Alexander Ewald using the T-1

video upload by torso electronics

"Big thanks to @XanderEwald for experimenting with the T-1 in various setups! :D What's your favorite instrument to sequence using the T-1?"

Getting to know - Track types

video upload by torso electronics

"The T-1 can be customized to suit your music. In fact, it is many instruments in one: Each of the T-1’s 16 tracks can be set up in one of three modes.

By double tapping each of the three track types, you can quickly access a shortcut that streamlines your workflow for a more efficient music-making process.

This video gives a short introduction to the three different track types. For more information visit: https://torsoelectronics.com/t-1/

Time Stamps
0:00 Intro
0:14 Selecting track type
0:21 Orange Track (Note Track)
0:30 Pulses Menu
0:43 Blue Track (CC Track)
1.17 Pink Track (FX Track)"

Novation Peak and Torso Elecrtronics T-1

video upload by Luca Longobardi

"First sessions with the @torsoelectronics T-1 and let's say it is a lot of fun!
The sequences you listen to have been generated by the algorithms of
the machine: it would perhaps have been more surprising to show the
process with which it happens, but I reserve that for the live shows.
For the moment, some synth groove to wash your ears from the first
two Sanremo evenings.
P.s.
Other T-1 owners: do you also have those annoying random notes on play and stop?"

T-1 + NINA

video upload by torso electronics

"T-1 + NINA! T-1 and the incredibly impressive NINA synth from Melbourne Instruments make a perfect duo. With its 12-tone polyphony and multiple layering, NINA offers an unparalleled playing experience. Happy sequencing!"

T 1 Explorations: Digitakt, D-05 and eurorack

Published on Jun 1, 2020 torso electronics

"T-1 with Elektron Digitakt + Roland Boutique D-05 + Mutable Instruments Elements + Mutable Instruments Clouds + Mutable Instruments Yarns + LS1 lightstrips."

TORSO T-1 // Generative sequencer review and tutorial

loopop

"Explore plenty of generative and other electronic music ideas, tips and tricks here in my book, available to people who support this channel on Patreon:

TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
1:20 Disclaimer
1:45 Overview
3:10 How the encoders work
3:50 Project scope
4:55 Tracks
6:45 Euclidean tools
8:20 Step sequencing
8:50 Slices/cycles
9:15 Division
9:45 Groove
11:05 Repeats & offset
12:10 Time & pace
12:40 Voicing & style
14:50 Melody & phrase
16:45 Scales
17:20 Experimenting
18:15 Random
20:50 Temp + pattern
22:00 Length & quantize
22:45 Misc
24:05 Pros & cons
28:35 Outro"

T 1 Explorations: Laptop and eurorack jam.

Published on Mar 15, 2020 torso electronics

"T-1 with AAS Chromaphone + Mutable Instruments Elements + Mutable Instruments Clouds + LS1 lightstrips."

See the Torso label below for more.

Torso Electronics T-1 Ableton Link

torso electronics

"T-1 lets you keep track of time using Ableton Link via WiFi. Link is a technology that synchronizes beat, phase and tempo of your DAW and other Link-enabled devices and apps over a wireless network.

It lets you play together with the freedom of a live band. All connected devices can start and stop their part while others keep playing, and anyone can adjust the tempo and the rest will follow."

T 1 Explorations: Roland 707 + Roland Boutique D-05.

Published on Apr 5, 2020 torso electronics

"T-1 in an old school all hardware setup."

See the Torso label below for more.

First steps with the T-1 from Torso... with a Roland CMU 800

video upload by Stazma

Proper fun anachronic setup today in order to show you my first impression about playing with the T-1 from Torso. I'll try to make a full pattern / short track / jam / whatever using it with the legendary unknown CMU-800 from Roland (proper video about this thing coming rather soon as well). Have fun!"

00:00 Intro
01:44 Drum beat!
05:48 Lead
08:12 Sequencing the bass
09:21 Polyphonic arpeggios
12:57 Let's add some voltage controlled filters
15:00 How to CV control using a note channel
17:52 End jam

T-1: Expressive algorithmic midi sequencing

torso electronics

"T-1 goes beyond traditional step sequencing by applying a hyper-fluent workflow and opens a world of endless musical exploration."

T-1: Random modulation tutorial

torso electronics

"The possibilities for musical variation on T-1 are endless. Randomization can be added to every parameter on each track, making it possible to add slight variations to total random chaos."

T-1 and Una Corda

torso electronics

"Playing with arpeggios and switching scale from Iwato to Tetra on all three tracks simultaneously.

T-1 sequencing the wonderful Una Corda from Native Instruments, Nils Frahm and David Klavins⁠.⁠"

Build specific melodies with the T-1

video upload by torso electronics

"With T-1, it's easy to create specific melodies and chord progressions. Using step-edits over 64 steps provides ample opportunity to build longer musical progressions. The Cycles function allows you to create automations and transpositions of the musical patterns. Subsequently, it's really fun and easy to move the musical patterns on a macro level and explore different expressions.
Happy sequencing!"

Time stamps
00:00 Intro
00:24 Increase step count to 64
00:39 Make step-edits (parameter locks)
01:08 Make four chords
01:25 Press the BANK button to exit step-edit mode
01:39 Build a simple melody
01:53 Increase step count to 32 on the second track
02:18 Copy steps from one page to another
02:38 Make variation to the melody with CYCLES
03:03 Make macro adjustments to both tracks

T-1 + Pulsar 23

video upload by torso electronics

"Experience techno heaven as you play with the incredibly rich-sounding Pulsar23 alongside T-1. These two machines together are a time-consuming delight. Happy sequencing!"

modor NF-1 / tanzbar / re-201. arp2600m

video upload by studio snippets

"sequenced by torso t-1"

New Moog Mavis Semi-Modular Synth Coming in 4 Days?

[Update: full details, pics and demos here.]

Fuzzy thumbnail from the upcoming video below. I will put up a new post when it goes live if legit.

It this is real, it would be odd Moog didn't anounce and show it at NAMM.

I thought it might be the DFAM, Mother-32, or Subharmonicon but note the patch bay is on the left with lettering below. Even if you turned them upside down they wouldn't match. It's also considerably thinner and smaller. Maybe The form factor is more similar to the Werkstatt-01.

The Trademark was filed back on 2021-09-03 under:

"Electronic musical instruments; Electronic musical keyboards; Music synthesizers"


First Look: Moog Mavis semi-modular synthesizer

video upload by Marcus Schmahl

Goes live in 4 days. I will post it here on MATRIXSYNTH if legit.

"Unboxing, assembling and first sound check of the new Moog Mavis semi-modular synthesizer.
Sequencer: Torso Electronic T-1"

First day with Pulsar-23

video upload by Bobo Meijer

"One more jam from my first day with the Pulsar-23 and this time i used the Torso T-1 to sequence it ☺️"

Soma Pulsar-23 day 2

video upload by Bobo Meijer

"Day 2 with the Pulsar-23 and i have read up and checked some tutorials on how the loopers and clock works and its starting to make sense . Here i also made the sidechain patch from rhe Synthdog manual ☺️"

Quad Multimode Filter & Morphing Scanner Bank // Atlas by Vostok Instruments

video upload by DivKid

"I really love the approach of Vostok Instruments where they’re building out modules that not only sound great, but that offer multiple channels of the same functions. In modular you often need more, and not particularly more variety, but more of the same functions to push creativity and deeper levels of patching.

Atlas is a set of 4 multimode filters (low pass, high pass, band pass), with clever normalisations, dual modulation inputs per channel, a ‘classic synths of Japan in the 80s’ inspired sound PLUS you get an interpolating scanner bank that will morph between the four filter outputs. It’s an impressive thing that’s been a delight to play and patch with.

As always I hope the video provides you patches to explore Atlas and other filters and functions in your own systems."

Update: new video from Stazma:

Atlas Eurorack Module Demo | Gear Talk w/ Vostok Instruments

video upload by Stazma

00:00 Intro
01:14 Module Overview
04:46 Scan section
07:39 My first patch with Atlas
08:11 Four voice poly synth patch
11:23 Funky Bass & vowels
14:01 Ping it!
14:54 Stereo patch
17:17 Ambient w/ Torso T-1
18:14 Drum machine patch
21:34 End talk



Mini press release follows:

"Atlas is the latest addition to our range of multi-channel modules, a fully analog, four-channel multimode filter.

The cores are a modern approach to the gain-cell-based filters included in many of the classic Japanese synths of the 80s, with a vastly improved dynamic range, a super-accurate resonance compensation circuit, and a clean self-oscillation. It is perfect for recreating iconic TR-drum sounds by pinging the filters with fast envelopes or triggers.

In addition to the four filters, the module counts with a dedicated Interpolating Scanning Circuit that morphs between all the filter outputs to create new shapes and timbres."

User Manual

Additional details via Vostok Instruments:

When we talk about the sound signature of synths, filters are probably one of the first topics appearing.

On Atlas, we dive into the sound of the 80s Japanese classics with four gain-cell-based multimode filters that keep the silky and creamy sound of those legendary machines along with some technical improvements like a better noise floor, an accurate resonance compensation, and a daisy-chain input implementation that makes some patching techniques like parallel filtering a lot easier.

The filter cores have been carefully designed and tweaked to be pristine without losing character. With three filter modes available per channel, 4p-LP, 2p-HP, and 4p-BP, Atlas can cover almost any filtering technique, from superb filter sweeps to multi-slope resonant patches.

Thanks to its precise resonance circuit, each core creates a clean sine wave when self-oscillating. Excite the inputs with fast trigger or gate signals, and you will get TR-like drum sounds, from deep kickdrums to nice toms and congas.

In addition, the module counts with a CV-controlled Interpolating Scanner circuit that morphs softly between each filter output, creating new shapes and timbres as it fades between the channels.

Features
Four analog multimode, gain-cell-based VCF circuits.
Three modes per channel: 4p-LP, 2p-HP, and 4p-BP.
Resonance compensation circuit.
Daisy-chained audio and Freq inputs.
Secondary CV input, selectable between Frequency or Resonance.
CV-controlled Interpolating Scanner circuit.

Torso T-1 Full Tutorial - House

video upload by Digiphex Electronics