Why is Basimilus Iteritas Alter (BIA) SO special?

[@rodnee2340]

You are up there with loopop and the likes. Love the format and the bangers you get. And patch from scratch is favourite of mine. This track is pure filth.

[@modularinspiration]

Nice one Rod, I don’t plan videos they just come to me as ideas from what I’m experimenting with and then I’m like, hold on get the camera out and record this now! Wish I had the audience of loopop but maybe things will grow with time. I really enjoy sharing stuff back to our community to help inspire people, not just shill gear.

[@rodnee2340]

@@modularinspiration nice one Mark. It's a good plan. Your videos seem well put together, hitting the big numbers will just take time I think. It's a hard job with so many good musicians out there. But give it time I'm sure you will build a big channel. You have definitely inspired me to go full modular. I will be getting a Niftykeyz very soon and starting my own channel. Though it will take time to fill.

[@modularinspiration]

@@rodnee2340 I’d have loved a Niftykeyz if available when I started out. A keyboard with lots of mults is a great addition to a beginning modular set up I feel. It’s a money pit, but there is something about hands patching everything yourself that inspires. Enjoy your journey and feel free to ask questions etc if I can help I will

[@rodnee2340]

@@modularinspiration thanks Mark I'm already in that pit lol with a Moog grandmother and subH. But I definitely don't have regrets about that. I'm mostly into software like UHe and Serum on my little laptop. But hardware is the direction I'm going. It's just more fun. And the sound I'm getting is definitely not anything I could do with a computer. Thanks again Mark.

[@paulhood1321]

This is the BIA video I've been looking for!

[@modularinspiration]

Thanks Paul! Spent so long without using it but it’s now in most things I do. Thanks for for the feedback and watching

[@paulhood1321]

@@modularinspiration can I just ask about the lapsus - is the patching of it Modulation source > lapsus > bia? Cheers!

[@modularinspiration]

@@paulhood1321 The four short green cables are the source from Mimetic Digitalis with 3 going to BIA and the 4th modulating the C4rbn filter frequency. Also if you look at slider 4 on the Lapsus OS, it has an extra modifier coming in from the Ochd lfo top left which is being attenuated with Quadratt at the top. This just adds a bit of unpredictability. Hope this helps.

[@paulhood1321]

@@modularinspiration Thanks so much - very helpful. Really appreciate your response.

[@modularinspiration]

@@paulhood1321 happy to help any time

[@real_anxst]

Really dig this. Been moving towards drums/percussive sounds in my rack, and thinking this is going to be one of the voices.

[@modularinspiration]

It’s great for straight up percussion or baselines mixed with them

[@strawmanhat]

I had both BIA and Carbon in my rack, but they were not together. Now they are. I thank you. BIA has finally come alive for me. And I bought a second Carbon...as you suggested. Best tiny filter by a mile. Was using the Korgasmotron, but two Carbons are smaller and better. I'll use the Korgasmotron as a double filter in crossfader mode now instead in my studio rig...as I should be I guess. I think it'll be the Manis and BIA, both through their own Carbon, and my Karplus bassline through the Triptych. The Manis Sawmod is kinda like a comb filter, so I don't want to waste the Triptych on it. You have really great demos man. Always great sounds and explanations.

[@modularinspiration]

Happy you’re finding them useful and always great to find inspiration from other peoples work! Personally, I find Manis loses its edge through a separate filter and it already has one built in anyway. I use the second C4RBN with Ataraxic and Loquelic, and also both on stereo voices which sounds good but, like you, my other main filter is SSF Stereo Dipole which I absolutely love for ever evolving sounds, a bit like your Korgasmotron but I get free built in attenuators too :) happy noodling!

[@EleniEliades_]

Excellent patch showcasing the BIA 's extraordinary wealth of Sounds! I was just experimenting with the BIA yesterday and every time I use that amazing module, new patterns/sounds jump out that I haven't heard before. As for your wonderful videos and creative Soundscapes, please continue ! Personally I enjoy your long videos.🎶🎛👏🏽🔥❗

[@modularinspiration]

Thanks and I’ll definitely continue with the longer format patch from scratch if you enjoy them, even if they can end up a little unpredictable! I know what you mean about the sheer variety of sound the BIA can produce, it always gives you something new.

[@digitalhillbilly8863]

Nice, informative video. Love my BIA x Metropolix combo. Looking forward to more from you.

[@modularinspiration]

Thanks. Don’t quite a few more recently with BIA especially

[@Unifono2012]

great demo again. The bottom row alone looks so much fun.

[@modularinspiration]

I was playing it all afternoon. It was so simple I call it a “one beer patch!”

[@ThatEngineerGuy_]

Oooobaby I like it so far! Look at this guy grow! Check in sometime bud hope all is well.

[@JonnyPez]

Great breakdown. I may need to mock that patch up.

[@modularinspiration]

Thanks, it’s pretty straight forward, just needs a little randomness from Mimetic

[@TheCALMInstitute]

The BIA sounds amazing if sequenced by a TD-3 or a similar 303 clone!

[@modularinspiration]

I bet it does especially with a bit of portamento

[@farmboyd6019]

Just discovered your channel! Love your videos man! Lots of great knowledge here. :)

[@modularinspiration]

Thanks. The Algorithm isn’t keen on my channel yet although this latest video is doing twice as well as previous ones. I glad you appreciate it and feel free to provide critical feedback and suggestions.

[@jakegraves5977]

Really enjoying your BIA and Chainsaw patch breakdowns, be great if you can do more

[@modularinspiration]

Funny you should say that as there is a full song demo coming with exactly that although BIA is being used for effects this time and the A-111-6 doing baseline

[@modularinspiration]

I’m just having to re-edit the annotations before uploading

[@DUNGEONMUSICTHEATRE]

fun video Mark! :)

[@quantumcadillac4748]

U squeezing a whole lotta sound outa that thing. Cool shirt dude. Nice demo.

[@modularinspiration]

Noise Engineering modules a great for that bit the BIA is really great for the kind of music I like to make

[@quantumcadillac4748]

@@modularinspiration yeah man sounding sik. I’ve got MD and BIA. Clearly I need to explore them more. Altho I don’t have any attenuators and that looks key to a good result. So I’ll get a few and be trying this out. Very inspiring!

[@modularinspiration]

@@quantumcadillac4748 Lapsus OS is the best performance based attenuator in my opinion as you can add a modifier input

[@danielprovder]

On the fence between og Basimilus with attenuators or current version with envelopes

[@martintaylor9205]

Enjoyed this Mark but been thinking of selling BIA as I should have got Ataraxic so might have to reconsider 👍🆒🎶🎶🎶🌟

[@modularinspiration]

I’ve been using other modules for simple baselines recently and forgotten just how good BIA is as one in the left most algorithm. Ataraxic is great but needs an envelope and vca

[@dr.feelicks2051]

Squelchy squwawky, a bit o talky, worth my time, thus, my rhyme. ✌️

[@modularinspiration]

Lol, that’s comment’s made my day!

[@GeorgeLocke]

Makes me wonder if BIA has been used for dub step...

[@lenylecointre3304]

Can't you attenuate without the lapsus on the mimetic ?

[@lenylecointre3304]

I still dont know if i'm going for a mimetic or a voltage block to modulate the BIA

[@modularinspiration]

@@lenylecointre3304 voltage block is like a big Mimetic. I have both and use mimetic more as it fits in the small case. It can randomise across all octaves or just two bout I usually want somewhere in between. If you ahevt eh space and want more flexibility, get voltage block.

[@lenylecointre3304]

@@modularinspiration thx a lot for the info, it help.

[@Radar23]

how come I own these modules but have done anything as dope as this track! 😂

[@modularinspiration]

Lol keep playing and watching KZbin for tips and tricks along the way. Happy to help if you want any advice

[@ungetuem]

What's the module you use with the 4 faders on the bottom left?

[@modularinspiration]

Lapsus OS. An attenuator / attenuvertor. Each channel has one input, two outputs, and also an input modifier. It pairs perfectly with Mimetic Digitalis next to it and sliders as much more playable than knobs.

[@ungetuem]

@@modularinspiration Thank you Mark, very helpful! So smart to put it in upside down.

[@modularinspiration]

@@ungetuem the sliders have dip switches on the back allowing you to do this far more playable when close to you with the cables out of the way.

[@MassiveOxyotl]

Liked and subbed

[@modularinspiration]

Appreciate it thanks

[@justinjager8412]

what case is that? it looks super clean

[@modularinspiration]

Hi Justin, it’s just an Intellijel 7U case. They are not cheap but worth the money as they’re solid with a good power supply

[@justinjager8412]

@@modularinspiration Hi Mark, thanks for the answer. I think I'll stick with making a diy suitcase hahaha.

[@Jin-Hu]

Subbed, nice

[@modularinspiration]

Thanks Stephen, welcome and we’re closing in on one thousand now!

[@Jin-Hu]

@@modularinspiration not long I’m certain fella, it’ll be great to get the algorithm to pay for your equipment and time 😊

[@modularinspiration]

@@Jin-Hu thanks, will see how it goes but not expecting to make much from it. I just love exploring different sounds and sharing them for everyone else to find their own inspiration from.

[@stephenjenkins1323]

Dirty