Shakmat Ballista Blast | What This Module Can REALLY Do

video upload by Braintree56

"Shakmat Sent me the Ballista Blast to demo for you.

In my first video on the Shakmat Ballista Blast, I gave a brief overview and some first impressions...

But once you start digging into it, you realize this module goes way deeper than that.

In this video, I take a deeper dive into the Ballista Blast and explore what it can really do when you push it beyond a simple voice. From advanced modulation routing to the different synthesis engines, this module starts to feel less like a utility voice and more like a flexible sound design tool. I'm going to show you the whole thing!

• Assignable envelope routing to multiple destinations
• Built-in randomization for evolving patches
• Multiple Engines and Modes

All of these features can be combined in ways that go far beyond a typical 'starter voice.'

If you're building a compact case—or just want to get more out of a single module—this one has a lot to offer."

Shakmat Modular Ballista Blast Synth Voice Review

video upload by Molten Music Technology

"Ballista Blast is a hybrid synth voice with classic waveforms, wavetables and some funky FM with multiple algorithms. It has a great filter, useful envelope and lots of CV for modulation. There's also an expander which adds a hardwired LFO that can modulate a whole bunch of stuff simultaneously. There is a tiny screen and some menu diving but it's very playable and sounds pretty awesome to me. Let's have a poke!"

This 12HP Module Might Be the Only Voice You Need

video upload by SynthDad

"The Ballista Blast is Shakmat Modular's hybrid digital/analog modular voice, squeezing a remarkably deep feature set into just 12HP. In this video, I walk through all three engines — Classic, Wavetable, and FM — and show you what this module is really capable of.

The Classic engine layers saw and square waves through two switchable analog VCFs (acid or bubbly, your call), a VCA, and an onboard distortion unit. The Wavetable engine runs a customisable wavetable set through that same analog chain, bridging digital texture with analog warmth. And the FM engine brings original multi-operator algorithms — up to four operators per patch — controlled via three macro knobs that keep complex FM territory surprisingly playable.

CORRECTION: The FM engine is actually a lot more complex than I describe in the video, and can do more than 2-op FM depending on the algorithm you choose.

Tying it all together: an onboard envelope, an assignable random generator, velocity and gate inputs, and nearly parameter-wide modulation assignment.

Timeline:
00:00 Introduction
00:50 Walk through of Ballista Blast
03:46 Pitch locking
04:31 Filter and Distortion modes
05:12 Built-in VCA
06:17 Wavetable oscillator
08:33 FM engine
09:52 Dubby FM chords example
10:55 Drone example
11:42 Modulation matrix
13:50 LFO mode on Expander
16:21 Randomising to change up sounds
18:59 Generate random patches for inspiration
21:01 Conclusions
21:45 Closing jam"

SYNTHESIZER NIGHT SHIFT

video upload by DESTROY WITH SCIENCE

"My first time exploring the ‪@Dreadbox-synths‬ ARTEMIS! Really enjoying the experience so far. Also I got a new camera, so we're back to HQ uploads i guess (no more phone camera to twitch VOD hahaha).

GEAR LIST

Dreadbox Artemis + Telepathy
1010music Bitbox Micro
Bastl Crust + Neo Trinity
Noise Engineering Electus Versio + Lacrima Versio + Desmodus Versio + Incus Alia + Xer Dualis + Univer Inter + Mimetic Digitalis + Sinc Defero
Nano Modules CEQ
Shakmat Dual Dagger
Tiptop ModFX
4ms WAV Recorder
Befaco Out
Novation Launchpad Pro MK3
Midi Fighter Twister
Raspberry Pi 4"

Battering Jam

video upload by nun4tak

"A short jam, progressively bringing punch with Shakmat modules, chaos with Qu-Bit modules and tension with the GS-Music e7.

I recently got into (modular) synths and this is the first video about it that I’m posting here. It’s been a lot of fun and I might share some other videos in the future!

This jam is named after Shakmat’s Battering Ram module, which as we say in French: “ça envoie du bois !”

#beat #synth #eurorack #jam"

Shakmat Bishop's Miscellany Mk2 Review

video upload by Molten Music Technology

"Bishop's Miscellany Mk2 is a dual channel sequence recorder, melody generator, note processor and song-building engine that offers some fabulous real-time controls once you gel with the interface. Very versatile, packed with features, fiddly screen but a lot of fun and possibility. Let me take you through it."

Shakmat Centaur's gates quick demo/review

video upload by Meska (Meska)

"Quick demo/review of the Shakmat centaur's gates
i did not cover some functionality, like the shakmate preset bus and demo the stereo
Product page: https://shakmat.com/products/centaur-...
RTFM: https://shakmat.com/doc/cg/CG-User_Ma...

Thank you for watching.
My name is Meska of the statik collective . I've been making mostly "dark and expérimental" music for more than ten years now, i'v learn so much online, now it's time for me to share my knoledge, my exploration and this channel is a place to talk about the tools, sound design and techniques to make music with.

You can stream my albums and EPs at https://statikwave.bandcamp.com/ or on the official YT page : / @statik_wave

If you'd like to support the channel​ consider buying music from bandcamp ;)
Contact/booking: meskastatik@gmail.com"

The Gaz Williams Show - François from Shakmat part 1

video upload by Gaz Williams

"In this first part of two part series I talk music, inspirations and influences with François Gaspard from Shakmat Modular. The second part will be in a few weeks time"

INKYFEST '25 - FOREVER JAMMIN'

video upload by FL3SHB4CK

"Let's jam forever…

Shakmat Battering Ram, Xodes AHH and
NanoRings sequenced by Shakmat Bishop's Misc Mk2 into Qu-bit Prism. Clock and mod by Pam

Recorded live thru Syntakt inputs with delay and reverb

#electronicmusic

‪@busycircuits‬ ‪@ShakmatModular‬ ‪@QuBitElectronix‬ ‪@xodesnet‬"

HWJ - A GENTLE SLOPE SUMMER

video upload by FL3SHB4CK

"Hardaware Jam Challenge: Every good things come to an end

Shakmat Battering Ram, Xodes AHH and
NanoRings sequenced by Shakmat Bishop's Misc Mk2 into Qu-bit Prism. Clock and mod by Pam

Recorded live thru Syntakt inputs with delay and reverb"

Musical approaches to Eurorack design & performance // Shakmat Discussion at Machina Bristronica

video upload by DivKid

"At Machina Bristronica there's a DivKid Discussions stage and at said stage Francios from Shakmat joined me to hang out, casually interview and make some bleeps and bloops! Here we get into Shakmat as a company, getting into module design choices as well as some great performative musical examples of a Shakmat system.

SHAKMAT // https://shakmat.com

GET YOUR MACHINA BRISTRONICA 2025 TICKETS & INFO HERE // https://machinabristronica.uk"

HEAL - Electronica #15 // Analog Four, Octatrack, Modular, Subharmonicon and Electric Guitar

video upload by David Falcon

"Estos últimos días necesitaba un rato para hacer música sin mayores pretensiones. La creación de este tema ha sido terapéutico para mí y de ahí el nombre.

Estoy cada vez más cómodo con este setup. He añadido una pedalera Harley Benton Spaceship 80 para tener todos los cables ordenados y recogidos, salvo los del modular por supuesto. Así puedo llevar conmigo el setup a donde quiera.

Analog Four mkii, Octatrack mkii, Subharmonicon y Modular.

En este caso he añadido un segundo filtro, el Dual dagger de Shakmat aunque poco uso le doy en esta Jam en concreto. Filtra ligeramente los sonidos de Arbhar.

En la parte final me apetecía duplicar la melodía principal con un segundo instrumento y me decidí por la guitarra ya que es mi instrumento principal y últimamente no tengo demasiadas oportunidades de utilizarla.

Eso es todo. Espero que os guste y cualquier duda a los comentarios estaré encantado de hablarlo.

(eng)
These last few days I really needed some time to create music and evade myself from everything going on in life. The creation of this one was therapeutic for me, hence the title.

I'm getting more and more comfortable with this setup. I added a Harley Benton Spaceship 80 pedalboard to keep all the cables organized and tidy, except for the modular, of course. This way, I can take the setup with me wherever I go.

Analog Four mkii, Octatrack mkii, Subharmonicon, and Modular.

I've added a second filter to the case, the Shakmat Dual Dagger, although I don't use it much in this particular jam. It slightly filters out Arbhar's sounds.

In the final part, I wanted to double the main melody with a second instrument, and I decided on the guitar since it's my main instrument and I haven't had many opportunities to use it lately.

That's all. I hope you like it, and if you have any questions, I'd be happy to discuss them in the comments."

Molten Music Monthly July 2025

video upload by Molten Music Technology

"It's been ten years since I first heaved a Molten Music Monthly into the world. I've done it every month since and through thick and thin there's nothing I enjoy more. The summer is always a bit slow but I've pulled together some nice bits and bobs to mull over while applying sun cream or hiding in our synth caves.

This Monthly is sponsored by DF Audio who make fabulous modular and synth-friendly desktop patch bays: https://dfaudio.com.au/" Index - 0:00
DF Audio - 3:17
Sequential Take-5 and Oberheim TEO-5 Desktop Modules - 6:30
Shakmat Bishop's Miscellany Mk2 - 9:55
Arcane Devices Caress of Stars - 13:01
X Audio Systems XTRIKE - 14:15
Error Instruments Kharper - 17:01
Rob Papen WirePluck - 19:23
Signs Modular csf - 20:56
WORNG Electronics Quiver - 22:43
Pittsburgh Modular Local Florist 2, Double Helix and Crow 3 - 24:37
B:art Instruments b:efuddle - 27:12
Schlappi Boundary Layer - 28:23
Gig Performer Essentials - 29:38
Molten Synth Picnic Popup - 31:50
Coming up - 36:14

HWJ - BLISSFUL TRIPPING

video upload by FL3SHB4CK

"Hardaware Jam Challenge: HAPPY TRIPLETS

NanoRings sequenced by Shakmat Bishop's Misc Mk2 into Intellijel Multigrain. Clock and mod by Pam

Recorded live thru Syntakt inputs with delay and reverb"

SCJS#63 RINGS OF GRAINS - Intellijel Multigrain, Shakmat Bishop's Miscellany Mk2, nanoRings

video upload by FL3SHB4CK

"Small Case Jam Sessions #63 RINGS OF GRAINS

Experimenting with the live grains new ability of Multigrain (firmware 1.2)
processing a nanoRings impro with the help of Bishop's Miscellany Mk2
Clock and modulations by Pam

Freezing the Multigrain buffer (+scan+wrap) is ACE!

Is Rings into Multigrain the new Rings into Clouds?

Recorded live thru Syntakt inputs with delay and reverb"

HWJ - AIR VENT - Intellijel Multigrain

video upload by FL3SHB4CK

"Hardware Jam Challenge

Granular processing of one sample (glitch with friends vol III)
Additional textures and feedback from MI Beads
Kick from Shakmat Battering Ram"

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."

Patch Breakdown - EMOM July 2025

video upload by Molten Music Technology

"Let me talk you through my patch from last night's EMOM in Norwich. The patch, I believe, was excellent. My execution on the night was sadly lacking, but there's always something to learn from these things. In this video I'll go through the system highlighting the Mzourack Diktaat, the Shakmat Bishop's Miscellany Mk2, Knobula Monumatic and Knob Technology nCarinae 2."

EMOM - https://electronicmusicopenmic.com/

Bishop’s Miscellany Mk2 - First Jam

video upload by Molten Music Technology

"A very rough first play with the remarkable Bishop’s Miscellany Mk2 from Shakmat Modular. Lot's more detail to come but this is feeling pretty awesome so far."

Shakmat Modular Bishop's Miscellany MK2 Released

Demo video upload by Shakmat

"Instant riff maker, that’s how the first version of the Bishop’s Miscellany was described by the users, and it became a guiding mantra throughout the development of this new version.

The Bishop’s Miscellany mk2 is a dual stepped CV/Gate engine built around three core components: a sequence recorder, a CV/Gate processor and a (Re)Generative engine. Sequences can be intuitively recorded, quantized, generated, edited, rearranged, mangled, stored and recalled with ease.

The module features a non-volatile memory on SD card, capable of storing thousands of sequences. Paired with its flexible playlist mode, it becomes a compact and powerful sequence player, equally suited to live performance and detailed studio composition.

Pattern looper, CV/Gate multi-effect, duophonic generative sequencer, two-track sequence player, the Bishop’s Miscellany mk2 does it all, seamlessly shapeshifting from one role to another.

CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
0:48 Basics & Recording
3:43 Process
8:09 (Re)Gen
18:06 Channels & linking
19:51 Edit Sequence
22:24 Memory
24:39 Playlist
28:34 ACVs
33:22 Project
34:14 Select Bus
34:53 Multi-Effects
39:28 Playlist Options
42:34 CV I/O Options
44:01 Main Page Options
46:50 Undo
47:21 Link Options"