Qu-Bit Electronix NAUTILUS

video upload by DANIELE

"Qu-Bit Electronix Nautilus is a complex delay network inspired by sub-nautical communications and their interaction with the environment. 8 unique delay lines, a CV/Gate generator and lots of cool modes and effects to create all kinds of beautiful sounds!"

0:00 Intro
0:20 Narwhal
0:41 Mix
1:10 Feedback
1:31 Sensors
1:50 Dispersal
2:55 Reversal
3:41 Chroma
3:57 Oceanic absorbtion
4:22 White water
4:39 Refraction interference
4:58 Adding some Data Bender and Aurora
5:29 Pulse amplification
5:45 Receptor malfunction
5:58 SOS
6:34 Freeze
6:48 Purge
7:00 Fade
7:05 Doppler
7:22 Shimmer
7:45 De-Shimmer
8:00 Normal
8:09 Ping Pong
8:25 Cascade
8:41 Adrift
9:04 Sonar

GRANULAR | Arturia Efx FRAGMENTS + KeyStep 37

video upload by DANIELE

"Arturia Efx FRAGMENTS has become my favourite granular synthesis plugin: it's easy to use, incredibly powerful and amazing sounding!"

MIX / PAN / VCA / X-FADE | ADDAC System - ADDAC805.VS2 VC Signal Router

video upload by DANIELE

"It's been on the market for a while but I wanted to make a video of ADDAC805.VS2 by ADDAC System, one of my favourite modules!

0:00 Intro
0:27 Direct inputs
0:37 Master stereo VCA
0:59 L-R sections
1:23 All inputs through the master stereo VCA
1:35 4 quadrant mixing
2:19 Panning / crossfading the direct inputs
2:41 Crossfading between L-R sections"

How to adapt 1U modules to a 3U eurorack modular case | Mosaic + Xodes

video upload by DANIELE

"Added a bunch of Mosaic 1U modules to my 3U eurorack case thanks to the XODES adapter!"

BITCRUSHING LO-FI | Mosaic Decimator 1U Eurorack Module

video upload by DANIELE

"Bit depth reduction and downsampling goodness with the Mosaic Decimator 1U eurorack module! A special thanks to XODES for providing the 1U to 3U adapter."

STEREO MIXER AND DISTORTION | ADDAC System - ADDAC713

video upload by DANIELE

"This mixer from ADDAC System is not your standard eurorack mixer: ADDAC713 is the stereo version of ADD703 Discrete Mixer, which is inspired by the Moog CP3. Plenty of saturation and a few cool added features!"

0:00 Intro
0:25 Input gain, master output, pan knob
1:16 Kick
1:28 Soft clipping switch
2:23 Feedback/gate knob

See this post for additional details on the ADDAC713

FM & WAVESHAPING OSCILLATOR | Bastl Instruments PIZZA

video upload by DANIELE

"Bastl Pizza is a compact digital oscillator with powerful waveshaping applied to FM synthesis. A ton of sounds in a small oscillator!"

0:00 Intro
0:38 Drums
1:58 Waveshaping
2:15 FM index
2:34 CTRL knob
3:28 Ratio oscillator
3:56 Wavefolding
4:58 Ring modulation

EUCLIDEAN / TRIGGER SEQUENCER | Endorphin.es - Running Order

video upload by DANIELE

"Endorphin.es Running Order is a two track trigger sequencer that also work as a master clock or as a divider/multiplier of an incoming clock signal. It has a euclidean mode per track and a few cool features you can see in this video. It's only 6 HP!"

RANDOM VOLTAGE SOURCE | Mosaic Random 1U

video upload by DANIELE

"Providing gate, smooth and stepped signals, Mosaic Random is a random voltage source and clock generator in just 1U!

0:00 Intro
0:10 Rate knob, clock and gate output
0:23 Smooth voltage output
0:45 Stepped voltage output"

Additional Mosaic 1U posts

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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SoundMiT 2018 Announces First Exhibitors

The following is a list of the first exhibitors coming to SoundMiT - International Sound Summit. The second edition of SoundMiT will be held on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 November 2018, at the Teatro "Lavanderia a Vapore" - Corso Pastrengo 51 Collegno (Turin).
You can click through the links below for additional details on each.

"For the first time in Italy, Schmidt Synthesizers!

Soundmit exclusive, for the first time in Italy the famous no-compromise analog eight-voice polyphonic Schmidt-Synthesizer!

After selling more than 50 units of this exclusive instrument and just starting the production of the third batch of 25 new ones, german manufacturer e:m:c will show the Schmidt-Synthesizer for the first time at Soundmit - International Sound Summit in Torino, 3-4 November 2018.

"We are very excited to show the Schmidt at Soundmit in Italy" says Product Manager Axel Fischer. "Italy is one of the leading countries in electronic music and has a long history of very successful electronic instruments. We are looking forward in meeting the Italian synthesizer scene on location."

Schmidt, one of the most coveted modern analog synthesizers, comes to Italy with his eight-voice polyphony with unison and true multitimbrality mode.
Full MIDI implementation with a USB port and complete programmability. The signal path is fully analog with precise digital control. Schmidt´s sound generation engine features virtually everything that subtractive synthesis is endowed with – and even more: Schmidt gives you truly unique features that have never been implemented in an analog synthesizer before, not to speak of polyphonic units! Think of Multi-PWM and Multi-Ring Modulation.

Every single parameter – even for the most complex modulation routings you might envisage – can be accessed directly using dedicated front panel controls and switches. No more browsing through mind-boggling and confusing menus.

Thanks to programmable high-quality real-time controls (pitch and modulation wheel, stick controller, and aftertouch, as well as several inputs for footswitches and expression pedals), Schmidt has become a real performance synthesizer that feels as good as it sounds.

Schmidt is made to match the highest production standards – it has entirely been hand-crafted in Germany. The casing, made of metal and carefully selected wood, keeping a close eye on environmental sustainability, is as beautiful as it is sturdy and robust.

And we can admire it in November at the Soundmit 2018!"

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WAVETABLE OSCILLATOR | Erica Synths Graphic VCO

video upload by DANIELE

0:00 Intro
0:28 A/B Mode
0:53 Waveform editing
1:30 Morphing between waveforms
2:05 Effects section
3:32 Sub-oscillator
4:13 Scope
4:19 Snapshots
4:25 Rearrange, edit, create wavetables
4:31 Other settings
4:44 Wavetable mode
5:48 Wavetables matrix mode
6:32 Drum mode

"I know I'm late to the game, but no one told me this oscillator was so good! In this video I'm exploring what the Erica Synths Graphic VCO is capable of, without going too deep. Check out Erica Synths videos of this module if you want to listen to some amazing sounds and dive deeper into the drum mode!"

ADDAC System | ADDAC403 VC Time Signature Clock Sources

video upload by DANIELE

"ADDAC403 by ADDAC System: 8 independent trigger outputs and an easy way to incorporate standard time signatures in your eurorack modular system, along with the possibility to generate syncopation, irregular tempo ratios and phasing, all at once!

0:00 Intro
0:59 Beats output, beats p/bar and beat unit
1:26 Bars output and even output
1:45 Odds output
2:07 Divider section
2:59 Swing delay section
4:03 Phasin section
4:50 Tuplets section
5:44 7/4 Time signature
6:18 More functions"

"This is our long due Eurorack Clock module, featuring multiple sections for a combined total of 8 independent trigger outputs.

Introducing standard time signature musical notation along with the possibility to generate syncopation, irregular tempo ratios and phasing all at once in a single straight forward unit.

We started by programming an extremely stable digital clock with over time drift compensation and adjustable to any Beat per Minute [BPM] up to 1 decimal case (from 0.1 to 250.0 BPM). Also implemented a Tap Tempo button and Pingable input for syncing to external clocks using either Soft or Hard [SYNC] modes.

The Time Signature X/Y section defined as [Beats Per Bar] / [Beat Unit] and generating 4 outputs triggering at every: Beat, Bar, Odd Beat (1,3,5...) and Even Beat (2,4,6...).

A [PAUSE] button sets the Pause/Resume state of the clock also allowing different sync methods on Resume.

A [RESET] button resets either each or both the Main and Phasing Clocks

A Divider section can be set to any beat division in Linear (3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10) or Exponential mode (1,2,4,8,16,32,64,128)

The Phasing section features a totally independent clock that can run in two modes:
[TEMPO] running at a slower/faster bpm phasing in and out of tempo against the main clock.
[OFFSET] running at the same bpm but offsetted/delayed against the main clock generating a steady syncopated beat.

A Tuplet section allows the generation of Triplets, Quintuplets, Septuplets and Ninelets with adjustable [LENGTH] or Span of the tuplet to any number of Beats from 1 to 16.

4 Modes allow different [TRIGGER] and [MUTE] functionalities: they can run in a loop or one shot mode, [TRIGGER] always triggers/resets the Tuplet and [MUTE] can be set to Gate On or Gate Off. Tuplets always output irregular divisions of the Beat and allow Polybeat generation.

A Swing Delay section allow to delay 1 Beat at [Every X Beats]. The [Delay] knob sets the delay in a fraction of 1 Beat, this section also allows the generation of syncopated beats.

More specific settings can be changed in the [SHOW/MENU], menu functions are labeled in gold.

All sections feature they’re own monitor LEDs.

By default Display shows the current Time Signature status.
Pressing the [SHOW/MENU] button sequentially will display each sections settings.
After 3 seconds it automatically returns to default Time Signature status.

All settings can be saved to a single memory slot, upon startup the memory state will be automatically loaded.

All Knobs and Push-Buttons have their own CV/Trigger inputs except the [BPM] encoder and [SHOW/MENU] button."

ADDAC System - ADDAC403 + Endorphin.es - Running Order

video upload by DANIELE

New Noise Reap Eurorack Demos

Noise Reap Foundation Bassdrum Sound Examples
Noise Reap Anomaly VCF
Noise Reap Foundation Bassdrum

Noise Reap - Paradox Complex VCO and Anomaly VCF
video upload by John Schussler



SUCH A COOL OSCILLATOR | Noise Reap - Paradox
video upload by DANIELE

"Paradox by Noise Reap: two oscillators in one compact module and lots of different possibilities to make a wide variety of sounds. It's also an amazing noise machine!"

FDN VERB | Qu-Bit Electronix AURORA

video upload by DANIELE

0:00 Intro
0:26 Overlay panel
0:36 Mix
0:55 Pitch
1:17 Time
1:39 Highpass
1:59 Damp
2:26 Reverse
2:40 Shift+Reverse
2:59 Freeze
3:21 Input level
3:41 Shift+Freeze
4:08 Subscribe

From the manual:

What’s An FDN Reverb? FDN (Feedback Delay Network) Reverberation is a technique that, as many other digital reverb algorithms, uses delay lines to artificially add a sense of space to a sound. What makes an FDN reverb unique is that each of the delay lines (in the case of “FDN Verb” there are 8), are processed through a feedback matrix. In other words, the outputs from one delay line get scaled, and sent back to the inputs of the other delay lines. This, with a combination of internal filtering, and modulation common to other reverb algorithms quickly creates the dense reflective sounds that make up a good sounding reverb.

New ADDAC System ADDAC405

video upload by DANIELE

"The star of this video is ADDAC405 by ADDAC System. Most of the things I explain in this video are taken from the manual as I believe it's very well written and easy to understand. In this video I'm just showing a couple of things you can do with this gate/trigger and cv generator, inspired by 'Relabi'."

via ADDAC System

In 2009 John Berndt coined and defined the term Relabi in his essay “Relabi”: Patterns of Self-Erasing Pulse. These are his own words: “Relabi, Def.: The experience of a palpably coordinated plurality of events that appears to be cyclical but simultaneously suspends identification of a uniform pattern, preventing a resolved sense of pulse. Relabi therefore seems equally pulsed and unpulsed at the same time. It is an experiential gestalt, a quality of experience, greater than the sum of its parts (it forms a sustained unity in experience, albeit of a new kind).”
He also makes the question: “Why would anyone want this Relabi experience? I maintain that much of what is exciting in musical forms involves an interplay between the setting up and denying of pulse expectations.”

Inspired by this idea we developed this module that is both a gate/trigger and cv generator that can be freely used to trigger events or act as a complex modulation source. Four Sine LFOs are internally generated, each has controls for gain, frequency and mute(off). These 4 LFOs are then mixed together to generate what Berndt named the “Relabi Wave”. This “wave” becomes a complex bipolar CV source. This ±5v bipolar “wave” can be monitored on the 2 dedicated leds and is also available at its own Output.

Make sure to check the User's Guide for indepth description, working behaviour and diagrams.

This module will also be available as a full DIY kit.

Tech Specs:
10HP
4cm deep
100mA +12V
40mA -12V

Note: All specifications and features are subject to change without previous notice.

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Multivox MX-3000 Polyphonic String Synthesizer

images via this auctions
"MULTIVOX MX-3000 string synthesizer The MX-3000 is one of the best string synthesizer ever made, a lot of controls and nice features. It's a gem for collectors and electronic music producers! It come in very good working and nice shape conditions. Working voltage: 220 Volts"

via Daniele: "I have also a korg echomixer and a Gerd Compact Phasing (used by klaus schulze) in my recent ebay auctions..."

MODULAR SYNTH MULTI FX | Endorphin.es - Milky Way

video upload by DANIELE

0:00 Intro
0:37 Effects and banks selection
0:58 Hall reverb
1:53 Shimmer reverb
2:56 Stereo room reverb
3:57 Plate reverb
5:02 Spring reverb
6:00 Ping-pong delay
7:14 Tape echo
8:05 Chorus
8:44 Gated reverb
9:18 Spring reverb
9:36 Reverse reverb
10:20 Flanger
11:19 Ring modulator
11:58 Overdrive
12:41 Peak compressor
13:36 Freezer/looper
14:18 Panning/xfade mode


Endorphin.es Milky Way is a 16 algorithm stereo effects processor with pan and crossfade.

A SMALL FURTHRRRR GENERATOR? | Endorphin.es Godspeed

video upload by DANIELE

"Endorphin.es Godspeed is a thru-zero oscillator with waveshaper and autotuner. It features the same wavefolder found on the Furthrrrr Generator and it's just 6HP!

0:00 Intro
0:26 Octave switch
0:43 Even/odd output and timbre
0:54 Adding white noise
1:05 Mood index
1:35 Autotuner
2:10 Sub output
2:18 Sine/fold output
3:20 Soft and hard sync"

THRU-ZERO MULTI-OUTPUT VCO WITH WAVESHAPER AND AUTOTUNER

fast and effective 6HP oscillator with autotuning and octave shift
Included Strong Zero VCO core delivers powerful thru-zero linear FM
Modulation index with pre-patched self-modulation to create FM synthesis blocks on the fly
Sine/fold output features famous Furthrrrr Generator folder
Odd/even output has a pre-patched discrete sub-oscillator for even deeper bass action
Built in variable gain noise generator on odd/even output (adjusted by holding TUNE button and turning FURTHRRRR knob)
Hard and Soft sync inputs for additional harmonic shaping.

Power consumption:
100 mA +12V
45 mA -12V
0 mA 5V
Dimensions:
6 HP
38 mm deep