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.

Schottkey Ratchet with Buchla 200

video upload by Ebotronix

Schottkey Ratchet
2x Strymon Cloudburst , AA1 Level Shifter
Buchla 200 Tip Top Audio 2x 292t, 245t, 266t, 257t, 2x 258t, 2x 281t
Flame Talking Synth Module
Doepfer A 198 Ribbon ControllerA 101-2, A 156
Mutable Instruments Shades
Danny Sound Timbre, MM VCA
Make Noise Mimeophone,STO
Tunefish Modular 2x µPeaks,CV Peaks, 2x Typhoon,µ Yarns,2x Tems Utile,
2x Ripples,2x Veils,Veils
3x Ornament and Crime, Quantermain and Sequin App.
Pythagorean number of notes: 7 Harmonic Minor Scale
notes (in cents): 0, 203.9, 293.8, 497.7, 702.3, 792.2, 1110.2
Befaco Stereo Mixer
Verbos Harmonic Oscillator, Scan and Pan
2x EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath Reverberator
2x Happy Nerding - FX Aid XL, Super sawtor , Panmix
2x XAOC Devices Kamieniec
WMD SSF
14.06.2023
vid# 2223

Two DB-01s and a pod-load of CV

video upload by Richard DeHove

"The Erica Synths DB-01 sends and receives CV and includes a handy attenuator, so a little experimentation with CV can really extend the sound design possibilities. Here both DB-01s and a pod of Euro clocks and modulators (two Erica Synths Drum Modulators) are synced together. One DB-01 is the master feeding pitch CV into a mult and then into the second DB-01. Both units are getting filter CV inputs from the Drum Modulators. The main machine is sometimes going through a Microtubes B3K for extra overdrive goodness, and the second DB-01 get washy with an Earthquaker Devices Afterneath V3 - which also accepts CV. Hopefully this little demo gives you some ideas. A little CV goes a long way.

My site: https://richarddehove.com/ Lots of downloads for supporters on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/richarddehove"

Afterneath V3 on synth with CV control (no talking)

video upload by Richard DeHove

"There's plenty of videos which show Earthquaker Devices' Afterneath V3 doing all the usual reverb things, so here I thought I'd just show what happens when you apply CV. The expression jack accept 1v/Oct CV, although it doesn't track pitch. Because of that I mostly ignore the Major, Minor, Pentatonic scale modes because they don't really work anyway in terms of tracking pitch. Despite that there's lots of interesting weirdness to explore.

Here I'm running a DB-01 through the pedal. the DB-01 CV out is being mixed with the CV from a synced LFO. I experiment with different LFO shapes, rates, and blends of the LFO and DB-01 pitch CV.

In my first edit of this video I chopped everything up into highlights, but I abandoned all that and went with the unedited noodling instead. I think it's more interesting to see the process of getting from one effect to the next even if that means a few interludes of mush. Hope you find it useful.

ps: This is not a sponsored video, I bought it at full price with my own money.

0:00 Dry sound
0:20 Mode 2 (unquantized with slew)
1:05 Squeaky gate!
1:20 Very slow LFO CV
2:40 Reacting to dynamics
3:30 Faster LFO
4:08 Ramp up LFO
5:30 Slow sine LFO
6:00 Whooshy zing
7:30 Chopping LFO
8:45 Slow ramp
9:18 Dry sound
9:42 New pattern (at last!)
10:14 Ramp up LFO CV
11:40 Octaves mode
12:10 Octaves and fifths
12:30 Chopping LFO CV
13:05 Dry sound
13:12 Fast choppy LFO CV
13:50 Slow sine again
14:40 Extreme LFO CV
15:00 Extreme LFO CV with slew
16:20 Square wave LFO CV

My site: https://richarddehove.com/
Lots of downloads for supporters on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/richarddehove"

SynthFest France Videos for May 22, 2020

Published on May 22, 2020 SynthFest France

SynthFest France 2020 - SynthFestALaMaison
22-24 Mai 2020 free and worldwide

Playlist:

Therminal C - Coralie Ehinger | SynthFest 2020
Wavelicker | SynthFest 2020
Kurt Ader - KApro | SynthFest 2020
Quart d'heure d'harmonie - Eric Mouquet | SynthFest 2020
Studio ALB - Visite virtuelle | SynthFest 2020
Harpe Laser | SynthFest 2020
SoundMit 2020 | SynthFest 2020
Zirante | SynthFest 2020
EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath Eurorack | SynthFest 2020
Gamechanger Audio - Motor Synth | SynthFest 2020
Empress Effects ZOIA | SynthFest 2020
ROLI | SynthFest 2020
Faselunare | SynthFest 2020

See the SynthFest Intro 2020 Videos here. Jean-Michel Jarre is currently on top. :)

PAT no1 (Playing Apart Together)

Published on Apr 16, 2020 Jurren Mekking

PAT: Playing Apart Together
Semi-live, semi-improvised music by Bart Knol & Jurren Mekking

Stay safe and sound(scape)

Gear used:

DSI OB6
Strymon BigSky

Korg Arp Odyssey
EarthQuaker Devices Space Spiral & Afterneath

Fender Telecaster
TC Electronic Alter Ego v2 (splits the sound into 2 chains)
chain 1: Paul C Timmy, Strymon Mobius & BigSky, Stone Deaf Syncopy, Fender Silverface Champ
chain 2: T-Rex Møller 2, Strymon El Capistan, TC Electronic Pipeline, Hohner 12R amp

Patchwerks Seattle Eurorack Videos

Quick note: Patchwerks is a new sponsor of the site. You'll find their banner on the right. As the title of this post states they are based out of Seattle. They are a synthesizer shop that hosts synth meets in the Pacific Northwest. You can find them at https://patchwerks.com. Additional posts coming up! :)

Playlist:

1. Øchd: Overview and Demo

Welcome to the Patchwerks video series! In this inaugural video of our series, our resident expert Matthew Piecora (aka EZBOT) demos the amazingly simple and musically powerful features from the new DivKid module øchd. Remember to like and subscribe, because we'll have more videos of great gear coming your way soon.

From DivKid:
This collaboration between DivKid and Instruo is a 4HP all analogue triangle LFO generator with 8 outputs. Each of the 8 outputs are free running and are musically tuned intervals, as opposed to synced or variable phase outputs from each other. A range of fast to slow outputs can be set to make any patch drift organically and beautifully, letting your modulation freely drift various parameters. There's a global rate control to go up into either lower audio rates on the fastest outputs, or glacially slow. A CV input with attenuverter allows for waveshaping via feedback patching, everything from log, lin or expo curves through to odd staircases waves and more. A negative voltage can reliably halt the circuit which gives 8 track and holds over the outputs.

Order here:
http://bit.ly/patchwerks-ochd

https://patchwerks.com/
Demo by: Matthew Piecora
https://www.youtube.com/EZBOTMUSIC

2. Earthquaker Devices Afterneath in stereo!?

In this video we patch the Earthquaker Devices Reverb: Afterneath into the Make Noise Rosie to take advantage of the mono to stereo send. Doing this allows us to patch a second audio output from the reflect send into the right input of the stereo return giving us a stereo reverb effect.

From Earthquaker:
The Afterneath Eurorack Module brings the Otherworldly sounds from the effects pedal world right into your modular synthesizer with an expanded feature set. The Afterneath module features one main audio input, one main audio output, an audio send and return for the Reflect feedback path, and nine controls. Four of the parameters are controllable via CV, and each has been equipped with a dedicated attenuverter to process the incoming CV. The Afterneath module has a completely analog dry signal path and a totally digital wet signal path.

Order here:
http://bit.ly/afterneath

https://patchwerks.com/
Demo by: Matthew Piecora
https://www.youtube.com/EZBOTMUSIC

3. Mini Systems 001: Jamming with EQD's Afterneath, Plaits, and Plonk

In this video Matthew Piecora (aka EZBOT) plays a small system centered around the Earth Quaker Devices Afterneath.

From Earthquaker:
The Afterneath Eurorack Module brings the Otherworldly sounds from the effects pedal world right into your modular synthesizer with an expanded feature set. The Afterneath module features one main audio input, one main audio output, an audio send and return for the Reflect feedback path, and nine controls. Four of the parameters are controllable via CV, and each has been equipped with a dedicated attenuverter to process the incoming CV. The Afterneath module has a completely analog dry signal path and a totally digital wet signal path.

Order Afterneath here:
http://bit.ly/afterneath

https://patchwerks.com/
Demo by: Matthew Piecora
https://www.youtube.com/EZBOTMUSIC

David Scott Stone with EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath Eurorack

Published on Mar 5, 2020 Perfect Circuit

"This quick live performance from David Scott Stone features a Roland TR-909, Akai MPC-1000, MOTM modular synthesizer and reverb from the EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath Eurorack reverb module.

David Scott Stone has performed live in LCD Soundsystem, The Melvins, The Locust, and Unwound so we were honored to have him come by and demonstrate some of the great sounds the EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath can produce.

Afterneath Eurorack available here: https://www.perfectcircuit.com/earthq...

#PerfectCircuit #Live #Synthesizer"

See EarthQuaker Afterneath Eurorack event with David Scott Stone for the full presentation.

Sonic LAB Earthquaker Devices Afterneath

Published on Mar 5, 2020 sonicstate

"Also available in pedal form, Earthquaker Devices Afterneath is a complex and unusual reverb processor described as:

A wizard bursting forth from ethereal cave and ready for the ambient battle. You are the wizard – or sorceress, if you prefer – and the cave is your instrument’s signal, vast, expansive, and magical. Do you go inside?

And in many ways its an accurate description of this unusual device, although more accurately it could be described as a digital reverb made up from a bunch of delay lines.

Certainly it can and does sound other worldly, with some great ambient and textural sounds as well as more regular reverb and delays."

Earthquaker Afterneath

EarthQuaker Afterneath Eurorack event with David Scott Stone

Published on Mar 4, 2020 Perfect Circuit

"David Scott Stone will be performing on and demonstrating the new Afterneath Eurorack reverb module by EarthQuaker Devices at our Burbank CA event space on Wednesday 3/4/2020."

https://www.perfectcircuit.com/earthquaker-devices

Perfect Circuit: Exploring The EQD Afterneath Eurorack Module with David Scott Stone Wed March 4

For those in the LA area, Perfect Circuit is having an event with Earthquaker Devices. You can find the link to RSVP along with other Perfect Circuit events here.

"In an anticipation of the upcoming release of the Earthquaker Devices Afterneath Eurorack modulatable reverb, we welcome David Scott Stone at our event space for some in-depth exploration of the module.

Food and drinks are on the house. Everyone coming to the event will get a chance to win a brand new Afterneath Eurorack module."

Earthquaker Afterneath Reverb in Eurorack Modular Synthesizer Format

Published on Feb 4, 2020 Perfect Circuit

"Afterneath is Earthquaker's first foray into producing Eurorack modules, adapting their cult classic reverb pedal into a washy, shimmering tool for modular synthesists. Expanding on the original Afterneath design with additional reverb modes and the addition of CV control, Afterneath Eurorack is a great way to add some space to any Eurorack system.

Afterneath excels at reverbs that evoke a sense of unrealistically huge, empty spaces. Diffused echoes bounce off distant walls, and sonic ghosts emerge from soft, washy reflections and short, chattering delays. Allowing CV control of the Drag parameter, the Afterneath can be played melodically and constrained to different scales and pitch classes based on the selected Mode, allowing sequenced reverbs that form a counterpoint against the sounds that feed them.

A powerful new tool for sonic exploration of the unreal, the Afterneath module marks an exciting step of one of the most interesting pedal manufacturers into the world of modular synths.

Afterneath Eurorack available here: https://www.perfectcircuit.com/earthq..."

Free L.A. Synth Expo Returns to Echo Park with Increased Modular presence

RSVP Here "After the 2018 launch, which brought over 1,000 musicians to a warehouse in Echo Park, the free Los Angeles Synth & Pedal Expo will return on September 28-29, 2019 in the same space on West Temple Street, in collaboration with local stores Analogue Haven, Noisebug and Truetone Music.

The involvement of Modular specialists Analog Haven and Noisebug (selling most products at a discount for the occasion) boosted the presence of Eurorack builders: this year there will be an entire room dedicated to the format.

A larger space will host the large format synth companies (see floorplan), where many established builders will have the opportunity to showcase their latest products.

There's a lot of curiosity, in particular, for the new ASM Hydrasynth and the EarthQuaker Devices Eurorack version of their Afterneath Reverb. Their presence at the show will represent some sort of West Coast debut. Tangible Instrument will also showcase the soon to be in production prototype of the company's new synth.

As usual, the show will feature a rich presence of pedal manufacturers. The stompbox format in recent years has developed in creative ways that have attracted the attention of the more creative synth players, with devices by companies like EarthQuaker Devices, Red Panda, Meris and Chase Bliss Audio (among others), whose effects will be represented at the LA show.

Like all the other Synth & Pedal Expos, there's no charge at the door. Here's the list of confirmed manufacturers

SYNTH BUILDERS

1010 Music
Analog Cases
Arturia
ASM
Elektron
Eventide
IK Multimedia
LA Circuits
MOOG
Mystic Circuits
Novation
Roland
Rosen Audio
Ruach Music
Sensel
Steady State Fate
Strange Electronic
Tangible Instruments
WMD
Yamaha

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Richard Jams with the New EarthQuaker Afterneath Module

Published on Aug 4, 2019 Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers

"EarthQuaker debuted their first eurorack module, the Afterneath, at EarthQuaker Day 2019 and Richard was able to get one in a case and try it out with a pair of Voltage Labs. This is one of his first experiments. A nice lo-fi sequence to balance the party atmosphere of the event."

EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath Reverb V2 Sound Demo (no talking) with Novation Peak

Published on Jul 29, 2018 Bonedo Synthesizers

Best Ambient Synth Shootout #48: Kawai K4r - Song 1

Published on Feb 28, 2018 Christian's Sonic Spaces

"This is the first song with the Kawai K4r. It's a 16-voices, 8-part multitimbral 16-Bit PCM digital synthesizer. This time the song is quite minimal, like a repeating chant. So, just lay back and relax when you listen the song ;-)

I used for the recording the following FX chain:
Kawai K4r - EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath - Pigtronix Echolution 2 Deluxe - GFI System Specular Reverb 2. Depending on the recorded track some FX are deactivated

The signal goes via a small Behringer mixer straight into the pc.

To create the complete song I recorded consecutively several stereo tracks. The final song was then mastered with just a bit EQ and compression on some tracks and some limiting on the master track."

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VFE Pedals Klein Bottle multipath + multiband looper/mixer on Kickstarter

Published on Nov 21, 2017 Knobs

via Kickstarter where you'll find additional details.

"The Klein Bottle was designed for the noise makers, soundscape artists, endless tinkerers and tone wizards. This epic pedal starts by splitting the input signal into three FX loops. Each FX loop has dedicated controls for pre-gain, HPF/LPF (bandwidth filters), and main mix level. This allows you to send different parts of the signal to different effects, and blend them all back together to create new tones out of your existing pedals.

But wait, there's more! The magic happens when you use the independent feedback controls to send the signal from one FX loop into another...and then back again! Keep your existing tone intact with the DRY knob, while layering a cornucopia of sonic goodness on top."

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Flux Cluster: 2 x Moog Mother 32 and an MF-108M "ClusterFlux" pedal

Wingo Shackleford
Published on Aug 14, 2016

"Test jam with 2 Moog Mother 32s and a Moog Moogerfooger MF-108M, Moog MF Drive, and Earthquaker Afterneath pedal. Lots of CV flying around between the two Mothers and the MF-108M, and lots of pure, lush analog distortion. Recorded in Ableton Live, with no other FX added."

Best Ambient Synth Shootout #31: E-MU Morpheus - Song 2

Christian's Sonic Spaces
Published on Aug 2, 2017

"Another E-MU Morpheus song ;-) It's a Z-Plane Synthesizer which has an unique filter morphing technology that can create organic spacy sounds. So it's good for ambient too ;-)

I used for the recording the following FX chain:
Morpheus - Elektron Analog Heat - EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath - TC Electronic Mimiq - Pigtronix Echolution 2 Deluxe - DigiTech Polara. The used fx varied depending on the recorded track.

The signal goes via a small Behringer mixer straight into the pc.

To create the complete song I recorded consecutively several stereo tracks. The final song was then mastered with just a bit EQ and compression on some tracks and some limiting on the master track.

Well, I decided to go back to the basics, but at the same time make something useful for the synth community and do a kind of competition (I like competitions;-). What's my best synth for ambient music :-)"

THE CONJURER - eurorack modular synth & reverberated guitar drones - SWAN MESSIAH

Published on May 22, 2017 Swan Messiah

https://soundcloud.com/swan-messiah
https://swanmessiah.bandcamp.com/

"Moog Sub Phatty - Moog Mother 32 - Make Noise Telharmonic, Modular Synth. Eurorack. Wogglebug & MMG - Sleepdrone 5 & Moogerfooger - Electro Faustus Black Fly & Moogerfooger Ring Mod, BBE Delay, Earthquaker Devices Pitch Bay. Monson Nomad Guitar. Earthquaker Devices Disaster Transporter Sr, Afterneath. Mooer Slow Engine. Moog Phaser. Eventide Space.'