#2234

I recently added an FH-2 to pair with Marbles. It’s very easy to change the scales on Marbles via FH-2 interfacing with the DAW. You end up with the original sequence in the DAW and three related sequences out of Marbles. I’ve been really happy with the results.

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#2235

have put together a fun little drum skiff and getting a lot of rhythmic options that I like, but am running into some timbrel difficulties (or, at least, could use some advice re: signal flow)

right now it’s two pico drums, pam’s, grids, cold mac, three sisters, and an optomix. I know there’s a lot of potential for distortion here between sisters and optomix, and on an ‘ears’ level drums -> optomix -> sisters (have shuffled which in/outs I’m using to taste) -> optomix aux -> reverb is sounding the best, but I wonder if there’s a signal flow option I’m missing…

every discussion I’ve found on drums in euro seems to just be a list of distortion modules to buy // a discussion on trigger sequencing (which is the ‘solved’ part of the equation on my end).

#2236

What role is Optomix playing between pico drums and three sisters? Just as a mixer? I’ve got a similar setup but haven’t put a VCA between standalone drum voices and a filter.

#2237

Yes, primarily as a mixer (esp. since sisters distorts – often I have the opto pots below noon). Also prefer the sound of drums through optomix before hitting sisters. Also going to try patching up sq-1 to optomix for emphasis reasons.

#2238

Nice idea with sq-1 for emphasis. I don’t make enough use of mine.

#2239

I’d like to hear more about your setup in the drums thread.

Sorry, just to be clear: Are you experiencing unwanted distortion, or are you hoping to introduce it? Depending on how I read you post, I’m seeing it both ways. :upside_down_face:

#2240

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pinch me, I started dreaming again :roll_eyes:

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#2241

is your question “should i build this?”, cause if it is, then my answer is “yes”

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#2242

hehehe thanks. it’ll be a while before I’m able to really start, but I guess we have a new plan

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#2243

Are you building from scratch or do you have some of the modules already?

#2244

I have one row currently: Maths, LxD, the Mannequins minus one Friends and minus one Cold Mac, and the Monome.

#2245

My mind explodes… Two Cold Macs and Three Sisters!!!

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#2246

Looks like loads of fun!

#2247

Hi all, can I ask a question about the morphagene? I’m wanting to add some kind of sample-playing/found-sound elements to my set-up. The morphagene looks like it would be a lot of fun but I’m a bit worried about the UI. I briefly had a Tempi and found it difficult to remember the various button combos and colors. The morphagene appears to have a related UI philosophy but I’m wondering how much memorizing comes into practice when playing? I’m also considering a 301 or a radio music (seems like one could get pretty far with just reset and start time). I’m imagining (at the moment, but who knows) that I’d mostly use it with samples and sounds I’d collected while away from my studio. I’d like it to have a lot of cv modulation possibilities but also a decent amount of precise control (I’m sequencing with a er-101 and a marbles mostly).
So, my questions are:

  1. Do you find the UI of the morphagene to require a lot of memorization or manual referencing?
  2. Given the general description of what I’m trying to do - are there other approaches/devices you’d recommend. (I don’t presently have anything in my modular that can play samples.)
    But any impressions or thoughts are welcome!
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#2248

Having owned a radiomusic in the past, and now owning a Morphagene, I can say it is leagues ahead in almost every way! For me the key to Morphagene is the ability to resample and record your manipulations of a sample into a new splice and then go on to further manipulate this.

Once a reel is loaded the interface is very straight forward with everything you would want to do accessible from a single knob or button. I find the button combos are only really used when managing reels/splices, at which point the creative flow is normally broken anyway and it’s not too much of a problem to check the manual if I’ve forgotten something.

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#2249

I’ve been using Morphagene since its release and I never realized that “record into new slice” allowed you to record your modified recordings. Looks like I have a bit of experimentation sheaf of me tonight!

I definitely agree regarding UI: button combos aren’t an issue while actually playing with sounds. Manipulating sounds feels entirely intuitive to me.

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#2250

this cheat sheet should be all you need (might have been posted here at some point but I couldn’t find it):

Morphagene_sheet.pdf (75.9 KB)

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#2251

Radio Music is a very different beast. That said, I think Morphagene and Radio Music are the best of friends. Really enjoyed using them together. The 301, on the other hand, can do laps around them simply because of what it is, but you have to build what you want and how you control it. The Morphagene and Radio Music are both statements in and of themselves.

Re UI - I’ve traded my Morphagene, but I think about reacquiring one often. During the months I had it, I found it hard to keep the combos straight, but there aren’t as many as Tempi. I’m sure you memorize them eventually, but I do not think they are intuitive. As noted by others, once you’ve got it setup to do what you want, it’s a pleasure to use.

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#2252

I own a QCD and I am considering acquiring a SISM.I understand I can connect the 8-pin ribbon cable from the CLOCK-OUTS header on the QCD, to the INS header on the SISM:

1.Will the four outputs from the QCD be output on both the QCD OUTS and fed to the SISM at the same time?

2.Will I be able to connect QCD, QLFO and SISM at the same time, via headers?

3.Beside the Sequencer idea patch described in the SISM manual, what other uses could the two modules (QCD and SISM) connected benefit from?

#2253

Yes, this is basically just like multing all 4 outputs. I’m not finding a schematic for the SISM but 4ms publishes schematics for the QCD and some other modules that use this header, like the QPLFO – this connector more or less just skips over the output/input circuits connected to the jacks.

I don’t see why not, but you might have to make your own 2x4 ribbon cable with multiple connectors. This is doable with pliers and super easy if you have the right crimp tool.

Dunno! I had somehow missed this module but it seems really cool, I love the QCD + expander. Seems like you could use the combined outputs on the bottom to make some nice stepped CVs that change value rhythmically (guessing this is the sequencer patch in the manual). With a QPLFO patching back to the SISM this seems like a way to get some really interesting CVs going on, keeping everything locked to the rhythm(s) defined by the QCD.

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