My New Yet Old Eurorack Modular | Wiard, Make Noise, Hermod, Coherence

I am going back to my modular roots with this new case full of the modules I got when starting out, plus a few choice new pieces. Lots of patching and overview of the modules.
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[@personmcperson4440]

What I love about Wiard is how some pronounce it as "weird" and some as "wired". In my head, it's "wizard" but the Z is silent.

[@intrinsnik]

It's "wizard" to me, too

[@jonautry]

Grant originally intended it to be pronounced as ‘weird’ but a family with that name (who also pronounced it that way) wrote him a letter saying they objected to him using their name. He couldn’t really rename things at that point, but decided if he pronounced it ‘wired’ from that point on that it would be a good compromise. So it’s kind of both of the first two. Would be interested to know where wizards stand on all of this.

[@j.tahtstrauts3049]

or a wizard with insomnia🤔

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

anti-oscillator and borg dual filter are superb!

[@myautobiographyafanfic1413]

Wyrd or weird has always had witchy overtones.

[@Ellotus13]

I just love everything about modular synthesizers. I started my musical journey as a vocalist, then turned into samples and then began inching my way towards synthesizers, because I finally had the slightest bit of disposable income when I got my student loans. Even though I love traditional keyboard synthesizers a lot, there's just nothing that really unlocks my creativity like a modular system. I'm only at the beginning of my journey (completed my first row yesterday!) but it just feels *right* for me. Thank you for telling your story and explaining your current system, it was a really nice and inspiring experience as these always are. One thing that I want to address that's a bit unrelated is that there's a visual element of modular that's underrated in my opinion. That's for a reason of course, sound should come before visuals, but every time I look at a modular system I find it to be a beautiful object. The modules form a beautiful bricolage and when I see a module like Coherence, it just piques my interest as a visual piece of art as well. There's also the blissful nature of the playing. I don't remember who did the piece, but there was an article about how modular videos might be a new thing to relax to after work, just like ASMR is.

[@Hainbach]

You should write a blog (if you aren't already). Your replies always break what a KZbin comment can be, in the most beautiful way.

[@Ellotus13]

Thank you so much, that really made my night! I've been thinking about starting a KZbin channel this fall, so I might channel that blog suggestion into a vlog :P

[@fibranijevidra]

I would not agree visual aspect of mofulars is underrated. Manufacturers rarely have the modules just painted and marked. They ara usually funky looking.

[@gregcoles9175]

I love how this track just came together with a few touches like the piano and some subtle processing of the modular at the very end. Magical!

[@Hainbach]

Thank you! I heard something in the groove and needed to deviate from the scheduled demo program. 🙂

[@markblacket8900]

the boogie filter is awesome, one of my most loved filters my favorite two tricks about it are mixing different outputs for various bandpass responses (and even highpass when mixed with the original signal) and feeding the 6db output back into one of the inputs while listening to the 18db output for the fattest sound this filter can make

[@cryptout]

I still use all my Wiard, modules. Had to modules services over the years, the very nice people at Malekko did a great job.

[@WibblyWobblyBob]

Despite using and programming synths since 1979 I have never ventured into modular synthesis. Until now. My journey has just begun. I am going to be mixing purchased modules alongside self built ones. I've already built a mixer unit.

[@WhiteNoises]

Great video! I like what you were saying about designing a specific instrument that you can learn over time. Would be very curious to see more about the Hermod!

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

I really like modules like Angle Grinder and Hertz Donut that give you tons of options to do wave shaping and FM synthesis. Rossum makes amazing analog powerful sounding modules as well like Trident and Mob of Emus.

[@roadsofjoy43]

Thank you for your spelling! You can be a good teacher! It made me understand easier !

[@pawwakill]

It's nice to see some love for Wiard modules on KZbin! I also have the Osc II + Anti-Osc combo, and it's a great alternative to any single complex oscillator. Rediscovering interesting timbres everytime I experiment with them.

[@Hainbach]

I agree! There is a lot of variance, and the controls encourage searching for sweet spots.

[@jamesbannon1057]

For some strange reason, parts of the jam reminded me of King Crimson's Industry / No Warning (off the album Three of a Perfect Pair, if you're interested): the bass voice in particular.

[@donaldjasoncrunk]

This video resonates with me a lot! I've been thinking about how much I miss my setup circa 2010-2012, and thinking about building a throwback system.

[@Hainbach]

I feel you! The first system I made was the most well planned out, then it got a little "module in, module out". So this "New Game +" version is so much fun!

[@MarkoDeLaVoota]

15:00 watchmakers shop 👍🏻😂

[@adventureface666]

Oh man I def need to pick up an anti-oscillator. Love this configuration

[@lrclazer1377]

Thanks for the video. Very inspiring, and it's nice to see some of those euro classics get some love.

[@Jimbo386000]

I always thought the Borg filter was named after Star Trek. Hahaha

[@amonster8mymother]

Resistance is futile.

[@thetaflux6267]

+1 for someone showing that older modules are still just as awesome as newer ones and just as worthy of a spot in your rack. but now how am I gonna find deals on all of this great forgotten stuff? 😂

[@methyod]

most of the malekko modules in this video are still in production, if slightly updated. certainly both oscillators and the borg filter. i'd be shocked if you couldn't find a good deal on any of those malekko modules.

[@DocTheopolis]

Totally Awesome. Well done, also!

[@larspanky]

This is so cool, and I am always looking for west coast deep dives. It struck me there are some similar patching possibility with the Pico System III to your system, now 2 years later. What do you think of the Pico III?

[@LaboratoryGrey]

Nice video as always. More Coherence in depth would be welcome!

[@kierenmoore3236]

Nice selection of units. Lots of overlap with my dream rack. :) Enjoy!!

[@LeonvanBokhorst]

Yes sir, you can boogie 😎 Really loved this video. I certainly learned a thing or two. 👍

[@MrSharps02]

[@Hainbach]

Absolutely agree.

[@analogpoints6990]

the beauty of modular. nice demo

[@chickenbonelives]

I really wanted to have a rack like this when i started 6 years ago but I never got my hands on these gargoyle panels.

[@morayonkeys]

Would love to see more about the Coherence, it seems like it's got a lot of depth.

[@Hainbach]

Will do one!

[@WaveRiderMusic]

I think like you, got the same wiard modules

[@futur_sunds]

Man I love that plucky sound!

[@FuZZbaLLbee]

I got the squarp pyramid today 😀

[@psmaulehlien]

Great video. Very inspiring. You have incredible taste.

[@boristheodd2644]

i am still unsure about getting a hermod, while on the onse side it seems like exactly what i am looking for, i fear on the other hand, that it is not really something for on the fly modular sessions. what is your experience since you have that module? i fear a bit, that it will degrade to a midi->cv/gate in collaboration with my octatrack

[@MAYSUNmusic]

Interested in a Hermod and Coherence demo 🖐

[@Sklang32]

Enough with the jaw waggin ya auld so and so make with the sounds!

[@23hangingtrees]

Great video! How do you sync Hermod recording and OP-1 sequence playing? Clocking Hermod from OP-1 works fine but I can't seem to get them to start at the same time.

[@FunkTree]

Amazing

[@Nomo_Popo]

Interested in any demo you do Hainbach. Your stuff is great!

[@Kohntarkosz]

Definitely do a video on the Hermit

[@leepshin]

I'd be willing to bet you wish the BBC Radiophonic workshop was still in operation. lol Would Kraftwerk, Jarre, Vangelis and Gary Numan be inspirations at all?

[@Hainbach]

You are correct. The first record that I bought was the Dr Who soundtrack. Kraftwerk are impossible to ignore and immensly powerful, Gary human was on my mixtapes, Vangelis music on my VHS and Jarre I have come to respect later in life.

[@jeffjeffjeffjeff2588]

You tube subtitles “hi I’m Honda.”

[@two_hum8489]

Great video! What was that unusual looking synth/instrument made of wood with the faders? Your setup is awesome

[@Hainbach]

That is a Ciat-Lonbarde Sidrax. Beautiful synth.

[@NosratCharkhi]

you need the Complex VCO from Buchla

[@BrunoWiebelt]

nice combination , got inspiration as always

[@nectariosm]

You have a good long ping on that Optomix. I've tried 4 different V2 ones and they were all too tight with no damp at all. Lucky.

[@Hainbach]

All my mark 1 sound like that, I had three at some point. Must be a good vintage for vactrols. ☺️

[@Hainbach]

P.S.: planning to come to Greece in October, would love to meet again!

[@nectariosm]

Nice!

[@piotr803]

Great vid. What's the speaker box at 16:31? thanks

[@zbsfm]

hey hainbach! love your videos. i've been curious - do you have details about your wood module with the faders and multicolored jacks? what is it?

[@Hainbach]

Ciat-Lonbarde - lots of videos on my channel about them.

[@zbsfm]

@@Hainbach thank you! i couldn't catch the name when you said it. :)

[@pawnotdaw4559]

Really enjoyed that. Thanks!

[@kees1074]

Excellent video. Thanks

[@synthanatomy]

Great :) Aalto is a fantastic synth which I have long time in my library. It's unfortunately a bit CPU heavy

[@Hainbach]

Very CPU intensive - I had to film the screen as I could not run Aalto and QuickTime screen recording at the same time.

[@skriptico]

worth every CPU cycle it uses tho.

[@MrKrisstain]

I recognize all the other gadgets, but what is the crackly box at 16:35? Thanks!

[@Hainbach]

A macumbista sound box

[@TijsHam]

Cracklebox in the background!

[@0ooDT]

Did I miss where you used the Hermod?

[@modularfoundations8552]

I’ve always thought about getting a second anti oscillator. Have you cross modulated them? Any interesting results?

[@Hainbach]

The best is to run both into a borg and let them play either the same notes or harmonies. Modulate the wave in. It's brutal and beautiful, all kinds of sounds in there. My second one is broken and drifts, needs repairs though, so that trick does not work right now.

[@modularfoundations8552]

I don’t have a borg but I think I’m sold on a second one. I had a wiard anti osc but had the same problem as you with the drifting pitch. Got a new version but it’s definitely tamer than the wiard

[@cryptout]

Please do an update video with this setup.

[@Hainbach]

Oh it's changed again - but now it's perfect. Might do one.

[@chatolars]

Excellent as usual ! ...how is the OP-1 working for you? Is it interacting ok with the modular and how ?

[@Hainbach]

Its the midi input for the Hermod using its USB host adapter. I am getting noisey interference though, which I have to figure out why.

[@chatolars]

HAINBACH thank you 👍

[@williamolsen20]

Sounds great. I would like to see an online concert.

[@Prutswerk]

Are you serious?

[@huangjiyang6533]

awesome

[@complexwaveform]

Awesome system, man! Love the final patch. The Coherence looks neat, haven't heard about this module before, definitely will check that out, should be a great addition to my Wogglebug and West Coast Random Source combo. More chaotic random to my patches! Yeay! :D Anyway, great video! I'll subscribe to your Patreon page asap! :) Cheers!

[@Hainbach]

Oh yes, that will be lovely pairing! Thanks a bunch!

[@quueueq]

i live your music

[@jonaseggen2230]

You don't need Vcas because enough vca in the oscillator modules or what?

[@Hainbach]

Because LPGs are a form of VCAs.

[@resofactor]

HAINBACH , Where are you based out of?

[@modularnepl900]

nice ending!

[@FastRCToys]

Where is hainmozart ?

[@Kupka2408]

Hey Stefan, super Video! Ich denke momentan darüber nach mein West Coast System umzustellen und Hermod einzubauen, da ich in nächster Zeit viel mit einem Improtheater auf der Bühne sein werde und dann vielleicht auch mal Sequenzen speichern muss. Allerdings weiß ich nicht ob er zu meinem Workflow passt. Ich arbeite sonst sehr spontan und kann schlecht beurteilen, ob das Modul schnell und spontan zu bedienen ist oder ob das mit viel Vorarbeit bzw. Komposition im Voraus verbunden ist. Das Menu-Diving schreckt mich noch ein bisschen ab. Wie sind denn deine Erfahrungen damit, eigenet sich Hermod auch für Improvisation? Ich würde das Teil entweder mit MIDI von meinem Keystep oder mit Random CV von Marbles füttern. Viele Grüße aus Leipzig!

[@Hainbach]

Check Mal das hier: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6Gkm316Zsx4n68 Hermod is supereinfach zu bedienen und schnell ihre danke live Mode. Ich kletter nie durch die Menüs. Für impro würde ich mir Sets zurechtlegen und über die CV Eingänge steuern.

[@Kupka2408]

@@Hainbach Super, danke! :)

[@markorendas1790]

VERY IMPRESSIVE.WOULD LIKE TO HEAR IT IN A COMPOSITION CONTEXTS...

[@TheMRthurbo]

Hi! How do you like the clank case? Looking to get one myself :)

[@Hainbach]

It's been treating me well so far! Looks gorgeous. The handle could use some cushioning if you carry it around for longer than 15 minutes at a time, I use tennis racket tape.

[@colinwright27]

How do you get the sequence from the OP1 in to the Hermod? I have an OP1 and have started putting a Eurorack together but don't yet have a sequencer - currently just use Pamelas New Workout.

[@Hainbach]

Plug in OP1 via USB host and hit record on the Hermod. Really simple.

[@colinwright27]

HAINBACH Oh, ok. Just like a normal USB/midi keyboard. I thought you might have had a fancy way of transferring the actual sequence data from the OP1.

[@PaulJBurns]

Grant Richter is a top guy.

[@milztempelrowski9281]

Schneiders Laden = paradise

[@VictorSteiner]

Can the Hermod's effects be triggered by external CV? I would love to increase the trigger value with Touché. If anyone finds a way, tell me please :D Great explanations! I think I need to get a Morphagene :/

[@Hainbach]

I gotta dive in deep with the Hermod, I have high hopes!

[@VictorSteiner]

As a beginner (3 days modular synthesis, 6 months Mother-32) I really love the small details the hermod can add to the sound, like adding an LFO vibrato and being able to set the % or have the arpeggio with a lot of settings .... the only thing that sucks for me is that the start of the recording is always empty because I have to reach for the keyboard and I'm not that good with piano keys (yet) ... maybe there is a trigger setting somewhere for the recording ... looking forward to a review ;)

[@eliasfrei113]

Hallo hainbach, wie bist du mit dem hermod zufrieden? Man hört ja schreckliches über dieses modul... Lg Elias

[@Hainbach]

Mir macht Hermod Spass. Besonders um z.b. den OP1 als polyphonen master sequencer zu nutzen. Hatte bisher keine Probleme. Meiner Erfahrung nach sind Squarp super was Software Updates angeht.

[@robford3211]

Whats the cost of this system?

[@amonster8mymother]

Alto?

[@unsn88]

yo! this is that good shiet!

[@ArkaHtun]

hermod?

[@FILML4D4N]

Big like

[@BoBeats]

Interesting!

[@uweschnitzler9551]

haaaa...this is so good...

[@vincentdanopoulos]

Schönes Video!

[@ervinpoljak8332]

Danke!!!!!

[@wasaby123]

I'm smiling

[@Ureallydontknow]

OG maths V1 street cred

[@amonster8mymother]

👍

[@Jdinrbfidndifofkdndjoflfndjdk]

Richtig Genau

[@jacksonb6262]

nice video ! but god why does everyone demo filters at 100% resonance lol. that does not show at all what the boogie sounds like in actual situations

[@christoroppolo8742]

Really beautiful and easy on the eyes. Peace Christo

[@summercityzach]

Hermod demo

[@Hainbach]

Ha, if I made demo videos everybody would be pissed about them not being technical enough.

[@guydorcival5144]

Just a litle short

[@123bubbleup]

5:59 meine Nippel

[@averagepainter]

i really can't stand it when someone calls something sounding "musical". a module is not more or less musical than any another. likewise a 50.000$ speaker is not more or less musical than any 5$ speaker. more accurate, louder, finer resolution, better quality yes, yes, yes and yes but there's no such thing as "musical" sounding. it is a bit like trying to find a superlative to "best" which there is none. or describing one circle as "rounder" as another. or saying that an oak tree is much more of a tree than a pine. they're both 100% trees. what would be the textbook definition of "musical"? more like bach or more like stockhausen?

[@Hainbach]

I beg to differ. The Wiard is in texture, in envelope behavior and in the way the LPGs work remindful of acoustic instruments, hence it has musical quality because I hear plucked upright and oboes when playing with it. Doepfer in comparison has different envelope shapes which lead to a more technical, analytical sound. Now that can be musical too (if you watch my channel you might have heard a few test equipment pieces) but it does not grab my inspiration as an arranger as the Wiard does. I am a composer also of acoustic music and have written for orchestra, so I that is what I am talking about when I talk about musical qualities of instruments.

[@pixelwash9707]

Interesting ideas, pretty awful sounds, sorry...

[@dillpickle2131]

EWWW.