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Post by dmoney2000 on Jan 20, 2019 1:35:20 GMT
I’m currently having a discussion on another forum about WHY the AE can’t directly patch with the VM. Good to know beforehand, that it will require some craftiness to bridge them together without damaging both of them.
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Post by spacedog on Feb 25, 2019 15:10:16 GMT
Hi Guys, great to see a vivid discussion here about the volca modular; I think AE and the VM can benefit from each other alot - KORG making the pin-wire patching popular by their market power and AE as a REAL modular that can extend the VM if people reach its limits. I try to get a VM as soon as possible - just contacted KORG - and if some kind of bridging is necessary I will definitely make a module for this! Well, they have definitely now landed in the UK. I see a few of the usual on-line pushers retailers have them for £179, which seems a little expensive at the moment. If they come down in price significantly, one of these would be a fun thing to add to my small setup... especially if the interfacing could be made easier. |
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Post by jumpinjohnathon on Jun 1, 2019 10:37:40 GMT
I thought I'd pop in here with a query. Being that this thread has been discussing the Volca Modular and the implementing it into an AE Modular system, I'm compelled to ask..... has there been any further finding's or developments?
Also (because I don't wish to start a new thread on these other), I have The Korg SQ-1 and so am interested in seeing the 'possible connectivity (I can wire up a modified breadboard patch cable to accept a 1/8" (3.5mm). Same thing on the MOOG Werkstatt, which I've already played with several Bastil products with no (known) problems. And I know that I've heard/read about some folks using their AE Modular's (or am I wrong in that)?
I searched on the forum using SQ-1 as the key with no results (which could be human error on my part)
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Post by mastazi on Jun 10, 2019 9:22:05 GMT
Hey jumpinjohnathon you can plug the SQ-1 directly into AE Modular, the Master I/O module accepts MIDI and 3.5mm Eurorack CV/gate, as you can see at this link:
(The MASTER module is also included in both of the AE Modular Complete Systems for sale on the Tangible Waves website)
see this video for an example of a setup with SQ-1 connected to AE Modular:
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Post by mastazi on Jun 12, 2019 23:30:42 GMT
As you can see from the table below (screenshot taken from the link above) some of the output measurements are actually quite a bit out of spec, so I thought you guys might be interested...
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Post by thetechnobear on Jun 13, 2019 11:13:30 GMT
As you can see from the table below (screenshot taken from the link above) some of the output measurements are actually quite a bit out of spec, so I thought you guys might be interested...
thanks, its indeed a cautionary tale, to check voltages before plugging anything into AE directly! its funny, for some reason the Volca Modular seems to have not been as popular, as it initially looked like it was going to be. perhaps because a few other options started to appear shortly after (e.g. PO400) I've also seen a few coming up on the used market, so people are selling them on. that said, its really cool that Korg took a leap in this direction, its a great unit. |
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Post by spacedog on Jun 13, 2019 11:56:44 GMT
If they drop to double figures GBP (new), I might just pick one up. I came really close with the FM, but it stuck stubbornly at triple figures (new).
I was initially excited by the Modular as I really enjoy cross-patching the Bastl Kastle and I was hoping for more of the same compatibility. My excitement has waned.
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Post by Lugia on Jun 14, 2019 21:33:15 GMT
As you can see from the table below (screenshot taken from the link above) some of the output measurements are actually quite a bit out of spec...
Looking at this, I can see how _directly_ patching the Volca to AE can be dangerous without knowledge of the Volca's output levels/polarities. However, if the AE is equipped with a Nanobridge that's been patched up to voltage-protect, this should render the problem moot as that component reins in voltages to the 0 to +5 range necessary. See here: www.sound-machines.it/product/ns1nanobridge/ I'm planning my AE build with a quad blank onto which I'll be mounting one of these for "safe" I/O...and yes, I'm planning to use it as a Volca Modular bridge, which it should be able to deal with handily given that the Nanobridge's "normal" use is to go between a Eurorack environment and Soundmachines' NS-1, which uses the same ranges as the AE. |
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Post by jumpinjohnathon on Jun 15, 2019 11:08:08 GMT
Hey jumpinjohnathon you can plug the SQ-1 directly into AE Modular, the Master I/O module accepts MIDI and 3.5mm Eurorack CV/gate, as you can see at this link:
(The MASTER module is also included in both of the AE Modular Complete Systems for sale on the Tangible Waves website)
see this video for an example of a setup with SQ-1 connected to AE Modular:
Mastazi...
Many thanks for the comments and information, the video linked had a lot of good insights also.
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Post by admin on Jun 23, 2019 0:19:02 GMT
I just found this guy's Youtube channel. He makes the best Volca Modular videos ...
there are so many awesome tracks in this video alone well worth watching the whole thing .. best "unboxing" video ever!
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Post by jumpinjohnathon on Jul 3, 2019 8:48:49 GMT
I just found this guy's Youtube channel. He makes the best Volca Modular videos ... I just got around to watching some of his Vid's.... thanks for the heads-up!
Good Stuff !
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Post by hakon on Sept 21, 2019 10:43:24 GMT
I suspect now that AE Modular is showing the world how cool those little patch wires are we see the first copycats ;-) Actually, Bastl did it before Tangible Waves, so if you want to talk about copycatism, then AE Modular is copying too. It makes a lot of sense to cut down on price, though, so for anyone focusing on making things affordable, the breadboard cables and simple connector head patch points make a huge difference. |
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Post by sushi on Nov 25, 2019 18:20:40 GMT
Hey guys!
I´m reading along for a while now here in this wonderful forum, still I´m new. Also I´m looking forward in getting an AE-System soon!
Since I own a Volca Modular and recently ordered the Bastl Kastl I asked myself if its possible to use all 3 together.
As some of you mentioned before its not that easy to patch between the VM and AE but I saw a few people using
either the VM with the Kastle or the Kastle with the AE. (Someone build a Kastle-DIY-Implementation for the AE here)
So if "VM<->Kastle" and "AE<->Kastle" works without worries...
- Does someone know why?
- Is the Kastle protected?
- Is it possible to use the Kastle as a "protection bridge" between VM and AE? (Even if this is maybe too complicated for a smooth workflow)
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Post by 101 on Nov 28, 2019 8:51:57 GMT
I use the keystep as a midi master clock for AEM SEQ16 and a Behringer Crave. That way you can have two synced but separate sequencers. I knew this would work on the Crave but wasn't so sure it would work with the volca modular. If someone did manage to do this I'd get one def. 3 synced sequencers would be super cool.
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Post by admin on Jul 8, 2020 9:51:44 GMT
Guys, have a look at this brilliant Volca Modular patch and performance, best I've seen so far!
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Post by sc3sc3 on Jul 25, 2020 11:57:05 GMT
Can the AE patchwires be used on a Volca Modular ?
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Post by dizzeesatchel on Mar 2, 2021 14:34:45 GMT
As you can see from the table below (screenshot taken from the link above) some of the output measurements are actually quite a bit out of spec...
Looking at this, I can see how _directly_ patching the Volca to AE can be dangerous without knowledge of the Volca's output levels/polarities. However, if the AE is equipped with a Nanobridge that's been patched up to voltage-protect, this should render the problem moot as that component reins in voltages to the 0 to +5 range necessary. See here: www.sound-machines.it/product/ns1nanobridge/ I'm planning my AE build with a quad blank onto which I'll be mounting one of these for "safe" I/O...and yes, I'm planning to use it as a Volca Modular bridge, which it should be able to deal with handily given that the Nanobridge's "normal" use is to go between a Eurorack environment and Soundmachines' NS-1, which uses the same ranges as the AE. Just curious - did you ever pull this off? My VM has been a bit overlooked for a while since I started getting deeper into AE, would be nice to bring it back into the fold. |
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Post by zaphodbetamax on Nov 29, 2022 2:03:08 GMT
Monday Night Space Jam in the back room Lab
DIY Analogue 3 Stage Voltage Shifter sends 0 to 3.3V signals to the
following Volca Modular Inputs.
-Channel A goes to Master Frequency
-Channel B goes to Osc2 Ratio control
-Channel C goes to Fold amount
Stock Volca Drum
Stock MIDI Monotribe that supplies master clock via CV OCD box
B&K scope shows difference from signal coming out of LPG1 and LPG2
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