New Make Noise 0-CTRL Sequencer

"The Make Noise 0-CTRL is a patchable, clockable controller and step sequencer for voltage controlled synthesizer systems. Designed to be patch pals with the 0-Coast, it is a tabletop device whose inputs and outputs follow Eurorack standards, making it also a great partner for a modular system or another patchable tabletop synth.

- Fully analog and patch programmable, no menus or modes, what you patch is what you get!
- Sequence and Control the Pitch, Strength, and Time of your synthesizer voice, per step
- Voltage control over Stop and Direction
- Dynamic Reset, select Reset Step while sequencing
- Pressure and Touch Gate outputs for human generated events and expression
- Dynamic Envelope and Gate outputs allow for voice loudness/ strength per note
- Gate output per step for patch programming sequence behavior and triggering unique events per step
- Synchronize the 0-CTRL via the Clock In, or clock other machines with the Clock and/ or Gate Outs
- Sequence your synthesizer and play it by hand simultaneously with Sequence Interrupt
- Pairs well with the 0-Coast, Tape & Microsound Music Machine, or anything having CV Inputs

Specifications:

Dimensions: 5.5 x 9 x.75 inches
Weight: 1.7 lbs.
Power Requirement: +15VDC on 2.1mm Tip Positive Connector
Includes Power Adapter, Patch Cables

MSRP: $399"

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Make Noise 0-CTRL With a 1973 Moog Modular

Published on May 27, 2020 Perfect Circuit

"The Make Noise 0-CTRL is a sequencer and touch keyboard in the same form factor as the 0-Coast. Like the 0-Coast the 0-CTRL has roots in both east and west coast synthesizers as it has features of both the Moog 960 sequencer and the Serge TKB, and also some fun new additions. We had a 1973 Moog Model 12 system with a highpass filter and filter coupler so we decided to use that with the 0-CTRL.

The 0-CTRL is an 8 step sequencer with 3 rows of CV outputs, one row is normalized to a CV output so that you could control the pitch or another parameter of you synthesizer. The second row is normalized to a dynamic gate generator which can output gates of varying voltage levels for more dynamic sequences, there is also a built in envelope generator which we are using here instead of the envelopes in the Moog system. The third row is normalized to the time control of the sequencer clock so that you can create sequences where each step varies in time. The 0-CTRL is not just a sequencer but also a touch keyboard with pressure CV out similar to Pressure Points.

https://www.perfectcircuit.com/make-n..."

0-Coast Ambient::Fragile:Threaded

C Nich0lls

"This track is composed with Makenoise 0-Coast synth and the 0-CTRL touch sequencer. The principal part is a single-take recording from the 0-Coast. In this piece I was revisiting some ways that I used to use the Korg SQ-1 sequencer. The 0-CTRL allows you to take those ideas further using touch interactions, having 3 rows and a more subtle approach to stage tuning and timing. This recording uses all of these features.

Timing and tuning were dialed in by ear and are deliberately elusive. The main 0-Coast patch uses a 'plucky' setting of it's dynamics, taking advantage of the 0-CTRL's ability to organically modulate the 0-Coast dynamics and contour. it's a relatively simple patch, but all 3 rows of the 0-CTRL are routed to make it expressive.

In addition to the main melodic line there are 3 additional recording takes. 2 are percussive; one a 'kick' and the second a high-pitched/noise burst. The last take is a variant of the melodic line, effectively 'ghosted' by widening the attack of the contour and pitching it up. All of the additional tracks were derived from the same 0-CTRL settings.

All the effects are from the new Strymon NightSky pedal. Each track has it's own custom patch, exploring some of the range of the pedal. All tracks recorded though UA Apollo Twin X."

Make Noise 0-CTRL Analogue CV/Gate Touch Sequencer Demo

Premiered May 5, 2020 mylarmelodies

"Let's explore the wicked new standalone Make Noise 0-Ctrl CV & Gate touch sequencer, joined by its sibling the 0-Coast, and friends! 🙌 This video features a full walkthrough, then jams from 23:39 onwards!

SKIP AROUND:
2:53 0-Ctrl Concepts
3:54 Explaining The Three Sequencing Rows
4:55 Dynamic Gate Demo
6:32 Dynamic Contour Output Demo
8:48 Time Row/Per-Step Swung Timing Demo
10:32 Touch Plate Keyboard/Bottom Left Plates Demo
13:18 Using Stacking Cables to Send CV to Multiple Places
14:09 Using Gates to Change Direction/Reset/Stop
15:44 Interrupt Function to Jump Sequence Around By Hand
17:09 Sequencer Reset Demo - How It Resets to Last Touched Plate
19:31 Sequencer Stop Demo - Programming 'Playhead' to Stop on a Step
19:58 Touch Gate Output - Outputs a Gate Every Time Plate is Touched
21:29 Pressure Output - Outputs a Smooth CV Based on Finger Contact on Plates
22:56 Interrupt and Pressure Working Together
23:43 DEMO ONE: 0-Ctrl of Mutable Instruments Rings, with Basimilus Iteritas Alter
27:14 DEMO TWO: Techno Duet for 0-Coast and Basimilus Iteritas Alter
29:47 DEMO THREE (Various): 0-Ctrl & System 80 880 Electro Acid, w/Erbe Verb on the 0-Coast."

Creating presets on the Rossum Trident using the Make Noise 0-CTRL

Patchwerks Seattle

"In this video resident expert Nick Bigelow of Patchwerks shares a few practical ways to the use the new Make Noise 0-CTRL with his trusty companion the Rossum Trident.

The Make Noise 0-CTRL is a patchable, clockable controller and step sequencer for voltage controlled synthesizer systems. Designed to be patch pals with the 0-Coast, it is a tabletop device whose inputs and outputs follow Eurorack standards, making it also a great partner for a modular system or another patchable tabletop synth.

- Fully analog and patch programmable, no menus or modes, what you patch is what you get!
- Sequence and Control the Pitch, Strength, and Time of your synthesizer voice, per step.
- Voltage control over Stop and Direction.
- Dynamic Reset, select Reset Step while sequencing.
- Pressure and Touch Gate outputs for human generated events and expression.
- Dynamic Envelope and Gate outputs allow for voice loudness/ strength per note.
- Gate output per step for patch programming sequence behavior and triggering unique events per step.
- Synchronize the 0-CTRL via the Clock In, or clock other machines with the Clock and/ or Gate Outs.
- Sequence your synthesizer and play it by hand simultaneously with Sequence Interrupt.

Order your 0-CTRL here: http://bit.ly/mn_0ctrl

The latest brainchild of synth pioneer Dave Rossum, TRIDENT is a 100% analog, triple oscillator module that opens up a universe of dynamic timbral textures.

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Analog Memories | 0-Coast + 0-Ctrl + Doepfer A151 sequential switch

Cinematic Laboratory

"Someone was wondering if it would be useful to have two 0-Ctrl units, looking for an excuse to get another one. He was wondering if it would be possible to extend the 8 step sequence to 16. Since I do not have two 0-ctrl's lying around, I used my Brains/PressurePoints combo (the 0-Pressure) to do this experiment. Unfortunately I could not find a way to make one stop and the other one continue. I am not sure it can be done.

However, if you're looking to extend your sequence, getting a 'sequential switch' would be a lot more helpful. The Doepfer A151 can switch between four input signals when it receives a gate, which makes it a perfect companion for your 0-ctrl. I used it to extend the sequence from 8 to 16. Adding the 0-Pressure extended it to 32 and ultimately to 128. But with so many untuned notes, you should make a Krell patch or use a quantizer..."

0-CTRL: Exploration 01

C Nich0lls

"First exploration with the new 0-CTRL from Makenoise. Paired up with the 0-Coast and the combination of the 2 definitely makes for a fun sonic playground.

Using all 3 rows of the 0-CTRL with the pitch row being sent to v/oct input of the 0-Coast, the strength row to the overtone input and the dynamic gate to the gate input of the contour generator.

The interaction of the dynamic gate and contour generator is incredibly nuanced and responsive. There is also some subtle animation of the time row to coax a a little bit of groove out of the timing. Across the recording there is manual manipulation of the balance between triangle wave and the more complex square/waveshaped inputs, as well as some adjustment of contour parameters.

The recording is a single-take recorded through the Strymon TimeLine and BigSky FX. It takes advantage of the NonLinear algorithm of the BigSky which is a gated early reflection reverb. Reminds me of some of the FX you could get out of the venerable Yamaha SPX-90 back in the day, though much less grainy! The video is also a single take so that you can see the played interaction with the 0-CTRL.

Looking forward to exploring this new controller much more."

Terreno // Live Performance with Make Noise Strega and 0-CTRL + Elektron Octatrack

video upload by OoraMusic

"A simple jam using Elektron Octatrack MKii as mixer and resampler for Make noise Strega sequenced by 0-CTRL. You can find a rundown of the setup here:"

Jamming with Strega, 0-CTRL and Octatrack // A Minimal Setup with a Powerful Voice


00:00 Introduction
01:37 Octatrack Setup
02:50 Strega Overview
07:00 Sequencing with 0-CTRL
10:28 Field recordings
10:50 Flex machines / Resampling
15:26 Octatrack Scenes
18:00 Altering step duration with Time
19:30 Conclusions

OoraMusic was recently featured in this Perfect Circuit best gear of the world post.

Make Noise 0-CTRL + Eurorack Patching Tips w/ Omri Cohen

video uploads by Perfect Circuit

"Make Noise's 0-CTRL is one of our favorite standalone controllers—we use it all the time alongside semi-modular and other desktop gear. But it also makes an excellent pairing with Eurorack modular synthesizers, as well!

In this two-part video series, modular synth expert Omri Cohen talks us through some of his favorite tactics for using 0-CTRL along with a Eurorack modular synthesizer. Patch tips, module recommendations, and sage CV wisdom abound!

In this video, Omri walks us through his thoughts on using 0-CTRL with quantizers, probability, and even some more advanced tricks using a sample & hold.

Read more on our blog, Signal: https://bit.ly/3Up6klu

Omri Cohen’s online courses for learning modular synthesis - https://omricohen.gumroad.com/"

Timestamps:

Part 1:
00:00 - Introduction
00:33 - Quantizer
04:42 - Probability with Flip
10:08 - Probability with S&H

Part 2:
00:00 - Introduction
00:34 - Sequential Switch
06:55 - Sequencer
13:53 - Oscillator

EWI WX5 KAULDRON Free Patches Demo (iPhone 5s)

Published on Mar 18, 2018 mkirino01

"Demonstration of my original KAULDRON iPhone and iPad Patches for EWI and WX (Wind synthesizer / Breath controller)
You can download the patches free:
http://wx5.blog2.fc2.com/blog-entry-4...

Equipment:
YAMAHA WX5, iPhone5s (OS11.2.6), KAULDRON for iOS, and iRig MIDI
Backing track : iReal Pro for iOS

Setting tips:
Set your EWI or WX's breath output MIDI Control Change = 2 (aka. breath, B/C)
KAULDRON MIDI Maps:
Mod Ctrl 1 = CC2, Min = 0, Nax = 127
Mod Ctrl 4 = CC2, Min = 127, Max = 0

Short instal guide:
Download the MIDI Map file and the patches file.
Send the files to KAULDRON via iTunes (iTunes file sharing).
Import the MIDI MAP file : MENU / Prefs / Advanced MIDI Settings / MIDI Maps / (click Map name) /
Import the Pathes: (click icon of BANK Export) / iTunes Import

And set the parameter of KAULDRON: MENU / Pref / Pichbend Radius = 2

iPad Demo:"

KAULDRON with Wind MIDI Controller YAMAHA WX5 (first try)

Published on Nov 25, 2017 mkirino01

Synth App: YONAC KAULDRON
Equipment: YAMAHA WX5, iPad Air 2013 (OS11.1), and iRig MIDI
My First try of KAULDRON with Breath Controller (WX5 & EWI) !
From 0:46 --- Demo of My Original Patches using program change &
Loop backing with internal "TAPE" function.
From 3:40 --- Sound making, breath control, and modulation setting.
MIDI Maps:
84)Mod Ctrl 1 = CC2, Min = 0, Nax = 127
87)Mod Ctrl 4 = CC2, Min = 127, Max = 0
Modulation setting (example):
TARGET / MOD / CONTROL
1: Filter Freq / None / Mod Ctrl 1 (100)
2: Filter Freq / None / Mod Ctrl 1 (100)
3: Osc1 PW / None / Mod Ctrl 1 (85)
4: Voice Amp / None / Mod Ctrl 4 (100)"

iTunes: Kauldron - Yonac Inc.

Make Noise Strega

video by MAKEN0ISE

Follow-up to this post featuring an interview with Alessandro Cortini.

"Make Noise is proud to introduce Strega!

Strega is an audio alchemical experiment. Activate! Spill the tonic into time and let time decay through the filter to hear the results.

Strega is an instrument designed in collaboration with Alessandro Cortini. Inspired by Cortini's music and sonic experimentations, Strega embodies the seen and unseen, the sign and magic, the alchemy of sound.
Strega is able to conjure audio tones, generate control signals, and process external sounds. Patch the 0-COAST or any other line level source into the Strega to unlock new sounds!

This new instrument takes the same form factor as the 0-COAST and 0-CTRL. It was designed to be controlled by the 0-CTRL or the 0-COAST's MIDI CV B outputs and is equally happy interfacing with Eurorack modules as well.

- Patchable with 7 sources and 13 destinations
- Touch Bridges and Gateways for momentary modulation routings
- Compatible w/ Eurorack Modular Synthesizer Signals
- Input for combining with or processing outside sounds
- Includes patch cables, output cable, and AC Adapter
- Headphone and Line Level Amplifier as well as Eurorack Output
- Small Rugged Steel Enclosure
- Same form factor as 0-Coast and 0-CTRL

Dimensions: 5.5 x 9 x .75 inches
Weight: 1.7lbs
Power Requirement: +15VDC @1A, 2.1mm Tip Positive Connector
Retail price: $599
Shipping in late February

makenoisemusic.com/synthesizers/strega

Make Noise Strega Desktop Module

via this auction

Note this is a supporting member listing.

"Strega is able to conjure audio tones, generate control signals, and process external sounds. Patch the 0-COAST or any other line level source into the Strega to unlock new sounds!

It has the same form factor as the 0-COAST and 0-CTRL. While designed to be controlled by the 0-CTRL or the 0-COAST's MIDI CV B outputs it is equally happy interfacing wit Eurorack modules as well.

Features

Patchable with 7 sources and 13 destinations
Touch Bridges and Gateways for momentary modulation routings
Compatible w/ Eurorack Modular Synthesizer Signals
Input for combining with or processing outside sounds
Headphone and Line Level Amplifier as well as Eurorack Output
Small Rugged Steel Enclosure
Same form factor as 0-Coast and 0-CTRL"

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Ritournelles CV & TRIG, with Make Noise 0-Coast & 0-Ctrl

video upload by LARIX ELEKTRO

"How to use the Ritournelle CV and TRIG with semi-modular engine.
First example with the Make Noise 0-Coast and the 0-Ctrl.

- Adding more depth to the sequence
- The 0-Ctrl as a preste bank for the Ritournelle modules."

Knobotron - Tactile UV Reactive Knob Rings on MAKE NOISE 0-CTRL

via @knobotron

"Knobotron on @makenoisemusic 0-CTRL looks like an amazing work of art! #modularsynth #synthesizer #eurorack #eurorackmodular #knobs #3dprinting"

Works on other gear as well.

via Knobotron:

"Colored knob upgrade rings with a tactile pointer indicating the current position and allowing comfortable single finger tweaking. The knobs are fluorescent and UV reactive, generating an intense glow under black light.

Knobotron comes in packs assembled for specific synths, half the knobs in neon green and half in neon orange. A couple of extra rings are always added in so that you have more freedom to arrange your patterns.

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Dual 0-CTRL Sequencing

video upload by MAKEN0ISE

"Let’s try a little dual 0-CTRL sequencing! Since the 0-CTRL is highly oriented around the possibilities of self-patching, it could be fun to extend some of the self-patching ideas to two 0-CTRLs working together. Self-other patching? Or better yet, friend patching!!

"Entreaty," by Hélène Vogelsinger
And its new behind-the-scenes documentary: [posted here]

http://www.makenoisemusic.com"

Junkyard Strega | feat. 0-Ctrl + Echophon + Erbe-Verb

video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"It's always fun to use Strega in a bigger patch, but this time I am staying close to 'home' with 0-ctrl (without the extra quantizer) and effects from the MakeNoise Echophon delay & Erbe-Verb reverb. Modulating Stega's pitch and internal time can create some great metallic 'junkyard' effects, and 'striking' the Absorb CV with 0-ctrl's dynamic gate output is just amazing. At the end of the video I got inspired, wondering how a stereo conversion would sound with two Echophon's and two Erbe-Verbs. You can also try this with any two effect units/pedals and patch them as left/right FX chains."

Little Drummers | Basimilus Iteritas Alter + 0-Ctrl

Cinematic Laboratory

"Today I wanted to revisit the BIA, zero-controlled by the MakeNoise 0-Ctrl. It's a great module for creating individual high quality percussion sounds. You can also turn it into an Arcade machine when you throw a lot of CV at it (especially with a 0-ctrl center), but that will make it extremely digital. Adding a LPG will do wonders, especially the old ones from Doepfer and MakeNoise because they have that magical vactrol sound. The trick is to mult the trigger to an AD(SR) envelope/LPG and sculpt the BIA with it. A VCFA will also work very well, even a low pass filter.

In the end I added another little drummer, the mighty DFAM. However, I did not use it as a percussion voice but as a Robert #Fripp (Velvet Underground, Bowie, David Sylvian) guitar. Wow, this brings back good memories. DFAM is a complex oscillator with a great filter and sequencer, with probably many millions of different sounds, blips, hits and voices hiding it it."

0-CTRL Patch of the Week #3: Clocking the 0-Ctrl - Internal and External

MAKEN0ISE

"A look at clocking the 0-CTRL and how it behaves when clocked internally and externally.

http://www.makenoisemusic.com"

MAKEN0ISE Patch of the Week posts

0-coast ambient: clouded_array (feat. Strega)

video by C Nich0lls

"Optimally experienced during a night-time walk, preferably along an industrial stretch of river or near docks. other locations will yield different, but equally valid results.

First recording with Makenoise's trinity of desktop machines. The Strega joining the 0-Coast and 0-CTRL, adding dimension, grit and presence to the 0-Coast's sound.
The piece is basically a single pass recording with the 0-Coast being heavily processed by Strega. Some additional layers of effects are added via Strymon's NightSky and light processing in Ableton.

A second layer of noises was added using the same sequence from the 0-CTRL just triggering and shaping some of Strega's inherent fizz and rumble.
Amazing how dynamically Strega responds to the 0-Coast input."

Tiny Powerhouse | 0-Coast & 0-Ctrl

Cinematic Laboratory

"0-Coast & 0-Ctrl may be small, but they're huge tiny powerhouses when it comes to driving other gear. Every CV output can be used to modulate, move, push and kick something else so they can easily become the heart and brain of a more complex system, with the Tape & Microsound Music Machine as a clear example. Also I'd like to show that the simple 'one voice' sound of the 0-coast can lead to great new sounds when you 'balance' it with other sources like STO, Telharmonic or your own favorite. And finally, some FX can make a lot of difference. Have fun and happy patching!
MakeNoise's Lewis Dahm did the pixel art on their Office Hours series and I just had to borrow and animate his square 0-coast."