Modular Synthesis (Part 3) - Studio Time: S2E20

[@junkiexlofficial]

THANK YOU guys for a fun season!!! Keep up on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!

[@daleturner]

Oh wow! Does that mean this is the last one for a while? Sadness!!!! I'll just have to review 'em all then, so I'm not Jonesin'!! :-)

[@dionysiaex5538]

Thanks for doing this Tom. Much appreciated!

[@jordancochrane3895]

you the man JUnkie

[@PeteCalandra]

Junkie XL Hi Tom. Really great stuff in all your vids. I have a practical question as i am considering a move out to CA. What steps have you taken to secure your equipment so it does not go flying around if there is an earthquake in CA. Not something we need to worry too much about in NYC (altho there are fault lines here). Again great stuff. Thanks !

[@therealSCNR]

Jeremy Gill

[@frodbolf]

Ok, me and my son just spent nearly two HOURS watching part 1,2,3 of Modular Synthesis, we could not stop watching! Awesome stuff! He is right now studying music and performance in school and this series really lit up an array of lights for him into understanding the creation of sounds. THANK YOU for sharing your knowledge!

[@johncollins6023]

I'm a musician but I have to work a regular job. It is so refreshing to watch others working a labor of love! I'm with you buddy! Keep up the great work!

[@e_j_]

28:34 was immensely beautiful. Almost reminded me of the Ps1 start up haha!

[@paly4x4]

Using a trigger sequencer to slow down the clock to 1 note every 32 clocks...so simple yet my mind is blown. I am in the middle of scratch building a 5u modular (full DIY panels and PCBs) and I am loving this series! You are amazing and you give me so much inspiration for when I actually get enough modules done to make some music. Keep up the modular series! I look forward to viewing your other videos also.

[@Kolinu2]

Such a great show as usual and your intro always puts a big smile on my face. What a fabulous season it's been.

[@setvice]

Already looking forward to Season 3! Thanks for doing this.

[@matthewg.garcia9415]

I know this comment comes three years later. But really cool series of tutorials. I've been inspired to get into modular synths. Really cool way to find new sounds!

[@sunilsolanki]

That was just wonderful. Thanks so very much Tom for generously sharing your genius with us.

[@izzzzzz6]

I'm just dying to know how much all that rack cost!

[@AshtonGleckman]

This has by far been the most extraordinary musical instruction I've ever had. Big thanks to you and your amazing team for all the hard work in this series. I'll see you on season three! Cheers!

[@nextel94]

Wow, what a great source of knowledge and inspiration! Haven't missed a single episode, I love it!!!

[@dataphreak]

Hi Junkie XL! This Series has been amazing for me. I really love the way you go through the different aspects of how ModSynth works. The order in which you explained things has been really helpful, and I love the top down conceptual view you present. Please Please Please continue this! I would love to see an episode that focuses on wave shaping and other complex effects.

[@suitandtieguy]

You're making some great content here. Believe it or not, my favourite video so far is the hardware sequencers thing. - STG

[@robertboran6234]

Many thanks for this video. This is marvellous. Instructive for generative modular music creation.

[@shujingmusicelectronicmusi6282]

You modular wall is so awesome. Love it!

[@seven7sseven7s83]

THANK YOU very imformative to see how the systems work evolved from decades ago . Noting two modular hiccups so far. Seems like a hell of mucking around. So makes you appreciate the smarts behind smaller and effective sequencers from SW or modern desktop units. Kudos.

[@galactagog]

thanks for taking the time to post this stuff, you must be busy enough working on your soundtracks etc. fascinating

[@JohnLRice]

Thanks for doing these, Tom! :-)

[@lxndrbe]

Very nice stuff, learning and enjoying

[@antonisfakiris505]

Εύγε μεγάλε!! Thank you for these tutorials!! Are so inspiring!!

[@jn5912]

Love this guy!

[@ddrmkm]

Please continue doing this kind of videos

[@LALITTHAKURADVOCATE-]

Thank you sir for making these type of videos.

[@spacerpunk]

Thanks a lot for this videos and information Tom! You are Great!

[@kitkarlson6943]

Awesome video!!! Thanks so much for doing this. Is there a reverb on the whole mix?

[@MikeUIibarri]

Good stuff!

[@ArthurStone]

Cheers Tom; valuable insights :D

[@rockguitarpower]

Thanks buddy!

[@gabrieldincao5749]

How does the hole thing sounds like??? It must be awesome!! Great tutorials you’ve done, gave me some very great ideas, thank you

[@vinylwrap5571]

Please score a short film exclusively modular! also show us your Eurorack!

[@earanwe]

Well, actually this one youŕe seeing in the tub its actually a lot of euroracks toghether LoL

[@marctronixx]

Junkie you need to get the Studio Electronics Roland SE-02! You would absolutely love it vriend. And thank you so much for breaking down the modular gear. I am new to this world of modular and your show and tell format here really helps. Much appreciated.

[@MythixMusic1]

marctronixx productions, llc lol!! He has multiple SE1s. He does not need a tiny, digital pretend version

[@mgscheue]

Um, the SE-02 is analog. And, given the fondness he expressed for the Boutiques in another video, I imagine he woul like the SE-02 as well.

[@epicmusic9664]

Tom, do you plan on releasing any of your other sketchbook suites? I am always fascinated by how a composer organizes themes before scoring a film, and your Run All Night sketchbook is amazing!

[@SkillGamingNL]

Tom, please upload the LASS tutorial :D

[@TerekkiTerekki]

great vid thanks

[@TheKorgUser]

Great stuff. Did you ever tried the aetherialyzer of ABSYNTH 5 (NI) ? It produces sounds by using granular synthesis and the results are fantastic.

[@Hemerash]

When I see all these cables.... I can't help thinking that's how they made the soundtrack for Disney movie's "Tangled"

[@JKVisFX]

Hey Tom, I am noticing some minor buzz in the right channel. I heard it in the earlier video as well. Is that a ground loop issue you are dealing with, or is that coming from your mic? If it is a ground loop issue, what do you do to get rid of it?

[@turquoisecapricorn]

Nice video again! Tom are you planning new gear in those cabinets? Or are you satisfied now with that set up? greetz

[@effiksmusic]

Hi Tom, it looks like you are using filters not only for sound shaping, but also for volume control instead of VCA, right? Can you explain why?

[@AndrewAHayes]

I'm starting to get to understand modular by using VCV Rack but I'm lost when it comes to programming note lengths

[@audioartisan]

Thank you for taking the time to explain to those who grew up during the "hard routed digital age" how to Patch! I thoroughly enjoyed watching this series in "analog action" big time! Keep it up Tom! And as such, may I suggest an awesome addition to your rig, coming from one one of those who grew up during the "hardwired days" www.rossum-electro.com/products/morpheus/ (I think you might like that add on) :)

[@andreunaqui7680]

Grande ❤

[@EnviroDouglas]

Ok... I’ve watched all 3 videos twice and I still can’t make a main room club hit 🤷‍♂️ Great videos! I’m sticking to 3U(eurorack) because I wouldn’t have half the modules I do. Are you getting out of 3U modular? I see many of your 3U’s on Reverb for sale.

[@mynameismynameis666]

this room always reminds me of how room in german is called "zimmer"....

[@bonzaihb3432]

Thanks Tom, this was very inspiring! Think I need to fire up my Euro and have a wiggle... ;)

[@Made0nEarth]

funny i see so many composers using that cheap monitors M-Audio BX8 they must sound really good

[@JohnLRice]

Agreed! ;-)

[@DavidBoura]

I'm speechless...

[@linezgames3893]

LOL Part 3???? Dude you haven't Change??? Its Dark Outside.. Love it Man... Good Stufff.... 13:50 Favorite Part.... Why you may ask. Help Deadmau5 Create a new track w that sound. Its so good.

[@lulrik1]

I want one !

[@carlgeorgbiermann2915]

I like the "dirty" quality to the three minor chord oscillators. Where does it come from? Is it just because it is an analog setup or is there some more modulation going on? I only use virtual synths so I have no idea.

[@NickHchaos]

Carl B because it's going through a multi circuit analog path with various qualities that are very difficult to emulate in the digital domain; you can't think about it just in terms of oscillators.

[@JRBONNERAVE]

Hi Tom and thanx for all your tutos . Really great season. A little question : is it possible for a multiple to sum several signals? It's basically a one 1 in 3 out but is it possible to use 2 in summed mono then 2 outputs ? Thanxs

[@JohnLRice]

No, not really. Typically a multiple is used to split one signal to many destinations. To sum several signals into one a mixer module is the best. Of course you can try to combine signals with a multiple and it might be interesting but you may not get the results you want.

[@Maudio303]

Cheers! :)

[@sergey8339]

Thank you, very impressive, but where is the music ?

[@aruplann]

Hi Tom, sorry if you have already covered it, but is there a video or place where you have all the brands that you are using in your modular system? I'm super interested in starting out with modular gear, but I have no idea where to start with which brands are good for certain applications! Thanks!

[@freeksjoers1442]

You should check out the modulair synthesizer video for beginners, he explains exactly what your asking for!

[@aruplann]

Thanks mate!

[@Hartekist2France]

Is it diffcult to deal or to not deal with some (possibly) phase cancellation when multiple osc is running?

[@junkiexlofficial]

detuning or gate delay

[@nishanhoq4521]

Why they remove your soundtracks from justice league. Jl first song was so good I love it. Jl deserve you.

[@whiterottenrabbit]

Where is the reverb effect coming from?

[@dudeofficialchannel]

You can't get that sound with plugins! Massive pain in the arse and huge expense, but for the time being can't be matched in the box. Love Junkie's channel, especially his cooking... both synths and in the kitchen ;O)

[@Kevinschart]

is he using reverb or just delay and adsr?

[@will5948]

7:16 Almost totally missed that joke.

[@Sunstatemusic]

Tom, how do you store your presets for this mad stuff? How many paper albums and color pencils do you have to do this?))))

[@jpiekkala]

Good question! These patches are so well worked out that it would be crazy not being able to reuse them. But HOW do you document them?

[@okdigital151]

take photos

[@daleturner]

Exactly!

[@junkiexlofficial]

If you do it long enough no pictures are needed... You just patch the same technique again... BUT it will sound different!

[@Sunstatemusic]

Junkie XL you could use stencil cardboards with wholes for knobs for each module to draw knobs values on them)) then you could get the same sound

[@Fedor_Tkachev_Music]

Honestly I think it would be more practical to move all sequencer modules close to the center of the wall.

[@JohnLRice]

I tend to like sequencers centrally located as well but I also feel that the larger a modular gets, the less likely that any one arrangement is going to be practical or 'the best' all of the time. A favorite comment I saw once on Muff's forum was "Why can't every module just be right next to every other module?" ;-)

[@giantsparkplug3462]

Is there any reason not to have the wall curved in a little? He spends part of the performance really stretching out that might be easier if in a more U-shaped setup. I know the wall looks impressive, but are there practical considerations I'm missing?

[@JohnLRice]

It might work out OK and has been done before, do a search on "tonto synth" to find pictures, info and video on Malcolm Cecil's early 'monster" synth that was arranged in a half circle. Tom could do something similar with his, although it's much larger than Malcolm's synth, and might have radius so deep I could see trying to patch between the opposite sides of the circle quickly becoming an impenetrable spider web of patch cables so that he couldn't reach the knobs in the middle! ;-) Other than that I think it might be harder to arrange the room and make the rest of his gear easily accessible and view able. Also, I'm assuming Tom has his 5U modular secured to the wall since he is in an earthquake prone area, if it was in a huge semicircle it would be much harder to make the whole thing stable, even for just normal patching. (large unsupported stacks get pretty wobbly when patching at the top) Yes, I've been sorting through years of unorganized paperwork all day so I'm happy to presumptively answer questions about modulars for other people! ;-)

[@and7barton]

I've almost finished assembling my 2nd modular - Big, but of course nowhere near as large as this one. I spent a lot of time moving modules around during the first version to try and get the ideal arrangement - Put multiples in the centre, VCOs' top -left ....... treatments lower-right, then moved them again and again. I've now come to the conclusion that there IS no ideal layout. When you make a new patch, there's always going to be something that looks as if it would be better somewhere else. So far, I've got two 960 sequencers in an "ideal" combination - one directly above the other, so the eight gate in/out sockets can be cross-linked using very short patch leads. These are the only two modules that seem to be ideally-sited. All the others are just pretty well placed anywhere.

[@DanieleNasutiComposer]

Hi Tom, I'm an italian composer and songwriter. I learn a lot from your videos, so thank you!! I'm looking for some feedback for my first song (it's an instrumental track). Can I ask you to listen and tell me what do you think about it? This would be very helpful for me… I send you a link in private message ok? Thank you!!!

[@badinibeats5939]

is there any company that does not make great product's tom haha

[@squelchedotter]

well, yes, but he doesn't put those in his wall of course

[@izzzzzz6]

@@squelchedotter I don't see anything Behringer up there :D

[@corinavanstijn3331]

pleace pleace, more MODULAR. i love your tutorials! But most important. I'm Dutch!!!

[@TheSilentCartgraph3r]

Im from Earth

[@theedmnetwork160]

One question:- how are the note velocities set on a trigger sequencer?

[@JohnLRice]

A trigger sequencer won't directly produce a voltage that can be used to create the effect of keyboard velocity since it's outputs are going to either ON at +5v or OFF at 0v. There are many ways to accomplish what you want though, the easiest being using a CV+Gate sequencer instead and using the variable CV output as your 'velocity' control for volume or timbre etc. Or you could sync a CV sequencer to the trigger sequencer or just use an LFO or Sample & Hold module etc if you want a more random effect.

[@gilbertojunior1281]

Please caption your videos. Thank you from Brazil.

[@alexkuiper1115]

Supervet

[@RoboticusMusic]

People call me crazy but the different formats of modular synths sound so much different to me. Eurorack jams don't sound quite the same.

[@MaikeruSumisu]

26:50 just say MI Clouds :)

[@therealborischang]

Are those technical audio engineering terms: “somewhat sine, somewhat pulse”?

[@logonazo]

Sorry but Modular Synthesis doesn't exists as such,...This is Substractive Synthesis,...anyway i love these videos,.. thanks JunkieXL...

[@dan_dorjay]

I'm loving your modular wall! Don't get me wrong, I'd love one myself and you seem a lovely guy with a passion, but I do wonder if maybe you have too much money :)