Doepfer A-196 Phase Locked Loop [Episode 69]

Published on Jul 7, 2018 CatSynth TV

"An explanation and demo of the often misunderstood Doepfer A-196 Phase Locked Loop (PLL) module. We give a brief definition of a PLL, and show how this maps to the different sections of the module. We then launch into a series of demos of the A-196, first with a simple square wave input, then a more complex signal from the Sputnik Dual Oscillator, and finally the Arturia MiniBrute 2 (with the Brute Factor turned up). Throughout, we explore the different phase-comparitor options on the module, including the basic XOR and more complex proprietary circuit.

Scope provided by Mordax DATA module. In all examples, the input signal is red and the A-196 PLL signal is green.

For more synthesizer demos, please subscribe to this channel and visit www.catsynth.com.

From Doepfer's website on A-196:
"this is how a pll works: the output of the internal vco (linear cv control, rectangle output) is compared with an external signal (e.g. the rectangle output of a a-110 vco) in the so-called phase comparator (pc). the output of the phase comparator is a digital signal (low/high/tristate) that indicates if the frequency resp. phase difference of the two input signals is negative, zero or positive. the output of the phase comparator is processed by a low pass filter (lpf) to generate a smooth voltage that is used to control the frequency of the internal vco. the 3 units vco, pc and lpf form a feedback loop that works like this: the control voltage (output of the lpf) increases as long as the external frequency is higher than the frequency of the internal vco und stops increasing when both frequencies become identical. the control voltage decreases as long as the external frequency is lower than the frequency of the internal vco und stops decreasing when both frequencies become identical"

For more information on phase locked loops, please check out this tutorial from Electronics Notes: https://www.electronics-notes.com/art....

You can also find a basic description at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-l...

PLL block diagram from Wikipedia Article."

WORNG Electronics - LRMSMSLR (stereo mid/side wizardry - make your mono FX stereo etc)

Published on Jun 28, 2018 DivKidVideo

"TIMING INDEX BELOW - SKIP AROUND! :) GRAB HEADPHONES YOU'LL APPRECIATE WHAT THIS DOING EASIER ... pinky promise.

Here's the very excellent, very underrated, very overlooked LRMSMSLR module from WORNG Electronics ... that's wrong, spelt wrong ...

The LRMSMSLR takes a stereo input (left and right) then sums them together to create a mid input and creates a signal that's a difference of the two to create a side signal. This is a common mastering technique often doing things such as removing low end from the side stereo elements to clean up a mix. The mid signal is a single mono channel and the side input is a single mono channel, it's the way their phases are flipped and interacting when brought back together to recreate a stereo image. It's great for taking that side output and using mono FX modules that when brought back into the module create stereo images with those FX on them from super wide to more subtle stereo images (with a dry unprocessed mid to keep things focused). It can also do some unity summing, CV difference / averaging. Lots of patches, lots to get through, skip through the index below if you can't watch all the way through.

TIMING INDEX

00:00 Hello and patch previews of what’s to come.

01:03 Verbal feature walk through, what is mid/side? Patch suggestions and WORNG’s patch examples from the manual.

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MORDAX Modular Synthesis Systems - DATA & GXN - Superbooth 2018

Published on May 6, 2018 Audiosteps

"Die Modular Synthesizer Schmiede MORDAX präsentiert auf der Superbooth den GXN, einen Granular Sample Manipulator, sowie mit dem DATA ein weiteres Eurorack Modul."

Behringer Model D in a Waldorf KB37 - Eurorack Starter

Published on Apr 22, 2018 ProckGnosis

"Here's my first step working with eurorack modular. And yes, it's a very safe way to start, considering the Behringer Model D costs less than many one-function modules, and offers everything I need for starting out.

My 3 big take-aways from this "proof of concept" would be:
1. The Behringer Model D sounds pretty decent. I've heard enough examples that I'm not too shocked, but I am still a bit surprised.
2. For people who like modular and playing keyboards and synths, the KB37 is an awesome way to combine both worlds.
3. Yes, modular does appear to be a black hole, and it will definitely put a dent in my wallet and bank account.

And a bonus observation...the Studio Electronics 4075 filter module is SWEEEEEET.

Thanks to DivKid for a great vid showing how he installed the Behringer Model D in a eurorack."

Behringer Model D #02 - Eurorack Case Installation

Published on Feb 2, 2018 DivKidVideo

"In the second video (not the jam videos, I numbered / titled those separately) on the Behringer Model D we look at installing the module into a euro rack case. I did plan on covering this later in the series but as I wanted it in the modular for ease of control/modulation/use in my set up and also to have it next to the Mordax DATA oscilloscope here we go. You remove 8 screws, lift up the panel and then remove two cables/connectors and then add the euro rack ribbon power cable to the module, plug that into your euro rack bus board, screw the module onto the rails and you're off. Simple!"

You can find the playlist for DivKidVideo Behringer Model D videos here.

WMD/SSF Modbox - Modulation Tools: An Introduction

Published on Mar 28, 2018 WMDevices

"The Modbox is a tempo syncable modulation source with a three-phase LFO, CV Skewable LFO, Sample and Hold, and White Noise generator.

In this video we show how the module works with audio samples and visual representations via the Mordax Data Oscilliscope Module."

Mutable Instruments - Plaits - Stereo Demo Jam

Published on Mar 3, 2018 DivKidVideo

"Here's my first video with Plaits from Mutable Instruments. For the most part I have the module patched in stereo with the main out panned hard left and the aux out panned main right. Now this ISN'T a stereo module but for the sake of demoing two sounds at once (headphones will help you here) and also showing that some of the modes do work really well in stereo that's how I made this quick jam demo. Information on the links/site below and more videos coming soon. Cheers!

Honourable mentions here ...

Tuesday from TiNRS
Event Boss from Abstract Data
PICO RND from Erica Synths
DATA from Mordax
Tides from Mutable Instruments"

NAMM 2018 Mordax GXN Granular Synthesis System Audio Sampler / Processor Feature Walktrough

Published on Jan 25, 2018 Analogue Zone Showroom / Synths and Studio

AnalogueZone ► http://www.analoguezone.com

This is the first post to feature the new Mordax GXN. Mordax, of course, are known for their DATA multifunction module.

Moog DFAM! VCO, FM, & Hard Sync...

Published on Jan 18, 2018 JAkoGreyshire

"Moog DFAM! Drummer from another Mother. This video demonstrates the VCO section of the DFAM. The oscillators are tuned to G and D.

Korg SQ-1 is sequencing pitch data to VCO 1 and 2 and supplying the gates that are triggering a Make Noise Contour and another Contour section on the Make Noise 0-Coast.. These ADSRs are controlling VCAs which the VCOs are patched into. You can see the ADSR shapes on the Mordax Data Scope at full screen...not really important here..

This is to show a small example of the VCO section and how it may be used without the rest of the DFAM..

Uh oh!! There is one patch cable in there that is not doing anything! Can you find it? Where's the dummy patch cable?!?!"

Make Noise LxD Resonance Demonstration

Published on Jan 7, 2018

"This is a response to the first half of 'Advanced Patching with LxD' video from Make Noise. [posted here]

Patch Notes:

Intelijel Dixie II+ Oscillator waveform out into Maths channel #2 set to +10V.

Sum out of Maths into LxD 12db Signal Input.

Output of LxD 12db section into a Buffered Multiple.

One multiple going to Channel #3 of Maths which applies the amount of inverted feedback ( -0.1V to -5V).

One Multiple going to Manhatten Analog DTM Mixer.

Mixer output goes to Mordax Data's Oscilliscope (Green Trace).

Mordax output to Make Noise Optomix as a final out.

Korg SQ-1 pitch CV is feeding 1V/O of the Dixie II+ Oscillator.

SQ-1 is also sending Gate CV to Make Noise 0-Coast's Contour Section (Gate Input).

Contour's output is input to LxD's 12db section's CV in (Vactrol Gate).

Contour output is split and fed into Mordax Data's Scope (Blue Trace).

Second Gate output from SQ-1 shows Gate and Gate Length in Mordax Data's scope (Red Trace).

Contour's Sustain level knob is controlling the LxD's Vactrol Gate frequency response acting as a "filter cutoff"... (not sure if that is technically correct...It's cool though..)

Playing with the Gate Length on the SQ-1 is really fun here. Especially when the gate length is at a maximum level (Gate High) and you sweep the Sustain level knob on the Contour section.

Increasing the Inverted signal of Maths Channel #3 will introduce some extreme resonance. Dialing in the amount of inverted signal can show a great range of sonic character. Thank You Make Noise Music!!"

DPW Design MOG WF-1 // Modular Meets Leeds 2017

Published on Sep 26, 2017 DivKidVideo

"Here's a fantastic wave folder with dual (stereo) PWM outputs, folded outputs, bipolar fold control with extra distortion ... nice! Dan takes us through the waves and we can see them bounce around nicely on the Mordax DATA oscilloscope."

via DPW Design

Synthesis Technology - E352 2 Op FM Acid Electro Jam

Published on Sep 19, 2017 DivKidVideo

"Here's a jam with the E352 from Synthesis Technology (or Synth Tech). By now I'm sure you know the module is awesome and if not check out the links other E352 videos below.

Here I'm using the E352 in 2 Op FM mode with the FM modulation shown on the Mordax DATA oscilloscope next to the module. I've mixed a looping envelope and faster more percussive envelope before modulating the FM index (depth of modulation). There's also an accent out of my sequencer going to FM Ratio (tuning difference) to accent certain notes with different tones of FM. There's also a a slow looping envelope into the wavetable modulation. These all come from the Qu-Bit Contour. The sequence is from the killer Stepper Acid from Transistor Sound Labs which you can see top right in the video (just). I'm playing the sequencer in terms of starting and stopping and also manually stepping through steps while stopped. The E352 goes through the ZVEX Fuzz Factory and you can see me move the dry/wet blend manually throughout (it's never that wet, just added a bit of hair and grit in places). That then goes onto the Make Noise Erbe Verb before going into the WMD Performance Mixer. The Performance Mixer has an inverted envelope (the WMD MME) going into it's level modulation to create the side-chained affect against the kick drum. The Kick is the KICK mode on Braids from Mutable Instruments, the Hi Hats are from Mutable Instruments Peaks and the clicky percussion is also from Peaks but put through the WMD Geiger Counter. The rhythms are generated from the Stepper Acid clock going into a Chaos Divider from Tsyklon Labs."

Previous posts.

Faerie Drop

Published on Aug 28, 2017 Miles Briand

"Qu-Bit Rhythm triggering Basimilus Iteritas, Futureretro Transient, Peaks Kick Drum, Tiptop Audio One. Opened with Some Qu-Bit Mixology amplitude modulation using the "level" modulated by DPO as LFO. Mixology FX send into Clouds. Sequence coming from Make Noise Rene into Mutable Instruments Rings, and pitch on the drums. Tube Saturation from Erica Synths Fusion Mixer. Pamela's NEW Workout, Blue Lantern Simple ADSR, Make Noise Maths on modulation duty. Additional FX with Erica Synths Pico DSP and Mutable Instruments Ripples on the odd Rings voices. Mordax Data oscilliscope on the final output."

Polar Inversion

Published on Aug 19, 2017 Miles Briand

"Futureretro Transient, Qu-Bit Mixology, Qu-Bit Rhythm, Make Noise Rene, Maths, DPO, ALM Pamela's New Workout, Mordax Data, Erica Synths Fusion Mixer, Noise Engineering Basimilus Iteritas, Mutable Instruments Clouds, Braids"

New Module Fun

Published on Aug 1, 2017 Miles Briand

"Qu-Bit Rhythm, Mixology. Snazzy FX Tidal Waves. Make noise Rene, maths. Erica synths fusion tube mixer, pico dsp, Osc. Mutable instruments peaks, braids, ripples. Noise engineering Basimilus iteritas. Mordax data"

Audulus 3.4 Update Adds Support for Multichannel Audio/CV Output

"Audulus LLC is proud to announce the release of Audulus version 3.4 - a free update for all Audulus platforms* allowing users to access up to 16 audio and control voltage (CV) inputs and outputs through two brand-new nodes called ADC (analog-to-digital converter) and DAC (digital-to-analog converter).

Previously, Audulus users were limited to two inputs and two outputs using the Mic and Speaker nodes. Now, with the ADC and DAC nodes, Audulus users can take full advantage of their DC-coupled** audio interfaces, such as the Expert Sleepers ES-8 and the Universal Audio Apollo.

This means that users can now integrate Audulus seamlessly with hardware synthesizers and analog effects pedals using their computer or iOS device.

Some examples uses include:
Sending and receiving simultaneous audio, modulation, and envelope CVs to up to 4 Eurorack filters for true analog filter polyphony
Clocking multiple Korg Volcas at different speeds or divisions of a master clock
Sequencing analog synthesizers with volt-per-octave (VPO) signals
Receiving multiple DC signals from hardware controllers like CV joysticks and ribbon controllers for ultra-high-resolution control over your digital synthesizers
Receiving, quantizing, and sending out analog VPO signals
Generating LFOs and envelopes of any imaginable shape
Using stompboxes on a send & return within your Audulus patches
Cloning, adapting, and modifying true work-alikes of digital and analog Eurorack modules
Generating quadraphonic or surround-sound-style effects for keyboards and guitar
Receiving an analog master clock and generating divisions, probability triggers, or Euclidean-style rhythm sequencing (or mix of all!)
Storing, recalling, and rapidly switching between different modular synth patch routings
Analyzing a guitar’s pitch and volume envelope within Audulus and converting them to an analog VPO and envelope signal
Using Audulus as a multi-effect rack with 4 mono inputs and outputs or 2 stereo inputs and outputs (with an Expert Sleepers ES-8)

These are just a few of the possibilities Audulus users have explored so far. To keep up with patches and modules using the new ADC and DAC nodes, sign up for the Audulus user forum and download and share your patches there - http://forum.audulus.com

An example of Audulus sequencing VPO signals and envelopes through an Expert Sleepers ES-8:



Users can also follow Audulus on Instagram, Twitter, Youtube, Soundcloud, and Facebook @audulus for tutorials, video clips, and sound samples of what the ADC and DAC nodes can do.

If Audulus users have any questions about how to implement the ADC and DAC nodes, they can contact Audulus at support@audulus.com

Happy patching from all of us at Audulus!

* Audulus iOS requires the Apple Camera Connector Kit to connect to the Expert Sleepers ES-8.

**Most normal audio interfaces are AC-coupled. AC-coupling prevents a constant DC offset from damaging speakers and headphones. DC-coupled audio interfaces like the Expert Sleepers ES-8 are not required to use all 16 inputs and outputs of an audio interface or aggregate device. DC-coupled audio interfaces are required to send and receive accurate DC-offset analog signals such as gates, VPO signals, and envelopes.


Example Videos of Audulus + ES-8

This picture shows a self-oscillating filter entering Audulus through audio input 4 of the Expert Sleepers ES-8 using the ADC node, and sending two oscillators through outputs 7 and 8 of the ES-8 using the DAC node to the Mordax DATA oscilloscope in XY mode."

App links for Audulus:
iOS | Mac | Windows/Linux

STO Wavefolding Captured with Mordax Data

Published on May 31, 2017 Daniel LeGrand

"Variable output of the STO is being modulated and going through an Intellijel uFold II which feeds the 1st channel of a Malekko Fade.

STO Sub's S-gate being modulated, and the Sub goes to the 2nd input of the crossfader.

Make Noise Function is providing the amplitude envelope which is going through a Sputnik Quad VCF/VCA in LPG mode. Sequencing is provided by Rene with the Function's EOC driving the X-axis, and the EOR driving the Y-axis.

Batumi is providing modulation for the STO's variable output and S-Gate. Also modulates the crossfader, along with the Rise, Fall and Hang of the Function."

Improving Intonation using the AJH Synth V-Scale (Part 1: Moog Mother-32)

Published on May 22, 2017 Learning Modular

"This is the first of two videos using the Eurorack-format AJH Synth V-Scale to fine-tune the intonation of an analog module (such as the oscillator built into the semi-modular Moog Mother-32) to track pitch over a 5 octave range. The procedure outlined in this video – using a reference oscillator for comparison, as well as a dual-trace ‘scope such as the Mordax DATA to see tuning differences – can be used to tune most oscillators that allow you to adjust their tracking; the V-Scale happens to be exceptional at this as it provides front-panel access to a high-precision multi-turn trim control while also functioning as a high-quality buffered multiple.

For more information and tips on the tuning procedure, see the companion article on LearningModular.com: http://learningmodular.com/improving-..."

Improving Intonation using the AJH Synth V-Scale (Part 2: Doepfer VCF)

Superbooth 2017 MORDAX DATA multifunction tool for Eurorack modular systems

Published on Apr 24, 2017 MusicStoreTV

"The swiss army knife for your modular system!"

Modular Monthly: The many faces of Mordax DATA

Published on Mar 29, 2017 Future Music Magazine

"Oscilloscope, waveform generator, clock source, spectral analyses... is there anything Mordax's debut module can't do?"

NAMM2017: Mordax Data Feature update at NAMM2017

Published on Jan 20, 2017 Analogue Zone Showroom / Synths and Studio

"Mordax Data Feature update at NAMM2017

Mordax - DATA: 2017 March, MSRP: 395$"

http://www.analoguezone.com/