Joranalogue Contour 1 - Slew Limiter & Function Generator // The BACKBONE of a Modular Synth
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- Опубліковано 31 тра 2024
- TIMING INDEX / SECTIONS BELOW Here we have a real powerhouse and backbone of a modular system. The Joranalogue Contour 1 is a Slew Limiter & Function Generator which can be an envelope generator, LFO, oscillator, audio processor, filter, PWM generator, subharmonic divider, gate delay, slew/lag/glide and plenty more. This video is aimed to be an in-depth educational look at functions and features that really play into the core of a modular system. Skip around the video with the timing index below and try applying these examples to your own modules too. I hope this serves as an education reference for those features as well as clearly demonstrates the Contour 1 Eurorack module. Leave a comment and if you get something from these videos consider supporting on www.patreon.com/divkid
THUMBNAIL "We all need this" - we absolutely do all need these functions in a system, function generators and slew limiters are really the backbone of a modular system. Think Serge DUSG and all the variants that have followed, these modules can do SO much it's nuts!
Website + info - bit.ly/contourone
TIMING INDEX / SECTIONS
INTRO, PREVIEWS, FEATURES
00:00 My fugly mug
00:15 Video previews
01:41 Contour 1 features - what is a slew limiter / function generator? What can it do etc.
ENVELOPES
03:11 Envelope Generator - gated and triggered behaviour, plus merging triggers, gates and LFOs to create dynamic modulation.
SLEW LIMITER
06:41 Slew Limiting + freezing voltages with the hold input - slew, lag, glide + more
LFOs
08:26 LFOs - LFO shapes and curves, gated on/off + triggering resets
11:09 Complex shapes with modulated LFOs - using modulation to create fluctuating random style complex CV shapes.
ENVELOPE FOLLOWER
11:54 Envelope following and deriving gates from audio - using a drum beat to create a dynamic CV shape and using audio as an input to derive in time gate signals from the rise/fall outputs.
AUDIO FILTER
14:14 Low pass filter - using the module as a filter to smooth out audio and using the bend to reshape curves in the audio
15:53 Low pass filter - BONUS 1 - using the rise and fall outs for stereo PWM FX, creating buzzy bright textures to mix with the filtered audio
16:42 Low pass filter - BONUS 2 - using another oscillator for audio rate hold or gating on top of the filtering for sync like overtones
OSCILLATOR
17:30 Oscillator behaviour - quick arpeggio exploration with Contour 1 as an oscillator
17:59 Pitch dependent vibrato - adding vibrato and harmonic shifts to Contour 1 as an oscillator
19:28 How to improved saw wave oscillator behaviour
GATE DELAY
20:18 Gate delays - create delayed gates for custom grooves and flams
DYNAMIC ENVELOPES + SLEW
21:58 Dynamic envelopes - merging envelope generation and slew processing for more dynamic voltages.
DRUM / PERCUSSION SYNTHESIS
24:36 Creating kick drums right out of Contour 1
25:52 Definitely NOT a snare drum
26:48 Weird custom percussion sounds
UNIQUE AUDIO PROCESSING
27:35 Creating downsampler like alias FX - audio rate hold modulation.
28:49 Stereo PWM BEAST!!! - plus bonus audio rate overtones.
30:35 Subharmonic generator/divider - classic Serge style patching to create subharmonic undertones.
33:32 Combined AM/FM - a great patch from manual showing how using Contour 1 as an oscillator then adding an oscillator to the input creates a mixed amplitude and frequency modulated behaviour … it’s very musical.
*THANK YOU to Joranalogue for sponsoring this video. By sponsoring the video they are funding the creation of a demo/overview video. THIS IS NOT A REVIEW, nor did the sponsor have any control over the content*
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Best module ever! Joran has found the essence and then added configurability.
Function generators really are a modular back bone and Joran did a great job with this one.
Your videos constantly remind me that it’s important to practice on your modular system. Not jam. Actually run through the functionality of a module with the intention to learn it more intricately which can lead to faster more natural jams where you’re thinking about how to do things a little less when patching ideas.
i have watched this so many times and each time i learn or internalize something new. big thanks hope you all are doing well!
thanks Alexander, glad to hear you're getting a lot from the video.
Kinda wish we had a Joranalogue dealer in Canada. This person’s attention to detail is clearly second to none.
You do: TechnoSynth Instruments! They're not stocking C1 just yet though.
Recommended viewing for everyone, no matter the level of modular knowledge. Top notch!
when i got a math it was mindblowing. sometimes i imagine a synth just builded from different dusgs. they are very intuitive.
well said, learning a function generator feels like unlocking what modular is really about. I love it on a Serge system but all the euro variants are great too.
i fell in love with the manhattan analog vca do u have a favourite simple vca for audio uses?@@DivKid
What a truly brilliant module! Joran is a mad genius, and I don't use that word lightly. He forces every possible use from a circuit in the most intuitive way. This will be my first Joranalogue module but I would love his whole line in a case of their own. Amazing work! And what a thorough demo! Great job, Ben.
Get select 2 and his adder module in 2hp wide. Upload soon precarious! I miss seeing your music in my feed...
@@benjaminizzo2551 Thanks for the encouragement! I appreciate that. More videos in the works. And thanks for the advice.
Select 2 was my first module!
I have one Contour 1 and most his other modules. Now a want more Contour 1’s
As usual a very smart presentation of a module. But right now, I can't focus because I'm hearing "sh*t" every time you say shape. ^^ Thanks mate, you help me a lot in the decision I make for my rack!
thanks, I'll work on my bodily waste word accents :)
the pitch dependent vibrato and combined AM/FM patches are so impressive.
thanks Mike, really appreciate that.
The command Ben has on the modules he demos never ceases to blow my mind. My wallet has no hope of surviving after viewing a DivKid video.
my FAVORITE video of yours! It's the first one with concepts (exponential slopes) I can understand. It's an ESSENTIAL function (pun intended), and it looks like the Joranalogue offers an extra layer of slope control versus Rampage & Maths/Function. I also like the way you DEMOed the gear at the beginning of this video for us noobs who just "want to hear what something freakin' sounds like". Because of this video, I've dropped a pair of Contours in my dream rig. The rest of your more technical videos still make my eyes *"I have no clue what he's talking about"* glaze over. Thanks for taking all the time you do both reviewing and teaching. If I had a rig, I know I could EVENTUALLY learn from you once I can grasp the basics. I just wanted to tell you how much I both liked and appreciated this video. Been meaning to post this some time now.
thank you, really appreciate your thoughtful and nice message. I appreciate things do get technical and pretty advanced at points. Hopefully they serve as things to come back to and other things pop through as more accessible when getting into it. All the best.
@@DivKid that's my point. when you review a unit, you give your viewers hit the ground running examples of how to use the gear. it's all rumors of riddles encrypted in Chinese to ME, but it's also why you're the boss at the wiggler and the grid. YOU are trusted source #1.
encrypted Chinese, we need a Chinese code wizard to fix it! haha.
Joking aside thanks again I appreciate it and just want to keep doing this, I started because there wasn't anything like this and I'm really happy many years later I can still be doing it.
This is one of the videos on this chanel that I've watched the most. Now that I finally got myself one of these I decided to come back here and know now that this won't be the last time. Great video for a great module.
My conclusion from this video is that you need a few of these...
Joranalogue is killing it!
This looks like just what I need at the moment! Great video as always Ben.
I think I need the other half to install net nanny so I can't watch these videos....another module I would definitely purchase in a bigger case! Joranalogue seem so exciting as a company, being really innovative with their gear and pushing the boundaries of what you could expect in an incredibly small space! Exactly the stuff I look for which complete CV control of as much as possible. Amazing overview @DivKidVideo . Will defo consider this module at some stage...and not badly priced either. Loving their Filter 8!
Just discovered your lovely channel. It's most helpful, thank you.
Very interesting stuff as usual! 👍👍
Thanks for the in depth look....Mine's arrived on Friday, its great - so versatile, but looks like I have some other applications to explore too!
Thank you so much for this video! So many concepts explained very well. This module is clear and easy to follow compared to other function generators (yeah, I'm talking about you Maths).
excellent demo, excellent module
Can’t wait for mine to arrive!! Swiss army knife modules like this and Muxlicer (which I bought after watching its Divkid video) are why I love modular synthesis so much. Awesome examples! Great video as always!! 🖤 thanks!
Really great video!! Thanks
Great Tutorial! Thank you so much!
You had me at “whip and suck”.
haha
Nice demo, Ben! It reminds me of the Doepfer A-171-2 VCS Slew Processor/Generator Serge clone module in my Doepfer A100 modular system. This would be a great module for generative patches and modulation options.
0:50 uff sounds GREAT
Flat Eric makes the video... JK. Great video! Especially helpful! Loving these Joranalogue modules!
Excellent. I need one of these in my little system for sure ;-)
My kind of envelope. Very nice.
Thank you very much.
The reeces this makes are SOO NICE
So two of these and a 3xmia would be like a crazy Maths
Was thinking the same thing. Why not just Maths?
@@kelvin_darwin you'd just have a different mix of functions, but along similar lines. 3xmia would give you 6 attenuverters for instance, that mix together in pairs, instead of the 2 on maths. But overall you would still get attenuverters and slew. This slew has rise/ fall gates instead of triggers. And this would be more expensive, but more packed with stuff for the size. It's just different options
@@JubileeGiggles I am not familiar with 3xmia
@@kelvin_darwin it's similar to the middle section of maths in that it has attenuverters, just more of them, and they are arranged in sets of two that each mix together, but you can mix them all six together if you want. Similar to the sum output on maths, whatever CV or audio you feed in gets combined to the outputs. It's a cool module, pretty inexpensive. Great knobs. I have maths, but wanted more of both features so I also have 3xmia and will probably get one of the ones in this video.
Seriously good showcase of a slew limiter! Thank you.
One question, the panning starting at 08:50, is that VC panning or only stereo filter? Can you share which module it is?
The stereo PWM square wave processing that you do at 29:20, could I create something similar using both sides of a Make Noise Maths and a stereo output??
AMAZING. !
Yes we all need at least one hand. I have two.
I'm glad you have two you can have more hands on control with your function generators then.
@@DivKid 😀
wow this thing is wild
Seems like a good compliment to a MATHS. Yes there are similarities and redundancies, but it's nice to have all of those functions.
Rong Wang I think you mean complement :)
@@QuincasMoreira spelling police strike again...
It changes the meaning completely! A compliment to maths would be a diss on Contour. A complement to maths is a positive comment. Not a spelling issue, a meaning issue :)
@@QuincasMoreira that seems a rather odd thing to infer. Despite the homophonic typo, the meaning, given the context was clear enough. Get over yourselves.
Rong Wang I apologize, I meant nothing by it. It’s what I understood when I first read your comment, took me a minute to understand your intention, so I commented in an attempt to be helpful.
Here is new for modular universe. Sorry for noob question, so is it same function with Maths?
An awesome and versatile device, Maths for the masses !!! Thx for your video's, the only negative thing about them is the emptiness of my wallet :-) :-)
Thanks 👍😌👍😊
Great Video. Would a Contour 1 and an Intellijel Quadra be an alternative to Maths?
what kind of reverb are you using at 19:10 ? that really sounded beautiful!
Yeah, damn. Pretty grindy.
I wonder if the module can do a classic sample & hold? A track & hold example has been shown in the video.
Hello, no it's not a sample and hold. You can play around with track and holds though and your gates used to do the track/sampling. If you get very thin little pulses dropping into the signal coming through then holding again you can in practice get sample and hold. Not the easiest thing to set up and you'll likely hear a little "blip" in the stage where it's dipping back to the input again.
@@DivKid Thanks Ben
Huh, I saw Joranalogue came out with an envelope generator and figured it would be good but I didn't need another envelope generator. Now I'm kinda thinking about swapping out maths for 2 of these plus some kind of 4hp utility like kinks. I think I'd have a lot more power for the things I actually use maths for.
SavageMessiah that would be a very strong combo. toss in a 2hp mix and maths is redundant
I think Joranalogue's Select 2 module is the proper super charged replacement for the middle section of Maths. Two Contour 1s + Select 2 = Mega Maths. Probably about double the price too, but Mega ain't free.
Damn you and your videos. My wallet is crying. Nah, just kidding. :) Thank you for all the great content!
The most appealing part of this module is the quality of the sliders, they have a nice long throw/length, and they aren't wobbly at all, compared to the befaco Rampage ones which feel fragile and wiggle side to side. Also the ability to use 2 fingers and dial in rise and fall times simultaneously with one hand, is easy. That would be almost impossible with knobs.
👍 Thanks for the demo. Does it drop CV voltage when used for regular portamento duties? Was hoping for a demo of it doing gated slides, 303-style... 🎛
C1 is pitch CV accurate! See the product page for the full specs.
I that graphic on data a post video overlay, or can DATA dio that? Starts at 24:37
The manual doesn't specify if this slews negative input CV. Can the main output send negative voltages? And is the inverted output negative, i.e. with a baseline of 0 and going down to -10v (i.e. -1 * OUT)? Or is it from 10V to 0v? (I.e. -1 * OUT + 10). To those wondering why this matter, it is relevant if using to slew pitch CV, which often uses negative CV values in lower octaves. Also negative envelopes can be very useful when combining multiple modulation sources.
The only mentions of voltage ranges I found in the manual were about the default 0 - 10v output when using gates, and that the bend CV inputs accepted -5v to +5v
Yes, negative signals are no problem. The inverted output is literally just that, 'flipped around 0'.
noob Q - when you're adding the gate on Slew mode, is this a gated slew?
Hey, maybe you know a module that has a few of simple "one knob" slew limiters in a compact form?
Ladik C-011 and C-012 are both 4hp and have 2 channels of slew. One has an additional buffered copy of the input signal(s), the other can switch between normal/positive only/negative only slewing
Division 6 also makes a 4hp dual slew limiter. 2 channels of basic linear slewing, each with a knob to control time and irc a gate input to activate the slew on demand.
27:28 yussss 👋🏻🎱👄🎱🤚🏻
Is this available to buy? I can’t find it at any dealer yet? This exactly my missing piece for my small rack! I need this, Ben. You’re right as usual.
Available here: joranalogue.com/dealers
I want more of whatever that is at 19:10
this is so interesting thank you! btw, which cables are those? any recomendations on patch cables btw
Thanks. The cables in the video are a mix of all sorts in the video. The small thin braided/fabric ones are Arturia, the plastic yellow thinner ones are Analogue Solutions and the thicker ones were Polar Noise. All just on a cable hanger and grabbing whatever really.
The new Joranalogue cables are fantastic quality, look and feel great. Well worth a look. Then you'll see me use right angled cables which are Tendrils. I use those in videos all the time because it's easier to keep controls free and clear I find.
@@DivKid thx!! a lot
I think my Befaco Rampage (love that thing btw...) is pretty much also capable of pulling of this tricks, not completly sure.
The Contour seems to have a broader frequency response range.
edit: it has a few extra features
@@sneakyfatcat Not quite; please check below for a list of features unique to C1. Thanks!
@@joranalogue I made that comment before watching the full video, you guys added some damn nice features. If I wasn't broke I would probably have one of these sitting right next to my rampage for that 1v/oct tracking lol. You can never have enough modulation :^)
btw big ups on the FILTER 8, you guys really went the extra mile for the design. I'ts been on my to buy list for a while.
Thanks for another interesting video.
After having seen some videos about Make Noise Maths 2 and now about Contour1 my impression is that 2x Contour1 plus Compare2 gives way more possibilities. Especially the V/Oct-Tracking of Contour1 is (as far as I know) a contrast to the Maths2 module.
@DivKid What is your opinion?
I've been looking everywhere for a VST version of this, like a m4l device like this that can be assigned to modulate a VST parameter like how the m4l LFO and Envelope Follower can assign modulation.
In other words I'm looking for an m4l LFO on crack.
👍🏼✨
Reminds me of peaks, but analogue. Prefer peaks though cause it has more hidden features. Cool module though.
More like Tides than Peaks :)
Starthief Yea, i guess I just see way more functions with peaks, having a full adsr , sequencer, drums. Yet tides and this have more range. I’m also trying to rationalize the fact that I just ordered peaks and don’t want to regret it ;-)
You think Divkid is done with videos forever? Hope he's ok.
What modules are similar to this? Maths?
Yes. Maths and even more so Rampage by Befaco. Apart from some details, Rampage is roughly equal to 2 Contours.
Maybe throw away all our modules and put 50 of these in?
Also, looks like 8hp, if I’m right that’s #VALUETOWN.
According to the website, you are correct! 8hp.
... miniMaths?
Not really sure how this is much different from Maths/Function, Rampage or DUSG
24:49 for those who wanted a kick module made from Pulsar-23 😁🥁👯
The sound hear seems to have more impact up front, similar tail though ... but that's only going on my limited time hearing the Pulsar-23 online, I don't have one.
I love patching kicks but it's not convenient using multiple modules for 1 drum sound a lot of the time.
Getting
Thx for this vid. So sauce=source? 😂
what's the source of all this sauce?
So the input means you don't really need a VCA to add velocity? Cool.
With an input to a function generator what you're doing is adding slew to a signal. Any hard edges (take say a square LFO, or a clock or gate signal) will be smoothed out with the rise and fall settings.
If you use a step sequence you can make this glide/lag/portamento between the steps. Rise time would be a smooth glide between notes going higher in pitch, fall time would add that glide to notes going down in pitch. Setting those differently can be great, so that say rising pitches step and change instantly but falling ones glide down into each other.
For velocity based envelopes you would need a gate signal that is changing in level.
Hope that helps.
@@DivKid Ohh ok alles klar. Thanks for the response and luv the vids 🖤
thanks, any questions just leave a comment and I'll get back to you if I see it. Thanks again for the support.
So it's basically half a Maths?
I was thinking the same thing. Nice to have a both start of cycle, and an end of cycle out tho.
and it'll cut your grass too
it hasn't cut my grass (slacker) but it made us a slap up meal.