"Excellent sounding rackmount TB-303 "clone", somewhat under the radar, with added features (sub oscillator, distortion...), no onboard sequencer but with accent, and nearly all parameters MIDI controlable from an external sequencer or DAW.
This specific MkII model is the more desirable one as, unlike other versions, it has the more accurate sounding 18db filter.
Works perfect, amazing cosmetic condition for its age, as shown in the pictures, with just a couple very light scratches from rackmounting and the paint largely immaculate."
"Sound design experiments. This system has a Verbos Electronics Voltage Multistage, Complex, and Harmonic Oscillators. Make Noise LXD. 2hp Random, LFO, and Envelope. For effects a BASTL Instruments Thyme and Eventide Space.
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"
Sixty Four Pixels - note Arpie made it's first appearance back in 2015.
00:00 - 01:07 Intro
01:07 - 05:28 Part 1 - Basic Arpeggiator
05:28 - 08:20 Part 2 - Patterns
08:20 - 09:25 Part 3 - Random patterns
09:25 - 10:30 Part 4 - Clock out
10:30 - 11:26 Part 5.1 - other features - Skip over notes
11:26 - 11:50 Part 5.2 - Other Features - Hz/V scaling
11:50 - 13:02 Part 5.3 - Other Features - Force to scale
Bonus Material:
11:26 - 14:15 - 1 Note Acid bass-line
14:15 - 15:48 - Eurorack synced Jam
"In this video, I am showing the features of the Arpie by six4pix with it's latest firmware Version 6. This is a significant update to the Arpie and turns it into a powerful Arpeggiator / Sequencer hybrid with a unique workflow and feature set.
The Arpie can be used standalone or with a MIDI keyboard. I love the standalone nature of the Arpie and chose to show it that way in this video.
I am also using the CVtab expansion to control my TB-303 with its Borg mod from Analogue Solutions.
The CVTab gives the Arpie a CV out, a gate out and a third out that can act as a trigger for accents, slides ... or as a clock out. The CVTab also provides storing of 16 patterns.
All the technics used in this video will also work using MIDI except for pattern saving and restoring. MIDI provides a number of features not available as CV and are not covered in this video.
I am covering most of the Arpie features but not all so do read the manual for more details
I did my best to make things clear but if you have any questions do ask in the comments and ill do my best to answer.
A few notes on using the Arpie:
The main function aria has a 4x3 button greed each button in the greed has 2 functions: Press and Long Press. the instructions in the video make this clear however I made a mistake 1:30 in and made a long press before correcting it to a normal short press. I think I got it correct in all other places, but the instructions should be all correct.
Once selecting a function you configure the function using the 16 LEDs/push buttons at the top of the Arpie.
Bonus Material:
1 Note Acid bass-line - This was recorded an earlier test version of the Firmware, but I thought it is interesting to see how the firmware evolved and I liked it and did not want to shoot it again.
(In this version where access to the [PATN] additional layers is on the [Mode button])
Can you work out how to play this using the latest version?
Eurorack synced Jam - While working on the tutorial I was to focused on what I was showing to get a good sync going to my Eurorack so I added a jam that shows better results. I also want to add that it is not difficult to get a sync going and you can create interesting grooves by choosing the start point.
Final thoughts, I love the organic nature of the Arpie and mixing the various technics to create surprising and unexpected results. I have many ideas for patches using the Arpie that I hope to share in the future.
If you have an Arpie would love to hear how you use it?"
"Here's some of my favourite presets. The sound is directly from the synth with a bit external reverb. Program this monster is very hard and difficult, but the results can be amazing.
Enjoy ! :)"
"Kompas is a three-coordinate probabilistic pattern navigator. Each coordinate has a unique travelling pace and a dedicated trigger output. The amount of probability can be adjusted manually or by external voltages. Once a coordinate has been adjusted, a new pattern is generated and looped until the next change of direction.
this tool is the outcome of the environment we are in
and is inspired by non-linear approach to music and life – don't build any expectations, choose your direction and discover new paths
Unlike common probability operation, instead of filtering a pre-determined sequence, Kompas uses probability to generate new looping patterns based on the direction you choose.
Features
global clock and reset input
3 x 32 step pattern generators with travelling algorithms
3 CV inputs for coordinate modulation
3 trigger outputs
2/5/10ms selectable trigger length (via boot settings)
DIY and hacker friendly Arduino programmable hardware
open-source schematics and code
includes a printed fanzine with navigation topics
available also as a DIY soldering and coding workshop"
"Synthesizers can teach you a lot about Samplers. Especially the Ensoniq ESQ-1.
Just got an #Ensoniq ASR-10 and don't know where to start? Learn everything you need to know to get up and running with the Ensoniq ASR-10 Beginners Manual. https://www.thedaydreamsound.com/samp..."
Gestrument Pro Tutorial #1 - Basic Overview and introduction
Gestrument Pro Tutorial #2 - Rhythm Generators and Beatmaking
Gestrument Pro Tutorial #3 - The Pitch and Chord Generator!
All the words of it’s uniqueness and quirkiness are true and then some. Here I’m using the built in gyroscope to bend the notes in and out by tilting the OP-1 while I play.
The OP-1 is doing all of the spacey more ambient sounds; and the OP-Z provides the rest. The OP-1 is going into the Zoia. Here the Zoia is just a delay with some very subtle warm distortion.
OP-1 sounds are samples of instruments I have around; for this piece I don’t use the synth engines.
Recorded into a Zoom H6 and lightly processed in Ableton."
"Enjoy 96bpm and the sound of 200 trucks. The Deluge is doing whatever, and the Analog Four is doing the other stuff. The Peak is playing sound. The Keystep isn't actually connected to anything (the solo was sequenced later in post)."
