MiniMod Keyz User Guide - Modules: Features, & How to use them

video upload by AJH Synth Official

"Second part of our User Guide for the MiniMod Keyz - A full Minimoog-based analogue Eurorack modular synth and Cre8audio NiftyKeyz package available from AJH Synth. This part takes a close look at each of the modules that are included in the system, explaining what their features are, and how to use them. For someone new to modular synths, this should open up more creative possibilities - once you have an understanding of how a module works, your imagination is free to apply this knowledge to your own musical ideas.

This is a complete ready-to-go Eurorack synthesizer system, with additional Moog CP-3-style mixer, dual sub-bass/sub-octave generator, 3 input analog ring modulator based on the EMS Synthi/VCS3, voltage-controlled high pass filter, and a powerful multi-function, clockable LFO complete with random modes. Couple these high-end, vintage-voiced, and generously-featured modules with the extensive capabilities of the Nifty Keyz, and you've got one powerful monosynth."

Video by @DreamsOfWires

INDEX:
00:00 Start
00:21 Glide & Noise
04:48 Waveforms & PWM
07:10 VCO Frequency Modulation
08:03 VCO Sync
10:52 Ring SM
18:21 Transistor Ladder Filter
23:21 Low Fat HP filter
24:33 Discrete Cascaded VCA
26:36 Contour Generators
32:33 Tap Tempo VC-LFO

MiniMod Keyz User Guide - Basics: Patching the modules together, keyboard functions, LFO modulation

video upload by AJH Synth Official

"First part of our User Guide for the MiniMod Keyz - A full Minimoog-based analogue Eurorack modular synth and Cre8audio NiftyKeyz package available from AJH Synth. This part covers the basics for someone who may be new to the world of modular - how to patch the modules together to produce a typical monosynth sound, and the most important functions of the keyboard you'll need to understand so that you can start your musical journey. Later videos will go into more details about the modules and some of the other controller features.

This is a complete ready-to-go Eurorack synthesizer system, with additional Moog CP-3-style mixer, dual sub-bass/sub-octave generator, 3 input analog ring modulator based on the EMS Synthi/VCS3, voltage-controlled high pass filter, and a powerful multi-function, clockable LFO complete with random modes. Couple these high-end, vintage-voiced, and generously-featured modules with the extensive capabilities of the Nifty Keyz, and you've got one powerful monosynth."

Video by @DreamsOfWires

NiftyKEYZ Video User Guide

video upload by Cre8audio

"An in-depth video guide to NiftyKEYZ

Learn more about NiftyKEYZ at https://cre8audio.com/niftykeyz

Video contents:
0:00 - intro
0:09 - NiftyKEYZ Anatomy - cv/gate
0:32 - NiftyKEYZ Anatomy - modulation
1:15 - NiftyKEYZ Anatomy - clock, reset & expression 2:00 - NiftyKEYZ Anatomy - multiples
2:15 - NiftyKEYZ Anatomy - to out jacks
2:50 - NiftyKEYZ Anatomy - control panel
04:32 - NiftyKEYZ Anatomy - back connections
05:15 - Function mode - intro
06:04 - Function mode - local on/off
06:41 - Function mode - MIDI channels
07:34 - Function mode - clock modes (internal / external) 07:55 - Function mode - gate retriggering
08:11 - Function mode - panic
08:24 - Function mode - factory reset
08:33 - Function mode - glide modes
09:01 - Function mode - exp / vel / at / mod voltages ranges 09:17 - Function mode - reset modes
09:42 - Function mode - mod wheel / lfo
10:10 - Function mode - lfo waveforms
10:42 - Function mode - clock division
10:52 - Arp - enable/disable 11:16 Arp - modes
11:26 - Arp - sequencer mode
11:58 - Voicing - splitting
12:24 - Voicing - 1 voice mode
12:43 - Voicing - 2 voice mode
13:16 - Voicing - 3 voice mode
14:14 - Voicing - 4 voice mode
14:36 - Auto-chord
15:11 - Firmware Updating"

AJH MiniMod Keyz Complete System - Minimoog-inspired Eurorack Synth & Keyboard Controller

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"Complete AJH Synth systems now available.

First up the MiniMod Keyz - equivalent of a Minimoog, plus extra modules, pre-installed inside a Cre8audio NiftyKeyz Eurorack case and keyboard controller.

This makes a complete Eurorack modular synth that's ready to go straight out of the box.

Our package includes the standard MiniMod voice - directly based on the original R.A. Moog version of the Minimoog, along with a RING SM, Tap Tempo VC-LFO, and the new Low Fat HP filter.

It is fitted with custom Dark American Walnut end cheeks, for a more vintage look, and comes with a selection of patch cables, so that you're ready to start making the floor rumble right out of the box.

The Ring SM is a 5-channel Moog CP3 mixer, EMS Synthi/VCS3 based Ring Modulator, and a very rich-sounding, simultaneous 2 octave sub-bass generator. User Guide:

The Tap Tempo VC-LFO is a very complex modulation source, with 16 common and unusual wave shapes, including stepped and sloped random voltages. Every element can be voltage-controlled, and can be clocked by external modules/sequencers, or act as a master clock, clock divider/multiplier. User Guide:

The Low Fat is a voltage-controlled 2hp high pass filter, and a great compliment to the classic, huge-sounding Transistor Ladder Filter. The Fattest filter in town needs to slim down sometimes! User Guide:

The NiftyKeyz is a 4-octave keyboard controller, with a large host of features, including arpeggiator, 4-voice polyphonic control, built-in LFO, and much more. Check out the website:

This pairs with the MiniMod system well, as it provides everything from Minimoog-like functionality, to way beyond, whilst maintaining the classic vintage sound and honouring the circuitry of the awesome original.

The AJH SYNTH Eurorack range consists of high-end modules, all hand-made in the UK, most of which are based on classic, vintage designs, authentically recreating the circuitry of much sought-after analogue instruments and technologies of the past, whilst greatly expanding them, and bringing them to modern Eurorack levels of convenience, limitless flexibility, and reliability.

Check out the AJH Synth playlists for module 'User Guides', and 'Patch of The Week' videos, which will be either performances or 'how to' guides, detailing functions/methods, and a range of sounds, some familiar, some less so, containing a patch sheet at the end to show you how to construct it for yourself.

Video by @DreamsOfWires

Index:
00:00 Intro
00:24 Overview
01:45 Example Sounds - Classic Mono
02:16 Chords into Ladder Filter
03:14 Ring Modulator
03:37 Melodic Ring Mod
04:13 Mini Choir
04:53 Bass & Arpeggiator
05:54 Sync and Random Voltages
06:35 Blade Runner Lead & Mod Wheel
07:24 Arp Jam Session"

SONIC DOOM. Modular synth improvisation #modularsynth #synthesizer #eurorack

video upload by TLG Electro

"2 oscillator jam, one analogue, one digital wavetable. @WaldorfMusicChannel @Cre8audio #doepfer #electronica #eurorack #modularsynth #modular #eurocrack #synthesizer #synths #dreadbox #alesis #synthjam @Dreadbox-synths"

Primarily featuring the Waldorf NW1 wavetable & Dreadbox Eudemonia filter modules.

And one with the Korg Volca FM through an Alesis Nanoverb:

I put my Korg Volca FM through an Alesis Nanoverb. #korgvolcaFM #eurorack #alesis


"I picked up a Nanoverb off Ebay for 45 quid.
The hall settings have amazing long reverbs.

Imagine how incredible the Volca FM would have been if it came with reverb built in. An amazing ambient machine.

I have a rack mount Alesis Microverb 4 in my Eurorack Modular synth that produces a lot of great effects."

Strymon Cloudburst Meets the East Beast and West Pest // Sampler Mania

video upload by Patchwerks

"In this live stream we take the Cre8audio West Peest and East Beast and process them with the NEW Strymon Cloudburst Ambient Reverb. Special gues the Elektron Octatrack to care of our mixing and sampling needs.

Learn more about the Strymon Cloudburst here: https://bit.ly/cloudburstpedal
Learn more about the Elektron Octatrack here: https://bit.ly/octatrack_mk2_blk
Learn more about the East Beast here: https://bit.ly/east_beast
Learn more about the West Pest here: https://bit.ly/west_pest

https://www.patchwerks.com
Video by: Matthew Piecora (aka @EZBOT_ )"

Pittsburgh Modular Taiga [Sounds Only Demo] |No Talking|

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"Audio + Video by G-Storm Electro c. 2023

The anticipated new Pittsburgh Modular Taiga synth just rolled in the door. I knew I was going to be messing with it all day, so I figured may as well film it and share some curated noise with you. Patched some bass sounds and one clip making weird sound effects. Sounds really good, looking forward to using it in some new tracks.

This video was not sponsored by Pittsburgh Modular, nor Cre8audio. Paid for this unit with my own money. After all, I'm just another synth enthusiast just like you :D

A small amount of delay coming from Behringer DD400 for stereo widening only. Otherwise recorded direct to Tascam DR-05, no additional mastering or effects."

*BLOG* http://gstormelectronica.blogspot.com/
*LISTEN/DOWNLOAD* http://soundcloud.com/gstormelectro
*REVERB* G-STORM ELECTRO

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Sampling This Incredibly Affordable Fully Featured Analog Oscillator: Capt'n BIG-O

video upload by Patchwerks

"In this stream we will be sampling the Cre8audio Capt'n BIG-O into the Elektron Octatrack.

- 100% analog, original design (not an oscillator on a chip)
- Waveforms - sine, triangle, saw, and square
- Wave folder/waveshaper - routed by default to sine but patchable to any waveform or external source
- Drive circuit - essentially a 75x overdriven VCA (5V output)
- Linear and exponential frequency modulation (FM)
- Hard sync
- Pulsewidth modulation

Learn more about Capt'n BIG-O here: https://bit.ly/capnbigo_osc

https://www.patchwerks.com Video by: Matthew Piecora (aka EZBOT)"

Cre8audio East Beast Overlays by OVERSYNTH

"Whitephase" & "Blackphase" overlays for the Cre8Audio EastBeast.

Via OVERSYNTH

"This is an aftermarket overlay that you place over the front panel faceplate of your Cre8audio East Beast synthesizer.

The overlay's artwork uses high contrast graphics and large fonts for easy viewing in low light.

To install the overlay, simply remove all the front panel knobs from your synthesizer, then remove the backing from the included adhesive tabs on the underside of the overlay. Place the overlay over your synthesizer and press down to make sure the adhesive is holding. The adhesive is low-tack to allow for easy removel. Next, re-install all of the knobs.

The overlay is printed on a highly durable, waterproof, and 100% recyclable polyester sheet (not vinyl, fiber, or plant-based). The matte finish is designed to minimize reflections from ambient light for maximum readability.

If the overlay becomes dirty, we recommend gently wiping it down with a soft cloth that is dry or slightly moistened with water. We do not recommend cleaning the overlay with isopropyl alcohol as this may damage the artwork. Based on our testing, the following substances will severely damage the artwork if left on the surface for an extended period of time: tea tree oil, acetone, nail polish remover, bleach, household cleaners, and hand sanitizer.

Our products are custom manufactured in small batches based on customer demand.

This product is made in the USA and ships from Portland, Oregon. International customers are responsible for paying all import duty and custom clearance fees for their country.

This is an aftermarket product. The product includes the overlay only and does not include a Cre8audio East Beast synthesizer. Oversynth is in no way affiliated with Cre8audio."

West Pest - Cre8audio || Sound Demo || First Impressions || Unboxing

video upload by Braintree56 - Music With Synthesizers

"I just got the West Pest by Cre8audio. Here are my first experiments and investigations. I came up with some great sequences and colorful sounds.

West Pest is a fully analog West Coast Style semi-modular synthesizer."

Mother-32 / West Pest / Drumbrute - No Talking - Synth Jam

video upload by Braintree56 - Music With Synthesizers

"Jam with the Moog Mother-32, Cre8Audio West Pest, and Arturia Drumbrute Impact."

G-Storm Electro: Introducing Influx 8-Channel Eurorack Audio Sub-mixer

video upload by gstormelectro

"Audio + Video by G-Storm Electro c. 2022

Introducing Influx, an audio sub-mixer for eurorack.
A streamlined design taking 16HP.
Six channels having LED mutes, level, and pan.
A stereo input pair having level control.
Stereo mix output.

In this video I'm putting the Influx mixer though it's paces.
I put together an elegant live performance patch using all 3 of my cases.
Be sure to listen on headphones or quality monitors to hear all the sub-bass frequencies.
Drum Modules | Pittsburgh (PGH) modular Safari
Snare | PGH Polar Bear | PGH Local Florist | PGH Analog Delay Unit | Feedback Squeez compressor
Bass | Cre8audio Capt'n Big-O | G-Storm 101-VCF
Lead | PGH Primary Oscillator | G-Storm SH5-VCF | Happy Nerding FX Aid - Clouds Reverb Algo
Sample | Erica Sample Drum | G-Storm Pro-VCF | Mutable Clouds | Shakmat Gemini Path
Percussion Gates | Malekko Varigate 4
Bass/Lead Sequencing | Keystep Pro
Recorded direct, no other mastering or effects.

Check my Reverb store for availability Influx and other cool modules I build by hand."
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"Manage the Influx of audio signals in your Eurorack modular system. Influx is a streamlined 8-Channel audio sub-mixer. Suitable for your mixing needs within smaller to medium sized systems. Or chain two Influx units together for larger systems.

6 Mono Input channels each having: Bourns 20mm throw audio level faders w/ 3x gain possible, blue LED latching audio mute button, pan pot, and a scribble strip!

One Stereo Input pair of Left/Right inputs on channels 7/8 - Audio level rotary pot w/ 3x gain possible, Channel 7/(mono) is normalized to both L/R if nothing is plugged into Channel 8/R jack.

For larger systems you can chain two units together for a total of 14-Channels. Simply patch the output pair of one Influx to the 7/8 input of another. A 10-to-16 pin ribbon cable is included. Each module is 142 solder points all crafted by hand in limited quantities, and tested for quality assurance.

Specs:

16HP (80.5mm) Module width
22mm Module depth
21 mA on +12V
9 mA on -12V
5V not used
Influx pairs well with:

Pittsburgh Modular Outs
Befaco Output module v3
GSE DC571 Lo-Fi Dual Compressor
…another Influx mixer for 14-channels"

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cre8audio East Beast Sound Demo (no talking) with dba Rooms

video upload by Limbic Bits

0:00 Cre8tor lead
1:24 Sine Bass
2:03 PWM lead variations
3:05 Cheesy spooky lead
4:09 FM adventures
5:31 Acidliner
7:26 PWM Octaver
8:20 PWM Ducker
9:06 Reso Bass
9:43 Saw & Pulse Lead
10:24 Bandpasser
11:03 Endgame

Cre8audio East Beast and West Pest Synth voices - Sonic LAB Review

video upload by sonicstate

"We're looking at a pair of desktop synths (also mountable in Eurorack) from Cre8Audio - as in previous releases, these are made in collaboration with Richard Nicol from Pittsburgh Modular - he knows how to make great sounding Oscillators, Filters and Wave folders, in fact the core technology of the East Beast (subtractive single VCO synth voice) comes from the VCO, VCF and VCA of the SV-1 Blackbox - which we think sounds pretty fine. The West Pest however has the VCO, Wavefolder and Dynamics from the highly prized Voltage Research Laboratory System - with a rich Wavefolder and resonant Low Pass Gate for a more West Coast sound."

Cre8audio East Beast vs West Pest // There's only one way to sort it.... FIGHT!!!

video upload by Starsky Carr

"What's the difference between the Cre8audio East Beast and West Pest? One uses subtractive synthesis like pretty much everything else and the other uses Buchla style wave folding and low pass gate inspired circuits... and what does that all mean. Watch and find out :)

These are 2 very different sounding units, one is a bug juicy analog mono synth, the other is plucky, percussive and can be incredibly dirty.

And most fun of all... get both and you've got a mini monster!!"

0:00 Two Tribes!
2:03 Quick Look - WEST PEST
3:51 Quick Look - EAST BEAST
5:52 Common Functions
7:23 Then Interface PART A
9:20 What's the Difference?
10:50 The Interface PART B
13:00 Self-gen Random Sequence
13:39 Midi to CV Converter
15:14 East Beast DEEP DIVE
19:53 West Pest DEEP DIVE
22:52 Wavefolder vs Filter
26:38 Low Pass Gate
30:13 Sustain distortion
31:13 Which Should I Choose?
31:55 LFO FM
34:10 Together As One - a Mini Monster
34:50 Tuned FM
36:17 Final Thoughts

Lemondrop and West Pest Synth Combined: Complex and Simple

video upload by Axis of Wold

"Hi!
In this video I try to show you how to make the best of Lemondrop from @1010music and West Pest from @Cre8audio. I send the audio and midi from West Pest through Lemondrop, and it gets very complex sonically without sacrificing simplicity for the musician. I think the combination shines!
IMHO, they make possible a complex sonic world that would have appealed to Don Buchla, the inventor of the so-called West Coast synthesis.

I really enjoyed making this video and my hope is that you will enjoy it, too!

Cheers!"

Hello Cre8Audio East Beast and West Pest - Sonic LAB Preview

video upload by sonicstate

"We have the @Cre8audio East Beast and West Pest in for review, here's a taster, if you have any questions, leave them in the comments and we'll try and answer them either in the review or in the https://Patreon.com/sonicstate extra."

Cre8audio East Beast Vs West Pest + String Quartet | Fraternal Twins

video upload by the machine in the botanical garden

"Composition for Cre8audio East Beast and West Pest synthesizer +String Quartet. Short review of the two synthesizers.
East Beast and West Pest are two small semi-modular synthesizers created by cre8audio in association with the Pittsburgh Modular team.
I have written the score with the Staffpad score player and editor. The library used for the winds sounds is Berlin strings First Chairs from Orchestral tools (Staffpad version).

The composition is titled: Fraternal Twins 1"

East Beast Demo and Thoughts

video upload by Patchwerks

"In this video Oliver of Patchwerks shares an overview, demo and his thoughts on the Cre8audio East Beast, a semi-modular synthesizer.

Learn more about the East Beast here: https://bit.ly/east_beast

East Beast’s oscillator, designed in partnership with the too serious for words people from Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers, is a part of their 5th generation of analog oscillators stemming from a super-serious 10 years of continued research into analog oscillator development.

Cre8audio’s super serious friends at Pittsbugh Modular Synthesizers are just as serious about filters as they are about oscillators. East Beast’s filter is a multi-mode filter, meaning it can be used as a low pass filter, high pass filter, bandpass filter, or a combination of the three for an even wider sonic palate.

https://patchwerks.com/
Demo by: Oliver Bacon
Video by: Matthew Piecora ( EZBOT), Steven Ly (Project 32), and Oliver Bacon (Looma)
https://www.ezbot.live"

West Pest Synth: What do you get for $249? | West Coast style by Cre8audio

video upload by Axis of Wold

"Chapters
Intro 0:00
Overview 3:22
Making a Track 8:43
Arpeggiator 20:56
Together with Eurorack 24:58
Multifunction Capability 30:09
Final Words 35:00

Hi!
This video is a rather personal review of West Pest by @Cre8audio. A synthesizer in the west coast style for a surprisingly low price, just $249. What does it has to offer? And how true is it to the west coast synthesis pioneered by Don Buchla?"

Elektron MODEL SAMPLES and WIND QUARTET + bastl ikarie Perfomance and Review

video upload by the machine in the botanical garden

"Elektron MODEL SAMPLES + bastl ikarie and WIND QUARTET: Oboe, clarinet, bassoon and horn (assembled in the Cre8audio Nifty case). Perfomance and short review.
I have written the score with the Staffpad score player and editor. The library used for the wind sounds is Berlin woodwinds from Orchestral tools (Staffpad version).

The composition is titled: Painting XI

'Model:Samples' is the little brother of the Elektron family of sampling machines.
A sampler is a machine or software that can manipulate captured sounds.
The possibilities of sampling today are practically infinite and the variety of processes that can be carried out on the audio are very sophisticated.
'Model:samples' doesn't stand out for its sophistication, that's what its older brothers are for.
'Model:samples' stands out for combining not only the power and versatility of the specific sequencer of Elektron machines but also for its ease of use and immediate control.
Since how quickly and effectively it can become a musical instrument: Most of the mechanisms to variate any sound are within reach of a single movement of your hand. Your imagined ideas can be quickly consolidated into a result on the machine; as when you play a key on the piano or a string on the guitar.
I've converted the mono signal from the 'Model:sample' to a stereo one by letting it flow through the `Bastl Instruments´ 'Ikarie' filter. A dual-mode stereo filter whose gain has also given it a lot of color.
I did only make use of a single sample for this topic. One of those which the machine is factory-equipped with. But it has been enough for a wind quartet that aspired to become a quintet to sign it up on their team.
The full lineup of this quintette is now composed by a clarinet, an oboe, a horn, a bassoon and, finally, 'Model:samples'.
There must have been good harmony between them, since they have promised to meet more times in the future to play together in this very special garden, where things from yesterday, today and, perhaps at some point, tomorrow meet up together."