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This explains something I’ve observed with running both the PWM and triangle or sine wave output of an oscillator into an AND module. The pulse width control ends up acting like a pseudo low pass gate where clockwise has the full harmonics while counterclockwise chokes them off until there’s no sound, but not in the straightforward high to low nature of a LPG. It’s choking off to whatever harmonics are at the lowest “high” point of the triangle or sine wave.
Fantastic examples. I really appreciate the emphasis here not only on logic modules, but also on mixing/blending waveforms to create more complex (and often more subtle) effects. For me, this is one of the things that makes modular really special. Along with wave processing for timbral complexity, I've come to really appreciate some of the neat tricks you can do with logic (especially XOR) for modulating and coordinating sound sources. It's particularly useful for something like a phase-locked loop between two oscillators, but I think there are a variety of ways to use logic to coordinate complexity in a patch.
Another classic way to get a "squared off" distortion is with a slew limiter that has gate outputs for rise and/or fall. (Many function generators will work, eg maths, Rampage, Contour 1, etc..) Put your audio through the slew with times set near minimum and these gates will pulse at audio rate. You can modulate the slew time to vary the sound, though it's going to be very crunchy regardless.
That's really good stuff, the essence of what modular is all about. Love the idea, and the results. I wonder what similar things could be achieved if you use a similar approach with a Pico A Logic, which does "logic" operations on audio, so you're not stuck with the fixed output voltages. It does sum and difference, which shouldn't be that usable for such purposes, as it's basically just mixing in or out of phase, but it can also output min and max value, which should be a lot more interesting. I think I have it somewhere, just not in the rack currently. I might give it a try.
@@OscillatorSink Tom Churchill put out an interesting video a few months back using logic (particularly min logic) to generate melodic pitch CV sequences from LFO's. Would be interesting to explore similar approaches for audio rate .
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This explains something I’ve observed with running both the PWM and triangle or sine wave output of an oscillator into an AND module. The pulse width control ends up acting like a pseudo low pass gate where clockwise has the full harmonics while counterclockwise chokes them off until there’s no sound, but not in the straightforward high to low nature of a LPG. It’s choking off to whatever harmonics are at the lowest “high” point of the triangle or sine wave.
Fantastic examples. I really appreciate the emphasis here not only on logic modules, but also on mixing/blending waveforms to create more complex (and often more subtle) effects. For me, this is one of the things that makes modular really special. Along with wave processing for timbral complexity, I've come to really appreciate some of the neat tricks you can do with logic (especially XOR) for modulating and coordinating sound sources. It's particularly useful for something like a phase-locked loop between two oscillators, but I think there are a variety of ways to use logic to coordinate complexity in a patch.
super excited to watch this. logic and gates and switches is my jam right now. vice virga, jam jam, nibbler, btmx are all front and center on my rig.
Very cool and interesting video! I Love Takaabs modules! I have ordered a lot from Siam Modular and Im always happy.
Another classic way to get a "squared off" distortion is with a slew limiter that has gate outputs for rise and/or fall. (Many function generators will work, eg maths, Rampage, Contour 1, etc..) Put your audio through the slew with times set near minimum and these gates will pulse at audio rate. You can modulate the slew time to vary the sound, though it's going to be very crunchy regardless.
I like that! I also ended up with a happy handful of 2 HP modules from Takaab / Siam Modular.
Thanks and enjoy!
That's really good stuff, the essence of what modular is all about. Love the idea, and the results. I wonder what similar things could be achieved if you use a similar approach with a Pico A Logic, which does "logic" operations on audio, so you're not stuck with the fixed output voltages. It does sum and difference, which shouldn't be that usable for such purposes, as it's basically just mixing in or out of phase, but it can also output min and max value, which should be a lot more interesting. I think I have it somewhere, just not in the rack currently. I might give it a try.
The min/max output stuff should be a lot of fun paired with some offset voltages to nudge sound sources up and down on the way in.
@@OscillatorSink Tom Churchill put out an interesting video a few months back using logic (particularly min logic) to generate melodic pitch CV sequences from LFO's. Would be interesting to explore similar approaches for audio rate .
Best modular/eurorack video ever made.
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Slice the pi ∅
11.∅∅1∅∅1 . . .
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The noises made me do it.
Technically, it's your own fault 😂
@@longshotkdb yeah, seems about right although you may need to carry the Ø?
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Damnit ! 😂 I missed the point, again ! ∆ cheers.
Good stuff.
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