Synton fenix ii modular multiplier delay patch example david morley. And the good news is, you just found the solution learning how to patch modular synths isnt difficult once you grasp how they work on the inside, and know what each module is doing to the signal flowing through it. As a result, the fenix is perhaps the oddest synthesizer youll never play see the future box on page 54 for why you might find it hard to buy one. Demo of the original late 1990s fenix modular synthesizers.
Libra rising music hardwired 2 modular elements for. The best place to start when programming any sound, on any. The first fenix was born and bred to satisfy one artist wishes for an all inone system. Patches for a newcomer to pulsar, or indeed to modular synthesis in general, the pulsar modular synth can be quite bewildering. Synton fenix 1 filter modulation a first test of a synton fenix i.
I was setting up my tascam 388 or studio 8 and decided to record a small sequence i had setup. Self playing pulse patch with the synton fenix synthesizer. Rarely used by first owner and complete with manual, spare parts and lots of patch cables. This is a totally live performanceoriented patch that i use gigg. Listen to patch truegrid rising from user solitud on the html5 web modular synthesizer truegrid. One of the things that i was looking at was a microbrute because you can patch it into a modular and if i then decided not to go down the modular route i still have a decent synth. Introducing patchbook a markup language for modular. A modular synth puts the structure of the signal path into the hands of the player, allowing them to connect modules such as oscillators, filters, lfos, and so on, in any way they like. A highly polished synth inspired by infected mushroom and the sega genesis, it combines fm, subtractive synthesis and formants vowel filter, with huge amounts of flexibility and control.
Libra rising music introduces an follow up patch library for spectrasonics omnisphere 2 showcasing the cutting edge of modular synthesis. The new book about modular synths, their makers, and masters. Theres no need to be depressed no one was born knowing how to use a modular synth. For new synthesists that are just starting out, sweetwater often recommends a modular synthesizer that you can not only play on its own, but can also use within a larger modular rig. If you are like me, you have an insatiable search for knowledge regarding new modules and synths and patches. Our fenix iv is also born out of this desire with ourselves as the artists. Beginners tutorial for modular synthesizers analog. Basic modular synth patches i found this fantastic site exactly what im after which features roland drum patches. Theyre quite rare so i decided to make a few videos of them, both musical and nonmusical. Synton fenix ii modular multiplier delay patch example. Mooguphonic put together this introduction to basic modular synth patching. If youre sick of getting lost in the noise, and instead youd like. Working with a modular requires a combination of planning and experimenting.
For example, on a keyboard, the low c would be zero volts, the next c up would be 1 volt, the next c would be 2 volts, and so on. Despite featuring 31 modules, the fenix is not really modular as the modules have. Not all modular synthesizers are eurorack format any synth module that offers patch points for cv and gate signals can be integrated into a modular synth rig. Xenomorph diy modular synthesizer coming spring 2020. Oscillators are designed to track this voltage to produce the correct pitch. But its sort of an updated synton syrinx, not a new fenix modular. In a modular synth, a pitch voltage controls oscillators pitch.
First owner used it rarely due to lack of time, complete with manual, spare parts, rack ears and lots of patch cables. I am currently as of april 2012 interested in selling this unit. The fenix patch was playing 3 parts, the kick and 2 sequences. Here is a straight take of a patch i have been jamming around with this evening. Modular in the carpark 3 modular on the lounge 7 modular synth comparison 2 moog 10 moog mother 32 1. A direct descendant of the highly respected synton 3000 modular synthesizer and the syrinx lead synth, the fenix offers traditional analog technology and innovative new features in a compact design for an attractive price of around 1500 euros.
This patch will give a standard monophonic note follows note at given pitch, with given length, synth patch. Drone patch with the synton fenix patchable synthesizer. My goal for patchbook is to create a standard that can help users write down patches in a way that could also be potentially used by different websites, educational. Synton was a manufacturer and distributor of highend electronic music equipment in the. It is a semi modular in the grand tradition of the roland system 700. I sometimes patch it up with the serge modular as they both use banana jacks and. Expect eurorack compatibility and standard midi plus usb. Shop online for modular synthesizer patch cables at kraft music. Modular synth patch cable at europes largest retailer of musical instruments fast delivery, 30day moneyback guarantee and 3year thomann warranty. Learning modular an introduction to modular synthesis by.
Ad infinitum music was established in 1996 with the introduction of a series of 3. When you find a patch that you really like, dissect it and look at. I have created a place where like minded artists can come together. Hello dear pulsarian friends, here is a synth whose name can recall a german forest, but it means just that beside a multioscillator there is a waldorf module whose output is modulated in amplitude by the multioscillator itself. Synton fenix ii modular multiplier delay patch example youtube. Synthies a synthie is a picture of you in front of your modular with a crappy camera. A100 patch examples still under construction, additional patches will follow we hope that the following patch examples will help for a better understanding of your a100 system and stimulate you to search for new unusual patches. Unlike true modulars which allow you to select and position the combination of modules you buy these have predetermined architectures. I recently started building my first eurorack modular synth by purchasing some bread and butter modules. To put it simply, patchbook is an opensource markup language standard designed to be easily readable and writeable by humans that can be used to write down modular synth patches. Obviously the recreations may not be exactly the same as the original patch but they should show that any synth can be used to create a good range of sounds. The xenomorph takes inspiration from rare synton fenix ii and fenix iii modular systems, below.
On a dark stage with an impatient crowd, you probably dont. This is not rocket science announced at last years show that it was planning on bringing back the legendary synton fenix modular synth this year, we were pleased to see that the amsterdambased firm has come good on that promise with a fully working prototype being demoed at the show. A modular synthesizer has a case or frame into which arbitrary modules can be fitted. The fenix 2 and 3 are sort of slanted which is better. The xenomorph synthesizer is a new diy modular synth design. The aim of this project is to create an application that will allow users to visually describe and share patches for analogue modular synthesizers. Tascam 388 synton fenix modular synth dynacord vrs 23. A common problem with my serge is that mass of interconnecting. The fenix includes 31 modules, but its not a truly modular synth. The xl2 is a modular synthesizer and audio processor. How to patch a simple modular synth musical geometry.
Based on my own experiences and having spoken to a few different users, ive found that working with modulars makes you work and think differently. Oddly, they use pink noise for the kick rather than a sine, and almost everything requires 2 vc lpfs, but its still very instructive and informative on. Today i will show you how to wire up a basic monophonic, single voice synth with a separate envelope for the amplitude and filter and a bit of modulation via some lfos. The most popular standard for pitch voltage is 1voltper octave 1voct.
Ranging from near pocketsized synths to quirky diy adventures, these are some of our favorite semimodular synths from 2019. A semimodular is still patchable but can make a sound without patch cables because. Fenix modular synthesizer demo part one overview youtube. Roland tb 303,roland sh 101, akai s2000, synton fenix 1, synton fenix 2. This is the official facebook page of the vintage synth patch sheets website at. A vast frontier of new and unusual sonic possibilities as well as a endless drain on your bank account for those simply trying to keep up with regular advancements in technology. May, 2008 may 23, 20 by derrick hakim comment closed. All self contained in the modular with the dark energy and going out through the eurorack modular synth patch on vimeo. Although producer david morley has been involved in a range of recording projects, encompassing trance and techno as well as the more ambient and intelligen. Since theres no simple way to recall a patch like on a normal synth, the workflow is somewhat different. Anything modular synth related that is not format specific. To test other modules most effectively, try patching their cv outs to the filter cutoff or the eg decay time for example.
Following push turn move, a new book exploring modular synthesis hits kickstarter soon. The huge facebook group is currently where most of the action is. Hardwired 2 modular elements patches for omnisphere 2. If you answered little and not so much, then modular may. Truegrid rising on modulargrid modular synthesizer.
We are a community of artists and sound designers who are very excited by the resurgence of analog synthesis with some great new innovations. The new user could open a patch, find themselves confronted with something like this. D cables inside dummy three of the major issues i see with modular systems are. Yahoo the yahoo group is more than 10 years old with thousands of great postings. Tascam 388 synton fenix modular synth dynacord vrs 23 duration. It is a semimodular in the grand tradition of the roland system 700.