Info on DROID: shop.dermannmitdermaschine.de/pages/droid-universal-cv-processor Affiliate links: Perfect Circuit - US - bit.ly/3Yn0Gll Sound of You - EU bit.ly/3DzdFYi Clockface - AS - bit.ly/3YkDJ1B
You're welcome! It's on my list! I do think it's a bit specialized, but also really like DROID and the people behind it. Would love to see it get some attention, and a decent Forge tutorial would be valuable I'd say :)
It would be a really entertaining video to setup a patch on one synth with traditional modules, then replicate the patch using the Der Mann Mit system. I'm curious if there is a point where the master/droid modules are more space efficient for smaller synths than traditional cv modules. I wonder how many utility/sequencer modules can really be replaced with it.
Hey, that could be fun indeed! I think there is always use for good dedicated utilities like attenuation, mixing, VCAs, etc. But especially if you like exploring and experimenting with things like quantization, chords, deep related modulation, clock divisions, pattern en sequence generation etc etc, DROID can be a great way to experiment and use a lot of different functions :)
This is excellent. It is exactly the type of thing I am looking for. Based on your previous Droid video I was wondering how Droid would handle this kind of complex sequencing. Thanks Monotrail.
Wooah, never realised that the M4 is motorised. That's brilliant, excellent way to gain a lot more knob-per-function control. I'm considering selling my Varigate 8+, PPW, Running Order and Steppy to fund the live kit. First I need to fiddle in Forge, see if I can get anywhere. I'd love an integration in VCV Rack, so you could easily test your forge creations before loading them into a rack...
Hi there! Yes, the motorized faders are great! It's a very powerful setup to control lot's of parameters with a few controls. Varigate is nice, but the customizability is a winner for me. It's ,could be a bit more investment heavy. But also feels more like a modular approach to control & sequencing. You can start small, and expand over time. The big beaty for me is that once you have a setup, you can keep adjusting it to your wishes without buying more :)
I already use a Monome Teletype, i2c2midi and sweet sixteen faderbank to create a similar flexible sequencing setup. If I didn't have that system already, I'd for sure use this!
I‘m using DROID already and it is much fun and offers a cv labor to me. Helps me understanding deeper module and patching concepts. Don‘t have a motorfader yet, but it is on my list due the excellent demo. Thanks. Would love to see more DROID videos.
I just purchased Droid, thanks for the informative and well produced video - any Droid tutorials would be appreciated - specifically any videos on creating quantisers in Droid, or replicating the functionality of the Sinfonion Cheers
Nice, congrats on the modules! The minifonion circuit is fairly easy to use, for sure check the manual, it has a section explaining each of the circuits! I do have a Droid Forge tutorial on my list of options.
Really enjoying your videos, thanks for doing these! I really like the performance focus you have, instead of just explaining functions you fold in how you use things live. Speaking of which, I wish you had more recent live shows. I'd love to hear what you do with the Droid in a full live set.
Hi there, and thanks! Glad you like the videos! And me to :) Have to admit though making and pushing this channel has been my sole focus for the last 2 years, and had to put making music second. But now that some income from this starts to be stable I went full time recently! Super excited about that, and it also means I can start to make more time for actually making and playing music! Also really want to revive my old music channel as well. All the best!
It looks very interesting but it seems like the workflow of changing things by inserting a new SD card might be challenging. I'd love to see a version with an OLED screen and USB-C port, instead of needing to use the X7.
Hi there! The x7 allows for patch changes over USB, but think they made a good choice gong for no screen. At then end having everything customizable is great, but I mostly end up making a patch in a few hours. Then use that patch for months. Maybe make a change or two in 10 minutes, or quickly update something. For me the idea is to create a module, feature or controller, then use it. Until I want something else. I wouldn't want to have a big oled screen in my precious modular space! Think there would be to many options to edit efficiently from a screen. And mostly it would be wasted space when using the setup! :)
@@MonotrailTechTalk I don't really want to menu dive like PNW/PPW, I just don't like the aesthetic and think an OLED screen is more appropriate in this day, but it looks like a great and very powerful module and I'll definitely consider adding it to my setup, aesthetics or not. I just wish I didn't have to get an X7 for that workflow enhancement.
All good, different people different wishes of course :) Remember you can download Droid Forge for free if you like to have a look around, or get a grasp if the system is something you'd enjoy.
at this point there's just no reason to have a modular when you can do it all so much cheaper with a PC and some midi controllers, pretty much all the modules are digital anyway, count the number of digital to analog conversions, on a pc it's 1.
After 25 years of music making I've settled for a modular with multitrack DAW recording setup, the human machine interface is everything. I need to feel excited and inspired.
@@juliziz In my experience the root cause of Gear Acquisition Syndrome is the refusal to accept that that which the sufferer seeks outside themself can only be found within.
@@peteb4ker Even a fully analog system ( non existent these days) is mostly going to be heard through a digital reproduction anyway. Where a modular could really shine is in the greater dynamic range available, but to take advantage of that you need a PA that can take modular level signals instead of standard line levels but we don't see that happening. It's run through digital effects at line level before going to the PA losing the dynamic range it might have had. Yes there are plenty of other reasons people might want a modular, but they have little to do with what comes out of the speakers you are listening to, I doubt you could tell a hardware modular from VCV Rack in a blind test.
Info on DROID: shop.dermannmitdermaschine.de/pages/droid-universal-cv-processor
Affiliate links:
Perfect Circuit - US - bit.ly/3Yn0Gll
Sound of You - EU bit.ly/3DzdFYi
Clockface - AS - bit.ly/3YkDJ1B
Thank you for this video! If it´s not to specialized, I would love to see a workshop on Forge as well.
You're welcome! It's on my list! I do think it's a bit specialized, but also really like DROID and the people behind it. Would love to see it get some attention, and a decent Forge tutorial would be valuable I'd say :)
It would be a really entertaining video to setup a patch on one synth with traditional modules, then replicate the patch using the Der Mann Mit system.
I'm curious if there is a point where the master/droid modules are more space efficient for smaller synths than traditional cv modules. I wonder how many utility/sequencer modules can really be replaced with it.
Hey, that could be fun indeed! I think there is always use for good dedicated utilities like attenuation, mixing, VCAs, etc. But especially if you like exploring and experimenting with things like quantization, chords, deep related modulation, clock divisions, pattern en sequence generation etc etc, DROID can be a great way to experiment and use a lot of different functions :)
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This is excellent. It is exactly the type of thing I am looking for. Based on your previous Droid video I was wondering how Droid would handle this kind of complex sequencing. Thanks Monotrail.
Glad I could help! And huge thanks for your support on Patreon! :)
Besides all the insights - also very nice sound design! ❤
Happy to hear that!
This is great! Digging your performance sequencer setup... really well done. Love to see more Droid content from you!
Glad to hear you like the setup, and thanks for letting me know you like more! Cheers :)
At 0:25 That sounds like the incidental music in Wargames!
Yes! More DROID tips!
Nice! Glad to hear it :)
This is the droid you are looking for
Hahaha, I was thinking so long to use that pun in the title :) Cheers!
Wooah, never realised that the M4 is motorised. That's brilliant, excellent way to gain a lot more knob-per-function control. I'm considering selling my Varigate 8+, PPW, Running Order and Steppy to fund the live kit. First I need to fiddle in Forge, see if I can get anywhere. I'd love an integration in VCV Rack, so you could easily test your forge creations before loading them into a rack...
Hi there! Yes, the motorized faders are great! It's a very powerful setup to control lot's of parameters with a few controls. Varigate is nice, but the customizability is a winner for me. It's ,could be a bit more investment heavy. But also feels more like a modular approach to control & sequencing. You can start small, and expand over time. The big beaty for me is that once you have a setup, you can keep adjusting it to your wishes without buying more :)
I already use a Monome Teletype, i2c2midi and sweet sixteen faderbank to create a similar flexible sequencing setup. If I didn't have that system already, I'd for sure use this!
Ha, that sound like a great combo! Enjoy :)
I‘m using DROID already and it is much fun and offers a cv labor to me. Helps me understanding deeper module and patching concepts. Don‘t have a motorfader yet, but it is on my list due the excellent demo. Thanks. Would love to see more DROID videos.
Happy to hear you are enjoying your setup! And think ill add some to my DROID videos over time for sure :)
I just purchased Droid, thanks for the informative and well produced video - any Droid tutorials would be appreciated - specifically any videos on creating quantisers in Droid, or replicating the functionality of the Sinfonion Cheers
Nice, congrats on the modules! The minifonion circuit is fairly easy to use, for sure check the manual, it has a section explaining each of the circuits! I do have a Droid Forge tutorial on my list of options.
Really enjoying your videos, thanks for doing these! I really like the performance focus you have, instead of just explaining functions you fold in how you use things live. Speaking of which, I wish you had more recent live shows. I'd love to hear what you do with the Droid in a full live set.
Hi there, and thanks! Glad you like the videos! And me to :) Have to admit though making and pushing this channel has been my sole focus for the last 2 years, and had to put making music second. But now that some income from this starts to be stable I went full time recently! Super excited about that, and it also means I can start to make more time for actually making and playing music! Also really want to revive my old music channel as well. All the best!
It looks very interesting but it seems like the workflow of changing things by inserting a new SD card might be challenging. I'd love to see a version with an OLED screen and USB-C port, instead of needing to use the X7.
Hi there! The x7 allows for patch changes over USB, but think they made a good choice gong for no screen. At then end having everything customizable is great, but I mostly end up making a patch in a few hours. Then use that patch for months. Maybe make a change or two in 10 minutes, or quickly update something. For me the idea is to create a module, feature or controller, then use it. Until I want something else. I wouldn't want to have a big oled screen in my precious modular space! Think there would be to many options to edit efficiently from a screen. And mostly it would be wasted space when using the setup! :)
@@MonotrailTechTalk I don't really want to menu dive like PNW/PPW, I just don't like the aesthetic and think an OLED screen is more appropriate in this day, but it looks like a great and very powerful module and I'll definitely consider adding it to my setup, aesthetics or not. I just wish I didn't have to get an X7 for that workflow enhancement.
All good, different people different wishes of course :) Remember you can download Droid Forge for free if you like to have a look around, or get a grasp if the system is something you'd enjoy.
I‘m using the X7 and it provides me also a midi2cv/cv2midi converter to integrate with other gear. Works great
Sweet! It's like Chris Franke in a box 😂
Or any other musician, you can make it work how you want it :)
Would you be so kind as to share your patches with us?
Yes! I attached them to my post on DROID on the Modwiggler forum, page 23 - www.modwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=231105&start=550
at this point there's just no reason to have a modular when you can do it all so much cheaper with a PC and some midi controllers, pretty much all the modules are digital anyway, count the number of digital to analog conversions, on a pc it's 1.
Apart from all the reasons why someone might want to build and play a modular synth
After 25 years of music making I've settled for a modular with multitrack DAW recording setup, the human machine interface is everything. I need to feel excited and inspired.
@@juliziznothing comes close!
@@juliziz In my experience the root cause of Gear Acquisition Syndrome is the refusal to accept that that which the sufferer seeks outside themself can only be found within.
@@peteb4ker Even a fully analog system ( non existent these days) is mostly going to be heard through a digital reproduction anyway.
Where a modular could really shine is in the greater dynamic range available, but to take advantage of that you need a PA that can take modular level signals instead of standard line levels but we don't see that happening. It's run through digital effects at line level before going to the PA losing the dynamic range it might have had.
Yes there are plenty of other reasons people might want a modular, but they have little to do with what comes out of the speakers you are listening to, I doubt you could tell a hardware modular from VCV Rack in a blind test.
Expensive
Modular is definitely not the cheapest route to making music ;)