Can't wait to show you my next Decent Sampler releases! Malevolence ► bit.ly/3NoNgAf Malevolence (Free Edition) ► bit.ly/3Nn6WEw ▼▼▼Gear In This Video▼▼▼ Malevolent: bit.ly/3WCW61E East Beast: bit.ly/3tcVr9q West Pest: bit.ly/3fKXMWe Empress Reverb: bit.ly/3DJ4Haw Euroburo: bit.ly/3FT2j3q
Until this video I couldn't understand why people would get those modular patch cable noodlely systems to design sounds, but that diagram and explanation made it allllll click immediately. Excited to play with Malevolence
Diagram was slightly incorrect. Filter comes before amp, not after. Also, I can't speak to these synths specifically, but some semi-modular synths don't include every possible patch point. For example, with the Make Noise 0-Coast, there is no way to patch anything into the Overtone & Multiply section (wavefolder) - it's internal routing only - and the Slope section has a single patch point for two different knobs, so you can't control them with CV independently. So you don't necessarily have the ability to route things any way you want.
finally...as a composer for 9 years now, with no real knowledge about analog and semi modular synths, this is the first video I really learned something from and made it more understandable for me.
The only thing you need to know about American beers is that there's a **REASON** Anheuser-Busch has all those Clydesdales stabled next to their breweries.
Just picked up the full version of malevolence. It’s awesome and at $10 it’s a no brainer. Love your work both sound design and your albums. Keep on keeping on!
I just recently started my hardware synth journey with the purchase of a Sculpt se. After watching this video I realize I'm going to need more credit cards! Amazing video. A great primer on semi-modular synthesis.
Awesome, I will be getting the full version in the next few days. Love the sounds you have made on the video, excited to try this out in my music. Thank you, all your hard work is very much appreciated.
I have the West Pest. I'm just a synth fan home hobbyist, and I love its tone and timbre. I also have the Arturia MiniBrute 2S which means I have two semi-modular synths. Crazy sonic fun of endless exploration and audio delights!
my favorite 3 things about modular synth: - the sound. it gets so raw, unique, wild, special - the uniqueness. true, a lot of basic patches have much in common. but as soon as you start stacking decisions on each other, the complexity of the patch leads to unique places very quickly - virtuosity is cerebral rather physical. everything in modular synthesis occurs in your mind. how fast you can move your hands or how accurately you can place your fingers is not very relevant. I love playing classical piano and trying to shred an electric guitar, but with modular synth the skill is entirely mental. it's a nice change.
Ok... this is so good. I'm trying to learn modular (or semi-modular). Your descriptions and demonstrations are so helpful! I do have to say... I also got in trouble for not liking T Swift's new jams, and I made the mistake of telling my wife "I like what she's trying, but I follow UA-cam artists who do it so much better".
Thanks...enjoying your new patch (and others). Your timing with this is great. After I rebuilt my studio (in part thanks to your video), I spent the day playing with my Voltage Modular VST. I know little (really nothing) about mod synths, but after several hours of digging into the plugin, I decided it is time to add some hardware to the my mix. The West Pest looks like an interesting intro as I dig the additive sound. Thanks for all your great content and inspiration, and hope you survive the Swift.
Smart. Yes it is. Rewarding yes. Always works in your music recording workflow….mmmm…. Sounds always better than plugins…. Mmmm… its hard to replicate bass synths🤷🏽♂️😅
Hardware definitely gets expensive after a while but there's something about having an actual physical instrument that to me is just so much more inspiring in the creative process. Luckily these days there's a fair amount of budget friendly gear out there that's really powerful and you're not stuck with just big analog stuff that costs thousands and thousands of dollars.
@@VenusTheory I think it'd be an advantage as I'm someone who can become very finicky with my production, up to the point where I'm really killing the character of my sound. Recently I've been more succesfully making music in large part because I'm building quite a lot of artificial limitations for myself.
“big taco bell diarrhea bass” 😂😂😂 was laughing for almost 4minutes😂😂😂 HOLLLLY SH@#%T it’s uploaded? Oh my god Cameron thanks a lot!!! I’ve been waiting for this sample library for a few days 🥰
I got the pwm several weeks ago. I’m still unpacking how I want to patch it for my samples. It’s a beast. It’s like an ms20 on plutonium. Sometimes it tries to chew its own nuts off I think a ytuber said.
Hello Cameron, thanks for the video! I have one question, how do you know if different semi-modular synths are compatible with each other? Do you spend time testing the voltage outputs, or is it sort of a universal system like Eurorack? The only reason I am asking is because I fried a Moog Werkstatt by running a guitar into a guitar amp and running that signal through the Werkstatt's filter input (I would not recommend doing this). I am worried that if I get another semi-modular synth that I will end up destroying it cause of my experimentation.
@@inn5268 I understand your point but reading the manual would not have prevented me from connecting a guitar amp to the filter. I've tried researching this topic, and it is difficult for me to find information relating to it.
As always, appreciate your demo videos. Intrigued with the West Pest, am inclined to get one of these, could a be good inclusion into my already existing menagerie of other analog synth engines (Behringer Neutron, Crave, Pro-1, and K-2) . . . and of course, will check out Malevolence.
Several of my plugins can do east coast synthesis/modular/complex routings/cv: Ripplemaker, ID700, Woodsynth, miRack, Audulus 4, soaky designer, Drambo, and the new Max4L port, Strokes .
They're on my list, but really not interested in doing plugin videos much anymore. If there's an idea that's a good fit I'll definitely feature them though!
What about this can plugins not do? I remember doing a lot of this as a kid in Reason, or with the Arturia moog modular, or with Reaktor, or u-he zebra, or really any plugin with a mod matrix or virtual modular kind of ecosystem.
You can do 99% with only plugins. The workflow is different because you can touch knobs and feel like you ply an instrument. Also hardware inspires you on a different level. Bought the REV2 and did basic patches that are totally different from what I’d do with plugins. It’s just a different way, not necessary to produce good music at all tho.
Question! Which one is better? The m-audio oxygen pro mini or the Akai professional mpk mini plus? I know the Akai is more expensive and has more keys. I am a pianist myself. I also use Ableton lite. Please help me choose the best one, I just dont know. Also Im new to music making but Im a fast learner :)
Hey Paul, I tried loading this into Decent Sampler in the iPad Pro and I get the message “SAMPLE LIBRARY LOAD CANCELLED Unable to parse XML from DecentSampler preset file.”
I love this video. But i don't understand how you can put up with your desk flailing around like that as you play haha! I feel like i want a concrete or marble desk that will never move, meanwhile others are playing on plywood stacked on milk crates, wobbling around like there's an earthquake. But at the end of the day, guess everyone just has to do what works best for them, as long as they're making cool shit and/or enjoying themselves!
Can't wait to show you my next Decent Sampler releases!
Malevolence ► bit.ly/3NoNgAf
Malevolence (Free Edition) ► bit.ly/3Nn6WEw
▼▼▼Gear In This Video▼▼▼
Malevolent: bit.ly/3WCW61E
East Beast: bit.ly/3tcVr9q
West Pest: bit.ly/3fKXMWe
Empress Reverb: bit.ly/3DJ4Haw
Euroburo: bit.ly/3FT2j3q
ty...signed up for the pianobook, and got the free sample pack...much appreciated...that synth/effects combo looks like fun..enjoy
And you end up with plugging into this gear everything that can send signal :3
(That kinda cool actually, so much possibilities)
Now it says "Page not found". FYI
I just clicked on this video because of the catchy title but what I got was the first explanation of modular synths i understood. Damn. Congrats man.
You’ve quickly become my favorite audio UA-cam mentor. I like your teaching method and your output of how one can start using these options today
Until this video I couldn't understand why people would get those modular patch cable noodlely systems to design sounds, but that diagram and explanation made it allllll click immediately. Excited to play with Malevolence
Well hey glad to be of service! Hope you enjoy the sound library!
Diagram was slightly incorrect. Filter comes before amp, not after. Also, I can't speak to these synths specifically, but some semi-modular synths don't include every possible patch point. For example, with the Make Noise 0-Coast, there is no way to patch anything into the Overtone & Multiply section (wavefolder) - it's internal routing only - and the Slope section has a single patch point for two different knobs, so you can't control them with CV independently. So you don't necessarily have the ability to route things any way you want.
You’re inching closer and closer to getting into eurorack…
I don't need a eurorack...I don't need a eurorack...I don't need a eurorack...I don't need a eurorack...I don't need a eurorack...
@@VenusTheory ofc you dont need it. its a waste of time.
@@effex75 life is a waste of time
Lol
@@moddudlar3894Exactly! & that's why you should get a Eurorack!
Thanks! Love your channel and videos! Keep up the great work!
Glad to be of service!
"Taco Bell Diarrhea bass" is now permanently affixed in the Synth Lexicon. Congratulations, sir.
new edm subgenre incoming: bellcore
@@Starshine777 isn't that just diarrhea and fart noises mixed together?
@@playboy-music no that's riddim
finally...as a composer for 9 years now, with no real knowledge about analog and semi modular synths, this is the first video I really learned something from and made it more understandable for me.
this is why i love vital so much, i can plug anything into everything
Always good to have a knife around just incase someone breaks in during your synth jam session
Paul was an absolute joy to meet at Knobcon. Was very confused about American beers.
The only thing you need to know about American beers is that there's a **REASON** Anheuser-Busch has all those Clydesdales stabled next to their breweries.
Paul is a legend. Hope to run into him again soon!
I’m a lifelong Californian and I think “American” beers can still confuse me! No worries!
Woah Woah Woah, are you telling me there's a convention actually called knobcon??
you make amazing sounding patches!! very inspiring.
Glad you like them!
Man I really enjoy watching your videos!. also your Instrument libraries are amazing
Ayyyy thanks! And glad you've been digging the libraries! More on the way soon!
@@VenusTheory I'll be waiting!
Just picked up the full version of malevolence. It’s awesome and at $10 it’s a no brainer. Love your work both sound design and your albums. Keep on keeping on!
I just recently started my hardware synth journey with the purchase of a Sculpt se. After watching this video I realize I'm going to need more credit cards!
Amazing video. A great primer on semi-modular synthesis.
Awesome, I will be getting the full version in the next few days. Love the sounds you have made on the video, excited to try this out in my music. Thank you, all your hard work is very much appreciated.
I have the West Pest. I'm just a synth fan home hobbyist, and I love its tone and timbre. I also have the Arturia MiniBrute 2S which means I have two semi-modular synths. Crazy sonic fun of endless exploration and audio delights!
Plugging these things into each other sounds amazing 😉
Man those are some really neat patches. I'm a big fan.
my favorite 3 things about modular synth:
- the sound. it gets so raw, unique, wild, special
- the uniqueness. true, a lot of basic patches have much in common. but as soon as you start stacking decisions on each other, the complexity of the patch leads to unique places very quickly
- virtuosity is cerebral rather physical. everything in modular synthesis occurs in your mind. how fast you can move your hands or how accurately you can place your fingers is not very relevant. I love playing classical piano and trying to shred an electric guitar, but with modular synth the skill is entirely mental. it's a nice change.
Ok... this is so good. I'm trying to learn modular (or semi-modular). Your descriptions and demonstrations are so helpful! I do have to say... I also got in trouble for not liking T Swift's new jams, and I made the mistake of telling my wife "I like what she's trying, but I follow UA-cam artists who do it so much better".
Thanks...enjoying your new patch (and others). Your timing with this is great. After I rebuilt my studio (in part thanks to your video), I spent the day playing with my Voltage Modular VST. I know little (really nothing) about mod synths, but after several hours of digging into the plugin, I decided it is time to add some hardware to the my mix. The West Pest looks like an interesting intro as I dig the additive sound. Thanks for all your great content and inspiration, and hope you survive the Swift.
watched some of your videos and became a fan! thanks for everything
Great video once again!
btw 5:49 is hilarious 😂
I don't know why, but 'patch noodle' made me giggle every time
Bro your videos are just the best ! educational as F and you are such a charming funny guy :D keep up that good work ! cheers :)
Great video, man! Thanks for the class and the amazing sounds! 😁
I got a West Pest yesterday, during my livestream
much impressed
Well, that was a short vacation! Not that I mind, just not expecting a new video already. Another inspirational one!
More to come!
Iiii wanna go to Grumpy Moustache Synth School! That sounds like the best school ever!
Encyclopedic knowledge. Comedy gold.
Case knife! Nice.
Thanks! Cant wait to dig in
I didn't know these existed. Thanks for sharing!
Lots of fun to be had with them! Malevolent in particular sounds really nasty!
03:02 Diarrhea bass cracked me up 😂
These seem really exciting! I'm always scared to start with synths because it sounds like a massive investment.
Smart. Yes it is. Rewarding yes. Always works in your music recording workflow….mmmm…. Sounds always better than plugins…. Mmmm… its hard to replicate bass synths🤷🏽♂️😅
You can get a free one online called vcv rack 2 too start you of and if you like it you could buy after that. 💯
Hardware definitely gets expensive after a while but there's something about having an actual physical instrument that to me is just so much more inspiring in the creative process. Luckily these days there's a fair amount of budget friendly gear out there that's really powerful and you're not stuck with just big analog stuff that costs thousands and thousands of dollars.
@@VenusTheory I think it'd be an advantage as I'm someone who can become very finicky with my production, up to the point where I'm really killing the character of my sound.
Recently I've been more succesfully making music in large part because I'm building quite a lot of artificial limitations for myself.
Start with something small and relatively cheap, like a Behringer Crave. It will keep you interested for years.
I’m late to the party on this but “Folklore”is a masterpiece. I said what I said
I like the knife laying there :)
Useful and crusty, haha. I love watching these sound design videos! Looking forward to exploring some of these patches. Currently installing. 🤟🤠
very happy i bought the microcosm some months ago
found it 2nd hand for 500 was a really good deal. Can't imagine a more useful pedal atm
never thought I would hear Mick Gordon Taco Bell Diarrhea in a row thanks Cameron im a real man now
Oh shoot. I made a track with just 2 other of your sample libraries. Might as well make one with this.
Oooooh! Good toys! Enjoy!
phaaaaaaaaaaattttness 💘💘
“big taco bell diarrhea bass” 😂😂😂 was laughing for almost 4minutes😂😂😂
HOLLLLY SH@#%T it’s uploaded? Oh my god Cameron thanks a lot!!! I’ve been waiting for this sample library for a few days 🥰
Diaaaaaahreea Bass FTW!!!
Big Doomy Mick Gordon Taco Bell Diarrhea Bass 😂
I got the pwm several weeks ago. I’m still unpacking how I want to patch it for my samples. It’s a beast. It’s like an ms20 on plutonium. Sometimes it tries to chew its own nuts off I think a ytuber said.
U a LEGEND.
Awesome! Thanks man!
Cool video 👍 really dig the malevolent
TACO BELL DIARRHEA BASS??!?!
Totally off topic but I was shopping for new glasses yesterday and I really like yours! Can you tell me what brand they are?
Nice Buck 112 😁
This is amazing. East coast synthesis is always interesting.
West
@@chloemoey Oops. You’re right. I meant to say west. East coast is typically subtractive synthesis.
Semi-modular is the bait to lure them all into the Eurorack world 😂
Thank you for sharing!
What relevance is the knife, is it for defending against rogue noodles?
your videos are amazing! keep up the outstanding work, you've educated me and encouraged me to try pursue a career in the industry.
Ayyyy glad to be of service!
if you want a "career" in the "industry" practice your major scales
Hello Cameron, thanks for the video! I have one question, how do you know if different semi-modular synths are compatible with each other? Do you spend time testing the voltage outputs, or is it sort of a universal system like Eurorack? The only reason I am asking is because I fried a Moog Werkstatt by running a guitar into a guitar amp and running that signal through the Werkstatt's filter input (I would not recommend doing this). I am worried that if I get another semi-modular synth that I will end up destroying it cause of my experimentation.
Check your hardware's manual beforehand
@@inn5268 I understand your point but reading the manual would not have prevented me from connecting a guitar amp to the filter. I've tried researching this topic, and it is difficult for me to find information relating to it.
God, I can't believe how lucky I am to have won a euroburo for my growing eurorack setup, so heckin useful.
YES. Nerd-time. I LOVE IT🤓
It's why we're all here haha
Sick man!!🙏🙏
Did you use these on "Somewhere"? cuz I am loving that album!
It's like playing multi-colored spaghetti
West Pest seems amazing!
As always, appreciate your demo videos. Intrigued with the West Pest, am inclined to get one of these, could a be good inclusion into my already existing menagerie of other analog synth engines (Behringer Neutron, Crave, Pro-1, and K-2) . . . and of course, will check out Malevolence.
Several of my plugins can do east coast synthesis/modular/complex routings/cv: Ripplemaker, ID700, Woodsynth, miRack, Audulus 4, soaky designer, Drambo, and the new Max4L port, Strokes .
It's about time u talk about freakshow industries
fax. those guys are doing gods work
They're on my list, but really not interested in doing plugin videos much anymore. If there's an idea that's a good fit I'll definitely feature them though!
Am I good to release music using the sounds from the free synth?
*Laughs in Phase Plant*
You need Degree to operate that-unite. The Christmas carols need new mods
What about this can plugins not do? I remember doing a lot of this as a kid in Reason, or with the Arturia moog modular, or with Reaktor, or u-he zebra, or really any plugin with a mod matrix or virtual modular kind of ecosystem.
You can do 99% with only plugins. The workflow is different because you can touch knobs and feel like you ply an instrument. Also hardware inspires you on a different level. Bought the REV2 and did basic patches that are totally different from what I’d do with plugins. It’s just a different way, not necessary to produce good music at all tho.
What's with the knive?
That diagram is incorrect. Filter goes before the vca in a most synths.
Awesomeness.
Even my DAW can, natively... Bitwig Studio rules with its moduler environment
Is that a Case knife I see?
Question! Which one is better? The m-audio oxygen pro mini or the Akai professional mpk mini plus?
I know the Akai is more expensive and has more keys. I am a pianist myself. I also use Ableton lite. Please help me choose the best one, I just dont know. Also Im new to music making but Im a fast learner :)
Awesome sauce x 9.....
How the hell do I get started with these synths? I am so interested in this.
3:05 bro is EVERYWHERE right now, yet for some reason didnt expect to hear his name on a largely sound design channel... huh
This looks cool but I’m finding it hard to find a reason to buy it as I have the korg xd not the best synth but still ..
The Korg XD is an amazing synth, I love mine and use it often.
Hey Paul, I tried loading this into Decent Sampler in the iPad Pro and I get the message “SAMPLE LIBRARY LOAD CANCELLED
Unable to parse XML from DecentSampler preset file.”
Hey Tom! Feel free to reach out at store@venustheory.com and I can check into it!
I'm going plug-in. I can see having hardware to a degree but plug-ins are so much cheaper and easier to use.
You don’t need a knife, it’s sound sharp enough! :)
VCV rack vst will do this
What if I would create a plugin that can do this? ;-)
Just wondering why the Making of Malevolent (via Pianobook) vid is Private?
That's supposed to be this video 😅 sorting it with the PB team!
@@VenusTheory Cool 😀
andy here, taking notes...
holy balls i related so much to the taylor swift album thing lmao
Taco Bell Diarrhea Bass™ has got to be the most horrid patch name ever :P
You should see my personal sound library!
Last one sounded a bit like Lorn - Acid Rain.
I love this video. But i don't understand how you can put up with your desk flailing around like that as you play haha! I feel like i want a concrete or marble desk that will never move, meanwhile others are playing on plywood stacked on milk crates, wobbling around like there's an earthquake. But at the end of the day, guess everyone just has to do what works best for them, as long as they're making cool shit and/or enjoying themselves!
You best have flipped your tift on Swift after that rift.
lol..."big doomy mick gordon taco bell diarrhea bass."
Welcome to Bitwig 😉
Was that knife used in an unreported crime? 🤔
😂 Taco Bell D Bass 🤣
Great video, as always. And good luck on the taylor swift war....
God help me