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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"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:

Phase 4 Daze - Voltage Controlled Phaser by Blue Lantern Modules

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"In this video we take a look at the new phaser module from Blue Lantern Modules, Phase 4 Daze. This is a 16hp voltage controlled 6 stage phaser based on the phaser section of the 1978 Farfisa Polychrome.

00:00 - Opening
01:08 - Introduction
02:31 - What is a Phaser?
04:33 - Module Rundown
14:49 - Piano
17:59 - Drums
20:06 - Vocals
22:26 - Guitar"

Blue Lantern Lunar Modulation Lab || LFO & Self Modulation

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"In this video we dive a bit deeper into the LFO mode of the Lunar Modulation Lab along with some self modulation patch tips.

0:00 Introduction
2:02 Stairs Modulation
3:45 Sine Output
4:29 Reset Input
5:17 Divider Output/Sync Input
5:51 Div Selector
6:33 Double Saw
7:16 Even Wave
8:24 Some Music"

After Later Audio Dirty Laundry // Full Walkthrough & Demo

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"In this video we do a deep dive into Dirty Laundry, the 14hp Destructive Harmonics Generator and Wavefolder by After Later Audio.

Jump to any section of the video using the timecodes:

2:20 - Walkthrough
2:38 - Press
6:31 - Fold
11:32 - CV Modulation
14:15 - Feedback Modulation
17:32 - Voice Laundering
22:50 - Slap Bass Laundering
28:12 - Guitar Laundering"

Gleba Part 2 // Multi-Mode VCF/VCA by Blue Lantern Modules - Patch tips and Q Trimmer Demo

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"It smells like it is time for #2! In this video we look at a few more patch examples with Gleba, as well as toning down the resonance to more classic filter levels with the Q Trimmer.

The patches covered in this video are an acid bass, gated drums, and chords through Gleba."

Part 1 here

Blue Lantern Lucky 7 - 24db SH01 Low Pass VCF/VCA // Full Walkthrough and Demo

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Introducing Lucky 7 by Blue Lantern Modules. This is a 16hp 24db Low Pass filter based on the famous Roland SH01 filter from 1978. Along with the two input filter, this module includes a built in OTA based VCA with two CV inputs, authentic headphone feedback circuit, two subharmonics generators, built in noise, and a good handful of CV inputs.
Just patch a VCO and an Envelope and you are ready to go!

In the video we take a deep dive into each knob and CV input, listen to the filter in various settings, and even look at some feedback self-patching with excellent results.

The Video:

01:06 - Overview
03:00 - Deep Overview
04:15 - Subs
04:34 - Noise
05:03 - VCA
06:24 - Audio In 2
07:30 - Feedback
09:28 - Expo CV Input
11:13 - Rez CV Input
11:53 - FM CV Input
13:07 - Linear CV Input
14:19 - VCA Input 2
15:49 - The Filter
20:05 - Dirty Sine VCO
21:48 - Feedback Patching

via this auction

Model: BLM Lucky 7
Width 16hp
Current: +69mA -68mA
PCB Stack: 1 Level, Skiff compatible.

Module type: analog filter, sub harmonic generator, internal vca, white noise generator, (self) oscillator

What does this do?

This particular product is my take on the vintage analog filter found on the Roland SH1 Keyboard. Some key differences from the original
are low end correction on the resonance path (audio level would drop), with voltage control, and I used a modern exponential converter.

The bass frequency will retain nicely on this modern version. No more audio level drop. The 'RCV' can be used to simulate Band Pass sounding tones when used with audio rate external sources..

I also included the famous feedback patch that lucky users of the vintage keyboard would do. Users would patch from the headphone output back into the filter external input.
I duplicated the original discrete headphone circuity and internally patched it for you. All you have to do is turn it up with the 'FBK' knob. Small settings go a long way with this.
It can get strange with too much feedback, in a good way.

24db Low Pass Filter.

Features:

(2) Possible External Audio inputs.
(1) White Noise Generator, Switch Jack internally patched to AIN2 input jack.
(2) Sub Hamronic Generators taken from the SH101 circuitry. Both are accessible by level knobs.
(1) Voltage Controlled Rez, with auto low end level correction.
(1) 1V per octave 'Expo' input.
(1) Linear FM input. Best used during Filter Self Oscilation duties.
(1) Bi-polar FM Attenuinverter. Best used with an external envelope generator.
(1) Internal VCA with 2 possible CV inputs. VCA knob is a manual offset to 'open' the VCA.

What you get:
Mixer +WhiteNoiseGen +Subharmonics +VCF +VCA

All you need is a vco, and envelope generator to complete a compact analog mono voice.


If this was literally your first and only module, it is possible to make sound and noise for entertainment.

Price $225.00

Blue Lantern Gleba VCF // Walkthrough & Demo

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"In this video we take a look at the brand new VCF by Blue Lantern Modules, Gleba. Based on the VCF from BLM's Dwarf Star Semi Modular Synthesizer, Gleba crams a lot of fun functionality into only 10hp.

This VCF has:
- Two audio inputs, one with attenuator
- 12db Low Pass/Band Pass/High pass filter with mix & match switches
- A screaming self oscillating resonance sine wave
- Limit switch to squash those middle frequencies for a more metallic-like tone similar to the MS-20
- Two Subharmonics Generators, 1 and 2 octaves lower
- FM modulation input with attenuverter
- CV control over resonance and frequency (with 1v/oct tracking)
- A built in VCA that is bypassed when left unpatched.

Filter, crunch up, or add character to your sounds. Use it as an oscillator, a crunchy rudimentary EQ, as a nice squelchy filter, and so much more.

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

Update:

Gleba Part 2 // Multi-Mode VCF/VCA by Blue Lantern Modules - Patch tips and Q Trimmer Demo

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"It smells like it is time for #2! In this video we look at a few more patch examples with Gleba, as well as toning down the resonance to more classic filter levels with the Q Trimmer.

The patches covered in this video are an acid bass, gated drums, and chords through Gleba."

Blue Lantern Syncussion Plus – Piezo Triggering

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"In this video we explore various ways to trigger the Syncussion Plus using it's uniquely sensitive Piezo input.

- Contact Microphone
- Sustain Pedal
- V Drum Kick Pedal
- V Drum Pad (This is what the Piezo input was originally designed for)
- Offset Knob"

Follow-up to this post.

Make Noise Maths // Patch Tips #1

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"Maths is not the ultimate utility just because it can do almost anything, it's because it can do almost anything AND have left over functionality, making it the ultimate multi-utility.

In this video we look at 6 different uses for the immensely popular Maths by Make Noise, and break down the patches.
1. Bipolar LFO (+/-5v)
2. Burst Generator
3. Tremolo
4. Low Pass Gate
5. Dynamic Slew (The patch diagram shows an even more dynamic patch)
6. Sequence Offset
And then some music of course.

And when patching, don't forget to utilize all the CV inputs for maximum manipulation!"

G&T and Squid Salmple - Funky Slap Bass / Patch Tip

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"In this video I share patch tips for G&T by After Later Audio and the Squid Salmple by ALM Busy Circuits, and how they can work well together to make a funky slap bass style patch that is keyboard playable. G&T is great for turning any keyboard patch into an expressive press/release reactive patch."

SHTH – Sample & Hold / Track & Hold by After Later Audio // Full Walkthrough & Demo

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"In this video we look at SHTH by After Later Audio. This is a straight forward yet powerful 2hp Sample & Hold and Track & Hold module with additional Noise and 'Walk' outputs. The Walk signal is four separate pulse wave oscillators running through a slew."

"SHTH - Sample and Hold - Track and Hold

Create stepped outputs using two different classic synthesis techniques, sample & hold and/or track & hold.

Sample & Hold

The top four jacks make up the sample and hold section. There is a noise output that is normalled to the input so you can pass a gate/trig signal into the SAMP input to get a stepped output at the OUT jack.

IN - Signal that will be sampled, normalled to NSE output
SAMP - When high updates the voltage being sent to the output
NSE - White noise output
OUT - The sampled output (freezes the value from the IN jack when the SAMP jack receives a high signal)
Track & Hold

The bottom four jacks make up the track and hold section. There is a walk signal (a randomish meandering voltage) that is normalled to the input. Track and hold is the opposite of sample and hold in that it will pass the IN value to the OUT jack until the TRACK input receives a high gate. While the TRACK input is high it will hold the value. After the TRACK input goes low, it will begin tracking the IN signal again.

IN - Signal that will be tracked
TRACK - When high the value will be held at the output
WALK - A meandering voltage
OUT - The track output (follows IN while TRACK is low, held voltage while TRACK is high)
CC-BY-SA Emelie Gillett"

Blue Lantern Lunar Modulation Lab VCO/LFO || Demo, Manual, & Patch Tips

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"In this video we dissect the mega powerful Lunar Modulation Lab VCO/LFO by Blue Lantern Modules. This is an 18hp triangle core VCO/LFO based on Buchla and Bergfotron designs, and is stable up to 10 octaves w/ 1V/Oct! The module has 11 different waveform outputs with adjustment switches that brings this module to 17 different waveform options, and that is before you start mixing them together!
We walk through all the outputs and inputs of the module along with some patch tips including self patching."