Pico modules Erica Synths in action

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"That's why I still like Pico modules from Erica Synths .
I have drums and a nice synth sound with VCO2 and I added Pico Voice- wavetable module.
I connected waves from VCO and Voice to Pico A Logic - these are different sums of SUM / DIFF / MAX and MIN and gives different exponential
Playing with VCF 3 and adding Voice wavetable on different prests produces different effects .for me very cool 😉
I have given all to Fusion mixer for adding Tube sounds.
That sounds good to me and of course fun ...!!!
Drums from Pico Drums are also a kick in the ass.
Thanks for watching and have a nice day.
Cheers"

1 Minute Modular with Erica Synths Pico System II ("the world’s smallest modular synthesizer").

video upload by Ascetic Wires

"1 Minute Modular Synth track with Erica Synths Pico System II Modular / Eurorack Synthesizer ('the world’s smallest modular synthesizer'). More patches using only Pico System II will be released in the near future. Enjoy 😊"

Erika 10:10 - A Modular Synthesizer Exploration with Erica Synths Pico System 3

video upload by Chief Thomson Music

"I just recently got myself the wonderful Erica Synths Pico System 3 and I am currently exploring ideas around this system.
It's quite fun to patch and gives you these playful moments.
Hope you enjoy this 10 minutes and 10 seconds track :-)"

New Erica Synths Black 3109 VCF/VCA Eurorack Module

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"The Erica Synths Black 3109 VCF/VCA is a lowpass filter and voltage-controlled amplifier combo built around the AS3109 VCF integrated circuit, a contemporary version of the IR3109 chip, found on vintage synths. Filters based on IR3109 had several drawbacks, including a volume drop when the resonance is increased so we added a volume drop compensation as well as a built-in VCA for more versatility in compact setups.

Timeline:

00:02 - Patch 1 - VCO through VCF which cutoff is modulated with the ASR envelope and sent through Black Hole DSP II
00:55 - Patch 2 - Basic waveforms from VCO through VCF with different resonance settings
02:13 - Patch 3 - Volume compensation test
02:50 - Patch 4 - VCO SUB out used as audio source of the VCF input and PULSE out from the VCO is used to modulate the VCF cutoff frequency. Black Hole DSP II stereo delay algorithm is used as FX
04:09 - Patch 5 - Creating bassdrum with self oscillating VCF which CV input is being modulated with ADSR envelope and then VCF output is sent through BH DSP II to add some overdrive and bitcrush
05:07 - Patch 6 - Stereo FM radio left channel sent through VCF and VCF cutoff modulated with the radio right output channel
05:35 - Patch 7 - Black VCO SUB mixed with PWM used as input for 3109 VCF linked with Black HP VCF using the VCF coupler module
07:27 - Patch 8 - Drum loop from Sample Drum sent through Pico E.F. and then trough VCF which is modulated with the CV contour which is extracted from the envelope follower
08:01 - Patch 9 - VCO sent through VCF which cutoff is modulated with ASR envelope and VCA part is controlled with second ASR envelope from the Black Dual ASR module. BH DSP II high pass delay algorithm is used as FX

All sequences in the demo are created with the Black Sequencer module."

"The Erica Synths Black 3109 VCF/VCA is a lowpass filter and voltage-controlled amplifier combo built around the AS3109 VCF integrated circuit, a contemporary version of the IR3109 chip, found on vintage Roland synths such as the Jupiter series, Juno series and the SH-101.

The 3109 VCF/VCA is our attempt to recreate the iconic sound of these synths, but we also aim to improve upon it. Filters based on IR3109 had several drawbacks, including a volume drop when the resonance is increased so we added a volume drop compensation as well as a built-in VCA for more versatility in compact setups. Additionally, 1V/oct tuning is implemented so you can use this module for perfect VCF keyboard tracking and also as a VCO.

Features
24dB/oct lowpass VCF
Volume drop compensation
Built-in VCA
Cutoff level attenuverter
1V/oct tracking"

Modular Cacophony by Ascetic Wires: Erica Synths Pico System II + Moog Werkstatt-01 & CV Expander.

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"Erica Synths Pico System II + Moog Werkstatt-01 with CV Expander Board

Recorded on a Q2n Zoom Handy Video Recorder (Video + Audio)

Video Credits: Ascetic Wires"

Erica Synths Pico System III

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Erica Synths Pico System II: Patch #3 ("the world’s smallest modular synthesizer") by Ascetic Wires.

video upload by Ascetic Wires

"This is the third patch i made with Erica Synths Pico System II Modular / Eurorack Synthesizer. More patches using only Pico System II will be released later this year. Enjoy 😊

Erica Synths Pico System II (SEQ + VCO + VOICE + VCF1 + DRUMS + RND + MOD + A MIX + DSP)

Recorded on a Q2n Zoom Handy Video Recorder (Video + Audio)

Video Credits: Kindel Media (@Pexels) (+edit by Ascetic Wires)

Ascetic Wires nº189 YouTube Video

Thanks for watching"

New Erica Synths K-Phaser Krautrock Eurorack Module

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"The Erica Synths Black K-Phaser is our take on a classical, genre defining FX unit – the Krautrock Phaser.

Timeline:
00:02 - Square Wave through Phaser
02:17 - FM radio through Phaser
02:30 - Pico Drums to Pico EF through Phaser with Phase being modulated with the extracted envelope
06:30 - Saw wave through Phaser. FM of the VCO and LFO speed of the phaser is being modulatred wiht S&H from Octasource
04:40 - Breakbeat through Phaser
07:01 - Breakbeat 2 through Phaser. S&HJ is modulating the slice selection and phase offset
06:36 - Guitar through Phaser
06:04 - Cymbals through Phaser
06:40 - Black VCO to Black LPG and then to Phaser and then to DSP 2"

"The Erica Synths Black K-Phaser is our take on a classical, genre defining FX unit – the Krautrock Phaser.

It retains the original concept of 8 all-pass filters with photoresistors, but we redesigned the filters and modulation circuit and added several unique features. A dip switch allows for selecting the number of filter stages involved in the resonance path, while the resonance attenuverter brings in never-heard-before feedback artefacts, and most importantly – the SPREAD mode detunes the all-pass filters for even more distinct behaviour. A built-in voltage controlled LFO with selectable waveforms expands the modulation possibilities of the phaser and can be used as an independent modulation source for your modular system as well.

The Black K-Phaser is our tribute to the German electronic music pioneers that largely shaped the sound of electronic music worldwide.

Features:

8 all-pass filters with photo-resistor control
Classic and Spread (filter detune) mode
Resonance attenuverter
Selectable resonance path
Built in VC LFO with a dedicated output
Wet output
RRP: 190 EUR (VAT excl.)
MAP: 229 USD"

Erica Synths Pico System II unboxing ("the world’s smallest modular synthesizer") by Ascetic Wires.

video upload by Ascetic Wires

"Erica Synths Pico System II unboxing (12/2021) by Ascetic Wires.

Pico modules included in the system are:

SEQ – powerful 16 step sequencer with 16 pattern memory
VCO – 32 custom waves in 2 banks, great 1V/oct tracking and LFO mode
VOICE – sound source with 8 sound generation algorithms
VCF1 – Polivoks-inspired LP/BP VCF, ideal for acid-like basslines
TRIGG – 4 trigger pattern generator & master clock for the system
2xDRUMS – 64 sample player with adjustable parameters and CV control
MULTI2 – buffered audio/CV/clock signal splitter
RND – LFO and random events (random trigger, S&H and noise) generator
MOD – lin/log ASR envelope generator and linear VCA
2xMIX – 3 input audio mixer
DSP – stereo effects processor with 8 great sounding custom effects
OUTPUT – stereo output module with headphone amplifier

Dimensions (WxDxH): 240mmx140mmx80mm
Mass: 1,35 kg excluding PSU

Soundtrack by Ascetic Wires: Erica Synths Pico System II"

Cables For Clouds - Long Overdue (2021) 8 Oscillator Modular Synthesizer Jam

video upload by Cables For Clouds

"Recorded 02.18.2021

Its been far too long...
Made this a few months ago (Ive added some modules since then)
I will be moving my studio this month. You will see new videos in September.
Enjoy.

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► Sequencers: Winter Modular Eloquencer
Make Noise Pressure Points + Brains
Malekko Voltage Block

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Polyphonic Eurorack: First Try and Walkthrough

video by thesrabbit

"Here's my first attempt at polyphony within a modular system. I've got 4 distinct voices, each with its own oscillator, filter, amp, and envelope. To make things more interesting, I added a sort of sub-oscillator to the first voice, though it can sound quite dissonant depending upon when that voice is triggered.

There is a very detailed rundown after the demo "performance", but to summarize:
Each voice is a single sawtooth wave, with the addition of a square wave sub-oscillator on voice 1. All 4 oscillators run through their own low pass filter. The first 2 run through filters 1 and 2 on the System-500 521 dual VCF module. The 3rd oscillator runs through the LPF on the System-500 505 module. The 4th oscillator runs through the LPF on the MS-20 Mini. From there, each voice has its own VCA, and then the output of those VCAs are routed to the System-500 530 module, which acts as a stereo mixer. Voices 1 and 3 are panned to the left, 2 and 4 are panned to the right. This produces an effect similar to auto-panning. All four voices run through a BBD and spring reverb tank, which adds a ton of extra grit. Each voice has its own dedicated envelope generator. The first 2 have the System-500 540's envelopes. The 3rd voice uses a single ADSR from the Dreadbox Ataxia. The 4th voice simply uses EG2 on the MS-20 Mini.

I did my best to get a similar sound out of each voice, though it's far from perfect. However, that's really the whole point of this experiment: to do something that no standard polysynth can do.

In the demo, I've got aux sends setup in Logic to the Audiothingies Dr. A for delay, and for reverb I've got my favorite Alesis MIDIVerb II and Quadraverb combo. These effects run in parallel and were recorded in real time along with the dry output of my mixer. I tried to mix in the effects so that they're about 55/45 dry/wet.

Modules used:
Roland System-500: 512, 521, 505, 530, 540
2HP VCO (x2)
Polyend Poly 2
Arcus Audio buffered mult
Pittsburgh Modular Giraffe (x2)
Blue Lantern Subharmonics
Manhattan Analog DTM
Doepfer Dual VCA (x2)
Dreadbox Ataxia
Erica Synths PICO BBD
G-Storm Electro Spring Reverb Tank Driver
Korg MS-20 Mini"

Erica Synths Introduces the Black BBD Eurorack Module

video by Erica Synths

"The Black BBD is one of a kind analogue delay module - it features two BBD lines - short 1024 stage, and long 4096 stage that work simultaneously and you can smoothly fade between those two thus creating distinct multi-tap effect. Furthermore, an advanced BBD clock noise cancellation circuit is implemented that reduces unwanted BBD noise without filtering higher frequencies of the audio signal.


Timeline:

00:00​ Patch 1 "HATS"
Pico Drum 2 hi-hat algorithm through BBD in short mode

01:02​ Patch 2 "SNARES"
Pico Drum 2 snare algorithm through BBD in long mode

02:51​ Patch 3 "MULTI-TAP BEAT"
Pico Drum through BBD in mixed tap mode

03:36​ Patch 4 "FM RADIO 1"
ADDAC FM radio through BBD

04:10​ Patch 5 "KARPLUS 2000"
Pico Voice Karplus Strong algorithm through BBD

05:03​ Patch 6 "STEREO DRUMMER"
Pico Drums 2 with randomly selected algorithms send through two hard panned BBD's and modulated with Black Octasource

06:13​ Patch 7 "EASY PADS"
Sample Drum playing a pad sound through BBD in long mode

07:14​ Patch 8 "DRUMBREAK"
Sample Drum playing a breakbeat sample through BBD in short mode

09:02​ Patch 9 "STEREO SYNTH"
Pico Voice Fold algorithm sent through two hard panned BBD's

10:02​ Patch 10 "FM RADIO 2"
ADDAC FM radio through BBD

10:51​ Patch 11 "LPG BLASTER"
Black LPG in self oscillating setting sent through BBD which WET out is sent back into the BBD. everything is modulated by the Octasource in random mode

12:17​ Patch 12 "FEEDBACKER"
BBD pinged with pulsewave from the Black VCO 2"

"The Black BBD is one of a kind analogue delay module - it features two BBD lines - short 1024 stage, and long 4096 stage that work simultaneously and you can smoothly fade between those two thus creating distinct multi-tap effect. Furthermore, an advanced BBD clock noise cancellation circuit is implemented that reduces unwanted BBD noise without filtering higher frequencies of the audio signal. Most of parameters are voltage controlled, which allows to integrate the module in complex modular setups.

FEATURES:
Full analogue design
Two BBD lines (1024 and 4096 stages)
Smooth crossfade between BBD lines
Built in LFO
CV control over Time, Feedback and Dry/Wet mix


RRP: 260 EUR (VAT excl.)
MAP USA: 319 USD"

Erica Synths Pico Voice + pico drums 2

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Starter Kits | Episodes 03 - 05

Starter Kits | Episode 03 | Production Value
video by Cinematic Laboratory

"In this episode I'll give Plaits a final run, teaming up with Frames, Blades and Beads. I wanted to try and create a full track using Beatstep Pro & Ableton Live with Plaits as the only oscillator (and Beads for some effects). It's a weird futuristic track, but hey, it must sound 'minimal modular'. Uploaded earlier today, but I wanted to take out some things I am not sure about yet."

Starter Kits | Episode 04 | Bloom, Pico System III, Desmodus Versio

video by Cinematic Laboratory

"After three episode of Plaits it's time to go analog with the 'westcoast' inspired Erica Synths Pico System III, Qu-Bit Bloom sequencer and the insane Desmodus Versio reverb. The workflow is completely different and you'll have to make your sounds from scratch. It sounds completely different too! Technically, it's three modules, but Pico System III has 13 'pico' modules stacked away under one faceplate. So it's definitely a mini-modular with huge potential, but you have to discover it yourself!"

Starter Kits | Episode 05 | VPME Quad Drums & friends
video by Cinematic Laboratory

"In this episode I've joined Pamela's new workout and Mimetic Digitalis with the 'canned fun' Quad Drums module from VPME. If you have to start small, this is a great module to get totally eurorack addicted. I also makes it very easy to explain why modular synths are so cool.

There's a snippet of WMD Metron in the video to explain the difference between Pam's clock magic and a full rhythm sequencer. If making beats is your true love, then Metron will help you to build your ultimate modular drum machine patterns."

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Cables For Clouds - Black Hole Symphony

video by Cables For Clouds

"I did not want to unpatch this but after 3 months trying to fine tune this song recording it multiply times, i realized this try was as close as I will get...in other words, just had to move on.
This took me some time, feel free to share.

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Erica Synths Black Joystick 2

video by Erica Synths

"Erica Synths Black Joystick2 is 4 channel multi functional CV and sound source – joystick, movement recorder, distinct LFO and drone/noise oscillator. It provides great interaction with the modular system and allows to develop unconventional modulation patterns easily.

Timeline:

00:00​ Patch 1 - Ripper bass - Joystick CH1 set to audio rate sine modulating the Stereo Delay from CH2 which is also set to work as audio rate sine

00:33​ Patch 2 - Much Techno - Controlling the Cymbals Ride tune & decay with Joystick CH1, Crash decay with CH2 and BHDSP 2 rate and fx parameter with CH3

01:46​ Patch 3 - Wave Surfer - Controlling Graphic VCO wavetable matrix with Joysticks CH1, delay time, dry/wet mix and feedback with CH2 to CH4

02:55​ Patch 4 - Slice Master - Controlling Sample Drum slice index, sample select and sample tune with X axis of first three Joystick channels

04:53​ Patch 5 - Bleep Bloop - Joystick in audio rate mode through the Stereo Delay which delay time parameters is also modulated with the Joystick

05:16​ Patch 6 - Drone Zone - Droning with Black VCO, LPG and Stereo Delay. Joystick is controlling VCO FM & PWM, LPG offset and delay time

06:26​ Patch 7 - Wave Drummer - Graphic VCO in Drum and Black Stereo Delay are triggered and controlled with Joystick in S&H mode

08:15​ Patch 8 - S&H Everything! - Pico Drums, Pico Drums 2 and BHDSP 2 are controlled and triggered with Joystick in S&H mode

09:21​ Patch 9 - Sine drone - First three channels of the Joystick are used as audio sources and CH4 is used to control the BHDSP2 crush setting"

Erica Synths Pico System III Desktop Modular Synth

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Erica Synths Pico Envelope Follower (EF) & PICO VCA2

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"Pico EF is Erica Synths take on envelope follower module in 3hp! Pico EF features a preamp with +40dB gain, envelope output with adjustable attack time and a gate output with adjustable threshold. The Pico EF can be used as a preamp, overdrive unit or for controlling VCFs with audio signal, or to use with external instruments to control your modular system in other creative and experimental applications.

Timeline:

00:00​ Patch 1 "EF to LPG offset"
Using envelope generated from the breakbeat to modulate the LPG offset and extracted gate to trigger the bass sound.

01:14​ Patch 2 "Side-chain"
Creating side-chain compressor like effect by extracting the envelope from Bassdrum and then inverting it with Pico Scale and then applying it to the VCA through which the hi-hats from the Pico Drums 2 are sent

02:04​ Patch 3 "EF to LPG offset"
Similar to the Patch 1 but in this case using the extracted gate to trigger the LPG internal decay envelope

02:27​ Patch 4 "Bass guitar opening VCA"
Bass guitar is plugged directly into the Pico EF and then extracted envelope from the audio signal is used to open the Pico VCA through which a sequenced melody from Pico Voice is sent

03:21​ Patch 5a "FM to LPG & triggers 1"
Audio signal from FM radio is used to change the LPG offset and extracted gates are used to trigger sliced breakbeat on the Sample Drum

03:52​ Patch 5b "FM to LPG & triggers 2"
Similar setup as in Patch 5a, but instead of triggering slices extracted gates are used to trigger randomly selected samples

04:32​ Patch 6 "EF as Distortion"
Using Pico EF as distortion module by adding a lot of gain to the Bassdrum module

05:10​ Patch 7 "Bass to Plasma Drive & LPG"
Using Pico EF to amplify bass guitar which is after that send into the Plasma Drive which is afterwards set through the Pico LPG which offset is modulated by the envelope generated from the bass guitars audio"

Pico EF is Erica Synths take on envelope follower module in 3hp! Pico EF features a preamp with +40dB gain (enough to boost even guitar and dynamic microphone signals for use in a modular system), envelope output with adjustable attack time and a gate output with adjustable threshold. The Pico EF can be used as a preamp, overdrive unit or for controlling VCFs with audio signal, or to use with external instruments to control your modular system in other creative and experimental applications.
Features
Preamp with adjustable gain
Audio overdrive possibility
Envelope follower with adjustable attack time
Gate extractor with adjustable threshold
Input protection against overvoltage
Protection against reverse PSU connection

RRP: 95 EUR (VAT excl.)

The Erica Synths Pico VCA2 is a compact voltage controlled amplifier module, based on reliable AS3330 chip. It features two independent channels, and the first one comes with the manual offset adjustment, useful for full span vibrato effects. Audio and CV inputs of the first VCA are normalised to the second one, so the module can also be used as a buffered audio splitter. VCAs are DC coupled, and they can be used for controlling amplitude of control voltage signals.

RRP: 85 EUR (VAT excl.)

This is what it sounds like when you control half your modular with Mutable Instruments Tides...

Cables For Clouds

"This is a leftover synth jam recorded on 09.22.2020
I sent Tides into 3 filters, Plaits, Rings, Elements and a delay.
I fed the reverb into a VCA/ envelope (which ends up sounding like a wall of white noise)

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"ConCord" sinfonietta for 16 oscillators by Platon Buravicky

Erica Synths

"ConCord – sinfonietta for 16 well-tempered oscillators was composed and performed by composer Platon Buravicky during his residency in Erica Synths Studio on November 2020.
Platon used custom, full analogue modular system, assembled in Erica Synths 3x126HP monster case. The system consists of 16 Black VCO2’s, 8 Black MIDI-CV interfaces, 4 Black Quad VCA’s, 6 Black Dual EG’s, 1 Black Envelope Generator and 9 Pico Scales. No VCF’s – all sounds come straight from VCO’s, expression is added by Black MIDI-CV module modulation output adjusted by Pico Scale. The system is sequenced by a score in Sibelius software and MOTU MIDI interface."