Gimme Some (Kick) Drum by Blue Lantern Modules || Full Walkthrough and Sound Demo

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"GSDrum, or Gimme Some Drum, or Gimme Some Kick Drum is a 10 hp drum synthesizer module. It really shines as a kick module, but can do other drum sounds such as toms or something out of the syncussion, or act as a bass synth tracking it 1v/oct. This is not a typical kick oscillator using the 'Twin T' approach, GSDrum uses a v/oct tracking triangle core VCO with an OTA based VCA. There is CV control for the trigger of course, along with v/oct tracking, Linear FM, and VCA accent inputs. The Timbre knob shapes the oscillator starting at a sine wave, to a triangle wave, all the way to an overdriven square wave. Influenced by the Korg ER-1 drum synthesizer. The accent input can simulate midi velocity or drive your sound even more. You can jump to any section of the video here: 00:00 Opening 01:03 Introduction 01:42 Walkthrough Begins 01:50 Pop 02:07 VCA Envelope 02:58 Pitch Envelope 04:05 Tune Knob 04:15 VCA Knob 05:07 Timbre Knob (Waveform morphing) 06:16 Accent Input 06:57 v/Oct Input 07:10 Linear FM Input 07:40 Feedback Patching 08:43 Kick and Drum Sounds (Minimal Talking) 10:11 v/Oct Bass Line Demo (Minimal Talking) 11:17 Accenting with Sequenced Gates (Minimal Talking) 14:25 Frequency Modulation with Sequenced Gates (Minimal Talking) Special thanks to Blue Lantern Modules for providing the modules for this video."

via Blue Lantern Reverb

"Part of the 'Gimme Some' series. Gimme Some Drum....

What does this module do?

This module is a complete mini synthesizer that specializes in making analog kick drum sounds.

This product does not use a "Twin T" approach to make it's drum kick sound. This is using an actual 1v/octave

triangle core vco, and ota based vca. The shaper circuit that converts a triangle wave into a sine wave was brought to the front panel. The shaper knob was calibrated to start its shaping at the beginning of a sine wave, and end with an overdriven square wave.

This parameter is called 'Timbre'.

This product can produce a wide variety of ultra generic analog kick drum sounds.

Influenced by the Korg ER-1 drum synthesiszer, but laid out in an analog fashion.

-toggle switches are connected to 'timing' capacitors. You can select decay legnths on the fly.

-Depth Knobs let you precisely dial in how much punch, and loudness you want.

-Accent input lets you simulate 'Midi' velocity but with a positive CV input signal. This makes the Amplifier go louder in volume.

This is basically a CV input for the VCA circuit.

-POP parameter creates a clicky sounding, short audible pulse.

All the internal circuitry was optimized for drum kick. You really can't goof up and not make a percussive sound.

All you need is a triggering signal.

Internally Pre-Patch Products: OTA Triangle Core VCO + Sine Wave Shaper + Assist Percussion Utility

Big time savings!"

ALA + RAR Mingles

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Mingles - Dual Autopanner and Dual 3 Channel Mixer/VCA || After Later Audio + Robots Are Red.

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"Mix a synth patch and use Mingles as the VCA.
Blend a signal between two different outputs.
Autopan a mono signal.
Stereoize even more, an already stereo signal.

Mingles is a 12hp Dual 3 Input Mixer with attenuators for each signal, and a large panning knob for each of the two channels. There is a stereo output for each of the two channels, and a mixed stereo output of both channels. There is an internal LFO (Triangle or Pulse) that can be applied to each of the two channel’s panning. The LFO is inverted on channel 2 to allow for mirrored panning between the two channels.

There is also a VCA and external panning CV input in each of the two channels, along with a CV input for control of the LFO rate, and there is an LFO output.

The LFO can be switched between Triangle and Pulse waves with a jumper on the back of the module.

A huge thanks to After Later Audio for helping make this idea I had over 2 years ago a reality!

You can jump to any section of the video here:

00:00 - Opening
00:38 - Introduction and Rundown
02:50 - Stereo Oscillator Synth
04:36 - LFO Rate
05:09 - Back to Stereo Oscillator Synth
05:40 - Modulating the LFO Rate
07:38 - Mixing Drums
09:55 - External Panning CV
10:57 - End of Chain Panning Effect (Pulse LFO)
12:35 - Other Patch Suggestions
13:18 - Some Music"

The Nightlife Mixer Series by After Later Audio

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The Gremlin...

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VIP Mixer Series - Bartender, Barback, and Send VCA | After Later Audio | Full Demo and Walkthrough

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"Bartender is a 24hp 4 Channel Expandable Stereo Performance Mixer. There are two stereo sends, DJ cue headphone out, stereo and mono master output, stereo/mono switch for each input, post/pre sends, 3 way mute switch with momentary mute, panning, and cv control over pan and the level VCA. You can also expand a Bartender with another Bartender!

Barback is a 10hp 2 Channel Stereo Mixer Expander module for Bartender. Connect them together on the back of the modules and add 2 extra stereo channels with send/return accessibility to your mix.

Send VCA gives you CV control over the Send VCA. When connected, the Send VCA CV inputs will open up the send VCA all the way to the max limit set by each send knob.

All three modules are available now and can be found at After Later Audio’s website:

Jump to any section of the video here:

00:00 - Opening
00:49 - Introduction
02:24 - Mixer Rundown
04:18 - Connecting Everything
07:56 - Mixer Basics Demo
08:34 - Clickless Mute
09:08 - Stereo/Mono Panning
09:50 - Level/VCA
10:16 - Gain
11:33 - Send/Return (Parallel Ducking)
15:20 - DJ Cue Headphone Output
16:57 - Feedback Patching
21:29 - Some Music"

Cast Iron Panner/VCA + USB 2Ch

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Making a Groovebox in Minecraft

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"This video takes a look at an 8 step groovebox I created in Minecraft. This covers the basics of how the groovebox works, along with a walkthrough of what is all happening behind the scenes so you can build a groovebox of your own!

Jump to any section of the video:
0:00 - Intro
0:52 - Groovebox Rundown
2:09 - How Note Blocks Work
2:28 - Dual Preset Changer
3:48 - Sequencer
4:49 - Step On/Off
5:17 - Alternative Step On/Off
5:43 - Multi Preset Changer
6:12 - Note Block Sounds
7:54 - Multi Preset Changer Cont.
8:44 - Additional Info
9:34 - A Little Jam"

Psychedelic Voltage Processor by Tidbit Audio & SetonixSynth || Full Walkthrough and Demo

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"This video takes a look at the very strange and unique Psychedelic Voltage Processor, the spastic chaotic attenuator module from Tidbit Audio & SetonixSynth.

Jump to any section of the video here:
00:00 Opening
00:33 Introduction
01:09 The Rundown
03:14 Pitch Wobble
04:33 Half Rectified Drive
06:04 Subtle Drive
07:00 Oscillator Visualization
08:03 BiPolar LFO
09:08 Volts Per Octave
09:35 Back Trimmers
10:59 Feedback Patching
12:19 Envelopes
13:18 Vibrato
14:09 Some Music

Special thanks to Tidbit Audio and SetonixSynth for providing the module for this video."

The Detectorist by SetonixSynth || Full Walkthrough and Demo

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"This video takes a look at the new 2hp module from SetonixSynth, The Detectorist. A very useful and performative Gate/Trigger generator eurorack module.

Get the Detectorist here: https://www.setonixsynth.com/shop
Get your Robots Are Red 1hp Blanks here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/robotsarered/

00:00 - Opening
01:01 - Walkthrough
02:42 - Controlling Random Gate Lengths
04:25 - Sequence Sustain Length
06:07 - Gated Guitar
08:25 - Voice Effect
08:39 - Gated Resonator
10:15 - Some Music

Special thanks to SetonixSynth for providing the module for this video."

AI012 Wave Animator by AI Synthesis | Full Walkthrough, Demo, and Patch Tips

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See the announcement post here.

"This video takes a dive into the Wave Animator by AI Synthesis. This is an 8hp pulse harmonic generator. Depending on your input waveform you can get one or two additional pulses between each pulse of the oscillator. You can control the amplitude (positive or negative) of the second pulse, you can control the distance of that secondary pulse from the initial pulse, and you can control both pulses width together. Each modulator also has a cv input with attenuator.

This module is great for more evolving pulse width style effects, triggering flams, clocking swing, and just distorting the heck out of more organic inputs like strings or voice.

00:00 Intro
01:07 Overview
02:13 Waveforms
03:52 CV Modulation
05:27 Amplitude Modulation
06:43 Fun With CV
07:16 Audio Rate Modulation
08:13 CV Triggers + Gates
10:06 Rings into Wave Animator
11:11 Better Settings with Rings
12:15 Some Wave Animated Music

I didn't in this video, but I want to see someone run piano through the wave animator!

Special thanks to Abe for putting up with sitting next to me at Knobcon."

EOS - Ergot Organic Semi-Modular Synthesizer by Blue Lantern Modules || Full Walkthrough and Demo

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"This video takes a look at the new semi-modular synthesizer by Blue Lantern Modules, the Ergot Organic Synthesizer. This is a full synthesizer based on a plethora of Blue Lantern Modules all intermingled in one standalone synth. Just add v/oct for pitch and a gate/trigger for the envelope and you are good to go.

If you wanted to build this in eurorack, you would need the following modules:
x2 Lunar Modulation Lab
Subharmonics Generator
CSVCO Noise Oscillator
x2 APE Accented Percussion Envelope Generator
Parallax/Blades Filter
x2 Mini Digital LFO
Dwarf Star Stereo Delay


You can jump to any section of the video using the timecodes here:
00:00 - Opening
01:24 - Overview
04:30 - 5 Minute Rundown
10:05 - Full Walkthrough & Demo
38:35 - Some Music

Special thanks to Blue Lantern Modules for providing the EOS for this video."

OXI CORAL – Polyphonic Multipart Synthesizer || How to Operate

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"In this video we take a look at demystifying the Oxi Coral polyphonic synthesizer eurorack module. Coral is basically 8 Mutable Instruments Plaits in one with more envelope control, filter, chorus, space reverb, and a wav player. You can use it as an 8 voice polyphonic synthesizer, or as a full on groovebox synthesizer with up to 8 different midi parts.
This video goes over all the functions and functionality of coral, how to assign groups, saving & loading presets, and CV control (and assignment).
This is not a sound demo for all the different synth engines. Think of it more as a video manual.
(Note: In the video I mention Coral accepts Type A midi, it also works with Type B midi as well)

As such, you can jump to any section of the video here:
00:00 – Opening
00:45 – Introduction
01:57 – BEFORE YOU START
02:43 – Overview
03:19 – Walkthrough (Plaits Section)
04:29 – Walkthrough (Secondary Functions)
04:54 – Walkthrough (Part Selection & Midi Channel Stuff)
06:56 – Walkthrough (Parts/Groups)
07:25 – Walkthrough (Filter Section)
08:10 – Walkthrough (Envelope Generator/ADSR Section)
09:15 – Walkthrough (Saving & Loading)
10:00 – Walkthrough (CV Inputs)
11:55 – Walkthrough (Part Input)
13:35 – 8 Part/Multipart Groovebox Synthesizer
19:24 – v/Oct Control (Unison Mode)
20:59 – v/Oct Control (Setting the Poly Options)
21:43 – v/Oct Control (Polyphonic Mode)
22:27 – A Little Jam"

Oxi One Sequencer - True Modular Polyphony

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"In this video we take another look at the Oxi One Sequencer along with it's modular aid, the Oxi Pipe to show how to easily get up to 8 voices of true polyphony into your modular setup."

Oxi One Sequencer Tutorial – Getting Started

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"In this video we'll go over everything you need to know to get started with the Oxi One Sequencer.

00:00 - Opening
00:35 - Intro
01:13 - Encoders
02:41 - Track Settings
03:32 - Load/Save
04:09 - Keyboard Mode
05:10 - Clear Pattern
05:20 - Quick Save
05:27 - Step Sequencer
06:19 - Multitrack Mode
07:00 - Mono Sequence
07:21 - Sequence Length
07:51 - Undo
08:48 - Follow
09:00 - Offset
09:39 - Glide
10:01 - Step Octaves
10:39 - Y Div
11:39 - CV/Gate Outputs
13:35 - More Sequence Length
14:00 - Poly Mode
14:35 - Chord Mode
16:43 - Roll
17:32 - More Multitrack Mode
18:24 - Arranger mode
19:14 - Quantize Settings
20:56 - Muting
21:23 - Alternative Muting
22:28 - Some Music (Everything Will Be Okay)

Special thanks again to Oxi for providing the sequencer for these videos."

Mosaic 1U Quantizer - Full Walkthrough and Demo

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"In this video we take a look at the 1u Quantizer module by Mosaic. From Quantization to Arpeggiation and more.

00:00 - Opening
00:26 - Intro
01:02 - CV Input & Output
01:44 - Trigger Output
02:15 - Buttons
02:33 - Trigger Input
03:12 - Scale Selection
03:40 - Built In Scales
03:50 - Saving A Scale
04:57 - Slew
05:25 - Octave Jump
05:41 - Tune Mode
06:01 - Arpeggiator Mode
07:22 - Arpeggiator Offset
08:24 - Sample & Hold
08:54 - Some Music

Special thanks to Mosaic for providing the module for this video."

Acid 'N' Sons Acid Filter - By Blue Lantern Modules | Full Walkthrough and Demo

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"In this video we take a look at the new acid filter by Blue Lantern Modules, Acid 'N' Sons.
This is a 6hp Low Pass and Band Pass Acid filter with two audio inputs (one with driving attenuator), Cutoff Frequency Mod Input with Attenuverter, 1v/Oct Tracking, Resonance CV Input, and a built in VCA.

Jump to any section of the video here:
0:00 - Opening
0:21 - Introduction
0:57 - Module Rundown
1:19 - Drive Input
2:12 - Low Pass Filter
2:40 - Band Pass Filter
2:56 - Resonance
3:13 - Acid Patch
3:38 - FM Attenuverter
4:16 - 1v/Oct Sequenced
5:54 - Filter with Different Envelope Lengths
6:51 - Resonance Input
7:38 - Some Music

Special thanks to Blue Lantern for providing the module for this video."

via Blue Lantern Modules Reverb Shop

This module has the modern 3109 filter chip. The older 3109 chip is found in the vintage Roland keyboards like SH-101.

What I did is add resonance audio drop out compensation and precision resistors for the exponential converter. The module

will easily track 5+ octaves when in full self oscillation. Band pass was also added as a bonus. The band pass steals the

show, as many have not heard an sh101 with band pass.

-24db low pass

-18db band pass

-Internal VCA for easy voice building

-FM Bi Polar CV input for the Filter

-Envelope Input for the VCA

-Dual Audio Inputs, one direct, and the other with over drive.

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CSVCO - CMOS Shift Register VCO by Blue Lantern Modules

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"In this video we'll be taking a look at the 8hp V/Oct tracking shift register noise VCO, CSVCO, by Blue Lantern. This module comes equipped with a shift register oscillator that tracks v/oct, a triangle core oscillator, harmonics generator, high pass filter, decay envelope generator, and a VCA.

Jump to any section of the video here:
Opening - 00:00
Intro - 00:32
Rundown - 01:29
Tuning - 06:02
EXT In - 07:48
V/Oct Timbres - 10:05
A Little Jam - 11:45

Special thanks to Blue Lantern for providing me with an exclusive look at this fun module!"

Intro to Modular Synthesis – Part 3 of 3: Everything Else

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All parts here

"In this third and final video of Intro to Modular Synthesis, we'll take a look at a variety of other staples of synthesis and modular.

Here is a quick look at everything covered in the video:
00:00 - Introduction
00:51 - Mults & Splitters
03:44 - Attenuators & Attenuverters
05:36 - Quantization
07:39 - Wave Rectification
09:15 - Slew
11:25 - Sample & Hold/Track & Hold
14:45 - Subharmonic Generator
16:04 - Full Moog Style Patch
19:54 - Frequency Modulation
23:33 - Amplitude Modulation
25:57 - Ring Modulation

Again, special thanks to After Later Audio for providing a good handful of modules for this video series!"

Intro to Modular Synthesis – Part 2 of 3: Patch Building

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All parts here

"In this video we will look at building patches and all the modules you will need for both a Moog and Buchla style patch.

If you have any questions about anything covered in the video, leave a comment and I will do my best to answer.

Jump to any section of the video:
00:00 - Opening
01:08 - Sequencers/Controllers
02:25 - East Coast Synthesis
03:03 - Oscillator
06:40 - Filter
10:46 - Envelope & VCA
15:45 - West Coast Synthesis
16:34 - Wavefolder
18:32 - Low Pass Gate
21:36 - Pseudo Low Pass Gate

Special Thanks to After Later Audio for providing some modules for this video series!"

Intro to Modular Synthesis – Part 1 of 3: Control Voltage

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All parts here

"Looking to get into modular synthesizers, or just curious how they work? Join me in this video where we go back to the basics with an introduction to modular synthesis. In part one of this three part series we will talk about the main building block of modular synthesis, control voltage. Breaking control voltage down to it's most basic 5 types: LFOs, Stepped Voltage, Triggers, Gates, and Envelopes.

Jump to any section of the video:
00:00 - Opening
00:35 - Introduction
01:11 - What is Modular Synthesis?
02:05 - How does it work?
04:22 - Control Voltage
05:52 - CV Types
07:14 - Low Frequency Oscillators
08:01 - Stepped Voltages
08:40 - Triggers
09:04 - Gates
10:33 - Envelopes
12:06 - All you need to know
12:25 - What is so special about Modular Synthesis?
13:17 - Some Music

Part 2 will be a video rundown of all the basic module types and how they work. Part 3 will be utilizing all we learned from Parts 1 and 2 to build some synth and drum patches.

Special thanks to After Later Audio for providing some modules for this video series."

FM Sinus Lab Wavefolder & DDK Dual Decay by Blue Lantern Modules || Full Walkthrough and Demo

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"In this video we take a look at the Wavefolder FM Sinus Lab, and the Dual Decay module DDK, by Blue Lantern Modules.

Timecodes:
00:00 - Opening
00:14 - Introduction
01:29 - FM Sinus Lab Wavefolder
08:00 - DDK Dual Decay VCA
14:44 - Some Music"

The COCO Series by After Later Audio || Cascades, Brooks, Valley, & Canyon - Full Walkthrough

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"In this video we take a look at the full Create your Own Complex Oscillator system by After Later Audio. Featuring the Oscillators Cascades & Brooks, the Wavefolder Valley, and Subharmonic Generator Canyon. I'll go in depth as to how the COCO system works, how to install it, and dive into every knob, switch, button, input, and output on all four modules. Along with some patch examples and some music at the end.

Jump to any section of the video here:
00:00 - Introduction
01:41 - Installation
02:43 - COCO System Rundown
04:25 - Cascades Overview
10:26 - Cascades: Diving Deeper
14:52 - Cascades Exploration
17:04 - Brooks
20:51 - Valley: Wavefolder & Crossfade Mixer
25:41 - Canyon: Subharmonics Generator
29:13 - Canyon: As A Sequencer
32:41 - Canyon Exploration
35:56 - Some Music"

CLOVERLEAF - Intellijel Case Interface and Headphone Module by After Later Audio

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"In this video we take a look at the new 1u Intellijel case interface module, Cloverleaf. This module can act as a line-in/line-out module, a pedal interface, and/or a headphone output utilizing the 1/4" jacks built into your intellijel case.

Jump to any section of the video here:
00:00 - Introduction
01:53 - Installation
04:21 - Module Rundown
09:05 - Microphone
09:29 - Pedal Interface
12:00 - Stereo Synth
13:48 - Guitar
15:00 - Some music"

An interface for the case 1/4" jacks in Intelljel cases. The jacks are marked as if they are part of the case, so the jacks marked out, require an input. I know it's confusing, but my brain just may be a little backwards.

The module sports both input and output for either a consumer line level (0.447Vpk) or a professional line level (1.095Vpk). These levels are controllable via jumper on the back of the module. It can also have a single input and output channel switched to pedal level. The case output is fed to the headphone amp that has a corresponding level control. The module otherwise does not have any level control and relies on using a VCA or other module to perform any level controls.

The module can essentially be run in one of three modes:

1) Stereo line level in and out

2) Stereo line level in and out via the left side and mono pedal in and out on the right side. In this mode the stereo line levels leverage TRS on the 1/4" jacks. You can use the included 3.5mm couplers to get TRS on the 3.5mm side.

3) Mono line level in and out via the left side and mono pedal in and out on the right side.

For Palette 64hp users only have two 1/4" jacks. You can choose if you want to use the case jacks as either inputs, outputs, or one input and one output.
Width: 14hp
12V:
-12V: