Sonic State's Arturia MicroBrute Exclusive Review & a Pic of the Back Jacks

Published on Oct 24, 2013 sonicstate·566 videos

"Arturia's new baby - is 100% analogue with a lot of features for the money - see what we make of it."

Note the CV jack inputs for the oscillator waveshapes not available on the original MiniBrute.  It looks like you can also sync it via CV at 13:30.

Pic of the back via D Baynes, via FSK1138.

Minibrutes on eBay

Also see: Arturia Microbrute Introduction Video

Dinsync MODSEQ unboxing 1st tweeks

Published on Oct 24, 2013 FSK1138·200 videos

"here is a detail of the patch :

http://cdn.modulargrid.de/img/patches...

special thanks to Shawn Cleary from analogue haven for getting this to me"

Montreal Modular Meetup Oct 18 2013 @foulab.org

Published on Oct 20, 2013 FSK1138·198 videos

"exerts from the meet up on fri oct 18
a gathering of muffwigglers, benders and diy enthusiasts in the Montreal area

thanks to all who came out

special thanks to :

Frank Starling #eurorack
Thomas # diy 5u modular monster
FSK1138 # giveaways
Mr Beat #ardcore
ScrewedCircuitz #circuit bent toys #pizza
FractAltCtrl #eurorack
jean-michel #max/msp
foulab.org #location #beer"

4MS Quad Pingable LFO unboxing ( telephone exchange patch )

Published on Sep 18, 2013 FSK1138·196 videos

"4MS Quad Pingable LFO unboxing
-first play with -
2x Make Noise FUNCTION
2x Make Noise Moddemix
2x 4MS PEG
2x Monotron-e
4MS VCA matrix
pittsburgh sequencer


the patch :
sort of sounds like a telephone exchange - you can hear dialing , ringing
hang ups and FSK (frequency shift keying )


-- photo here --

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-3e..."

Doepfer A-166 DUAL LOGIC Unboxing

Published on Sep 16, 2013 FSK1138·195 videos

"FUNCTION as clock for both timetables and sequencer

2X pittsburgh timetable
unit 1 triggers flip on unit 2
unit 2 triggers mode on unit 1

both pittsburgh timetable clock dividers are feed into
A-166 DUAL LOGIC this generates the drum pattern

LDB1e little drummer boy is triggered by

and: open hihat
or: snare
and: bass drum

pittsburgh sequencer v/oct MONOTRON-e bass
MONOTRON-e LFO controls MONOTRON-e filter cv

A-166 DUAL LOGIC
or: MONOTRON-e lfo reset


audio is sent to ableton live and processed with audio damage ronin"

Tiptop Audio P3000

See this post for some pics of the prototype and links to video at NAMM.

This one in via FSK1138.

PITTSBURGH 8 step sequencer + Monotron-e

Published on Sep 3, 2013 FSK1138·191 videos

"clock is provided my make noise function

PITTSBURGH modular sequencer

controls the 1v/oct of two
pulp logic monotron-e

and one
WMD gamma wave source

both GMS outs are filtered thru the 2 monotron -e
waveform select is controlled by monotron-e lfo

all audio is then sent to

make noise moddemix then

intellijel hex vca

these are controlled
MATHS 2


all audio is finally sent to ableton live and processed with
audio damage ronin"

ALL YOUR MATHS R BELONG 2 ME

Published on Aug 21, 2013 FSK1138·190 videos

"Make Noise -

MATHS ver3
MATHS ver2
MATHS ver1

2x Function aka MATHS ver 2.5 Livewire -
AFG (Audio Frequency Generator)

all waveform out are set to
Intellijel -
Hex VCA

then to ableton live running Audio Damage: Dr. Device

custom knobs and faceplates"

Tone2 FireBird 2 Now Available for Free

This one in via FSK1138. Via Tone2:

"After seven years of faithful service, the time has come to set the bird free. Firebird itself has become vintage and even though it's no longer profitable to remain a commercial product, we feel that more people should deserve an opportunity to enjoy this sometimes heavily underestimated synthesizer.
Which is why we decided to release one last update and turn the product into freeware (previuosly $79). We want to say a big THANK YOU to all customers who supported the development of Firebird and other Tone2 products, by purchasing our software.

Unique & innovative

Firebird is not just another subtractive synthesizer, it uses a unique synthesis architecture to deliver next-generation sounds. Its innovative user interface provides you with the tools to create impressive sounds with a minimal amount of effort. Featuring an impressive selection of 437 build-in sounds, representing both highly sought-after VA sounds, as well as sounds more specific to Firebird and characterized by its Harmonic Content Morphing synthesis, breathing both life and dynamics into the sounds.

Harmonic Content Morphing (HCM) synthesis

Harmonic Content Morphing synthesis is based on a large, expandable repertoire of standard waves, like saw, pulse, as well as more complex wave material, like multi-waves, trumpets, organs, pads, pianos and voice samples.
These waves are modified in real-time, by for example transposing the wave by one or two octaves and adding it to the original wave, altering its harmonic structure, syncing, compressing or even expanding the frequency domain of the spectrum. Making the wave for example sound more fat using only one oscillator, transforming each wave into a hyper-wave or selecting some cycles of a sample and moving through them over time (comparable to wavetable synthesis).
Any modification of a wave can be modulated producing lively shimmery sounds (remember: using only one oscillator!) With a total of more than 18,000 different spectra available for combination and modulation, Firebird+ gives an almost unlimited amount of timbres to experiment with.


Features

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QuNexus cv out

Published on Jul 31, 2013 FSK1138·190 videos

"ML -185 sequencer directly out thru QuNexus cv MFB OSC-02 (Triple VCO)

second ML -185 sequencer triggers monotron rev02

audio damage AXON drums

two 4ms pegs linked in a cascade
- used to modulate 4ms vca matrix and
MFB OSC-02 (Triple VCO)

4 outputs of MFB OSC-02 (Triple VCO)
sent to 4ms vca matrix

4 outputs of 4ms vca matrix
sent to make noise MODDEMIX

sum out of MODDEMIX processed with
fabfilter timeless 2 - circuit bending xs patch

Hp compaq L2105tm touchscreen

win7

ableton live 9"

The M-185 is a Max For Live sequencer. You can find it here.

"This is a stage-driven sequencer. There are a total of 8 configurable stages and 3 layers for pitch, velocity and "aux" (= Pitch Bend or CC). Each stage provides 4 different play modes and can have a variable length from 1 - 8 clock pulses. Enjoy!"

Analog + Touchscreen

Published on Jun 2, 2013 FSK1138·181 videos

"on the analog side -

MFB osc-2 triple oscillator
is controlled by Maths and FUNCTION
these two are controlled by 4MS P.E.G.
ring mod out is filtered with monotron-e
MFB osc-2 individual outs and filtered out are mixed with MFB drum 99 mixer

on the digital side

FX
dr device by Audio Damage
SoundHack +pitchsift
Audio Damage BigSeq2

drums
Audio Damage Tattoo

BASS
Circle - Future Audio Workshop
sequenced by max for live device
ML-185 Stage Controlled Sequencer

synth
Atomic - AlgoMusic

HP compaq L2105tm touchscreen under win7 64bit
ableton live 8"

Analog meets Digital

Published on May 17, 2013 FSK1138·179 videos

"the patch

snazzy fx ardcore running dual lfo sketch
triggers the two MFB seq 02 sequencers

both are running in AB mode 32 steps each

MFB OSC-02 Triple VCO is sequenced and modulated by
MFB seq 02 and Maths
MFB OSC-02 Triple VCO ing mod out is sent to the filter of monotron e

Maths
with black front panel white knobs

is patched into function
with black front panel and monotribe knobs

function is being fed by the monotron e LFO
EOC is sent to the filter cv of monotron-e

all audio outputs are mixed with MFB drum 99 mixer

this is sent to the alesis io dock input

a little KORG iELECTRIBE is added

this is all on channel 1

Ableton live 8 win7 64bit with hp Compaq L2105tm touchscreen

channel 2
midi input from korg ms20 legacy and DOEPFER A192 CVM 16
Max for Live
QM synth

channel 3
sonic charge microtonic
audio damage big sequence"

DOEPFER A-192-1 CVM16 CV-MIDI INTERFACE MFB SEQ-02 LIVE 9

on May 4, 2013 FSK1138·177 videos

"DOEPFER A-192-1 CVM16 CV-MIDI INTERFACE
is a eurorack version of the

DOEPFER POCKET DIAL
MIDI Control Box with 16 Rotary Encoders

http://www.doepfer.de/pd.htm

http://pocketdial.wiffbi.com/

the patch:

MFB SEQ-02 3 cv outputs

DOEPFER A-192-1 2 cv inputs
triggering drums samples and VST from Ableton Live 9

Livewire AFG no cv input --- just running free---

A-96-PLL 1 cv input
audio from Livewire AFG

audio from this is sent to
MFB Drum 99 mixer

Ableton Live 9 cpu use is 3%
compressor delay reverb on all 3 channels -

----------------------------------------­-----------------------------------
switching to moog knobes"

MFB tweaking on a sunday

Published on Apr 28, 2013 FSK1138·176 videos

"the patch :

MFB seq 02 provides cv to the 3 osc of the MFB osc 2 triple vco
also clock to the ardcore lfo rest for the monotron-e

snazzy fx ardcore running dual LFO sketch modifies PWM for MFB osc 2

ring mod out of MFB ocs2 is fed to the filter of the monotron-e
- the LFO of the monotron-e controls the filter cv
( this produces the "KICK type sound" you hear )"

Source of Uncertainty

Published on Apr 16, 2013 FSK1138·175 videos

"A-149-1 RCV Quantized / Stored Random Voltages
A-149-2 Digital Random Voltages
Source of Uncertainty

THE PATCH :

MFB seq02 is sending cv and trigger to

A-149-1 Quantized Random Voltages cv in

MFB seq02 is sequencing the Monotron-e 1v/oct
+snare on the Delptronics LDB-1e "Little Drummer Boy

A-149-2 it triggering flip and mode for Pittsburgh audio time table and lfo reset on the Monotron-e

CV N Man N CV D Man D(orange cable )
A-149-1 are sent to the Pittsburgh audio time table cv1 port

Pittsburgh audio time table cv out triggering vco / filter cv on the Monotron-e

Pittsburgh audio time table trigger out sent to
bass drum , high tom ,closed hihat Delptronics LDB-1e "Little Drummer Boy

LFO from the Monotron-e is sent to
A-149-1 Stored Random Voltages Clk in

any change in the bassline ( anything that is not drums ) is a result of
Quantized / Stored Random Voltages"

LIVEWIRE AUDIO FREQUENCY GENERATOR 2008 limited edition

Published on Apr 9, 2013 FSK1138·174 videos

"sequenced with the MFB seq02
additional modulation by 4MS peg
the 4 monotron-e are used to filter 4 of the many output of the AFG
each filter is is controlled by a LFO that is reset with the MFB seq02

this is a monster !!!
txt: on the back of the unit has quotes from the MATRIX

" - you have taken the blue pill
welcome to the real world ...
everything that has a beginning has an end
WAKE UP, NEO!"


Outside, the AFG presents the user with extensive panel controls for maximum flexibility and usability... inside, the pure analogue circuitry adheres to a strict design philosophy rooted in mid-1970s technology and construction techniques.
Features
8 simultaneous waveform outputs
A total of 27 distinct waveforms are possible
Sub-octave with switchable square or sawtooth waveforms
Unique Animated Pulse & Alien Saw waveforms
Programmable 'Natural' or 'Laboratory' sine wave modes
Alternate waveform set is activated on all outputs simultaneously with Matter/Anti-Matter switch
Select between 2 different Anti-Matter waveform sets via pcb jumper
9 CV inputs, each with dedicated attenuators, with the exception of the two 1v/oct inputs
2 FM inputs, both switchable between linear & exponential
Dedicated sync in/out
Harmonic Animation
The Harmonic Animation section of the AFG controls the harmonic content of the Animated Pulses & Alien Saws waveforms.
The Animated Pulses waveform is synthesized by four control parameters, each having a manual adjustment knob and CV input with dedicated attenuator:
Positive Pulse Width Modulation (+PWM) --
controls the width of the two pulses on the top (or positive) side of the waveform
Negative Pulse Width Modulation (-PWM) --
controls the width of the two pulses on the bottom (or negative) side of the waveform
Positive Phase Position Modulation (+PPM) --
controls the relative phase position of the two positive pulses (in relation to each other)
Negative Phase Position Modulation (-PPM) -- Ã
controls the relative phase position of the two negative pulses (in relation to each other)
The Alien Saws output is a bizarre, multi-toothed saw waveform that is derived from the Animated Pulses waveform. It's harmonic content is also synthesized by the four control parameters of the Harmonic Animation section, but in different and more enigmatic ways.

Expandability
The Livewire Audio Frequency Generator is designed with expandability in mind. There are currently 3 new modules in the works, which are intended to further expand upon the AFG's sound shaping capabilities:
X-Mod Controller
Provides 4 channels of fully routable cross-modulation between 2 AFGs... 2 channels in each direction. Each channel features manually or voltage controlled modulation depth.
Audio Compositor
Enables the user to coalesce harmonics from all 8 of the AFG's output waveforms into a single mono or 2 stereo outputs. Eight channels of bi-polar, voltage controlled mixing determine amplitude & panning of each waveform in the stereo outputs or amplitude & phase inversion in the mono output."

MFB OSC-02 Triple VCO Unboxing Video

Published on Apr 7, 2013 FSK1138·173 videos

"all 3 vco sequenced with mfb seq02

pm1 and pm2 triggered my 4ms PEG
audio mixed with mfb drum 99 mixer
no fx were used

this module has been discontinued
http://www.mfberlin.de/Produkte/Modul..."

MFB OSC-02 on eBay

MONOTRON-e 4 VOICE with custom knobs from erthenvar

Published on Mar 10, 2013 FSK1138·168 videos

"the PATCH :

maths and 4ms PEG
are driving the filter and vco CV inputs of the 4 monotron-e units

all 4 VCO are sent to the 4MS VCA matrix
16 inputs of the 4MS VCA matrix are being modulated by maths, 4ms PEG
and 4 lfos from the monotron-e that have been split with
pulp logic patch multi-- this also provide the input for maths and the two 4ms peg

MFBseq02 triggers lfo reset and cv 1v/oct on all monotron-e units

output of the 4MS VCA matrix is mixed with MFB drum-99 mixer

4 monotron -e, maths, MFB drum-99 mixer
all with custom knobs from erthenvar

erthenvar.com/store/eurodiy/knobs/minifl­uted"

Léa 5 years old, plays korg monotribe

Published on Feb 22, 2013

"Lea plays with a sequencer's monotribe bent. Bass drum with a mxr dist diy and Synth with a vocoder electrix. The monotribe have individual outputs and decays mods."

This one in via FSK1138

Monotribe-e euro Phase Locked Loop

Published on Feb 21, 2013 FSK1138·166 videos

"the patch:

MFB seq 02
provides sync to monotribe -e
monotron-e LFO reset

monotron-e LFO to cv PLL vco
this is the bass drum sound

PLL vco out to monotribe-e line in
monotribe-e line out to IN 2 of PLL
this gives the bass drum sound a nice distortion

low pass out
monotibe-e headphone out
sent to
MFB drum-99 mixer

the audio was captured in ableton live then synced to the video

------ the square wave out of the pll is hooked up to the 4MS PEG
but is not used"