MeloDICER/MEX3: Jam with PERfourMER MKII and DRM1 MKIV

video upload by vermonagear

"In our latest video, we demonstrate a live setup with two meloDICER-MEX3 eurorack module combinations and randomRHYTHM as sequencer.

The modules sequence four channels of the DRM1 MKIV and all four channels of the PERfourMER MKII.

You want to know more about what’s happening here? Check out this article on our homepage: https://www.vermona.com/en/news/detai..."

Retroverb Lancet: More Than Just a Spring Reverb

video upload by vermonagear

"We have several spring reverb products, but Retroverb Lancet is our most versatile. It has a multimode filter, a VCA section, and an overdrive.

For modulation sources, Retroverb Lancet has an LFO that can be synced to incoming gate signals, an envelope generator, and an envelope follower.

Do you know the typical sound of a spring reverb that has been kicked? With Retroverb Lancet, you can create that sound with the push of a button, or even trigger it with an external gate signal thanks to its unique CRASH function.

Retroverb Lancet is so flexible that it can even create percussive sounds. We made all the sounds in this video using it. If you want to learn more about Retroverb Lancet, please visit our homepage (www.vermona.com). You can also leave your comments below, and we will be happy to answer them.

Your VERMONA crew from the Elektroakustischen Manufaktur, Erlbach"

meloDICER/MEX3 - Polyphony and Rest

video upload by vermonagear

00:00 - Intro
00:27 - Introducing voice 2
00:47 - Introducing voice 3

"In this video we demonstrate how you can set up polyphony on meloDICER using the REST parameters. If you want to go more into detail, check out this article on our homepage: https://www.vermona.com/en/news/detai...

MeloDICER/MEX3 is sequencing a PERfourMER MKII with a little bit of reverberation and delay."

meloDICER/MEX3 — Jam Session with Logic Pro

video upload by vermonagear

"We hooked up two MeloDICER/MEX3-collectives to control software instruments in Logic Pro.

The left meloDICER is playing a bass guitar software instrument with a repeating pattern. The right meloDICER hits the keys of an electric piano plugin. It runs freely without repeating patterns while we are changing some settings regarding REST probability for voices 2 and 3, rhythm and melody.

Logic Pro is the drummer.

We hope you enjoy our little jam session. Feel free to leave a comment below if you have any questions or hints and would be happy to receive a thumbs up from you.
Would you like to see our videos in your feed? No problem, just subscribe to our YouTube channel.

Your VERMONA crew from the
Elektroakustischen Manufaktur, Erlbach"

Trickledown Modular Tetris - A Quick Test After Filling The Holes

video upload by John L Rice

"Another quick test after changes. This is another side affect of the @vermonagear MEX3 coming out, because when making changes to my briefcase system I ended up stealing the @4ms_company Wav Recorder from this system for it, so I had to fill in the left over 6hp of space with something else. 😅🤓 I put in the @division6labs Mix VI and @noiseeng Clep Diaz."

TwinVCFilter Pinging Performance

video upload by vermonagear

"In this patch, we're using twinVCFilter as the sole sound source to demonstrate its versatility and sonic richness. FourMative CONTOURS is used as the pinging source for both filter sections. The envelope itself is triggered by randomRHYTHM.
One of the filter sections is sequenced by the 1V/OCT out of meloDICER.
All CUTOFF frequencies and the MIX function of twinVCFilter are modulated internally and by a fourMULATOR and a uniCYCLE."

Polyphonic Dreams: PERfourMER MKII, meloDICER and MEX3

video upload by vermonagear

"The PERfourMER MKII is sequenced by a meloDICER directly via MIDI through the MEX3 module. With MEX3 the meloDICER can create sequences with up to three voices.

The Floatingpoints Instruments (formerly @ERMErfindungsbuero) Multiclock is used as a MIDI controller for the additional REST parameters of voices two and three as well as for controlling velocity and ACCENT probability.

The @OTOMACHINES BIM is the only effect used in this performance.

Enjoy the show!

Your VERMONA Crew from the
Elektroakustische Manufaktur, Erlbach"

Vermona twinVCFilter Overview Demo Videos

video uploads by vermonagear

"Learn about twinVCFilter a dual analog multimode filter for eurorack modular systems."

Playlist:

1. twinVCFilter - part 1: Filter Sweeps

00:00 - Intro
00:22 - Connecting twinVCFilter
00:44 - Filtersweep 12dB/octave lowpass
01:53 - Filtersweep 6dB/octave bandpass
03:02 - Filtersweep 12dB/octave highpass
04:18 - Filtersweep 12dB/octave lowpass (hi-gain)
05:33 - Ending

TwinVCFilter is a dual state variable filter with two identical filter sections, each providing 12dB/octave low and highpass as well as 6dB/octave bandpass. Both filter sections can be linked and combined in serial and parallel mode. TwinVCFilter can be extended with the tVCF-Extension module.

2. twinVCFilter - part 2: More Filter Sweeps

00:00 - Intro
00:46 - Filtersweep 24dB/octave lowpass
02:00 - Filtersweep 12dB/octave bandpass
03:13 - Filtersweep 24dB/octave highpass
04:33 - Filtersweep 24dB/octave lowpass (hi-gain)
05:52 - Ending

In the second video about twinVCFilter, we explore its serial mode. Connecting both filter sections in series doubles the slope, resulting in a 24dB/octave low and highpass and a 12dB/octave bandpass.

As in the first video, we sweep through all the filter types with different resonance settings.

3. twinVCFilter - part 3: Filtering a Sequence

00:00 - Start
00:07 - Intro
00:34 - Setup
01:13 - Fun with CUTOFF and RESONANCE / 12dB/octave lowpass
01:19 - 24dB/octave lowpass
02:08 - 12dB/octave bandpass
02:24 - 6dB/octave bandpass
02:38 - 12dB/octave highpass
02:55 - 24dB/octave highpass
03:13 - Ending

In this video we feed twinVCFilter with a sequence generated by our meloDICER sequencer and uniCYCLE oscillator and play around with CUTOFF and RESONANCE.

4. twinVCFilter - Part 4: Mixing Things Up

In this video we will explore twinVCFilter’s MIX function by modulating it with two channels of the fourMULATOR.

00:00:00 | Intro
00:07:11 | Introduction to the MIX feature
00:38:04 | Setup
01:29:19 | CV inputs for MIX
01:47:17 | Having fun with MIX
02:51:11 | More fun
04:24:05 | Ending

twinVCFilter – Part 4: Mixing Things Up

video upload by vermonagear

Additional videos in the series

"In this video we will explore twinVCFilter’s MIX function by modulating it with two channels of the fourMULATOR."

00:00:00 | Intro
00:07:11 | Introduction to the MIX feature
00:38:04 | Setup
01:29:19 | CV inputs for MIX
01:47:17 | Having fun with MIX
02:51:11 | More fun
04:24:05 | Ending

VERMONA twinVCFilter – Part 3: Filtering a sequence

video upload by vermonagear

00:00 | Intro
00:33 | Connecting twinVCFilter
01:08 | lowpass, 12 dB/octave
01:43 | bandpass, 6 dB/octave
02:03 | highpass, 12 dB/octave
02:13 | switching to serial mode/lowpass, 24 dB/octave
02:42 | bandpass, 12 dB/octave
03:08 | highpass, 24 dB/octave

"In this video, we feed twinVCFilter with a little sequence generated by our uniCYCLE oscillator module and play around with CUTOFF and RESONANCE."

You can find additional parts in this series here.

Vermona twinVCFilter – Part 2: more filter sweeps

video upload by vermonagear

00:00 | Intro
00:36 | filter sweep lowpass, 24 dB/octave with overdrive (no resonance)
01:03 | filter sweep lowpass, 24 dB/octave
02:06 | filter sweep bandpass, 12 dB/octave
03:03 | filter sweep highpass, 12 dB/octave

"In the second video about twinVCFilter, we explore its serial mode. Connecting both filter sections in a row doubles the slope, which results in 24 dB/octave low- and highpass filter and a bandpass with 12 dB/octave.

Like in the first video, we sweep through all filter types with different resonance settings."

You can find additional parts in this series here.

Vermona twinVCFilter - Part 1: filter sweeps

video upload by vermonagear

00:00 Intro
00:42 filter-sweep lowpass, 12dB/octave
02:07 filter-sweep bandpass, 6dB/octave
03:05 filter-sweep highpass, 12 dB/octave
04:01 filter-sweep lowpass, 12dB/octave, high-gain

"TwinVCFilter is a dual state variable filter featuring two identical filter sections, each with 12 dB/octave low- and high-pass mode, as well as 6 dB/octave bandpass mode. Both filter sections can be linked and combined in serial and parallel mode. The twinVCFilter can be extended using the tVCF-Extension module."

You can find additional parts in this series here.

No Talking - Synthstrom Deluge, Two Vermona Perfourmers, UDS Marsch, Empress Zoia Dawless Jam

video upload by Krzysztof Steplowski

"Enjoy! :) Get my Synth Presets: https://synth-patches.com

I've created this song using:

@Synthstrom Audible Deluge (kick, MIDI and CC messages)
@vermonagear Vermona Perfourmer MK2 x 2 (main theme, bass, lead, melodies)
@audiothingies Doctor A (reverb and delay)
@Empress Effects ZOIA (granular effects)
UDS Marsch (clicks and drums)"

VERMONA patchplay n°1

video upload by vermonagear

"We play a patch using most of the modules we have currently in our line up.
The patch is centred around the meloDICER. We describe roughly what is happening so everyone can follow. With this series of recordings we want to give some sound examples and real world demonstrations.

Your Vermona-Team!"

VERMONA DRM mkIV - DYNAMIC TRIGGERING

video by vermonagear

"In this video we quickly explain the recent updates regarding the DRM’s connectivity and demonstrate how to generate dynamic trigger signals using a modular environment.
From now on also the analogue trigger inputs are dynamic, same as the midi inputs which provided velocity control ever since. Both the dynamic trigger inputs and midi veloctiy do not just control the output volume of a channel but rather effect the overall excitement of each channel’s circuitry, thus controlling its output volume.

There are different ways to generate dynamic trigger signals. While some sequencers provide it and some don't, in this video we show how to achieve it using modular setup."

VERMONA DRM mkIV posts

VERMONA Announces DRM1 MK IV Drum Percussion Synthesizer

via VERMONA:

"We’re excited to launch this brand new update to our classic drum and percussion synthesizer VERMONA DRM1. The DRM1 is a key part in our history. Its first generation, released in the 90s as Syncussion DRM1, caught wide attention. The MKII-version then continued and broadened the success and breathed new life into the VERMONA brand at the turn of the millennium. With the DRM1 MKIII, that we have been building since 2006, we can now look back at a total of 25 years of DRM1! This makes it one of the longest-lived electronic musical instruments. And we’re ready to launch the next quarter-century with this analog drum synthesizer from VERMONA.

DRM1 MKIV: Familiar, yet evolved
At first glance, you may not notice any difference from its predecessor. Indeed, from the outside, there isn’t any! The overall concept and user interface have remained the same: There are eight instrument channels, each with nine knobs for sound shaping, pan and volume control. The DRM1 is a musical instrument, a creative tool that wants to be touched and played.

Instead of trying to reinvent or change an already well-proven external design, with this update to version MKIV we decided to focus on the inside. We took time to thoroughly listen into the circuits and put energy and care into its details: Thoughtfully tweaking frequency ranges, revamping control curves, adjusting levels and redesigning sub-circuits. Our goal was to make the DRM1 MKIV the best drum synthesizer we've ever built!

DRM1 MKIV: Sociable and dynamic
To make integration into your studio more comfortable, we equipped the DRM1 MKIV with USB-MIDI in addition to the standard MIDI connections.

The optional trigger inputs have been significantly upgraded. Beyond gate pulses, they now also accept different voltage levels for triggering the instrument channels dynamically. The DRM1 MKIV with trigger inputs can also convert the analog signals into MIDI notes via USB or the newly added MIDI OUT connector making it an incredibly versatile MIDI interface.

Whether you're controlling the DRM1 MKIV via a DAW, a hardware sequencer, or a modular system, you’ll have the proper connection and further the ability to send the MIDI notes to additional devices.

DRM1 MKIV: More power under the hood
The power supply of the DRM1 MKIV is completely new. It now works anywhere in the world, without having to manually change the mains voltage. This is a huge relief for all of you who use the instrument at live shows. No less important: it works more energy-efficient than the old one!

DRM1 MKIV: Availability
The DRM1 MKIV will be available in March/April 2021. We are looking forward to your feedback, comments and questions.

Your VERMONA crew from the
Elektroakustischen Manufaktur, Erlbach"

Update: short Instagram demo:

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Vermona DRM Vintage Analog Drum Machine TR 808 909

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
Published on Aug 19, 2019 GLvintageSHOP

Update via @vermonagear: "Indeed, this is not a predecessor of the DRM1, so it’s not the MKI. Its name is DRM which stands for Digital Rhythm Machine. BTW: It was the first GDR-device with MIDI."

via this auction

"Vermona DRM 1 Vintage Analog Drum Machine European answer Roland 808 Original case Don't work "snare 1" Output - 1/4 jack The supply voltage of the unit - 220-230V/50Hz. For use it with 110/127V, a voltage converter is necessary/ not added. MADE IN USSR Because it's old thing - sold as is, no return or refund."

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twinCUSSION 4

Published on Oct 18, 2018 vermonagear

"This video presents a small patch using only the available space within our Modular Case 104. If you follow our performance, you will find us mainly playing this patch using the modules’ switches and buttons. While we were pleased with the sound of this patch and found it worth being published we also found it worth showcasing such method of patch control where we cannot mess anything up as switches and buttons allow for jumping between settings at no risk.

twinVCFilter

The twinVCFilter is driven into self-oscillation on both sections, forming a dual sine wave oscillator. The first sections’ frequency modulates the second section for enhanced timbre control.
Both filter sections are controlled by the ER-101.
The filter’s output is fed to the Morphing Terrarium’s (MT) sync input while the output of the MT is used to amplitude-modulate the twinVCFilter’s output. Mostly we let the MT run at lower frequencies to misuse it as an envelope generator in this patch. This does not work just perfect, but it also shows how flexible modular can be.

twinCUSSION 1 (left)

Section A is pitch-modulated by a mix of its envelope output and its sine wave output. This allows bending the waveforms symmetry while retaining the pre-patched pitch bend. Toggling the frequency range switch to HI while shortening the envelope’s decay drastically down gives a nice and sharp click sound and makes up for an excellent alternative to the voluminous kick, that we achieve when setting the range switch to LO position while increasing the decay again.
Section B receives CV-data from the ER-101 sequencer. We also routed a voiceover into the square wave output, where it gets mangled with the internal waveform. By toggling the waveform switch, we can drastically change the final output of this section.

twinCUSSION 2 (right)

Section A receives the noise output of twinCUSSION 1 which is being amplified using the twinVCAmp. This way we trim the mix ratio between internal and external signals. Thus we can select between clean and noisy sounds to switch between drums and snare.
Section B generates the hihats and is amplitude-modulated by its sine wave outputs resulting in some tremolo-like effect.

The sum of all drum sounds is amplitude-modulated by an envelope to achieve global dynamic control over the drums itself and the inserted voice sample.

We hope you enjoyed this patch and that we could lift your imagination in modular ways.
Thanks for watching!

Your VERMONA crew from the
Elektroakustischen Manufaktur, Erlbach"

Vermona Prototype Coming to NAMM

blinking time - some new #prototype #eurorack #module for #namm.

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Vermona Quad Envelope NAMM Prototype

via @vermonagear

"That's our final #protoype of our quad #envelope #generator. You can check it out at #NAMMShow. Unfortunately we still have no name for it. Any ideas for one? Just tweet your name proposal with #findanameforquadenvelope"

Interesting that NAMM Prototype is printed on the module itself. Collector's item. :)