Tiptop Z DSP feedback

video upload by Todd Barton

"A simple feedback patch to listen to what is inside the various reverb algorithms of the Halls of Valhalla card for the Tiptop Audio D-ZSP Digital Signal Processor. Of course you are just hearing the same Decay/Tone/Chorus knobs setting for each iteration. So much more possible by playing the knobs. And, of course, more various sonic universes with the other cards.
Enjoy!

My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/synthtodd"

Mystics Vol 1 - DSI Prophet 08 - Patches 33 to 48 (Dry + FX Presets)

video upload by GEOSynths

"Out Now - https://www.geosynths.com/prophet08
Mystics Vol 1 contain 64 New Patches for the venerable DSI Prophet 08. I used to have one years ago and sold it, but had the opportunity recently to pick one up on Ebay, not to make Patches, just...'cause! Even though I have a Prophet Rev 2 and have made 2 Banks for it, there was something about the Prophet 08 that got me hooked on making new Sounds for it....Here they are....Mystics Vol 1.

After extensive testing they are NOT 100% compatible with the Prophet Rev 2, so are not supported.

Of course, there are no FX onboard, however I have previously use 2 Free Plug-Ins (below) and have made 64 FX Presets for each to match up with each Patch. I have also demonstrated the Patches both Dry and with the FX.

1 - Blue Cat Audio Chorus - https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products...
2. Valhalla Supermassive - https://valhalladsp.com/shop/reverb/v...

All you need to do is set up an Insert in your DAW, add the chorus in Slot 1 and in Slot 2, Supermassive. Then just match up the Preset Numbers/Names...That's it, levels are all done!

Here are the next 16 Patches with 1 more Video to come.

00:00 - 33. Chiptune GEO
01:35 - 34. At Night GEO
03:51 - 35. Big Bertha GEO
05:06 - 36. Silk Road GEO
07:29 - 37. Throaty GEO
09:06 - 38. Acoustix GEO
10:19 - 39. Solina GEO
13:05 - 40. Slick Pad GEO
15:41 - 41. 80's Split GEO
17:43 - 42. Collage GEO
19:03 - 43. Notch Theory GEO
20:55 - 44. Juicy Fruit GEO
21:47 - 45. Solid Sync GEO
22:50 - 46. Phatty GEO
23:36 - 47. Trojan GEO
25:09 - 48. Mind Games GEO"

Mystics Vol 1 - DSI Prophet 08 - Patches 49 to 64 (Dry + FX Presets)

video upload by

"Here are the final 16 Patches (of 64)

00:00 - 49. Old Flame GEO
02:18 - 50. Full Circuit GEO
03:23 - 51. Rezo Lives GEO
04:25 - 52. Toy Box GEO
06:24 - 53. Good Vibes GEO
08:11 - 54. All Percs GEO
09:36 - 55. Dark Night GEO
11:58 - 56. Electrix GEO
13:58 - 57. Dashcam GEO
14:50 - 58. Polymore GEO
16:19 - 59. Brick Wall GEO
17:44 - 60. Vast Halls GEO
19:47 - 61. Key2Sync GEO
20:52 - 62. In Yo Face GEO
21:54 - 63. Dark Space GEO
23:49 - 64. Inca Tribes GEO"

Tiptop Audio Buchla 266t Source Of Uncertainty, Black Z-DSP & New Card Bundles

via Tiptop Audio

"Today we are officially releasing Buchla and Tiptop Audio Model 266t Source Of Uncertainty which will start shipping to our dealers this week. This is one of those moments with a sense of accomplishment from making a wonderful module Don Buchla created in 1976 available again nearly half a century later, and also producing it in large enough numbers that it gets into everyone’s hands.

Price is $299 and pre-orders should be open at your favorite retailers now. The User manual is uploaded on the website, please check it out, this is a complex module with plenty of unique functions!"

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Richard Devine Ascension - Modular Patch

video upload by Richard Devine

"Patch experiment using the Noise Engineering Variatic Erumption x 2, and Minigorille CV graphic modules x 2. Clock output from the Tiptop Circadian Rhythms into the CV Graphic input 1, left side (purple). Then another output from the TipTop CR taken to the right side (siliver) CV Graphic module. Output 4 from the Tiptop CR sent to the left side Variatic Erumption (ext gate to the hit jack input) which would send very slow burst of random gates. The CV Graphic CV output (PONG sequencer mode 2) A and B would output bouncing ball like CV voltages to the Variatic Erumption CV Pattern, and Time/Division input. This created some very organic scattered sequencing, taking one output that was triggering a Snazzy Fx Ardcore running custom frac drums patch.

The other output was running into a trigger input on the Mutable instruments clouds, which is causing the light granular scattering in between the beats. Another output from the V.E. running into the Noise Engineering Basimilus Iteritas, for the FM pluck like percussion sound. Next output from VE running into a 4ms RCD, random triggering spaced out burst to the clock input. From here, the output was taken (4)out to the MakeNoise Optomix set slightly open, which was running a ALM's new "Akemie's Castle" dual voltage controlled oscillator, running out the chord output (OSC A). From the Akemie's Castle the output is going into a Tiptop Z-DSP processed with the Halls of Valhalla card running program 7 (Asgard). Mult output also taken to the Strymon Big Sky pedal running in "Chorale" mode mix completely wet for delicate melodic swells. Making the rich choral timbres. Another gate output from the Noise Engineering V.E. running into the Mutable Instruments Rings module. Output from here sent to the Qu-Bit RT-60 effect module, which is also being triggered (for effects program change) via by the 5 division output from the 4ms Rotating Clock Divider.

Kick drum created using the MakeNoise telHarmonic module, running into an Optomix. Snare and hi-hat sounds courtesy of two Ladik D-333 Rom players. One running the Snares card, and another running hi-hats. Both outputs being summed into the Synthrotek DLY module. The delay input being modulated by a modcan QuadLFO output 1 slow S&H. First sequenced notes via the Mutable instruments Braids running the new "HARM" additive harmonics mode. The quantization was set to "Oinian". Second Braids for other harmony running the "OPSK" smooth sine like melody, VCA mode set to on, with short decay for pluck like quality. Signal for both braids are being sent to another Qu-Bit RT-60 running program number 1-Reverb. Quantization set to "Oinian". Bassline sound created with an Intellijel Shapeshifter output 1, then being run into intellijel uVCF filter in LPF input, then the signal goes out a Qu-Bit RT-60 in program 1 Reverb.

Link to download the free track here: http://bit.ly/1LkddOy"

New Bragi Modular Wyrd Matrix Mixer with A Questionable Logo

New maker and new module. Note the logo resembles an older Valhalla DSP logo. Below is a message from Sean Costello of Valhalla on the matter.

This one was spotted and sent in via Soviet Space Child.

via Bragi Modular

WYRD is a compact 4×4 matrix mixer built for performers.

The feature that sets it apart from most other matrix mixers is the performance focused offset fader at the bottom. The fader let’s you offset all four outputs (Marked A-B-C-D) with 5 volts in either positive or negative direction. This way you can set up quite complex modulation chains and then use the fader to affect all outputs. Perfect for live interaction.

WYRD is DC coupled and while it is aimed at mixing CV signals as mentioned above, it works great for audio as well. In case you want to mix audio signals, make sure to place the fader in the center. The fader has a center detent and will null in the middle position, letting you easily disengage it from the outputs.

All high quality components from mechanical parts like the pots and fader, to the electronic componets.

The panel is made of annodized, black aluminium with laser engraved graphics. This combination is very strong, the graphics will never fade or tear.

The small size for a matrix mixer and the very low power consumption makes it the perfect complex mixing source for your live or compact rig.:

Priced at €160,00

---

And a note from Sean Costello on Gearspace:

Hi! Sean from Valhalla here.

We need to point out that our older logo is:

- still in use
- is still in use in commerce, in the Eurorack space (as pointed out by the photo of the Z-DSP cartridge from Valhalla earlier in the thread)
- and is a registered trademark of Valhalla DSP, LLC.

The US trademark registration number of the old logo is 4681428. The newer helmet logo's registration number is 6567032.

Here's our blog post about the history of our logos. It is worth noting that the helmet logo dates back to 2002, and was first associated with the name "Valhalla" in a Reaktor ensemble from 2003.

https://valhalladsp.com/2020/06/23/s...lhalla-design/

Here's one of the listings for the Halls of Valhalla cartridge for the Z-DSP, as being actively sold on a major US modular vendor's website. Notice that the older logo is in use on this product.

https://www.controlvoltage.net/tipto...lla-for-z.html

One of the things about US trademarks is that they have to be defended in order to retain their legal status. Please consider this a polite public request to change your logo to something that does not closely resemble either of Valhalla DSP's trademarked helmet logos.

It is obvious from the public responses in this thread that people think that your current logo closely resembles our logo, and it would be best to not have the likelihood of confusion around our logo in a market that we both participate in.

Thanks,

Sean Costello

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And and Official statement from Bragi Modular in response:

First things first: We definitely have zero bad intentions regarding this matter. We are not looking to step on anyone's toes.

A quick history of our logo and brand: We are based in Aarhus, Denmark, which has a very rich cultural heritage littered with rune stones and history related to the viking period, when the town was also founded. This is something very close to our hearts. Our logo itself is an original illustration by us, inspired by the modern depiction of a viking helmet.

We are currently considering our options and will open up a friendly dialogue with Valhalla DSP to solve this matter.

Thank you for your comments so far in this thread.

Simon & Morten from Bragi Modular"

Setonix Synth and Bastl Dual Filters

video upload by John Schussler

"I've already looked at the Setonix Synth Marsupial. Really liked it, and was accordingly quick to order the Macropod when it became available. At about the same time I got ahold of an Ikarie from Bastl.

Between the three of them, I have a hard time choosing a favorite, and all are definitely keepers.

This is a short comparison to get a feel for their respective sounds. I'm not spending a lot of time on the Marsupial since I already covered it (see link in description/above), but do want it here so I can have a clear ear on how it differs from Macropod.

Source VCO is a Dannysound Cali Osc. Envelope from Zadar. Sequence from Stochastic IG. And a touch of Valhalla reverb at the end.

00:00 Intro
00:20 Marsupial
03:44 Macropod
11:28 Ikarie"

8hp Eurorack Filters

video upload by

"So you have 8hp available, and want to fill it with a filter. Here are some options. They aren't all the options, there are many, many more. But a few new 8hp filters have arrived recently (the XAOC, CCTV, and SetonixSynth), so it seemed like a good time to compare them with some other 8hp filters I have close at hand. For the most part I'll be listening to low pass outputs only.

Source audio is an Intellijel Dixie II+, with a mix of several waves. Envelope is from Zadar. Sequence from Stochastic SIG. A touch of Halls of Vallhalla reverb at the end.

00:00 Intro
00:20 Zagrzeb
09:52 Filther
17:14 Marsupial
24:30 Vorg
32:02 Coiler
40:42 Ripples"

🧚 Fairy Fountain | The Legend of Zelda | Modular Synthesizer

video upload by Sworn64

"🧚 This is a classic video game song from The Legend of Zelda series with tons of nostalgia. Please enjoy this modular synthesizer version of the song.

I initially made this as a way to learn more about working with chords on the Audiophile Circuits League Sinfonion module. This song has lots of chord changes, so I thought it was a great choice.

Patch Notes:
✨Main Synth Voice: Mutable Instruments Plaits - Ripples - Beads - AJH Synth Next Phase
✨Secondary Synth Voice: Black Corporation Deckard’s Voice
✨Bass Synth Voice: Noise Engineering BIA & Moog Subharmonicon - Music Thing Modular Mini Drive
✨Lead Synth Voice: Noise Engineering Manis Iteritas - System 80 860 & QuBit Surface
✨Chord Voice: QuBit Chord - Intellijel Polaris Controlled by ACL Sinfonion
✨Drums: System 80 880 & Moog DFAM
✨Water Samples: 4MS Stereo Triggered Sampler : WMD Overseer
✨Granular FX: Instruo Arbhar processing Deckard’s Voice
✨White Noise FX: Steady State Fate Quantum Rainbow - Make Noise Q-Pas
✨Performance Controls: Polyend Preset, Doepfer A-174-4 3D Joystick, Emblematic Systems Catalyst Flow, Michigan Synth Works F8R
✨Performance Effects: Strymon Magneto, Happy Nerding FX Aid XL, WMD Overseer
✨Sequencer: Winter Modular Eloquencer
✨Mixed through the WMD Performance Mixer with Halls of Valhalla Reverb on the Tiptip Audio Z-DSP & Make Noise Mimeophon."

Modular self-playing patch: Erica Black Sequencer, Roland 510, Octocontroller, Clouds etc.

Brittle stR music

"This is a 3 voice patch, all sequenced from the Erica Black Sequencer:

* Lead sound is the Roland 510 synth voice with auto-panning from the Erica DSP, before going into Halls of Valhalla on the Tiptop Z-DSP.
* The ‘bass clarinet’ sound is the Doepfer A-111-5 synth voice with panning and delay from my DSI Pro-2, then Lexicon reverb.
* The abstract background is a noise source from Abstract Data Octocontroller, band-pass filtered by Tiptop, modulated by a CV track from the sequencer, enveloped and amped, then into Mutable Clouds for some unpredictable granulation. (I have absolutely no idea why it’s doing what it’s doing!)

On the 2 tonal tracks, there’s probability on a lot of the steps for melodic variation. I’ve just acquired the Black Sequencer, and it’s great having probability in Eurorack at last!"

Modular self-playing patch: Z-DSP; Octocontroller; Roland 510; Mutable Instruments Clouds etc

Brittle stR music

"The high lead sound is the Roland 510 synth voice sequenced by Copper Traces Seek, with gating from Pico logic, and a different kind of logic triggering the envelope, and S&H modulating the filter. Audio goes into the Z-DSP with the Cathedral algorithm from Halls of Valhalla.

The pad is an Omnisphere sample played back from Disting Mk4, then into Mutable Instruments Clouds.

The bass is the Mother 32 into the delay of my DSI Pro2, then into Lexicon "ambience" which I use a lot for bass voices. I'm tweaking the filter envelope amount and resonance as it plays.

Everything is clocked from the Octocontroller.

Stipa is a genus of grass, popular as an ornamental plant but not yet available for Eurorack AFAIK."

Endorphin.es Furthrrrr Generator Buchla Panel

via this auction

Note this is a supporting member, post. The seller has a ton of other modules listed as well.

Here are the direct links:

Tiptop Audio Z-DSP

2nd Tiptop Audio Z-DSP

Tiptop Audio Z-DSP Halls Of Valhalla DSP Card

Tiptop Audio Z-DSP Time Domain Cards

Tiptop Audio Z-DSP Chorus card

Intellijel Mutamix V2

Industrial Music Electronics Argos Bleak

Analogue Systems Rs100s Lowpass Filter

Intellijel Cylonix Cyclebox II

Hexinverter Mutant Hihats

The Harvestman Hertz Donut MkI

The Harvestman Lider Suboctave

And one pic for each:

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Klang Stadt - Fumana - Magneto & More Eurorack

Published on Apr 9, 2020 isvisible isinvisible

"A drone from the Frequency Central 'Klang Stadt' filtered through the Frap Tools 'Fumana', which is having a few frequencies modulated by the Modcan 'Quad LFO' and the two LFO's in S&H mode from the Erica Synths 'Drum Sequencer'.

The ODD and EVEN outs from the 'Fumana' are feeding the Strymon 'Magneto'.

The ALL output from the 'Fumana' is feeding the Q-Bit 'Prism'.

An arpeggio from the Synthesis Technology E350 'Morphing Terrarium' fed through the Modcan 'Dual Delay' and the Doepfer 'A-101-3 Vactoral Phaser'.

Bass drum is the Mutable Instrument 'Peaks'. Snare is the Dave Smith 'DSM03 Feedback'. Added percussion is the Mutable 'Braids' in Cymbal mode feeding the Mutable 'Elements'.

Big low pad sound is the Sum output from the WMD 'PDO', the sub and saw out from the Livewire 'AFG' mixed then thrown through the ZVEX 'Instant Lo-Fi Junky' and a Tiptop 'Z-DSP' with the 'Halls of Valhalla' card installed."

Gone In A Day

Published on Mar 7, 2020 davidryle

"I had some fun with INSTRUo Harmonaig and a few select 5U modules.

The modulation to the Harmonaig (Inversion and Voicing) was with a pair of STG Soundlabs Voltage Mini Store modules.

The main transpose sequence was from a Mini Sequencer built by Synthetic Sound Labs.

The pattern gate selection and VMS stepping were done with the STG Time Divider.

Some magic mojo was stirred in with the selection of dotted notes against straight notes. The Trigger Sequencer was the Moon Modular 563. It sent gate timings to the four voices run through the SSL Octal VCA and AD/AR Expander.

The four oscillators were a Mos Lab 901 bank, DDVCO, SSL 1200 and Q106.

Filters included Yusynth Arp 4072, Dotcom Q107 in high pass mode and Mos Lab 904-A.

The final reverb is the Z-DSP from TipTop Audio with a 'Halls of Valhalla' card."

TB-303 Acid Ambient Eurorack Modular Synthesizer | Happy 303 Day

Published on Mar 2, 2020 sworn64

"Roland TB-303 through an MXR Distortion+ pedal, synced to the System80 880. Moog DFAM on the ambient, noise percussion. Main lead synth is the Noise Engineering Manis Iteritas through a Make Noise Mimeophon. Melody is created from clocked stepped random of a Make Noise Wogglbug with occasional voltage sweeps mixed in from a cycling Maths, all quantized by an Intellijel Scales. Super saw chord pad is an Acid Rain Technology Chainsaw filtered in stereo by a System80 Jove and 860.

Xaoc Devices Batumi is sending various LFO modulations throughout the patch to make it ebb and flow. Delay on the 303 from the 4ms Dual Looping Delay. Reverb is the Halls of Valhalla on the Tiptop Audio Z-DSP. Mix is through the WMD Performance mixer.

Did you celebrate 303 day? Have you ever made ambient music with an acid bassline? Let me know in the comments.

#tb303 #eurorack #acidbassline"

Live Techno Eurorack Modular Synthesizer | Sworn64

Published on Feb 5, 2020 sworn64

"Live Eurorack Modular Techno Synthesizer | Sworn64

This is my first patch with the WMD Crater kick drum module and MSCL compressor. The bassline is going through the MSCL with the kick in the sidechain input. The bass is a Roland 512 oscillator through a System 80 860 Filter (The smaller version of the JOVE filter). Intellijel Dual ADSR is controlling the filter and the VCA output which is an Intellijel Quad VCA. Snare Drum is the Hexinverter Mutant Snare. The lead synth is the Noise Engineering Manis Iteritas with various voltages sources mixed t an Intellijel Scales quantizer to sequence pitch. The voltage sources are a clocked Mutable Instruments Marbles, a stepped random from a Make Noise Wogglebug (also clocked) and a cycling Make Noise Maths. These are all being mixed through an Intellijel Triatt. Noise Engineering Lapsus Os is used to perform the range of pitch to the Manis Iteritas via the Wogglebug’s External input. Wintermodular Eloquencer is the main sequencer and I’m using the EME expander for performance of kick and snare drum fills and mutes. The whole mix is sent through a WMD Overseer filter. The Intellijel Plannar is used to perform the filter cutoff as well as mix in some white noise from the Steady State Fate Quantum Rainbow. Mix is through a WMD Performance mixer with the Halls of Valhalla reverb on the Tip Top Audio Z-DSP and a Make Noise Mimeophon for Delay effects. The bassline is also going through the 4ms DLD for some stereo delay. The atmospheric background synth is the Mutable Instruments Plaits through a Strymon Engineering Magneto. Xaoc Devices Batumi is modulating lots of things. I am tweaking some random samples from the 4ms STS that have a really short loop on them to create some interesting sound effects here and there.

The LED lightbar is a Strange Electronic Lightstorm, a eurorack module that controls the LED bar via incoming CV. Thanks to Strange Electronic for providing the prototype arms to hold the lightbar above my modular so it lights up all of the gear. It looks awesome!"

ROLAND Tr909 DrumMachine Techno Clap in Eventide H910 Harmonizer

Published on Jul 6, 2019 Sound Provider

"For this quick exemple I did a quick Techno loops and put a clap from a Roland Tr-909 Drum machine through an Eurorack Tiptop Audio z-dsp with halls of Valhalla reverb card them I put it through my Wonderful Eventide H910 Harmonizer.
The Eventide H910 Harmonizer was developed by Eventide in 1974. The H910 was the world’s first commercially available digital audio effects device. It combined ‘de-glitched’ pitch change with delay and feedback.
I record everything with Roland Go:mixer pro and the lever was little too hot, so sorry for the little distortion."

TEST SERIES Noise Engineering Ataraxic Iteritas TipTop Z-dsp Spring Waves Eurorack

Published on Mar 15, 2019 Outsider Sound Design

"Sound design experiments with the Noise Engineering Ataraxic Iteritas processed with TipTop Z-DSP Spring Waves and Halls Of Valhalla cards.

The purpose of 'TEST SERIES' is to focus on the sound design possibilities of various gear combinations. This series is not musical nor does it serve as an instructional video. It is all about sound potential.

Please consider supporting this channel by purchasing a sample pack or music download from www.outsidersounddesign.com"

Tiptop Audio ZDSP with Halls of Valhalla, Dragonfly MKII & Shimmer

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via this auction

"Tiptop Audio’s Z-DSP is a cartridge-based open source digital sound processing and effects generating platform for your modular synthesizer. Lush audio processing, greater stereo depth and a unique set of digital synthesis is what the Z-DSP is all about."

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Konstantin Gervis - Live @ Hunter's Grand Cafe, Amsterdam

Published on Jan 6, 2019 Station 252

"Recorded live on 29.12.2018 during the last Modular Moon party in 2018. This is a 100% improvised performance using 100% eurorack modular gear:
Tiptop Audio modules: almost all the drum modules, MixZ, Circadian Rhythms, Trigger Riot, 2x Z3000, 5x Forbidden Planet, 4x Z2040, Z8000, 2x Z-DSP with EchoZ and Halls Of Valhalla, 3x ONE, 1x TG ONE, 2x VCA, 5x Z4000.
As well as: Serge ResEQ, Variable Slope VCF and Variable Q VCF. Future Sound Systems Gristleizer TG3 and TG4, Vermona VcDrive, Antimatter Launch Codes and Doepfer A-124 Wasp Filter."

FORBIDDEN DUB 2

FORBIDDEN DUB 2 from Station 252 on Vimeo.

"BD909 -> Vermona VcDrive -> Forbidden Planet (Hi-Pass) -> Tiptop Audio Z2040 (Low Pass)

MA808, ONE with a HH sample going through a VCA (for accents) -> Roland Demora

Tiptop ONE (one shot DOTS sample pitch sequenced from Z8000, gates from Trigger Riot) -> Forbidden Planet (Hi-Pass) -> Z2040 -> R*S Serge ResEQ

Tiptop ONE (V-Hause Chord sample) -> Forbidden Planet (Hi-Pass) -> Z2040 (Lo-Pass)

TG ONE (playing Glitchmachines sample) -> Doepfer Wasp filter (High Pass)

MA808 noise source -> Toppobrillo High Pass -> VCA

Modulation sources: 3x Z4000 VC ADSR envelopes, Z3000 oscillator (LFO speed)

Sequenced with Circadian Rhythms, Trigger Riot, Z8000 and Launch Codes.

Send FX: Z-DSP (Halls Of Valhalla - Cathedral), Z-DSP (Tape Delay)

http://tiptopaudio.com/forbidden-planet-analog-filter/"

FORBIDDEN DUB

FORBIDDEN DUB from Station 252 on Vimeo.

"BD909, Mid and Low Tom 909 -> Vermona VcDrive -> Forbidden Planet (Hi-Pass) -> Tiptop Audio Z2040 (Low Pass)

Hats909, MA808, ONE with a HH sample going through a VCA (for accents) -> Roland Demora

Tiptop ONE (one shot DOTS sample pitch sequenced from Z8000, gates from Trigger Riot) -> Forbidden Planet (Hi-Pass) -> Z2040 -> R*S Serge ResEQ

Tiptop ONE (V-Hause Chord sample) -> Forbidden Planet (Hi-Pass) -> Z2040 (Lo-Pass)

TG ONE (playing Glitchmachines sample) -> Doepfer Wasp filter (High Pass)

MA808 noise source -> Toppobrillo High Pass -> VCA

Modulation sources: 3x Z4000 VC ADSR envelopes, Z3000 oscillator (LFO speed)

Sequenced with Circadian Rhythms, Trigger Riot, Z8000 and Launch Codes.

Send FX: Z-DSP (Halls Of Valhalla - Chamber), Z-DSP (Tape Delay)"