The Nightlife Mixer Series by After Later Audio

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The Gremlin...

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VIP Mixer Series - Bartender, Barback, and Send VCA | After Later Audio | Full Demo and Walkthrough

video upload by Robots Are Red

"Bartender is a 24hp 4 Channel Expandable Stereo Performance Mixer. There are two stereo sends, DJ cue headphone out, stereo and mono master output, stereo/mono switch for each input, post/pre sends, 3 way mute switch with momentary mute, panning, and cv control over pan and the level VCA. You can also expand a Bartender with another Bartender!

Barback is a 10hp 2 Channel Stereo Mixer Expander module for Bartender. Connect them together on the back of the modules and add 2 extra stereo channels with send/return accessibility to your mix.

Send VCA gives you CV control over the Send VCA. When connected, the Send VCA CV inputs will open up the send VCA all the way to the max limit set by each send knob.

All three modules are available now and can be found at After Later Audio’s website:

Jump to any section of the video here:

00:00 - Opening
00:49 - Introduction
02:24 - Mixer Rundown
04:18 - Connecting Everything
07:56 - Mixer Basics Demo
08:34 - Clickless Mute
09:08 - Stereo/Mono Panning
09:50 - Level/VCA
10:16 - Gain
11:33 - Send/Return (Parallel Ducking)
15:20 - DJ Cue Headphone Output
16:57 - Feedback Patching
21:29 - Some Music"

Cast Iron Panner/VCA + USB 2Ch

video upload by Robots Are Red

After Later Audio Popple // Stereo Eurorack Filter - demo & LOTS of patch tips

DivKidVideo

"Here’s the new stereo Eurorack filter ‘Popple’ from Seattle based After Later Audio. It’s a stereo filter design based on the Mutable Instruments Ripples v1 circuit. You have stereo inputs and then stereo outputs for band pass, 2 pole low pass and 4 pole low pass. Stereo cut off, and resonant controls as well as CV inputs are present plus the addition of attenuverters to fit the cut off frequencies on the left and right sides and there’s addition left and right FM inputs to modulate the two sides of the stereo filter independently. As always I’ve tried to cram plenty of patch tips into the video so I hope you gain some ideas and patch tips for your own systems."

TIMING INDEX // SECTIONS
00:00 Hello & patch previews
01:13 Popple feature run down
02:12 Raw filter sweeps demo
03:36 Dual mono filtering
05:11 Filtering stereo beats with ducking, auto wah and audio rate modulations
07:22 Vocal & formant like tones with audio rate modulation
08:51 FM synthesis with dual oscillating sines
10:20 Percussion synthesis (kicks and FM overtones)
11:56 Quick tips for mono to stereo patching
12:56 Dual LFO oscillations & sub audio wobbles
14:10 Filter pings
15:14 Stereo feedback turning sine waves into saw waves
17:03 Dual slew limiter and resonant LFOs

"Popple is an 8hp multimode stereo filter based on the Mutable Instruments Ripples V1 filter section. Popple maintains the buttery smoothness of Ripples filter while giving you two separate audio paths. The audio paths share a resonance, control, a frequency cutoff control, resonance CV input, and a v/oct cutoff CV input. Each channel then has its own cutoff CV input with attenuverters (which are normalled to a 2.5V signal).

Popple will also self-oscillate at high resonance settings, when coupled with the v/oct CV control. Popple can act as a dual sine wave oscialltor as well.

Presale notes

We are running a presale right now. Modules will ship on Oct 7th. All source files will be released on our Github on Oct 7th."

Eurorack Performance Mixer Techniques // After Later Audio Nightlife Mixer Series (Bartender & more)

video upload by DivKid

"Join me for lots of patches going from the basics of mixing techniques (applicable to audio in general, but specifically Eurorack modular synthesizers) through to more advanced audio routing and creative options for audio processing.

While this video is a demo on the Nightlife Mixer Series from After Later Audio (Eurorack modules, Bartender, Barback, Cast Iron, Mingles, USB 2 Channel Interface & the SEND VCA) the techniques are applicable to lots of modules, so give the patches a go with things you have too.

SUPPORT //
If you'd like to support work like this and the wider range of what I do, considering heading over to Patreon at https://bit.ly/DK-patreon and supporting for as little as $1 a month to gain access to the DivKid Discord community, plus lots of exclusives such as PDF patchbooks, videos and more. https://bit.ly/DK-patreon

*TIMING INDEX // CHAPTERS*

INTRO & FEATURES
00:00 Hello & patch previews
01:20 What are we doing here?
01:49 Bartender features
03:24 Barback features
03:36 Send VCA features
04:09 Mingles, Cast Iron & USB 2 Channel interface

PATCHES
05:09 Modulating mixer controls - ambient drifts & FX
06:38 Input crossfading with mono mixing
09:36 Advantages of FX returns on channels
12:22 “Better” FX routings with CV control & Cast Iron
14:55 Channel overdrive for bass
16:44 4 levels of destruction
18:58 USB interfacing - a powerful FX software send & return
21:23 USB audio inputs to modular
22:19 Flamingo dubstep - live safari trail cams!
23:12 Audio rate modulation, AM, pan & making dry/wet blends"

ALA + RAR Mingles

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Mingles - Dual Autopanner and Dual 3 Channel Mixer/VCA || After Later Audio + Robots Are Red.

video upload by Robots Are Red

"Mix a synth patch and use Mingles as the VCA.
Blend a signal between two different outputs.
Autopan a mono signal.
Stereoize even more, an already stereo signal.

Mingles is a 12hp Dual 3 Input Mixer with attenuators for each signal, and a large panning knob for each of the two channels. There is a stereo output for each of the two channels, and a mixed stereo output of both channels. There is an internal LFO (Triangle or Pulse) that can be applied to each of the two channel’s panning. The LFO is inverted on channel 2 to allow for mirrored panning between the two channels.

There is also a VCA and external panning CV input in each of the two channels, along with a CV input for control of the LFO rate, and there is an LFO output.

The LFO can be switched between Triangle and Pulse waves with a jumper on the back of the module.

A huge thanks to After Later Audio for helping make this idea I had over 2 years ago a reality!

You can jump to any section of the video here:

00:00 - Opening
00:38 - Introduction and Rundown
02:50 - Stereo Oscillator Synth
04:36 - LFO Rate
05:09 - Back to Stereo Oscillator Synth
05:40 - Modulating the LFO Rate
07:38 - Mixing Drums
09:55 - External Panning CV
10:57 - End of Chain Panning Effect (Pulse LFO)
12:35 - Other Patch Suggestions
13:18 - Some Music"

MODULAR SUPER UTILTY (and a full voice) - After Later Audio QARV

video upload by Patchwerks Seattle

"In this video Nick Bigelow shares with us the new quad envelope generator and VCA by After Later Audio: QARV. Demo includes overview, ideas, and practical uses for the module.

QARV - Quad Attack, Release, & VCA

Four channels of function generator, oscillator, slew limiter, envelope, and VCAs. This module brings the ultimate in flexibility as it can be used as a standalone synth voice, a massive amount of modulation, or a four channel envelope generator w/ mixer. We believe this makes QARV a great first module and a great addition to the largest of systems.

Learn more about the After Later Audio QARV here: https://bit.ly/ala_qarv

https://patchwerks.com/
Demo by: Nick Bigelow
Video by: Matthew Piecora
https://www.ezbot.live"

QARV - Quad Attack, Release, & VCA

Four channels of function generator, oscillator, slew limiter, envelope, and VCAs. This module brings the ultimate in flexibility as it can be used as a standalone synth voice, a massive amount of modulation, or a four channel envelope generator w/ mixer. We believe this makes QARV a great first module and a great addition to the largest of systems.

All four channels have the following features:

Uni-polar oscillator mode
Attack and release time control via potentiometer and via input jack
Shape control that controls shape for both attack and release
Output attenuverter
VCAs that normal to each subsequent channel (CH1 -> CH2, etc.). So you can get a mix of all four channels out of the CH4 VCA output (unless you patch a VCA output from an earlier channel)
Channels 1 & 4

Voltage source (CH1 - 5V & CH4 - 10V)
CH1 & CH4 can be switched between IN (slew mode) and TRIG (envelope) mode
RISE and FALL gates. You can use our G&T module to turn these gates into triggers.
Channels 2 & 3:

Bi-polar oscillator mode
Dedicated IN and TRIG jacks (helpful for adding offset to a triggered ENV)
BOTH input jack to simplify patching both the attack and release (also inverts the input to give more standard pitch tracking of higher voltage equals higher pitch)

Rainy day with Loopman

video upload by murratti 127

"Black Sequencer from erica synths controls the bass drum from mosaic, the pique from after later audio, the kermit from industrial music and chainsaw from acid rain. 0-CTRL from make noise controls the resonate from after later audio, this signal is filtered with night rider from ryk and the mimeophone is used as an effect. Other effects and voices from the Benjolin v2 from after later audio. Roucha legio and yester versio from noise engineering.

My voice from the Loopman controlled with math and soundhack with morphagene from make noise. Hope you like this video! Comments welcome!"

Polivoks VCF from Industrial Music Electronics (fka The Harvestman)

Published on Mar 1, 2020 CatSynth TV

"Explore the Polivoks VCF, part of the Iron Curtain Electronics series from Industrial Music Electronics (formerly known as The Harvestman).

0:00 Intro and history
0:34 Basic functionality
1:42 CV control (After Later Audio Pique envelope)
3:00 Extended jam with Ableton Live (CV Tools + drums) into Polivoks VCF

Additional modules used:
Sputnik Dual Oscillator
After Later Audio pique (bouncing-ball envelope mode)
Noise Engineering Sinc Bucina (VCA)
Expert Sleepers ES-8 (audio and CV from Ableton Live)
Mordax DATA

For more information, please visit http://www.industrialmusicelectronics...

'A legendary analog filter design available at last in your modular system,the original circuit from a classic Russian analog synthesizer designed in cooperation with its inventor Vladimir Kuzmin.Tthe 2-pole filter circuit now has simultaneously available low- and band-pass outputs. From the pleasant saturation of bass frequencies when overdriven, to the satisfyingly unstable self-oscillation, this filter design is utterly unique. A 2-input audio mixer and some modulation inputs have been included for patching convenience.'"

VELOCITY SYNTH MEET Coming to Seattle October 5th

Details here: https://www.velocityseattle.com

Exhibitors

4ms 4mscompany.com

4ms Company offers alternatives to traditional instruments with our poly-rhythmic clock modules that create evolving complex mathematical beat patterns, a resonator that can cast pop music into micro-tonal keys, a multi-channel wavetable oscillator, a routing matrix that's played like an instrument, and many more innovative devices. Rather than replicate concepts from the past, we strive to turn unique ideas into playable musical tools that expand the possibilities of music. We also offer Do-It-Yourself kits, and many of our designs are open-source.

Acid Rain Technology acidraintechnology.com

Acid Rain Technology is a manufacturer of music hardware out of Seattle, WA. We believe hardware instruments enable a unique connection between human and machine, and seek to improve this interaction through interface design for maximum playability.

After Later Audio afterlateraudio.com

After Later Audio is a boutique audio company located in Seattle, Washington. We make high quality Eurorack modules at accessible prices and we pride ourselves on responsive customer service. You can find our products for sale on our website, at various synth shops (Patchwerks, London Modular, Chuck Levin’s, and Modular 8), and on all of the major ecommerce sites.

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The Ultimate Groove Box - Modular Eurorack Synthesizer

video upload by clonzee

"Join me in 2023 as I explore the ultimate groove box: This 104hp 7u modular Synth. Modules may come and go, but the goal is to stay self contained to create all my music in this single modular synth.

Modules currently in the case:
Pamela's New Workout
Clank Chaos
After Later Buff Mult
Mutable Instruments Stages
After Later Sum + Inv
Modbap Osiris
Instruo Ts-L v2
After Later uRings
Steady State Fate Steady State Gate
Intellijel Quad VCA
Intellijel Mixup
Noise Engineering Zularic Repititor
4ms QCD
Modbap Trinity
Make Noise Maths
Intellijel Quadrax
Mutable Instruments Beads
Noise Engineering Imitor Versio
Intellijel Triatt
After Later Audio Threads
Intellijel Noise Tools
Intellijel Switch
Intellijel Quadratt
Intellijel Pedal I/o"

MACHINE

video upload by murratti 127

"Alan from After Later Audio plays the bass drum from mosaic and resonate from after later audio as a touring machine, this signal is filtered with night rider from ryk and the mimeophone is used as an effect. Pique from after later is used as a drum voice and is controlled by 0-ctrl from make noise. disting mk4 by expert sleepers runs with shift register quantized CVs and plays acid rain's chainsaw. this signal runs through the roucha legio and yester version from noise engineering. maths and wogglebug play a little too.
Hope you like this video! Comments welcome!"

After Later Audio CANYON: Sub-harmonic/Stepped CV Generator

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"Canyon is a sub-harmonics generator with two sections fed by two different clock sources. The first section offers odd sub harmonics, dividing the clocks by 1, 3, 5, and 7. The second section offers even sub harmonics, dividing the clocks by 2, 4, 6, and 8. These two section outputs are then mixed together via a voltage controlled crossfader. The outputs can either be used in the audio range to create rich sounds or used at slower rates as CV sources, even patched back into one of the oscillators. Each side of Canyon can also be clocked independently, which can lead to some rich tones."

Knobcon 2023 DivKid Vids

video upload by DivKid

"All DivKid videos from my trip to Chicago, USA for Knobcon 2023"

Playlist:

1. 73-75 era Serge in the black panel 'Quasar' system // Prism Circuits at Knobcon 2023

Here we meet Sky from Prism Circuits who takes us through what he offers in the 4U Serge format, specifically taking us through his black panelled QUASAR system which uses classic 1973 - 1975 era Serge circuits.

2. Uncontrollable Rhythms from Moon Cycles and beyond // Pet Rock at Knobcon 2023

Here's Jonah from Pet Rock taking us through his sell out, sold at cost, first Eurorack module 'Pet Rock'. The module uses moon cycle data and random number generations to create two complimentary or drifting rhythms of varying step lengths and pattern densities. It's a fascinating concept that could lead to "good days and bad days" for your rhythms.

3. QV-L a POWERHOUSE of a Eurorack modulation source // Five12 at Knobcon 2023

Here's Jim Coker of Five12, of numerology and Vector fame, taking us through his new QV-L 'quad variable LFO'. It's a real powerhouse of a modulation module with 4 outputs, multiple clocking and frequency options, internal modulation, random generators, customisable control/performance options, syncing to the Vector sequencer for additional program changes and lots more.

4. NEW way to WAVETABLE! with Alias Zone & Osiris // Chris Meyer & ModBap at Knobcon 2023

Chris Meyer of Learning Modular & Alias Zone has A NEW WAY TO WAVETABLE!

Chris has been working on a new X and Y based wavetable systems that does two fascinating things, firstly it "samples" his whole large studio system while keeping that performable and responsive in the ModBap Modular Osiris and secondly he's using harmonics and interval sets to create morphing tunings within those sounds too.

This wavetable pack will be released for free through the ModBap site in the near future.

5. A Modular Approach to Eurorack Mixing with BARTENDER & BARBACK // After Later Audio at Knobcon 2023

Here we have several new modules from After Later Audio from Knobcon 2023. Lenny takes us through Bartender, Barback and Cast Iron which make up a new expandable, modular approach to Eurorack format mixing.

6. Simple solid clock sync! The Missing Link & ML:2 (Ableton Link) // Circuit Happy at Knobcon 2023

Giving the demo without any audio to listen to is a big move. A bold move made possible by rock solid behaviour from the devices from Circuit Happy. We have The Missing Link Junior and ML:2 Eurorack modules that are both Ableton Link enable devices for not just clock sync and reset but bar position aware behaviours for triggering and syncing to the patterns too. Impressive all round.

7. Better Spring Reverb! (with more filter features than your filter?) // Bubblesound at Knobcon 2023

It was great to meet David from Bubblesound at Knobcon 2023. I've been a long time user of his modules and he's consistently made quality modules over the years. The upcoming Spring Reverb module looks at Spring Reverb options in existence and aims to make them better, a fully featured SEM style multimode filter is on the module so you can really shape what's going into the physical spring, changing it's behaviour and sound. There's on board feedback which David is leaning into in this video too for more experimental patching.

After Later Audio Steps // Eurorack shift register, burst generator, clock, looping melodies & more

DivKidVideo

"Here’s ‘Steps’ from After Later Audio. A 6HP Eurorack module that offers multiple functions including … clock generator, random rhythm generating, rhythm looper, stepped random generator, 8 step sequences, bursts, end of outputs, unique audio rate waves and more!

At it’s core Steps generates an 8 step burst, held gate during it’s bursting activity and end of burst output. The 8 step pulses feed a shift register for either 8 step random bipolar signals of an 8 step looped sequences. Gate rhythms with varying gate lengths and rhythms are generated from the shift register and the whole module works via button or external trigger or in a looping state.

Steps covers a range of essential functions for any modular system as the potential use cases are massive. This video aims to highlight plenty of them as well as showing how the module functions technically and musically."

Check with the sponsors on the right for availability.

After Later Audio Talks Dirty Laundry and Developing Eurorack Modules

video upload by Patchwerks Seattle

"In this video Nick Bigelow of Patchwerks sits down with Lenny Helton of After Later Audio to discuss Eurorack development and one of their newest modules, Dirty Laundry.

Dirty Laundry is a destructive harmonic generator. The FOLD side can function as a standard Buchla-inspired wave folder but then extend into chaos when you engage the “pre-fold” PRESS section. The Press section creates all kinds of initial harmonics that really give the Fold section something to sink its teeth into. This results in a nice range of controlled harmonics from simple fold activity to anarchy.

The Press and Fold sections can function either as two parallel sections or as single serial unit. There are crossfaders between the sections and at the end of chain to help with blending between these two distinct sections. In development I mainly use it as a serial unit as I think it’s most fun that way. But I found the need to control the mixes to get what I was after, so I added some extra patch points to make it parallel capable.

The module will work well with all waveforms (speech is fun) but I often stick with sine and triangle waves as I find them the most pleasing starting point. While most folders won’t work well with square waves, the RES/DRIVE circuit will cause some rippling and make the FOLD much more interesting.

Order the ALA Dirty Laundry here: https://bit.ly/ala_dirty_laundry

Discussion: 00:00
Demonstration: 20:13

https://patchwerks.com/
Demo by: Ryan Hume (Acid Rain Technology)
Video by: Matthew Piecora (aka EZBOT)
https://www.ezbot.live"

SHTH – Sample & Hold / Track & Hold by After Later Audio // Full Walkthrough & Demo

video upload by Robots Are Red

"In this video we look at SHTH by After Later Audio. This is a straight forward yet powerful 2hp Sample & Hold and Track & Hold module with additional Noise and 'Walk' outputs. The Walk signal is four separate pulse wave oscillators running through a slew."

"SHTH - Sample and Hold - Track and Hold

Create stepped outputs using two different classic synthesis techniques, sample & hold and/or track & hold.

Sample & Hold

The top four jacks make up the sample and hold section. There is a noise output that is normalled to the input so you can pass a gate/trig signal into the SAMP input to get a stepped output at the OUT jack.

IN - Signal that will be sampled, normalled to NSE output
SAMP - When high updates the voltage being sent to the output
NSE - White noise output
OUT - The sampled output (freezes the value from the IN jack when the SAMP jack receives a high signal)
Track & Hold

The bottom four jacks make up the track and hold section. There is a walk signal (a randomish meandering voltage) that is normalled to the input. Track and hold is the opposite of sample and hold in that it will pass the IN value to the OUT jack until the TRACK input receives a high gate. While the TRACK input is high it will hold the value. After the TRACK input goes low, it will begin tracking the IN signal again.

IN - Signal that will be tracked
TRACK - When high the value will be held at the output
WALK - A meandering voltage
OUT - The track output (follows IN while TRACK is low, held voltage while TRACK is high)
CC-BY-SA Emelie Gillett"

Tonal Destruction - Dirty Laundry by After Later Audio

video upload by Patchwerks Seattle

"In this video resident expert Nick Bigelow gives us a thorough demonstration and tutorial of the After Later Audio Dirty Laundry.

Dirty Laundry is a destructive harmonic generator. The FOLD side can function as a standard Buchla-inspired wave folder but then extend into chaos when you engage the “pre-fold” PRESS section. The Press section creates all kinds of initial harmonics that really give the Fold section something to sink its teeth into. This results in a nice range of controlled harmonics from simple fold activity to anarchy.

The Press and Fold sections can function either as two parallel sections or as single serial unit. There are crossfaders between the sections and at the end of chain to help with blending between these two distinct sections. In development I mainly use it as a serial unit as I think it’s most fun that way. But I found the need to control the mixes to get what I was after, so I added some extra patch points to make it parallel capable.

The module will work well with all waveforms (speech is fun) but I often stick with sine and triangle waves as I find them the most pleasing starting point. While most folders won’t work well with square waves, the RES/DRIVE circuit will cause some rippling and make the FOLD much more interesting.

Order the ALA Dirty Laundry here: https://bit.ly/ala_dirty_laundry

https://patchwerks.com/
Demo by: Nick Bigelow
Video by: Matthew Piecora (aka EZBOT)
https://www.ezbot.live"

Benjolin V2 by After Later Audio

Patchwerks Seattle

"In this video resident expert Nick Bigelow shares with us the new Benjolin V2 by After Later Audio. The Benjolin could be best described as a 'chaotic synth voice.'

Find your Benjolin v2 here: http://bit.ly/ala_benjolin_v2

https://patchwerks.com/
Demo by: Nick Bigelow
Video by: Matthew Piecora (aka EZBOT)
https://www.ezbot.live"

A Modular Approach to Eurorack Mixing with BARTENDER & BARBACK // After Later Audio at Knobcon

video upload by DivKid

"Here we have several new modules from After Later Audio from Knobcon 2023. Lenny takes us through Bartender, Barback and Cast Iron which make up a new expandable, modular approach to Eurorack format mixing."

All parts here. See the post labels below for more.

After Later Audio CLOVERLEAF: Intellijel Case Interface

video upload by After Later Audio

"Cloverleaf is an interface for the case 1/4" jacks in Intelljel cases. The jacks are marked as if they are part of the case, so the jacks marked out, require an input. I know it's confusing, but my brain just may be a little backwards.

The module sports both input and output for either a consumer line level (0.447Vpk) or a professional line level (1.095Vpk). These levels are controllable via jumper on the back of the module. It can also have a single input and output channel switched to pedal level. The case output is fed to the headphone amp that has a corresponding level control. The module otherwise does not have any level control and relies on using a VCA or other module to perform any level controls.

The module can essentially be run in one of three modes:

1) Stereo line level in and out

2) Stereo line level in and out via the left side and mono pedal in and out on the right side. In this mode the stereo line levels leverage TRS on the 1/4" jacks. You can use the included 3.5mm couplers to get TRS on the 3.5mm side.

3) Mono line level in and out via the left side and mono pedal in and out on the right side.

For Palette 64hp users only have two 1/4" jacks. You can choose if you want to use the case jacks as either inputs, outputs, or one input and one output."

See this post for additional details.

flower field

video upload by murratti 127

"A piece with flower field by error instruments, amplified with listen i/o then runs through pitch from 2 hp and as a filter the night rider from ryk.
Alan from after later audio controls the bass drum of mosaic. Pique from after later audio runs as a touring machine and plays the chainsaw from acid rain, a low pass gate from disting mk4, then through the filter from noise engineering roucha legio the yester versio is used as an effect."

You can find details on Error Instruments Flower Fields previously posted here.