Brilliant. Thanx Guru Todd for the clear precise insights into 281t. Very excited to explore the entire Buchla TipTop 200 series as the modules unfold. So glad they have you there sharing your knowledge with all of us. THANX ! ❤
I believe the “blender” section is an analog MAX/OR that outputs the highest cv. With the first function generator in AR mode and the second function generator in ASR mode, one can achieve an ADSR style envelope. Mult a gate signal patch one into the AR trigger input. Attenuate the second gate output and patch into the trigger input of the ASR so that you can vary the sustain level. Set the attack of the ASR identical to the attack of the AR as the ADSR attack. The decay of the AR is the decay, the attenuator level of the ASR trigger input is the sustain level, and the decay of the ASR is the release of the ADSR.
As always, a very good instructional video, Todd. The 281 is one of the modules I know, that can be played by itself. Taking the 3 envelopes modulating the attack and decay of the remaining one gives interesting sounds. And of course cross modulating all A&Ds.
Thank you Todd ! I was thinking I should do quickly a video on the 281 for my Buchla series because of this release. And... You did it ! On the actual clone ! Great overview ! (I already was writing the episode, and setting up the cameras when your videos showed up ! Now I can go to sleep and do it later ! :) )
the 281 is awesome. In quad mode on A and B turning attack and decay on B fully counterclockwise, gives you a pulse wave on B. Modulating the decay of A leads to PWM. Sounds kinda cool
what I found out recently is, applying a random voltage to the cycle input with a negative offset will randomly start and stop the self-cycling. Applying another random voltage to decay gives you random pulses.
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So nice to see TipTop doing this in coordination with Buchla! 😻
Brilliant. Thanx Guru Todd for the clear precise insights into 281t. Very excited to explore the entire Buchla TipTop 200 series as the modules unfold. So glad they have you there sharing your knowledge with all of us. THANX ! ❤
My pleasure Bill!!
Mine arrived this morning, and even before I bolt it in between the 245t and the 258t I’m going to watch this series. Hit the ground running!
I believe the “blender” section is an analog MAX/OR that outputs the highest cv. With the first function generator in AR mode and the second function generator in ASR mode, one can achieve an ADSR style envelope. Mult a gate signal patch one into the AR trigger input. Attenuate the second gate output and patch into the trigger input of the ASR so that you can vary the sustain level. Set the attack of the ASR identical to the attack of the AR as the ADSR attack. The decay of the AR is the decay, the attenuator level of the ASR trigger input is the sustain level, and the decay of the ASR is the release of the ADSR.
As always, a very good instructional video, Todd. The 281 is one of the modules I know, that can be played by itself. Taking the 3 envelopes modulating the attack and decay of the remaining one gives interesting sounds. And of course cross modulating all A&Ds.
Thanks! I’ve always been interested in Buchla systems because it’s intuitive to me. This module is nicely laid out too.
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Thank you Todd ! I was thinking I should do quickly a video on the 281 for my Buchla series because of this release. And... You did it ! On the actual clone ! Great overview ! (I already was writing the episode, and setting up the cameras when your videos showed up ! Now I can go to sleep and do it later ! :) )
Oh my! Still, I would love to see your take on it😊
Nice one Todd. Got this and the dual oscillator preordered now....can’t wait!
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Looking forward to the rest of the series, Todd.
Exactly what I needed to know. Thanks
the 281 is awesome. In quad mode on A and B turning attack and decay on B fully counterclockwise, gives you a pulse wave on B. Modulating the decay of A leads to PWM. Sounds kinda cool
Cool!
thank you for this!
Very happy to discover your channel. Subscribed.
Many thanks! 🙇♂️
I cant wait till i get mine :)
what I found out recently is, applying a random voltage to the cycle input with a negative offset will randomly start and stop the self-cycling. Applying another random voltage to decay gives you random pulses.
Thanks for sharing!
@@vgermuse You're welcome. I think the voltage threshold is approx. 1V.
Can you make trig or cycle mode to be tempo sync with other module?