Generative Ambient Music Making Joy - Clank Oracle System Part 3

video upload by MATTHS

All parts here

"Part 3 of 3 exploring the new Oracle system from Clank. In this video we we use all the elements of the system we can squeeze out of it to make some lovely ambient generative music.

Oracle is a 66hp stereo desktop instrument that seamlessly integrates Clanks selection of eurorack modules:

Standard ORACLE system comes with:
#Thererec - Sketchable dual-function generator
#chaos - Six channel aleatoric brain
#Proteo - Shapeshifting stereo oscillator
#Axis - 3dimensions amplitude manager
#Blank - 14hp “brekable” blank
#Endline - End of chain output
Powered case 66hp 3U, silver tolex color, Padouk sides
external 30w AC-DC adapter
15 Clank Eurorack Cable
Custom travel bag to carry the system and the accessories

The Plus version comes with an additional Proteo oscillator, which enhances the device's sound capabilities. Instead of a 14hp blank, it includes a 2hp blank."

Clank Oracle System Part 2 - Drum Synthesis Creation and Choas Step Sequencing

video upload by MATTHS

All parts here

"Part 2 of 3 parts exploring the new Oracle system from Clank. In this video we run through building drum and percussion elements as well delving into the alternative step sequencing functionalities of the Choas Sequencer.

Oracle is a 66hp stereo desktop instrument that seamlessly integrates Clanks selection of eurorack modules:

Standard ORACLE system comes with:
#Thererec - Sketchable dual-function generator
#chaos - Six channel aleatoric brain
#Proteo - Shapeshifting stereo oscillator
#Axis - 3dimensions amplitude manager
#Blank - 14hp “brekable” blank
#Endline - End of chain output
Powered case 66hp 3U, silver tolex color, Padouk sides
external 30w AC-DC adapter
15 Clank Eurorack Cable
Custom travel bag to carry the system and the accessories

The Plus version comes with an additional Proteo oscillator, which enhances the device's sound capabilities. Instead of a 14hp blank, it includes a 2hp blank.

Connect with me for live streams, music and more:

https://www.matthsmatthsmatths.com"

Clank Axis - no talk

video upload by Clank

"Here’s an overview of the different envelopes in Axis, with no talking so you can just enjoy the audio.
The first part focuses on classical sounds, ranging from pinged Vactrol-style to swell effects.
In the second part, you’ll check out some cool percussion simulation evenlopes, highlighting how different materials can create unique sounds.
Enjoy!"

Clank Introduces the Oracle System

Sounds from Clank Oracle System video uploads by Clank

Clank Oracle System - Unorthodox Sequencing, Interactive Modulation, & Innovative Sounds

video upload by MATTHS

All parts here

"Oracle is a 66hp stereo desktop instrument that seamlessly integrates Clanks selection of eurorack modules:

Standard ORACLE system comes with:
#Thererec - Sketchable dual-function generator
#chaos - Six channel aleatoric brain
#Proteo - Shapeshifting stereo oscillator
#Axis - 3dimensions amplitude manager
#Blank - 14hp 'brekable' blank
#Endline - End of chain output
Powered case 66hp 3U, silver tolex color, Padouk sides
external 30w AC-DC adapter
15 Clank Eurorack Cable
Custom travel bag to carry the system and the accessories

The Plus version comes with an additional Proteo oscillator, which enhances the device's sound capabilities. Instead of a 14hp blank, it includes a 2hp blank.

/// Connect With MATTHS ///
🕸 WEBSITE w/ links - www.matthsmatthsmatths.com"

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OAM Time Machine - First Look

video upload by John Schussler

"I have an addiction to delays. I have many, many delays.

But the OAM Time Machine is different, and very, very good. It's big, but
that's what happens when you add a lot of sliders to something. I'd actually
be ok with it being even bigger, if they'd add cv control over each slider/time division.

But even without that it's pretty much the bee's knees.

The basic input is a very sparse random pattern (quantized) from a Clank Chaos.
Source VCO is a Noise Engineering Sinc Legio. Wee bit of reverb on the
final output, but not much.

So very, very nice."

00:00 Intro
00:20 Drone
02:57 Spread
04:17 Sliders
06:38 w/kick

You can find additional OAM time Machine posts here.

Verby Kicks and Plinky Clicks With Susie | LIL TECHNOBOX | WMD Crater, Addac T-Networks

video upload by Bilijie

"How you like your kicks? How you like your blips?
Big and boomy? Tight and snappy?
Clicky and poppy? Stiff and twangy?

This is the third in a short series of videos is all about making techno-ish dance music with a specifically-tailored eurorack case. This time we're comparing a short, brighter percussive kick to a darker, boomier kick using the same module WMD Crater. We're also adding some short plate reverb to the kick and toms so they start to ring out a bit. I find that makes the T-networks clicks and pops sound like Chinese New Year firecrackers.

Shout out to Susie

I'll be releasing completed mixes of these one-shot improvisations later this month.
To hear more of my work with modular techno, check out
https://soundcloud.com/bilijie
Or buy stuff at https://bilijie.bandcamp.com
Also Spotify if you must

Sequencing:
Acid Rain Constellation, Clank Chaos

Voices:
WMD Crater, Addac 104 VC T-Networks, SSL Thundrum, Erica Synths Pico Drums, Prok Drums flashed as Music Thing Radio Music, Befaco Pony

Filter:
WMD C4rbn

VCA:
Bastl Aikido

Function generator:
Cosmotronic Delta V

FX:
Happy Nerding FX Aid

Mixing and EQ:
Worng Soundstage II, Nano CEQ, Make Noise XOH"

SEM vs SEM - November 2023 edition

video upload by John Schussler

"The G-Storm Electro SEM VCF arrived the other day, and I figured I'd give it a listen in comparison to what, up to this point, I think is the best SEM eurorack module: the Studio Electronics SEM VCF.

(Spoiler alert: The G-Storm gives the SE a serious run for its money)

I've also thrown in the Bubblesound SEM20 and an AMSynths Obie XA. The Bubblesound is mostly SEM, but with some MS-10 bits grafted on that makes it more aggro. The Obie XA isn't a SEM at all, different chip, but is also modeled after an Oberheim filter so I figured I'd toss it in for contrast.

VCO is a Befaco Pony, first on saw then on square. Sequencer is a Clank Chaos. Envelope is Zadar.

Be forewarned: a lot of this video is me going back, and forth, and back, and forth, and back and forth between modules. Don't get seasick.

00:00 Intro
00:20 Standard gain
03:43 Gain up
06:46 Resonance up
08:56 Tight envelope
16:00 Square wave"

SSF Steady State Gate vs Erica Synths Black LPG: Listening to resonance

video upload by John Schussler

"A recent thread on ModWiggler brought up the question of resonance on low pass gate modules, and it occurred to me I hadn't really compared the Steady State Gate
from SSF (which has resonance) to the Erica Synths Black LPG (which also has resonance). Resonance isn't wildly common in LPGs, so it seemed worthwhile to listen to both and see what differences I heard.

Yes, there are more LPGs out there that include resonance. I don't have them, I just have these. Yes, they're very different modules with different feature sets, but I figure the resonant part can be examined somewhat separately from the rest.

Maybe not. We'll see.

VCO is a Befaco Pony. Sequencer is a Clank Chaos.

00:00 Intro
00:20 Steady State Gate
08:10 Black LPG"

Clank Thererec 2-channel eurorack cv motion recorder

video upload by John Schussler

Announcement post with pic here.

"There are quite a few cv recorders available in eurorack, including a few that use motion or pressure to indicate gestures. Clank has now released Thererec, which uses proximity sensors to sense your finger motions, and coupled that with recording functionality to loop your gestures.

The name is derived from its inspiration, the theremin, bonded to a recorder.

Where it gets more interesting is in the ability to change the range and speed of the looped gestures, plus a reset jack for syncing to a clock.

Source audio is a Befaco Pony VCO.

00:00 Intro
00:20 Manual
01:35 Recording
03:19 Reset"

Superbooth 2023: Clank - Chaos - Proteo

video upload by sonicstate

"We spoke to Emanuele from Clank, who presented their new modules at Superbooth 2023. Their first module, Chaos, is a six-channel random module that starts as a Turing machine, but ends as a sequencer. Each channel has a voltage range from zero to eight volts that can be adjusted, and you can choose from non-quantized to quantized notes on various scales. Clank has also released a movement recorder based on proximity sensors that records your hand movements, outputting CV. Another new product from Clank is Proteo, a stereo evolving waveform oscillator that starts from sine waves and allows you to add external CVs and draw your waveform in the time domain.

Chaos is available June. Price for €359

Proteo Available: Autumn 2023. Price: TBC"

New CLANK Eurorack Modules Coming to SUPERBOOTH

PROTEO

Constantly evolving waveform stereo oscillator:

Two independent time-based acquiring paths transform incoming voltages into sounds, casting a mold for the oscillator waveform.

The sonic result is a constant evolving waveform which can be frozen and blended with a sine wave.

The two oscillators are tied together from the common pitch, the span control lets you set the pitch distance inbetween.

Dimensions: 12hp

Price and availability: tba

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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"

INTRECCI - MODULAR AMBIENT [PAM-CHAOS CLANK-PLAITS-ENOSC-258T ]

video upload by leonardoworx

"In this patch i played a lot with the amazing Chaos Clank and Pam's New Workout, in order to achieve an interaction between the MI Plaits, 4MS Ensemble Oscillator and TipTop/Buchla 258t.
A lot of modulations, generative sequences, happen in this ambient/meditative patch also with the addition of Instruo Ochd.

Hope you like!"

Noise Lab Clang and Wrinkler - first look and comparison

video upload by John Schussler

"'Clank & Wrinkler' sounds like a good name for a law firm. In this case, it's actually the two latest modules from Noise Lab in Sweden. Clank is a combination wave folder and ring modulator, Wrinkler is a wave folder.

Here I'm showing them next to a 'standard' ring modulator (from Random*Source/Serge) and wavefolder (Intelllijel Bifold). Both the Clank and Wrinkler have new features that make them unique, so I'm interested to hear them next to the 'traditional' sound.

As usual, envelope is Zadar, sequence is from Stochastic IG, and VCO is a Dixie II+ tri wave (until the latter part where I use the square).

00:00 Intro
00:20 Serge Ring
02:04 Clang - ringmod
07:08 Clang - folding
09:47 Clang - drone
11:31 Wrinkler - sequnce
14:30 Bifold
17:36 Wrinkler - drone
19:04 Wrinkler - square
20:59 Clang - square"

CLANG - Ring folder. A new eurorack module from Noise Lab Sweden.

video upload by Noise Lab Sweden

"Introducing CLANG! This new module from Noise Lab combines ring modulation and wavefolding in a pretty unique way. With just a sine or triangle wave you can create anything from bells and shrills to deep, brooding basses. Extremely versatile and plenty of sweet spots!"
Noise Lab Modules (DEMO)

video upload by Noise Lab Sweden

"Here's a demonstration of six new eurorack modules from Noise Lab (Sweden). All audio recorded directly into the camera, no processing or effects were added to convey a completely pure and unaltered sound. No talking. Find out more at: https://www.noiselab.se/"

"CLANG Ring Folder

Clang is a unique combination of a four-quadrant multiplier (ring modulator) and wave folder that can generate a wide range of interesting sounds from just a sine or triangle waveform. From screeching drones and strange bell sounds to plucky tones or center aligned pwm waveforms. Three inputs which accept both audio and control voltages, and two outputs with slightly different functions: the left simply provides the processed sound, while the right routes the signal via a VCA, controlled by the Offset Mod input and its level knob. Clang also has an integrated triangle oscillator normalled to the Y input.

RM Mode switch (Ring Modes)
1: Four-quadrant multiplier. Modulation of the carrier signal with offset control. Ideal for producing typical bell-like tones.
2: A single stage, soft folding circuit that bends the waveform and adds extra harmonics to the carrier waveform.
Offset Mod input can be used to animate the folded signal.
3: A hard fold circuit that generates an unusual center aligned pwm-like waveform.

Width: 8HP
Depth: 26 mm
Power: 25 mA (+12 V) / 25 mA (-12 V)

175.00 €"

WRINKLER Wave Shaper

The Wrinkler consists of a primary wavefolder circuit and a secondary “creaser”, both controllable via knobs and CV. Generally wave folders only work with low harmonic content such as sine or triangle waveforms but this one comes with circuitry that can fold and wrinkle ANY waveform you feed into it, including square waves! An offset function adds some extra sonic abilities to the mix. The Wrinkler got two outputs; one with the folded signal and one with a “squarified” version of the folds. Perfect for creating harsh, metallic sounds.

When folding a waveform you add a lot of harmonic overtones to it. Unfortunately in the process, the fundamental gets weaker and you will lose some of its original low end content. With the DRY LEVEL knob you simply blend the original waveform with the folded.

Width: 12HP
Depth: 26 mm
Power: 46 mA (+12 V) / 46 mA (-12 V)

285.00 €

Explore the Chaos: A Clank Chaos Walkthrough

video upload by pitch patch

"Come and join me on a journey to explore Chaos by Clank.

Chaos is a six-channel random generator that can easily be used as a sequencer, modulation generator, clock source, cv pattern generator, voltage recorder, and many other things.

Please find my free Clank Chaos cheat sheet here: https://bit.ly/chaoscheatsheet

You can get further information and the manual here: https://bit.ly/clankchaos

I use 100% raw audio: no preamp, no compression, no effects.
Recorded in Ableton Live 11 using an RME Fireface UCX II.

TIMELINE
00:06 Overview
04:04 Patch idea 1: Two voices with modulation
04:36 Patch idea 2: Polyphony with ground voltage shift feat. MFB Dominion 1

All audio was recorded with an RME Fireface UCX II and Ableton Live 11.
I am using the Intellijel 4U x 42HP case and Polarnoise patch cables.

Other modules (from left to right)
· ALM Busy Circuits Pip Slope Mk2
· Noise Engineering Cursus Iteritas
· SoundForce DCO
· Intellijel USB Power 1U
· Intellijel Duatt 1U
· Intellijel Dual VCA 1U
· Intellijel Zeroscope 1U

Special guest: OTO Machines BAM and MFB Dominion 1"

Feeding Chaos to the Cursus Iteritas Percido

video upload by Red Means Recording

"daddy made you your favorite, open wide

In this video, we explore the sounds of the Noise Engineering Cursus Iteritas Percido eurorack synth voice. We'll feed it pitch and modulation via the Clank Chaos sequencer, trigger it with Intellijel Tete and Tetrapad, and process it with a custom techno patch on the Empress Effects Zoia Euroburo.

This is going to get nasty."

00:00 intro and patch explanation
03:30 daub mode
09:55 four mode
15:01 walsh mode
18:00 outro jamming and conclusion

https://www.noiseengineering.us/

PATCH & TWEAK with Moog: Some music, and a patch explanation by Kim

video by

You can find the book here.

"In this video, I'm explaining some patch tips and tricks from PATCH & TWEAK with Moog. The setup consists of a Eurorack case combined with the Moog Mother-32, DFAM, Subharmonicon, and Grandmother. Everything is recorded to the 1010 Music BlueBox.

00:00 - Intro
00:59 - Musical example
13:43 - Explanation of setup
14:39 - Moog Grandmother voice
19:14 - Moog Mother-32 sequence
20:40 - Moog Mother-32 mix of waveforms and noise
22:44 - Moog Subharmonicon chords
25:51 - Moog DFAM (and Subharmonicon VCA EG to DFAM)
27:09 - 1010 Music Bitbox drum sounds (very low though)
27:50 - Clank Chaos
28:07 - 4MS Spherical Wavetable Navigator (SWN)"

Embracing the Clank Chaos Sequencer

video by Red Means Recording

"Chaos by Clank is a 6 channel random gate and voltage generator that can be constrained to all sorts of musical timings and scales. It has a looper per channel, can be influenced by CV input to transpose any channel or all of them, and has a chaos input that will scramble the parameters for each channel based on a customizable entropy amount. It's as wild as you want it to be. Let's check it out."

MEFF Modular Synthesizer Exhibition Fair Set for April 6th & 7th 2019

Tiptop Audio, Lattexplus & Synth Café present MEFF Modular Synthesizer Exhibition Fair

April 6th & 7th 2019 Impact Hub Florence, Italy

Featuring:

ARTURIA - BASTL INSTRUMENTS - BEHRINGER - CLANK - DIY SYNTH ITALIA - ERICA SYNTHS - ERROR INSTRUMENTS - EXAGONAL - FRAP TOOLS - GARRET LABS - GINKO SYNTHESE - GRP SYNTHESIZER - JOLIN LAB - L-1 - LIVESTOCK ELECTRONICS - MARTIN PAS - MIDIWARE - MILK AUDIO STORE - MODAL ELECTRONICS - MODULAR AUDIO DEVICES - MOOG - NOVATION - PURRTRONICS - QOSMO MODULAR - ROLAND - RTFM - SOMA - TANGIBLE WAVES - TEENAGE ENGINEERING - TIPTOP AUDIO -  WALDORF - YAMAHA

Modular synthesizer fair, workshops and performances with the best manufacturers and artists in the industry.

The press release:

March 2019, Italy - Tiptop Audio, the Californian modular synthesizer brand, in partnership with Lattexplus leading event organisation in Florence since 2010 and Synth Café the Italian synth web community are proud to announce the third edition of MEFF at the Impact Hub Florence and BUH! Circolo culturale urbano on the 6th and 7th of April 2019. The fair will involve more than 30 International synthesizer brands and distributors with workshops and performances in an event free to the public.

MEFF returns to Impact Hub coworking in Florence and BUH! Circolo culturale urbano to set up its event, which will include an Exhibitor area where attendees can explore, learn, interact, demo and purchase instruments. The Performance area, called the Auditorium, part of BUH! Circolo culturale urbano is a room acoustically designed by the sound designer and engineer Donato Masci. In the evenings, the location will host workshop and performances including a soldering workshop by Brno brand BASTL Instruments.

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Maui Media Labs Funky Bell - Promo Codes

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Professional CD Quality (16 bit, 44.1khz) Samples:

Triggers: Qboard, Proximity Sensor (iPhone only.)

Twenty-five Velocity Sensitive, Multi-Touch Pads.

Wave your hand above the top of your iPhone to clap the bell.

Featuring:

Absolutely the best drum sampler with the highest quality sounds you can get for your iPod or iPhone.

Expressive. Only Q Up Arts Inc. HitKit features the low-latency, velocity sensitive, multi-touch, bilaterally symmetrical Qboard for realistic live performance by both left and right hand musicians.

Reliability. You can count on Q Up Arts and Industrial strength design and software by Maui Media Lab LLC.

Q Up Arts Inc. is the world recognized brand in audio content publishing & licensing. Q Up Arts Inc. audio content has been used in feature films, games, platinum selling records and CDs world wide since 1993.

Maui Media Lab LLC, a licensed Apple developer based out of Maui, Hawaii, has more than sixty applications available for sale in Apple's iTunes App Store for iPad, iPhone and the iPod Touch in more than eighty international markets. Maui Media Lab LLC applications for iPads, iPhones and iPod Touch devices include games, productivity tools, remote controls, musical instruments and much more.

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