Modular Monthly: A Make Noise MATHS Lesson

We show you how to get the most out of Make Noise's super-powerful Eurorack module, MATHS.
Modular Monthly continues in every issue of Future Music. See more from our modular collaborator at: / mylarmelodies

[@Larry30102]

While this is a few years old, KZbin is like a gift that keeps on giving. This vid is completely awesome. This is so helpful. A huge thank you!

[@galaxyclassvoyager]

Took me a couple weeks to get through it, trying things and absorbing the info given - but man, what a trip. This tutorial was super helpful! And theres still so many more patch-possibilities to try!

[@davegesell5470]

I've watched this video several times a year since getting into modular. You finally broke me. Just ordered a MATHS.

[@phormzlab1743]

Mylarmelodies ...The most engaging modular demos ever ....always enjoy your vidz cheers!!

[@christerkraft1649]

i agree ! he makes the most informative videos, and still fun to watch !

[@Oceanwireaudio]

The video that got me into Eurorack and reignited my love of synthesisers after 30 years of walking away from them. 6 years later, thanks Alex.

[@ToysintheStatic]

I bought a maths a while back just based on this awesome video. Specifically bow, bow, bow, on one side and de, de, de on the other (16:00). Thanks, great video!

[@cray56]

Great tutorial. Must big up the Buchla and Serge modulars from where this module was derived

[@jacksonkerr2095]

Thanks for putting this together. I've been thinking about getting a maths for my system, but had been intimidated by it for a while. Understanding how the system's layout was organized (CH 1 and 4 on the outside, etc) is a great help. I may well have to add this to my collection sometimes soon. Thanks!

[@theTerribleFamiliar]

This is the best dive into Maths that I've found on KZbin. Thanks so much.

[@mubodude]

Thanks so much for going in depth with this module! So many just FLY through and twiddle knobs at lightning speeds, which is not helpful at all. I can hear it, but never see or hear it explained so well as this. Make Noise modules are some of the most complicated, non intuitive ones out there. I love them because I know they are some of the best, innovative creations, yet I can't do anything with them until they are explained or I study hard to find out how they work. You don't just walk up and see the obvious like with Doepfer, for instance. I can poke at them all day and still get nothing. Cheers!

[@0Metatron]

That's just blown away some of my maths confusion. Thanks

[@ottovikmathisen115]

wow, this just blew my mind, super helpful thank u! Ive had the maths for a couple of weeks in a really basic system, and I haven't utilised it at all yet(apparently), i'm gonna go patch now, see ya

[@MrRoskoPeko]

I love your presentation style, super engaging, full of personality, informative and so easy to listen to. Thank you.

[@empirix]

Love these videos, i started buying FM again because of these and the modular monthly in the magazine. top stuff guys, cheers

[@jlg0351]

Thank you! One day after watching the video, I approach the Maths and it starts to make sense. Especially when you self-patch and create feedback. Kudos

[@edgarbrocke1807]

Loved this tutorial, definitely a reference keeper! Thank you!

[@IDriveAnAudi]

Excellent explanation! Thanks so much for pulling this together.

[@bsbazzman]

I love that use of end of Rise. Really unlocks some super cool generative stuff. Constantly finding new depths to Maths ❤️

[@MsDeliaStreams]

Amazing vid on MATHS. Love all your tutorials, you're giving me Euro-GAS!

[@TomasBodin]

As always, great education, great fun! You make the most intricate module tasty as Mum´s home cooked Sunday meal. Intelligently cosy. Thank you.

[@jarkmodels]

Mate, great video as usual...can't wait for a part 2!

[@JanMeeustheone]

Best. Salesman. Ever. Outstanding tutorial too.

[@okkomp]

Yes.. I've purchased a Clouds, Maths and Disting Mk3 after seeing these vids.. o.O

[@lcortier]

OK Computer Yup, me too, as well as, let's see... Metropolis, Atlantis, Radio Music and Turing Machine, Korgasmatron, Trigger Riot, PEG and RCD, ADDAC207, Doepfer Precision Adder, Sequential Switch, Wasp filter and Spring Reverb, and last but not least, the amazing Shapeshifter... Glups :D

[@jimmy_jamesjams_a_lot4171]

Oh?! I realize now, that I’ve been using my attenuverting channels as mixer channels, not as inputs to grant CV control over those attenuverters! I’m glad I’ve re-re-visited your video once again! Great video, very valuable resource for not only learning the MakeNoise Maths, but to grasp more thoroughly these concepts of Control Voltages!

[@opwave79]

Best Maths tutorial. Teaches you how to use Maths without unnecessary side info that only an engineer can understand.

[@ron2298]

Awesome videos thank you for them. Just got maths today and am new to modular this really helps stay safe

[@xFrizix]

24:36 "It's like trying set the temperature of your shower" Now we need a CV controlled shower temperature. Hook a mic into it and you've got pretty original analog "human swear" module :D

[@SorchaSublime]

You could actually do this with the Koma field kit. It has CV controllable solenoid outputs, which means you can make motors that are CV controllable.

[@wellurban]

If you want REALLY fine control, you could patch channel 2 into channel 3, thus attenuating the offset even more.

[@avsystem3142]

Just now getting into Eurorack modular. I've ordered two 3U rackmount chassis that will have available 160 HP (not including P/S's). The Make Noise MATHS module was among my first purchases. Will also be looking to acquire some type of random CV generation module.

[@leonard.c]

what a great review/ tutorial, even better then loops one! thank you :)

[@gregorio98000]

How can you be so friendly to my ears and understanding but also be my wallet’s worst enemy ? Thanks a lot for all these really informative and extremely well done videos, much appreciated, I will head to patron soon to give my little contribution

[@stanton343]

God I love this guy, I love maths, I love synthesis. Never stop making videos. Please.

[@danobrien3292]

Great tutorial. You are the Presenter, Par Excellance

[@WoolwichHouseStudio]

7 years on, and this still kicks bum.

[@dannyomerta]

Absolutely the best video about Maths, thank you!!

[@evertoaster]

Thanks, I just worked through the examples with my new Maths.

[@walrtbstudios5430]

I have watched no end of YT vids trying to gain a basic idea of what Maths does, to no avail. Everyone agrees that it’s all-singing, all-dancing, but no-one can even begin to explain what it does or how to use it. Imagine, then, my relief at turning to this video and hearing the voice more familiar as that of Mr Mylar Melodies himself. If anyone can explain it, I figured, he can. And was I right? Oh yes- this video is cut-out-and-keep gold, and I shall refer to it often , and at length… My takeaway from this- and it’s the first YT vid I’ve seen that’s even had a takeaway-is that it’s probably of more use to someone making modular noise for the sake of modular noise rather than- as I do- crafting discrete pieces of structured music. However, having finally established (some of) what Maths can do it is finally clear that having one WOULD benefit my system. For once I do not begrudge the dent in the wallet; to have found an explanation that genuinely explains the module is worth the price of entry. Thank you!

[@paulsearles]

THANK YOU! and bonus points for showing me the Nomad

[@BasariStudios]

Maths, i love it, can't do nothing in my patches without it.

[@NuisanceMan]

I didn't understand most of this, but thank you for at least making clear that this is a kind of master utilities module. Other sources left me scratching my head about what Maths is really for.

[@davidwisking6387]

This is one module that always baffled me, but for that reason is the one I want the most! Just the amount of patching and knob twiddling... it's limitless!!! If only I didn't have to pay rent or my electricity bill!!!!!

[@ScottofOakland]

You made me want the RF Nomad.....That was awesome

[@Tx66]

FINALLY! The first proper explanation video of this Module on entire KZbin!

[@Digiphex]

+Tx66 Except for the one by its creator, Tony Rolando, that was damn good.

[@wackenthaljef]

Yessss! absolutely!

[@flightofsound2497]

@@Digiphex Do you have a link to that video?

[@Digiphex]

@@flightofsound2497 kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2PPlKysgNVgqM0&feature=emb_logo&ab_channel=MAKEN0ISE

[@Digiphex]

@@flightofsound2497 Think LFO and envelope and you won't be very confused by it.

[@16fingers]

i like your lorem ipsum module :)

[@MartinDoudoroffLLC]

Outstanding work, this demo.

[@roger955]

So great this explanation and inspiring!! Thanx,this opens up evrything for me. Its actually the whole modular concept in a nutshell.🚀👍🏼❤️✨️

[@SalvadorCalaf]

Your vidz are the most engaging modular demos/tutorials. Very informative, thanks!

[@seansnyder7744]

All I can think of right now is patching a sample and hold voltage into a lot of the cv inputs of the maths module :D

[@MRFraserHellRaiser]

Gutted the video ends!!!! Thanks for another amazing and clearly explained video.

[@memohech]

Quite insightful video. Thanks!

[@ehafh]

great demo, the make noise official video's are painfully short. this long format is what i would love from all companies. all of these 3 minute demo video's are really a bummer to me.

[@graphomate]

Great overview ... finally I have an idea of maths!

[@JamieHowton]

Thank you, this was very helpful.

[@sunsetcadet60]

I wish I had seen this before I ordered it. I have a Mother 32 case and was looking around for what my first (post-power) module should be, if I had seen this it would have been a much quicker decision :) Now... the waiting.

[@RPS3000]

cool dude , i love his tutorials

[@BlackWarriorLures]

Finally some to explain MATHS in a way I can understand.

[@BrianDeLizza]

Nice one mate. Thanks for that.

[@oldgoodrandomroutine]

THIS FREAKING THING ROCKS, MATH4LIFE :D

[@buyukberber]

Super demo! Love it

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

Very useful! Been super confused by the cryptic fonts and artwork on Make Noise modules. Very wacky!

[@prltps7634]

Man, you rock, thanks.

[@forehead84]

Great vid again, thanks

[@vgermuse]

Awesome! Great tutorial!

[@complicitytheory]

That was an education. Spent the day playing with my new maths, and now I have a whole new group of things to explore.

[@AmbientSky]

Very helpful, thanks!

[@jakobchase2573]

you have a great voice to make samples out of.

[@comod]

This should be part of music theory in school in combination with maths

[@iNuchalHead]

I kept spacing out from the tutorial wondering what that RF Nomad did. So glad he ended the tutorial with that. Go, Makenoise! Go make noise!

[@echoheadband]

Awesome. So helpful

[@5DNiq]

I find utilities exciting!

[@modularben7421]

Cool I was wondering what it did- similar to how the Slope and Contours function generator works on the Make Noise 0-coast semi modular synth, right?

[@DrThomKO]

Lorem Ipsum!! so good for space filling!!

[@FelipeTellez]

Loved your send-off

[@floatershaw]

wow amazing i am so glad i have got maths.

[@BlueWolfSe7en]

Awesome vid, Maths forever :-)

[@MrAmac916]

Just broke that down best tutorial on KZbin

[@tom.konxompax]

I don't have Maths but this helps to explain Function! cheers

[@Pighood]

Hey I almost understood that. Cheers.

[@Skootavision]

Noooo I watched your vid on Fluctuations Magnetiques and decided that was a thing I wanted to explore, and finally ordered a Maths (totally befuddled by it but Im trusting you and DivKid). Now you do stuff with TWO Maths. My bank account would like a word when you've got a minute lol

[@mylarmelodies]

Sorry about that Ed...

[@dynatwenty]

Very good video!

[@baddriddimworkshop]

wow, someone is a very clever electronician!

[@tiltedstudio]

Just by-the-by: my hot water system is inline, so I set the temperature on my shower with a display, and +/- buttons. I get the same temp every time if I want. I guess that is the equivalent of having a CV quantizer...

[@florianwecker4098]

thanks!

[@gman1010]

Great video

[@NothingNowhereNoOne]

Splendid lecture. What module would benefit from maths the most- complex oscillator, etc.?

[@whiterottenrabbit]

Could you do a video about the 4ms PEG?

[@moket808]

Holly yeah !! this one was missing !! thanks Mylar ..once again

[@mylarmelodies]

+jeanmi cheljar Yup. This had to be the final one I did for FM.

[@moket808]

no !!!! for real ? and the next chapter for you is ? no more tutorials at all ? cheers

[@Tx66]

+mylarmelodies what?? you cant stop now!! you just got me going!!

[@mylarmelodies]

+Tx66 I ain't dead yet! Link to my personal channel in the description - just released a new vid there today and more to come forever. Divkid will be handling the modular monthly vids here from now on

[@Flohr]

+mylarmelodies I loved the send off at the end. "There are always new sounds in old circuits." That should be a shirt or something. I'd buy it. Cheers for sharing this knowledge in an accessible way. People will be benefiting from your hard work and enjoying the sounds for years to come.

[@sysexstudio]

I'll be sorry to see you leave your post here at FM, but look forward to watching more on your own channel. You and Divkid are the modular demo kings!

[@sysexstudio]

+rrliled yes indeed

[@clfr216]

my 1st module!

[@mylarmelodies]

+shawn holt One of mine too.

[@indiefilmcomposer]

you are hilarious ! and a good teacher

[@sekaiology]

Where can I get one of those white cable holders?

[@t1mmy13]

Now I want a second maths. Wtf

[@humungus72]

Super erklärt ! :-)

[@EdwardFist]

Gotta love attenuversion with weirdness!

[@Jdinrbfidndifofkdndjoflfndjdk]

nice!

[@Tx66]

23:30 I have one question: How is this form of envelope generation different than when just applying a gate to the trigger input? wouldn't the same thing that you're showcasing with this "ASR envelope" be happening if you plugged the pressure points gate into the maths trigger in?

[@mylarmelodies]

No, two fundamental different results - going into the channel input MATHS shapes the start and end of the gate (it adds a slope on to the end), and you can hold your gate down and it'll stay high until you release - so a proper ASR envelope is created. If you go into the trigger input, then you're firing a cycle and the length is determined by the Rise and Fall controls only, no matter how long and short your gate happens to be, if you get me?

[@Tx66]

mylarmelodies thank you very much, that clears it up!

[@mixolydian2010]

Wow great video but i am still confused and this is my second watch of this lol..double that and i think i will getting somewhere i guess that means this module is deep and the manual a must read too, thanks for all your clear explanations and enthusiasm always keeps me going through the hard parts of your videos. Its on my list now! Take it easy.

[@45rpm.]

Modulars make sense once you get your hands on them. Before I got a modular I was a bit intimidated by them but once I had one I wished I had got one years earlier. I started small and built it up module by module. Sometimes I just yank (gently) all the wires out and start something fresh - no intimidation anymore.

[@tangofizz77]

21:44 Creepily turns American

[@mupersan82]

Haha, that cracked me up!

[@whiterottenrabbit]

?

[@45rpm.]

LOL - He uses the American term instead of the English anti-clockwise.

[@45rpm.]

Yeah - it sounds so negative

[@fvazquez64]

Not at all!! I just felt link an english Tom Hanks interested on electronic music were chatting on... :)

[@threeinitiates8260]

I want that blank Noise Eng panel, how did you get one?

[@mylarmelodies]

You give Stephen a squeeze at NAMM! :3

[@thechannelkarkas]

14:41 best hand gesture

[@evertoaster]

bonus for round robin reference