Velocity & Aftertouch - How to control VCA/LFO/VCF with the MiniMod Eurorack Modular Synth

video upload by AJH Synth Official

"Some ideas and basic procedure for using keyboard velocity and aftertouch with the AJH Synth modular system. This can add a lot of expressiveness to your patches, all that's required is a keyboard controller that outputs these functions, whether it be a CV-equipped controller, or a MIDI/USB controller connected via a Midi to CV converter.

This video shows velocity being used to control VCA volume, aftertouch controlling LFO/vibrato amount, and both controlling filter frequency, but since this is modular these control signals can be used to manipulate pretty much anything that has a CV input. In some cases using it with the CV Mix will be particularly helpful to adjust the range of the controller's output to suit the intended target, allowing the CV to be simultaneously amplified, offset, inverted, and/or combined with other CV's.

I'm using an Arturia Keystep, which has a 'Mod' CV output - this can be configured in software to output either velocity, aftertouch, or the position of the 'mod wheel' touch strip.

Check out the AJH Synth playlists for more 'Patch of The Week' videos, which will be either performances or 'how to' guides detailing a range of sounds, some familiar, some less so, and each containing a patch sheet at the end to show you how to construct it for yourself.

Video by DreamsOfWires

Index:
00:00 Intro
00:37 Velocity & VCA volume
01:51 Velocity & VCF frequency
02:45 Aftertouch & LFO vibrato
04:01 Aftertouch & VCF frequency
05:08 Fine-tuning with CV MIX"

NAMM 22: Krotos Studio - Prototype Sound Design Tool

video upload by sonicstate

"New for NAMM (in prototype) is Krotos Studio - its a tool for Sound Design. Making it easy to do foley using an XY pad for spotting footsteps or other foley type sounds, which are typically extremely time consuming.

Using the XY pad in Perform Mode, you can use gestures and mouse movements to translate into FX. Exports mixes, stems, layers into your final DAW environment. It will come with a large selection of sound sets, you can also put your own samples and sounds in Edit Mode.

Matt Collings demonstrates some of the concepts they are using in this new software.

Available early 2023 no pricing available yet
Keep an eye on
KrotosAudio.com"

NAMM 2022 - Sptifire + BT Polaris - Hybrid Scoring

video upload by sonicstate

"The recent release from Spitfire and BT is called Polaris. Its an orchestral Hybrid library with both an orchestral aspect, and a synthesized one, with a lot of additional synthesis options and synth samples. Its an impressive piece of work and taps into the Hybrid Score model which combines regular orchestral sounds with synthesized ones. BT is a master of this and so much of the library was recorded with the end goal in mind.

We spoke to Dan Keen about the library and got a few choice demo sounds.
Polaris is available now priced at £299"

NAMM 2022 - Nektar- Big Updates to Aura Pad Controller

video upload by sonicstate

"In the blissfully quiet ticket office we spoke with Niels from Nektar Tech - he showed us the Nektar Aura Pad Controller which has recently had a big OS update.
With a more immediate sound browsing channel strip access.
There's also a new Audio Tab in the broswer for extremely quick kit making on the pads, whether that s plug-in or a sample or an AU instrument.

Using the Nekarine plug-in, its possible to easily configure the pads to your custom layout. Also included are 500 kits to get you started which will load into the DP-1 drum player - included which is a fully featured sample playback engine, though of course you can put in Kontakt, Battery or any other instruments as you wish.

Aura update is available now (just released) free to existing Aura users (or Panorama T series owners): the Aura hardware is priced at £279

nektartech.com"

NAMM 2022 - World's Smallest MIDI Controller- NMVSE

video upload by sonicstate

"These apparently are the smallest MIDI controllers you can buy.
The NMSVE (Noise Machine Straight Vibin' Edition) are Bluetooth MIDI controllers with 12 buttons, expression knob, and aa slider. Launched on Kickstarter in 2020 and it went well so they are now available via the
https://thisisnoiseinc.com/ website priced at $79.99 or available in a build kit version $59.99"

Also see this post for an overview and additional details.

NAMM 22: Artiphon - Orba 2

video upload by sonicstate

"Orba 2’s comes with synthesized and acoustic sounds like upright pianos, guitars, found sounds, and more, and can work with no wires or screens attached.

Adam demonstrated it responding to bump, tilt and finger position giving control over timbre and velocity, and told us it can send all this control data over USB or bluetooth. There's a built in sampler with 4 gig of memory so you're not limited to the on board sounds, and it can loop up to 128 bars or up to 5 minutes of overdubbable audio. Orba 2 Available to preorder now. Price 149 USD Shipping: Summer 2022"



Onboard sample engine and synthesizer and built-in speaker offer an immediate playing experience

Eight capacitive-sensing pads respond to the lightest velocities

Accelerometer and gyroscope capture a range of multi-dimensional gestures

Use the built-in looper to layer Drum, Bass, Chord, and Lead parts

Connect to the cross-platform Orba app for more sounds, songs, and settings

Connect via MIDI over Bluetooth or USB-C, and use MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE) to play your sounds in dynamic new ways

Use the 1/8" (3.5mm) output to listen on headphones, speakers, and amps

Multicolor LEDs respond to the way you play

Embedded haptic engine offers vibration feedback

USB rechargeable battery

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NAMM 22: Circuit Happy ML2 Wifi Clock and Ableton Link

video upload by sonicstate

"Very small (2hp) utility module which gives Wireless MIDI Clock and Ableton Link which is available now, also available in a desktop unit - though this is delayed due to part shortage. The Module version IS available now priced at $215

WiFi connectivity: Join existing networks or create your own WiFi
Playback synchronized with Ableton Link
Two configurable outputs that can generate gates or triggers
Clock triggers can be set to 1, 2, 4, 8, or 24 PPQN
Outputs can be set to Clock, Loop Reset Trigger, or Gate
Adjust tempo by +/- buttons or Tap Tempo button
Panel Size: 2HP
Supply: +12V 180mA, -12V 0mA, 5V 0mA
Depth: 47mm
Outputs: 0/5V buffered low impedance triggers

https://circuithappy.com/"

NAMM 2022 4ms Modules Demo and Chat

video upload by sonicstate

"Dan Green from 4ms was keen to show us some more of what his new modules can do.

He had the Ensemble Oscillator running into the the Dual Shaped EnvVCA, and the reissued SCM Clock Multiplier with integrated breakout for beat manipulation. Also introduced the Mini Peg later in the video.

Dual Shaped EnvVCA Price: 319 USD

Dual EnvVCA Price: 225 USD

MiniPEG Price 159 USD

Shuffling Clock Multiplier Price: TBC"

NAMM 22: Animal Factory Amplification - Tannhauser Gates Quad VCA

video upload by sonicstate

"Animal Factory Amplification make loud and alive pedals and Eurorack modules that embrace warmth, overdrive and delicious harmonic ruin.

Aditya told us that AFA have spent the past year re-designing their entire range, building an ecosystem of modules that work together and can patch internally. and are now finally able to share some of them with the world at NAMM.

Among the modules Aditya showed us was the prototype of Tannhauser Gates, a Quad VCA Mixer gives us 4 VCAs each with tilt eq, panning, and stereo send, return and stereo out, but it can also send and receive channels from up to 3 other Tannhauser units via internal patching, creating an expandable mixing system.

We also met up with Bonesaw VCF with individual lowpass, bandpass and highpass outputs, CV control over cutoff, FM amount and resonance. A pre-filter drive beefs up your signal, and with resonance cranked way up, it can be used as a super-screamy oscillator.

Tannhauser Gates available July. Price: 400 USD

Coma Reactor available soon. Price 225 USD

Bonesaw VCF available now. Price around 200 USD

Other modules price and availability TBC.

https://animalfactoryamps.com/"

NAMM 22: Playtime Engineering: MyTracks Groovestation

video upload by sonicstate

"Playtime Engineering create synths and instruments aimed at kids, but their big colourful designs can be enjoyed by all.

Troy introduced us to the new myTracks groovestation and sampler, and it looks like a super-friendly MPC with loads of instruments pre loaded and a sequencer that can send data to other instruments, meaning you can build a small set up with the myTracks at its heart. The built in FX are controlled by the Blipblox signature chunky levers, and the whole unit is safety tested for kids aged 3 and up, but maybe we all deserve a little more playtime in our lives?

myTracks available early 2023. Price: 249 USD

After Dark Available now. Price 199 USD

Blipblox SK2 Available November. Price: TBC"