Random Source La Bestia II Demos

Published on Nov 5, 2019 Jae Ryan

Two demos by Jae Ryan. Also see La Bestia 2 by Random Source - overview, sounds, music by HAINBACH.

Video descriptions:

1. Random Source La Bestia II - 01

I got my first Serge panel in yesterday! It's a La Bestia II and I have to say. I regret waiting this long. As far as an "analog modular" panel goes, I think this one is just perfect. It took a little time to get going with all the serge patching requirements, but the arrival couldn't be any more rewarding :D

2. Random Source La Bestia II - 02

Another quick serge jam. The battery in my camera died so I kinda rushed it to get the gist.
I'm pinging the VCFQ with the SQ-1 and feeding it into the mixer. I also took two more outs from the filter and ran them separately into different sections of the wave multipliers. That's the second 2 sounds I bring in. It's crazy how much variety you can get out of a single "voice" when you have a panel this deep!
Later I bring in a little bit of the NTO into the variable slope with some random voltage modulating the decay time to give it a little feel :)

3. Random Source La Bestia II - 03

Another little plummy patch. Once again, I was too lazy to actually record and just recorded a still after the fact......

4. Random Source La Bestia II - 04

A big ol' drone this time with pretty much everything controlled by a self cycling SSG LFO. The main "big" bass part that comes in is the Variable Slope VCF self oscillating (thanks to some feedback patching) & ran through the bottom wave multiplier.

5. Random Source La Bestia II - 05

A lil' serge jam in which I explore AM. Eventually.

There's also a little bit of cocoquantus drone that plays in the beginning.

I'm using couple distings in a euroack skiff to quantize the stepped side of the SSG & the bass notes of the TKB too.

6. Random Source La Bestia II - 06

Serge drone patched up immediately after the last video.

Heavy use of the OTO BAM in this one.

Disting MK4 is quantizing the TKBs voltages.

7. Random Source La Bestia II - 07

I've had the serge put away for a little bit in order to explore some new gear while I wait for my Edelweiss panel to show up. I was craving the sound tonight though and decided to pull it out for this quick little ditty. I even took the time to set up the camera!

Serge Modular Synth (Random Source) La Bestia II

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"This is a just-finished La Bestia II. This is the one with the all-new, all-R*S PCBs, re-designed with Serge himself. I've heard them called 5th Generation Serge and I think that's a pretty good description.

It comes with one of the R*S power supplies (a prototype so no labelling on this one) so you are ready to go out of the box. If you don't have any, I'll throw in half a dozen banana cables too."

I believe this is the first post to feature the mk II model. You can find a couple of previous posts featuring the original La Bestia here. Note with Serge, the names of systems correlate to configurations of various individual modules grouped into one panel. The individual modules themselves are not always new, but rather the configuration / system.

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Random Source La Bestia - 03

Published on Nov 6, 2019 Jae Ryan

"Attempting a blanket of La Bestian warmth......"

Random Source La Bestia videos by Jae Ryan

Random*Source Edelweiss II & La Bestia II in 8U flightcase

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"2 Random*Source panels in excellent condition inside a custom 8U flightcase (Very good condition) from Flightcase warehouse. Comes with a comprehensive set of banana cables.. I can count them if you would like haha, but they will be more than what you need.

The serge panels are connected to an L1 power supply, that lives inside of the case. This means that the setup (including cables and power supply) all lives inside the case and can be easily transported. The L1 power supply is not fastened to the case. It actually fits quite perfectly in between the case and the panels so I didn't feel the need to fasten it.

La Bestia II was built by very experienced builder (not to mention grammy award winning producer) Dom Morley last year it was serviced/repaired recently by Darrin Weiner (Patch point).

Edelweiss II was built by Darrin Weiner (Random*Sources official builder as far as I know) himself.

These are beautiful synths, they work perfectly. Really love them. I went way down the rabbit hole with modular only to find that it was more about the gear than making music. I don't really use it at all and I guess I don't have time to make music so selling all my gear!"

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Serge Modular Synth. Random Source. La Bestia II & Edelweiss II.

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"Beautiful Serge Modular Synth by Random Source professionally built by Patch Points in Berlin to order. Consisting of two Serge Boats - La Bestia II & Edelweiss II housed in a custom built Synthracks Case in candy pink.

Also included Konstant Lab Power supply ( can drive 4 boats) 40 Bugbrand Banana cables. Low Gain Electronics Banana to Eurorack converter.

Unit was built 6 months ago and has barely been used so is like new. It sounds fantastic and comprises of a Precision Oscillator and 6 Dual Slope Generators ( each can function and a 1/v per octave tracking oscillator) amongst other things ( see Random source link) Banana Plug connections are solid in comparison mini jacks."

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La Bestia 2 by Random Source - overview, sounds, music

Published on Oct 29, 2019 HAINBACH

"In which I speed-date the gorgeous Serge by Random Source La Bestia 2, give a basic overview and demonstrate musical possibilities. For compositional context, the amazing Sarah Belle Reid joins me on trumpet in the final track. Check her out: https://www.sarahbellereid.com/."

Also check out MIGSI Trumpet and Serge Modular Synthesizer Improvisation. More Sarah Belle Reid featured here.

Bestia and Edelweiss

Published on Apr 21, 2015 Brandon Smith

"La Bestia and Edelweiss messing around."

Serge Research No.1

Published on May 28, 2018 0ekkeekke0

"First recording of my newly built Serge modular system. I have built TKB, 73-75 DIY panels and R*S La Bestia which is still half finished, both filters and stere mixer are not done..
I'm now in the process of getting to know this instrument- it's sounds and workflow. It's quite esoteric and I many things are still a total mystery for me, if or how they should work."

Random Source La Bestia II - 07

Published on Jan 4, 2020 Jae Ryan

"I've had the serge put away for a little bit in order to explore some new gear while I wait for my Edelweiss panel to show up. I was craving the sound tonight though and decided to pull it out for this quick little ditty. I even took the time to set up the camera!"

All parts here

Random Source Serge La Bestia II 4u Boat. Serge Modular Synth by PatchPoints

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"Virtually brand new. Professionally hand build in Berlin by PatchPoints only 2 months ago, full Serge Panel / Boats in original 4u format. Has only had very light use.

This are beautifully constructed and sound rich and precise. All the individual modules serve multiple purpose, DSG for example ( this has 4) makes for a wonderfully precise VCO with perfect pitch tracking."

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Serge La Bestia Modular Synth

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"This is a beautiful instrument and a lovely introduction to the world of Serge for those who haven't yet taken the plunge. It was built by Paurl Walsh...

Panel features 2 VCOs, crossfader, ring multiplier, dual gate vca/lpg, the classic Serge wave multipliers, legendary smooth / stepped generator, noise and s/h outputs, dual transient generators, the exquisite variable Q filter, and stereo mixer. All jacks are banana except the 1/4" mixer outs. Includes power supply."

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¿A qué suena un sintetizador de 25.000€? Probamos el imponente Schmidt

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"Una bestia total de los sintes analógicos con teclado, Schmidt lleva años vieniendo a Superbooth. Ya era hora de ir nosotros a él, aunque eso deja marcado de por vida a quien lo hace.

El panel ya lo dice todo, y los detalles lo confirman. Un macro sintetizador que no escatima a la hora de ofrecer poderío analógico, y ya puede, dado su precio de 25.000 euros (sí, tal como lo lees). ¿Cuántas veces habéis oído hablar en este tipo de formato de un sinte con 7 filtros simultáneos en cada voz? Polifonía y multitimbralidad que alcanzan las 8 voces para usar hasta 8n sonidos. Ausencia total de efectos y un sonido potente que no los necesita."

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"A total beast of analog keyboard synths, Schmidt has been coming to Superbooth for years. It was time for us to go to him, although that leaves those who do it marked for life.

The panel already says it all, and the details confirm it. A macro synthesizer that doesn't skimp when it comes to offering analog power, and it already can, given its price of 25,000 euros (yes, just as you read it). How many times have you heard of a synth with 7 simultaneous filters on each voice in this type of format? Polyphony and multitimbrality that reach 8 voices to use up to 8n sounds. Total absence of effects and a powerful sound that doesn't need them."