808 Kick + | The Schlappy Minute

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"This is the Schlappy Minute.

Today I show you how to patch a clasic 808 style kick drum and then make it weird, all within the Angle Grinder."

Angle Grinder Pings | The Schlappy Minute

video upload by SCHLAPPI ENGINEERING

"This is the Schlappy Minute.

Today we make lovely percussions with the Angle Grinder!"

Machina Bristronica 2024

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Playlist:

1. Bristronica 24: MyVolts The Silent Alchemist Nears Shipping

We caught up with Caroline who gave us the latest update to the *Silent Alchemist*, a versatile power hub designed for musicians. Featuring five isolated USB-C outputs and a high-wattage sixth output capable of delivering 100 watts, the device can power a Mac with the remaining outputs providing 20 watts each. Its independent circuits ensure noise-free operation, catering to a variety of devices including the Dreadbox module and Sysmo slope generator.

The Silent Alchemist uses innovative step-up power tips to convert USB-C input to the correct voltage for various devices. There's also new feature: an uninterruptible power supply allowing seamless transition between wall and power bank sources. Also introduced were updated cables, such as silver candy cords and floating ring TRS to TS cables, expanding connection flexibility. The Silent Alchemist is expected to be available in December with a competitive pricing strategy.

More Info:
https://myvolts.com/

2. Bristronica 24: Circuit Happy ML2M Clock Sync module updates

At Bristronica 2024, we caught up with the creator of the *ML2M*, who introduced us to the latest version. The ML2M is a compact Eurorack module with Wi-Fi capabilities, allowing seamless synchronization with Ableton Live, Bitwig Studio, and iOS music apps using Ableton Link without the need for cables. It either connects to an existing network or creates its own, ensuring robust sync even in environments with unreliable Wi-Fi. The module, which retains its 2HP size, now features MIDI integration through TRS jacks. Users can access a web interface to configure each output for different clock divisions and reset triggers, making setup straightforward and flexible.

Alongside the ML2M, there's also the Missing Link Junior. This desktop version offers the same functionality but in a box format, complete with MIDI and CV clock outputs. Both products are now accessible, with a starting price of $250.

3. Bristronica 24: Archaea Exchange Patching Module

At Machina Bristronica 2024, we caught up with Arran from ‪@archaea_modular_synthesis‬ who presented the *Exchange Module*. This programmable patcher, a year in the making, evolved from its early prototype stage to a fully functional module. Arran explained how the Exchange can route synth voices via a beam controller and three exchange modules installed within the skiff, allowing for versatile patching. Operating like a matrix patchbay, it enables users to select inputs and outputs with the push of a button, create presets, and chain multiple modules for synchronized patching.

Communication between the modules occurs over the Eurorack power bus as well as over MIDI via the USB-C connection. The Exchange maintains analog integrity, ensuring there’s no conversion latency. The forthcoming release expected in late November 2024, includes a USB-driven editor for enhanced control capabilities.

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Talking Filters | Schlappy Patching with Stazma

video upload by SCHLAPPI ENGINEERING

"Episode 6 for Schlappy Patching!
Do you know how to make filters talk? It’s fun and one of my favorite patches to do with modular synthesizer, because of the amount of control you can have on the talking.

In this new episode of Schlappy Patching I’ll give it a go with the 100 Grit and Angle Grinder, the two filters of the Schlappi Engineering echo system.

Do you have a favorite talking filter?
Have fun watching!"

Eric Schlappi and Bastien Lavaud - Orbital Mirrors

video upload by SCHLAPPI ENGINEERING

"Part of an improvisational audiovisual jam session between Eric Schlappi and Bastien Lavaud on August 26th in Grenoble, France, lightly edited afterwards.

Audio is Eric Schlappi using a prototype of the Nibbler as a crude sequencer and another Nibbler at audio rate dividing down the lead synths frequency to create the bassline. The lead is a Three Body and the Kick is formed with the Angle Grinder and Boundary modules. There are also some overdubbed blasts of noise using a Nibbler at audio rate with the shift register functionality.

Video is Bastien Lavaud using a mix of @syntonie1487 (including the upcoming Solaire and Seuils modules) and @lzxindustries video modules as well as some video feedback through a camera.

Please watch in the highest available quality as compression is quite harsh on the video synthesis methods used.
Syntonie
https://syntonie.fr/

Eric Schlappi
https://ericschlappi.bandcamp.com/

Schlappi Engineering
https://schlappiengineering.com/"

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Eric Schlappi and Bastien Lavaud - Eyeteeth

video upload by SCHLAPPI ENGINEERING

"Part of an improvisational audiovisual jam session between Eric Schlappi and Bastien Lavaud on November 5th 2022 in Grenoble, France.

This session followed soon after a performance at Modularsquare in Paris and uses similar material.

Audio is Eric Schlappi using mostly Schlappi Engineering modules with a heavy focus on modulating an Angle grinder for the kick and an Interstellar Radio for the noise blasts.

Video is Bastien Lavaud using a mix of @syntonie1487 and @lzxindustries video modules and follows soon after the release of his VU007B and VU003B decoder and encoder modules, allowing for a complete HD video synthesis workflow."

Eric Schlappi and Bastien Lavaud - Slicers

video upload by SCHLAPPI ENGINEERING

"Part of an improvisational audiovisual jam session between Eric Schlappi and Bastien Lavaud on November 5th 2022 in Grenoble, France.

This session followed soon after a performance at Modularsquare in Paris and uses similar material.

Audio is Eric Schlappi using mostly Schlappi Engineering modules with a heavy focus on modulating a Three Body oscillator for the lead and an Angle grinder for the kick.

Video is Bastien Lavaud using a mix of @syntonie1487 and @lzxindustries video modules and follows soon after the release of his VU007B and VU003B decoder and encoder modules, allowing for a complete HD video synthesis workflow.

Please watch in the highest available quality as compression is quite harsh on the video synthesis methods used.

Syntonie
https://syntonie.fr/

Eric Schlappi
https://ericschlappi.bandcamp.com/

Schlappi Engineering
https://schlappiengineering.com/"

Schlappi Engineering ANGLE GRINDER / ingenious vco, lfo, filter & distortion / extensive playthrough

video upload by BRiES

"In this video about Schlappi Engineering's ANGLE GRINDER I demonstrate the different aspects of the module seperately, before throwing it all together in a gritty mayhem of waveshaping and feedback.

ANGLE GRINDER is a versatile piece of gear that can be used to create, shape and mangle audio as well as CV signals. The filter sounds really nice and clean if you back off all the feedback and modulation, but once you start adding the GRIND section to the mix it can produce rich CV controllable distortion. If you use ANGLE GRINDER as a VCO or LFO the linear and exponential FM inputs provide plenty of modulation options. The quadrature LFO outputs can bring life to patches and by adding feedback you can change the shape of the generated sine waves drastically. You can even use ANGLE GRINDER as a make-shift sequencer."

Schlappi Engineering ANGLE GRINDER posts

ANGLORYTHMIC BREATHING / just when you think you understand Angle Grinder by Schlappi Engineering

video upload by BRiES

"The behaviour of the comparators is starting to make sense... but it all falls to pieces from the moment you introduce feedback (which is very easy due to the normalized connections).

I'm getting closer to being able to do a full video about this module."

Korg opsix- Dream vs Nightmare, external modular processing for a simple organ-like patch

video upload by Friendly Noise

"Modules: Xaoc Tallin, Schlappi Engineering 100 Grit and Angle Grinder, SSF Vortices, Intellijel Quadrax.
No eurorack: Strymon Nightsky

Preset used: 014 Ambi Sines. Internal filter and effects are off. The monophonic output goes into Xaoc Tallin for level raising and then the signal goes to 100 Grit for filtering and distortion. The output from 100 Grit goes into the Angle Grinder, where it gets splitted using the dedicated output for low pass and high pass filtering. The splitted signals go to two mono channels of Vortices. The panning of those two channels is modulated with channels 1 and 2 of Quadrax in LFO mode (but not from the beginning of the video). The idea is similar to what a Leslie does, but not trying to emulate the sound. Channels 3 and 4 of Quadrax are also in LFO mode and modulate the filter frequency of 100 Grit and Angle Grinder. Finally, Nightsky adds some ambient reverb. No sequencing or arpeggio were used, but sometimes the intermodulation of oscillator frequencies and harmonics would let you think there is some sequencing."

Befaco Noise Plethora Demos by Friendly Noise

Playlist:

1. “Befaco Noise Plethora - Azatoth’s flutes” by Friendly Noise

This is my first video with the Befaco Noise Plethora, a triple digital noise generator with also three analog multimode filters, offering plenty of flexibility to shape the sound.

Modules: Befaco Noise Plethora, Befaco Rampage, SSF Vortices, Intellijel Quadrax, Intellijel Planar, Xaoc Kamieniec, Xaoc Tallin, Qu-bit Data Bender.
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Strymon Nightsky reverb

2. “Noise Plethora 02 - Sequencing Programs” by Friendly Noise

The programs of Noise Plethora can be sequenced manually or using the CV inputs for each channel. That greatly adds to the sonic variations of the module.

Modules: Befaco Noise Plethora, Befaco Rampage, IOLabs Flux, SSF Vortices, Intellijel Quadrax.
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Strymon Nightsky reverb

3. “Noise Plethora 3 - Drum Kits” by Friendly Noise

Because Noise Plethora is a triple noise generator, you can set up some drum kits using only this module. Clever use of modulation for the sound parameters, filter settings and (external) envelope shapes can results in many different sounds from just only one Noise plethora “drum kit”. :-)

Patch notes are included in the video.

Modules: Befaco Noise Plethora, IOLabs Flux, SSF Vortices, Intellijel Quadrax, Xaoc Tallin, QU-bit Data Bender.
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Strymon Nightsky reverb

4. “Noise Plethora 4 - A Noise Landscape” by Friendly Noise

A live performance and tour de force using the third noise generator of Befaco Noise Plethora as the only sound source.

Patch notes are included in the video.

Modules: Befaco Noise Plethora, Befaco Percall, Befaco Rampage, Befaco Burst, IOLabs Flux, SSF Vortices, Xaoc Kamieniec, Xaoc Tallin, QU-bit Data Bender, Schlappi Engineering 100 Grit, Schlappi Engineering, Angle Grinder.
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Strymon Nightsky reverb

5. “Noise Plethora 5 - Beautiful Noises” by Friendly Noise

A live performance using Befaco Noise Plethora as the only sound source.

Modules: Befaco Noise Plethora, Befaco Percall, Befaco Rampage, Befaco Burst, IOLabs Flux, SSF Vortices, Xaoc Kamieniec, Xaoc Tallin, QU-bit Data Bender, Schlappi Engineering 100 Grit, Schlappi Engineering Angle Grinder, Intellijel Quadrax, Intellijel Planar 2.
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Strymon Nightsky reverb

6. “Noise Plethora 6 - Singing Noises” by Friendly Noise

Using an external keyboard to play melodies and sequences with Befaco Noise Plethora.

Patch Notes are included in the video.

Modules: Befaco Noise Plethora, Intellijel Quadrax, Xaoc Tallin.
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Strymon Nightsky reverb, Arturia Keystep

7. “Noise Plethora 7 - Invoking Cthulhu” by Friendly Noise 

Modules: Befaco Noise Plethora, Intellijel Quadrax, Xaoc Tallin.
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Strymon Nightsky reverb

“Stochastic Inspiration Generator 02 - Percussive” by Friendly Noise

video upload by Friendly Noise

"Modules: Stochastic Instruments Stochastic Inspiration Generator + Expander, Schlappi Engineering Angle Grinder, Schlappi Engineering 100 Grit, SSF Vortices, Intellijel Quadrax, Intellijel Planar, Joranalogue Generate 3, Joranalogue Filter 8, Xaoc Kamieniec, Xaoc Tallin, Dave Rossum Panharmonium, Qu-bit Data Bender, Befaco Rampage. + Strymon Nightsky reverb."

Podcast 307: Eric Schlappi

Published on Dec 22, 2019 20Objects

"There are a few modules that have been quietly creeping into discussions - and modular rigs - over the last few months. One manufacturer that keeps coming up is Schlappi Engineering - and especially the Angle Grinder module. I'm not sure how you make a quadrature oscillator sexy - but Eric Schlappi seems to have done it!

In this chat, we go over Eric's background, how he came up with some of his modules, some of the technologies that he's exploring for the future, and his own music-making (and performing) process. His modules are opinionated (in that they have design decisions that can drive you in certain directions), but in a way that can still allow you to maintain your own voice. He also talks about his own obsession with analog monosynths, and how this has influenced his own electronics development.

In addition to his modules, you can check out some of his recorded work on his Bandcamp site (https://ericschlappi.bandcamp.com/). Also, for Tier 2 (and above) Patreon supporters (https://www.patreon.com/darwingrosse), we have an extended interview about the performative aspects of the 100 Grit that is particularly interesting.

Enjoy!"

VELOCITY SYNTH MEET Coming to Seattle October 5th

Details here: https://www.velocityseattle.com

Exhibitors

4ms 4mscompany.com

4ms Company offers alternatives to traditional instruments with our poly-rhythmic clock modules that create evolving complex mathematical beat patterns, a resonator that can cast pop music into micro-tonal keys, a multi-channel wavetable oscillator, a routing matrix that's played like an instrument, and many more innovative devices. Rather than replicate concepts from the past, we strive to turn unique ideas into playable musical tools that expand the possibilities of music. We also offer Do-It-Yourself kits, and many of our designs are open-source.

Acid Rain Technology acidraintechnology.com

Acid Rain Technology is a manufacturer of music hardware out of Seattle, WA. We believe hardware instruments enable a unique connection between human and machine, and seek to improve this interaction through interface design for maximum playability.

After Later Audio afterlateraudio.com

After Later Audio is a boutique audio company located in Seattle, Washington. We make high quality Eurorack modules at accessible prices and we pride ourselves on responsive customer service. You can find our products for sale on our website, at various synth shops (Patchwerks, London Modular, Chuck Levin’s, and Modular 8), and on all of the major ecommerce sites.

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Schlappi Engineering Angle Grinder 1

Published on Mar 18, 2019 Dimitrios Sismanis

"First go with the Angle Grinder. Through Natural Gate and Strymon Magneto. FM from Cs-L."

Schlappi Engineering Angle Grinder

TEST SERIES Noise Engineering Basimilus Iteritas Schlappi Angle Grinder Eurorack Sound Design

Published on Jan 11, 2019 Outsider Sound Design

"Sound design experiments. Schlappi Angle Grinder processing / destroying 2 Noise Engineering Basimilus Iteritas.

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"

Angle Grinder Processing the Tom Cat

Published on Dec 27, 2018 SCHLAPPI ENGINEERING

"A demonstration of some of the sounds you can get when running drums through the Angle Grinder, in this case we try out some basic distortion and stereo effects with the Akai Tom Cat as input."

Schlappi Engineering Angle Grinder & Interstellar Radio

Published on Dec 12, 2018 Perfect Circuit

"Schlappi Engineering has two gritty and noisy eurorack modules. The Angle Grinder (https://www.perfectcircuit.com/schlap...) is a quadrature oscillator and filter with built in complex feedback paths for squaring up and distorting the signal. The Interstellar Radio (https://www.perfectcircuit.com/schlap...) modulates and then demodulates a signal with the options of adding lots of odd aliases from the transmission. This patch is sequenced with Noise Engineering modules, the Integra Solum, Mimetic Digitalis and Zularic Repetitior. The Sinc Iter is used as the sound input for the Interstellar Radio to create a noisy snare sound. The Mutable Instruments Stages is used as five envelopes to modulate the bass sound of the Angle Grinder. Intellijel’s Quad VCA is used as VCAs and Mixers and the WMD/SSF DPLR adds a delay effect to the snare sound.

Interstellar Radio available here: https://www.perfectcircuit.com/schlap...

Angle Grinder available here: https://www.perfectcircuit.com/schlap...

#PerfectCircuit #Eurorack #Synth"

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Knobcon 2018 Schlappi Engineering Interstellar Radio and Angle Grinder Modules

Published on Oct 1, 2018 Earmonkey Music

"I talked with Eric Schlappi of Schlappi Engineering about his new Angle Grinder module."