NAMM 2020: 4ms Ensemble Oscillator - Sixteen Complex Oscillators!!

Published on Jan 16, 2020 sonicstate

"4ms company always seem to push the boat out with very interesting designs and this years NAMM show was no different. The Ensemble Oscillators takes 16 complex oscillators and combines them in interesting ways, giving you access to many different synthesis types including additive, FM, phase-distortion and wavefolding synthesis."

4ms Ensemble Oscillator posts

4ms QCD (Quad Clock Distributor) Sneak Preview 2

Published on Sep 18, 2013 4mspedals·77 videos

"The Quad Clock Distributor (QCD) and the QCD Expander modules from 4ms Company are an amazing pair of complex rhythm generating machines. The QCD is the perfect master clock, with a tap-tempo button and four CV-controlled Divided/Multiplied clock outputs. All the beat patterns you hear are coming from this module (plus other 4ms gear such as the RCD, SCM, and PEG), using various QCD channels to modulate themselves.

Swing/shuffle patterns are easily obtained by modulating the pulse width of the inverted gate output. The speed-up/slow-down patterns come from modulating the clock divider/multiplication amount (with an LFO and/or another synced clock). Finally, hitting Reset at various times causes phase modulation.

For more information on the Quad Clock Distributer, see http://4mscompany.com"

4ms day ! Live & product demo avec Lavender et Matthias Puech

Streamed live 6 hours ago Modularsquare

"Samedi 29 avril nous vous proposons une rencontre avec deux ambassadeurs français du constructeur 4ms Company, qui viendront vous présenter leurs nouveaux modules respectifs.

Lavender et Matthias Puech live @ Modularsquare

Matthias présentera le tout nouveau Tapographic Delay qu'il a développé pour 4ms, et Lavender présentera son Spherical Wavetable Navigator !

Entrée libre et gratuite tant qu'il reste des places dans le showroom.

Modularsquare
47 rue sedaine
75011 Paris"

Tapographic Delay (TAPO) from 4ms Company and Matthias Puech -- Clocked Tapography

Published on Nov 8, 2017 4mspedals

"Demo of forthcoming 4ms and Matthias Puech Tapographic Delay:

The Tapographic Delay is fed with a simple melody from MI Rings. A steady clock from 4ms QCD is fed into the Tap input. Once I am ready to record a tapography, I switch the Edit switch to Add for a while; the added taps line up perfectly, resulting in the classic sound of multi-tap delays. I go on and add more taps, changing the clock multiplication; the repetitions add up into complex rhythmic patterns. Increasing modulation, the taps move around their position: the timing gets more and more sloppy, and we can hear the doppler effect, shifting the pitch of each repetitions up or down, randomly.

Direct take, no additional processing."

Tapographic Delay

4ms BUFF MULT

Published on Nov 27, 2013 4mspedals·79 videos

"BUFF MULT from 4ms Company:

Two independent buffered multiples, normalled together
Each channel has one input and three outputs that are high-grade copies of the original
Each channel has a bi-color LED to indicate positive (white) or negative (red) signal
Width bandwidth video-rate op-amps, fully compatible with LZX and video signals
Bottom channel is normalized to top channel, for a 1-to-6 multiple
Useful for detecting signals, troubleshooting patches, isolating modules, preventing "thump" or glitches during live patching, and protecting outputs
Module size:
The 4ms BUFF MULT is 3HP and 0.75 inches (18mm) deep.

Power consumption:

+12V rail: 13mA
-12V rail: 13mA
+5V rail: Not used (0mA)

For more blinkenmults: http://4mspedals.com/buffmult.php"

Polyphonic Eurorack? The 4ms Ensemble Oscillator

video upload by pitch patch

"If you are interested in the 4ms Ensemble Oscillator or don’t like reading the manual this video is for you. I go through all knobs and functions and show you two patch ideas.

The Ensemble Oscillator was designed by Matthias Puech and 4ms Company and is a polyphonic voice of sixteen sine-based oscillators combining additive, FM, phase-distortion, and wave folding synthesis techniques."

New 4ms Quad Pingable LFO (QPLFO)

"Announcing the Quad Pingable LFO (QPLFO)

Four independent LFOs:
Ping input jack
Tap tempo button
On/Mute button (latching)
Skew CV jack and knob
Reset jack
LFO output
LED indicates output level
Timing of each LFO is set by a clock (ping), either external or internal (tap tempo)
Ping button flashes to the incoming ping signal or internal tap clock
Mute/On button mutes the output, lights up when "On"
Skew CV gives continuous transition from ramp-up, to triangle, to ramp-down without changing overall length of curve
Knob provides offset for signal on the jack, or manual control if nothing is plugged into the jack
Minimum setting gives "plucky" curve (psuedo-expo fall)
Full range is 10V, so one LFO channel can be used to modulate another channel's Skew
Outputs can be polar or bi-polar: Jumper selects 0 to +10V (e.g. for driving a VCA), or -5V to +5V (e.g. for modulating parameters)
Reset jack re-starts LFO immediately
Reset changes the starting point of the LFO with respect to ping clock
Allows for easy quadrature outputs
Pressing the On/Mute button can optionally send a reset pulse (jumper must be installed)
Comparators on ping and reset jacks allow for any waveshape to be used for inputs
With an optional ribbon cable, ping jacks can be normalized to QCD clock outputs

12HP, 1.5” deep
Price TBD

Available: mid-April 2013 (watch 4mspedals.com or "4ms Company" on Facebook for updates)"

via 4ms

New 4ms Mini PEG (MPEG) Clock-Synced Envelope Generator and LFO

video upload by 4ms Company

The Mini PEG (MPEG) is a clock-synced envelope generator and LFO whose envelope times are set by the time between clock pulses or “pings”. The Mini PEG is the latest version of the classic 4ms Pingable Envelope Generator.

----------------
Mini PEG features:

Envelope length set by incoming clocks or “pings”
•
Ping button (tap tempo) or external clock/triggers set the envelope time
•
Div/Mult knob and CV jack divide and multiply ping clock from /32 to x16
•
Shape knob with full CV control for waveshaping the output envelope, includes various combinations of exponential, linear, logarithmic and interpolated curves
•
Cycle button and gate jack for looping envelopes
•
Scale knob acts as attenuating inverter for main envelope output
Maximum 9.5V peak-to-peak
•
Offset knob for setting DC offset, ranging from -9.4V to +9.4V
•
End-of-Fall (EOF) output jack goes high when envelope finishes a fall portion and low when envelope begins a fall portion
•
Jack can also be configured as End-of-Rise, Half-Rise, or Tap Clock Out
•
ENV OUT jack outputs scaled/offset envelope
•
5V ENV jack output always produces a 0V to +5V envelope, independent from scale/offset
•
Trigger jack starts or re-starts an envelope
•
Can be configured as Quantized Trigger, Async Trigger, or Async Gate
•
8HP Eurorack module
•
$159

----------------

http://4mscompany.com/stores.php
https://4mscompany.com/MPEG
Music/patch:
https://www.instagram.com/jayebeat

Alessandro Sgobbio w/ 4ms - Spherical Fledge

video by 4ms Company

"In another beautiful composition, Alessandro Sgobbio explores the 4ms Spherical Wavetable Navigator with his Fazioli F 278 concert grand piano.

Composer, Pianist, Producer: Alessandro Sgobbio
Recording, Mixing and Mastering: Stefano Amerio at Artesuono Recording Studios (Italy)
Video: Soukizy"

TFoM2022 | official digest video

video upload by Tokyo Festival of Modular

Tokyo Festival of Modular 2022
“New Breath”

2022.04.17. 12:00-22:00
場所 : Contact Tokyo

CLICK FOR MORE »

4ms Dual Looping Delay demo by vj_avant

Published on Sep 5, 2016 4mspedals

"Dual Looping Delay with the Spectral Multiband Resonator from 4ms Company. Played live by vj avant (PRINCE's instrument technician, Dj and Vj).

Patch: Korg drum machine sync out into DLD Ping In, and DLD Clock out back to Korg drum machine sync in, to keep the Korg's analog clock in sync with the DLD."

4ms Sampler - Dual Sampler Jam w/ Daedelus

video upload by 4ms Company

"Daedelus is back at it, using our new Samplers for improvisational beat making. Also available in DIY along with our new Looping Delay!"

4ms VCAMatrix - Hippie Edition

via KOMA Elektronik on Facebook

"Yes! We got ourselves a super one of a kind 4ms Company VCAMatrix - Hippie Edition! Thanks guys!"

Superbooth 2017 - 4ms SWN Spherical Wavetable Navigator

Published on May 1, 2017 DivKidVideo

"It was a pleasure to meet Hugo the new guy at 4ms Company and check out the module he's working on SWN. SWN s the Spherical Wavetable Navigator which is a 6 voice, 6 LFO, stereo mixed killer sound source and processor. Leave your suggestions for planet names below, I like that idea :)"

4ms Looping Delay - Karplus-Strong Synthesis

video upload by 4ms Company

"How to create a Karplus-Strong synthesis (aka Waveguide synthesis) patch using the Looping Delay. The Sampler is used as a sound source to create bowed metal, plucked string, and exotic alien lead sounds.

The Looping Delay is a clock-based delay for creative synthesis. Not a tape or analog emulation, but a modern crystal-clear digital delay, the Looping Delay combines features of delay, looping, and sample-tight synchronization for powerful and dynamic sound capture and modification. Based on the Dual Looping Delay, the Looping Delay offers the same high-quality sound in a smaller, single-channel format. Available now as a pre-built module, or as a DIY Kit."

See the dealers on the right for availability.

4ms Listen Modules & Battery Powered Pod Setup

Published on Feb 19, 2019 4mspedals

"Create a small but ultra flexible system for music production using Pods and Listen modules from 4ms Company.
The Listen IO module is your interface between Eurorack and external gear. Here we use the Listen IO to connect a KORG Volca Beats and Teenage Engineering Pocket Operator into our Eurorack system made of two Pod32's and a Pod20. Two headphone jacks on the Listen IO let you and a friend listen along in stereo.
At the end of the signal chain is a Listen Four, which mixes up to four signals in stereo and outputs to headphones and line level. A bigger version of the Listen Four is the Listen Four Quarters, which has 1/4" (6.35mm) balanced TRS outputs.

The entire setup is being powered directly from a Krisdonia laptop battery using our standard DC barrel cables, and offers hours of continuous low-noise use."

Listen Four

The Listen Four is a four channel stereo mixer with line, modular, and headphone outputs. Two mono channels with Pan knobs and two stereo channels with dual inputs provide optimal compatibility with both stereo and mono signals. The Listen Four can be daisy-chained to other Listen modules to create a larger mixer with sub-mix outputs.

CLICK FOR MORE »

4ms Catalyst Sequencer: In-depth Demo

video upload by 4ms Company

"Walk through basic usage of the Catalyst Sequencer, and explore some advanced features. The Catalyst Sequencer is an 8-channel CV sequencer with phase-based and clock-based sequencing."

00:00 - Intro / quick rundown of concept
00:40 - Clock Driven Sequencing
00:45 - Internal clock / Tempo settings
01:00 - Syncing to an external clock
01:25 - Patch setup
01:53 - Basic gate sequencing
02:43 - Basic voltage sequencing
03:00 - Fine button
03:15 - Voltage Quantization
03:45 - Phase Based Sequencing
03:52 - Driving Sequence with an LFO
04:35 - Clock driven sequencing with Phase CV
06:22 - Advanced Sequencing
06:28 - Direction
06:48 - Transpose
06:54 - Start Point
07:15 - Length
07:30 - Pages
08:05 - Shift functions per channel
08:40 - Gate function “Swing”
09:10 - Gate function “Ratchet”
09:30 - Voltage function “Glide”
09:50 - Gate channel Probability
10:45 - Voltage channel Probability
11:40 - Sequence control “Phase”
12:18 - Adding more sequencer channels
15:15 - Conclusion

Portland Synth Library

Did you know there was a "synth library" in Portland, OR? Well, there is. Some details on it follow, but before that, they are seeking funding on GoFundMe here. This one is in via lord zool.

"S1, in partnership with 4MS Company, is home to the Synth Library, a publicly-accessible resource in Portland, Oregon. Since spring 2016, the Synth Library has hosted regular workshops to educate and empower new people and communities to engage with modular synthesis.

After attending a sliding-scale introductory workshop, participants can sign up for open library hours to access any of the modular rows and other gear available in the space. A facilitator will always be in the room to help answer any questions that come up during your exploration.

The Intro to Synthesis course (or an equivalent competency exam) is required before gaining access to the Synth Library; this course costs $25 and includes one month of membership. Monthly membership is $15. Scholarship opportunities are available for those unable to pay.

We’re committed to representing and empowering all types of people and providing the opportunity to learn comfortably from and alongside peers. To this end, we offer female/non-binary-only courses, as well as open enrollment courses available to all.

Artists-in-Residence at S1 will have the opportunity to check out gear from the library to compose and perform pieces. We will begin accepting applications for our residency program soon.

Sponsors: Control Voltage

Donors: 4MS, Ableton, ADDAC System, AI Synthesis, Anti-Matter, Bastl, Befaco, Bird Kids, Ciat-Lonbarde, Control, Erica Synths, Glow Worm Cables, Hexinverter Électronique, Koma Electronik, Ieaskul F. Mobenthey, Make Noise, MFB, Malekko, Meng Qi, Moffenzeef Modular, Mordax, Moog, Mutable Instruments, Mystic Circuit, Noise Engineering, Novation, Pittsburgh Modular, Snazzy FX, Sputnik Modular, STG, Toppobrillo, Verbos, Warmstar Electronics, WMD."

DIY Modular Case Build Event with 4ms at Control Voltage Portland

via Control Voltage on Facebook

"If you've been thinking about getting a modular synth started and like to DIY, this class led by module experts 4ms Company, is sure to satisfy. $155 for the workshop and everything you need to start plugging modules in. Get in touch to sign up.

https://controlvoltage.net/handmade-music-portland"

4ms SCM Plus & Mini PEG - Richard Devine

video upload by 4ms Company

"Richard Devine jams with our updated classics. The new SCM Plus and Mini PEG are available now. Beat sync clocks, envelopes and LFOs, your modular will thank you!"

----------------

http://4mscompany.com/stores.php
https://4mscompany.com/MPEG
https://4mscompany.com/SCM+
https://richarddevine.bandcamp.com/