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We've set Metropolix free from the rack, in a small desktop case, allowing you to interface with your DAW or other hardware music machines without needing a full eurorack system.
Going Solo, but not alone
The Metropolix Solo Kit is available for current eurorack Metropolix owners that want to set Metropolix free to sit next to their modular systems.
Connections
Metropolix Solo has all the connections you need for USB MIDI, Serial MIDI (TRS or DIN with Adaptors) and CV/GATE for modular systems. Use CV/Gate, TRS and USB MIDI all at the same time.
Top Panel (CV/Gate)
- A/B Assignable CV Outputs
- X/Y/Z CV Modulation Inputs
- CLK Sync and Reset Input
- CLK Sync Output
- Track 1 and 2 Pitch and Gate
Rear Panel (MIDI/Power)
- MIDI TRS: In / Out / Thru
- MIDI USB-C
- 2.1mm DC for Power Supply
Intellijel Metropolix → intellijel.com/shop/eurorack/metropolix
Intellijel Cascadia → intellijel.com/shop/desktop/cascadia
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A plethora of onboard controls enable you to dial in exactly the sound you want; synced or un-synced delays times (for both left and right channels); saturating input drive; a built-in modulator with 7 morphing waveshapes, Wow & Flutter emulation, and an envelope follower; plus dedicated low- and high-pass filters; built-in hiss & crackle noises; per-model color controls; a spacious reverb; and a re-configurable signal flow through the unit. In addition, attenuverted modulation inputs abound — ensuring the delay ebbs and flows with your musical needs.
Features:
- Three Unique delay models — Tape, Bucket Brigade, and Crossfading Digital
- Per-model Color, Modulation behavior, and Saturation/Limiting
- True Stereo delay with separate L/R buffers
- Three Stereo configurations (PONG, Time/Width, L/R)
- Three Range variations for short Chorus/Flanger style delays to Long ambient repeats.
- Up to 6(L) and 8(R) seconds of delay time (Width can add up to 33% to Time)
- Built-in modulator with Wow & Flutter, Envelope Follower, and 7 morphing wave shapes
- Lush 1970s-inspired reverb with 3 insert positions.
- Saturating input drive with level trim
- Stable external clock (or tap tempo) sync for Delay Times or Modulation
- Highpass and Lowpass filters for filtered repeats
- Freeze functionality for holding the buffer and looping
- Nine CV inputs with attenuverters
- 96 kHz 24-bit Stereo I/O and 32-bit floating point internal processing
Other modules uses in this video:
METROPOLIX: intellijel.com/shop/eurorack/metropolix
SVF 1U: intellijel.com/shop/eurorack/1u/svf-1u
QUDRAX: intellijel.com/shop/eurorack/quadrax
STOMP: intellijel.com/shop/eurorack/stomp
TANGRAMS: intellijel.com/shop/eurorack/tangrams
PLONK: intellijel.com/shop/eurorack/plonk
4U x 104HP PALETTE: intellijel.com/shop/cases/4u/4u-palette-eurorack-case/?attribute_colour=Stealth%20(Black)&attribute_width=104hp
Instagram → instagram.com/intellijel
Forum → forum.intellijel.com
Facebook → facebook.com/Intellijel
Modulargrid → https://www.modulargrid.net/e/modules...
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Technical overview of the Intellijel Tangrams : A Dual ADSR/VCA with Cycling Gate Pulsers.
00:00 Intro
00:07 ADSRs
01:44 VCAs
05:38 PULSER
11:07 FINAL PATCH
Tangrams, like our Dual ADSR before it, is a dual analog core-envelope inspired by the Roland SH-101 / System 100m design with several enhancements. Taking further inspiration from trapezoidal function generators like the one on the EMS Synthi, we have added a voltage-controlled pulser circuit to link the triggering of two envelopes – allowing for delayed one-shots, cycling organic envelopes, and more. In addition, we’ve added two VCAs for level control of each envelope, or alternatively, direct injection of the signal you’d like to envelope – freeing up your other VCAs.
Other modules uses in this video:
AMPS: intellijel.com/shop/eurorack/amps
BIFOLD: intellijel.com/shop/eurorack/bifold
DIXIEII+: intellijel.com/shop/eurorack/dixie-2-plus
FLURRY: intellijel.com/shop/eurorack/flurry
METROPOLIX: intellijel.com/shop/eurorack/metropolix
MULTI-FX 1U: intellijel.com/shop/eurorack/1u/multi-fx-1u
SVF 1U: intellijel.com/shop/eurorack/1u/svf-1u
4U x 104HP PALETTE: intellijel.com/shop/cases/4u/4u-palette-eurorack-case/?attribute_colour=Stealth%20(Black)&attribute_width=104hp
Instagram → instagram.com/intellijel
Forum → forum.intellijel.com
Facebook → facebook.com/Intellijel
Modulargrid → https://www.modulargrid.net/e/modules...
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The second Pitch output of Metropolix (PITCH B) is used to sequence VCO B of Cascadia. VCO B SAW is mixed into the first channel of the Mixer as an additional melodic layer.
The Strymon Timeline is connected to the final output for some added delay fx.
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00:00 KICK DRUM
04:09 CLAPS
06:51 SNARE
09:49 CYMBALS
12:56 FM PERCUSSION
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Cascadia is packed with a mix of classic East and West Coast synthesizer blocks. Normalized connections let you get straight to the sounds inside. Or, let your imagination run wild and patch any of the modules together however you choose. Make small tweaks to the architecture, or re-route the entire synth to your liking—the choice is yours!
A massive semi-modular system in a small case with the footprint of a laptop. Cascadia has MIDI in/out/thru/USB, Eurorack compatible signal levels and pro-level audio I/O to interface with the rest of your studio or get your studio started.
Features:
- Performance-oriented, "East and West" Coast modern analog semi-modular synthesizer
-101 jacks (plus 10 on rear), 34 sliders, 16 knobs, 28 switches, 36 leds and 5 push buttons
-Two precision analog VCOs (VCOA has TZ-FM with INDEX VCA, PWM and SOFT/HARD sync options)
- Eurorack compatible signal levels
- Cascaded 4-Pole multimode filter with extensive modulation options and unique modes
- ENV A: Versatile ADSR / AHDSR envelope generator with HOLD function and dynamic level/time control
- ENV B: Complex, beat syncable, multimode function generator with Envelope, LFO, and Burst generator modes
- Triple analog LFO with linked, divisible rates and CV control
- Comprehensive and precise MIDI to CV and GATE implementation with additional synced/tapped LFO and CLOCK outputs
- Six channel waveform mixer with asymmetric soft clipping
- Extensive utility section that includes Noise, S&H, Envelope Follower, Attenuverter, Buff Mults, Summer, Inverters, and connection to a digital potentiometer based guitar pedal expression control interface.
- Analog ring modulator
- Parallel “West Coast” style wavefolder
- Auxiliary VCA and 4-Pole Diode Ladder VCF combination for additional dynamics
- External effect send/return loop with line or guitar pedal levels and wet/dry mix
- Global output drive circuit with bypassable asymmetric soft clipping
- Balanced 1/4" line inputs and outputs plus a dedicated headphone output
- Very Compact (fits in a backpack) and durable powder-coated enclosure with bespoke oak wood sides.
- Comes with 14 assorted patch cables, USB-A to USB-C cable, and an international power supply.
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00:00 Intro
00:07 Digital Noise Algorithms
01:47 Rainbow Mode
03:01 Pulse Generator
04:30 Sample & Hold / Track & Hold
05:39 "Bitcrushing"
06:41 Slew
07:45 Envelope Follower
09:49 White and Pink Noise
10:18 FInal Patch example
Flurry collects and connects several practical modular synthesis tools, focussed on clocks, noises, and randomness to create a module that is rife with opportunities for exploration and experimentation. Equally capable as a synthesis source, modulator, clock, or signal modifier; It is bound to find a way to bring new life and dimensions to your synth patches.
Functions
- 16 unique digital noise synthesis algorithms, each with two morph parameters, one with a modulation input.
- A clock and random pulse source with adjustable and modulatable rate.
- Accurate pink and white noise sources.
- Analog sample & hold and track & hold circuits with very low droop.
- Analog slew with adjustable slew time and edge selection (rising edge, falling edge, or both).
- Analog envelope follower.
Other modules uses in this video:
AMPS: intellijel.com/shop/eurorack/amps
PLONK: intellijel.com/shop/eurorack/plonk
QUADRAX: intellijel.com/shop/eurorack/quadrax
METROPOLIX: intellijel.com/shop/eurorack/metropolix
4U x 104HP PALETTE: intellijel.com/shop/cases/4u/4u-palette-eurorack-case/?attribute_colour=Stealth%20(Black)&attribute_width=104hp
Instagram → instagram.com/intellijel
Forum → forum.intellijel.com
Facebook → facebook.com/Intellijel
Modulargrid → modulargrid.net/e/modules/browser?SearchName=&SearchVendor=42&SearchFunction=&SearchSecondaryfunction=&SearchHeight=&SearchTe=&SearchTemethod=max&SearchBuildtype=&SearchLifecycle=&SearchSet=&SearchMarketplace=&SearchIsmodeled=0&SearchShowothers=0&order=newest&direction=asc
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The MIDI functions are in no way limited to Ableton Live, you can connect the Metropolix to any Class Compliant USB MIDI host and any software that supports MIDI. This include iPad/iPhone apps, Windows/Mac software, as well as standalone hardware like Monome Norns, Modern MPCs, etc.
0:00 Intro
4:46 USB Extender 3U+1U
6:10 New CV/Module Features in v1.4
14:50 Global MIDI Setup on Metropolix
17:30 Sysex Transfer w/ Sysex Librarian
19:50 Ableton Live × Metropolix!
20:25 Track MIDI Setup on Metropolix
23:30 MIDI Setup in Ableton
25:40 Explore MIDI!
37:32 Slide CCs
45:42 Jam out / Scattered Q+A
The Metropolix 1.4.1 is out now, more details here: forum.intellijel.com/t/metropolix-1-4-usb-midi-more-gx-modes-randomizer-bug-fixes-updated-manual/4323/2
0:00 Intro patch
12:30 Patch breakdown
20:00 Ambient mods to the patch
30:45 Q: What is the Gx being used for?
35:15 Q: Can the Gx send CV?
36:00 Q: Can Triggers on the Gx be offset?
37:20 Q: Can we add some random to the Gx?
40:15 Bring the patch back to life
46:45 Q: Any favourite modulation tricks?
50:20 Q: Can you self-modulate the Metropolix?
51:21 Q: Can you use the Quadrax channel in Burst mode?
52:07 Q: Would the LFV work well in this patch?
52:19 Q: Is micro-tuning possible?
53:30 Outro patch
More discussion here: forum.intellijel.com
Kick off
0:00 - Intro jam.
2:25 - Wes and Danjel
Sequence Length
3:50 - Pulses, Total Pulses
9:00 - Skips, Skip Inverts
10:15 - Skip Inverts with a Mod Lane
11:50 - Mod Lane Play Order
Ratcheting
13:58 - Ratcheting and Gate Stretching
19:20 - Pulse Count Div
Advanced Loopy
21:50 - Advanced Loopy
27:50 - Loopy Arpeggios with the Accumulator
30:48 - Track Accumulation
33:00 - More Accumulator options
Preset Chains
36:09 - Setup for Preset Chains
37:30 - Make some Quick Presets
38:10 - Quick Chain
38:42 - Queued Pulses
41:00 - Preset Chain Mutes
Mod Lanes
45:13 - Mod Lane assigned to Pitch Pre
47:35 - Making tweaks to Track 2
50:45 - Mod Lane assigned to Octave
51:20 - Mod Lane assigned to Gate Length
52:05 - Mod Lane assigned to Loopy with probability
53:20 - Mod Lane assigned to Loopy Pulses
54:00 - Mod Lane sent to Output A
General Q + A
55:50 - Q + A
56:32 - When would you use Pitch Post?
59:30 - More Q + A
1:01:29 - Unused-Aux Input Trick!
More discussion here: forum.intellijel.com/t/metropolix-live-stream-requests-date-tbd/3965/14
forum.intellijel.com/t/metropolix-1-3-modulate-bpm-preset-chains-with-mute-states-and-more/3744
Changelog
1.3.0.0
New Ctrl/Mod/Aux over BPM!
-Create the waviest groove or Synced BPM changes with Mod Lanes, Aux inputs, your hands or all three.
New Preset Chains!
-Chain and Sequence sets of Presets including the mute state of Track 1, Track 2 and Mod Lanes.
-32 Links per Chain, each line has 1 preset and set of mutes represented and can repeat up to 64x.
-Full Add/Edit/Remove UI for managing Preset Chains.
-Store up to 8 Chains on the module.
-Access via "Preset Chains..." in SETUP Menu or via shortcut: Hold SETUP.
-Quick Chain feature for fast creation and launching of a new chain during the performance.
-Option to Hold the chain position when using Loopy.
New Ctrl knob position can now be output as voltage
-On Outputs A+B -(Unipolar 0-5v or Bipolar ±5v).
New Preset Setup section under the SETUP Button.
-Settings here are saved with the Preset.
New "Total Pulses" preset setting
-This defines an over all length for the current state or preset. When this count is reached, ALL tracks and lanes are reset.
-This parameter is also used for "Total Pulses" Loads and Preset Chaining.
New Load Option "Total Pulses"
-For synced loading of presets based on Total Pulses (with fallback to Queued Pulses value if not set).
Changed Queued loading behaviour.
-It is no longer tied the LEN-Pulses parameter of Track 1 to determine when to load the next preset, it is only using the global parameter, Queued Pulses. See manual for details.
Increase Queue Pulses maximum to 4096
-Accounts for 8 Stages * 8 Pulses Each * 64 Clock In Div), matching the Total Pulses maximum value.
Display "User Shortcut" on Scale and Order screens.
-When selecting your Mod Lane, display the assignment on the action bar.
Other minor bug fixes.
Updated manual available at intellijel.com/support.
Changelog
1.2.0.0
New User Scales!
-100 User Scale slots: 10 Banks, 10 Presets per bank.
-Modulate User Scales in a selected bank.
-Scale/Bank selection remains global, while modulation is per-track.
-Scale Lock allows you to lock the sequencer to a scale, while you edit or browse others.
-Locking a User Scale is called a Scale Mod Lock. It acts the same as a Scale Lock, but also allows you to modulate between scales in that bank with Ctrl, Aux or Mod Lanes.
-The Root is saved separately with each user scale and is changed with the scale when modulating.
-Adjusting Root now uses the ALT button on the Scale selection/editing screen.
Other changes:
-Pitch Home screen updated to reflect live quantizer modulations, including Root, Scale, Pitch Pre and Pitch Post.
-New "Run on Boot: On|Off" option in the UI Setup menu.
-New "Save and Exit" action on the save screen is the new default.
-New Confirmation Dialog when overwriting an existing save.
-New "Aux/Mod" option for the Reset param on the Accumulator to ignore any system resets.
-Tweaked Probability to allow for 0%.
-Fixed Acid Slide bug when using Probability. (Thanks Kri!)
-Fixed Root control assignment, center is now 0 and offset is bipolar.
-Fixed extra trigs that could happen in Tuner Mode when gates are set to Clock. (Thanks ohexoh!)
-Other minor bug fixes.
-Updated manual available at intellijel.com/support.
Changelog for 1.1.0.0.
New Accumulator Features and Updates!
- Accum Mode: Stage (Original/Default) | Track.
- Accum Reset: Manual (Default) | Auto (Original).
- Accum Order: Wrap (Original/Default) | Pendulum | Random | Hold.
- Accum Polarity: Unipolar (Default) | Bipolar (Original).
- Default Accumulator Limits updated to ±7.
- New Aux/Mod/Ctrl Destinations for Accum Mode.
- New Aux/Mod Destinations for Accum Direction and Accum Polarity.
- Upgraded the "Accumulator" Ctrl to a tri-state control called "Accum Dir" allowing you to change - -Direction or Freeze the Accumulator with a single knob.
- Upgraded the "Accum Invert" Ctrl to a tri-state control called "Accum Polar" allowing you to change - - Polarity and Invert the Accumulator Order with a single knob.
- Change Upper/Lower Limit labels to Positive/Negative.
Better labeling for Toggle and Tri-state control assignments.
Updated menus with new visual features: Disabled items, Dividers.
14 Chords added to the Scales list.
New Global setting for Clock Mode: Running (Original/Default) | Always.
New Global setting for Run Btn: Run/Pause (Original/Default) | Run/Stop.
When EDIT is active the selected stage item will blink, both in Track and Mod mode.
Press Reset when Metropolix is NOT running to drop the gates low on Tracks 1 and 2.
Pitch offset modulation is now still added when a track is muted; but it will still ignore updates to the pitch offset modulation when the track is muted.
Fixed Mod Lane resets on Queued Preset Loads.
Fixed crashing bug when RUN goes LOW before a queued preset loads. (Thanks Aaron!)
Fixed Pulse Count modulation. (Thanks Rich!)
Other minor bug fixes.
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On first blush, it appears to be a simple 8-stage sequencer — but there is far more functionality than first meets the eye:
● There are two tracks (TRK 1 and TRK 2) that are variants of the single master pitch/gate sequencer, which is programmed via the PITCH sliders, PULSE COUNT and GATE TYPE switches. Each track interprets the master sequence in a variety of ways — creating complementary sequence variations that enable you to generate counterpoint, polyrhythms, and all manner of sonic movement (both subtle and extreme). Each of these tracks has its own playback ORDER, sequence LENgth, clock DIVision, SWING amount, SLIDE time, and track GATE lengths. Other track-based sequence variables are accessible from the TRACK MENU, and include Pitch Slider inversion; sequence note range; track transposition; and more. In addition, Tracks 1 & 2 both have multiple lanes of per-stage playback parameters, including: GATE override; PITCH override; RATCHet count; PROBability of playback; ACCUMulating transposition, and a dedicated CV lane. Each stage also has a SKIP feature, and a pitch SLIDE option.
● 8 separate and individual MODulation lanes are accessed via the MOD button. Each MOD lane has 8-stages of modulation values and its own playback ORDER, LENgth, and clock DIVision; and each lane is routable to one of Metropolix’ two assignable outputs or to dozens of internal destinations, allowing for some sophisticated and powerful self-modulation.
● A trio of AUX inputs allows for external modulation of user-assignable sequencer parameters for even greater variation, while two assignable CTRL knobs give you direct access to the parameters you want to adjust most frequently during a performance. With dedicated Pitch/Gate outputs for both Track 1 and Track 2; two totally user-assignable outputs (A and B); and internal MOD routing, Metropolix features a wealth of patching opportunities.
● Metropolix also features a Loopy mode, allowing you to instantly play back short sub-sequences, or even “play” the stage buttons directly (like a ‘keyboard’).
● Metropolix stores up to 64 preset configurations (in 8 banks of 8 presets), and all live settings are stored in EPROM, ensuring that your Metropolix will always power up exactly as you left it — even if you haven’t saved them to a preset. By default presets can change all the structural (menu-based) elements of your sequencer without overwriting the front panel controls, but full recall is also available.
● The operation of the Metropolix is optimized for live performance and jamming, with quick access to all the most important performance parameters, and the ability to greatly affect your sequences with a single slider or switch.
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This video provides a few demos of how Bifold sounds when used in musical sequences, drones, and distorting drums.
Video Chapters:
00:03 - Melodic sequence with blends of folding
01:36 - Distorting drums and aux feedback
02:36 - Ringmod bell tones and AM
03:28 - Growling drone
Learn more about Bifold here: intellijel.com/shop/eurorack/bifold
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In this video we take a quick look at how Bifold sounds and how it works, in order to get a sense of the creative possibilities offered by this module.
Learn more about Bifold here: intellijel.com/shop/eurorack/bifold
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Detailed instructions on installing modules and other useful information can be found in their manuals on the individual product pages or here: intellijel.com/support
Music provided by The Passenger.
Available at: morethanhuman.greedbag.com/buy/negative-object-0
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Multi-FX 1U provides three carefully crafted and highly musical sounding delay based FX in a compact 1U package. Powerful on its own but even more fun as par of a bigger fx chain that could include the Digiverb 1U, Pedal I/O 1U and other 3U FX modules like the Rainmaker and Springray for some dub craziness.
Features Three FX modes:
DELAY – tap/clock syncable, controls for rate/division, tone (feedback low pass filtering), and feedback amount
CHORUS – controls for modulation rate, tone (brightness) and modulation depth
PLATE REVERB – controls for pre-delay, tone (brightness), and decay time
Stereo Wet/Dry balance for all three FX mode
Learn more at: intellijel.com/shop/eurorack/1u/multi-fx-1u
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00:01:48 - Welcome
00:02:40 - Overview
00:05:15 - Envelope Modes
00:07:35 - *NEW* Mirrored Curve Mode
00:14:25 - *NEW* Burst Mode and Tilting Saw Burst Mode
00:22:28 - LFO Mode
00:29:00 - *NEW* LFV Mode
00:34:48 - Channel Link Modes
00:48:10 - CV Assignments
01:01:02 - Let's Make A Patch!
A pretty substantial update coming for Quadrax and we’re going to livestream again!
We’ll be diving into the module's modes, features and modulation matrix as well as the tweaks and features that will be introduced with v1.1!
Leave your questions here: forum.intellijel.com/t/quadrax-livestream-v1-1-release-feb-7-2pm-pst/2279
0:00:28 - Intro Patch
0:12:38 - Wes Introduces Himself
0:13:35 - What are Tête and Tetrapad?
0:15:39 - UI Tour
0:21:00 - Notes Mode
0:26:26 - Sequencing in Notes Mode
0:31:12 - Notes Mode CV Assignments
0:46:48 - Voltages Mode
1:08:32 - Voltages Mode CV Assignments
0:54:09 - Using the Looper in Voltages Mode
1:28:26 - Combo Mode
1:39:38 - Euclidean Drum Pads
1:43:00 - Using the Looper in Combo Mode
2:00:00 - Combo Mode CV Assignments
The Intellijel hackers are taking over the channel for a 90 minute livestream, going deep into the Tête. Complete with Live Q+A and Audio Demos.
ModularGrid for the demo rack: modulargrid.net/e/racks/view/975802
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Tête is the long awaited and highly anticipated expander for the Tetrapad. Tête takes control of Tetrapad’s mode selection and operating functions, allowing Tetrapad to do what it does best — act as a control surface, which it does both for controlling external modules and for interfacing with the advanced processing power within Tête.
Tête + Tetrapad operates in one of three different modes—
Voltages
Up to 16 voltage storage locations (grid) with 8 voltages stored at each location. You have the choice to record and playback your recall of these locations in a looper style (just play freely and spend arbitrary amount of time at any location) or as a clocked sequence (SH-101 style). Additionally you can traverse the matrix using the X and Y CV inputs to get Cartesian style sequencing. There is also variable slew that allows you to morph/glide between the values.
Notes
You can create sequences or loops in chord, scales or keyboard mode. The isomorphic keyboard grid can be set to 4, 12, or 16 notes. There are real-time performance looping, transposition and inversion capabilities via the CV inputs and dedicated loop button. In sequencer mode each step can be a tie, rest, or gate with size 25/50/75%. Basically we have created a way to very quickly and intuitively make chord sequences that are very musical and easy to manipulate. It is difficult to summarize in words but we will be sure to create some videos to demonstrate how easy and fun this is to play with. It definitely represents something unique in the landscape of Eurorack sequencers.
Combo
In this mode you can loop record your performance on any combination of the following functions: fader, bipolar fader, crossfader, euclidean sequencer, toggle switches or LFO. Kind of like Elektron style parameter locking but all of the motions is recorded continuously instead of just in slices. Instantly turn a simple patch into a highly animated and complex beast. The chosen function determines the type of signal (CV, note, trigger, gate, etc.) sent from each of Tetrapad’s eight independent outputs, while its multitude of multi-colored LEDs keep you informed of exactly what’s happening within each mode.
More info here: intellijel.com/shop/eurorack/tete
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Tête + Tetrapad operates in one of three different modes—
Voltages
Up to 16 voltage storage locations (grid) with 8 voltages stored at each location. You have the choice to record and playback your recall of these locations in a looper style (just play freely and spend arbitrary amount of time at any location) or as a clocked sequence (SH-101 style). Additionally you can traverse the matrix using the X and Y CV inputs to get Cartesian style sequencing. There is also variable slew that allows you to morph/glide between the values.
Notes
You can create sequences or loops in chord, scales or keyboard mode. The isomorphic keyboard grid can be set to 4, 12, or 16 notes. There are real-time performance looping, transposition and inversion capabilities via the CV inputs and dedicated loop button. In sequencer mode each step can be a tie, rest, or gate with size 25/50/75%. Basically we have created a way to very quickly and intuitively make chord sequences that are very musical and easy to manipulate. It is difficult to summarize in words but we will be sure to create some videos to demonstrate how easy and fun this is to play with. It definitely represents something unique in the landscape of Eurorack sequencers.
Combo
In this mode you can loop record your performance on any combination of the following functions: fader, bipolar fader, crossfader, euclidean sequencer, toggle switches or LFO. Kind of like Elektron style parameter locking but all of the motions is recorded continuously instead of just in slices. Instantly turn a simple patch into a highly animated and complex beast. The chosen function determines the type of signal (CV, note, trigger, gate, etc.) sent from each of Tetrapad’s eight independent outputs, while its multitude of multi-colored LEDs keep you informed of exactly what’s happening within each mode.
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00:03 - QX Intro
00:10 - Installation
00:33 - AD/AHR/Cycle Mode Behaviour
00:58 - Burst Mode
01:15 - LFO Mode
The Intellijel Quadrax consists of four independent, CV-controllable channels, each of which can be configured to perform any one of the following functions:
an AD (Attack, Decay) envelope
an AHR (Attack, Hold, Release) envelope
a cycling envelope (resulting in a unipolar LFO)
a pulse burst generator (Finite repeated functions that ascend or descend in amplitude)
a morphing, bipolar beat syncable LFO
The envelopes all feature a continuously variable response curve, ranging from logarithmic through linear to exponential, and each stage can be as snappy as 0.3 ms to as lengthy as 20 seconds.
When set to Burst mode, the channel generates a rising or falling burst of pulses, with full control over the length of the pulse burst, the number and shape of the bursts within it, and whether the bursts increase or decrease in amplitude over the burst.
AD, AHR, Cycling and Burst modes all feature a user-selectable maximum output level of either 5V or 10V.
LFO mode offers control over the frequency and waveshape, while providing a unique morphing feature that creates numerous variations of the selected waveshape. LFOs can be either free-running or beat-synchronized using the channel’s TRIG input.
Channels can be chained together to create complex multi-stage envelopes, with each channel triggered by the previous channel’s trigger input, end-of-rise, or end-of-fall. This enables multiple function generators to fire simultaneously, or it enables the creation of complex multi-stage envelopes by allowing the linked function to fire either at the end of the previous function’s rise time, or at the end of its fall time.
Four freely-assignable, step-attenuverted CV inputs are capable of modulating any or all of the various parameters across all four channels using the built-in CV matrix, and built-in attenuversion for each assignment.
Quadrax remembers its current state (Mode and CV assignments, channel links, etc) and retains that state even if power is removed, meaning Quadrax will always turn on in exactly the same state as you last left it.
Use the optional Qx module to add individual outputs for each channel’s End-of-Rise and End-of-Fall triggers.
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00:03 - Panel Overview
00:36 - AD Mode
01:39 - AHR Mode
02:00 - Cycle Mode
02:37 - Burst Mode
03:33 - LFO Mode
The Intellijel Quadrax consists of four independent, CV-controllable channels, each of which can be configured to perform any one of the following functions:
an AD (Attack, Decay) envelope
an AHR (Attack, Hold, Release) envelope
a cycling envelope (resulting in a unipolar LFO)
a pulse burst generator (Finite repeated functions that ascend or descend in amplitude)
a morphing, bipolar beat syncable LFO
The envelopes all feature a continuously variable response curve, ranging from logarithmic through linear to exponential, and each stage can be as snappy as 0.3 ms to as lengthy as 20 seconds.
When set to Burst mode, the channel generates a rising or falling burst of pulses, with full control over the length of the pulse burst, the number and shape of the bursts within it, and whether the bursts increase or decrease in amplitude over the burst.
AD, AHR, Cycling and Burst modes all feature a user-selectable maximum output level of either 5V or 10V.
LFO mode offers control over the frequency and waveshape, while providing a unique morphing feature that creates numerous variations of the selected waveshape. LFOs can be either free-running or beat-synchronized using the channel’s TRIG input.
Channels can be chained together to create complex multi-stage envelopes, with each channel triggered by the previous channel’s trigger input, end-of-rise, or end-of-fall. This enables multiple function generators to fire simultaneously, or it enables the creation of complex multi-stage envelopes by allowing the linked function to fire either at the end of the previous function’s rise time, or at the end of its fall time.
Four freely-assignable, step-attenuverted CV inputs are capable of modulating any or all of the various parameters across all four channels using the built-in CV matrix, and built-in attenuversion for each assignment.
Quadrax remembers its current state (Mode and CV assignments, channel links, etc) and retains that state even if power is removed, meaning Quadrax will always turn on in exactly the same state as you last left it.
Use the optional Qx module to add individual outputs for each channel’s End-of-Rise and End-of-Fall triggers.
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00:03 - Triggering Intro
00:30 - Trigger Link Mode
01:20 - End of Rise/End of Fall
01:50 - End of Rise Burst Mode
02:12 - End of Rise LFO Mode
02:30 - End of Fall
02:43 - End of Fall Burst Mode
02:55 - End of Fall LFO Mode
The Intellijel Quadrax consists of four independent, CV-controllable channels, each of which can be configured to perform any one of the following functions:
an AD (Attack, Decay) envelope
an AHR (Attack, Hold, Release) envelope
a cycling envelope (resulting in a unipolar LFO)
a pulse burst generator (Finite repeated functions that ascend or descend in amplitude)
a morphing, bipolar beat syncable LFO
The envelopes all feature a continuously variable response curve, ranging from logarithmic through linear to exponential, and each stage can be as snappy as 0.3 ms to as lengthy as 20 seconds.
When set to Burst mode, the channel generates a rising or falling burst of pulses, with full control over the length of the pulse burst, the number and shape of the bursts within it, and whether the bursts increase or decrease in amplitude over the burst.
AD, AHR, Cycling and Burst modes all feature a user-selectable maximum output level of either 5V or 10V.
LFO mode offers control over the frequency and waveshape, while providing a unique morphing feature that creates numerous variations of the selected waveshape. LFOs can be either free-running or beat-synchronized using the channel’s TRIG input.
Channels can be chained together to create complex multi-stage envelopes, with each channel triggered by the previous channel’s trigger input, end-of-rise, or end-of-fall. This enables multiple function generators to fire simultaneously, or it enables the creation of complex multi-stage envelopes by allowing the linked function to fire either at the end of the previous function’s rise time, or at the end of its fall time.
Four freely-assignable, step-attenuverted CV inputs are capable of modulating any or all of the various parameters across all four channels using the built-in CV matrix, and built-in attenuversion for each assignment.
Quadrax remembers its current state (Mode and CV assignments, channel links, etc) and retains that state even if power is removed, meaning Quadrax will always turn on in exactly the same state as you last left it.
Use the optional Qx module to add individual outputs for each channel’s End-of-Rise and End-of-Fall triggers.
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00:03 - CV Assignment Intro
00:29 - Accessing CV Assignment Mode
00:50 - Attenuverting CV
01:16 - CV Targets
01:30 - Clearing CV Assignments
01:46 - CV Modulation Examples
02:37 - CV Assignment Walkthrough
The Intellijel Quadrax consists of four independent, CV-controllable channels, each of which can be configured to perform any one of the following functions:
an AD (Attack, Decay) envelope
an AHR (Attack, Hold, Release) envelope
a cycling envelope (resulting in a unipolar LFO)
a pulse burst generator (Finite repeated functions that ascend or descend in amplitude)
a morphing, bipolar beat syncable LFO
The envelopes all feature a continuously variable response curve, ranging from logarithmic through linear to exponential, and each stage can be as snappy as 0.3 ms to as lengthy as 20 seconds.
When set to Burst mode, the channel generates a rising or falling burst of pulses, with full control over the length of the pulse burst, the number and shape of the bursts within it, and whether the bursts increase or decrease in amplitude over the burst.
AD, AHR, Cycling and Burst modes all feature a user-selectable maximum output level of either 5V or 10V.
LFO mode offers control over the frequency and waveshape, while providing a unique morphing feature that creates numerous variations of the selected waveshape. LFOs can be either free-running or beat-synchronized using the channel’s TRIG input.
Channels can be chained together to create complex multi-stage envelopes, with each channel triggered by the previous channel’s trigger input, end-of-rise, or end-of-fall. This enables multiple function generators to fire simultaneously, or it enables the creation of complex multi-stage envelopes by allowing the linked function to fire either at the end of the previous function’s rise time, or at the end of its fall time.
Four freely-assignable, step-attenuverted CV inputs are capable of modulating any or all of the various parameters across all four channels using the built-in CV matrix, and built-in attenuversion for each assignment.
Quadrax remembers its current state (Mode and CV assignments, channel links, etc) and retains that state even if power is removed, meaning Quadrax will always turn on in exactly the same state as you last left it.
Use the optional Qx module to add individual outputs for each channel’s End-of-Rise and End-of-Fall triggers.
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The two VCAs can be used completely independently or in tandem via the handy signal normalling. The DC coupling means that the VCA can be used for the amplitude control of both control voltages (CV) and audio signals.
Some application/use examples:
Dual, independent VCA for dynamic level control of two different audio or cv sources
Stereo VCA (use the CV normalling where CV A normals to CV B) for processing stereo sources or CV pairs.
CV/Audio summing (when Out A is not patched, it normals to sum with OUT B, CV A and B control the independent levels)
Voltage/signal doubling (use input A only and the doubled voltage will appear at OUT B when a CV of +5V applied to CV A)
Features:
Two high quality and precise linear VCAs
DC coupled
LEDs to indicate CV level
IN A normalled to IN B
CV A normalled to CV B
OUT A normalled to sum with OUT B
Compact size
Skiff / Palette friendly
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00:03 - Introduction
00:25 - Panel Overview
01:09 - Attenuation
01:43 - Inversion
02:42 - Voltage Source
03:26 - Voltage Offset
04:28 - CV Mixing
05:25 - Audio Mixing
06:16 - Doubling
06:44 - +5V Offset
07:30 - Muting
08:17 - Signal Flow
Triplatt is a three-channel active/buffered attenuverter and summing mixer. Each channel has a knob, which can function as a unipolar attenuator or a bipolar attenuverter, depending on the setting of its corresponding two-position polarity switch. It’s a versatile and super handy utility module that will find its way into almost any patch you make!
Each input is normalled to a built-in +5V DC voltage source. With nothing plugged into the jacks, each knob controls a voltage range of 0 to +5 V or -5 to +5 V depending on the position of the channel polarity switch.
Each output is normalled to mix into the output of the channel below, making it possible to do sub mixes in groups of two or three.
In addition, each channel has a “special function” switch to alter its input voltage in a specific way. Channel A has a 2x voltage multiplier switch, allowing you to double the voltage sent into Channel A. Channel B has a +5V switch, allowing you to add 5V to whatever voltage is sent into Channel B. Channel C has a mute switch, allowing you to completely turn off the signal being sent into Channel C.
Features
Triple Attenuator / Inverter / Attenuverter / Multiplier / Adder / Mixer / DC Voltage Source
Two Modes for each channel (Positive or Bipolar)
Additional “special function” for each channel
Precision 5v source normalling to all three inputs
Dual color led for monitoring each individual output
Skiff / Palette friendly
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Headphone monitoring is also provided via a low noise built-in headphone amp (with its own independent level control), capable of driving a wide range of impedances — from studio grade headphones to portable style earbuds.
To use Outs, simply connect the final output of your patch to the ⅛” inputs (where the built-in activity LEDs light up to indicate the presence and intensity of the input signal). The left input is normalled to the right, so you can create a stereo signal from a mono source. Or if you have an Intellijel Mixup, you can remove a jumper from its rear panel, and connect it to the Outs module using the 3-pin link cable included with the Mixup.
Features
Headphone amp capable of driving high impedance headphones via a 1/4″ stereo Neutrik jack.
Two channel, +4dBu balanced line level outputs on TRS 1/4″ Neutrik jacks (fully compatible with -10 dbV unbalanced audio gear).
Left input is normalled to the Right input, allowing a mono input signal to drive both stereo output channels.
LEDs to monitor the modular-level signal sent into the device.
Attenuator knob for the line out level, plus a separate volume control for headphones.
3-pin link connector on the back for connecting the output of a Mixup module directly to the Outs module.
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The melodies are being generated by Quadra's function generators 3 and 4 sent to Scales in Dual quantizer mode. Planar is controlling the rate and range of these melodies. Shapeshifter's RATIO is set by the X-axis to determine the rate of the pulses clocking the system. Planar's Y-axis is controlling the CV Level of two channels of Quad VCA to scale the Quadra envelopes before they go to Scales for quantization. This means that fast trills can be produced by moving the joystick towards the top right, and melodies slow and become more simple as it travels to the bottom left.
Selecting different PULSE output options on Shapeshifter, or changing the patterns on Steppy can change the rhythm of the patch. This patch is a great starting point to make a more complex generative patch since the voices have no filtering or modulation at this point and Planar has many more functions that can be implemented.
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Because Planar has four inputs and four outputs, it can be used to crossfade between two stereo signals. In this patch two Rainmakers are generating rhythmic delay patterns from Plonk and Planar is able to fade between the two.
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This video continues on from the concept of the previous video. Two Plonks are sent to Planar to be panned left to right, but also crossfade between them. This time Dixie 2+s are being used to trigger the two Plonks and Planar 2's X-axis is controlling the rate of the two Dixies. This rate control is inverted for one Dixie, so as one speeds up, the other slows down. This means that any movement of the joystick produces a new rhythm with the Plonks. Like in the previous video, the Dixies are modulating the X & Y axis of Planar to create complex panning and crossfading.
Check out the previous video here: youtu.be/shKnda35PLU
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Planar 2 creates some interesting possibilities for panning. In this patch we take two mono Plonks as sources and pan them each to stereo outputs using X-axis modulation from a Dixie 2+. We also crossfade between the two sounds using Y axis modulation with another Dixie 2+. The Plonks are being triggered simultaneously by Noise Tools 1U. This allows us to pan left to right and fade between the two sounds to create a complex and evolving soundscape that sounds almost three dimensional. Adding a bit of modulation to the PITCH and MOD inputs makes things even more interesting.
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TIP: toggle the ABCD and XY buttons to OFF state if you want to center the joystick position and control all the panning by external CV only.
A sequence from Scales is sending a melody to Dixie, which is also clocking Steppy, and Steppy's OUT A is providing the TRIG in to clock the Quantizer.
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Planar's X and Y outputs are controlling Scales Pitch inputs, so with the XY button off, no new notes are quantized for Rubicon. With it active, new notes are sent to Rubicon and things become more chaotic.
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Scales is playing a sequence, and the different trigger modes have a big impact on how things sound. All these factors combine to make this patch lots of fun to play!
Check out part 1 here: youtu.be/YgbunX6VbMY
Part 3 - Getting Groovy With Scales Sequencer
00:06 - Accessing Sequencer Mode
00:32 - Sequencer Mode Button Functions
00:55 - Recording a Sequence
01:34 - Clocking the Sequencer
01:53 - Adding Notes to the Sequence
02:17 - Saving and Loading Sequences
02:48 - Reseting Sequences with SHIFT
03:12 - Clearing a Sequence
04:05 - Transposing a Sequence with ROOT
04:44 - Sequencer TRIG Modes
07:05 - Quantizing While Sequencing
We have a few other videos that showcase features of Scales that you might also find useful:
Using ROOT to mutate melodies: youtube.com/watch?v=2lx_IFBSn6I
Transposing ROOT with CV to create melodic progressions: youtube.com/watch?v=uA5__IoXwkU
Using LEARN: youtube.com/watch?v=kur66mUswGU
Attenuation/Offset Plus TRIG modes: youtube.com/watch?v=HAvOfkqwH-I
More TRIG Mode Goodies: youtube.com/watch?v=cqf-wg-txto
Sequencing With Scales: youtube.com/watch?v=CJyY2kjheiA
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Check out part 1 here: youtu.be/YgbunX6VbMY
Part 2 - Getting Interesting With Two Oscillators
00:06 - Connecting a second oscillator
00:32 - Tuning Mode
01:27 - Setting Intervals
02:03 - Out B Config Chromatic VS Diatonic
03:12 - SHIFT Destinations
04:17 - SHIFT Quantization Modes
05:13 - Root & Scale Shifting
09:17 - Dual Quantizer Mode
Part 3 covers Sequencer Mode: youtu.be/rNw2kkN2gw8
We have a few other videos that showcase features of Scales that you might also find useful:
Using ROOT to mutate melodies: youtube.com/watch?v=2lx_IFBSn6I
Transposing ROOT with CV to create melodic progressions: youtube.com/watch?v=uA5__IoXwkU
Using LEARN: youtube.com/watch?v=kur66mUswGU
Attenuation/Offset Plus TRIG modes: youtube.com/watch?v=HAvOfkqwH-I
More TRIG Mode Goodies: youtube.com/watch?v=cqf-wg-txto
Sequencing With Scales: youtube.com/watch?v=CJyY2kjheiA
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