SOMA Pulsar-23 // Exploring the Filters

[@UniqueOneShot]

Haven't seen other videos showcasing the non-drummyness of the Pulsar, love it!

[@Dexba]

So glad you loved it! 🧡 And it was a very much needed video: I almost never used it as a drum, and many people's questions were piling up quickly about the -mostly gentle- sounds I was getting from it :)

[@RobFlaxMusic]

12:17 "I've trashed so many recordings..." This was the sentence I needed to hear. I've done the same, and no matter how quickly I can recover, the CV touch plates are going to go back to pitch much more reliably every time. Slick...

[@Dexba]

Indeed! And I know many people just say "keep a recorder rolling when you're using SOMA gear", but if I am making a video, or trying to build a coherent climax, that doesn't work, so sometimes we need a pinch of reliability 😁

[@kablehead]

I watched a ton of videos about the Pulsar but i learned a lot of helpful tips from your video. Thank you very much!

[@Dexba]

I am so glad you found it useful! It's one of the things I like the most about the synth community: we are all learning, but we can all be teaching a bit too, from our own perspective. Have fun with your Pulsar 🧡

[@music4screens]

This machine is awesome and your video is great showing some experimental sides of this instruments. Thank you!

[@Dexba]

Thank you for checking it out, I'm glad you found it useful 🧡 And yes, Pulsar is awesome for real

[@Betehatve]

Very well done, a clear breakdown of an interesting drum machine. You kept the tempo very easy with calm delivery.

[@Dexba]

Thank you a lot! Still very shy, just my second tutorial, I am trying to find my way and style 🧡

[@Betehatve]

@@Dexba keep up the good work

[@InFamousProductions]

Hey I read all the comments and want to point out a few things I have discovered. I have a Berhinger 2600 and Dave Smith Pro 2 very close to my Pulsar 23, and I send CV out from both the 2600 and Pro2 into the CV jacks on the Pulsar. That opens the door to an INSANE amount of modulation and sounds. It takes it to an entirely different level. Also, there are multi inputs on the 2600 and also you can buy these multi input/ouput "hubs" (they look like stars or toy jacks , like the kind that girls play with when they were kids) so you can combine CV, like LFO's or sequencer CV and then have the wild combinations go to the pulsar. I have made a few vids, but not on that topic. I have not made any tutorials at all , and maybe I will. But with external CV added to the pulsar, it sounds like a full modular, and sound like much more than the 4 voices. especially when CV'ing the effects block on the Pulsar. If any of you are interested in seeing / hearing what I'm talking about, let me know. OH ya, I also send the CV out of the pulsar into the 2600 and it takes that synth to an entirely different level as well.

[@Dexba]

Yeah, that the way we should be using these instruments! Unfortunately, as for now, I am completely out of anything resembling modular gear, not even a CV jack in sight, and that's also why I stopped recording the video after this one, the one about "connections and modulations", the most requested topic. I felt like I would have missed out on so much without some CV/modular capability that it wasn't worth to upload. And CV is definitely the way to go, because after intensive testing, the 4 MIDI mod connectors on the left are not reliable for anything fixed or programmed, and that's completely against what I would be using MIDI for, so CV is the way, and I really hope I will be able to start integrating modular gear in my setup again. But for now, I am broke AF 🧡

[@mu0p]

Would love to see your videos using all 3 of those!

[@RonCavagnaro]

helpful as heck subscribed please keep doing, your approach is perfect stay like this

[@Dexba]

Thank you so so much! I am already working on some more, with some input from the community :) Can’t wait to share more 🧡

[@TudorLaurini]

grazie!

[@Dexba]

Sempre un piacere 🧡

[@guiremcguire743]

Thanks so much for the video! I learned some interesting techniques. I particularly liked the pitch bend stuff. I subscribed and look forward to more! Cheers.

[@Dexba]

Thank you for stopping by! The pitch bend is quite neat, isn't it? I love to have some form of active expression for my performances

[@finitesound]

Super appreciate this video! Just ordered one of these and am admittedly a little intimidated.

[@Dexba]

Sure I hope you did it through my affiliate link 😁 Joking. Thank you a lot, and stay tuned for more little tip&tricks video, and if you have any question, I will try my best to help 🧡

[@finitesound]

@@Dexba haha! Would have had I not found your channel after ordering xD But hey, I'm here now. Great stuff!

[@lolf3782]

great video for us pulsar owners looking for new experiments to try. thank you.

[@Dexba]

My pleasure! 🧡Thank you for checking it out! Let's spread some non-drum machine stuff around with this beautiful instrument :)

[@daveyearp1499]

Awesome explanation, these are exactly the sounds I've been trying to get, beginner, Cheers and looking forward more ! 👍😃

[@Dexba]

This gives me so much joy! I'm very glad 🧡 More incoming for sure, I think it's time for a more general approach to the instrument :)

[@daveyearp1499]

@@Dexba That would very much be appreciated ..Cheers 👍

[@bradon2318]

great video. loved the breakdowns

[@Dexba]

Thank you so much, I'm glad you liked it 🧡

[@dragonespectral2528]

Excelent !! beautiful dimension you are sharing with us

[@Dexba]

I'm glad you found it inspiring, I wanted to approach the Pulsar as a portable modular canvas, since I was away without much else (and it worked wonderfully!)

[@mundelator]

Awesome series, can’t wait to see the next ones. Very well presented 👏

[@Dexba]

Thank you so much! ☺️ Trying to decide the topic for the next video, can't wait to shoot more 🧡

[@mundelator]

@@Dexba Small detail 3bit gives 8 values

[@mundelator]

​@@Dexba Bass sequences would be cool, like bass harmonics sequences by modulating the Wave and Shape knobs.

[@Dexba]

@@mundelator you’re completely right, and that’s why I should always stay focused on the script instead of improvising! Thank you for pointing it out!

[@Dexba]

@@mundelator I was trying to work on modulations, and I think it will take more time than I expected. Each voice, for seemingly no reason, reacts to incoming midi and other signals in its own way and I am still looking for a reliable way to modulate the BD or any voice. And by “reliable” I mean something predictable and repeatable, otherwise we would all be happy with the SHAOS and the LFO. But in the process I discovered how beautiful sounds the feedback on the reverb, so yeah 😄

[@RobFlaxMusic]

Incredible! I'm so excited to explore these sounds!

[@Dexba]

Let's go! I am glad you're checking it out 🧡

[@АндрейСатюков-т1я]

You are a wonderful person! Thank you for the lesson!!! :)

[@Dexba]

Thank you so much, for the compliment and for checking my video out 🧡

[@mattbrown-mb]

This is great, thank you :) would love to see more from the Pulsar.

[@Dexba]

Thank you for checking it out, I'm glad you liked it 🧡 I was waiting to get more modular gear before putting together another tutorial/patch&talk about some creative patching between eurorack, midi and Ornament-8 too, but as you probably know, money is always an (THE) issue, and I had to postpone indefinitely the eurorack expansion. I will come up with more ideas though, and if you have some already I am more than open to suggestions :)

[@InFamousProductions]

hey that is a really nice groove you have going on. It's great to hear something that is more mellow , as most vids are hard driving ( I like a lot also). thanks for this tutorial

[@Dexba]

Thank you so much 🧡 It took me some time to find MY way with the Pulsar, and at first it felt almost like... blasphemous! But now I am happy, and this positive response makes me even happier 😍

[@sonickoas]

Great video, keep making them

[@Dexba]

Thank you so much, I sure will, with all this favorable response 🧡

[@dialnfornick]

Great vid. Great machine. I will do some pinging on my pulsar in your honor

[@Dexba]

Thank you so much! And I admittedly couldn't ask for anything better than pings in my honor 🧡

[@bogizh8245]

Very informative, everything is explained clear and the whole video has a steady rhythm and chill vibes. Keep going!

[@Dexba]

Thank you so much! Comments like this are the reason I like doing these videos so much 🧡

[@АндрейСатюков-т1я]

Sunny man) Please record a video about switching other devices from SOMA Pulsar, namely about connecting via CV and their impact on sections. this will be top video

[@Dexba]

That would be a great idea! I am in the process of assembling a modular setup, so as soon as I have everything in place I will definitely make that video!

[@bendikbaksaasodin]

This is inspiring and uplifting. Thank you for sharing good ideas.

[@Dexba]

I couldn't ask for more 🧡 Thank you so much!

[@kenb7540]

Wonderful video tutorial 👏🙏

[@Dexba]

Thank you a lot, I am glad you liked it 💝

[@jon_gee]

Loved this man thank you♥️🙏🏻

[@Dexba]

Thank you for checking it out, I am glad you loved it 🧡

[@formaquadra]

Great and usefull video! Do u explain the final jam patch somewhere else? Thanks 🙏🏼 ⚡️

[@Dexba]

Thank you a lot! I am glad to be useful too sometimes 🧡 As for the jam, it is exactly based on what I talked about on the video! Just everything put together, with some adjustments to make it work cohesively, but nothing else :)

[@formaquadra]

@@Dexba Cool! I'll try patching my pulsar :)

[@Dexba]

@@formaquadra cool! Then tell me how did it go 🙏

[@djformalin]

Nice job bro' - thx a lot !

[@Dexba]

Thank you for checking it out 🧡

[@tsozik]

Thank you. Are these different alligator clip cables? Are they better (easier to use) than original ones?

[@Dexba]

I think I used the ones that came with the Ornament-8. For some reason, they are more comfortable to squeeze, and they have the copper tip, but very small difference :)

[@_functionless]

yeah dude nice to hear your get your own personal sound out of pulsar.

[@Dexba]

Thank you! At first I was a bit worried, because I felt like I was misusing it, but then I said screw it, and went for what I can consider my own sound. I am glad you recognised that 🧡

[@measures_of_distance]

sic video!!

[@Dexba]

Thank you so much 🧡

[@obscursounds]

Pulsar-23 has come out under 9 different colors 😍

[@Dexba]

Ooof, just saw the new addition on Instagram: the yellow-gold accents on the Black and the White are gorgeous, but the Blue is also amazing, the Pink is lovely and would pair beautifully with my Lyra and let’s not forget the Military Green limited edition 🤩 I want them all 😭

[@obscursounds]

@@Dexba Yes, all those colors are gorgeous but... Wallet killers haha ! Wishing you a nice week 🙂

[@Dexba]

@@obscursounds Oh sure they are, and I am so broke I can't even afford to look at the pictures of other Pulsars :) Have yourself a nice week 🧡

[@jnny7182]

Legend!

[@Dexba]

Ahah wow, thank you so much 🧡 I love your enthusiasm!

[@liantrosretrospectiva4134]

I like the way you talk, like you are forced to explain it to a bunch of idiots who don't understand even the basics. That message should be more present on youtube. Keep it this way man, your are doing great

[@Dexba]

Ahah, I mean, you never know what people don't know, and it's no secret I am not a native English speaker, so my cadence can come off as a bit... condescending 😁 In any case, thank you, can't wait to finish the next video :)

[@nordeuk]

Ordered one today 💪

[@Dexba]

Good choice! You'll have a lot to explore 🧡

[@nordeuk]

@@Dexba Blue one to match my Blue Marvin 😍

[@Dexba]

@@nordeuk now I am a bit jealous too 😄 the pulsar in blue looks amazing

[@nordeuk]

Always thought I’d go for orange. Only saw the blue last night when I decided to treat myself. Looking for a new rack or something now to make it all nice 👌

[@SceneYoTu]

🙇🌈🌞

[@Dexba]

Thank you 🧡

[@elektronzer3809]

What cables are those?

[@Dexba]

Those are the cables that came with the Pulsar :) Or if you’re asking in general, they are cables with alligator clips

[@cooperdeats406]

This sounds really amazing! Unfortunately my HHT cutoff is just doing what sounds like record needle type pops until I get it past 12:00 and then it's too high of a pitch to be useful. I'm wondering if maybe there is something wrong with my Pulsar and I need to contact them.

[@Dexba]

That's unfortunate! Have you tried rolling off the resonance a little bit? And remember to turn down the Pitch and the Warp, otherwise the oscillator hissing will ruin your clean filter sound! Anyway, thank you so much! And if you want to troubleshoot the problem together or just want to chat about Pulsar, just send me a message @dexbasynth on Instagram 🧡

[@cooperdeats406]

@@Dexba Hi Dexba, thank you so much for taking the time to respond. I continued to play around with it more and just can't seem to get it to work. I checked out Vlads HHT video to see if maybe the machine was malfunctioning, but everything seemed to work well following along with his video. If I push the tune up a bit, I can get a nice roll off with the filter, but at that point it's introducing the noise from the generator. I know that each of these are individually made and each have their quirks, so I'm thinking that mine just doesn't want to produce any sort of clean filter sound? (at least not until it's hitting like 2KHZ) Just one of those things! I really appreciate the instagram offer, but I'm not on that platform. I am on S.R. Wilsons discord, not sure if you're on that or not, but could be a good place to chat if you are. Thanks again for the response and have a great weekend!

[@bobbyrethwish8457]

I'm having this same issue with mine, curious if you've found a solution or answer to this. let me know if you can! @@cooperdeats406

[@Kkidzz]

Unfortunate that you used reverb/delay for this tutorial…. would have been much better to hear the pure tones without fx; easier to differentiate the subtle changes.

[@Dexba]

I would generally agree with you, but I think for this specific case nothing got lost in the reverb, and I suspect it would have been a bit too annoying without it. But in any case, thank you for you feedback, and I will improve with the next video :)

[@Kkidzz]

@@Dexba Not trying to diminish in anyway what you’re presenting. I’m just sooo sick of the overuse of heavy handed reverb. I love hearing the raw tones…I can fill in/imagine the reverb on my own. I’ve been on the fence getting a P23….all I’ve heard is mostly harsh/industrial tones which is great but subtle/less is more with me these days. Keep going…looking forward to more of your vids.