Can this eurorack module take care off all your utility needs? - with Arkan / Malstrom

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  • @MonotrailTechTalk
    @MonotrailTechTalk  ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello everyone! I enjoyed exploring this one. You can find info/affiliate links here:
    Perfect Circuit - US - bit.ly/3KvEalm
    Sound of You - EU bit.ly/3DzdFYi
    Clockface - AS - bit.ly/3YkDJ1B

  • @rayderrich
    @rayderrich 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Not the first module a newcomer like me would think of, but then you create a patch and find out you need these handy utilities. Thanks again!

    • @advaita9156
      @advaita9156 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yep, I’ve hit that “utilities are the key to complexity” point in my eurorack journey.

  • @IhorMedia
    @IhorMedia ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thanks for this video! Great explanation and very interesting patch ideas! I also love that you make schematic examples!

    • @MonotrailTechTalk
      @MonotrailTechTalk  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for letting me know, glad you like it :)

    • @sonnyobrien
      @sonnyobrien ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey thats the guy that also makes videos on this social media platform where people watch content to educate themselves on gear acquisition and general music instrument consumption

  • @tracyharms3548
    @tracyharms3548 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Lovely! Entirely applicable to CV utilities in general, so not “just” a product demo.
    I particularly appreciate you mentioning off-center audio signals and reassuring us that AC-coupled modules relieve this problem.

    • @MonotrailTechTalk
      @MonotrailTechTalk  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi there! I always try to take this approach where possible, and show as much general useful patches as possible, glad you liked it! All the best.

  • @hrrld
    @hrrld ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Very smart demo w/ the scope right there in each example. I learned a lot. Thank you.

    • @MonotrailTechTalk
      @MonotrailTechTalk  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Glad you liked it! Think I'll try that more in the future :)

  • @unfoundsounds646
    @unfoundsounds646 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Your content is amazing bro. Appreicate all the effort that goes into these tutorials.

  • @maxernst37
    @maxernst37 ปีที่แล้ว

    an extensive abundance of ideas, the truth is that it opens an unexplored field that arrives on time, excellent video

  • @TomChurchill
    @TomChurchill ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Fantastic demo as usual! I love utilities like this - I already have Blinds and Samara which offer some of this functionality, but neither of them offer the extra gain which enables the more interesting distortion and waveshaping patches here. Another one for the shopping list 😂

    • @MonotrailTechTalk
      @MonotrailTechTalk  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Tom! Blinds is a great one as well, quad polarizer is a fun for sure. Always something on the horizon :) Keep up the good work!

  • @johnhowell-sayers8152
    @johnhowell-sayers8152 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey, just wanted to tell you I refer lots of people to your site when they come into our shop with Eurorack questions. Great resource! especially enjoyed your vides on smooth random voltage

    • @MonotrailTechTalk
      @MonotrailTechTalk  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome, that's great to hear. Thank you! Smooth random is still my favorite, and hope to have some exciting news about that somewhere soon :)

  • @AH-Okay
    @AH-Okay ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this...it's been on my list for CV processing, but your waveshaping/distortion examples make it really compelling for audio duties, too. 👏

  • @yektaultraslan
    @yektaultraslan ปีที่แล้ว

    Another amazing video! Thank you for helping me get started with modular :)

    • @MonotrailTechTalk
      @MonotrailTechTalk  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey, that's good to hear! Enjoy your journey :)

  • @chasethevioletsun9996
    @chasethevioletsun9996 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh dear, this is exactly what I have been looking for.

  • @lucaslorenz8580
    @lucaslorenz8580 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This reminds me of the Tiptop MISO, but arguably better because this has CV control over key functions. And I say this as a fan of the MISO!

    • @MonotrailTechTalk
      @MonotrailTechTalk  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ah, yes, also a great tool! For me the Happy Nerding 3xMIA has been a favorite for mix/attenuate/invert duties, but this one is kicking to the top :)

    • @mynewcolour
      @mynewcolour 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I was thinking the same. Like a LudacrisMode Miso.

  • @AH-Okay
    @AH-Okay 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Pls tell me you are going to make a video for the new Malstrom Wyvern module 🙏🙏🙏

    • @MonotrailTechTalk
      @MonotrailTechTalk  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hi there! Really like Malstrom and the guy behind it is very friendly. He already offered me one, but I want to focus a bit on non-module-specific content for a while. Might find a way to work the module in a video though, as it looks awesome! :)

  • @gdrdm
    @gdrdm ปีที่แล้ว

    Very clever module! Any quick opinion on the Arkan vs. the Bastl Waver in terms of features?

    • @MonotrailTechTalk
      @MonotrailTechTalk  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you liked it! I think Waver is like a single channel of Arkan, but expanded with more options focused on audio/sounddesign. Arkan has the dual channel and I'd say more a go to for CV processing.

    • @gdrdm
      @gdrdm ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MonotrailTechTalk Hey, thank you for taking the time to answer! I guess it's a "get both" situation, eheh. Great demo as always. Cheers!

  • @kaiserclicker8479
    @kaiserclicker8479 ปีที่แล้ว

    thx u for this tuto

  • @blindianajones
    @blindianajones ปีที่แล้ว

    Curious if/how you are controlling cv around your system. Do you use the a2v faderbank or are you handling everything through Droid? Im trying to figure out how I can get more hands on and avoid the cable mess sitting on top of modules I want to access for expression and transition. Thanks!

  • @Petros_Michalakopoulos
    @Petros_Michalakopoulos ปีที่แล้ว

    Is there anything that it can do that cannot be done with mi blinds?

  • @moodlesmodular
    @moodlesmodular ปีที่แล้ว

    Is this a more compact version of the Buchla dual voltage processor?

    • @MonotrailTechTalk
      @MonotrailTechTalk  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi there! In practice a lot of similar things can be achieved. But if I'm correct the Buchla design has a first input with attenuverter, and then two regular inputs with voltage controlled cross-fading. This setup is a lot more intuitive in my opinion :)

    • @moodlesmodular
      @moodlesmodular ปีที่แล้ว

      @Monotrail Tech Talk I've had my eye on the buchla for a while, but your video has me reconsidering. Unfortunately most demos of the buchla that I've seen focus more on audio crossfading rather than on the waveshaping you.were doing with the arkan.

    • @malstromaudio
      @malstromaudio ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Moodles! The voltage processor was one of the modules I researched during the development. And there are definitely some similarities. The crossfade feature was actually in the design at first. But was later removed to put more focus on waveshaping. So the curvature control was added and the crossfade was then somewhat replaced with the modulation strength knob. Where you crossfade between your unmodulated and modulated signal.

  • @jimspectre
    @jimspectre ปีที่แล้ว

    Teases the creative thoughts.
    Also, perhaps first ever First 🤓

  • @GeorgeLocke
    @GeorgeLocke ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Seems a real lot like A*B+C

    • @GhostKitchenBand
      @GhostKitchenBand ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yep, but A*B+C doesn’t have a curve control. Seems that allows more expressive control over cv. My biggest complaint with A*B+C is that there’s no easy way to completely zero out the inputs. It doesn’t have a center detent or a large dead zone in the center. So when I use it as a basic 4-channel mixer, there’s always a little leakage. Otherwise, i find ABC extremely useful, and I really like the character of the clipping. It’s smaller than this Arkan module too

    • @MonotrailTechTalk
      @MonotrailTechTalk  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Also a cool module! There is some good utility out there. This one is more like A+B*C though, I think I prefer that, the mixing before the polarizer. But haven't used the Befaco one yet. Also think the the massive gain and curve control are standing out.

    • @GeorgeLocke
      @GeorgeLocke ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the replies. They're certainly not identical. afaict the only reason is rather have A*B+C rather than this is hp.

    • @tracyharms3548
      @tracyharms3548 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      George, I also like the jack organization better on A*B+C. But Arkan might displace that one despite that.

  • @FastRCToys
    @FastRCToys 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Really overpriced… 😢😢😢😢

    • @MonotrailTechTalk
      @MonotrailTechTalk  22 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Hi there, it's very in line with other eurorack modules. Comes in just a bit above a good quality dual VCA, but also offers quite a bit more than a standard dual VCA.

  • @fg594
    @fg594 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    please take it upon yourself to make NLC videos please!!! you would have a whole corner to yourself. no one is making tangible NLC demos

    • @MonotrailTechTalk
      @MonotrailTechTalk  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi there! I plan to stay away from module specific videos this year, but they make awesome modules for sure :)

  • @dejangaletic7884
    @dejangaletic7884 ปีที่แล้ว

    Arkan? That’s a nickname of Serbian war criminal 😂😂😂😂

    • @malstromaudio
      @malstromaudio ปีที่แล้ว

      haha whoops, that's unfortunate! It is actually a reference to the mythical creature Arkan Sonney. :)