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Johno Wells
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Registrace 13. 02. 2019
I am a SoCal-based filmmaker, sound designer, synth-addict and life-long musician. Music has been everything to me since I was around 10 yrs old. I release music independently on BandCamp (linked below). In 2020 I created Modular World, a global showcase broadcast for modular synth musicians. The best way to follow me or reach out is on Instagram.
Here are all the links:
johno_wells
johnowells.bandcamp.com/
czcams.com/users/modularworld
linktr.ee/johno_wells
Here are all the links:
johno_wells
johnowells.bandcamp.com/
czcams.com/users/modularworld
linktr.ee/johno_wells
Oxalis and Wells - Blind Collaboration - Live in Boston
On May 4, 2024, Oxalis and Johno Wells played together in Boston, MA at the Glitch Gallery for a show put on by Anda Volley called Soft Collaborations. This unique show paired 8 musicians into 4 pairs of artists who had never worked with each other, or in some cases - even met.
These one-off collaborations were truly performed in the moment and were fantastic examples of improvisation and deep listening. Enjoy!
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Music:
johnowells.bandcamp.com/
Social:
johno_wells
#freejazz #experimentalmusic #eurorack
These one-off collaborations were truly performed in the moment and were fantastic examples of improvisation and deep listening. Enjoy!
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Music:
johnowells.bandcamp.com/
Social:
johno_wells
#freejazz #experimentalmusic #eurorack
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Arbhar 2.0 - How to Load Scenes
zhlédnutí 876Před 3 měsíci
Arbhar 2.0 (from Instruo) is a fantastic granular synth module for the eurorack modular synthesizer format. It was already powerful - now it's a little nutty. (As in...more powerful). One of the biggest new features in 2.0 is the scene architecture, where you can load 6 samples into individual layers and save it. This is a game changer for performances, as you can load up to 36 scenes on the fr...
SOMA TERRA on TERRA
zhlédnutí 1,7KPřed 8 měsíci
This performance was shot in Joshua Tree National Park in the Chollas garden and was created for the now-historic @ModularWorld Patch-On // REVERB show that broadcast on 12/10/23. I used the SOMA Terra and processed it in post and also added a few textures - voice (butterfly varieties) and the Arturia CS-80 (VST) for the bass. The whole show of Patch-On // REVERB on Modular World can be seen he...
100 American Idioms in AI generated images
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About the project: IDIOMS: A Celebration of Language and Artificial Intelligence American idioms have been one of the reasons I love language. Idioms are ridiculous, sometimes cruel, usually funny, often telling, occasionally antiquated, and offer a great window into the vocabulary of our language. The idioms in this project were fed as text prompts into the AI image generation tool called Mid ...
SOMA Terra - Bank 4 (Solo), No talking, 4K
zhlédnutí 1,3KPřed rokem
In this video, I go through all the presets in Bank 4 (Solo) of Terra. There's so much more to Terra - this is just a quick listen to the very top level. Read below for some words about Terra from the creator, Vlad Kreimer. "TERRA is a sanctuary for a natural soul right in the middle of the rumbling plastic world, a ground where you can breathe in and out slowly, and hold on to your roots. TERR...
SOMA Terra - Bank 3 (Bass), No talking, 4K
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In this video, I go through all the presets in Bank 3 (Bass) of Terra. There's so much more to Terra - this is just a quick listen to the very top level. Read below for some words about Terra from the creator, Vlad Kreimer. "TERRA is a sanctuary for a natural soul right in the middle of the rumbling plastic world, a ground where you can breathe in and out slowly, and hold on to your roots. TERR...
SOMA Terra - Bank 2 (Experimental), No talking, 4K
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In this video, I go through all the presets in Bank 2 (Experimental) of Terra. There's so much more to Terra - this is just a quick listen to the very top level. Read below for some words about Terra from the creator, Vlad Kreimer. "TERRA is a sanctuary for a natural soul right in the middle of the rumbling plastic world, a ground where you can breathe in and out slowly, and hold on to your roo...
SOMA Terra - Bank 1 (Polyphonic), No talking, 4K
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In this video, I go through all the presets in Bank 1 (Polyphonic) of Terra. There's so much more to Terra - this is just a quick listen to the very top level. Read below for some words about Terra from the creator, Vlad Kreimer. "TERRA is a sanctuary for a natural soul right in the middle of the rumbling plastic world, a ground where you can breathe in and out slowly, and hold on to your roots...
How to swap SOMA Ornament-8 screws to Pulsar-23 pins
zhlédnutí 589Před rokem
...It keeps you awake at night...."can those screws on my older SOMA Ornament-8 be switched out for something like the gorgeous pins on the Pulsar?" We've all been there. Today the nightmares can cease. I'm happy to tell you that you *can* swap out the screws on your Ornament-8. Any of the SOMA divisions would be happy to help you order some pins, and make everything right in the world again. (...
SOMA Enner and Strymon Starlab - Ambient GOLD.
zhlédnutí 1KPřed rokem
The SOMA Laboratories Enner is such a versatile and experimental synth, and pairs well with eurorack synthesizers - especially effects. Here I'm pairing it with the @strymon Starlab. Usually, the Enner is associated with noise, or experimental textures that might need a larger musical context to "work." In this short exercise, I took Enner to ambient places with a few simple drones and light mo...
VOLT - SOMA Pulsar-23 improvisation
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This short performance was created for the Pulsar-23 Spotlight show on Modular World, on Feb 12, 2023. This show focused on the unique drum and drone machine from SOMA Laboratories that has resonated deeply with our eurorack community. Here's the link to the whole show - the line-up was INSANE, and producing this show was a lot of fun. czcams.com/video/X_hjne2DQqA/video.html THANK YOU to SOMA R...
Rust Sleeps - Eurorack modular synth improvisation
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Rust Sleeps - Eurorack modular synth improvisation
Synthplex 2022 Performance - Modular synth improv feat. Stochastic Inspiration Generator - SIG
zhlédnutí 741Před rokem
Synthplex 2022 Performance - Modular synth improv feat. Stochastic Inspiration Generator - SIG
Two module challenge-Qu-Bit Nautilus and Instruo Arbhar
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Two module challenge-Qu-Bit Nautilus and Instruo Arbhar
STAGED - Modular synth improv - Casbah, San Diego, 8-31-22
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STAGED - Modular synth improv - Casbah, San Diego, 8-31-22
Natural Gates - LPG obsession - Rabid Elephant Natural Gate
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Natural Gates - LPG obsession - Rabid Elephant Natural Gate
Lyra8 into Qu-Bit Aurora, Data Bender and Lyra8FX
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Lyra8 into Qu-Bit Aurora, Data Bender and Lyra8FX
Tethered/Falling - Performance for Phoenix Synthesizer Festival - 02-11-22
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Tethered/Falling - Performance for Phoenix Synthesizer Festival - 02-11-22
LYONOFZYON - A Punk Rock Modular Synth Jam
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LYONOFZYON - A Punk Rock Modular Synth Jam
How to install a fan on the Intel NUC, change CMOS battery
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How to install a fan on the Intel NUC, change CMOS battery
Multi-sampling virtual instruments for the Disting EX using Bliss from DiscoDSP
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Multi-sampling virtual instruments for the Disting EX using Bliss from DiscoDSP
J.T.1.0 - Modular Synth performance in the desert
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J.T.1.0 - Modular Synth performance in the desert
TERRAINED - Modular Synth performance in murder house in the desert
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TERRAINED - Modular Synth performance in murder house in the desert
Too Dark Park - Eurorack Modular Synth Performance
zhlédnutí 278Před 2 lety
Too Dark Park - Eurorack Modular Synth Performance
P-ON: Modular Synth performance for Modular World: Patch-On // TECHNO show #techno #IDM #eurorack
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P-ON: Modular Synth performance for Modular World: Patch-On // TECHNO show #techno #IDM #eurorack
TECK.NOW - Alt patch for Modular World - Patch-On // Techno show
zhlédnutí 174Před 2 lety
TECK.NOW - Alt patch for Modular World - Patch-On // Techno show
Magical! Love that emotional sound along with visuals
I just can figure out how to load a sample from one scene and put it in a specific spot of another scene (like coping). This on the arbhar itself. (...or am I confusing it with layers now...).
Thirtytooths!
Great series. Phase modulation happens when "the modulator is directly changing the location in the carrier’s waveform, rather than changing the rate that the carrier oscillates by moving along through its waveform." This is Dave's explanation on the Assimil8or website.
Thanks for this, super useful. I really can’t complain about the module’s complexity when such a HUGE amount of functionality was added (and especially since I mostly bought it because it’s so beautiful to look at and rationalized the purchase that I’d actually use it!). But I do note really wish Instruō would release a separate “remote control” for the Arbhar and Lubadh modules so that I could not have to use this admittedly ingenious interface that you’ve so nicely explained here
The lead pad and breathy bed carry the soul as the modular modulars enticingly. This made me think of music differently. Musical typoglycemia. Going to turn the modular on now, cheers!
Thanks for sharing this. I dove into the deep end with a full Eurorack set up based on a history of synth noodling. Being familiar with subtractive synthesis did not prepare me for this.
Did you figure out why the pitch was lower? Was that a resolution mismatch?
My guess - the pitch knob was slightly to the left.
Is this just a visual improvement or do the pins have better connectivity? Thanks! :)
Definitely not "better" connectivity, but would you take "easier"? :) All the threads on the screws made it harder (for me) to deal with the alligator clips. The pins are smooth and have the grooves for ease, and are just more elegant IMO. If you have a Pulsar, you know.
Thank you!!
You're welcome!
Just watched the whole series- this has got to be one of the best tutorials ever! Before watching i didn't even consider the assimili8or-now it's on top of my list...
That's great to hear! Glad it was helpful!
is it normal for the loop to stop once the loop start gets ahead of the transport? thats what my unit is doing
I don't have the module anymore, so I can't give good advice anymore. I don't remember, and now I can't check! LOL. So sorry!
Hi, how much were the new pins?
Around $50 if I recall from SOMA US.
Thx a lot! I don't get it how they justify the price difference of about 200 euros for the pulsar with just screws and this special pins...
Such a rad series to stumble upon after getting a long awaited Assimil8tor. Thank you so much, it’s helpful to go over a video and lock it in. Best wishes
That's awesome. Thanks for letting me know. :) Now go kill it on that thing!
Johno congrats on coming east for a show! Great set! Loved the edgy overdriven sound of on the beginning to the rain forest exotic descent to the edgy conclusion! Great audience!
Thank you, sir. Super fun performance and visit. Loved it.
What about the several disk based libraries and gui interfaces you made one as did others …. Could you comprise a list please 🙏
I haven't contributed anything like that---you might be thinking of the wonderful work of Chris Roberts. I'll tap him for a response here. instagram.com/cpr2323/
Absolutely loved this and it was a big help in understanding this module. Any more on layers and other functions would be greatly appreciated. Cheers!
WIll do! Glad it was helpful!
Great stuff 👏👏👏
Thanks, man. Appreciate the time. :)
Yes to this. Love the arc of the performance, it goes somewhere!
Yes to YOU, good sir. Thanks for hanging out, my friend.
🎛🔊⚡️ Bravo !!! ...so happy to have been there in the front row (on my birthday) to witness this concert in person and hear OXALIS & JOHNO WELLS and see VISUALS by VIDUMANI. ❤
Meeting you and your wife was wonderful, Bill. What a pleasure for this special night!
A brave and wonderful collaboration. ❤
Oh thanks so much, my man.
CrrrrrrrUNCH! 🔥
Crispy critters!
Hello, thanks for your performance. Im totally new to this and would like to ask what that black box next to the terra is please. Blessings
Hey--welcome! The device on the ground next to the Terra is the Zoom H4n recorder. I'm going stereo out of Terra into that.
That was the most helpful part of your great series! Thanks for this work.
Ah--thanks for letting me know these are helping you. :)
@@JohnoWells Your way of structuring a tutorial is so good. I like those little chapters a lot. I know it's time intensive and not rewarding (financially), but I wish you'd do more of these for more modules. You could easily share no. 1 place with loopop tutorials 👍🏽 thx
What is the actual name of the fan conector? like mini 3 pin conector?
eeekk--sorry I don't know
Thank you for this! I hope you make more. As someone who bought an arbhar after the 2.0 update, I feel like there are very few good resources for learning how to fully utilize this thing.
Yeah, that's why I made this. I appreciate the 3 hr video on the 2.0 update..I really do, but yeah....not really.
@@JohnoWells a good video in its own right, but not succinct or necessarily musically relevant
@@JohnoWells I sometimes just put it on in the background hoping that I'll learn through osmosis
« Goofy » is the perfect word… my gosh. That’s soooo anti-user-friendly… Thanks for the video tho
LOL Crazy, right?
Thanks Johno, you're the best for tutorials (Assimilator, Qu-bit, ...)🙏
Ah, thanks, Yann. :)
Great stuff!!! I upgraded mine to v2, but haven't had the patience to try this yet. 😅
It was driving me nuts--so I had to get it figured out.
me tooooo :) by the way most of instruo modules are very difficult. but they are great
Really appreciate you clarifying all this Johno. Tell you what though; this is all getting a bit much for my old brain.. 😮
Honestly, man---I'm with you. I think this is some seriously over-engineered stuff here. This need to have modules do so much just because we can...
As an alternate thumbnail, can we get a pixel art image of Johno Wells and Jason Lim facing off in a Street Fighter scene?
haha great idea
@JohnoWells Excellent video! Arbhar is so feature dense, but as you said in the video, it can require quite a bit of practice and time consulting the manual to get into those features.
Jesus…
Jesus is taking a nap right now. Try again soon.
@@JohnoWells Hahah. You're almost like a modular Jesus. I just meant I can't believe how convoluted they made navigating these new functions. I love my Arbhar but I don't know if I'm even going to upgrade to 2.0. I would have to watch a tutorial for it every time I wanted to use it. Love your assimil8or tutorials btw.
Thank you for this video. My NUC i3 from April 2016 is fine and working still in April 2024. I know the CMOS battery will die in the future so I was looking if I could DIY this. The 2 NUCs are important in our work. So we want to make them last as long as possible. Again thank you for this video
So glad it was helpful. Thanks for letting me know!
What a great series ! Thank you for making these, helps to do a quick dive without manual
So glad it's helped you!
This 👌
THIS!!! :)
Finaly got back to getting an assimil8or , thanks again for these very pleasing and well made tutorials Johno 🙏❤️
Glad you enjoy them, my friend. :)
I waited 23 minutes for the kick to drop.
LOL---so sorry!!
I dont know what im doing wrong, but im struggling a lot with pitch tracking on this thing. Drum sampling works fine but its a fight to use this as a piano rompler for instance. I record middle C into it, and take that same sample and assign it to 1-4. Use my doepfer midi-cv to hook up gate and pitch to CVA, configure all them to be the same and pull pitch from CVA at the 1v/oct, and immediately the oddness begins. First, its like the C i recorded it assumes is the lowest possible pitch or something, when i pass in the same midi note i recorded, it plays it 4 octaves higher. I dont see a way to set the Reference/Root pitch of the sample. So I resort to offsetting it in the pitch menu by -48, for all 4 channels. Then i noticed, for some odd reason, channel 3 is playing a slightly different pitch than the others. Just channel 3. I have to set it down to -46.54. I even went out of my way to use the same pitch cv into all 4 notes from a mult to make sure it wasn't my midi interface causing the issue somehow. So great, now I have them all playing the same initial pitch when i press the same key, but man does the pitch tracking not do a good job. I play 2 octaves up and its all out of tune. I would love to see someone try to set it up like an instrument instead of a drum machine with like piano samples instead of just single cycle waveforms. This sort of workflow works very easily in ableton's sampler, I imagine it should be possible with this.
I'm so sorry I don't have my assimilator anymore--and I don't know the answer here---can someone help? All I would suggest is that it sounds like multisampling is what you need to do---ie: have more than one sample you're trying to stretch too far. I might be reading your question wrong. LOL. Again, sorry I don't have the module anymore.
@@JohnoWells I ended up figuring it out, the pitch tracking on channel 3 is not calibrated correctly, but the other channels are/were fine.
Stunning scenery and music! Can I ask a basic question - how did you power it, what kind of battery pack? thanks!
Thanks. Yeah, I'm using the Jackery Explorer 1000. Let's be super clear--this is INCREDIBLY overkill for what I needed it for here, but it's what I have. I got it to run our Modular San Diego outdoor events in parks, etc. It was a little over $1000, but it will power a whole PA system including a huge subwoofer, and 5 artists modular systems systems for a 3-4hr show and still be at like 40% left. It's fantastic. For this it was a royal pain because it's heavy, and not tiny (about the size of a small drink cooler). The one that Max Hodges lists below looks really good (price and size-wise), but I haven't used it.
This also helps if you need to replace the CMOS-battery!
oh - that's smart. Just changed the title to include that. You just helped more people, my friend. Thank you.
That was awesome!
Ah, thanks, man.
Awesome sound exploration! I am very excited for my terra to arrive next week.
ha--KILLER!!! Post it!!!
@JohnoWells I actually got both the Terra and Enner together. I have been jamming with the Enner primarily. The Terra needs some manual diving before I am ready to really crank on it haha
@@AbyssalReverberationshi. I am interested both in the enner and terra and am undecided…I already own a Lyra and maybe enner could overlap…
@giorgiofesta3928 Hey mate, as it currently stands, I can't compare the lyra and Enner. My Lyra has been on order for over a week and I am still waiting for it to ship out. I'll be doing some videos with both units when I get everything in. From my understanding, there is some overlap with the Lyra and Enner, but both are distinct from each other. I'll be able to offer you a better comparison once I have both in hand. The Terra is great, but I prefer my enner as there is no menu diving at all, and I like electroacoustic instruments. I do use my Terra about the same amount as I use my enner though. If I had to pick one, it'd be the enner just for the flexibility of external input, directional outputs, contact mic, clock divided pulses and badass delay circuit. I don't make "music" though, I do sound art/audio collage and dark cinematic pieces, so you may have different expectations from your gear.
Great video serie about the assimi8tor ! Thanks for this :) !!!
My pleasure! Glad it helped you!
Thanks for this great video. Despite a few differences between this model and our terra micro PC, we now have a working spare PC with silent fan for emergencies.
I'm testing out the demo right now just to make sure it will sample Arturia plugins now since people were having problems with it before. Good news is that I get samples from my collection which is awesome. Do you have any tips on the settings for an instrument that will play forever until you lift off the note, like a Mellotron? Should I just do a crazy long duration time like 10 seconds or so just to make sure I won't run out or am I missing something with the looping cuz every time I've tried it will still just give me the duration I set but only play once, won't loop around again.
Any way to link envelope control across channels?
Very nice I have the same white version
Oh, that's so cool. There were very few made.
Is the new fan more quiet? The stock fan is so noisy.
Yes! Good stuff!
thanks for your vid, just installed a new fan from Taobao, RMB15.
Glad it helped