Fusion VCF3, Fusion Modulator -Erica Synths small tutorial to modulation

Published on May 4, 2020 Dziam Bass

"Hey.
Today small demo and tutorial on how to use the new Fusion VCF3 and Fusion Modulator from Erica Synths,
in the movie I recorded a filter sweep at the beginning, then I added a recording of the modulation movement.
you can record modulations in the VCF3 filter, press and hold the record button, so you can record your modulation movements for the filter or anything else.
for clarity, it's best to look at the Fusion VCF3 instructions.
The modulator has two separate and independent Envelope generators with unique Looping as in EMS Synthi called trapeziod envelope.
I showed how to get alternately one long envelope and the second which falls between the first.
this is a small example but the possibilities are great .. you can check out another drone video on this channel when I use very short loop times to get unique things in drone.
I described what I do inscriptions, maybe it will help you understand these simple functions.
soon more of these modules in more complicated things .. but check it out for now.
for this I also used Fusion VCO2 which also adds sub and detune which has a built-in two bbd delay which creates wave offset in vco creating this crazy sound.
Thanks for watching."

Erica Synths Fusion Modulator & VCF3

Published on Apr 20, 2020 Molten Music Technology

"Come with me through the complex world of Synthi inspired envelopes, LFOs and S&H and see what sort of mess we can make."

Erica Synths Fusion VCF3 tube and vactrol filter review

Published on Apr 20, 2020 Molten Music Technology

"Smooth new filter from Erica Synths the Fusion VCF3 is dark and gooey with surprising features and a wonderfully natural sound."

Erica Synths Fusion VCF3 - no talking demo

"The Fusion VCF3 is resonant 24dB/oct lowpass filter of unique design that combines vacuum tubes and vactrols, providing distinct, soft filtering. For more versatility, the independent audio mixer and buffered multiple is incorporated in the module, and, most importantly – a CV recorder that records motion of the potentiometer, so you can design advanced modulation patterns.

The Fusion Modulator is a complex, all analogue modulation source with lots of distinct features. It consists of several blocks – two EMS Synthi functionality inspired looping envelope generators with simultaneous unipolar (0V-10V) and bipolar (-5V-+5V), VCA, Noise generator and Sample&Hold. This makes Fusion Modulator a versatile modulation source for advanced modular setups, especially drone music oriented ones. Set lopping envelope generators to high frequencies and have two sub bass sound sources, use VCA to control the amplitude of the envelope signal, modulate the decay time by random voltages from S&H circuit and get ever evolving sonic awesomeness!"

Update: one more from Dziam Bass

Erica Synths Fusion VCF3 & Fusion Modulator (no talking )

Published on Apr 20, 2020 Dziam Bass

"The Fusion VCF3 is resonant 24dB/oct lowpass filter of unique design that combines vacuum tubes and vactrols, providing distinct, soft filtering. For more versatility, the independent audio mixer and buffered multiple is incorporated in the module, and, most importantly – a CV recorder that records motion of the potentiometer, so you can design advanced modulation patterns.

The Fusion Modulator is a complex, all analogue modulation source with lots of distinct features. It consists of several blocks – two EMS Synthi functionality inspired looping envelope generators with simultaneous unipolar (0V-10V) and bipolar (-5V-+5V), VCA, Noise generator and Sample&Hold. This makes Fusion Modulator a versatile modulation source for advanced modular setups, especially drone music oriented ones. Set lopping envelope generators to high frequencies and have two sub bass sound sources, use VCA to control the amplitude of the envelope signal, modulate the decay time by random voltages from S&H circuit and get ever evolving sonic awesomeness!"

Curves filterbank -Flame and Lifeforms Primary Oscillator from Pittsburgh Modular

Published on Apr 17, 2020 Dziam Bass
"Hey.
Why I love my Curves filterbank from Flame instruments and Lifeforms Primary Oscillator from Pittsburgh Modular?
well....
this module is a multimode filterbank with 12 band channels, it is very inspiring and useful to me because each band can get its modulation via the VCA inputs built-in underneath and you have odd or even out .. or All.
also every band can have its smooth output so it extends the possibilities of mixing and obtaining direct bands to the mixer.
Here I used LPF in general but when I use it with the Lifeforms Primary Oscillator module from Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers it creates an amazing audio character - also because the primary is rich in Timbres and Curves sounds really great as a filter.😀
check this video if U want to hear these two modules in action but also the use Time wizard from Shakmat Modular or Black VC EG from Erica Synths and VC OCtave switch from North Coast synthesis.
Great fun, great opportunities and see necessarily Flame Curves filterbank or other filterbanks that give a lot of joy.

Have a nice day and make more awesome music and stay safe in this weird time.😷🙃"

Flame -4 VOX Quad Polyphonic Wavetable VCO/X-4 Quad Envelope VCA/Knight's Gallop-Shakmat Modular

Published on Mar 20, 2020 Dziam Bass

"In this patch I wanted to show mainly 4 VOX Quad Polyphonic Wavetable VCO and X-4 Quad Envelope VCA from Flame Instruments.

I used only one VCO from 4VOX and two channels with X-4.
To this I added pulses from Knight's Gallop from Shakmat Modular to triggers in X-4.
small change of wavetbles and addition of slightly portamento.
the melody is used with LFO as the Arpregio method with clock and quantitative LFO to Pitch in 4 VOX.

http://www.flame-instruments.de

More about modules:

FLAME "4VOX"
Quad wavetable oscillator - Quad LFO - MIDI wavetable expander

The 4VOX is a quad wavetable oscillator with up to four voices per VCO channel, resulting in a maximum of 16 voices at four individual outputs. Due to a MIDI input the module can be played both with CVs or/and directly via MIDI - MIDI allows for modulating some additional parameters. There are 39 memory locations for wavetables and 32 patches for all global and VCO parameters.

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OlllAudio-Minimoog Transistor Ladder Filter and 2 x Minimod-Vintage Transistor Core VCO-AJHSynth

Published on Mar 7, 2020 Dziam Bass

"Hello Guys!

Today I have a small demo of a great filter from OlllAudio Eurorack Modules !

This is a clone of the Minimoog Transistor Ladder Filter and it sounds really massive so for Audio source use 2 X Minimod-Vintage Transistor Core VCO from AJHSynth.

This is a famous analog filter for modular synthesizers, the scheme was created in the 70s by Robert Arthur Moog (Moog company).

This clone from OIIIAUDIO is built on transistors and using the chips of that time (!) And Stiroflex capacitors (optionally), which gives the sound a vintage charm and uniqueness (the initiates understand what it's about)."

See the OlllAudio label below for more.

Flame X4, Flame Curves Filterbank ,Lifeforms Primary Oscillator & Micro Sequence -Pittsburgh Modular

Published on Mar 4, 2020 Dziam Bass

"Flame X4, Flame Curves Filterbank ,Lifeforms Primary Oscillator & Micro Sequence -Pittsburgh Modular .

#lifeformspittsburghmodular #flamecurves #flamex4 #flameinstruments #primaryoscillator"

Huge analog sound with Entropic Doom (Noisillator) module from AJH Synth

Published on Feb 24, 2020 Dziam Bass

"Today I have a small demo in sequence with a huge analog sound from the Entropic Doom (Noisillator) module from AJH Synth.

It is a module that adds noise to the audio. it can also be a source of noise and also a Ring modulator with XOR out.

here a small patch and fun in filtering with noise using Vintage Transistor Core VCO - Minimod and Doom Entropic module from AJH Synth.

The Entropic Doom takes noise and tuned noise to a whole new level, it can almost be described as an oscillator for noise, or Noisillator as we like to call it. Traditionally in modular synthesis we use either white or pink noise and then treat it through envelopes and filters to give various effects, however the Entropic Doom takes modular noise creation to places its never been before!

We have a CMOS Logic Gate based Noise Generator with Coarse and Fine tuning control along with a two, three and four pole low pass filter and a passband resonator within the noise loop itself. We have both Audio and Sync inputs, which can be mixed into the noise loop to add even greater variety to the sounds generated. We have both Bright and Dark Noise outputs, which are pre and post filter respectively, however because the noise and filter are in a feedback loop the Bright output responds to filter type and settings too.

There are CV inputs to allow voltage control of both Frequency and Resonance, and also an all important 1V/Oct input so that we can "play" the noise in tune from a keyboard or sequencer.

In addition we have a separate XOR based Ring Modulator and a Cmos gate based VCA sub modules. These can be used independently from and simultaneously with the Noisillator circuitry."

Erica Synths- Graphic VCO/Black Octasource /Pico Noise/Pico DSP/Pico Mix and Polyend Anywhere !

Published on Feb 19, 2020 Dziam Bass

"Hi Guys.

Today there is a small demo fev Patches of the Grapfic VCO (Wavetable oscillator ) with Black Octasource (LFO) and Pico Noise, Pico DSP (effects) and Pico mixer from Erica Synths .

The main power supply from the powerbank is provided by the Polyend Anywhere module, thanks to which you can have your system wherever you want.

It's so fun in a few patches to show that even a few modules are enough to get great weird things in a small modular system."

Medusa -Polyend with Stereo delay from Pico DSP-Erica Synths

Published on Feb 17, 2020 Dziam Bass

"Hi Guys.
Today another portion of fun with Medusa from Polyend.
in this Patch is 32 steps 3 analog oscillators, later added wavetable 1 oscillator with the addition of delay from Pico DSP Erica Synths effect.
Fun in the EG setting to filter modulation , slightly sustain and a bit of Attack as U see .
Medusa is a Hybrid Synthesizer based on a total of 6 oscillators 3x Analog , 3x Wavetable 5 LFO's EG with Loop and many more ,and sounds really amazing so it is best to see it if you are interested."

Mayer Electronic Music Instruments M800 Polyphonic Multi-timbral Eurorack Module

4 Preset from M800 -Polyphonic Multi-timbral Eurorack Module-Mayer Electronic Music Instruments


M800 Multi-Timbral Polyphonic Synthesizer VA- Mayer Electronic /Wavetable patch

Published on Feb 15, 2020 Dziam Bass

The Mayer M800 made its first appearance at SUPERBOOTH 2019, posted here.

"The amazing M800 Polyphonic Synthesizer Multi-Timbral Virtual Analog with touch screen and variable multimode filter like SEM: multimode state variable filter (Curtis chip emulation) and another Diode ladder filter (Steiner Parker) 12db and another on MOOG_LD23: Transistor ladder (moog style) 24db and more from Mayer Electronic has just arrived here.

A powerful tool that takes the eurorack module to a new level M800 - Virtual Analog [VA] multitimbral polyphonic synthesizer in the Eurorack format. Multitimbral with four Parts. The synth-engine has 12 Voices on the end of the signal path every part has your own stackable effect section (Delay, Reverb, Chorus, Equalizer ...).

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Noisy Oscillator-Modor Music/3 pole VC morphing Filter Threek 13700-Funkstill/Dual LFO-Nakedboards

Published on Dec 26, 2019 Dziam Bass

"Today I have a small movie with cool modules such as Noisy Oscillator from Modor Music new 3 pole VC morphing Filter Threek 13700 from Funkstill and Dual LFO from nakedboards with the addition of some reverb from Black Hole DSP from Erica Synths.

I showed how the filter itself sounds in this Noisy Oscillator patch with the addition of built-in noise, so the name Noisy Oscillator, This VCO is digital but has SONAR noise, ARCADE noise and Wind noise and noise tune and FM modulation.

As you will see these are digital noise but they add a great effect in a patch like this one, at the end you have already crazy modulation, but by that time I also used FM and I was constantly changing the morphing mode in Threek Filter so I think this set is really great.

I also used various LFO changes not much but both waves were used with Dual LFO from nakedboards.

It's best to check it yourself.

For me these are dope modules !!!

Have a great day!!!"

Flame 4 VOX Wavetable VCO and Curves-Analog Moving Resonance Filter Bank

Published on Dec 25, 2019 Dziam Bass

"Hello guys I hope that Christmas is passing well and you are enjoying the new equipment !
So today I have a small movie with 4VOX and Curves modules from Flame instruments
4 vox I used one preset wavetable voice called OLD FORMS and I added to it Curves - Analog Moving Resonance Filter Bank using ODD output.
As you can see small changes when you introduce the variation and envelope knob, I also introduced the low frequencey oscillator from Dual LFO module from nakedboards to 3 bands later.
this allows the individual bands in the filter to introduce further moves and creates completely new sequences, but here I showed it only in a demonstrative way to a small extent, of course the possibilities are much larger.
Clock can be entered with Lfo pulse or just a clock.
small demo fun but it's best to check it out for yourself."

Flame 4 VOX

VCO GR11 and VCF GR21 -Rebach /C Quencer DLX -Centre Village

Published on Dec 24, 2019 Dziam Bass

"Today I have a small movie with a very nice GR series from ReBach.
I used VCO GR 11 with Filter VCF GR21 from Rebach with ADSR-A from Catch series, and C Quencer DLX scale sequencer from Centre Village and delay Euro DDL from Eventide.
The GR series is great because it sounds really good and the VCO GR 11 is an SAW CORE based oscillator.
I added quite a lot of resonance later from the filter and quite a high level for slightly overdrive, can be heard after adding a large resonance.
In any case, it's best to check it out for yourself and see that this sound is really cool."

Nerdseq- Xor Electronics-Euclidean Rhythms

Published on Dec 17, 2019 Dziam Bass

"Today I have a small video using the EUCLIDEAN RHYTHMS function from the latest soft 1.20v for Nerdseq from XOR
This is a very cool feature, as I showed in the movie, you have more expander More Trigger 16 you can immediately add matrix euclidean rhytms from the marked place, just enter the sounds you can add and subtract them from the marked place, it's best to see it yourself.

it is great fun and you create completely new rhythms.
Here use Kickall-Befaco
Hatz-Patching panda
2 x Pico Drums -Erica Synths

Flame instruments 4 VOX Quad Polyphonic Wavetable VCO & Funkstill -Threek 13700 morphing Filter

Published on Dec 3, 2019 Dziam Bass

"Today I have a small movie using 4 VOX Quad Polyphonic Wavetable VCO from Flame instruments and the newest Analog Morphing Multimode Filter Threek 13700 from Funkstill.

I specifically used to show both modules of the ambient patch because it shows the great sound of 4 VOX and you can clearly see the use of morphing with the Threek 13700 filter.

I added LFO for morphing, but also for mode and toggle changes, as you can see the diodes change, it means that the filter changes in different modes: 3 LP, 3 HP, BP, 2L-1H etc.

in 4 VOX I also set 3 different wavetables which, as you hear, change through LFO and morphing, I set two voices for a light move envelope, because the dial can be assigned to various parameters, like chords, envelope, pitch, detune, octaves, semitone and more.

The 4VOX is a quad wavetable oscillator with up to four voices per VCO channel, resulting in a maximum of 16 voices at four individual outputs. Due to a MIDI input the module can be played both with CVs or / and directly via MIDI - MIDI allows for modulating some additional parameters. There are 39 memory locations for wavetables and 32 patches for all global and VCO parameters.

The parameters of a wavetable can be controlled by CVs and by MIDI. For instance you can morph through a wavetable with a CV, a MIDI controller or manually with the potentiometer. The range of waves within a wavetable can be selected by minimum and maximum values ​​individually per voice which allows for creating more complex morphs. Further controllable parameters are Detune, Semitone, Octave, Chord, Portamento, Amplitude and Amp Move (90 degrees phase shifted volume modulation of a VCO's 4 voices). Min and max values ​​can be selected for those parameters as well. Via MIDI it's possible to control further parameters (notes, chords, pitch bend, patch selection and wavetable selection)

More info about 4VOX here:
http://www.flame-instruments.de

The Filter Threek 13700 is an analogue, 3 Pole Morphing Filter with 6 steplessly variable and voltage controllable modes. It provides self-oscillation, wave shaping (between the modes) and a lot of modulation possibilities: VC-Mode (continuously), VC-Resonance, Linear FM, two assignable CV inputs and more. It is a low distortion filter, which develops its rough character through the various modulation and feedback possibilities. Especially if you modulate the Mode at audio rates for example with a VCO or by feeding back the output signal to the Mode input (CV1, Out Mode) you can explore very unique und dynamic sounds. With the additional 1 Pole input and 2 Pole output there are 12 filter modes available.

More info about Filter Threek 13700 here:
https://www.funkstill.ch"

Ambient with Medusa-Polyend /sequencer Random mode in chromatic scale

Published on Nov 6, 2019 Dziam Bass

"Hello guys.

Today I have my first movie with the synthesizer Medusa from Polyend.

Now Medusa is at a discounted price, so is also a great opportunity to get yours.!!!

It's a Hybrid Synthesizer with 3 analog oscillators, 3 digital oscillators, 5 loopable envelope and 5 assignable LFOs plus of course a great multi mode filter.

the advantage of course is grid as a sequencer and its touch control, under the pressure of X, Y, Z you can assign modhell or pitch ,lfo's and many other functions.

Here I showed the sound itself in quite ambient music, I set the sequencer to random which it scales on a chromatic scale.

Add effects Reverb from Black Hole DSP from Erica Synths and Euro DDL Delay from Eventide .

more info about medusa here :http://polyend.com
but now I invite you to check this movie.
have a nice day!

#polyend #medusasynthesizer #polyendmedusa #hybridsynthesizer #dreadboxpolyend"

Flame Instruments Crossmix -Dual Crossfader recorder

Published on Nov 1, 2019 Dziam Bass

"Today I have another movie with the newest recorder from Flame Instruments.
Crossmix allows you to enter two audio sources or a CV, and do a cross between them and record it, then automatically play it in a loop mode or as you prefer as one shot.
Here I used Polyend Preset as the sequencer and two separately voices from the Noisy Oscillator from Modor module.
For this I used the Altar filter from Ritual for one voice and for the other I also used the X-4 module from Flame -Quad envelope vca for EG. I wanted both voices to be different so that you could see the cross recording.
make this patch in my latest case RackBrute 6U from arturia"

Pictured with the Automix and Panmix below.

FLAME "AUTOMIX" Mix recorder
3-to-1 Audio/CV Mixer with mix record function
Recording time over one minute per channel
Non-volatile memory

FLAME "CROSSMIX" Mix recorder
Dual Crossfader Audio/CV Mixer with mix record function
CV controllable
Recording time over one minute per channel
Non-volatile memory

FLAME "PANMIX" Mix recorder
Dual Panning Audio/CV Mixer with mix record function
CV controllable
Additional direct mono and stereo inputs
Recording time over one minute per channel
Non-volatile memory

available september 2019

Polyend Preset module in sequencer mode

Published on Oct 30, 2019 Dziam Bass

"Hello Guys!!!

Today I have small movie with Polyend Preset from Polyend in sequencer mode .

Simply patch ,polyend triggers drums like Kick from Pico Noise from Erica Synths snare from Kickall from Befaco with noise from Mod tools from Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers granular sound from Load Runner from Pulse Synthesizers. Preset also control pitch Synth voice from Noisy Oscillaror from Modor Music Euro DDL from Eventide use in reverse mode on snare and LFO from nakedboards triggers Load runner-granular synthesizer .
Main Clock-Clock O'Pawn from Shakmat modular.

I also made 4 presets with a small arrangement and in a set of settings changing to a higher pitch in Load Runner.

All in my new RackBrute 6U from Arturia.

The preset is great for setting all your changes in the next preset, you can change every setting and it will save it. The preset is ideal for use for live performances besides that proven by itself."

Locked Sample and Hold -Ozoe.fr first sequences

Published on Oct 9, 2019 Dziam Bass

"Today I have a movie with the Locked Sample and Hold module from Ozoe.fr
Ozoe.fr is a company that manufactures 5U modules and also 3U modules - Eurorack.
I have here one equivalents of large modules translated into eurorack format.
One is LOCKED SAMPLE and HOLD With a quantizer
This module is based on a voltage generator (sampling and holding) with the possibility of interruptions in the continuous flow of banknotes and it is also possible to block all or part of an additional random sequence. This allows for repetitive melodies with other changes in the subject.
The ability to store sequences live remember music themes in real time."

Only Pico Modules from Erica Synths live performance

Published on Aug 27, 2019 Dziam Bass

"Today I have a piece of my last live performance using only the Pico from Erica Synths modules.
most have been organized so that patters are loaded with Pico Trigg plus drums based on Pico Drums plus Pico Noise. the whole sequences one Pico SEQ sequencer.
he rest are other PICO modules like Pico VCO2, Pico VCF1, Pico BBD, Pico Quant, Pico DSP, Pico Multi, Pico RND etc ..
I wanted to show that playing on the same Pico modules can also be great and create great fun and give the opportunity to arrange all live performance!
Have FUN and have a nice day!!"