DecadeBridge Sn. Quick drones.

video upload by DecadeBridge

"Sn is a lofi FM drone synth. Creating drones and interesting textures with FM is quick and easy and nice results can be had even when using Sn on it's own."

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Sn loft fm/drone synth sound demos 1

video upload by DecadeBridge

"Jump to the time stamps below to skip through.

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Here are a few examples of the types of sounds that can be created with Sn.
Most patches have a little delay or reverb added in Ableton.

00:00 Sequencing. Carrier pitch controlled using a quantised random voltage from Pam's new workout. Occasional sine LFO from Pam's controlling FM amount.
00:25 Kick sounds. Looping EG controlling carrier pitch. Occasional sine LFO from Pam's controlling FM amount. Modulator pitch controlled using a quantised random voltage.
01:13 Sequencing. Carrier pitch controlled using a quantised random voltage from Pam's new workout. Occasional sine LFO from Pam's controlling FM amount. Looping EG controlling modulator pitch.
01:46 Drones. SQ1 CV A sending a simple two note sequence to the carrier pitch. FM amount controlled with SQ1 CV B set to a smooth, 7 step sequence.
02:14 Notes and Arps. Arturia keystep pitch out to carrier pitch CV in. Keystep mod out to FM amount to control modulation using the mod wheel.
03:31 Subtle sequences. Beats coming from Prok drum modules. EG out to Sn's VCA in. Carrier pitch controlled using a quantised random voltage from Turing machine through sonic potions quantiser. FM amount controlled using an EG.
04:07 Metallic sequences. EG controlling FM amount. Carrier pitch controlled using a quantised random voltage from Pam's new workout.
05:42 Using the subharmonicon's sequencer to control carrier pitch and it's EG to control FM amount. All sounds from Sn.
06:35 Sequences. SQ1 CV A to carrier pitch. CV B to FM amount.
07: 29 FM Glitches. Using the subharmonicon's sequencer to control FM amount and it's EG to control carrier pitch. All sounds from Sn.
08:15 Sequences. SQ1 CV A to carrier pitch. CV B to FM amount.
09:14 Subtle bass. Beats from Prok drum modules. FM amount controlled using an EG. VCA controlled using an EG (Ataxia). Carrier pitch controlled using a quantised random voltage from Turing machine through sonic potions quantiser.
10:36 Ambient sequences. SQ1 CV A to carrier pitch. CV B to FM amount. Running the output into the Microcosm."

DecadeBridge Prototypes 2024 (so far)

video upload by DecadeBridge

"Jump to the time stamps below to skip through.

A few things that have been on the Decadebridge prototyping bench the first half of this year.

I like to give these things names relatively early on in the process to remain focused on the idea itself. That doesn't mean it doesn't evolve through the process but it does help cut away any unnecessary functions and the heart of its meaning doesn't give in to the overwhelming options that could, potentially, take away from it's character.

00:00 Laconic running through a low pass filter and some stereo delay. pitch controlled with Turing machine and volts. Volume controlled using a EG triggered by the Turing machine pulse out.

00:53 Laconic. Disting Mk4 controlling pitch. Manually changing settings.

01:45 Laconic. Pitch controlled manually and with the Turing machine and volts.

02:59 Laconic. Pitch sequenced using SQ1 and Moog subharmonicon sequences. All sounds from Laconic. Subharmonicon envelopes controlling voice level.

03:58 Noria. Ongoing, analog style step sequencer project.

06:49 Untitled. Just playing around with a glitchy, Sid chip type sound. 4 step sequencer that quickly turns into erratic dronal stabs. Fun little project.

08:18 Quatrain. 4 in 4 out passive matrix mixer with a few extra bits. Creating drones with feedback paths. the only sound sources are a couple of cheap guitar pedals (reverb and delay).

11:42 Quatrain. Using the mixer in a Eurorack setup mix CV signals.

13:31 Quatrain. Pure feedback paths to generate drones and tones. Korg amp works, Behringer vintage delay and digital reverb all feedback into each other and themselves to generate drones.

16:13 Quatrain. More CV input mixing and playing on Quatrain's other qualities in this eurorack patch."

The DecadeBridge Sn is a Perfect Synth

video upload by Oscillator Sink

"It's exceedingly rate for me to buy something on release day and almost unheard of for me to pre-order an unreleased product, but when small UK based synth maker DecadeBridge announced a small, self-contained lo-fi, FM-based drone synth with CV control, I clicked the buy button instantly."

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
03:20 - What is it, how does it work and how does it sound?
14:35 - FM Percussion
18:39 - FM Melodies with All The CV
22:15 - Lo-Fi FM Drones

Sn (tin) lofi FM synth. Percussive patch.

video upload by DecadeBridge

"This is a quick patch demonstrating a range of sounds Sn can produce. Stereo delay added after.
Patch notes:-
Trigger from Pam's pro workout to Sn VCA in.
Fast decaying Envelope generator to Modulator Pitch 1/16 rate
Fast decaying envelope to Carrier pitch 1/4 rate
LFO to FM Amount"

See this post for additional details.

Sn FM synth - solo

video upload by DecadeBridge

"Sn is a lofi FM synthesiser that can produced a wide range of tones, textures and noise. This video demonstrates some of the sounds when operating alone.

It features 7 algorithms, with 3 different pitch settings for each. Controls for Carrier pitch, modulator pitch(es) and FM amount. Each control also has a CV input and a trigger/gate input is available to change algorithms. The output is run through a passive LPF that turns into a LPG when the passive VCA is on and a CV signal is received at the VCA's input."

via DecadeBridge on Etsy

"Sn is a lofi FM synthesiser capable of a wide range of sounds.

Features:-
7 FM Algorithms each with 3 different pitch settings.
The algorithm selection can also be stepped using a trigger/gate signal.

Carrier pitch with CV input.
Modulator pitch(es) with CV input.
FM Amount control with CV input.

The output is run through a 3 position passive LPF which turns into a Low pass gate when the VCA switch is down and a CV signal is connected to the VCA input.

Knob style and knob/button colour may vary depending on stock.
A connector for a 9 volt battery is included with Sn. Sn can also run off a 9V !!CENTRE POSITIVE!! WALL ADAPTOR.

Designed and built by hand in Cheshire England"

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BORA DRONE SYNTH by decadebridge Analog 6 Oscillator Noise Synthesizer SN 101

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You can find a demo and details on the BORA DRONE SYNTH previously posted here.

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Albers - self patched drones

video upload by DecadeBridge

"Albers is a simple 4 voice drone synth. In this video I play around with patching Albers' LFOs into itself to create a range of different sounds alongside controlling LFO rate and oscillator pitch with it's onboard LDRs."

Albers and Cadence - Drone jam

video upload by DecadeBridge

"A little drone jam whilst testing Albers this evening. Both Albers and Cadence working together to create the patch.

Patch notes:-
Albers' LFO D out to Cadence's filter cutoff in.
Cadence's oscillator A running at a division of 9 into Albers' LFO A reset.
Albers' LFO A modulating oscillator A's pitch.
Cadence's oscillator B running at a division of 10 into Albers' filter cutoff.
Albers' LFO B output into Albers' oscillator B's VCA.
Albers oscillators C and D static notes.
Cadence oscillators C and D sent through it's filter and to the main output.

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Albers - CV inputs Pt 2

video upload by DecadeBridge

"The version of Albers available to customers has a few more features than the one in this video including:- LFO outputs.
LDRs can be switched to control Oscillator pitch or LFO rate.
3 way range switch for Oscillator pitch instead of 2.

This is a quick chiptune style jam using Albers as the only sound source. Stereo delay has been added in Albers. Albers' oscilator volumes are being controlled by several triggers and an envelope generator. The pitch of oscillator D is being controlled by an envelope generator and the filter cutoff by the Turing Machine."

Albers - CV inputs Pt 1

video upload by DecadeBridge

"The version of Albers available to customers has a few more features than the one in this video including:- LFO outputs.
LDRs can be switched to control Oscillator pitch or LFO rate.
3 way range switch for Oscillator pitch instead of 2.

This is a quick demo of using Albers with the Keystep Pro. Only a few of the Keystep's outputs are used. Check the timestamps for repatching of the outputs from the Keystep to different inputs on Albers.

Albers - Stepped tone generator: [posted here]

Albers - solo: [posted here]

Patching/Repatching:-
00:14 - Patch - Keystep Track 2 Pitch to Oscillator A Pitch.
00:36 - Patch - Keystep Track 3 Pitch to Filter Cutoff.
01:08 - Patch - Keystep Track 2 Gate Oscillator A VCA.
01:27 - Repatch - Keystep Track 2 Gate Oscillator B VCA.
01:33 - Patch - Keystep Track 3 Gate Oscillator C VCA.
02:48 - Delay effect added in Ableton.
03:37 - Repatch - Keystep Track 3 Pitch to Oscillator D VCA.
03:53 - Repatch - Keystep Track 3 Gate to Filter Cutoff.
05:48 - Repatch - Keystep Track 3 Pitch to Oscillator D Pitch."

Albers - Stepped tones.

video upload by DecadeBridge

"Using audio rate oscillators patched into Albers' pitch inputs and then using the LFOs to create stepped tones. In the first part I use all four of Albers' oscillators as stepped tone generators and then have a little jam with the patch. In the second part I use a VCO to create two stepped tone generators with oscillators A and B and then use the other two as sustained notes. This is followed by another small jam with the patch.

00:00 - Patching Pam's pro workout (outputs 5 - 8) to Albers' pitch inputs.
02:58 - Adding more elements to the patch whilst having a jam. Delay has been added in Ableton.
07:38 - Using the square and saw wave outputs from the Moritz Klein VCO patched to Albers' oscillators A and B whilst using C and D to add static notes. Stepped tones and drones.
09:11 - Adding more elements to the patch whilst having a jam. Delay has been added in Ableton."

Albers Drone Synthesizer

solo video upload by DecadeBridge

"Albers is a 4 oscillator drone synth capable of a wide range of sounds. This video is a demonstration of Albers on it's own without any other gear. More videos to follow demonstrating using Albers with external equipment.

Albers is currently available for pre-order at 25% off on my Etsy store:-
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/15882..."

"Excellent tiny drone synth with big sound. The unit arrived in impeccable condition and communication with Steven from DecadeBridge was a joy."

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Albers ambient jam.

video upload by DecadeBridge

"The pitch of Albers' 4 oscillators are being modulated with different rate sine waves from Pamela's Pro Workout. Albers' onboard pitch LFOs then create a stepped tone. The VCAs of the four oscillators are being controlled using two envelope generators and an envelope from Pam's Pro Workout. A fast decaying envelope is the sent to Albers' filter cutoff CV in.
Output to the microcosm set to one of the warp algorithms."

Prototyping Albers drone synth

video upload by DecadeBridge

"Jump to the time stamps to see snippets of Albers being used in different ways and the testing of modifications. Demo video of the first prototype for Albers compiled over the past few months. **A few videos have flashing images**

Albers will be available soon at a reduced price for pre-order from my Etsy store:-
https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/DecadeBridge

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Timestamps:-
00:00 First test using envelopes to create drones and stabs.
01:09 Running Albers through Beads whilst changing the pitch via CV and pots.
01:45 Two oscillators creating ronal chords and two controlled using a CV signal to pitch.
02:28 Just drones mixing static notes together.
03:17 Using triggers and envelopes to mix tones with percussive elements.
04:27 Just drones.
05:16 Creating clunky beats and sequences just with Albers.
05:47 Just drones whilst using an envelope to modulate the pitch of one oscillator.
06:07 Switching CV in and VCA in on and off to create sequences.
06:55 Feeding other sounds (pocket operator) into an oscillator's input to create a bit crushed effect whilst gating other oscillators for quick tonal stabs.
07:35 Using an external source (pocket operator to create a bit crushed beat, another two oscillators sequenced by the SQ1 and one for a sustained note.
08:19 Just drones whilst controlling the VCAs and filter cutoff with CV sources.
09:02 Feeding the Moog Subharmonic's oscillator 1 into Albers' oscillator C input to create a step toned/filter effect. LDR mod to filter pitch. Using other oscillators for sustained notes. Modulating the filter frequency.
10:15 Just drones. LFO mod test. SQ1 modulating the filter cutoff.
11:13 More LFO tests.
12:01 Drones and sequences at the same time."

Bora demos

video upload by DecadeBridge

"This is a collection of short demos of Bora. Beats created with drum machines and Ableton live. Some delay and reverb has been used in Ableton on Bora's dry signal.

00:00 Pamela's pro workout triggering two envelopes output to Bora's pitch (Oscillators E + F) and VCA. Beats from Rample triggered by Pam's new workout.
00:59 Bora output to the desktop low pass filter. Cutoff controlled by CV A from the Korg SQ1. Bora's pitch (Oscillator D) controlled by CV B from the SQ1.
01:35 Bora's output running into the Microcosm. Korg SQ1 gate A connected to Bora's VCA in.
02:40 Bora's output into the low pass filter. Filter cutoff controlled by the SQ1 CV B. Bora's pitch (Oscillators C + F) controlled by the SQ1 CV A. The volcano drum is syncing the SQ1.
03:30 4 note drone using oscillators A, B, E and F.
03:58 Bora's output into the low pass filter. Filter cutoff controlled by the SQ1 CV A. SQ1 gate A to Bora's VCA in. Switched in and out.
04:53 Stacking notes with Bora by switching oscillators on and off. Running the output into MI Beads then using the wet/dry mix.
06:06 Rhythmic drones through the simple use of a gate from the Korg SQ1 to Bora's VCA in.
07:15 Using the Harlequin's context to control Bora's pitch and volume by switching scenes. Using Bora's buttons to quickly change the sound."

See this post for additional details on Bora.

Cadence Demo Gates, Drones and LDRs

video upload by DecadeBridge

"Cadence's oscillator A gating the Dreabox Erebus.
Erebus LFO to Cadence's filter cutoff CV in.
Cadence's oscillators B, C and D out to the Hologram Electronics Microcosm.
Using a torch to change the oscillator pitch using the LDRs."

Cadence. External gear Pt1

video upload by DecadeBridge

"This video demonstrates a few different ways that Cadence can be used with other equipment.
More in-depth, focused videos will follow.
Skip to the different demos using the timestamps below.


00:00 Processing an external sound source with Cadence.
07:09 Using Cadence as a gate generator.
09:41 Cadence as a gate generator and sound source. Dual function.
13:37 Drones. Sending each oscillator to different outputs."

See the DecadeBridge label below for more.

20 minutes with Cadence, standalone. Drone synth/utility

video upload by DecadeBridge

"This video demonstrates Cadence standalone. Future videos will demonstrate Cadence controlling and processing other equipment. Cadence can be used as a 4 oscillator drone synth and utility module. This video demonstrates a small range of sounds that Cadence can produce alone.

https://www.etsy.com/uk/DecadeBridge/...

00:00 Cadence standalone.
16:23 Cadence standalone. Korg SQ1 to filter CV in."

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Mixing Audio with the passive Matrix Mixer

video upload by DecadeBridge

"This a quick run through and jam about mixing audio signals together with the matrix mixer using 3 korg volcas and 3 different outputs."