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"

SCJS#60 SCAPES - Intellijel Multigrain, Shakmat Griffin's Claws, MI Beads

video upload by FL3SHB4CK

"Small Case Jam Sessions #60 - SCAPES

Multigrain processing various samples (contact mic from H&R, glitch with friends volume III, and personal own samples)

Griffin's Claws faders controlling the amplitude of pre-recorded cv, modulating Multigrain x,y,z and morphing Additional textures and feedback by Beads

Recorded live thru Syntakt inputs (dry)"

SCJS#58 BOUNDARIES REMIX - Shakmat Griffin's Claws, Qu-bit Nebulae v2, MI Beads

video upload by FL3SHB4CK

"Small Case Jam Sessions #58 BOUNDARIES REMIX

A four bars loop of 'Boundaries', an early SCJS track of mine, mangled by Qu-bit Nebulae v2, effects by MI Beads. Here, Shakmat Griffin's Claws faders control the amplitude of previously recorded cv.

Nebulae: phase vocoding & grains
Griffin's Claws: faders & recorded cv
Beads: feedback & reverb

Recorded live into Syntakt delay & reverb"

Sounds from Superbooth 2025: jammin with Shakmat

video upload by Perfect Circuit

"We're on the ground in Berlin at the year's biggest synth event. Stay up to date with all the latest gear news, announcements, and preorder info on our Superbooth coverage hub."

SHAKMAT LANCER'S LASH (SNARE), BALLISTA BLAST (FULL SYNTH VOICE)

video upload by Les Sondiers

Click CC on the bottom of the player for subtitles, or if you know French, just listen.

Inside Shakmat Modular at Superbooth 2025 | Belgian Eurorack Brilliance Unleashed

video upload by Jonathan Knightsnare

"In this episode from Superbooth 2025, I explore the world of Shakmat Modular—one of the most inventive and musically forward-thinking modular synth makers in the Eurorack scene.

Hailing from Brussels, Belgium, Shakmat isn’t just another modular brand. They're a collective of engineers, designers, and musicians with one mission: to build Eurorack tools that are both technically innovative and artistically expressive. Their modules are crafted to inspire creativity—whether you’re making complex generative patches or crafting tight grooves for live performance.

In this video, I dive hands-on with some of their latest and most exciting modules—from smart sequencers to playful clock tools and creative modulation sources. What I love most is how everything they make feels immediately usable yet deeply explorable. No menu-diving, just powerful musical interaction.

Whether you’re into micro-timing madness, live patching, or experimental sequencing, Shakmat gives you the kind of gear that asks you to play—not just program.

Big shoutout to the Shakmat team for taking time to chat and share their passion. If you’re into next-gen modular tools with a deep musical heart, keep these folks on your radar."

Shakmat Griffin's Claws Eurorack Module: Move, Record, Attenuate, Perform

video upload by MATTHS

"I was lucky enough to be sent this wonderful #eurorack modules by #Shakmat called Griffins Claws. I've been so busy, I only just got around to uploading the video. Anyway, here is some various uses for it which I think you will find useful. This has become a central part of my case due to the extreme versatility this thing provides. Sequencing, CV recording, CV and Audio Mixing and more."

01:26 Recording
04:00 Amplitude Control
04:30 Offset Control
04:36 Clock
05:00 Sync
08:00 Reset
10:10 Delete
11:30 Audio and CV Use
17:30 Samples and Synths
24:27 Drones
28:19 Sequencing

www.matthsmatthsmatths.com

Shakmat Griffin's Claws: Demo

video upload by Shakmat

"Attenuators and VCAs are the secret sauce of every modular patch, providing opportunities for creative control and sonic movement. However, simple attenuators require constant adjustments, while voltage-controlled ones never offer precise attenuation throughout the evolution of your patch. Enter Griffin’s Claws, a new way to automate attenuation in an intuitive yet detailed way in your system.

Griffin’s Claws features four recordable attenuators with offset normalization, selectable linear or logarithmic response, and cascaded mixing on the outputs. Syncing with external clocks, gate outputs tied to fader movements, Sample & Hold, non-volatile memory of 16 presets, select bus compatibility and control on rate and amplitude complete this rich set of features. With such flexibility and precision, you will find that Griffin’s Claws soon becomes indispensable in both live performances and studio setups.

CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
0:50 Basics & Recording
2:57 Clocked Recording
6:46 Rate
9:14 Ampitude
10:06 Offset
10:54 Options
14:03 Memory
16:51 Select Bus
17:53 Audio Patch Example
22:04 Linking"

Modulation Revolution - Shakmat Modular présente Griffin's Claws

video upload by Audiorial

"Salut !
Moduler c'est le cœur de la synthèse modulaire, alors quand un constructeur sort un module qui révolutionne cette fonctionnalité basique, ça donne Griffin's Claws, et le constructeur c'est Shakmat Modular. 4 atténuateurs avec mémoire de mouvement et mix en cascade, tant au niveau CV qu'avec de l'audio, Grffin's Claws en cache encore bien plus sous ses 4 knurlies ;)"

"Hello!
Modulation is the heart of modular synthesis, so when a manufacturer releases a module that revolutionizes this basic functionality, it's called Griffin's Claws, and that manufacturer is Shakmat Modular. Featuring four attenuators with motion memory and cascading mixing, both CV and audio, Griffin's Claws hides even more under its four knurlies ;)"

✅https://payhip.com/Audiorial
✅Tuto sampling complet : https://payhip.com/b/PO0fq

Every type of analog synthesis explained using the SAME 4 modules

video upload by mylarmelodies

"In this tutorial I'll use this little cluster of 4 Shakmat modules to explain and demonstrate every type of analogue synthesis, by patching them differently. I'll explain what you need to follow along, the key differences between FM Synthesis types (Expo, Linear, Thru-Zero), Phase Modulation, Ring Modulation, Amplitude Modulation, Waveshaping, Additive and Subtractive. We'll see how they are in isolation and start to see the possibilities when you combine these methods, as well as discuss ideas and applications as we go along.

Thanks to sponsors Shakmat for being into this idea, and whose analogue range exemplify that it's 'how you patch it'. Modular is not necessarily about one shiny module that does it all, but about having things you can combine to make the same functionality as the shiny thing!"

Check with dealers on the right for availability.

CHAPTERS
00:00 What we'll do in this video, the spirit of modular
01:30 What do I need to follow along?
03:45 FM Synthesis: Intro
04:46 FM: Exponential
09:50 FM: Linear
15:55 Why We Need Thru Zero FM
17:35 Phase Modulation
19:44 Phase Modulation vs Thru Zero
21:44 FM Types Recapped!
22:57 Ring Modulation
28:55 Amplitude Modulation
35:07 Waveshaping
42:48 Additive
46:30 Subtractive
50:33 Closing thoughts

02.07.2025 Mos-Lab & Scrotum Lab

video upload by batchas

"Une séquence très simple pour tester un quantizer que je pense adopter.
Je n'ai eu que des problèmes techniques depuis que j'ai acheté des modules et un rack Series 500. Ça a commencé avec le boitier 500 qui ne passait même pas dans le rack et ça a continué module après module (même avec du neuf qui ne fonctionnait pas et que j'ai du échanger), jusqu'au ground loop hier sur les entrée DI qui empêche tout ! Bref j'aurais mieux fait de m'en tenir à mon setup habituel, plutôt que de me lancer dans le API 500. Alors afin de me calmer, je me suis mis sur le 2500 et j'en ai profité pour essayer un quantizer (le Shakmat Bard Quartet) avec une séquence toute simple. J'ai commencé la session avec un tempo bien rapide ( • 02.07.2025 Mos-Lab & Scrotum Lab - Th... ) et puis la séquence et le tempo se sont adoucis jusqu'à cette fin de session qui aurait pu encore continuer, continuer, continuer..."

Googlish:

"A very simple sequence to test a quantizer that I think I will adopt.
I have had nothing but technical problems since I bought modules and a Series 500 rack. It started with the 500 box that did not even fit in the rack and it continued module after module (even with new ones that did not work and that I had to exchange), until the ground loop yesterday on the DI inputs that prevented everything! In short, I would have done better to stick to my usual setup, rather than launching into the API 500. So in order to calm down, I switched to the 2500 and took the opportunity to try a quantizer (the Shakmat Bard Quartet) with a very simple sequence. I started the session with a very fast tempo ( • 02.07.2025 Mos-Lab & Scrotum Lab - Th... ) and then the sequence and the tempo softened until this end of the session which could have continued, continued, continued..."

RoaF Modular - Welcome | Generative Modular Synth Ambient

video upload by ChiaroBen

"Played some more with the ALA Monsoon this time - a drone from Moog Mavis is recorded into Monsoon after some wavefolding, and then put through some heavy reverb. A heavily (self-)modulated Maths is opening the VCA channel. The melody comes from ALA Beehive into the Void algorithm from TTA Zverb, while the aux out goes through ALA Benjolin (with the filter being modulated bei Benjolin's Rungler) and into pico DSP's delay.
The v/oct from ALA Steps quantized by Shakmat Bard Quartet, with the harmonies switched by RitS QUA through Noise Engineering Vice Verga. I used the trigger input on the Beehive for the first time, with the ochd expander providing the triggers.

Remember - music is powerful.

This music is published under a Creative Commons license. You may use samples, cover, and transform parts or the entirety of it without my explicit consent, as long as you credit me and release your work under a Creative Commons license as well. Commercial use is allowed. But don't just reupload this untransformed.

Thank you."

RoaF Modular - Carol of the Oscillators | A Modular Synth Patch

video upload by ChiaroBen

"A variation on Carol of the Bells - the main 4 note melody always struck me as very melancholic for a christmas song, and I've been fascinated with it for a while now. This is my spin on it.

Pico VCO is playing the melody, while ALA Beehive is providing a bassline. Coloured noise into Benjolin as a texture filler, and sometimes little drum hits, which are also coloured noise from Pico Noise.

The melody gets put through Pico DSP delay, and then TTA Zverb - the Shimmer Pitch Adjust is one of my favourite reverb modes on that module.

Pitch info comes from Mimetic Digitalis, which gets put through Shakmat's Bard Quartet for quantization. Channel 2 provides the bass, with four different notes switched by the harmoy, which comes from RitS QUA's attenuaters put through Trace, swept by øchd expander.

Noise Engineering's Kith Ruina provides distortion for the bassline, and sometimes breaks up, which caught me by surprise, but I like to record my patches with errors and all, instead of slaving over a perfect patch every time - generative music is unpredictable in places, and that's what makes it organic.

Switching the bass notes with Vice Verga instead of Trace would've probably been less disruptive, but I decided against rerecording and keeping the track as is.

Happy Holidays, everyone. Remember - music is powerful.

This music is published under a Creative Commons license. You may use samples, cover, and transform parts or the entirety of it without my explicit consent, as long as you credit me and release your work under a Creative Commons license as well. Commercial use is allowed. But don't just reupload this untransformed.

Thank you."