Quantizer Sunset Showdown: Tiptop QuantiZer vs Intellijel uScale.

Published on Jan 7, 2017 Dudadius

"Quantizer Sundown Showdown!

I’m a longtime fan of the Intellijel uScale quantizer. It’s quirky, but if you massage it correctly, you can get some musical loveliness out of her. It’s all over my past albums.

Enter the Tiptop QuantiZer. Well, it sure is gorgeous looking! And I love the Circadian Rhythms, so let’s give her a go!

I’ll say off the bat that this is a little apples to oranges; the uScale excels at taking a CV input and outputting 2 [TWO!] quantized cv’s that you can modulate and muck with in very “interesting ways” (as Danjel might say). It’s the ability to modulate the interval degree of the B output that is really cool.

junkyard-kahrs just posted some excellent uScale tutorials which prompted me to revisit this lovely. And coincidentally it’s right when I received the Tiptop QuantiZer.

You’re dealing with just one cv in and one cv out on the Tiptop, so everything is much more straight-forward. So if it’s immediacy you want, this might be the pick. But if it’s crazy musical melody interval madness you’re after: uScale. Or…the typical Muff’s answer: BOTH.

Patch notes:

I’ve been trying to get comfortable with the Moog Mother sequencer, so that is again my source here. I just muck about with playing the ‘keyboard’ while adjusting the cv attenuation going into the uScale. Output A from that is playing an Atlantis, and depending on the attenuation, you will get varying degrees of…NOTHING or the interval you’re after. I need to understand the voltage range of the uScale a little better…

Output B is the interesting part, to me. It’s playing a Rubicon/Polaris combo, and the SHIFT amount is controlled by Planar. This essentially allows you to toss the interval relationship between A and B all over the place, but always within the scale. It’s bloody brilliant! Or ‘Ace’, as some might say.

The Tiptop QuantiZer is playing a Cwejman voice. A Qu-bit Nano Rand is getting clock and then providing random gates to a Pressure Points which in turn passes her voltages along to the QuantiZer. I programmed three chords which correspond to the general Fmi7 vibe that is happening here. This voice just bobs along in a random manner behind the other three voices.

Tiptop Z-DSP with valhalla chip and Intellijel Rainmaker provide the ‘space’. Dubmix is the mixer.

It’s all a little raw, but it was a fun exercise to use both Quantizers…"

Tiptop Z8000 + Sequential Switch Videos by Station 252

Tiptop Z8000 + Sequential Switch part 1 from Station 252 on Vimeo.

"I new about the existence of sequential switches for a long time and recently finally had a chance to try it out. I was so impressed with the results that I bought two Doepfer A-151 Quad Sequential Switches. Those little gems are an amazing addition to Tiptop Z8000 sequencer

This video is the first patch I came up with.

Z8000 - 4 vertical 4 step sequencers are connected to the first A-151, they share the same clock and are simultaneously reset to 3 steps by the Tiptop Trigger Riot. The output of the sequential switch is connected to Tiptop QuantiZer which in turn is driving Z3000 oscillator.

Circadian Rhythms - channels 5-8 are connected to the second A-151, the output of which is driving a pair of Z4000 VC ADSRs for The VCA and Filter FM.

The Sequential switches are reset to 8 step by the Circadian Rhythms.

The voice is quite simple: Z3000 sine wave > Tiptop Fold Processor (fold is modulated by a sine wave doepfer LFO and the offset is modulated by the horizontal 16 step sequence from Z8000 slewed by Make Noise Math) > Z2040

The bass drum is Tiptop BD808

http://tiptopaudio.com/z8000/

http://www.doepfer.de/a151.htm"

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TECHNO FLOW: TIPTOP QUANTIZER & VERBOS MULTISTAGE

TECHNO FLOW: TIPTOP QUANTIZER & VERBOS MULTISTAGE from Station 252 on Vimeo.

"Trying out Verbos Multistage with Tiptop Audio QuantiZer. Multistage is running a self-resetting 7 step sequence, keys manual transpose with the slider as an octave switch on the QuantiZer. QuantiZer is clocked by the Multistage (gate out)

Bass drum: Tiptop BD808

Percussion: Tiptop ONE (DOTS) > Toppobrillo HI-PASS > Tiptop Z2040 - FM'd by an LFO

Synth: Tiptop Z3000 Triangle > Toppobrillo TWF modulated by an LFO > Make Noise LXD controlled by the Verbos Multistage Gate out

Reverb: Z-DSP Halls Of Valhalla"

Tiptop Audio: QuantiZer

Tiptop Audio: QuantiZer from Tiptop Audio on Vimeo.

http://tiptopaudio.com/new/quantizer/

Music by ANGLE & JOAO CESER

Actress: Denise Luzzi

QuantiZer is a creative melody composing module that uses cutting edge analog electronics and DSP to tune analog VCOs precisely into Western musical scales.

The front panel is packed with functions that makes it very playable and intuitive to use, with a layout that moves forward from the typical quantizer design.

At its center is a slider that can be set to play notes, add Portamento to an incoming sequence, transpose a sequence with in an octave range or transpose a sequence with in 5 octave range.

The 12 note keyboard can be set to play notes manually, add and subtract notes from scales, transpose a sequence as well as setup a variety of settings that define the quantizer behavior and sync with other modules.

Major and Minor keys are both built in to let you switch scales in a very playable way, making it pretty easy to explore musical progression. There are also 24 user scales ready to be filled up with your own custom scales.

A built in sketch pad records and plays back keys entered manually on the keyboard and slider in sync with external clock and reset signal, or Tiptop’s SyncBus which chains the QuantiZer recording function to the Circadian Rhythms time line for precise recording and playback.

Scale CV in can be set to switch between changing scales or transposing pitches using CV from sequencers.

Quantization can be set for free run or Trigger mode for even more interesting ways to interact with external sequencers.

Quantizer sets a new performance standard for Eurorack that offers incredibly stable CV quantization minimizing glitches on input, utilizes high precision temperature compensated 1V/Oct CV generation on output and features stunning conversion latency of less than half a millisecond.

QuantiZer can be set to process a wide variety of CV voltage input ranges, +/-5V CV from LFOs, bi-polar envelopes and such, or 0-10V / 0-5V standard CV from sequencers.

Continuing the tradition of advanced Tiptop digital modules, the QuantiZer Firmware running the digital brain is upgradeable via a USB thumb drive interface at its back allowing for continuous improvement and fine tuning of function and stability over time.

For additional information please download the User Guide

Size: 10HP – Depth: 43mm
Power: +12V 60ma / -12V 5ma

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KiNK Tiptop Audio QuantiZer test 1

Published on Dec 15, 2016 kink303

"In this little session I`m feeding a quantizer with modulation voltages and gates can turn it into a pretty interesting squencer. Here I`m using the new QuantiZer by Tiptop Audio, feeding it with voltages from Intellijel Quadra (a loopable envelope) and I`m triggering it with Tiptop Audio Circadian Rhythms. The drums are Tiptop too, the oscillator is the Cloud Generator and the filter is Cwejman MMF-6. Funk phenomena!"

Tiptop Audio QuantiZer details here.

ANGLE - TRAPPIST-1

ANGLE - TRAPPIST-1 from Angle on Vimeo.

ANGLE - TRAPPIST-1

VCO: Tiptop Audio - Z3000, Endorphin.es - Furthrrrr Generator, Buchla/Verbos - 258J, J3RK - Mirror Core VCO, Neutron Sound - Orgone Accumulator.

LFO: Tiptop Audio - Z3000, Random Source - Serge DSG.

VCF: Tiptop Audio - Z2040, AJH - MiniMod VCF, STG - LPF, Random Source - Serge VCFS, Malekko - Dual Borg

ADSR: Tiptop Audio Z4000, Intellijel - dual adsr, Frequency Central - System X Envelope, AJH - MiniMod DCG.

VCA: L-1 - Quad VCA, AJH - MiniMod VCA.

WAVE FOLDER: Toppobrillo - Triple Wave Folder

SEQUENCER: Tiptop Audio - Circadian Rhythms, Tiptop Audio - Z8000

SAMPLER: Tiptop Audio - ONE

QUANTIZER: Tiptop Audio - QuantiZer

EFFECTS: Tiptop Audio - ZDSP

A COLLECTION OF EURORACK MODULAR JAMS ~ Make Noise, TipTop Audio, Mutable Instruments, OTO Machines

Published on Jun 28, 2017 once upon a synth

"Jamming and improvising on my eurorack modular synth. There are few different jams in this one. I ran the whole thing through an OTO Machines BAM for delicious reverb. The main sound sources are the TipTop Z3000 and One. I then feed those through the 2040 and VCF-74 filters. The Z3000 is also run through the Fold Processor. The main sequencer is the Z8000 which is first quantized with the Quantizer before being fed to control the Z3000. The Make Noise Tempi is driving the Z8000 and the Z4000 envelope generator which is turn is modulating the Z2040. The Make Noise Maths also helps to modulate the Fold Processor parameters. The drums and percussion sounds are a combination of the Peaks in drum mode and the One sampler.

~~~ AUDIO GEAR USED ~~~
• TipTop Audio One
• Vintage Synth Lab VCF-74
• TipTop Audio Z8000
• Make Noise Tempi
• TipTop Audio Z4000
• Make Noise Morphagene
• Make Noise Maths
• TipTop Audio Quantizer
• TipTop Audio Z3000
• TipTop Audio Fold Processor
• TipTop Audio Z2040
• OTO Machines BAM
• Mutable Instruments Peaks
• Intellijel 7U Eurorack Case"

Tiptop Z8000 + Sequential Switch

Published on Apr 10, 2018 ZV_K

"I new about the existence of sequential switches for a long time and recently finally had a chance to try it out. I was so impressed with the results that I bought two Doepfer A-151 Quad Sequential Switches. Those little gems are an amazing addition to Tiptop Z8000 sequencer

This video is the first patch I came up with.

Z8000 - 4 vertical 4 step sequencers are connected to the first A-151, they share the same clock and are simultaneously reset to 3 steps by the Tiptop Trigger Riot. The output of the sequential switch is connected to Tiptop QuantiZer which in turn is driving Z3000 oscillator.

Circadian Rhythms - channels 5-8 are connected to the second A-151, the output of which is driving a pair of Z4000 VC ADSRs for The VCA and Filter FM.

The Sequential switches are reset to 8 step by the Circadian Rhythms.

The voice is quite simple: Z3000 sine wave - Tiptop Fold Processor (fold is modulated by a sine wave doepfer LFO and the offset is modulated by the horizontal 16 step sequence from Z8000 slewed by Make Noise Math) - Z2040

The bass drum is Tiptop BD808

tiptopaudio.com/z8000/
doepfer.de/a151.htm"

Tiptop Audio's Z8000 Gets a New Look and Output Range Adjustment

TIPTOP AUDIO Z8000 MATRIX SEQUENCER from Tiptop Audio on Vimeo.

Tiptop Audio: Z8000 Basic Patches from Tiptop Audio on Vimeo.

Update: videos above added.


via Tiptop Audio

"The Z8000 Matrix Sequencer is a modulation source like no other: The 16 knobs of the Z8000 are accessed by ten sequencers with their own clock, direction and reset inputs. The ten sequencers are as follows:

Four 4 step CV sequencers on the horizontal.
Four 4 step CV sequencers on the vertical.
One 16 step CV sequencer on the horizontal.
One 16 step CV sequencer on the vertical.

The Z8000 can simultaneously modulate up to 10 CV parameters poly-rhythmically, with unprecedented motion complexity. One knob affects all 10 CV outputs! Imagine modifying 10 parameters from one knob. With it’s 30 gate and clock inputs and 10 CV outputs one can only imagine the possibilities, and all clock inputs can even be driven at audio rates. The Z8000 pairs well with the Trigger Riot and Circadian Rhythms and using it with the QuantiZer extends its capabilities as a high precision 1V/Oct note sequencer.

Introduced in 2017, a new version of the Z8000 maintains the original circuitry but adds output range adjustment switches on the back and Tiptop’s new colored look which help highlight the sections."

Melody Progression Tips for Eurorack Modular

Published on Oct 1, 2016 mylarmelodies

"If you like this, subscribe & support me on Patreon to get bonus videos! https://www.patreon.com/mylarmelodies - Shoutout to $10 Patreon Patron Andrew for inspiring this episode.

More on Steevio, top read: https://www.xlr8r.com/features/2016/0...

-Key Featured Modules-
Doepfer A-151 Quad Sequential Switch
Doepfer A-185-2 Precision Adder
Make Noise Pressure Points
Abstract Data Octocontroller
Tiptop Audio Z8000
Tiptop Audio Trigger Riot
Music Thing Turing Machine

-Also Featured-
ALM BusyCircuits Akemie's Castle
Make Noise Erbe Verb
Make Noise MATHS
Nobots Divide
Tiptop BD808 + Plague Bearer
Tiptop HATS808
Tiptop Maracas
Tiptop 909 Clap
Hexinverter Mutant Snare
Tiptop Audio Circadian Rhythm
ADDAC System Intuitive Quantizer"

TIPTOP AUDIO QUANTIZER TUTORIAL ~ Eurorack module

Published on Jun 21, 2017 once upon a synth

"This is a tutorial of the TipTop Audio Quantizer eurorack module. A quantizer is a module which takes continuous control voltage and outputs a quantized 1V/Octave signal which you can patch into an oscillator. You can then configure custom musical scales so you can turn an LFO into an arpeggiator for example. The TipTop Audio Quantizer has a couple of unique features like a slider which you can assign to various parameters like octave or transpose. It also has a mini note recorder which you can use as a sketch pad to record and loop melodies. It also has a clock input which you can use to clock quantization to synchronize rhythmically."

Modular Jam : Much Ado : Rings, Elements, Clouds, Peaks, TipTop ONE

Published on May 21, 2017 Mike Thomas

"More patching with my smaller, Mutable Instruments-focused case. Loving it! Constraints can be a good nudge to your creativity.

Much Ado: Patch Notes
VVVVVVVVVVVVVVVV

Involved modules
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The Dark Trilogy & The Dark Quaternity Doepfer Based Systems

YouTube Published on Apr 18, 2012 creativegallerysynth·24 videos

Playlist:
1. Michelle live: controls Custom Doepfer: The Dark Quaternity - "Michelle controlling the Dark Quaternity live for the first time. Background strings from D-70 live by Dad. (6:13) Pictures of the cabinet at http://www.creativegallery.nl"

2. Dark Mission (Transmission 02): The Evolution of The Dark Quaternity..(pictures) - "Slideshow-video with pictures of the first DIY prototype synth's which are based on Doepfer's Dark Energy. It shows The Dark Trilogy (based on 3 DE's) and The Dark Quaternity (based on 4 DE's) as well as the second and third cabinet on The Dark Quaternity. The video shows some pictures of the first time! construction. Following constructions will be different (learning process..) "Transmission" (The Robot voice) comes from the "Flame Talking Synth". With the third cabinet on the Dark Quaternity this project is ended for now.. For more projects or info you can visit: http://www.creativegallery.nl"

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Megawave Quantizer ROM

Published on Aug 12, 2013 buriedintime·48 videos

"Malekko/Richter Megawave quantizer ROM.

deopfer LFO clocking a synthwerks PGM 4x4 output to deopfer sequential switch to get 8 steps (can get 16 but for this purpose 8 notes are plenty) CV out of the switch to the megawave.. out of megawave into CV in of bubblesound vcob.. audio = saw wave to tiptop Z2040 filter to intellijel linix VCA.

some modulation happens later via Livewire Vulcan Modulator and row 4 of the pgm 4x4.

this patch is just to show some of the quantizer scales in the quantizer ROM of the Megawave.

info here:

http://malekkoheavyindustry.com/produ..."

Sketchpad: Circadian Rhythms + QuantiZer.mp4

Sketchpad: Circadian Rhythms + QuantiZer.mp4 from Station 252 on Vimeo.

"Trying out the sketchpad function of the new Tiptop Audio QuantiZer. When the two are connected and synced via Syncbus it is possible to record CV sequences that will follow in length whatever is looped on the CR and by switching the loop off it is possible to "hang" on the current pattern and it's associated part of the recording on the QuantiZer. Trigger Riot is clocking the quantisation and triggers the synth's envelope from the same output: clock divided by 3 and by 1, I increase the 1's pulse width mid performance."

ZV_K - LIVE MODULAR MUSIC

ZV_K - LIVE MODULAR MUSIC from Station 252 on Vimeo.

"We had to recalibrate all of our 5 Z3000s. This video is little jam we had to test the tuning. Now its perfect!

Chords: Toppobrillo Quantimator > 3x Z3000 > R*S Serge Variable Slope VCF (Hi Pass) > Tiptop Audio Z2040 LoPass VCF/VCA (controlled by a pair of Z4000s) > Z°DSP running Hydra Card
sequenced by Circadian Rhythms and Pressure Points (manual transpose)

Bass: 2x Z3000 > Tiptop Audio Fold Processor > Z2040
sequenced by Verbos Multistage running through Tiptop Audio QuantiZer (manual transpose)

Drums: Tiptop Audio BD808, MA808, Hats808, SNR 808, RS808. Acidlab 8LMHT (808 toms clone)
BD and hats sequenced by Circadian Rhythms, SNR808 and RS808 by the Knights Gallop, Acidlab Toms by Lunch Codes.

All clocking is done by the Circadian Rhythms and the Trigger Riot

FX: Z°DSP reverb (Halls Of Valhalla)
Chronoblob delay running through Z2040 (feedback) and WMD hi pass (output) - that hissy dust )
Erbe-Verb: low level metallic voice like whooshes"

Additional Tiptop Audio QuantiZer Prototype Testing

Published on Dec 27, 2016 Tiptop .Audio

"Playing with scales on the prototype. The QuantiZer control 3 x Z3000, Z2040 Z4000 Z-DSP. Z8000 feeds the QuantiZer with CV. Recorded on phone camera."

Follow-up to this post.

Tiptop Audio Dub

Tiptop Audio Dub from Station 252 on Vimeo.

Chords: 3x Tiptop Audio Z3000 Saw > Z2040 LPF

Bass: Z3000 Tri > Toppobrillo TWF > Make Noise LXD

Bass Drum: TTA BD 808

Hat: TTA MA 808

Percussion: ONE > R*S Serge VQVCF

FX: Reverb: Z-DSP Halls Of Valhalla, Delay: Z-DSP Clocked Delays, Dub Delay: Moogerfooger MF 104M

Sequencing:

Drums: TTA Circadian Rhythms, Bass: Verbos Multistage > TTA QuantiZer + manual transpose, Chords: Octatrack midi with Vermona Midi to CV module to the three oscillators via Toppobrillo Quantimator

NEW Z-DSP CARD: MARIANA TRENCH #5

NEW Z-DSP CARD: MARIANA TRENCH #5 from Station 252 on Vimeo.

"Mariana Trench - a new card for Z-DSP eurorack module by Tiptop Audio.

Algorithm #5: FDN MODULATED 1

Simple FM patch synthesized using Tiptop Audio modules: 2x Z3000, 2x Z4000 and Z2040 running through FDN MODULATED 1 algorithm. Sequenced with Tiptop Audio Z8000, QuantiZer and Circadian Rhythms.

tiptopaudio.com/z-dsp-2018/#marianatrenchcard"

You can find previous videos in the series here.

TIPTOP AUDIO SYSTEM SEQUENCING ROLAND TB-303

TIPTOP AUDIO SYSTEM SEQUENCING ROLAND TB-303 from Angle on Vimeo.

TIPTOP AUDIO:

CIRCADIAN RHYTHMS, Z8000, QUANTIZER, Z3000, Z4000, BD808, HATS909, MA808, ZDSP

ROLAND:

TB-303

UNIVERSAL AUDIO:

APOLLO