Uploaded July 2018 | Updated September 2026, 6 hours ago
A tune where I actually "play" keyboard (!). Unfold description for patch notes.
Patch Notes
Sputnik Module Acronyms
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DO = Dual Oscillator
WCRS = West Coast Random Source
QFTS = Quad Function & Trigger Source
5SVS = 5-Step Voltage Source
QVV = Quad VCF/VCA
4TDCD = 4-Tap Delay / Qual Crossfader
6CSM = 6-channel Stereo Mixer
MTKB = Multitouch Keyboard
VM = Valve Multiplier (6-channel VCA)
In order of appearance:
Main Rhythmic Voice
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DO with light AM from Modulation oscillator. Timbre modulated by S&H from Intellijel Noise Tools. Harmonic Symmetry modulated by QFTS in looping mode, and Order modulated by WCRS Quantized Random Voltages (QRV) channel #1. Main oscillator v/oct from 5SVS (all 5 steps used), with modulation oscillator v/oct from QRV channel #2. DO final output routed to LxD -6db channel. Output from LxD to 4TDCD.
Crazy 4TDCD patch: 3/4, & 1 taps looped back into the 4TDCD mixer and/or crossfader. 1/2 tap routed through QVV channel in filter mode and back into 4TDCD mixer. Delay circuit FMd by another channel of QFTS in looping mode. Crossfader modulated by WCRS Stored Random Voltages (SRV) channel #1. Crossfader out to 6CSM.
Lead Sound
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Sputnik single osc #1 with v/oct controlled by MTKB. MTKB gate sent to QFTS channel in AD mode with slow attack/decay. CV from QFTS and audio from osc sent to Sputnik VM, then to a channel of QVV in filter mode (modulated by KB pressure), and on to 2hp Delay via an attenuator, and on to final mix. Oscillator’s Waveshaping modulated by MTKB “Location Sensor” (touch strip) CV, and light FM applied from DO’s sine output.
“Bass Drum”
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This is simply the sine wave from single osc #2 sent through LxD’s -12db channel and on to the final mix. Timing is from 4th gate of the 5SVS.
Bass
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Sputnik single osc #2 with v/oct controlled by Intellijel Noise Tools S&H #2, quantized by 2hp Tune. Waveshaping modulated by WCRS Fluctuating Random Voltage channel #1.
Rhythm is interesting I think: triggers supplied by 2hp Div, with Rate modulated by another channel of 5SVS. Envelope provided by QFTS in AD mode with QVV providing VCA.
To share the 2hp Verb as an end of chain reverb (no loop on the 6-channel mixer), I sent the modular level stereo outs to the Intellijel 1U Headphone module via the 2hp Verb. Recording was done via a splitter on the Headphone module.
Production notes
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Recorded direct from case to Sony PCMD50
Shot with Sony A6000 mounting Voigtlander 35mm f/1.4 Single-coated. Nice flare/star from the case light, dontcha think? :-D
A tune where I actually "play" keyboard (!). Unfold description for patch notes.
Patch Notes
Sputnik Module Acronyms
-------------------------------------------
DO = Dual Oscillator
WCRS = West Coast Random Source
QFTS = Quad Function & Trigger Source
5SVS = 5-Step Voltage Source
QVV = Quad VCF/VCA
4TDCD = 4-Tap Delay / Qual Crossfader
6CSM = 6-channel Stereo Mixer
MTKB = Multitouch Keyboard
VM = Valve Multiplier (6-channel VCA)
In order of appearance:
Main Rhythmic Voice
----------------------------------
DO with light AM from Modulation oscillator. Timbre modulated by S&H from Intellijel Noise Tools. Harmonic Symmetry modulated by QFTS in looping mode, and Order modulated by WCRS Quantized Random Voltages (QRV) channel #1. Main oscillator v/oct from 5SVS (all 5 steps used), with modulation oscillator v/oct from QRV channel #2. DO final output routed to LxD -6db channel. Output from LxD to 4TDCD.
Crazy 4TDCD patch: 3/4, & 1 taps looped back into the 4TDCD mixer and/or crossfader. 1/2 tap routed through QVV channel in filter mode and back into 4TDCD mixer. Delay circuit FMd by another channel of QFTS in looping mode. Crossfader modulated by WCRS Stored Random Voltages (SRV) channel #1. Crossfader out to 6CSM.
Lead Sound
--------------------
Sputnik single osc #1 with v/oct controlled by MTKB. MTKB gate sent to QFTS channel in AD mode with slow attack/decay. CV from QFTS and audio from osc sent to Sputnik VM, then to a channel of QVV in filter mode (modulated by KB pressure), and on to 2hp Delay via an attenuator, and on to final mix. Oscillator’s Waveshaping modulated by MTKB “Location Sensor” (touch strip) CV, and light FM applied from DO’s sine output.
“Bass Drum”
--------------------
This is simply the sine wave from single osc #2 sent through LxD’s -12db channel and on to the final mix. Timing is from 4th gate of the 5SVS.
Bass
----------
Sputnik single osc #2 with v/oct controlled by Intellijel Noise Tools S&H #2, quantized by 2hp Tune. Waveshaping modulated by WCRS Fluctuating Random Voltage channel #1.
Rhythm is interesting I think: triggers supplied by 2hp Div, with Rate modulated by another channel of 5SVS. Envelope provided by QFTS in AD mode with QVV providing VCA.
To share the 2hp Verb as an end of chain reverb (no loop on the 6-channel mixer), I sent the modular level stereo outs to the Intellijel 1U Headphone module via the 2hp Verb. Recording was done via a splitter on the Headphone module.
Production notes
----------------------------
Recorded direct from case to Sony PCMD50
Shot with Sony A6000 mounting Voigtlander 35mm f/1.4 Single-coated. Nice flare/star from the case light, dontcha think? :-D
