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got a beatstep pro but havent used it,are there any tutorial videos about how to use it as a sequencer?

also interested in a filter that would compliment the forbidden planet,but maybe be a bit more "playable"bringing something else to the table

actually one thing ive been thinking i would like do is connect my Alesis Q25 midi keyboard to my system for more "Playability"but i need a midi to cv module for that right?but what module would work im abit baffled with this?

i already got all the modules shown in the posted racks

please need your help

keep the tips coming

Thanks will check out the tiptop buchla

this is my Ambient rack

mainly for Dark Ambient

what would you get next,what do i need

use a sq-1 and beatstep pro as sequencers
also have this small effects skiff

EDITED Feb 22nd, 22:05

nice would love to see more videos about the different functions

i got a analoglabswiss sub 101A
but havent really tried it out yet

i would also recommend Zadar and the Fx aid pro

get the moog out of the case,no need to have it there

Today I installed the first modules and made my first patch. Envelope triggering the springreverb. Springreverb into the filter. Lowpass into the mixer. Highpass into the black hole and black hole into the mixer. Sounds realy haunting just what I was looking for. Stroking the spring with my fingers, feedback, I am verry happy! while i was patching away I realized that another mixer with a gain/overdrive (as a sub) would be verry handy.
-- Niemandsland

nice i just got a Tripple sloth,havent put it in my case yet

there is also the passive Takaab lpg

Yes, if you run the E352 output to a VCA. Trigger an envelope with your Pressure Points and have the envelope open your VCA.
-- farkas

Farkas,just tried it but think i might have done something wrong,couldnt get it working,could you try and walk me through how precisely to patch this up?

-- Broken-Form

can you tell us exactly how you are patching this - it'll probably be easier to 'debug' what you are doing...

but:
audio out of e352-> audio in of vca
gate out of pressure points->gate in of envelope generator
envelope generator out->cv in of vca
out of vca->whatever you are using to monitor (mixer) -> headphones/speakers etc
-- JimHowell1970

thanks will try to follow,the only envelope generator i have is Zadar,and havent really used it yet.also have the brain expander to pressure points

Yes, if you run the E352 output to a VCA. Trigger an envelope with your Pressure Points and have the envelope open your VCA.
-- farkas

Farkas,just tried it but think i might have done something wrong,couldnt get it working,could you try and walk me through how precisely to patch this up?

Yes, if you run the E352 output to a VCA. Trigger an envelope with your Pressure Points and have the envelope open your VCA.
-- farkas

ok gonna try and see how i can patch this up using the veils module

this might be a dumb question,but

today i messed around with the modular,right now my E352 plays by itself no matter what,would it be possible to trigger it with my pressure points?so i choose when it will play?

Two powerful modules all together in a drone/industrial/post apocalyptic ambiance. Quadrax and Plaits.

-- -ADR-

I literally just updated to firmware v1.2 on Plaits Friday night and have been extensively playing with the Orange settings...great, great stuff.

Thanks for sharing your video explorations! :)
-- Jukeshoe

awesome stuff,i tried updating to last firmware playing from my laptops headphone out into plaits,but it failed,have to try from my phone maybe

i would recommend a good wavetable oscillator module for Drones i love my synth tech E352,would also recommend Zadar(Lfo)and Batumi

get a bigger case,and a fx aid pro would be a good choice for reverbs and stuff

gonna try to mess around with the A1008 matrix mixer today,saw a video about the instruo Lion matrix mixer,think thats abit easier for my brain to figure out,so considering replacing the A1008 with that.

but gonna try to patch around with the A1008

this rack

dont know if its only the jpg

could use some help organising my rack,could someone take a try in placing my modules in a good flow?

and now it works,now i just need to learn how the BSP Works:)

just tried messing with it,but cant seem to find where in the BSP software(midi control center)you set up the ppqn?

it's under device settings/sync: clock in/out settings - you can choose 1 step. 24ppq, 48ppq or 2ppq (korg) - you need to connect your BSP to your computer to access the device settings!

-- JimHowell1970

found it,i missed first that you could scroll down:)

thanks jim

i will probaly post more questions here soon:)
-- Broken-Form

NP
-- JimHowell1970

Hi again jim

just tried messing with it,but cant seem to find where in the BSP software(midi control center)you set up the ppqn?

thanks jim

i will probaly post more questions here soon:)

awesome thanks.
whats the best way to sync my pams new workout with beatstep pro?(i dont have any expander for pams new workout)

can i use it to sequence the E352,plaits and the boba fat at the same time?
-- Broken-Form

yes... one of the pitch sequencer channels for each of e352 & plaits (if you're using plaits as a melodic voice or to change mode) and 2 of the drum sequencer channels for the boba fet (& 1 for plaits if you're using it for a percussion voice)

you could also send both outputs of plaits to 2 vcas and use a pair of the drum sequencer channels to choose between them - different hats for example

-- JimHowell1970

awesome im making ambient music so first my plan is to only use the boba fat asa drum voice,and E352 and plaits for drony stuff

thanks guys

im away from the studio due to work,so havent had time to actually use beatstep pro as sequencer yet.

can i use it to sequence the E352,plaits and the boba fat at the same time?

i have a mantis case for sale if interested

This is my rack mainly for dark ambient will sequence with beatstep pro and a sq-1

Do I need more vcas

How do you update the firmware on plaits?i have the original

I have a triple sloths and really enjoy it. I've also heard of people using one of the outputs from triple sloths as cv in for ochd which would be really nice.

Have you thought about diy? Makes triple sloths very adorable (get PCB and B stock panel).

Soldering was easier than I thought it would be 🙂
-- aevai

im not really into DIY as i havent soldered anything in 30 years,just wondering if having the tripple sloths in my rack would be usefull,if there is any other suggestions what i might need that would be nice,i use a beatstep pro to sequence atm

c'mon dude, post the link to your public rack, not just a shitty jpg!!!
-- JimHowell1970

Done:)

this is my dark ambient rack

would a tripplesloths v2 give me anything good,or what would you recommend?

EDITED Oct 2nd 2022, 07:58

i have 1 for sale if anyone is interested

i have a HPO for sale that i dont need after getting a new mixer module

Ive got a hpo for sale if you Are located in the EU

I got a mantis case I dont use for sale if you Are in EU

@Broken-Form - if you want the douts - you want one for each 4 x stereo channels and 1 for every 4 x mono channels module

and remember there are 2 versions:

3hp Douts - 8 3.5mm outputs
original Douts - 8 3.5mm outs and 6 1/4" outs - can also be used for 6 way format conversion
-- JimHowell1970

I will buy Them assembled and want 1 mono and 1 stereo so that means i need 2 douts?

Just sold my D.o.mixx module today.so think I will get the tex mix with 4 mono and 4 stereo.also sat they have a direct out expansion for this i believe.

I have a mantis case for sale if you live in the EU

I've got a tex-mix & really like it - inexpensive, DIY able (panel furniture & headers only) and very good for the price - and the douts are a great idea - saves stackcables for other things!
-- JimHowell1970

the only thing about the tex mix is that i heard there is some bleed through with the mutes

to bad it dont have direct outs,so you can multi track record into DAW(like on the D.O.MIXX)
-- Broken-Form

stackcables?
-- JimHowell1970

ahh yes,didnt think of that,been thinking about changing my D.OMIXX for this or the Tex mix

to bad it dont have direct outs,so you can multi track record into DAW(like on the D.O.MIXX)

Thanks Lugia will defo try to follow this.i have a zadar so could try that

So connect the gate from BSP to the trigger on zadar or have i gotten that wrong?

EDITED Jun 25th 2022, 12:03

just tried to connect the BSP to plaits as descibed above,but i only get real short sounds comin out of Plaits,what im after some some longer Drone sounds,any tips?
-- Broken-Form

then you won't get a continuous sound from plaits - leave this unplugged and plaits will drone (depending on the mode) just like any other oscillator

-- JimHowell1970

aahh nice Thanks Jim

just tried to connect the BSP to plaits as descibed above,but i only get real short sounds comin out of Plaits,what im after some some longer Drone sounds,any tips?
-- Broken-Form

don't plug anything into trig or level...
-- JimHowell1970

i plugged the gate from BSP into trigger on Plaits