Starting from Zer0: Oscillations

In this video we'll start from ZER0 to talk about what synthesizers are and how they work, using the oscillator and other circuits in the 0-Coast and 0-CTRL to demonstrate. You don't need to know ANYTHING about synthesis to understand this video, but even experienced synthesists might get something out of it!
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[@Radar23]

best explanation I've watched of how CV can manipulate output waveforms and create sounds.. nice one!

[@MAKEN0ISEMUSIC]

Thanks!! Glad you enjoyed :)

[@timcosgrove]

I've often given thought to how I would explain synthesis to my nephew, and put together a lesson plan in my head. This is *much* better than anything I could come up with. Also, 100% worth it for Walker's falsetto.

[@MAKEN0ISEMUSIC]

Glad you enjoyed it!! I'm hoping that people will show this video to beginners out there :)

[@andrewnancarrow]

Revisiting this video… such a great lesson in sound and synthesis

[@seanspartan2023]

Thank you for sharing so much of your knowledge. I learned a lot about sound generation and synthesis. Also, love your products!

[@wariusgaius]

The realization that you can use the end of a stage or end of cycle output as a sound source opened a world of possibilities for me and it was the piece of knowledge that made everything finally click for me. Thanks man

[@MAKEN0ISEMUSIC]

Love those little epiphanies... happy patching!

[@JohnnyWalkerArt]

Love this video and the things you create. Thank you for sharing.

[@jacobclayton4828]

Great work! You’re an excellent teacher of synthesis and sound design/manipulation, as so much of what I know about modular has come from these videos. (I think I have seen them all at least twice) And please, always go off the rails! Imo, that’s when Make Noise gear really shines!

[@MAKEN0ISEMUSIC]

Thank you so much!! Off the rails it is.

[@richarquis]

I've owned the 0-Coast for almost 2 years now, and in the meantime have been busy building a modular system. So I see my local vendor has a sale on, and lo and behold, 15% off the 0-Ctrl, so I finally ordered it today, it's already shipping, I'll have it tomorrow. Can't wait to test it out. Clocking it at audio rate and using it to transpose? I wouldn't have thought of that. Going through the whole series of videos now. Cheers!

[@MAKEN0ISEMUSIC]

Thanks for watching! Have fun with the 0-CTRL!

[@wertsdb71]

Nice video. I hope this is just the beginning of many more to come! Appreciated!

[@MAKEN0ISEMUSIC]

Thanks so much!!

[@serdarsaydan]

i like that make noise also conveys general values ​​and aesthetic ideas within electronic music. this is very helpful for me because two years ago I decided to enter the modular world in addition to my professional work as a musician to learn something completely new. it is sometimes very difficult to find this in such an individualized scene with all its peculiarities. Many thanks for the interesting suggestions. you do it really well. Greetings from Berlin.

[@MAKEN0ISEMUSIC]

Very happy to hear that it's working for you!!!

[@teamgrisly8336]

I didn't realize how limited my thinking was on patching these devices until watching this. Thank you!

[@MAKEN0ISEMUSIC]

Glad to hear that the videos are useful to you - happy patching!!! ⚡🎶⚡

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

Superb tutorial and now I want the 0-ctrl to pair with my 0-coast. More fun than the Korg SQ-1 I use now.

[@walrtbstudios5430]

Currently exploring my way around the 0-Coast that I bought myself for Xmas (lucky me!), and the more I watch and experiment the more I come to appreciate that- despite owning a Keystep 37- I also need a 0-Ctrl. The added value is that I also have a couple of semi-modular Behringer synths, so it will see good use. Or so I’m telling myself...

[@crowemusic1736]

loving these new videos! finally have an 0coast on its way to me! can't wait to pair it with Digitakt!

[@MAKEN0ISEMUSIC]

Happy patching!

[@jthek2000]

I wish I had these presentations years ago before I grabbed a 0 coast. I like hearing your instructions

[@MAKEN0ISEMUSIC]

Glad to hear it!

[@phillipfarmer7965]

Walker, this is great and thank you for continuing to share your enthusiasm and knowledge with us. I've always wondered about transposing with the 0-Coast. The STO has an expo input (that seems fixed) while the DPO has expo that can be attenuated. What would be the method to do this on the 0-Coast? Would there be a way to send a sequence from 0-Ctrl to 0-coast and transpose?

[@MAKEN0ISEMUSIC]

Yeah, the STO Expo input is fixed and follows 1v/oct (it's basically just a duplicate of that input, and the two are summed together with the knob). On the 0-Coast you could mix your transpose voltage with the main sequence using the voltage math: put the sequence in the left input, which comes through at unity, and the transpose voltage in the right, then patch the output to 1v/oct. If using MIDI for a main sequence you could patch your transpose voltage straight to the 1v/oct, it will be summed with the MIDI notes and the Pitch knob.

[@brushsuka]

Excellent explanation . We just need the same footprint to make a effects module with Erbverb and Maths Morphagene or a Mimeophon if it was possible to reduce the size of each module to fit in a 0 Coast case .

[@nathaniel_eras]

Thank you! Hyped

[@bsbazzman]

Wow gonna try that 0ctrl as an oscillator with the Strega ASAP 🤯

[@Noise-Maker]

Great Video well done! Wish i could find one to purchase! Hope to see it available again soon.

[@MAKEN0ISEMUSIC]

We are working hard to have everything available ASAP!

[@Noise-Maker]

@@MAKEN0ISEMUSIC You guys are awesome! Cant wait!

[@system23]

Everything is metaphors. Love the vid!!!

[@MAKEN0ISEMUSIC]

Thanks!

[@roman13rooms]

Thank you for a great lesson!

[@MAKEN0ISEMUSIC]

Thanks for watching!

[@BrewsterBee]

this has been very informative so far...! will this "Starting from zer0 !" series lead to a beginners euro rack build..? i'm off to find more ... thankyou for giving me a start to understanding modular.

[@Apeskinny]

So ace! But I also feel there should’ve been a nod to Subotnick also!

[@stevecurcuru]

0-CTRL is so inspiring, can’t wait to get mine! I had assumed the variable gate on 0-Coast’s contour was the only recipient of dynamic pressure - are the touch plates actually sending variable cv that can control anything? Could be amazing for Zone on the Mimeophon for example.

[@MAKEN0ISEMUSIC]

There is a Pressure CV output that corresponds to how hard you are pressing the touch plates. There is also a Touch Gate that just goes high whenever you are touching one or more. Then there is also the Dynamic Gate and Envelope outputs, three CV outputs that correspond to the knob settings in the Pitch, Strength, and Time channels, and eight additional gates, one per Step, one of which is high at any time. The Dynamic Gates are made with the 0-Coast Contour Gate in mind, but you can patch anything anywhere :D

[@MisterNiles]

Thank you for doing the rise and fall gestures with your hands. I wouldn't have got it, otherwise. Even though I'm relatively experience with, and understand sympathizers, I have pandemic isolation fatigue, and I'm dumberer than usual. :) Great video. I'll be buying at least one of these for my modular, and who know, I might even end up with an 0-Coast, since they're such good friends.

[@MAKEN0ISEMUSIC]

Happy patching!!

[@danieltx7066]

Hey Walker. Like the others you’ve done, I enjoyed this video. I think there is some primal correlation between big things and small pitches and small things and high pitches. You doing the high voice made me think of a mouse. Small animals have smaller voice boxes and typically make smaller noises. Most of the time the opposite is true for larger animals… of course, sometimes, greater range is the result.

[@jpescalona]

Loved it! Thank you dude

[@MAKEN0ISEMUSIC]

Thanks for watching!

[@_functionless]

I love your presentations dude!!!!!

[@MAKEN0ISEMUSIC]

Thank you!

[@wm2922]

Awesome tutorial brother

[@MAKEN0ISEMUSIC]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed :)

[@furiousgreencloud]

Love my Make Noise, and Any definition of Sound must include an acknowledgement of vibration, with out vibration there can be no sound. Might help. So, an oscillator is a specific circuit designed to vibrate at a fixed rate but any circuit such as the slope that starts to vibrate with a regular shape can be perceived or conceived as a pitched sound.

[@MAKEN0ISEMUSIC]

Well-stated! I guess what I was hoping to get across was that the vibrations in the synth aren't actually moving the air until they are amplified. At the same time, I managed to talk about oscillation and sound for 17 minutes without using the word "vibration!" Thanks for your comment!

[@brianreilly6545]

So good, thx!🙌🏻

[@MAKEN0ISEMUSIC]

Glad you enjoyed! ⚡️⚡️

[@JubileeGiggles]

But... can it woggle? For real though, great video. These basics are always fundamental no matter advanced you get in music. Great way to demo the new gear as well, and I really enjoy the way you demo stuff. Makes it really fun.

[@MAKEN0ISEMUSIC]

Thank you! Glad you are enjoying :D

[@gkillmaster]

Thank you for this! I've been wondering how best to use the CV and Gate outputs in the lower left corner (below MIDI B indicator light). Where are they generated and can I use them to patch back into the 0-Coast?

[@MAKEN0ISEMUSIC]

The MIDI B CV and Gate outputs are typically assigned to MIDI signals using the Program Pages. If you are not using MIDI they can be set to triangle (CV) or square (Gate) LFO whose rate is set by tapping PGM_A. Take a look at the sticker on the bottom of the 0-Coast for instructions on these settings.

[@gkillmaster]

much appreciated!!!

[@georgeredpath5394]

Excellent! Let’s smash all the barriers! Synths for everyone :)

[@MAKEN0ISEMUSIC]

Agreed!!

[@alexjules1]

Ok that intro was really awesome

[@MAKEN0ISEMUSIC]

Thanks!

[@dariusmorgan8302]

Great information and background. Appreciate it. Hey, quick one...is the 'pinning' thing you mentioned in a previous video something I need to be careful of when patching in to the dynamics input on the 0-Coast? I noticed that you generally have that knob fully clockwise.

[@MAKEN0ISEMUSIC]

The Dynamics knob is an attenuator, not a panel control, and the Contour and Slope are tuned to be useful with it through the full range. Multiply and Overtone are more likely to get "pinned" in this way - in fact if you pin Multiply with a negative voltage you can make it go silent under certain conditions, which could be a fun thing to take advantage of ⚡️🎶

[@dariusmorgan8302]

@@MAKEN0ISEMUSIC oh wow, that's cool. I'm gonna try that negative voltage thing. Good idea. Thanks for the answer & bonus ideas. Appreciate it. The 0-Coast man...I'm tellin ya...I don't even wanna think about life prior to having it

[@redstone589]

Excellent tutorial for beginners. Still not entirely convinced of the 0-ctrl.

[@MAKEN0ISEMUSIC]

Glad it was helpful! Not everything is for everybody. Obviously we hope you choose our instruments but if you get something out of the video we will be happy regardless!

[@jaystink]

Very cool! Quick question, when the 0-control is clocked at audio rates, does the envelope output produce a sawtooth?

[@MAKEN0ISEMUSIC]

Something close to it, anyway. There is an exponential decay to the envelopes, and they can also be "flat" at the top at higher Strength settings (a short "sustain phase" is added).

[@EleniEliades_]

Groooovy....💡🌟

[@MAKEN0ISEMUSIC]

Thanks!!

[@accidentaltrigger]

Top boy. 👍🏻

[@LukeLendrum]

How does one get a job with MakeNoise? You guys make the best stuff out there and North Carolina seems like a great place to live. ^_^ Will work for a sponsored VISA and access to a B&G Shared System.

[@MAKEN0ISEMUSIC]

Make Noise is not currently hiring, but you could send a resume and cover letter to media at makenoisemusic dot com and it would be kept on file for next hiring time.

[@pongtrometer]

Excellente

[@MAKEN0ISEMUSIC]

Thank you!!

[@juicejd6201]

Was this guy in a movie WOW

[@liselottefrejdig1112]

Can you connect the Strega to this combination?

[@MAKEN0ISEMUSIC]

Absolutely!!

[@JubileeGiggles]

Why do some outputs do 0 to 10 volts, some 0 to 8, zero to 5, etc?

[@MAKEN0ISEMUSIC]

We design the ranges of outputs and inputs based around their likely pairings. For example sequencer outputs are often used for pitch, so a 5V range is good - most acoustic instruments don't have a five octave range, and more than that will start making it very difficult to dial in particular pitches. Gates we usually make 10V high just to maximize the likelihood that they will interact with absolutely any gate input in your system. 8V is typical for an envelope or function because it is the typical input range of a VCA. On MATHS the functions can go up to 10V because, again, it is made to be as universal as possible, and work with absolutely any input. Hope that all makes some sense!

[@simplestickman5513]

No slides ??

[@juicejd6201]

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[@juicejd6201]

There World Famous WOOOW

[@palindronenoise]

Can you send me a 0-Control? lol Awesome video. Thank you!

[@zhartruse8359]

Next project should be a new RxMx ver.2.0 with more gain and more vactrols/channels.

[@Chris-gh4sp]

This sounds like my daughter's science fair project 🤣 Awesome!

[@MAKEN0ISEMUSIC]

So cool that she did that!

[@robertsyrett1992]

This should be animated and have a soundtrack.

[@MAKEN0ISEMUSIC]

I'm picturing an episode of "Dr Katz"

[@robertsyrett1992]

@@MAKEN0ISEMUSIC Exactly! Would you mind if I made such a thing?

[@MAKEN0ISEMUSIC]

To the contrary- I would love that!!

[@krisamadhi]

I like Walkers high pitch sounds best

[@MAKEN0ISEMUSIC]

Just for you Kri ;)

[@techsture]

You know a patch is too much when Walker backs off on it saying it's "a bit too extreme". :P

[@MAKEN0ISEMUSIC]

Hahaha, too bad I didn't keep the outtakes :P

[@iantanner7579]

All we need now is the 0-ERBE...

[@tangledwaves2659]

the 0-Verbophon

[@CaalamusTube]

Oh no! Now I know what you look like! You're not simply a Voice anymore!!! This may well disrupt the Space/Time Continuum!!!

[@MAKEN0ISEMUSIC]

that's the goal :D

[@CaalamusTube]

@@MAKEN0ISEMUSIC informative Upload by the by :] I have two Korg SQ1s. They will soon become acquainted with my ØCoast's Slope & VCO!

[@pluckingthespectrum]

looking for 0-CTRL manual?

[@MAKEN0ISEMUSIC]

makenoisemusic.com/manuals/0-ctrl-manual.pdf

[@pluckingthespectrum]

@@MAKEN0ISEMUSIC thanks for quick reply - I was just trying to determine if the changes on the Time channel knobs are copied at the main Clock output? e.g. so I can use the new rhythm to run Rene?

[@MAKEN0ISEMUSIC]

Yes, the clock output is in sync with the 0-Ctrl’s sequence and can be used to drive other sequencers even when the Time row makes the clock “unsteady” etc. It gets more complicated when using the Clock input at the same time, which we will demonstrate in upcoming video.

[@pluckingthespectrum]

@@MAKEN0ISEMUSIC Excellent news!!! Can't wait to get it in the UK - - I'm making a 4 unit 'East meets West' live rig - 0-CTRL / 0-Coast with Subharmonicon / DFAM :)

[@MAKEN0ISEMUSIC]

@@pluckingthespectrum Have fun!!!

[@wariusgaius]

He takes it to 11 at the 15 minute mark.

[@MAKEN0ISEMUSIC]

Always gotta take it to 11 at some point :)

[@scottmurray9393]

Walker Electron Mover

[@MAKEN0ISEMUSIC]

:D

[@djcuvcuv]

move those electrons ppl!

[@bakedcreations8985]

This is not for begginers, you assume way too much such as "This is for complete beginners, let's patch the triangle wave to cv output"...say what?

[@MAKEN0ISEMUSIC]

i guess we need to start somewhere! What would you think about a video that covers the interface itself at the physical level, such as "patch cable," "input," "output" etc.?

[@MAKEN0ISEMUSIC]

new video discusses the terms of the interface itself, hope it is helpful! kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6bGhn-YbtGeY7s

[@VladyYakovenko]

Too loud, Cynthia. Too loud and too specific