Scales Walkthrough Tutorial - Part 2 - Using 2 Oscillators

Published on Apr 30, 2019 Intellijel

"This video continues our step by step walkthrough of how to use the Scales quantizer module from Intellijel.

Part 2 - Getting Interesting With Two Oscillators
00:06 - Connecting a second oscillator
00:32 - Tuning Mode
01:27 - Setting Intervals
02:03 - Out B Config Chromatic VS Diatonic
03:12 - SHIFT Destinations
04:17 - SHIFT Quantization Modes
05:13 - Root & Scale Shifting
09:17 - Dual Quantizer Mode"

Scales Walkthrough Tutorials

Scales Walkthrough Tutorial - Part 1

Published on Apr 25, 2019 Intellijel

"This video provides a step by step walkthrough of how to use the Scales quantizer module from Intellijel.

Part 1 - Getting Started With One Oscillator
00:14 - What is a Quantizer?
00:44 - How to Connect Scales
01:10 - Matching Tuning With Note Output
01:47 - Sending The Right Input to Scales (Using Attenuation & Offset)
04:17 - Selecting Notes And Saving & Loading Scales
05:42 - Changing Root Notes
06:24 - Using the TRIG Output
07:53 - Using the TRIG Input
09:09 - Learning Scales With LEARN Mode
09:57 - Setting TRIG Delay"

Scales Walkthrough Tutorials

Atlantis And Quantized Quadrants

Published on Apr 25, 2019 Intellijel

"The Palette case provides just enough room for Atlantis, Scales, and Planar 2, which is fantastic because they pair so well together.

Here Planar is controlling PITCH on the X axis, and filter cutoff on the Y axis. The GATE output is triggering the GATE input on Atlantis, but also the Sample & Hold, which is feeding the SHIFT input to control the MOD oscillator on Atlantis. This lets us play two notes on Atlantis within the same scale. Digiverb gives everything a nice sheen of reverb at the end."

Atlantis Modulator Melodies

Published on Apr 23, 2019 Intellijel

"The S&H from Atlantis pairs perfectly with Scales to generate endless melodies. By modulating the rate of the LFO along with the range of the melody using Planar, it's possible to use expressive gestures to influence these melodies."

Growling Gritty Groove

Published on Apr 17, 2019 Intellijel

"Jesse wanted to find out what would happen if he connected the output of Scales to the TZFM input of Rubicon. That led him down a bit of a rabbit hole which arrived at this killer patch."

Getting to the Root of Scales

Published on Apr 17, 2019 Intellijel

Intellijel Scales

"Scales is an 8hp dual-channel note quantizer and step sequencer. Fundamentally, it takes an input voltage, quantizes it to notes in a user-defined scale, and sends that quantized voltage to an output, where you can use it as a melodic pitch source for oscillators or any other module that expects to see discreet note values at its input.

Scales goes far beyond the fundamental, allowing you unprecedented control of the pitches and intervals hiding inside your control voltages; turn LFO’s into arpeggiators; random voltages into harmonic counterpoint; and unquantized external CV sequencers into chromatically tuned note sequencers.

Quantization can be locked to an incoming trigger. There are a number of trigger output options as well, ranging from no triggering (good for pitch shifting drones); through triggers that sync with either of the two outputs (or both); to a trigger or gate transmitted in sync with one sent to the module’s TRIG input."

Shifting Scales

Published on Apr 16, 2019 Intellijel

"Scales is an 8hp dual-channel note quantizer and step sequencer. Fundamentally, it takes an input voltage, quantizes it to notes in a user-defined scale, and sends that quantized voltage to an output, where you can use it as a melodic pitch source for oscillators or any other module that expects to see discreet note values at its input.

Scales goes far beyond the fundamental, allowing you unprecedented control of the pitches and intervals hiding inside your control voltages; turn LFO’s into arpeggiators; random voltages into harmonic counterpoint; and unquantized external CV sequencers into chromatically tuned note sequencers.

Quantization can be locked to an incoming trigger. There are a number of trigger output options as well, ranging from no triggering (good for pitch shifting drones); through triggers that sync with either of the two outputs (or both); to a trigger or gate transmitted in sync with one sent to the module’s TRIG input."

New intellijel Videos

Published on Feb 20, 2019 Intellijel

Playlist:

1. Steppy Gets Loopy

Steppy is a 4-track programmable gate sequencer with eight internal memory slots, external clocking, numerous tweakable parameters, and a performance-first design aesthetic.

2. Noise and Melody

Scales excels at extracting melody from noisy sources.

3. Planar Trills

Planar 2 provides an expressive control input for Scales. By using Scales TRIG OUT to CLK Steppy we can play trills and melodies just by moving the joystick.

Morgasmatron Drum Filtering

Published on Feb 7, 2019 Intellijel

"A drum loop playing on Ableton live is fed into the Mormastmatron VCF. The uMidi is also synced to the DAW and provides a divided clock pulse that drives Steppy and advances through a simple 4-note sequence on Scales. This sequence pitch controls the cutoff frequency of the right channel of Morgasmatron to get a melody when it is fully resonating. When you back off the Q you are left with resonance 'trails'.
The left side of Morgasmatron is in BP mode and has distortion engaged for a gnarly sound.
The full filter tone is blended with the dry original loop with a Mixup module.

Just a quick play with some dirty beats.

With its distortion and dual multimode crossfading filters, Morgasmatron provides some great options for filtering drums.

By setting the Q just below self resonance, the input signal can excite the filter to resonate in time to the groove."

Scales Learning Scales

Published on Jan 31, 2019 Intellijel

"Scales is an 8hp dual-channel note quantizer and step sequencer. Fundamentally, it takes an input voltage, quantizes it to notes in a user-defined scale, and sends that quantized voltage to an output, where you can use it as a melodic pitch source for oscillators or any other module that expects to see discreet note values at its input.

Scales goes far beyond the fundamental, allowing you unprecedented control of the pitches and intervals hiding inside your control voltages; turn LFO’s into arpeggiators; random voltages into harmonic counterpoint; and unquantized external CV sequencers into chromatically tuned note sequencers.

Quantization can be locked to an incoming trigger. There are a number of trigger output options as well, ranging from no triggering (good for pitch shifting drones); through triggers that sync with either of the two outputs (or both); to a trigger or gate transmitted in sync with one sent to the module’s TRIG input."

New intellijel Scales 8hp Dual-Channel Note Quantizer and Step Sequencer

Aphex of Scales Published on Jan 24, 2019 Intellijel

Update: playlist added above with the following videos:

1. Aphex of Scales
2. Scales Weighs In
3. Scales Trigger Modes
4. Sequencing With Scales
5. Spinning Melodies With Scales

"Scales is an 8hp dual-channel note quantizer and step sequencer. Fundamentally, it takes an input voltage, quantizes it to notes in a user-defined scale, and sends that quantized voltage to an output, where you can use it as a melodic pitch source for oscillators or any other module that expects to see discreet note values at its input.

Scales goes far beyond the fundamental, allowing you unprecedented control of the pitches and intervals hiding inside your control voltages; turn LFO’s into arpeggiators; random voltages into harmonic counterpoint; and unquantized external CV sequencers into chromatically tuned note sequencers.

Quantization can be locked to an incoming trigger. There are a number of trigger output options as well, ranging from no triggering (good for pitch shifting drones); through triggers that sync with either of the two outputs (or both); to a trigger or gate transmitted in sync with one sent to the module’s TRIG input.

Shift

Scales features two independent outputs, enabling you to create shifted harmonic intervals within your chosen scale using only a single pitch input. Using the SHIFT input you can modulate changes on OUT A and/or OUT B.

You can also use the shift input to switch between scales or to change the root of any existing scale pattern or split Scales into two quantizers — each conforming to a common scale, but fed entirely different voltage sources.

Sequence

Scales also features a 128-step SH-101 style step sequencer (complete with storage for up to 35 fully programmable patterns) — allowing you to feed OUT B with sequenced notes and rhythm patterns, while OUT A continues to function as a standard pitch quantizer for external voltages. You can even sync the sequencer to quantizer events on OUT A.

Features

CV inputs and outputs operate in a -10v to +10v range with 1v/oct scaling
1-octave keyboard for selecting scale notes in real time and LED buttons provide visual feedback of quantizing
Save and recall up to 35 different scales and sequences, arranged in 5 banks (black keys) of 7 scales each (white keys)
35 factory scale patterns included
High resolution precision DAC for accurate pitch generation
Adjustable trigger delay
Input filtering eliminates jitter
Low latency"

Tetrapad: Chapter 3 - Keyboard Mode

Published on Nov 25, 2017 intellijel

"Chapter 3 introduces Tetrapad's Keyboard Mode. Here you can select from 12 scales, and play a chord with every note of the scale. You can also rotate the note assignments, invert chords, and use portamento!

Tetrapad is a versatile, multi-dimensional, touch-sensitive control surface for Eurorack. Each of its four pads use force sensing resistors to respond to both the vertical position of your finger and its pressure. Four push encoders and a shift function give you even more tactile control over your modular system.
Tetrapad operates in numerous modes — each of which configures the module to perform a specific control task. Through these modes, Tetrapad can emulate a bank of faders; a voltage storage device; a finger drumming surface; a chord generator; an 8-key keyboard; four independent LFOs; or an 8-switch panel. The chosen mode determines what type of signal (CV, note, trigger, gate, etc.) is sent from each of Tetrapad’s eight independent outputs, while its multitude of multi-colored LEDs keep you informed of exactly what’s happening within each mode.
Tetrapad automatically remembers how you’ve configured each of its modes, and retains these settings when powered off. By default, Tetrapad automatically saves these settings every minute, or whenever you change modes. This makes Tetrapad ideal for live performance, since you know it will always power up with your configurations intact."

Tetrapad

'Straight Butter' - ngarjuna

Published on Jul 4, 2017 ngarjuna

"Modular Jam 77 - 'Straight Butter'
Produced by ngarjuna
© 2017 Acid Coast

Patch Notes:
Drums
Arturia iSpark and Spark (drum machines)
Rayzoon Jamstix (kit drums)
Rayzoon Jamcussion (hand drums)

Acid Voices
Abstrakt Instruments Avalon
Proco Rat

Electric Piano
Amongst other effect destinations into the Polaris phaser

Bass
Avalon

Modular Groove Lead
Audio Damage Sequencer One driving (pitch, gate and resets)
Pittsburgh Oscillator SAW and SQR into Omsonic RNF VCF
RNF modulated by S&H CF and SIN LFO both from Abstract Data Octocntroller, and an envelope from Intellijel Dual ADSR
4pole OUT into the uVCA enveloped by IJ ADSR
Into Intellijel Polaris (phaser)

Modular West Coast Lead
Make Noise Rene driving (pitch and dual X/Y gates)
STO VAR into Optomix ch2 enveloped by Make Noise Maths
SHAPE modulated by Make Noise Wogglebug STEPPED being clock speed modulated by Octocontroller TRI LFO
Sputnik Oscillator providing dynamic FM via Optomix ch1 enveloped by other Maths

Modular Pad-ish Lead
Rene sequencing (pitch and dual X/Y gates)
Rene Snake Mode pattern being changed (quickly) by an Octocontroller pulse
STO FM'ing itself (SUB to LIN) SHAPE modulated by Maths envelope
Into Optomix ch2 enveloped by other Maths
SIN OUT into Nonlinear Circuits Timbre modulated by Octocontroller LFO into Optomix ch1 also enveloped by other Maths

Modular Bell Strikes
Combination of SMR chord strikes (with controlled resonance and custom scales) and STO into Optomix enveloped by a quick Maths with EXP FM from Sputnik Oscillator"

4ms joins ever-expanding Softube Modular platform

"LINKÖPING, SWEDEN: high-end plug-in specialist Softube is proud to announce that highly respected synth module-maker 4ms has joined the ever-expanding Modular platform — the virtual Eurorack system released last year to rave reviews — to become a licensed brand alongside Doepfer and Intellijel, as of June 7...

One of the most striking Eurorack modules made by 4ms is the Spectral Multiband Resonator; having joined Softube’s successful Modular platform, it is fitting that the first product is also available to Modular owners today: 4ms Spectral Multiband Resonator (SMR). In short, 4ms SMR can process audio like a classic filter bank, ring like a marimba when plucked/struck, act as a vocoder, remix tracks, harmonize, output spectral data, quantize other oscillators to scales, and much more besides. It is deep, versatile, and endlessly expands what it is possible to achieve with Modular. Moreover, the 4ms SMR plug-in is light on the host computer’s CPU and comes complete with 75 expertly produced presets.

Simultaneously, Softube is releasing Modular-adapted versions of its award-winning TSAR-1 and TSAR-1R reverbs. These use the same algorithms and have the same feature set as their standard plug-in counterparts, meaning Modular users now have an easier way to add the world’s finest plug-in reverbs to their synth patches. But it extends far beyond that. The Volume and Wet/Dry parameters are CV controllable, making for new and creative uses — setting an envelope filter to control the Wet/Dry level, for instance. In addition, patching the reverb output to any other module opens up a whole world of creative possibilities, such as shimmering pitch-shifted reverbs, filtered spaces, and crazy feedback mayhem. 27 new presets are available to get going.

Get this, though. The license for TSAR-1 and TSAR-1R for Modular is one and the same as for the standard versions of the plug-ins, so owners of both Modular and either of the reverbs — including all subscribers and owners of the Volume 1 bundle — can simply download the update and get to work without making any additional purchases. Conversely, buying TSAR-1 or TSAR-1R with the intention of using them with Modular makes them available as traditional reverb plug- ins... one license, many uses!

4ms SMR is an add-on to Softube’s Modular, and can only be used from within the Modular platform. It is available now at an introductory price of $39. After June 30, 2017, the module will be priced at $49.

More in-depth information, including a must-see 4ms SMR video, is available here: http://softu.be/4ms_smr

Both TSAR... plug-ins are presently part of Softube’s ongoing Summer Sale, so TSAR-1 is now available for $199 (down from $269) while TSAR-1R — which is feature limited, but uses exactly the same reverb algorithm as its bigger sibling brother — is $49 (down from $99). Prices return to normal after June 30, 2017.

For more in-depth information, please visit the dedicated TSAR-1 product page — predominantly focusing on the standard plug-in version — here: http://softu.be/TSAR_1"

INTELLIJEL uSCALE II TUTORIAL ~ Eurorack quantizer module

Published on May 10, 2017 once upon a synth

"This is a tutorial of the Intellijel uScale II eurorack module. This is a quantizer module which has two outputs that allow you to generate musical harmonies. It also features a shift CV input which can be assigned to different destinations. In general it allows you to shift notes using CV. In this video I'm using the Kilpatrick Phenol as a sound source (off camera). I use the Make Noise Maths and Korg SQ-1 as CV sources for both the note pitch and the Shift CV input. The uScale II can behave as a standard quantizer if you ignore the menu section. The menus provide control over how the Shift input behaves as well as settings the Output B interval, root note, managing scales and banks and clearing the scale. It's a pretty fun little module because it can take any kind of whacky voltage signal and turn it into something musical and inspiring."

'Breakfast of Champions' - ngarjuna

Published on Apr 25, 2017 ngarjuna
What's your secret?

"Modular Jam 75 - 'Breakfast of Champions'
Produced by ngarjuna
© 2017 Acid Coast

Patch Notes:
Live - the following were all put down live together
Drums
Olympia Noise Co. Patterning

SMR Patch
Two ten-step custom scales, one on each side of the ring
Sequencer One CV1 is providing the positional voltage which controls the rotation CV IN (and hence the main melody)
Into the Zvex Instant Lofi Junky modulated dynamically via uVCA (opened by SQR LFO from Octo) by PEG OR
*in this case I needed the SQR to turn on and off just before the beat divisions and learned what an AMAZING unquantized LFO the Octocontroller is as well

Modular Smooth Lead
Pitch CV and Gate from the Avalon sequencer
Pitch to Intellijel Rubicon and Pittsburgh Oscillator
PG VCO getting Octocontroller LFO to PWM and a bit of Rubicon TRI to FM
Rubicon getting sync modulation from Pittsburgh Oscillator
Rubicon Sigmoid and Pittsburgh Square Into the Omsonic RNF
Omsonic CV'd by Wogglebug STEPPED, Maths and an Octocontroller LFO (to V/oct)
Gate driving Make Noise Maths and AJH Minimod Contour Generator

Plucky Lead
2 channels of Ornament and Crime in Quantermain: Turing Mode
Handing out pitch to the STO and Sputnik 2
Sputnik2 going into Timbre modulated by PEG1 into Optomix1
STO shape modulated by Wogglebug SMOOTH into Optomix2
Maths ch4 triggered by Octo opening Optomix2
Dual ADSR ch1 triggered by a different Octo opening Optomix1
Octo gates also striking Optomix (both channels)

Bass
Abstrakt Instruments Avalon

Added later were:
Samples
Acid Voices
Other stuff"

Modular Diary #Ambient by Jericho

Published on Jun 26, 2016 jericho2x2

Spotted on Horizontal Pitch who has an interview up with Jericho.

Playlist [description and patch notes below - note #Ambient3 is not live]:
Modular Diary #Ambient (Verbos Harmonic Oscillator, EURORACK)
Modular Diary #Ambient2 (Telharmonic, Harmonic Oscillator, EURORACK, Bitwig HALTMAL)
Modular Diary #Ambient4 Live Jam - Mutable Instruments Rings + Clouds
Modular Diary #Ambient5 Live Jam (Intellijel Rainmaker, Mutable Instruments Rings)

Descriptions and patch notes:

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intellijel designs Metropolis Sequencer Eurorack Module

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via this auction

"the metropolis is a unique and powerful musical sequencer inspired by the ryk m-185 (a roland system 100m format sequencer.) but with many additional enhancements and functions.

the metropolis comprises eight "stages", each with its own assignable gate mode, pulse count and pitch value. each stage can also have a special slide or skip function activated too. the slide functionality is a constant time portamento very similar to the roland tb303 (unlike most synths/sequencers that use constant rate portamento) which produces a very musical and interesting result.

in addition to the base sequencer settings set with the sliders and switches there is a full menu of controls and auxiliary modifiers that allows the user to control and manipulate the sequence in many powerful ways including sequencer direction modes, pitch quantization and scale manipulators, clock dividers, shuffle and much more.

some of the features :
sequencer modes:
forward, forward-fixed, reverse, reverse-fixed, pingpong, pingpong-fixed, random, random-fixed, brownian, brownian-fixed
tb-303 style slide (constant time portamento) with adjustable time
stage skipping (double click slide buttons)
internal quantizing in any key and a choice of 30 different scales
can act as a master clk with tap tempo bpm control or slave to an external clock (with bpm detector)
save/load panel settings to eeprom
shuffle
internal clock divider with odd/even/all modes and can also be used to sync stage changes
sync output (sets output pulse on the first or last clock step of a sequence, used to slave other sequencers via reset)
two assignable aux inputs which can control: gate length, transpose, key shift, root shift, sequence length, step divisor and octave offset.
config menu to set slider pitch range, clock div type, sync type and reset type
all menu actions are one level deep. i.e. press the menu button and spin the encoder. there are no hidden levels or sub menus (except for the config menu_
all the core original m185 functions are there too. read more here
user replaceable firmware chip
link header on back to connect to other select intellijel modules"

Intellijel Metropolis Sequencer Based on RYK Roland System 100m M-185

Metropolis Scrutineering from DUDADIUS on Vimeo.

"First go around with the Intelljel Metropolis. This is a pretty basic setup; I didn't get into using the aux inputs to modulate things within the Metropolis. I'll try that next! As you can see though, the Metropolis really lends itself to performing and improvising. Very hands-on and easy to go all sorts of crazy ways, melodically. Similar to the Rene, in that regard, but from a totally different point-of-view.

Patch notes. Pamela is sending clock to Metropolis, Trigger Riot, Modcan Dual Delay, and Sound of Shadows.

Metropolis is sending the same note info to three different oscillators. The third one going through a uScale first to create intervals. All going into the Dubmix. The Trigger Riot is controlling Tiptop drums, mixed through a VCA Matrix then an M277 for a little grit. That's into channel 2 on the Dubmix, where I add a little Spring Reverb at one point.
The kik and snare are ultimately doubled with the Cwejman BLD and DPO. Lastly, I dialed into some sustained notes on the Pressure Points and a Modcan Triple OSC. The uStep is advancing the Pressure Points.

I had some troubles with the Trigger Riot losing sync when I would change presets. I'll have to delve into that some more."

Note the RYK M-185 was a DIY sequencer from RYK, not Roland. See the RYK channel below for more.

Regarding the Intelijel Metropolis, the following is some info via PatchPierre.Net, via Pierre on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

"One of the most interesting modules i have seen in a while has been sent out to various testers in the last few weeks. The Intellijel Metropolis is a Eurorack sequencer, based on the RYK M-185 sequencer from the early Roland M-100 series. This module has always intrigued me, and i was always hoping someone would bring this style of sequencing/programming to the Eurorack. Intellijel worked out an agreement with Ryk earlier this year to create this only official Eurorack adaptation of his brilliant sequencer design...

Some of the features :
-Sequencer modes:
Forward, Forward-fixed, Reverse, Reverse-fixed, PingPong, PingPong-Fixed, Random, Random-fixed, Brownian, Brownian-fixed
-TB-303 style slide (constant time portamento) with adjustable time
-Stage skipping (double click slide buttons)
- Internal quantizing with selectable scales and keys
-Can act as a master clk with BPM control or slave to an external (using clk src function)
-Save/load panel settings
-shuffle
-Internal clock divider
-Sync output (sets output pulse on last clock step of a sequence, used to slave other sequencers via reset)
-Two assignable AUX inputs which can control: gate length, transpose, key shift, root shift, sequence length, and step divisor.
-config menu to set slider pitch range, clock div type, clock offset
-tap tempo when in internal clock mode and tempo lock with bpm detect in external mode.

-All menu actions are one level deep. i.e. press the menu button and spin the encoder.
There are no hidden levels or sub menus."

Megawave Quantizer ROM

Published on Aug 12, 2013 buriedintime·48 videos

"Malekko/Richter Megawave quantizer ROM.

deopfer LFO clocking a synthwerks PGM 4x4 output to deopfer sequential switch to get 8 steps (can get 16 but for this purpose 8 notes are plenty) CV out of the switch to the megawave.. out of megawave into CV in of bubblesound vcob.. audio = saw wave to tiptop Z2040 filter to intellijel linix VCA.

some modulation happens later via Livewire Vulcan Modulator and row 4 of the pgm 4x4.

this patch is just to show some of the quantizer scales in the quantizer ROM of the Megawave.

info here:

http://malekkoheavyindustry.com/produ..."