GSE 2xVCA Comparison of versions 1, 2, and 3 Eurorack

video upload by gstormelectro

"Audio + Video by G-Storm Electro c. 2022

Introducing 2xVCA version 3.
This time using BA662F chips.
Version 1 used BA6110.
Version 2 used openlabs BA662 clones.
Is there any difference in sound between these versions?
This is a simple comparison showing all 3.
Recorded direct, no other mastering or effects.

Check my Reverb store for 2xVCA version 3 availability"

*REVERB* http://reverb.com/shop/gstormelectro

Note Reverb links are affiliate links. See the site's privacy policy for more info.

Boss RE-202 Space Echo [Pedals w/ Synthesizers #12] Demo + Observations

video upload by gstormelectro

G-Storm Electro:
**LISTEN/DOWNLOAD** http://soundcloud.com/gstormelectro
**BOOKMARK THIS** http://gstormelectronica.blogspot.com/

Audio + Video by G-Storm Electro c. 2022

Today I'll demo some synthesizer sounds w/ the Boss RE-202 Space Echo.
And give some honest user opinions at the end.
Is this pedal worth it? Let's see.

Recorded direct, no other mastering or effects.
Just the RE-202 and various synth type devices one at a time.

This video was not sponsored by Boss.
The RE-202 was purchased out of pocket for my own fun.
All opinions are my honest impressions.

Timestamps
0:00 Opening Sounds + Intro
Audio Demos
1:33 w/ Eurorack
2:56 Univox Minikorg
4:11 Behringer RD-8
5:06 SH-101
6:49 Korg Poly-61
Closing
7:21 Observations

JP6-VCF Eurorack Filter Panel Laser Etch Time Lapse [Demo 04]

video upload by gstormelectro

"Audio + Video by G-Storm Electro c. 2022

Time lapse video laser etching an aluminum panel for my JP6-VCF.
Footage is 2x speed.
Audio is from the JP6-VCF.
Sound sources | Capt'n Big-O + Pittsburgh Primary Oscillator B
VCA | GSE 2xVCA
Delay | FX Aid
Recorded direct, no other mastering or effects.

JP6-VCF is a eurorack adaptation of the Roland Jupiter-6 filter section.
Check my Reverb store for JP6-VCF availability"

*REVERB* http://reverb.com/shop/gstormelectro

Note Reverb links are affiliate links. See the site's privacy policy for more info.

G-Storm Electro Gyrinx VCF Uninhibited Functional Testing Audio [Demo #4]

video upload by gstormelectro

"Audio + Video by G-Storm Electro c. 2021

Been short on time through the holidays, so I thought I would make a quick video while I work :D
This one is an uninhibited functional testing routine I'm performing on another batch of Gyrinx VCF modules for sale.
It is very revealing as to the sound character as I quickly run through all of the functions of the filter without thought to sound design.
Sound source is Pittsburgh Modular Primary Oscillator saw and square.
Off camera I have a Batumi for LFO modulation.
Sequencing by Keystep Pro.
No added effects or processing, recorded direct.
Watch your levels using headphones, some harsh tones ahead.

Gyrinx VCF is a eurorack topology of the Synton Syrinx Filter section.
Check my Reverb store for Gyrinx VCF availability"

*REVERB* http://reverb.com/shop/gstormelectro

Note Reverb links are affiliate links. See the site's privacy policy for more info.

Sketchy Labs Freak Shift Eurorack Module [Demo #1]

video upload by gstormelectro

"Audio + Video by G-Storm Electro c. 2021

Today I am auditioning the Sketchy Labs Freak Shift module.
The design is specially derived from the Bode Frequency Shifter.
There are literally sweet spots at every turn of the pots on this one.
In this video I'll briefly discuss this module and patch up some wierd sounds.
The focus is on demonstrating a range of evolving sounds of the frequency shifter.
I'll endeavor to make something more musical using the Freak Shift in a future video.
This video is not sponsored or endorsed by the Doc Sketchy.

0:00 Intro and brief discussion of patching
0:54 LFO as Mod input for phaser type sounds
1:24 Using 2 LFOs for Sine/Cosine modulation
2:55 VCO as Mod input for Frequency Shift sounds
4:48 Sum/Diff outputs for Stereo Spread
8:48 LFO modulating the AUX

Audio VCO | Pittsburgh Primary Oscillator
Modulation VCO | Cre8audio Capt'n Big-O
LFO Modulation | XAOC Batumi

Recorded direct to Tascam DR-05.
No additional effects or processing used."

**LISTEN/DOWNLOAD** http://soundcloud.com/gstormelectro
**BOOKMARK THIS** http://gstormelectronica.blogspot.com/

G-Storm Euro Modules Short Compilation

video upload by gstormelectro

"Audio + Video by G-Storm Electro c. 2021

Been a long time posting anything.
There are environmental factors interrupting my workflow right now.
So in the meantime I have cut together a short compilation of my favorite module clips.
Enjoy.
Hope to be back making vids soon. Stay tuned.

Check my Reverb store for module availability"

*REVERB* http://reverb.com/shop/gstormelectro

Note Reverb links are affiliate links. See the site's privacy policy for more info.

**BLOG** http://gstormelectronica.blogspot.com/
**LISTEN/DOWNLOAD** http://soundcloud.com/gstormelectro

Pittsburgh Modular Flamingo [Safari] Patching [Demo #1]

video upload by gstormelectro

"Audio + Video by G-Storm Electro c. 2021

Just got the new Pittsburgh Modular Safari Flamingo module in.
It's a harmonic interpolation device using a previously unrealized method known as center clipping.
Flamingo can deform and undulate your audio sources in new and interesting ways.
In this video I'll discuss Flamingo and make some patches.
The last section will show how well Flamingo processes control voltages.

0:00 Cold Open Sounds
0:20 Introduction
1:14 Patch Explorations
11:15 Using Flamingo for Control Voltages"

G-Storm Electro:
**LISTEN/DOWNLOAD** http://soundcloud.com/gstormelectro
**BOOKMARK THIS** http://gstormelectronica.blogspot.com/
*REVERB* http://reverb.com/shop/gstormelectro

Note Reverb links are affiliate links. See the site's privacy policy for more info.
"

GSE Patches for ASM Hydrasynth [Demo05:Patches041-050]

video upload by gstormelectro

"Audio + Video by G-Storm Electro c. 2021

Auditioning more of my original ASM Hydrasynth patches available on my blog
https://gstormelectronica.blogspot.co....

Timestamps
0:00 041 Strings JX | Super JX Strings
0:13 042 Lo-Fi Mutes | Guitar Mutes
0:28 043 Event Horizon | Lush Pad w/ Sequenced Progression
1:01 044 OK Hydra | Lead w/ Weird Delay Modulation
1:33 045 No Dancing | Cheesy Percussion Thing
1:56 046 TRS Horizons | Bright and Shiny Arpeggio
2:16 047 BrassSynChorus | Brass Lead the way you like it
2:40 048 106 Bass | For all your 80s needs
3:12 049 Breaking Saws | Saws w/ Release that breaks in the low range
3:36 050 Max Altitude | Vocal Pad w/ Saturation"

G-Storm Electro:
**LISTEN/DOWNLOAD** http://soundcloud.com/gstormelectro
**BOOKMARK THIS** http://gstormelectronica.blogspot.com/
*REVERB* G-STORM ELECTRO

Note Reverb links are affiliate links. See the site's privacy policy for more info.
"

SH5-VCF: Beauty & Terror [Demo #3] (no jibber-jabber)

video upload by gstormelectro

G-STORM ELECTRO SH5-VCF posts

http://reverb.com/shop/gstormelectro


"Audio + Video by G-Storm Electro c. 2021

Some Darkscape Eurorack patches featuring the SH5-VCF.
Exploring some near-oscillation resonance sounds.
And frequency modulation of the VCF which this diode filter is so good at.
This time around using Big Sky Reverb and Timefactor Delay.
If you want to hear the naked filter alone the first two demos I made were bone dry no effects :D

I used different colored patch cables, so maybe you can glean what is going on.
If there are questions about that go ahead and pepper me in the comments.

SH5-VCF is all-analog eurorack adaptation of the Roland SH-5 Synthesizer Filter and Mixer.

As per usual, listening w/ headphones or quality monitors is the best audio experience.
Watch your levels, this is a filter demo w/ some resonance ahead.
Be sure to check out SH5-VCF Demo 02 to see how I made the patches in this video!

Oscillators | Pittsburgh Primary Oscillator B, Cre8audioCapt'n Big-O
Modulations | Batumi, 2xADSR, Delta Soundlabs Mobula Ring Mod
Control + Sequencing | Keystep Pro"

G-Storm Electro Introduces Roland SH5-VCF Dual Filter Eurorack Module Adaptation

video upload by gstormelectro

SH5-VCF Dual Filter Patches + Sounds [Demo #2]

video upload by

"In this video I will show some cool patches with SH5-VCF Dual Filter.
As per usual, listening w/ headphones or quality monitors is the best audio experience.
Watch your levels, this is a filter demo w/ some resonance ahead.


Check my Reverb store for SH5-VCF, 101-VCO, 2xVCA, 2xADSR availability

Currently I only sell exclusively on Reverb, I hope one day to sell in stores outside the USA.

Timestamps
0:00 Sounds and Intro

0:16 Patch 1 | Fat Liquid Bass
2:44 Patch 2 | Series Cascading the Dual Filters
3:01 Patch 3 | Evolving Sequence
3:47 Patch 4 | Analog Percussion
5:20 Patch 5 | Supersaw! Unison Stack
6:33 Patch 6 | Complex Analog Thing

Oscillator | 101-VCO
Modulations | Batumi, 2xADSR
Control + Sequencing | Keystep Pro
No added effects, EQ, Compression, nor other post-processing."

via this listing

"Time to get a little more serious.

SH5-VCF is an all analog Eurorack adaptation of the Roland SH-5 mixer and Dual Filter. There are no filters-on-a-chip here. The SH5-VCF uses all discrete components and quality op-amps to work its special mojo. Like on the original, the Low Pass circuit is comprised of open-collector matched transistor pairs arranged in a diode ladder configuration. The lack of temperature compensation was also respected, so while the resonance can self-oscillate the v/oct keyboard tracking is about 3 octaves at best. This same configuration used in the Roland SH-1000 and the earlier System 100 (not 100m).

The Dual Filters: VCF + BPF
| VCF | The VCF (Voltage Controlled Filter) comprises one HP (High Pass) and one LP (Low Pass) circuit in series. VCF Select switch can choose 1) HP, 2) LP, or 3) BP (Band-Pass) configuration. Due to the unique design, the HP resonance is actually derived by overdriving the LP circuit.
| BPF | The dedicated BPF (Band Pass Filter) has its own discrete circuit distinct and apart from the VCF. The original BPF circuit has been respected, but greatly expanded upon using a proprietary voltage controlled feedback path to enable frequency control via external signals. This feature wasn’t available on the original design. The original did not have a buffered output jack for the BPF neither, as the SH5-VCF does. The BPF Level attenuator will affect the main output only.

The MIXER
There are four audio signal inputs, each with its own fader pot and filter routing switch. Each routing switch can send each audio line to either VCF, BPF, or both VCF + BPF.

The 3 CV MODULATIONS – Choose Wisely
Incoming CV signals can be used to modulate any filter frequency cutoff. Signals can be up to +/- 10Vpp DC polar or AC bi-polar at the inputs.
| CV1 | has inverting and non-inverting behavior where zero is at 12:00.
| CV2 | has non-inverting behavior for both filters, and inverting available to VCF only
| KB | is a non-inverting V/OCT Keyboard Tracking control available to both the VCF and BPF, typically a Keyboard Voltage – but can be any kind of polar or bi-polar signal.

A Eurorack power connection ribbon cable is included. To get the most out of the filter experience follow your filter with a VCA. The filters require startup voltages on the low end to avoid audible thump, so there will be sub-frequency audio seepage. A post-filter VCA (sold separately) is recommended to gate the filter. Be sure to check out the G-Storm Electro 2xVCA when available.

The SH5-VCF pairs well with (sold separately)…
GSE 101-VCO + 101E output expander
GSE 2xVCA
GSE 2xADSR
Xaoc Batumi Quad LFO

Specs
Width | 16HP
Depth | 35mm
Weight | 6.3 oz
Inputs | 4 audio, 3 control voltage
Outputs | 1 main output, 1 BPF output
CURRENT DEMANDS (measured)
+12V: 48mA
-12V: 48mA
+5V: 0V *not used*"

G-Storm Electro Reverb Shop

GSE Patches for ASM Hydrasynth [Demo04:Patches031-040]

video upload by gstormelectro

"Audio + Video by G-Storm Electro c. 2021

Auditioning more of my original ASM Hydrasynth patches available soon.
Stay tuned.

Timestamps
0:00 031 Futurescape | Sci-Fi Atmosphere
0:31 032 Wave Bass | 90s Digital Bass Synth
0:52 033 Strat of Mind | 80s Retro Strat
1:25 034 Undercurrent | Growling, Moody Pad
1:55 035 Think Tank | Slightly Pulsing Pad
2:26 036 Requiem | Dark Choir
3:00 037 Datastream Pad | Percolating Modulated Pad
3:41 038 Hydrastation | Wavestation Steam Pad
4:11 039 Next Gen | Stabby Pad w/ Movement
4:45 040 Mellotronix | Mellotron Strings + Ahhs

G-Storm Electro:
**LISTEN/DOWNLOAD** http://soundcloud.com/gstormelectro
**BOOKMARK THIS** http://gstormelectronica.blogspot.com/
*REVERB* http://reverb.com/shop/gstormelectro

Note Reverb links are affiliate links. See the site's privacy policy for more info.
"

Behringer RD-9 [User Review] Rhythm Designer Analog Drum Machine

video upload by gstormelectro

"Audio and Video by G-Storm Electro c. 2021

Today I am giving a user review of the new Behringer RD-9 Analog Drum Machine.
The RD-9 is an affordable re-issue of the Roland TR-909 all-analog circuitry.
With some updated functionality.
This is not another typical audio comparison video, nor tutorial.
How does it sound?
Whats the design, construction quality and workflow like?
Do I like the features?
How does it compare to other analog drum machines currently available?
I'll break it all down for you right here, right now.

0:00 Introduction
0:42 Build Quality + Connections Overview
2:52 Sounds + Features Overview
6:25 Other Similar Drum Machines
7:25 Summary of Final Thoughts

Recorded direct to Tascam DR-05."

Behringer RD-9 Doing Slower Tempo

video upload by gstormelectro

"Audio + Video by G-Storm Electro c. 2021

The Behringer RD-9 Rhythm Designer drum machine just rolled in the door.
Today I'm showing 3 little vignettes of what it sounds like doing slower tempo stuff with SH-101, TD-3 and some eurorack stuff.

3 parts:
0:00 90 bpm w/ Roland SH-101. I put fx processing on some of the individual outs. You might like headphones or monitors to get the full sound.
1:18 80 bpm w/ Eurorack + Keystep Pro. RD-9 through Big Sky then DBX 160A compressor
3:01 100 bpm w/ TD-3. RD-9 low tom getting lo-shelf at mixer then Reverb + Delay. Some use of Probability and note-repeat (ratchet) on the closed hats.

The wave designer features were not used.
No mastering or post processing. This recording could have used some.
The RD-9 definitely has punchy transients, I kept turning my record
level down but still peaking my Tascam DR-05. So the average level
sounds kinda low to me."

G-Storm Electro links:
**LISTEN/DOWNLOAD** http://soundcloud.com/gstormelectro
**BOOKMARK THIS** http://gstormelectronica.blogspot.com/
*REVERB* http://reverb.com/shop/gstormelectro

GSE Six 8HP Filter Modules Shoot-Out [comparison] [vs]

video upload by gstormelectro

"Audio + Video by G-Storm Electro c. 2021

Today it's the battle of the 8HP filter modules!

Six of 'em, says the squinty-eyed man with no name.

101-VCF, SH2-VCF, JP6-VCF, Delta VCF, Pro VCF, and 4023 VCF.

You know them, but what are some of the sonic differences?

Watch out, some screechy resonance ahead. They're filters after all :D

0:00 Intro

0:40 Bassline sequenced

3:24 Arpeggio sequenced + Reverb + Delay

6:09 Bass Sweeps, various res settings

Details

Osc | 101-VCO square + saw + sub

Buffered Multiple Buffy Bot is used in 1-into-6 config. The buffered osc signal is going to each of the 6 filters.

Envelope | 2xADSR is stack-cabled to the various CV inputs. The CVs are zero'd out until each filter gets dialed up.

Delay | Timefactor
Reverb | Big Sky

Check my Reverb store for module availability

*REVERB* http://reverb.com/shop/gstormelectro

G-Storm Electro Patches for Roland Jupiter-6 [Demo #4]

video by gstormelectro

"Audio + Video by G-Storm Electro c. 2021

Auditioning some original Roland Jupiter-6 patches available for download.
I had the good fortune of getting another Jupe in the studio.
The previous one that had Europa was sold.
This one is an earlier model, and was purchased dead.
After bringing it back to life and calibration...
Soon I had quickly re-programmed all my favorite sounds.

This video is unrehearsed, so lots of noodling.
Not dwelling too long on any one sound, to save your time.
So if you skip around, you might miss something. Just sayin' :D
Chord stabs, sweeps, bass, arpeggio, sound fx, leads.
Patch F7 is my template (default, or blank) patch.
Patch F8 is my scratch patch,
for when I can't remember what location I wanted to over-write.

The Roland Jupiter-6 has only rudimentary midi capability:
simple note on/off and patch change midi message only.
So, these patches can only be dumped all at once using the cassette interface.
BE SURE TO BACK UP YOUR OWN PATCHES BEFORE OVER-WRITING THEM!

Download the patches as an mp3 audio file on my blog:
https://gstormelectronica.blogspot.co...
I have used the JP-6 VERIFY function and confirm the audio file is good.

No additional effects or processing was used, aside from some normalization.
Video was made in great haste - so it's un-edited, some audio levels are clipping.
And sometimes scratchy volume pot."

Gyrinx VCF + Pittsburgh Primary Oscillator Audio [Demo #3]

video by gstormelectro

"Audio + Video by G-Storm Electro c. 2021

Today I am running the Pittsburgh Modular Primary Oscillator through
the Gyrinx VCF.
And throwing a bunch of LFOs and short triggers at them.
Expect more saturated noise and a few harsh tones in this one.
As well as strange bass sounds and fx bleeps.
The sequenced stuff is going through my 2xVCA

Gyrinx VCF is a eurorack topology of the Synton Syrinx Filter section.
Check my Reverb store for Gyrinx VCF, 2xVCA, 2xADSR availability

0:00 Strange Drone I
1:06 Even Stranger Drone II
3:14 Quick Sequence
3:31 Sequence I
4:59 Sequence II

Modulations from Batumi, 2xADSR
Control + Sequencing from Keystep Pro
Some fx from Timefactor and Big Sky"

GSE Patches for ASM Hydrasynth [Demo03:Patches021-030]

video by gstormelectro

"Audio + Video by G-Storm Electro c. 2021

Auditioning more of my original ASM Hydrasynth patches available soon.

Timestamps
0:00​ 021 Diginoise | Lo-Fi Tones + Atmosphere
0:28​ 022 Blades | Edgy Synth
0:53​ 023 Sine Tones | Pure + Smooth the way you like it
1:14​ 024 Voices + Chimes | Choir + Morricone Chimes
1:40​ 025 Hackspander | Obie Sweep
2:00​ 026 Ghosted | Dissonant + Creepy Choir
2:22​ 027 Pulsing | Sawtooth Synth Arp
2:44​ 028 Hydrix-8 | Another Obie Sweep
3:10​ 029 Darkscape | Sci-Fi Noir FX
3:43​ 030 Tickin' Clock | Modulated Delay Percussion"

*REVERB* G-STORM ELECTRO

**LISTEN/DOWNLOAD** http://soundcloud.com/gstormelectro
**BOOKMARK THIS** http://gstormelectronica.blogspot.com/

101-VCO vs SH-101 + 101-VCO Tuning Mod [Demo 4]

video by gstormelectro

"Today, I am comparing my 101-VCO to the original Roland SH-101 synthesizer.
How close to the original is my 101-VCO?
Saw, Pulse, Pulse Width Modulation, Sub, and Noise waveforms.
The SH-101 did not have the Triangle waveform.
At the end of the video I'll play both of them together, just for fun.

I'll also show you an easy mod for the 101-VCO so that it's pitch CV can
match the tuning of the original SH-101.
It involves adding a 1206 470K resistor to R19 previously denoted "DNP".
All 101-VCOs I make and sell henceforth will have the resistor already installed.
And tuned to match the SH-101 as it should be.

Left Channel = 101-VCO
Right Channel = SH-101

0:00​ Introduction
0:26​ A Simple Mod to match the 101-VCO pitch CV with the SH-101
1:45​ Audio Comparisons
4:25​ Both at the same time, just for fun"

**BLOG** http://gstormelectronica.blogspot.com/
**LISTEN/DOWNLOAD** http://soundcloud.com/gstormelectro
*REVERB* http://reverb.com/shop/gstormelectro

Converting a Boss PH-2 Phaser Pedal to Eurorack + Audio Demo

video by gstormelectro

"Audio + Video by G-Storm Electro c. 2021

Today, the title says it all what I am doing.
Link to Hexinverter step flashing video [posted here]​

0:00​ Introduction
0:50​ Teardown
1:42​ Planning
3:56​ Notes on Assembly
4:24​ Audio Demo"

**BLOG** http://gstormelectronica.blogspot.com/
**LISTEN/DOWNLOAD** http://soundcloud.com/gstormelectro
*REVERB* http://reverb.com/shop/gstormelectro

G-STORM ELECTRO JP6-VCF Eurorack Filter Bandpass + Notch Patch Trick

video by gstormelectro

"Audio + Video by G-Storm Electro c. 2021

Today I show you a modular patch on the JP6-VCF.
By inverting a bandpass signal, and mixing it with the original
un-processed signal - you can get a notch filter."

http://gstormelectronica.blogspot.com/