Between the videos Ep.4 - Preparing a modular set

Hello, I'm in the early stages of preparing a modular set. I've set on some modules, and come to terms with what I wish to do. So let's go!
Big shoutout to xor-electronics... for staying true to their vision, and making the Nerdseq so incredible.
Keeping an eye on instrumentsoft... and their open source TBD. Promising!
And also the Euroburo by empresseffects... is a big YES from me.
Looking forward to nerding out!
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[@Sineidal]

Just became your patreon last month, so glad I did. Sadly I had to get rid of my modular rig because of brain surgery expenses. In a way I’m glad I sold my modules(that workflow was too hectic for me) but I really love it when people can make those little machines scream. Hope you can find your own sound within all the patching. ✌️ 🌌

[@tomjepson2295]

Beautiful sentiment: the modular being almost an invitational tool that is specific but also wide open. A tool that behaves differently in each person’s hands.

[@truecuckoo]

Thanks. Yeah.. it’s a vast field to navigate, but it can truly be an instrument tailored to most ideas.

[@gomezruo]

I can't believe the timing of this video. I am soooo close to buying my first modular bits.

[@chamatsprayart2283]

I have to use this opportunity to say a massive thanks man... I learn so much from your videos... They are absolutely priceless!!!!

[@truecuckoo]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏼

[@patchnovae]

That Nerdseq UI is a flash back to 1995 trackers, holy crap! I feel like i should be asking "send me the s3m file!" - Thanks for the great rundown Cuckoo - look forward to seeing what you create! (and now i'm intrigued about the Chord v2 as well!)

[@markbooth]

Noisetracker and Octamed on the Amiga. Oh such fond memories of 1990-1992!

[@RandomRotation]

I wish I could find some time to start my own modular journey. But that's the thing with time, there's never enough :) Nice video Cuckoo!!

[@truecuckoo]

Time is really the key. And also, to allow yourself to start small.

[@RandomRotation]

​@@truecuckoo so true! it's easy to get carried away. even in the pre starting phase.

[@nightbath6003]

LOVE THIS!!! I'd love to see more vids like this! From either you or other modular addicts!.

[@digitaldobbie]

I love watching your work with nerdseq. I enjoyed your last vid with this and it’s great to see this.

[@MrRayinsf]

Always great. Would love a tutorial with ideas on connecting the Matriarch to synth modules. I feel like you would be the best at that. Just an idea.

[@truecuckoo]

Yeah that is something that I enjoy very much. I did a video about the Matriarch where I'm doing some of that. It was great fun!

[@MrRayinsf]

@@truecuckoo Cool. I must have missed that one. I will check it out. Thank you.

[@gildecarvalho]

I'm in the same mindset and same moment so I'm exciting to watch more videos.

[@truecuckoo]

👊🏼

[@DavidHelplingOfficial]

Love this... you're going to make some beautiful and FUN music with this rig! Big smiles over here Cuckoo :^)

[@truecuckoo]

Thanks David! I hope I’ll crack the code and start moving.

[@TheNimasan]

Cuckoo i had the chord. i would rather recommend the 4ms enssemble oscillator. sounds way way better, for chords and even baseline. amazing module!

[@christoroppolo8742]

Wow! Very impressed by your honesty. I too constantly ask myself we’re is the compositional thread here? It’s a quest I tired of quickly. You are a beast with the cc and midi world so I don’t doubt your ability to conquer the holy grail . Good luck👽

[@mrotaveria]

Hi Cuckoo, I am also a Nerdseq user, I love it. I think this thing is very fun to jam and is also a mini Ableton for playing live. Just FYI, there's NS command called PCRD which uses consecutive channels of the CV expander to play chords. You'll still need 4 oscillators anyway :) so the Chords seems like a good alternative but I'd prefer to program the chord types in the sequencer.

[@truecuckoo]

That is really cool. I’ve only read about it but wanna try it out. Chords on modulars is taking up a lot of space though.

[@mrotaveria]

@@truecuckoo yeah, I use 4 channels of Assimil8or with loaded wavetables, and the Instruo Saich which is small and has 4 analog VCOs and 4 VCAs.

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

yup Nerdseq on wishlist for next modular sequencer to have different way of working on modular.

[@steveschuster9646]

Cool video! I’m a little new to the modular world. Could you mention some more of your favorite musicians who perform live with modular setups? I’d love to see more of the possibilities in action. Thank you!!

[@TJ-hs1qm]

Everybody: the Oktatrack is soo complicated! Modular: Please hold my cables. 😅 Reddit aside I really love the way you're presenting it here. Most honest intro into modular I've seen in a long time. Thx!

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

modular makes Octatrack look like a cake walk and bargain. What gets complex for me on the Octatrack is the trigless trigs and many ways to do things.

[@kabood777]

I'm sure that this is going to be an exciting beautiful journey to watch and learn from 😊👌✨

[@tremendous2464]

Wonderful video, thankyou cuckoo

[@truecuckoo]

Thanks!

[@FrancescoBruno832]

Hi really lovely video. One question. I have a NerdSeq as well but I never used the Keystep for live input. Are you using the midi expander? Cause in the video I couldn't understand how you connected everything. And I would love to learn cause I play live and have that freedom could be the "key" for more fun and less clicks ♥️🧿

[@truecuckoo]

Thanks! Yeah I’m using the new, more compact MIDI expander. You can achieve some of this with the CV inputs too, if you set it up like so. I think here I set one MIDI channel to always be the live input, and the other channels to reflect each 1-8 track. This way I can at any time change the MIDI channel on the Keystep and play that track. While one MIDI channel (10) will always be the live recording input on the current channel.

[@tristancaver4836]

I told myself I wouldn't delve into physical modular because I love my G2, but you might have just convinced me. The form factor of your setup makes it seem a lot less intimidating.

[@2disbetter]

Cuckoo can you please share the name / make of your euroack case? Very nice system! Also please don't be discouraged! Your detail oriented and complex arraignment can absolutely be done in modular. There is no one way to do modular synthesis. Thanks for sharing your journey! Don't forget about your Continuum and Roli gear. They make EXCELLENT control sources for your modular.

[@thomashudson6234]

Don't forget about the deluge...I use mine as a sequencer with modular all the time. Definitely not as powerful in this aspect as the nerdseq...but could be supplemental

[@truecuckoo]

True. If used with the MIDI output, and on the modular side having a MIDI to CV interface it could be really powerful. It’s a great sequencer.

[@guysmiley7289]

Doepfer has an octo VCA in 6hp if you have room for two more HP.

[@YannGuillermou]

nerdseq is so cool for detailed playful tunes!

[@Meska_Statik]

according to modulargrids (some are not listed)they are 11670 diferente euro moduls not even close to the million ;p

[@truecuckoo]

Haha 😆

[@SnapiTT]

So Lovely!!! Could you please share the name of the case? ♥️

[@n.d.sn.d.s1418]

@True Cuckoo did you pay attention to the depth of the 2hp VCA`s ..?

[@truecuckoo]

I think so. Fingers crossed.

[@kevinsolie2208]

I'm interested in doing a project around Strymon's Starlab

[@kostantinosmag2986]

NICE VIDEO....

[@sr.rockefeller]

tremendous tshirt

[@truecuckoo]

Haha, thanks!

[@dreamlogic1563]

Nerdseq -> ASMR Keys!

[@PFZ]

“Currently” 🤣

[@innerspacerace9196]

I never got my eurorack stuff together, it squawk, fart, belches smoke signals and makes my hair stand on end.

[@MailoSvetel]

What case is that? It looks like kinda sane HP number and it's 6U 😯

[@truecuckoo]

It's from a small company called Emitum. 84hp. Not sure if they still produce this model.

[@JacquesCuistot]

Having used both the Nerdseq and Hermod, which one do you prefer?

[@truecuckoo]

NerdSeq for more planned out gigs. Hermod is better for unquantised contemporary improvisations though.

[@JacquesCuistot]

@@truecuckoo thanks for your input!

[@gomezruo]

What is the case you are using?

[@truecuckoo]

It’s a small manufacturer called Emitum. I haven’t heard much from them this last year. I hope they’re doing alright.

[@gnosis6073]

This is a far more realistic approach, Modular is finally producing components to make real melodic music that doesn't sound like the early 1960s

[@frankhansen2992]

you want to be proffesor Baltazar

[@Rooftopaccessorizer]

"Currently". Thats why i try to avoid modular

[@FastRCToys]

Yes I know that suming up my 2000hp eurorack 3U in just 160 is possible... But by a human ???