Making a Patterning 2 beat with the Linn6000 kit.

video upload by Olympia Noise Co

‘Playing around’ with Patterning and the RK-006

video by Retrokits

"Olympia Noise Co. patterning in combination with gate triggers and MIDI for the Behringer Neutron and Roland TR08"

Patterning for iPhone - Now Available

Published on Mar 21, 2020 Olympia Noise Co.

Update:

Patterning for iPhone, App Store Demos

"Patterning for iPhone is free to download on the App Store :
http://www.patterning-for-iphone.app"

"PATTERNING, the award winning circular drum machine, is now available on iPhone.

As beautiful as it is powerful, Patterning is a deep and flexible drum machine unlike any you’ve encountered before. With its elegant circular interface, Patterning transforms your phone into a seriously inspiring tool for making beats.

Create dynamic drum patterns with the swipe of a finger. Make evolving, poly-metric rhythms, four-on-the-floor dance party jams, or laid back R&B grooves. Use Patterning’s independent loop settings to explore untapped rhythmic possibilities. Automate parameters to create intricate & complex beats. Record beats. Choose from hundreds of free factory and user created drum kits. Connect to your rig with Inter-App Audio, MIDI, and Ableton Link. Export your beats to perfect audio loops or directly to an Ableton Live Set.

Patterning for iPhone gives you access to the most popular and useful features of Patterning 2 for on-the-go beat making. Free to download, full saving and export features available via In App Purchase.

8 Independent Loops Per Pattern
Unlimited Patterns
Automation Layers like Coarse Tune, Ratcheting, and more.
MIDI Output
Export to Ableton Live Set - Comes with Ableton Live 10 Lite
Export Perfect Audio Loops in WAV or AIFF format, Stereo or Multitrack Output
Export Songs to Patterning 2
Import Songs and Drumkits from Patterning 2 (some limitations apply)
Ableton Link
MIDI Clock Send and Receive
Inter-App Audio Clock
Multi-track Inter-App Audio Output
Hundreds of free factory and user created drum kits
Quantize Pattern Launch
Haptic Feedback!

And more!"

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Patterning 2 - Loop Pages

Published on Nov 19, 2019 Olympia Noise Co.

"Loop Pages is a new feature in PATTERNING 2 version 2.2

Loop Pages allow you to break longer loops into multiple pages for editing. If you’ve ever tried working on a loop that was 64 steps long and thought “my fingers are too big for this, and my eyes are too small” then this feature is for you. By default, loops are broken into pages of 16 steps, but can be adjusted individually or across an entire song. In addition to making editing easier, this new feature has allowed us to increase the maximum loop length to 512 steps, up from 64.

Patterning 2 on the App Store :
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/patte..."

APP JAM - Voltages - Volt Synth and Roli Lightpad Block M - Red Sky Lullaby Volt Soundpack

Published on Apr 13, 2019 redskylullaby

"App Jam featuring sounds from Red Sky Lullaby In App Purchase in Volt MPE Synth by Numerical Audio played on Roli Lightpad Block M
Also Patterning 2 by Olympia Noise Co on the drums and Auria Pro by WaveMachine Labs for recording"

Ribbons - Ondes Martenot Inspired iOS App

Published on Jan 19, 2019 Olympia Noise Co.

"Ribbons is now a universal app!

Olympia Noise Co. has released version 1.4 of Ribbons, their Ondes Martenot-inspired electronic instrument. With this free update, Ribbons is now universal, supporting iPhone 5s and newer, and adds support for MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE) output.

On the iPhone, Ribbons now can use touch pressure (Z-Axis) to control various parameters of the synth, including LFO Depth and Rate, Wavetable, Volume, and Filter setting. Z-Axis can also be used to control MPE parameters. Z-Axis is only available on devices that support 3D Touch (iPhone 6 and newer).

When Ribbons (née Ondes) launched in 2014, MPE was not yet a MIDI standard, so the implementation of the MIDI output was a bit of hack; Each finger could be mapped to a unique MIDI Port and Channel, allowing each touch to control a different MIDI destination. While this mode is still available (“Classic mode”), Ribbons now supports the MPE MIDI standard, allowing you to use the unique Ribbons interface to control MPE synths like Moog Model D and Model 15.

For a full list of features, visit Ribbons on the App Store"

New Maker - Olympia Modular TUNNELS - Infinite Multiple for Eurorack Synthesizers on Kickstarter

"Olympia Modular is the first collaboration between Olympia Noise Co. developer Ben Kamen and Buchla Development Engineer Charles Seeholzer."

via Kickstarter:

"TUNNELS is a new type of Eurorack utility module that allows you to duplicate and route signals across your modular synthesizer. We call it the “Infinite Multiple,” but you could also describe it as an “Inter-Panel Buffered Multiple,” or perhaps a “Mult Bus.”

TUNNELS is comprised of two distinct modules : TUNNEL IN and TUNNEL OUT. The TUNNEL IN module by itself is a buffered multiple, duplicating an input signal to create multiple outputs. The TUNNEL OUT module expands the TUNNEL IN module to add additional outputs at another location in your synthesizer. TUNNEL OUT modules can be chained together infinitely to create massive buffered multiple banks or send common signals like clocks and 1v/oct signals to strategic locations in your synth.

The TUNNEL IN module has three inputs, each routed to a pair of outputs. When disconnected, the inputs are normalled to the previous input, allowing for a variety of configurations. With the first input connected it is a 1 in : 6 out multiple. Using the first two inputs makes a 1 in : 2 out multiple and a 1 in : 4 out multiple. With all three inputs connected, it acts as three 1 in : 2 out multiples.

The TUNNEL OUT module receives the three channels from TUNNEL IN via a TUNNEL LINK cable, adding three additional buffered outputs per channel. With one input connected, for example, you would now have a 1 in : 15 out multiple. Add additional TUNNEL OUT modules to expand your TUNNELS system however you see fit.

Because TUNNELS is a buffered (non-passive or powered) multiple, critical signals like 1 volt per octave control voltages are able to maintain their integrity regardless of the size of the TUNNELS system.

TUNNELS is engineered with live-patching in mind. Normalled connections between inputs are also buffered, preventing the momentary short that can happen with other multiples. This means no dropped clocks or audible glitches in modulation or pitch while working on your patch.

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APP JAM - Patterns and Spaces - Spacecraft Patterning Animoog and more

Published on Aug 19, 2018 redskylullaby

"App Jam made entirely on iPad featuring SpaceCraft by DeltaV Audio, Patterning 2 by Olympia Noise Co, iSymphonic by Crudebyte, Animoog by Moog Music Inc, Ravenscroft 275 Piano by UVI Touch, iFretless Bass by Blue Mangoo, Tardigrain by Humbletune Erik Sigth, Auria Pro by WaveMachine Labs
Effect Plug Ins used: Fabfilter Saturn ProQ 2, Pro R, and Pro C 2, Crystalline by Holderness Media and PSP Old Timer"

Patterning 2 - Tonight We Dub

Published on Jul 31, 2018 Electronisounds Audio

"Patterning 2 - Tonight We Dub"

FEATURING:
LIVE JAM with 3 iPads!
2 iPad AIR 2's are both running Patterning 2.
One is doing the drums, the other is doing the bass, chord stabs and some extra percussion.
The iPad MINI 2 in the middle is running Ampify Launchpad app and supplying the pads, guitar riffs and vocal samples!
THIS WAS SO MUCH FUN!!

iTunes: Patterning 2 - Olympia Noise Co.

Patterning 2 Drum Machine - AppJam

Published on Jul 26, 2018 redskylullaby

"AppJam featuring Patterning 2 by Olympia Noise Co
also Arp Odyssei by Korg and AudioKit Synth One"

iTunes: Patterning 2 - Olympia Noise Co.

"Patterning 2 is the next generation of the award-winning circular drum machine. Create beats like never before in a beautiful, intuitive interface that is both easy to use and brimming with features for the experienced producer.

Make dynamic drum patterns with the swipe of a finger. Quickly record rhythms and parameter automation. Use Patterning’s independent loop settings to explore rhythmic possibilities impossible to achieve in traditional sequencers. Automate and randomize parameters to create intricate & complex beats. Arrange patterns on the timeline to construct songs. Use the built-in effects to add atmosphere, shimmer and noise. Export patterns directly to Ableton Live or connect to other instruments with MIDI. Download hundreds of free factory and user-created drum kits for use in your own songs.

Patterning was named Runner-Up : App of the Year (iPad) in 2015.

Some of what’s new in Patterning 2 :

• Record Beats with the New Drum Pads
• Drum Kit Switching
• Randomize (Almost) Everything
• Next Generation Ratcheting
• Automation Recording
• Coarse Tune & MIDI Note Quantization
• Quantized Pattern Launch
• Sample Folders
• Loop Rotate
• Pattern Tempo Changes
• Divide Mode Measure Length
• New Automation Layers : Randomization, Ratcheting, MIDI CCs, and more.
• Ableton Link Start/Stop
• MIDI Learn Recording
• MIDI Drum Triggering
• MIDI Only Tracks
• Unlimited MIDI CC Outputs
• MIDI Gate Length Automation
• Under the Hood Performance Improvements
• Workflow Enhancements
• And more…

For a full list of new and existing features, visit www.olympianoiseco.com/apps/patterning-2/"

Patterning 2 - Recording Beats

Published on Jul 20, 2018 Olympia Noise Co.

"How to record beats and map a MIDI controller to trigger samples."

iTunes: Patterning 2 - Olympia Noise Co.

Previous posts.

Patterning 2 - Recording Automation

Published on Jul 18, 2018 Olympia Noise Co.

"Recording Automation in Patterning 2.

Patterning 2 on the App Store :
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/patte..."

11 Minutes in Patterning 2 Update & Ratcheting Videos

Published on Jul 17, 2018 Olympia Noise Co.

"11 unedited minutes of making beats in Patterning 2.

Shows some of the new features :
Recording beats and automation, ratcheting, randomization, quantization, and more.

Patterning 2 is coming soon.
Pre-order for 25% off :" Patterning 2 - Olympia Noise Co.

Ratcheting

Published on Jul 17, 2018 Olympia Noise Co.

Patterning 2 - Preview

Published on Jul 4, 2018 Olympia Noise Co.

"All music created in one unedited take directly from the app.

Patterning 2 is coming soon.

Pre-order for 25% off :
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/patte..."

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Exploring Apps 02 // Ribbons : Expressive Electronic Instrument

Published on Nov 2, 2017 Computing.Sound

"Exploring the 'Ribbons' iOS iPad app by Olympia Noise Co..
Here I'm using the apps internal sound engine, but it also can send MIDI."

via iTunes: Ribbons : Expressive Electronic Instrument - Olympia Noise Co.

Note Ribbons has been out for some time now, but I do not think I've featured it here on MATRIXSYNTH before now. The following are some screenshots and details captured for the archives.

"Ribbons is an extraordinarily fun and expressive musical instrument for iPad.

Inspired by early electronic instruments such as the Ondes Martenot and the Theremin, Ribbons (formerly "Ondes") emulates the fluid playing style of those classic instruments with an interface and synthesis engine firmly grounded in the present day.

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Exploring Apps 01 // Patterning Singing Bowl Experiment

Published on Oct 23, 2017 Computing.Sound

"The 'Patterning : Drum Machine' iOS app by Olympia Noise Co. sequencing singing bowl samples and a bit of tweaking.

The samples where recorded with a Zoom H5 and the XY capsule that came with it.

I really like the app.
Sadly it isn't available on Windows or Android."

iTunes: Patterning : Drum Machine - Olympia Noise Co.

'How This Works' - ngarjuna

Published on Jul 1, 2017 ngarjuna

"Modular Jam 78 - 'How This Works'
Produced by ngarjuna
© 2017 Acid Coast

Q: Wow it has been a while since your last video, where have you been?
A: Computer troubles and more computer troubles. All that behind us we return to bringing you funky videos.

Q: Why are these patch notes so sketchy?
A: A lot of this stuff was recorded 'before the crash' and some of those patch descriptions got lost. We did our best from memory (I didn't have much video from those patches either) but they may or may not be super accurate.

Q: What's next from ngarjuna?
A: Look for a new album in the late summer/early fall from Acid Coast Records. And of course more videos.

Patch Notes:
Drums
Olympia Noise Co. Patterning

Acid Voices
Abstrakt Instruments Avalon
Proco Rat

Bass
Pittsburgh Oscillator into Omsonic RNF VCF
RNF into AJH Minimod VCA
enveloped by AJH Minimod Dual Contour Generator

Sync Lead
Sequenced in ModStep
Medic Modules Cranial Saw VCO into Intellijel Polaris
Modulated by AD Octocontroller and IJ Dual ADSR
into uVCA enveloped by IJ Dual ADSR

West Coast Hash
Make Noise STO, Sputnik Oscillators (cross modded FM) into MN Optomix
Enveloped by MN Maths
Sequenced by Audio Damage Sequencer One and MN Rene
Modulated by Abstract Data Octocontroller and MN Wogglebug"

Patterning 1.3 : Improved Dropbox Support

Published on Jun 8, 2017 Olympia Noise Co.

"It's now way faster and easier to import multiple samples from Dropbox into your Patterning sample library."

iTunes: Patterning : Drum Machine - Olympia Noise Co.

'Breakfast of Champions' - ngarjuna

Published on Apr 25, 2017 ngarjuna
What's your secret?

"Modular Jam 75 - 'Breakfast of Champions'
Produced by ngarjuna
© 2017 Acid Coast

Patch Notes:
Live - the following were all put down live together
Drums
Olympia Noise Co. Patterning

SMR Patch
Two ten-step custom scales, one on each side of the ring
Sequencer One CV1 is providing the positional voltage which controls the rotation CV IN (and hence the main melody)
Into the Zvex Instant Lofi Junky modulated dynamically via uVCA (opened by SQR LFO from Octo) by PEG OR
*in this case I needed the SQR to turn on and off just before the beat divisions and learned what an AMAZING unquantized LFO the Octocontroller is as well

Modular Smooth Lead
Pitch CV and Gate from the Avalon sequencer
Pitch to Intellijel Rubicon and Pittsburgh Oscillator
PG VCO getting Octocontroller LFO to PWM and a bit of Rubicon TRI to FM
Rubicon getting sync modulation from Pittsburgh Oscillator
Rubicon Sigmoid and Pittsburgh Square Into the Omsonic RNF
Omsonic CV'd by Wogglebug STEPPED, Maths and an Octocontroller LFO (to V/oct)
Gate driving Make Noise Maths and AJH Minimod Contour Generator

Plucky Lead
2 channels of Ornament and Crime in Quantermain: Turing Mode
Handing out pitch to the STO and Sputnik 2
Sputnik2 going into Timbre modulated by PEG1 into Optomix1
STO shape modulated by Wogglebug SMOOTH into Optomix2
Maths ch4 triggered by Octo opening Optomix2
Dual ADSR ch1 triggered by a different Octo opening Optomix1
Octo gates also striking Optomix (both channels)

Bass
Abstrakt Instruments Avalon

Added later were:
Samples
Acid Voices
Other stuff"

Endorphin.es - Cockpit ✈ overview

Published on Jan 30, 2017 TheEndorphines

"Endorphin.es - Cockpit

- 6 HP width, up to 1 1/2“ in depth – super slim and SHUTTLE friendly
- 4 stereo channel performance mixer – the missing link to the 84 HP SHUTTLE system
- connect your desktop synthesizers/iPad/drum machine/mp3 player to be mixed altogether with the rest of your modular gear
- two channels of send and return to use Apple™ iOS™ devices as an FX processor (using 4 pin TRRS cable)
- on-board compressor with external sidechain control to add proper dynamics or ducking to your mix
- stereo output for speakerphones or headphones with enough current to drive a wide range of headphones
iOS apps used in the video: noii.se Flux:FX for iPhone and iPad, Olympia Noise Co. Patterning, StepPolyArp (by Laurent Colson)
Music sketches by Principal Uno."