The first 6 minutes are truly amazing. Not only do you deliver a lot of basics to someone who has no clue about sound creation but you easily adapt to the tool as you go.
You don't need to mix or split the output for stereo. Just use two patch cables out from one output to the channel 1 and 2 (L and R). It took me awhile to figure it out but you are not limited to one patch cable per connection.
i just killed 3 hours watching your video and building my first rack myself. this is so freakin awesome. i just want a big blizzard to come so i can be locked up with this thing. i am hooked and your demo helped me get started. i'm am completely fixated now. I subscribed and will be viewing all yer junk on this rack thing. i'm loving it. THANK YOU!!!
Awesome tutorial. Awesome product. Love that it runs on linux. I found out about it due to Andrew Huang mentioning it in his free stuff for 2019 video. Cheers.
You don't need a mult, you can just hold down the ctrl key while dragging a wire and it allows you to "stack" multiple wires from one source. And of course there are LFOs, in "Fundamental", at least in my Version 0.6.0. You can search for it in the white title bar by entering "lfo". And don't forget to click all free plugins on the website, then download them.
For stereo (or any multiple connection) you can just hold Ctrl and drag, i.e. drag from a source to output 1, hold ctrl, then drag from that same source to output 2. Or drag from the same Osc to 4 different filters or effects, etc.
So tru😂. It sucks being me I’m interested in modular and creative/complicated subjects but I’m a kronk brain I have a tun of learning difficulties so me doing that while high is practically impossible!
I'm not following hard enough to know if you had any plans to cover VCV Rack 2, but hearing your comments on clouds made me check. The current version has the freeze and mode all figured out. Thanks for getting me going with the software again!
What an incredible way to learn about modular synths before wasting money on it. I've been curious about modular but don't have thousands of dollars to waste on gear so this is great way to get exposure before jumping in.
I actually would of dived out of the video 6 minutes in but I find synth intriguing and I have to agree, the tactile nature of a physical object is somehow more intuitive. Good video.
Man this was sick!! Super impressed! Especially with the price tag!!! I would love to see some in depth tutorials on Rolands new Eurorack digital multi effects/modules. They're are a whole bunch of em and the whole customisable aspect is mind boggling to me. I don't see how each module stands out from the other
@Benn and Gear at one stage you asked how to send stereo to to the audio. You dont need a multiplier, you just pull two cables out and send them to the in 1 and 2 of the audio module
Thank you so much for this tutorial, you made it easy and fun to start working with something brand new for me. This made such a positive impact for me - thank you, Benn!
Benn this is amazing! Thank you! I absolutely love your album Pale Blue Dot, the 15:15 mark on the video was giving me those PBD vibes. Thanks for sharing.
When the "Space" knob of Elements is at zero, it plays the output of the strike/blow/bow module out the left channel and the output of the resonator to the right channel. It's not a bug, that's how the hardware version of Elements works.
I've heard of vcv rack, but never tried it. I hope I like it, because I'm not sure whether the convenience & price of VCV Rack justifies _not_ buying modular hardware. That warm analog sound is the only reason I'm interested in modular at all, because it's so financially intimidating.
Interesting. Was hoping the virtual Modular Synth software market would get another free addition like the very amazing (but also very cumbersome to use) SynFactory from many years ago which was my first introduction to software Modular Synthesizers at all.
thanks for this its very inspiring the 'somewhat interesting thing' you made by the end is somewhat fucking beautiful i really appreciate your videos, this one has given me something to dive into during a really hard time the video really helped me get my head around starting to work with modular (i just moved to japan so this is a dangerous place to get into that stuff, its everywhere : ) peace xx
@@wheresmydrink4552 You may like the idea of not having to have your info spoon fed to you because yes you learn more that way and believe me I get it, it's just that some of us are busy a f and trying to learn fast
I downloaded this program yesterday... I'm a total newb with modular... but I do understand the basics of synthesis... you've done a great job of making VCV accessible... Thanks!!
I guess you can sort of make an LFO by patching an alternating sequence (here functioning as a low-frequency square) into an ADSR, stretching out the attack and decay and release while taking the sustain down to zero to make the slow square coming out of the sequencer kind of sine-ish?
HI. To do have output on 1 and 2, you can click an drag the output of the vca in input 1 of audio interface and than click on output 2 of the audio interface and drag to your output vca. That will combine the output of both 1 and 2 output. (Just know that I just watched the first 7 minutes of the video I have no ideas if you have a better solution further...)
At 15:00 you make it into the bow noise for a second that I love. But when I try to make the bow on my own VCV, it makes no sound. I copied just about everything to try to get that tone but I can't get it to work. :(
Well, good plugin system, but the XSRDO and Kamioooka by g200kg I like more - they both can sounds just amazingly powerful, beautiful and clean (for the program synths) and way easier to work with. Ah, yes they even looks better (for me). This flat design of the modules, knobs are soooo boring.... As I am graphic designer I see that flat design everyday and everywhere and I really tired by it))
Kinda want to try this, but not running on Linux or at least my particular setup. (Some dependency issues it seems. Even though it should run given the instructions.)
Inputs and output jacks light up when you select them. They should be plugged in when you first start up. The MIDI-CV and Audio 8 modules have options on their screens, click around till you find the config that works with your computer's audio outputs. You'll have triggers on your keyboard. I was actually surprised that I got this to work first time... very lucky for me I, normally I suck at this stuff. But only one of my laptops works with this, the other keeps crashing due to an Intel chipset spec.
bruh if u hold ctrl in windows and click on a parameter output that already has a patch cable assigned it duplicates the signal onto another cable. So easiest way to use stereo is duplicate the output signal and assign it to Interface Inputs 1 and 2
The first 6 minutes are truly amazing. Not only do you deliver a lot of basics to someone who has no clue about sound creation but you easily adapt to the tool as you go.
You don't need to mix or split the output for stereo. Just use two patch cables out from one output to the channel 1 and 2 (L and R). It took me awhile to figure it out but you are not limited to one patch cable per connection.
Thank you for that observation! I was dismayed by the apparent limitation until I stumbled upon your note!
Hold ctrl then make the second cable or you will just delete the first.
There isn't a 'multiples' in my version.
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i just killed 3 hours watching your video and building my first rack myself. this is so freakin awesome. i just want a big blizzard to come so i can be locked up with this thing. i am hooked and your demo helped me get started. i'm am completely fixated now. I subscribed and will be viewing all yer junk on this rack thing. i'm loving it. THANK YOU!!!
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COVID19: Hey it's me, your blizzard
Gave a like on the first "I'm a module" second 😂
Im a bloody beginner to modular synthesizers and love this tutorials. please keep on explaing the simple things as you are! love your videos
Awesome tutorial. Awesome product. Love that it runs on linux.
I found out about it due to Andrew Huang mentioning it in his free stuff for 2019 video.
Cheers.
You don't need a mult, you can just hold down the ctrl key while dragging a wire and it allows you to "stack" multiple wires from one source. And of course there are LFOs, in "Fundamental", at least in my Version 0.6.0. You can search for it in the white title bar by entering "lfo". And don't forget to click all free plugins on the website, then download them.
(+Frank Buss) You have no idea how useful the Ctrl thing was to me.
I'm pretty sure its Command not CTRL - at least on a Mac.
Frank.... Thank you, thank you,thank you.
Imagine the video ending right after 2:11. "so there you go, goodluck with it" lmao
That could really be all you 'need' to know before starting this. haha
Hahaha :D
For stereo (or any multiple connection) you can just hold Ctrl and drag, i.e. drag from a source to output 1, hold ctrl, then drag from that same source to output 2. Or drag from the same Osc to 4 different filters or effects, etc.
Damn it, another piece of software I never heard of, and now I have to install it, get high and spend days in it.... thank you :)
You.are truly a.brother of mine (: haha
So lucky you have the time!!
@@KOSMIKFEADRECORDS We all have the time, we choose how we use it. Hope you use yours in a way that fulfills you and makes you happy!
Fam ❤️
So tru😂. It sucks being me I’m interested in modular and creative/complicated subjects but I’m a kronk brain I have a tun of learning difficulties so me doing that while high is practically impossible!
this video helped me greatly in understanding how to create patches in a eurorack environment, thank you so much for making this!
10 minutes in and he recreated the whole Terraria soundtrack, I'm sold
I'm not following hard enough to know if you had any plans to cover VCV Rack 2, but hearing your comments on clouds made me check. The current version has the freeze and mode all figured out. Thanks for getting me going with the software again!
Great tutorial. The comparison of an Oscillator to a lawnmower is genius.
Love how rapidly you're putting out these videos!
Just got this today! Would have not known about it unless I watched this channel from time to time. Thanks for the inspiration.
What an incredible way to learn about modular synths before wasting money on it. I've been curious about modular but don't have thousands of dollars to waste on gear so this is great way to get exposure before jumping in.
I actually would of dived out of the video 6 minutes in but I find synth intriguing and I have to agree, the tactile nature of a physical object is somehow more intuitive. Good video.
Man this was sick!! Super impressed! Especially with the price tag!!! I would love to see some in depth tutorials on Rolands new Eurorack digital multi effects/modules. They're are a whole bunch of em and the whole customisable aspect is mind boggling to me. I don't see how each module stands out from the other
I know it's not news to the synth junkies or sound designers, but that freeze and verb is cool. I love s&h stuff and wavetables. FM is beastly too.
You're great teacher. You're pretty fast and I can't ask questions. Reminds me of college, especially grad school. Thanks for sharing.
Your eyebrow also looks modular and I love it.
"That's how easy it is to make music"
All i can think about seeing this is "Buttons!"
suggestion: would you maybe make a part II to this video with the newest version of VCV? would be awesome!
I am really liking this pop-up series. Hope you continue.
That GUI reminds me a lot of Blender, for some reason...
Ah, I see: from the source code, it uses oui-blendish, that’s why.
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@@lawrencedoliveiro9104 What is oui-blendish?
A follow up to this would be awesome
Thx for the terminology, this info was golden and fast for me, nice job!
This is a great place to start, designing systems and experimenting, before spending thousands of dollars on hardware.
@Benn and Gear
at one stage you asked how to send stereo to to the audio.
You dont need a multiplier, you just pull two cables out and send them to the in 1 and 2 of the audio module
Thank you so much for this tutorial, you made it easy and fun to start working with something brand new for me. This made such a positive impact for me - thank you, Benn!
Thank you!!!!! Very siiiiiick!! Been playing with this for hours! Cheers
Benn this is amazing! Thank you! I absolutely love your album Pale Blue Dot, the 15:15 mark on the video was giving me those PBD vibes. Thanks for sharing.
When the "Space" knob of Elements is at zero, it plays the output of the strike/blow/bow module out the left channel and the output of the resonator to the right channel. It's not a bug, that's how the hardware version of Elements works.
This took so long that this is my favourite song now.
This is simply amazing! You have the right spirit for feeling and creating the music! :D
The Bitwig Grid is also really nice !
I've heard of vcv rack, but never tried it. I hope I like it, because I'm not sure whether the convenience & price of VCV Rack justifies _not_ buying modular hardware. That warm analog sound is the only reason I'm interested in modular at all, because it's so financially intimidating.
*this software gets brought to my attention*Nobody ever heard from me again, just calm notes floating among the clouds. :)
Sounding incredible at the end
I was looking for a modulaire vst and came across VCV Rack. Still try to figure it out how it works, but it looks amazing.
That's cool. There must be a place to share and listen to, just different interesting patches that people have come up with.
Cool, thanks.
Excellent video, looking forward this project.
Long shot, but would like to see a comparison video of Dexed and Valley's Dexter module, just since they both ostensibly emulate the DX7.
Interesting. Was hoping the virtual Modular Synth software market would get another free addition like the very amazing (but also very cumbersome to use) SynFactory from many years ago which was my first introduction to software Modular Synthesizers at all.
thanks for this its very inspiring
the 'somewhat interesting thing' you made by the end is somewhat fucking beautiful
i really appreciate your videos, this one has given me something to dive into during a really hard time
the video really helped me get my head around starting to work with modular (i just moved to japan so this is a dangerous place to get into that stuff, its everywhere : ) peace xx
We're all the first at something; truly.
Thanks a lot mate =D It really showed up the possibilities of it. That will be my beginning with Modular Synths iihhhuuuuuuuuu
47 people who clicked "Thumbs Down" have each maxed out several credit cards on modular hardware.
Mr Henson maybe?
@@pacearrowspeeding you tell em
@@wheresmydrink4552 You may like the idea of not having to have your info spoon fed to you because yes you learn more that way and believe me I get it, it's just that some of us are busy a f and trying to learn fast
lol
back in the days the thumb down button existed
This is just so cool, never knew about this software before.
Very nice introduction. Waiting for the Reaktor Blocks Video ;)
That last tune you made was great.
I've been playing with this too! Thanks for the video!
there actually was a cloud generator in the list of modules. it's the e-series e340 cloud generator
2.0 is finally out, now has a Pro edition with DAW integration support! Check it out!
Best tutorial on the subject. Thanks!
I downloaded this program yesterday... I'm a total newb with modular... but I do understand the basics of synthesis... you've done a great job of making VCV accessible... Thanks!!
but I was able to get a sine wave with PD!!! :)
That was a great tutorial! I would love to see some of the Make Noise and Intellijel stuff.
just beautiful
I didn't realize they greeked the names of the recreated modules. That, is hilarious.
There is software modular called Wren..it's also open source though not many people know about it..maybe you could make video on it Benn :)
I agree, that would be cool.
I cant find it
Do a revisit, so much has changed
I guess you can sort of make an LFO by patching an alternating sequence (here functioning as a low-frequency square) into an ADSR, stretching out the attack and decay and release while taking the sustain down to zero to make the slow square coming out of the sequencer kind of sine-ish?
HI. To do have output on 1 and 2, you can click an drag the output of the vca in input 1 of audio interface and than click on output 2 of the audio interface and drag to your output vca. That will combine the output of both 1 and 2 output. (Just know that I just watched the first 7 minutes of the video I have no ideas if you have a better solution further...)
YOU SYNTHESIZED MY LEFT EAR!
thanks dude i learn so much from you
You should take a look again, there are a ton of user-made modules now. A ton!
thanks. Modal/Clouds PD tutorial would be super interesting! Subscribed.
19:40 it's awesome and musical algo gen !
How do I make the lawnmower sound again?
slipperysalmon I thought it was a motorcycle. :-)
Just sample a lawnmower
It's a riding mower...
i am checking these vids out as i have the cardinal vst fork of vcv rack and i want to learn more
Subbed immediately and I don't even know any of your other videos.
great tutorial, thanks a lot man. super helpful for a noob like me
when Ben was going through an "euhm" phase =)
this was super helpful, thanks!
Should do an updated video on the new plugin version!
Wow chocolate chip trick on intro
Thank you very much.
lol that intro is gold
RellyAlexander "I'm a Module!" t-shirts anyone? This could be the synth runner up to the guitarists ALL THE GAIN!
love it! thank you very much!
Love this channel❤
At 15:00 you make it into the bow noise for a second that I love. But when I try to make the bow on my own VCV, it makes no sound. I copied just about everything to try to get that tone but I can't get it to work. :(
Joe "you ever play a modular on DMT?" Rogan. shit wait.. wrong channel.
thanks..I installed it a while back and had not gotten a chance to mess with it..
when you just up and skipped to the end i was like TF just happened
Is there no chaos/random module for this yet?
Well, good plugin system, but the XSRDO and Kamioooka by g200kg I like more - they both can sounds just amazingly powerful, beautiful and clean (for the program synths) and way easier to work with. Ah, yes they even looks better (for me). This flat design of the modules, knobs are soooo boring.... As I am graphic designer I see that flat design everyday and everywhere and I really tired by it))
YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kinda want to try this, but not running on Linux or at least my particular setup. (Some dependency issues it seems. Even though it should run given the instructions.)
really amazing
I tried this and it didnt work. Im on a different version and i cant plug in to the audio output from the oscillator
did you ever figure this problem out? Im having the same issue and no one is being helpful
Inputs and output jacks light up when you select them. They should be plugged in when you first start up. The MIDI-CV and Audio 8 modules have options on their screens, click around till you find the config that works with your computer's audio outputs. You'll have triggers on your keyboard.
I was actually surprised that I got this to work first time... very lucky for me I, normally I suck at this stuff. But only one of my laptops works with this, the other keeps crashing due to an Intel chipset spec.
I cant find VC Mixer. Is that something you need to download seperate?
Clear descriptions, but I can't hear any audio from the synth.
nice, cool, kicken, vet, gaaf, strak
This is legit amazing :O
I'M A MODULE
bruh if u hold ctrl in windows and click on a parameter output that already has a patch cable assigned it duplicates the signal onto another cable. So easiest way to use stereo is duplicate the output signal and assign it to Interface Inputs 1 and 2
Thats a lot of new shit to learn.
i owe u my life
thank you so much