Resynthesizer by Make Noise - Ambient performance

video upload by Jay Hosking

"A live synthesizer jam performed entirely on the Make Noise Resynthesizer.

This might be the most beautiful instrument I own.

Eurorack is traditionally about choice, about configuring a case to your preferences or imagination. The Make Noise Resynthesizer is the antithesis of this, in many ways. It's a crafted case from only one manufacturer, from their imagination, and with a specific philosophy and goal in mind. In this respect, it is an instrument, with the strengths and limitations inherent in any instrument. And when you embrace those strengths and limitations, it's truly incredible what it can create.

This is the very first patch I made with the Resynthesizer, with no goals in mind, without any sample content loaded onto the Morphagene (sampler). I didn't even know how to use half of the modules going in, and still don't know how to use many of them in any depth. But it's a testament to the Resynthesizer that it has a unified philosophy, and that its two main sound-creating voices (the Morphagene and the Spectraphon, a dual stereo oscillator) work so well together. What a synth.

I learned how to quickly sample the Spectraphon into the Morphagene, learned how to use the basics of René, and away I went. Within minutes I was making sounds and music I hadn't approximated with any other gear before.

Not only am I pleased with the musical results, I'm truly excited about the depth of this machine, to learn more of what it can do, to embrace its strengths and limitations and see what comes out of it, free of expectations.

Performed and recorded live to a stereo output, with EQ, compression, and limiting on the master.

Thanks for listening.

https://jayhosking.bandcamp.com"

Happy Sylvester 2025

video upload by Ebotronix

Make Noise,Contour, 2x Erbe Verb, Function, LXD, 2x Maths V1, Maths V2,
2x Mimeophon, 2x MMG, 4x Moddemix, Morphagene , Mysteron,
2x Optomix, 2x Pressure Points / Brains, 2x QMMG v1 & v 2, QPAS,
Rene , RXMX, Spectraphon , 5x STO, 2x Telharmonic (Shepard Generator) ,
Tempi, 5 x Xpan, XPO, 2x Wiard Wogglebug!
the others:
Tunefish Modular 3x 1u Ornament and Crime with Phaserville
Calibr8or with Mixolydian Scale
Temps Utile ,µVeils,
Mutable Intruments 2x Shades,
4ms Peg,
Flame Memory Slider,
Doepfer 2x R2m Ribbon Controller, A 138n, A 156, A 174-2 ,
2x A 177-2 with 2x Boss EV 30
Befaco Stereo Mixer,
XAOC 3x Batumi ,
Erica Synths Pico Drum ( Rim ),
ATO Faderbank 16 n Midi CC to
Strymon Big Sky MX!
[twelve nights between Christmas Eve and Epiphany]
01.01.2025
vid # 2451

Rauhnacht⁴

video upload by Ebotronix

Make Noise,Contour, 2x Erbe Verb, Function, LXD, 2x Maths V1, Maths V2,
2x Mimeophon, 2x MMG, 4x Moddemix, Morphagene , Mysteron,
2x Optomix, 2x Pressure Points / Brains, 2x QMMG v1 & v 2, QPAS,
Rene , RXMX, Spectraphon , 5x STO, 2x Telharmonic (Shepard Generator) ,
Tempi, 5 x Xpan, XPO, 2x Wiard Wogglebug!
the others:
Tunefish Modular 5x 1u Ornament and Crime with Phaserville
Calibr8or with Aeolian Scale
Mutable Intruments 2x Shades,
4ms Peg,
Flame Memory Slider,
Doepfer 2x R2m Ribbon Controller, A 138n, A 156, A 174-2 ,
2x A 177-2 with 2x Boss EV 30
Befaco Stereo Mixer,
XAOC 3x Batumi ,
Erica Synths Pico Drum ( Rim ),
ATO Faderbank 16 n Midi CC to
Strymon Big Sky MX!
30.12.2024
[twelve nights between Christmas Eve and Epiphany]
vid # 2450

Buchla, Make Noise, & A History of Spectral Animation in Synthesizers

video upload by Sarah Belle Reid

"A historical and technical deep dive into the synthesizer designs and ideas that influenced the development of the Make Noise x Soundhack Spectraphon, featuring excerpts from an interview with Tom Erbe.

Spectraphon is an oscillator for Eurorack modular systems that allows you to analyze and resynthesize sonic characteristics of OTHER sounds, using those characteristics to create unique waveforms and timbres…with the ability to continuously transform them into something new. It’s Erbe’s unique take on the concept of a harmonic oscillator—inspired by some of instrument designer Donald Buchla’s work from the 1970s and 1980s.

Erbe and Make Noise specifically name three Buchla instruments as important inspirations: the Model 259 Programmable Complex Waveform Generator, the Model 296 Programmable Spectral Processor, and the Touché, a hybrid keyboard instrument developed in collaboration between Don Buchla and David Rosenboom.

This video unpacks each of these instruments in turn, examining how their innovative approaches to timbre control and spectral manipulation influenced Spectraphon’s design.

Special thanks to Tom Erbe for sharing his insights on Spectraphon’s development and its relationship to these historic Buchla instruments, and to the Buchla Archives for providing images.

Buchla Touché footage made possible by the Buchla Archives—check out Buchla Archives website: https://www.buchlaarchives.com/

Watch my Spectraphon Overview + Exploration video:" [posted here]

Bruxa is an Angel | Shared System X Ep. 07 | Resynthesizer + Bruxa

video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"Bruxa is basically isolated time/filter experiment from Strega. I pre-ordered it in the blind without giving it a second thought, because I love my MakeNoise collection. If they'd make a new mult I'd get it too. But there's something special about Bruxa when it's added to an ecosystem like the Resynthesizer layout.

In this patch, I play the case almost completely manually, by starting 'events' with PrssPnt. It picks a new note for Spectraphon VCO A (a high pitched Red mode sound going to DXG, where the volume (CTRL) is modulated by WoggleBug's smooth output. VCO B is a very rich voice from the Green mode that seems to have a high and low frequency component and a certain unstability at modest levels. It almost sounds like a Tenor vocalist.

I am using Mimeophon in Zone 7 (zone fully CW) which I call 'The Long Repeat' because it's repeating almost a minute of buffered audio. But the real magic happened when I used Bruxa to 'smear' the unstable VCO B - the Tenor vocalist. I got an amazing angelic choir. I've heard this amazing 'smear' on other channels too so it's not unique to this case, it's Bruxa doing her magic.
I am sure it will sound even better with your own filters, utilities and FX chains.

I am taking it slow with this patch, with manual events and no sequencing. However, PrssPnt picks a new note on Rene's X channel for VCO A every time it's touched. VCO B gets pitch from Rene's Y channel, but I simply use the selected stage knob to pick a new note in the scale. When I touch PrssPnt, it opens up DXG to make the 'vocalist' appear.

I am aware the Resynthesizer is an exclusive layout and it will not be on everyone's desk. This video gives a cool impression of what a Spectraphon, a Bruxa and a Mimeophon can do for your drone music. You can always sculpt the sound with a filter, LPG or VCA from any brand."

Submergent Spectral Rhythms with ReSynthesizer | Make Noise

video upload by MAKEN0ISE

"Modulating the Spectraphon's Focus controls in SAM can alternately emphasize and submerge various subrhythms.

Get the latest Spectraphon firmware here! https://www.makenoisemusic.com/firmware/

https://www.makenoisemusic.com/synthe..."

Spectral Ratcheting With The ReSynthesizer | Make Noise

video upload by MAKEN0ISE

"Spectraphon Linear Array Modulation!! Get the firmware here: https://www.makenoisemusic.com/firmware/

Last time we created several Arrays from the same sonic matter but with different modulations during their creation, then heard the difference as we modulated the various Arrays with the same modulator. This time let’s flip that around, we’ll create a single Array and hear how it sounds when we alter the modulator. By inscribing a simple rhythm into our Array we can use Slide modulation to evoke something along the lines of classic 'ratcheting.'

http://www.makenoisemusic.com"

ReSynthesizin' | Make Noise

video upload by MAKEN0ISE

"In this first ReSynthesizer Patch of the Week, we take a close look at how Spectraphon does its resynthesizin'."

http://www.makenoisemusic.com

ReSynthesizer Spectraphon Firmware Update! | Make Noise

video upload by MAKEN0ISE

"New Spectraphon firmware version sp67 is available here: https://www.makenoisemusic.com/firmware

It adds the following features:

1. Linear Array Modulation! In SAO, the Slide parameter now selects from all spectra in the Array in a linear fashion. The Focus control is used for spectral compression/expansion.

The original Planar Modulation style is still available. To access, while in SAO hold SHIFT for 2 seconds without pressing any other buttons. This operation is per-Side.

2. New Ramp LFO Shape on Sub/CV Outputs. Select shapes by hold Shift + Press CV on the Side you’re selecting for. Ramp is useful for Linear Array Modulation (patch to Slide with attenuverter set north of midnight) and plenty of other uses.

3. CV output LFOs’ minimum clock rate increased to 8 seconds, via tap tempo on Shift button, or clock input.

If your Spectraphon has a serial number of #2222 or higher, you do NOT need this update.
Check the Array Binary during power for correct sequence. SP67: 0100 0011

If your Spectraphon already powers up with this sequence you do not need this update.

http://www.makenoisemusic.com"

Introducing The Make Noise ReSynthesizer

Playlist of ReSynthesizer patch video uploads by MAKEN0ISE

"In this video we go over the history and concept of this new 7U system, and also visit Drop of Sun Studios here in West Asheville to let the ReSynthesizer encounter the sounds of various musical instruments.

A free pack of Morphagene Reels from the sessions can be found here:

https://freesound.org/people/makenois...

Vocals, Harmonium: Elisa Faires
Electric Sitra: Chandra Shukla
Pedal Steel: Mike Johnson
Piano: Walker
Recording engineer: Mike Johnson
Filming and edit: Peter, Lewis, and Walker

https://dropofsun.com/
https://elisafaires.com/
https://xambuca.com/bio"

The MSRP for the Make Noise ReSynthesizer System is $4599. Pre Order Now, Shipping in early November. Check with dealers on the right.

"Introducing the ReSynthesizer!

The ReSynthesizer can trace its origins to Spring 2023, with Walker and Rodent putting together a collection of modules to announce and demonstrate the Soundhack Spectraphon at Superbooth ‘23. We knew that these modules would need to complement Spectraphon in a way that would show its true capabilities. As such, this specialized layout comprised a single-system overview of the last 8 years of Make Noise module designs.

After Superbooth Walker and Peter continued to use a similar system configuration in videos for our Youtube and Instagram Channels, prompting some folks to speculate if it was to be our new 7U system. At that time we had no plans for a new system; in fact, this layout had been intended as temporary all along, but we found that it made a useful layout in almost all cases and so we continued using it in videos anyway. (The layout even gained the popular unofficial moniker “System X” thanks to the speculative work of Cinematic Laboratory and others.) Choices like the unusual placement of the Morphagene, adjacent to Spectraphon, which we initially assumed would be mainly for a very specific use-case, quickly became second nature to patch. The Spectraphon and Morphagene work together to ReSynthesize raw materials into lush soundscapes, microsound manipulations, or wherever the path leads.

In early 2024, we announced DXG for the easy mixdown of mono or stereo signals, and PrssPnt to add physical touch interaction. With these pieces in place, the ReSynthesizer is born. Pairing the Spectraphon with the Morphagene and the core Make Noise CV generation suite, and housed in the powerful and portable 4 Zone CV Bus Case, the ReSynthesizer is an open design blackboard ready for experimentation and discovery.

We’ve put this collection through its paces and have found it to hold up to any test we throw at it— we can’t wait to hear what sounds you find with it!"

• Voltage Controlled DSP (Digital Signal Processing)
• Voltage Controlled Spectral Analysis/Resynthesis/Noise Generation: Spectraphon
• Voltage Controlled Stereo Repeats and Halos: Mimeophon
• Voltage Controlled Stereo Granularization: Morphagene
• Complex Random Voltage Generator: Wogglebug
• Dual Analog Control Voltage generator: MATHS (x2!)
• Voltage Controlled Panning, Crossfading, and Mixing: X-PAN
• Polyphonic Time Shifting: TEMPI
• New School Sequencing: René
• Human Expression/Control: PrssPnt
• Stereo Low Pass Gating and Mixing: DXG
• Horizontal Control Signal Distribution and Indication, plus Final Outputs: CV Bus
• Voltage Controlled Multi-Mode Multi-Peak Stereo Filtering: QPAS
• 4 Zone 7U CV Bus case w/ original power supply and AC Adapter, Ready to Play
• Blanking panels as appropriate (selection may vary)
• Ships with 30 patch cables
• Comes with Lid, Highly portable, Meets requirements for carry-on luggage

Special thanks to Drop of Sun Studios, Elisa Faires, and Chandra Shukla for taking part in this recording session!

https://www.makenoisemusic.com/synthe..."

Make Noise Spectraphon - Dual Spectral Eurorack Oscillator

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STEREO WORKING with Make Noise X-PAN

video upload by Flat Round Modular Music

"Exploring the stereo capacities of the last Make Noise modules
X-PAN Spectraphon DPO and more
Make Noise full system

Headphones needed

Have a look and a listen."

PlayFader Ambient Exploration #3, Moog DFAM and Friends

video upload by MATTHS

"Another jam with the Play All Day PlayFader exploring more ambient spaces. This time PlayFader is sequencing the @MoogSynthesizers DFAM but each channel is set to do different lengths so that the melodies intertwine. The voices then pass through the @Endorphines Squawk Dirty filter while Rings and the @MAKEN0ISEMUSIC Spectraphon add both low end and top end sparkle. The @knobula6211 Pianophonic is triggered via MIDI from PlayFader to provide ambient chords. Lashings of reverb of course and of course!

Enjoy!"

PlayFader Ambient Exploration #2 Moog DFAM, RYK Vector Wave and Spectraphon

video upload by MATTHS

"Another jam with the Play All Day PlayFader exploring more ambient spaces. This time PlayFader is sequencing the @RYKModular Vector Wave with some additional filter control courtesy of the @Endorphines Square Dirty and @MoogSynthesizers DFAM. Lashing of reverb of course and of course the @MAKEN0ISEMUSIC Spectraphon and Maths thrown into the mix.

Enjoy!"

/// Connect With MATTHS ///
🕸 WEBSITE w/ links - www.matthsmatthsmatths.com

Erbe-Verb B&G | Shared System 'X' | Episode 03 | Back in Black

video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"Yeah. I made episode 03 before I was able to finish episode 02 so I decided to post them both. There's no need on this channel to manage posts to maximize views, I just want you to be able to find information when you need it and I just LOVE to make content like this. I made a lot of videos about the EV in the past and it's covered in the old Shared System tutorials (link in video). In this video, I am going to try something new.

In this episode, I'll only use Erbe-Verb and DXG in a feedback loop. So no fancy 7U case layout this time, I made this video to find out if it can still be relevant in 2024. Since I am totally biased, you'll need to decide for yourself. Honestly, if you need a regular reverb, maybe a stereo module would serve you better.

Erbe-Verb is going for a limited rerun in black and gold, so this also means it's getting old and possibly moving to retirement. Without speculating too much, it's possible that MakeNoise is working on a successor now they have this amazing new ARM DSP board. But again, I have no idea. What we DO know is, that Erbe-Verb is widely considered as one of the best reverbs in eurorack, even though it's not the best reverb as a reverb. Que? It excels in creative use and abuse. It will never get old and whatever comes next, it will pair well with the EV (it pairs really well with a Mimeophon, StarLab, Sealegs or Desmodus Versio).

Apart from the sound design fun, Erbe-Verb plays a big role in the Shared System signature sound. While it's partly overshadowed by the more recent Mimeophon, the Mime's 'halo' only adds a little space. It's nothing compared to the 'icy sheet metal in deep space' sound from the EV, which can easily double as a classic spring- or plate reverb when 'absorb' and 'tilt' are used to tame the high end. I've never been a fan of the predelay, but it can do amazing things with modulation and gates/triggers.

The Erbe-Verb is 'mono IN' so it needs to be used as a send/return with a stereo voice like XPO or Spectraphon. Here's where a ModDemix comes in handy. You can use CH1 and CH2 to pass on your stereo mix to let's say an X-PAN, and use the Sum out to EV. Then you can patch the EV's stereo out to X-PAN's aux inputs. It's a lot of patching and modules for a verb, but it provides a lot of freedom."

Dual #XPO | Shared System 'X' | Episode 02 | 259 is here again

video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"This series is about getting creative within the confinement of the 7U case with black and gold modules which are available in retail. The goal is to build something like the original Shared System B&G where the collection and order of modules deliver a logical and intuitive synthesizer ecosystem.

The heart and soul of the original Shared is the DPO, which is a dual complex VCO, inspired by the Buchla 259 from the '70's. There's 'two five nine was here' printed on the circuitboard. While the DPO is still available, it's only available in silver, and it may not be restocked in the EU because it has a vactrol to strike the wavefolder. Without speculating too much, DPO will either leave the stage, or return as a 'green' revision borrowing a DXG strike. Who knows.

Even though I love Spectraphon, which also has a '259 inspired' design, it doesn't sound like an analog DPO. It doesn't have the raw sound of fresh timber. I've been experimenting with dual XPO's for a while now (there's a link to my XPO vs DPO video) and I've 'discovered' that adding a moddemix as a bus really approximates it, but can also go beyond any complex VCO I've heard. The output count is outrageous, and having the 'FM/MOD bus' on the outside brings you very close to a Serge design. It takes a bit more patching, but it also delivers tons of fun.

I am aware this series is a bit like a buying guide mixed with a MakeNoise ad but I am not affiliated with MakeNoise except that I am a groupie. I make fan films. We all have our favorites and MN was my entry into modular. I am totally biased. But these layouts also work with other brands and they're shared for inspiration. It's not the brand, not the modules, it's the roles, order and interaction of modules that turn a patch blanket into an ecoystem."

Make Noise Spectraphon Noise Mode | Noise Drone

video upload by Akihiko Matsumoto

Make Noise Modular Synth Sample Pack: https://akihikomatsumoto.bandcamp.com...
Morphagene Reels Pack: https://akihikomatsumoto.bandcamp.com...

NOISE CHOIR | Make Noise

video upload by MAKEN0ISE

"We don’t usually immediately associate the sound of a choir with noise... but let's consider the Noise mode of Spectraphon."

http://www.makenoisemusic.com

Noise + Chaos | MakeNoise Spectraphon & Mimeophon

video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"I made this video on the 26th, 27th and today the 28th, so it's not a jam but a regular video. The main subject of this video is patching from scratch. With infinite possibilities, where do you begin? For me it's often a patchpoint I haven't used much or don't understand well. I had just finished the Mysteresis video and new ideas pop in when you're done and doing something completely different like cooking or cleaning. Since I've been working with Echophon feedback, I wondered if I could do something different with Mimeophon. Feedback doesn't really work, but how about clocking Mimeophon with Wogglebug, which is clocked by Mimeophon? I call it a clock feedback loop but don't know if there's a name for it. The fun obviously begins when you're going audio rate. The results were interesting, but not as spectacular as I hoped for. Second subject of this video is the Spectraphon Noise + Chaos mode which was added in the lastest firmware. The clock feedback delay and the SP were a nice combo and at the end of the session I finally got something worth sharing. I ended the video with a stock scene from a tibetan bowl player because it looked interesting and it had this relaxing vibe. This morning I patched up the Spectraphon to make bowls, so the stock video makes sense. It sounded very nice! So here's how one idea leads to another and adds up to your knowledge and experience. It's something you can't really learn from a book, you just need to let it happen and learn as you go. So it's noise and chaos from both Mimeophon and Spectraphon, and definitely in the patching process :).

Without a goal and without expectations, because a modular will always take a different route. So always keep that recorder running...."

Panharmonium | by Rossum Electro-Music

video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"Spectral processors are hot these days thanks to the Spectraphon and the mighty 296T. It's easy to skip the Rossum Panharmonium and I got many questions like 'how does it compare...' So I checked a few Chris Meyers Learning Modular videos and many I don't remember. What I heard was pure magic. It's been quite an investment again, especially with the Morpheus.

This is a 'first patch' video so there's not much explaining and too much exploring. I simply don't have the time for a deep dive during #jamuary2024 but it's a perfect opportunity to share the experience of learning by tweaking knobs. I started recording/shooting around noon today, and I am happy I can post it before midnight so it's a genuine Day 23. I may have to shoot something simple tomorrow. Or maybe I'll do the dreaded Strega multi sample that will break reality in two."