Intellijel Rubicon + Dr Octature

YouTube Published on Sep 18, 2012 by s0LVentCIty

"Just a quick demo of a couple of modules that seem to be under-represented on YouTube (or at least, direct audio recordings of): the Intellijel Rubicon VCO + Dr Octature VCF. First we hear Rubicon's Sine with some slight FM from a Pittsburgh VCO Triangle. Both the Rubicon and the Pittsburgh VCO are being sequenced via the Roland SH-101's arpeggiator. I bring in some FM on the DrO, coming from the Rubicon's Double-Saw. Then I'm using a Manhattan Analog Mix to bring in & out the Rubicon's Sub Out, and the Double-Pulse - between those 3 you get 3 octaves from a single VCO. Is fat, no?"

Solvent meets the Make Noise Phonogene

YouTube Published on Aug 7, 2012 by s0LVentCIty

"Hi my name is Solvent and I make electronic music. Here is a rather indulgent video of my first experiment with the Make Noise Phonogene module. Actually, indulgent as this may be, I liked this enough to press record. I used a square wave LFO to chop the splices evenly, and the SH-101 krbrd is choosing the splices via the "Organize" Cv-in. End-of-splice ("EOS") triggers a TipTipAudio BD808 kick drum, running through the Doepfer A-189-1 Bit Modifier. Phonogene loop is processed through a Pittsburgh Modular Filter + Midiverb reverb. The source of the sample was some lame YouTube film trailer about space."

Solvent Digital/Analog Eurorack jam w/Modcan FMVDO, Pittsburgh Fliter...

YouTube Published on Jul 12, 2012 by s0LVentCIty

"Hello my name is Solvent and I make electronic music. It's been a long while since I posted a new video, so...

Here is a little jam with my Eurorack modular. I've got digital sources being processed by analog (Modcan FMVDO digital oscillator into Pittsburgh Modular Filter vcf), and analog sources being processed by digital, then back through analog (Tip Top Audio BD808 + SD808 analog drum modules into Doepfer 189-1 Bit Modifier, then into a Harvestman Polivoks VCF filter). The FM bassline occasionally has some delay on it, from the Flight of Harmony Sound of Shadows digital delay module, which has the Intellijel Dr Octacture vcf patched into it's feedback loop. The whole thing is sequenced by Make Noise modules - a MATHS + Brains/Pressure Points combo."

Roland WS-1 Write Switch for the CR-78

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YouTube Uploaded by s0LVentCIty on Mar 22, 2012
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"Here is a demonstration of the rare Roland WS-1 Write Switch, for the CR-78. I am currently selling this WS-1 on Ebay, so this video is to demonstrate the fact that it works...

Since there are no WS-1 videos on YouTube, I figure this will also serve as a general demo of how this rare unit works. Don't expect to be entertained! This might be confusing, so let me explain: Right button is Note-On, left is Rest -- Total of 32 notes in the pattern - You'll hear that as go through the channels, the sounds are added to what you hear - so first time around it's just Kick, then next round, you hear the Kick part as I'm adding the Snare part, etc - That is why you sometimes hear sounds when I press the Rest button. After the pattern is programmed I have to pull the WS-1 connections out of the back in order to hear the results."


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Solvent

"Veteran Canadian producer and hardware lover, Solvent, gave StudioFeed an inside look at his Bloor-West home studio set-up, as well as discussed everything from why he makes music to the story behind his recent RDJ-CS5 EP. Jason touched on many topics involving music in this lengthy interview, including what it’s like to have a fifteen-year career and to still be considered a “relatively obscure” musician. In addition to making music, Solvent is also involved in a documentary on modular synthesizers called “I Dream of Wires” that is expected to be released later in 2012."

http://www.indiegogo.com/I-Dream-of-Wires-film
https://www.facebook.com/idreamofwiresdocumentary

Update: Also see:
Solvent "RDJCS5-ep" promo [suction022] - Featuring Aphex Twin CS-5
Solvent Curtains - RDJCS5 EP w/Aphex's CS5 -- official video
http://solvent.bandcamp.com
http://www.youtube.com/user/s0LVentCIty

Solvent Monotribe thru Modular Mayhem

YouTube Uploaded by s0LVentCIty on Oct 6, 2011

"Hello my name is Solvent and I like to process to machines through other machines. Here I am processing a Korg Monotribe through a couple of Eurorack modules: the WMD Geiger Counter, and the Pittsburg Modular Analog Delay. The Monotribe is also clocking a Make Noise Brains + 2x Pressure Points sequencer setup - this is triggering a Make Noise MATHS AD envelope, which is modulating the PMAD's delay time via the Rate CV In. Occasionally I press a Pressure Point, which freezes the sequence, allowing the delay time to run freely. At one point, I plug one of the PP's sequencer rows into the WMD-GC's Wave Table CV In."

"MODULAR: The Documentary" Gets a New Name & Seeks Funding

"An announcement from Robert and Jason, director and producer respectively, of the upcoming film, "I Dream Of Wires: A Modular Synthesizer Documentary":

We have just launched an IndieGoGo fund raising campaign for "I Dream Of Wires", with rewards and incentives for your contribution. If you have any interest in this film, even if you are not able to contribute, please take the time to check out the page - it is full of information about our story, plans, aspirations, and an ETA for the film's completion. You want us to travel to Germany to interview Dieter Doepfer? You want us to travel to the West Coast to interview Don Buchla? Here is your opportunity to help us to make these things happen. Thanks for your enthusiasm and support!

http://www.indiegogo.com/I-Dream-of-Wires

Please Note: "I Dream Of Wires" is the same film/project previously known as "Modular The Documentary". We are aiming to conclude filming before summer 2012, with a fall/winter 2012 ETA for the completed film."

I Dream of Wires: The Modular Synthesizer Documentary

YouTube Uploaded by booster744 on Sep 5, 2011

"Formally known as: MODULAR: The Documentary, the film is currently in production, directed by Robert Fantinatto, original score by SOLVENT. This is the extended promo video and features some of the east coast participants such as Morton Subotnick, Sean McBride (Martial Canterel) and Jason Amm (Solvent). The film is still in production with a west coast shooting block coming up, along with European locations.

We are currently raising funds to complete the film, please visit:

http://www.indiegogo.com/I-Dream-of-Wires?a=269090&i=addr

There are some great incentives for even modest contributions.

To keep up to date on the production visit:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Modular-the-documentary/106157466146310

For info on Solvent visit:

http://www.youtube.com/s0LVentCIty

For info on Lori Napoleon's switchboard synth and sequencer, visit:

http://meridian7.net/"

Solvent "Curtains" (official music video) RDJCS5-ep

YouTube Uploaded by s0LVentCIty on Sep 29, 2011

"'Curtains' by Solvent.

Video directed by Jonathan Morris. Please be sure to check out his excellent video work via his YouTube channel:
http://www.youtube.com/user/roadkillcopulator

Footage shot by Solvent.

"Curtains" is taken from the 12-inch-vinyl/digital release "RDJCS5-ep" (09/2011, Suction Records - suction022).

Available to purchase through BandCamp:
http://solvent.bandcamp.com

In-depth technical info:
http://modyfier.wordpress.com/2011/07/25/solvent-process-part-271/

In April 2006, a Yamaha CS5 monosynth, having been owned by Richard D James (Aphex Twin), with the actual liner notes for his landmark "Selected Ambient Works Volume II" etched into the bottom, was sold at VEMIA auction for approximately $1200 - a bargain in retrospect. The winning bidder was, in fact, a friend of Solvent's, and the synth resides not in a display case, but in Solvent's studio, on generous long-term loan.

"RDJCS5", a new 4-track 12-inch / digital EP by Solvent, is the result. Each and every sound on this record came from RDJ's old CS5, painstakingly programmed and multi-tracked by Solvent over the course of several months. The limited capabilities and sound palette of this humble little synth provided quite a challenge, but ultimately the results are not merely an exercise in technical synthnerdery; "RDJCS5" speaks more of Solvent's musical kinship to thee Analord.

The 12" vinyl edition is limited to 300 copies, in brown chipboard sleeve with sticker, and also contains an additional noise/drone piece at the end of side B. Entitled "Sandpaper", this cut will be individually hand-etched by Solvent, for a 1-of-a-kind cut/click/loop experience."

MODULAR: The Documentary extended promo

YouTube Uploaded by booster744 on Sep 5, 2011

"MODULAR: The Documentary, a new film directed by Robert Fantinatto, original score by SOLVENT. This is the extended promo video and features some of the east coast participants such as Morton Subotnick, Sean McBride (Martial Cantarel) and Jason Amm (Solvent). The film is still in production with a west coast shooting block coming up, along with European locations.

To keep up to date on the production visit:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Modular-the-documentary/106157466146310

For info on Solvent visit:

http://www.youtube.com/s0LVentCIty

For info on Lori Napoleon's switchboard synth and sequencer, visit:

http://meridian7.net/"

Solvent Curtains - RDJCS5 EP w/Aphex's CS5 -- official video

"Slices / Electronic Beats, is hosting the video premiere of "Curtains" by Solvent, from the "RDJCS5-ep" - the whole EP was made entirely on Aphex Twin's old Yamaha CS-5 synth with the liner notes to SAW vol2 etched into the bottom of it. EBTV will host the video exclusively for the next 2 weeks.The video features more close-up shots of the synth:
http://www.electronicbeats.net/music/features/solvent-curtains-video-premiere

In the future it will also be uploaded to my Solvent YouTube channel:
http://www.youtube.com/user/s0LVentCIty

The EP was released on Sept6, and can be ordered digitally via iTunes, Amazon, etc... Also available digitally or on limited edition 12" vinyl (300, currently less than 25 left) via Solvent's BandCamp page: http://solvent.bandcamp.com"

Solvent "RDJCS5-ep" promo [suction022] - Featuring Aphex Twin CS-5

YouTube Uploaded by s0LVentCIty on Jul 24, 2011
Interesting bit of a specific synth's history.

"Artist: Solvent
Title: RDJCS5-ep
Label/Cat: Suction Records / suction022
Format: 4-song EP digital/lim.12" vinyl
Release Date: Sept. 6, 2011

Occasionally one reads about some musical instrument with an illustrious past, Jimi Hendrix's guitar, John Lennon's piano, selling for exorbitant amounts of money at auction. And typically, that's the last of it, the instrument disappearing into some rich collector's display case, never to be heard from again. Here then, is a bit of a different story. In April 2006, a Yamaha CS5 monosynth, having been owned by Richard D James (Aphex Twin), with the actual liner notes for his landmark "Selected Ambient Works Volume II" etched into the bottom, was sold at VEMIA auction for approximately $1200 - a bargain in retrospect. The winning bidder was, in fact, a friend of Solvent's, and the synth resides not in a display case, but in Solvent's studio, on generous long-term loan.

"RDJCS5", a new 4-track 12-inch / digital EP by Solvent, is the result. This is Suction022. Each and every sound on this record came from RDJ's old CS5, painstakingly programmed and multi-tracked by Solvent over the course of several months. The limited capabilities and sound palette of this humble little synth provided quite a challenge, but ultimately the results are not merely an exercise in technical synthnerdery; "RDJCS5" speaks more of Solvent's musical kinship to thee Analord. Opening track "Curtains" bears similarity to early Rephlex signing Bochum Welt, while "Radiator", "Mould", and "Tassels" each contain hallmarks of the classic AFX sound. At the same time, each track also sounds distinctly and unmistakably 'Solvent'.

The 12" vinyl edition is limited to 300 copies, in brown chipboard sleeve with sticker, and also contains an additional noise/drone piece at the end of side B. Entitled "Sandpaper", this cut will be individually hand-etched by Solvent, for a 1-of-a-kind cut/click/loop experience.

A1: Curtains
A2: Radiator
B1: Mould
B2: Tassels
B3: Sandpaper [vinyl-exclusive]

For more information:
http://www.suctionrecords.com/rdjcs5"

Intellijel Corgasmatron percussive + melodic

YouTube Uploaded by s0LVentCIty on Jul 9, 2011

"Hello my name is Solvent and this is a 2-part video demonstration of the Intellijel Corgasmatron eurorack VCF, using it's screaming resonant filters for percussive / subbass / metallic mayhem. No audio signals (VCOs / noise) are being passed through the VCF - what you hear is coming strictly via the Corgasmatron's self-oscillating filters.

All of the sequencing is done via a Make Noise setup -- Brains, 2x Pressure Points, and clocked by a MATHS.

In the first part, only the LPF is used. It's being modulated by an MFB ADSR, and the Make Noise B+PP. The MATHS is being used as a slew/portamento occasionally.

In the 2nd part, Make Noise B+PP is also sequencing a Jomox MBase01 kick, and a Snare part created with MS-20 white noise into a YuSynth Arp VCF. The Cogasmatron's signal path is set up just like an MS20 - HPF into LPF in series. HPF is being modulated by PP+B (FM2), + a Tip Top Audio z3000 mk2 VCO (FM1). I used the z3000's sine wave out (I think). The z3000 is also being sequenced by the PP+b. LPF is being modulated by MFB ADSR (FM2), and PP+B (FM1)."

Intellijel Corgasmatron melodic w/Make Noise Brains + Pressure Points

Uploaded by s0LVentCIty on Jul 9, 2011

"Hello my name is Solvent and this is a video demonstration of the Intellijel Corgasmatron eurorack VCF, being used here on a melodic bassline part.

Sequencing is done via a Make Noise setup -- Brains, 2x Pressure Points, and clocked by a MATHS.

Make Noise B+PP is also sequencing a Jomox MBase01 kick, and a Snare part created with MS-20 white noise into a YuSynth Arp VCF. The Cogasmatron's signal path is set up just like an MS20 - HPF into LPF in series.

The VCOs are a Tip Top Audio Z3000 mk2 + a DinSync OSC303, with a little vibrato courtesy of a Livewire Vulcan LFO. Their pitch is controlled by Ch1 of the PP+B, with the CVs quantized through an Intellijel uStep.

HPF is being modulated by ch2 of PP+B (through the MATHS for occasional slew/portamento), and by an MFB ADSR. LPF is being modulated by ch3 of PP+B, and by MFB ADSR.

This configuration, sequencing these 2 distinctive filters in series, is a big part of why the MS-20 has been so indispensable to my sound over the years - so much movement to the sound, and it really sits in a mix so well. If you've listened a lot of Solvent music, you've likely heard this sound from me before. This Intellijel filter nails the MS-20 essence here - hollow and wooden one minute, then sizzling and razor-acidic the next."

Intellijel Corgasmatron / MS-20 VCF comparison

YouTube Uploaded by s0LVentCIty on Jul 8, 2011

"Hello - my name is Solvent and this is my video comparison of the MS20's legendary VCF and Intellijel's new Corgasmatron eurorack VCF module, which is roughly based on the MS20's VCF. According to Mr Intellijel "Corgasmatron is inspired by the MS-20 but it is a totally different circuit".

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Solvent modular crunch MFB Seq-02 + WMD Geiger Counter

YouTube Uploaded by s0LVentCIty on Jun 14, 2011

"Hello my name is Solvent, and I just made this crunchy IDM Hip Hop beat on my Eurorack modular.

Everything is being sequenced by the MFB Seq-02, which is being clocked from a trigger coming out of Logic/Silent Way/ES-3. I locked it to Logic so that it'll be easier to chop up into loops later, if I decide to develop this track further.

Outside of the modular, I've got the kick from my Jomox MBase-01, and the snare is from my modified Boss DR-55. The occasional analog delay is from my Boss DM-100. The white noise in the HH sound is coming from my MS-20 since I don't have a noise source module yet.

More than half of the modules in my case are being used here, so I'll just point out the ones that are contributing most prominently to the sound:
- the glitchy Autechre-ish part in the HH comes from the Flight of Harmony Sound of Shadows digital delay module, with it's delay time being sequenced by the MFB
- VCO is Tip Top Audio Z3000
- VCO goes into the Bubblesound Sem20 VCF, before being destroyed by the WMD Geiger Counter Wave Table distortion / bit reduction module. The Sem20 actually plays a big part in the sound, as the WMD responds drastically to LP vs HP, and to Resonance amount.
- Geiger's wavetable is changing via a VC input, sequenced by the MFB.
- Post Geiger filter is an EMS Synthi VCF clone, DIY'd by a guy named Cameron from Chicago, which is similar to the STG's Sea Devil Filter module. Filter Cutoff is being modulated by the MFB.
- Synthwerks MG-1 module is being used to trigger the MFB's reset in, which I'm using to create manual fills, which remain perfectly in time on account of the MFB being clocked externally."

Raymond Scott techno w/Cyclebox + Sound of Shadows

YouTube Uploaded by s0LVentCIty on Apr 8, 2011

"Hi my name is Solvent and this is my 3rd Eurorack modular system video. Today I've made some Raymond Scott techno, with the help of my newly arrived Cylonix Cyclebox and Flight of Harmony Sound of Shadows. I haven't really got a clue how to use the Cylonix yet, but I thought this sounded good, so I pressed record. Drums and everything else are being triggered/sequenced from the MFB Urzwerg."

Silent Way ES-1 + CR-78 + Modular + Moog FreqBox

YouTube Uploaded by s0LVentCIty on Apr 5, 2011

"Hi my name is Solvent and this is my 2nd Eurorack modular system video. The big news here is that I've got everything running from Expert Sleepers Silent Way (via Ableton Live) - no Midi, no Midi-to-CV/clock, just Silent Way converting audio directly into CVs and Gates, from my Presonus audio interface into an Expert Sleepers ES-1 module... I've even got my CR-78 clocked via a Silent Way LFO!

The first half is all about that sizzly bassline - DinSync OSC303 + Moog FreqBox's VCO, Bubblesound Sem20's HPF being modulated by an LFO coming from the Korg MS20. Sequence pattern is bring altered in real time by the Intellijel uScale quantizer.

The 2nd half is all about processing the CR-78 through the Flight of Harmony Plague Bearer, which is a weird filter that aims to destroy. And I think it does a fine job of that here."

Intellijel + OSC303 + Sem20

YouTube Uploaded by s0LVentCIty on Apr 3, 2011

"Hi my name is Solvent and this is the first video I've made with the Eurorack modular system that I'm currently putting together. Mainly it's demonstrating the sound of the DinSync OSC303 VCO (Roland TB-303 VCO clone) and Bubblesound Sem20 VCF, as well as an interesting effect I came across when sending a Portamento'd sequence through a CV quantizer module, in this case an Intellijel uScale.

Drums are coming from Ableton Live, which is also clocking the MFB Urzwerg analog sequencer. When I turn up the MFB's glide/portamento amount, you can hear the quantizer changing the note glide into several quantized intervals, for a cool video game / 8-bit type of sound.

The key changes are coming from the SH-101's CV-out into the uScale's Shift CV-in. This input is not 1v/oct, which explains the fact that the key intervals I'm playing don't match the Shift intervals you hear."

Roland CR-78 vs Moog FreqBox (Solvent demonstration)

YouTube via s0LVentCIty | Feb 24, 2011 |

"Hello my name is Solvent, and I like my electro funky.

This funky little setup consists of a Roland CR-78 drum machine, a Moogerfooger FreqBox VCO, with some help from an MFB Urzwerg analog sequencer, and Ableton Live.

The CR-78 and Urzwerg are synced to Ableton's midi clock. The CR-78 is going into the FreqBox's audio input. Initially you hear the dry CR-78, but then I fade the mix, from 100% source to 100% VCO. The FB's VCO pitch is being sequenced by the Urzwerg, while at the same time it is hard Sync'd to the CR-78's audio signal. Then I bring in a audio loop of the same CR-78, recorded into Ableton just a few minutes before.

If you enjoy analog electronic music &/or gear demos, please be sure to check out my channel for more."

Solvent slow acid improv (Video remix)

YouTube via s0LVentCIty | December 10, 2010 | 1 likes, 0 dislikes

"This is a "video remix" of the first gear demonstration type video that I posted about a year ago: [posted here]

The remix was done by YouTube user 'roadkillcopulator', with whom I'm also collaborating on a new Solvent music video. Be sure to check out his channel - some amazing stuff - I highly recommend his videos "ninevoltbattery", "aelita's drone" and "nothing":

http://www.youtube.com/user/roadkillc..."

Electro-Harmonix DRM vs DSI MEK

YouTube via s0LVentCIty | December 02, 2010 | 1 likes, 0 dislikes

"hello my name is solvent. i just acquired a DSI MEK. 20 minutes after first turning it on, i recorded this. yes it makes a mighty fine distortion pedal."