"A quick jam with the new Birdkids Bateleur, along with the DinSync DrumDokta 2. Both available from CymruBeats. Just a little delay from Tiptop Z-DSP."
This video is a short demonstration of possible tonal ranges of ๐โ๐โ๐โโ ๐น๐๐๐ and the use of the vactrol-based, opto-compressor on external, Audio signals.
UNICORN BOOM is exclusively available in assembled form, or as a DIY-Kit through guided Workshops by birdkids & wellental aka WELLENVOGEL.
๐โ๐โ๐โโ ๐น๐๐๐ is a Eurorack-format, dual function, module.
It's primary function is a homage to the legendary 808-Kick (discrete circuitry) augmented by a vactrol-based, opto compressor.
Most of all it's designed to be hacked, bent and modified to enable you to shape your very own signature kick boom!"
birdkids presents the ๐ฎ๐๐โด๐๐ฎ๐ถ๐โด๐ sessions [00๐ท]
Published on May 23, 2019 birdkids
"To celebrate our amazing crew at the collab space StromSalon we're starting a series of Jam Sessions. Modular, non-modular, Friends, colleagues.. anything goes. ๐ฆ๐๐
"Hi Guys.
I hope you have already cooled down after the new year because I have another movie here using The Bateleur VCO from birdkids.
It's a great, very powerful and musical VCO.
Birdkids is already developing a new Raven but not yet explored are the musical regions of their previous amazing oscillator. FM Through-zero, Glide, PWM, Expander are just a small part of the cool sound possibilities. great octave jump gives the effect of up and down the hill while playing like here. Love this unit, great fun even without bigger modulation, here use with Birdkids Noise Mixer for joins waves sound.
https://birdkids.org
#vcobirdkids #thebateleurbirdkids #eurorackmodular"
"this time I prepared a small sound design for Thriller / Sci-Fi movies using oscillator The Bateleur VCO from birdkids .
I think it's perfect in this, its sound for one oscillator is very powerful, I added for space Black Hole DSP reverb from Erica Synths.
Of course, only a small part of this beautiful VCO.
sounds triggered from S&H, Birdkids really surprised me with this VCO which also has an expander that raises the possibilities higher.
During recording I moved the lens a little, that's why the picture was a bit sparse on the top and I saw it only during assembly, but the most important thing here is SOUND, so I hope you'll forgive me.
http://birdkids.org"
"CROW Intelligence by birdkids is a Generative Hardware Interface for modular setups with an integrated, cross platform, node based, patch editor.
Perform.
CROW Intelligence is a hands-on, assignable, high-precision Generative Interface for modular setups (52hp) and external MIDI devices.
Sixteen endless rotary encoders with multicolor LEDs and four contextual toggle buttons allow for tactile feedback. A bright, no-nonsense LCD Display provides visual feedback for the hardware-controlled, software-assigned control parameters and their corresponding values.
At the core of the hardware is a powerful, ARM-architecture processor running a standalone real time operating system. 16-bit precision ADC/DAC networks provide plenty of scaleable CV and binary I/O for any modular setup.
The CROW Intelligence is a teamplayer: external class-compliant MIDI and MPE devices can be hosted directly and used as multi-timbral, expressive inputs.
All controls are at your fingertips. Intuitive and tactile. Let CROW Intelligence adapt to your workflow and your idea! Focus on the performance.
Control.
CROW Intelligence comes with a built-in server running a node based patch editor (titled “birdnest”). The patch editor can be accessed directly from a browser of your choice on a device of your choice (PC/MAC, iOS, Android etc..).
A patch can be parametrically built from scratch and instantly saved to internal memory for later recall. Of course any patch can be recalled standalone on the device directly. Create at your convenience, control smoothly and surely.
On a blank patch canvas simply start by drag-and-dropping from a multitude of generative sources (called “Functions”), apply any mathematical and logical operations (called “Operators”) then route to a node or output of your choice.
Of course any number of parameters and variables can be assigned to an encoder and/or toggle button on the tactile Interface and labeled accordingly for clear identification on the LCD Display.
Start simple, get as complex as you like. Save and recall any patch instantaneously. Let CROW Intelligence do the math.
Feel.
The principal motivation at birdkids is to enable the Artist and the Arts.
Ultimately we see us as enabling those who have the spark, those who go the extra mile for something remarkable - aspiring to witness a miracle, those who dare to dream and in turn inspire us to dream. It’s about simplifying the process of capturing THE MOMENT. Achieving full potential is not a magic formula, it requires the right environment, the right mindset and the right tools - and our role is to provide those tools.
With that in mind our goal was to develop the centerpiece, the brain of your performance setup. And in turn to declutter the working environment.
CROW Intelligence will provide all the generative modulation and parametric control needed for virtually any setup. Just B.Y.O sound-sources, we’ve got the rest covered!"
"Hello Folks !!!
Today another piece of sound VCO- The Bateleur from birdkids.
Great analog VCO with FM '' Through-zero '', and a nice expander.
In addition to the normal waveforms that the Noise Mixer combines, the Bateleur also have a standalone 4-pole filter 24db /oct , and also filter input for a thick round bass sound and PWM which attenuation dial affects the amplitude of the modulation signal input.
after modulation with FM are really great effects, but about this next time I just used it for a moment of switching to FM this sound without bigger modulation.I definitely recommend it if you are looking for a thick VCO with FM and wonderful filter and glide .The new RAVEN from birdkids is also based on this oscillator and it's really awesome so it's definitely necessary to check this new project also on the Kickstarter looking at their official page here: http://birdkids.orgCheck it demo if you want.!!!"
"'Slum Village - Fall in Love'
Sloppily recreated on the gorgeous Koala Sampler by Elf Audio — using OffGrid via Bluetooth LE (MIDI)
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#PlayOffGrid #PlayAgainstAllOdds #birdkids #wireless #midi #bluetooth #musicproducer #musicstudio #donuts #jdilla #musicmaking #daw #koala #beats #fingerdrumming #electronic #joystick #midicontroller #velocity #sampling #groove #musicproduction #anywhere #inthepocket
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Out soon — birdkids.io"
"In January 2020, birdkids will introduce the first product in a series of handheld, wireless devices for creative, audiovisual applications.
°Grid is an interactive controller that enables the user to experience the rich world of creative Apps, as never before. Play keys, make beats, remix, VJ — Effortlessly on-the-go."
SLOVAK DESIGN AWARD 2021
MAIN AWARD — SPORT & LEISURE TIME
Winner: Nikola Beim (CDO) for birdkids GmbH
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Organized by Slovak Design Center — Slovenskรฉ centrum dizajnu
Video produced by and with consent from Slovenskรฉ centrum dizajnu
"Hi Guys.
I have today a small movie from The Bateleur VCO plus Expander from birdkids.
I did not chase a typical trip through the waves and filter so I thought I would do it slightly in the musical context for other demo modulations will be short time but I captured here a small part of the awesome filter page. Bass is very juicy, with resonance seems to me very attractive and immediately tell the oscillator itself sounds awful for me. I added some modulated delay as you hear later a little fun with a glide that is built-in and abnormally on FM. The oscillator itself is the decks of great sounds but as I mentioned in the next films.
of course, I added with the beat for a better listening, but you can hear loud voices or headphones in the very characteristic depth for this oscillator is its great advantage.
The Birdkids have decided to make a decent sound and appreciate it."
"BIRDKIDS presents a whole new approach in eurorack modular systems. The CROW INTELLIGENCE and the breakout modules CROW XO offer sheer endless possibilities for controlling your modular synthesizer."
"Hommage to some of our musical heroes - Carl Craig, Charles Webster, 90s visuals, Detroit - UK connect, and sound & love being the healing forces of the universe. ๐ค๐๐ฆ๐๐
Performed on ๐โ๐โ๐โโ ๐น๐๐๐, ๐๐๐๐๐, แตสฐแต๐ฑ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐
Visuals on zwobot + Max for Live"
"Recreating the percussive lead arpeggio from Ludwig Gรถransson marvelous TENET #OfficialMovieSoundtrack - track title 'FREEPORT'
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Patch: RAVEN dual SAW (hypersaw detune) to UNICORN BOOM's opto Compressor. OffGrid is controlling the external arpeggiator's trigger time via the PADs polyphonic aftertouch, additionally, the Motion Controller's axis Left Roll modulates the RAVEN VCF brightness.
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#eurorack #patch #modulation #midi #gesture #motion #control #analog #saw #hyper #offgrid #raven #unicornboom #soundtrack #tenet #synthesis #production #proaudio #touch #sounddesign
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OffGrid — Play against all odds."
"THE BATELEUR VCO + EXPANDER a melodic introduction by Mr. Thomas Burkhardt of LIN/LOG (http://www.lin-log.de/)
Fantastic, playful introduction/tutorial covering basic functionality, modulation, fm/through-zero fm and much more! Also featuring - endorphin.es Terminal!"
"birdkids is an Austrian company and record label based in Vienna which designs and manufactures electronic musical instruments.
