BTFLD Drum Ratchet & more 4-Bit pattern - Schlappy Patching 2025 EP.6

video upload by Stazma

"Today we will make some drum patterns using the 4-Bit modules once again but in a more predictable way, taking advantage of the reset input on the Nibblers.
We'll also have a look at a very fun way to generate "bursts" or rum rolls kind of pattern with the BTFLD being fed some slopes at it's input!

Have fun!"

A 1U Delay with character - Crypta by Ritual Electronics

video upload by Stazma

"Today we are checking out the new 1U delay from Ritual Electronics: Crypta.
It's a PT2933 delay, meaning it has that crunchy and lo-fi character you are to expect from this chip, but this one is taking that crunchyness VERY far, with it's 'poubelle' switch ('poubelle' is French for 'trash can'). All the way from classic delay & chorus to fuzz like PWM sounds, there's quite a bunch of fun stuff to try with this thing.

Have fun!!!"

00:00 Intro
02:44 Module Overview
07:06 Chorus / Vibrato / Flanger
09:53 WTH is "Poubelle"???
13:09 Breakbeat Torture and feedback
19:11 End talk & Dub

Check with dealers on the right for availability.

"From short and clean delays to long and filthy echoes all the way to utter sonic destruction

It can reflect, it can smear, it can resonate, it can dub, it can noise, it can no-input. Crypta is a powerful 1U Eurorack delay module, designed to bring complex, immersive echoes to your modular setup. With intuitive controls for delay time, feedback, and mix, Crypta allows for smooth adjustments, whether you're aiming for subtle short resonator-like repeats, dramatic, cascading echoes or full on broken noises.

Designed to span from ultra-short, clean delays to long, filthy echoes, Crypta pushes the PT2399 delay to its limits. We’ve abused the modest karaoke chip to get around 4 seconds of delay—possibly the longest anyone has dared to go.

Crypta has a 'Poubelle' switch. Means 'trash can' in French. In middle position you have your regular delay. To the left and to the right you get two flavors of broken. Circuit bending by design, similar to the Color switch which makes Guillotine so great."

MultiMod - flexible movement generator and weird delay?

video upload by Stazma

"Today I'm happy to show you the new module from Make Noise: MultiMod.

It's hard to tell what it is because it does a lot in quite unconventional ways. It's very interesting and fun to play with, and I will share with you some of my experiments with it in this video.

Have fun!!!

More info here: https://www.makenoisemusic.com/module..."

00:00 Intro
02:30 Module Overview
04:32 Multi-Shape 8 tap LFO?
08:28 Processing Sequences
14:12 8-Tap weird delay
19:05 Processing an envelope
24:25 Breakbeat Torture
29:04 Add feedback to your delay patch
34:11 Channel Index out as a bonus stepped voltage
37:09 End talk

So good you need more than one - Mixswitch by Klavis

video upload by Stazma

"Today we are checking out not one... but FOUR Mixwitch by Klavis Modular.
This module is to my taste one of the best utility modules ever designed as it can do from simple mixiing, to more complex invertion / offset and even go to sequencer / switch behaviour.
Wich is why I wanted to demonstrate it using more than one, having a few can help you to perform quite complex tasks. It's RAM but for modular synth ;-)"

303 Day 2025 - Making a pattern with the Xoxbox

video upload by Stazma

"Again an anti-purist celebration of a classic Roland machine: I'll celebrate #303day with you today with the first clone of the classic silver box, the Xoxbox.

I'll show you how to program a pattern with it and how to jam with a drum machine via midi while in pattern edit mode, so you can keep playing around with the bassline."

Audrey II Demo - Synthux Academy

video upload by Stazma

"Today we are checking out weird and wonderful Audrey II by Synthux Academy.
This digital synth that you play only with knobs is emulating feedback in the way you can hear it when you place an electric guitar close to it's amp.
It sounds VERY good and you can use it to make a some horror soundscape or, as you will see, to create weird textures that you can can cut up into percussions."

00:00 Intro
02:17 Overview
09:44 Using in a Jungle track
15:41 Chopping it up with hardware
22:46 Sequenced Stereo Filtering
27:17 End talk

242T Programmable Pulser | Buchla 200 Series EP.12 | By Tiptop Audio

video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"I've been wondering how to approach this episode. If this were a module review, the 242 would not be able to stand up against modern 21st century sequencers. It's basically a 12 step sequencer with three rows of pulses so you can't even do a four on the floor. We need to remember we didn't have those in the late 60's, so let's not worry about that too much.

The classic pin-controlled 242 was custom made for CBS and it didn't carry the Buchla name. CBS (California Broadcast Systems) was licensed to build and distribute the 100 series and it eventually stopped because CBS didn't see a future for electronic instruments. I guess you need to have a long term vision, and CBS clearly had a different one. Regardless, the 242 is extremely rare. Fortunately, the 242T is not. Tiptop abandoned the pins and fancy illuminated buttons in favour of small buttons and a LED matrix. The 242t is a Tiptop first, and a CBS/Buchla later.

The 242 is a retro-futuristic trigger sequencer with some weird outputs. The ABC pulses are extremely short, but the alternating outputs are longer. Then, there's this SAW CV output which is tied to the master clock. There are start/stop and reset inputs and a CV controlled Period which is not unlike a frequency when pushed to audio rate. I tried to ping the 296 Spectral Processor with the ABC outputs, but these are barely audible. If you want to ping a rhythm on the 296, you'll need to use 281 envelopes and patch from there. Using them to ping a 292 vactrol is just wonderful.

Stazma and Todd Barton made excellent video manuals, so I am not going to explain the module in this video. Since nearly every Buchla module is either quad or dual, I used two 242 modules. I had to. Imagine it's the early 70's and it's the Dawn of Synthesis. We have no idea what the future will bring."

From simple to extra weird - Tarot La Coupe Demo

video upload by Stazma

"Today we are checking out the amazing and weird Tarot "La Coupe" module by Modulaire Maritime.
This is a waveshping module that pack MANY circuits together, with quite a few different ways to work with them like crossfading or individual outputs.
It's a bit hard to get going with it but it sound AWESOME."

00:00 Intro
03:10 Module Overview
10:17 Checking out the expander
19:45 Drum Machine & PLL
25:42 Breakbeat Torture
29:05 End talk


See the announcement post here.

It's a drone song w/ Tiptop Audio & Buchla, Strega and Space Echo

video upload by Stazma

"Hey there!
Here is a jam I recorded at the end of 2024. I remember I really had fun recording it (one take and done) and I'm happy to realize i'm still happy listening to it again now so here we go, it's here for you all.
Title is referring to the massive beating sound of all the oscillators ;-)

Have fun!

Gear used:
Tiptop Audio & Buchla big system
RE-150 Space Echo
Make Noise Strega
Verbos Electronics Touchplate Keyboard
Mixed live on a Studer 961 desk."

242t by Tiptop Audio & Buchla - Sound Only [no talk]

video upload by Stazma

"Here is a bonus patch that did not make it to the big demo video, as well as audio only snippets of all the main patches that were in it ;-)

For those who don't like the talking ;-)"

Does it Swarm? Verbos Electronics Sawtooth Stack Demo

video upload by Stazma

"Today we go for a proper dive into the Sawtooth Stack from Verbos Electronics.

This big module (or small synth, as you prefer) is based around five discrete VCO with the signature Verbos Electronics sound, that you can detune and spread using a few carefulle tuned set of controls.

It is a full stereo synth voice with two modulation sources and a stereo VCA and you control all the parameters and play the synth via Midi wich is a first for Verbos.

Have fun!"

The Buchla Dub Console? - Tiptop Audio & Buchla 207t Demo

video upload by Stazma

"Today we dive into the audio mixing utility from the 200t line: the 207t Mixer / Preamplifier.
On top of being a very comfortable mixing desk for your eurorack system there is some fun stuff to do with all it's bonus outputs such as dub mixing, feedback exploration, fat saturation with the preamp and more.
We'll explore some of this in the video, check out the time stamps.

Have fun!!!"

00:00 Intro
01:19 Module Overview
03:49 Preamp with guitar
04:16 Preamp with 880
06:21 Preamp with Breakbeat
09:59 Monitor as effect send (aka Dub Mixing)
14:26 Audio rate pan (& feedback)
18:40 207t & the Minimix
20:00 End talk

3 experiments with Clean + Chase Bliss Mystery Box unboxing

video upload by Stazma

"I couldn't help myself to get a mystery box from the guys at Chase Bliss without expecting anything in particular (where are you Golden Pin!!!!!?????) and I got... a Clean, their latest pedal wich is a very crazy stereo analog compressor that does a lot of weird tricks that goes FAR beyond a normal compressor.
So here are my first three experiments with it."

00:00 Mystery Box unboxing
00:09 Test 1 with a Roland MC-202
02:04 Test 2 with a 880 by System80
03:25 Test 3 with a Tiptop & Buchla eurorack system

296t Resonant percussions - Tiptop Audio & Buchla Tips & Tricks

video upload by Stazma

"Hello there!
Today we ping the 296t, I don't know why I didn't tried that earlier because it sound AWESOME. You don't know what pinging means? Well I'll explain how it works in the video don't worry."

Jolin Introduces ROSA Multi-Mode Crossfader, Scanner, and Switcher Module for Eurorack

JOLIN + VESIA - ROSA video upload by mz_2250

Press release follows. Additional demos below.


Jolin announces availability of ROSA, realised as a multi-mode crossfader, scanner, and switcher module for Eurorack

MILAN, ITALY: modular synthesizers- and sound sculptures-specialising music technology brand Jolin is proud to announce availability of ROSA — realised as a multi-mode crossfader, scanner, and switcher module for Eurorack designed to morph between up to four inputs and outputs, offering seamless signal routing with endless creative potential — as of December 20…

ROSA represents the ultimate tool for sound designers and performers seeking fluid transitions and dynamic control. Creatively, it can be used to morph smoothly between multiple inputs, route a single input across multiple outputs, modulate signals dynamically with flexible scanning and control, and switch between signals or outputs for performance variations.

Indeed, it can be used with LFOs (Low Frequency Oscillators) and envelopes — to morph modulation sources across various destinations; audio sources — to transition between different oscillators, filters, or effects; quadraphonic systems — to distribute signals across multiple speakers for immersive sound; and rhythmic triggers — to switch between trigger patterns or effects to create evolving sequences.

So how, exactly, does ROSA do what it does? It includes three distinct modes that allow users to shape and route signals in various ways. When working in Scan Mode, users can seamlessly morph between up to four inputs — the scanning circuit moves progressively from I1 (input one) to I4 (input four), with the option to loop back to I1 for continuous transitions; by adjusting the KNEE control, users can choose whether the transitions are smooth and gradual or sharp and instantaneous, making it perfect for creating evolving textures or switching between sounds on the fly. When working in Wave Mode, the four VCAs (Voltage-Controlled Amplifiers) operate independently — although each still follows the same control from the scanning circuit, they are kept separate, so users can independently modulate four different channels, creating complex dynamic changes in a patch. When working in Pass Mode, a single input is distributed across up to four outputs — if more than one input is plugged, they will all be mixed together, which is ideal for sending the same signal to multiple destinations, like quadraphonic speaker setups or different effects chains; the transition between outputs can be smooth or sharp, providing users with full control over how the signal moves between outputs.

Digging deeper still, the KNEE control shapes how the transitions behave in all modes, letting users switch from soft fades to abrupt jumps, while the SHUT input mutes all the VCAs simultaneously, so is ideal for performance control or rhythmic muting; since the VCAs are linear, amplitude control can be gradual or instantaneous, depending on the nature of the CV (Control Voltage) input. It is worth noting that the CV input is scanned with an attenuvertor — an attenuator that can also invert the signal — and a mechanical toggle switch (set to POT) permits users to select the Infinite Analogue Potentiometer — itself featuring an LED (Light Emitting Diode) ring to indicate which quadrant users are interacting with — that enables seamless circular and continuous morphing between inputs, or CV modulation (when set to CV).

It is fair to say, then, that whether users are creating evolving textures, routing a single input to multiple outputs, or exploring rhythmic variations, ROSA readily adapts to their needs. Needless to say, the fact that it transforms sounds in real time — thanks to those three powerful modes — makes it a must-have module for anyone looking to push the boundaries of modular synthesis.

The first batch of ROSA modules are limited in number — after all, Jolin’s products are all individually hand-built and tested carefully, but additional units will be being built in the coming weeks, all available directly from the modular synthesizers- and sound sculptures-specialising music technology brand’s online Shop (https://jolin.tech/shop/p/rosa), priced at €269.00 EUR.

Check with dealers on the right for availability.

Jolin lab + Vesia ROSA / 4 ins 4 outs & the endless rotary fun in between / extensive playthrough

video upload by BRiES

"ROSA by Jolin Lab + Vesa is hard to describe in just a few words, yet it's operation is very much straightforward. There's 4 inputs and 4 outputs and depending on the mode you have it it, you can send one of the inputs to all 4 outputs, all of the inputs to one output, or just the inputs to the outputs. To control all of it there's this wonderful endless rotary potentiometer (and a CV input with attenuverter). With this alone the module let's you scan, descan, crossfade, mix, pan, quadraphonic-pan, etc. There's a CV input for the hardness of the crossfade curve and an additional VCA that goed 'on top' of everything else. Very clever, very useful, very inspiring."

0:00 intro
0:55 scan mode
5:41 pass mode
12:44 wave mode
16:28 scan vco patch
20:13 scan lfo patch
21:50 scan triggers patch
24:12 wave feedback patch
27:30 pass fx send patch
32:37 closing thoughts
35:20 90 seconds of unboxing ASMR

Scan, crossfade, switch & more - Jolin & Vesia Rosa Demo

video upload by Stazma

00:00 Intro
01:26 Module Overview
03:24 Scanning sounds & sequences
07:39 Wave mode for quad VCA
09:54 Pass mode
14:35 Breakbeat Torture
19:59 Parallel Processing
21:34 Shut CV input
22:36 Knee CV input
23:38 Scanning & switching CV
25:56 Fun with triggers
29:00 Cartesian VCO Patch extended
17:42 End talk

4 jams with the Arturia MiniFreak

video upload by Stazma

"It's been a while I'm sitting on this video and decided to upload it today for no special reason.
I had a lot of fun playing around with the Minifreak that the guys at Arturia kindly sent me when I was asked to do some teaching sessions with it early this year.
Each jam is using another synth / machine to play along or sequence it."

00:00 Karplus Jungle w/ Polyend Tracker Mini
01:38 Drowned Chiptune Arp w/ Make Noise Strega
02:47 Pressur Pads w/ Intellijel System
04:21 Poly Echoes w/ Make Noise Strega

Four channels of wiggle - Envy Machine by RYK Modular Demo

video upload by Stazma

"Hey there!
I've already uploaded a short jam with the RYK Envy Machine but here we go for a proper demo showing how it work (and a few other jams).

Have fun!"

Many grains of madness - Klavis Grainity Demo

video upload by Stazma

"Today we get deep (and hardcore) into the Klavis Grainity.
This thing is a "granular filter", i'll try to make you understand how it work and patch some crazy stuff with it to show some exemples of it's madness.
Crazy thing indeed!"

RYK Introduces ENVY MACHINE - Quad Modulation Monster Module

Demos and Music video upload by RYK Modular

"Welcome to the Envy Machine !
A compact quad-channel modulation machine, with an envious array of Envelopes, LFOs, random voltages even Knob Recording.
With four channels of modulation, ENVY MACHINE makes an ideal companion to the RYK ALGO module

Each of the four channels on the ENVY MACHINE can be set to one of five super-flexible modulation modes:
ADSR Envelope
AD Envelope
AD LFO
Random Voltage
Recordable Knob Voltage Control"

RYK Modular Envy Machine - First jam

video upload by Stazma

Equalizer as an instrument - Serge Modular VC Resonant Equalizer demo

video upload by Stazma

"Today we check out the unruly monster that is the VCResEQ aka Voltage Controled Resonant Equalizer, by Serge Modular.
This beast adds control inputs and individual outputs for each bands. It does not even need audio inputs to make awesome sounds hahaha.

Have fun!"

00:00 Intro
01:43 Module Overview
02:26 Saw Wave test
05:33 White Noise test
06:55 No Input test
11:03 PING IT!
15:55 Breakbeats & voltage controled feedback
20:58 Play the knobs
22:14 SERGE VOCODER
25:42 End talk

"RANDOM SOURCE SERGE VC RESONANT EQUALIZER (VCRESEQ)

Finally available after popular demand, the Serge Modular VC Resonant Equalizer by Random*Source packages the beloved Serge RESEQ into an expanded format with voltage control over each of the 10 bands. With the exception of the top and bottom bands, the Resonant EQ has garnered a reputation for its universally musical characteristics, thanks to most bands being spaced apart by Major 7ths rather than perfect octaves. This means that multiple bands won't overly resonate with the frequency contents of arbitrary signal inputs, leading to more versatility and usefulness on a variety of sounds.

Each band can boost or cut its corresponding frequencies by up to 12dB, and the CV control capabilities of this version make it more dynamic and magical than ever. Attenuverters for each allow you to define how much a control voltage will positively or negatively affect that band. Two inputs allow you to process multiple signals simultaneously without an external mixer, while a Feedback control allows you to introduce chaos and instability for a variety of delightful chirps, squelches, and squeals. In addition to dual main mix outputs, two Combination outputs give you some additional flexibility in routing and patching—though keep in mind that this module is designed for musicality and not mixing perfection, as moving any band will affect both outputs. Should you have the space to welcome it into your modular rack, the VCRESEQ would be a phenomenal addition to your Eurorack system and greatly expanding your sonic palette.

SERGE VC RESONANT EQUALIZER (VCRESEQ) FEATURES

Expanded version of the classic Serge Resonant EQ
Most bands spaced apart by Major 7ths
12dB of boost or cut available per band
CV inputs and attenuverters for each band
Two input channels
Feedback control
Dual mix outputs plus two Combination outputs"