Tiptop Audio Introduces ModFX and FSU Eurorack Effects Modules

SUPERBOOTH video here. Press release and pics via Tiptop Audio:

The Tiptop Audio effects module line continues with two new additions: ModFX and FSU. Built from the same platform as ECHOZ, ZVERB and the Z5000 they have the same easy to use and compact UI with CV control over all three DSP parameter and the Fidelity control over the DSP clock. Both are available in the White panel as well as the newer backlit Black panels.

ModFX offers three banks of modulations effects from classic stomp box and rack effects to more experimental processing not found in any other hardware. One of the strengths of this module is the creative ways it moves static mono sources into expansive stereo sound fields.

The Chorus bank has effects essential to electronic music production. Many classic synths like the Solina or Juno series used chorus as part of their trademark sounds. While Chorus is often a subtle process the widens and deepens the source sound – one that you almost don’t notice until it’s turned off – these eight programs include some more esoteric options that can create wobbly ambiences or deep detuned rooms particularly when combined with the Fidelity control.

Flange effects come from the modulation of very short delay times and this bank expands on that to include Karplus and Resonant pitch effects and panning using the Haas effect. Programs like the Chord Resonator can turn percussive tracks into harmonic material and the Haas panning creates wide stereo spreads without pitch or amplitude modulation.

ModFX’s Filter bank doesn’t have the typical high and low pass options common to synths and instead features a set of highly modulated and unusual filtering options. Programs include a couple of vintage inspired all pass filter based phasers, filter based panning and some vocal formant options.

FSU brings some more aggressive and destructive processing to the FX lineup form guitar pedal inspired distortion to granular processing to tape recorder style Sound on Sound looping. Distortions include Ring Modulation and Frequency Shifting for some vintage analog mayhem. Glitch bank has time based effects that abuse the aspects of delay and pitch pushing them to more experimental and extreme sounds. And Sound On Sound recreates one of the more interesting features of reel to reel tape decks that allowed overdubbing endlessly without multi-tracking. This bank uses a short tape loop and adds a variety of digital processes like pitch shifting and granular playback to make it even more experimental.

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4 eowave ribbons and a modular - second test

4 eowave ribbons and a modular - second test from katavist on Vimeo.

"this time the top sensor controlled TipTop Z5000's Hall Reverb C, with the other three ribbons routed to the E350 through LPG again."

Continuum Fingerboard and modular synth - eight improvisations

Continuum Fingerboard and modular synth - eight improvisations from Katavist on Vimeo.

"No Midi. The Haken's internal sound "clinical oscillator 1" was routed to the Analogue Systems RS-35 External Processor and Doepfer A-119 to generate pitch cv, envelope and triggers.
Awesome how minimal changes in finger pressure brings about so much voltage control with the Wiard JAG distributing cv to different modules simultaneously. The Blacet Frequency Divider together with Malekko Wiard Noisering and Doepfer Wasp filter made for bass rumbling, f(h) SOS through spring reverb module provided noisy delay patterns, TipTop Z5000 was used for reverb and additional delay. Also: ADDAC Complex Random, Analogue Solutions CVT, MFB Triple Osc, Doepfer LPG, Hinton Switchmix, PlanB M13."

Tiptop Audio DSP Feedback Loops

"Sitting at the core (or left of center, depending on how you look at it) of the Z5000 VCDSP is the Tiptop Audio 24-Bit DSP. What makes it even more unique is that because the modular format allows patching to and from anywhere in a system it is fairly easy to make very interesting use of the 16 different algorithms that the DSP contains.

All of the algorithms in the DSP work differently. Some handle the signal on two separate channels (like the delay effects), but the reverb algorithms, work entirely differently, mixing and processing the signal together using both processors.

Using that delightful feature, it is possible to send a signal into the left input and then feed the left output back to the module's right input that to create a wild feedback loop that makes the module to oscillate and create its own sounds and timbres, similar to the way filter resonance works. This oscillation will continue as long as the CTRL knob is set to MAX, and will decay as the knob is turned to MIN.

Technically, the module should start oscillating even with out any external signal. Using a sound source, however, gives you the ability to "trigger" and control the oscillation and also blends the oscillation timbre with that of the incoming sound source.

Check out the sample below for those long oscillations fading in and out as the sound source triggers them. It's nice to hear how the sound source is changes the tone of this oscillation each time it cycles."

You can find the sample here.
Be sure to check out the rest of Tiptop Audio for more.

TipTop Boss

TipTop Boss from Chris Carter on Vimeo.

"This is basically just a TipTop Z8000 sequencer controlling a Z-DSP module, a Z2040 VCF & a Z5000 VCDSP module. The audio source is a Boss DR-220E Dr.Rhythm, which is also triggering the Z8000 sequencer from its programmable Trig output. Other modules used were a MFB Dual LFO- to change the direction of the sequencer and a Doepfer Dual VCA modulated by two Doepfer VCOs to add a little ring-mod'ish timbre."

Z3000 / Z5000 complex patch 1

Z3000 / Z5000 complex patch 1 from GM on Vimeo.
"This patch got few tricks, first the Z5000 gets the sine from one VCO on his left channel then the sine of a second VCO on his right channel.

All three Z3000 are first having there frequencies set so they are spaced equally. Then, a CV from the computer Midi to CV is connected to all three, cascaded using the 1V/Oct I/O on the Z3000, all three are now playing the same sequence.

The VCO in the middle is frequency modulating the right VCO, the FM index is set at the 'safe zone'.

The most left VCO which is set to the highest frequency among the three is pulse width modulating the middle VCO.

Now the only thing left to do is just plug the waveforms from these three VCOs into filters and VCAS creating separate sound path and then sent to the computer interface for recording. Drums are played by a loop on Ableton Live. Thats it!!" TipTop Audio

Dixie Jam Sandwich

YouTube Published on Jun 3, 2012 by dtauvdiodr

"This started out exploring sync between two Intellijel Dixie VCOs, and after adding in my new TipTop Z5000 (CV controllable stereo multi-fx processor) it soon morphed into this automated pitch throwing minimal playground you might find wandering around on Saturn's moons."

"ZeroOne" an exercise with a Qubit Nebulae, a Delptronics Trigger Man

Published on Oct 1, 2014 Henry Birdseye Jr.

".... with some Evaton Nomad RF and some [Tiptop] Z5000 mixed in for good measure.

I credit Karlheinz Stockhausen with my fascination with shortwave radio sounds. Here is a piece, straight into the soundcard, that plays with the Nomad RF as background for some playtime with my Nebulae fired by a Trigger Man."

Doepfer Monster Modular

YouTube via belempa1
"L'impressionnante valise Doepfer est déjà remplie ,
il faut toujours plus d'espace : satané modulaire :-)
Ce patch utilise plusieurs oscillateurs et le VM-1 de Cwejman , en passant par les excellent filtres Malekko-Wiard . La reverb' est une A199 Doepfer avec le tank du Q115 Synthesizers.com , et le Z5000 Tiptop pour le delay.
Le but de ce patch est de tourner en boucle sans l'aide de séquenceur et de clavier externe .


The impressive suitcase Doepfer is already full,
More space is always needed: damned modular , :-)
This patch uses several oscillators and VM-1 of Cwejman, by way of excel them filter Malekko-Wiard. The reverb is A199 Doepfer with the tank of Q115 Synthesizers.com, and the Z5000 Tiptop for the delay.
The purpose of this patch is to turn in buckle without the help of sequencer and external keyboard.

Reverso Translator"

New TipTop Audio Z5000 is Coming

via the TipTop Audio Blag

Update: some audio samples on muff's

Late night BD808 Jam

"First patch with the new TipTop BD808 analogue percussion kick drum module and MakeNoise VCO prototype. Sequence is clock triggered from the 4ms RCD, and SCD. Master clocked from one Doepfer A-147 LFO. MakeNoise VCO created the low tone bass tones, and E350 and Tiptop Z3000 MkII ran through Z-DSP/Z5000 for reverb created the drones and harmonies.

tiptopaudio.com/

analoguehaven.com/tiptopaudio/bd808/

Note: all sounds and sequences created on the modular, no drum machines or computers used in this patch."

Tiptop Audio Z5000 review by Stretta

You can find the full review on The Stretta Procedure.

The following are a couple of excerpts:
"I spent all of last night playing with it, giggling. Tons of fun. I love putting reverb before the amplifier so the lines you play are smeared, but still gated by the keyboard. A reverb module makes patching far more easy, and opens up creative opportunities you may not have considered before. The Z5000 also includes a handful of other programs like chorus, flanging, but the real focus is on various reverbs. Now I really want the Plan B Model 40 Elf-series headphone preamp - everything is contained in the modular case!"

"When you get a new module, your old instrument is entirely new again. This is the really cool thing about modulars, and a concept I'm dying to exploit in software. You want to try the module with everything else you already have. It makes the entire system more powerful. You're not just buying a single new module, you're gaining what that module can do, in interaction with everything else in the system."

It's also typically much cheaper to pick up a new module vs. a new synth if you need a quick GAS fix.

New Tiptop Audio Module Coming

via Tiptop Audio:

"Hello. Its been few months of intense design work, but our next module is coming along nicely. This module is a dream come true for our designer, pairing a gloss of digital electronics with a thick layer of analog sound circuitry. A radical departure from our first product, the Z5000, this new module is an embodiment of our design process and our slogan: Analog. Digital. Harmony.

Our design process starts with the community; we listen to synthesists, technicians, hobbyists and everyone in between, learn your desires and needs, and combine them with our ideas and new technology to bring you affordable analog sound technology. The new module is the culmination of years of discussion and debate finally being realized in physical form. We are supremely excited about the potential of this new product.


As excited as we are, we can't really explain what this is all about just yet, but we can say that our beta testers are about to get their hands on the first prototypes and will have interesting things to say in the coming weeks.

Please be sure to visit our website and forum for updates on the upcoming release."

Tiptop Audio Z5000 ECHOZ ZVERB

Published on May 1, 2020 Tiptop .Audio

"Get to know Tiptops new effcet modules a bit closer."

Z5000 Upgrade

TipTop Audio

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ToolBox Dun Gone Haywire! ;~)

video upload by John L Rice

"Since it had been four “long” days since I rearranged my toolbox modular I just had to do it again! 🙄😆🧐 This was another quick iPad recording using just the built in microphone to record the sound of the Intellijel Boombox speaker module. Modules used in this patch are from left to right:

TipTop Audio uZeus power supply
2hp Clk
Circuit Abbey G8
Erica Synths SEQ
MUtable Instruments Plaits
2hp Mix
TipTop Forbidden Planet
QuBit EON
Intellijel Boombox
QuBit EON
Synthesis Technology E355 Dual Morphing LFO
TopTop Z5000
and the top row of three passive modules are:
Intellijel OR
2hp Trim
Doepfer A-180-2 MUltiple
and a bunch of Tendrils right angle cables.

Thanks for watching, rating, and commenting! 😊"

TIPTOP AUDIO FX MODULE SERIES: ECHOZ, Z5000 & ZVERB

video by ipnoteca

"brief explanation on how the new TIPTOP AUDIO fx works and sounds."

LiveSet Ti (Techno with Deluge and analog Synthesizer Tiefenrausch

lfoone

"here is a small live set which I recorded today You can hear the Deluge from Audible Synthstrom and the analog synthsizer Tiefenrausch, which is supplied with a lot of reverb by the Z5000 vion Tiptop Audio.
I recorded the whole thing on video. Since I have some videos on my Youtube channel but no commercials, I thought I would offer the set here on Bandcamp . Just like everybody likes :-)
I hope you like the music."

See the Tiefenrausch label below for more.

9U Doepfer Modular Synthesiser with Sequencer

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Korg Mono/Poly minus keys in the 3rd pic.

"Here's what you get:
9U wooden case with power
A-163 VC frequency divider (can be used as a variable octave sub oscillator or clock divider)
A-196 Phase locked loop (a sort of frequency tracking oscillator whose sound changes depending on it's state)
A-167 Comparator (can make PWM from a triangle wave as well as other obscure uses)
A-106-1 Xtreme filer (HPF/LPF based on the legendary Korg MS-20)
A-134-1 VC panner/cross fade
A-188-1 VC analogue delay (1024 stage BBD)
A-188-1 VC analogue delay (4096 stage BBD)
A-156 Voltage quantiser (makes tuning the sequencer trivial or can be a sort of arpeggiator if fed variable voltages)
A-155 Dual channel step sequencer
A-154 Sequencer controller (adds loads of features to the sequencer)
A-150 Dual VC switch (can combine the channels of the sequencer into 16 step sequences)
A-106-6 16-mode filter (LP, HP, BP, BR, AP with different slopes and resonance characters)
A-119 External input/follower (can allow an external instrument to be processed and produce trigger/modulation voltages)
A-110 Oscillator
A-180 Multiples
A-132-3 Dual VCA
A-185-1 Bus access/ buffered multiples
A-138 4-channel mixer
A-140 ADSR envelope generator
A-114 Ring modulator
Tiptop Audio Z5000 24bit Multi-effect DSP (reverb, delay, chorus, phaser, flanger, pitch shifter) http://www.tiptopaudio.com/z5k.php
Blanking panels"

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Tiptop Audio Z3000 Z2040 and Z5000

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