XOR Electronics NerdSeq Tutorials by SonicVoltage

Published on Sep 30, 2018 SonicVoltage

"XOR Electronics NerdSEQ Review-1. Eurorack Modular Synth CV-Gate Sequencer & Sample Playback. NerdSEQ Features, Sequencer Screen (Index Below) - Multi Voices Patch Description in the Video.

The XOR Electronics NerdSeq is a Eurorack Modular Synth 'Tracker' Sequencer which also offers sample playback and future Output Expansion modules, Synth Cartridges modules, MIDI expander (available) ."

Playlist (descriptions for each below):

1. XOR Electronics Nerdseq Review-1: Features, Sequencer Screen Use/Edits
2. XOR NerdSeq DAY 1 Modular Synth Jam Live Recording
3. XOR Electronics Nerdseq Eurorack Sequencer Review
4. XOR Electronics Nerdseq Eurorack Sequencer Review Demo Tutorial Part 4: Mod & FXs 1/2

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XOR Electronics NerdSeq Eurorack Sequencer Review Tutorial Part-7 with Demo of Sample Loading & more

Published on Jan 14, 2020 SonicVoltage

You can find additional parts in the series here.

"In this Eurorack Modular XOR NerdSeq Review PART 7 we look at:
- How to find info on NerdSeq features in previous videos
- Features we will cover soon
- NerdSeq Fonts Choice
- NerdSeq Custom Colours setting, saving, resetting
- How to change any of the NerdSeq Modular Sequencer Tracks from 1 V/Oct to 1.2V/Oct (e.g. to control vintage Yamaha Synths) and Hz/Octave (e.g. to control vintage Korg synths)
- Sample Blocks, Creating and Saving multiple Sample Sets, Loading a different Sample Block of 12 Samples while the sequencer in playing.
- Sample Pre-Listen (sample preview) from SD Card
- Scoop? :)
- Thanks!

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NerdSEQ Tutorial (deutsch)

video by XOR Electronics

"Erster Teil des Video - Tutorials zum NerdSEQ in Deutsch.

Im Video werden einige Basis-Informationen und Funktionen rund um den NerdSEQ erklaert. Der NerdSEQ ist ein Eurorack Sequenzer mit einer Tracker basierten Benutzung.

Dieses Video ist der erste Teil von weiteren kommenden Videos mit dem Ziel alle Funktionen des Sequenzers zu besprechen.

Mit diesem Video habe ich das vorige Live-Video ausgetauscht bei dem leider die Tonspur nicht in Ordnung war.

Mehr informationen:
https://www.xor-electronics.com" -- MATRIXSYNTH T!

Update:

NerdSEQ Tutorial (deutsch) Teil2
"Im Video werden weitere Basis-Informationen und Funktionen rund um den NerdSEQ erklaert.
Der NerdSEQ ist ein Eurorack Sequenzer mit einer Tracker basierten Benutzung.


Die Themen hier:
- Global Transponieren, Track Transponieren, Noten/Teile Transponieren.
- Die Reihenfolge von markierten Bereichen flippen, mischen oder veraendern. Markierte Bereiche nach oben oder unten 'shiften'
- Verschiedene Track-Clock Einstellungen (Multiplier/Divider) direkt oder aus der Sequenz
- Patternlaenge
- Namen an Patterns zuweisen

- Farben im sequenzer Bildschirm zuweisen"

NerdSEQ Tutorial (deutsch) Teil3 : Projekteinstellungen
video by XOR Electronics

"Teil 3 des Video - Tutorials zum NerdSEQ in Deutsch.

Thema: Projekteinstellungen

Im Video werden weitere Basis-Informationen und Funktionen rund um den NerdSEQ erklaert.
Der NerdSEQ ist ein Eurorack Sequenzer mit einer Tracker basierten Benutzung.

Mehr informationen:
https://www.xor-electronics.com"

XOR NerdSeq DAY 1 Modular Synth Jam Live Recording

Published on Sep 5, 2018 SonicVoltage

Website: https://sonicvoltage.com

"My first day/track with the XOR Electronics NerdSeq Sequencer. Eurorack Modular CV Gate Sequencer. Patch Description in the Video.

A Modular Synth Jam - Best way to learn a new sequencer is to write tracks while discovering its features. This gives me a good idea of how quick the NerdSeq is to learn and how quickly I can master the user interface.

The XOR NerdSeq is actually a bit more than a 6 Traks sequencer.
- Six tracks of CV+Trigger+Mod (1 Trigger and 2 CVs per track)
- Plus Tracks 7 and 8 dedicated to sequence samples. Actually track 7 and 8 each has two sequencing tracks, this means you can sequence/play 4 samples at the time. So it sort of is a 10 Track sequencer although each set of dual sample tracks is mixed into one output. Output 7 and 8

This is only my first experiment with the XOR NerdSeq, expect a full in depth review from me ASAP, probably over a few videos so we can cover all its features in some detail.

Patch descirption for each voice used in this live track is in the video.
The drum samples are short samples that come preloaded in the SD Card. So all percussive sounds are NerdSeq Card samples, played and sequenced through the NerdSeq.

Modules used in this track
XOR NerdSeq
Erica Synth Pico VCO, Pico Voice, Pico DSP
2HP Pluck, 2HP EG, 2HP ADSR
Make Noise Telharmonic
Sputnik Modular Quad VCF/VCA
Doepfer A-124 VCF5 Wasp Filter
Malekko Unity Mixer
Intellijel Quadratt
Intellijel Digitank

Intellijel 7U 104HP Stealth Case"

XOR Electronics Nerdseq Eurorack Sequencer Review Demo Tutorial Part 4: Mod & FXs 1/2

Published on Nov 22, 2018 SonicVoltage

Website: https://sonicvoltage.com

You can find previous parts in this tutorial series posted here.

"XOR Electronics NerdSeq Sequencer In-Depth Review Demo PART 4: Mod & FXs

In this NerdSeq Review Video PART 4, we carry on with the MOD column, the second CV Output which is your second source of programmable Control Voltage 'per track'.
We see some application e.g. controlling parameters on other modules and even as a second source of Pitch Control to create two voices polyphonic sequences.

After the MOD column we move straight into the FXs, 4 Effects available per each of the 6 Modular Tracks. We will look at the effects specific to the Sample Playback tracks in the following video.

XOR Electronics NerdSeq - PART 4 - INDEX:

00:00 MOD column and Mod(n) output per track.
Voltage Range, Voltage Offset Switches.
Screen values and using Note Names in the MOD Column for Pitch Control.

03:17 MOD1 CV output from a sequence. Mod 1 Output controlling Resonance on the AJH Synth GEMINI 2412 eurorack filter module.

05:16 MOD 1 CV Output from a sequence. Mod 1 CV Output controlling different parameters (CV Inputs) on the Gemini 2412. (Pitch CV, Freq, Reso...)

06:41 Using both CV outputs of just 'one' NerdSeq Track, CV1 and MOD1 outputs, to control the pitch of 'two' different VCOs (Erica Synths Pico VCO and Pico Voice) - Making it easy to create two voices intervals.

08:05 We start looking at the FXs, Effects available on XOR Electronics NerdSeq Modular Sequencer Tracks.

10:21 Pitch FX

12:19 Glide FX

13:35 Glide Stepped Changes FX

15:52 MOD FX (example modulating the pitch of a note during that voice 'Release' time)

17:38 Glide Modulation FX & Glide Modulation Stepped Changes.
Applying glide to MOD FXs!

20:31 Trigger FX (please refer to Video Review PART 3 video in this NerdSeq Series for more details and examples of NerdSeq Trigger Features)

21:09 CV1-6, MOD 1-6, Trigger 1-6:
Controlling CV, Triggers and Modulation values of any of the 6 Modular Tracks from any one specific track. E.g. Controlling Modulation Output of Track 3 from sequence-steps in Track 1!

26:26 Probability FX CVs

29:58 Probability FX Triggers (Also changing voice pitch without retriggering Envelope-Attack for that voice)

33:36 about the other types of Probability FXs (ProbMod, ProbTables, ProbFX1...2...3..4)

35:45 End of Section and more to come…
Thank You!"

NerdSEQ Firmware V2.0 and Multi-IO Expander release

video upload by XOR Electronics

"Finally I am happy to announce you the new NerdSEQ firmware V2.0 and the new Multi-IO Expander release! There have been many updates since the initial release of the NerdSEQ 6 years ago but this time it is the most massive update so far!

Adding a new mapping screen which allows to modulate everything with everything, adding calculations and even simple scripting/code.
A new scaling screen with many scale presets, user scales and microtuning per note.
A new tracktype which allows polyphonic sequencing and the drummatrix to sequence Midi, I2C, CV/Gate ...
New edit modes to fill in notes/values and make sequences on-the-fly.
Updated Midi Routing allows the use of 3 independent Midi Ports with the Multi-IO Expander.
I2C support for distingEX, ER301, Just friends, 16n/F8R and clones....
External control of all parameters in the NerdSEQ.

There is much more in this new firmware and I squeezed even more out of the NerdSEQ hardware!!
As usual the new firmware is free to download on the XOR Website.

Also the new Multi-IO Expander is finally released which is the new Midi and I2C Expander. It got 3 Midi Ports:
- USB Host - Connect a Launchpad, Midi Keyboard, Midi Controller etc
- USB Device - Connect with the Computer and you got a NerdSEQ Midi Device to use with a DAW
- TRS-A Midi - Classic TRS-A / DIN Midi ports
They are 2 x I2C Ports which can be used in a flexible way to act as a Leader or as a Follower
- Encoder and Buttons allow to use new edit modes, to dial in notes and values

The new firmware and more information is available on the XOR Website:
https://www.xor-electronics.com

Discussion on the forum:
https://www.xor-electronics.com/forum"

New XOR Electronics NerdSEQ CV16 Expander

Published on Feb 24, 2020 XOR Electronics

"A small promo video about the new 'More CV 16' expander for the NerdSEQ Eurorack sequencer.
It adds 16 more CV outputs which are totally integrated into the sequencer.

The CV outputs can be either pitch or note scaled (in pairs of 0..10 Volt or -5/+5 Volt). Beside being outputs for notes or pitches with glide settings for each output, it also contains several modulators which can be routed to each output (pure or adding to the current voltage):
8 ASR (Attack Sustain Release) Envelopes with Attack, Release and Sustain settings for each Envelope.
8 LFO with the following waveforms: Sinus, Triangle, Sawtooth, Ramp, Noise and Random (randomly mixing through the waveforms).

The modulators can be manipulated in their stage and attributes from each sequencer step. The CV16 expander enhances the NerdSEQ with Polyphonic sequencing and recording within one or multiple tracks.

This is not a standalone product! It works only together with the NerdSEQ.

For extra information, manual, availability check the following:
https://www.xor-electronics.com/nerdseq/"

NerdSEQ 'More Triggers 16' Expander

Published on Apr 15, 2019 XOR Electronics

"A small introduction into the new 'More Triggers 16' expander for the NerdSEQ Eurorack sequencer.It adds 16 more Trigger/Gate outputs which are totally integrated into the sequencer."

"NerdSEQ is an 8–track Eurorack sequencer with a rich feature set, allowing you to sequence modules or MIDI compatible gear, put probabilities on probabilities, generate randomness (or, on the contrary, create and effortlessly save rigid song structures), upload & sequence samples and much more.

This software update is a major one as it elaborates on NerdSEQ’s many key capabilities and adds plenty more fun and flexibility – it is now possible to use its effective tracker–style workflow to sequence all of your external MIDI gear with per–track 4 voice polyphony across all channels. CC messages, Aftertouch, Pitchbend, Program change and NRPN are all accessible as well, and the imaginary cherry on top is that most of this can be manipulated by NerdSEQ’s Automations engine – meaning you can use its internal LFOs or external CVs for all sorts of crazy modulations and breathe some new life into your old rack synths collecting dust. All of this can be achieved with the MIDI I/O expansion.

All of this MIDI freakiness is just the start though – also out with this update is the ‘MORE TRIGGERS 16’ expander, offering 16 additional trigger/gate outs, chainable to up to 4 units/64 outputs, enough to trigger your room. On the software side, this means a super effective and simple drum matrix screen has been added and you can now set each of the six tracks per your preference – to modular, MIDI or trigger mode. The 2 sample tracks are fixed. More expanders are soon to follow, the closest one being ‘MORE CVS 16’ – we’ll let you figure out what will that one do on your own.

While these are the two most exciting and visible updates, there’s plenty more additions and improvements to the UI and functionality – color coding for tracks, track tempo dividers/multipliers and overall improvements in performance.

This free firmware update is now available on the XOR Electronics website and the More Triggers 16 expander available through its web shop and select dealers."

The Bateleur VCO /Nerdseq- XOR /Primary Oscillator /PICO DRUMS ,Black Hole DSP -Erica Synths

Published on Feb 3, 2019 Dziam Bass

"Hey Guys !!
Finally some music. This time I used Nerdseq for the bass line that comes from The Bateleur VCO from birdkids
also cowbel and snare are samples from Nerdseq used from an SD card.
The synth melody is also from Nerdseq but I recorded it through midi to Nerdseq and plays the Primary Oscillator module from Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers with added Black Hole DSP- Erica Synths reverb. Kick and hat comes from PICO DRUMS -Erica Synths later after 2:30 I also added one voice similar to Horns this is from PICO VOICE - Erica Synths plus Pico DSP reverb.
It's nicely subtle combined in the mixer tube Fusion Mixer plus Black Stereo Mixer - both from Erica Synths.
It was a nice evening and I recorded this live when the whole sound comes only from my modular system"

NerdSEQ Firmware V1.28 and Multi-IO Preview

video upload by XOR Electronics

"A basic and surely incomplete preview of the upcoming Firmware V1.28 for the NerdSEQ and the upcoming Multi-IO Expander. Mappings, Scales, I2C, USB-Midi, Launchpad....

Patchnotes:
- virtual Patchcables via I2C from the AtoVproject 16n Faderbox (Leader Mode) to the NerdSEQ Multi-IO Expander
- virtual Patchcables via I2C to the ER-301 (Follower Mode)
- USB-Host to Launchpad Mini MK3


Release of the Firmware and the Multi-IO Expander is scheduled for the Summer 2023

https://xor-electronics.com/nerdseq/"

SUPERBOOTH 2022 XOR Electronics NerdSEQ Expanders

video upload by sonicstate

"Tomas from Xor-Electronics welcomed us to his 80s/90s inspired booth, and after a look at his Hasslehof posters, we got a taste of his NerdSEQ sequencer.

The NerdSEQ is a tracker-style sequencer, with 8 tracks each with 3 CV and gate outs. there's 2 additional outputs for 4 audio tracks allowing sample sequencing and it does 4 Operator FM Synthesis. It even has an optional Video out should you wish to view the tracker interface on your old tv.

NerdSEQ Available: Winter 22 Price: 486 euros (ex. VAT)"

XOR Electronics Nerdseq Eurorack Sequencer Review Demo Tutorial Part 5: LFO FXs RNDM BPM More...

Published on Dec 12, 2018 SonicVoltage

All parts here.

"XOR Electronics NerdSeq Sequencer In-Depth Review Demo PART 5: more FXs [*PART 1 Features-Overview, Hands-On Sequencer Screen Features, Navigation, Clip Launching, Solo/Mute, etc... see: https://youtu.be/tCHyyZq7KPw *]

In this Eurorack Modular NerdSeq Review PART-5, we look at more FXs, controlling Automator LFO parameters ‘per-step’, Randomizing FXs, Random Steps Jumping, Per step control of pattern/song ‘stop’, BPM control ‘per step’, Transposition BASE FX, etc…

INDEX BELOW

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XOR Electronics NerdSeq - PART 5 - INDEX:

00:00 Introduction to the ASLx FX which allows us to control Automator (e.g. LFO) parameters ‘per step

1:07 Description of the simple patch used, without FXs, before we start applying FXs

2:34 A recap of the Automator menu and specifically the LFO and LFO’s Parameters

5:51 Adding the FX: ASLn to Pattern-Steps. We can start and stop the LFO ‘per step’ and use the ASLn FX to control a bunch of other Automator (LFO) parameters ‘per step’ - e.g. LFO Shape, LFO Speed, LFO Shape, LFO Phase, etc…

11:36 RNDM FX (Randomize the parameter of the next FX)

15:30 SPFX (a set of Special FXs) - With these you can activate specific commands on any Pattern-Step, e.g. Stop Track at End of Pattern, Stop Track Now, Stop Song Now…
Also,
- a quick summary of available Clock/Reset ‘output’ commands
a quick summary of FX ‘Reset’ commands

20:22 SPFX RANDOM JUMP (Jump to another step within that current pattern)
22:50 - A suggestion about the RANDOM JUMP functionality

24:32 - Just a mention of ReSync FXs commands

24:53 BPM FX - Ability to change project BPM ‘per step!’

27:51 BASE FX. Controlling pattern’s pitch transposition ‘per step’

29:51 End of Section and more…
Thank You!"

NERDSEQ-XOR Electronics unboxing and first track

Published on Jun 15, 2018 Dziam Bass

"We have an unboxing movie and the first music made on NERDSEQ from XOR Electronics.

This amazing and addictive sequencer works in total like a workstation.

Nerdseq is a Hybrid Tracker Sequencer in the Eurorack module, which allows you to transfer the programming capabilities of the Tracker and create songs based on it, intended for introduction into the world of modular synthesis.

Nerdseq is a tracking module based on the cv module and triggering sequencer (32HP) for Eurorack systems.

It consists of 6 tracks for the generation of CV / Trigger / MOD with 18 outputs. 4 configurable user inputs, clock and reset and 2 x 2 samples of sample sequencing paths. Tracker sequencer allows direct and quick editing and has great live skills.

18 are CV and Trigger sequences. CVs can be freely assigned to the scale of notes and / or modulation. 4 multifunctional inputs

2 additional samples for 4 path samples. Samples of samples, including a special sample-FX

This is only part of the possibilities of this great machine, as well as a great start in the 90s and the then popular Tracker."

XOR Electronics NerdSEQ Tutorials

Published on Jan 19, 2018 XOR Electronics

Pre-MIDI implementation videos.

Playlist:

1. NerdSEQ Tutorial 1 - Overview
2. NerdSEQ Tutorial 2 - Quickstart
3. NerdSEQ Tutorial 3 - Sequencer Screen

XOR Electronics Nerdseq Eurorack Sequencer Review and Demo Part 3: Triggers

Published on Nov 2, 2018 SonicVoltage

All parts here.

"XOR Electronics NerdSeq Sequencer In-Depth Review and Demo PART 3: TRIGGERS - [*PART 1 Features-Overview, Hands-On Sequencer Screen Features, Navigation, Clip Launching, Solo/Mute, etc... see: https://youtu.be/tCHyyZq7KPw *]

We carry on from where we left in Part 2 and in this PART 3 of the NerdSeq Video Series we take a look at TRIGGERS and AUTO GATES including Special Parameters like Open, Off, Toggle, Kill FX, Delayed Triggers, Trigger Repeats, etc...

INDEX BELOW

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XOR Electronics NerdSeq - PART 3 - INDEX:
00:00 AutoGate On/Off & Gate Off
01:32 Triggers and Trigger Length
03:15 Trigger Value ’00’ and ‘KILL 000’
6:01 Inverted Triggers (Delayed Triggers)
08:06 Trigger Repeats
12:38 Trigger FE and FD
14:11 KILL ‘parameters’
15:24 Auto Gates & Triggers quick recap
16:39 Auto Fill In Triggers
17:21 End of Section and more…
Thank You!"

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The 'Right' Sequencer | Modular Composing | Episode 02

video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"Your possibilities to compose on a Modular Synth are directly related to the sequencer you're using. So picking the 'right' sequencer for your work is an important task. Your biggest challenge would be to compose or arrange a full song with beats, bass, lead and maybe even chords. I thought it would be fun to use Kraftwerk's 1976 Trans-Europe Express as a 'benchmark', but it turned out a big challenge. It has a simple rhythm (no problem), a super simple bass, a lead and the characteristic 'note ladder' that jumps 5 semitones each 1/2 note. This takes 128 regular steps and sequencers ususally stop at 16, 32 or 64 (if you're lucky). Clock divisions could take care of that. But the song transposes to a different key when the 'note stairs' plays and you'll need a powerful sequencer to transpose all voices to a new key and then turn back. Ground Control and Westlicht Performer couldn't pull it off. I had zero knowledge of NerdSeq at the beginning of this video, but it turned out to be the only sequencer I know of that can do a full song. It's an incredible sequencer/tracker, but it also has a 100+ page manual.

Sequencers roughly come in three flavors: linear, cartesian and arbitrary. The most useful sequencers can do drums, strict patterns and generative parts. I've included Five12 Vector and Eloquencer in my overview, but I have no experience with them. My 'findings' in this video are biased by my own music and workflow and I double-checked the manuals of modules I don't know. It's possible I overlooked some features. I am aware Vector can do drums, but I felt you'd need a dedicated drum pattern editor to qualify as a drum sequencer.

00:00 Song Structure
00:22 Trans-Europe Express (TEE) - Ground Control
01:45 TEE - Westlicht Performer
02:48 TEE - XOR NerdSEQ
04:54 Separation of rhythm and melody - Metron & Bloom
07:30 Linear, Cartesian and Arbitrary sequencing
08:22 Generative Sequencing - NerdSEQ
09:44 Generative Sequencing - Bloom
10:42 Generative Sequencing - Westlicht Performer
11:25 Generatice Sequencing - Rene MK2
13:17 Arbitrary Sequencing - Frap Tools USTA
14:54 Melodicer short
15:18 Metropolis Family short
16:31 Scorecards"

XOR Electronics NerdSEQ MIDI early preview

Published on Nov 2, 2018 XOR Electronics

"This is the first preview of the Midi implementation for the NerdSEQ. Generally you can assign up to 6 tracks of the NerdSEQ to Midi while each track can have up to 4 voices Polyphony. Also all midi commands/data like Program Change, Pitchbend, Midi CC and more can be send to any Midi channel.
The Midi implementation is not ready yet and might take a while, but, yes it works and it will be fun!!

Stay tuned...

https://www.xor-electronics.com"

NerdSEQ Firmware Update V1.24 Promo

video by XOR Electronics

"Little promo of the latest NerdSEQ Firmware which adds again tons of nice features.

Check here to find out whats new:
https://xor-electronics.com/forum/sho...

Firmware and manual can be downloaded on the website or on the forum:
https://xor-electronics.com/nerdseq/​

https://xor-electronics.com/forum/"

MUSIC TRACKERS XOR NERDSEQ AND LSDJ

Published on Nov 5, 2017 LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER

"What is a music tracker? well check the video! see about how to play with one on a commodore 64 or an atari st or even modern macs and computers! there are HUNDREDS out there!

but now! there is one for the modular synthesizer. the NERDSEQ
more info right here :-
http://xor-electronics.com/nerdseq/"