Albert Albert.... this is not music ....not synthesis...but Pure Art. Kudos ! You have amazed a person very difficult to amaze... truly impressed. In my head so many layers are getting added to this.
Mine comes tomorrow and I've been looking around the CZcamss for inspiration videos. This has been my favorite one by far. I'm amazed at everything you've done with some creative sequencing and just five patch cables.
@@eamfos It's a good tool to star with Semi-Modular synthesis, and has a good sound. Listen to it in my last work: czcams.com/video/2wtVxn7rrRI/video.htmlsi=Bj9XM7ruugDusq7L
I love this! What exactly happened at 3:53 to fill out that melody? You increased the release knob on LPG1 but I'm not clear how that brought a new melody out from beneath the rest.
Thanks for listening, Mike. In this case, the release knob controls the gate (it´s set with 'fourth' - once every four gate -> "Sequences"), the more you open the gate, the more notes come in.
@@AlbertBarean Sure, CV/gate for keyboard notes, but I'd want the synth to be fully controllable, eg full automation from my sequencer of all the parameter control knobs etc... I wonder why they did'nt add a MIDI in port for full MIDI automation, just like on all the other VOLCA synths..
@@HPPalmtopTube I understand you, maybe it's thought of as an independent portable initiation tool to the modular world, especially for completely analogue use. Who wants a Pc if you can touch buttons? ;)
@@AlbertBarean True, it's fun to play with, sculpt new sounds etc... But my workflow is fully MIDI based, I don't record my synth tracks into audio parts as i'm adding parts/channels to my song, I like to have everything (notes, knob/controller automation changes) in MIDI and just push play on my MIDI sequencer software and all the synths start to do their thing, they all play the whole song, and mix all the synth's audio outputs together on a mixer panel... I'm not into doing everything "live" or with audio, eg adjust the knobs in real-time while recording that part into audio pieces in my DAW... (in fact, I use a MIDI sequencer only, not a DAW (eg it does'nt do audio)). I use Cakewalk Pro for MS-DOS on a 30 year old HP 200LX palmtop PC with a 80186 CPU @ 16MHz, using an vintage MIDIMAN parallel port MIDI interface, it's somewhat comparable to using Cubase 1.0 on an Atari ST with MIDI only and a bunch of synths and samplers connected to it, all via MIDI. I guess I'm a MIDI purist LOL ;) I know it might sound limiting, but it's ultra-portable, unique, and if you know Cakewalk inside-out, you can control it at high speed via lots of keyboard shortcuts, mainly, playing and recording MIDI, and quantizing where necessary... I also use a microkorg as my MIDI controller connected to Cakewalk to play the synths and record my MIDI notes of the song, and I have a little 4x4 knob MIDI controller to record knob/controller changes of the synths in Cakewalk... Again, all the other volcas have a DIN-type MIDI in connection, and their documentation comes with a MIDI implementation chart, giving you all the controller numbers to automate all the controllable knobs/values etc... Maybe if they ever release a mk 2 version of the volca modular, they will add a MIDI in connector just like all the others... I understand you can't control the patching via MIDI, as it involves pluging in a little cable between 2 sockets on the synth itself, but there are still plenty of knobs to tweak that could have had a MIDI controller number to automate...
@@HPPalmtopTube Well!!, I'm not famous enough to suggest that korg this implementation, jiji, but that your interesting message is written in case any of his technician reads it. I love your workflow!!
@@AlbertBarean I'm assuming this user changed their screen name, but I love how it looks like you're throwing one of Chicago's best insults at someone in the middle of a perfectly civil conversation
this is so cool man, every time you were able to just reveal a new tone in addition to the 3 note baseline just by turning a knob it blew me away
Thanks, Tim.
I have this…and haven’t learnt to use it at all ! You have mastered it….
Time and patience
At like 3:50 ish mark you made the most amazing ozric like tone and literally made me double check... Hails!
Really? I'm glad!!
I’m sold. Bleeps and bloops are cool, but you are making this box sing.
Albert Albert.... this is not music ....not synthesis...but Pure Art. Kudos ! You have amazed a person very difficult to amaze... truly impressed. In my head so many layers are getting added to this.
Really?? Thank you so much!
Albert Barean ..the shift to 3:54 is sublime....then again then fall back into baritone modulations. Very classical.
@@neoaureus the magic of textures ;)
Yes, I totally agree. As the piece played, I began humming, and then singing, a melody line above it.
Beautiful, thanks.
George in California
Yes, very nice indeed. Thanks.
Thank you, Edgard
Great job there.. I love when you hear the spring reverb...thanks this makes me want the Modular
Thank you, Thomas!
That was a fun trip. Nice work.
Thank you!
Really excellent work!
Christian Reeb Thanks!
Very Cool 😮
Thank you very much!
Omg this is so nice track! Stunning melody
Thank you, Anexa
lovely and versatile with a single module, marvelous :)
sometimes simple can be enough 😉
This is incredible!
Thanks!
Mine comes tomorrow and I've been looking around the CZcamss for inspiration videos. This has been my favorite one by far. I'm amazed at everything you've done with some creative sequencing and just five patch cables.
Thanks, Michael, Volca Modular is full of surprises, I hope you enjoy it and let's hear your jobs soon.
Well done.
This is fantastic.
Thanks for sharing !!!
Thank you, @eamfos
@@AlbertBarean You are welcome.
I m thinking of buying one i found in a good price but i do not know yet..
@@eamfos It's a good tool to star with Semi-Modular synthesis, and has a good sound. Listen to it in my last work: czcams.com/video/2wtVxn7rrRI/video.htmlsi=Bj9XM7ruugDusq7L
nice one
Thanks!
One of the cooler uses of the instrument I’ve seen. Keep up the good work!
Thanks!! I'll keep working on it
Just scored one. Dude thanks my brotha. Perfect first patch!
Nice one, especially for this unusual synth!
Just amazing! Thank You.
Thank you for listening
muy bueno
Gracias! Me alegro que te guste.
I was struggling on which Volca to get my hands on. I think my struggle is over. Such an awesome demo.
Thank you, @HumbleInitiative, I'm glad I solved your doubts ;)
Very nice! Like it very much.😍🥰
Thank you @brunoluisgarcia, I'm glad you like it
this is the first track that approaches the term "music" that i've heard with the modular. seems more suited for noisemakers than songmakers.
Yeah
Well done, brilliant! 👏
😍👍 nice work
TOP 🔥🌍Absolut Perfecr. Dankeschön
Thank you very much, @maxlapko
Fantastic. Thanks.
Nice usage of the Modular!
It’s so beautiful! Yeah
Thanks Martin, I'm glad you like it
You’re awesome! Keep on going!
Nice patch!
Thanks! Odin.
Great patch!
Thanks r_josef
Very nice!!
Thanks, @Seth
beautifull!
Nice job. You know the instrument well.
Thanks antfactor!
Skills
Nice !
Thank you very much!
Skill men 🙏
Imagine what Bach would of thought of this…..
he would love it, 😉
dope
;)
Super,
I Love 💘 JAMMING with volcas too 😍 💖 💕 💓 ❤ 💗 😍 💖.....
Keep on JAMMING
Thanks! I'll keep doing it
I love this! What exactly happened at 3:53 to fill out that melody? You increased the release knob on LPG1 but I'm not clear how that brought a new melody out from beneath the rest.
Thanks for listening, Mike. In this case, the release knob controls the gate (it´s set with 'fourth' - once every four gate -> "Sequences"), the more you open the gate, the more notes come in.
Perfect! How you doing this?)
it's made with patience and love. Thanks!
You can literally see how they do it in the video 🤦🏻♂️
I wonder why it has no MIDI in port ??? I'd love to be able to control one from my DAW...
You can use the 'CV in' entry
@@AlbertBarean Sure, CV/gate for keyboard notes, but I'd want the synth to be fully controllable, eg full automation from my sequencer of all the parameter control knobs etc...
I wonder why they did'nt add a MIDI in port for full MIDI automation, just like on all the other VOLCA synths..
@@HPPalmtopTube I understand you, maybe it's thought of as an independent portable initiation tool to the modular world, especially for completely analogue use. Who wants a Pc if you can touch buttons? ;)
@@AlbertBarean True, it's fun to play with, sculpt new sounds etc... But my workflow is fully MIDI based, I don't record my synth tracks into audio parts as i'm adding parts/channels to my song, I like to have everything (notes, knob/controller automation changes) in MIDI and just push play on my MIDI sequencer software and all the synths start to do their thing, they all play the whole song, and mix all the synth's audio outputs together on a mixer panel...
I'm not into doing everything "live" or with audio, eg adjust the knobs in real-time while recording that part into audio pieces in my DAW... (in fact, I use a MIDI sequencer only, not a DAW (eg it does'nt do audio)). I use Cakewalk Pro for MS-DOS on a 30 year old HP 200LX palmtop PC with a 80186 CPU @ 16MHz, using an vintage MIDIMAN parallel port MIDI interface, it's somewhat comparable to using Cubase 1.0 on an Atari ST with MIDI only and a bunch of synths and samplers connected to it, all via MIDI. I guess I'm a MIDI purist LOL ;)
I know it might sound limiting, but it's ultra-portable, unique, and if you know Cakewalk inside-out, you can control it at high speed via lots of keyboard shortcuts, mainly, playing and recording MIDI, and quantizing where necessary...
I also use a microkorg as my MIDI controller connected to Cakewalk to play the synths and record my MIDI notes of the song, and I have a little 4x4 knob MIDI controller to record knob/controller changes of the synths in Cakewalk...
Again, all the other volcas have a DIN-type MIDI in connection, and their documentation comes with a MIDI implementation chart, giving you all the controller numbers to automate all the controllable knobs/values etc...
Maybe if they ever release a mk 2 version of the volca modular, they will add a MIDI in connector just like all the others... I understand you can't control the patching via MIDI, as it involves pluging in a little cable between 2 sockets on the synth itself, but there are still plenty of knobs to tweak that could have had a MIDI controller number to automate...
@@HPPalmtopTube Well!!, I'm not famous enough to suggest that korg this implementation, jiji, but that your interesting message is written in case any of his technician reads it. I love your workflow!!
!!!!!
Can I plug it into my interface and listen live through my monitors
yeah, but make sure the wire is stereo
wow, there not so much demos yet, showing music out of this box ;) first videos always sounded like a broken gaming console from the 80s ;D
Thank you, F -André, though the music of 'broken gaming console' also have charm ;)
@@AlbertBarean yeah but only noises, make a machine look like redudant ;) so melodies and textures give them a reason to be :) like this here
I hate korg’s design and how everything has to be mini but this sounds great
Thank you so much, Jagoff!
Thanks for the great demo!
@@AlbertBarean I'm assuming this user changed their screen name, but I love how it looks like you're throwing one of Chicago's best insults at someone in the middle of a perfectly civil conversation