Eurorack drum tips feat. Winter Plankton Dassbrum & Zaps

video upload by Tom Churchill

"This is the first of two videos that I’m making about drums in Eurorack. In them, I’m going to combine some demos of specific modules with more general patching tips and techniques.

In this one, I'm focusing on two modules from Winter Plankton - a collaboration between Winter Modular and Plankton Electronics. I’m using Dassbrum, which is their all-new kick drum module, and Zaps, which has been around for a couple of years now.

I met the guys behind these modules at Machina Bristronica last year, and they’re kindly sponsoring this video. But rather than just doing straight-up sound demos, I thought this would be a good opportunity to dive a bit deeper into various approaches to making beats in a modular synth context."

Alan R. Pearlman Foundation Panel Discussion and Booth Events Coming to NAMM 2025

via The Alan R Pearlman Foundation

ALAN R. PEARLMAN FOUNDATION TEC TRACKS PANEL DISCUSSION AND BOOTH EVENTS AT THE 2025 WINTER NAMM SHOW

The Foundation promises an exciting event schedule in advance of Alan R. Pearlman’s centennial.

KINGSTON, NY, JANUARY 17, 2025– The Alan R. Pearlman Foundation has announced a series of exciting events during the 2025 Winter NAMM show, featuring a TEC Tracks session in conjunction with Korg, USA, featuring a distinguished panel of filmmakers, sound designers and composers discussing ARP's profound influence on movies, games and television. The session; Behind the Screen: ARP Synthesizers Impact on Sound Design in Film, TV, Gaming and More will take place on Thursday, January 23rd from 4PM to 5PM in Ballroom B at the Hilton Anaheim. Moderated by DJ Cherish the Luv, panelists include: Anthony Marinelli, Mark Isham, and Michael Stein.

In addition, the Foundation will be exhibiting at booth #10700, where we will have vintage instruments to play, host famed synthesist and composer Anthony Marinelli as well as other luminaries, and have short demos including a primer on integrating vintage (and modern) ARP synths into Eurorack modular systems.

ARP synthesizers have been woven into our storytelling tapestry for over half a century,” said Dina Pearlman-Ifil, ARP Foundation founder and daughter of Alan R. Pearlman. "We’re excited to inspire at NAMM with insights into my father’s genius from some very influential artists, and to go ‘behind the screens’ with the influential creators who put the endless potential of ARP synths into their work.”

The Foundation continues its work with contributors, collaborators, vendors, manufacturers, venues, and owners of rare original ARP synthesizers. Among their goals is the creation of installations where students can utilize ARP synthesizers as part of their music curriculum, and to explore the endless possibilities of electronic music.

For more information about the Alan R Pearlman Foundation, please visit alanrpearlmanfoundation.org.

And a message on the Los Angeles Wildfires:

"RESPONSE TO THE LOS ANGELES FIRES
The Alan R Pearlman Foundation acknowledges the horrors of the Los Angeles fires and would like to share a few words about this, and about our presence at the NAMM show.

We have been keeping close watch and staying in touch with our numerous friends, colleagues and family in Los Angeles. While it appears that Anaheim, the home of the NAMM Show, is safe from imminent danger, the impact that this tragedy inevitably has had, and will have, on our community of musicians, producers, film and recording professionals and friends cannot be downplayed.

Because Anaheim has been deemed as safe, we will be displaying at the NAMM Show in booth 10700. We hope to see many of you there and to learn more of how you’ve weathered these unprecedented circumstances, whether directly or through contact with those you know who have been impacted.

We salute the NAMM organization for their pledge of $50,000 to donate to the 2025 LA Wildfires Relieve Fund, and their encouragement of more contributions. (Read NAMM's President & CEO John Mlynczak statement.) We encourage everyone that is either going to NAMM or watching from afar to join us in supporting our music family who are being affected by these horrific events.

For those of our music family who are in need of gear from losses from the fires, please reach out to us and we will try to connect you with members of the industry who are helping musicians replenish their studios."

Part 7: An Array of Effects - Chris Meyer's Insight into Our 2024 Winter Raffle Eurorack Modular

video upload by moogfoundation

"Modular synthesis educator Chris Meyer (@learningmodular) highlights the effects section, including reverb, phase shifter, frequency shifter, a mulit-effects module, and more) included in the epic 52-module Eurorack synthesizer (retail value of $20,000) that is the subject of the Bob Moog Foundation's winter 2024 fundraising raffle.

Read more and enter the raffle here: https://bit.ly/BMFEurorack2024

The raffle ENDS FRIDAY, December 20, 2024 at 11:59 pm (EST) and is open internationally."

You can find additional parts in this series here.

Update:

Part 8: Animation Sources - Chris Meyer's Insight into Our 2024 Winter Raffle Eurorack Modular

Part 9: Not Familiar with Eurorack? No Problem - Chris Meyer's Explains Why

Part 6: VCAs & Oscillator Mixers: Chris Meyer's Insight into Our 2024 Winter Raffle Eurorack Modular

video upload by moogfoundation

"Modular synthesis educator Chris Meyer (@learningmodular) highlights the three CB3 Oscillator Mixers and VCAs in the stunning 52-module Eurorack synthesizer (retail value of $20,000) that is the subject of the Bob Moog Foundation's winter 2024 fundraising raffle.

Read more and enter the raffle here: https://bit.ly/BMFEurorack2024"

You can find additional parts in this series here.

Part 5 Moog Spectravox & Mother 32:Chris Meyer's Insight Into Our Winter Raffle Eurorack Modular

video upload by moogfoundation

"Modular synthesis educator Chris Meyer (@LearningModular) highlights the Moog Spectravox semi-modular analog spectral processor and the Moog Mother 32 semi-modular synthesizer, which provide the cornerstone in the stunning 52-module Eurorack synthesizer (with a retail value of $20,000) that is the subject of the Bob Moog Foundation's winter 2024 fundraising raffle. Read more and enter the raffle here: https://bit.ly/BMFEurorack2024.

The raffle ends on December 20, 2024 at 11:59 pm (EST) and is open internationally."

You can find additional parts in this series here.

Part 4 Exploring 8 Filters: Chris Meyer Gives Insight Into Our Winter 2024 Raffle Eurorack Modular

video upload by moogfoundation

"Modular synthesis educator Chris Meyer (@LearningModular) delves into the eight filters featuring in the stunning 52-module Eurorack synthesizer (with a retail value of $20,000) that is the subject of the Bob Moog Foundation's winter 2024 fundraising raffle. Read more and enter the raffle here: https://bit.ly/BMFEurorack2024.

The raffle ends on December 20, 2024 at 11:59 pm (EST) and is open internationally."

You can find additional parts in this series here.

Part 3 Exploring The Modules:Chris Meyer Gives Insight Into BMF Winter 2024 Raffle Eurorack Modular

video upload by moogfoundation

"Modular synthesis educator Chris Meyer (@LearningModular) delves into the analog and digital oscillators of the stunning 52-module Eurorack synthesizer (with a retail value of $20,000!) that is the subject of the Bob Moog Foundation's winter 2024 fundraising raffle. Read more and enter the raffle here: https://bit.ly/BMFEurorack2024.

The raffle ends on December 20, 2024 at 11:59 pm (EST) and is open internationally."

You can find additional parts in this series here.

Exploring The Modules: Chris Meyer Gives Insight Into BMF Winter 2024 Raffle Eurorack Modular Part 2

video upload by moogfoundation

Modular synthesis educator Chris Meyer ( @LearningModular ) delves into the sequencer section and percussion voices of the stunning 52-module Eurorack synthesizer (with a retail value of $20,000!) that is the subject of the Bob Moog Foundation's winter 2024 fundraising raffle. Read more and enter the raffle here: https://bit.ly/BMFEurorack2024.

The raffle ends on December 20, 2024 and is open internationally."

You can find additional parts in this series here.

Exploring The Modules: Chris Meyer Gives Insight Into the BMF Winter 2024 Raffle Eurorack Modular

Part 1 video upload by moogfoundation

"Modular synthesis educator Chris Meyer (@LearningModular ) delves into an overview of the components in the stunning 52-module Eurorack synthesizer (with a retail value of $20,000) that is the subject of our winter 2024 fundraising raffle. Read more and enter the raffle here: https://bit.ly/BMFEurorack2024.

The raffle ends on December 20, 2024 and is open internationally.

Mentioned specifically in this video: @MordaxNet"

You can find additional parts in this series here.

Bob Moog Foundation Raffles Off One-of-a-Kind $20,000 Eurorack Synthesizer

via the Bob Moog Foundation

Winter 2024 Fundraising Raffle: One-of-a-Kind $20,000 Eurorack Synthesizer

We are excited to announce our final fundraising raffle of 2024 featuring a one-of-a-kind Eurorack synthesizer comprised of 52 modules from over 30 Eurorack manufacturers located in 10 different countries. The system, curated by modular synthesis educator Chris Meyer, was inspired by Bob Moog's legendary Moog modular synthesizers in mind. It has a retail value of $20,000.

The system features:

3 Analog Oscillators | 2 Digital Oscillators | 8 Filters | 3 Percussion Voices | Spring Reverb | Analog Phase Shifter | Vocoder/Filter Bank | Frequency Shifter | Digital Multi-Effects | Moog-style Analog Sequencers | Wood Encased Keyboard with MIDI Interface and Arpeggiator | Custom Black American Walnut Cabinet with Chromaesthetic Lighting |

All modules and other components were donated by the manufacturer to make this raffle possible.

Tickets for the raffle are $20 each, 6 for $100, 14 for $200, and 40 for $500

The raffle ends on Friday, December 20th, and is open internationally.

Proceeds from the raffle benefit our important work in science education, archive preservation, and the operation of the Moogseum in downtown Asheville, NC. The Moogseum continues to be challenged by the long-term financial effects of Hurricane Helene, making this year-end fundraiser critically important.

Read more about the system, including the full list of modules,
and purchase your tickets HERE.

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Winter Ambience: Hailstorm (Korg Minilogue XD w/ Volca Modular Synthesizer)

video upload by PARKER

"All sounds Korg Minilogue XD and Volca Modular"

https://jparkersound.bandcamp.com/album/skyway

Introducing Ocean Swift Wavetable Creator - Craft Custom Wavetables for Any Synth!

video upload by Ocean Swift / Faxi Nadu

Follow-up to this post. The editor is now available at https://oceanswift.net/product/wavetable-creator/

Ocean Swift - Wavetable Creator | Overview and Demonstration

video upload by Ocean Swift / Faxi Nadu

Press Release follows:

Create, Customize, and Export Wavetables Like Never Before!

Save 40% - just €25 (normal €40) , until January 10, 2025

Ocean Swift is excited to announce the launch of the Wavetable Creator, a powerful tool that empowers everyone to create custom wavetables for high-end synthesizers, modular environments, and audio production tools.

The Problem:
Today's wavetable synths, modules, and apps often require wavetables with specific frame sizes and cycle counts, making cross synth compatibility difficult. No existing app or wavetable pack guarantees seamless compatibility across all platforms.

The Solution:
Ocean Swift’s Wavetable Creator – a powerful tool to design morphing wavetables that work anywhere! From Serum to Eurorack, this tool lets you craft wavetables with innovative crossfade, morphing, and blending techniques, and robust compatibility export options. Whether you're producing music, designing game audio, or developing synth plugins, this app is built to unleash your creativity with an easy intuitive interface.

Pricing and Availability
The Ocean Swift Wavetable Creator is available now at a regular price of €40. As a special introductory offer, you can purchase it at €25, a limited-time price valid through the Black Friday, Christmas, and Winter Holiday season until January 10, 2025. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your sound design toolkit at an unbeatable price, with a unique product!


Grab the Wavetable Creator here: https://oceanswift.net/product/wavetable-creator/

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JLRs Modular Synthesizers - System Breakdown #13 -

video upload by John L Rice

JLRs Modular Synthesizers - System Breakdown posts

"This is my thirteenth video breakdown/rundown, this time for one of my very smallest Eurorack systems, just a single 4ms Pod40x case!

Index:
0:00 Beginning
0:20 Introduction
0:55 Module Rundown
2:15 Modifications
2:23 Final Words
2:44 Demo: 'Boil The Noodles, Winter Is Coming'
8:25 End

List of the modules in this system
Erica Synths: Black MIDI-CV v2, Black VCO2, Pico MODulator
Happy Nerding: HM VCO
2hp: LFO
The Harvestman: Polivoks VCF (2013)
4ms Company: Pod40x
Tendrils Cables: patch cables
Arturia: Keystep keyboard used for demo

Note that additional reverb came from an external device for the audio sample. Otherwise all sounds were from the displayed system.

As always, thank you for watching, rating, following, subscribing, and commenting! 🥳 If you found the content of this video helpful, interesting, or entertaining, please consider showing your support so I can stay stocked up on coffee and cookies. 😋 https://buymeacoffee.com/johnlrice"

Byte //Debel/Basimilus/Manis/Cursus/Pizza/Rings/Plaits//

video upload by Aleatoric Machine

"Back to Eurorack after a bit of a Buchla break! Jamming with:
Noise Engineering Debel, Basimilus & Manis Iteritas Alia, Cursus Iteritas Percido, Lacrima Versio, Numeric Repetitor, Pons Asinorum, Pura Ruina
Bastl Pizza, Ikarie
Mutable Instruments Rings, Plaits, Stages
Acid Rain Constellation, Maestro
Div Kid Ochd, RND Step
Nerd Engineering FX Aid Pro, FX Aid XL
ALM Pamela’s Pro Workout
Winter Modular Eloquencer
Malekko Voltage Block
BoredBrain Xcelon
Endorphines Cockpit
WMD MSCL, Overseer"

What is The Vanilla Synthesizer? It's Ready, That's What

via the STG Soundlabs/muSonics Electronic Newsletter:

Is it The Vanilla Synthesizer or the muSonics TVS?

I started working on this project a year and a half ago.

Originally my thought process was to make a new American format synthesiser that could be sold as modules, kits, and bare boards. I was concerned about the future of the format, and I felt a new line of basic modules and infrastructure at a variety of price points was important. I still do.

STG Soundlabs was a failure because I made things that ultimately the eurorack market simply did not want. Yes, I sold some, and will continue to maintain the line as best as I can, but it's very hard to find photos of eurorack installations with STG Soundlabs modules in them, but rare to find a nice big man-sized synthesiser without my modules in it.

Another thing I wanted to do was teach myself how to do my own engineering. It didn't start that way, but it became that way. I'd been a hardware product developer since 2005 but never actually laid out a circuit board. That is no longer true, and I've done things beyond this project that I haven't even talked about.

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Five12 Vector & Winter Modular Eloquencer Programming.

video upload by Markham Synth Society

"In this patch the melody is programmed on the Five12 Vector Sequencer and the Drums are programmed on the Winter Modular Eloquencer."

http://www.five12.com/

Modular Lunchbox Prototyping - Low-Gain Electronics | 4U Modular

video upload by LowGainElectronics

"Setup a small system to do some testing with. Working on a new desktop instrument… to be released sometime this winter."

Modular Lunchbox Prototype II - Low-Gain Electronics | 4U Modular


"More exploration of the lunchbox."

BRANDNEW JOMOX MOD FM // UnBOXING // 8 VOICE POLYPHONIC // No Talking

video upload by LESINDES

"PROCESS:

Brandnew MOD FM euro rack module from JOMOX. 8 voice, 4 oscillator + SSM VCA VCF per voice
+++
Just unboxed and hacking the machine without manual. Sequenced by WINTER MODULAR ELOQUENCER. Drum loops from LOGIC PRO. No add FX limiting etc. only normalized."

Winter Modular & Plankton Electronics Zaps Sound Demo (no talking)

video upload by Limbic Bits

0:00 IDM Sequence
0:59 Old School Percussion synth
2:15 Lousy finger drumming while exploring some preset banks
5:43 IDM Performance with Intellijel Atlantis

Winter Plankton ZAPS Tutorial / Overview Videos

video uploads by Winter Modular

Playlist:
ZAPS 1/10 General Overview
ZAPS 2/10 Edit Group, Freeze and Revert
ZAPS 3/10 Sound Settings
ZAPS 4/10 Random
ZAPS 5/10 Morph
ZAPS 6/10 Copy and Paste
ZAPS 7/10 Snapshot
ZAPS 8/10 File System
ZAPS 9/10 CV Assign
ZAPS 10/10 Extra and Config