Analogue systems

Hello again,

the video is an introduction to the basics which I found very  
useful.  I don't think there are clips about.

I was in the same boat having bought an Integrator system second hand  
and not knowing where to start.  As far as advanced stuff goes,  its  
more a case of getting stuck in and seeing what happens.  I loose  
hours doing this.  There are a few bits of info on the web showing  
patches,  but the video tought me all the basics.

I think it would be a good idea for the group to send each other  
patch ideas,  so let me start the ball rolling:

I make drum and Bass.
I send a sub tone to a Vintage Rat distortion pedal so it sounds  
warm,  but not heavily distorted.
This goes to the AS filter then out to two VCAs in series.

The midi trigger from the sequencer is also sent to a MIDI to CV  
converter to act as a gate signal.
This is sent to an envelope generator which sends to the filter  
cutoff.  Play about...
And to another envelope gen which shapes both (or one) VCA.  I like a  
zero attack withy quick decay to a 70%-80% sustain.

Saturate the VCAs and experiment with Lin and Exp response.  Try  
setting the 1st VCA to fully open (the ENV will then add to the level).

This gives me a heavy,  rounded Dub note that can really cut through  
mixes.

Hope any of the above helps.  Next time I'll tell you how to turn a  
break beat into an Acid bassline...

Good luck :-)

Alex




On 1 Dec 2008, at 14:11, chrismousdale wrote:

> Great, does anyone have a clip of that video? - is it good for  
> newbies - as im getting into
> modular synthesis too.. does the video cover a broad range, say  
> from beginners to
> advanced ?
>
> --- In analogue_systems@yahoogroups.com, Alex Banks  
> <alexander.banks@...> wrote:
> >
> > Hello,
> >
> > are the modules in the cases?
> >
> > A good introduction to synthesis in the Analogue Systems video
> > available on the site.
> >
> > Alex
> >
> >
> > On 1 Dec 2008, at 13:01, miles.faber wrote:
> >
> > > Hello All, have recently acquired a couple of AS cases stuffed  
> with
> > > various modules, keyboard, mixer, monitors, interfaces and more  
> cables
> > > than the Large Hadron Collider. Problem now is setting it all  
> up and
> > > making beautiful noise. Anyone out there in the Brighton area  
> that can
> > > help? Cheers!
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
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