Steady State Fate Positronic Transient Gate Sketchbook by VoltageCtrlR

"The compositions in this album feature live one take recordings of my experiments with the Steady State Fate Positronic Transient Gate eurorack synth module.

These synth patches give you an idea of the sonic possibilities that this module is capable of. The patch diagrams are visual expressions of the sounds heard on the album, some of the pieces started out as visual diagrams for me to interpret similar to the way a composer sits down and writes notation on staff paper.

Given the non linear nature of analog synth composing... some of these pieces capture the chaos and movement of the sounds. I’ve included patch notes for the people that don’t have interest in trying to decipher my diagrams. I encourage you to dissect and re interpret the patches in this sketchbook with your own artistic style and energy.

Special thanks to Andrew Morelli, the mastermind that designed the PTG for all the support on the project. I would also like to say thanks to the Muff Wiggler community that always keeps me inspired and on my toes.

Be sure to checkout the Official Steady State Fate PTG Patchbook and other innovative synth modules at www.steadystatefate.com

Ohm
FrequenSeer VoltageCtrlr
credits
released 10 May 2013
All compositions and art were created from the mind of Shiro Fujioka aka VoltageCtrlr, recorded at The Akashic Mountain Sound Temple.

For more info about VolyageCtrlr check the following links:
www.shirovoltagectrlr.tumblr.com
www.soundcloud.com/voltagectrlr
vimeo.com/voltagectrlr
www.facebook.com/voltagectrlr"

And a new video for the track Ohms Law 2 featured in the release.


Ohms Law 2 from VoltageCtrlR on Vimeo.
"For many conductors of electricity, the electric current which will flow through them is directly proportional to the voltage applied to them."

You can catch other vides on https://vimeo.com/voltagectrlr including many that have been featured here on MATRIXSYNTH.

Random Looping Sequencer

Random Looping Sequencer from VoltageCtrlR on Vimeo.

[Audio in left channel only]

"Here's a demo of the Random Looping Sequencer DIY module I built. It's added a lot of life to my setup and is excellent for live performance with some control over the randomness...

This patch features the RLS' seq out multed to uscale in and envelator gate in. envelator out to borg 1... borg out to mixer and into camera. The sound source is the uncle & anti osc tripple wave folded and filtered with the z2040 and ems synthi filter clone.

The Random Sequencer is a circuit that produces random control voltages. These can be completely random, or they can be locked into loops that repeat every 8, 16 or 32 steps. It was inspired by the long history of shift register pseudorandom synth circuits, including the Triadex Muse, Buchla 266 Source of Uncertainly, Ken Stone’s gated comparator and Grant Richter’s Noisering. This circuit includes a transistor noise generator, so should create true random binary sequences. However, the structure of the sequencer and the nature of the digital-to-analog converter used seem to give a particular character - tones that rise and fall in a particular way.

-Tom Whitwell

Here's more info on this open source diy synth project:
http://musicthing.co.uk/modular/?page_id=21

If you're interested in a custom built VoltageCtrlR Random Volt Generator eurorack module drop me an email at voltagectrlr at gmail dot com"

Update:

Random Looping Sequencer Demo B from VoltageCtrlR on Vimeo.

Another variation of the first patch... now with noise!
contact me if you're interested in a custom built eurorack module.
voltagectrlr at gmail dot com

Moskwa Rotosequencer Demo1

Moskwa Rotosequencer Demo1 from VoltageCtrlR on Vimeo.
"This is the first patch I made with XAOC Devices 'Moskwa Bipolar Rotosequencer'.
This patch features The Moskwa's CV out to Anti & Uncle OSC, OSC's outs to Optomix top and bottom section.
Moskwa's Gate out pinging the Optomix, Optomix out to mixer.

Oh yeah uLFO square out to 8NU8R, 8NU8R out to Moskwa's direction in."

Update:


XAOC Devices Moskwa Bipolar Sequencer Demo from VoltageCtrlR on Vimeo.
VoltageCtrlr testing out the Moskwa bipolar rotosequencer.

Analog Alchemy VoltageCtrlR

Analog Alchemy Stems_promo from VoltageCtrlR on Vimeo.

"This is one of the compositions from my up coming analog alchemy album.

This project features 10 compositions recorded live in one take with a 6u modular synth case, Elektron Machinedrum and an Arturia Microbrute. This project is being released in the Nativeinstruments STEMS format.

Each song is made of 4 elements that you can remix on the fly as a dj or sample chop and loop the elements to create new songs.

The Stems file can also be played like a regular audio file in your favorite mp3 player, making this project a hybrid between an album and sound/loop library."

Minus the voice over:

A Moment With Mercury_01 from VoltageCtrlR on Vimeo.

Fully Patched San Diego Promo 01 Oct 27th 2013

Fully Patched San Diego Promo 01 Oct 27th 2013 from VoltageCtrlR on Vimeo.

via Shiro Fujioka on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

"ANALOG MODULAR-DANGEROUSLY LIVE @ The Kava Lounge San Diego 10.27.13

Featuring:
VoltageCtrlr
https://soundcloud.com/voltagectrlr

Tomio Ueda
http://www.youtube.com/thenonbot

logreybeam
https://soundcloud.com/logreybeam

craque
https://soundcloud.com/craque

J9K
https://soundcloud.com/j9k

numan7
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivWtU2pjHNc

prettyhowtown
https://soundcloud.com/prettyhowtown

Doors open at 3:00PM - Donations welcome!
Food Available
21 & up
http://www.facebook.com/events/409209762518864/"

SSF Propagate Videos by VoltageCtrlR

SSF Propagate 1st Patch from VoltageCtrlR on Vimeo.

"This is the first patch I made while experimenting with the SSF Propagate, a quad gate/trigger delay with cascaded/normaled stages and summed output.

This is the results of my first 10 minutes with the module.
The patch is driven by the Random Looping Sequencer and Pulses expansion module.
Pulses out 3 is going into Propagate gate/trigger input. Propagate pulse output 1 and 2 are going to Maths trig In 1 and 4. Propagate pulse output 3 and 4 are going into the gate in of 2 Envelators.

Maths ch.1 out to Anti OSC's wave env, Maths ch.3 out to Anti OSC's exp in. Oscillator sine out to Anti OSC's lin in.
Anti OSC's tri out to Triple Wave Folder in, Triple Wave Folder out 1 to Moddemix (VCA) sig in, Moddemix sum out to main mixer output. Anti OSC square out to Modemix sig in bottom.
Envelator 1 out to PTG in a, Envelator 2 out to PTG in b, PTG a + out to Moddemix top cv in, PTG b+ out to Moddemix cv in bottom.

Triple Wave Folder 2 out to EMS Synthi Filter in PTG out b- to EMS Filter cv in 2. EMS Filter sig out to main mix."

via Shiro Fujioka on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

Update: an image of the patch in via Shiro & second video below:

SSF Propagate 2 from VoltageCtrlR on Vimeo.

"This is the same patch from my first Steady State Fate Propagate video with the addition of some rhythmic noise from the SSF Quantum Rainbow and a *)* kick from the Tip Top Audio BD808 module."

Analog Meditation 432 Hz

Published on Jul 27, 2015 VoltageCtrlRtv

"This is a live improvised sound healing meditation performance recorded at the Inner Siddhi Sound Temple by Shiro Fujioka aka VoltageCtrlr (Voltage Controller).
This composition is tuned to 432 Hz, this frequency is great for putting the listener in a relaxed state to go deeper into meditation. This divine vibration is beneficial for mental and spiritual development because it is in resonance with the fractal nature of the universe.
This performance is a live one take recording from my upcoming Analog Meditation album that will be released 07.31.15
To book Shiro Fujioka / Voltagectrlr for sound healing events and Skype sessions leave a comment or email for more info and rates.
voltagectrlr at gmail dot com"

XAOC Devices MosKrell Patch

XAOC Devices MosKrell Patch from VoltageCtrlR on Vimeo.
Self Generative analog modular synth sketch based off of the Todd Barton Krell patch.
This is one of the pieces from my upcoming XAOC Devices Moskwa Sketchbook available soon at http://voltagectrlr.bandcamp.com

XAOC Devices Moskwa Sketchbook

"This is a collection of analog modular synth compositions showcasing the creative capabilities of XAOC Devices Moskwa roto sequencer eurorack module. Each auditory sketch on this project was recorded live in one take over a 3 week period with no outside sequencing from the computer. I originally intended to record 5-6 sketches for the project... but the Moskwa ended up being so fun and inspiring that I wound up with 13 compositions for this project.
This release comes with a PDF Moskwa sketchbook featuring art by Shiro Fujioka and visual patch diagrams of some of the sketches heard on this album that you can try and or re interpret with your own modular synth."



"credits
released 09 February 2013
All analog modular synth composition performed and produced by VoltageCtrlr aka Shiro Fujioka at Akashic Mountain Studio.

Special thanks to the XAOC Devices for the inspirational instruments and support on this project.

Extra special thanks to The Wigglers for the inspiration and your ears."

Piston Honda Sketchbook Vol.1

"The Piston Honda is a digital wavetable oscillator designed by Scott Jaeger (The Harvestman) with 2-dimensional waveform morphing.
Two ROMs are onboard, each containing 256 waveforms in 16 banks. Waves may be smoothly
morphed or violently jumped in two dimensions.

Given that this is one of my favorite oscillators in my system I thought I would start conducting some sonic experiments to explore this modules capabilities, quirks and character.

This is a collection of sonic sketches / patches from the mind of VoltageCtrlR were recorded at Akashic Mountain Studios in AZ.
credits
released 06 May 2012
All compositions were recorded live in one take featuring VoltageCtrlR tweaking the dials and controls.
Mixed and mastered by Shiro Fujioka at Akashic Mountain Studios.


Piston Honda cover sketch in colored pencil by Shiro Fujioka"

User Created Modules In Reaktor Blocks

Published on Sep 3, 2016 Voltage Control Lab

"Reaktor Blocks is a great tool for practice and documentation of patches as well as interfacing with your Eurorack system, with the functionality of a modular synth and the usability of software.

Check out VoltageCtrlR's record and Blocks!
http://www.gumroad.com/l/voltagectrlr

Reaktor User Library
http://www.native-instruments.com/en/...

http://www.voltagecontrollab.com/2016..."

Machine Drum / Modular / Ambient experiment

Machine Drum / Modular from VoltageCtrlR on Vimeo.

"This is a complex network of 2 eurorack synth cases, a micro brute being clocked by the Elektron MACHINEDRUM.
The Machinedrum is supplying 2 clocks to the modular with the gnd-imp machine."


Machine Drum / Modular / Ambient experiment from VoltageCtrlR on Vimeo.

"In this sonic experiment I designed some ambient sounds and textures in the machine drum. I also sent 2 clocks from the machine drum (GND_IMP) to the modular and microbrute."

Shiro Fujioka / VoltageCtrlr Live @ Robot Speak San Francisco

Published on Mar 19, 2014 VoltageCtrlRtv·26 videos

"Shiro Fujioka / VoltageCtrlr Live @ Robot Speak 'Church Of The Super Serge' San Francisco 3.15.14
Live analog modular synth performance featuring 2 Eurorack synth cases, Arturia Micro Brute and Korg Volca Beats.
Video shot and edited by Ashley T. Hughes"

via Shiro Fujioka on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

Live Modular Synthesizer + REON Driftbox (@obrienmedia) "Haven Deux"

Published on Aug 30, 2015 Patrick OBrien

"This is the live studio version of the modular synthesizer set I put together for the Analogue Haven event in Santa Monica, CA on August 28, 2015.

All sounds were from my 12U eurorack Modular Synthesizer and the new REON Driftbox-R Limited from Roland.

Specs:

- The intro was played on the REON Driftbox-R which was released in July 2015. You can see two of my demos of that little synth here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMnZU...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcCl4...

- The drums are all Hexinverter's Mutant Bassdrum, Mutant HiHats, Mutant Clap and Noise Engineering's Basimilus Iteritas.

- I played Music Thing's Mikrophonie with my thumb during the song transition with the sounds coming from Braids.

- Sequencing is done by Intellijel's Metropolis, Kilpatrick Audio's K4815, and the Make Noise Pressure Points via Brains.

- The vocal samples near the end is from one of those secret Easter eggs on Mutable Instruments Peaks.

- The case is from Monorocket.

- The T-shirt is in support of my fellow modular synthesist Shiro Fujioka, known as VoltageCtrlr on Instagram. Check out his captivating music, too: https://instagram.com/voltagectrlr

No computers were used in this piece. All modular synths."

SSF Invoking Frequency Beings

Invoking Frequency Beings from VoltageCtrlR on Vimeo.

"A sonic ritual to invoke a frequency being conducted by VoltageCtrlr. at Akashic Mountain Studio.
Tools of the trade: Steady State Fate Positronic Transient Gate, Mudras, (symbolic hand gesture) and Patch Nagas (Divine Snakes)"

VoltageCtrlR | Nordvargr Music Easel / Modular synth demo

"VoltageCtrlR Nordvargar Music Easel demo...
The Patch:
Nordvargr Music Easel as OSC > A-101-2 LPG wiggled by Maths and 2 Envelators triggered by uStep and Spock.
I had a lot of fun with this app I plan on recording a few more of these in the future."

See this post for more info on Nordvargr.

Metasonix R-54 Sketchbook vol.1

"This is a collection of auditory sketches I performed with the infamous Metasonix R-54 vacuum-tube driven synth module.designed by mastermind Eric Barbour.

About the R-54 in Eric Barbour's words...

"Welcome to the strange new world. The R-54 is the most radical, revolutionary module we've ever made. It will change the way you do music synthesis. There has never been an electronic-music product like this before. Even the oddest things that Buchla And Associates or Serge Modular ever made are prosaic and dull compared to the R-54."

Now that's setting the bar high!

This collections of improvised analog modular synth compositions feature the unruly tube driven R-54 module that refuses to be tamed.

The compositions on this ep were recorded live in one take with me tweaking the dials, controls and sometimes live patching. The R-54 is a really deep module that will keep you busy for years.

The proceeds of this auditory sketchbook will all go towards me getting the Metasonix R-51 module. Thanks for supporting my synth module addiction... I'll keep feeding your ears.

- Shiro (((Aum)))

Hidden R-54 composition included in album download.
credits
released 12 May 2012
All songs composed, performed, mixed and mastered by Shiro Fujioka aka VoltageCtrlR "

Analog Manual Dextarity 01

Analog Manual Dextarity 01 from VoltageCtrlR on Vimeo.

"This analog modular synth patch is an experimental live beat session using the Tip Top Audio BD808 and other various synth modules triggered with the MakeNoise Pressure Points touch controller. Everything is played live recorded in one take with a little spring reverb and tape echo. Stay tuned for more analog manual dextarity experiments..

Thanks for listening/watching.
Volt"

Karplus Session

Karplus Session from VoltageCtrlR on Vimeo.

"Just an impromptu karplus strong patch sound session recorded on a Sunday afternoon. Jai Surya Dev !"

snip via Wikipedia
"Karplus-Strong string synthesis is a method of physical modelling synthesis that loops a short waveform through a filtered delay line to simulate the sound of a hammered or plucked string or some types of percussion. Although it is useful to view this as a subtractive synthesis technique based on a feedback loop similar to that of a comb filter for z-transform analysis, it is better viewed as the simplest of a class of wavetable-modification algorithms now known as digital waveguide synthesis, as the delay line acts to store one period of the signal.

Alexander Strong invented the algorithm, and Kevin Karplus did the first analysis of how it worked. Together they developed software and hardware implementations of the algorithm, including a custom VLSI chip. They named the algorithm "Digitar" synthesis, as an abbreviation for 'digital guitar'."

SAMO Frustration

SAMO Frustration from VoltageCtrlR on Vimeo.

"Here's some studio footage from the SAMO Frustration recording session from last Saturns day night.
analog modular synth, apc40, ableton live featuring a jean michel basquiat interview."