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Re: [Doepfer_a100] Creative use of S&

2009-03-06 by james.husted@mac.com

Here are a few S&H uses I have done before:

Use the S&H patched into the PWM input of a VCO and have it stepped by  
the gate from the Keyboard/Sequencer etc. this way every note played  
has a different timbre. Of course the filter can be used to.

Patch the S&H into a slew limiter (A-170) and then into the Voltage  
controlled panner (A-134). Have a pretty slow clock running the S&H.  
This can then be random panning or random mixing of two sounds if  
using the mix output.

Doing the same but into a Morphing controller (A-144) running 4 VCAa  
and you can get random Quad panning or mixing. Random Wavestation  
sounds there.

The S&H patched into a slew limiter creates a great source for  
"wobbly" control voltages that are great for rumbling and bubbling  
noises when controlling filters. More control than just using dark  
noise as a CV.

Of course feeding the S&H with a low frequency periodic waveform or  
mix of a few and then patching that into a quantizer will give you a  
great "Wacko Jazz" bass line or two. Keep those recorders running on  
that one though - you may never be able to get that same bass line  
again. Perfect for chopping up later in Abelton though.

There are a few - I'll send more if I think of them and this thread is  
still going.

-James
On Mar 6, 2009, at 9:24 AM, Alex Pearson wrote:

> I also would be interested in some inspiration. One thing I have  
> been using
> with my sample and hold as of late is inputting min/max complex  
> waveforms to
> get a less random sequence.
>
> On Fri, Mar 6, 2009 at 1:00 PM, Ken <kenneth_harte@yahoo.co.uk> wrote:
>
> > Hello... looking for a bit of insight.
> >
> > I have a S&H module and I always uses it to make the same boring  
> Logan's
> > Run style filter and pitch BeBaBoDaBeDeohba... pretty lame.
> >
> > I know S&H can be used in more creative ways, technical ways but I  
> am not
> > sure in what way.
> >
> > Like I said just looking for a bit of insight or a few patches,  
> pointers.
> >
> > thanks
> >
> > Ken
> >
> >
> >
>
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