How paraphonic patching can add depth to your sound

video upload by Monotrail Tech Talk

"Simple ideas that can add depth and interest to compact modular voices are great! And today we tackle on of those ideas: Paraphonic patching. It’s a simple idea, but it opens up a series of fun experiments and patches that can create unique sounds and textures."

Timetable:
00:00 – Introduction
02:08 – Dynamics with a VCA
07:39 – Frequency modulation
11:11 – Waveshaping & FX

Info on the mentioned ADDAC Random Bezier Waves just posted here, next post below if you are coming off the main page.

How to use bandpass filters for sound sculpting - with ADDAC 603 triple bandpass filter

video upload by Monotrail Tech Talk

"Bandpass filters are powerful sound design tools. They can create unique textures and effects, can function as high pass and low pass filters as well, and are often overlooked. In this video I explain the power of the band pass filter, go over the functions and features of the ADDAC 603 triple bandpass filter, and then dive into a series of patch-tips!

Timetable:
00:00 – Intro
01:28 – Bandpass power
02:59 – ADDAC 603
04:53 – Single filter patches
09:54 – Dual filter patches
15:18 – Triple filter patches"

Let’s explore frequency shifting – with the Doepfer A126-2

video upload by Monotrail Tech Talk

"Today we are diving into frequency shifting with the new Doepfer A-126-2 Frequency Shifter! Frequency shifting isn’t one of the most common effects, but it offers a lot of creative sound design options and patching possibilities. You can add textures and effects to synth lines, modulate or create percussive sounds, or just try and experiment with the frequency shifter in FM patches and feedback loops.

In this video I quickly explain the difference between pitch and frequency shifting, go over the functions and features of the A-126-2, and then start exploring some sounds with a series of patch ideas.

Thanks to Doepfer for sponsoring this video! - https://doepfer.de * Manufacturers have no saying over the content of my videos. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Timetable:
00:00 – Intro
01:19 – Frequency vs pitch shifting
02:56 – Doepfer A-126-2 overview
05:28 – Synth & drone patches
11:37 – Percussive patches
14:22 – Bonus patches
19:01 – A-126-2 expander"

How to get more out of analog delay - with Erica Synths Black BBD

video by Monotrail Tech Talk

"Today we are going in depth with analog delay, using the new Erica Synths Black BBD. The BBD is a great sounding analog delay with a wide time range, thanks to a combination of two bucket brigade delay chips, and a lot of CV control over it’s features.

In this video we start with a quick overview of the new module, and then we dive into a series of patch-tips and ideas. From spacious stereo delays, to using a delay as a sound shaping tool, and finally some patches to create drones and textures with a delay. Hope you enjoy!

This video is sponsored by Erica Synths

Timetable:
00:00 – Intro
00:50 – Black BBD
03:11 – Classic delay
07:28 – Sound shaping
10:33 – Drones & textures"

How to create complex bouncing ball simulations - with ADDAC 503 Marble Physics

video upload by Monotrail Tech Talk

"The ADDAC 503 Marble Physics is a module that simulates the behavior of a ball on a square plane. The plane can be tilted over two axes, and you can control things like the elasticity off the edge of the plane, and simulation speed. That sounds like fun, but in this video I also show how it can be used to create interesting patches, and control voltages."

Sound design using through-zero phase modulation – LA67 T-ZED oscillator

video upload by Monotrail Tech Talk

"Today we are having a look at through-zero phase modulation! An interesting variation to the common frequency modulation, offering new sounds and textures to the eurorack environment. For this we are using the T-ZED, from La Sesenta y Siete. A fully analog oscillator offering wave shaping, next to through-zero phase modulation.

In this video I explain phase modulation, go over the functions and features of the T-ZED oscillator, and of course, show you a series of patches to get started!"

Note this is the first post to feature La Sesenta y Siete.

T-ZED
OSCILLATOR
An analogue oscillator with through-zero phase modulation. The core of the T-ZED is the SSI2130 integrated circuit. Voltage controlled wave shape and phase modulation index allow for automated sonic versatility, and 2 separate frequency ranges mean the T-ZED can be used as an audio or CV source.
Features
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• Simultaneous SINE, TRIANGLE, SAW, SQUARE, and variable SHAPE outputs
• Phase MOD input with bipolar INDEX circuit
• V/OCT input tracks 10 octaves
• FREQ spans 10 octaves, TUNE spans 1 octave
• Hard SYNC input
• SHAPE output (Sine to Triangle to Saw) with CV input and attenuator
• Frequency range HI: 10hz-25khz
• Frequency range LO: 0,1hz-200hz

Mixing, panning, polarizing and feedback - with Metabolic Devices Papomi

video by Monotrail Tech Talk

"Today we’re having a closer look at the Metabolic Devices Papomi! It’s a powerful swiss army knife for modular eurorack utilities. It works with audio and control voltages, and can be used as a mixer, attenuator, inverter, offset generator, panner and polarizer. But the combination of functions also make it really suitable for sonic experiments and feedback patches.

We go over the features and functions of the module, and then dive into a series of patches. From basic stereo panning, to more experimental drone and generative feedback patches.

This video is sponsored by Metabolic Devices

Timetable:
00:00​ – Intro
01:01​ – Overview
03:53​ – Mixing
05:55​ – Panning
09:17​ – Polarizing
12:38​ – Feedback"

Sound sculpting with Erica Synths Black Low Pass VCF, High Pass VCF and Filter Coupler

video by Monotrail Tech Talk

"Today we’re having a look at a brand new filter series for eurorack form Erica Synths. The series adds a high pass filter, a low pass filter, and a filter coupler module to the Black module series. The high and low pass filters can be used as standalone filters. The filter coupler module functions as a satellite module, so you can have your audio processed by both filters to add band pass and band reject functions to the filters.

We go over the features of all three modules. Then we dive into some sound demos and patches. First the low pass and high pass, and then when you combine the filters in series, or with the coupler module.

This video is sponsored by Erica Synths
https://www.ericasynths.lv​

Timetable:
00:00​ – Intro
00:54​ – Overview
03:57​ – LPF intro
06:16​ – patch 1
07:08​ – patch 2
07:47​ – patch 3
08:14​ – HPF intro
10:30​ – patch 1
12:19​ – patch 2
13:09​ – patch 3
13:43​ – HPF & LPF
15:35​ – patch 1
16:11​ – patch 2
17:07​ – BP 1
18:04​ – BP 2
18:41​ – BP 3
19:12​ – BR 1
20:00​ – BR 1"

The Erica Synths Black Low Pass VCF is designed for analogue purists, who take sound design seriously. It’s highly stable, 24dB/oct resonant low pass VCF with voltage control over cutooff and resonance. Bonus features are post-filter overdrive circuit with user adjustable drive amount and the Black Filter Coupler connector.

FEATURES:
Voltage control over cutoff and resonance
Gain loss compensation on high resonance
Cutoff CV attenuverter
Adjustable post-filter overdrive circuit
Filter coupler connector

RRP: 150 EUR (VAT excl.)
MAP USA: 189 USD

The Erica Synths Black High Pass VCF is designed for analogue purists, who take sound design seriously. It’s highly stable, 24dB/oct resonant high pass VCF with voltage control over cutoff and resonance. Bonus features are built in post-filter overdrive circuit with user adjustable drive amount and the Black Filter Coupler connector.

FEATURES:
Voltage control over cutoff and resonance
Gain loss compensation on high resonance
Cutoff CV attenuverter
Adjustable post filter overdrive circuit


RRP: 150 EUR (VAT excl.)
MAP USA: 189 USD

The Erica Synths Black Filter Coupler is a satellite module to the Black High Pass VCF and the Black Low Pass VCF. It adds Bandpass and Band Reject filter functionality, both with adjustable center frequency and bandwidth, while both VCFs still can operate on their own. All modules have manual and CV control over all parameters, and that adds unprecedented nuances in sound design in your modular system.

FEATURES:
Bandpass and Band reject filters
Manually adjustable center frequency and bandwidth
Voltage control over center frequency and bandwidth
NB! The module is designed to work exclusively with both the Black High pass VCF and the Black Low Pass VCF.

RRP: 90 EUR (VAT excl.)
MAP USA: 109 USD

See the dealers on the right for availability.

Moog Mavis - Signal flow breakdown, patch ideas, and eurorack integration

video upload by Monotrail Tech Talk

"Today I take a look at the brand new Moog Mavis and break down the architecture of the synth in a clear flowchart. This helps to see which components are available, and how modular and flexible they are. I use the flowchart to demonstrate a few patch ideas, and how the semi modular synth can be integrated in a growing modular setup."

Timetable:
00:00 – Intro & sounds
01:44 – Mavis architecture
08:11 – Patch ideas
20:24 – Eurorack integration

Introduction to the Transcendent Waveform Analog Oscillator - Sofia - Xaoc Devices

video upload by Monotrail Tech Talk

"Analog oscillator Sofia from Xaoc devices was one of the modules that caught my eye during Superbooth 22. Over the last month I have been able to mess around with it and explore its sounds! In this video I explain what ripple elements are. Give an overview of the front panel with its functions and features. And then I dive into a series of patch ideas. The chapter ‘Basic patches’ has mostly simple patches with raw audio demos. And ‘Advanced patches’ has a few examples of more complex ideas with effects in a musical setting."

DROID - Universal CV Processor

video uploads by Der Mann mit der Maschine

"This video introduces my new Eurorack synthesizer module "DROID". The DROID is a universal CV processor, that can do anything in your modular synth... except audio! The DROID has 8 CV inputs and 8 CV outputs and you can use them to implement lots of different utility functions, even at the same time. You can implement sequencers, quantizers, clock dividers and multipliers, trigger delays, precision adders, ADSR like envelope generators, random generators, turing machines, slew limiters, CV mixers, CV matrix mixers and many many more things."

The eurorack module that can do everything with CV – Introduction to Droid

video upload by Monotrail Tech Talk

"Droid – the Universal CV Processor – can basically do everything when it comes to control voltages. It can create modulation signals like complex LFOs and envelopes. Perform creative utilitarian functions like mixing, logic, quantizing, and so on. And it can do complex pattern and melodic sequencing. This gives you the power to create your own complex modules, or even entire custom control surfaces for performances.

I have been using it for a couple of months now, and in this video I explain how it works, and how it can be used. At least, I made a start, because the possibilities are basically endless!"

Timetable:
00:00 – Intro & sounds
00:54 – Introducing Droid
05:48 – Creative modules
07:25 – – Octa LFO
11:43 – – Multi envelope
14:37 – – Quad trigger
18:21 – Custom control surfaces
19:08 – – Techno
23:58 – – Melodic
30:13 – Droid Forge