New Folktek Conduit Eurorack Module

Published on May 6, 2016 Sir Folktek

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Folktek Conduit eurorack module (video1)
"Conduit working with Folktek's Matter. Simple sequence via Octone, triggering via Varigate4. Processing two of the three Conduit signal paths toward the end. Utilizing the Folktek 'Resist' module for Matter triggering as well as Conduit oscillation."

Folktek Conduit eurorack module (video2)
"Conduit working with Folktek's Matter. Simple sequence via Octone, triggering via Varigate4. Utilizing the Folktek 'Resist' module for Matter triggering as well as Conduit oscillation."

Folktek Conduit eurorack module (video3)
"Conduit working with Folktek's Matter. Simple sequence via Octone, triggering via Varigate4. Utilizing the Folktek 'Resist' module for Matter triggering as well as Conduit oscillation.

Folktek Conduit eurorack module (video4)
"Conduit getting random. Single oscillation processing with Folktek's Matter. Some random LFO stuff. Processing with a light amount of reverb. Utilizing the Folktek 'Resist' module for Conduit oscillation."

Conduit was also released as a desktop synth. You can filter through previous posts here for more info and demos.

via Folktek

"*note that due to an error in manufacturing, the mounting holes have had to be routed - the oblong holes are slightly longer than standard.

Conduit is a delay, filter, and 9 point harmonic oscillation module which creates three independent signal paths that can be inter-mixed how you like. It's also capable of jumping directly into the circuitry of Matter for processing. The root circuitry is based on the conduit desktop piece which is no longer in production.

Delay

At it's root Conduit is a delay with a warm, analog sound which is clean at tight times and tending toward something disgusting and noisy and slower times. External audio or internal oscillation can be processed by the delay. When multiple oscillation points are mixed, the delay feedback gets distorted and noisy. As a delay it serves best as a source of texture.

Filter

The Delay travels into a state-variable filter with fixed resonance. A clean signal passing by the delay will still be filtered. The filter has a vactrol-based cv in to control the cutoff. So this filter receiving voltage control is very wormy in nature. It's best to multiply and mix a signal going into Conduit if it's to be used for processing - giving you the filtered and unfiltered version.

Oscillation

The purpose of this module is not simply as a delay or a filter - these are just components to a greater whole. With Conduit, aspects of the giant delay IC processing are accessed as a series of sound sources - harmonic oscillations based on the clocking of the delay. Therefore, delay time is the same as master pitch for these oscillations (also represented by "time cv"). There are a total of 8 harmonic oscillations and one noise source. All 9 points representing audio level harmonic oscillations are represented by a 9x4 female header so that each of these points or multiple points can be used as a sound source. Using Resist alongside allows one to control the level of the oscillation.

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Introducing the Folktek "Matter" Eurorack Module

Published on Dec 11, 2015 Sir Folktek

"Matter - the first Eurorack module by Folktek. Available on folktek.com:
http://folktek.com/instruments/modula...

Here it's played as a drum synth to create little sounds and big sound.
This video is a little pointless as a visual and better treated as a sound presentation of Matter. Matter has the same synthesis as Folktek "Materia". The patch being played is simple and intended to showcase Matter...if it were a song it could certainly use a few things. I'm also just a few weeks new to modular and have no oscillators to speak of.

All sounds coming out of Matter except the reverberated and filtered wave part which is Aether (Folktek instrument) being lightly sequenced by the tiptop z8000. Matter is treated with reverb and delay in a few parts (which are self evident) but otherwise straight to the mixer. All triggers by the arturia beatstep pro, two of which are triggering 4ms peg with the adsr cv being sent to Matter - the end cycle for the adsr is being sent to intellijel adsr and triggering another Matter patch and another end cycle is being sent through Matter's vactrol modulation and jumpered. Otherwise, straight gate signals from the Arturia and direct to Matter patches.

Matter modulation is sending cv to the koma filter."

"Matter is the first of an ongoing series of modules and what will become an entire folktek system. This one starts from the dirt - the beats.

Officially up for sale now. One video is presented here and sound files to come (currently having some recording issues). The video is definitely not the greatest thing in the world. The initial price includes shipping worldwide. Each module comes with jumper cables, power connector, screws, manual and a special something.

**Note that each individual module is treated with a patina (aging) of the copper which results in the blue and green coloring. Givin that each is hand patinated, the look of each module with differ.

***There will be future add-ons available for this module which plug in to the front panel and direct the sound and function to a specific purpose. Future add-ons are discussed below.

*The first folktek module for the eurorack system will be hated for its standing at 23hp.
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"Matter" is drum wave synthesis. While it could simply be called a drum synthesizer, the method of play is designed equally as much to make the analog drum-based synthesis playable as waves as it is to make triggerable drum sounds. This means Matter can take a "kick" oscillator, for example, and use it to generate a bassline, a "snare" can create washes of noise with peaking resonance and so on. This allows for a very broad complexity of rhythm because triggering is not confined to a single point. That said, this module specializes in clicks and cuts style beats - little clicky sounds.

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First experiments with folktek matter ii

Published on Aug 10, 2018 Sir Folktek

Pics previously posted here.

"Matter ii is a deep module so it difficult to simply lay it out the one would an osc for example. It's a bit experimental anda bit out of the box. For those who understand the original Matter, it may gel. These are the first experiments and this is one approach; yours will be different no doubt. Matter ii is for making beats, for demolishing sound, for drone and noise and yet all of that is difficult to convey due to its depth. It's about finding your own sound.

Where the original utilized dupont, matter ii uses a single point pin matrix. This pin matrix acts as the original Matter alongside (folktek) Resist but there is now cv control over resist. Add the highly addictive vactrol over the final output and Matter ii is a different beast entirely while still maintaining the original analog sonic characteristics of Matter.

For these recordings, varigate 4 was used for the main gates/triggers and a variety of envelopes were employed.
(folktek) Quiet is HUGE when using matter, as well as (folktek) Gait and (folktek) Root - these are very much suggested modules.

Note that at 10:03 a simple waveform from a prototype is utilized to send into Matter ii to show the shaping characteristics. Likewise at 14:42 the same osc is introduced to the path and the drone becomes the processor.
Aside from a couple instances of utilizing folktek matter for reverb and delay (which you should be able to see), these are straight recording without any processing."

FolkTek Matter II Eurorack Drum Synthesizer With Pin Patching

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Published on May 1, 2019 Perfect Circuit

"FolkTek's Matter II not only makes interesting percussion sounds it looks like a work of art and has a unique hexagonal pin matrix for changing internal routing. Even when you aren't sure exactly what the Matter II is doing you can create some great sounds with it. The Matter II has a built in vactrol VCA for everything from short sounds to atmospheric drones punctuated by feedback, noise and percussive hits.

FolkTek Matter II available here: https://www.perfectcircuit.com/folkte..."

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New Folktek Conduit Eurorack Module & Matter Cards

via Folktek

"The long awaited Matter plug-ins and cards are finally here. They expand, direct or change the function of Matter and allow for a greater level of experimentalism and possibility. You'll discover that, though unlabeled, some of the trigger points can be used as audio inputs to allow for internal manipulation.

This is a two part system: First the plug-in inserts into the headers on Matter, then any one of the cards is inserted into the card slot. Understand that much of what the cards do can be accomplished by direct jumping and with the use of Resist.

Set 1 includes the main plug-in and 7 cards. Set 2, a new series of cards will come later in 2016

Matter Cards Set 1

Cards for Matter are finished. Finalizing and will be officially for sale in the next week. See the folktek site for more. Included with the set is the main (necessary) plug-in which inserts into the headers on the front panel, and 7 individual cards which easily and effortlessly insert into the plug in like giant SD cards. Each card has a specific purpose, direct, changes or adds function. Soot, Granules, Pebbles, Conduit, Sand, Dust, Moss"

And via Folktek here

"Conduit is a delay, filter, and 9 point harmonic oscillation module which creates three independent signal paths that can be inter-mixed how you like. It's also capable of jumping directly into the circuitry of Matter for processing. The root circuitry is based on the conduit desktop piece which is no longer in production."

Folktek Matter Plug-in Card Set (Meandering) Walk Through

Published on Jan 5, 2017 genxtargetmarket

"Each Folktek Matter option card takes a turn sounding awesome (except the Conduit...). I had to do this in hurry as I have run out of storage space."

See this post for initial details on the Folktek Matter eurorack module.

Folktek Matter - /Cre^turə_ Feature

Published on Mar 18, 2016 Owen Canivet

"Self generating patch centred around Folktek matter module.

Sound sources:
Folktek matter
Intellijel shapeshifter (drone)
Make noise Phonogene (sample)

Sequencing:

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Folktek Matter ii and a Headlamp | Eurorack livejam

Published on Feb 4, 2019 Bastian Götz

"Minimalistic livejam with the Folktek Matter II as the only soundsource. Some heavier modulation incl. audiorate triggering starting at 08:30.

The Matter II was sequenced by a synced XAOC Batumi (LFO) into Doepfer A-166 (Logic) and a Befaco Muxlicer (CV-Seq/Switch). That's all..

Processed by an Elysia Nvelope 500 (to emphasize the clickyness), Karacter 500 (stereo widening) and a bit of EQ and compression. Reverbtail from Eventide H9 (Shimmer) through Strymon El Capistan Tape Delay."

Folktek "Matter" eurorack module demo and tutorial

Published on Dec 16, 2015 Sir Folktek

"Exploring how to make a drum patch and touching on some basic functions.
New to demo giving so excuse the mistakes and nonsense :)
Available here;
http://folktek.com/instruments/modula..."

"With Folktek’s Matter you can modular your modular"

Follow-up to this post.

Folktek = Conduit Matter Resound & Resist

Published on May 21, 2016 Sir Folktek

"A simple patch played live with four Folktek modules making something reminiscent of a 90's tune. All sounds from Folktek modules.

All beats by a simple 3 part Matter patch triggered by varigate4 with one part attenuated with Resist. Matter also sent into Conduit delay and filter.

Both clean and effected Matter sent to individual mixer channels.

All oscillations from Conduit with vactrols triggered by varigate4. Of the two oscillation paths; 1. two oscillations mixed on Resist, sent direct to mixer. 2. two oscillations mixed on Resist sent to Resound and then into a reverb with mix coming in and out.

Resound is the foundation of Conduit - a delay/filter without the added sections of Conduit. Conduit alone is capable of the same delay/filter."

Folktek 'Matter' - Iron Ether 'Pithoprakta' - Neutron 'Orgone Accumulator'

Published on Jan 30, 2016 isvisible / isinvisible

"This is my first quick patch with the amazing Folktek 'Matter'.
It's on percussion and bassline duties by itself, then followed by the Neutron Sound 'Orgone Accumulator' in percussion mode.

All controlled by:
Iron Ether 'Pithoprakta', ALM 'Pamela's Workout', a couple of sequencers (Doepfer and KLEE) and some envelopes and LFO's.

http://folktek.com/instruments/modula...
http://ironether.com/ (module coming soon)
http://neutron-sound.com/noa.html"

Folktek Matter - First Patch.

Published on May 5, 2018 PaulLawlerMusic

"First patch with the Folktek Matter."

Jungle music.

Folktek Matter plus Resist Expander and Plug-in Set

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via this auction

You can find a demo and details on Folktek's Matter here.

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TEST SERIES Folktek Matter Alter 2 Resound Gieskes No Drums Eurorack Abstract Sound Design Glitch

video upload by Outsider Sound Design

"Folktek Matter, Alter 2, and Resound.
Gieskes No Drums.
Erica Synths Matrix Mixer.

The purpose of 'TEST SERIES' is to focus on the sound design possibilities of various gear combinations. This series is not musical nor does it serve as an instructional video. It is all about sound potential.

Please consider supporting this channel by purchasing a sample pack or music download from www.outsidersounddesign.com"

TEST SERIES Folktek Matter Eurorack and Drolo Molecular Disruptor V3 Sound Design

Published on Jan 16, 2019 Outsider Sound Design

"Sound Design experiments with Folktek Matter and Molecular Disruptor V3.

The purpose of 'TEST SERIES' is to focus on the sound design possibilities of various gear combinations. This series is not musical nor does it serve as an instructional video. It is all about sound potential.
Please consider supporting this channel by purchasing a sample pack or music download from www.outsidersounddesign.com"

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Note this is the first post to feature Drolo (David Rolo) on the site. Some info on the Molecular Disruptor V3:

"The Molecular Disruptor is a DSP based multi-effect pedal that can be loaded with 16 effects of your choice from the molecular patches list, which is regularly being updated with new patches. These patches are loaded on swappable “Molecular Modules” that hold 8 effects each:

As of V3.0 the pedals have 2 slots allowing for 2 of these modules to be loaded and selected via a switch.

2 modules are included when you purchase a Disruptor pedal. Additional modules can be bought separately.

Essentially, this “à la carte” system allows you to have a pedal that has up to 16 effects tailored to your needs."

The Omen - Ultimate Black & Gold EuroSystem

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"Excellent condition, a piece of art composed by rare, discontinued and other great modules, all mounted on a reliable 12U powered wood case. Set up with 8 channel outputs going into a patchbay (included) and a Focusrite Platinum Octopre pre-amp (included with full price purchase), but you could use your favorite audio mixer or multi-channel interface.

Listing will be ended this Friday, May 1st. Get it before I place it in storage!

The list:
-Strymon Magneto
-Erica Pico DSP (x2).
-S3nor DR. UMMod.
-MFB SEQ-01.
-Folktek Matter (Original Patina faceplate).
-Folktek Alter 1.
-Folktek Alter 2.
-uBraids by Magpie Modular.
-Meng Qi Music Karp.
-Meng Qi Music DU-KRPLS.
-Meng Qi Music DPLG (x2).
-Arcus Audio Mult (x2).
-S3nor S.S.SEQ.
-S3nor TKB.
-Make Noise 0-Coast w/Eurorack Power Adapter.
-Bizarre Jezebel Chloe (Tube Original Version).
-Doboz XIIO.
-Konstant Lab PWR.
-Folktek Touch Original Copper (x2).
-Silvas 12U/104hp Powered Wood Case with 3-prong power cable, and solid rubber feet.
-Patching cables, mostly 1/8, some stackables, some Dupont. Also including (8) 1/4 to 1/8 cables.
-Behringer UltraPatch Pro PX3000 Patchbay.
-Focusrite Platinum Octopre pre-amp (included with full price purchase)."

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The Omen - Ultimate Black & Gold EuroSystem

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via this auction

"Excellent condition, a piece of art composed by rare, discontinued and other great modules, all mounted on a reliable 12U powered wood case. Set up with 8 channel outputs going into a patchbay (included) and a pre-amp computer interface, but you could use your favorite audio mixer or multi-channel interface.

The list:
-Strymon Magneto
-Erica Pico DSP (x2).
-S3nor DR. UMMod.
-MFB SEQ-01.
-Folktek Matter (Original Patina faceplate).
-Folktek Alter 1.
-Folktek Alter 2.
-uBraids by Magpie Modular.
-Meng Qi Music Karp.
-Meng Qi Music DU-KRPLS.
-Meng Qi Music DPLG (x2).
-Arcus Audio Mult (x2).
-S3nor S.S.SEQ.
-S3nor TKB.
-Make Noise 0-Coast w/Eurorack Power Adapter.
-Bizarre Jezebel Chloe (Tube Original Version).
-Doboz XIIO.
-Konstant Lab PWR.
-Folktek Touch Original Copper (x2).
-Silvas 12U/104hp Powered Wood Case with 3-prong power cable, and solid rubber feet.
-Patching cables, mostly 1/8, some stackables, some Dupont. Also including (8) 1/4 to 1/8 cables.
-Behringer UltraPatch Pro PX3000 Patchbay."

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Folktek Conduit being Conduit

Published on May 14, 2016 Sir Folktek

"Here is Folktek Conduit eurorack module, currently available on the folktek site: http://folktek.com/instruments/modula...

This is not intended to be a musical performance - just displaying the sound of the module.
What's happening?
First, there are three signal paths to Conduit:
- A simple Matter beat (created by 3 varigate4 outs) is jacked into the Conduit delay input where it goes through delay and filtering (output to mixer)
- The clean Matter signal is multiplied which is essential (output sent to mixer)
- two of the Conduit harmonic oscillations are jumped to the Resist module where they are mixed, then jumped to vactrol 1 (essentially a VCA). The vactrol is triggered by an envelope and the oscillation output is sent (via external reverb) to mixer.
- The same is happening with vactrol 2 but this one is being sent to mixer via external delay.
- Conduit is receiving a simple, slow, 4 part cv sequence via Octone which controls pitch of the oscillations as well as time for the delay (they are synonymous).
- Conduit filter is receiving cv signal via lfo at first and then mid-video re-patched to receive cv via Conduit internal envelop follower created by the delay input.

About mid-video and then throughout the reverb mix and the delay are turned up and down, displaying the three distinctly different Conduit pathways that are present."

New FOLKTEK ARTS Matter II Euroack Module

via FOLKTEK

Just pics for now. You can find tons of posts featuring the original Folktek Matter eurorack module here.

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Meng Qi - Duet With Myself

Published on Sep 24, 2016 Meng Qi

"a self-contained eurorack system
instant and tactile like an acoustic instrument

1) hardwired connections between Folktek Matter and Meng Qi Seashore;

2) tonal / atonal audio from Skot Wiedmann HYVE / IFM Mr.Grassi, travels thru body into various points within Matter;

3) left/rightmost inputs on Seashores are equipped with jacks, thus touch-controlled external signal injection / feedback are convenient;

4)Meng Qi DPLPG provides smooth vactrol based voltage control of volume and tone;

5)Recovery Effect Cutting Room Floor offers pitch shifting looping / delay / faux reverb, and is sensitive to incoming volume;

6)bottom jacks on ADDAC Size Matter is connected to a D-Class amplifier, a hefty built-in surface transducer provides strong sound and vibrations to feel with body.

it went through a few revisions.
I hope it stays in the fine line between redundancy and scarcity, like a well designed standalone instrument.

mengqimusic.com"