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AFAIK, you can scrub samples, and I think slices, but there's no interpolation it wouldn't work as a fake transwave synth. Haven't spent much facetime with one though. It doesn't look like much of a trick on paper but there really aren't many things that do it in hardware.
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So I'm designing a modular sequencer architecture for the Patchblocks, and I need a really good sequence "modulator" idea. If you were able to modify a sequencer's state data programatically, what would be a useful application? The only thing I can think of is to advance or retard the step number to produce note repeats or polyrhythms. Or scramble a track's order to randomize the sequence. Or transpose a note track. There's gotta be something much cooler than those things.
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Crossposting from Gear Trades. I've got the following modules for sale: Selling some EURORACK MODULAR nerd gear. Make robot farts today! Abstract Data ADE-20 Multimode Filter - $270 shipped Bubblesounds VCA4p VCA/Mixer - $200 shipped Make Noise modDemix - $110 shipped ALM Pamela's Workout - $250 shipped SSF/WMD Spectrum Oscillator - $240 shipped SSF/WMD Pole-Zero Filter - $150 shipped Intellijel Corgasmatron 1 - $310 shipped SnazzyFX Ardcore original - $290 shipped I've also got 2 flying busboard cables, one is male socketed and the other is female (with slightly fewer sockets) Also some effects: Yamaha SPX990 Rack FX unit - $280 shipped Synthrotek Tube Screamer Pedal - $65 shipped ALSO! Some speakers, local pickup in the tri-state area (PA, NY, NJ) preferred but we can talk shipping costs if you really want these Event 20/20p Studio Monitors - $300 for the pair Dotcom Jillionaire fucked around with this message at 18:16 on Apr 23, 2015 |
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A Winner is Jew posted:So how much more money do you have to invest in it before it would have been better to just get an Octatrack? I may not be able to get the wave table stuff working, but it still supports the midi tuning standard and I'm reasonably certain the octotrack doesn't. So...uh...they're not really comparable.
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sliderule posted:If you were able to modify a sequencer's state data programatically, what would be a useful application? It took an evening of drugs to realize an obvious answer to this: arpeggiation and chording.
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modular chat: so i have a tiptop Z8000 as the sequencer for my modular and i think i kind of hate it, but that probably just means i don't understand how to use it correctly. the fact that there are 10 different sequencer seems difficult to take advantage of if i want to use the output for notes. i only have one quantizer, so if i want to run more than one simultaneously i have to tune all but one by hand. what am i missing? am i just failing to embrace analog? this is my setup: 
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Mr. Glass posted:modular chat: so i have a tiptop Z8000 as the sequencer for my modular and i think i kind of hate it, but that probably just means i don't understand how to use it correctly. Well, with only one quantizer (I'm assuming you're using the Disting for that), you're only going to be able to quantize one voltage. That's just the way the cookie crumbles. You have the Pitts MIDI-3 midi->converter. Set that to DUO mode and you would get a second quantized melody. Use the second channel gate out from the MIDI-3 to create a clock that syncs with the channel 1 timing, or just use the external midi clock output. Use one of those to drive the uStep which in turn would clock the Z8000 (or you can skip the uStep and just use the gate out directly, but with the uStep you have control over the pattern from the modular). The power of the Z8000 is that it's not just 8 or 16 voltages in a linear sequence like a more traditional analog sequencers. Mult your clock outs to the reset and direction inputs to create interesting semi-random note sequences. Use the second half of the ustep to do the same. To really open the Z8000 to its fullest potential, you'll want logic modules or additional clock dividers/multipliers. Alternatively, you could trade the Z8000 for something like a Rene which you can easily set up to do more "normal" sequencing. It also has a built in quantizer and clock logic features so you don't need to immediately invest in other clock/logic sources.
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Oldstench posted:Well, with only one quantizer (I'm assuming you're using the Disting for that), you're only going to be able to quantize one voltage. That's just the way the cookie crumbles. You have the Pitts MIDI-3 midi->converter. Set that to DUO mode and you would get a second quantized melody. Use the second channel gate out from the MIDI-3 to create a clock that syncs with the channel 1 timing, or just use the external midi clock output. Use one of those to drive the uStep which in turn would clock the Z8000 (or you can skip the uStep and just use the gate out directly, but with the uStep you have control over the pattern from the modular). ahhh how did i miss the fact that the Rene had a quantized out! should have done my research 
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Keep in mind that Rene also has fewer outputs so you're still at least in a nearby boat as far as the number of quantized cvs you're getting. I would take a metropolis over either of them personally.
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breaks posted:Keep in mind that Rene also has fewer outputs so you're still at least in a nearby boat as far as the number of quantized cvs you're getting. downside with both the rene and the metropolis is that i need to eliminate 6hp from my setup to fit them in. right now i only have 6Ux84HP  e: just glanced through the metropolis manual. why the gently caress didn't i get one of these to begin with Mr. Glass fucked around with this message at 18:47 on Apr 24, 2015 |
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Can't you just get an outbound sequencer and use that to trigger the Z8000 like the beatstep or sq-1? If not from the limited amount I've looking into modular I think the Moskwa looks kind of cool, or there is the pressure points + brains combo which would free up some room.
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breaks posted:Keep in mind that Rene also has fewer outputs so you're still at least in a nearby boat as far as the number of quantized cvs you're getting. I'm not sure I understand your point here. The Metropolis still only has one pitch out. The Rene has a quantized and an unquantized out. You can lock the quantized values, use the location pots to change the cv value for the unquantized out, run the unquantized out to an external quantizer, and get two melody lines. I made these demos when I first got the Rene. Anytime you hear two melody lines playing at the same time, it's from the Rene QCV and UqCV (into a Doepfer A-156) out. There are no overdubs. https://soundcloud.com/oldstench/reneday
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So, that was three and a half weeks of feeling like tremendous poo poo but I made some progress on making music.  Also whoever it was who was saying the TB-3 is poo poo was right has finally won me over because I really, really need to adjust that envelope knob to not have it sound like loving rear end.
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Sorry I didn't mean to imply that the metropolis had more quantized outs, just that I personally prefer it. The Rene can do some cool tricks for sure though, I have one (but plan to sell it.) For melodies I think the Rene is better if you like devices that you can set up to kind of generate their own material, and Metropolis is better at being kind of sequencer clay that the user can push around.
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breaks posted:Sorry I didn't mean to imply that the metropolis had more quantized outs, just that I personally prefer it. The Rene can do some cool tricks for sure though, I have one (but plan to sell it.) For melodies I think the Rene is better if you like devices that you can set up to kind of generate their own material, and Metropolis is better at being kind of sequencer clay that the user can push around. I like the Rene for that reason, but you can also easily set it up to be a more traditional sequencer. That being said, the Metropolis is rad as hell, and I want to get one someday. I just need to stop buying other things...
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DID SOMEONE SAY METROPOLIS?? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AO7mzE8stwg
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Mr. Sharps posted:DID SOMEONE SAY METROPOLIS?? oh hey! i think it was seeing your setup that inspired me to build mine into an old briefcase: 
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Mr. Glass posted:oh hey! i think it was seeing your setup that inspired me to build mine into an old briefcase:  nice
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I've never been around a full modular but wouldn't you have to worry about heat and airflow with it in such a tight space?
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net work error posted:I've never been around a full modular but wouldn't you have to worry about heat and airflow with it in such a tight space? i'm not really sure, but here is my rationalization for "no": 1) most commercial eurorack cases are fully enclosed. for example, this doepfer case:  it even has an AC power converter in there, which surely generates some heat. even commercially available 'skiff' cases, which are closer in depth to my rig, are fully enclosed:  2) i left gaps around the edges (not completely visible) 3) i'm using a 4ms row power supply, which runs off of a laptop power supply; i.e., the AC/DC conversion is done with a power brick outside of the briefcase anecdotally, the only thing that gets remotely warm to the touch is the row power module. e: \/\/\/\/ glad to know i'm not about to burn out all of my modules 
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No. The transformer on the power supply can get a bit warm, but not the modules. It looks like he's using a switching power supply, so he's got a brick or wall-wart out of the picture. Most of the heat would be generated there. If you have a linear psu mounted inside the case (like Doepfer and Monorocket do), they'll be attached to the back either using the case as a large heatsink, or with a heatsink attached.
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also not visible in the picture is the panel-mount usb port (power only) that i put on the side of the briefcase so i could power the qunexus without yet another wall wart. the row power provides 5v so wiring it up was a piece o cake
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photo of said usb port: i also just learned that the braids has a built-in quantizer, so the z8000 isn't quite as hopeless as it had seemed previously.
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Mr. Glass posted:photo of said usb port: Oh that is clever as heck.
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http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00R3B0AOK/ if you want to add one to your rig.
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Mr. Glass posted:http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00R3B0AOK/ if you want to add one to your rig. I'm afraid such a thing would compromise my cases (alleged) waterproof capabilities. I live in Seattle, so this is important to me. Mr. Sharps fucked around with this message at 03:18 on Apr 27, 2015 |
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Just gitcloned the Shruthi firmware for some oscillator fun 
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Mr. Sharps posted:I'm afraid such a thing would compromise my cases (alleged) waterproof capabilities. Rubber gasket on the outside threads, copious amounts of Goop (Don't Leave Home Without it!tm) on the inside surround and contact block. Goop is magical, I've used it with success on everything from boat hulls to heatguns. Breathe deep, the gathering goop. Watch lights blink with bleeps and bloops. Gearslutty people look back with lament, another week's useless wages spent. (use only in a well ventilated area)
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the usb port i linked is also apparently waterproof, so as long as you have a good seal around it the port itself won't leak into your case all this is moot anyway tho because you have a 1U rail so you can just get one of these
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Mr. Glass posted:you have a 1U rail so you can just get one of these Oh shiiiiiiiiit! Now to source a used iPad and I'm SET.
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Finally had a chance to really sit down with the new Metropolis and Elements. I think they're gonna be good friends: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojdTYjmf_4Q Pardon the rough cut mixing for that - next step is to feed extended takes of all the parts into Live and make a proper track from it. Only thing about Elements with Metropolis is I couldn't get the Bow voice to really fire with the Metropolis, even with longer gate times. Otherwise they're both awesome to play with. Next time around I gotta experiment more with the low end of that thing. For now the rack is probably close to full; only things I might look for are some utility modules, maybe a noise source.
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wow Elements looks (and sounds) really cool. my favorite mode on Braids so far is PLUK so it sounds like Elements might be right up my alley.
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stillvisions posted:Finally had a chance to really sit down with the new Metropolis and Elements. I think they're gonna be good friends: Oh lord, is that an Otamatone?
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Your Computer posted:Oh lord, is that an Otamatone? Everyone should own one of these. Doubly so if you have pets or an easily annoyed significant other.
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Your Computer posted:Oh lord, is that an Otamatone? Even better: it's an Otamatone deluxe, so it has a line out and is even louder! It's actually my third Otamatone; the first one was busted (the high/mid/low octaves were too short so it was nearly impossible to play even a simple melody line on it), the second one was fun for "musical" projects but I wanted the line out for future bad ideas with effects pedals and future experiments with the modular.
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stillvisions posted:Even better: it's an Otamatone deluxe, so it has a line out and is even louder! It's actually my third Otamatone; the first one was busted (the high/mid/low octaves were too short so it was nearly impossible to play even a simple melody line on it), the second one was fun for "musical" projects but I wanted the line out for future bad ideas with effects pedals and future experiments with the modular. "Auld Lang Syne - Otamatone choral version" is a string of words I never thought I'd read, but now my life is complete. Thank you. e: I'm crying Your Computer fucked around with this message at 19:04 on Apr 29, 2015 |
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Dotcom Jillionaire posted:holy hell i love my braids post some of your patch ideas! I'm having a hard time getting anything good out of mine except in PLUK mode
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Trying to dl my upgrade to Omnisphere 2 and of course the whole site it down...
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Oldstench posted:Trying to dl my upgrade to Omnisphere 2 and of course the whole site it down... How is that compared to Alchemy?
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