u-he CVilization Expert Features: Matrix Rotation (Mode I)

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"This time, we're looking at Matrix Rotation, an expert feature of Mode I, our 4 x 4 Matrix Mixer. Using the CV-A and CV-B control inputs, you can shift or "scan through" the 4 signal inputs and outputs. This can be done smoothly or in steps, depending on the Control Voltages you're feeding into CV-A and CV-B. In this video, we'll show you how to set up your CVilization module accordingly. And of course, we'll be walking you through the Ins and Outs of Matrix Rotation (pun intended!)."

u-he CVilization Mode IV: Quadraphonic Panner

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"Mode IV offers a 4-input to 4-output mixer with dynamic panning i.e. crossfading. Ideal for distributing audio between 4 loudspeakers, Mode IV is also great for other tasks. Signals at the 2 CV inputs can modulate positions with varying amounts and polarities per channel. Mode IV also features 'Auto-Pan' and 'Auto-Hop', so you don’t even need an external modulation source to move signals around. Mode IV can process Audio or CV signals, making it a highly creative and versatile tool for any Eurorack system.

00:00 - Intro
00:07 - Mode IV Key Features
01:05 - Performance Page / Input Channels
01:20 - Adjusting Input Levels & Panorama
01:31 - Quadraphonic Panorama Positioning
01:53 - Focus View
02:04 - Program Pages
02:18 - Stereophonic Patch
02:36 - Setting up Audio Signals
03:04 - Setting up CV-A & CV-B
03:23 - Program Pages
03:39 - Auto-Pan / Setup
04:36 - External Pan Modulation (CV-A)
05:04 - Inverting Modulation
05:14 - External Pan Modulation (CV-B)
05:29 - Audio-Range Pan Modulation
05:56 - Auto-Hop / Percussive Patch
06:42 - Feedback Patch
07:18 - Program Pages
07:51 - CV Patch / Setup
08:22 - Adding Auto-Pan
08:33 - Blending 4 CV Sources into One
09:15 - Closing Remarks"

u-he CVilization Mode posts

3am - u-he's CVilization - Matrix Mixer Sequencer Aid

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"This is my first demo for u-he's CVilization module. Using CVz's Matrix Mixer to process Sequences and modulation, it takes the place of a whole rack's worth of modules. Precision adding, Sample and Hold, Quantization... and that's just one application of Mode 1."

u-he CVilization Mode III: Quad Mucorder

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"Mode III turns CVilization into a 'Quad Mucorder': A 4-Channel CV step recorder that can mutate your sequences. Record, play back and overdub on all 4 tracks simultaneously! Quantization with 9 scales, advanced clocking options including Bus Gate, clock division, glide and sequencer reset can also be added and adjusted individually for all 4 tracks. If you like your mutated sequence, you can save it, replacing the original sequence."

00:00 - Intro
00:14 - Mode III Key Features
00:57 - 8-Step Sequence
01:07 - Connecting a CV/Gate-Keyboard
01:25 - Recording the Sequence
02:00 - Playing the Sequence
02:22 - Transposing the Sequence
02:41 - Mutating the Sequence
03:09 - Decreasing the Mutation
03:19 - Freezing, Reverting, Saving and Erasing
03:50 - 16-Step 1-Note Sequence
03:58 - Mutating the Sequence
04:18 - Different Sequence Lengths
04:30 - Dub Recording
04:45 - 16-Step 1-Note Sequence
04:54 - Setting up CV-B Function
05:20 - On-the-fly Overdubbing
05:41 - Live Signal Mutation
06:03 - Setting up Quantization and Mutation Type
06:15 - Mutating the Input Signal
06:52 - 2-Voice / 2-Track Patch
07:01 - Recording Sequences on Track 1 & 2
07:26 - Panning the Audio Signals
07:39 - Mutating Track 2
08:09 - Decreasing the Mutation
08:23 - Config Pages Revisited
08:34 - Closing Remarks

u-he CVilization Mode II: 4 x 4 Sequential Switch – Audio & CV Signals

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"Mode II offers you 4 Sequential Switches (1 per output): Each sequence lets you shuffle the 4 inputs, a static CV or random CV value to the outputs. The gain of each step can be adjusted individually. On top of that, there is Sample & Hold, quantization, glide as well as different playing directions... All adjustable per sequence.
Mode II is suitable for audio and CV signals, so you can use it as a versatile rhythmical audio signal shuffler or as a CV step sequencer with optional random steps!

00:00 - Intro
00:10 - Key Features
01:08 - Mode II for Audio Signals
01:13 - Providing a Clock Signal
01:27 - Patching Audio Signals into Inputs 1-4
02:01 - Step Type Program Page
02:13 - Selecting Input Signals
02:31 - Setting up Sequence
02:57 - Skipping a Step / Sequence Length
03:24 - Stopping & Pausing Sequence
04:04 - Performance Page
04:24 - Step Gain Program Page
04:44 - Adjusting Gain per Step
04:59 - Using 4 Outputs / 4 Sequences in Parallel
05:14 - Setting up Noise Burst Patch
05:28 - Routing Audio Signals
06:32 - Closing Remarks"

u-he CVilization Mode II: 4 x 4 Sequential Switch – CV Signals


00:00 - Intro
00:09 - Mode II for CV Signals
00:33 - Setting Up CV Patch with 4 Inputs
00:51 - Adjusting Step Types
01:07 - Adjusting Gain per Step
01:19 - Voltage Range
01:35 - Classic 8-Step Sequencer Mode
01:51 - Configuration Pages
02:02 - Setting up Pitch CV Patch
02:37 - Entering Configuration Page 1
02:46 - Quantization
03:12 - Clock / Trigger Source Page
03:34 - Sample & Hold
03:54 - Clock Division
04:42 - Entering Configuration Page 2
04:48 - Glide / Portamento
05:02 - CV-B Function
05:49 - Playback Direction
06:16 - Closing Remarks

CVilization Mode I: 4 x 4 Matrix Mixer – Basic Operation

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"Mode I offers you a 4 x 4 Matrix Mixer with Quantizer, Sample & Hold and Glide.
It can also act as a Quad Attenuverter, Precision Adder, Quadraphonic Mixer or Stereo Mixer with 2 Aux Sends and much more.
You can use it for audio and CV signals, making it a versatile tool for your modular system!
More videos for Modes II, III and IV coming up, along with tutorials with more advanced tricks and practical examples.

00:00 - Intro
00:15 - Key Features
00:54 - Input Program Page (Mix & Invert)
01:53 - Output Program Page (Mix & Invert)
02:47 - Performance Page (Mute & Unmute)
03:12 - Configuration Pages
03:24 - Quantization
04:03 - Sample & Hold / Clock & Trigger Source
04:33 - Clock Division
04:53 - Glide / Portamento
05:10 - CV-B Function
05:37 - Static Offsets Page
05:50 - Octave Switching
06:10 - In-Scale Shifting
06:31 - Semitone Shifting
06:45 - Fine-Tuning
06:55 - Closing Remarks"

CVilization: Introduction

u-he

"u-he proudly presents CVilization, a unique multi-mode utility module for your Eurorack system. This first video offers you a general overview of what it’s all about. The 4 modes, which we will explain in further videos, are:
Mode I: 4 x 4 Matrix Mixer
Mode II: 4 x 4 Sequential Switch
Mode III: Quad Mucorder
Mode IV: Quadraphonic Panner
More videos coming soon!"

Additional posts featuring CVilization

Bleepy Machine Groove

Published on Apr 21, 2020 Urs Heckmann

Urs Heckmann of U-he software on heurorack.

"4 Oscillators FMing each other through CVilization acting as 4 x 4 sequential switch.

This is an experimental patch that I wanted to try for a while: 4 Oscillators are plugged into CVilization, which then is plugged back into the FM inputs of the oscillators. CVz' Sequential Switch mode then distributes a different oscillator to FM any other with each clock step, resulting in complex FM patterns.

After some tweaking, at some point I found this bass groove which kind of seemed noteworthy. As I hadn't set this up in a proper studio, I simply used my phone to record the video while tweaking. I reckon the lofi video experience matches the randomness of the music quite nicely.

Patch Notes:

CVilization in 4 x 4 Sequential Switch mode
MI Grids for rhythm and clock
4 x Mini Mod Osc by AJH, feeding through CVz into themselves, and into 2 VCFs/VCAs for 2 dual voices with 2 VCOs each
Filters by AJH (Mini Mod) and Make Noise (QPas, used in stereo)
VCA by Intellijel (uVCA) and Make Noise (X-Pan)
Intellijel Quadrax for envelopes, triggered by Grids
Additional sequencing and by Xaoc (Moskwa, Tirana)
Erica PicoDrums for base drum
Xaoc Praga for Mixing
Erica PicoDSP for reverb
Alright Devices Chronoblob 2 for delay"

u-he's Urs Heckmann The CVilizationist

The CVilizationist HeadphonesMix Published on Aug 9, 2019 Urs Heckmann

"This is a special mix using Sennheiser Ambeo software to recreate the spatial depth of the original quadraphonic mix.

All sequencing and quantization (time & pitch) is done using one CVilization in Mode III (with a tiny bit of help from Brains + PressurePoints). A second CVilization mixes and animates four voices of melody and percussion in its quadraphonic panning mode (Mode IV).

Some of the live action apart from mixing, filtering, triggering and sound design is recording new sequences into CVilization, and setting mutation depths to evolve these sequences during playback."

The CVilizationist StereoMix

Published on Aug 9, 2019 Urs Heckmann

"Stereo mix of a modular live performance showcasing CVilization for sequencing and mixing.

All sequencing and quantization (time & pitch) is done using one CVilization in Mode III (with a tiny bit of help from Brains + PressurePoints). A second CVilization mixes and animates four voices of melody and percussion in its quadraphonic panning mode (Mode IV).

Some of the live action apart from mixing, filtering, triggering and sound design is recording new sequences into CVilization, and setting mutation depths to evolve these sequences during playback."