Here is a personal note from the 1983 designer Václav: “It took more than three years since first prototypes because the 1983 solves problems that might have been only partialy solved in the modular world. Modular synthesizers use precise voltages to communicate pitch information (volt per octave) and such standard puts high demands on both oscillator and voltage source design and calibration while in most instances it leaves the final bit of calibration up to the user. Automatic tuning technical solutions were always used in polysynths and it was somewhat “easy” to do since they were closed systems. The open end architecture of eurorack system allows variation of the standard interpretation when it comes to in impedances or something else. I believe that in this century we should be implementing microcontrollers and create hybrid systems that solve these technical issues. This is also why we chose to use ironically retro-futuristic design and name the module 1983 after the year when MIDI was born. I hope the LISTEN feature inspires other makers to implement tuning corrections into any module that aims to work with tonality from now on.”
So, is it possible to play in tune, say, cycling envelopes o other oscillating stuff that are far from 1v/oct standard? I got some really cool timbres out of unusual modules that I´d love to play with a sequencer chromatically. Thanks!
If I am using 1983 in quantizer mode for Just Intonation. Where would I select the root note of the key? This must be different than selecting the available notes for the device to quantizer too, as each key in just intonation has its own set of intervals, thus you cannot simply transpose within the scale to make key changes. How does 1983 handle the selection of the root note as opposed to the available notes within the scale in quantizer mode(or any other for that matter)? Obviously one would do this by manually tuning the oscillator to the desired root note in a traditional Eurorack system; but how is the root note set with Autotune? Once this root note is selected, does this make it so 0v into the CV input (in quantizer mode) selects the chosen root note? I have used many quantizers but never one with autotune. I would be very grateful if you could expand the information provided about autotuning and utune functions of the 1983.
I would really appreciate you doing a more in depth demo with things to look out for etc. I have difficulty with the 'P' mode. Some days everything stays in tune and then the next day it drifts all over the place. Thanks.
I'd love to see more demos of the autotune functionality. Especially around when it breaks down. I'd love to use this with, for instance, the Morphor Plectrum. But as that module doesn't have the ability to output a steady, simple waveform, I'm wondering if it would work at all.
Just to clarify - can I play a chord on a MIDI keyboard, and have the quantizers constrain their notes to all the notes of that chord, and only those notes, on each of the four channels - (one chord creating a mask for all four channels presumably) - like making a "note mask" on the fly with a MIDI keyboard?
Who knew tuning & MIDI could be so exciting!? Just got got mine today, fast international shipping as always, can’t wait to rack it up and take a trip down to tuning town. Y’all are awesome.
It seems like it does a lot. So i can use 2 CV outputs for oscillators, gate, mod wheel, and clock output? Is there a dedicated clock output in a mono mode?
Yes more tutorials on navigating the menus would be extremely helpful. I can't figure out what this thing is doing at all. User manual is not helping either.
The manual says: "Ordered note priority (the most RECENT NOTE has the highest priority)". So, if I play a broken C major chord (ordered G, C, E) will the notes play in that order or in reverse order (since E is the most recently played)?
this look indispensable, and i try to stay away from midi gear when using the modular... solves the problem for me that i always feel like my tuning is slightly off when doing stacked voices. thanks, this is killer.
Check out Expert Sleepers FH-2. The most powerful, flexible, expandable, and capable MIDI-to-CV converter in Eurorack, as far as I know. Or it's predecessor, the FH-1. Both are USB Hosts.
Here is a personal note from the 1983 designer Václav:
“It took more than three years since first prototypes because the 1983 solves problems that might have been only partialy solved in the modular world. Modular synthesizers use precise voltages to communicate pitch information (volt per octave) and such standard puts high demands on both oscillator and voltage source design and calibration while in most instances it leaves the final bit of calibration up to the user. Automatic tuning technical solutions were always used in polysynths and it was somewhat “easy” to do since they were closed systems. The open end architecture of eurorack system allows variation of the standard interpretation when it comes to in impedances or something else. I believe that in this century we should be implementing microcontrollers and create hybrid systems that solve these technical issues. This is also why we chose to use ironically retro-futuristic design and name the module 1983 after the year when MIDI was born. I hope the LISTEN feature inspires other makers to implement tuning corrections into any module that aims to work with tonality from now on.”
Great Module! Are you no longer available @ Schneidersladen? Thanks.
So, is it possible to play in tune, say, cycling envelopes o other oscillating stuff that are far from 1v/oct standard? I got some really cool timbres out of unusual modules that I´d love to play with a sequencer chromatically. Thanks!
If I am using 1983 in quantizer mode for Just Intonation. Where would I select the root note of the key? This must be different than selecting the available notes for the device to quantizer too, as each key in just intonation has its own set of intervals, thus you cannot simply transpose within the scale to make key changes.
How does 1983 handle the selection of the root note as opposed to the available notes within the scale in quantizer mode(or any other for that matter)? Obviously one would do this by manually tuning the oscillator to the desired root note in a traditional Eurorack system; but how is the root note set with Autotune?
Once this root note is selected, does this make it so 0v into the CV input (in quantizer mode) selects the chosen root note?
I have used many quantizers but never one with autotune. I would be very grateful if you could expand the information provided about autotuning and utune functions of the 1983.
I would really appreciate you doing a more in depth demo with things to look out for etc. I have difficulty with the 'P' mode. Some days everything stays in tune and then the next day it drifts all over the place. Thanks.
Thank you, this solves old problems and opens new doors
I'd love to see more demos of the autotune functionality. Especially around when it breaks down. I'd love to use this with, for instance, the Morphor Plectrum. But as that module doesn't have the ability to output a steady, simple waveform, I'm wondering if it would work at all.
Amazing! Definitely much needed in the eurorack world!
A really smart module. Great work.
Just to clarify - can I play a chord on a MIDI keyboard, and have the quantizers constrain their notes to all the notes of that chord, and only those notes, on each of the four channels - (one chord creating a mask for all four channels presumably) - like making a "note mask" on the fly with a MIDI keyboard?
I think that is exactly how the quantizer mode works 👍
Who knew tuning & MIDI could be so exciting!? Just got got mine today, fast international shipping as always, can’t wait to rack it up and take a trip down to tuning town. Y’all are awesome.
It seems like it does a lot. So i can use 2 CV outputs for oscillators, gate, mod wheel, and clock output? Is there a dedicated clock output in a mono mode?
Always great products from you guys!!
Yes more tutorials on navigating the menus would be extremely helpful. I can't figure out what this thing is doing at all. User manual is not helping either.
And suddenly I get it all working! haha
The user manual suck balls! So does this video. So does the “helpline” at Bastl. This module is one of the worst purchases I've ever made.
The manual says: "Ordered note priority (the most RECENT NOTE has the highest
priority)". So, if I play a broken C major chord (ordered G, C, E) will the notes play in that order or in reverse order (since E is the most recently played)?
Looks like a great module btw
I have this module and its outstanding! You get a LOT for your money, as the vid shows. If your wavering...I'm pushing you over the edge, buy this.
😍
You lot are going to cost me a bunch of money in the near future and I am so very okay with it.
Been waiting for this one! Good stuff can’t wait to turn my modular to a custom 4-voice poly
Does it add polyphony to monophonic modules?
No, it is not possible
Smart!
Already released?
Game changer!
This is good! A major accomplishment in the worlds of electronically produced music.
this look indispensable, and i try to stay away from midi gear when using the modular... solves the problem for me that i always feel like my tuning is slightly off when doing stacked voices. thanks, this is killer.
Why no one integrates a USB HOST in his Midi Device/Converters? WHY? I dont like to buy a Midi converter plus a extern USB Midi HOST.
Check out Expert Sleepers FH-2. The most powerful, flexible, expandable, and capable MIDI-to-CV converter in Eurorack, as far as I know. Or it's predecessor, the FH-1. Both are USB Hosts.
I’m buying this!
This looks perfect! Will there be a diy version for hard up solder lovers?
unfortunately this design is too complex to be DIY
Wow. Thanks for taking some great ideas and then innovating the living shit out of them. 3+1? Beautiful.
First Dark Matter... now 1983! Wow! Can I do duophonic with it?
Yes, you can.
Wow, this thing does a lot of things. I have avoided any midi in my rack and tried to be CV only, but i think this would be worth having.
*thinking face emoji*
👌🎶🤖
Thinking about throwing this module into the ocean and never looking back.
Nice to bring the calibration onboard the module. Finally we can play maths as an oscillator!