Demo of the effects unit we just released! (Endorphin.es Ghost)

Beyond excited to release GHOST, a stereo multi-effect in Eurorack format, designed to provide a lot of sonic flexibility in a small but playable space. Full details / order here (or at most modular synth retailers): www.perfectcircuit.com/endorp...
Created in collaboration with Endorphin.es (www.endorphin.es/)
Thanks to everyone who adds this module to their setup and to all the modular explorers out there who inspire us constantly!
Chapters
0:00 Intro / How this came together
01:05 Overview of main features
01:58 Start of detailed tutorial
02:25 Tone / Gain / How to use secondary knob functions
03:26 Distortion
04:03 Filters (LP-HP, BP, Comb)
04:34 Delay
05:40 Reverb
06:25 Compressor
06:54 Combining and re-ordering effects
08:37 VCAs / Deeper distortion exploration
10:35 Sidechain trigger & envelope
11:15 Drum processing
12:28 Techno trick
15:24 Ambient demo
17:55 Outro / Who it’s for
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[@andrewhuang]

Honestly still in disbelief that this is my life and I get to not only make music but also make things that other people can enjoy making music with. Thanks to all of you for being on this journey with me! If you're interested in getting GHOST or want even more info, here are some stores around the world who are stocking: USA bit.ly/3EEguJ3 Canada bit.ly/3Tk7tsU UK bit.ly/3RYPmHG Germany bit.ly/3TeXrK5 France bit.ly/3RSxbDC Australia bit.ly/3rSdwJn New Zealand bit.ly/3VmVYCJ

[@Melkweg7]

I will by it forshurt!

[@diseasedpancreas5620]

I will by it forshurt!

[@vimmiduggal6658]

I will by it forshurt!

[@The0Stroy]

Make emulator-port for VCV Rack...

[@Jin-Hu]

New Zealand thanks you sir 🎉

[@krysidian]

Finally, Andrew is making his own WEIRD GEAR It's honestly surreal that you have your own module now!

[@andrewhuang]

The whole time in development I was like AAAAAAAAA and it seems like that is simply not going to stop

[@krysidian]

@@andrewhuang You are on an absolutely wild ride and I'm all here to follow it! Every upload is a surprise and I'm always excited to guess what it's gonna be next

[@MrScarabey]

@@andrewhuang that's why you look exhausted/tired on your latest videos :)

[@derrickwayne4627]

honestly im surprised he didnt do this years ago, he's the module goat

[@hussammustafa5267]

That reverb put me in another plane of existence

[@abandonedspirit0202]

m a s s i v e 😫👌

[@AsmallLICE]

I came to the comments to say this lol

[@AstroBearTV]

I melted into The bed listening to him turn The knob 😅

[@augustgames6502]

it made you a .... ghost?

[@hussammustafa5267]

@@augustgames6502 boo

[@loganressler9173]

I need a series where Rob Scallon builds his own modular rig with Andrew's guidance and then he explains it to us guitar schlubs...

[@Daphoid]

I'm not actually sure - but pretty sure - you've seen the handful of recent videos where they've done this recently together? :). If you break modular into different pieces its simpler to understand. Generally a source signal being sent to various places and having effects or changes applied, then LFO's (invisible hands) tweak the knobs of those changes ever so slowly to produce movement, then they're routed out for you to hear :)

[@mapu1]

They already did something similar, I remember seeing it.

[@loganressler9173]

@@Daphoid yupp, I need more!

[@loganressler9173]

@@mapu1 yup that's why I mentioned it, loved that vid

[@lucaslorenz8812]

Rhett Shull has a video about his modular rig for guitar

[@krzakowocowy7923]

this one module is the whole career for ambient musicians

[@aaronfuentes5919]

if you got the money to pay off regional DJ's & program directors, then you can make a hundred top chart hits in twenty minutes.

[@robertcartright3373]

I don't even know what this comment means.. It's a decent module. It's the kitchen sink approach. I wouldn't say it's a game changer for ambient musicians at all though.

[@Nicole-pt4bx]

as an ambient musician, AGREED!!! Too bad modular isn't at all feasible in brazil :

[@walterroux291]

@@Nicole-pt4bxas a non-musician, why is modular not feasible in Brazil?

[@benas_st]

@@walterroux291 Another non-brazilian, but I have a feeling it's the economic situation, don't think modular is affordable for the great majority of people

[@RedMeansRecording]

Been using Ghost is all my patches since I got it. Super module, congrats Andrew.

[@catalystcollective9044]

I feel like this is an amazing venture for you! It feels natural that this path is where you've gone, and I'm so excited to see this come to fruition!! Love this, love you, love you all in the community!!!

[@andrewhuang]

Aw thanks yes much love!

[@englewoodmusic]

Perfect time for Halloweeeenn

[@andrewhuang]

We honestly didn’t even plan it that way hahaha

[@englewoodmusic]

@@andrewhuang seriously?! 😆

[@englewoodmusic]

Perfecto!

[@gton4858]

Hell yea

[@MichaalHell]

the three levels of distortion on this module are just beautiful! sounds so crunchy and nice.. Great job Andrew

[@GreyscaleFonts]

GLORIOUS. I am dying to see what the future looks like with Huang hardware.

[@andrewhuang]

Oh wow thank you for the encouragement, it’s a really exciting frontier for me

[@fanrco766]

Really loved that outro. The module sounds amazing, and you don't undersell it or oversell it. Gave us a great demo and some practical advice on who its for and how it would fit in a workflow. So awesome to see companies working with creatives (especially you!) who are the end users and know what end users want and what makes their lives easier. Great video man!

[@andrewhuang]

Thank you for feedback and encouragement!

[@Melkweg7]

Andrew's just getting more and more innovative

[@andrewhuang]

💖💖

[@noam_mmvii]

Coming from a channel partially built up of nerding out about cool gear, it's pretty awesome to see Andrew nerding out about his OWN gear.

[@JayPrev]

The workflow of this seems really good! Like, I already have reverb, delay, compressor, filter and distortion modules in my setup, but having them all in one unit and being able to press a button to toggle between routings speeds things up so much -- vs using half of your synth to achieve similar results. This is a great option for smaller systems and appreciate that's how you pitched it!

[@andrewhuang]

Yesss that was totally one of the main aims - save a bunch of space in folks’ racks!

[@EaselCat]

Sweet you have come so far from space. ❤️💙❤️💙

[@canon5204]

One thing I am SOOOOO happy to see is that this module is unique in its sound, workflow, and character. Doesn’t really sound like anything else out there, beautiful work!!!

[@bricelory9534]

I find this to be a really beautiful module - I think it'd be a star, especially for many small/starter modular set ups. I love the nature of the saturation on the in-gain, especially in combination with distortion - it has a nice tape warmth. I really like this! And it might be something I find I really want for my first set up if I ever am able to get into modular. The ability to easily change the chain is really cool, and I think makes this especially versatile. Very well done!

[@HowLegit]

The ambient section was incredible!!

[@yonakana1247]

Been watching you for years since I started creating music. I can’t believe that I’ll actually get to use gear designed by you now :)

[@andrewhuang]

🙏 warms my heart!

[@RandomRotation]

Congratulations. That thing sounds beautiful!

[@AresomeBlueberry]

Of all the musicians out there who could be making hardware, Andrew is the one I want to see doing it. Totally psyched for this!

[@futur_sunds]

Still watching the vid: seems really neat so far. Seems like you maximized it’s uses with the size of the module, there’s a lot to mess with which is of course great! I always thought you’d make a module someday

[@jaaz7835]

I like how all fx and available at once. And you can choose the order of witch in the signal gits first. Def getting this one

[@ColinBenders]

WHY DID I NOT KNOW ABOUT THIS THING omg this is heaven

[@lowpasspark7016]

Prerodered it the moment it was announced and have been loving it ever since I finally got it in my hands. Incredible module, it's exactly what I wanted in an FX/Final out module.

[@louisachinenye]

Hit me name above ☝️☝️☝️ Something special for you 🎊🎉🎉.

[@eelcostuy4641]

Officially a ghost producer now

[@drottningu]

This is a really cool module, and that was some sick editing. Great work!!

[@yeah-sn7jv]

so cool to see you make music with hardware that you created

[@andrewhuang]

It’s a trip!!

[@fakshen1973]

Just finished the whole video. I really like that you labeled the alternate functions right on the module. That should be the hallmark of any and all of your Eurorack modules. Outstanding. The features seem well thought out. Also, don't worry as much about shilling. You put work into this and it's good. I expect to see another video using it as an effect then performing with it. Take a bow or a victory lap with it. You've earned it.

[@cineblazer]

Andrew I just wanna say that my three favorite kinds of videos you make are: 1. Explaining and experimenting with synth patches, especially when you're not alone - Rob's latest video with you guys just patching and jamming for an hour was one of my favorites! It scratches the same itch as watching tool restoration videos for me, it's just very entertaining to watch someone with a ton of technical knowledge exercise their skills to make something beautiful 2. 4 Producers 1 Sample. Just super fun. 3. Song challenges. It's lovely to get to see you tackle incredibly strange and difficult creative problems. Longtime fan of the channel and love all the great work you do. Thank you for sharing your experience and enthusiasm with all of us here on KZbin!

[@hudsoncraftworks]

Andrew this is awesome!! Congrats on your first hardware release!

[@FlowTrick12]

Bought this a week ago, getting the hang of it. Really a completing adition to my small set up. Very cool module.

[@tiagoguimaraes3982]

Justs bought! You are truly awesome, thanks a lot for everything. The reverb is just absurd ❤

[@andrewhuang]

Ah thank you! Hope it brings a lot to your setup!

[@JAdeWii_]

Congrats, looks and sounds dope!

[@ajmccarthy3896]

Got mine today. lovely device Andrew.

[@andrewhuang]

Hope you enjoy it for a long time!

[@kevinbatchelor9566]

That’s one densely packed feature set. Congrats, Andrew.

[@masoudmaani]

AAHHH, That filter knob in the middle, mama miaa! perfect the way you've setup the filter, to the left lp, to the right hp, just intuitive, RIGHT! Congrats on the drop man, exciting times ahead!

[@Tlk2Rbts]

Looks awesome man seems like a great choice for my first rig. Seeing as you're the reason I've gotten into modular it seems fitting :) excited to see what you come up with next

[@floatinganarchychannel3204]

Congrats!!! Dope module

[@synthanatomy]

Congrats for the release. Sounds great!

[@jimwolfgang9433]

You pretty much have a the ingredients of a wicked full tune from around 14 to 15 odd minutes. Love it. And then straight into such gorgeous crisp and clear ambient-esque soundscapes. You tube put this vid in my basic news feed, so I'm glad to have found your channel. Looking forward to catching up on your content.

[@Tmanstext]

bro this is so sick!! congrats on making your own piece of hardware! it sounds absolutely incredible.

[@Whos.Who.]

Super excited! I ordered mine like a week ago and it's still on the way. But soon.... Very soon... Thanks for being a great content creator! You got me in on eurorack and helped me understand the basics.

[@dawndynasty9695]

Sounds incredible and looks very intuitive to use, great job Andrew (and the rest of the team)!

[@varungupta9020]

Congratulations on your release!!

[@MystictheArtist]

Congratulations brother! It is super awesome to see how things are unfolding for you. ❤

[@Distrustburns]

The one knob compressor is so perfect for me. I just don’t like to twiddle with ratios and attack/release. So that you already took care of a good relation between everything is awesome.

[@phishpillz]

Seeing your videos makes me so inspired and hyped up to make music! I wish I had modular synths at home too.

[@Djolewatchtastife]

Congratulations Andrew I’ve been following you for years and you’ve come a long way!

[@OmriCohen-Music]

Congrats again, Andrew! Ghost looks like an amazing sound-design tool with a wide range of possibilities. The input\output VCAs are brilliant, and having the option to change the order of the different sections is so good (delay everb into distortion FTW!). Also having a little filter-like control on the input signal is so useful. Lots of controls to perform with and shape the sound as a part of the performance. Perfect! Congrats to you and Endorphin.es

[@kingyertle100]

*reverb starts* alright I gatta order this

[@spooxy588]

nice

[@Banksyyt]

You've done well with this module. Very impressive.

[@cactuspulp]

Amazing work, Andrew!! Glad you're able to do such cool work that is so personal to you.

[@andrewhuang]

💖💖

[@nevermindful]

hyped! Maybe this will be what finally gets me to delve into modular! so much packed into such a tiny module.

[@Daphoid]

And hey if you've got some semi modular already (say moog mother 32), Moog just announced some small cases with power (lots of options here too).

[@CriusDigital]

Nice Module!! Love DIY AUDIO and MIDI 🖤

[@moorecreativearts2544]

Your Eurorack videos always send me into a fun rabbit hole of research 🙂

[@TokamakPower]

Congratulations Andrew! You’ve been an inspiration for me for a long time! Saving money to buy it!

[@captiive]

oh wow this is absolutely incredible, this is a complete must-have

[@EarthnikNews]

Nice. Can’t wait to see the rest of your upcoming hardware!!!

[@alejandroacevedo9409]

This is so cool , incredible job

[@BrokenSines]

Really cool to see this. Grats Andrew, very nice!

[@mass-1128]

So proud of you man! Ghost sounds incredible and I'll definitely be buying it ✊🏻

[@MarcoPolux]

that´s a lot in such a small module 👍 congratz!

[@soundisles]

This sounds wicked. Very versatile. Great sounding distortion/verb.

[@Robert_Babicz]

Seems very thought out 👍👍👍

[@OliverSchlecter]

Omg dude I felt like I ascended with that ambient demo. I love ur vids :)

[@hermansims2296]

Awesome, love watching your content. I've always wanted to get into modular synth. I'm now an older disabled veteran, but I will be saving money to get started, and I will definitely want to get some of your namesake modules. Thanks again.

[@johndjameson]

I’m putting together a stereo noise modular and this seems so perfect for that. Thanks, Andrew!

[@robertsyrett1992]

The People at Endorphines are brilliant. I looking forward to seeing what else this collaboration has in store.

[@rafaarnau3575]

congrats!!!

[@theAbaddon_]

This is absolutely awesome

[@daxtouhou]

I cannot wait to start making art with this! You're the best my friend.

[@RaleighHeckel]

“All that from these random bleep bloops” 😂 so cool Andrew - congrats!

[@deadstrain]

I don't have any modular gear, but still super pumped for you and watched the whole video!

[@JustSnowglow]

Huge congrats! I'm excited to see what other modules you've got cooking (even though I'll probably never own any modular lol)

[@matthewfarinas8562]

Good stuff man!

[@sagereynolds]

So awesome!

[@teriscallon]

Sounded beautiful

[@FSK1138]

congratulations !!!! you always surprise me with your creativity .. i hope you follow up with more of the same ( ultracompact ,multifunctional )

[@Reilaos]

Oooh! Synth stuff feels like such a natural fit for you to make! Exciting.

[@andrewhuang]

Thanks! Excited for a lot of ideas I wanna bring to life :)

[@m1chacha]

Man all these modular videos make me want to get into modular myself, it looks so fun, but then the pricetags are just always so expensive! Super cool that you have your own module now though and I will continue to live vicariously through your modular videos.

[@DomiFotaro]

pre-ordered months ago, so glad to get my shipping confirmation today from perfect circuit. 👻

[@andrewhuang]

Thanks for the early support!! Hope you have fun with it!

[@GT-_]

Amazing!! Def will be purchasing.

[@andrewhuang]

Hope you dig it! Thank you!

[@detox1131]

Andrew man u have made me modular geek can't stop thinking bout it .thank u

[@andrewhuang]

Haha all day everyday me too

[@walkermediaworx]

Congrats!

[@Supardanil]

About time! Hell yeah!

[@srozmot]

All-in-a-box, crazy! And it's the first module yet.... oh boy!

[@JeraSky]

the ambient demo section is 😍

[@GorgonDrageil]

Awesome!!! ✨💕

[@techlab7]

wow, love this

[@sb84e]

So cool!

[@dkupka2]

That ambient demo reverb.... ☁☁☁☁☁ Congratulations! Love it, wish I had my modular rack on hand and the budget to throw this in. :)

[@gellikelli1470]

absolutely insane to me you went from a few patches to making your own moduel. amazing sounds

[@louisachinenye]

Hit me name above ☝️☝️☝️ Something special for you 🎊🎉🎉.

[@darylccc]

Wow, fair play! I had my doubts when I saw it, it's a dense panel with alot going on but this would be both great in a live eurorack setup as a master effect/processor and also interesting in the studio with the amount of options on it. Very interested to see what other hardware collaborations are upcoming.

[@PoliPopo]

Huge congratulations 🎉 can’t wIt to try it out

[@louisachinenye]

Hit me name above ☝️☝️☝️ Something special for you 🎊🎉🎉..

[@Takiyasdevil]

I love how it's all so analog!

[@louisachinenye]

Hit me name above ☝️☝️☝️ Something special for you 🎊🎉🎉....

[@vanityaffection]

This looks super fun and meditative.

[@SIKKYBEATS]

Congratulations man! Huge deal! Wish I had a euro rack setup to go add this to!

[@joelkulesha8284]

Woah, the director of bjorks music videos made a eurorack pedal! ;) This thing sounds gorgeous Andrew, you and the folks at endorphins should be so proud!

[@acdnrg]

Andrew, congratulations on your first module, I wish you all the best for taking this step. That said, when I started watching, I had my doubts about so many functions in one module, knob density etc. Which kind of contradicts the idea of modular (at least one school of thought). BUT! The honesty and openness at the end of the video blew me away - and also put Ghost on my shopping list. The more I think about it, the more I feel it´s a good fit even in bigger systems. Yes, if you want to access or modulate more parameters of a main voice, dedicated modules are the way. Which costs in hp and $$$. But in my 2 monster cases I don´t always need that: Some voices will get the full enchilada through dedicated modules, but not all. And it´s always helpful to have a little background here, a little effect there, contributing to the overall arrangement. And that´s where even in the largest systems Ghost will find its place, at least in my setup. Which leaves the question: Will there be a DIY version?