GSE Six 8HP Filter Modules Shoot-Out [comparison] [vs]

video upload by gstormelectro

"Audio + Video by G-Storm Electro c. 2021

Today it's the battle of the 8HP filter modules!

Six of 'em, says the squinty-eyed man with no name.

101-VCF, SH2-VCF, JP6-VCF, Delta VCF, Pro VCF, and 4023 VCF.

You know them, but what are some of the sonic differences?

Watch out, some screechy resonance ahead. They're filters after all :D

0:00 Intro

0:40 Bassline sequenced

3:24 Arpeggio sequenced + Reverb + Delay

6:09 Bass Sweeps, various res settings

Details

Osc | 101-VCO square + saw + sub

Buffered Multiple Buffy Bot is used in 1-into-6 config. The buffered osc signal is going to each of the 6 filters.

Envelope | 2xADSR is stack-cabled to the various CV inputs. The CVs are zero'd out until each filter gets dialed up.

Delay | Timefactor
Reverb | Big Sky

Check my Reverb store for module availability

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Electro Beats - Eurorack Percussion Jam ft. Transistor-82

video by gstormelectro

http://reverb.com/shop/gstormelectro

"Audio + Video by G-Storm Electro c. 2021

Transistor-82 lo-fi analog is back!
And this time brought along some friends.
Gettin' down with a nice electro jam. Crank that.

Recorded straight to Tascam DR-05.
No additional processing or mastering.

Patchnotes : timestamps where each layer is best heard.

| Bass sweep + Noise | 0:00​, 1:45​ dry
GSE Transistor-82 to Pittsburgh Florist
2xADSR mod OSC pitch

| Kick | 0:08​
Pittsburgh Synth Box [ping LPF] to Feedback CP3-

| Snare | 0:16​
Future Retro Transient+ 808 Snare to GSE DC571 to Big Sky

| Hats | 0:00​
Tiptop Hats 909 to Feedback CP3-

| Metallic Noises | 3:10​
Noise Engineering Basimilus Iteritas Alter

| Additional Noises | 3:34​
Pittsburgh Synth Box Tri Out to OSC2 Dannysound Timbre
GSE Pro VCF self-osc to OSC1 Timbre
GSE SH2-VCF self-osc to Timbre CV

Transistor-82 is now available again, check my Reverb store for availability.

Additional Transistor-82 posts

g-storm electro sh2-vcf & electro tonus vcf filter explorations

Published on Mar 15, 2020 impurfekt

http://gstormelectronica.blogspot.com/

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the g-storm electro sh2-vcf is a 24db/oct filter based on the roland sh-2 bass synthesizer from 1978. it's the epitome of the roland sound and ranges from sweet to dirty depending on how hard you hit it.

i owned g-storm's v1 version of this filter in the past and missed it. this is the v2 model and is sonically identical as far as i can tell. it's got all the features you'd expect and is a joy to use. it's very smooth with no resonance (great for subtle arps) and has a lot of character with resonance. not many filters in my bank can pull that off.

arps begin at 6:40

patch notes:

doepfer a-110-1v thru g-storm electro sh2-vcf thru boss re-20

disclaimer: module was purchased out of pocket for music production purposes"

Update:

g-storm electro tonus vcf filter exploration

Published on Mar 15, 2020 impurfekt

"the g-storm electro tonus vcf is a 24db/oct filter based on the original arp 2600 4012 filter. the 4012 was arp's moog clone filter that was later revised due to patent infringement.

i've neither seen nor heard a 2600 in person, but the tonus vcf is certainly in the ballpark of demos i've heard and other filter clones i've used. its tone is warm, fat and vintage. the harder you drive the filter, the better it sounds. the front panel is roomy and well laid out. i look forward to further exploration; especially for bass duties.

arps begin at 4:28

patch notes:

doepfer a-110-1v thru g-storm electro tonus vcf thru boss re-20

disclaimer: module was purchased out of pocket for music production purposes"

G-Storm SH2-VCF r2 Eurorack Filter Module Demo

Published on Oct 24, 2019 gstormelectro

"Audio and Video by G-Storm Electro c. 2019

The SH2-VCF is back!
In all its dark, bass-y, resonant glory.
Now using BA662 clones.

Oscillators - GSE 101-VCO, Pittsburgh Synth Box
Sequencing - Beatstep Pro
Sometimes a delay from Timefactor.
Recorded direct to Tascam DR-05."

G-Storm Electro on Reverb

Previous G-Storm SH2-VCF posts.

G-STORM ELECTRO Infusor-X Eurorack First Look / VC FX Bus / 10-CH Mixer [No Talking]

Published on Jul 2, 2019 gstormelectro

"Audio and Video by G-Storm Electro c. 2019

Taking the new Infusor-X for a spin.
Switcher mode jumps between your effects modules on the fly – in timing w/ your groove.
MIXER mode is a straightforward 10-Channel Audio Sub-Mixer.

0:00 Switcher Mode: Manual
0:35 Switcher Mode: CV using Beatstep Pro
1:27 Mixer Mode Jam

Switcher Mode Effects:
ch1 / Dry
ch2 / JP6-VCF
ch3 / 2HP Freez
ch4 / Mutable Instruments Warps
ch5 / Mutable Instruments Clouds (uBurst)
ch6 / Synthrotek 308 Distortion
ch7 / Pittsburgh Analog Replicator
ch8 / GSE Spring Tank Reverb

Mixer Mode
ch1 / Arturia Drumbrute Impact
ch2 / Behringer Model D
ch3-4 / Roland Juno-1 Stereo / uBurst
ch5 / 3340 VCO / GSE 101-VCF / Analog Replicator
ch6 / Pittsburgh Synthesizer Box / GSE SH2-VCF / GSE 2xVCA
ch7 / Synthesis Technology E352 Out 1 / GSE 2xVCA
ch8 / E352 Out 2 / Bastl Skis"

"VC FX Bus Switch / 10-Ch Active Audio Sub-Mixer

Infusor-X lets you switch between your effects modules on the fly – in timing w/ your groove.
Plug in a signal on channel 1.
And get back 7 (active) buffered multiples of that signal.
Now send those signals to 7 of your favorite effects.
And patch your 7 effects returns into channels 2-8.
Use the Channel Select buttons to switch between the dry channel 1, and the 7 effects return channels.
Whatever channel you select, it will go to the output one-at-a-time.
Also, plug in a 0-5v control voltage to automate switching between the channels.
The CV switching breakpoints are user-programmable.
That is the SWITCHER mode.

Oh. And in MIXER mode, the Infusor-X becomes a straightforward 10-Channel Audio Sub-Mixer.

Both modes feature:
8 level sliders (-inf to +3dB gain),
8 mute / channel select buttons
8 pan pots.
A pair of auxiliary L/R inputs on channels 9/10.
Just for your favorite synth or drum machine.
And stereo output.

Infusor-X is destined to groove you.

Available July 2019"

G-Storm SH2-VCF Eurorack Filter Module Demo #3

Published on May 5, 2019 gstormelectro

"Audio and Video by G-Storm Electro c. 2019

Today I demo my SH2-VCF with more basslines, melodic leads, and a few arpeggios. I'll keep the talking to a minimum, but explain how I'm setting up the sounds in general.
Audio recorded direct to Tascam DR-05.
I've kept the Timefactor Delay and Big Sky Reverb to a bare minimum. But you'll hear them from time to time.

0:00 Opening
0:25 Talking
1:55 Audio demos

Oscillators - Pittsburgh Synth Box + Synthesis Technology E352
Envelope Contours - 2xADSR dual envelope
VCA - 2xVCA
MIDI Controller - M-Audio Venom"

G-Storm SH2-VCF

Timeout w/ 4x SH2-VCF + Oberheim Matrix-12 Eurorack DEMO

Published on Nov 30, 2018 gstormelectro

'Audio and Video by G-Storm Electro c. 2018

Taking a much needed break from building modules, to actually play them! Some downtempo/chillout/ambient textures. Four of my SH2-VCF filters are getting fed with:
1) Pittsburgh Synth box, arpeggio
2) DNA Symbiotic Waves, bass sweeps
3) Low Tom Drone using self-osc sine, Bastl Skis VCA
4) Rozendall CEM3340 VCO, arpeggio

Some Delay using Timefactor.
Matrix-12 going through Big Sky.
Recorded live in 1 shot to Tascam DR-05
Some post processing, comp, EQ, etc in Cubase 7."

SH2-VCF Reporting For Duty! Eurorack Filter Module Demo #2

Published on Nov 20, 2018 gstormelectro

"Audio and Video by G-Storm Electro c. 2018

Following up on my prototype demo, the SH2-VCF is finished and reporting for duty. My SH2-VCF is a filter adaptation of the Roland SH-2 analog synthesizer filter using BA6110 op amps in place of the extinct BA662 chips of the original.

In this video I'll keep the talking to a minimum and explain how I resolved the BA6110 issue. And then put the filter through some paces including a massive kick drum, and an example track using TWO of these filters.

Be warned - some huge resonant kick drums ahead!
Audio recorded direct to Tascam DR-05 except the last part which has some delay.

0:00 Bass pad w/ two VCOs.
0:27 How I resolved the BA6110 issue.
1:35 Hand crafting these beautiful modules.
1:48 Bass pad + LFO + Resonance
2:04 Brutal Self-Osc Kick Drums (Filter Only)
2:50 Brutal Self-Osc Kicks through VCA (Bastl Skis)
3:25 Two filter Simple Track example, Bass: DNA Symbiotic Waves Delay: Timefactor, Kick: Tonus VCF

Oscillators - Pittsburgh Synth Box + Rozendall CEM3340 VCO
Envelope Contours - 2xADSR dual envelope
VCA - Bastl Skis
Sequencing - Arturia Beatstep Pro Pitch CV + gate

Check out my SH2-VCF and other cool modules available in my reverb store"

G-Storm Electro SH2-VCF EURORACK PROTOTYPE AND STUDIO UPDATE AUDIO+TALKING

Published on Oct 23, 2018 gstormelectro

"Audio and Video by G-Storm Electro c. 2018

Today I wanted to make sure to update you what's been happening around the studio and my SH2-VCF prototype module. Been busy organizing a big garage sale, re-organizing the studio, hanging synth shelves, trying to source a 4-foot wood table, and working for about 2 months on my SH-2 filter prototype.

This SH-2 filter came about as I had a few BA6110 chips laying around and wanted to do something with them. First I built the filter on a breadboard and it wasn't working. Turns out 1/2 my new old stock chips were not doing their job for some reason. No biggie, I designed/ordered some pcb/panels and some more BA6110 chips from ebay.

As luck would have it these chips would be the bane of my existence. I ordered some more BA6110 from activeparts and none of those worked. I also adapted my board to accept the different pinouts for some BA662 Open Labs clones...those caught fire. On the forums these clones are highly admired and used in X0XB0X apparently. It's all good, I just wasn't able to get them to work in this circuit.

So until I get this BA6110/662 issue figured out I won't be able to build any more modules to sell. Time to move on to some other projects and, forbid, make any music :)

Be warned - some harsh resonance acid house squealing ahead!

Oscillators - Pittsburgh Synth Box + Rozendall CEM3340 VCO
Envelope Contours - 2xADSR dual envelope
Sequencing - Arturia Beatstep Pro Pitch CV + gate"