Befaco - Octaves VCO

video upload by Befacosynth

"A harsh and funky take of an additive Oscillator.
Pile up multiplications of your frequency to get a lo-fi-retro wall of squared sound!
You get six doubled frequency pulses, or octaves, with common PWM and volume control for each of them.
The output of each is cascaded to the next one, so you can either have one output with all frequencies or break the chain and get several sums and modulate each independently!"

Update: and video from Divkid directly below. Also see mylarmelodies' Molten Music Technology video here.

A harsh & funky take on an additive oscillator // Octaves VCO from Befaco

video upload by DivKid

"Here we have what Befaco say is "a harsh and funky take on an additive oscillator" as it has individual harmonics or partials and VCAs to modulate them. However the idea of harmonics here is replaced with 6 octaves of square waves. It's an analog design with a triangle core oscillator that through frequency doublers give 6 octaves to work with, each turned into squares that respond to PWM. An onboard mixer allows for blending these squares, you can break out into new tones with self patching, or make multi-layered wide frequency spanning voices from the individual outs."

*TIMING INDEX // CHAPTERS*
00:00 Hello & patch previews
01:10 Feature run down
02:44 Raw sound demo
03:43 Polymetric percussive octave riffs! (my favourite thing)
06:05 Self patched additive synth style sounds
08:13 Huge stereo drones
10:11 PWM at audiorate - tearing additive octaves
11:51 Exploring sync tones + upper octave overtones
13:42 Sub octaves, not just higher octaves
16:01 Noisy FM percussion
18:09 Randomised additives - modulating octave blends per note
19:24 Alarms, pacman & phone chirps - Octaves VCO as a modulator

Signal Sounds and friends at Superbooth 2024

video upload by Signal Sounds

"We caught up with a few pals old and new for a quick chat to find out what they were showing and what they liked best about Superbooth 2024. They include ALM Busy Circuits, DivKid, Instruo, Making Sound Machines, Expert Sleepers, Modbap Modular, Xaoc Devices, Worng Electronics, WMD, RYK Modular, Animal Factory Amps, Dannysound/Tobinski, Knobula, Toadstool Tech, Thonk... and watch out for a brief appearance from none other than Steve Davis!

Apologies to anyone we spoke to but didn’t include here (we had a few technical gremlins) and everyone else we missed! And big thanks to Herr Schneider and everyone else involved in organising the show - it was a belter.

Some of the featured products & brands:
ALM Busy Circuits MFX Pedal: https://www.signalsounds.com/ALM-Busy...
Apollo View & DivKid Manic: https://www.signalsounds.com/apollo-v...
Instruo Dail: https://www.signalsounds.com/instruo-...
Xaoc Devices Berlin: https://www.signalsounds.com/Xaoc-Dev...
WORNG Electronics Sidecar: https://www.signalsounds.com/Worng-El...
RYK Modular Algo: https://www.signalsounds.com/RYK-Modu...

Making Sound Machines: https://www.signalsounds.com/making-s...
Expert Sleepers: https://www.signalsounds.com/expert-s...
Modbap Modular: https://www.signalsounds.com/modbap-m...
WMD: https://www.signalsounds.com/wmd
Animal Factory Amps: https://www.signalsounds.com/animal-f...
Dannysound: https://www.signalsounds.com/dannysound
Knobula: https://www.signalsounds.com/knobula

Music: Nano Kraft by Macleod Electronics / macleodelectronic
(Thanks Rob!)"

A patch technique for layering sound // first patch with the Eowave Tempete Magnetique

video upload by DivKid

"Here we have what was my literal first patch with the Tempête Magnetique from Eowave. I really loved the Fluctuations Magnetique from Eowave and it was nice to see them build on that with the new module. While patching the filter I used a technique that I often do which is layering two sounds from a single oscillator into two filters with different modulation to get the sounds layered and dancing around each other. That technique is what we're exploring here.

BONUS EXCLUSIVES & SUPPORT //
Patreon supporters get a BONUS EXCLUSIVE PDF that outlines that exact patch showing modules and patch cable routings but more important that document also outlines the intentions, ideas and ways to expand on it. If you'd like to support and gain access to that head over to https://bit.ly/DK-patreon where you'll also gain access to exclusive videos, PDF patchbooks the DivKid Discord community and more."

Abstract Data - ADE-32 Octocontroller - First Patch

Published on Aug 11, 2015 DivKidMusic

http://www.abstractdata.biz/

"This was the first patch I put together with the new Octocontroller from Abstract Data. It's a massively useful and fun module. 8 outputs offering pulses, gates, LFOs, sample and hold gates (random in time rhythms which you can lock to tempo), sample and hold CV (your usual random CV), arpeggios (plenty of useful musical patterns) and more. It's quick to use and it made putting this patch together controlling my full system really easy.

In this patch I have CV controlling FX and timbre modulation over percussion parts, basic drum trigger, arpeggios for the bass with sample and hold modulation for the filter shaping the bass. From there I was just playing around with mixers bringing sounds in and out while the ADE-32 did it's thing. If you watch the outputs LEDs on the Octocontroller you can figure out which output is doing what.

http://www.patreon.com/divkid"

Abstract Data - ADE-32 Octocontroller - Arpeggios

Published on Aug 19, 2015 DivKidMusic

"My second patch playing around with the ADE-32 Octocontroller from Abstract Data. Check out the first patch here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyAJV... [posted here] - which is running a full techno style patch with drums, bass, random modulation, LFOs etc. In this second patch I was just playing around with a few oscillators and layering up arpeggios from the ADE-32 running at different speeds. It's a much more simple and slow moving drone style piece but shows a simpler way of using the Octocontroller for basic slow moving parts.

http://www.patreon.com/divkid"

The Creative & Advanced Sequential Functions of Step 8 from Joranalogue // Eurorack *MEGA DEMO*

video upload by DivKid

"Here we have the highly anticipated and massively capable (of many things) Step 8 from Joranalogue! Step 8 is a sequential sampling register capable of sequencing, burst generation, gate delays, analogue shift register, hocketing, mute interjections, clock divisions, graphic oscillator & VCA-like behaviour … I could go on, the list of potential is HUGE!

The video roughly follows an order from more basic functions to more advanced, each patch offers a different musical example of that function and it serves as a tutorial to do lots of things with Step 8, learning its functions along the way. With that in mind I’d love to know what you’re favourite patch in the video is and if you have questions along the way leave them in the comments.

If you’d like to join the DivKid Discord community, gain access to exclusive PDF patchbooks, exclusive videos and more … consider supporting on Patreon for as little as $1 a month // https://bit.ly/DK-patreon"

Make Noise - Morphagene #13 - DivKid 4 Voice Ambient Reel #MorphageneMondays

Published on Mar 26, 2018 DivKidVideo

"Here's my new DivKid 4 voice ambient reel for the Make Noise Morphagene and #MorphageneMondays. This is video number 13 in my series and here I go through making 4 voice polyphonic generative ambient modular music ... a mouthful a know!

The modules I've used is listed below and this reel should pop up on the Make Noise Freesound page soon for you all to download for free and play around with in your own Morphagene or anywhere you see fit. There's a dry version, FX only version and the main "mixed" version as well.

I'd love to hear anything you make with this so get in touch if you use it."

Intellijel Introduces CASCADIA - Advanced, Performance-Oriented, Semi-Modular Synthesizer

video upload by Intellijel

Aphex Twin Avril 14th on a semi modular synthesizer // CASCADIA from intellijel

video upload by DivKid

CASCADIA from Intellijel + Avril 14th patch rundown

video upload by DivKid

Intellijel Cascadia Demo

video upload by mylarmelodies




"Cascadia: An advanced, performance-oriented, semi-modular synthesizer.

Cascadia is packed with a mix of classic East and West Coast synthesizer blocks. Normalized connections let you get straight to the sounds inside. Or, let your imagination run wild and patch any of the modules together however you choose. Make small tweaks to the architecture, or re-route the entire synth to your liking—the choice is yours!

A massive semi-modular system in a small case with the footprint of a laptop. Cascadia has MIDI in/out/thru/USB, Eurorack compatible signal levels and pro-level audio I/O to interface with the rest of your studio or get your studio started.

Features:
- Performance-oriented, "East and West" Coast modern analog semi-modular synthesizer

-101 jacks (plus 10 on rear), 34 sliders, 16 knobs, 28 switches, 36 leds and 5 push buttons

-Two precision analog VCOs (VCOA has TZ-FM with INDEX VCA, PWM and SOFT/HARD sync options)

- Eurorack compatible signal levels

- Cascaded 4-Pole multimode filter with extensive modulation options and unique modes

- ENV A: Versatile ADSR / AHDSR envelope generator with HOLD function and dynamic level/time control

- ENV B: Complex, beat syncable, multimode function generator with Envelope, LFO, and Burst generator modes

- Triple analog LFO with linked, divisible rates and CV control

- Comprehensive and precise MIDI to CV and GATE implementation with additional synced/tapped LFO and CLOCK outputs

- Six channel waveform mixer with asymmetric soft clipping

- Extensive utility section that includes Noise, S&H, Envelope Follower, Attenuverter, Buff Mults, Summer, Inverters, and connection to a digital potentiometer based guitar pedal expression control interface.

- Analog ring modulator

- Parallel “West Coast” style wavefolder

- Auxiliary VCA and 4-Pole Diode Ladder VCF combination for additional dynamics

- External effect send/return loop with line or guitar pedal levels and wet/dry mix

- Global output drive circuit with bypassable asymmetric soft clipping

- Balanced 1/4" line inputs and outputs plus a dedicated headphone output

- Very Compact (fits in a backpack) and durable powder-coated enclosure with bespoke oak wood sides.

- Comes with 14 assorted patch cables, USB-A to USB-C cable, and an international power supply."

MODULAR SYNTH JAM #5 - Braids Meta Mode

Published on May 27, 2014 DivKidMusic·28 videos

"So here's the next synth jam video in a extended Vine style. Search DivKid on Vine if you use it to see more videos and short snippets of what we're getting up to.

The patch is based around a couple of simple sequences and clock divisions resetting LFOs and maniuplate various parts of a patch surrounding Mutable Instruments Braids in Meta mode. Fairly simple sequences but sonic interesting (I think at least). Hope you like it.

Subscribe for more modular videos every week and feel free to ask any questions.

Twitter - @DivKid if you want to chat."

Announcement NEW DIVKID EURORACK MODULE // Meet ochd made with Instruo

Published on Dec 18, 2019 DivKidVideo

"Hello hello, here's my second eurorack module øchd or ochd. It's pronounced "oct" as in octave or octuplet and as if by magic there's eight outputs on this module, an octuplet of analogue LFOs if you will. I often find I need more modulation, simple sources that will keep things moving and stop things getting repetitive. That’s why ochd was brought to life, to keep patches organically drifting and moving… and as it’s modular, we wanted an intuitive easy to use module with plenty of patchable tricks up it’s sleeves too!

ochd is a 4HP Eurorack module with eight analogue triangle LFOs. The outputs go from fast on the top output to slow on the bottom output. The default ranges are deliberate NOT synced. These are free running LFOs that were tuned by ear to be musical useful for a range of fast to slow modulations in a patch. Organic animation, drifting and musical phasing is the intention of the module. The rate control controls the rate of all LFOs globally and takes this into lower audio rates right down to 25 minute cycles on the lowest output. This can be extended even slower with CV, with the CV input and attenuverter on board and we can also track and hold the outputs with a negative CV, interrupting and holding modulation values with external gates of CVs. Another trick to take this from simple triangle shapes is to patch a spare output into the CV input and wave shape with feedback. Exponential curves, odd squares, stepped waveforms and more are available with some adjustment of the attenuverter and using different outputs to voltage control itself.

While patching a prototype at DivKid HQ Richard Devine said this was "the most organic little modulator ever" - lovely stuff!"

Frap Tools Usta, Rossum Assimil8or, Instruo & Divkid ØCHD | Eurorack Modular Synthesizer

video by Baséput

"Here is a live performance in the deep rainforest of Central Kalimantan (Borneo), Indonesia, featured two songs called "Astungkara" and "Topolaui" where you can buy them on my Bandcamp.

Here are the modules:
- 4MS Row Power 45
- Instruo & Divkid ØCHD
- Frap Tools Usta
- Rossum Electro-Music Assimil8or
- Endorphin.es Milky Way
- Knob Farm Ooots
Housed in VVOLTT skiff and Tendrils cable connects everything.
Recorded to Zoom H4N Pro. I hope you enjoy it."

What if VCV Rack was real? // VCV Random by NANO Modules

video upload by DivKid

"In an interesting full circle turn of events, VCV Rack that emulates Eurorack hardware how now come to life as Eurorack hardware in the new VCV Random module from NANO Modules.

VCV Random is a Eurorack hardware version of the VCV Rack Random software module. It's a flexible and modulate-able multi output random generator with some novel features, namely, a step shape control that adds increasing numbers of steps between random values and a 'RND' crossfade control that crossfades the sampling of internal noise and the output. The latter resulting in a unique way to control voltage changes per step and one that can modulate over time.

Info, manual and more // https://nano-modules.com/vcv-random/

Download the VCV patch for free (or pay what you want) here // https://divkid.gumroad.com/l/vcvrandom"

SUPERBOOTH 2022 DivKid Stereo Strip

video upload by sonicstate

"DivKid Ben introduces us to Stereo Strip his new stereo processing module with Befaco.

Ben has re-imagined the Hex Mix system creating a stereo module with DC-coupled inputs and outputs that handle audio or CV. Being a stereo strip, you’ll find amplification, EQ, panning and level control, but with added voltage control for increased functionality within the Eurorack modular synthesiser
environment. At the bottom of it all is a reassuringly large level knob.

Available now. Price: 223.85 euros"

CHORUS EXPANDED! Stereo BBD Juno style Chorus for Eurorack // SoundForce Chorus 6 & µChorus 6

video upload by DivKid

"Here we have a video packed with audio examples of not only the Chorus 6 and µChorus 6 from SoundForce but lots of examples of how to use Chorus and how to expand on the basic uses.

This video includes lots of patches with the DivKid Community music and patches! I asked my Patreon supporters to send in their audio that they’d like to hear through these modules and they sent in a great range of audio, all credited below and in the timing index. Thank you for the general support and thank you for the great audio to work with.

The Chorus 6 and µChorus 6 are both based on the classic Roland Juno series synths and they feature the same audio path as those originals. It’s a stereo array of MN3009 BBDs with basic mode control on the micro version and more expanded fully featured LFO, CV control and externally modulated options of the larger module."

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MODULE OVERVIEW - Erica Moog Parametric EQ

Published on May 8, 2014 DivKidMusic·21 videos

"Here is the new DIY module from Erica Synths, a single band of the Moog Parametric EQ. Great sounding module with some amazing overdrive and resonance. For more information check out Erica here -

http://www.ericasynths.lv/

The DIY thread on Muff Wiggler is here (set up and ran by Erica themselves, so you can speak to the manufacture directly) -

(link coming soon)

And as always, like, comment and if you haven't yet subscribe for more videos coming soon.

twitter - @DivKid
facebook.com/sir.divkid"

Asking synth manufacturers to say the F word...at London Synth & Pedal Expo

video upload by mylarmelodies

"Being a collection of interviews I shot at the London Synth & Pedal Expo '24, after they hired me to cover the event. The format was up to me. So I put the SAME two questions to industry folks at the show: 1️⃣ What is your favourite thing you sell? 2️⃣ What your favourite thing you DON'T sell?"

CHAPTERS
00:00 The Journey Begins
00:41 Divkid
02:44 Endorphines
03:53 Knobula
06:07 Lord Morts Thoughts
08:29 Nick Batt - Sonic State
11:29 Signal Sounds
14:35 ASM/Arturia
16:52 Scanner & Daniel Troberg
18:12 KMR Audio
19:51 ALM Busycircuits
24:05 RYK Modular
26:14 Enjoy Electronics
27:41 Erica Synths
29:04 PWM Synths
31:08 Journey's End

Good people make for good events and good gear, so lets meet them // London Synth & Pedal Expo 2024

video upload by DivKid

"What an amazing weekend we've just had! Here's a video with some of the people at the London Synth & Pedal Expo 2024. Held over this past weekend (Saturday and Sunday the 16th+17th of March 2024) in Studio 9294 in Hackney Wick, the London Synth & Pedal Expo is a free to attend show with plenty of synths, modular and pedal FX on show for people to come and play with.

As it takes good people to make good events (and the good gear we love) I wanted to focus on the people, asking who they are and what they do, more specifically how would they explain what they do to someone with no idea about synths, pedals and music tech. That led to some funny answers, all spread around various bits of b roll and footage from the event."

Robaux - SWT16 *First Patch*

Published on Jun 1, 2018 DivKidVideo

"I have a full demo video coming with the SWT16 from Robaux coming in the near future but as I often do I wanted to share my first experiences and first patch with you all. I think sharing the first steps is a good way to indicate how easy something to use and what it does quickly and immediately. In this case, it's quick to mute, create fills, sequence and play around with the trigger/gate sequences. Very cool.

I'll be making an exclusive patch breakdown to show off the samples, sound sources, mixing, distortion, filtering and FX for my Patreon supporters. So consider supporting what I do here and grab the bonus content on patreon.com/divkid if you wish. Cheers!

Be awesome! Support me on Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/divkid"

DivKid Ochd w/ Manis Iteritas | LFO Chaos

Published on Dec 29, 2019 Nostalgic Ruckus

"Been waiting for something like this for the skiff. Luv my clock dividers and multipliers and this kinda does it with LFOs. Cranking that rate knob is a beautiful thing. The Manis with all the patch cables is being modulated by Ochd only. The other Manis output is plugged into the E440 filter to tame some unwanted harmonics but also add some resonance when Ochd gapes the envelope. Attenuating Ochd's outputs with Bored Brain Splix. The CV input on this thing is crazy cool when self patching it just didn’t do it on this patch."

DivKid Ochd

NEW DIVKID MODULE // 'RND STEP' with Steady State Fate // 6 High performance Sample & Holds!

DivKidVideo

"Here we have the new (third) DivKid Eurorack module made in collaboration with Steady State Fate. RND STEP is 6 high performance analogue sample and holds split across 3 channels in 4HP. There's 6 analogue pink noise generators, unipolar and bipolar outputs, high accuracy sampling, long hold time, trigger normalisation for lots of stepped modulation from single triggers, audio rate performance for downsampling and modulated noise tones. I'll leave the video to do the talking and as always I hope the video provides you with lots of ideas to apply to your own systems too.

TIMING INDEX // SECTIONS

00:00 Intro & video previews

01:13 RND STEP, accuracy performance testing & Patreon bonus patch book

02:28 Feature run down

03:53 Quad peak animation

04:38 Generating random gates

05:38 Humanising voices & patches

06:34 Sampling modulation for new patterns and melodies

09:07 Generating downsampled “clocked” noise colours

10:01 Noise percussion

10:23 Creating overlapping chord tones sampling 1v/oct pitch

13:17 Musical pitch tracked downsampling

14:27 Downsampling drum breaks

14:35 Downsampling lo fi voice samples

14:45 Auto chordal composition - using random voltages for polyphonic pitch and levels

15:43 Random Panning & Accents + sampling other noise sources for different random voltage distributions

16:05 A bit of everything for good measure!"

The Wave Transformer // EarthQuaker's Boldest Device Yet ( & it isn't even a pedal)

video upload by Jorb

"I love a lot about this module.

Its a rock solid oscillator, which yes there are a ton of them, but this needs to be if its gonna compete. And the waveshaping from the transform circuit gives it enough of its own character to stand out.

I think its priced competitively, it does all the things other up-market "standard" oscillators do (built-in attenuators for modulation, hard and soft sync, built in sub) and it has so much of its own character.

If there's any downside, its kind of a lot of HP? But not really when you consider the sum of its parts. On all fronts, we got a banger.

0:00 Intro
2:19 Oscillator Section Starts
4:40 Transform Circuit
9:58 More Complex Transform Inputs
12:08 Introducing a 2nd Oscillator
17:00 Syncing to 2nd Oscillator
20:19 Surprise Techno Break
21:37 Really Specific Soft Sync Patch
23:37 Brief MPC demonstration
25:18 Conclusions"

See Perfect Circuit on the right.

Update: DivKid video added:

Complex Morphing VCO, Subs, FM & more // The Wave Transformer by Earthquaker Devices (Eurorack Demo)
video upload by DivKid

"Well this was a surprise! Earthquaker Devices (makers of fine pedal FX) making a Eurorack oscillator. Yes they made the Afterneath module, but as that was a modular version of a pedal I didn't expect they come guns glazing with a big, bold VCO!

I first saw The Wave Transformer by Earthquaker Devices at Knobcon, where they brought it along for an early look and sat playing with it at the show I knew they were onto something that sounded great. Well now it's released here we are with a demo.

The Wave Transformer is a 20HP Eurorack oscillator, it's analog, with onboard complex, transforming wave shaping, sub generators with unique shapes, FM, sync, LOTS of precise tuning control and options to wave shape external sources, saturate audio and track subs from your other oscillators. I've had lots of fun with this one!"

*TIMING INDEX // CHAPTERS*
00:00 Hello & patch rreviews
01:36 Feature run down
04:04 Novel transform/complex circuit
06:37 Complex transforms & Shape Insert-ing waves
08:48 Thick & rich PWM + bulbous stereo sub bass
10:58 Weird & wonderful audio rate PWM
13:14 Harmonic Gate / VCA - turning it into a full voice
14:55 Shifting tearing sub textures
16:15 Hard sync & how to make it act like a filter
17:56 Soft sync - classic sync tones under modulation
20:36 Exploring linear & exponential FM
23:02 Kick drum transformed - from classy saturation to glitchy fuzz
25:13 Cosmic FSU with death mangled guitars & subs
26:36 Sub accents - what are they and a simple way to add them
28:08 Harmonic shifting subs for external oscillators

"The Wave Transformer
Eurorack Transfiguration Oscillator
$199.00

The Wave Transformer is an analog, vintage-voiced, voltage-controlled oscillator with over 8 octaves of accurate pitch tracking. It has 7 simultaneous wave outputs, including a unique Complex output.

The Transform control morphs from a basic waveform through many strange iterations into a complex, gnarled mass of audio mutations at the Complex output. You can yield countless variations on these permutations by combining this novel circuit with Hard Sync, Soft Sync, Linear FM and Exponential FM. Additionally, you can mute the source waveform to use the circuit as a harmonic gate/VCA, rendering The Wave Transformer a voice unto itself. If that is not enough, there is a Shape Insert that allows you to transform external oscillations and modular-level audio sources."

Check with dealers on the right for availability.

Jam - Flexible Portable Eurorack Systems - Matttech Modular 30/10/15

Published on Dec 2, 2015 DivKidMusic

"On the 30th of October Matttech Modular held an event at MadLab in Manchester to present and demo 'Flexible Portable Eurorack Systems'. There was me (DivKid) presenting a drum and percussion based system. Matttech himself presenting a synth voice and Matthew Shaw present a more experimental 'west coast' set up.

The event was casual throughout with lots of chat, questions and trying out things together through the evening.

Here's a little jam we had at the end of the night.

Everything was caught on a single camcorder up above each case. We chose not to set up a second camera pointing at the people presenting as we wanted to create a casual event where people could play around and touch things and not potentially feel awkward with a camera right in their face. Audio was captured on a Zoom H4n.

Here's the event page from Madlab with all the links you'll need to check things out - http://madlab.org.uk/events/matttech-...


http://www.patreon.com/divkid"