Instruō Superbooth23: THE MOVIE

video upload by Instruō

WARNING: This video contains flashing lights which may not be suitable for people with photosensitive epilepsy (There's also a wee bit of swearing!)

This is a movie that follows the creative crew that is Instruō.
In 2023 the company travelled to Berlin to present at the Superbooth trade show/festival.
At the time of these captured events, the expanded team at Instruō numbers 20+ personnel.
Pretty much the entire crew goes to Berlin as we show off who we are and what we make.
This is a look behind the scenes of a Eurorack modular synthesiser manufacturer as they present at the world's best Synth-show!

Directed by Mathew Pieraccini
Edited by Jasōn H. J. Lim

"This 'documentary' is the beginning of a new form of content that I'm (Jasōn) working on in parallel to the endless stream of new instruments that we're developing.
It's a long time since it was just myself working solo back in the early days of Instruō
(~2016).
I now have the privilege of working with some of the most fun and creative people I've ever met.
We collaborate now as a creative coop. My hope is to showcase more who we are, what we're doing and how things work at the workshop here in Glasgow.
I've always been a fan of behind the scenes content so my plan is to open thing up a bit to showcase my collaborators and what they do inside and outside of roles at Instruō"
~Jasōn

00:00:00 prologue
00:01:22 Instruōduction
00:02:05 THE TEAM ASSEMBLES, Glasgow 2023-05-08
00:03:02 BUS
00:03:40 Road Trip (UK)

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Kaivo: A Brief Introduction

video upload by Madrona Labs

"techniques (physical modeling and granular synthesis) in an easy-touse semi-modular package. It’s laid out a bit like an acoustic instrument; the GRANULATOR module acts like the player’s touch, exciting one or more tuned objects (here, the RESONATOR module, based on physical models of resonant objects) that come together in a central resonating body (the BODY module, also physics-based)."

Physical Modeling in Kaivo

video upload by Sormena Project

"Last but not least we look at Kaivo. Kaivo is what I call experimental physical modeling. The instrument itself is fully customizable (modular) and when you combine that with a granular sound engine and a physical modeling section you’re going to get some wild results. As you’ll see in the video what you select for the resonator and for the body (the physical modeled modules) has a huge impact on the final timbre that’s produced. Note that unlike PianoTeq or String Studio this instrument requires you to use samples. Therefore physical modeling is just one aspect of this instrument and is used more like an effect that you can blend to taste rather than a dedicated method."

Granular Synthesis | Explanation & Tutorial

video upload by Sounds Good

"I try to figure out all the things that granular synths can do with the help of the granular synth daddy himself, Barry Truax.
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0:00 Intro
2:05 Time Stretching
5:09 Barry Truax's Granular Synth
7:49 What Is Granular Synthesis Actually
12:25 Outro"

Kaivo - Presets and Dials

video upload by Madrona Labs

"Overview of Kaivo's Presets and Dials

Kaivo is a software instrument combining two powerful synthesis techniques (physical modeling and granular synthesis) in an easy-touse semi-modular package. It’s laid out a bit like an acoustic instrument; the GRANULATOR module acts like the player’s touch, exciting one or more tuned objects (here, the RESONATOR module, based on physical models of resonant objects) that come together in a central resonating body (the BODY module, also physics-based)."

Introducing Univer Inter: A chainable 8-output MIDI-to-CV converter and USB Interface

video upload by Noise Engineering

"Pre-order the Univer Inter here: https://bit.ly/42SarJl
Orders will begin shipping on Thursday, June 29, 2023.

Visit your favorite retailer or click here for more information about Univer Inter: https://bit.ly/42SarJl

Univer Inter is an 8-channel MIDI-to-CV converter, but it does a lot more. Chain two through the TRS jacks on the front panel. Configure it to send any type of MIDI signal per channel through the UI app at the new-and-improved Noise Engineering Customer Portal. Plus UI has a tiny footprint: just 6HP.

Currently, we have over 20 options for each output, with a bit more planned in the coming months. Are we missing a behavior you'd like the UI to be able to send to your modular? Hit reply and let us know!

Many of you are familiar with the background on UI. In the heady days of January 2020, we went to NAMM and presented three new modules, which we said were all soon-to-be released. In June 2023, we are finally releasing the last of these three. In geologic timescales, we weren't wrong...so I'm sticking with that definition.

Alas, we all know all the trials and tribulations of the past three years. Univer Inter has been waiting patiently for parts and then for us to have the infrastructure for it. And now, at long last, we are so pleased to open preorders.

If you're looking for a way to bring MIDI into your modular system, you'll be amazed at the flexibility and ease of use of Univer Inter."

Describing Univer Inter as merely a MIDI-to-CV module falls short of its immense potential. It serves as an all-encompassing MIDI-to-any-format converter, elegantly packed into a compact 6 HP unit. Connect to your gear via USB B or TRS MIDI, or use the included adapter to plug straight into those 5-pin DIN connecters we all know and love. Whether you’re looking to map clock, note, CC, aftertouch or something else that MIDI can encode, UI can do it: we built in over 20 settings for each of the 8 outputs.

Want to control a pair of monophonic voices, complete with velocity and aftertouch? No problem. How about a polyphonic setup, with gate and pitch per voice? Easy. Need to synchronize an in-the-rack sequencer with your DAW or a MIDI clock? UI has you covered.

Eight outputs isn’t enough, you say? Chain two UI together via their front-panel MIDI ports and a TRS cable for 16 – you read that right, 16 – configurable CV outputs from a single MIDI connection. The possibilities are endless.

We also made configuration simple via the front-panel USB connection and the easy-to-use Univer Inter section on the Noise Engineering Customer Portal. Go wild and set each channel to any output option you need, or just use one of our simple presets. Configuration files can also be saved as sysex files for easy backup and sharing.

ESK - Modular Synth Jam

video upload by Metunar

"Simple wild modular synth jam without drums. The ARC TKB (Serge TKB) is used in vertical sequencing mode, so every key has a 4 step sequence. Main dirt is from the Doepfer A124 WASP Filter. Solo OSC is the Dreadbox Hysteria with active quantisation. The VCS Bananalogue (Serge) does the Bass envelope and also some double triggers.

http://www.metunar.ch"

Intellijel Introduces CASCADIA - Advanced, Performance-Oriented, Semi-Modular Synthesizer

video upload by Intellijel

Aphex Twin Avril 14th on a semi modular synthesizer // CASCADIA from intellijel

video upload by DivKid

CASCADIA from Intellijel + Avril 14th patch rundown

video upload by DivKid

Intellijel Cascadia Demo

video upload by mylarmelodies




"Cascadia: An advanced, performance-oriented, semi-modular synthesizer.

Cascadia is packed with a mix of classic East and West Coast synthesizer blocks. Normalized connections let you get straight to the sounds inside. Or, let your imagination run wild and patch any of the modules together however you choose. Make small tweaks to the architecture, or re-route the entire synth to your liking—the choice is yours!

A massive semi-modular system in a small case with the footprint of a laptop. Cascadia has MIDI in/out/thru/USB, Eurorack compatible signal levels and pro-level audio I/O to interface with the rest of your studio or get your studio started.

Features:
- Performance-oriented, "East and West" Coast modern analog semi-modular synthesizer

-101 jacks (plus 10 on rear), 34 sliders, 16 knobs, 28 switches, 36 leds and 5 push buttons

-Two precision analog VCOs (VCOA has TZ-FM with INDEX VCA, PWM and SOFT/HARD sync options)

- Eurorack compatible signal levels

- Cascaded 4-Pole multimode filter with extensive modulation options and unique modes

- ENV A: Versatile ADSR / AHDSR envelope generator with HOLD function and dynamic level/time control

- ENV B: Complex, beat syncable, multimode function generator with Envelope, LFO, and Burst generator modes

- Triple analog LFO with linked, divisible rates and CV control

- Comprehensive and precise MIDI to CV and GATE implementation with additional synced/tapped LFO and CLOCK outputs

- Six channel waveform mixer with asymmetric soft clipping

- Extensive utility section that includes Noise, S&H, Envelope Follower, Attenuverter, Buff Mults, Summer, Inverters, and connection to a digital potentiometer based guitar pedal expression control interface.

- Analog ring modulator

- Parallel “West Coast” style wavefolder

- Auxiliary VCA and 4-Pole Diode Ladder VCF combination for additional dynamics

- External effect send/return loop with line or guitar pedal levels and wet/dry mix

- Global output drive circuit with bypassable asymmetric soft clipping

- Balanced 1/4" line inputs and outputs plus a dedicated headphone output

- Very Compact (fits in a backpack) and durable powder-coated enclosure with bespoke oak wood sides.

- Comes with 14 assorted patch cables, USB-A to USB-C cable, and an international power supply."

Bengal by Max for Cats - Version 2

video upload by max forcats

https://www.ableton.com/en/packs/bengal/
A free update for Bengal and Live 11 users.
Bengal 2.0 adds MPE and small usability enhancements.
Max for Cats crafts Software Instruments, Effects, MIDI devices, Sound Design and Samples for Ableton Live.

Combining the textural intricacy of FM with the freeform approach of a modular system, Bengal is a sound designer’s dream with its four operators, eight voices of polyphony, six audio effects and a flexible modulation architecture centred on an interactive virtual patchbay.

Bengal is a semi-modular synth, meaning that although its component modules (operators, filters, etc) are all fixed, they can be patched together in a huge range of configurations in the giant Patch panel at the bottom. Connect square output sockets to round input sockets by dragging virtual patchcords between them – it couldn’t be easier. Bengal is also eight-voice polyphonic, so it’s just as at home blasting out huge chords as it is one-finger basslines.

Serious FM

Each of Bengal’s four operators generates its waveform using a bank of 20 editable sine wave partials or a wavetable – over 40 are included, and external samples can be imported by dragging and dropping them directly into the GUI. Independent ADSR envelopes with Curve shaping and optional Looping are also in place for every operator, along with Feedback controls for really making them scream. The modulator/carrier routing is chosen from a selection of six FM algorithms, giving access to a variety of sonic starting points right out of the gate.

Dual filters

Bengal gives you not one but two multimode resonant filters. Filter 1 offers a choice of five switchable types – Moog-style ladder Lowpass, regular Lowpass, Highpass, Bandpass, Notch and Comb (with adjustable bipolar Feedback) – as well as Drive and wet/dry Mix controls for dialling in analogue-flavoured saturation and parallel processing, respectively. Filter 2 can be placed after Filter 1 in the signal flow or fed in parallel with it, and morphs smoothly between Lowpass, Bandpass, Highpass and Notch types.

Wild at heart

Modulation is key to Bengal’s architecture and sound. Running from 0.1Hz to speeds in the audible range, the two LFOs serve as regular parameter modulators or additional FM sources, while both the six-segment Breakpoint envelope and ADSR envelope can be looped and curved. The eight-step sequencer’s no slouch, either, outputting MIDI notes or modulation data, and featuring scale snapping, swing, and randomisation of pitch and velocity.

For even more movement, Bengal’s four Modifiers let you mess with its modulation signals in various ways, including smoothing, scaling, applying mathematical functions, and four-way mixing. There are also six audio effects onboard – reverb, delay, distortion, chorus, limiting and stereo widening – for processing and polishing prior to the final output.

Patching playground

With more than 50 modulation source parameters and 60 targets available, Bengal makes assigning the two easy and creatively rewarding with the Patch panel. Simply drag virtual cables from sources to targets as you see fit – each connection point can accept multiple cables at once, so you can really go to extremes!

The New King of Semi-Modular // Pittsburgh Modular Taiga

video upload by Jorb

"All in all, this is such a dope product. oscillators this flexible, with a filter and the dynamics controller immediately the sound palette crosses so many conventional boundaries. I am hooked on the idea of getting multiple voices out of this as a self contained unit, but even without patching this just slaps.

Pittsburgh has got a banger on their hands.

0:00 Intro
1:56 Hands on Demo begins
3:26 Oscillators & Wavefolding
10:03 Filter
13:51 Dynamics Controller
17:15 Delay Module
21:10 Pre-release reflection / Tangent
24:19 Mixer Flexibility Highlights
28:05 Mixer / Splitter Highlights
31:03 2 Voice Example
33:25 Wild & Noisey Example
34:11 3 Voice Paraphonic Example
37:09 Conclusions"

Tom Leclerc - Moss Explorers

video upload by Bastl Instruments

- Skis 2 as envelope for Pizza
- Magneto as an effect for Pizza sequenced by Hermod
- Ensemble Oscillator for bass, Surface for strings, and Sample for drums

"« Tom Leclerc is part of Moss Explorers which is a multidisciplinary cultural and artistic association, between laboratory and exploratory discovery of new forms of dissemination and artistic expressions. This French collective of artists explores nature, mountains, and forests through sound and image. They hike and capture the beauty of wild nature in analog photography. Armed with their equipment, they film ambient sound performances that combine recordings of the natural environment where they take place and improvisations with a modular synthesizer. This is what we can see and hear from their excursions into the splendid untouched nature.
This association also includes a real laboratory of arts and techniques, questioning new forms of cultural diffusion. Transmission and awareness are also at the heart of this particular facet. Real efforts are being made to popularize and document these techniques: production of light scenography, energy autonomy, printing, production, etc. Many areas are addressed by the collective. Keeping in mind systemic and ecological issues, the collective also sensitizes cultural actors.
It is through this multidisciplinary approach that this project mixes the arts and can forge links between musicians.ne, photographer, visual artist, poet.sse and other artists as well as various craftsmen or public. Leaving free their imagination this collective allows the incubation and realization of the eclectic and conscious project.
In this changing world, we need to systematically change the arts, productions, and broadcasting. Many concepts are addressed by the collective, especially in terms of digital and new ways of designing devices for live performances, installations, and performances. This comes in large part through a low-tech approach to digital art. Given the climate emergency, it is important for artists to be at the forefront of new techniques requiring sensitivity and accessibility. Awareness of the impact of art and digital technologies is also a point of honor, as is the knowledge of equipment and material choices. Beyond the technical aspect, there is a new way of living and creating. We can talk about 'project infusion' with the idea of soaking up a place in the long term in order to better understand the social fabric of these territories and to do the best for them."

Sasazuka - Modular Synth Live Session

video upload by Senti mental

"Modular synth live session in Sasazuka, Tokyo from July 2022. Fully live set with the addition of some ambient recording from film clips used; f.e. 04:00 min min semi (cicada) started singing in the tree above during my session.
Best listened to with decent headphones or good audio equipment.

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/padchops
Instagram: @fkasentimental

Patch Notes:

Squarp Hermod as main sequencer for Tiptop Audio Ones, 2hp Pluck and MI Rings (arpeggiated).
Tiptop Audio One left plays bass sample (from Pro2), going into Shakmat Dual Dagger
Tiptop Audio One right plays ambient patch (from Pro2) going into Black Hole II with ganular delay.
2hp Pluck into Black Hole DSP, reverb distortion mode
Rings into 4ms Dual Looping Delay creating dense texture
Modulation by Ochd
Out thru Intellijel Mixup into MixPre3.

Sasazuka is an interesting district not far away from Shinjuku. It is a quarter in transit with many changes going on; there are still many old houses around, aswell as their sometimes also very old tenants. Young families are increasingly filling the area, many different eating places and coffee shops are now run by young enthusiastic people and you frequently see foreigners around. According to some people we talked to, the government is obviouly interested in buying as much ground as they can, either for greater living areas or for business improved areas.
This video was recorded on a old trail, that conneted Edo through a small river/ stream with Tamagawa river. Occasionally, you can see the water, which is running all along the path, coming up to the surface under the urban structures, that have over a century been built up on top. At these small creeks, which you can find all over Tokyo, there is a lot of "wild life" going on - birds, beetles, that have dissapeared in other areas, wild bees and frogs etc. In the urban enviroment of today, they are precious outbursts of nature in an otherwise totally controlled city life. Photos in the end taken with Rolleiflex 2.8C, Planar, more on my Instagram."

Hexinverter May Close Shop in 2023 Due to Global Supply Chain Issues

via Hexinverter

Hello everyone!

Today I would like to share with you an important update about Hexinverter’s stock situation and future plans.

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I think we can all agree that it’s been a weird couple of years on Earth for just about everyone. There has been a great reshuffling of many people’s lives, their professions – and the resources we rely on in our modern world to get things built. The manufacturing world has been very hard hit as a result. Small scale electronics, especially so. It has been incredibly difficult to keep up with demand for our modules, with products falling out of stock for months (and now years) at a time.

Unfortunately, the post-pandemic manufacturing climate was the final nail in the coffin for us at Hexinverter. Today we are announcing our intent to close down operations within the next year. I do not have an exact “end date” to share just yet, but I can tell you that it will probably be sometime in 2023.

We are now shipping out a number of modules that have been out of stock for ages, including the Mutant Brain! Be sure to hit up your local dealer or the direct shop if you’ve been waiting on some fresh Mutants for your rack, as these are the final runs of these products that will be built. Once they’re gone, they’re gone! We will begin the long process of closing up shop sometime in the new year once supplies are entirely diminished.

The past decade has been a wild ride for Hexinverter and everyone involved. It blows my mind when I look back at everything we’ve done! Our early days, with all of the DIY projects and later, going all in on riding the eurorack modular wave. Of course we can’t forget all of the cats and squeaky chickens.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for being a patron and believing in our vision! The people we’ve met and relationships we’ve made along the way have been the best part of this entire experience, and I can’t thank you enough for being part of our journey.

I’m not sure any of us back in the day saw the eurorack industry growing into what it is today, and I could not be more proud of the little, rubber-chicken-shaped corner we have managed to carve out in its history.

It’s been a tonne of fun, and I consider myself incredibly fortunate to have had the privilege of being a part of, and the opportunity to contribute to the world of modular synthesis.

So long and thanks for all the chickens!
- Stacy Gaudreau
Hexinverter Électronique

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What does it mean for our products?

There will be no more Mindphaser complex oscillators produced.
Parts have been unobtanium for them since the first run was in progress. If you got one of the 250 units shipped from the first batch, consider yourself lucky!

We are receiving all of our other inventory in progress (which all components are already secured for) – the Mutant Brain, Hot Glue, Mutant Machine, BD9, Snare, Bassdrum, Galilean Moons, Red Dragon, Hihats, Claps and everything else – and will be actively shipping out to dealers and through our Direct Shop – until supplies are all sold out. If you’ve been holding off, now is the time, because we have very limited numbers of everything left (only double digits of every module).

Support efforts will continue on as long as it can, and we will announce a date of its eventual closure in the future, giving a lot of heads up before that happens.

The Mutant Brain Surgery configuration webpage will live on in one way or another, along with all the other supporting media (user manuals, etc.) for our products.

See the Global Chip Shortage label below for more.

Build a hybrid setup with PWM Malevolent. TUTORIAL + MODULAR PATCH IDEAS

video upload by SynthDad

"This is the first in a series of videos showing how to use the PWM Malevolent semi-modular synth with Eurorack modular to get the best of both worlds; the Malevolent's wild oscillators paired with more advanced filters and effects from Eurorack world.

For my first video I'm using the TB3PO applet in Ornament and Crime to sequence the two oscillators on the Malevolent to make that classic 303-style acid sound. I'll also show you how to use external filters and effects with the Malevolent, and add more modulation using your existing modules.

Disclaimer: PWM sent me this demo unit to make these videos but they do not have final say in the content nor am I getting paid for these videos. I make them for fun!

00:00 Introduction
00:53 TB3PO applet
01:11 Quick tour of the PWM Malevolent features
02:44 Making our first patch - basic wiring
03:40 Getting the sound from the Malevolent into the modular
05:35 How to send pitch information to both oscillators in the Malevolent
07:19 Adding more modulation with Stages
08:58 Conclusions and outro jam"

Teflon—Richard Veenstra jams with Multiphonics CV-1

video upload by Applied Acoustics Systems

Multiphonics CV-1 posts

"Straight from his Spain HQ, Richard Veenstra gave the Multiphonics CV-1 modular synthesizer a spin and came out with this cinematic piece. We hope you'll enjoy it!

Dive Deep Into Sound
A playground for the exploration of sound and synthesis.

Dive into the mind-bending world of modular synthesis with Multiphonics CV-1, a brand new space for exploration, experimentation, creation, learning, and fun.

Multiphonics CV-1 is a powerful platform for assembling and playing patches. With a simple and straightforward interface, Multiphonics is a fast and efficient creation tool for musicians and sound designers. It is also a great learning environment for newcomers. At the core of Multiphonics is a comprehensive library of modules, from the basics to unique and sophisticated originals, and a vast and inspiring library of patches crafted by top sound designers.

Key features of Multiphonics CV-1 include:

- Straightforward interface
- Easy synchronisation in a DAW
- Direct access to MIDI control and expression signals
- High-level control with Macro parameters
- Plenty of modulation options
- Library of top-notch modules
- Vast library of patches by renowned artists
- Thorough documentation and tutorial series
- Standalone and plug-in version

The AAS Sound and Feel
At the core of Multiphonics is a comprehensive library of first-class modules, designed to work together in an optimal manner for a coherent and consistent patching experience. Behind their simple look the modules pack features which the power user will appreciate: plenty of modulation options, audio rate modulation, curated defaults, feedback loops, etc.—all delivered with musicality and the sound quality AAS is renowned for.

A Wild Sonic Journey
Explore new territories with this eclectic collection of patches created by top sound designers. From simple essential patches to the most delirious ones, each preset features carefully chosen macros and documentation. This collection was assembled to provide a confortable starting point for the novice, and an endless source of inspiration and wonderment for the creative musician and sound designer."

Northern Light Modular Buchla Format Modules

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via NOISEBUG Reverb

"Buy any 2 used Northern Light Modular modules and receive a free h-Bracket."
"The h series modules require a h bracket to be mounted in a 1U space"

You can find videos featuring Northern Light Modular in previous posts here.

Pictured:
Voltage Circus – Model hVC
Trommelmaschine – Model hTM
Morphing Mixer – Model hMM
Electric Dompteur – Model hED
Time and Triggers – Model hTT
Classic Oscillator – Model hCO

The Voltage Circus consists of two rows of 3 voltage inputs and outputs that can be chained together.

Voltages can be added , subtracted or an offset can be applied per channel.

The inputs and outputs are buffered and can be connected with shorting bars.

A switch limits each rom to provide 100% or 33% to the mixer channel to make subtraction possible or prevent clipping.

One use of the hVC is for example transposing of sequences, adding subtle animation to pitch signals or mix wild CVs to provide complex noise sources

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Cosmotronic Peradam - Sidechained Distortion

video upload by Cosmotronic

"Peradam is an analog distortion module with an internal sidechain, like a compressor's twisted brother. The input signal is split up in a main signal that goes into a VCA, and side-chain. The side-chain is first phase modulated, and then ring modulated by itself, to create a signal at twice the frequency of the original. This signal then modulates the amplitude of the VCA, creating complex self distortions in the main signal.

That output then goes into a dual band drive circuit, similar to the one found in Cosmix, before entering a soft clipper output stage. Things get really wild when you start feedbacking this output back into the input, creating very rich feedback tones.

The module even goes into self oscillation at high feedback levels, producing all sorts of crazy sounds. Modulating all these parameters gives a broad palette of distortions, from subtle saturation to massive clipping and complete destruction.

Need a bit more drive? There's a handy +6dB gain switch on the input for that. A blend slider allows you to further dial in your tones, and mix in the distortion to taste.

MSRP € 270
Pre orders open now
Estimate shipping date: January 2022

For a more musical context please check it out in Colin Benders live set."


Live Setup PT 2 | Modular Mayhem With Colin Benders | S3E14 | Eurorack Jam Sessions

video upload by Colin Benders

About 8 minutes in.

"Modular Mayhem is back!!!!
we'll have a fresh episode and a whole season ahead of us! expect lots of nerding with gear, lots of patches, lots of modular things and lots of music.
All under the watchful eye of the most amazing community I could have wished for. Streampunks baby!"

Rainger FX - Snare Trap Drum Machine with Pedals and Synths

video upload by Sound Isles

"From the creator of wild musical devices Rainger FX, comes a wild and interactive drum machine that you play through, with, and for. Play beats manually, customize rhythm and sounds, sync it to other devices, trigger individual drums with controllers and modular synth gates. The Snare Trap inspires new rhythmic ideas and brings the jams. Here I explore its sounds and connectivity while destroying it with fuzz pedals, and distant modulated reverbs.

Thank you Rainger FX.

Other pedals featured:
Hypersleep - Electronic Audio Experiments
T-60 Analog Modulator - Demedash Effects
Patchulator 9000 - Boredbrain
~900 Fuzz - Fairfield
Maybe - Mask Audio Electronics
Rooms - Death by Audio"

"The Rainger FX Snare Trap is a powerful groove machine in a small form factor, perfect for quickly building rhythmic backing tracks in your pedal board or your desktop setup. Combining analog and digital synthesis techniques, the Snare Trap features a bass drum, snare drum, and hi-hat, with various timbral controls over each. The big rubber pad is multifunctional, and can be used for either tap tempo or triggering snare drum fills and bursts of noise. Dedicated effects including delay and a filter are easily accessible via the front panel, allowing you to adjust timbres in real time, while intuitive edit controls facilitate quick adjustments to your groove patterns on the fly.

If you want to connect the Snare Trap to other drum machines or clock sources, it offers analog trigger inputs for each of the three drum instruments. This little groove box can also send its own clock signal via the Sync Out port, bringing any other instruments that receive analog clock signals into step with the Snare Trap.

The Snare Trap completes the conversation with the rest of your setup by featuring an input port which allows you to bring in your own line level sources from guitars, synths, or other pedals in your chain, with adjustable Hi/Lo gain settings to accomodate your source. A dedicated mix knob controls the blend between the input signal and the groove, allowing you to dial in the perfect balance for your one-person band!

SNARE TRAP FEATURES

Drum machine in a guitar pedal format
Bass drum, snare, and hi-hat sounds available
Tap tempo button can also trigger snare fills
Delay effect for snare drum
Global lowpass filter
Trigger inputs for each drum
Analog clock output
Dry/wet mix for blending input signals with the drum track
Volume control"

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New Systems Instruments Releases Inertia, a “Universal Movement Simulator”

video upload by New Systems Instruments

https://nsinstruments.com/modules/inertia.html

"New Systems Instruments announced today that Inertia is now shipping and available. Inertia is a new take on a complex function generator. It models physical motion with analog electronics, adding a rise and fall "momentum" parameter to the more familiar rise and fall rate controls. This extra parameter radically expands on what a function generator can do, with the most obvious addition being lush, resonant filtering.

Inertia’s physical model produces exponential envelopes that are extremely natural, comparable to a vactrol ping but much more configurable. The inclusion of rise momentum gives an easy way to get an ADSR type signal from a gate input, with momentum adding a peak or accent to the initial rise. It has two types of output curves as well, with the second phase delayed from the first.

Unlike a traditional function generator, Inertia doesn’t generate LFOs by cycling its envelope. Instead, you just turn up the momentum until it self-oscillates. As an LFO, it has a useful skewed sine shape. It’s also very syncable, either with the trigger input or just by plugging another LFO into the input.

At audio rate, it makes an excellent VCO, tracking 5+ octaves. Plus it has a second interface mode that allows you to control the frequency and the skew independently, instead of having to fiddle with rise and fall to get a particular frequency and timbre. Skewed all the way to either side, Inertia is as bright as the best sawtooth wave.

Where this module really shines, however, is in use as a filter. It produces anything from subtle to squelch to glitchy scream, depending on how big you let the resonance get and—since it’s got a skew control—what waveshape you give to the resonant frequency. You can skew the resonance itself as well, making Inertia respond with different resonances to the rising and falling edges of an audio waveform. All of this makes Inertia into a filter with the same level of complexity and configurability as a complex oscillator.

The function generator space is pretty crowded in Eurorack, but Inertia is not just another DUSG clone. It stands out as a unique and capable implementation, giving you a huge variety of control curves, an excellent oscillator, and a wild and distinctive filter, all in a single module.

New Systems Instruments is a modular manufacturer located in the San Francisco Bay Area, focusing on creating new, analog designs based on different ways of thinking about music and synthesis.

Inertia retails at $329 USD."

Gotharman's Urano: STARGAZER-inspired Modular Synth Patch Demo #TTNM

video upload by THE TUESDAY NIGHT MACHINES

"Møffenzeef's open-source STARGAZER wavetable drone synth has intrigued me for a long time. So I tried to create a patch on my Gotharman Urano modular synthesizer inspired by it. Of course, if you want the real deal, you need to buy or build an actual Stargazer, but I was interested to see where I would end up with that challenge on Gotharman's Urano.

I patched two wavetable oscillators into a lowpass filter module, from there onwards to the Gotharman bit crusher effect, into another lowpass filter and at the end of the chain into a virtual distortion module. Since I only had nine knobs at my disposal on the Urano, I chose to toggle LFO modulation on and off via switches at the bottom, with LFO rates also being controlled by the parameter knobs. So dual knob assignments, like on the Benjolin. It's fun. The wavetables I used are from the user repository at https://waveeditonline.com. They're way less wild than on the original Stargazer, so I'll experiment some more on that front.

More information and a download link to my Urano Stargazer patch can be found here:
https://www.modwiggler.com/forum/view...

Stargazer website:
https://www.moffenzeefmodular.com/sta...

Gotharman website:
https://gotharman.dk"

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Harsh Drone Music /// Gotharman's Urano Modular Synth #TTNM

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"Playing some heavily pulsating drone music modular synth soundscapes with Gotharman's Urano. It's a wild mix between analog filters, digital filters, plenty of weird distorted waveforms, noise and grainy effects and reverb. Brrrzzztt!"

Gotharman website: https://gotharman.dk

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"This is a limited edition piece of gear and only 95 of them were made world wide. I AM THE FIRST OWNER and IT HAS BEEN USED VERY RARELY !!! It is basically four filter banks in one sleek modular machine with enhanced features and possibilities. It also features total midi implementation with independent 1-4 midi channels for each filter bank. Each has its own separate input and can function independently or all can be linked together for a MEGA filter with a 96dB slope !!! LFO outputs CV and Gate inputs and outputs allows you to create WILD filter effects while in the analog domain. Newly added features include a bright switch to boost high frequencies."

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Rings of Saturn | Plaits, Marbles, QPAS, Beads - Eurorack Modular Ambient

video upload by SyllixMusic

"Download the audio: https://www.patreon.com/posts/54243546
Hello! This is my first ambient drone with the new filter, the Make Noise QPAS! It's already fitting in nicely with the other Mutable Instruments modules. I can't wait to make more ambient music with it.

Marbles triggers Plaits and modulates QPAS cutoff, wild card. Lowpass out into Beads."