Modular Drum Machine Show & Tell

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  • Опубликовано: 18 сен 2024
  • Here’s a quick look at a “drum machine” I put together for a studio session, built around System 80 880, Korgasmatron, Mutable Ears, Euclidean Circles, Cyclebox, Basimilus Iteritas Alter, Akemies Taiko and Hologram Microcosm to ambiently pad it out. I hope this shows the fun of digital stuff - always the most bonkers, versatile sound generators, paired with an analog ‘backbone’.
    It also reminded me how I love envelope following drums and mashing them up with filters. One of the videos on RUclips that made me actually want to get into Eurorack was “Prophei” mashing up some 808 through an MS-20 style filter (Doepfer Xtreme filter), so this process has a LOT to answer for...
    This system was paired with a “voice” and FX system (being mainly Atlantis, Metropolix and Rainmaker). Anyway hope you enjoy the peek. Sorry for the quick vid, I’m in the middle of a house move, we’ll be firing on (more) cylinders shortly. 🙌
    LINKS!
    ▶ Obligatory ModularGrid of this system: www.modulargri...
    ▶ Patreon: / mylarmelodies
    Video made in DaVinci Resolve. Check it out and grab the free version here (which I made this with, they gave me an upgrade so I’m happily helping spread the word): bit.ly/checkout...

Комментарии • 84

  • @michaelkonomos
    @michaelkonomos Год назад +3

    I love how you encourage people to really think and be creative rather than just buy new modules, without being preachy. It’s great. You have really changed my mindset about how I should be approaching this - less broad and more deep exploration.

  • @hardcoreherbivore4730
    @hardcoreherbivore4730 3 года назад +6

    Start with a simple idea, but ending up at “oh wow”. This is why I love modular. 🤗

  • @therealajahn
    @therealajahn 3 года назад +9

    The Metropolix looks insane... I cant wait for that video, so I can put 'certified in metropolix' on my resume.

  • @ChudLife
    @ChudLife 2 года назад +2

    Just got into Modular Synths after real nailing down the recording process of acoustic drum sounds. I am now just figuring out that tracking modular synths and well-recorded drums is just *_voila_* perfect. I am officially entering the rabbit hole of modular. Wish me luck.

  • @kenschestok9515
    @kenschestok9515 3 года назад +3

    12 mins in and this case is an amazing industrial machine ( say early skinny puppy era?) love it!

    • @brianobush
      @brianobush 3 года назад +1

      Extra points for mentioning SP!

  • @pongtrometer
    @pongtrometer Год назад

    The groove and condiments are ZEXY N DIRTY AF

  • @Brumata
    @Brumata 3 года назад

    Ooo, awesome case! Microcosm is such a good modular companion. It's just a magical factory of ear candy. Love mine!

  • @foxnappr5507
    @foxnappr5507 Год назад

    This was such an amazing explanation and a whole show love it

  • @SL_303
    @SL_303 3 года назад +1

    Luv the 880

  • @chemicalBR0
    @chemicalBR0 3 года назад +1

    when you dialed up that MT mini drive I instantly went to thonk and ordered a kit.
    DAMN it sounds bloody amazing
    for 46 quid Tom is practically giving it away

  • @Chasing_Thoughts
    @Chasing_Thoughts 3 года назад +1

    Just what I needed, a new Mylar 🤓

  • @JaseLovesDub
    @JaseLovesDub 3 года назад +2

    Nice. I've just got a Beat Step Pro and am now deep diving into modular drums. Some sweet ideas to try here. *Salutes*

  • @mymodularjourney
    @mymodularjourney 3 года назад

    Another great source of inspiration

  • @potsandjacks
    @potsandjacks 3 года назад

    Dude I love this groove.

  • @pongtrometer
    @pongtrometer Год назад

    Love that envelope follower from drum machine to filter tip, I'm using that in Ableton, different playground but same fun. Cheers.

  • @businesshammock5664
    @businesshammock5664 3 года назад

    That clap was so intense I think it gave me the clap! Off to see the doc...

  • @potsandjacks
    @potsandjacks 3 года назад

    The only constant is change.. I love that Heraclitus quote.

  • @FreeThink1984
    @FreeThink1984 Год назад

    This was phukin hella based and phat as phuk

  • @lee_at_sea
    @lee_at_sea 3 года назад +1

    That 880 is impressive.
    I just got on the preorder list!

    • @mylarmelodies
      @mylarmelodies  3 года назад

      Nice one Chris, it’s a banger (the good kind!!)

    • @steeletoeboots
      @steeletoeboots 3 года назад

      Me too. Been looking forward to getting my hands on one and having some fun. They sound great.

  • @diglet553
    @diglet553 3 года назад +3

    This video couldn't have been anymore better timed! I'm currently starting my modular adventure and in the market for drum modules, and it just so happens that you make this! Cheers 😁😁

    • @mylarmelodies
      @mylarmelodies  3 года назад +2

      Nice one. Defo don’t take this as a “definitive” take - which should apply to any system - there’s so many approaches and amazing modules!! Which probably isn’t very helpful, let me know if you need suggestions!!

  • @triconcollective7087
    @triconcollective7087 Год назад

    That was like' half a nine inch nails song right there!

  • @stevebuchan6642
    @stevebuchan6642 3 года назад

    that is mental. Ace.

  • @RyanFromUltrasound
    @RyanFromUltrasound 3 года назад

    Cyclebox is definitely my favorite osc. I don't think I'll ever let that one go.

  • @night_speed
    @night_speed 3 года назад +1

    Sounds very Trent Reznor-esque with all the distortion. Ace.

  • @DanielRiera
    @DanielRiera 3 года назад +3

    Your voice is always dripping with pleasure. What's that left hand doing LMAO

  • @wheniwaswater-2903
    @wheniwaswater-2903 3 года назад

    I recently picked up Ripples. I can’t understand what took me so long. Such a great filter!!
    This video is, um.......well, Ace!

  • @liamsheehy
    @liamsheehy 3 года назад

    Just when I said "alright, modular drums just aren't worth it", this video comes along. Now.... 🙄😭🥰

  • @THIEFSOUNDS
    @THIEFSOUNDS 3 года назад

    the polyend preset is fucking insane, its the module of all modules that does what it was not designed for

  • @cylonik
    @cylonik 3 года назад

    What you mention about using both ends of the cables is interesting as I had some funny experiences assuming that audio was directional whilst trying to route audio around my system using
    switches and realising that using mults sometimes causes audio to go to places you didn't expect it to.

  • @AndyVonal
    @AndyVonal 3 года назад

    Amazing. Full stop.

  • @Radar23
    @Radar23 3 года назад

    wicked grit. very nicw

  • @AFinalForm
    @AFinalForm 3 года назад

    Yes mate

  • @CarlsbadSGP2007
    @CarlsbadSGP2007 3 года назад

    ACE!

  • @steeletoeboots
    @steeletoeboots 3 года назад +1

    Love your videos! Very informative and fun. Where did you get those red and yellow knobs for the 880?

    • @mylarmelodies
      @mylarmelodies  3 года назад +1

      Thanks m8 - those are Thonk Tall Trimmer Toppers, they’re great!!

  • @martintaylor9205
    @martintaylor9205 3 года назад

    Alex another gem inspiring vidio that’s always innovative as to endless possibilities of Modular
    I’m struggling to thought process what route to take in choosing modules for drum duties so it can be altered from tune to tune performance not easy, don’t want to waste funds on unwanted gear, design wise for case
    This helps though watching your ever evolving rigs
    Cheers🆒👍🎶🎶🎶👌

  • @jemski
    @jemski 3 года назад

    Dope AF

  • @synthced9536
    @synthced9536 3 года назад

    Love your videos I think you are so humoristic 🤣🤣🤣 do you tried the qubit pulsar! I have one for my drums. Only 4 tracks but awesome

  • @fastusmusic1455
    @fastusmusic1455 3 года назад

    Very natural feel to the rhythm - how much is swing vs using the tap button?

  • @foobarbazqux
    @foobarbazqux 3 года назад +1

    Thx for this mate. Need to hit you up on Patreon for help with Modular-Mecha blueprints. Cheers

  • @postRMO
    @postRMO 3 года назад

    that clap

    • @mylarmelodies
      @mylarmelodies  3 года назад +1

      It really is quite the clap that one

  • @Dogboy73
    @Dogboy73 3 года назад

    Filthy (at times). Very cool. I’m about to pull the trigger on a BIA, having removed the DFAM from the case back into its own home. I’m also thinking about one of those Thonk Distortion modules for my first DIY 🤔

    • @mymodularjourney
      @mymodularjourney 3 года назад +2

      All of the music thing modular are very easy to diy. Most detailed build guides out there.

  • @KILLSWITCH4030
    @KILLSWITCH4030 3 года назад

    Great stuff Can you teach it in a daw with vsts? Please

  • @ed18
    @ed18 3 года назад

    Très dope

  • @zbsfm
    @zbsfm 3 года назад +2

    First view and comment :)

  • @dariusmorgan8302
    @dariusmorgan8302 3 года назад

    That's a really well put together setup for the studio. What are you working on in the studio? A collaboration or are you just helping out on a project?

    • @mylarmelodies
      @mylarmelodies  3 года назад +1

      🙌 Just helping on a project!

    • @dariusmorgan8302
      @dariusmorgan8302 3 года назад

      @@mylarmelodies your help has gotta be in high demand. Cool drum case. I'm gonna try that when I get a couple more drum voices. I have the Pico Drum and Plaits that are my main ones now but that's it

    • @dariusmorgan8302
      @dariusmorgan8302 3 года назад

      You're a true 21st century Renaissance man

  • @NostalgicRuckus
    @NostalgicRuckus 3 года назад

    robotron 🤘

  • @PocketUnv
    @PocketUnv 3 года назад

    A great inspiration as always, but you do seem to have misplaced your Grids!

  • @TheRepublicOfJohn
    @TheRepublicOfJohn 3 года назад

    Too freakin' sexy... the synth is pretty decent, too 😉

  • @MrMarcLaflamme
    @MrMarcLaflamme 3 года назад

    3:45 - I made the exact same sound with my mouth... huhhhhhh

  • @TimCoxNYC
    @TimCoxNYC 3 года назад

    What was warps used for again? I must have missed it!

    • @mylarmelodies
      @mylarmelodies  3 года назад +1

      Didn’t mention it, but evil processing/wavefolding!!

    • @TimCoxNYC
      @TimCoxNYC 3 года назад

      @@mylarmelodies YTB thanks!

  • @Jkeane1337
    @Jkeane1337 3 года назад

    😱

  • @Jkeane1337
    @Jkeane1337 2 года назад

    I bought one of these 880’s and returned it because clap sounded awful, bought another exact same thing. Were there different iterations, clap is basically not useable.

    • @mylarmelodies
      @mylarmelodies  2 года назад

      Did you speak to Jeff at System 80? There are trimmers you can adjust, he would be able to talk you through your options

    • @Jkeane1337
      @Jkeane1337 2 года назад

      @@mylarmelodies any risk to unit outside tuning of adjusting them? Ill prob do that, thanks for the tip

  • @bigbaby1345
    @bigbaby1345 3 года назад

    I’ve said this once and I’ll say it again. Korg arp 2600 in 62hp.

    • @mylarmelodies
      @mylarmelodies  3 года назад

      🧐

    • @truthbydesign5146
      @truthbydesign5146 3 года назад

      Or spend a quarter of the money and get Behringer Arp 2600 + complete “Boog” System 55 module set. Decisions decisions. ;)

  • @chrissherman01
    @chrissherman01 3 года назад

    Explain ing modu lar synths tothe beat 🎶

  • @degoyen
    @degoyen 3 года назад

    What's wrong with the Cyclebox?

    • @danvandal4127
      @danvandal4127 3 года назад

      It's sick!

    • @mylarmelodies
      @mylarmelodies  3 года назад

      Ya just don’t hear much about it in everyday modular chat I don’t think, but it’s amazing

    • @cylonik
      @cylonik 3 года назад +1

      Nothing other than I don't think it fits in that case :-)
      Let's watch the 2nd hand prices rise now !

  • @artg7909
    @artg7909 3 года назад

    I believe you have gone mad.

  • @MattKeenanMusic
    @MattKeenanMusic 3 года назад

    filth! pure filth

  • @KR4FTWERK
    @KR4FTWERK 2 года назад

    for this sound you don´t need to spend 2k, really NOT! What a waste of money...

    • @mylarmelodies
      @mylarmelodies  2 года назад +3

      OMG Love that you’ve taken time to check out my channel guys, Computer World is the best x

  • @JaseLovesDub
    @JaseLovesDub 3 года назад +1

    Nice. I've just got a Beat Step Pro and am now deep diving into modular drums. Some sweet ideas to try here. *Salutes*