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Serge VCFQ - a list

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Le nuage d'He_lium

Demo of the Serge Extended Variable Q Filter module by Random*Source (version 2015 under license from Serge - using THAT2180 gain cells) - actually, this is not a proper demo, rather a sequence of patches and abuses... VCFQ fed by one or two waveforms and some control voltages - no more than 5 patch cords involved. 

Download 24 bit version for full detail.

Serge Variable Q Filter (VCFQ) Demo

Here's a patch showing the abuse / techno potential of the Serge Variable Q filter, a single sweep of the frequency knob recorded live - no other knobs used:

Band out => IN (Gain turned up) for self-oscillation
(static) SAW wave from Serge PCO into AGC Input
Sequencer CV output (fast loop) into 1V/Oct
Notch output recorded

Recommended to listen to the 24 bit files available as a download on good speakers at insane volume ;-)

Serge VCFQ for Euro Techno Sweep

Some sound snippets using the TRIG INPUT of the Serge Variable Q Filter for "pinging" / "ringing" - no audio inputs or other audio sources used. 

Serge VCFQ pinging

More sounds of the Serge 2016 NTO by Random*Source. Waveshaper used  to modulate external sine wave (internal frequency initially set way above audio range)+ VC controlled FM and Portamento ...

iNTO the darkness

Another one-knob patch I ran into testing the prototype of the Serge New Timbral Oscillator (NTO): 
NTO sequenced by a Serge 4-stage programmer, frequency turned up to >100kHz(!), static wave from a PCO into (exponential) FM input, playing with the FM knob. Recorded through Random*Source Stereo Mixer 1.1 (from DONKs) with some overdrive.  
Part 1: sine in, (new) square out of the NTO 
Part 2: sine out used, saw in (also far above audio rates), 
Part 3: Variable wave run through Serge Variable Slope Filter. 
Use good speakers and turn up the volume to get the insane bass ...

iNTO the light - Serge NTO >100kHz FM

modular sketchbook 5-29-16

USE GOOD SPEAKERS OR HEADPHONES

This 32" gong is as 'oceanic' and expansive as the finest 36" gong. The face is smooth without the scraping so it immediately lends itself to flumi (friction mallets)playing.

Mallets Used:
Konklang Yin Yang and Paiste M7
Master Gong maker Broder Oetken, who studied with both Walter Meyer and Rudi Bonness, has handcrafted a planetary gong using the same frequency as the Planetary Sun Gong we are familiar with from Paiste and Meinl.


Broder Oetken uses NS12 (nickel silver) also known as Alpaka, a material used in German gong making. This is the same metal (and from the same source) that Paiste uses to create their high quality gongs. NS12 has a wide-ranging and potent sonic quality particularly valuable in Sound Therapy.

This very Gong is available through:

Gong Songs 
Sessions - Training
Sales and Support
www.gongsongs.com
(508) 306-1969
Skype: pranasaurus

$1,530(shipping included, within the USA)

Sirene Gong (Oetken) with Flumi - (Hand-Selected) - USE GOOD SPEAKERS OR HEADPHONES

Scan & Pan

Some cinematic sounds made with a Serge NTO for Eurorack driven by logic and a Microbrute (CV / GATE out). NTO run through a Serge VCFQ into a Random*Source Stereo Mixer. Slopes courtesy of Serge DSG mk2. Recorded with a Metric Lio 8. Cut and layered in logic. And yes, reverb was added ;-)

Soundcloud compression seems to have quite a negative impact here, download 24 bit/96 kHz files to get the full sound.

Serge NTO - sequenced

Exploring MANTRA - Complex drones. Only a single Serge MANTRA panel by Random*Source used ... and lots of reverb ...

Serge MANTRA Demo - Drones

Some mellow sounds using only the new Serge Mantra panel ...

Serge Mantra - Mellow Drones

Serge Ring modulator (2017) fed by a pinged Serge VCFQ and a DSG mk2, both controlled by a SEQ8XL ... single patch, just playing around