JLR's Modular Synthesizers - System Breakdown #7 -

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"This is the seventh video breakdown/rundown for my 'physically largest' eurorack 'Table Case' system although it only has 23 modules in it and ranks only 4th place for most modules out of my 7 eurorack systems! It houses a majority of my Synthrotek/Division 6/Mattson modules. Next time I'll do a small 5U system in an angled desktop case. Please subscribe to my channel and click the 'bell' button to be notified when I post new videos! (because as you may know, I post inconsistently! 😒😊)

Index:
0:00 Beginning
0:25 Introduction
2:09 Contents Rundown
9:15 A Look Inside
16:47 Final Words And Shirt
17:45 Previous Social Media Demo
18:45 Noise And Pedals Patch
20:33 Another Table Case Demo
24:03 Bonus Track: Excerpt From Live 2017 MOTS Performance
30:51 End

List of the modules in this system:
Korg: MS2000R
JLR: MS2000R I/O Breakout
Circuit Abbey: Unify, G8
Division 6: Mattson SQ816, Multiplicity IV
2hp: Nse
Intellijel: OR
EMW: T-Drum
Synthwerks: Lamp-3
Strymon: AA.1
Happy Nerding: LED Meter (x2)
Konstant Lab: PWR Checker
Synthrotek MST: Dual VCA, Dual Envelope, LP Filter, Audio/CV Mixer, VCO (x2), VC LFO, MIDI To CV, MIDI To CV Expander

Case and longer rails originally from: https://www.audiopile.net/

You can see details of the modules on my ModularGrid page:
https://www.modulargrid.net/e/racks/v...

Check out Aaron Kraten's wonderful artwork at http://aaronkratenart.com/

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Quick Test After Korg MS2000R MIDI Switching Modification

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"In this custom case of eurorack modules and a Korg MS2000R I have a custom interface module that brings all of the MS2000R’s inputs and outputs to the front. Last year I added a switch to the panel to select MIDI from either the panel’s input jack or what ever is plugged into the Synthrotek MIDI To Cv module. Today I added a behind the panel connection from the Division6 / Mattson SQ816 sequencer to the custom panels’s MIDI input so I can dispense with using an external cable. #eurorackmodular #modularsynth #korg"

Division 6 Mattson SQ816 Analog Step Sequencer w/ Original Box

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"The sequencer for the Mattson Mini Modular is available in the Eurorack format. One 52HP panel includes all the functions of the main sequencer and the expansion module. Here are some of the sequencer's basic features:

2 rows of 8 steps, or daisy-chain them for a 16-step sequence.
A user tap-tempo mode that overrides the internal VC or external Clocks providing both timing and gate-length.
Global and Individual stage 0/+1 octave shift.
Three user-selectable gate length outputs: Short, follow (the clock duty cycle) and long.
Row 1 and/or row 3 quantized/linear output selection (1V/O format)
Various inputs and outputs for daisy-chaining multiple units.
Run-on-Gate input allows for sequencer stage advance only when a gate is applied to the input.
Ping-Pong and random modes. Switching back to Ping-Pong from Random re-enters at the same point and direction that it left at.
Manual push-button mute during forward or reverse run operations.
Standard stage advance or, Start-on Stage operation. The sequencer starts on the stage it is set to on the next valid clock cycle without having to preset it to the stage prior to the stage you want it to start on.
16 independent stage gate outputs (+5V).
Foot switch jack that parallels the panel pushbutton or, can be configured with a jumper for use with future features.
MIDI output providing note on/off, note value and octave shifts for recording the programmed events on a MIDI recorder.
USB port for updating the sequencer's firmware.
Reverse-polarity protection."

Divison 6 Mattson SQ816

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John L Rice: MOTS At Lusio, A Night To Awaken

Published on Aug 31, 2019 John L Rice

"As per my usual, I didn't have any idea of what I was going to perform until the day before the performance, but for what it's worth, here it is! ;-) I had fun none the less and a big thank you to Mollie, Bradley, Chris, Philip, Justin, James, Kevin, everyone else who helped out, all the other great performers , and big hugs to the wonderful members of the audience!

If you want to know more about MOTS (Modular On The Spot) and Modular Nights shows, to either be part of the audience or to perform yourself, contact Modular Seattle:
https://www.modularseattle.com/

Learn more about Lusio here: https://www.lusiolight.com/

As per the MOTS tradition, I only used a modular synthesizer, you can get a good look at it at 2:35. I had three stereo patches on the modular, a sequenced background and then two different lead voices I controlled with an Arturia KeyStep keyboard and Mutable Instruments Yarns MIDI to CV/Gate module:

1) The background patch was the most complex, it was a four voice shift registered sequence featuring an Erica Synths Black Clock, a Division6 SQ816 sequencer, a VPME T43 precision adder, a Synth Tech E102 shift register, an Instruo Quad Performance Quantizer with micro keyboard, 4 Synth Tech E330 VCOs, a Modcan Quad LFO, a 2hp clock divider/multiplier, a Doepfer quad envelop generator, a Xaoc Devices stereo mixer, and a Strymon Engineering Magneto delay/reverb.

2) The rich fat typical synth voice was a Modcan Triple VCO into a Synth Tech E440 low pass filter along with an Erica Synths EG and VCA for voicing and an Audio Damage reverb module and then finally to a Circuit Abbey mixer.

3) The plucky voice was simply a Mutable Instruments Rings into Clouds and then to a second Circuit Abbey mixer. I had the patch set up in stereo where the output switched sides every time I played a note but unfortunately there was a problem with one of the cables so only every other note was heard! Whoopsie! ;-)"

Division6 SQ816 Analog Step Sequencer

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"Manufacturer Description

The sequencer for the Mattson Mini Modular is available in the Eurorack format. One 52HP panel includes all the functions of the main sequencer and the expansion module. Here are some of the sequencer’s basic features:

2 rows of 8 steps, or daisy-chain them for a 16-step sequence.

A user tap-tempo mode that overrides the internal VC or external Clocks providing both timing and gate-length.

Global and Individual stage 0/+1 octave shift.

Three user-selectable gate length outputs: Short, follow (the clock duty cycle) and long.

Row 1 and/or row 3 quantized/linear output selection (1V/O format)

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Five Thoughts For Eurorack Modular

Published on Mar 2, 2018 John L Rice

"While this isn't a demo of the ADDAC214 VC Rotator, all five of these pieces use it in the patch. See patch details below:

Unless otherwise noted the following terms indicate:
ADDAC214 - ADDAC System ADDAC214 VC Rotator sequential switch
VCO - Synth Tech E330 Multimode VCO
EG - Modcan Quad Envelope
VCA - Bubble Sound VCA4p
Voice - VCO+EG+VCA
Mixer - Circuit Abbey Unify + expander
Sequencer - Division6 Mattson SQ816
Clock - Erica Synths Black VC Clock v2
LFO - Erica Synths Black Octasource
E102 - Synth Tech E102 Quad Temporal Shifter
QPQ - Instruo Quad Performance Quantizer
Delay - Mooer Ocean Machine pedal
Reverb - Mooer Ocean Machine and TC Electronic T2 pedals

1) Initial Test 0:00
A typical 4 voice patch I do with this system is to process a CV sequence through the E102 shift register and then through the QPQ to provide CV and gates for the Voices. In this case the ADDAC214 is inserted between the E102 and QPQ so that when clocked at a faster rate the QPQ gets channel updates more often and fires the Voices more often. I'm using a modified Doepfer A-182-1 Switched Multiple + Doepfer A-180-2 Multiple to switch between the different Clock outputs. Delay used was the Synth Tech E580 Resampling Mini Delay.

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Instruo Quad Performance Quantizer

Published on Feb 23, 2018 John L Rice

"The patch was sounding kinda cool so I'm uploading a bit of it! ;-) Gear Used:
Division6/Mattson SQ816 step sequencer
Instruo Quad Performance Quantizer
2 x Synth Tech E330 VCOs in Cloud mode
Erica Synths Octasource
Happy Nerding 3xMIA
Modcan Quad Envelope
Bubble Sound VCA4p
Circuit Abbey Unify
Mooer Ocean Machine pedal
TC Electronics T2 pedal
Mackie 402-VLZ3 mixer
Canon C100 camera
Xeen 24mm lens
Atomos Ninja Blade recorder
Sony Vegas Pro NLE"

Modular On The Spot - "Rain Dance" At Seward Park

Published on Oct 11, 2017 John L Rice

"This is my set from the MOTS event at Seward Park in Seattle WA USA October 7th 2017. *(also very short clips of the other performers at the end as a bonus)

Again I used my little Canon M5 mirror-less camera but this time with an 8mm fish-eye lens. Audio is a direct recording from the mixing desk. (thanks Bradley!)"

Division 6 Mattson SQ816 Sequencer on top.

Update:

"Gear used in order of appearance:

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Mattson Mini Modular System for Sale

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"For sale are two panels of Mattson Mini Modular, made by the man himself, George Mattson. Included are:
Two Oscillators
Two filters
The sq816 sequencer and expander
Two envelope generators
Two 4x mixers
One quad vca
One quad asr
One noise source
One vc mixer
One VCA
One sample and hold
One dual vc LFO
One utility one
One four channel buffer
One midi in voltage and gate out
One power/midi set module.
All contained in a beautiful hardwood easy to carry case. The MMM has never left the home studio, and was never exposed to smoke. It's in perfect functioning condition and cosmetic shape. What's great about this system is that it interacts with eurorack seamlessly."

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Mattson Mini Modular Modular Synthesizer

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Dalek in the background.

"For sale are two panels of Mattson Mini Modular, made by the man himself, George Mattson. Included are:
Two Oscillators
Two filters
The sq816 sequencer and expander
Two envelope generators
Two 4x mixers
One quad vca
One quad asr
One noise source
One vc mixer
One VCA
One sample and hold
One dual vc LFO
One utility one
One four channel buffer
One midi in voltage and gate out
One power/midi set module.
All contained in a beautiful hardwood easy to carry case. The MMM has never left the home studio, and was never exposed to smoke. It's in perfect functioning condition and cosmetic shape. What's great about this system is that it interacts with eurorack seamlessly."

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The Fodder, The SOB And The Pretentious Ghost Note

Published on Apr 22, 2015 John L Rice

"More experimentation with my newly revised/brought back to life eurorack modular briefcase.

modules include:
LepLoop Cassa
Synthrotek MST Mixer, VC LFO, Dual VCA and EKO
Synth Tech E355
The Harvestman Polivoks VCF
Division 6 Mattson SQ816

Also
Alesis NanoPiano synth
TC Electronic Hall Of Fame reverb pedal
Mackie 402-VLZ3 mixer"

Hate Fodder

Published on Apr 19, 2015 John L Rice

"The tile for this was inspired by a thread on Gearslutz where it was proposed that pretty much all modular synth demo videos are random, noisy and non-musical garbage created with minimal effort by no talent slobs, more or less! ;-) Since this video fits well withing that paradigm . . . . ."

Division 6 Mattson SQ816 Sequencer in there.

DIVISION 6 MATTSON SQ816 2x8/16 SEQUENCER EURORACK

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Division 6 Morpheum Test Drive

Uploaded on Jun 20, 2014 matrixsynth·311 videos

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"Just a test of my new Division 6 Morpheum VCA morphing ring modulator. Two Melekko Heavy Industries Richter Oscillator IIs into the Morpheum to start. Division 6 SQ816 Sequencer into the Morpheum mod input for rhythm. SQ816 provides bass drum gate for the Tiptop Audio BD808 bass drum and drives the clock in for the Tiptop Z8000 sequencer which in turn triggers the Tiptop SD808 snare and HATS808. Tiptop does not go through the Morpheum. Mattson Mini Modular LFO later modulates the pitch of one of the Malekko Richter Oscillator IIs. Some reverb and phaser provided by the TC Electronic M300."

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E102 Quad Temporal Shifter - Noise Demo #1

Published on May 8, 2014 John L Rice·262 videos

"Extremely long and boring to most! Demo to allow people to hear the types of noise produced by the soon to be released Synth Tech E102 module.

Due to lack of time and family concerns I didn't take the time to put text in to describe what I was doing/using in the various sections but basically:
At times I modulate the noise spectrum with a Synth Tech E355 LFO, WMD MultiMode Envelope and Mattson/Division 6 SQ816 sequencer and usually attenuating the modulation with a Malekko 8NU8R. Sometiles I'll dial in a bunch of reverb from a TC Electronic Hall Of Fame reverb pedal.

Note: this is a prototype, the production version will have a nicer looking panel and be labeled correctly. Also note that the hand written label correction is also incorrect! ;-) The CV input jack I'm using is indeed the Noise CV input.

I'll do a 'Noise Demo #2' that will be shorter and mainly focus on using the noise output to modulate other modules. (and it will be a lot shorter too! ;-)"

Uncomposed With Hand-Held Cam He Wiggles Away Because He Can

Published on May 6, 2014 John L Rice·261 videos

"Not much to see or hear, just having a bit of fun with the eurorack modular.."

Division 6 Mattson SQ816 Sequencer driving SynthTech modules.

Synthesizers.com Box11 Sequenced by Division 6 Mattson SQ816 Sequencer

Published on May 5, 2014 matrixsynth·311 videos

http://synthesizers.com
http://www.division-6.com
http://mattsonminimodular.com

All audio is from the Synthesizers.com Box 11 with light chorus and reverb from a TC Electronic M300.

The patch:

1st Q106 VCO Saw out set to constant pitch

2nd Q106 VCO Pulse Hard Synced to Pulse out of 1st Q106, & sequenced by SQ816. Adjusted Pulse Width modulation via 1st Q106 Triangle waveform, & Linear Frequency pitch modulated by a Mattson Mini Modular LFO triangle wave with adjustable skew shape. All manually adjusted.  The SQ816 is providing the gate for both Q109 envelopes, one set to the Filter and one to the VCA.

You can find extensive pics of this particular Synthesizers.com Box11 System here.

Z777 EURORACK DEMO: Mattson, Moog, and Me

Published on May 5, 2014 MrCzimmer777·25 videos

"The rack is complete and decided to showcase it while holding an iPhone in one hand. The other hand is controlling a self contained beat box and music machine powered by:
the brain the Mattson SQ816, the voice of TipTop VCO 3000, Moog Little Phatty to CV out to WMD Multi VCA to WMD UHC/VCF to Make Noise Maths. Drums by TIpTop 808 kick/snare and 4MS RCD."

Z777 feat. DJ Semblance- FN'FM (the analog beatbox)

Published on Mar 22, 2014 MrCzimmer777·23 videos

"The head (feat: DJ Semblance) in the back plays the iPad lines and everything else is powered by 'the beatbox'. The Beatbox starts with a Mattson SQ816 to WMD Mulitmode Envelope Generator to Maths to 4ms Pingable Envelope Generator to Tip Top 909/808 combo to z3000 smart VCO to Synthesizers.com VCA and borrowing from two .com VCOs all back through WMD VCF. Otherwise, this sound is now gone with the patch so enjoy."