Stoicism //SIG+/XPO/QPAS/Mimeophon//

video upload by Aleatoric Machine

"A self-playing Eurorack modular synthesizer patch featuring Make Noise’s XPO, QPAS & Mimeophon, and Stochastic Instruments’ Stochastic Inspiration Generator (SIG+). Plus many more modules described below.

Everything you hear in this is coming from a single monophonic sequence from the SIG+ and a single Make Noise XPO. I’m pretty amazed by how much variety of tone and texture can come from this single oscillator, all at the same time. The different waveform outputs are each running through their own VCAs, filters, triggers, and effects, but the melodic content is all the same. I’ll go through the sequencing in a minute, but first I’m going to focus on the audio signal paths.

Overall, the XPO’s L & R modulation are controlled by a triangle LFO coming from Acid Rain’s Maestro.

The first output is the stereo square wave, which goes through QPAS and Mimeophon, then into the mixer. QPAS’s L & R rotation and Q are modulated by two different smooth random waves from ALM’s Pamela’s Pro Workout. Mimeophon’s repeats are modulated by a smooth random wave coming from Maestro. This voice is triggered by a bouncing ball coming from Make Noise’s Maths.

The second output is the mono triangle wave, which first goes through an Intellijel 1U VCA, then uses Intellijel’s 1U pedal I/O to go through a Chase Bliss Mood (repeats tuned up a 5th) and Chase Bliss Dark World, then into the mixer. This voice is triggered by another bouncing ball from another Maths.

The third output is the mono sawtooth wave, which goes through channel one of a Make Noise ModDemix, an Intellijel Morgasmatron (with panning controlled by separate LFOs going to the L & R FM1 inputs - LFO 1 coming from Mutable Instruments’ Tides and LFO 2 coming from Intellijel’s Rubicon 2), then a Happy Nerding FX Aid XL running a flanger algorithm, then into the mixer. This voice is triggered by a repetitive Euclidian rhythm coming from Acid Rain Constellation and Doepfer Dual ADSR.

The last output is the spike wave going through channel two of the ModDemix, a Doepfer Multimode VCF, and Strymon’s Magneto in shift mode, then into the mixer. Magneto’s repeats are modulated by another smooth random wave coming from Maestro. This voice is triggered by a slower Euclidean rhythm coming from Constellation and Make Noise’s Contour.

Each voice goes into Doepfer’s VC Stereo Mixer, which has a built in VCA on each channel. The level of each voice is independently controlled by a separate smooth random wave from Pam, so the mix is constantly evolving. The voltages coming from Pam are further slewed by Mutable Instruments’ Stages, since the smooth random wave from Pam can still have some sharp edges. Then the whole mix goes through a 2HP Verb, with the reverb mix modulated by another smooth random wave from Pam, and finally through Endorphines’ Golden Master, which connects directly to the Intellijel 7U Performance Case’s built in audio outputs.

Now for the melodic content and harmonic structure. This is all driven by Stochastic Instruments’ Stochastic Inspiration Generator (my first patch with it!). This is an incredible module. I won’t go into everything it does, as there are already a couple very helpful videos out there on that, but suffice it to say that it lives up to its name! I’m using multiple channels, each with its own tonality, then cycling through those via an ALM Boss Bow Two switch to determine which channel will control the v/oct pitch of the XPO. The Boss Bow’s channel is control by a sequence coming from another Stages. Channel one is just a low C, to establish the primary key. Channel two randomly selects pitches from a C major chord, with low C in the bass. Channel three selects pitches from an F minor chord, with an occasional 2nd and 4th and a low F in the bass. Channel 4 selects pitches from a D flat major chord, with an occasional 6th and a low D flat in the bass.

I’m not sure if this is indeterminate enough to be considered generative, since the harmonic content is fairly structured, even if the melody, rhythm, and balance of the parts are all random. It’s more, well, aleatoric. I hope you enjoy it (although I realize than if you are into this sort of thing, you are born of a special breed!)."

Progress //XPO/QPAS/Mimeophon/STO/Rings/Tides/Rubicon/Morgasmatron//

video upload by Aleatoric Machine

"An ambient, self-playing eurorack modular synth patch featuring:
Make Noise Rene 2, XPO, QPAS, Mimeophon, STO, Maths, Contour, Mod Demix
Mutable Instruments Marbles, Rings, Tides, Beads, Stages, Links, Kinks
Intellijel Rubicon, Morgasmatron, Mixup, 1U Tiles
Strymon Magneto
Doepfer Multimode VCF, VC Stereo Mixer
Mosaic State Variable Filter
Acid Rain Constellation, Maestro
Malekko Voltage Block
ALM Pamela's New Workout
Ornament and Crime
Chase Bliss Mood, Generation Loss, Dark World
Lots and lots of wires"

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Planar 2 Gets Generative With Planar 2, Scales and Steppy

Published on Jun 5, 2019 Intellijel

"Here's a fairly simple generative patch. This one uses the Shapeshifter PULSE output to clock Steppy and drive the whole thing. Steppy is sending gates to trigger the Rubicon and Plonk Voices, but also clocking Rainmaker and triggering quantization of Scales.

The melodies are being generated by Quadra's function generators 3 and 4 sent to Scales in Dual quantizer mode. Planar is controlling the rate and range of these melodies. Shapeshifter's RATIO is set by the X-axis to determine the rate of the pulses clocking the system. Planar's Y-axis is controlling the CV Level of two channels of Quad VCA to scale the Quadra envelopes before they go to Scales for quantization. This means that fast trills can be produced by moving the joystick towards the top right, and melodies slow and become more simple as it travels to the bottom left.

Selecting different PULSE output options on Shapeshifter, or changing the patterns on Steppy can change the rhythm of the patch. This patch is a great starting point to make a more complex generative patch since the voices have no filtering or modulation at this point and Planar has many more functions that can be implemented.

#intellijel #eurorack #modular #synthesizer"

Eurorack Excursion #1 - EWI, Eurorack & iOS

Published on Jan 18, 2019 Marc S. Langelier

"Getting started on my Eurorack journey with my EWI, Parat+, the Instruo Aither, Rubicon mk1, STO & Aum. With many thanks to Sebastian, my Aither module arrived a few days ago. PhaseOne of my little Eurorack system is nearly complete. I have a lot to learn and I'm really looking forward to that. This is just a handful of clips from my first excursion with my EWI, the Aither module, Parat+ and the rest of this sonic ecosystem.

Modules from L to R: Hexinverter Mutant Brain, Division6 Multiplicity XV, Instruo Aither, Intellijel Rubicon mk1, MakeNoise STO & Roland 531 Mixer. Parat+ is connected via the Aither's ad hoc network (PW protected). The 2nd iPad is running Aum, Eos 2, Reamp & Apesoft's Oscilloscope. Audio is handled by the Focusrite 2i2 via a camera connection kit."

Mrseri uO_c Micro Ornament & Crime

Published on Nov 26, 2018 Perfect Circuit

"The mrseri uO_c is a micro 8hp version of the Ornament & Crime multi function module. This module has many modes including sequencers, shift registers, quantizers, envelope generators and more. We used four of the modes in this video.

The Intellijel Planar is used for sequencing, the Dixie II and Rubicon 2 as oscillators, for filters we used the Morgasmatron and Joranalogue Filter 8, and the Strymon Magneto adds delay and reverb.

uO_c available here: https://www.perfectcircuit.com/mrseri..."

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"The mrseri uO_c is a compact, and stylish take on the open-source Ornament & Crime multi-function module. Using just four trigger/gate inputs, four CV inputs, two encoders and menu up/down buttons, the uO_c accomplishes a huge number of complex modulation tasks. Using its simple menu, a user can easily get the uO_c to function as a quantized shift register, quad envelope generator, quadrature LFO, quad 16-step sequencer, chord sequencer, and even an 8-bit sound source! From a utility standpoint, the uO_c is also invaluable for its precision voltage generation mode, which is essential when calibrating other modules. Ornament & Crime truly is a module which amplifies the capabilities of every module around it, leaving many users to wonder how they ever patched without one.

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Layered Outputs of Polaris

Published on Oct 31, 2018 Intellijel

"Sending the multiple outputs of Polaris to separate channels of a VCA with unique envelopes is a great way to create more complex and evolving tones. In this patch we're using a blend of the Pulse Wave, Tri-State Pulse, and Sub outputs from Rubicon 2. Tetrapad brings it to life with its keyboard mode."

xCity Picture // Ambient Eurorack Rings Pluck Plaits Rubicon Bermuda Magneto

Published on Aug 31, 2018 Lost For Words

"Sound was recorded directly with no external effects.

Main modules used :
Rings (plinks)
Pluck (more plinks)
Plaits (warbled and filtered)
Rubicon 2 (through-zero siren)
Bermuda (bass drone)
Magneto (echo delay)
2hp Verb (reverb)
Ornament & Crime (main sequence - analog shift register)
Hermod (sequencer - mainly clocks and the plaits notes)

1973 footage of Manhattan New York City. Remember 9/11 this month."

cloning ROLAND TB-303 // INTELLIJEL METROPOLIS // CWEJMAN QMMF-4

Published on Jul 17, 2018 LESINDES

"WARNING NAUSEA GUYS: THE FRAMES ARE SHAKING A LOT!!!
cloning ROLAND TB-303 with a modular setup of INTELLIJEL METROPOLIS as sequencer RUBICON saw wave into CWEJMAN QMMF-4 the 12dB LoPass with beefy saturation for getting the perfect ACID feel!
the original live session was recorded on 2 track, bass line left, JOMOX MOD BRANE 1.1 kick on the right in perfect hardware sync. the rest of the arrangement and the FX were added and co
mbined later in DAW.
the bass line is totally uncrompressed!!"

4 Operator Analog FM Synthesizer & FM Tutorial

Published on Jun 8, 2018 Perfect Circuit Audio

"We had the Intellijel Rubicon 2 through-zero oscillators in, so we decided to build a ridiculous modular frequency modulation synthesizer with four of them. They are routed through a 4MS VCA Matrix for easier routing of FM 'algorithms'. A Quadra and Make Noise Maths are used to generate envelopes and LFOs that can modulate FM amount. Since we had this synthesizer put together we decided to make a quick tutorial about how FM synthesis works.

Rubicon 2 available here: https://www.perfectcircuitaudio.com/i..."

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intellijel Rubicon 2 Panel Overview

Published on Jun 1, 2018 Intellijel

"This video provides an overview of the panel and features of the Rubicon II analog oscillator. We also provide a basic introduction to TZFM synthesis and demonstrate some examples of linear and exponential FM, oscillator sync, and our special Warp and Squish circuits. Owners of the original Rubicon will benefit from this video as many of the features are retained.

Rubicon II
Thru-Zero Discrete Triangle Core VCO

Rubicon2 is the second generation of the classic Rubicon triangle core analog VCO, designed in collaboration with David G. Dixon.

It features nine simultaneously available waveshape outputs; two sub-oscillators; three variations of a sine wave; a new Tri-State pulse circuit; exponential Frequency Modulation (FM); linear FM; hard and soft (flip) sync; pulse width modulation; CV control of FM index; a new foldable Warp circuit; and the ability to perform perfectly-symmetrical Thru-zero FM with absolutely no change in pitch or tracking accuracy.

This is not a ‘set it and forget it’ oscillator. It’s an oscillator that demands to be tweaked, modulated and explored. It’s an oscillator that’s proudly analog and eschews all shortcuts. As such, it’s an oscillator that rewards its owner with sounds as boundless as their creative limits allow."

Introducing Rubicon 2 (Oscillator Demo With No Talking)

Published on May 25, 2018 Intellijel

"Here is a quick introduction to the sound and character of the Intellijel Rubicon 2 Oscillator. All of these patches show the direct output of the system, with no external effects or post processing performed.

Rubicon2 is the second generation of the classic Rubicon triangle core analog VCO, designed in collaboration with David G. Dixon.

It features nine simultaneously available waveshape outputs; two sub-oscillators; three variations of a sine wave; a new Tri-State pulse circuit; exponential Frequency Modulation (FM); linear FM; hard and soft (flip) sync; pulse width modulation; CV control of FM index; a new foldable Warp circuit; and the ability to perform perfectly-symmetrical Thru-zero FM with absolutely no change in pitch or tracking accuracy.

This is not a ‘set it and forget it’ oscillator. It’s an oscillator that demands to be tweaked, modulated and explored. It’s an oscillator that’s proudly analog and eschews all shortcuts. As such, it’s an oscillator that rewards its owner with sounds as boundless as their creative limits allow."

Previous posts.

'Believe Me' - Ngarjuna

Published on Jan 29, 2018 ngarjuna

'Believe Me'
Produced by ngarjuna
© 2018 Acid Coast

Patch Notes to the best of my recollection...
Main Acid Voice
Avalon standard filter
LFO’d by Sequencer One

12 Step Acid Voice
Avalon R:OTA filter
Manual LFO

Bass
Avalon standard filter

Drums
4x4 in Spark
Euclidian patterns in Patterning

Modular S&H Drone
Rubicon (sequenced with reference voltage)
Soft Sync (~50%) from Cranial Saw
TZFM from Cranial Saw SAW
SYM modulation from Octocontroller LFO
SAW out to Omsonic RNF
Modulated by Octocontroller S&H
Into uVCA

WC Melodic Fills
Sequenced by Rene
STO into Optomix enveloped by Maths
SHAPE modulated by Octocontroller

WC Swells
Sequenced by Sequencer One
PINK from Quantum Rainbow
VAR from STO SHAPE modulated by Sequencer One LFO
Into the Post Lawsuit Filter modulated by Octoconroller LFO and Maths envelope
Into Classic VCA enveloped by Maths
Sputnik FM’d by Sputnik 2 into Timbre
Timbre modulated by Maths envelope
Into Optomix enveloped by Maths

Believe Me Moto Patch
Sequenced by Sequencer One
Rubicon (with some modulation) SIG into Motomouth
FM from Sputnik Oscillator
CV from Maths + Octocontroller LFO
Into Zvex Instant Lofi Junky

FM Chaos Patch
Sequenced by Rene
Sputniks cross FM’ing one another
One side into the Timbre (SIN) the other VAR out to each channel of the Optomix

NAMM Pics from Control Voltage

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NAMM 2018 pics pt1: new designs & ideas from @qubitelectronix, @ArturiaOfficial Minibrute 2S patchbay closeup, and a super tasty prototype of VCO-2, a two voice CEM3340 based oscillator, coming late-2018 from @vintagesynthlab pic.twitter.com/RD9tF2z3Xs

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The NAMM Show 2018 - New Modules From Intellijel

Published on Jan 26, 2018 Animato Audio

"Danjel demonstrates three new modules announced at NAMM 2018. Watch the video to see what's new with Planar 2, Rubicon 2 and Morgasmatron."

NAMM 2018 Intellijel Morgasmatron, Rubicon 2 and Planar 2 Walkthrough

Published on Jan 25, 2018 Analogue Zone Showroom / Synths and Studio

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NAMM 2018 Intellijel Morgasmatron and Rubicon 2 Audio Demo no talk

Published on Jan 25, 2018 Analogue Zone Showroom / Synths and Studio

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NAMM 2018: Intellijel Rubicon 2, Planar 2 and Morgasmatron

Published on Jan 25, 2018 sonicstate

See this post for intellijel' new eurorack modules.

Intellijel NAMM2018 showcase

Published on Jan 25, 2018 intellijel

Playlist:

1. Planar II - Synced CV Recording

The intellijel Planar II is synced to the Metropolis and has X and Y CV outputs patched to the Intellijel / Cylonix Rainmaker and the Rubicon II. As the loop plays, different gestures are recorded and played back via the Planar's recording interface. You can probably imagine how fun this is to play with!

Note: this is a prototype unit and the production version will look a bit different.

2. Morgasmatron acid riffing

Metropolis is sequencing the Rubicon II to create the riff and the Morgasmatron is filtering it with both filters in parallel. I crossfade from filter B in lowpass (LP) mode to filter A in bandpass (BP) before engaging the distortion switch and playing with some other settings.

3. Morgasmatron growling drones

A static pulse wave from the Rubicon II is filtered by the Intellijel Morgasmatron. The resonance, distortion, crossfading and some FM are all manipulated to explore some interesting and very analog sounding textures.

4. Rubicon II TZFM sweeps

The Intell Rubicon II Through Zero Frequency Modulation (TZFM) input is modulated by an Intellijel Dixie II sine wave. The modulator frequency is swept and the index (fm depth) is also manipulated.

5. Rubicon II sub warp

The Intellijel Rubicon II WARP circuit is explored. With nothing patched into the X input the WARP circuit combines the SUB and Tri-State pulse circuit to get a warped waveform. By changing the sub type, tsp type, pulse width or warp position you can manipulate and animate the timbre for extremely rich and fat sounding tones.

6. Rubicon II: Warping Sine

The sine wave from the Intellijel Rubicon II is patched into the X input of the WARP circuit. With the WARP control in center position (and squish circuit off) the sine wave is unchanged. Turning the WARP control up or down mutates the sine wave as does playing with the pulse width. Engaging the SQUISH circuit further enhances the timbre for interesting variations.

Update: and a pic:

A Tale of Two Filters: Intellijel Polaris & Omsonic RNF

Published on Dec 9, 2017 ngarjuna

"A Tale Of Two Filters
Two Cascaded OTA filters in the Eurorack format compared side by side in Low Pass mode:
Intellijel Polaris
and
Omsonic RNF

00:00 - 02:02 Open sweeps, high resonance
02:02 - 04:05 Rhythmic pattern sweeps, very wet
04:05 - 06:08 Pattern
06:08 - 08:11 Pattern +1 Oct

Patch Notes:
Audio Damage Sequencer One driving
single sawtooth from Intellijel Rubicon
Into each VCF both enveloped by Maths SUM (ch1 ACC ch4 GATE)
and modulated by AD SeqOne LFO (SIN & SAW @ 256 steps)
4-pole out to uVCA enveloped by Dual ADSR

Open sweeps are the same patch with the gates silent and the VCA bias cranked up

No effects

As each module features on-board attenuators for everything I did my best to match scaling and offset between the two filters. I also spent some time comparing input drive (COTA filters seem to be very sensitive to input levels).

On the open sweeps I was unable to get the resonance on the Omsonic to the full screech I wanted so I feedback patched some of the 2-pole into Input B and seasoned to taste"