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Hey gang, another tips and stuff video on the channel, this time, it's all about the Westilcht Perf │ Former.

Thanks for your kind comments !
I've changed a few things since

I had not enough possibilities with my way of sequencing. Metropolix fixed everything (and added a lot of clever ways of making new sounds)

About the setup, some modules could favour a cartoon spirit (I think of Morphagene, Data Bender), and controllers (like joysticks, or surfaces like LP1lightplane, Tetrapad), for you to test...

Nice work guys! / Beau travail les mecs !
-- Sweelinck

Thanks for the advices !
Morphagene/databender do work pretty well. I've hesitated a long time to get morphagene but I think Iprefer to use a midi controler (korg nanokontrol) to blend in some effects on the master of my mix in ableton.
Joysticks or surfaces are good (I miss my Soundmachines LP1lightplane sometimes). Thoses module are really fun for live performances !
Since we will soon work with kids (i'll teach synthsizers, creating musical athmospheres in assotiation of images/videos). I was thinking of including a Delptronics WiiChuck on the rack since i have some space left. I think this is might be a nice addition if you want the public to interact with your music in some (controlled) ways.

EDITED Feb 4th 2023, 00:44

Thanks Bleep, just waiting to here from support then I’ll give that a go.

Sorry you're having problems, Magicaxeman. I had a similar thing whereby the rail in question wasn't quite "square" - it was bolted in at a slight angle. Loosening the screws at either end then rotating it around a bit then tightening the screws again fixed the issue. Hope that makes sense, and good luck :)

@wishbonebrewery , @Sweelinck
- thanks a lot for your feedback :)

There are indeed some very nice things here, like the beats at 1:05, or that unexpected bridge at 2:15 and its subsequent modulation at 2:38. This piece is somewhere between ambient and melodic. As for the video, no problem, we're here for the music first, right?

ill definitely try out vcv rack and i'll check out some more utility modules.

good idea - see my signature fort some hints!!!

also, is a clock really needed? i thought clocks were only necessary if you had a sequencer.

a clock isn't obligatory, but they are incredibly useful... especially when combined with things like switches, logic and dividers (ie utility modules) and some modulation sources - zadar for example is an envelope generator which is triggered instead of gated...

EDITED Feb 3rd 2023, 09:00

Had a listen last night, really nice work.

thank you both for your help! ill definitely try out vcv rack and i'll check out some more utility modules.

also, is a clock really needed? i thought clocks were only necessary if you had a sequencer.

thanks again!

Not long for an ALM 52hp 6U case and tonight after finally getting a few modules decided to set it up. All was working ok until I tried to screw down the top row of modules, they don’t fit! So I relocated them to the bottom row and they’re a perfect fit, back to the top row with 2 x new modules and it’s a no go again. It looks like the top row is 2mm undersize.
Obviously I’ll give the retailer a call in the morning but I just wondered if this is a common problem or if there’s an easy work around?

Also I highly suggest you to check VCV Rack.
-- gila_crisis

This, definitely! You can try Marbles and Clouds in VCV rack. There's also verbs and delays, filters, sequencing, S&H's... It'll give you instant feedback about how to build your modular. I think your idea is good, but don't forget about utilities and basics to control your patches if you want to be precise about the sound. Especially some dedicated attenuverters to mix and attenuate cv sources, lfo's (batumi, ochd...), some mults, vca's etc. Maybe also a clock source and/or divider. Last but not least: a good (stereo multimode) filter can go a long way.

This is one of my more likeable compositions and while I rarely if ever refer to my work as beautiful, this piece packs some beauty, I think…

The RYK Vector Wave is running in Multi mode with voices 1 + 2 patched into the Erbe-Verb and voices 3+4 into the Empress Reverb; all four voices are also patched into the Resonator algorithm running on the Disting Ex, then on to the OTO BAM reverb. Resonator is the implementation of MI’s Rings on the Ex and I find it amazing. Until 1:05 in the video only the Resonator is audible, processing all four voices from the VW with pitch CV coming from René, no dry signal, only the Resonator. The Nord Drum enters at 1:05 followed by the clean signals from VW at around 1:25 and 1:45.
The VW is receiving pitch CV from the Moog Sub37 via MI Yarns which is running in 4-poly mode. The four voices on the VW are triggered independently by Pam's NWO.
Beats are delivered by the Nord Drum 2 thru the Mimeophon, triggers by the Robaux LL8. There's not much happening in the video other than the vector animation on the VW but it was recorded live with no overdubs added in post-production. Thank you for watching.

EDITED Feb 2nd 2023, 19:54

Can you tell us a bit more?
Do you plan also to use your modular, also to process external gear?
Check out Ornaments and Crime and Disting Ex. Especially O_C may be very intersting for your generative idea.
Also I highly suggest you to check VCV Rack. It helped me a lot to understand few basic and start putting together ideas for my Skiff.

EDITED Feb 2nd 2023, 13:53

Resolution (in case anyone else comes across this same scenario)

When clocking using a gate from PAMs the gate width needs to be >1%
(Blooms gate trigger input needs 6ms 5V pulses or longer to register)

Hi,

Thinking to sell some large hp modules and so the circadian could potentially go (even if it's a great module).

I am doing some test with an old korg sq 64 i got in the 2021 but never really used that much. It's kind ok for what i want to do now but there's an issue which i have to solve.

Apparently the tiptop audio sd08 is not triggered by the korg sq. I know this might happens when the trigger signal voltage is not high enough but it's actually working with any other tiptop audio drum module i have (all the 808 and 909 kick, clap and hats).

Anyone had the same issue? Any idea how to solve?

Thanks
Matteo

I'm super new to eurorack, and I'm really interested in generative stuff, but I'm also looking for a setup that lets me be a little more precise with the sound as well. I've been doing a bunch of research over the past week or so, and put together some modules I think would fit that.

Any feedback or help would be really appreciated. Thanks!!!!

All on the market place?I shouldn't even be asking, I'm spent up right now!

ATM there are 5 in the EU and 1 in the UK

Really? Where?
Can't find one anywhere when I look, that and a Squid Sample would be lovely but they seem very scarce!

Another variation on the design for a Tiptop Audio Happy Ending rack kit that will sit atop a Behringer 2600 in a 19" rack frame (See my Happy Ending Rack Master and Happy Ending Rack Alternate builds). Here I've modified to allow for an expander for the Alan unit.

Some videos of my tiny playground here:

Cheers,

Monodux

EDITED Feb 2nd 2023, 20:20

I'd try a factory reset.
- Put the module in global mode: hold channel button for 3 sec. until channel led is white.
- Then, hold shift + reset until leds flash.
- Hold channel button to go out of global mode.

-- geusensdriesmusic

Thanks, appreciate the response
I tired that & didn't work at 1st but when then changed the trigger on PAMs from gate to Triangle & bam, seems to be working using that ...
-- Traxam

Ok, cool. It was my first sequencer, got it about 4 years ago. Really nice module.

@farkas thank you for the feedback

I'd try a factory reset.
- Put the module in global mode: hold channel button for 3 sec. until channel led is white.
- Then, hold shift + reset until leds flash.
- Hold channel button to go out of global mode.

-- geusensdriesmusic

Thanks, appreciate the response
I tired that & didn't work at 1st but when then changed the trigger on PAMs from gate to Triangle & bam, seems to be working using that ...

I'd try a factory reset.
- Put the module in global mode: hold channel button for 3 sec. until channel led is white.
- Then, hold shift + reset until leds flash.
- Hold channel button to go out of global mode.

Hi,

Just got this module & after 1st plug in it seems the clock input doesn't work.
Anyone have any familiarity/experience with this issue?

• Have rate knob set to min (stopping internal clock).
• Feeding clock/gate input to Bloom clock input (the one to the right of the rate input) from PAMs

Have contacted QB who said they'll look into it....

Nice. Really enjoyed that. Nord Drum and VW sound great.

This one is a more upbeat, minimal-psychedelic piece.
Beats by Nord Drum 2, synth sequence by Bean Jelly thru NoisWasp, sub bass by OP-1, synth parts by RYK Vector Wave. No overdubs. Thanks for watching.

I love it, but I saw at least 6 on the marketplace in the last 2 days, pretty unusual

Not selling mine. Hated it at first, but after a while it grew on me and it became my favourite.

I haven't heard MN is stirring things up on the granular field.
Probably a lot of people get dissapointed at first and give up.

At reasonable prices!
Did I miss any new announcement from Make Noise?
Thanks

Hey,

I found these helpful to me:

(1st 3 minutes shows it)..

And also this:
https://ornament-and-cri.me/firmware/

While it seems obvious I found after multiple attempts I was using the wring size USB!.. So i'd doule check this..

Hey folks, I'm currently running hemispheres in my o_C and I'm looking to install the benispheres firmware.

I've followed the instructions here: https://github.com/benirose/O_C-BenisphereSuite/releases

I've downloaded the Teensy loader, got the benispheres hex file I need, but I'm stuck at one part with getting the Teensy loader to work.

On this page: https://www.pjrc.com/teensy/loader_mac.html it says "The Teensy Loader should appear as a small window. If the Teensy board is running the LED blink, or not connected, you should see this window."

This is where I'm stuck. The next part mentions "If HalfKay is running...." and I'm completely lost. I have no idea what HalfKay is and it seems without this, I can't get the Teensy loader into auto mode so I can load the hex file.

Anyone have any idea how to do this? Many thanks in advance!!

Thank you for your comments!
Another module I am considerind is also the Colossus Audio RASP
https://colossusaudio.com/

If you have the space, the Frequency Central Infinitely Maybe looks interesting. Gives you the option to S&H from something else than noise and you can use the noise for something else as S&H as well.

As for other modulation sources - why the (apologies) crazy 4hp limitation? My favorite is Joranalogue Orbit. It’s 10hp, granted, but it gives a very organic non-repetitive modulation source that I use in every track. I can’t remember a single day where I haven’t used it. I got it back when my Intellijel 104hp 7U was half full but it was one of the core modules that moved over to my smaller 84hp 6U rack that I have used on its own for a while. I couldn’t miss it. I’m sure others here have other larger than 4hp modules they have similar experiences with.

This is an alternate design for a Tiptop Audio Happy Ending rack kit that will sit atop a Behringer 2600 in a 19" rack frame (See my Happy Ending Rack Master). The idea here is to work with more modulation sources and build around having two Korg SQ-1 Sequencers on the desktop. I've included a switch in the plan to work with those two.

A video of my tiny playground here:

Cheers,

Monodux

EDITED Feb 1st 2023, 16:50

Hello,
to complete my skiff a good addition would be a Random and S&H module.

I am considering these 2 options:
Doepfer A-118-2
Erica Synth Pico RND

What would you suggest (other options max 4HPs are welcome too), and what are your experiences with these modules?

Other modulation sources I have in the skiff are:
Doepfer A-145-4 Quad LFO
Centrevillage Saw (MS20 style Saw+Square LFO/VCO)
DivKid ochd
Schlappi Engineering Boundary

thanks!

This is my skiff at the moment (Make noise 104hp skiff, which actually has place up to 106HP (!), second row are 5 modules I have aside, and switch times to times to have some variety):

EDITED Jan 31st 2023, 11:03

I would add some granular synthesis. Morphagene, Nebulae, Arbhar, etc. Very good for all styles, especially ambient of course. But it’s a question of sensitivity. Excellent selection of modules otherwise...

Avendo un case da 84 hp della cre8audio...mi avanza 1hp alla fine del case , per intenderci verso il fianchetto in legno..ma noto che poggiandoci una piastra cieca da 2hp..Cade a pennello.
La mia domanda è: ho un modulo che mi è avanzato un multiple doepfer passive da 2 hp...spostando l'ordine degli altri moduli dal sistema si riesce ad inserirlo? Oppure meglio rispettare il numero degli hp del case??
Grazie a tutti.

Thank you! I got rid of the Veils and bought the Lapsus OS. The PicoDrums is replaced by a Filter. I think it suits me now :-)

Hello chaps

Just a quick question about the ES-8: What's the round-trip USB audio latency like?

https://blackwarriorlures.bandcamp.com/album/a-prayer-for-selma

I am a programmer...
-- ferranadsr

me too...

I took a look at the code as well... it looks like a bit of effort to get into, but only because there's quite a lot of code... it doesn't look that difficult (clean code with meaningful names and nicely laid out) once you do and know the basics of programming/C++... in other words probably not much more effort than it would take either of us - or any other programmer, for that matter

all programmers weren't programmers before they became programmers - you have to start somewhere!

I suspect everyone using this forum has the basic skills needed - reading, googling, high school level maths and typing

It might be worth looking into a fixed filter bank with CV control like the Addac601

I had a play around with the rack, not sure if this works but its where I'd probably start if I was handed a box of modules and I hadn't patched with the system yet:

I'm a developer, and even if you have the knowledge, it is not an easy task to modify the code written by another, especially if that other person is the creator of the Hardware. Anyway, if it's a small change, don't be discouraged and get your hands on it.
It is difficult or even impossible to break the hardware through code. It is more dangerous to manipulate the hardware.

EDITED Jan 30th 2023, 13:27

I wish I had the time to learn to code, but simple as it may be, I don’t..

I'm not a programmer.
-- mntbighker
you could learn, it's not rocket science - and the code's already written

I'm not a programmer.

The question remains if anyone ever will.

-- mntbighker

I volunteer you... you seem concerned about it... so maybe you should do it

It appears the developer has lost interest and the firmware may never see another update or feature enhancement? Since it's open source he has no profit motive to maintain it.
-- mntbighker

if it's open source then anyone should be able to fork the firmware and maintain it/add features...

-- JimHowell1970

The question remains if anyone ever will.

this rack

dont know if its only the jpg