Thanks Richard! Much appreciated. Definitely inspired by our last conversation. It just came about naturally. Enjoyed talking through the process. It helps to see and hear it from an outside perspective as well. Another level of learning tapped in.

Thank you so much for saying that! I will definitely do more as the moments arise. It is very playable, I built it to be interactive. I’ll keep in mind that would be good to show more of. Thanks so much again!! 😊

Thank you!! I appreciate you and your channel too. 😊

@@Lk747CC That's so nice to know.. 😊

😂 that’s right 😊 Thanks Jim!! I will not hesitate when the next moment of opportunity shows itself. Also this way I don’t have to write down so many notes, I can just make video notes and pretend like I know what I’m talking about 😂

That’s exactly what I did. I had to take a break from the ambient and get my groove awn 😂 do it! After you finish your piece because I’m ready for another Haiku 🥰

@@Lk747CC already recorded, just need to prepare video :) thanks a lot for your support 👍 …and heading to my rack immediately to make some groove :)

It IS Beatober after all...

Thank you so much!! I really appreciate that and I’m so happy to write out patch notes knowing that it’s helpful. Thanks for the sub! Checking out your channel now. It’s beautiful! Subscribed back 🥰

@@Lk747CC Many thanks 😊 🙏

Thank you!! I’m so happy you liked it. You definitely motivated me to write out patch notes since your last request and I was bummed I didn’t have them. I’ll definitely keep doing it. Plus I have realized it helps me understand what I actually did. As you know most of it is just patching by intuition so writing out the patch notes helps seal in some knowledge. Thanks for the motivation! Also glad to hear it’s helpful!

Thank you Jim!! Always grateful for your ear and comments! 🥰 So I use o_C in quantermain but I’m using it as a quick octave shifter for the disting. It’s also quantizing but mainly used for octave shifting. I’ll keep up the patch notes! So happy that’s helpful. I know I had to really force myself to sit and do it but I promised myself I would. It’s definitely worth it.

Also just for the record, I did have some major farts out of the pachinko. I threw this through ableton and took em out.. I had to come clean 😂 that thing is finicky with the quant, I usually keep the steps between 3-4oclock which seems to work best. There’s also a way to put your own scales into it. I think Lightbath has a video on that. The Disting is also a bit finicky with the quantizing, which is what was patched into the Pachinko. It could be me, not sure yet. I am changing a bunch of parameters in the Disting. It has an internal quantization so I feel like it kind of competes when I quantize it with other stuff…. Not sure what the issue is yet. It’s all part of the learning curve. So much to figure out. I’m never bored that’s for sure.

@@Lk747CC I tried to create scales for quantization in Marbles. I didn't get far. But I need to re-visit that task, like so many other things to learn! Just keep swimming! 🐠

Thanks love!! ❤️

Thank you so much for your kind words. I so wish I could reveal the details. I unfortunately did not take any patch notes. But! That will never happen again. @justrichardcharles just did a post about always taking notes and making it apart of your practice. I was watching it kicking myself for unpatching before writing patch notes. Thanks for the vote for longer peaceful pieces like this! I will definitely be doing that…. And taking notes from now on. In the description though all the modules I used are listed. I can say that I am experimenting with the linear sequences of the black sequencer and clocking the pachinko with the black sequencer. That was my focus in this patch. To integrate linear and generative sequencing.

kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5CpipyCZ5WKndksi=JzNbf5JlP3b__Q-j a great reminder to keep a journal.

Ah thank you so much!! 🥰

Thanks so much Justin!! Much appreciated 🥰

Thank you thank you!! That’s so kind of you. Thank you for taking the time to listen. I couldn’t agree more. Lately I’ve been really focused on eq-ing in the case as much as possible. Since I want to play live it’s part of my practice. I’ve been using the Quadratt as a mixer. It’s been making it a lot easier when those high pitched twangs come out of nowhere 😂

Thank you so much! That means a lot to me 🥰 thank you for saying that. I know right?! Modular is magic. It’s connected on so many levels. One way being our bodies are complex electrical systems. We generate and utilize electrical signals within our bodies to function. Our bodies can completely relate to this. Im a thinker so sometimes I’m just like all head no body. This grounds me. I connect physically, emotionally, mentally when I’m playing. My whole system is involved and activated. it’s the feelings in my body that really navigate the whole thing. My brain isn’t getting in the way because it’s obsessed with the technical side of it all. Which is really important. Happy as a clam, occupied and learning. Modular just grounds and connects every part of me. What the hell, I wish I found this sooner!! The ultimate happening, as much as I’m using time for structure I’m completely free of the constraints of time. Its like time, as we know it, doesn’t exist… It’s amazing! It’s become an extra limb. I’m just all swirled up in this music. What a dream. I absolutely love it.

Thank you!! I was really focused on the mimeophon. I love how it delays, trails and spreads. I will always have the Mimeophon in my case. It’s awesome.

Thank you so much Richard!! That just made my day 🥰 Awesome. I’m so pleased. I definitely will make longer ones. Thanks for the encouragement and cheer. So very much appreciated!

Thank you so much!! I appreciate that. I really love this one too.

Thanks for the encouragement and inspiration! So happy to be finding such an awesome Modular community here.

I'm headed there now to check it out! Thanks for pointing us to it, Lauren - Jim C (also - another cool patch!)

@scienceroommusic Jim! I was just going to ask your name. Thanks for sharing it. He’s got a lot of cool talking points on his page. Also check out his microtonal video while you’re there, you’ll appreciate it, he uses o_C and it’s awesome.

Thanks love. I’m glad it’s soothing on your brain since you have to listen to it all the time 😂 love you

I’m so happy to hear this. Thank you so much for sharing. I can relate, it was so overwhelming for me at first. At times it still is and then I remind myself to simplify. That works every time. Learning modular is slow and steady. Every time I find myself trying to speed up the process I always end up having to take a step back. It’s a good reminder of enjoy it, patience, presence, practice, relax into it go with the flow and cool things happen. Eventually it starts to make sense. You always know enough to try things so definitely don’t wait to get started until you know more. Now is the time. Remember you’re basically learning a new language, then each word or concept you learn there are many layers of understanding within it. That understanding just comes with time. Even what seems like basic stuff can feel really complicated. That always frustrated me until I just gave into, I don’t get it yet but I will. The beauty of this is there’s no rush, it’s experimental, adventurous, nothing is wrong, it’s always exploration and discovery, anything can be music if it feels right, it opens you up, it’s really truly a blast. There’s always something to discover that you’ve never heard before. Have fun! Beginners mind. You will get it for sure. Thanks so much for being here! Thanks again for sharing, much appreciated 😊

Thanks so much for the encouragement. I really appreciate that. I will for sure!! So true, another thing I love about Modular is every sound on the planet is considered music. Thanks for the reminder! Thought of something that could be awesome now that you mentioned it, record the creaks and clicks into the Morphagene and subtly merge them into the music as they’re also happening as I move. So many layers to that one. Could be some performance/sound magic possibility in there… 🥰

Thanks Dennis!! That part was definitely a sweet little happening. Thanks for listening! It is amazing how well those mics work on the phones, sometimes they seem better than the professional mics.

Ah you’re too kind!! Thank you so much!! It did get pretty cool around 6 min. I feel like I caught a wave. I’m onto something… You’re awesome! Thank you. I really appreciate your kindness and care 😊

Thank you so much 🥰 I really appreciate that compliment.

Why not do both! I’ll go with you 🥰 thanks DJ!! You’re the best. Your visuals are epic. I love them.

I love that you said that. It does have that tribal feel but couldn’t put my finger on how. Celtic is right on. I have been listening to Bono’s book Surrender, which is fascinating by the way. Never personally been a U2 fan but it’s rich with stories, insight, activism, trials and tribulation, it’s really good. He’s literally met everyone who was anyone all in my generation growing up so I recognize it all. Did you know Brian Eno co-produced 4 of their major albums! You get some good stories in there about their interactions. It’s a really interesting read. Anyway maybe that’s where the Celtic vibe came from 😂 I’m definitely not Irish 🍀 but I like what’s happening here 🥰

Oh and also did you get your voltage lab 2???!!! And?? Do tell..

@@Lk747CC I have 4 U2 albums. you don't have to guess which ones (they are the ones you think). I enjoy the idea of that vibe being influenced by an audio book, regardless of the truth of the matter.

@@Lk747CC I did... finally! (on 17 August) I've only just begun to make time to wrap my brain around it as I also recently completed a large trade of eurorack modules to upgrade my modular from "experimenting" to my modular "instrument". I have roughly 220HP of modules and -zero- overlap of modules with you... that I can determine. & I find that intriguing. anyway, the VL2 - I really wish the font was a bit larger (my eyes are also getting old). it's surprisingly heavy and built sturdy. the oscillators sound fantastic and the sequencer is a weird, slightly confusing, deep beast... which is fine. I need whackjob sequencers in my life, they fuel my processes. I've patched some sounds that don't yet make sense. it's warm, gummy, thick sounding on the whole. there is a whole damn lot to discover and experiment with; a truly unique analog synth.

Wow that’s crazy we have no overlap. I’m excited for you to build your instrument. I think you’ll appreciate the endeavor. That synth sounds amazing. I’m so glad you finally got it and are enjoying it! Love your descriptions. I’ve heard it’s super deep and difficult to learn but also really fun to explore. I think there’s a lot of talk about it in the LSS forum might be some good insight and conversation in there to be had…

Thanks Deland!! The panel you made looks awesome in the case. I just love the waves!! I’m gonna put your link right here 😊 www.etsy.com/shop/RMEModular

I put it in the description too

Thank you! Ha, sequencing is slowly becoming an obsession for sure... the vca’s are my next mission…

Thank you!! I hear you loud and clear. 🥰

Ain’t that the truth 🥰

Hi!! Good to hear from you. Thanks so much! 😊 o_C is great! I’m itching to explore all it can do. I’ve only used it in quantermain and it’s really easy to switch octaves for each voice patched in with just a push of a button. How do you use it?

@@Lk747CC I've been learning the different "apps" in it slowly, trying to pick up as much as I can about each one before moving on. So far, I've found Quantermain a favorite for sure. I have used it a couple of times to quantize the output of Marbles, which I know is redundant, but its faster and easier to dial in the scales and limits I want to apply, it seems. The last patch I made (Dark Star) used Harrington 1200, which creates chords - loving this one. Sequins is pretty cool also - a mini sequencer - still learning all the details of that one too. Lots more to discover!

@scienceroommusic Nice. I use it with marbles too. Ooh I’m really interested in the Harrington, I think I’ll give that a try. I’ve been so focused on trying to figure out what the heck I want to use the DEX for, kinda going in circles with it, I forgot the o_C has all sorts of cool apps to offer too. Thanks for the reminder to put down the DEX, it will reveal itself when the time is right. For now it can be a bougie blank panel 😂 and to enjoy the other awesome modules I’ve got in my case. Spread the love… Please keep me posted on what else you discover with the o_C!

@@Lk747CC I definitely will try and keep you posted. I wasn't sure what you meant by "DEX", until I looked at your most recent video again, and realized it was Disting EX! 😆 Yes, I have one of those also, I finally ended up putting it away in its box a few weeks ago. I had limited success with it personally but also admit that I didn't really make a serious effort to understand it before I kind of gave up on it for now. It'll come out again at some point I'm sure. Happy patching!

Thank you so much Mia!! I am so happy to hear that. ❤️❤️❤️ thanks for taking the time to listen and letting me know how you feel. Means a lot 🥰

Thank you for sharing this! I’m so happy to hear you enjoy that.

Thanks my love ❤️

Thanks Phil!! That means a lot. So happy you enjoy it.

Sweet ❤️ Let’s make more meditations…

Haha, totally. Gettin into it 😂

Thank you so much!!

Hi Dennis! Thank you for noticing that section. It’s so cool that happened. That’s why I love Modular, diving into the unknown with an adventurous open mind ready for anything that can happen and then really cool things happen (also really gross things happen 😂) My intention with this was to learn to play the Pachinko and the Disting Resonator like an experimental instrument. Instead of just setting up parameters for generative and letting it run I wanted to fully interact and be apart of the piece. How those sounds happened is partly a mystery. I know I was focused on quickly turning rate on pachinko clockwise to make a run of notes and using structure on resonator to change tones and somewhere in that combo that crazy strum happened. Since disting/resonator has two outputs I’m able to record it as two separate tracks. I was having tuning issues with the disting so one of the sides recorded I put a heavy reverb on it from the vahalla plug in in ableton and it smeared out all the pinging out of tune sounds and made these awesome pads that followed the main tones. The Mavis made those super sweet low tones and I think… (this was before I realized I should write out patch notes) …I had it patched to the constant beat out (t2) of the pachinko so when I would change the rate on the pachinko it would go from fast beats to slow swells. Definitely writing patch notes these days. This was the second thing I made when I had just 3 modules the disting ex, quadratt, and pachinko. Thanks again Dennis! Always a pleasure hearing from you.

@@Lk747CC Would have never guessed that was just 3 modules. Very interesting. Thanks for the rundown. (the "pads" are friggin' great)

Thank you my love! You’re the best ❤️

Thank you so much Paul!! I really appreciate you saying that. I’m really proud of this one. I’m so excited, just found out there’s a new tracker update that allows you to make sounds in the system instead of only being able to use samples and recorded sound. A whole new level of fun is about to open up 🥰

Ditto! I’m so happy to hear this. Just made my day. Thank you so much 😊

Thank you so much! So glad you enjoy it.

@@Lk747CC You're welcome new friend 🙂

Thanks so much Tom!! I’m so happy to hear that. Glad you enjoyed it. 😊

Thanks Dennis! Always appreciate your comments. Means a lot! Have you received your Voltage Control Lab yet?? If so, how have you enjoyed it?? I’m so curious…

@@Lk747CC Not yet. Last I heard (on Wednesday) they are still on the boat... Soon though! I plan on using the forum more, but I'll DM you *somewhere* after I've received and settled in with the VL2.

@dennisflax awesome! Can’t wait to hear about it.

@ModularBeat oh my goodness!!! The same thing happened to me. I thought I had an infestation in my spinach of some kind of freaky dinosaur crustacean. I couldn’t find anything about it, so i pulled everything up and composted it immediately only to find out they were ladybugs!! Then I was devastated. It never came to mind they could possibly be ladybugs. They are horrifying. 😂 I took some photos of them too but decided to leave them out of the video, too hard to explain… that is too funny. Thank you for sharing this with me and for checking out my video.

Thank you!! 😊 I was pleasantly surprised when I patched the sample and hold utility from the Mavis into the VCO of the dfam and it produced that sweet slewed fluctuating tone in the bass beat. The magic of Modular, can’t get enough of it. Thanks for taking the time to give it a listen! Looking forward to your next video….