54HP Episode 7: Touch Synth

Published on Jul 13, 2018 Perfect Circuit Audio

"After a short break 54HP is back with a touch controlled synth voice on episode 7. The only sound generator is a Mutable Instruments Plaits run through a 2HP Verb. The other three modules in the case focus on touch controls. The Intellijel Tetrapad in fader mode has four faders which each output both fader position and pressure. The Trogotronic M11 is a simple touch button but it has a great tactile feel can can also be used as a VCA or CV processor. The Sound Machines LP1 Lightplane not only has outputs for X & Y positions and pressure, but has a built in recorder feature so you can loop your touch control gestures. This system shows how playable a eurorack system can be without using any sequencers or non human controlled modulation sources.

Available here: https://www.perfectcircuitaudio.com/c..."

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Microbe Plaiting

Published on Jun 17, 2018 Robin Rimbaud-Scanner

"A little live Eurorack experimentation utilising Microbe Modular Equation Composer, Mutable Instruments Plaits, Qu-Bit Electronix Wave and Erica Synths PICO Voice, performed live with Intellijel Tetrapad, Malekko Voltage Block and Mutable Instruments Marbles creating changes and shifts and lots of other nice modular machines to make them sound even finer :-)"

Intellijel Tetrapad - modular jam session

Published on Apr 11, 2018 ollilaboratories

"If you like my stuff please support me on http://music.ollilab.com/ and https://www.patreon.com/theBURG

I received the Intellijel tetrapad today, this got me really excited as this takes my "control boat" to the level where i want to be.. e.g tactile surfaces to control voltages and what nots in my modular system. It helps with not having to dive in between cables, e.g just patch up the stuff i usually want to control, or some other weird stuff and go with the flow. :)

I took a track that i am currently working on, sort of finished up.. used that old patch to save some time, slowed down the bpm a bit and hooked up the tetrapad.

Tetrapad is in fader mode, with 1-.3 in latch, and 4 momentary. First one listed is fader, second is pressure.

Fader 1: Ripples filter cutoff and an envelope release/fall in maths used for the A-111-3 VCO bass line. VCA is uVCA, driven pretty hot.

Fader 2: Structure and Brightness to the Rings melody.

Fader 3: uVCF filter cutoff and timbre for the SYNC sound sequence on braids.

Fader 4: Pitch and decay for the BIA rhythm pattern.

All is sequenced by the winter modular eloquencer. There is also a fair bit of modulation going on from PAM and uO_C, especially for BIA to create some extra movement to the drum pattern.

FX for Rings and Braids is the strymon timeline, BIA and A-111-3 keeley caverns."

FLOAT II :: Plaits + Plonk + Rings (and a few other modules)

Published on Mar 16, 2018 Genshi Media Group

"::| TO HEAR THE FULL RANGE OF FREQUENCIES, A GOOD PAIR OF HEADPHONES ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED |::

A reworked and refined version of the previous tune, recorded live in one take on a Eurorack Modular system using the following modules:

• Mutable Instruments - Peaks, Braids, Warps, Plaits, Rings, Clouds
• Intellijel - Metropolis, Planar, Plonk, Tetrapad
• Erica Synths - Black Wavetable VCO, Black Hole DSP, Pico TRIGG, Pico DRUMS (x2) Pico DSP, Black Stereo Mixer
• Make Noise - TEMPI, René, Optomix, Morphagene
• Whimsical Raps Manniquins - Three Sisters
• Malekko - Varigate 4+
• Music Thing Modular - Radio Music (x2)
• XAOC Devices - Batumi
• Empress Effects - Echosystem (off screen; on the output of Morphagene.)

Audio only version can be heard here - https://soundcloud.com/genshi/float-ii"

FLOAT // Plaits + Plonk + Rings

Published on Mar 13, 2018 Genshi Media Group

"::| TO HEAR THE FULL RANGE OF FREQUENCIES, A GOOD PAIR OF HEADPHONES IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED |::

FLOAT // featuring Mutable Instruments Plaits, Intellijel Plonk, and Mutable Instruments Rings. This was also my first test with the absolutely amazing Malekko Varigate 4+ module (can’t believe I didn’t get this sooner, and now I want a second one!) Other modules used include the Erica Synths Black Hole DSP & Black Wavetable VCO, Mutable Instruments Clouds, Make Noise Morphagene, and the Intellijel Metropolis and Tetrapad. I'm also using the Empress Effects Echosystem (off screen) on the Morphagene.

An audio only version can be heard at - https://soundcloud.com/genshi/float-p...

There will be a FLOAT II coming as I refine this piece for an upcoming Modular documentary I will be featured in..."

Intellijel Morgasmatron: Unfiltered Possibilities (Filter Demo With No Talking)

Published on Feb 8, 2018 intellijel

Chapter Markers:
00:00 - Intro
00:32 - Shapeshifter Chords
02:52 - Dixie II+ Pulse Wave Riff
03:44 - Formant Filtering
04:37 - Drum Synthesis
06:08 - Dual Oscillators
08:00 - Wet/Dry Tone Blending
08:44 - Tone Shaping In Series
09:18 - Ring Modulation
09:45 - Drones

"This is the third generation of Intellijel’s much loved Korgasmatron filter designed in collaboration with David G. Dixon.

The Morgasmatron features two completely independent six-mode filters (labeled “A” and “B”) — each with its own mode-select knob, input, output, cutoff, resonance, Q-drive and gain control. Each filter has a pair of CV inputs (one with a built-in attenuator and the other with a built-in attenuverter) for modulating cutoff, and another CV input for modulating resonance. Both filters self-oscillate at maximum Q, and produce pitched sine waves that track the two separate 1V/OCT inputs.

You can use the two filters independently of one another, or you can use them together (in either a series or parallel connection) and smoothly crossfade between them using either the XFADE knob or the XFADE CV input and built-in attenuverter. You can flip the DRY switches to instantly bypass either or both filters; invert the phase of Filter B; or overdrive Filter A by switching on the new Overdrive circuit. A MIX output provides (as you might suspect) a mixed output of the two filters.

Patch Descriptions:

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Intellijel Tetrapad Eurorack Touch Controller

Published on Feb 2, 2018 Perfect Circuit Audio

"This video shows just 5 of the modes of the Intellijel Tetrapad touch controller that is sensitive to touch position and pressure. It can be used as sliders, drum pads, to trigger chords or for many other uses.

Available here: https://www.perfectcircuitaudio.com/i..."

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intellijel Tetrapad: Slippery Voltages

Published on Jan 16, 2018 intellijel

"In this video we take another look at Tetrapad's voltage mode with a few fun patches.

We discovered this mode is a lot of fun for controlling the QuadVCA to fade between different sources and create evolving melodies."

A Winter Song - a Eurorack Performance

Published on Dec 26, 2017 Genshi Media Group

"A Winter Song... Patch Notes are as follows:

- Make Noise RENE (being clocked by two channels of Make Noise TEMPI) is sequencing Mutable Instruments RINGS (processed by Erica Synths Black Hole DSP) and Intellijel PLONK (processed by Erica Synths Pico DSP)

- Erica Synths Pico SEQ is sequencing Mutable Instruments ELEMENTS

- Percussion is from two Erica Synths Pico DRUMS sequenced by the Pico TRIGG and clocked from the Make Noise TEMPI going through a Sputnik Modular SELECTOR Sequential Switch

- Intellijel METROPOLIS is sequencing Mutable Instruments BRAIDS which is going through a Mutable Instruments WARPS then into the Make Noise OPTOMIX Low Pass Gate

- and I'm playing the Synthesis Technology CLOUD TERRARIUM via the Intellijel TETRAPAD

- Modulation from the Xaoc Devices BATUMI and everything finished off with Mutable Instruments CLOUDS"

Intellijel Tetrapad Tutorials

Published on Nov 23, 2017 intellijel

Note the first four videos in this series were previously posted. The rest just went up today. You can use the player controls to skip around if you like. Also, the playlist skips from chapter 9 to 12 because modes 10 and 11 are currently empty. There are plans to add more modes, and Intellijel will be sure to make more videos at that point.

Playlist:
Say Hello to Tetrapad!
Tetrapad: Mode 1 - Fader Mode
Tetrapad: Chapter 2 - Voltages Mode
Tetrapad: Chapter 3 - Keyboard Mode
Tetrapad: Chapter 4 - Custom Keyboard Mode
Tetrapad: Chapter 5 - Drum Mode
Tetrapad: Chapter 6 - LFO Mode
Tetrapad: Chapter 7 - Switches Mode
Tetrapad: Chapter 8 - Chord Mode
Tetrapad: Chapter 9 - Custom Chord Mode
Tetrapad: Chapter 12 - Global Configuration
Tetrapad: Chapter 13 - Updating Firmware

Tetrapad: Chapter 4 - Custom Keyboard Mode

Published on Nov 26, 2017intellijel

"Chapter 4 explores Tetrapad's Custom Keyboard Mode where you can create your own eight key scales. However, each key of your custom scale is able to send a different note to four different targets!"

Tetrapad: Chapter Tutorials

Tetrapad: Chapter 3 - Keyboard Mode

Published on Nov 25, 2017 intellijel

"Chapter 3 introduces Tetrapad's Keyboard Mode. Here you can select from 12 scales, and play a chord with every note of the scale. You can also rotate the note assignments, invert chords, and use portamento!

Tetrapad is a versatile, multi-dimensional, touch-sensitive control surface for Eurorack. Each of its four pads use force sensing resistors to respond to both the vertical position of your finger and its pressure. Four push encoders and a shift function give you even more tactile control over your modular system.
Tetrapad operates in numerous modes — each of which configures the module to perform a specific control task. Through these modes, Tetrapad can emulate a bank of faders; a voltage storage device; a finger drumming surface; a chord generator; an 8-key keyboard; four independent LFOs; or an 8-switch panel. The chosen mode determines what type of signal (CV, note, trigger, gate, etc.) is sent from each of Tetrapad’s eight independent outputs, while its multitude of multi-colored LEDs keep you informed of exactly what’s happening within each mode.
Tetrapad automatically remembers how you’ve configured each of its modes, and retains these settings when powered off. By default, Tetrapad automatically saves these settings every minute, or whenever you change modes. This makes Tetrapad ideal for live performance, since you know it will always power up with your configurations intact."

Tetrapad

Tetrapad: Chapter 2 - Voltages Mode

Published on Nov 25, 2017 intellijel

"In Chapter 2 we check out Tetrapad's Voltages Mode, which turns the four pads into a panel of eight buttons that can each send eight stored voltages. This puts 64 stored voltages at your fingertips which can create a sort of preset memory for your modular system! Voltages can be randomized, and they can also be slewed to make them slide from one set of values to another.

Tetrapad is a versatile, multi-dimensional, touch-sensitive control surface for Eurorack. Each of its four pads use force sensing resistors to respond to both the vertical position of your finger and its pressure. Four push encoders and a shift function give you even more tactile control over your modular system.
Tetrapad operates in numerous modes — each of which configures the module to perform a specific control task. Through these modes, Tetrapad can emulate a bank of faders; a voltage storage device; a finger drumming surface; a chord generator; an 8-key keyboard; four independent LFOs; or an 8-switch panel. The chosen mode determines what type of signal (CV, note, trigger, gate, etc.) is sent from each of Tetrapad’s eight independent outputs, while its multitude of multi-colored LEDs keep you informed of exactly what’s happening within each mode.
Tetrapad automatically remembers how you’ve configured each of its modes, and retains these settings when powered off. By default, Tetrapad automatically saves these settings every minute, or whenever you change modes. This makes Tetrapad ideal for live performance, since you know it will always power up with your configurations intact."

intellijel Tetrapad

Tetrapad: Mode 1 - Fader Mode

Published on Nov 24, 2017 intellijel

"In Chapter 1 we check out Tetrapad's Fader Mode, which turns the pads into four touch faders able to output simultaneous position and pressure controls.

Tetrapad is a versatile, multi-dimensional, touch-sensitive control surface for Eurorack. Each of its four pads use force sensing resistors to respond to both the vertical position of your finger and its pressure. Four push encoders and a shift function give you even more tactile control over your modular system.
Tetrapad operates in numerous modes — each of which configures the module to perform a specific control task. Through these modes, Tetrapad can emulate a bank of faders; a voltage storage device; a finger drumming surface; a chord generator; an 8-key keyboard; four independent LFOs; or an 8-switch panel. The chosen mode determines what type of signal (CV, note, trigger, gate, etc.) is sent from each of Tetrapad’s eight independent outputs, while its multitude of multi-colored LEDs keep you informed of exactly what’s happening within each mode.
Tetrapad automatically remembers how you’ve configured each of its modes, and retains these settings when powered off. By default, Tetrapad automatically saves these settings every minute, or whenever you change modes. This makes Tetrapad ideal for live performance, since you know it will always power up with your configurations intact."

Tetrapad

Say Hello to Tetrapad! from intellijel

Published on Nov 23, 2017 intellijel

"Say hello to Tetrapad! This video provides a quick introduction to Tetrapad with an overview of its features and behaviours.

Tetrapad is a versatile, multi-dimensional, touch-sensitive control surface for Eurorack. Each of its four pads use force sensing resistors to respond to both the vertical position of your finger and its pressure. Four push encoders and a shift function give you even more tactile control over your modular system.
Tetrapad operates in numerous modes — each of which configures the module to perform a specific control task. Through these modes, Tetrapad can emulate a bank of faders; a voltage storage device; a finger drumming surface; a chord generator; an 8-key keyboard; four independent LFOs; or an 8-switch panel. The chosen mode determines what type of signal (CV, note, trigger, gate, etc.) is sent from each of Tetrapad’s eight independent outputs, while its multitude of multi-colored LEDs keep you informed of exactly what’s happening within each mode.
Tetrapad automatically remembers how you’ve configured each of its modes, and retains these settings when powered off. By default, Tetrapad automatically saves these settings every minute, or whenever you change modes. This makes Tetrapad ideal for live performance, since you know it will always power up with your configurations intact."

Superbooth 2017 - Intellijel Plonk & Tetrapad

Published on May 1, 2017 DivKidVideo

"Come and check out Plonk sounding great and Tetrapad feeling and looking great! Both of the new modules from Intellijel had updates from previous announcements for us to check out at Superbooth 2017. Tetrapad felt really nice too, funny seeing it controlled by a water bottle too."

NAMM 2017: Intellijel - 10 New Modules!

Published on Jan 19, 2017 sonicstate

Plonk - details here - $309
Tetrapad - 4 position sensor (position & pressure) - $299
Quad VCA - $189
Shifty - analog shift register - $159
Springray2 - reverb w/ EQ
Clock - $99
Buff Mult - missed the price
Headphone Driver - missed the price
Digitank - digital reverb - $69
Intellijel Cases - $500 - $629

http://www.analoguezone.com/