I bought this as soon as it was available at my local synth shop and still come back to this vid to ‘re-learn’ its functions. Its interface is unassuming and ‘simple’ but soooooo deep. One of the best modules I have ever owned let alone seen
I haven't been this excited for a new module in what seems an eternity. The fact it's also a sort of re-sampler, makes this a forever-osc, endless sounds. The true magic of this module is how crazy an idea it is, and that idea actually sounds amazing. I am going to have to make some room in my case.
Great video, some really cool patches as always. It’s so great to have James back in the Make Noise demo video driver’s seat. I’ve learned so much from you over the years man, thanks for everything!
Thanks, that means a lot to hear! It has always been my goal for my videos to be a source of knowledge, like a video manual that hopefully is inspirational, so it always brings me joy to hear that's the case :D
I was on the fence after Robert’s brilliant video (as always a joy of sound and vision) … James has convinced me … always practical but adventurous and sooo much knowledge and experience all brought to bear on an amazing piece of gear. Great make noise team. Thank you
It would be nice if videos of this kind had a dedicated section with guitar signal processing examples. I know we are not there yet, but as the pedalboard and the Eurorack world will inevitably fuse together, videos with these kind of sections (for Eurorack modules that can modulate audio from various instruments not only electric guitar) will become commonplace, I believe. It is obvious that at the moment, guitar effects are limited to a very narrow spectrum of tone colors.
Just received my Spectraphon, completing my "sound design rack" 😊 I actually watched/listened the whole video THROUGH Morphagene and Spectraphon while following along and trying stuff out lol. Was quite funny!
@@jebbishop3 I’d love to think so. I did a deep dive into ancestry and we both hail from similar area Cornwall, UK so perhaps there’s a distant link. Our surname is fairly uncommon so I imagine there’s a relationship there somewhere. And he has similar features of my grandfather and great uncles, so maybe. But yea he’s an inspiration and a pioneer!
@@jebbishop3 wow! Amazing! Unfortunately I never had a chance to meet him but have contacted his wife Yoko and at some point would love to chat with her in person and have a look around their place in Mexico. A friend of mine and I have had a documentary about him in the works for a while now. But life and regular jobs have kept pushing it to the back burner. And I really want to try to get more family tree info to see where we might intersect.
Nice Demo! This thing is really cool. Seems to venture into some new territories that have been building over the last couple of years in modular. First time i have ever pre-order a module. So excited.
Brilliant video, thanks for this. I was thinking I had an issue with my Spectraphon because my FM Follow button lights up white, where in this video it appears green. I've now realised this is a facet of the angle at which you look at the module. If looked at at a very acute angle mine appears green like in the video. I am aware certain colours sometimes do weird things on video compared with the real thing.
This video is super helpful, thank you James! Short of getting the official manual, this is an excellent go-to knowledge base. Did I miss the command for capturing spectra to the array? Excited to get my hands on it.
You didn't miss it, I decided to limit the scope of the video to the controls and how they affect the sound generation - I knew there would eventually be other videos that covered it. While the array capture is definitely a cool feature, I found it wasn't something necessary to get a huge range of sounds out of the module.
Just dawning on me, none of the envelope modulation is using a VCA. It appears as though all envelopes can be run through the CV of Slide and/or Focus, in order to get even plucky sounds from Spectraphon. I’m wanting to build a smallish 104hp around this module and trying to figure out the best mates for it. (Also have an 0ctrl and SQ1 to help out). Thoughts?
Many of the early demo videos are monitoring the direct outputs of the Spectraphon, and it does have the capability of "plucky" and other enveloped sounds without the use of an external VCA. That said, I find that a low pass gate can be very useful for tempering some of the high end in a more transparent way than the Partials control will provide. VCAs, filters, low pass gates are usually seen as essential pairings with any VCO.
For sure the basics of filters and VCAs are a great call. Building (slowly, as I get the spare $) a 104hp rack around Spectraphon I’m curious what others would get as the next item that would pair well with it. Considering Quadrax, Maths or Zadar for envelopes and Ikarie or QPAS for filters. And likely an X-pan
I really wanted to watch this, the fun never starts and I'm a manic depressive looking forward to a probable death, hopefully my eurorack will pay for the funeral 😂
You guys mention in superbooth vids your new case…has the depth changed. I would LOVE to get one of your 7U cases, but have a couple modules that are too deep for the current case. Thanks.
Great demo. Just got mine yesterday, and it's made me grin from ear to ear, and sent my eyebrows climbing up my forehead, with some of the sounds Ive gotten out of it ⚡😻⚡ Thanks for the cool gear, and best wishes for your continued success 🎶🌎☮
Amazing to get James back into making a video, I know I'll love it!
The original and best
@@mylarmelodies I‘m waiting for the comeback of Raoul‘s World of Synths!
🥰
@@vinylarchaeologist Yeah that guy was here from the the very beginning. Clearly you, too, have been lurking for a decade.
I bought this as soon as it was available at my local synth shop and still come back to this vid to ‘re-learn’ its functions. Its interface is unassuming and ‘simple’ but soooooo deep. One of the best modules I have ever owned let alone seen
I haven't been this excited for a new module in what seems an eternity. The fact it's also a sort of re-sampler, makes this a forever-osc, endless sounds. The true magic of this module is how crazy an idea it is, and that idea actually sounds amazing. I am going to have to make some room in my case.
If that's interesting to you then Endless Processor may be up your alley. It's quite different approach tho, re-sampled sounds are not modifiable.
@@verbosemusic Nice! Will check it out, thanks for the suggestion!
Bravo! James Cigler and the Spectraphon.
Awesome and very musical demo James! That "ultra voice" patch was fantastic.
Great video, some really cool patches as always. It’s so great to have James back in the Make Noise demo video driver’s seat. I’ve learned so much from you over the years man, thanks for everything!
Thanks, that means a lot to hear! It has always been my goal for my videos to be a source of knowledge, like a video manual that hopefully is inspirational, so it always brings me joy to hear that's the case :D
Brilliant demo of a brilliant piece of gear. Congrats to all... a hit, a definite hit.
this may be one of the best demos I've seen. thanks for that MN and James!
I was on the fence after Robert’s brilliant video (as always a joy of sound and vision) … James has convinced me … always practical but adventurous and sooo much knowledge and experience all brought to bear on an amazing piece of gear. Great make noise team. Thank you
I am sold! Thanks James!
great demo james! and congratulations to the whole team, a future classic for sure.
Excellent video James, and very excellent module Make Noise!
It would be nice if videos of this kind had a dedicated section with guitar signal processing examples. I know we are not there yet, but as the pedalboard and the Eurorack world will inevitably fuse together, videos with these kind of sections (for Eurorack modules that can modulate audio from various instruments not only electric guitar) will become commonplace, I believe. It is obvious that at the moment, guitar effects are limited to a very narrow spectrum of tone colors.
Can't wait, already pre-ordered mine!
Just received my Spectraphon, completing my "sound design rack" 😊 I actually watched/listened the whole video THROUGH Morphagene and Spectraphon while following along and trying stuff out lol. Was quite funny!
OK I'm gonna need to try that out :P
Amazing jam at the end! got me hooked :)
thank you James!
Great patches! Thanks for the demo.
Best reviewer ever. Good to see him back!
Every module demo you’ve ever done is best in class. Such beautiful sounds. Major GAS.
Wonderful demo!!
Wow!! From 29:00 was simply amazing. Just order my spectraphon today. I love all from makenoise.
Thank you for the demo
DPO LEGEND
Fantastic presentation! This module is a bolt from the blue!
Great video. Such a clean and detailed walk through. Excellent job. This is most def my next purchase.
Are you related to Conlon Nancarrow by any chance?
@@jebbishop3 I’d love to think so. I did a deep dive into ancestry and we both hail from similar area Cornwall, UK so perhaps there’s a distant link. Our surname is fairly uncommon so I imagine there’s a relationship there somewhere. And he has similar features of my grandfather and great uncles, so maybe. But yea he’s an inspiration and a pioneer!
@@andrewnancarrow Visited him at his home in Mexico City in 1988, he was very welcoming and charming. I've always loved his music.
@@jebbishop3 wow! Amazing! Unfortunately I never had a chance to meet him but have contacted his wife Yoko and at some point would love to chat with her in person and have a look around their place in Mexico. A friend of mine and I have had a documentary about him in the works for a while now. But life and regular jobs have kept pushing it to the back burner. And I really want to try to get more family tree info to see where we might intersect.
Nice Demo! This thing is really cool. Seems to venture into some new territories that have been building over the last couple of years in modular. First time i have ever pre-order a module. So excited.
the floating hands of Jim Drones.
8:10 what are the gold rectangular items plugged in to the 0chd and the modulation bus?
Great explanation and lovely tune at the end!
sounds amazing,next module!
Brilliant video, thanks for this. I was thinking I had an issue with my Spectraphon because my FM Follow button lights up white, where in this video it appears green. I've now realised this is a facet of the angle at which you look at the module. If looked at at a very acute angle mine appears green like in the video. I am aware certain colours sometimes do weird things on video compared with the real thing.
Great demo. Thank you.
Another must have!
This video is super helpful, thank you James! Short of getting the official manual, this is an excellent go-to knowledge base. Did I miss the command for capturing spectra to the array? Excited to get my hands on it.
You didn't miss it, I decided to limit the scope of the video to the controls and how they affect the sound generation - I knew there would eventually be other videos that covered it. While the array capture is definitely a cool feature, I found it wasn't something necessary to get a huge range of sounds out of the module.
Awesome video! can't wait to receive mine! 🤖
Gets into some physical modeling sounding territory on some of those patches. Super cool module.
Insane review.
Okay, I will pack my stuff and drive to Asheville; I hope you have it in the shop there.
amazing! thanks!
It’s spectracular!
Oh Yeah! The maestro plays a stradivarius. Thank you for opening up the sonic possibilities, I'm gonna get busy now.
I really loved that ❤
I love it. Would be fun to play Morphagene through it and with it.
I am right now, and yes, it is a brilliant combination.
Have so many ideas to try out, how will I get any sleep? 😆
Ultra Voice patch !!!!
nice demo thanks!
whats the sample of the Morphagene in the Stereo part?
what ive heard/seen so far on the Sonic State vid....REALLY like it. 👍🏾
nicely done
That ULTRAVOICE patch is sooooooooo good.
Additive/resynthesis in a UI that is intuitive AAAAND eurorack?!?!! TAKE. MY. MONEY. NOW!
That jam at 29:00 😍 sold!
Cool!
Had just saved up for an erbe verb, ended up buying this instead!
shiny new toy
Just dawning on me, none of the envelope modulation is using a VCA. It appears as though all envelopes can be run through the CV of Slide and/or Focus, in order to get even plucky sounds from Spectraphon.
I’m wanting to build a smallish 104hp around this module and trying to figure out the best mates for it. (Also have an 0ctrl and SQ1 to help out).
Thoughts?
Many of the early demo videos are monitoring the direct outputs of the Spectraphon, and it does have the capability of "plucky" and other enveloped sounds without the use of an external VCA. That said, I find that a low pass gate can be very useful for tempering some of the high end in a more transparent way than the Partials control will provide. VCAs, filters, low pass gates are usually seen as essential pairings with any VCO.
For sure the basics of filters and VCAs are a great call. Building (slowly, as I get the spare $) a 104hp rack around Spectraphon I’m curious what others would get as the next item that would pair well with it. Considering Quadrax, Maths or Zadar for envelopes and Ikarie or QPAS for filters.
And likely an X-pan
For starters, of course
W00T!! 🎉
Is that a new CV Bus making an appearance?! 👀
I really wanted to watch this, the fun never starts and I'm a manic depressive looking forward to a probable death, hopefully my eurorack will pay for the funeral 😂
🍿🍿
What do we got here?
the master at work! gorgeous patch examples as always sir.
You guys mention in superbooth vids your new case…has the depth changed. I would LOVE to get one of your 7U cases, but have a couple modules that are too deep for the current case. Thanks.
Case depth is the same.
@@MAKEN0ISEMUSIC thanks
Great demo.
Just got mine yesterday, and it's made me grin from ear to ear, and sent my eyebrows climbing up my forehead, with some of the sounds Ive gotten out of it ⚡😻⚡
Thanks for the cool gear, and best wishes for your continued success 🎶🌎☮
Glad to hear you are enjoying the Spectraphon!! Happy patching 🎶⚡️😛
Too much reverb can’t tell what it sounds like.
stunning.....
superb