WMD DVCA - Ring Modulation as an integral part of the eurorack voice?

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Synthesis techniques are what eurorack in general is all about. having all options available at all times is a huge reason why one would want to get into modular synths. That said, it's common to learn a few things and settle, ending up uninspired yet again.
Subtractive synthesis is synthesis is a technique that is used in countless synths on the market both hardware and software, and we can all agree that simple voices sometimes just sound the best in the right contact. However, when patching up the same modules the same way every time, it can get a bit boring and one could ask "why should I use modular if I'm just going to patch up what a Moog Model D does every time?"
In this video, Alex explains a simple, yet fun technique to get more out of your eurorack system with modules that you probably already own. He explains the usefulness of Ring Modulation and Amplitude modulation to create filter-like sounds that have a different overall character. Revealing some tricks along the way like synching your modulator oscillator, and Filtering the modulator's signal, this video is a must watch for anyone stuck in the same old loop when it comes to patching.
The DVCA is a voltage controlled amplifier module with an all analogue signal path and a digital detection circuit, allowing the user to easy eliminate clicks and pops from using a fast envelope with low frequency and smooth audio signals.
DVCA retails at $199 and is available now.
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@isaacwarne7758 8 ай бұрын

Jezus, that was a great video. I saw it a number of years ago, but with more experience now, I understand it better. Thanks for sharing it.

@PFZ 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making these demos. They are very insightful.

@WMDevices 5 жыл бұрын

So glad you dig.

@nurse_plissken8433 5 жыл бұрын

just screwed with this idea for an hour, I don't know why I never tried syncing the modulator before. Really awesome!

@studio48nl 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for this. This kind of 'basics' in modular creation is much more interesting (for me) than single module videos. I don't have a DVCA, but I'll try it with two STO's and standard X*Y really ringmod tomorrow.

@ledgendairy3056 5 жыл бұрын

More videos like this, LIVE patching!!! Would really help the adoption of modular. So many people need to see live patching ideas. From people who can produce these quality videos!

@TravellingSynths 5 жыл бұрын

That explanation cleared out quite a lot of confusion. Thanks! 👏

@caseyhunted 5 жыл бұрын

I've shied away from Ring Modulation ever since hearing the effect on the DR 202 sampler. Just ear scratching trash, like, why would anyone do this to themselves?! You've totally demonstrated a legit usage here. Definitely gonna try to get something happening using the Mutable Instruments Blinds. Thanks for sharing!

@WMDevices 5 жыл бұрын

I was in the same boat haha. I still have my 202 and know exactly what youre talking about. After using AM and RM in some hardware synths and complex oscillators I also thought it wasn't for me but diving into sync'ing the oscillators and making a voice out of it I had a lot of fun. This video definitely isn't your "classic" use of the technique but it was cool to learn and figure out how to make it mine. You mentioning the DR202 makes me want to do more experiments though with samples and the classic implementation as an effect.

@caseyhunted 5 жыл бұрын

@@WMDevices I dont have much in the way of oscillators that can sync and clock... but I was inspired to fiddle around, and ended up using Tides2 at audio rate as both a voice, and into the Marbles Clock to use its various outputs as AM/RM source. It was in sonic territory I'm not used to but really cool and interesting stuff happened. So thanks again for real. Id definitely be curious what you come up with re:202 ... cause I still cant imagine what on earth folks used that for in a musical way. cheers!