Here is a trick I use a lot on my microbrute : it is modulation of the sub-oscillator. For example, for leads : use the sinewave LFO to gently sweep from sub-octave to fifth, or use the envelope (fast attack and some decay) to briefly start on the fifth and then stabilize on the sub-octave. Also with the sequencer I use this other neat trick : use the square LFO to modulate the sub between sub-octave and fifth and set the LFO synchro to Sequ. and adjust the LFO frequency to one square cycle per step of the sequence. This way, the sequence alternates the sub and fifth on each step, very nice and complex sequences can be created this way. Using the mod wheel to control the LFO amount let you introduce or remove this behavior in a running sequence creating interesting variations of a single sequence. Cheers Yves Usson
Hello, you're right when taking one waveshape and with the filter fully open and no resonance at all there is no saturation. The saturation phenomenon is only arising when the filter is active. As soon as the cut-off is not fully open and you add some resonance you will be able to see the saturation feature : for example try the sawtooth at 30% volume and resonance between 9 o'clock and 2 o'clock and you'll see how the harmonic content changes while increasing the waveshape volume. When close to auto-oscillation with the waveshape down under 30% you will obtain nice smooth vintage sounding , when cranking up the waveshape volume you'll get a harsher, dirtier sound and fow maximum volume some cahotic interactions between the resonance pitch and the oscillator pitch. Cheers, Yves Usson
Great overview, gave me some insight into mine. I'm constantly on the edge of having to sell off a synth or three, but the Microbrute would almost certainly be the ultimate survivor!
I really enjoyed your two part video on the Microbrute. I have one, and I think this synth is really under estimated in regards to is the sonic possibilities that it can produce. One thing that like to do with mine, is at an inexpensive stereo chorus guitar pedal on the signal chain. That is something that I have done since the 1980s. I've actually wrote two small instrumentals just using this synth, and "I do" recommend people that own this synth to try to write an instrumental or song.. because it really does push a persons creativity levels. Happy Holidays, stay safe out there.
@@RunningonairMusic Thank you. Needless to say, this video was very informative. I was surprised about the sub->fifth knob adding back some sub when turned to its max value. I'll have to try and test mine and see if I can hear the same thing
@@RunningonairMusic has been my fave software synth for a long time. I would like a beringer wasp but its missing the sine wave from the version i was using. Im not sure if the 1970s version has the sine
No it's just square and ramp, although the behringer version also has some kind of pulse width mod function. I need to look into it more, but it sounds great.
Thanks, This is the one I bought: www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01HZ1Q26M/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B01HZ1Q26M&linkCode=as2&tag=runningonair-21&linkId=2f23fb0c033749af7dfa9687dd77062e might be worth checking e-bay too.
@@loghead2437 www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01HZ1Q26M/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B01HZ1Q26M&linkCode=as2&tag=runningonair-21&linkId=2f23fb0c033749af7dfa9687dd77062e This is an old link but at least you'll have the model info. I don't remember exactly how I did the signal routing. probably used left and right outputs on the mixer or something. Hope that helps.
Here is a trick I use a lot on my microbrute : it is modulation of the sub-oscillator. For example, for leads : use the sinewave LFO to gently sweep from sub-octave to fifth, or use the envelope (fast attack and some decay) to briefly start on the fifth and then stabilize on the sub-octave. Also with the sequencer I use this other neat trick : use the square LFO to modulate the sub between sub-octave and fifth and set the LFO synchro to Sequ. and adjust the LFO frequency to one square cycle per step of the sequence. This way, the sequence alternates the sub and fifth on each step, very nice and complex sequences can be created this way. Using the mod wheel to control the LFO amount let you introduce or remove this behavior in a running sequence creating interesting variations of a single sequence. Cheers Yves Usson
I will, thanks.
Dope thanks
Hello, you're right when taking one waveshape and with the filter fully open and no resonance at all there is no saturation. The saturation phenomenon is only arising when the filter is active. As soon as the cut-off is not fully open and you add some resonance you will be able to see the saturation feature : for example try the sawtooth at 30% volume and resonance between 9 o'clock and 2 o'clock and you'll see how the harmonic content changes while increasing the waveshape volume. When close to auto-oscillation with the waveshape down under 30% you will obtain nice smooth vintage sounding , when cranking up the waveshape volume you'll get a harsher, dirtier sound and fow maximum volume some cahotic interactions between the resonance pitch and the oscillator pitch. Cheers, Yves Usson
OK, thanks for the clarification. It's a shame I didn't catch that. I'll bear that in mind for future projects.
Great overview, gave me some insight into mine.
I'm constantly on the edge of having to sell off a synth or three, but the Microbrute would almost certainly be the ultimate survivor!
Yes, same here.
I really enjoyed your two part video on the Microbrute. I have one, and I think this synth is really under estimated in regards to is the sonic possibilities that it can produce. One thing that like to do with mine, is at an inexpensive stereo chorus guitar pedal on the signal chain. That is something that I have done since the 1980s. I've actually wrote two small instrumentals just using this synth, and "I do" recommend people that own this synth to try to write an instrumental or song.. because it really does push a persons creativity levels. Happy Holidays, stay safe out there.
Thanks for the feedback. It's still very much my goto for lead lines and bass.
If you do a video on filters, can you mention or illustrate what increasing resonance does on a bandpass filter?
I'll look into that. Thanks for the suggestion.
@@RunningonairMusic Thank you. Needless to say, this video was very informative. I was surprised about the sub->fifth knob adding back some sub when turned to its max value. I'll have to try and test mine and see if I can hear the same thing
yes that was odd, could be a calibration issue on my unit, so please let me know what you find.
To be honest i prefer the square wave softer like that. Ive been using a software version of the old wasp and the square wave is so sharp and didital
Very timely comment, literally just looking at the wasp now.
@@RunningonairMusic has been my fave software synth for a long time. I would like a beringer wasp but its missing the sine wave from the version i was using. Im not sure if the 1970s version has the sine
@@RunningonairMusic im making the jump to hardware. I have a sampler and im looking at buying a synth in a couple of months
No it's just square and ramp, although the behringer version also has some kind of pulse width mod function. I need to look into it more, but it sounds great.
@@RunningonairMusic do you have the beringer?
Very insightful!!
Thanks.
Hi, great video! can you please provide me with the link of that oscilloscope kit?
Thanks, This is the one I bought:
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01HZ1Q26M/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B01HZ1Q26M&linkCode=as2&tag=runningonair-21&linkId=2f23fb0c033749af7dfa9687dd77062e
might be worth checking e-bay too.
@@RunningonairMusic nice, thanx for sharing! btw my music: th-cam.com/channels/iWXrV_t0yWIXZgXsA6kvUA.html
What oscilloscope are you using?
This one.
www.zeitnitz.eu/scope_en
@@RunningonairMusic I was actually meaning the hardware scope but how do you use the software scope with the hardware?
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www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01HZ1Q26M/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B01HZ1Q26M&linkCode=as2&tag=runningonair-21&linkId=2f23fb0c033749af7dfa9687dd77062e
This is an old link but at least you'll have the model info.
I don't remember exactly how I did the signal routing. probably used left and right outputs on the mixer or something. Hope that helps.