator.

Analog syncable delay line is something very special indeed, so we were keen to check this out and everything else from XAOC."

Korg ARP Odyssey &Friends TRIPPY 70ies vs SPACE Rock w Guitar MS20 mini Farfisa Compact #43

Published on Sep 26, 2015 VolcaRock

"Hola Amigos, here is my latest 70ies inspired Trippy Ambient vs Space Rock with
Korg ARP Odyssey 2015, other great analog synths, Farfisa transistor organs & Guitar.
Hope you enjoy my "PINK KRAUT & BERLIN FLOYD" - Cocktail. Cheers :-)

Instruments used:
Korg ARP Odyssey 2015
Korg MS-20 mini with Vermona PH-16
Korg Volca Bass
Farfisa Compact (1967)
Farfisa VIP 345 (1972) with EHX Small Stone
Farfisa Syntorchestra (1976) with Schulte Compact Phasing A clone
Elektron Octatrack (Vocal samples, Drum Loops, stormy weather)
Godin LGX-SA guitar
Jim Dooley on Drums (looped with Octatrack)

All instruments have been filmed while recording!
additional footage was filmed with quadcopter Phantom 2 at Lake Constance.

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additional recording info:

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ARP Odyssey BERLIN SCHOOL 70ies KRAUT PSYCHEDELIC Farfisa Syntorchestra MS-20mini Korg #40

Published on Jun 20, 2015 VolcaRock

"early 70'ies Berlin School multitrack jam spiced with floydish Kraut,
all tracks live played and filmed while recording. Main Synths:
Korg ARP Odyssey 2015 // Farfisa Syntorchestra (1975) // Korg MS 20 mini.

Heavy use of my new Phasers: Vermona PH-16 (MS-20mini) / Schulte Compact Phasing A clone (Syntorchestra)

+ some Guitar
+ midi Sequencer RPE SEQ12 for Volca Beats, Jomox Jazbas 03
& Elektron Octatrack for ARP Odyssey Sequences & Percussion Loops

HOPE YOU ENJOY my latest Ambient Psychedelic SESSION with Video Art. It's a little hommage to early Berlin School artists like Klaus Schulze, Ash Ra & Tangerine Dream :-)

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SAMPLER SETUP:
Elektron Octatrack

into Main Mixer TL Audio Fat Track

SYNTHESIZER SETUP.
Korg ARP Odyssey 2015 (+ EHX Memory Man TT1100, Ibanez ES2, Neunaber Stereo Wet Reverb)
Farfisa Syntorchestra (1975) (+ Schulte Compact Phasing A clone, 2x Behringer VTM , Lexicon MPX100)
Korg MS 20 mini (Vermona PH 16 Phaser, Lexicon MPX 100)
Korg Volca Beats
Jomox Jazbase 03

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ELECTROCLASH DroneCrash

Published on Apr 3, 2015 VolcaRock
ELECTROCLASH DroneCrash OCTATRACK JUNO-60 TR-77 VOLCA beats GUITAR (Phantom II Hubsan X4 Crash) #33

"ElectroClash meets Drone Crash with ELEKTRON Octatrack, ROLAND Juno 60 & TR-77, KORG Volca Beats & E-Guitar.
contains spectacular VIDEO of HUBSAN X4 107 crashing DJI PHANTOM II (the reason why we didn't fly the last two months)
Octatrack session live recorded with main theme routed to external FX (EHX Deluxe MM TT1100, Ibanez ES2 & Neunaber Wet Stereo Reverb) and back into Octatrack!
The Soundscape/Ambient part with lots of delay feedback of 3 different delays was cut from the end to the beginning because its the perfect soundtrack for the Drone Crash footage

3 tracks/loops of Juno 60 (lead, pad & bass), TR-77 and Guitars have been prerecorded with Octatrack.
Rolands oldest drum machine TR-77 from 1973 (no Midi, no clock) is synced to a sequenced klck and starts new at every bar.
plays together with Korgs latest analog drum Volca Beats (sequenced with RPE SEQ12 Matrix Sequencer)

HOPE YOU ENJOY my latest remix live SESSION with the DRONE CRASH VIDEO :-)


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SYNTHESIZER / SAMPLER / SEQUENCER SETUP:
Elektron Octatrack with Outboard FX for melody track:
EHX Memory Man Deluxe Tap Delay 1100 (R)
Ibanez ES2 Echo Shifter (L)
Neunaber Wet Stereo Reverb
Roland Juno 60 with Kenton PCB MK II
Korg Volca Beats
Roland Rhythm 77
RPE SEQ12 Hardware Matrix Sequencer

GUITAR SETUP :
Godin LGX-SA
Shockwave Distortion
Barber Tone Press*
Tech 21 Blonde V2*

MAIN MIXER SETUP & RECORDING:
TL Audio Fat Track Tube Production Studio
TASCAM - DR-40 (stereo recording 24bit/96 khz)

Master Insert FX:
ELECTRIX EQ Killer with Rockman Stereo Echo (in FX Loop)
VERMONA Crossfilter (Action Filter Desktop Version)

FILMED with:
Leica M 240 & Summilux-M 50mm /f1,4 ASPH, Voigtländer Ulton 28mm f1,9
Canon EOS 5D MK III & EF40L f4,0, EF 100L f2,8, ARAX Tilt-Adapter with Zeiss Jena Biometar 80mm f2,8
GoPro Her0 3+ Black & Silver Edition
Apple Ipad/Iphone
Samsung Galaxy

DRONES:
DJI PHANTOM II Zenmuse H3-D3
Hubsan X4 107C"