The Mini Modular System Is Back and better than ever…

The mini modular is back baby! And today, I wanted to talk about the 3 most important things to me when it comes to designing a minimal modular system. Most important that isn't even in the video is having a goal for your sound! With that in mind, I love using my mini modular system for basslines! Taking some Inspo from my older videos I refined the eurorack setup for my tastes today and I'm super happy with it! Let me know what you think.
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00:38 #1 Random But Musical
03:37 #2 Separating Pitch and Triggers
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[@cyroz1s]

Missed your modular vids! Your channel is one of the top 3 that got me to take the plunge into eurorack.

[@markbooth]

Pitch and vca trigger separation is what makes modular baselines so spectacularly happily accidentally awesome!

[@kurisuchiinathecrocodile333]

Congratulations, and wish you all the best with your projects!

[@maxdiamond55]

Great video, this is so inspiring to try these techniques on other modules , using the same principles. Thanks

[@Jac7k]

me before 11:15: "i think the old mini modular video was better" me after 11:15: "i think the new mini modular video is better" awesome stuff man

[@jascooly]

These mini modular videos had me vibing each time, but this made me actually raise my standing desk so I could dance around during the video... 👏👏👏

[@MrKililae]

Love these mini-modular videos!

[@scottharris7222]

Amazing; yeah I made it to the end. So many fantastic ideas being generated here. Specific tools like this are not covered very well on youtube, especially in the context of making great sounding grooves. Fantastic content.

[@LillySchwartz]

Made it to the end. And mini modular definitely is a vibe! Love it.

[@thesesmallboxes]

Great tips! Send two Running Order trigger channels into Mimetic X & Y through a mute switch. When muted you get the 16-step pattern via a clock into N. Unmute Ch 1 for a new variation of the pattern. Unmute 2 for another. Unmute both! As you define the RO patterns to be longer and more complex, the variations become more random. Mute both to return to the original pattern. This is a permanent setup in my modular now.

[@MChristian]

This is pretty genius, and I have some mutes handy. Cheers for the suggestion!

[@thesesmallboxes]

@@MChristian thank you! May it bring about many Muses!

[@LYFoulidis]

This kind of sequencing technique is why I love modular! I normally route the input of Scales through Navigator, so I can scale the cv with the knob and offset it with the fader. They're a powerful duo that will probably never leave my case :)

[@lektrekdreamz]

Another great video...thanks Ricky

[@JamesRamboPearce]

I really like your practical use of Modular that isn’t just bleep bloops, I’m sure lots of folks do but I never see stuff this specific!

[@antfactor]

Ever heard Wendy Carlos?

[@RickyTinez]

I had to get super specific otherwise id spend waaayyyy too much money on it all haha. I went down that path before

[@okubimusic]

@@RickyTinez I think it's one of the view video's I've seen that actually made me go "Maybe I DO want to try Modular" hahaha naa I can't afford it - honest.

[@okubimusic]

@@antfactor Yes, obviously, last time I checked she didn't have an active KZbin channel, seeing that she's dead...

[@fa0179]

@@okubimusic well....she is not dead lol.....

[@SpaceCapsuleOne]

I've been working with fixed architecture vintage and virtual analogs for years. I'm now building a modular rig. This video is very helpful!

[@liamg6328]

I love the interaction of Man and Machine. Something new and wonderful every time! 🙂🤖

[@WatchTheThrown]

so mini! Thanks for this one!

[@destroy_television]

That Maestro is siiick. Don't think I had seen that before. Good jams. :D

[@mastaboog749]

Been trying to get my modular set up actually working in my studio but my problem was i just bought random modules that looked cool in other videos i saw, I've come to realize I actually need to design a synth with my modules or else I will never get results that I want, and honestly probably never touch it. What I think i really should do, is save up like $3000 and just build a whole new modular box . This small set up is killer, this might actually work for me.

[@worldsgreatestraymonddange3806]

This just inspired a whole new genre idea.....🔥🔥🔥 track

[@middaymeds]

Lol no it didn't be real

[@Jbrunel510]

Mini modular is and has always been the GOAT.

[@Kentroad]

Head boppin video. Thanks Ricky

[@ChristopherOrth]

I love using Scales the same way you do! One fun trick is to turn off every note of the scale other than the root. Jam a bit on the cool pattern. Then add the octave. Then maybe the 5th, etc. Just add/swap notes to get a build up/down of that part. Pair that with a second voice that has two different sequencers running with a dif pattern in each. Then manually or modulate switching which seq gets sent to the second voice (or occasionally both!). Killer variations off minimal patterns.

[@TRaddcliff]

Watched this again…your vids are the best dude 👍🏿 Great energy.

[@rekocastren923]

Oooh... sweet!! Exxellente explanation of the essence of quants!

[@Sylendanna]

great video, cant wait to get some stuff like this

[@HordurSmariJohannesson]

This is great!

[@Norm96]

Imo Ricky the modular tracks you create are your best pieces. Super gritty and clubby

[@ComsiCaterpillar]

I have the same Palette 62 case. I got 24x 2HP Brand modules and a drum sequencer in the 1U slot. I use it as a modular drum machine crafting my kick, snare & hat patches scratch from modulating osc, noise & fed back filters. It's bliss, perfect for percussion, I still use a vintage mono for bass and leads tho_ the 2Hp modules aren't exactly knob turners or "performance" synths modules.

[@effiksmusic]

Some people like mylarmelodies call this technique of separating pitch and gates/triggers decoupled sequencing. I call it ace sequencing, because it’s ace.

[@michaelsorhaindo5167]

yes m8!

[@iLEZ]

Yay more modular!

[@seanspartan2023]

You've certainly got a lot of mileage out of that tiny case! Scales is a great module to have for its hands-on controls. (Plus it looks cool in black panel). There are so many good sequencer modules that incorporate randomness at different levels but I really enjoy using the Qu-Bit Bloom fractal sequencer. Also I always shout-out the Acid Rain Maestro whenever I see it! It does take up space in a small case like that, but it's totally worth it for all the modulation that it's capable of.

[@RickyTinez]

There is a scales with a black panel?!

[@seanspartan2023]

@@RickyTinez Not from Intellijel... 3rd party black panel.

[@bertrandvanasch]

Man your jam is dope as always 🔥 I got a bit lost though 😅but hey, this is inspiring anyway ! Cheers ✌🏽

[@aguelch]

This was sick as hell. I got a mimetic a few months ago and the zero button was totally broken. I decided it was a lost cause but I think this video convinced me to get another. Maybe I'll see if I can find one at Knobcon.

[@kingobeast8528]

Scales is lovely

[@walterclark6420]

Yessssss!!!! Finally

[@ekoboydj]

great stuff Ricky as always however u can drop the MD and scales and save that hp by insetting a pam pro and achieve same and better results with the New Cross op modulations.

[@arunningjourney1460]

Hell yess!

[@NyndeLOL]

When your microphone opens there's a weird hum on this video. Good job tho I'm seriously thinking to sell some gear and go modular, this is helpful :)

[@gin-sonic]

Sounds like a GSM antenna signal from the phone .) or something else interfering into the mic cable...

[@pimgombeer8306]

I think it's the AIAIAI TMA-2+ transmitter. Mine does the same when it's charging...

[@ryanmoran2403]

Eurorack is KING

[@ahzootube]

You should release this track!

[@TokyoScarab]

Great vid, as always, Ricky! Would you happen to have any advice on a budget friendly modular system for someone who is really familiar with synths and synthesis, but starting out in modular? Thanks! :D

[@ross9263]

Wow so cool that perfect circuit tells you how much horsepower each module has

[@RickyTinez]

hahahaha

[@lackofram3807]

Servin up those bass patties! Some real dumpers.

[@gugenet]

Excellent use of Steppy and Memetic! How about using the D-track on Steppy with the random on Memetic? I've got to try this.

[@uhoh007]

Once you mastered the MPC1K, no module was gonna stop you ;)

[@skellebone4635]

I absolutely love your content brother! I LOVE modular stuff but I'm just not able to spend crazy money on this hobby. I have a Bastl Kastle. What does something like what you have cost?

[@badoedipus2551]

It’s a very cool approach. My only issue is that I have very strange compositional ideas.. and I haven’t really come across electronic musical tech that really facilitates that stuff.. out side of the ultra alpha geeky world.

[@dbregel]

Steppy💞Mimetic forever

[@MChristian]

I don't think there's a more perfect pairing.

[@minimal3734]

If someone implements that in a midi hardware sequencer I'll buy that immediately.

[@stephenswope3346]

Torso t-1 gets close

[@RickGomez]

Oxi One can do pretty much most of what he did here as well. I use it with vst's and hardware. Tons of IO including midi and CV

[@andrij.demianczuk]

Yo Ricky, next time you find yourself jamming out on camera and say ‘I’m getting carried away!’ Just go with it a bit! Those are my favourite jams man!

[@lyh1]

It seems my softpop2 can do some thing similar with its sequencer. Time to do some experiment.

[@iancain6647]

I've been waiting for this one, I think I'm noticing a bit of a rhythm in the video topics.

[@stephenwebley9235]

Wish there was a Max for Live app that did this!!

[@Braunld]

Is the high-pitched whine coming from the palette system or is it something else in your room?

[@VincentsVideoVisions]

That's a great combo for basslines but it's also very expensive. Just the steppy, memetic and scales is going to cost several hundred dollars and that's not counting a sound source, modulation, outputs, or case. Does anyone know if I can remove notes from a scale with a uscale II or can that only be done with scales?

[@antfactor]

Interesting stuff(!). Do you have a modulargrid page?? Cheers. ;-)

[@Bruceanddenise]

So much sound with so little gear!

[@sn1000k]

Peace ricky

[@slavasoloma]

Why not use an uO_C module with TB3-PO applet. Just 8HP and always musical & saves you a lot of space and modules

[@genepozniak]

7:12 Well, you've convince ME! Damn! I'm so terrible at creating beats.

[@wegroove1256]

How do you get the digitakt to midi sync with the modular?

[@Taeodoestech]

And for a meager 2k, you too can have a mini eurorack setup 😂

[@thefoxfamily341]

U have a Real bad hiss in the background..your mic?❤ Thanks for ya Content i like it

[@jimlampshady]

Sweet as a nut and twice as fruity. Would you typically use that mini modular setup in the studio or for playing out live?

[@hdslave]

O_c would help make it more mini

[@LordFolkien]

Nice groove, but you have some switching power supply bleeding noise into your system :o/

[@VagPoop_]

cut @ 10:53

[@auxorion]

Not bad, total cost is like $2,700 or so.

[@teddybearasaurus]

Is the hum from the modular?

[@gaderson]

It was on the previous video too. But, I only hear it with my IEMs or AriPod Pros. Otherwise great to get insight in separating out the parts of the sequence so you can change one at a time, and keep each thing 'quantized-random'. Gives things structure, but, some freedom without getting out of control. Not exactly Heinbach here😝

[@teddybearasaurus]

@@gaderson I heard it through an iphone. Maybe lack of bass made it pop through

[@gaderson]

@@teddybearasaurus I heard it last video listening with AirPods Pro on an AppleTV, and on a MacBook Pro with portable DAC and IEMs. And it’s only most apparent during quiet sections. Though I did hear it get louder when he tweaked the modular one time.

[@pimgombeer8306]

I think it's the AIAIAI TMA-2+ transmitter. Mine does the same when it's charging...

[@SnapImaX]

Seems like its also there when its just the mic in editing. Its actually pretty obnoxious and starts giving me headaches after 10 minutes. :-(

[@X-101]

Load+zero+shred only does 1 octave not 2 as you've been saying for years... wish it would be 2 tho

[@antti_tiihonen]

If you use a quantizer, like in this video, you could do the full range shred and then attenuate to 2 octaves. Sequencer->attenuator->offset->quantizer is a powerful combo for perfomances and jams!

[@X-101]

@@antti_tiihonen sure but he says in multiple videos that load+zero+shred is 2 oct when it's only one :)

[@burntheelastic6556]

Quick Q...can this be done on miRack on iPad?

[@Underview]

Bro seriously, you already have more than enough gear.

[@joaquinbrasher3722]

Just a little mini 1000 dollar modular set up

[@facciolite]

I honestly can’t stand intellijel steppy. I feel like it’s the worst designed module I’ve used so far.

[@danield.6452]

I will never understand why is that urge to make synths sound "musical"... the house, trance and techno heads often forget where the music they create is coming from and why. If you want to play musical sounds go get a workstation with samples or learn how to play some classic instruments. Synthesis is awesome as it is because you can create and explore sound.

[@prodbyhomealone]

can barely hear u mane

[@brumd]

You probably have a very good reason for this, but seeing all the modules screwed in upsidedown really trigger my OCD. *breath in breath out*. Nevertheless, very informative video. Always learning so many things.

[@seanspartan2023]

I think they're installed upside down because the patch cables would get in the way if it were the other way around.

[@gaderson]

@@seanspartan2023 Yeah, he talked about orienting it upside down due to cable paths/ergonomics in one of his early module videos.

[@MyMIXmedia]

Give this shit to a 3yo and they could make some awesome sounds by pressing random bullshit etc.