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Wednesday, June 19, 2024

SynthCone Pelengator FX


video upload by SynthCone

BugBrand Save Jamaica Street Studios Weevil


video upload by BugBrand

"In June '24, Jamaica Street Studios, Bristol, raised over £100k to buy their building as a community asset! As a near neighbour, with friends in the studios & being a strong believer community ownership, I've made a batch of 12 JSS Weevils to help!
They're screechy & experimental buggers ;)
I made many different Weevils early in my BugBrand days - they're a simple circuit with circuit-bent features - power starve & touch plates."

BugBrand Weevil Module


video upload by BugBrand

"A basic walk-through of the new Weevil module for BugBrand Modular.
1) the individual oscillators, then RingMod1 + Power Starve behaviour
2) processing a static VCO
3) then using a rhythmic gate into the audio input
Support from Penrose plus, off camera, a CVCO & the ever present DDSR.
--- https://www.bugbrand.co.uk/product/we..."



via BugBrand

"Back in the Old-Blues days, I tried to port the Weevil design into the modular format but it was a challenge.. The circuitry of the regular Weevils is really very simple & the chaos comes from circuit-bending (an unconventional approach!) – the difficulty was how to add voltage-control features to this simple circuitry (modular approaches are quite a bit more involved). So while I did a design back then which was enjoyed by bug-users (SYN1 Weevil), I never thought it quite captured the chaotic sonic worlds of the ‘true’ Weevils.

For a few years I put the Weevils to bed, but have recently come back to thinking on them – so, looking again at modular approaches, I’ve come up with something that I feel works things a bit differently and, while it still feels a bit different from more regular/simple Weevils, it offers a whole host of chaos & noise.

See the block diagram!

First off we have the power starvation core – this unfortunately couldn’t viably be voltage-controlled. Turn the Starve dial fully clockwise for regular/full-power usage. When starved, everything goes a bit nuts, everything interacts & we get to much more noise-based areas, though note that all outputs pass through circuitry to ensure they remain ‘full-strength’ (all are 0V to +10V). There is also a Stable switch which adds a little smoothing – it isn’t exactly stable, but it is more-so/different.

There are two voltage-controlled oscillators ranging from c.0.5Hz to 20kHz from the front panel (they can go slower with external negative CV). There are CV inputs with depth controls & polarity/mute switches for each Osc plus a CV Both input which affects both Oscs. The Oscs track 1V/Oct reasonably well, but are not temperature compensated, nor do they have the best high-frequency tracking. The two Oscs interact a little, especially so when starved. Each Osc has an independent banana output + LED indicator.

The basis for Weevils was a simple cymbal noise-source generator which quasi-ring-modulated square waves together for richly (en)harmonic tones. Here we have a first RM combining the two Oscs, followed by a second which mixes RM1 with an external signal which has passed through a drive/squaring circuit so that it matches the Weevil-core (inc. starvation). This audio input is quite level dependent so do play with the Drive control – you can also input gates/clocks/etc. to the input which can generate some interesting behaviours when using Starve. Note that without an input signal, the output of RM2 will appear quiet (ie. it isn’t silent, but it isn’t regular amplitude).

All in all, the Weevil Module is inherently quite chaotic compared with my other module designs – that is, I feel, its strength & interest! Experiment, feed different signals in, feed outputs back into CV inputs, etc."

Miniraze Wave Slicing Synth by MOK (No Talking)


video upload by Elektronick Musick

"WAVE-SLICING SYNTH WITH ANALOG-STYLE CONTROL

https://mok.com/miniraze.php

VOYAGE TO NEW SONIC FRONTIERS

Miniraze is a powerful yet approachable wave-slicing virtual synth that offers you sounds for the future, inspired by the past. Featuring MOK's patented wave-slicing engine, Miniraze gives you the ability to splice waveforms into utterly unique sounds you won't hear anywhere else, while the straightforward East Coast-style layout makes it easy to craft complex tones quickly. Create anything from warm, retro analog vibes to aggressive, futuristic sounds that have literally never been heard before.

FEATURES

Patented wave-slicing oscillators combine waveforms for out-of-this-world sounds
Straightforward East Coast-style layout makes it easy to program complex patches
Two filters in series, each with 13 options, including subtractive and generative types
4 synchronizable LFOs modulate anything from vibrato to dubstep wobbles
4 ADSR envelopes, including a dedicated amp envelope with velocity modulation
Vast Modulation Matrix for under the hood modular-style patching
9 onboard effects, including Delay, Reverb, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, and Distortion
Built-in arpeggiator produces intricate patterns and random notes from chords
Unison Mode for thick and fat voice stacking
Analog button adds subtle organic randomness to the system
11 colors of noise available to add a variety of textures to your sound
External Audio input lets you process instruments, voices and other sounds
Ring Math processor provides 21 different types of ring modulation
32 different Color Themes available for venturing beyond red and blue
Support for 35 languages, including Sanskrit, Elvish and Klingon
Compatible with AAX/AU/VST on Mac, PC and Linux
Exclusive Bob Moog Foundation sound bank available (proceeds donated to BMF)"

Tuesday, June 18, 2024

Making Music With The Leibniz Subsystem


video upload by Xaoc Devices

"The Xaoc Devices Leibniz Subsystem is a gateway to all kinds of experiments in the Eurorack ecosystem, but it can also serve as a foundation for more traditional music compositions. See how you can achieve this with a few simple patches that you can incorporate into your own system."

The GND-1T (Speak & Glitch GND-1T) | Circuit Bent Speech Chip Synthesizer


video upload by Shirato_Noise

Follow-up to the Speak & Glitch GND-1

"I'm very happy to finally be able to introduce this instrument. The GND-1T is a synthesizer developed by Richard van Hoesel and is the successor to the GND-1. The major improvements are the touch screen and the addition of built-in drum sounds. This allows for the simultaneous generation of circuit bent speech chip sounds and chaotic rhythms.

This video introduces the preset sounds and twists them a bit. No additional effects.

Check out his web page for further details and manuals for this instrument.
https://richardvanhoesel.com/gnd1t/

As a backstory, I have provided a few sample sets for the drum sounds of this instrument. These are my acoustic drums, percussion sounds, and some unique synthesized electronic drum sounds. I hope you enjoy them!"

orpho Alpha T-Drum: Versatile Eurorack Modular Drum Module | Dynamic & Organic Sounds Overview


video upload by HOX808



"The alpha T-Drum module is a versatile Eurorack drum module designed to create dynamic and organic percussion sounds. It features CV manipulation through a Vactrol, giving the sound a lively and organic texture. With inputs for Trigger, Velocity/Accent, and CV, as well as a frequency potentiometer for sound shaping, it offers great flexibility. The module measures 3U x 4HP x 15mm and consumes +12V, -12V | 40mA power."

zeptocore new firmware v3 w/ new features (dj filter, sequencing, effect banks)


video upload by infinitedigits

get the latest firmware: https://zeptocore.com/#uploading-firm...

00:00 new updates!
00:04 dj-style low-pass/high-pass filter (hold B, turn knob Y)
00:17 easy selection (hold C, turn knob X)
00:37 easy set tempo (hold A, hold B, then press key)
00:50 easy sequencing (hold B, hold A, press any key)
01:00 modify quick sequences (hold B, press A)
01:07 change quick sequence steps (hold B, turn knob Y)
01:52 creating random effect banks
02:19 changing random effect probability (hold D, turn knob Y)
02:32 change random effect bank (hold D, turn knob Z)

Holon - Multimodal Mobile Music


video upload by Holonic Systems

Holon.ist x Orbit Princess

video upload by Holonic Systems

"The free iPhone app Holon generates synth music in real-time on your device, adapting the sounds to your environment, speed and direction. Holon now supports Apple Watch for even more personalised interactive scores!

Sync the music with your heart rate and try the 10 different compositions included - powered by miRack!

Holon lets you perform improvised electronic music by moving spatially between different locations.

Holon uses iPhone sensors and a GIS data from the Holonic geospatial backend to generate music in real-time based on user movements and environmental context. Holon is a passive, zero-UI app that turns the physical world into an instrument, promoting immersive, embodied interaction that effectively turns audiences into performers.

- Holon also modifies the intensity of the music by reacting to places and certain objects tagged in GIS systems; parks and water features lower the intensity, while transit and retail zones increase intensity. Industrial areas increase musical tension and distortion, alerting to the possibility of danger while also providing sound masking.

- Holon synchronises the tempo of the music with your activity: BPM is calculated from speed when in a vehicle, from step rate when walking, from heart rate if stationary and wearing an Apple Watch.

- For even further musical embodiment, Apple AirPods 3/Pro/Max can be used as head tracking controllers that add fills and modulation to the music. Set them to transparency mode for improved situational awareness and natural acoustic blending.

- For Holon’s GPS features to work correctly, you'll need to be outdoors, in one of the over 1000 supported regions. See coverage and request yours at www.holonic.systems/holon

Holon is a free demo of the Holonic platform for musical mobility. It is based on theories of affective design, physical computing, human geography, music psychology and urban musicology. Holon is available at the Apple AppStore"

M.U.E.N - OPUS 4 I MUSIC VIDEO I NOVATION CIRCUIT TRACKS


video upload by MUEN inc.

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