The Octopus Sequencer by VIRAM

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The Octopus Sequencer by VIRAM: In 5 Minutes

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"Introducing The Octopus Sequencer ...

Many well known and famous rhythms can be related to Euclidean Patterns: Geometric patterns which are generated by a specific algorithm. They offer great opportunities to generate a broad spectrum of new and interesting rhythms and allow you to easily create fresh rhythms and grooves for your next music productions. Within just a few steps, complex and inspiring patterns can be created. Go for a dive with The Octopus Sequencer and experience the creative world of Euclidean patterns …

Assume a full bar is split into a certain amount of beats, for example four beats. Next define the amount of active beats, let’s say two. Finally the algorithm decides which two of the total amount of four beats should be active. Just by playing with these two parameters you can already create a huge amount of inspiring rhythms. But The Octopus Sequencers offers more …

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By choosing odd-numbered or differing beats for each of the eight modules, rotating the patterns, changing playback speeds (x2, x4, …) for individual modules or by customizing and randomizing velocities / timings as well as using more variations, complex and interesting rhythms can be easily created which will lead to surprising new inspirations.

Beyond rhythms and grooves: Create melodic progressions by triggering chord notes! Different modes allow you to add variations, to manipulate melodies and to interact with The Octopus Sequencer in real time. Ideal for live performances!

In Split Mode, all modules can play simultaneously or sequentially arranged in groups or even one after each other. This leads to more and longer melodic variations. Pitch all modules on the fly or trigger them using your external MIDI keyboard / DAW in Floating Pitch Mode.

Finally manage and backup your presets using the internal SD card. You can store up to 160 presets grouped in 10 banks, each with 16 slots."

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Roland MC-202 w/ OLED Display at Tubbutec SUPERBOOTH22 Booth

Arrived at #superbooth22 and finished setting up our booth.
Nothing better to start the day then some nice #ACID on #MC2oh2 and #6m0d6 @Superbooth_Bln @lpzw_modules pic.twitter.com/c4fxo7Ufgq

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New Joranalogue Eurorack Modules for SUPERBOOTH22

via Joranalogue Audio Design

Springtime has arrived, and that can only mean one thing: SUPERBOOTH is upon us!

We've been hard at work in the lab, developing, testing, soldering and listening... Now, it's finally time to present our latest additions to the Eurorack series.

Read on below, and if you're in Berlin, come and meet the new modules in our cosy tent at booth Z430!

Delay 1

Delay 1 is a fully analogue BBD-based delay module with a multitude of features geared towards modern musical use. An integrated temperature-compensated, high-frequency voltage controlled oscillator (VCO) provides the ‘clock’ signal necessary to drive the delay line within 1 to 50 ms.

By increasing the drive frequency to over 20 kHz, the classic ‘BBD clock whine’ problem is solved, while still providing a wide range in delay time. Classic chorus, flanger and echo effects are easily achieved using the dry/wet blend, feedback and damping parameters.

Delay 1 also allows you to experiment with Karplus-Strong synthesis, an exciting technique to create string and percussion type sounds. This is made easy by an integrated noise transient generator, driven by the ‘pluck’ input, and by the clock VCO’s 1 volt per octave response.


PVT2

While the patch programmability of a modular system is its greatest strength, it can also be a weakness: quick experimentation is often hampered by the need to repatch the synthesiser to change the signal flow.

Pivot 2 offers a unique solution: a compact, fully voltage controlled variable signal router. At the turn of a single knob, any signal can be routed through two external modules in series, parallel or reverse series, as well as any combination in between.

Experiment with patching wavefolders before, after or alongside filters, shuffle multiple delay lines, precisely dial in two-stage audio compression or easily control intricate feedback patches.

Looking beyond the basic signal routing application, Pivot 2 will also function as a complementary pair of counter-acting linear voltage controlled amplifiers (VCAs), a voltage controlled crossfader or a voltage controlled panner.


Step 8

What about Step 8? Our sequential tracking/sampling register received a lot of attention at last year's SUPERBOOTH. However, it quickly became clear that the design needed a bit more development time. We've since added some exciting improvements and are planning to commence production soon.

Step 8 represents a new type of modular building block: a sequential tracking/sampling register, which can be configured to provide a variety of functions. These include sequencers, sequential switches, counters, analogue shift registers...

At its heart lies an analogue 1-to-8 signal switch feeding an octet of high-stability track/sample-and-hold stages. Each of these has its own analogue output with an attenuation slider, in addition to a gate output. LEDs visualise the status of each stage in real time. The switch can be controlled sequentially using the built-in 8-step counter, or addressed directly by an analogue control voltage (CV).

For those who are feeling adventurous, there are always more applications to try: configurable voltage mapper, hocketing controller, clock divider, graphic waveshaper, multi-output analogue downsampler...

Lunabell Meets Modular Synth (steel tongue drum + Eurorack)

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"Just for the heck of it, I decided to plug my Idiopan Lunabell into my Eurorack modular synthesizer. This patch not only processes the drum's audio but also uses it to control other parameters of the sound. The synth 'responds' to the mallet strikes making this a duet of sorts. There is a patch breakdown at the end of the video if you're curious.

If you would like to purchase an Idiopan of your own visit this link: https://idiopan.com/?rfsn=6514306.5c67cd"

Roland A-01 in Original Box

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"The flagship of Roland's popular Boutique range is this distinctive 8-bit synth and controller for MIDI and CV/Gate gear.

This compact sound module is loaded with features and can bridge between a variety of inputs.

It's rare to find a BRAND NEW and UNOPENED model and this item has the original batteries, as well as the manual and documentation.

The sound is distinctive with a crisp tone that stands strong in the mix.

I think Florian Pilz is correct when he suggests this synth might be the new 303 [3rd Bad Gear video here], but that probably depends on your appreciation for that famous mono-synth.

The A-01 has a lot of variety, from softer organ-like tones through to crucnhy percussive and bit-crushed basses.

Roland's website provides the following details:

Ultra-compact controller and sound generator

Highly portable for mobile music making
High-quality construction with metal front panel

Dual assignable ribbon controls for pitch bend, modulation, sound preview, CC, and more

MIDI over Bluetooth®

CV/GATE outputs for legacy analog/modular synthesizers

Battery-operated (4 x AA) or USB bus-powered

192x40 graphic LCD screen

Built-in 0.5 W mini-speaker for real-time sounds"

Tom Oberheim SEM Pro SN 0765

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"The SEM reissue by Tom Oberheim. This version comes with midi and cv patchpoints.

Minor scratches on the rear (see photo) but otherwise in an excellent condition."

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Novation Nova Desktop Synth w/ Wood Side Panels

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Sonic Potions LXR Digital Drum Synth

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The most awaited video for the Pulsar 23!!! Normal Drum Sounds With IOLabs Flux!!!

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"The second collaboration between IOLabs Flux, the best trigger sequencer, and the Soma Pulsar 23 , arguably the most amazing if not the best drum machine ever made. The combination of sound quality, easy of use, open design, interconnectivity and interactivity makes the Soma a fantastic piece of musical gear, and which is more important, a real instrument to play with. The amount of control and flexibility that Flux puts in your hands can lead you to totally unexpected sonic landscapes, like you can see and heat in that video.
Barry at IOLabs and Vlad at Soma Instruments are real geniuses of our time.

Video sections:
00:06 Pattern 01
01:39 Pattern 02
05:29 Pattern 03
11:12 Pattern 04"

SONICWARE Liven Bass&Beats Tutorial Part 2: Bass Programming, Patch Creation, Wavetable Import

video upload by ChrisLody

Part 1 here.

00:00 Intro

00:33 Loading and Tweaking Bass Sounds
Selecting bass track
Playing with keys and octave buttons
Loading sounds with memory and bank knob
Assign 1 & 2
Dimension
Legato and mono, glide settings
Velocity
Pitch LFO, release & gate, machine gun
Sweep up & down, sweep speed and range

6:33 Sequencing Bass Sounds
Note ties
Entering long notes
Pasting notes into steps
Clearing steps
Real-time recording
Non real-time record, autostep
Pattern setting, length, note value, transpose, swing
Dice setting

10:35 Automation using parameter locking
Entering automation per step
Clearing parameters lock
Real-time recording automation
Sound locking

12:30 Ducking & effects
Ducking for bass and line in
Ghost sidechain
Turning on FX
Selecting FX type
FX send level for bass & line in
FX amount knob (FX parameter)

15:01 Bass Memory Editing
Entering memory edit
Preview and chose a patch to edit
Overview of memory edit
Function, Page 1 & 2, Octave down & up
ADSR amp envelope
Wavetable oscilators, wave knob, position
Turning modules on & off
Sub oscillator, type knob
Noise
LFO 1 & 2
Modulation envelope 1 & 2
Per module settings
Oscillator pitch, phase, position, level, output routing, shaper type, adjust, unison voice, detune and blend
Sub pitch, phase, level and output routing
Noise level & type
Filter type, cutoff frequency, resonance, distortion
LFO shape, rate, dpeth, delay, sync, phase
Envelope attack, decay, sustain, release, depth, delay, up curve, down curve
Voice mode
Cancelling edits or initializing

Routing modules to parameters
Envelope to wavetable position
LFO to wavetable position
Assign 1 & 2, routing to multiple destinations, positive or negative depths
Velocity to cutoff

Data menu, copy, patch export, wavetable import, wavetable export
Saving a patch, naming a patch

32:30 Uploading custom wavetables
Access the conversion software and guide for windows and mac: https://sonicware.jp/pages/download
The free wavetables I used in the example (Antidote Audio - Advent 2018 Mega Pack\Antidote Advent Serum - Wavetables): https://www.antidoteaudio.com/adventc...
My video on using Midi-Ox with Livens: https://youtu.be/bHxyV0qwFns