ADDAC603 on Perfect Circuit (US): link.perfectcircuit.com/t/v1/8-12626-267461-9759?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.perfectcircuit.com%2Faddac-603.html ADDAC603 on Thomann (EU): thmn.to/thoprod/491097?partner_id=32555 * These are affiliate links.
My 603 had a bunch of troubles so I sent it back for repair/replacement and it's been one thing after another for months. I really want it back! It's a great module and I miss it. Glad to see this video, as other people have said, the ADDAC video on this leaves a lot to be desired.
Glad you like it! This one really surprised me, expected it to be good already for creative complex sounds, but it really became a go to filter in my studio :)
This seems like a great module. I am however asking myself, if 4 bandpass filters would not have been much more useful for stereo setups. Your videos are very good, I would say one of the best modular channels around when it comes to perfect explanations of the capabilities of the modules. Thanks.
After long struggle if or if not I would profit from the 603, I decided to give it a chance. It is in my rack for around 10 minutes now and I have to admit, it is indeed a great addition. It is stupidly much fun to ping it rhythmically, of course the sound-sculpting is huge, as demonstrated in this very nice tutorial/ review of yours.
This is hands down my favourite module. So good to see someone doing a proper video on it since i often find the official Addac videos lacking. I use it for everything, but mostly drums. It's so easy to create massive kicks and snares with just some external noise and a couple of envelopes. And even if the filter pings are a bit hard to control i really like the sound of it as a polyphonic filter-ping voice. Great video! Hope more people check out this fantastic filter!
Hey, thanks for the comment! Happy to make these. Also getting some really interesting ideas for patches from people! I'll add polyphonic pinging/patches to this in case ill make a follow up video! Enjoy your module, cheers!
Beautifully handled walkthrough and such clear and accessible patch diagrams! If you do a follow up with the triple bandpass filter, I'd love to see some formant synthesis using each filter modulated in series.
Hey, thank you! It's really nice to hear things like that. And yes, that's a great idea, I'll make a note. There are a few modules/concepts I'd like to come back to. I want to make these videos somewhat compact, and really beginner friendly. But there are some more interesting patches to explore for sure! Cheers :)
@@MonotrailTechTalk your explanation is so much more than a demo. Even without the specific module, your diagrams + explanation inspire to similar patches on modules I have at hand.
Hey, glad to hear it! Beside the flowcharts that was a important aspect I wanted to incorporate. I feel very lucky I get to work with manufactureres like ADDAC, and they are willing to supply modules I otherwised could't talk about. But always want to take a wide aproach to the main topic. Most of these patches can be tried with other bandpass filters, or a combination of filters and vca for example!
het mate, how did you create this sound at 6:56? it sounds very much alike Outback's signature fx sounds back then. I used FM in the past to get similar sounds, I am interested in your technique if you can remember. thanks!
Hey there, all the sound demos you hear are exactly what I showed in the diagram before it! So it's just what you see there. A single oscillator through a single bandpass filter of the ADDAC, with two lfo's modulating the bandpass. In that explanation I just say use a complex waveform. In that patch I use a slightly folded sinewave from the Teia VastWave, but without any modulation. I did a video on that module as well: th-cam.com/video/RYjmS9Rn36E/w-d-xo.html
To anyone who is thinking of buying this, I would urger you to think of more character-filled fully-featured dual filters instead. At one point I thought about buying this one, and didn't but (instead) have a Vermona Dual VCF in my rack instead. You did a great job with this video, but it confirms my opinion that despite being technically more versatile with three bandwidth filters with all those options about width and gain, etc. the Vermona, even with two filters, is an infinitely more beautiful sounding module, as well as being dual SVF, there's galaxies of sound depth and processing in there. I also personally think Vermona designs are much more elegant and nicer to wiggle. It's a proof to me personally, that in our hp-squeezing feature-obsessed current euro mindset, it still all comes down to sound and UI. That's me, anyways..
Glad you liked the video! People will always have a personal preference and taste, when it comes to ease of use, depth, and for sure sound! That's totally fine of course! I always aim to try and show how things work and what you can do with it. I won't say things like you need to buy this, or it's better than something else. Always decide fir your self, and you will be a happier wiggler! All the best :)
Hey, I would enjoy it for sure! You mean you have this one, or the ADDAC 601? In any case I am a really big fan of voltage control over sound. Fixed filter banks are really nice for use like an EQ, but to be honest I think in a modular setup both ADDACs or, any filters with cv control will offer more patching fun and sound shaping options. I love time based modulation :)
@@MonotrailTechTalk yes, the 601. i get the basics but feedback and self patching … with a toddler I stopped having the time to test a lot and watch more to learn.
could you stack two filters atop of each other to create a resonant LP? Say where the widening BP's width receives the same CV as a parallel BP's frequency? So as the CV widens BP1, it also moves the center of BP2 to follow the contour of BP1
Hello, and yes. You can actually use one filter with a slighty wider band, and then use the frequency in many cases. But what you say also gives nice results, and then you can set the level and drive for each of those parts.
Haha, sorry about that! Trying to find nice ballance between easy patches at the start, and a bit more advanced stuff towards the end. But no worries, keep at it :)
ADDAC603 on Perfect Circuit (US): link.perfectcircuit.com/t/v1/8-12626-267461-9759?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.perfectcircuit.com%2Faddac-603.html
ADDAC603 on Thomann (EU):
thmn.to/thoprod/491097?partner_id=32555
* These are affiliate links.
Honestly, I have come to just appreciate bandpass filters. I love that you can shape the sound and it sounds lovely.
It's really a different sound, with different possibilities than a low-pass. Fun to explore!
I developed an addiction for those diagrams man.
Awesome as usual …💪🏻
Haha, that good to hear. hope you get some use out of it! Cheers :)
My 603 had a bunch of troubles so I sent it back for repair/replacement and it's been one thing after another for months. I really want it back! It's a great module and I miss it. Glad to see this video, as other people have said, the ADDAC video on this leaves a lot to be desired.
Hey, sorry to hear about your trouble! Don't know where you got it, but hope it will be sorted out of course. All the best!
The character of the distortion is of the best ive heard!
Glad you like it! This one really surprised me, expected it to be good already for creative complex sounds, but it really became a go to filter in my studio :)
This seems like a great module. I am however asking myself, if 4 bandpass filters would not have been much more useful for stereo setups.
Your videos are very good, I would say one of the best modular channels around when it comes to perfect explanations of the capabilities of the modules. Thanks.
Thanks for the compliment! And more is always more of course :)
This is quickly becoming one of the favorite channels. Thanks for these awesome videos… I’m learning a ton!
That's really great to hear! All the friendly comments from this community are the best motivation! Cheers :)
This feels like a Zoom class for Berlin high school kids. "Let's see, for 5th hour I've got Modular Techno Production with Herr Diefendorf"
Haha, I'll take that as a complimemt. This Tuesday those techno kids should tune in, there a good episode comming up :)
@@MonotrailTechTalk Definitely a compliment, enjoying the channel! :)
After long struggle if or if not I would profit from the 603, I decided to give it a chance. It is in my rack for around 10 minutes now and I have to admit, it is indeed a great addition. It is stupidly much fun to ping it rhythmically, of course the sound-sculpting is huge, as demonstrated in this very nice tutorial/ review of yours.
Nice, enjoy the module! :)
This is hands down my favourite module. So good to see someone doing a proper video on it since i often find the official Addac videos lacking. I use it for everything, but mostly drums. It's so easy to create massive kicks and snares with just some external noise and a couple of envelopes. And even if the filter pings are a bit hard to control i really like the sound of it as a polyphonic filter-ping voice.
Great video! Hope more people check out this fantastic filter!
Hey, thanks for the comment! Happy to make these. Also getting some really interesting ideas for patches from people! I'll add polyphonic pinging/patches to this in case ill make a follow up video! Enjoy your module, cheers!
Yes, it convinced me to pick one up! Looks amazing but very little info on it, excited to get it!
That is extremely compelling. Thank you for making this!
Glad you enjoyed it! All the best :)
Very informative and inspirational. Will try to adapt it to Bitwig Grid and some MaxMspJitter stuff. Thanks for sharing your knowledge
Glad it was helpful! And cool, hope that works out :)
dude, your videos are so helpful...
thank you very much!!
You're welcome! Cheers :)
Nice tutorial! Nice module, too.
Glad you like it! And indeed, enjoyed exploring this one quite a lot! Cheers :)
Beautifully handled walkthrough and such clear and accessible patch diagrams!
If you do a follow up with the triple bandpass filter, I'd love to see some formant synthesis using each filter modulated in series.
Hey, thank you! It's really nice to hear things like that. And yes, that's a great idea, I'll make a note. There are a few modules/concepts I'd like to come back to. I want to make these videos somewhat compact, and really beginner friendly. But there are some more interesting patches to explore for sure! Cheers :)
@@MonotrailTechTalk also pinging would be interesting hear..
@@Bestmann3n Nice idea, noted as well!
Cool module and great video!
Thanks! Glad your still around watching my stuff :)
I now understand. Thank you!
Glad to hear it, cheers!
Great patching tips.
Glad you like them! Cheers!
@@MonotrailTechTalk your explanation is so much more than a demo.
Even without the specific module, your diagrams + explanation inspire to similar patches on modules I have at hand.
Hey, glad to hear it! Beside the flowcharts that was a important aspect I wanted to incorporate. I feel very lucky I get to work with manufactureres like ADDAC, and they are willing to supply modules I otherwised could't talk about. But always want to take a wide aproach to the main topic. Most of these patches can be tried with other bandpass filters, or a combination of filters and vca for example!
het mate, how did you create this sound at 6:56? it sounds very much alike Outback's signature fx sounds back then. I used FM in the past to get similar sounds, I am interested in your technique if you can remember. thanks!
Hey there, all the sound demos you hear are exactly what I showed in the diagram before it! So it's just what you see there. A single oscillator through a single bandpass filter of the ADDAC, with two lfo's modulating the bandpass. In that explanation I just say use a complex waveform. In that patch I use a slightly folded sinewave from the Teia VastWave, but without any modulation. I did a video on that module as well: th-cam.com/video/RYjmS9Rn36E/w-d-xo.html
To anyone who is thinking of buying this, I would urger you to think of more character-filled fully-featured dual filters instead. At one point I thought about buying this one, and didn't but (instead) have a Vermona Dual VCF in my rack instead. You did a great job with this video, but it confirms my opinion that despite being technically more versatile with three bandwidth filters with all those options about width and gain, etc. the Vermona, even with two filters, is an infinitely more beautiful sounding module, as well as being dual SVF, there's galaxies of sound depth and processing in there. I also personally think Vermona designs are much more elegant and nicer to wiggle. It's a proof to me personally, that in our hp-squeezing feature-obsessed current euro mindset, it still all comes down to sound and UI. That's me, anyways..
Glad you liked the video! People will always have a personal preference and taste, when it comes to ease of use, depth, and for sure sound! That's totally fine of course! I always aim to try and show how things work and what you can do with it. I won't say things like you need to buy this, or it's better than something else. Always decide fir your self, and you will be a happier wiggler! All the best :)
@@MonotrailTechTalk Agreed.
Great video as always. So... Bloom next? :)
Thank you! It's on the list indeed, but think I have to finish a few others first! Already enjoying the module though :)
Could you also do a video on fixed filter banks? I have the ADDAC and would be interested to dive deeper.
Hey, I would enjoy it for sure! You mean you have this one, or the ADDAC 601? In any case I am a really big fan of voltage control over sound. Fixed filter banks are really nice for use like an EQ, but to be honest I think in a modular setup both ADDACs or, any filters with cv control will offer more patching fun and sound shaping options. I love time based modulation :)
@@MonotrailTechTalk yes, the 601. i get the basics but feedback and self patching … with a toddler I stopped having the time to test a lot and watch more to learn.
Excellent
Thank you! Cheers!
Does this not track V/Oct?
Is each band switchable between 24 and 12 dB or between 12 and 6 dB? Confusing as the manufacturer says it is 24 and 12…..
No need to panic :) The panel and manufacturer website all says 6 and 12:
www.addacsystem.com/en/products/modules/addac600-series/addac603
@@MonotrailTechTalk
Actually there are images on their website showing both versions under the same model number.
Just ask them.
could you stack two filters atop of each other to create a resonant LP? Say where the widening BP's width receives the same CV as a parallel BP's frequency? So as the CV widens BP1, it also moves the center of BP2 to follow the contour of BP1
Hello, and yes. You can actually use one filter with a slighty wider band, and then use the frequency in many cases. But what you say also gives nice results, and then you can set the level and drive for each of those parts.
thanx ... ADDAC yummi
Most welcome 😊
Very nice but I think ill wait till behringer realise one. 375.00 expencive. I could by 2 full behringer synth for that price.
Lot's of choices these days, so up to you what makes you happy :)
Some of your patches are so complicated they make my brain hurt 😅
Haha, sorry about that! Trying to find nice ballance between easy patches at the start, and a bit more advanced stuff towards the end. But no worries, keep at it :)