Modular Patch/Performances by Mike Thomas

Published on May 14, 2017 Mike Thomas

Notes for each further below.

Playlist:
Modular Jam : Lords of the West : Rings, Elements, Clouds, Peaks
Modular Melody: Church of Meta Q - Tides (Parasite), Function, Clouds
Modular Jam: SynthTech E350/E355/E440, Mutable Instruments Elements/Clouds, Pittsburgh SV-1/KB-1
Modular Patch/Performance: Slow to Go
Modular Patch/Performance:- The Big Build
Modular Patch/Performance: Sargasso
Modular Patch/Performance: Fair Winds
Modular Patch/Performance - Over the Clouds
Modular Patch/Performance: March of the Shift Register
Modular Etude #1

Notes:

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Synthrotek - Sequence 8 - DIY Eurorack Module - Midiverse - TV

Published on Mar 8, 2017 Midiverse - TV

"What's up everybody? Today we're going to look at a DIY synthesizer module from Synthrotek, the Sequence 8.

We'll quickly talk about the layout, and show some examples of how it works within a modular synthesizer system.

Available here - http://www.synthrotek.com"

Synthrotek Sequence 8

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"The ‘Sequence 8’ analog 8-step sequencer is a traditional 8-step sequencer with some extremely handy features.

– 8 Steps with high-gate output per step
– 3 CV Outs, each with their own attenuator, 0-5 volt output.
– Clock Input and Output
– Coarse & fine clock adjustment
– Switchable linear ‘random’ function with speed adjustment
– Momentary & Hard Hold Function
– Manual Step Button
– Internal/External Clock Switch
– Reset Input Jack
– Current draw is 20mA
– Size: 3U 20HP
– Module depth (Eurorack version): 1.5 inches"

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Synthrotek West Coast Noise System & Eventide H9 Effects

Published on Mar 5, 2016 synthrotek

http://store.synthrotek.com/West-Coas...

"the West Coast Noise System and the Eventide H9 busting out tons of noise and cinematic effects

Clear a room faster than ever with the West Coast Noise System. The amount of insanity you can create from so few modules is incredible. It's analog drums, 8bit crunch and noise married to a sequencer. Be sonically devastating or intriguingly melodic.

Includes a power brick and a 20-pack of patch cables.

Modules:
Sequence 8
MST Noise Sample and Hold / Track and Hold
Atari Punk Console
DS-M
DIRT Filter
DLY Module
1U Unity Gain Mixer
1U Stereo Output Mixer"

Synthrotek West Coast Noise System Demo Eurorack Modular Synth

Published on Feb 29, 2016 synthrotek

"http://store.synthrotek.com/West-Coas...

Clear a room faster than ever with the West Coast Noise System. The amount of insanity you can create from so few modules is incredible. It's analog drums, 8bit crunch and noise married to a sequencer. Be sonically devastating or intriguingly melodic.

Includes a power brick and a 20-pack of patch cables.

Modules:
Sequence 8
MST Noise Sample and Hold / Track and Hold
Atari Punk Console
DS-M
DIRT Filter
DLY Module
1U Unity Gain Mixer
1U Stereo Output Mixer"

Harmonic Symmetry

Harmonic Symmetry from Richard Devine on Vimeo.

"Harmonic patch using the new MakeNoise tELHARMONIC is a Multi-Voice, Multi-Algorithm synthesizer, and 4ms Spectral Multiband Resonator. The master clock is the Tiptop Circadian Rhythms. Clock output running into the Modcan Touch Sequencer. Channel output one running into one intellijel Dixie (V1) for the bassline. Dixie output running into a Mutable instruments Ripples filter (LP4), triangle waveform. Second channel output sequencing quantized 8 note sequence to the telharmonic oscillator, creating the first lead sequence in the patch (major scale set). One Mult output taken and sent to the Strymon BigSky reverb pedal to create the delicate swarm pads that rise in and out at the builds. Amplitude control of the slow rises via the intellijel HexVCA, slow rate control from one Modcan Quad LFO. The other output is then taken and sent to the Qu-bit RT-60 reverb. Third output from the Modcan TS sending quantized CV to the MakeNoise STO oscillator variable SHAPE output then sent through lower section of the MakeNoise Optomix. The forth output from the Modcan TS is sending a 4 chord pattern (min9) to the intellijel shapeshifter module in chord mode. This output is then sent to another Qu-Bit RT-60 reverb algorithm. MakeNoise Mysteron plucking guitar like effect being triggered by a 4ms RCD, 5th trigger out. The Mysterson then is running out into a Strymon BlueSky pedal, reverb.

Drum sequencing from TipTop CR, channel one kick drum going to the Nord Drum 2. Second channel number 2 triggering a custom snare drum made on the Nord Drum 2. Channel 6 from the CR triggering a low bass drum, in the key of "C". Clock output from CR into the 4ms SCM being rotated by a intellijel dixie sine wave output running at a slow rate shifting the 16th's hi hat pattern. Noise source for hi-hats are the SSF quantum rainbow 2, purple output running into the MakeNoise Optomix. The high end snare clap sound is by the Synthrotek's DS-M drum module, then being lightly processed by the Synthrotek DLY, slowly CV controlled by a Modcan Quad LFO in random mode creating more glitchy effects. This is then being sequenced by channel number 2 from the tiptop CR. The first lower left side 4ms Spectral Multi-band Resonator processing 72 custom DSP samples, which are being played by one addac wave player. The output is then being sent to a intellijel uVCF filter (hi pass), for the light subtle glitch textures. The second 4ms Spectral Multi-band Resonator, processing another set of 32 samples (noise washes/slow rises/falls) via channel number 4 from the CR tiptop. Main output from a intellijel Mutagen mixer then ran through the Eventide space pedal for extra spatial atmosphere. :-)

For those wanting the track, its available here (Free Download) http://bit.ly/1hzMdxj

http://www.makenoisemusic.com/telharmonic.html

http://www.4mspedals.com/htnew/smr.php"

Happy New Year From MATRIXSYNTH! - A Look Back at 2014

Happy New Year everyone!

I want to start by thanking everyone that comes to MATRIXSYNTH and helps make it what it is - the readers, the supporters, and of course all the sponsors on the right.

THANK YOU and have a GREAT 2015!!!

This site is a labor of love and a ton of work. This site is ultimately meant to be an testament to everything synth in the making. We have over nine years of daily synth history captured here, 119,983 published posts. I can't wait to see what the future brings us in 2015!

That said, here are a few interesting bits from 2014 in the longest post of the year. ;)

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Modular Jam #2 with Analog Four and Maschine - "Creepy Shadow Monsters"

Published on Oct 29, 2014 Matt Keenan

"Free download of the track: http://music.mattkeenan.co.uk/track/c...

Equipment used:

- Elektron Analog Four
- Native Instruments Maschine
- Intellijel Metropolis, Atlantis
- Grayscale Synapse
- 4ms Shuffling Clock Multiplier (and breakouts)
- Synthrotek Sequence 8, Echo
- Make Noise Maths, Pressure Points, MMG
- Music Thing Modular Mikrophonie
- Doepfer A-143-4 Quad VCLFO/LFO

For the bass, clock comes from Analog Four through Synapse and 4ms SCM, to Metropolis. Pitch and gate goes to Atlantis. Pretty basic setting on Atlantis, just a bit of FM on the filter. The output goes to MMG then audio interface.
Metropolis has two auxiliary modulations. One comes from Pressure Points, which changes the octave. The other is from Sequence 8, transposing the notes. Sequence 8 is being triggered by CV trigs on the A4, so I can have a pattern which stays on the root note and doesn't trigger the transpose.

The echoey rattling comes from Mikrophonie, into Echo and out to audio interface. The rate on Echo is modulated by the Doepfer LFO through Maths for attenuation.

The other synth parts are on Analog Four, being muted and unmuted, and modulated by a few performance macros.

Drums on Maschine."

Modular Jam #1 with Elektron Analog Four - "Cognisent Compound"

Published on Aug 25, 2014 Matt Keenan

"This my first completed piece using the my eurorack rig. I've been noodling around with it since I got the first few modules (check my Vine and Instagram profiles), but here's a full jam.

You can download the track here: https://keenan.bandcamp.com/track/cog...

Equipment used:
- Elektron Analog Four
- Intellijel Metropolis, Atlantis
- Grayscale Synapse
- 4ms Rotating Clock Divider, Shuffling Clock Multiplier (and breakouts)
- Synthrotek Sequence 8, Echo
- Make Noise Maths, Pressure Points, MMG
- Doepfer A-143-4 Quad VCLFO/VCO

- Clock comes from the Analog Four into the Grayscale Synapse, to the 4ms RCD and the SCM. A slow clock goes to the Sequence 8, and a fast one goes to the Metropolis.

- For the bass the pitch is coming from the Sequence 8, goes into the common CV input on the Doepfer Quad. A low pitch square goes into the Maths’ channel 1. A gate comes from the RCD which gets inverted on Maths’ channel 2, then it controls the rise and fall of channel 1, creating an off-beat pulse effect. Output from Maths’ channel 1 goes into the MMG to roll of the top end, then out to mixer.

- On the Sequence 8 I use outputs from individual steps into the reset, to control how long the bass seqence is. If you want a two-step sequence, you patch step 3 into reset.

- The melody line is coming from the Metropolis, into the Atlantis. There’s also a triangle wave coming from the Doepfer Quad into the external input on the Atlantis’ mixer, which follows the bassline (but +1 octave) to add an extra voice. There’s a little bit of vibrato on the VCO coming from the internal modulator. And some modulation on the Atlantis’ filter from the other Doepfer Quad channels. A slow triangle LFO is put into the CV input of another LFO, to modulate the LFO rate. This then goes through a Maths channel to attenuate, then into the Atlantis’ VCF modulator. Final output from the Atlantis goes into a Maths channel to bring the volume down, then into the Synthrotek Echo. The Echo’s rate is being controlled by the Pressure Points, where I select one of four previously set rates. Output of echo goes into mixer."

Synthrotek Sequence 8

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"This is a Synthrotek Sequencer Sequence 8 analog sequencer we made for an artist. Used only in professional setting and working perfectly. Currently set up for Eurorack power ribbon but we will chnge to Frac if buyer prefers.
Youtube demo

Features:
- Choose between Eurorack power or 9V battery/wall plug
- 8 Steps with high-gate output per step
- 3 CV Outs, each with their own attenuator, 0-5 volt output.
- Clock Input and Output
- Coarse & fine clock adjustment
- Switchable linear ‘random’ function with speed adjustment
- Momentary & Hard Hold Function
- Manual Step Button
- Internal/External Clock Switch
- Reset Input Jack
- Current draw is 20mA
- Size: 3U 20HP
- Module depth (Eurorack version): 1.5 inches"

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Modular Wild presents SOUNDS-Syntrotek Sequence 8 Basic Programming and Random

Published on Aug 11, 2014 Modular Wild

"A short overview of the basic programming features of the Synthrotek Sequence 8. Also Contains a short demonstration of the random mode. Sound ad Video by Raul Pena."

Modular Wild Presents Profile-Synthrotek Sequence 8

Published on Aug 4, 2014 Modular Wild

"A short description of the Synthrotek Sequence 8 basic features and functions. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

http://www.synthrotek.com/

Synthrotek Sequence 8 Eurorack Modular sequencer DIY & Demo

Published on Jun 13, 2014 Flux302 of Fluxwithit.com·194 videos

"Here I build then Demo the new Synthrotek Sequence 8 eurorack sequencer. a great DIY project build.
for more info check out Synthrotek.com and Fluxwithit.com
Please like comment and subscribe. follow on twitter @Flux302"

Synthrotek - 8 Step Sequencer Demo

Published on May 15, 2014 noisythang·33 videos

"All drums sounds from Tiptop modules, with some flavoring. The kick and snare are from other sequencers, the gates on the Sequence 8 are used for the hihat pattern. I set the sequence to 7 steps for some added interest, then I use the CV output to mod the hihat sound a bit. The 8 step also has a very interesting random mode which appears at the end. A fun little unit. I built mine from a kit, so the LEDs are non-standard. :)"

Synthrotek Sequence 8 vs WMD PDO

Published on May 11, 2014 noisythang·32 videos

"Simple setup, PDO into delay, no filters. Sequence 8 is clocked externally, controls PDO modulation via TBVCA. Just a little late night fun. Quantized pitch from Turing sequencer."

Slow Phun Sequence 8

Published on May 11, 2014 noisythang·32 videos

"New fun device - The Synthrotek 8 step. I like slow sequencers. I like slow randomness in sequencers. Also, Circuit Abbey Impulse Drive. Happy fun, beeping noises."

'Sequence 8' - Synthrotek Analog 8 Step Sequencer for Eurorack and 9V battery

Published on Apr 15, 2014 Steve Harmon·1 video

store.synthrotek.com
Synthrotek on eBay

"Here is a basic demo of our 'Sequence 8' Eurorack (and 9V battery and wall wart too!) analog step sequencer. Check out these super rad features:
- Eurorack or 9V battery or wall plug
- 8 Steps with high-gate output per step
- 3 CV Outs, each with their own attenuator, 0-5 volt output.
- Clock Input and Output
- Coarse & fine clock adjustment
- Switchable linear 'random' function with speed adjustment
- Momentary & Hard Hold Function
- Manual Step Button
- Internal/External Clock Switch
- Reset Input Jack"

Keith Mcmillan QuNexus w/ Synthrotek Chaos Nand and EKO & Sequence 8 Eurorack Modules

Published on Apr 13, 2014 synthrotek·129 videos

http://www.synthrotek.com

"A super fun demo of the Synthrotek Chaos Nand Eurorack Module being controlled by the Keith McMillan QuNexus CV keyboard. The Gate output of the QuNexus comes into the SAG input on the Chaos Nand and operates kinda like a VCA, as the Chaos Nand becomes powered by the QuNexus gate, so it will only emit noise when the key is pushed. One of the CV outs (3 on the QuNexus) is being fed into the EKO CV input, which is why the delay rate is changing in conjunction to the key being pressed."

QuNexus on eBay
Synthrotek on eBay

Synthrotek 16 Step Analog Sequencer

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"Features, as explained on the Synthrotek website:
- 16 adjustable steps – On, Off, or Hold-Through to retain the last step’s potentiometer-set value for longer CV times. – Sequence length can be adjusted from 1-16 steps. The 16 Step Sequencer can be shortened to 8 steps with the flip of a toggle switch. The 8 Step Switch allows you to further shorten your sequence from 1-8 or 9-16.
- On, Hold-Through, and Off functions per step
- Gate and S-Trig outputs (for Moog synths)
- CV OUT switchable between 5V and 9V
- Clock IN/OUT to sync with other sequencers or clock-generating sources
- Reset sync for connecting multiple sequencers
- LED indication per step
- Variable Gate/S-Trig length output (staccato to full step duration)
- Momentary and Hard (Stop) Hold function to pause for tuning each step, allowing for precise CV output.
- Knobs and Switches – get your hands on it!"

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DIY 1U pass-through switch, tabulaRasa, PEG, Sequence 8, EKO Synthrotek JAM

Published on Dec 31, 2013 synthrotek·120 videos

"Modular wackiness is abound at Synthrotek today!"