Side Channel + Floating Kastle

I'm back with a two-part video. The first part of this video is about my new side channel called "Undulations ASMR". I've got an 10-minute channel trailer over there, so check it out if you're interested (and subscribe). Here is the link:
/ @undulationsasmr
The second part of this video is for Bastl Kastle fans, especially those that were interested in the setup that I mentioned in a community post a while back, what I call a "Floating Kastle" patch. HEADPHONES REALLY HELP TO HEAR THIS PATCH (one Kastle on each channel). I'll put patch notes and some more discussion down in the timeline. Thanks for watching!
TIMELINE
00:00 STARTER
I think that I originally shot 10-12 minutes of this setup, trying to get some timing right, and this is some alternate footage (just mainly to show that the initial half-powered sounds are somewhat unpredictable).
00:06 INTRO
A discussion of the side channel (Undulations ASMR) and a couple of relevant clips. The first clip is part of the opening shot of the channel trailer over there. I'm using stereo contact microphones (piezos) and a stencil from a cut plotter (Silhouette). The second shot is kind of random, but I used a combination of some post-processed Arturia MicroBrute synth sounds and some much more current 'tapping' sounds from an escrima practice stick with a stereo mics (also in the asmr channel trailer). I like the contrasting texture of a recorded sound and a synthesized sound. I said "cross-pollenization" in this part (i.e. between the two channels), but I don't think that's a word. Cross-pollenation. I think I was mixing in 'fertilization' for some reason (or cross-polarization, which is another thing entirely).
04:01 DISCUSSION
Here are some notes for the patch. The seven 'across' patches are given as KASTLE_DRUM--KASTLE_1.5 - pMOD--TRI, dMOD--SQR, i/o_L--OSC_OUT, NOISES--MINUS, DECAY--WAVE, LFO--tMOD, and CLOCK--pMOD. The 3 Kastle Drum self-patches are: PATT-DECAY, minus--NOISES, and i/o_R--DRUMS. The 3 Kastle 1.5 self-patches are PLUS--MODE, WAVE--STEP, and OSC_OUT--2nd_OSC. The knob settings for the Kastle Drum are: dMod(max), pMod(130), tMod(min), Decay(230), Drum(830), Pitch(1030), and Tempo(900). The knob settings for the Kastle 1.5 are: pMod(1130), tMod(1200), rMod(min), Wave(830), Pitch(830), Timbre(min), and Rate(1230).
Five of the KASTLE_DRUM--KASTLE_SYNTH patches are for cross-modulation, one of them is for grounding (NOISES-MINUS), and one of them is for audio transport (i/o_L--OSC_OUT). Then, the Kastle Drum self patches help with grounding (minus--NOISES), audio (i/o_R--DRUMS), and spreading modulation (PATT--DECAY), and the Kastle 1.5 self patches change the 1.5's mode (PLUS--MODE), merge the 1.5's oscillators (OSC_OUT--2nd_OSC), and spread modulation (WAVE--STEP).
09:39 FLOATING KASTLE [HEADPHONES!]
See patch notes above. One thing that I didn't mention in the video: if you have a big enough screen (or just look closely), you can see the Kastle 1.5 vibrate on the patch cable structure when I flip the Drum's switch. The visible resonant frequency comes from a relatively large mass (the 1.5 with batteries) on a relatively weak spring. I think it kind of makes the shot, gives a clear solidity to what is being shown. I originally thought I would just show the setup running, maybe add some LED's to the patchpoints. I ultimately decided that this would just complicate the setup without really adding to it. I also decided that turning the Drum on/off would be a good thing to include. This led to some insights, see below.
10:28 OUTRO
I discuss the effect of having an 'on' Kastle (the Synth, on top) hooked to an 'off' Kastle (the Drum, on bottom). Some pretty wild noise sounds! Not 100 percent sure what is going on here, but I'm planning to experiment some more along these lines. Again, caveat emptor about doing unusual stuff with your gear, but this seems pretty safe.
13:02 ENDER
Drinking Bird Sequencer.
LINKS
Undulations ASMR: / @undulationsasmr

[@manmaas]

Just at the point I think of giving up on the Kastles you reignite my interest! Love that last piece with the dipping heads! I'd forgotten those ever existed! What were they called again?

[@undulations]

Glad to hear you found it interesting! The entire next video is about the details of patching Kastle sounds like that ("Ghost Mode"). And then - the next video is going to be about Kastle LFO's running at audio frequencies - and my most recent posts on Instagram (dr_nim2014) are a preview of that. I think it's mostly known just as a "drinking bird", but Wikipedia gives a bunch of other names, "Dippy Bird", etc. Thanks for checking out the video🙏🏼!

[@kabood777]

I love the idea, thank you for sharing it with us 🙏👌

[@undulations]

Thanks very much for watching🙏🏼!

[@naiveloops]

Ah! Since that Model:Samples episode I was wondering if you were going to dive more into asmr. That's great news :) Thanks for your calm & experimental channel, it's definitely been an inspiration in my synth journey. Cheers!

[@undulations]

This means a lot to hear🙏🏼 Thanks very much for watching and best wishes on your travels✨.

[@ShawnBrandon888]

I always learn something new on your channel.

[@undulations]

Many thanks for taking a look🙏🏼!

[@KimiElectronic]

Your channel is just awesome. It’s so nice to listen when you talk about synths. I learned more about Kastle 1.5 again and it was as if I had met a friend. Thank you!

[@undulations]

Many thanks🙏🏼 I'm glad to hear that you're interested in the 1.5 - it seems like there is always more to discuss about it. Ironically, I've never really done an "intro" to the 1.5 (the way I did for the Drum earlier this year). Someday! Thanks again for watching!

[@MrMelophiliac]

I've been hoping you would get more into asmr. The intersection between asmr and music is fascinating to me. Stimming was the first electronic artist I remember hearing whose music showcased textures as much as harmony melody and rhythm.

[@undulations]

Agreed, it is an interesting overlap to explore - I need to listen to more Stimming, thanks for that, and thanks very much for the feedback🙏🏼!

[@eddnix4178]

The initial state of the floating kastle patch brought to mind the sounds emitted by the 4ms noise swash. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4mQmKqHZdVgZqc thoroughly interesting sounds in both configurations!

[@undulations]

Thanks for checking it out🙏🏼! I'm in the process of investigating "half-on" state and may make another video about that at some point👍🏻

[@eddnix4178]

That would be interesting and I would look forwards to hearing it. As for me, this video has sent me down a rabbit hole. I managed to find a schematic of original noise swash as it is no longer in production. I am now awaiting a pcb of said schematic to arrive from the fab house to make similar noises myself. I liked them that much...

[@undulations]

@@eddnix4178 That is true dedication to the sounds! Let me know how it turns out. I'm working on the video I mentioned above right now.