Instruo - Seashell tent walkthrough at Superbooth 25 🚶 #eurorack #synth #instruo

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Instruō: Seashell - SUPERBOOTH 2025

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Instruō - Seashell | a new analogue workflow

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"We are excited to announce Seashell.

A compact semi-modular system, pairing hands-on hardware with expansive control through dedicated software. Offering seamless integration of Instruō hardware into existing workflows for sound design, music production, and live performance.

Seashell introduces a new way of working with analogue synth voices."

Instruō - Seashell | Video Manual

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"Hello!
Welcome to this first detailed overview of the Seashell.

00:00:00 Instruōduction
00:01:41 Getting Started (init patch setup)
00:07:53 DIFFUSE
00:14:35 Software/DAW integration
00:25:44 Filter Source Routing
00:29:26 GATE to VCA
00:32:54 Filter Controls
00:41:09 Oscillator 2 Low Frequency Mode (LF)
00:44:06 F.M. Routing
00:47:41 Analogue FM
00:53:42 Complex Oscillator (Circular) FM
00:57:00 WAVEFOLD
01:12:11 Pulse Width Modulation
01:19:15 Envelope Modes
01:26:33 Pitch Control Routing (1V/OCT)
01:30:04 TRANSPOSE
01:38:12 Oscillator Sync
01:50:40 EXTEND
02:12:52 MIDI Mapping"

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Instruō Introduces dhà - Compact Yet Powerful Stereo Mixer Module

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Timestamps:
00:00:00 Instruōduction
00:01:12 dhà overview
00:02:04 Expansion (back jacks)
00:03:08 What is normal?
00:04:18 What's in this video:
00:05:06 What's in the patch
00:05:31 dhà-dhà-càrn-dhà-càrn
00:06:13 Foundation Bass (stereo)
00:07:49 A kick in the Bass
00:08:42 Sidechain ducking
00:11:19 Effects looping
00:12:57 Effects looping
00:13:20 Feedback bypass
00:13:34 Feedback bypass (confusion)
00:13:36 Feedback bypass
00:13:59 Octave Delay
00:14:44 Octave Delay - analogue feedback
00:16:17 Parallel feedback
00:17:14 Mix control with normals
00:18:20 Stereo VCA
00:20:47 harmonàig harmony
00:22:31 Parallel stereo effects return
00:23:58 Outstruō

"We would like to introduce a new module to the range! dhà

The dhà is a compact yet powerful stereo mixer module designed for seamless integration into Eurorack systems of any size. It features two stereo input channels, with the top channel including a built-in stereo VCA for expressive amplitude modulation and precise audio-tapered level control, all with a small footprint.

dhà also includes rear stereo I/O jacks, making it easy to expand your set up by connecting with other Instruō stereo mixing modules like càrn, cuïr and additional dhà units. Whether used independently or as part of a larger system, dhà delivers clean stereo mixing, flexible routing, and effortless expandability.

. Stereo two channel mixer
. Stereo two-quadrant VCA
. Audio-tapered level potentiometers
. Back jack connectivity expansion to dhà, càrn, and cuīr"

arbhar Preset Editor - Delay

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"In this sound example, we explore arbhar's two types of delay and play along with an ambient track.
Edit them, rename them, play with them, and share your favourite settings with the community."

Lúbadh Preset Editor - Reverb

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"In this sound example, We explore Creating and playing with different types of reverb that Lúbadh can produce using Lúbadh's new Preset Editor.

Edit them, rename them, play with them, and share your favourite settings with the community."

arbhar Preset Editor - Panning

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"In this sound example, we explore taking a summed mono signal and adding stereo movement through arbhar's panning. Edit them, rename them, play with them, and share your favourite settings with the community."

Lúbadh Preset Editor - Presets

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"In this sound example, we explore loading Lúbadh with multiple customised presets from Lúbadh's new Preset Editor and share with you a brand new feature that has been added!
Edit them, rename them, play with them, and share your favourite settings with the community.

For full overview video of what's new within arbhar and Lúbadh V2.1 firmware,
Click Here: • Instruō - Firmware V2.1 for arbhar & ..." [previously posted here]

arbhar Preset Editor - Pitch Deviation

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"In this sound example, we explore how you can set customised Pitch Deviation offsets within arbhar's new Preset Editor. Edit them, rename them, play with them, and share your favourite settings with the community."

Instruō - Firmware V2.1 for arbhar & Lúbadh

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"Hello!
I am excited to introduce the V2.1 updates for both arbhar and Lúbadh.
These updates bring a whole new level of accessibility to preset management and customisation. The firmware now generates an interactive browser based Preset Editor directly on the USB drive. Integrated documentation, and convenient drop down options for parameter configurations open up new levels of possibility with the granular and looping engines.

Arbhar has many optimisations under the hood that now allow for its Reverb, Delay and Panning effects to be implemented at the same time.
Lúbadh now features its own built in Reverb controllable as part of the Tape Emulation DSP.
We hope you enjoy these upgrades! New worlds of ambience await you!

00:00:00 Instruōduction
00:00:43 Firmware Update videos
00:01:08 In this video...
00:01:18 Overview: Preset Editor
00:02:20 Overview: arbhar
00:04:09 Overview: Lubadh
00:06:15 arbhar
00:06:27 arbhar: patch overview
00:07:40 arbhar: granular plan
00:08:23 arbhar: Preset Editor
00:12:16 arbhar: MOD effects
00:15:18 arbhar: Preset Editor
00:16:04 arbhar: Saving Presets
00:16:58 arbhar: Loading Presets
00:18:15 arbhar: self patch
00:18:44 arbhar: MOD delay
00:22:09 Lubadh
00:22:17 Lubadh: patch overview
00:22:24 Lubadh: loop plan
00:23:52 Lubadh: Preset Management
00:24:37 Lubadh: New preset method
00:25:14 Lubadh: Access presets
00:26:34 Lubadh: Preset Editor
00:28:33 Lubadh: Modifying presets
00:29:10 Lubadh: Reverb curation
00:30:03 Lubadh: Saving Presets
00:30:56 Lubadh: Preset Customisation
00:31:10 Lubadh: Working with feedback
00:31:39 Lubadh: Input monitoring
00:32:21 Lubadh: Preset Customisation
00:34:12 Lubadh: Saving Presets
00:34:34 Lubadh: Loading Presets
00:35:09 Lubadh: Reverb
00:36:16 Lubadh: Octave looping
00:38:07 Lubadh: Shimmery
00:39:28 Outstruō"

arbhar and Lúbadh - New Preset Editors V2.1

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"We would like to introduce our new Preset Editors for arbhar and Lúbadh.

These updates bring a whole new level of accessibility to preset management and customisation. The firmware now generates an interactive browser based Preset Editor directly on the USB drive. Integrated documentation, and convenient drop down options for parameter configurations open up new levels of possibility with the granular and looping engines."

Instruō tràigh Design

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"This is a long form series which documents the full design process of a Eurorack module.
The tràigh was the second module I designed as Instruō back in 2016.
I revisited the module, added some features and produced a limited batch to serve as a fundraiser in aid a surgery and radiation therapy treatments for my dog Winston.
He's a very larger greyhound who has been at my side for most of the time I have been running Instruō."

glōc patching w/ Ben

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"Ben (@obakegaku) sits down with Mathew to talk through how he utilises glōc.

Feeding a single clock-out signal from Lúbadh into glōc, he creates multiple tempo-related but heavily modulated probabilistic clocks. These outputs are fed to trigger pitch sequencing and voltage offset scripts, clock multiple sample and hold and retrigger a delay fx sent across the patch."

Instruō - Cš-L [Production Behind the Scenes]

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"Hello!

I'm uploading this video during that limbo period between Christmas and New Year.
If your seasonal routine is anything like mine then you'll be killing time between larger meals than are necessary!
This was the last test phase of the last production batch of Cš-L of 2024.
It's a sequenced patch routine that tests all the I/O and internal routing configurations.
I have done this many many many times over the past ~7 years...
It's a very familiar pattern of sounds to everyone here in the workshop!

I've thought about setting up a camera and recording processes like this for a while.
I kinda enjoy weird content like this myself... I find it fascinating watching footage of processes.
When something has been done so often it becomes muscle memory. I think there's something quite hypnotic to watching it be done.
There are various stages of the production of modules that are very repetitive. I do quite enjoy having a range of very different tasks that are part of this weird job.
Working through a Cš-L in this stage is very much muscle memory now. And the resulting sounds are so familiar I can QC check them quite efficiently.

Several years ago I had the good fortune to meet and work with the late and great Phill Niblock while I was based in Boston & NYC.
Phill, perhaps being best known for his drone compositions, worked across creative mediums.
During several concerts I was part of as a performer, there were epic projected backdrops of some of his The Movement of People Working film footage.
These films captured people working in rural environments around the world.
The jobs being done are tasks that have clearly been performed many many many times!
So much of it is very necessary work: fishing, farming, weaving, processing of crops, repairing tools.
All very necessary tasks required by small rural communities.
In comparison, I do feel a bit like what I do is quite a silly job!
...I don't really have any point here!
I was just reminded of Phill's video work, and the chances I had to get to know him and work with him a handful of times. And of course how much I've enjoyed his work which was as much about "process" as it is about an end product.

I enjoy behind the scenes content, and Instruō very much began as a behind-the-scenes–documentation of process–focussed creative project.
It's an element I am keen to revisit and explore more.
Where Instruō has grown to over the past 8-9 years is still crazy to me, and I feel extremely fortunate to be able to do this for a living.
And on top of that, being able to work with such a great team that make this company possible.
Thank you all for your continued support.
I'm very excited for 2025!
I hope you have a great new year when it comes.

Cheers!
~Jason"

Instruō - øchd Expander DIY tutorial && VCV Rack update

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"Hello!
Happy end of 2024 :)
I hope you've had a good year.

I would like to thank everyone that has supported Instruō this past year and previous years. The company has grown a lot since I was pottering about in my spare room.
I have the pleasure of working along side an incredible team.
A lot of the work these past few years has been very much behind the scenes.
2025 is going to be exciting! I'll leave it at that!

This is a video I've been meaning to do for a while. Since we launched the øchd expander.
The expander module itself was a really fun challenge. I wanted to utilise what the øchd generates in as efficient a way as possible to expand its utility.
Much of the theory behind it I prototyped in VCV rack. Especially the DAC section.
This is a full real time step by step of how to DIY the signal processes and outputs of the øchd expander.
There may be more efficient ways of achieving these and many modules out there provide the same utilities, but this is a collection of patches that I reach for then I need such things.

It's a bit technical, but I hope the video introduces some ideas for patches.
Thanks for watching!
~Jason

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Instruō Introduces glōc - Clock Generator and Processor

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"Introducing glōc, a clock generator and processor. Capable of turning a single internal/external clock input into a stream of related clock sources. Predictable division/multiplication, complex trigger/gate sequences via probabilistic masking - or any combination of both across each of its 7 clock pulse outputs. Onboard dynamic phase alignment, smart tap tempo detection and locked vs live modes make glōc excellent for performative and generative temporal exploration!

• Tap tempo clock generator
• 1 clock input to 7 output Clock processor
• Manual or CV control over the spread of clock divisions/multiplications • Probabilistic “coin-toss” logic for random phrasing
• Probabilistic density masking for repeated phrasing
• Manual Pulse width control over Clock Pulse outputs
• Dedicated Clock Reset input
• Live and Lockable Clock output states
• Smart tempo follower and manual button
• Save and recall settings between power cycles"

00:00:00 Instruōduction
00:00:37 Feature Overview
00:01:29 What's to come in this video
00:02:05 glōc:
00:02:21 glōc: init state
00:03:05 glōc: external clocking
00:05:04 glōc: clock phase alignment
00:07:17 glōc: SPREAD
00:08:33 glōc: PWM
00:09:58 glōc: parallel clock outs
00:12:22 glōc: PROBABILITY
00:12:39 PROBABILITY: random phrasing density
00:13:49 PROBABILITY: repeating phrasing density
00:16:24 glōc: self patching
00:17:49 glōc: RESET
00:18:41 glōc: Lock programming
00:20:40 glōc: Lock state saving
00:21:33 Tonal percussion example

Musical & Fun Eurorack Clock Generation & Modulation // GLOC by Instruo
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"Here's a smart use of 4HP with clock generation and modulation/processing from Instruo with the new GLOC! Gloc (translates to clock from Scots Gaelic) has a smart tap tempo following clocking system built in for internal or external clocking and then provides multiplications and divisions with can be spread in time and then carved into with two types of probability control. One your typical random/coin toss with variable weightings or smart musical density masks that provide more repetitive musical rhythms. You can also program and lock output states (very simply I should add) so you can go wild modulating rhythms while keeping others constant ... there's a lot going on in an easy to use, small package."

00:00 Hello & patch previews
01:09 What is Gloc?
01:55 Feature run down
03:51 Customising the module
05:23 Interactive patterns for beats - exploring spread & probability with my first gloc patch
09:25 Playful rhythms for melody - interactive bass & synth voice layering
14:09 Sequencing without a sequencer - with decoupled pitch & gates
16:43 CV controlled probability masks as preset rhythms
19:59 Self patch feedback rhythms - dancing bass ratchets
22:59 Program mode - locked states and performing with them
26:22 PWM - gate length for envelopes
27:44 Gate length wonky rhythms with logic modules
29:11 Duelling Melodies - driving two sequencers musically

Instruō - tràigh [Signature Edition]

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Update: DivKid video added below.

"Hello!
Jason here.
Thank you for watching this video :)

This Signature Edition limited re-release of the tràigh low-pass filter module is available for purchase direct from Etsy:
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/18233...

I am producing a limited batch which will be available for purchase while stock lasts.

This revised module was developed as a creative side project over the past month or two as a means of dealing with the unfortunate situation of having a very large pet greyhound with a relatively large diagnosis of cancer.
Winston was confirmed to have a stage 2 soft cell sarcoma earlier this year. He underwent a surgery on September 24th during which the tumour was successfully removed. (He has recovered very well and quickly!)
Due to the location of the sarcoma there is a high likelihood of cancer cells remaining at a microscopic level. If left unchecked they will likely return as a tumour with a chance of metastasising.
Winston began a 4 week treatment of radiotherapy on November 4th.
As of writing this we are now past the half way point and he is responding very well with no significant side effects presenting.
Each treatment requires full general anaesthetic, so I have a very dopey boy every Monday, Wednesday and Friday for the entire month of November.
The vets do provide him with some roast chicken each session when he wakes up. So he seems quite happy with his current unusual routine.

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arbhar - Working With Pre-Recorded Samples

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"In this video Sebastian Lexer (Designer of the arbhar) takes you through an in-depth video guide to the arbhar functions available in arbhar v2’s Clone/Load/Save menu.
It allows working with pre-recorded samples, layer audio and preset loading and saving options from and to a USB flash drive.
The first chapters relate to Clone/Load/Save menu controls and sample audio formats.The tutorials on layer cloning, loading single and multiple audio files into individual layers are followed by discussion of loading and saving entire Scenes that allow the user to load the entire audio content and configuration of the arbhar in a single action.In between there’s a short tutorial on how the Onset detection can be used for ‘finger controlled’ sample triggering.
The video is wrapped up with an overview on how to obtain and manage the Instruō arbhar Sample library and a ‘secret’ method of how to create a quick custom preset setting that is loaded on booting up the arbhar.

Enjoy arbhar samples.

You can download the arbhar sample library pack here - https://www.instruomodular.com/wp-con...

The chapter timestamps allow access to the individual topics.

USB Flash Drive - 00:10
Recommended Audio File Format - 01:02
Clone/Load/Save Menu - 01:31
Select Files/Folders with Layer - 02:25
Clone Layers - 03:44
Load a File into a Layer - 08:27
Load Short Files into a Single Layer - 11:10
Loading Scene and Preset - 13:26
Selecting a Scene - 14:02
Loading a Scene - 14:50
Onset Triggered Sample Playback - 18:23
Saving a Scene - 19:23
arbhar Sample Library download - 24:21
Making an individual Preset for the USB Drive - 26:22"

Instruō - cèis [2] Overview

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"The Instruō cèis[2] is a fully analogue voltage controlled ADSR envelope generator. The ADSR function generator is the model pioneered by the East-coast mindset and is extensively used in subtractive synthesis patches. The cèis[2] gives the ability to externally control the attack, decay, sustain, and release stages of the envelope while also emitting trigger and gate signals for each segment, offering maximum versatility from a classic tool.
This version [2] revision brings additional flexibility and control through a completely redesigned logic extraction circuit for the segment gates, envelope re-trigger input, and a precision throughput for voltage controlled slew limiter capabilities.

• LED button for manual control and indication of output CV level
• Fader and CV control over all 4 segments
• Gate output per segment
• Fader LED for segment stage indication
• Gate/Trig modes which can force completion of the Attack duration when triggered
• Hold mode for sustain segment lock for CV slew use
• Combined trigger output which fires when there is a change in segment
• Variable envelope response shape from linear to exponential

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Roma Modulare 2024 Synth Event Set for Rome on September 27-28

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Press release follows:

Roma Modulare 2024 announced as international synthesizer and music production expo in Italian capital city namesake

ROME, ITALY: organisers of Roma Modulare 2024 — the most important Italian event dedicated to modular and desktop synthesizers plus professional audio production — are proud to announce that it will be being held as a two-day international expo at Forte Trionfale in the centre of Rome on September 27-28…

As an international expo hosted in the capital city to which it, in part, owes its appropriate appellation, Roma Modulare 2024 readily represents the most important Italian music industry diary date for all musicians and audio professionals — particularly those who are passionate about modular synthesizers, as also alluded to by name. Notable headliners amongst its 80-plus exhibitors include German electronic musical instrument manufacturer Doepfer — duly credited with creating the Eurorack small-format modular system around which its ever- expanding A-100 ANALOG MODULAR SYSTEM is based, subsequently swelling to industry-standard status with hundreds of third-party manufacturers making compatible modules; Latvian Eurorack modules and desktop instruments creator Erica Synths — showcasing the intuitive nature of its PĒRKONS HD-01 desktop drum synth and aggressive timbres of its Black series Eurorack modules; hand-built Scottish Eurorack module-maker Instruō — instigating eye-catching aesthetics with the likes of its arbhar Granular Audio Processor and Lúbadh Dual Looper modules; American musical instruments and Eurorack solutions provider TipTop Audio — advancing production of Don Buchla’s trailblazing 200 series and converting it to Eurorack standards as the 200t series project; Mark Verbos-designed, Berlin-assembled Eurorack format synthesizer module specialist Verbos Electronics — whose Harmonic Oscillator module is now available in Eurorack for the first time; and American Eurorack modular synthesizers and guitar pedals producer WMD — back in business and announcing a new drum module; and many more.

The two-day international expo will be held in Rome’s Trionfale district within Forte Trionfale, one of 15 forts surrounding the eternal city. Built between 1882 and 1886 in an area covering 21 hectares, the military complex was famed for Italian aviator, aeronautical engineer, and Arctic explorer Umberto Nobile’s airship departing for the North Pole from one of the fort’s hangers in 1926. Today the location is part of an urban regeneration program, aiming to enhance creativity and create connections between people, an admirable objective that is not lost on Roma Modulare 2024’s organisers. “Our greatest desire is that Roma Modulare provides the best opportunity possible for musicians, producers, technicians, manufacturers, and even amateurs to come into contact with each other to strengthen the Italian music market and make it international,” announces Alberto Rossetto, Founder & CEO of Rome’s Milk Audio Store — specialising in Eurorack modules and studio equipment — which has partnered with K-ARRAY Audio Solutions — founded in Italy as one of the most innovative high-technology professional speaker manufacturers in the world — and Doc Servizi — an important cooperative created by a group of musicians to help navigate the challenging entertainment sector in Italy — to organise Roma Modulare 2024.

Although a 900 m2 area within Forte Trionfale will be dedicated to hosting Roma Modulare 2024’s 80-plus exhibitor booths, part of the venue will be dedicated to creating a Workshop Area, where, over two days, 20 speakers will take turns in presenting new products or exploring topics relating to the entertainment industry (with the full program listed here). But, by its very nature, Roma Modulare 2024 is also about the assemblage of and meeting with electronic music artists. As such, a Live Area will be opened up in the garden outside the venue between 1:00 pm to 11.30 pm each day, where electronic music artists will effectively play a non-stop live performance with their modular synthesizers. It is fair to say, then, that Roma Modulare 2024 promises to be an exciting event for all attendees, Italian or otherwise, and all appetites will, quite literally, be catered for with on-site food and beverages being served from opening (10:00 am) to closing (midnight).

Tickets to Roma Modulare 2024 are available to purchase as a two-day pass — priced at €22.00 EUR — or as one-day tickets for either September 27 or September 28 entry — each priced at €13.50 EUR — directly from here: https://www.romamodulare.it/tickets/ (All tickets include entry to the expo itself and an evening party, while entry is free for under 16s.)

cruïnn - Stereo Super Saw

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"Exploring sound examples from a stereo super saw synth voice using the cruïnn.

The sequencer or keyboard sends voltages to cruïnn while simultaneously triggering the envelope generator. The CV output of the envelope generator opens two VCAs, allowing cruïnn to pass through. Two LFOs modulate the cutoff frequencies of two filters, creating a stereo modulation. Depth and Rate parameters are increased to apply phase modulation."