#12

I’ve been using the phased output feature in Zadar to control the harmonics for either even or odd intervals. Then I set the remaining intervals manually to have a modulating sound with a consistent root.

I also love using stages to control it via the individual LFOs, but it really made me just want to get the Voltage Multistage to have the most control. It was really made to work together, so that will be exciting once I make the upgrade.

There’s also a wave folder when you cycle the harmonics fast enough. I used a PH-8 for that test initially, but I’ve been having a lot of fun with the ES-8 and Ableton’s new CV features to make that modulation more animated.

Any interesting experiments with the FM section? I need to play with that some more, but I’m always happy with the raw output.

#13

You can use the width control as ‘filter’ cutoff. I guess this bit is fairly obvious, but…

You can also get quite a nice ‘woody’ LPG effect going on with the sliders all the way down, the centre and width knobs fully CCW and an envelope into the width CV. It doesn’t need a VCA, but if you do add a VCA then you get to have fun adding extra (modulatable) harmonics in.

If you mult. the width and the centre CV inputs, it’s fairly easy to get the width control to only go in one direction only too.

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#14

Has a tough decision today picking between this and Cs-L. The tone of harmonic oscillator is amazing with minimal tweaking, unlike Cs-L.
I picked Cs-L thinking it’s going to give me more variety but I think my next major purchase is going to be harmonic oscillator:)

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Took me way too long to figure this out but I’m finding self FMing with one of the individual harmonic outs can help blur the harmonics. Instead of the organ-like harmonics, you get this beautiful fuzzy thing that really come to life when modulating “low-high” and “center.”

First 10 seconds are without FM

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#16

Do you have examples of this sound?

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#17

I’ll add something to my post!

#18

Sounds great! I’ve been enjoying self-patching fm as you have here at very low frequencies. Odd, rubbery sounds. HO was one of my first modules and I continue to discover new things to love about it.

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#19

I just got one of these in the mail yesterday.

I was on the fence about this vs Just Friends, as I saw in the JF technical maps that you can work with the first six harmonics, and particularly as I’ve already got a Crow there was an appeal in expanding my ii ecosystem.

But right now I’ve ended up with this strange case with tons of modulators and my only sound source being the ER-301. And so I thought something both analog and extremely hands-on might be a good complement to that.

Maybe it will just be a matter of time until I pick up the JF as well, and then it won’t be forced into purely working as a sound source?

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#20

Really cool use and I don’t know why I haven’t played with that myself yet (FMing the individual harmonic outputs back into the oscillator)! BTW, where did you get the black pot covers? Thinking about making the rest of my system match the Verbos look.

#21

I’ve been lusting for a Harmonic osc for quite some time now. I got in contact with a guy that wants ti trade one plus the Amp & Tone controller for my Moog Grandmother. Would you do it? I don’t know what to do… I barely use the GM.

#22

It’s such a magical combo

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#23

Could go for a Harmonic + Scan & Pan combo too from the same guy. Tough one

#24

I have all the verbos stuff. HO and ATC are my favorites.

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#25

Those two seems to be a perfect couple. I’ll see how it goes. The seller wants the trade to be face to face on Christmas eve and I’m out of town :thinking:

#26

Have you seen the new oscillator on Modular Grid? Interested in the concept behind that one, or if it’s more for saving HP in mobile systems

#27

To me it looks more like half of Complex oscillator. I bet it’s going to sound really nice

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#28

I already have Stages; what can the Verbos do that Stages can’t? I’ve been hesitant to try any Verbos modules due to the high prices and poor reputation of the company re QC and customer service.

#29

Verbos can do harmonic scanning under CV control. The lower block of knobs is the functionality not present in stages.
Oh, and FM.
Stages can tune partials and individually switch waveshapes though.
That said, I’ve been choosing between Cs-l and HO a couple of month ago, after demoing both at Schneidersladen. Went with Cs-l, but can not forget the sound of HO ever since. So I’m going to pick up HO as a holiday gift for myself :slight_smile:

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#30

After some readings, conclusions are :

  • People who sold it have regrets
  • People who have it, keep it.

I tried to forgive it but like kveye, I think I will make me a personal gift too :slight_smile:

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#31

I sold my HO, but I miss it. I actually picked up the CS-L. I think the CS-L is way more versatile. I’m committed to a smaller system so the HO is not something I’d buy again with a small system but if I ever expanded I’d def pick one up again, it’s got such a unique voice,

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