Frap Tools SAPÈL 1/4: Demo + Overview (LMS Eurorack Expansion Project)
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- čas přidán 23. 08. 2024
- This first of four movies on the Frap Tools SAPÈL Tamed Random - a very nice evolution of the Buchla 266 Source of Uncertainty module. The idea behind it is to provide a selection of random voltages: a typical sample & hold plus two other triggered-and-held voltages with a purposely limited number of potential outcomes, plus a smoothly fluctuating random voltage that is unlike a periodic LFO. What makes the SAPÈL different than other similar modules is that it ties together these outputs with centralized clocking (internal or external), as well as a probability function that will weight the various outputs toward lower or higher outcomes. Plus there are two sets of these voltages in one module, in addition for the two sections to cross-trigger the other half.
This demo + overview movie covers a bit of ground. The first half of it is the “teaser” demo/jam movie I released on August 20. I start describing the overall patch at 02:18 including an overview of the new LimaFlo Motomouth formant filter starting at 03:00. I go through the major sections of the SAPÈL itself starting at 03:38, including the four colored noise outputs along its right edge, and its sample and hold.
Here is the CZcams playlist for all four movies in this set: • Frap Tools SAPÈL (LMS EE)
For more details about using the SAPÈL (as well as other modules I’ve made videos for), I encourage you to join the Learning Modular Patreon Tribe: / learningmodular . For more on the Learning Modular Synthesis Eurorack Expansion Project for those exploring what module to add to their system next, visit learningmodular...
Great channel and content. Appreciate the production value and thoughtful explanations.
Looks like a nice alternative for a noise generator. What kind of patch cables are you using in the video with the cool firm round connectors?
Most of the cables are Black Market Modular. Sometimes a Hosa sneaks in when I need a particular color (like the green ones). Very happy overall with the Black Market Modular - they don't kink, they drape nicely, etc.
@@LearningModular thanks! Yeah Iike Hosa cables so far in my first modular setup. The Doepfer patch cables that came with my base A100 modular are terrible and not as good. I also like stackables like the Tiptop audio ones. I will have to order some Black Market modular cables in the future. Appreciate the wonderful lessons and I've been reading your amazing book on modular Patch & Tweak as I learn how to use my modular system.
Hi. Does an external clock turn the Sapèl ones into mult/dividers?
Not really. Instead, it randomly adds clock pulses to what's coming in, or mutes some of those pulses.
very interesting module , I want to ask , if this modules you demoing are yours , what makes you buy it ?
Some modules are loaned; some are bought. For me to keep it, it either has to add a new capability to my big system that I think will be useful in creating the type of music I like, or it has to be better than another module I already decided to keep. I don't collect; they each need to earn a seat in my "orchestra."
And Sapel is one I've kept. I'm even considering getting a second one for my gigging case.