A Eurorack Mixer that eats big euroracks for lunch. This is XER MIXA - from Noise Engineering

video upload by Rochefsky

"Get to know Xer Mixa - a Eurorack Mixer Module from @NoiseEngineering - This video describes and demonstrates the basics. Consider this module seriously - especially if you have loads of Eurorack Modular voices and you often find yourself limiting how many you use, or sending signals to multiple small sub-mixers first. The workflow with Xer Mixa has changed my whole workflow into a creative one where I can re-mix 16 mono voices into unlimited combinations. AND Great for performance (not that I've performed for anyone but my family and friends ;)

This first patch only covers the basics - showing 16 voices and one stereo effects return (barely - in the jam at the end). For the big rack #eurorack #modularsynth enthusiast, you'll find inspiration in this module... #eurorackmodular #modular #synth

Chapters in this video:
0:00 - Intro
0:22 - Basics
1:00 - Controls
1:52 - hear each voice
6:30 - ALL voices
7:00 - DROP & JAM

Please comment with questions, ideas and constructive feedback :)
more modular content on https://rochefsky.com"

Why to Love the Korg NTS-2 Oscilloscope (spoiler: because it's WAY more than just a scope)

video upload by Rochefsky

"On my modular eurorack system I take my oscilloscope / tuner for granted - and on my desktop synths I really needed a similar solution. I always need a tuner, I often want to see the shape of the audio or LFO modulation waves I'm using, I also often want to check the voltage outputs of certain CV signals - and with my semi-modulars - like the Moog Mother-32 or Grandmother synth, I could really use a secondary LFO for modulation - and I'm not always near my eurorack system for that.
The Korg NTS-2 Oscilloscope has become my perfect answer. It was a $229 kit (including a beautiful $45 hardcover book...) and does all of the above with loads of options.
In this video I'm just giving an overview of most of the features in case you're considering it and want a walkthrough before you buy.
Here's what's in the video:
0:00 - intro
1:07 - inputs/outputs
2:15 - controls
2:45 - modes
3:05 - Scope
6:00 - Wave Generator
9:20 - FFT / Spectrum
10:25 - Tuner
11:38 - Global Settings
12:10 - surprise.

Using an #oscillator is a great learning tool and a sound design tool - and the Korg NTS-2 not only gives you that, but so much more."

Quick Build of the Korg NTS-2 Oscilloscope and example of scoping a simple bass line beat

video upload by Rochefsky

"I acquired the Korg NTS-1 Oscilloscope in an Amazon special which came with the book 'Patch and Tweak' - so figured I'd film the building process and immediately follow with a sample use scoping the background bass line beat to this video.

The scope is quite useful for my non-eurorack gear because:
- I can move it around easily
- it runs on batteries (2 AA)
- it has 2 inputs and thru ports
- it has a TUNER (!!)
- it is TINY!

loads more features than I tested so far... happy to try some for viewers who have specific questions..."

Noise Engineering Clep Diaz Tutorial & Cheat Sheet - Learning & Using the 4hp CV/LFO Generator

video upload by Rochefsky

"Clep Diaz is an incredibly powerful CV + LFO generator eurorack module from Noise Engineering in a very small 4hp package - with simple controls and expressive results to spice up your modular patches. I've created a 1-page cheat sheet for this module, and this video is the companion tutorial to describe the capabilities and operation of Clep Diaz while referring to the cheat sheet.

Find your way quickly to the contents of this video:
0:00 - Intro
0:52 - Modes step, rand, lfo
1:50 - Step order
2:18 - Count Encoder
3:20 - Step & Reset Buttons
3:55 - Clock Input
4:22 - Reset Input
4:33 - CV Input for Count
4:45 - Bi/Uni-Polar Outputs
5:15 - BOC Output
6:00 - Patch Notes
6:38 - Add Reset & CV
9:00 - Jam & Cheat Sheet

The Patch is mostly a @NoiseEngineering jam, with the exception of Pamela's New Workout clocking and providing some modulation to Clep Diaz inputs.
Vox Digitalis - 2 of 'em - provide the pitch CVs to both the bass line and the main voice VCOs.
Clep Diaz of course modulating two VCOs.
Manis Iteritas is the bass line VCO.
Cursus Iteritas Percido is the string-like voice being modulated by Clep Diaz on the TIME and FOLD parameter CV inputs.
Lapsus Os provides some control over the level of the bi- nd Uni-polar outputs of Clep - although I left those alone at base voltage throughout this video/patch.
Electus Versio provides effects.
Mordax Data is my Oscilliscope.

Cheat Sheet for Clep Diaz is here:
https://rochefsky.com/learnings/clepdiaz

Clep Diaz manual from Noise Engineering is here:
https://manuals.noiseengineering.us/cd/"

via @noiseeng

"Our friend @Rochefsky is wowwing us once again with this meticulously constructed cheat sheet for the Clep Diaz compact step CV and LFO generator.

If you have a #ClepDiaz, this guide is definitely worth having on your phone or printed out for reference! https://bit.ly/443KOHr"

strokes v3.10 - oscillator update

video upload by Cong Burn

https://www.congburn.co.uk/strokes
https://apps.apple.com...
https://discord.gg/ETKn7kBpzn

Plaits code by Emilie Gillet, released under MIT License
https://github.com...

Plaits cheatsheet by Rochefsky
https://www.rochefsky.com...

"Strokes' latest mutation adds 16 synth engines derived from Mutable Instruments Plaits

Taking a fresh look at Strokes - it's now a fully cross platform (mac/win/iOS) sequencer/ sampler/ synthesizer/ groovebox/ 8-part-multitimbral synth/sampler.

https://www.congburn.co.uk/strokes
https://apps.apple.com...
£19.99 / £35 / £40

Also new:
- Pitch sequencing and quantizers
- Fully customisable modulation matrix, any modulation source can connect to any sound parameter
- Bit crushing & sample rate reduction added to sampler, as well as start/loop point modulation
- Panning & fine tune

Overview:

Welcome to Strokes - an all-in-one, cross-platform workstation for sequencing, sampling and synthesis.

The idea of this device is to encourage free-flow experimentation and exploration of rhythm and modulation. The architecture behind Strokes is complex, but on the surface it’s designed to be intuitive no matter what your experience level is. By setting up some sounds and turning the dials, anyone can create interesting and unique results. The sequencing and modulation are cross-patched, meaning the actions of one part impact on another - in this way, the patterns all form part of the greater whole, moving in symbiosis to create cohesive results.

Rather than relying on methodical programming of patterns or computer-defined ‘randomness’, Strokes offers a way to create surprising music with an emphasis on fun. Nothing happens by accident, but you never quite know where a jam will take you. With the means to store patterns and melodic information within a project, one set up can produce different results every time.

The first four sequencer channels can be set according to your wishes, while the other four behave in various ways according to those settings. Each channel can be assigned one of 16 oscillators from Mutable Instruments’ celebrated Plaits module. Alternatively, they can each be assigned to samples of your choice with various sound design options. There are probability options to add semi-random changes to the sequencers, and on-board reverb and delay add effects processing to the sounds being generated. Various modulation options allow these sounds and effects to be changed in subtle or significant ways, always in response to the other rhythmic behaviour taking place in the project.

Strokes can run as a VST3 or AU plug-in within all major DAW environments, meaning the MIDI information generated can also be assigned to your own software and hardware instruments. On iOS, Strokes can run as a standalone application or from within a host such as AUM."

Noise Engineering Modular Patch walkthrough and jam - Manis, BIA, Ataraxic and more

video upload by Rochefsky

"This eurorack modular synthesis patch was fun to create and play and a bit harder to describe - but I try to do both (jam and describe) in this video. The whole kit was acquired recently and is 100% Noise Engineering. The only non NoiseE component is the main bass line melody sequence which comes from the Arthur’s Keystep Pro into the Manis.

Heavy Bass, modulated dirty percussion, grainy backup rando melody - this patch is unmistakably Manis Iteritas, Basimilus Iteritas Alter (BIA) and Ataraxic Iteritas - all Noise Engineering modules.

Bass Line: Arturia keystep pro sequencing Manis, and some modulation coming from Pons Asinorum.

Melody: Vox Digitalis random sequence of 8 notes driving Ataraxic Iteritas.

Percussion: Simple clock into Numeric Repetitor with Prime output driving the BIA trigger and factors driving other modulation…

And a bunch of modulation from other modules ;)

I’m digging doing these videos, so if you want anything specific, let me know."

Numeric Repetitor patch and jam with BIA and Manis Iteritas - with some explanation

video upload by Rochefsky

"I started playing around with the Numeric Repetitor clock mangler module from Noise Engineering - in my new kit of ALL Noise Engineering modules.
I finally am getting the hang of this thing and some fun ideas started flowing.

Patch: I take the prime output from the numeric Repetitor (NR) into the trigger of the Basimilus Iteritas Alter (BIA) and the “factor 1” output of NR into the clock of the Mimetic Digitalis (MD). The channel 1 output from MD then goes back to the pitch input of BIA. This causes the BIA to have a trigger which precedes a short series of pitch changes, causing an interesting trailing off melody burst which can be extended or shortened using the built in envelope of the BIA. Then I add some Manis Iteritas (MI) melody form channel 2 of the MD with a similar trigger difference effect using factor 2 output of the NR.
I finally feed the BIA audio into Desmodus Versio for some mad Bat Reverb ;) …
Oh, and, I have Cleo Diaz modulation Manis low pass filter…
More patching fun to come!"

Manis Iteritas from Noise Engineering-sound demo with modulation controls and voice-over

video upload by Rochefsky

"I was so blown away with the sound and modulation controls on the Manis Iteritas that I had to make a video to let other people hear how the bash, smash and profundity controls change the sound on a simple sequence. I don’t try to describe how the module works because it’s so new to me (I didn’t read enough of the manual when I made this video) so I just to describe what controls I’m changing and you can judge the sound yourself.

Notes:
The Manis is in a larger 6U 104hp Eurorack modular kit with 20 other Noise Engineering modules, but none of the others are in the signal path of this demo.

The sequence is coming from an Artutia Keystep Pro.

The voice mic is a Shure SM58 direct to my mixer."

Saturday Night Rhythm 03072021 - ArpOdyssey and Korg Volca Sample sequenced by Arturia KeyStep

video upload by J Rochefsky

"I am (was) thinking about selling my ArpOdyssey to make room for other synths - so wanted to capture the deep throaty voices it makes so effortlessly. At the same time, I was learning more about the KeyStep sequencer, and needed a bit of a beat - so I brought in the Korg Volca Sample (which is so nicely showing off my latest Volca Desktop Stand from HomeStudioStuff.com - oh and the KeyStep is also on a HomeStudioStuff.com stand). Learnings:
- The KeyStep needed to be set to the Korg Pulse clock type using Midi Control Center software to properly control the Volca
- The Arp Odyssey has a VCP slider on the bottom row that practically has the same effect as the VCF Frequency slider on the top row (at least in the configuration I used)
- The Volca Sample has some kick ass drum samples, but the combinations in the preset groups are not to my taste - had to make my own kit combination.
- The syncopated back beat you can get with the LFO on the Arp/Odyssey (or practically any synth I assume) is something that truly moves me...
- Logitech's LOGI capture software is pretty good, but might have some lag...
- my Yamaha MG10XU mixer is super easy to use and makes all the instruments work together nicely... took me about 6 months to start using it effectively mostly because I had a terrible desk setup until now (and it's still just mediocre at best).
If you like the stands used for the Arp/Odyssey, Arturia KeyStep and Korg Volca, you can find them here: https://homestudiostuff.com"

Adventureman - making electronic music on the Synthstrom Deluge synthesizer sequencer - pre-mastered

video upload by J Rochefsky

"This was a quick song I composed and recorded across about 10 to 12 tracks on the Synthstrom Deluge. I plan to go back and remaster this and probably shuffle the order of the tracks to make it hang together better but this is an early version that seemed worth posting.
This was recorded about two weeks into my journey with this device and I was already in love with it. It seems to make my workflow the smoothest I’ve ever experienced. This is probably mostly due to it being an all in one device with great sounds, sound controls, modulation, drums, effects, and truly simple sequencer layout that’s very tactile."