Forgiveness | Ambient Eurorack Modular Synthesizer

[@Halvves]

i'm probably at least several hundred of the views on here. i keep coming back to this as my gold standard of what can be made with modular.

[@lxfmsound6211]

Halvves couldnt agree more

[@Lightbath]

FYI, this piece is making an appearance on a cassette this summer. Keep an eye on my Bandcamp 🖖

[@emilyelenaelson]

This is so reminiscent of something from Aphex Twin - Selected Ambient Works. Excellent setup and sound!

[@raftingrafting8437]

1:24 *adjusts crystal*

[@Lightbath]

lololololol - aligning the energies ✨

[@brian2590]

Are the crystals used as entropy sources?

[@Lightbath]

Quite the contrary. Principles of structure. You hear how that change of alignment really ties the room together?

[@slothperson78]

*Patrick voice* ARE LIGHT SHARDS AN INSTRUMENT

[@Lightbath]

Yes, but they’re too fast for human ears.

[@fahrigonzo]

This is amazing...... that conga tho!!!!!!!!

[@Lightbath]

Ha. Yes. I know. I was blown away when I added that delay to Plonk. It all just snapped into place.

[@PnPModular]

Beautiful performance.. so gentle and calm.. rings true in my soul thanks

[@touchesouffle2036]

Just finding this now in the beginnings of my modular synth journey. Thank you

[@zacharyharris438]

Wow. When he was changing the polyrhythm on the drum module......so dope!!!!

[@foxillator714]

i think youve sold me on getting plonk. that percussion is awesome :D

[@YannGuillermou]

I think this one's my fave Lightbath

[@demagmusic]

Nice movement throughout the piece. Very soothing tones

[@PlutoniumSlums]

Such a beautiful machine

[@threefourninetyfour]

My fav synth track of all time.

[@Lightbath]

🤗

[@MrBangen2012]

This was beautiful

[@DivKid]

lovely stuff

[@amar_paul]

Simply gorgeous ❤

[@motoboy6666]

Insane, just insane.

[@MarcoLongoMusic]

Amazing. It makes me think of Oddworld for some reason

[@Lightbath]

Thanks. The game, right? I only play Nintendo, so I haven’t heard.

[@MarcoLongoMusic]

Lightbath yep. It's an old ps1 game with an incredible atmosphere and an hypnotic soundtrack. It's worth check it out if you have the chance (but stay the hell away from the remaster). Also,

[@Ellende]

No forgiveness needed for this one

[@Quantumspace23]

Is it truly okay to be left speechless or be bereft of thought following this kind of encounter? I'm in awe.

[@Lightbath]

🙏🏼

[@Quantumspace23]

I've now listened to and watched this more than a few times and will hope the universe compels you to create longer pieces :)

[@Lightbath]

💚 💚 💚 - thank you for the support. I really appreciate the heartfelt direction on what to explore next ✊🏼

[@lucasyoung6432]

love the sounds and the crystals are cool too

[@jukkakoops]

Superb as always, feeds strong visuals into my brain

[@VinylTribe]

So good feel in music

[@ALLImakessounds]

Wow, just discovered this. Beautiful and inspiring, thank you!

[@losthollow3459]

Simply beautiful work sir

[@carycrank]

Awesome patch. Kria seems to be very inspirating!! And you have a new follower!!

[@patrickpetro943]

This is just beautiful...

[@Lewis6]

Wonderful atmosphere!

[@jvandelius]

just gorgeous!

[@dancoffeyuk]

Wow, this is really nice, the percussion was hypnotic, very inspiring stuff thanks.

[@benjaminmauch_]

Amazing setup and amazing sounds.

[@weaselhack]

really beautiful

[@tarifanocturnajazz7564]

Nice, that's a good demo to wach what yu ca do.

[@AdnanAlsannaa]

Love it. Very serene

[@dhmacdonald8605]

Really beautiful. Thank you.

[@ciaranmoloney3315]

Really liked this dude, good job :)

[@triggerbuilder]

nice energy here :) continue

[@Fluidstructure]

Superb!

[@nautilus9015]

Wonderful

[@insomniamachine8452]

Awesome! As a noob, I really wanna know how to start modular synthesis (what to buy and how to learn 'em).

[@Lightbath]

Thanks. Well, stay tuned because this Winter I'll be starting to make tutorial videos in tandem with a Patreon launch. And I also offer one-on-one Skype lessons (for techniques and compositional approaches) and consulting (for system design and module choice). PM me for more info 🖖

[@nefaco]

So good ...

[@JAdeWii_]

Must.. have.. PLONK

[@jaeryan1337]

Dawless Jammin' or 2 lol

[@robotboot]

sounds great

[@Digiphex]

Great stuff.

[@brndnwilliams42069]

lovely!

[@whitenoisefromelectronicto1728]

beautiful

[@gorgullhabublala5380]

Beautiful! :)

[@kellymerrill5294]

Forgiveness, even if, even if you don’t love me anymore...Don Henley

[@Lightbath]

I’ve been trying to get back to the heart of the matter.

[@Jaysusitsme]

Amazing!

[@mrnessss]

Really nice 😍

[@wigglwrrm]

soooo beautiful :)

[@jakefladd3411]

Instant sub. So pretty.

[@alb_reuel]

is the percussion the plonk? impressive. i love physical modeling.

[@Lightbath]

Thanks. Plonk into Rainmaker 💫

[@oliverbrunncarstens4215]

beautiful!

[@maurov2104]

How can synthesis sound so organic?

[@Lightbath]

This piece has me marveling at the same notion. Physical modeling is a wild, wild thing.

[@maurov2104]

I agree. AAS especially is doing a great job with synths like Plonk and VSTis like Chromaphone and String Studio.

[@AndyPawlakOfficial]

Great.

[@mathematicwaveformrecordings]

Es strog it, es strog it.

[@narudh]

hey there what's stand you're using? it looks nifty!

[@Lightbath]

there’s a link in the description :)

[@spaceludes]

Heady crystals brah!

[@max-zl1vm]

why is this not on spotify???

[@Lightbath]

Ha. Glad you dig it. Simple answer: it's not yet on an album. Fortunately, I'm making a lot of changes this winter and will be releasing some official albums... and this one is at the top of the list of candidates. Head over here if you want to be notified when it all goes down: bit.ly/lightbathemails

[@ancestralmemories]

desparately trying to find a compact stand for my dual 104 hp erica synths case. any idea what stand is being used in the video? looks small and seems to do the job!

[@Lightbath]

Ah, yeah. There might be a link in the description. If not, head to lightbath.zone/mall and check under accessories.

[@elvishopper4495]

What are a couple modules you couldn't live without? I'm currently building a rack trying to find my needs. Great work!

[@Lightbath]

That's a tough question because I tend to see the potential for interaction between modules over any singular module as an island. But I do love the sound of Belgrad, the pseudo-polyphony of Rings, and the textures that Clouds can produce. I love the Monome ecosystem as well as the new Mutable stuff from this Spring (see my Loom series). I don't currently have Maths, but that's always a good choice to start with as it does SO MUCH in 20hp. Plus, the exponential envelopes sound amazing when paired with some oscillators and an Optomix.

[@saysthetedd]

Does anyone know what output module that is, bottom right? Never seen a 4hp stereo out like that!

[@Lightbath]

Ah, not an out. It takes inputs from footswitches to create logic gates. It’s called ‘Walk’ and it’s made by Monome.

[@saysthetedd]

@@Lightbath oh, friggin rad. Monome can do no wrong. Wish they still made ‘em. Thanks dude.

[@nicoraibak]

HOW MUCH MONEY IS IT?

[@Lightbath]

goo.gl/images/56PxsJ

[@cellbiol7298]

www.modulargrid.net/e/racks/view/530585 more than that

[@hern19]

Nico Raibak alot

[@KentBuchla]

All of it

[@user-ed5ix1sw6i]

What's that thing with the 4 silver knobs? absolutely stunningly gorgeous performance too, by the way.

[@Lightbath]

Thank you. It's a Monome Arc: monome.org

[@njdpdv]

EPIC!!

[@_jurk]

Anybody knows what output module is used in the downright corner?

[@Lightbath]

That’s actually Walk by Monome (footswitch module)

[@sk8erboi201020102010]

All these beautiful sounds originated from one base signal????????

[@Lightbath]

Hmmmmm. The short answer is no. The long answer starts with a question: What do mean by 'one base signal'?

[@sk8erboi201020102010]

I've just started listening to these kinds of things, and I'm very new to this whole modular/eurorack thing, so bear with me. I was under the impression one monotone sound (or "waveform") was initially created from something called an Oscillator(?) and then through the patch cables and modules(or whatever the individual panels are) could be reformed. This is my basic understanding of the whole thing. Hahah please tell me everything I don't know, this type of thing really interests me. The sounds are mesmerizing and the setups just look badass. I have a weakspot for knobs/dials/buttons/lights :)

[@Lightbath]

Ha. Thanks. Well, I'm using two oscillators (sine waves, inside the ER-301 module) to create the accompaniment voice (the first thing you hear), along with a physical modeling/resonator type of module (Rings) to create the lead string voice (the second thing you hear), and a physical modeling module (Plonk) to create the drum voice (the final voice to enter). So yeah, much more than a single oscillator is being used. But I can't even begin to tell you *everything* you don't know. The scope is just too wide for a KZbin comment, email, or even a single call. That said, I do offer Skype lessons if you want to learn more and one-on-one study is something you do well with. If you're interested, just message me on my website: lightbath.com and we can talk details.

[@sk8erboi201020102010]

I just took a look over at your site, it's fantastic! Those couple tracks you have blew me away, that sound takes me somewhere else. You'll definitely be getting a few messages from me on your site. I can def say that your stuff is some of the best ambient modular stuff I've found on youtube; some other artists just can't seem to hit that medium between raw sound and melodic overload. Do me a favor and keep doing your thing so I can keep listening, yeah?

[@Lightbath]

You bet. Thanks.

[@trybtek]

Such a fantastic sound! a true modular master. Would you mind telling me what the 301 is doing in this patch beside playing sines? Also what case are you using? It's really nice!

[@Lightbath]

Thank you. Ch 1+2 are each a sine osc, Ch 3 is a bandpass filter for Rings (Arc control), Ch 4 is some post-processing for Ch 1+2 after Opto + Belgrad. Oh, and the case is great. Submodular Systems: submodularsystems.com Great owner/designer, great design. So simple, small, and light. Search the Submodular case thread on MW. I posted a review of sorts where I describe and show what I did with the power supply and show close-ups of the lid hardware, which is really clever, I think.

[@trybtek]

Lightbath awesome! I'll check out the cases. I've got a 301 on order so I'm trying to absorb and imagine all the things I can do with it. Also I'm currently teaching an art class for 7yr olds and I have this video on loop, perfect vibes! Zenning out!

[@Lightbath]

Adrien, that is SO great to hear. I'm honored to be a part of you and your students' art zone!

[@erimoog2525]

Hi. I have a question about the connection. > 1. LOW MELODY: ER-301 sines → Optomix (shaped by Just Friends) → Belgrad → ER-301. 1)Are Optomix and Belgrand a serial wired? (Filter is connected behind LPG) 2)Is JustFriend transmitting the envelope signal while delaying to the 2LPGs of Optomix?

[@Lightbath]

Yep, Belgrad is patched after the mix out of Opto to further filter the already-enveloped Opto channels. And Opto is being shaped by the envelopes of Just Friends. Straight up sine waves are going into Opto as if the 301 were two VCOs. But no delaying is happening with Just Friends, just inter-related envelopes.

[@williamroark]

The bottom right.... mixer?? (4 knob thing) Not seeing a description ANYWHERE AWESOME NOISES BTW

[@Lightbath]

Thanks. Monome Arc. Link in description.

[@Riichrd]

Really nice stuff! What kind of features of the ER-301 are you using in this patch?

[@Lightbath]

Thanks. Looking over my patch notes, it appears that I was just using a couple sine wave VCOs (the first thing you hear in the piece) and then some filters.

[@Scrambled6653]

very very beautiful!! what's that output module in the far right lower corner? i'm looking for something similar myself

[@Lightbath]

Ah, not an output module. It's Walk, by Monome.

[@Lightbath]

Oh, and thanks ~

[@Scrambled6653]

Lightbath Ah ok thanks!

[@nodusk]

loving your stuff, I'm just curious, what mixer do you use for your live show?

[@Lightbath]

Thanks. Allen & Heath ZED-14. You can see it in these two videos: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXbQlYebZaZsm9U kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmWnkICKnZyLhJo I like the fact that it has long-throw faders, 4 sends, and 4 stereo return channels with faders all for just a few hundred dollars. I got a b-stock unit so mine was really affordable. But, it's big and a bit heavy and when I fly it requires its own Pelican case, so it's not ideal. Mackie makes smaller mixers if you don't mind knobs instead of faders. Granted, all smaller mixers tend to have less send/return options.

[@mousymagazine]

Absolutely fantastic. I was thinking about picking up a Ansible and running two Krias as well! I'm curious what role does the ER-301 play? Is just just an oscillator or do you ever do any sequencing with it?

[@Lightbath]

Thanks. I don't use the 301 for sequencing because it doesn't have DC-coupled outs. But, one could do all sorts of internal sequencing with it. Truthfully, I haven't yet developed the proficiency with it as others like R Beny and ioflow have. In this patch, though 301 is doing a few things. Check the thread below with Adrien Harris for more details.

[@mousymagazine]

Yeah I'm currently trying to expand sequencing in my rack and I was evaluating the 301 as an option for more "song like" sequences. I wasn't aware the 301 could do more than sequencing until watching this vid. Thanks for sharing!

[@Lightbath]

Yeah, I just use the Monome for sequencing these days. But I'm very curious as to how you'd approach sequencing with the 301. Any tips or links are welcome!

[@mousymagazine]

Ah I think i got the 301 and the 101 mixed up: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHrIippsZrmbjck

[@Lightbath]

Right! Okay. Yes ~ It all makes sense now. I'm surprised that I hadn't caught that. Yeah, the features of the 101 and 102 look pretty amazing. I'd love to explore those someday.

[@indiefilmcomposer]

is Rainmaker a keeper for you? I am looking at it for my second row of 104....the other effects I will have are clouds, lo fi i junky, and I have the H9 as an external fx loop in my DAW but it gets tied up as a lush multi reverb , delay, chorus send......which it is great at.

[@Lightbath]

It's taking me a while to learn it, partly because it's so deep. Granted, I haven't read the manual yet. But as of the latest firmware update (which fixed some issues, one being that modulation of delay time used to create some artifacts) I'm really liking it. Not that the firmware update was an easy process. It took about an hour to update. Compare this with how easy Mutable modules are to update. But you know, different tech requires different... whatevers. So, even though Rainmaker is a huge honkin' monster in a 6U, I still currently make room for it. It just sounds so good and is so flexible. So, yes, I'm very happy with it. And I sometimes miss my H9. I never liked not having real knobs, but it sounded so good and again, was so flexible. I would probably trade my BAM if they made a new version with a few knobs.

[@indiefilmcomposer]

Lightbath thanks for the feedback !

[@yalivec]

beautiful as always! please, what output module do you use here? (the first from right in the bottom row)

[@Lightbath]

Thank you. You're not the only one to think that's an output module. It's actually Walk by Monome. I have a Y-cable coming from a Saturnworks footswitch to give me foot-switchable triggers, gates, and logic. Not using it in this patch, though. It's multitracked. The outputs are the black cables with the colored tape. 1+2 are Rainmaker, 3+4 are Clouds, and 5 is 301 Ch4.

[@yalivec]

ah, exactly! I did not understand at first it is Walk. thanks for the explanation.

[@moondog297]

Anyone know if this is a new release- or out on Vinyl

[@Lightbath]

Ha, thank you. So far none of my KZbin pieces (on this account or my previous one Fourhexagons, or even before that with the Fourhexagons Vimeo) are on any releases, however I've been speaking with a label about a vinyl release of selected public works. You can sign up for email updates - bit.ly/lightbathemails - if you want to be notified when things like that happen.

[@lawrencevaughan5373]

Hey, I have clicked the link, but it takes me to a dead page. Can you please re add this? I'd absolutely love to own some of your ambient music on vinyl. It's stunningly beautiful.

[@Lightbath]

I fixed it. The closing parenthesis was causing the error.

[@motoboy6666]

Are those magic stones?

[@Lightbath]

Alignment is everything #lawofone

[@stethoscanomaly]

Gorgeous track. Is there somewhere to buy/download it?

[@Lightbath]

Thank you! There will be. This piece is definitely going on one of the releases I have coming out soon. Sign up for email updates to be notified when it's available: bit.ly/lightbathemails

[@stethoscanomaly]

Oh, cool! Beautiful ambient pieces with such a warm mood like this are such a special thing to have on your music player or wherever. Really adds a dimension to life. And the long playtime is great too. Will definitely be looking out for your releases!

[@greatmateworkshop9764]

hi, what is going on with all the drum accents? from what is modulated? im so curious! thank you

[@Lightbath]

I know! Pretty great the way it came together. Plonk is doing the rhythms and modulations (including the accents) and I'm running it through Rainmaker to create an evolving, recursive sort of thing.

[@Angel-cu5mf]

wow 💎💕🎈

[@halberkstresser]

ah, the obligatory crystals and/or plants - great sounds though. the geodes weren't in sync tho

[@Lightbath]

Pshaw, I may have actually *started* the crystals and synths trend back in 2015. Look up fourhexagons on Vimeo and KZbin for the early videos 😉

[@iguisard]

I am curious how do you get the audio out of this? I don't see any sort of output for all this. Is it the module next to the QU-bit? if so there is nothing plugged into it. Yelps

[@Lightbath]

The black cables with the small colored tape are the outputs. Look in the description under 'Voices' and then look in the video at the last module in each chain. You'll see the cables coming out of them. All those are going into my audio interface and being recording in Logic. And that module on the right is not an in/out module, but Walk by Monome.

[@iguisard]

This is great, thanks for explaining. I am in the process of building my own 6u briefcase/flightcase and I am trying to learn about different modules before I buy them.

[@92JelaniMusic]

How are you communicating with the monome without the monome modules?

[@Lightbath]

Two Ansibles next to Pam's. Check the ModularGrid link for details.

[@SonicWarfareSF]

what are you using as your output module?

[@Lightbath]

People think that the Monome Walk on the far right is an output module. It’s a footswitch module. I’m just going out of each module separately into my interface.

[@SonicWarfareSF]

Thats what I figured. Thanks for the response!

[@echohalojohn]

UWAGA ! W DRUGIEJ MINUCIE SŁYCHAĆ BEAT!!111111

[@Lightbath]

Tak! Bit nagradza cierpliwość 💫

[@2628ale]

what kind of sequencer is that?

[@Lightbath]

It’s a Monome running an app called Kria on a module called Ansible. Check the link in the description for more info.

[@raneflewit6250]

84hp？

[@Lightbath]

104 😏

[@olecranonrebellion9976]

What do you think of the er 301?

[@Lightbath]

I like it. I don't yet spend enough time with it, though, as my 6U performance case uses two STOs and therefore doesn't have room for it. I find that the STOs just sound so much better than the VCOs currently available in the 301. But when I have room for it, it's an amazing toolbox with such a wide range of capabilities. When Submodular releases their spacer to connect two cases, I'll finally be able to get back to the full 12U setup and the 301 will get more of the attention it deserves. R Beny and ioflow (his channel is on Vimeo) are great examples of people making great use of the 301.

[@olecranonrebellion9976]

Thanks. Ive been eyeing the control forge as well. Im usually impulsive, but when it comes to a few of these modules i can wait a bit. I did get plonk. I dig it. Yes the STO is very nice, and may get another.

[@thra.x340]

percushion

[@Lightbath]

More percushion for the perpushin’!

[@ursmeyer5913]

So, we configure machines?

[@Lightbath]

Yes, and then react to the resultant processes in real time so as to improvise the composition into fruition in the present moment. Some pieces require more or less user interaction. This piece requires little, just a few nudges at just the right time, whereas my Moogfest 2018 MotS set (posted May 26) is patched/configured in such a way where it requires constant interaction to make any music with it.

[@shinedrummer]

Which module produces the "drums" here? Is it plonk?

[@Lightbath]

Yes, and if you look closely you can see that Plonk is multed and run through Rainmaker.

[@shinedrummer]

Explains the more complex rythm created. Thanks for answering!

[@Lightbath]

something magical happened when I combined the changing rhythm from Chance with the slow delay in Rainmaker. It made this recursive thing that sounds so. freaking. natural. Like an improviser making variations.

[@shinedrummer]

I also thought so, it has a sample-like quality to it! I mean i love the whole composition, but that sound is something else :)

[@Lightbath]

thanks - I agree

[@phormzlab1743]

:)))

[@TheLoveMaker232]

What's in your wallet???

[@dwellerinblack7816]

Probably money.

[@NickHchaos]

Where does this sub culture of only making incredibly placid mellow sounding ambient music with your eurorack come from? I don't get it. I make some music like that with mine, but to only make tunes like that seems so limiting. Seems to be a very American thing. Don't get me wrong, it's pleasant. I just don't get the appeal of only creating these sorts of tunes. They don't stick with me.

[@Lightbath]

I follow my heart and do what feels right. Period.

[@NickHchaos]

Same. Still, this is a certain sub-cultural phenomenon, is it not? The same as people who throw thousands of dollars of equipment at a sound to make staid 4/4 snare sounds. Where do these impulses come from? Certain cultural context, is all I'm saying.

[@thankyoumisterspell]

Clearly a lot of people enjoy this kind of stuff. If you want a 45-minute trance or acid jam theres plenty of that on KZbin as well. Something for everyone =)

[@glasspipe79]

Too much over analysis and generalizations thrown around. Is there such a rule stating that you have to make cluttered/over complicated patches just because you spent x amount on a modular system? "limited" or stripped down patches are actually the hardest to make as it takes finesse and good foresight to pull off.

[@phormzlab1743]

Why try to pin life down to categories, genres and cultures? ...Why let an experience become an idea of someTHING? This will only lead to feelings of alienation as you have rightly described. I’m not criticising, I sincerely wish you well and hope you have another place that gives you the happy experience of just letting things be as they are.

[@willkinsella4418]

fantastic stuff