@@zoltanmeszaros5132 No more controls. But we'll add the option to play the module polyphonically using CV as you can do in, for example, Rings module. As Robin mentioned in the video!
I’ve learned nothing in life is perfect. Therefore I look for the fun aspect. I see and hear it in the Coral. Also knowing the company is constantly working out bug and dropping enhancements on the regular. Sounds like a great experience. Thank you for the review.
Interesting module but I think I'd put it in an 18HP (14 for the Coral + 4 for the PSU) mini rack and keep it away from the rest of my Eurorack system. It's a complete instrument on its own - just add an Arturia KeyStep and away you go! Can really hear the Plaits in it - in a good way!
Hmmm.... what an intriguing module! The engines sound fab, but that interface and menu are enough to put me off... Will keep it in view.... Thanks for a really helpful review!
I am new to your channel and I am now a super fan! Thanks for this indepth demo! I have keft a few comments above in replies.I cannsee how some have called this module out as non eurorack friendly.I'm here because this module looked interesting and I'd LIKE to have synth options in a portable small rack/case.Your small rack setup looks intetesting..I'll be looking each one up.
@@MoltenMusicTech question for you..please help.I'm building my 1SR eurorack.I bought a RADIKAL Cep A...yes..it's an b all inclusive synth...and an OXY Coral( yet to arrive).I also bought a MATHS.I bought a VENO ECHO DELAY...and the new Befaco 7U case.I'm wondering what I need to to tie this all together.What essential module do I need? A Filter? A VCA? I have my eye on a few 1U Modules...a module to bring in line level effect pedals..I believe After Dark makes one.Any help is welcom
@@MoltenMusicTechpart 2...I have a Malleko Manther to use as a sequencer/ etc and Behringer 2600...so I have a handful of equipment to augment this rack......till I can get a sequencer for the rack.After I get whatever I SHOULD also have..I'd likecto get a Monsoon...w the parasites firmware..
I've just got my oxi one and looking for a companion for it. This one is neat to at least get a bunch of timbres for the oxi as an entry into eurorack and it solves needing a drum or rhythm machine. It really is just a oscillator sized multi-timbral synth with effects and all. Having this as a start to eurorack makes it so afterward you can focus on a one voice oscillator and spend more on modulation to make that as cool as it can be, instead of trying to get a bunch of separate voices and only being able to make them sound more basic than the oxi coral by itself, and still spend like $1500. The Oxi One + Coral combo is like an alternative elektron box, kinda cool. Having said that... I've been really eyeing the taiga. Three independent oscillators, wavefolding, unique pgh filter, and more modulation. But less voices and no cool engines and almost twice the cost. Damn sexy, too. Decisions, decisions.
@33:04 realistic chirping bird osc in the background! lol...its great to still be connected to nature surrounded by electronic stuff. Dichotomy!!! Interesting module, hope the idea gets refined
About the INIT state: With a glance into the Quick Guide you probably figured it out in the meantime … but since you can save up to 10 presets I simply saved the initial settings (MIDI channels and voice usage) that I want to start with as my first preset.
Thanks for the thorough exploration. I always love your approach. This module is fairly interesting, but the sound quality (especially in the multitimbral mode) really takes a hit. It got very thin, and felt like there was even zippering on some of the parameter adjustments. So for me, it felt more like quantity than quality, and especially when I saw the price. $500 for something that’s sort of finished, and sort of sounds good… I don’t know… even with polyphony, it feels like it’s priced too high. Probably not for me. That being said though, I think it’s great that the designer is trying to push the limits a bit, and I am very thankful that you took a fair approach to how you showcased it.
I bought the Coral, and so far I like it. I plan to use the Per|former to sequence it via midi. But I will find it troubling if too many things keep coming out that take the "easy" route and just inherit the Plaits sound engines. Unless efforts are made to create tweaked versions with distinctly different options for sound/timbre.
How it sounds when delevering big fat basslines ? I know it is a digital synth but for me to purchase it I'm thinking to sell my Monologue Korg (just to big for just a bassline) . I like the fact it is multitimbral ; it could be my third multitimbral synth but I noticed that normally multitimbal synth has some quirks with bass because it just eats volume from the other parts. Just asking .
14:45 I think you did change the engine on a specific voice, and then because of the TRU algorythm, this engine pop up "randomly". I did mess up a bit with it too, and I feel (for now) its hard to debug it and going back. So yeah, turning it off is probably the fastest way to get rid of that :)
I did a lot of that in a live stream very recently. They are different and work differently - the Polycinematic is easy, so easy, but you can get nicely lost exploring the Coral.... so it depends
@@MoltenMusicTech thx for your opinion. I will stay with my polycinematic and for more complex synth sounds i will use my SH4d. At the end of the day you are using midi. It seems a little crazy to use an eurorack module as polysynth when you can use an external synth
@@MoltenMusicTechwell actually, due to the presets memory, maybe the modular module that comes closer to Coral is Pianophonic , yes. By the way while Pianophonic got hundreds of presets , the Coral got just 10 and just for this reason I would use coral as a Monotimbral synth for one patch/part at time or actually no more than 2/3 parts for cross-modulation between parts. Few parts are totally ok given the size of such a module 😮.
I don't know. For me such a module takes away the fun, reason and sense to play with eurorack. There's no need to patch and explore anymore. It sounds already so finished and ready to go... and synthetic. Really not my cup of tea.
I know exactly what you mean - just to add to my comment that while I too prefer to patch in a modular way, synth voices do exist and they can be my cup of tea :D
Its a great thing for people who play shows and need a portable solution that doesn't require a lot of patching etc. But then again, just buy a polysynth if that's the case. There's cheap enough ones too.
What's a good bonus for this is the ability to not need external poly synths to accompany your modular. Have all the patching you want outside this and just use it to route to the mixer.
May not be for everyone, but neither are modules like the ER301, assimilator and many others that take the eurorack a bit further...for me there are already enough classic vco's on the market.
Not really. Each voice has it's own filter and architecture so it's 8-voice polyphonic. It also has monophonic and unison modes where you can stack the oscillators like most synths.
It seems we need a new category for this type of kit: Maybe just " Euro- format" Synth rather having the term " modular" . Then again, we've had full ( mono) synth voice " modules" since early days of eurorack. Oh, the dilenmas we must ponder! . . . >80)
For me the lack of individual outs for so many parts is sort of the deal breaker, without this feature i cant really see myself integrating this into my set up sadly :s
Warning to prospective buyers. Serious unresolved midi issues. Completely un-useable with octatrack and other elektron midi sequencers. Simply doesn’t respond to 90% of notes. Bug has been acknowledged by Oxi but no fix on the horizon.
Interesting and capable looking module. Sounds okay. On the other hand completely against what Eurorack/modular is all about for me. Maybe the module for those that want a DSI style polysynth in their rack? Why on Earth anyone would want this is lost on me! Just buy a polysynth if this is what you want. I'm thinking of Jeff Goldblum's quote from Jurassic Park :D
It is and it isn't. We now have plenty of synths that drop into Eurorack - from the Deckard's Voice to the Erebus, West Pest, M-32, Neutron etc - so having synth voices is not uncommon. Even Doepfer do a full synth voice and a polyphonic analogue oscillator. I've used the Polycinematic for chord hits in performance, and people use the "Chord" on the Plaits a lot for that kind of thing. So while i absolutely get your reaction to the non-modularness of it, it does have its uses.
I completely see your point. But then there are stupid people like me who have two non-Eurorack semi-modulars (MatrixBrute and BARP 2600) plus an OXI ONE as my hardware sequencer, and who just start to meander into Eurorack with a Pamela’s and the OXI Coral as my only two modules. For me this works fine as a starting point without having to research (and buy) lots of modules just to get some sounds out of it not to mention with this this versatility.
Thanks for the Review Robin !
Let us add that like any new technology innovation, there are always challenges and room for improvement.
More CV control planned?
@@zoltanmeszaros5132 No more controls. But we'll add the option to play the module polyphonically using CV as you can do in, for example, Rings module. As Robin mentioned in the video!
Always room, but it's a fabulous and unique module as it is now with lots going for it - i hope I got that across! :D
@@MoltenMusicTech yess!
I’ve learned nothing in life is perfect. Therefore I look for the fun aspect. I see and hear it in the Coral. Also knowing the company is constantly working out bug and dropping enhancements on the regular. Sounds like a great experience. Thank you for the review.
Wow what a beautiful rack of modules.
Of course you need to read the manual to get the most out of this beast, but absolutely worthy (even more if you have a small case)
Interesting module but I think I'd put it in an 18HP (14 for the Coral + 4 for the PSU) mini rack and keep it away from the rest of my Eurorack system. It's a complete instrument on its own - just add an Arturia KeyStep and away you go! Can really hear the Plaits in it - in a good way!
Nice module and review, and Nick wil also be happy with the pwm. 😂
Fantastic review, luv your channel. Really great that your using the oscilloscopes, nice and clear.
This looks to be the deep dive I need.
Considering this vs the Poly Cinematic as a neat little poly sidekick for the M8 ( + disting ex maybe).
there is also the Ziqal Dimension which is a Poly Wavetable osc, pretty cool :)
No other module in the market offers such multipart capabilities and amount of sound engines!
Hmmm.... what an intriguing module! The engines sound fab, but that interface and menu are enough to put me off... Will keep it in view.... Thanks for a really helpful review!
I am new to your channel and I am now a super fan! Thanks for this indepth demo! I have keft a few comments above in replies.I cannsee how some have called this module out as non eurorack friendly.I'm here because this module looked interesting and I'd LIKE to have synth options in a portable small rack/case.Your small rack setup looks intetesting..I'll be looking each one up.
Welcome to the channel! Yes, it's the sort of thing that will split opinion but there's no reason why a module should be for everyone.
@@MoltenMusicTech question for you..please help.I'm building my 1SR eurorack.I bought a RADIKAL Cep A...yes..it's an b all inclusive synth...and an OXY Coral( yet to arrive).I also bought a MATHS.I bought a VENO ECHO DELAY...and the new Befaco 7U case.I'm wondering what I need to to tie this all together.What essential module do I need? A Filter? A VCA? I have my eye on a few 1U Modules...a module to bring in line level effect pedals..I believe After Dark makes one.Any help is welcom
@@MoltenMusicTechpart 2...I have a Malleko Manther to use as a sequencer/ etc and Behringer 2600...so I have a handful of equipment to augment this rack......till I can get a sequencer for the rack.After I get whatever I SHOULD also have..I'd likecto get a Monsoon...w the parasites firmware..
I've just got my oxi one and looking for a companion for it. This one is neat to at least get a bunch of timbres for the oxi as an entry into eurorack and it solves needing a drum or rhythm machine. It really is just a oscillator sized multi-timbral synth with effects and all. Having this as a start to eurorack makes it so afterward you can focus on a one voice oscillator and spend more on modulation to make that as cool as it can be, instead of trying to get a bunch of separate voices and only being able to make them sound more basic than the oxi coral by itself, and still spend like $1500. The Oxi One + Coral combo is like an alternative elektron box, kinda cool.
Having said that... I've been really eyeing the taiga. Three independent oscillators, wavefolding, unique pgh filter, and more modulation. But less voices and no cool engines and almost twice the cost. Damn sexy, too. Decisions, decisions.
@33:04 realistic chirping bird osc in the background! lol...its great to still be connected to nature surrounded by electronic stuff. Dichotomy!!! Interesting module, hope the idea gets refined
About the INIT state: With a glance into the Quick Guide you probably figured it out in the meantime … but since you can save up to 10 presets I simply saved the initial settings (MIDI channels and voice usage) that I want to start with as my first preset.
Yes, it can save presets - i didn't mention that.
That would be a gem in my NiftyKeyz 😍
Yes, good call
I wonder if this is actually a better fit for my Chord Pilot than Knobulas Poly Cinematic 🤔🤔🤔
Thanks for the thorough exploration. I always love your approach. This module is fairly interesting, but the sound quality (especially in the multitimbral mode) really takes a hit. It got very thin, and felt like there was even zippering on some of the parameter adjustments. So for me, it felt more like quantity than quality, and especially when I saw the price. $500 for something that’s sort of finished, and sort of sounds good… I don’t know… even with polyphony, it feels like it’s priced too high. Probably not for me. That being said though, I think it’s great that the designer is trying to push the limits a bit, and I am very thankful that you took a fair approach to how you showcased it.
I bought the Coral, and so far I like it. I plan to use the Per|former to sequence it via midi. But I will find it troubling if too many things keep coming out that take the "easy" route and just inherit the Plaits sound engines. Unless efforts are made to create tweaked versions with distinctly different options for sound/timbre.
MDO, Customizable wavetable and the WAVplayer are some to start with!
@@oxiinstruments True! But why doesn't sound the wav files as they original do?
@@zoltanmeszaros5132 in the firmware of the video the playback is mono and the output sound depends on the other settings of the module.
@@oxiinstruments But it is possible to let wav files sound as the original?
Looks like it's primarily designed to be used with the Oxi One and it's 8 outputs?
Or any other sequencer!
ruclips.net/video/oZXf9w0ydfo/видео.html
How it sounds when delevering big fat basslines ?
I know it is a digital synth but for me to purchase it I'm thinking to sell my Monologue Korg (just to big for just a bassline) .
I like the fact it is multitimbral ; it could be my third multitimbral synth but I noticed that normally multitimbal synth has some quirks with bass because it just eats volume from the other parts.
Just asking .
Sounds all right to me - i tried to give a number of sound demos and stuff. I'm not using in a context that I can really answer your question.
14:45 I think you did change the engine on a specific voice, and then because of the TRU algorythm, this engine pop up "randomly". I did mess up a bit with it too, and I feel (for now) its hard to debug it and going back. So yeah, turning it off is probably the fastest way to get rid of that :)
I think, for me, it just needs a little more CV i/o so that it’s not such an island onto its self.
Sounds great
how do you compare the coral to the polycinematic?, are they complementary?
I did a lot of that in a live stream very recently. They are different and work differently - the Polycinematic is easy, so easy, but you can get nicely lost exploring the Coral.... so it depends
@@MoltenMusicTech thx for your opinion. I will stay with my polycinematic and for more complex synth sounds i will use my SH4d. At the end of the day you are using midi. It seems a little crazy to use an eurorack module as polysynth when you can use an external synth
Oxi Coral or Knobula Poly Cinematic?
Do you want an easy analog style synth or a multi-engine menu machine?
Do you know any other similar instrument in a similar format ? ? (a part polycinematic ) ??
Yes, the PolyCinematic and their new piano one, but they are more focused on a particular type of sound engine.
@@MoltenMusicTechwell actually, due to the presets memory, maybe the modular module that comes closer to Coral is Pianophonic , yes.
By the way while Pianophonic got hundreds of presets , the Coral got just 10 and just for this reason I would use coral as a Monotimbral synth for one patch/part at time or actually no more than 2/3 parts for cross-modulation between parts. Few parts are totally ok given the size of such a module 😮.
Oh I see, it was some kind of test
Let's see from nautilus you are going into white rabbit. You really are a wild and crazy guy!
I don't know. For me such a module takes away the fun, reason and sense to play with eurorack. There's no need to patch and explore anymore. It sounds already so finished and ready to go... and synthetic. Really not my cup of tea.
I know exactly what you mean - just to add to my comment that while I too prefer to patch in a modular way, synth voices do exist and they can be my cup of tea :D
Its a great thing for people who play shows and need a portable solution that doesn't require a lot of patching etc. But then again, just buy a polysynth if that's the case. There's cheap enough ones too.
What's a good bonus for this is the ability to not need external poly synths to accompany your modular. Have all the patching you want outside this and just use it to route to the mixer.
@@ScottofOakland You get a polysynth multipart in 14 hp !
May not be for everyone, but neither are modules like the ER301, assimilator and many others that take the eurorack a bit further...for me there are already enough classic vco's on the market.
So, if it has 8 voices but can also be played monophonic, it's really paraphonic? So polyphonic and paraphonic, not monophonic?
Not really. Each voice has it's own filter and architecture so it's 8-voice polyphonic. It also has monophonic and unison modes where you can stack the oscillators like most synths.
It seems we need a new category for this type of kit: Maybe just " Euro- format" Synth rather having the term " modular" . Then again, we've had full ( mono) synth voice " modules" since early days of eurorack. Oh, the dilenmas we must ponder! . . . >80)
I wish they would make it with half the features for the half the price.
For me the lack of individual outs for so many parts is sort of the deal breaker, without this feature i cant really see myself integrating this into my set up sadly :s
It's hard to find a groovebox with more than a stereo output. But this is a 14 hp module ! 🤗
Maybe we can hope some expander giving this ability in the future ?
It’s got everything and the kitchen sink
many of engines have pretty unpleasant very digital sound, I dont like it. Arturia freaks are much better imho. Thanks for review!
Warning to prospective buyers. Serious unresolved midi issues. Completely un-useable with octatrack and other elektron midi sequencers. Simply doesn’t respond to 90% of notes. Bug has been acknowledged by Oxi but no fix on the horizon.
That has to be the dopest mini eurorack set up! Just missing brains
Interesting and capable looking module. Sounds okay. On the other hand completely against what Eurorack/modular is all about for me. Maybe the module for those that want a DSI style polysynth in their rack? Why on Earth anyone would want this is lost on me! Just buy a polysynth if this is what you want. I'm thinking of Jeff Goldblum's quote from Jurassic Park :D
It is and it isn't. We now have plenty of synths that drop into Eurorack - from the Deckard's Voice to the Erebus, West Pest, M-32, Neutron etc - so having synth voices is not uncommon. Even Doepfer do a full synth voice and a polyphonic analogue oscillator. I've used the Polycinematic for chord hits in performance, and people use the "Chord" on the Plaits a lot for that kind of thing. So while i absolutely get your reaction to the non-modularness of it, it does have its uses.
I completely see your point. But then there are stupid people like me who have two non-Eurorack semi-modulars (MatrixBrute and BARP 2600) plus an OXI ONE as my hardware sequencer, and who just start to meander into Eurorack with a Pamela’s and the OXI Coral as my only two modules. For me this works fine as a starting point without having to research (and buy) lots of modules just to get some sounds out of it not to mention with this this versatility.
See, there's always one :D
"Fingering your way through" I have always found to be a rather questionable approach to synthesis.... but maybe it's just me... 😂
sounds good for what it is but boring
1st view🥳