Data Bender Tutorial 2: Power User
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ส.ค. 2024
- A modular classic, the Data Bender, is a eurorack synthesizer module unlike any other.
In this advanced tutorial, understanding Micro Mode and shift functions is where the real fun begins for this glitch factory. Plus-we've added firmware functionality that has to be seen (yes, and heard) to be believed.
Join us on this deep-dive into the art of Bending Data.
00:00 Intro
00:39 Switch from Macro Mode to Micro Mode
01:12 Bend (Micro Mode) Playback speed of +/- 3 octaves
01:46 1v/oct on Bend CV
02:16 Info on calibration
03:12 How to calibrate Data Bender
05:46 Break (Micro Mode): Traverse
07:07 Break (Micro Mode): Silence
07:31 DJ Filter (Corrupt Effect added in FW 1.4.5)
08:12 Vinyl Simulation (Corrupt Effect added in FW 1.4.5)
08:52 Shift and Advanced Functions intro
09:08 Shift+Mode: Toggle between new (ie: all 5, FW 1.4.5) and original (3) Corrupt Effects
09:46 Shift+Time: Glitch Windowing
10:16 Shift+Break: Default Settings
10:35 Shift+Clock: Toggles gate response state
11:05 Shift+Bend: Adjust stereo behavior
11:32 Shift+Corrupt: Buffer reset at Corrupt gate input
12:35 Shift+Freeze: Latching or Momentary Freeze button
13:08 Shift button: Save settings!
SHIFT MOVES NEW TO FW 1.4.5!!
13:24 Shift+Repeats: LED Dimmer
13:49 Shift+Mix: Control stereo enhancement
14:33 Shift+Any effect knob: Attenuator for effect input
15:18 Graduation ceremony
Data Bender's product page: www.qubitelectronix.com/shop/...
Find all the firmware here: www.qubitelectronix.com/alter...
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jeez these video's are some new type of asmr eurorack content? i like. qubit and chill
Happy to help! :)
This is a really useful video, thank you! Data Bender is incredible - I love using it behind ping pong delay. Also the narrator has an incredibly relaxing voice!
Thanks for the kind words - and we're glad you're happy with the module and our videos!
Happy Patching! :)
I just updated to 1.4.5 and if you haven't, you must. I feel like I have been transported to another dimension. My only complaint: all the lost time since I just want to use Data Bender all day long. OMG on the new features! Just WOW!
Sorry for all the time you've lost on Data Bender.....well...actually.... :)
this module is soooooo much fun, i got it recently and cant stop playing around with it for days now
That's great to hear! If you post on social or TH-cam--make sure you tag us. We'd love to hear it!
How did i miss this for 3 months !!! Thanks !!!
You're welcome! Glad you found it! :)
Bought myself Data Bender for christmas, I'm so keen 😊😄😃😁☺️🌞
That's great! Happy patching!
so great to learn more, thanks for this, Data Bender is such a GREAT module.
Glad you like it and could make use of some cool power user moves!
So I recently acquired this module, hands down the most fun I have ever had with modular so far but only been using it in macro mode, tried numerous times to watch this video and it sent my brain into a mode that I didn't know existed which is complete and total failure, my brain actually broke lol bravo on making such a kick ass module hopefully one day I will be able to process the micro mode lol
Sorry, not sorry? LOL. Glad to have inspired you, but sorry to have broken your brain. :)
Sometimes it takes coming back to something weeks...even months later...re-watching it...and then it sinks in. Keep at it - we're glad our videos are at least blowing your mind!
this update is sooooo cool!!! Thanks a lot!
Glad you like it! Thanks for watching!
Thanks a lot for the tutorial! This is my fav module of all my setup with old version yet and I don’t know how wide will open my eyes tomorrow after update) ❤️
So glad you like your Data Bender. I'm sure the update won't disappoint!
@@QuBitElectronix definitely no, this update makes this module the king of granular synthesis. I will try to show it in my new videos.
Thanks for all!
When you need a million words, a module is too difficult. Chill ass voice tho
We hear you.
It's not possible to design a deep module like this as a "one knob per function" type of design and not have it end up really large.
And, we also need to make sure that people who buy it can have a good resource to learn it. We think that Data Bender is worth a bit of learning to take it to where you want.
Thanks for the comment - it's a good point, and a good conversation!
Also, thanks for the kind words on the VO. :)
thanks!
Absolutely! Thank YOU for your artistry!
But.. I love shift functions!
I want one of these so bad.
Shift on / Bend on! :)
would be cool if you guys could do something similar to what you've done with the FDN verb panel in this video... mostly metal with semi transparent pcb portions for the light show. Just a thought so as to keep a consistent aesthetic.
I was thinking that as well!
Thanks so much for your ideas and enthusiasm for our modules! We love hearing what the community comes up with...and we'll add this to the growing list of awesome ideas and requests for Data Bender. Bend on!
Great update! Congrats! One question. I send thru DBender 2 mono signals, which should be the settinga for independent mono outputs? Thanks
set to Unique :)
Glad you like the update!
As @brendanwilliams701 said (thank you!), what you want is Unique mode.
Here's a little more regarding stereo behavior, and how to get there:
While holding shift, the Bend LED shows the stereo behavior of the macro-mode controls.
Pressing the Bend button will toggle between these modes:
1. Blue - Unique Mode:
All automatic bend/break settings will be unique for each stereo channel.
2. Green - Shared Mode:
All automatic bend/break settings are set the same for both stereo channels.
Please let us know if you have any more questions, and happy patching! :)
When only using corrupt, panning is gone from repeats when bend and break are off in 1.4.5 .
When you actively rotate 'time' it will sporadically pan, but then you break timing.
Our team member Michael answered this issue here: forum.qubitelectronix.com/t/data-bender-firmware-update-v1-4-4-released-today/376/28
Hi When you say Shift Break default settings does that mean the original firmware settings or the latest firmware settings?
It will reset the default state for whichever firmware you are on! You can find all the setting states in the manual static1.squarespace.com/static/56feccc7a3360c08ffa34ed4/t/66269138ce104e65067cae35/1713803578907/Data_Bender_manual_2024.pdf#page=17
This demonstration may have convinced me to finally sell my Data Bender. Too many secret handshakes for me!
These are only the advanced functions, by no means is shift used remotely often.
Plus, nothing else can do what it does. A few shift functions every 10-20 patches is such an incredibly small price to pay for what this thing can do.
Also, doesn’t the fact that you only felt the need to sell if after watching a video about it’s most advanced features for “power users” say something?
I mean, no hate if you just don’t like buffer effects, but I would definitely encourage you to give it a bit of time considering its so new to you.
@@noahtotten - no hate taken, friend! I’m sure I’ll play around with it a bit more but so far, my Instruo Arbhar does the mangling I’m looking for in a way I personally find more musical. Plus, too many learning curves at once just takes the fun away for my tiny brain!
I’m just thinking maybe between my Arbhar and Octatrack I should just be happy and make room for other stuff in the case to do other things.
This is the third Qu-Bit product I’ve owned and while they were all impressive and cool, I just never fully clicked with them for whatever reason.
Great conversation here. It's so interesting how we all work differently and some things resonate and some don't. As @noahtotten said, there's such goodness just below the hood with Data Bender - we agree it's worth the journey. :)
Happy patching!
How do I know how many volts im sending without an oscilloscope? I can tell octaves a part but im not sure what pitch corresponds to 0V
0V on a sequencer would effectively be the root note, or if your sequencer only outputs positive voltage then the lowest note possible. Hope this helps!
Which module/synth is creating the pads at 7m37s and the sequence at 10m?
Those pads are samples played off Nebulae and were curated by @JohnoWells!
@@QuBitElectronix thank you
How to decrease the resonance of the DJ filter?
The DJ filter resonance is currently fixed on Data Bender. We can consider a solution to decrease the filter resonance as an alt firmware option!
can you do "wow and flutter" with this module?
Yes! In Micro Mode, you have control over the audio buffer's pitch using the Bend knob. Send some slow and minimal smooth CV to the Bend CV input for a wow & flutter affect.