Your videos and general approach to music is feckin inspiring man. Was kinda dismissive of synth based music in the past but you have opened my eyes, well ears... Well heart. You've opened my heart.
Going the other way - Beads into Rings - is a favorite of mine. Rings does interesting things with short excitation bursts, and Beads is phenomenal for that. If you've ever read Microsound, this patch is very close to Roads's suggestion of using pulsar synthesis into convolution. Basically, use Beads to make short grains separated by silence, using a stored buffer or the wavetables, and send that into Rings. Variations in grain envelope, length, etc., every option makes subtle to gross variations in the resonance. Make synchronous grain streams at sub audible rates and you can get jackhammer type sounds. Lovely textures!
@@TheUnperson It’s lovely, really pleased I own it. I’m enjoying not fully understanding it’s behavior for now. It’s going to take a while to master. I’ve got Rings / Beads / Boss CE300 / Timeline, all going into my Eventide H9 hall reverb, and it sounds glorious 😇
This video is a really nice journey. Calming but at the same time full of exploration and learning new things. And like all good journeys it was sort of bittersweet in how fast it seemed to be over.
Man, every time you try something random, it's awesome ;) oh ! and when the signal is too hot, press the recording quality button, keep pressing it and turn down the feedback knob, you'll adjust the level in, no need for a VCA (and it can distort quite good too) AND, off topic, (kinda) : I'm listening to the ULTIMATE COMBO right now : Tides VCO minor chords in Veils, modulated by an other Tides, the first output in Blades, the second and third in Data Bender and FX aid, the fourth in Beads...... It's beautiful sadness on a silver platter.
Cheers man! I had been using the Beads volume limiter and it was still too hot. Rings is hotter than the sun i think lol That patch sounds rad - you should make wee videos of your random patches!
Hey man, .. been a fan of yours .. yes, Beads & Rings, .. pretty powerful tools, I think. Beads has quite a few options, that are hiding, in plain sight. .. :)
I usually don't watch your tutorials (I am just a common listener, cannot understand the craft, sorry) but when I saw this title I had to see what were you talking about... I think I am a fan of jade wii now, thanks unperson!🙏
I love synths so much it's just stupid. I can tell by your videos that you completely understand me on that one. It's so nice to just hear this in the background while I'm taking a break from work at the end of the day, contemplating my next patch and gathering creative energy to plug in that first patch cable of the night nice beats and sounds throughout btw, really enjoying those interludes on my monitors
Hi! One of my fav channels. Really talented :D Just a quick tip (which you might know by now) but when you said you connected the VCA cause rings was too hot, you can long press the (i guess) mode button for it to set the volume according to the current input level. This not only allows you to set between different sources as it also allows you to directly connect a guitar (afaik). Keep posting, your videos are inspiring :D
I need a 2nd rings now. Just had a goooood long go with Clank Chaos's new sequencing mode (fw 1.17) playing Rings chords > filter > Beads, and a bass voice from the matriarch on the side.
Did you use the time machine on the boards of Canada part...I think you did...I recognize the sound of it. I think...Love the upload, fanx for sharing this...
Thank you! The brand is Acos and I picked it up on eBay for a few bucks. There’s always loads of interesting vintage mics on eBay and worth searching occasionally:)
cheers man! I actually demo'd the exact mic set-up in a previous video. It's right near the beginning of this one: czcams.com/video/AEBoXCbt2M8/video.html&ab_channel=TheUnperson
@@TheUnperson I have clouds with parasite firmware. I don't know it very well, but I know mutable instruments went out of business and I heard she,,/he said beads replaces clouds completely, I know there's only a little available yet,but I don't know if I should sell clouds and buy beads or not. It's said that clouds is a classic module that is unique.
Hi! I've been really enjoying your videos as have some of the same modules. I also use a Keystep and not sure which video it was but there was a thread I've lost which helped sort out the Keystep issues with certain modules as there's a gate delay? I found a forum trouble shooting it with a disting MK4 trigger delay but can't see the link if you have any tips of the original video where it was flagged! Thanks
Hey man. I also experienced this issue, specifically when using Plaits in DX7 mode, and using Beads as an oscillator. I managed to fix it by putting the gate through a channel of maths and altering the attack. I’m sure it will work the same with any envelope. I have heard about a disting algorithm that fixes it but I’m not familiar with the module so wouldn’t know which one. Hope that helps!
@@TheUnperson thanks so much, I've just found the thread on the mutable forum too. It's a strange thing, I get similar issues with the 2hp pluck, it seems to be when you move from one key to another you get the detuning effect, I'll have a play with maths and hopefully it'll sort it. Thanks for the great videos,. Really enjoying the videos you put out, the Plaits update is a joy, so much to explore and nice to see good musical content exploring modular.
I love you pads with beads. However, I can’t stop thinking there must be a way to freeze a major chord at the beginning of the buffer and it’s minor chord version at the end of the buffer, then automating position(maybe using modulation wheel on the key step?) to be able to choose major or minor while playing. Follow?
I've often wondered why they call the extra modes in Rings 'hidden', they seem more like omissions from the manual ... ! Apart from the Easter Egg mode (never understood the name) which is a faff to get into, the main 'hidden' modes are just long presses on each of the buttons in their various modes. The only one that has two functions being the long press on the polyphony which changes the odd/even distribution.
the actual easter egg on rings is very much worth exploring. the chorus on the organ/string machine is genuinely gorgeous sounding, instant juno 60 vibes. and the formant filter is really interesting to play with as well.
@@fosferus Yes, I'm sure you're right. I keep meaning to install the 'Live Rings' firmware so that it's more easily accessible, which (because of all the button set up) I mostly overlook.
I think they were hidden modes because nobody knew about them and they were "discovered" by users. As for the name Easter Egg, I believe it originates from computer game developers who put secret things into their games, and it was reminiscent to finding eggs on Easter day :)
Thank you! I made a video a while back about my favourite ways to use delay and I demonstrate this exact mic setup in that vid :) czcams.com/video/AEBoXCbt2M8/video.html
Hey! I typically just go by ear. But you could use a tuner app on your phone, or another keyboard, and use the frequency knob to tune rings to middle C :)
Loving the Bob Ross energy of it all.
haha cheers man!
😁
There is a photoshopped Bob Ross with a Modular photo somewhere on the web! 😊
Your videos and general approach to music is feckin inspiring man. Was kinda dismissive of synth based music in the past but you have opened my eyes, well ears... Well heart. You've opened my heart.
Aww shucks! Cheers man, and you're welcome round for a jam any time!!
…and open your wallet! 😆
Going the other way - Beads into Rings - is a favorite of mine. Rings does interesting things with short excitation bursts, and Beads is phenomenal for that. If you've ever read Microsound, this patch is very close to Roads's suggestion of using pulsar synthesis into convolution.
Basically, use Beads to make short grains separated by silence, using a stored buffer or the wavetables, and send that into Rings. Variations in grain envelope, length, etc., every option makes subtle to gross variations in the resonance. Make synchronous grain streams at sub audible rates and you can get jackhammer type sounds. Lovely textures!
I need to hear this!
@@sashaszlafarski9949 I hope I can make time to post a recording...
@@GeorgeLocke Yeah please do but don't rush it though, good thins happen slowly :)
And I have to try it out myself, thanks for the suggestion.
This is magic. I bought a Beads module last week after watching one of your older videos. I can't wait to get to get stuck in.
Cheers man! How you getting on with Beads? It took me a while to bond with it.
@@TheUnperson It’s lovely, really pleased I own it.
I’m enjoying not fully understanding it’s behavior for now. It’s going to take a while to master.
I’ve got Rings / Beads / Boss CE300 / Timeline, all going into my Eventide H9 hall reverb, and it sounds glorious 😇
This video is a really nice journey. Calming but at the same time full of exploration and learning new things. And like all good journeys it was sort of bittersweet in how fast it seemed to be over.
Cheers man! I do try make the videos have a nice flow :)
Juste magnifique ! I like very much your simple approach , feeling , and the time you take to build and listen to the sound........
Cheers man! I do try keep it simple and musical :)
Love the sense of discovery as you progress through - very inclusive/inspiring. I have just bought Beads - you should be on commission! :)
haha thank you! I hope you're enjoying Beads! :)
Man, every time you try something random, it's awesome ;) oh ! and when the signal is too hot, press the recording quality button, keep pressing it and turn down the feedback knob, you'll adjust the level in, no need for a VCA (and it can distort quite good too) AND, off topic, (kinda) : I'm listening to the ULTIMATE COMBO right now : Tides VCO minor chords in Veils, modulated by an other Tides, the first output in Blades, the second and third in Data Bender and FX aid, the fourth in Beads...... It's beautiful sadness on a silver platter.
Cheers man! I had been using the Beads volume limiter and it was still too hot. Rings is hotter than the sun i think lol That patch sounds rad - you should make wee videos of your random patches!
OH MY GOD IT'S NOT JUST ME
thanks I really needed the turn down thingie
Yes! Thanks for sending me here from your most recent video. Your vocals in this one are so inspiring.
Thanks for the kind words!! ☺️
Of course it is, it’s an extremely similar module
But great little composition
This has huge boards of Canada vibes at 11:15, I LOVE it❤
love this - really great vibes and good music too!
I keep coming back to your videos, the way you explain stuff and the textures you get is so inspiring!! Thank you very much for your time and efforts.
Thanks for the kind words ☺️
Same same 🌟
What about Beads into Rings? Now that sounds right up my back passage. Undeniably beautiful.
Bought beads because of one of your older videos. Been absolutely loving it. Now I want rings, watching your videos is bad for my wallet.
haha sorry man... but at least you're loving it lol
This is great. Gunna try these patches tomorrow.
Hey man, .. been a fan of yours .. yes, Beads & Rings, .. pretty powerful tools, I think. Beads has quite a few options, that are hiding, in plain sight. .. :)
I usually don't watch your tutorials (I am just a common listener, cannot understand the craft, sorry) but when I saw this title I had to see what were you talking about... I think I am a fan of jade wii now, thanks unperson!🙏
haha thanks!! Jade Wii is awesome :)
I love synths so much it's just stupid. I can tell by your videos that you completely understand me on that one. It's so nice to just hear this in the background while I'm taking a break from work at the end of the day, contemplating my next patch and gathering creative energy to plug in that first patch cable of the night
nice beats and sounds throughout btw, really enjoying those interludes on my monitors
Haha cheers man! I laughed at your opening line. I, too, love synths so much it’s stupid lol.
Always a pleasure watching your videos. Thank you!
Thanks Bob!!
Awesome
Amazing stuff, thanks for the video!
Thank you! Very much appreciated :)
Hi! One of my fav channels. Really talented :D Just a quick tip (which you might know by now) but when you said you connected the VCA cause rings was too hot, you can long press the (i guess) mode button for it to set the volume according to the current input level. This not only allows you to set between different sources as it also allows you to directly connect a guitar (afaik). Keep posting, your videos are inspiring :D
Cheers!! I think I had tried that and it was still distorting a bit. I swears Rings is the hottest module out there!
I need a 2nd rings now. Just had a goooood long go with Clank Chaos's new sequencing mode (fw 1.17) playing Rings chords > filter > Beads, and a bass voice from the matriarch on the side.
Woah...this is so good!!! Thanks for sharing this this!!!
cheers man!
Great performance - thanks for sharing!
thanks!
Love you vids, keep um coming
Did you use the time machine on the boards of Canada part...I think you did...I recognize the sound of it. I think...Love the upload, fanx for sharing this...
I've no idea what you're talking about lol :P Cheers man!
@@TheUnperson You have a behringer time machine, or do I not see one in the upper corner??? LOL :D
So fire. Amazing content as always. Your shit is the best man. For real
Cheers man!! Much appreciated :)
A great overview, even though I've abused these two modules since they came out, I still learned a ton.
Thanks! I've absolutely milked these two modules too lol
yassss top class content!!!
Sounds so lovely
cheers!!
So sick!!!
great stuff! that mic looks very interesting, what is it?
Thank you! The brand is Acos and I picked it up on eBay for a few bucks. There’s always loads of interesting vintage mics on eBay and worth searching occasionally:)
What a magician !
Noise into Rings sounds always so good
Yes! Some magic happens there : )
Beautiful. Can you talk us through the mic setup? It's a lovely addition. Great video again man.
cheers man! I actually demo'd the exact mic set-up in a previous video. It's right near the beginning of this one:
czcams.com/video/AEBoXCbt2M8/video.html&ab_channel=TheUnperson
How does it sound going Beads into Rings?
Awsome vibes :D
Thank you ☺️
Lovely stuff.
Very cool. I have clouds and I'm no expert with it but it definitely is a different sound. Beads looks very cool.
Yes I’m sure it is quite different, and there is a quality setting on beads which imitates the sound quality of clouds. I should try it!
@@TheUnperson I have clouds with parasite firmware. I don't know it very well, but I know mutable instruments went out of business and I heard she,,/he said beads replaces clouds completely, I know there's only a little available yet,but I don't know if I should sell clouds and buy beads or not. It's said that clouds is a classic module that is unique.
Sounds great. If you haven't already you should make an album. So far of these type in my system I have a normal clouds & a nano rings.
Thank you! Have started working on an EP recently so hopefully will have something out soon!
plonk into starlab :D
Mate, I literally said ooooh at the same time! No jokes 😂
hahah niice!!
Lovely music
cheers man!
What cables are you using m8 ? Sounds great
Thank you! I can’t remember which cables they are.. the pink ones are make noise I think!
Hi! I've been really enjoying your videos as have some of the same modules. I also use a Keystep and not sure which video it was but there was a thread I've lost which helped sort out the Keystep issues with certain modules as there's a gate delay? I found a forum trouble shooting it with a disting MK4 trigger delay but can't see the link if you have any tips of the original video where it was flagged! Thanks
Hey man. I also experienced this issue, specifically when using Plaits in DX7 mode, and using Beads as an oscillator. I managed to fix it by putting the gate through a channel of maths and altering the attack. I’m sure it will work the same with any envelope. I have heard about a disting algorithm that fixes it but I’m not familiar with the module so wouldn’t know which one. Hope that helps!
@@TheUnperson thanks so much, I've just found the thread on the mutable forum too. It's a strange thing, I get similar issues with the 2hp pluck, it seems to be when you move from one key to another you get the detuning effect, I'll have a play with maths and hopefully it'll sort it. Thanks for the great videos,. Really enjoying the videos you put out, the Plaits update is a joy, so much to explore and nice to see good musical content exploring modular.
I love you pads with beads. However, I can’t stop thinking there must be a way to freeze a major chord at the beginning of the buffer and it’s minor chord version at the end of the buffer, then automating position(maybe using modulation wheel on the key step?) to be able to choose major or minor while playing. Follow?
I've often wondered why they call the extra modes in Rings 'hidden', they seem more like omissions from the manual ... ! Apart from the Easter Egg mode (never understood the name) which is a faff to get into, the main 'hidden' modes are just long presses on each of the buttons in their various modes. The only one that has two functions being the long press on the polyphony which changes the odd/even distribution.
the actual easter egg on rings is very much worth exploring. the chorus on the organ/string machine is genuinely gorgeous sounding, instant juno 60 vibes. and the formant filter is really interesting to play with as well.
@@fosferus Yes, I'm sure you're right. I keep meaning to install the 'Live Rings' firmware so that it's more easily accessible, which (because of all the button set up) I mostly overlook.
I think they were hidden modes because nobody knew about them and they were "discovered" by users. As for the name Easter Egg, I believe it originates from computer game developers who put secret things into their games, and it was reminiscent to finding eggs on Easter day :)
@@TheUnperson Nice one, I hadn't thought about that.
Is Beads such higher quality that someone like me who has Clouds should still get Beads?
I’ve actually never owned clouds before so I’m not sure. I think there’s a lot of crossover so it depends what you use clouds for I guess.
Loved the video, really inspiring! Could you tell me about the mic setup you use around 10:00 and how you got those sounds? That sounded fenomenal
Thank you! I made a video a while back about my favourite ways to use delay and I demonstrate this exact mic setup in that vid :)
czcams.com/video/AEBoXCbt2M8/video.html
The pedal is the vintage time machine by behringer, which is a clone of the memory man by electro harmonix.
You are a sorcerer.
haha thank you!!
Could you explain how you are tuning rings? or are you just going by ear?
Cheers :)
Hey! I typically just go by ear. But you could use a tuner app on your phone, or another keyboard, and use the frequency knob to tune rings to middle C :)
I noticed that your voice is a bit too quiet in your videos. Otherwise very nice content :)
Thank you - I'll give the mic a wee boost :)
How have you got the mic patched into the rig? I love the inclusion.
It’s not really patched in ~ the mic is going into a delay pedal and into my desk :)
What about beads into rings 👀🍑
🤣
Sounds a lot like plaits into rings.
hahaha oh dear i just got this....
You know, Cliche - Schmice. A guitar into an overdrive pedal into a saturating amp with Spring Reverb is a cliche. Should we stop doing it? I guess no
I’ll never stop! 😃
I can't get on with Beads at all. Wrestling with it constantly. Think I need to oust it. Too frustrating.