MAKEN0ISE Introduces the Spectraphon!

Brett Naucke performs on the Spectraphon! video upload by MAKEN0ISE

"Brett Naucke performs new patches at Drop of Sun!

Asheville-based musician and Make Noise Records alumnus Brett Naucke performs three new patches on our brand new module— the Make Noise/soundhack Spectraphon— at the great Drop of Sun Studios here in Asheville, NC!

We are THRILLED to finally share our latest collaboration with Tom Erbe (soundhack), The Spectraphon! For more information on this dual spectral oscillator, head to: https://makenoisemusic.com/modules/sp...

For more info on Brett and his work, be sure to check out:
https://www.bnaucke.com/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2MFjL...
https://brettnaucke.bandcamp.com/

This video was filmed at, recorded by and mastered by Drop of Sun Studios here in Asheville, NC. For more info on Drop of Sun, head to:
https://dropofsun.com/
https://www.instagram.com/_dropofsun_/"

via Make Noise

The Make Noise/soundhack Spectraphon is a dual Spectral Oscillator coded by Tom Erbe of soundhack. It uses real-time spectral analysis and resynthesis to create new sounds from those that already exist. It is inspired by classic electronic musical instruments of the past, including spectral processors, additive synthesis, vocoders, and resonators especially the Buchla 296 and Touché, but it takes a physical form more resembling the classic analog dual complex oscillator in the lineage of the Buchla 259 and the Make Noise DPO.

The Spectraphon is the first module to be built by Make Noise on its new digital hardware platform. This hardware, engineered by Jeff Snyder and Tony Rolando, provides more i/o at higher resolutions, and a lower noise floor than we have ever had access to in a digital module, allowing us to unleash Tom Erbe’s DSP code to a previously unattainable degree.

The Spectraphon has two nearly identical sides, A and B, which oscillate in one of two ways: Spectral Amplitude Modulation (SAM), or Spectral Array Oscillation (SAO). In SAM, instead of oscillating at all times like an analog VCO, sound at the Spectraphon’s input is used to modulate the amplitude of a set of harmonics. In SAM the Spectraphon can be sequenced and frequency modulated like any VCO. At any time the current spectrum can be used to create an Array for later use in SAO mode where the Spectraphon oscillates at all times, with the spectrum at the Odd and Even harmonic outputs being drawn from those stored Arrays.

The Slide and Focus controls are mode-dependent: in SAM, they determine how the Spectraphon responds to sound at the input for Spectral AM, while in SAO, they are used to modulate the Array. In either mode (SAM or SAO), the Partials control works as a combined amplitude and timbre gate for the Odd and Even harmonic output and the FM Bus will create high definition internal frequency modulation from the opposing side of the Spectraphon. The two sides can also interact via the internal FM Bus, the Follow and Sync modes, and by patching them together.

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The New Make Noise SoundHack Spectraphon - The Deep Dive Review

video upload by Perfect Circuit

"The Make Noise x SoundHack Spectraphon is a dual spectral oscillator for Eurorack modular synthesizers. At first glance, it might look somewhat like a classic "complex oscillator" in the style of Buchla's 259 or Make Noise's own DPO—but there's much more to it than that. To make a long story short, it offers a new and novel approach to sound design that we haven't quite seen in Eurorack before.

Rather than relying on wavefolding, Spectraphon is all about additive synthesis and resynthesis: you can think of it as an oscillator whose timbre is driven by external sound sources. Inspired by the Buchla 296 Programmable Spectral Processor and Touché hybrid keyboard synthesizer, it presents a new and novel take on sound generation and processing.

As a live processor, Spectraphon can be like a vocoder, a resonator, a pseudo-spectral freeze; as an oscillator, it creates a wide range of evolving tones based on stored analyses of external sounds. It's a dense module—so in this video, we dive into how it works and how it sounds.

Buy a Spectraphon of your own: https://bit.ly/438UEGN
Read about Spectraphon's inspiration and functionality on our blog, Signal: https://bit.ly/3BA7h1S

00:00 Introduction
01:20 Spectraphon, Additive Synthesis, and Resynthesis
03:54 Spectraphon Overview
07:23 Spectral Amplitude Modulation (SAM) Mode Demo
10:09 SAM Examples
12:36 Creating Arrays + Spectral Array Oscillation (SAO) Mode Demo
15:43 Many More Sound Examples
19:51 Summary + Check Out Our Blog, Signal!"

New Spectraphon Firmware! | Make Noise

video upload by MAKEN0ISE

Also see: SpectraNoise Coming to Make Noise Spectraphon

Press release follows:

Make Noise is proud to announce SpectraNoise, a new Spectraphon firmware coded by Tom Erbe of Soundhack!

This free firmware can be downloaded directly from our website.

SpectraNoise adds two new oscillator modes: Chaos and Noise.

As with the original Spectraphon firmware, each half of the module is able to run any of the four available modes (SAM, SAO, Chaos, Noise) independently, allowing for a wide range of experimental, harmonically rich timbres.

This new firmware also includes improved low frequency compensation for the Partials parameter in SAO mode.

A new low frequency mode can also be enabled, transforming the module into a chaotic modulation powerhouse!

Noise Mode:

In Noise mode, the Even and Odd outputs contain a pair of sine waves modulated by noise sidebands. The Slide and Focus controls set the frequencies of a low-pass and high-pass filter, respectively, for this modulating noise, further shaping the sidebands.

Chaos Mode:

In Chaos mode, two sine oscillators are each paired with a second sine whose harmonic ratio is set by the Focus control. Partials adds audio rate modulation of one sine by the other, and Slide adds multiple chaotic feedback paths to this modulation.

In both new modes the Sine and Sub/CV outputs, the Pitch Controls and the FM Bus, all work the same as in previously existing modes.

Please refer to the Spectraphon manual for more details!

Additional information:

The updated Spectraphon manual (which includes the SpectraNoise info) can be found here.

A cheat sheet for the various controls and functions of SpectraNoise can be found on our website.

Installing SpectraNoise provides access to sounds otherwise impossible to create with the original Spectraphon firmware. We cannot wait to hear what you create with it! Download today and happy patching!

Sounds of the Spectraphon

video upload by MAKEN0ISE

"The Make Noise/Soundhack Spectraphon is shipping this week! Please enjoy this collection of sounds from the Spectraphon, and share your Spectraphon sounds, visions, and patch requests in the comments!!

The Spectraphon Manual is now available: https://www.makenoisemusic.com/conten...

Check out the full Spectraphon Playlist: [below]

0:00 Intro
1:35 "SpectraDrone"
2:38 "SAO SAM SUB"
3:18 "Play it again, SAM"
4:35 "Clocked Arrays"
5:05 "West Coast Keyboard"
6:27 "Bell Drone"
7:48 "SAM Duophony with XPO Bassline"
11:41 "Happy Patching"
14:36 "Percussive Partials"
15:25 "Digital Monosynth"
16:13 "Hard Syncin'"
17:23 "A Nice Comfy Two-Voice Sequence"

Make Noise SoundHack Spectraphon | Overview & Exploration

video upload by Sarah Belle Reid

"A demo & walkthrough of the new Eurorack module Spectraphon, by Make Noise. Spectraphon is a dual complex oscillator that explores additive synthesis and resynthesis—allowing you to analyze and resynthesize characteristics of other sounds to create super unique timbres and waveforms.

This video includes an overview of what Spectraphon is and how it works, along with a number of patch examples demonstrating Spectraphon as a dual oscillator, and as an effects processor to create rich, resonator / spectral-blurring type sounds.

Spectraphon’s design is inspired by the Buchla 259 Programmable Complex Waveform Generator, the Buchla 296 Programmable Spectral Processor, and the Buchla Touché—taking parts of each of these designs and combining them into something new and unique."

Transonic Trio: A Triple Transformation of Beats, Keys and Voice with the Make Noise Spectraphon

video upload by HANGING OUT WITH AUDIOPHILES

00:00 - Spectraphon meets Pulsar 23
01:41 - Spectraphon meets Orchestron
03:16 - Spectraphon meets Voice

The Make Noise Spectraphon can transform and reveal many a hidden world contained in all the sounds we make. Rather than present a breakdown of this wonderful module, I thought I'd hit you with a no talking special where I set the beast against drums, keys and voice to form a little Transonic Trio.

In the last track, all the vocal effects are coming from the Spectraphon :)"

Spectraphon | by MakeNoise x Soundhack

video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"The Spectraphon combines a spectral processor with a complex VCO. While it may look huge (34 HP)) it's still a lot smaller than a combined Buchla 259 and 296. A spectral processor is a bit like a parametric EQ with CV control, where you can slide through/focus on frequency bands. SP will analyze incoming sound, classify the harmonic content (the spectrum) and adds it to its own fundamental sine. The process of resynthesis is like impressionism in paintings, creating loose and inaccurate brush strokes of the original sound. So it's NOT a sampler and it doesn't capture audio. It listens to incoming audio, and paints its own picture. The process is called Spectral Amplitude Modulation (changing the volume of individual 'colors' with CV) aka SAM. Hello, SAM!

These spectra can also be saved for later use. But it doesn't stop there. First, SP offers two independent spectral processors A & B, which can interact with an FM bus. Side B can also sync with/follow side A. So you can process two sounds and then mangle them into beautiful new textures. You can also use the saved spectra (16 arrays containing up to 1024 spectra) in Spectral Array Oscillation mode (SAO) and use it as a dual complex spectral VCO. But it doesn't stop there either. It also offers two multi-functional outputs that work as envelope followers in SAM, and sub-oscillators in SAO. They also double as stepped/smooth random CV and a triangle LFO. Then, the journey begins. So yes, you will be influenced. Spectraphon is a Jedi mind trick. This is the droid you're looking for.

All music in this video is created with Spectraphon as the final audio source. Some parts are produced and multitracked in the DAW. I'll use a 'live' indicator when the patch is 'raw' and recorded as is.

00:00 A Spark of Inspiration
02:06 Introducing the Spectraphon
04:03 What are Spectra?
07:20 Spectral Amplitude Modulation - SAM
08:33 Harvesting for Spectraphon
11:26 Partials
13:52 Spectral Array Oscillator - SAO
19:59 Patch Ideas"

Make Noise Soundhack Spectraphon - Spectral Oscillator - Sonic Lab Review By MATTHS

video upload by sonicstate

"Officially announced at Superbooth, the Make Noise Spectraphon is another collab with the brilliant mind of Tom Erbe of Soundhack, who has worked with Make Noise to create an unusual new Dual Oscillator Module.

The Spectraphon is the first modular to be build on the new digital hardware platform, a concept engineered by Tony Rolando and Jeff Snyder, it offers more i/o at higher resolutions and a lower noise floor.

Spectraphon has two sides, A and B which offer Spectral Amplitude Modulation (SAM) and Spectral Array Modulation (SAO).

@matthsmatthsmatths (aka Matt Hodson) takes us on a journey through the Spectraphon.

Exclusive extra content on Patreon
https://patreon.com/sonicstate

00:00:00 Start
00:00:59 Overview
00:02:52 Odd and Even Harmonics
00:04:56 SAM Mode
00:08:40 External Inputs
00:13:10 Noodling and exploring
00:15:38 more sound examples
00:18:56 Conclusion"

The Spectraphon Zone • Make Noise x SoundHack Dual Spectral Oscillator

video upload by Lightbath

"Thanks to @MAKEN0ISEMUSIC for sponsoring this video and getting me into The Spectraphon Zone 🌈🌟

Continued thanks to @BlackmagicDesignOfficial for the pocket cinema cameras used to shoot this video and to @HosaTechnology for the cables that connect all the things 🙏

✶ TABLE OF CONTENTS ✶

00:00​ - The Spectraphon Zone
00:26​ - The Lightbath Zone
00:42​ - What is Spectraphon?
01:09​ - SAM: Spectral Amplitude Modulation
01:34 - SAM: Slide + Focus w/ Birds
02:59​ - SAM: Harp Into Spectraphon
04:07​ - SAM: Patching the Sines
06:17​ - SAO: Spectral Array Oscillation
07:36 - Have Patience
08:00 - Opening the Doors of Creativity*"

The Most BORING Spectraphon Patch

video upload by MAKEN0ISE

"Unlike the Morphagene and Mimeophon, which record/play/repeat literal reproductions of sounds, the Spectraphon synthetically recreates the spectral makeup of sounds. Thus instead of sounds being 'replayed' they are 'reborn' as new spectra in an environment where they are cut loose from their origins.

Given all this, let’s speculate that the most boring thing you could do with a Spectraphon is re-create the same sound that is modulating it. Of course, on the most basic level, any recording device can do that. My phone can do that. Doing it with the Spectraphon is a bit of a catch 22. If it succeeds, then we’ve failed at doing anything interesting. If it does something interesting, then we’ve failed at … succeeding. Let's try anyway!!

http://www.makenoisemusic.com"

DPO vs Spectraphon

video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"So how do these two compare? Let's have a friendly 'competition' where both win, a bit of drama and some cool patch examples that show the major differences.

A short observation reveals a similar layout of two VCO's and an FM-bus in the center. But Spectraphon's deck-knobs are used for adjusting the bands in a parametric EQ, while DPO's knobs are used to design and sculpt waveforms. Spectraphon uses statistic models of captured sounds, DPO makes original complex sounds that just can't be captured in a spectrum array - and it offers a mighty wavefolder. So DPO is a fruit, and Spectraphon is a fruit processor that makes/blends juice.

It takes a lot of space to use both in a single case so you may need to make a choice. Using an XPO next to the SP brings you closer to the DPO and you can make a lot of new sounds, but again, the DPO's internal routings make all the difference.

There are four challenges in this video: the 'drone', 'sweet dreams', 'processing audio' and 'bad dreams'. Both modules meet at neutral ground, and can use the same configuration of Marbles, Ripples, Stages, Veils and Clouds. It's been a bit like playing chess against myself so there's no winner. In the 'drone' challenge they were limited to their own rows, the other challenges allowed using everything, including each other. These two rows make up really cool starterkits too.

00:00 Introduction
02:04 Challenge 1: The Drone
06:06 Challenge 2: Sweet Dreams
09:49 Challenge 3: Processing Audio
12:01 Challenge 4: Bad Dreams"

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...."

DXG Intro and Overview | Make Noise

video upload by MAKEN0ISE

Follow-up to yesterday's post. New video and the official press release are in.

"The Dual Stereo Gate (DXG) music synthesizer module is a Dual Stereo Low Pass Gate and Mixer. It follows in the footsteps of the QMMG, Optomix, RxMx, DynaMix, and LxD. Unlike its predecessors, the DXG is specifically oriented around mixing stereo signals, making it an important addition to any system containing modules like XPO, QPAS, Morphagene, Mimeophon, Spectraphon, and other stereo modules by Make Noise or others.

8hp
Shipping January 2024
MSRP $215

http://www.makenoisemusic.com"

Press release follows:

Make Noise is proud to announce the DXG!

The Dual Stereo Gate (DXG) music synthesizer module is a Dual Stereo Low Pass Gate and Mixer. It follows in the footsteps of the QMMG, Optomix, RxMx, DynaMix, and LxD. Unlike its predecessors, the DXG is specifically oriented around mixing stereo signals, making it an important addition to any system containing modules like XPO, QPAS, Morphagene, Mimeophon,Spectraphon, and other stereo modules by Make Noise or others.

Unique to the DXG is a new low pass gate circuit that does not use vactrols. This circuit is 100% analog and its response was arrived at after many months tailoring it to meet or exceed the expectations that have been set by all the vactrol low pass gates that Make Noise has created over the years. The DXG is a completely new approach which better implements the gentle single pole filtering of a low pass gate, while also emulating the slow decay and memory of the vactrol based low pass gate. This new circuit makes possible the consistency of response necessary for versatile stereo use, while also keeping the module small and affordable so that it can be a key part of just about any modular system.

Unlike previous low pass gates made by Make Noise, all the DXG’s inputs and outputs are stereo. Each set of inputs is normalled so that the left input can be used for a mono signal, sending a copy to both left and right outputs. The Auxiliary inputs are also a stereo pair with mono normalization. These normalizations allow for the DXG to be used as a simple three channel stereo mixer, with one or two of the channels additionally being used for dynamics control and note event generation. The Aux inputs can be used to chain together larger decentralized mixes using additional DXG modules, or X-PAN, Optomix, modDemix etc.

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Spectraphon Firmware Update!

video upload by MAKEN0ISE

"New Spectraphon firmware version sp38 is available now!

In addition to a couple fun new features, this update includes critical bug fixes, and is therefore recommended for all Spectraphon users.

This firmware can be downloaded from our website: https://www.makenoisemusic.com/manual...

In this video, we’ll show how to install the firmware, and briefly go over the new features. All this information is also included in the readme file when you download the firmware.

New features:
1. Sub-Oscillator is now available as a Sub/CV output mode in SAM (previously only available in SAO). 2. Adds option to Delete currently selected User Array and return to Default Array on current slot. To Delete, while holding SHIFT button on the Side whose User Array you are Deleting, press and hold opposing SHIFT button for 2 seconds. For example to delete current Array on Side A, Hold SHIFT-A first, then Hold SHIFT-B for two seconds.

http://www.makenoisemusic.com/modules..."

Spectraphon 101 with James Cigler

video upload by MAKEN0ISE

"James Cigler returns to take us on a guided tour of the Make Noise soundhack Spectraphon!"

You can find addition demos and details on Make Noise's new Spectraphon in previous posts here.

Acoustic Communication with Spectraphon

video upload by MAKEN0ISE

"An in-depth discussion of how the Spectraphon 'listens' and 'interprets' sound in Spectral Amplitude Modulation (SAM).

Stay tuned for more deep dives, and a Patch of the Week series!

http://www.makenoisemusic.com/modules..."

Additional Spectraphon posts.

SpectraNoise Coming to Make Noise Spectraphon

video upload by MAKEN0ISE

"Coming soon! SpectraNoise is a new firmware update for the Spectraphon! It adds two new oscillator modes: Chaos, and Noise!

This video features sounds made by the Spectraphon in these modes.

We are hard at work finalizing the SpectraNoise firmware, and we’re excited to share it with you! It will be available within the next couple of weeks. Stay tuned for more information!

http://www.makenoisemusic.com/modules..."

The Spectraphon modulated by Shepard Tones!

video upload by MAKEN0ISE

"Hello! It's Pete from the Make Noise Instagram channel, stopping by YouTube this week with a walkthrough of a recent favorite Spectraphon/Spiratone patch!

I know, I know, you're asking yourself WHICH recent favorite Spectraphon/Spiratone patch could he be referring to? There are so many. It's this one: https://www.instagram.com/p/CuHved6N3bP/

The patch was inspired by the functionality of the Buchla 297 Infinite Phase Shifter, and while it is not a recreation of the 297 it uses the module as a jumping off point for sonic exploration.

For more information on the Make Noise Soundhack Spiratone, please check out Walker's excellent overview video from the halcyon days of 2016: [posted here in 2015]

Thanks for watching and happy patching!

http://www.makenoisemusic.com"

Creatin' Arrays with Spectraphon

video upload by MAKEN0ISE

"In this video we explore several different approaches to Array Creation with the Spectraphon.

http://www.makenoisemusic.com"

Superbooth 2023: Makenoise Spectraphon

video upload by Sound On Sound magazine

"Makenoise introduce their new Spectraphon module, including spectral modelled synthesis."