Make Noise Morphagene Explorations

A collection of quick experiments immediately after racking the newly-released Make Noise/Soundhack Morphagene, using a variety of sampled and synth sources. Mostly just a learning exercise.
Off-camera I used the DPO, an Intellijel Polaris, and an Audio Damage Neuron for sounds; Maths, Rene, Mutable Peaks, QU-Bit Octone, and I think the IFM Dunst for a little pitch and/or modulation. But for the purposes of this video I am mostly just trying to demonstrate how the different knob settings on the Morphagene effect the sounds and samples fed into it.
Includes samples from Alien 3 OST, Chopin, and others. After listening back on headphones, I realized that Chopin piano piece near the end actually has birds tweeting on the recording. :)
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[@toximan2008]

finally, something properly dark from a eurorack video. everyone is obsessed with hyper-cheery music so it is refreshing to hear more dark timbres. Great video showcasing the possibilities of the morphagene.

[@kmal16]

I agree with you. Indeed.

[@hammercanttouchthis]

Finally, some dark noodling :) very good the depth of sound is good considering compression and all.

[@veritybraddock7333]

The Artist does what He/She wants with their pallet

[@stompymusic]

Yeah!

[@DraganAlves]

Variety is nice, yes. There's room for many styles.

[@SecessionStudios]

Wow man sounds like it could be in a Kubrik film. So sick

[@TheNimasan]

the best eurorack module on the planet. #1 in my top 10 best eurorack modules. i started with eurorack just because i played with this amazing lil thing at my friends house. the fist time i gave this module a listen, i knew right away i don't anything else anymore.... i just want this. so after a year waiting my ASS off, i'm finally an owner and completely eurorack addicted very very heavy!!! tremendous video, by the way!!

[@walrtbstudios5430]

Not dissimilar to my journey- first time I saw this in a video I knew i’d end up with this and stuff to ‘make it go’, at the very least. Well, I’ve got the stuff to make it go, and now I just need this and Pamela’s New Workout, and whaddyaknow? Out of stock in the UK…

[@27thparallel43]

This is the first Morphagene video I've seen with lights completely off. The lack of lighting effectively sets the tone of the composition. Well done!

[@matrixmodulator]

Finaly a good demo of this beast!

[@justinhuffman2430]

Powerful morphing❤ 🔥 subscribed ✨️

[@yullander]

I was trying to convince myself that my old Phonogene is good enough and that I don't need this. Now I just ordered mine after seeing this video.Thank you! ;)

[@wind0spirit]

thanks man, been lusting for more demos

[@wavedepletion]

Me too! :) Thanks

[@InvertedPopesMusic]

Hauntingly brilliant. Sci-fi, horror it's all there. Excellent

[@Sarahbuildsstepsequencers]

Mr. Popes! I was just thinking you’d want to hear this!

[@InvertedPopesMusic]

@@Sarahbuildsstepsequencers Oh yes I did indeed hear and enjoy this. I thank you for your consideration. Do push anything my way that you think may be of interest.

[@rojeliotulium5110]

this is actually really really good

[@Sarahbuildsstepsequencers]

I’d pay to see you perform live. You’re genius at eurorack! Thank you for sharing your substantial talent.

[@Kupka2408]

instantly bought it, great demo !

[@peterbjargo3440]

I’ve been thinking of buying this one for quite some time, but after seeing this video I ordered it!!! Thanks!

[@paranormind-music]

Very inspiring, thanks for sharing!

[@pinchopaxtonsgreatestminds9591]

Amazing Monolith déjà vu!

[@ChuckLeone]

This is awesome. I'm a sucker for this sort of atmospheric stuff. Definitely going to be doing some research on this module.

[@olecranonrebellion9976]

This module is truly fun!

Awesome vidd!

[@wavedepletion]

Cheers!

[@comicKkrakK]

really amazing. Thanks for this. Morphagene goes to the top of my list!

[@gregcoles9175]

hats off my friend. this is just great!

[@charlesbronson2806]

Reminds me of the Shinning soundtrack. Dark trippy stuff. Right up my alley. Just got a morpahgene today.

[@russellwitter661]

I can hear jack bashing the door in with an axe! I can also hear HAL not opening the Pod Bay Doors... Brilliant!

[@kerrieblumberg336]

Really great stuff

[@wavedepletion]

Thank you!

[@andrewbradbury3382]

Nice, confirmed I want one now!

[@wavedepletion]

Do it! :) Lots of fun.

[@andrewbradbury3382]

had phonogene which I liked but this takes it to another level.

[@olecranonrebellion9976]

where did you get clear cables?

[@pyrox2518]

Best morphagene video this

[@TheWaltersxgreg]

Between this video and Genshi I was convinced.

[@precarious333]

Fantastic demo! Do want!

[@justinmelland3846]

Fantastic!!

[@wavedepletion]

Cheers!

[@walrtbstudios5430]

The only thing that’ll get this off the top of my wishlist is actually buying it…

[@pantalalabs]

always the low pitch is the winner!!!!

[@Debugnus]

Nice! Now even more tempted to get one! hehehe!

[@MarcelDV]

If I woudn't know any better I would think this was from a really intense movie :D

[@Triggs-Music]

nice use of chopin

[@alexdelaney6839]

I was really on the fence about this module just because my case is 2hp short....looks like somethings getting kicked out

[@kakVsePloho]

so cool

[@brndnwilliams42069]

Is it possible to load stuff in on the SD or do you have to play sounds into the inputs? your videos are some of the only ones I keep watching :) thank you

[@wavedepletion]

You can load WAV files onto the SD card if you like. They have to be in stereo and conform to the naming scheme.

[@sentimental7167]

Musique concrete... until 6:10

[@AnalogMonoxide]

Morphagene is real high up on my list. Well all the MN stuff if we're being honest... But a small custom system for sample manipulation and fx... mmm... yes....

[@BobbyLachapelle]

Great video!! Morphagene or Reflex Liveloop? I'm in a big existential questioning.

[@snorrelaugerud2278]

Wow, this is really awesome! Do you think pairing the Morphagene with the 0-coast would be a good start for this kind of music?

[@wavedepletion]

Snorre Laugerud Yeah I imagine that would work fine! Though I think you’d pretty quickly want to add at least another modulation source and some VCA’s to get full use of it.

[@dr.feelicks2051]

A potato chip analogy comes to mind. .😂

[@Jkeane1337]

any recommendations on a make noise system with this for 1500$ or so, thing is just incredible, im a lamen to modulars and have drum machines and samplers, this really caught my attention.

[@wavedepletion]

$1500 might be doable as a bare minimum start, but you'll quickly exceed that several times over once you begin to understand how to unlock functionality in a modular. And it really depends quite a bit on what you want out of it. I'd suggest getting on Muffwiggler and reading for a few weeks or so first to get a better idea of how best to get started. And don't forget you also need to factor in a case of some sort, power supply, cables, etc.

[@ScottLHines]

Listen to Aliens 3 Soundtrack. Some of this is very similar - specifically the opening minute or so of your video. Well done.

[@darkfaerytales]

FUCK! ALIEN 3 INTRO!!!!!!!!!!

[@wavedepletion]

Highly underrated movie and soundtrack, IMO.

[@Sarahbuildsstepsequencers]

I would LOVE to see you rescore the film, “The Shining.” Kubrick would have loved you!

[@casicadaminuto1]

wonderful. however, what's the patching actually? I see the only CV in for Morphagene is the Gene size (around 3-4 minute of the video), if I'm not mistaken. what do the other mentioned modules do in this case?

[@wavedepletion]

Casi Cada Minuto The patching changes throughout the different clips. And some stuff is happening off-camera: For instance, the DPO's Fold and Mod inputs where that is used as a sound source, and in one clip the Varispeed is being changed via an offset from a middle channel on the Maths. But yeah, for this video I am mostly trying to visually demonstrate how the different knob settings on the Morphagene effect the sound.

[@arjuna207]

sounds like the soundtrack to alien 3

[@RATelectro]

Thaaats dark!

[@Grauskegg]

Hay! Lovely demo. Do you have any experience with Mutable Instruments Clouds? If so, are these two similar?

[@wavedepletion]

Thanks! Yeah, I have a Clouds. There is some small amount of overlap in the sense that you can scrub through a sample buffer, but they do this in unique ways. I suppose Morphagene is more of a hi-fi tape machine that chops up audio, whereas Clouds is more of a texture pad/FX processor. They play well together and I can't say I've thought of only keeping one or the other.

[@Grauskegg]

Ok thanks. Have any video on them together? Morphagene sounds amazing.

[@wavedepletion]

There's some stuff on my Instagram I think, but not specifically comparing the two. It's been a few months since I've video recorded my patches, I need to get back into the habit again.

[@Grauskegg]

Not comparing, working together. That would be something! Thanx for all the answers :)

[@Sarahbuildsstepsequencers]

Are you known to filmmakers?? Because you are amazing! 😮

[@aidanvinum]

How do you change Reels ?

[@nicolausala]

what the sound of the begining? it sound like a swarmatron !!!

[@wavedepletion]

You're right, it kinda does! But it's a strings sample from a horror movie being warped/morphed a bit.

[@RAFAELLO077]

is it possible to have it as a standalone somehow ?

[@wavedepletion]

I suppose you could, but you'd need a power supply, a small case, an output module, and perhaps a VCA and something for modulation to get the bare minimum amount of functionality. That's perhaps $1000-$1500 US at least. Unless you plan on growing into a larger Eurorack system, it would be a bit silly and you should probably just get an Octatrack instead.

[@russellwitter661]

Penderecki!

[@A_S_M_R]

The key here is what were the original sounds?

[@wavedepletion]

It’s in the description

[@well_love_swarm]

这模块好强

[@Rhuggins]

Sounds like that part in the movie "Get Out" when the lady is hypnotizing the guy kzbin.info/www/bejne/hou7YXWEhsqfldUm22s

[@Sarahbuildsstepsequencers]

*THIS!*

[@Sarahbuildsstepsequencers]

Two people gave this a thumbs down. I truly wonder what they disliked about it.

[@rhampton1914]

I know right?...this is amazing

[@mixolydian2010]

cool

[@robinweber9640]

damn, nice one. wtf did you sample?

[@arjuna207]

I was gonna comment again that it's the agnus dei track from the alien 3 ost

[@MarcelDV]

WOW :D :D

[@Sarahbuildsstepsequencers]

Soundtrack for a horror film about a Eurorack that kills the leading actors first.