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My first dabble in some Dark Ambient

For some reason i can only link to the one video(FIXED)

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EDITED Dec 31st 2020, 15:21

also got recommended some of the Endorphin.es modules

thanks guys,gonna look into those

Im making Dark ambient.

i have a Synth tech E352 and love it,im currently on the lookout for another Drone module that will compliment the E352.

i got recommended this one
https://x1l3.bigcartel.com/product/shard-power-electronics-hnw-eurorack-module?fbclid=IwAR2mK13k0qjEFu89NTJLUbgnNJTQ9G3BoXjJ0VSpr-9QZAiIYjxkCbEwrGE

is there anything else in the same price class that i should check out?

also one thing i would like to be able to do,is have the eurorack system be performance based,any tips on modules for that?

Yup that is what I have tried to do in my setups for easier workflow- voices/filters/vca top row and tools/lfos bottom row.

I am so glad that I paid attention to the sage of experienced modular folks here like Lugia and Jim and bought support modules like Kinks/Links so powerful in complex patches. I have a Doepfer sequential switch and clock on the way to improve my setups. Then a matrix mixer and more tools like more attenuators and sequencer in rack future once budget allows. I found that I can use the support modules to make one voice sound so amazing and rich.
-- sacguy71

i have a matrix mixer on the way,i wonder what support modules would make most sense in this setup for Dark Ambient?

Dark Ambient? Maybe consider Desmodus Versio instead of a clouds clone. Lots of potential there.
-- mowse

didnt knowabout that module deffo interesting thanks,put it on my to check list

just ordered theAI Synthesis matrix mixer today

im seeing opinionsabout the matrix mixer from AI synthesis,specially if its to small or crammed to use?

ordered a hermod,but havent had time to use it yet

AISynthesis
Doepfer
York Modular

all do inexpensive matrix mixers

I think it you want small go for the AISynthesis, if you want nice ergonomics go for the doepfer
-- JimHowell1970

think i will go for the AIsynthesis,also looking forward to testing the hermod sequencer with the E352 this coming weekend

I like clouds too!!!
Even Rings into clouds from time to time
Emilie says there are 2 modules left for mutable - I'm more interested in the other module than clouds 2 (or whatever it will be called), especially if it is something new and not just a new (smaller) version of another module
-- JimHowell1970

sounds interesting,regarding matrix mixers,been watching some youtube videos,but abit unclear what brands to look into for those,my first thought is something not to expensive

I think the sound of clouds is obvious if you use it in obvious ways - particularly running rings through it!!
also lots of people use it as an end of chain reverb
more interestingly you could load something into the buffer and use it as a vco!!
-- JimHowell1970

im interested in seeing the replacement mutable will come out with.personally i like the sound of clouds,

re clouds - if you don't already have it - don't buy a clone just now - wait for the mutable replacement - it will be soon!!!
-- JimHowell1970

must say,have heard to not get a clouds,as the sound is very obvioues

also have done some rearranging(the case im using is a tiptop audio Mantis actually thinking about getting another mantis,so i will have 4 rows

EDITED Oct 8th 2020, 19:45

good points on the workflow re arranging,thanks

This is my Eurorack im slowly building up for Ambient(Dark Ambient)

https://cdn.modulargrid.net/img/racks/modulargrid_1182461.jpg

(Right now i use reverb and delay in the daw,when recording)

i might need some utilities,more modulators etc??

im in the need of a sequencer module for my Dark Ambient Rack,right now i am looking at the Squarp Hermod.

also think the varigate 8+ looks really interesting

but what are some good options?

EDITED Oct 4th 2020, 14:16

Doepfer has some basic patchs examples. If you look at the minimal patch, you will replace the A-190-3 by one track of your SQ-1, the A-110-2 VCO by your E352, the A-130 VCA by one channel of the Tallin or the Quad VCA and the A-140 Env by Contour, Maths or Zadar. If you use Math, plug the gate of the sq-1 in channel 4 trigger and Channel 4 out to the vca CV input. Play with rise and fall to shape the envelope.
-- defragmenteur

nice thanks

one module i am thinking on getting that i think might be a good fit for what i want to do with my eurorack,is the Soma Lyra-8FX

so i actually dont need any modules for this?

how would that pulse help me record audio from the modular into Reaper at a certain BPM?

any help would be appreciated

Right now my plan is to record my Modular into Reaper,it works great,BUT if i want to record from Modular into Reaper at a certain BPM,What Modules do i need for that?is Pamelas new Workout enough?

Here's an example of how you could patch it up, just for extra explicitness. (I've got an e352 and a Maths in my rack as well. don't mind all the other crap.)
https://www.modulargrid.net/e/patches/view/66055

Adding delay and reverb in post will liven it up a lot. (incidentally, it's not "TV", it's "1V/OCT", cuz a difference of 1 volt CV creates a pitch of one octave.)

Another idea would be to play around putting the e352 into the inputs of the maths to allow it to work as a pseudo lowpass filter.
-- flies

awesome thanks mate,have the batumi+poti modules arriving tommorow:)

im in the middle of building a eurorack system for ambient/Dark Ambient style.

right now i have chosen as a sequencer the korg sq-1 so i can get to start knowing the different modules i have sofar.

the main sound source in the rack right now is the Synthesis Technology E352,i would like to connect the korg sq-1 into that,and then do the modulation stuff with Maths.

but i cant really get the korg to "control" or "play2 The E352.

any tips on how to connect this up?

awesome Mate,Thanks

One simple idea: SQ-1 slowly into 352 pitch, have the Maths controlling two of CV X, Y, or Z, in cycle mode on both sides, but with each function out stacked into an attenuverter/offset that then feeds back into the other, so that they can slowly respond to and control each other.
-- troux

Thanks mate:)the pitch on the E352 is called tv/oct right??
also what do you mean by this.

but with each function out stacked into an attenuverter/offset that then feeds back into the other, so that they can slowly respond to and control each other.

i am slowly building my rack .my goal is to use it for Ambient/Dark Ambient.

right now i slowly have started experimenting with the modules i have so far

the Synthesis Technology E352
Maths
and the Korg sq-1

was wondering if anyone could give me some starter tips with connecting these 3,to get me on the right track.

decided to get the sq-1 as a starting point to get to know the modules,i can always upgrade

The Varigate 4+ is a cool sequencer for a small rack because it has options for 4 gates, 4 CVs, or 2 gates/2 CVs, and you could always add a Voltage Block later for 8 16-step CV sequences.
-- farkas

another sequencing option could be a korg sq-1.but dont know if that would limit me

for some reason i cant see the reply?

regarding sequencing,would something like the varigate 4 work?

thanks for all the suggestions guys,got alot to research

have updated the rack abit,going home from holiday today so will update it more when i get home.

i actually have the newest version of maths arriving on monday

(dont know how i get the rack picture updated:))

EDITED Jul 17th 2020, 09:36

I think you're actually in pretty good shape for VCAs (six VCAs for a system of this size seems fine). What you may find, though, is that you need more sound sources... unless you count filters self-oscillating, you only have one oscillator here. You don't need to add a second source immediately, but it should probably be high on your list for next steps.

You're in good shape for most other things, I think, but one thing I always like to suggest is Sloths. It would go very well here.

Finally, how are you controlling/sequencing this? MIDI? If not, then you might want some sort of sequencer module.
-- Shakespeare

sloths is on my list for modules to check.regarding sequencing i need to do some research would love to hear from others that make ambient/Dark Ambient regarding sequencing modules

Im new to modular,im slowly building my first rack for Dark Ambient

i need some more vcas,what im not so sure about is what utility modules i am in need of?

EDITED Jul 17th 2020, 09:30

i have a old korg monotron delay laying around that i dont really use,is it possible to be able to use it as a delay effect with eurorack(without to much effort???)

on vacation right now so cant try out untill friday.

i want to record my modular into my Daw(Reaper) for my soundcard i use a presonus studio live 16.0.2,in my modular i have a Ladik M-171 Pannable Mixer,can i just connect cables from the M-171 into channels on the studiolive,choose those channels in Reaper and then record??

im looking for 1 maybe 2 buffered mult modules.whats the best value for money out there??

You could make the most of modulation sources with a DPW Design AV-1, your two inputs can be attenuverted, there is also a SUM output and a A>B output so lots of options for screwing around with your CV signals to create more. You can even throw a couple of gate sources at it and get a new sequence based on the two input.
That HN 3xMIA does look tempting though ;-)
-- wishbonebrewery

that one does look good,have to check it out,have put it on the list

have just ordered a MI Kinks.will check the other recommendations

Thanks for the recommendation of Kinks,this defo seems that it could be of good use.

im in the process of building a eurorack system in a tiptop audio mantis case for my Dark Ambient project.

what i have so far
Synthesis technology E352(is on the way)
Malekko Quad Vca
XAOC Tallin VCA
Tiptop Audio Forbidden Planet
Doepfer A-124 Wasp filter
Ladik m-171 pannable mixer
Make noise maths(will get this next month)
considering either a Z-dsp or Erbe Verb

but dont know much about utilities,what are essential in a setup?preferrably in a small hp size?

heard good things about this module.it is on the list for things to check out,ust have a couple of modules to get first

thanks guys.defo makes sense to explore the module for some time

Im Currently building a Eurorack system for my Dark Ambient Project.

i have a E352 on the way,I got this recommended from different people,and from what i have seen and heard on youtube,this will suit the style very well.

Was wondering if i might should get another VCO.

Are there any modules that would compliment the E352?preferrably around the same price mark?

when im done building my Eurorack i want to record the modular into Reaper.what is a good way to sync the modular to Reapers BPM?is there any cheap modules that will let me do that?

im in the middle of building my Eurorack for my Dark Ambient proect.i would like to record the modular into Reaper.would this module help me sync the modular to the BPM in Reaper?