Liminal Patch 008 : Ambient Eurorack Modular Exploration

video upload by Botched Creative

"Creaturae Imaginis is a slow-burning descent into tone, texture, and atmosphere—12 minutes of ambient analog synthesis, layered with subtle generative elements. Recorded live to multitrack, each voice was captured in isolation, allowing for extensive post-processing and detailed mixing. The result is a piece that blurs the line between raw performance and sculpted sound design—a meditation on presence, process, and the strange beauty of voltage in motion.

Main Synths:
Forge TME Vhikk X, Maneco Labs Grone 2 Dark Drone Machine, Moog Mother 32, Moog Matriarch, Archea Loki, Winterbloom Castor & Pollux.

Sequencer:
Arturia KeyStep Pro

Processors:
Make Noise Maths, Happy Nerding 3x Mia, ALM Pam's Pro Workout, Xaoc Devices Zadar, Xoac Timiszoara, Expert Sleepers ES-9, Intellijel Quadratt, Thorn Audio VC LFO, Maneco Labs Clusterverb, Maneco Labs Filter Eko, Animal Factory Vivisect, After Later Audio Cloaks,

Post-Processing:
Walrus Audio Fable, OBNE Darkstar, Meris Mercury X, Meris Mercury 7, Meris Polymoon, Meris LVX, Boss RE-20, Chase Bliss Mood, Chase Bliss Generation Loss, Strymon Timeline, Strymon Big Sky, Abelton Live (tracking), Motu Digital Performer (mixing), Kush Audio, Slate Digital, Valhalla DSP, Waves plugins.

Enjoy the in-between world."

Let's noise! (apps demo)

video upload by Igor Vasiliev

"Some loops and apps on iPad for processing them and generating noise. Mixed on GarageBand.

LoopMangler - Multi-Effect Glitch Sequencer (Process loops)
GlitchScaper - Rhythm & Glitch machine (Rhythmic patterns at the beginning)
BeatCutter - Rhythm slicing & recombining (Voices from a radio broadcast recording)
NoiseSpace - Noise textures and backgrounds (Noise textures in the middle)
NoInputMixer - Feedback-based instrument (Feedback tones and backgrounds)
SpaceFields - Space Ambient Machine (Spatial voices at the end)"

Frank Pels - Colours - 50 Musical & Usable Sounds for Quantum/Iridium - Sounddemo

video upload by WaldorfMusicChannel

"https://waldorfmusic.com/de/produkt/s...

Frank Pels is a musician & producer from the Netherlands who has been involved with wavetable synthesis from the beginning. He has owned many legendary synthesizers like Prophet VS, Waldorf Microwave 1 & 2 over the years. He is now delivering his first soundset for the Iridium/Quantum family of synths.

50 musical and usable sounds for Iridium/Quantum. The soundset offers a collection of a wide variety of sounds. Lead sounds, Pads and many more sounds can be found in this huge collection."

Technics SY 1010 70's Analog Synthesizer

video upload by SUBTOKYOSHOP Music Gears

"Technics SY 1010 70's Analog Monophonic Synthesizer

Recorded with
*Technics SY 1010 Music Synthesizer
*Guyatone MD2 Digital Delay
*Aria ACH-1 Chorus"

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MFX Pedal: Akemie Poly Voice Presets

video upload by ALM TV

"The MFX Pedal now includes a new FM-based Akemie’s Poly voice engine as part of the latest Firmware (v116) which also includes an updated mix control curve to be closer to equal power for all engines. Here we demo the built in presets for the new polyphonic synth engine.

The ‘Akemie Poly Voice’ is a polyphonic 2 operator FM voice inspired by our ‘Akemie’ FM modules and plugins. Controls let you define the wave, FM depth, ratio, and feedback, with independent decay envelopes for FM and amplitude as well as an end of chain low pass filter. The 4 voice synth engine is MIDI controlled with the same freely assignable CC and expression control just like the other FX engines.

Updating is easy, connect your MFX Pedal to computer via USB and copy the firmware file across, see manual for full details. Download via https://busycircuits.com/mfx-pedal"

Echolocator delay on synth, drums, voice and shortwave (no talking)

video upload by Richard DeHove

"First up Erica Synths sent me the Echolocator. That's particularly good of them because I know and I'm sure they know that I would have bought it anyway. After all, I'm the man who bought the Zen delay three times. For delay pedals in general I'm up to about 25 delays bought in the past few years and about 22 sold :D

Here I use the Echolocator with the DB-01, Acidbox III, LXR-02, Tecsun PL-660 radio and the US War Department training film number 471 on triodes and tubes.

No presets are used on any of the examples, it's all live twiddling. The idea throughout is to show the range of real time 'playing' with the delay. Just like the Nightverb I haven't used the presets or programmed any myself, it's so fast to dial in the sound you want it seems better to match things exactly to whatever you happen to be playing. The only thing I think is missing (at least I can't see it) is a WYSIWYG mode where the machine instantly reverts to the current knob positions. The only 'second layer' functions you need to remember are BACK+FREEZE to mute the delay, and BACK+TAP TEMPO to sync to an incoming clock.

Despite the length of this video I've only touched on some of the interesting effects. For example adjusting the compressor makes a huge difference to the feedback; whether the filter is in series or in the feedback loop; playing with the freeze function, and modulation with pitch shifting. So more on all that in later videos. If there's anything in particular you think I should cover please let me know.

Finally, if you notice a slight difference in the video color and position between takes it's because I had to change cameras halfway through.

0:00 Basic synth
3:09 Sparse drums
5:28 Beam me up
6:07 Filter options
8:39 Blippy drums
12:38 Freezy drums
13:34 Long feedback synth
15:11 Drum jam
16:34 Shortwave
18:36 Human voice

Many thanks to my kind patrons who keep this channel ad-free
My website: https://richarddehove.com/"

MAM VF-11 Vocoder + Roland R8 drum machine - MikeSynth

video upload by Mikus Pilatus

"MAM’s internal oscillator for this demo. . Ie no external synth.
(Same vocoder as used by Beastie Boys Intergalactic - they also used its internal oscillator like in this demo)"

Sequential Take 5: "Taking The Five" patches HD Demo - No Talking

video upload by Stefano Daino

"This is the demo of several patches included in the 'Taking the Five' Vol 1 & Vol 2, two libraries each of 64 sounds for the Sequential Take 5 synthesizer.

These patches aim to reproduce the sounds that characterized the music performed with the analog polyphonic synthesizers serie in the '80s, as well as the sounds that are only possible with a new generation analog synthesizer, which have the advantage of touch-sensitive, aftertouch keyboards, which have powerful programmable modulation matrices, and excellent built-in effects.

The 'Taking the Five' Vol 1 & Vol 2 for the Sequential Take 5 are available at https://www.dsp-quattro.com/dspquattr..."

The patches:

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Arturia Introduces Updated V Collection with New Virtual Synths

video uploads by Arturia

"As of today, V Collection 11 is officially live.

This is our most expansive edition yet - a powerhouse suite of 45 instruments, 3 exclusive expansion packs, and over 12,000 world-class presets, all crafted for modern music makers.

7 new instruments, 5 major updates - now included.

Fresh additions like Jup-8000 V, Pure LoFi,Augmented MALLETS along with MiniBrute V, Synthx V and Augmented YANGTZE. A completely new version of SEM V, and rebuilt Augmented instruments to push creative boundaries."

Additional details on the release further below.

Playlist:
1. V Collection 11 | Reference Instruments For Music Makers | ARTURIA
2. Jup-8000 V | Supersaw Digital Synthesizer | ARTURIA
3. SEM V | Spellbinding Analog Synthesizer | ARTURIA
4. Augmented Series 2 | Acoustic Instruments Reinvented | ARTURIA
5. Pure LoFi | Low-Fidelity Synthesizer | ARTURIA
6. Tutorials | Jup-8000 V - Overview
7. Tutorials | SEM V - Overview
8. Tutorials | Augmented Series 2 - Overview
9. Tutorials | Pure LoFi - Overview

ARTURIA V Collection V Walkthrough, Demo and Features with MATTHS

video uploads by MATTHS

"Arturia have just released their new JUP-8 V as part of the Arturia V Collection 11! Jup-8000 V is a one-of-a-kind reproduction of the iconic JP-8000 including its legendary supersaw oscillator. Let's have a first look, discover its capabilities and dive in together to see what this can do!

_7 Authentic engines
_Surgical Filter
_Whole voice modelled
_Multi-arpeggiator & Melodic sequencer
_Supercharged effect section
_Advanced Modulation system

Built to deliver the unmistakable 2000s dance sound
and the unique euphoric melancholia of the millennial
generations in just a few clicks." www.matthsmatthsmatths.com



PDF press release in image format:

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Introducing Pipo Interfaces

A Sneak Peak into Pipo modules video upload by Pipo Interfaces

"Video produced by Tom Bouchet

Music: "Transition" by Alex-Productions (CC BY 3.0)"

Press release follows:


Pipo Interfaces brings a new versatile toolkit for creative sensing and audiovisual interactions in real-time.

Developed by creative technologist Rupert Renevier, Pipo is a range of electronics modules that connect sensors to computers, and are meant to simplify creative interactivity between people, real-world objects, and digital creation.

Whether you're performing, designing experimental MIDI instruments, or interested in making installations, Pipo builds the foundations of an accessible and adaptable open source toolkit.

When digital experiences become sensible and tangible, they allow for greater engagement and connection. The idea of using sensors for audiovisual applications and arts is far from being new, but still requires building custom solutions on Arduino or Raspberry Pi, which tends to be complex, time-consuming, and therefore not easily accessible to most.

Pipo wants to unlock the creative potential of real-time sensing, and lower the technical barrier to it, by proposing tools that connect the physical world to the digital in a straightforward fashion.

The Pipo recipe is simple: small affordable modules, wireless capabilities, and an intuitive yet powerful user interface. All Pipo modules can be used alone or in combination, fixed, worn on the body, embedded in objects, etc... All Pipo modules have mounting holes to augment all kind of projects and casing will be made available.

The first 3 modules of the family are Pipo Motion, Pipo Range and Pipo Analog.

Pipo Motion is dedicated to sensing movement: orientation, acceleration and magnetic field, thanks to an advanced 9 axis IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit). It allows for relative and absolute orientation.

Pipo Range is an accurate distance sensing unit which can be used to detect hands, obstacles, objects, or people (up to 3m). It can be used the same way as a theremin, or as a people proximity sensor for eg.

Finally, Pipo Analog, a versatile Input/Output device. On one side it has 8 capacitive touch inputs to create original touch buttons (for eg: with wires, metallic tape, vegetables, conductive paint, etc...)

On the other side it has multiple analog voltage inputs/outputs (up to 8). With these you can acquire and use any external buttons, specialized analog sensors modules, knobs or control servo motors, drivers, etc...

Beyond these three first sensing modules, Pipo Interfaces carries a vision for a whole creative ecosystem for many more input and also output modules. It has a strong anchor towards open source development and wants to create a strong user community connection.

Pipo modules can all send standard MIDI and/or OSC data wirelessly for maximum compatibility.

The connectivity is made through WiFi, Bluetooth Low Energy, or USB and every module has an onboard battery charger, so that whatever idea you have, you can test it quickly and have it communicate to your audiovisual software in a matter of seconds (no matter your operating system).

All the settings can be tuned in the field through a web interface hosted on every module.
No need for an app or software, just open any web browser on your mobile. This interface allows you to set various settings like sensing parameters, ranges, and to adapt the incoming and outgoing data streams to your needs, quickly and easily.

You can for example eg fine tune the midi output, choose a note scale, channel, etc...

On a technical level, the project is developed with PlatformIO and the Arduino framework to make it easy for people to hack, modify, upgrade their pipos, or build their own custom Pipos. The software is open source, and the project runs on the Esp32-s3, one of the most versatile and powerful IoT chips around.

Pipo will launch as a pre-order campaign to fund the first production run. If you like Pipo, you can support it by entering your email address on the campaign page, it means a lot ! By doing so, you will also be notified of the launch date, so that you can be among the first people to get yours.

The launch date is pending on gathering a critical mass of people who want to see the project going live, so subscribing helps the project move forward.

All this happens on CrowdSupply, a platform dedicated to launching open source projects:

https://www.crowdsupply.com/pipo-interfaces/pipo