Intellijel Metropolis Eurorack Sequencer Demo

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  • Опубліковано 28 чер 2024
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    This video does not cover every feature of Metropolis so check out the manual here for more info: www.intellijel.com/eurorack-mo...
    Video features Tiptop Audio 808 modules sequenced by Trigger Riot, Intellijel Cyclebox and Analogue Solutions 6HP Oscillators, Intellijel Korgasmatron Filter, UAD RE-201 & Lexicon 224 for reverb and EP-34 for delay.
    Thanks to RYK for the interview, and creating the M185.
    00:00 Hello/History Lesson
    02:33 Metropolis Overview
    06:20 Demos
    Credit to the following people (for the appearance of their stuff in the M185 history bit):
    "Carbontony" (Watch his other M185 videos if you haven't already): / carbontony
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    Preservation Sound (Fostex image): www.preservationsound.com/?p=2032
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    "Btpro" (Excellent old 182 video): • Roland System-100M Usi...
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 578

  • @Mr_ToR
    @Mr_ToR 3 роки тому +19

    This has to be one of the best gear reviews ever. I come back and watch it again every year or so.

  • @GangiFilms
    @GangiFilms 5 років тому +82

    OK fine I'll buy it already. christ.

  • @station2station544
    @station2station544 6 років тому +14

    This video probably single handedly accounted for 1000 sales of that unit.

  • @SuperJohnnyO
    @SuperJohnnyO 8 років тому +96

    "It's a funky little bastard" **GOLD**

  • @seanhornibrook
    @seanhornibrook 8 років тому +92

    I just ordered mine. The Crown Jewel of my system. I decided to build a Eurorack synth because of this very video. Now I am "almost done" with a 9U 104HP + 3U 90HP system. What a beautiful, crazy world I have entered... Came back to say thank you!

    • @mylarmelodies
      @mylarmelodies  8 років тому +11

      +Sean Hornibrook That's awesome Sean, thanks, and welcome!!

    • @fantasyproduct1042
      @fantasyproduct1042 7 років тому +2

      SYNTHS!! I'm at your starting point now with the same inspiration. I'm sold!!!

    • @wackenthaljef
      @wackenthaljef 6 років тому

      show us your system somedays !

    • @RoguePotatoes
      @RoguePotatoes 6 років тому +5

      aaaahahahahaha!!!! you are NEVER done !!!!

    • @PatrickOBrien
      @PatrickOBrien 6 років тому +5

      It’s July 2018 - wonder what you have by now...

  • @eph_kni
    @eph_kni 9 років тому +43

    that cardboard case is a dream... HOW CAN YOU AFFORD THIS!?!?!?!

    • @mylarmelodies
      @mylarmelodies  9 років тому +8

      I'll leave this here... ua-cam.com/video/mf0Z34LJ8Y8/v-deo.html

    • @eph_kni
      @eph_kni 9 років тому +2

      dude, thanks!

  • @fabfaborganasm
    @fabfaborganasm 8 років тому +53

    At 06:33 I pulled out my credit card...

  • @worldservicecollective5785
    @worldservicecollective5785 10 років тому +69

    I'll say this once then off my soapbox. This video is absolutely stunning....
    THIS IS the very ESSENCE of the ART of Electronic Music and the random nature of analog circuity which makes it such an absolute joy to create and hear..parts of this video brought me to tears... the random nature of control voltage non-linearity is just so absolutely beautiful and breath-taking...nothing is ever the same twice and hence, why it is TRUE ART in its most simple , honest and raw form.

    • @mylarmelodies
      @mylarmelodies  10 років тому +5

      !!!

    • @GlitchWolf
      @GlitchWolf 7 років тому +4

      Couldn't agree more! The #1 ingredient for creating fabulous art is the amount of passion you have for the subject. This is a great example of a simple video which turns out to be masterpiece of someone who drives such a passion towards what he is doing, and took the time to document some of it as well.

    • @VictorSteiner
      @VictorSteiner 5 років тому

      Speaking of random, I'm looking for a module that is small and does random CV. I only find a lot of random GATE, but I want random CV like the Mother-32 outputs it in one of the modes in its ASSIGN output. Anyone knows a module that does that? Even Intellijel random source only seems to output random GATES, not cv.

    • @leftmono1016
      @leftmono1016 5 років тому

      VictorSteiner - Turing Machine? Also have a look at the Disting Mk4, it does pretty much everything!

    • @VictorSteiner
      @VictorSteiner 5 років тому

      Left Mono aaah thanks! I have a disting but in my head it is a delay or reverb. Thanks! The random modes all seem to have special shenanigans but maybe one feels good.

  • @kenherbst9460
    @kenherbst9460 9 років тому +24

    This is the funniest music tech review I've ever seen. Bravo.
    You're brilliant, mate.

  • @r-omega
    @r-omega 6 місяців тому +2

    Still one of the best demos of all time going into 2024

  • @leftmono1016
    @leftmono1016 5 років тому +2

    09:51 Orbital!! This must be the ultimate sequencer, perfect demo thanks.

  • @dailydoseofbeauty-coaching113
    @dailydoseofbeauty-coaching113 5 років тому +1

    now it all comes back, you are the dude who made a tutorial about how to built a synth case from cardboard years ago ...
    you sir, are one in a billion, great show.....

  • @Lofuckyou
    @Lofuckyou 10 років тому +5

    This is a really terrific demo video. One of the best I've seen. Funky little bastard indeed!

  • @dgmono
    @dgmono 3 роки тому +1

    Half the reason this video is awesome is because this guy is creating such badass, awesome-sounding sequences

  • @The3rdWilliam
    @The3rdWilliam 8 місяців тому +1

    Even now, anytime I listen to this I'm immediately overwhelmed by the urge to jam out with my Metropolis. This groove hits so hard.

  • @reheller
    @reheller 3 роки тому +1

    I am sincerely amused by the fact that I “found” and watch this cool Metropolis demo now after 4 years of modular twiddling. Not that I hadn’t seen or even considered Metropolis before. But you bring it to life really. Thanks!

  • @jon_c
    @jon_c 4 роки тому +16

    Bought one. I've eaten enough this month anyway.

  • @cobiwilliams
    @cobiwilliams 8 років тому +1

    That thwack against the module at the beginning! Wonderful!

  • @ModularLanding
    @ModularLanding 8 років тому +3

    Love your videos and this is the best one I've seen yet! Amazing!

  • @JyotiMishra
    @JyotiMishra 10 років тому +2

    Wonderful! Thanks for taking the time and effort to create this!

  • @slothperson78
    @slothperson78 6 років тому +3

    7:35 I could literally listen to this all day

  • @ChrisMills-AmbientSpace
    @ChrisMills-AmbientSpace 3 місяці тому

    Love the hardcore cardboard case. Awesome wee unit. Of the top 5 Eurorack modules that I would love to use, this is in that list. Sweet.

  • @GlitchWolf
    @GlitchWolf 7 років тому

    Mylar, your vids are fueled with such a love and passion for what you are doing. I always get inspired when watching you play with something you are literally tripping on.
    I'm currently on hold from someone who is selling a used Metropolis, and watching your video made me itch so much to have it in my hands. Might just have to spurge for a new one if it doesn't come through.

  • @hiddenmaterial
    @hiddenmaterial 10 років тому +1

    this is ABSOLUTELY the type of video I want to see. Great work!

  • @ciclus
    @ciclus 8 років тому +5

    for the first time modular synthesis made sense to me, and for the first time im thinking of starting my own modular system... :)
    thanks for the video and insights!
    cheers from brasil!

  • @churlishbeardo
    @churlishbeardo 10 років тому +3

    I lusted after Ryk's sequencer pretty hard back when I had one a five-module 100m setup. I'm happy to see that Intellijel has licensed it because, as your video demonstrates, it deserves a wider audience.
    Wave Strike's comment about "Top Gear" is spot-on. The tone and pacing are very slick, and you've clearly spent some time with it. Excellent video.

  • @anthonycostine5067
    @anthonycostine5067 9 років тому +1

    One of the best - if not the best - demonstration performance video I have ever seen. Thank you!

  • @YTNUKLR
    @YTNUKLR 4 роки тому +1

    mylarmelodies i just came back to watch this again. Ive had metro for a few months now and its still ridiculously fun. I didnt “get” all the various features of sequencers, and I realized this wasnt ideal for drums (at least more than 1 track of drums...so, drum?), so i have other sequencers now for drums (primarily euclidean circles v2-also brilliant), but the metropolis is still so unique and immediate and tactile. You have been an instrumental and wonderful guide on my eurorack journey. I follow everything you post; its always rad, smart and usually funny. Thank you!

  • @WhiteWulfe
    @WhiteWulfe 8 років тому

    Definitely love the demo, and the skiff's surround is also fairly unique. I especially love the section where you bring in Pressure Points and show just how much fun it can be not to mention royally mess everything up in a great way ^_^

  • @PESdaRizzla
    @PESdaRizzla 10 років тому +1

    I've seen, and drooled over, this video probably 34 times since I ordered a Metropolis a couple of weeks back. It's still just as mesmerizing as the first time I saw it. Someone should hire you to promote their gear.

  • @ChromeGhost
    @ChromeGhost 6 років тому

    One of the best demonstrations and explanations I've seen of this module. Very musical presentation

  • @DrSnook
    @DrSnook 6 років тому

    This is a fantastic video. I've thought about getting one of these modules for a long time but couldn't place exactly what it was that attracted me to it. You nailed. Thanks. I hope you get free stuff for these videos!

  • @miguelgoodthing4228
    @miguelgoodthing4228 9 років тому

    this is one of the best sounding, coolest and must fun devices i ever had the chance of playing around with! The quality of the sound blew my head away!

  • @waltersmetak
    @waltersmetak 10 років тому

    I already have a Tip Top z8000, but after catching your demo, you had me sold! I couldn't resist and am already in line at Analogue Haven for a Metropolis - brilliant demo! Your command of the module is awe-inspiring!

    • @mylarmelodies
      @mylarmelodies  10 років тому

      Heh I just got a Z8000! Z8000 makes a good partner for sticking into the Metropolis's CV Inputs, for transpose etc!

  • @Hard_Science
    @Hard_Science 10 років тому

    Best module demo ever! Back story and everything. You pretty well sold me on this bad boy :)

  • @busch028
    @busch028 9 років тому +2

    I originally thought the Metropolis was going to go over my head (kinda like the Rene by Make Noise did). Your video explains everything so well. It seems like it is laid out very well and easy to use. I just placed an order. Can't wait to get it. Thanks so much for your time in putting this together.

  • @ElectronicazMusic
    @ElectronicazMusic 9 років тому +17

    "it's a funky little bastard" - I completely agree!

    • @Kevin_MK7RSR
      @Kevin_MK7RSR 9 років тому +3

      I wonder if anyone has sampled him saying that yet... I call Dibs! ;)

  • @narudh
    @narudh 9 років тому +1

    Wow the sequence at around 9.40 is excellent!!

  • @andrewdjburke
    @andrewdjburke 8 років тому

    I like how he still has it inside the box while he is using it! Thanks for this demo btw!

  • @Infra303
    @Infra303 10 років тому +1

    I think this cardboard case is one of the best and most funny looking cases I´ve seen ! And great demo !

  • @joeyfloress1131
    @joeyfloress1131 6 років тому

    I like how this is a musical demo as opposed to all of those random synth noise videos that don't really show off the product as efficiently as you do. Good job!

  • @owenthesoyboy
    @owenthesoyboy 9 років тому

    Completely incredible bit of hands on fun, huge applause to the creators making this a reality.

  • @MegaTwinty
    @MegaTwinty 8 років тому +5

    best sequencer demo I've seen

  • @tokoshiro5
    @tokoshiro5 Рік тому

    just got mine after seeing your videos for a year or so...this is a rare module here, now I'm back to get the basics from this monster
    thanks

  • @mbrombert
    @mbrombert 7 років тому

    This is one of my favourite videos on UA-cam. I have watched it at least 10 times...

  • @potitwist
    @potitwist 10 років тому +1

    Very amusing, interessting, informative and good Quality Video. Love your dry Humor - watched this a couple of times. Keep it up mate, cheers from Switcherland :)

  • @AdamCobell1
    @AdamCobell1 10 років тому +1

    This is fast becoming my favourite video ever.

  • @Psychlist1972
    @Psychlist1972 10 років тому +7

    Great video of a great sequencer. Thanks for posting this.

    • @mylarmelodies
      @mylarmelodies  10 років тому +1

      Nice one Pete, thanks for watching!

  • @machinesoulrecords
    @machinesoulrecords 7 років тому +8

    This made me buy a Metropolis.

  • @aabe4327
    @aabe4327 5 років тому +1

    that pressure points combo seems like a great idea.

  • @braedendalby2101
    @braedendalby2101 5 років тому +1

    Amazing demo and an amazing module, dank you for sharing!

  • @bas1cbas1c
    @bas1cbas1c 9 років тому

    Best gear demo i've ever seen! (GREAT, another thing to add to my want list!)

  • @neilmilne510
    @neilmilne510 9 років тому

    More videos please: this is by far the best eurorack vid I have seen, and as a modular noob, I would welcome some more interesting and inspiring vids with a nice side of humour. Thanks.

  • @JohnLRice
    @JohnLRice 10 років тому

    Expertly done video for a great little sequencer!

  • @PaulWillocks
    @PaulWillocks 10 років тому +2

    Great demo of a fantastic module, thanks for sharing.

  • @strongknives8767
    @strongknives8767 4 роки тому +1

    I was back and forth between this and a varigate but you described this as a funky little bastard and that was it, ordered.

  • @oscilloscopeaxis5634
    @oscilloscopeaxis5634 10 років тому

    this device's workflow seems very interesting.
    nice video with some nice history about the concept!

  • @noel101082
    @noel101082 9 років тому +12

    yeah ok i am a little in love with this. everyone seems to be out of stock.. which is for the best since i cannot afford to splurge cos i work in music and film.. where the money is fictional

  • @LFOVCF
    @LFOVCF 10 років тому

    Even watching it has expanded my sequencing inspiration. It's amazing what randomness can do.

  • @TheRepublicOfJohn
    @TheRepublicOfJohn 7 років тому

    God damn. You're probably the best example of why contemporary modular synths are great. I show your vids to people when they go "modular wha?".

  • @playboxadministrator9229
    @playboxadministrator9229 8 років тому +1

    Great demo. I want one now. Currently building my Semi-Modular rack.

  • @agkwtechno
    @agkwtechno 10 років тому

    Great demo, great explanation and an even greater piece of gear!

  • @Cazaq
    @Cazaq 8 років тому +2

    Really love your videos, mate.
    Cheers for being Captain Fuckin' Awesome.

  • @DrakulaBambaataa
    @DrakulaBambaataa 7 років тому

    Yo! Great video. Thanks so much. I'm the newbest of the newbs when it comes to modular but this kinda stoked the fire and made me excited to get my sequence on. Thanks!

  • @arieloxford6790
    @arieloxford6790 7 років тому

    Love it… demonstrated like that, I can’t believe no-one thought of doing it before. Such a simple concept with a terrifying range of possibilities..

  • @MadelnMachines
    @MadelnMachines 7 років тому

    I love how this works. It can imagine it seems to find those techno rhythms and melodies so easily like it's writing them itself. I kind of wish it had 16 steps especially given that hefty price tag.

  • @TheMegaloppo
    @TheMegaloppo 9 років тому +2

    7:36 Love that bit "it's a funky little bastard" xD

  • @eikarumba429
    @eikarumba429 3 роки тому

    Rewatching this ready for an evening with mine :-) thanks so much!!!

  • @j.thorgard
    @j.thorgard 10 років тому +1

    Great video. Gosh you make me want one. Please keep making videos.

  • @phantomlab3942
    @phantomlab3942 7 років тому

    Really great music/video/presentation, also really like the cardboard box case you made for it... NIce

    • @aeropilot4419
      @aeropilot4419 5 років тому

      Phantomlab instructions here : ua-cam.com/video/mf0Z34LJ8Y8/v-deo.html

  • @smesseng
    @smesseng 5 років тому

    Killer video! Thanks for sharing. Like the gold knobs on the PP too - ACE!

  • @stevebaltes7813
    @stevebaltes7813 10 років тому

    Fantastic Demo!

  • @LF0
    @LF0 9 років тому +1

    I too saw those 185 videos and had a little middle tear : ( a few years ago.
    Things are looking brighter now...if I had the money.

  • @devmiles
    @devmiles 10 років тому +1

    what an awesome sequencer!!!

  • @umusachi
    @umusachi 7 років тому

    man! your videos are so good :) THANK YOU!

  • @cromlek
    @cromlek 9 років тому

    great demo
    sick sequencer
    well done

  • @bornagainbornagain6697
    @bornagainbornagain6697 2 роки тому

    Very nice tutorial. Looks like many many capabilities. Well thought out by someone smart. Thanks.

  • @thedeepblueskys
    @thedeepblueskys 6 років тому

    Yeah, I'm pretty sure i'm getting it...lol Thanks for making the video. Just what I was looking for, and I'll come back to relearn your helpful tricks. Thanks again.

  • @ghvstfx2283
    @ghvstfx2283 3 роки тому

    Is that a Cardboard box Case? Wicked!! Respect! Good review mate!

  • @KWHCoaster
    @KWHCoaster 10 років тому

    Oh, this is sweet!! I love how this works. This really makes me want to take the plunge into modular. However, I do have the MiniBrute, MicroBrute and MS-20 Mini that it could control.

  • @ElectronicazMusic
    @ElectronicazMusic 9 років тому

    Watching this AGAIN while sat awaiting the delivery of mine.... :)

  • @randsomguy
    @randsomguy 7 років тому

    I HAVE A DESIRE! I am sure the Metropolis funkybox cooperates with the 0-Coast like they were made for each other. I would love to listen to you plaing around with those wonder machines. Greetings from Germany!

  • @whiterottenrabbit
    @whiterottenrabbit 7 років тому +1

    Hey, you're the guy who gave that Maths lesson on Modular Monthly! I like your style, hence subbed!

  • @robjenkins9839
    @robjenkins9839 4 роки тому

    Some truly brilliant rhythms there..

  • @MRFraserHellRaiser
    @MRFraserHellRaiser 8 років тому +1

    Just finding my way with modular synths and this video is brilliant. .....I want one.

  • @turbotambourine
    @turbotambourine 8 місяців тому

    This sequencer is still so fresh! Being able to reduce the gate time via knob to nothing and skip steps is something so powerful. Incredible demo. Feel like this is more in the spirit of how I make music than metropolix. Less depth but more immediacy, and less information on screens. That and I’s probably get the metropolix if I could afford to get so spendy.
    Did this sequencer change the way you looked at sequencing in modular at all? I guess we all have our different ways to get away from the 8 steps repeating forever. Thought I have some ways, I don’t quite have the predictability of complex patterns repeating at warp speed such as this. Thanks for teaching so so much!

  • @SONICrider
    @SONICrider 9 років тому +3

    I'm finding my way into modular synths & this is a great vid 2 make up my mind!!

  • @cryptout
    @cryptout 5 років тому

    Great video, very inspirational

  • @MrBaszor
    @MrBaszor 7 років тому

    build the m185 from ryk a few years ago... but Intellijel really takes it to the next level... Grand!

  • @andrewmohr3489
    @andrewmohr3489 7 років тому +2

    Damn you....I first saw this in operation at Schneidersladen last week, and now your epic video has made me pull the trigger. Didn't think I needed a fourth sequencer, but foolish me underestimating the power of Eurocrack....

  • @gts1067
    @gts1067 10 років тому

    excellent video thank you for this

  • @ronsunsinger483
    @ronsunsinger483 7 років тому

    Very nice demo, really in depth. Nice cardboard synth case, it may set a trend.

  • @Miradorawesome
    @Miradorawesome 10 років тому

    Cool demo!

  • @aagmusicgrouptechnoetal6965
    @aagmusicgrouptechnoetal6965 10 років тому

    Our favourite review of the Metropolis! Certainly a sequencer not to be reckoned with...

  • @2hard1hardbass1
    @2hard1hardbass1 7 років тому

    Wow this part is awesome, respect to the inventor

  • @PaulGeffen
    @PaulGeffen 9 років тому +4

    It goes up to eleven! Really! (At 5:14 where he sets it to 11 stages.)

  • @nickd6452
    @nickd6452 8 років тому +2

    I love your vids, great quality and clearly you know your shit. Keep it up, and thanks!

  • @isolamusic6205
    @isolamusic6205 4 роки тому

    Damnit! You got me too! Wanna have for xmas! Thanks for this great video!!

  • @knobsstrings
    @knobsstrings 4 роки тому

    Just rewatched this... This case is hilarious!!!

  • @RogierZeebregts
    @RogierZeebregts 9 років тому

    Seriously cool! Love the cardboard housing!! :)