underground lab

underground lab

"please support the channel: https://impurfekt.bandcamp.com

more music for my survival horror game music project

featuring (in order of appearance):
drone - roland se-02 thru boss re-20
bass - malekko manther growl thru emw vcf-s100 thru dod rubberneck
chord - dave smith instruments mopho x4 thru strymon dig

sequencing/tracking - synthstrom audible deluge"

doepfer a-124 vcf5 wasp filter

impurfekt

"please support the channel: https://impurfekt.bandcamp.com

the doepfer a-124 vcf5 is a 12db multimode filter using the filter circuit of the edp wasp; an analog synthesizer with a black and yellow case built in the seventies. this filter abused digital inverters as analog operational amplifiers leading to distortions and other dirty effects that generate a unique character. it's equipped with a band pass output and a combined low/notch/high pass output.

once i had gathered the filters i was familiar with i started exploring other options to expand my palette. after seeing a few demos i was very intrigued by the wasp filter. it reminded me a bit of an ms-20 filter but with its own brand of nasty. in person the wasp did not disappoint.

the layout is nearly identical to a few other doepfer options which made it easy to pick up and play. it has the mid-forward tone you expect from a 12db filter. high resonance is nasty and unpredictable but won't blow your speakers (which is nice).

where this filter really shines is when you overdrive it. it sounds like a different version of itself; nice and smudgy. you can get away with high resonance and still get an even sound level; which means you can use high resonance in a lot more situations. in that way it reminds me of the korg prologue filter (another filter i adore).

i appreciate a filter with a broad range of character and the a-124 definitely has it. i wouldn't say it's as musical as a moog or roland filter, but it has a very usable range of nasty and can make unique sounding bread and butter sounds as well. a great option if you're looking to add something unique to your toolkit.

filter sweeps (low pass) at 0:05
filter sweeps (high pass) at 2:40
filter sweeps (band pass) at 4:14
filter overdrive at 5:53
filter sweeps thru the polymoon at 8:44
saw arp at 11:06
square bass at 16:28
triangle arp at 23:02

patch notes:
malekko manther growl thru doepfer a-124 vcf5 thru meris polymoon, walrus audio fathom x2 and strymon dig

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

malekko manther growl exploration

impurfekt

"please support the channel: https://impurfekt.bandcamp.com

the malekko manther growl is a synth voice for eurorack based on their manther desktop synth. it includes a cem3340 vco chip and an ssm2044-based analog filter. it has separate levels and outputs for the square, saw and triangle oscillators. it has two adsr envelopes with outputs and an lfo with multiple destinations and an output. it has a wavefolder with two modes: tri or all. the all mode folds all waveforms and the external input post-filter.

i've had my eye on the manther desktop for some time but knew i wouldn't utilize the built-in sequencing capabilities. upon discovering the manther growl i realized i could replace a number of modules in my existing rack (including my a-105 vcf which is based on the same ssm2044 chip) with room to spare.

after spending a few hours with the manther growl i'm very impressed. it's straightforward and sounds as good as the specifications suggest. the filter has a nasty, vintage character. the oscillators are beefy. the wavefolder is a unique addition that introduces unpredictable sonic variety. all the tools i like in a single oscillator synth are there.

my only critique is that driving the levels doesn't seem to alter the tone. the manther growl sounds as though it's always being driven. that said, it's still capable of subtle sounds. what it excels at though are thick, heavy, nasty, dirty tones. in short, it does what is says on the tin.

filter sweeps at 0:05
bass line at 4:30
saw arp at 6:45
wavefolder chaos at 10:31
triangle arp at 14:43

patch notes:
malekko manther growl thru walrus audio fathom x2 and boss dd-8

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

Arturia Keystep Pro: The Modular Experience

Patchwerks Seattle

"In this video Matthew Piecora (aka EZBOT) takes the new Arturia Keystep Pro for a spin with some of his favorite modular gear including WMD Crater, Crucible, Chimera, Fracture, Malekko Manther Growl, Mutable Instruments Plaits, Divkid Ochd, Make Noise Mimeophon, WMD Performance Mixer, WMD Muscle, WMD Overseer, and the Intellijel Quadrax.

Buy Keystep Pro here: https://bit.ly/Keystep_Pro

From Arturia:
"An all-in-one sequencing solution. Take full control of your modular rigs, outboard synths, and software studio all at the same time. If you prefer keys to pads, you’re in for a treat. KeyStep Pro features a great-feeling 3 octave keyboard with velocity sensitivity and aftertouch. Letting you fully articulate your musical ideas, this expressive little sequencer truly puts the power at your fingertips.

KeyStep Pro works the way you want it to, and removes the barriers between you and the music you want to create.

Powerful performance controls. Our sequencers can be seen all over the world, and are loved by top artists, studios, and amateur producers alike. KeyStep Pro makes gigging easy and fun, with instant and intuitive access to inspiring performance features. Multi-mode arpeggiator, randomness, easy chord mode, and real-time recording for creating on the fly. The crisp OLED displays and LED-illuminated controls will help you see it all in the dark, too!

Unite your gear! Your ever-growing collection of boutique modular gear, vintage synths, and software instruments can finally perform in unison, thanks to the jaw-dropping connectivity KeyStep Pro has to offer. 4 CV, Gate and Mod outputs, 8 dedicated drum Gate outputs, Clocks, MIDI in, 2 MIDI outs, a solo metronome output, sustain input to let you get expressive with your performance, and USB for easy power and DAW/softsynth control.

Control hardware, software, and your DAW at the same time. If you prefer to create music “in the box”, KeyStep Pro can also help your creativity come alive. Easily sequence and arpeggiate your virtual instruments, sync it with your software studio, and switch to the dedicated Control mode to control parameters in your favorite synths and effects. The possibilities are limitless."

https://patchwerks.com/
Demo by: Matthew Piecora (aka EZBOT)
https://www.youtube.com/EZBOTMUSIC"

Acid Jam // MALEKKO MANTHER GROWL // ELEKTRON DIGITAKT // SympleSeq Digitakt

LESINDES

"ACID JAM SESSION with MALEKKO MANTHER GROWL triggered by HEXINVERTER SYMPLESEQ step sequencer and accompanied by ELEKTRON DIGITONE."

MALEKKO - MANTHER GROWL

Published on Nov 14, 2019 Malekko HeavyIndustry

"For more info on Manther Growl visit: https://malekkoheavyindustry.com/prod..."

You can find previous posts featuring the Malekko Manther Growl here.

Squarp Hermod Sequencing Manther Growl & Drums

Published on Jun 12, 2019 Perfect Circuit

"Squarp's Hermod is a powerful option for sequencing your eurorack as well as sending midi out to other gear or even turning external midi into CV. The sequencer has 8 tracks with independent track length and built in midi effects for adding ratcheting and probability as well as other effects.

The synth line is made with a Malekko Manther Growl run through Qu-Bit's Prism. The Manter Growl is the synth voice from the Manther as a eurorack module with added CV controls and outputs for each waveform. The Prism is a stereo processor that combines comb filter, decimating and filtering effects into one with a freeze option built into the delay of the comb filter.

The kick drum is from Befaco's Kickall, snare is Intellijel's Plonk and hats are from WMD's Fracture. Everything is mixed together with Warm Star's Fragment."

https://www.perfectcircuit.com/squarp
https://www.perfectcircuit.com/malekko-manther-growl.html

MALEKKO MANTHER GROWL - SOUNDS

Published on Apr 30, 2019 Malekko HeavyIndustry

"Some of the sounds of the new Malekko Manther Growl Eurorack module now shipping."

Malekko Manther Growl

Malekko Manther Growl Now Shipping

Manager Growl growls! The harshness is from the wavefolding being switched from triangle, to all (fold signal post-filter). Now shipping! 💥 pic.twitter.com/KOO3U2i1wk

— Malekko Heavy (@malekkoheavy) April 30, 2019

"$499.00

MANTHER GROWL is a full featured, Eurorack monophonic synth voice with an analog signal path, and like the Manther Tabletop, it includes a coveted CEM3340 VCO IC chip. The analog filter is based on an SSM2044 chip. Square, Saw and Triangle waveforms have their own individual level controls (manual control as well as CV jack inputs), as well as their own individual outputs. Wavefold control can be set to Tri or ALL (folds all waveforms and external input post-filter). Dial the independent LFO level controls to modulate pitch, pulsewidth and filter cutoff. Also includes manual controls over both VCA and filter ADSR and both the VCA and filter have individual gate inputs. MORE DETAILS BELOW!

NOW SHIPPING TO DEALERS AND AVAILABLE FRIDAY!"

NAMM 2018: Malekko Manther Growl

Published on Jan 26, 2018 sonicstate