Intellijel Metropolis Eurorack Sequencer Demo

[@seanhornibrook]

I just ordered mine. The Crown Jewel of my system. I decided to build a Eurorack synth because of this very video. Now I am "almost done" with a 9U 104HP + 3U 90HP system. What a beautiful, crazy world I have entered... Came back to say thank you!

[@mylarmelodies]

+Sean Hornibrook That's awesome Sean, thanks, and welcome!!

[@fantasyproduct1042]

SYNTHS!! I'm at your starting point now with the same inspiration. I'm sold!!!

[@wackenthaljef]

show us your system somedays !

[@jank-official]

aaaahahahahaha!!!! you are NEVER done !!!!

[@PatrickOBrien]

It’s July 2018 - wonder what you have by now...

[@Mr_ToR]

This has to be one of the best gear reviews ever. I come back and watch it again every year or so.

[@SuperJohnnyO]

"It's a funky little bastard" **GOLD**

[@girlinagale]

The moment I subscribed :-)

[@SOXAvisual]

*GOLD*

[@station2station544]

This video probably single handedly accounted for 1000 sales of that unit.

[@worldservicecollective5785]

I'll say this once then off my soapbox. This video is absolutely stunning.... THIS IS the very ESSENCE of the ART of Electronic Music and the random nature of analog circuity which makes it such an absolute joy to create and hear..parts of this video brought me to tears... the random nature of control voltage non-linearity is just so absolutely beautiful and breath-taking...nothing is ever the same twice and hence, why it is TRUE ART in its most simple , honest and raw form.

[@mylarmelodies]

!!!

[@GlitchWolf]

Couldn't agree more! The #1 ingredient for creating fabulous art is the amount of passion you have for the subject. This is a great example of a simple video which turns out to be masterpiece of someone who drives such a passion towards what he is doing, and took the time to document some of it as well.

[@VictorSteiner]

Speaking of random, I'm looking for a module that is small and does random CV. I only find a lot of random GATE, but I want random CV like the Mother-32 outputs it in one of the modes in its ASSIGN output. Anyone knows a module that does that? Even Intellijel random source only seems to output random GATES, not cv.

[@leftmono1016]

VictorSteiner - Turing Machine? Also have a look at the Disting Mk4, it does pretty much everything!

[@VictorSteiner]

Left Mono aaah thanks! I have a disting but in my head it is a delay or reverb. Thanks! The random modes all seem to have special shenanigans but maybe one feels good.

[@kenherbst9460]

This is the funniest music tech review I've ever seen. Bravo. You're brilliant, mate.

[@hiddenmaterial]

commenting 10 years later again saying thank you from the bottom of my heart for making this video. It changed my life haha. much love from canada

[@mylarmelodies]

ace 🖖🍁

[@r-omega]

Still one of the best demos of all time going into 2024

[@reheller]

I am sincerely amused by the fact that I “found” and watch this cool Metropolis demo now after 4 years of modular twiddling. Not that I hadn’t seen or even considered Metropolis before. But you bring it to life really. Thanks!

[@dailydoseofbeauty-coaching113]

now it all comes back, you are the dude who made a tutorial about how to built a synth case from cardboard years ago ... you sir, are one in a billion, great show.....

[@PESdaRizzla]

I've seen, and drooled over, this video probably 34 times since I ordered a Metropolis a couple of weeks back. It's still just as mesmerizing as the first time I saw it. Someone should hire you to promote their gear.

[@churlishbeardo]

I lusted after Ryk's sequencer pretty hard back when I had one a five-module 100m setup. I'm happy to see that Intellijel has licensed it because, as your video demonstrates, it deserves a wider audience. Wave Strike's comment about "Top Gear" is spot-on. The tone and pacing are very slick, and you've clearly spent some time with it. Excellent video.

[@GangiFilms]

OK fine I'll buy it already. christ.

[@humbledcomposer]

😂

[@JyotiMishra]

Wonderful! Thanks for taking the time and effort to create this!

[@YTNUKLR]

mylarmelodies i just came back to watch this again. Ive had metro for a few months now and its still ridiculously fun. I didnt “get” all the various features of sequencers, and I realized this wasnt ideal for drums (at least more than 1 track of drums...so, drum?), so i have other sequencers now for drums (primarily euclidean circles v2-also brilliant), but the metropolis is still so unique and immediate and tactile. You have been an instrumental and wonderful guide on my eurorack journey. I follow everything you post; its always rad, smart and usually funny. Thank you!

[@anthonycostine5067]

One of the best - if not the best - demonstration performance video I have ever seen. Thank you!

[@TheRepublicOfJohn]

God damn. You're probably the best example of why contemporary modular synths are great. I show your vids to people when they go "modular wha?".

[@Lofuckyou]

This is a really terrific demo video. One of the best I've seen. Funky little bastard indeed!

[@busch028]

I originally thought the Metropolis was going to go over my head (kinda like the Rene by Make Noise did). Your video explains everything so well. It seems like it is laid out very well and easy to use. I just placed an order. Can't wait to get it. Thanks so much for your time in putting this together.

[@dgmono]

Half the reason this video is awesome is because this guy is creating such badass, awesome-sounding sequences

[@tokoshiro5]

just got mine after seeing your videos for a year or so...this is a rare module here, now I'm back to get the basics from this monster thanks

[@mylarmelodies]

🙌 it’s a beast still!

[@miguelgoodthing4228]

this is one of the best sounding, coolest and must fun devices i ever had the chance of playing around with! The quality of the sound blew my head away!

[@leftmono1016]

09:51 Orbital!! This must be the ultimate sequencer, perfect demo thanks.

[@ciclus]

for the first time modular synthesis made sense to me, and for the first time im thinking of starting my own modular system... :) thanks for the video and insights! cheers from brasil!

[@mylarmelodies]

+Ciclus Live No worries - DO IT!

[@waltersmetak]

I already have a Tip Top z8000, but after catching your demo, you had me sold! I couldn't resist and am already in line at Analogue Haven for a Metropolis - brilliant demo! Your command of the module is awe-inspiring!

[@mylarmelodies]

Heh I just got a Z8000! Z8000 makes a good partner for sticking into the Metropolis's CV Inputs, for transpose etc!

[@ChromeGhost]

One of the best demonstrations and explanations I've seen of this module. Very musical presentation

[@turbotambourine]

This sequencer is still so fresh! Being able to reduce the gate time via knob to nothing and skip steps is something so powerful. Incredible demo. Feel like this is more in the spirit of how I make music than metropolix. Less depth but more immediacy, and less information on screens. That and I’s probably get the metropolix if I could afford to get so spendy. Did this sequencer change the way you looked at sequencing in modular at all? I guess we all have our different ways to get away from the 8 steps repeating forever. Thought I have some ways, I don’t quite have the predictability of complex patterns repeating at warp speed such as this. Thanks for teaching so so much!

[@joeyfloress1131]

I like how this is a musical demo as opposed to all of those random synth noise videos that don't really show off the product as efficiently as you do. Good job!

[@andrewdjburke]

I like how he still has it inside the box while he is using it! Thanks for this demo btw!

[@The3rdWilliam]

Even now, anytime I listen to this I'm immediately overwhelmed by the urge to jam out with my Metropolis. This groove hits so hard.

[@mylarmelodies]

🙌💃

[@GlitchWolf]

Mylar, your vids are fueled with such a love and passion for what you are doing. I always get inspired when watching you play with something you are literally tripping on. I'm currently on hold from someone who is selling a used Metropolis, and watching your video made me itch so much to have it in my hands. Might just have to spurge for a new one if it doesn't come through.

[@mbrombert]

This is one of my favourite videos on KZbin. I have watched it at least 10 times...

[@ChrisMills-AmbientSpace]

Love the hardcore cardboard case. Awesome wee unit. Of the top 5 Eurorack modules that I would love to use, this is in that list. Sweet.

[@WhiteWulfe]

Definitely love the demo, and the skiff's surround is also fairly unique. I especially love the section where you bring in Pressure Points and show just how much fun it can be not to mention royally mess everything up in a great way ^_^

[@potitwist]

Very amusing, interessting, informative and good Quality Video. Love your dry Humor - watched this a couple of times. Keep it up mate, cheers from Switcherland :)

[@cobiwilliams]

That thwack against the module at the beginning! Wonderful!

[@Infra303]

I think this cardboard case is one of the best and most funny looking cases I´ve seen ! And great demo !

[@hiddenmaterial]

this is ABSOLUTELY the type of video I want to see. Great work!

[@whiterottenrabbit]

Hey, you're the guy who gave that Maths lesson on Modular Monthly! I like your style, hence subbed!

[@randsomguy]

I HAVE A DESIRE! I am sure the Metropolis funkybox cooperates with the 0-Coast like they were made for each other. I would love to listen to you plaing around with those wonder machines. Greetings from Germany!

[@ModularLanding]

Love your videos and this is the best one I've seen yet! Amazing!

[@eph_kni]

that cardboard case is a dream... HOW CAN YOU AFFORD THIS!?!?!?!

[@mylarmelodies]

I'll leave this here... kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5eTi2Zqga9rj5o

[@eph_kni]

dude, thanks!

[@arieloxford6790]

Love it… demonstrated like that, I can’t believe no-one thought of doing it before. Such a simple concept with a terrifying range of possibilities..

[@arieloxford6790]

P.S. Love the cardboard rack :-)

[@MegaTwinty]

best sequencer demo I've seen

[@AdamCobell1]

This is fast becoming my favourite video ever.

[@DrSnook]

This is a fantastic video. I've thought about getting one of these modules for a long time but couldn't place exactly what it was that attracted me to it. You nailed. Thanks. I hope you get free stuff for these videos!

[@fabfaborganasm]

At 06:33 I pulled out my credit card...

[@SONICrider]

I'm finding my way into modular synths & this is a great vid 2 make up my mind!!

[@Hard_Science]

Best module demo ever! Back story and everything. You pretty well sold me on this bad boy :)

[@neilmilne510]

More videos please: this is by far the best eurorack vid I have seen, and as a modular noob, I would welcome some more interesting and inspiring vids with a nice side of humour. Thanks.

[@MadelnMachines]

I love how this works. It can imagine it seems to find those techno rhythms and melodies so easily like it's writing them itself. I kind of wish it had 16 steps especially given that hefty price tag.

[@andrewmohr3489]

Damn you....I first saw this in operation at Schneidersladen last week, and now your epic video has made me pull the trigger. Didn't think I needed a fourth sequencer, but foolish me underestimating the power of Eurocrack....

[@synct]

I just spent about £2600 and it's all you and Divkid Ben's fault! I want you to know, from the bottom of my heart, how much I love you both for it :D From now on, everyday is wiggling day *winning* I'm so gassed right now, incase you couldn't tell.

[@mylarmelodies]

Congrats and much love - I regret nothing x

[@synct]

mylarmelodies Yeah man, I seriously doubt Ill be regretting this choice. More like emptying my bank account and becoming a complete hermit :P In all seriousness, thanks for your great videos, your channel has been of great help and inspiration to me. Here's to the musical journey ahead!

[@fantasyproduct1042]

Mike Synct did you have Eurorack to start off with or did you start from scratch? I obsess.over these videos myself and want to get started. What do use for your racking system? Cheers

[@synct]

Hey Kevin, no I indeed started from zero eurorack, just a healthy obssession with synthesis and electronic music in general. I started of with a Virus C, moved onto a Virus Ti and Maschine, then got an Analog Rytm to add to the collection. Im not that effected by GAS, so everything that I have gets used - nothing sits about waiting to have music made on it and to me thats extremely important. I wouldnt actually advise getting the thing I have for racking - Waldorf KB37 - as it take a fair chunk of budget that could be spent elsewhere, on a nice doepfer case and a MIDI interface... however I have found its space limiting in a great way and I needed a grown up feeling controller keyboard anyways. I can only have 114hp on it, so I really had to consider what I wanted out of my first system. The keyboard is also superb. I guess what I am trying to say is heavily heavily research this stuff - get an account on Modular Grid, get on Muff Wigglers and get on the rest of KZbin and then just spend like 2 months getting to the point where you feel like you already own a modular, does that make sense? When I got mine I had done so much oogling andd research, it actually felt like I had owned it for years and the learning curve was gone. Really hope you join the crew man, it has been the most exciting and musically liberating thing I have ever done. So much so I am rethinking the directions I want to take as an artist, but thats another story. Anyways, good luck on your adventure bud, peace.

[@fantasyproduct1042]

Mike Synct Thanks loads for the reply. I to have a hardware arsenal but the flow and sounds that I see on these videos from modular set ups really ticks a few more boxes. Good advice, I'll research and design the system before spending the cash. Look forward to posting my own videos someday!

[@Psychlist1972]

Great video of a great sequencer. Thanks for posting this.

[@mylarmelodies]

Nice one Pete, thanks for watching!

[@oscilloscopeaxis5634]

this device's workflow seems very interesting. nice video with some nice history about the concept!

[@GhostCorp3D]

Is that a Cardboard box Case? Wicked!! Respect! Good review mate!

[@LFOVCF]

Even watching it has expanded my sequencing inspiration. It's amazing what randomness can do.

[@DrakulaBambaataa]

Yo! Great video. Thanks so much. I'm the newbest of the newbs when it comes to modular but this kinda stoked the fire and made me excited to get my sequence on. Thanks!

[@DrakulaBambaataa]

"Funky little bastard" =gold!

[@owenthesoyboy]

Completely incredible bit of hands on fun, huge applause to the creators making this a reality.

[@PaulWillocks]

Great demo of a fantastic module, thanks for sharing.

[@switchyard2456]

It is a funky little bastard! XD!!! Yeah this is one of those modules where you have to wonder just how much debt your going to allow Eurocrack to get you into. Excellent review and demo, thanks.

[@narudh]

Wow the sequence at around 9.40 is excellent!!

[@WurstPeterl]

This Sequencer is so insanely sexy! Is this real life? Since I found this video yesterday I've been watching it for four times. Great demo! I need to buy one of those for sure!

[@aagmusicgrouptechnoetal6965]

Our favourite review of the Metropolis! Certainly a sequencer not to be reckoned with...

[@Cloroqx]

Really love your videos, mate. Cheers for being Captain Fuckin' Awesome.

[@playboxadministrator9229]

Great demo. I want one now. Currently building my Semi-Modular rack.

[@noel101082]

yeah ok i am a little in love with this. everyone seems to be out of stock.. which is for the best since i cannot afford to splurge cos i work in music and film.. where the money is fictional

[@bas1cbas1c]

Best gear demo i've ever seen! (GREAT, another thing to add to my want list!)

[@braedendalby2101]

Amazing demo and an amazing module, dank you for sharing!

[@ElectronicazMusic]

"it's a funky little bastard" - I completely agree!

[@Kevin_MK7RSR]

I wonder if anyone has sampled him saying that yet... I call Dibs! ;)

[@slothperson78]

7:35 I could literally listen to this all day

[@stereoping]

thanks for the informative video. Especially like the sequence at 11:47

[@KWHCoaster]

Oh, this is sweet!! I love how this works. This really makes me want to take the plunge into modular. However, I do have the MiniBrute, MicroBrute and MS-20 Mini that it could control.

[@stompymusic]

Great video buddy. I think I met you and your Metropolis at the last Brighton modular meet - I remember the case!

[@mylarmelodies]

Yep I was there! How's it going?

[@stompymusic]

mylarmelodies Thought there couldn't be too many others with that case :) I actually really like it, might make one when I need a skiff! Maybe see you at the next one on the 28th of June.

[@mylarmelodies]

Ahh I might try come down again yeah! I've actually decommissioned the case. You can have it if you want but you might be better off making your own...it's a bit frail!

[@mylarmelodies]

I should say, you'll need rails and power!!

[@stompymusic]

mylarmelodies Thanks for the offer, but yeah, I quite fancy some net making!

[@nobodyneverknows]

The unit is sick, video is dope , but the best thing is that carton box used as rack case. Never heard of that Intellijel, it seems like so much fun.

[@ronsunsinger483]

Very nice demo, really in depth. Nice cardboard synth case, it may set a trend.

[@MattKeenanMusic]

This video is fantastic! Very good demonstration, and very musical. Much more listenable than most eurorack videos on youtube. One question, around 6:10 into the video I can hear some of the notes change slightly, as if there's a random/chaos element to the module. Is this the case, or is it a glitch or something?

[@mylarmelodies]

Thanks - Yeah occasionally when you have a fader right on the knife edge between two notes it can sometimes do that - bear in mind I've got it on Oct-3 mode here meaning the throw of the fader covers three octaves, you can change that to two octaves, or one, in which case the notes are much further spaced out and you're less likely to find that happening. Personally though I think it's cool it does that, after all most of the time I'm trying to add variation anyway, and since it's all pitch quantised, it's all musical.

[@MattKeenanMusic]

Awesome, thanks for explaining. Yeah I guess it turns into a feature if you want it!

[@mylarmelodies]

Exactly. I've been having fun recently running it in chromatic mode and using an Intellijel uScale to quantise the output to my own scales - that's ace actually, the interaction between the two, as I have to admit I'm pretty clueless when it comes to interpreting the names/applications of 'actual' musical scales in Metropolis, but I can understand the piano roll.

[@MattKeenanMusic]

mylarmelodies I keep coming back to this video! The sequence starting around 11:30 is godly. Your videos are a big part of why I'm going to my first modular meet up next weekend...

[@mylarmelodies]

Matt Keenan Ahh gutted to miss that, is that the one near Brighton? Went last year but can't make this one.

[@LF0]

I too saw those 185 videos and had a little middle tear : ( a few years ago. Things are looking brighter now...if I had the money.

[@JohnLRice]

Expertly done video for a great little sequencer!

[@iansfisk]

Well.... everyone's already said it; but you are awesome. Thanks so much for all the demos! Would you be willing to do a (short) video with the metropolis and the 0-coast? I'd love to see you tweak those together

[@phantomlab3942]

Really great music/video/presentation, also really like the cardboard box case you made for it... NIce

[@aeropilot4419]

Phantomlab instructions here : kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5eTi2Zqga9rj5o

[@playboxadministrator9229]

Had to revisit this video now that I have "gone Modular" 12U high and counting. The Metropolis is great, done some complex stuff with it!

[@strongknives8767]

I was back and forth between this and a varigate but you described this as a funky little bastard and that was it, ordered.

[@1vootman]

Well I picked one of the "little bastards", up a few weeks ago...wow great choice...this vid really made me appreciate it, thanks!

[@thedeepblueskys]

Yeah, I'm pretty sure i'm getting it...lol Thanks for making the video. Just what I was looking for, and I'll come back to relearn your helpful tricks. Thanks again.

[@2hard1hardbass1]

Wow this part is awesome, respect to the inventor

[@MRFraserHellRaiser]

Just finding my way with modular synths and this video is brilliant. .....I want one.

[@j.thorgard]

Great video. Gosh you make me want one. Please keep making videos.

[@devmiles]

what an awesome sequencer!!!

[@jthek2000]

I wondered why Colin Benders had 3 of them. Now I know why. Definitely makes your system more quick and catchy, and more performance savvy.

[@smesseng]

Killer video! Thanks for sharing. Like the gold knobs on the PP too - ACE!

[@agkwtechno]

Great demo, great explanation and an even greater piece of gear!

[@eikarumba429]

Rewatching this ready for an evening with mine :-) thanks so much!!!

[@tallteej]

awesome video, you have a knack for making vids mate! Awesome device can't wait to get one :D

[@mylarmelodies]

Thanks dude, you'll rate it. And I've got more videos coming!

[@tallteej]

:D

[@aabe4327]

that pressure points combo seems like a great idea.

[@VolcaRock]

really amazing trigger machine! seems that one I will have to start with an analogue modular setup :)

[@KWHCoaster]

When I saw this several weeks ago I started looking at a minimal modular setup. I put a stop to that right away. :-) I found software with similar functionality. I'll post the URL when I get home from the office.

[@VolcaRock]

KWHCoaster I also wanted to start a mini modular setup with the trigger riot , but first are some other things needed in my studio setup. cool, I am looking forward for the url :-)

[@bornagainbornagain6697]

Very nice tutorial. Looks like many many capabilities. Well thought out by someone smart. Thanks.

[@cromlek]

great demo sick sequencer well done

[@machinesoulrecords]

This made me buy a Metropolis.

[@umusachi]

man! your videos are so good :) THANK YOU!