Chris McDowell

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"On the way out the door, Super presents ROOM. Simple, tasty, retro reverb. Based on a big loop of modulated all pass delay lines running on an STM32G431.
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Super "CHORUS" module demo - sound only!

video upload by Chris McDowell

"On the way out the door, Super presents: CHORUS. It's what it says, a chorus effect unit, with a delay line that goes a bit longer than chorus might normally. An internal LFO gives you standard chorus behavior, and a CV input lets you modulate the delay time with external sources (heavily demo'd here!)."

Super Synthesis - 2OPFM pluckin' and...

video by Chris McDowell

"2OPFM is 6HP of really chill FM for your eurorack modular synthesizer, for $75."

via Super Synthesis

2OPFM is a digital 2-operator FM voice in 6HP. It features 2 sine wave oscillators and a decay envelope to control their amplitudes. Perfect for growling percussion and plucky melodies.

: The length of the internal decay envelope. The associated jack is an offset to the slider.

FM: The amount of FM modulation of the carrier. The associated CV input is an offset to the slider.

KHz: The base frequency of the carrier oscillator. The associated CV input is an offset to the pot.

RATIO: The ratio of modulator frequency to carrier frequency.

OP1: The main output.

TRIG: A rising edge triggers the built in decay envelope. This envelope modulates the amplitude of the carrier, as well as the modulator (at a slightly faster rate) Incoming triggers are ignored when the envelope is active, thus allowing for frequency division based on the decay slider.

While the look of 2OPFM has changed, this demo video from version 1 modules still is a great intro to its features. The main addition here is voltage control of the internal envelope :) "

Super Synthesis - Demo of some 2020 modules

video by Chris McDowell

"A collection of Super's 2020 modules with text descriptions, gettin' real wiggly. Visit us at www.supersynthesis.com"

Super Synthesis - PHRSR - Tactile Sequencer

video by Chris McDowell

"Introducing the PHRSR Tactile Sequencer. A descendent of our PH01II module, the PHRSR, pronounced 'phraser', is a fast, fun, and affordable way to generate sequences for your modular synthesizer. check it out, then visit us at www.supersynthesis.com

PHRSR is 6HP and $75."

"The PHRSR (phraser) is a two channel 1-16 step knob recorder / sequencer. Complex sequences with independent step lengths can be created quickly and intuitively. Great for modulation of anything in your synth. Channel A is on the left, B on the right.

CLK: a rising edge on the CLK input will increment the step. External clocking is realized through "hard-sync" of the internal clock. A pulse is output from the CLK output at each increment.

DC: The value to be written into a sequence.

REC: When pressed, the value of DC overwrites the current step's value. When STEPS is also pressed, the length of that sequence will reset to 1 and increment with each clock pulse until either STEPS or REC is released.

Rate: Adjusts the internal clock rate."

Super Synthesis VCFs

Published on Apr 29, 2015 Chris McDowell

"VCFs from Super Synthesis, patched up with various Super modules, sequenced by the Korg SQ-1."

Super Synthesis - Rubbery Saw Sequence

Published on Apr 29, 2015

"Rubbery sawtooth sequence showing off VCFs from Super Synthesis"

via Super Synthesis

"VCFs from Super Synthesis is a dual voltage-controlled State Variable Filter in Eurorack format. Each filter has 1 signal input, 2 control voltage inputs with one attenuverter, and 3 signal outputs: Lowpass, Highpass, and Bandpass.

When the resonance control is turned fully clockwise, the filter will self-oscillate, yielding a sine wave on the three outputs, 90 degrees out of phase with each other. The non attenuating CV input and bus connections are scaled for 1V per Octave response, so a keyboard or sequencer can provide keyboard tracking, or play the sine waves in tune.

VCFs’ signal inputs are DC coupled, so the filters can process both audio and control voltages. Great for making slewed and resonant envelopes and sequences."

Super PH01IIs Pluckin'

Published on Sep 15, 2014 Chris McDowell

"One PH01II modulates the frequency of 2 VCOs and a second PH01II, which triggers an envelope."

"The PH01II is a knob recorder. It records the movement of the DC knob into a loop, and outputs that movement as a 0-5V control voltage (and displays the output via the led). The Rate knob adjusts the playback speed (or loop length, however you want to think about it.) The record button overwrites whatever is in the loop with the current position of the DC pot, allowing for complex sequences with just a little clicking and twiddling. Loop length goes from ~18 seconds to over 500Hz.

PH01II also features:

Sync In (rising edge restarts the loop)

Sync Out (5V pulse at the start of the loop)

CV Input (0-5V) for the rate of the loop.



The PH01II is 6hp and runs on the 5V bus of your euro power supply."

Super37 & MS-20 mini woody rhythm & Winter Wheels

Published on May 30, 2014 Chris McDowell·11 videos

"Super 37 patched up with MS-20 mini, doin' a lil' woody beat."

Super 37 Winter Wheels

Published on May 30, 2014

"Chasing down some chill leads with the Super 37"

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Super Synthesis PH01II demo #1

Published on Dec 11, 2013 Chris McDowell·7 videos

"Demo of the PH01II Knob Recorder from Super Synthesis."

Super Synthesis PH01 Demo

Published on Aug 14, 2013 Chris McDowell·6 videos

"Demonstration of the PH01 Knob Recorder (aka the Phraser) from Super Synthesis."

Super37 and Ianues #001

Published on May 17, 2013 Chris McDowell·5 videos

"Ianues playin' a rad patch on the Super37 (heavy PH01 influence!)"

PH01 Basic Demo

Published on May 16, 2013 Chris McDowell·4 videos

"Demo of the Phraser (PH01) knob recorder from Super Synthesis."

I/O NMASS 2013 Eurorack Build Workshop + Performances Featuring Richard Devine

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I/O Music Technology and Church of the Friendly Ghost Present...
Modular Synth Build Workshop / Meet & Greet + Performances @ the 2013 New Media Art & Sound Summit Festival

[ Friday - 6.14.2013 ]

[ Salvage Vanguard Theater ]

[ 2803 Manor Rd - Austin, TX ]

[ 5:30pm - 8:30pm ]

Free modular synth Meet & Greet / Show & Tell: bring your modular synth and headphones!

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Obfuscated S37 Rippin'

Published on Feb 15, 2013 Chris McDowell·3 videos

"Glimpse of the upcoming Super37, from Super Synthesis!"

First Super Synthesis post.