TUTORIAL / STEP 8 and SELECT 2 for a sequence with 1 random step

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"In a previous patch walkthrough video I said that there's a way to create a sequnce with STEP 8 but use SELECT 2 (and COMPARE 2) to make one (or more) of those steps random. This is the tutorial video to watch if you want to find out how to do exactly that.

I hope you find it inspiring.

Tip: combined with the technique explained in the following video you can really create interesting harmonic changes for one or several voices in a patch, with a touch of random so you can easily afk without anyone ever knowing:"

PATCH WALKTHROUGH / STEP 8 / doing a lot of 'sequency' things with just one sequencer

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"It's something that I find myself doing often: making a short sequcence, then transposing it every x amount of steps while using the cv that's transposing the lot as a pitch source for a bassline (works great for a chord generator as well). STEP 8 is a wonderful tool for this as it gives us both a sequence and cv for transposing and a way to randomize the progression within set boundaries. That - amongst other things - is what this video is about."

PATCH EXPERIMENT / a few ways to create random gates that are on the grid

video upload by Joranalogue Audio Design

"I always call them 'random gates' in my videos - but what I'm in almost all cases mean are just clocks with a probability setting of less than 100%. There's specialized modules that do the work for you, but with some clever patching you can create them yourself from some kind of clock and a chaotic or random voltage.

In this video I explore how to use ORBIT 3 and the AND logic output of COMPARE 2 to create on grid randomness. I have a go at using STEP 8 for the same goal as well.

PS: in some cases you can use a vca as a boolean logic AND gate, so if you don't have a COMPARE 2 you should still be able to figure out how to use the first technique in the video."

PATCH EXPERIMENT / exploring processing external sounds with DELAY 1

video upload by Joranalogue Audio Design

"Usually 'Karplus Strong' is used as a term for a certain type of synthesis, using ultra short delays to create string like resonators. I've found that when you just run a sound through a processor like that, it adds a wonderful gliss of resonating frequencies. I honestly don't know if this is just the same thing as phasing/flanging but it sounds interesting to me. DELAY 1 is a great tool for this as its short delay times lend itself really well to this type of Karplus Strong processing.

Check out the video if you want to watch a longwinded experiment on this subject.

I hope you find it inspiring.

Simon @briesmodular"

PATCH / ROUTE 4 / arps & melodies / sounddesign exploration

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"The 1V normalized routing inputs on ROUTE 4 make a lot of sense when you start using ROUTE 4 to change up an existing sequence, by either precision mixing the 1V/oct pitch cv with ROUTE 4s output or by using an additional V/oct input on your vcos (luckily GENERATE 3 Exp. FM inputs are nearly perfectly calibrated to accept V/oct signals). Using ORBIT 3 as a master control for all the switching on ROUTE 4 makes for a chaotic but controlled course of pitches."

Joranalogue Audio Design ft. BRiES / channel take over / introduction

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"For the month of April, we're very excited to have BRiES take over our channels! Known for his in-depth tutorial videos on a variety of #eurorack modules with supremely musical excerpts, as well as writing his own extensive guides to Generate 3 and Compare 2, he's always eager to share his latest insights into analogue synthesis."

Tech Thursday | Contour 1's Gate Input

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"It's Thursday, so Joran is back with some great Joranalogue insights! This week is all about Contour 1's multi-functional gate input.

We cover the different behaviours when in loop mode or slew mode, shows us what happens when you connect an audio signal to the gate input, and even creates a complex oscillator with 3 Contour 1s!"

Patch Tuesday | Compare 2 | Comparing Sequences

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"Welcome back to Patch Tuesday, a video series where we demonstrate the endless possibilities of the Joranalogue system!

Have you ever wanted to accent specific notes in your pitch sequence? This week, Frits explains how to easily do so with Compare 2.

Mult your pitch CV sequence, send one copy to your VCO and another to Compare 2's input. When the pitch CV is within your chosen window, a gate is generated. You can use this gate to, for example, open an extra VCA. This way you can create a send/return effect path that's enabled whenever the target note is hit."

Joranalogue Audio Design FOLLOW-UP FRIDAY / using FOLD 6 for gentle saturation

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"This week Joran showed us that MIX 3 can drive and saturate sounds in a really pleasing way. As I don't have a MIX 3 I can't do a regular TECH THURSDAY follow-up video. Instead I'm trying out some gentle saturation with FOLD 6.

Joranalogue Audio Designs TECH THURSDAY upload:" [posted here]

Tech Thursday | Overdriving Mix 3

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"Welcome back to Tech Thursday! Today we're overdriving Mix 3! While our voltage controlled audio mixer is designed to sound as clear and transparent as possible, overdriving it can bring a lot of character to your patches!

Simply patch in a CV source exceeding +5 V. Rather than attenuate, Mix 3 will now amplify, up to +20 dB, easily driving most signals into saturation."

Patch Tuesday | Brass Patch with the Joranalogue System

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"Welcome back to Patch Tuesday, a video series where we demonstrate the endless possibilities of the Joranalogue system!

We were recently asked how to achieve rich, brass-like timbres using modular synths. Boris went head first into creating this magnificent-sounding patch.

He considered every little detail needed to replicate the dynamic expression found in brass instruments. The result? A lush, full-bodied brass sound, all from the versatile world of Joranalogue modules (and a little touch of reverb)."

Joranalogue Audio Design FOLLOW-UP FRIDAY / audio rate modulation with FILTER 8 and FOLD 6

video upload by BRiES

"This week Joran showed us how doing audio rate modulation on ENHANCE 2 can create really interesting stereo effects. Instead of doing the same thing (and because I don't have an ENHANCE 2) I'll be showing you 2 of my favourite uses of audio rate modulation using FILTER 8 and FOLD 6.

Joranalogue Audio Designs original TECH THURSDAY upload:" [posted here]

Tech Thursday | Enhance 2 Audio Rate Modulation

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"Welcome back to Tech Thursday—headphones are recommended this week! Enhance 2 is a great module to expand your sonic palette. Our stereophonic enhancer provides unparalleled hands-on control over your stereo mix. But, as with all of our modules, there are a lot of modulation possibilities to explore as well.

Take it a step further with audio rate modulation and you can end up with expansive and unique stereo soundscapes!"

Patch Tuesday | ADSR Envelopes with Contour 1

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"Welcome back to Patch Tuesday, a video series where we demonstrate the endless possibilities of the Joranalogue system!

In this episode, we show you how to transform Contour 1 from an AR or AD envelope generator, into an ADSR, with just a little bit of patching."

Joranalogue Audio Design MISSED OPPORTUNITIES MONDAY / FILTER 8 to shape gates into curves

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"In last weeks delayed TECH THURSDAY upload by Joranalogue Audio Design Joran talked about using slew limiters (function generators) as audio rate filters. You can watch that upload here: [posted here]

I could have talked about doing the opposite thing: using FILTER 8 to create envelopes when you run out of function generators. In this Missed Opportunities Monday I do no such thing."

Tech Thursday | Slew limiters as Filters

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"It's Tech Thursday! In these concise videos, we bring up some overlooked and advanced features of our modules.

Joran is back with a clever feature in one of the Joranalogue modules. We have all been there, you've got an ingenious patch going but you really need an extra filter. You're in luck if you've got an extra slew limiter lying around because this week is all about using Contour 1 as a filter!"

Patch Tuesday | Downsampling with Step 8

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"Welcome back to Patch Tuesday, a video series where we demonstrate the endless possibilities of a Joranalogue system! Today, Frits explores analogue downsampling with Step 8. Making use of this technique produces a vintage, lo-fi sound."

Tech Thursday | Feedback Patching Filter 8

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"It's Tech Thursday! In these concise videos, we bring up some overlooked and advanced features of our modules.

This week, we tackle feedback patching with the very versatile Filter 8. Patching an output to the EFM allows us to craft vastly different waveforms than just the original sine waves that Filter 8 resonates at."

Patch Tuesday | Creating Delays without Delays | Contour 1 & Enhance 2

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"Don't delay, it's Patch Tuesday! Frits shows you how to imitate a stereo ping-pong delay effect using two envelopes, a clock divider, and Enhance 2."

Tech Thursday | Resetting Orbit 3

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"It's Tech Thursday! In these concise videos, we bring up some overlooked and advanced features of our modules.

It's Thursday, which means that Joran is back with another easily overlooked feature on one of our modules. This week we take a closer look at the reset input on Orbit 3, which allows you to craft sounds you might not expect from a Chaos Oscillator!

The reset input also features Schmitt action, meaning it can be driven by just about any signal you can throw at it—there's no need to limit yourself to trigger pulses only.
Happy patching!"

Patch Tuesday | Open Heart Techno Sequencing | Step 8, Route 4

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"Welcome back to Patch Tuesday!

Today on Patch Tuesday, we are performing some open-heart techno surgery. It's live hardware at its purest, featuring analogue kick drums, chaotic percussion sounds, a delay-heavy phase modulation lead and hands-on sequencing provided by 2x Step 8 and Route 4. With a 6 U Joranalogue system and a bag of patch cables, you're all set for your next club gig!

Have fun patching!"

Joranalogue Audio Design Introduces Line of Patch Cables

Press release follows:

"What started as a simple plan to develop our own line of patch cables, quickly became an engineering feat in typical Joranalogue fashion. Before we knew it, we were stripping cables, benchmarking crosstalk and high frequency performance, and designing our own cable testing tools.

Needless to say, we're incredibly proud of the results.
Patch is a series of top quality patch cables for the discerning modularist, available in black and white, and a variety of lengths. Constructed using a custom-made coaxial base cable and overmoulded mini-jack plugs, protected by unique laser-cut aluminium shells, these cables are designed to outlast and outperform.

Lengths 15, 30, 60 and 90 cm are available in 8-packs, while the extra-long 150 cm cables are supplied in 4-packs.

Available now at a Eurorack dealer near you!"

Check with the dealers on the right for availability.

Quick specs

Premium patch cables with 3.5 mm mono mini-jack connectors for Eurorack modular synthesiser use.

Engineered for audio, CV, as well as analogue video signals. (!)

Unique anodised aluminium shells and heavy duty bend reliefs for long life span.

7 inner signal and 40 outer shield conductors of 100 % ultra-pure oxygen free copper.

Extra-flexible PVC outer sleeve: satisfying 'droop' without crinkles.

Safely packaged in a reusable cotton bag with branded hook-and-loop cable tie included.

Incredibly fun to patch with. (Seriously!)

Designed in Belgium; made in China.

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