My 5 favorite tricks to add depth to a simple synth voice.

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  • Опубликовано: 31 мар 2025

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  • @MonotrailTechTalk
    @MonotrailTechTalk  9 месяцев назад +2

    Hello everyone! Happy to share this patch-packed session with a lot of tips to bring dynamics to a simple voice, using simple tools. All the best!
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  • @tihinter
    @tihinter 9 месяцев назад +7

    Your channel currently is the only one that never disappoints me. Many others share great ideas, too, but get boring in the follow-up clips. You are different. A real treasure of our times!

  • @PrettyRandomNoises
    @PrettyRandomNoises 9 месяцев назад +4

    I thoroughly enjoy this "basic rack" series. I know you always show diagrams and explain patch ideas, but such a simple and "cheap" rack without bells and whistles really helps to keep focus on techniques instead of gear and just feels more universal out of the gate.

    • @MonotrailTechTalk
      @MonotrailTechTalk  9 месяцев назад +2

      Great to hear! That's exactly what I was hoping for :) Will also spend time on topics with other racks, but so far I have been enjoying working with this setup a lot, and still have a bunch of topics I like to tackle. All the best!

  • @linewizard
    @linewizard 9 месяцев назад +9

    Every time I see a new Monotrail video, I know I'm gonna be spending the afternoon down in my Synth ZONE. I'm definitely going to have to go back and re-watch the transients video. So many unique sounds with such simple building blocks!

    • @MonotrailTechTalk
      @MonotrailTechTalk  9 месяцев назад +2

      Hey, that nice to hear! If I can inspire people to pick up instruments and enjoy some sonic exploring I consider my job well done :) All the best!

    • @DrDeemz80
      @DrDeemz80 9 месяцев назад

      100% second this!

  • @damianmorillas7189
    @damianmorillas7189 8 месяцев назад +2

    Your channel has taken a positive turn in the last 6 months, full of information and inspiration, making it unique within the Eurorack world. If you haven't done so yet, I think you should start thinking about putting all this valuable information in a book. I think it would be highly valued within this community.

    • @MonotrailTechTalk
      @MonotrailTechTalk  8 месяцев назад +2

      Thank you! Have been feeling very lucky to be able to work with a couple of great companies and modules to expand my setup. But indeed I have been looking forward to this new phase for a while. Since the start of the year I only do videos on my own ideas and topics. I enjoy it, and think it holds more value for people than pitching the latest modules. As for the book, I offer all my patch ideas as pdf sheets with explanations for Patreons, it's become a massive patch bank :) I also very much consider combining/archiving those in a more readable setup in the future. All the best!

  • @aaronn7576
    @aaronn7576 9 месяцев назад +4

    You’re an absolute legend sir! Thank you for the tutelage 👊🏼

    • @MonotrailTechTalk
      @MonotrailTechTalk  9 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you so much! And you're very welcome. As long as people seem to appreciate these I am happy to roll them out :) Cheers!

  • @larix.elektro
    @larix.elektro 9 месяцев назад +2

    Perfect ! (as usual)
    That's why choosing modules with as much CV input as possible is the best choice: the possibility to add life to the sound.

    • @MonotrailTechTalk
      @MonotrailTechTalk  9 месяцев назад

      Thanks! And very true. CV inputs are the key to a fun system :) All the best!

  • @Taipou
    @Taipou 9 месяцев назад +2

    Each time I see a new video of yours popping up, I'm so excited! There's so much for me to unpack here again. I'll be busy for quite some time! 🤗

    • @MonotrailTechTalk
      @MonotrailTechTalk  9 месяцев назад

      Hey, thanks for sharing! Hearing people get some value out of these, and inspired to pick up some experiments makes it worth it :) Cheers!

  • @xpump876
    @xpump876 Месяц назад

    Cool ideas well presented!
    The exponential explosion of Modular manufactures in the last ~5 years is just mind boggling. 10 years ago, I could browse all the Module Modular Grid had to offer in few hours but these days it probably would take many days!
    My favorite (2) modules for last year are Patching Panda's 'Punch MG' - a 4xVCA Decay & Mute Group
    and Befaco's Morphader- a Four channel CV controlled Crossfader

    • @MonotrailTechTalk
      @MonotrailTechTalk  Месяц назад

      Very true! Good to see the community growing :) Cheers!

  • @the_impossible_kid
    @the_impossible_kid 9 месяцев назад +1

    Man you have seriously helped me with modular more than you know. I just started my journey this past February and I can't thank you enough. I wish i had joined patreon sooner. So seriously thank you so much!

    • @MonotrailTechTalk
      @MonotrailTechTalk  9 месяцев назад +1

      Hey, that's awesome! Huge thanks for joining Patreon. With a channel my size add money is useless and I stopped doing sponsored content. So Patreon support is the sole reason I can spend time making these videos :) Very happy I can help, and enjoy the modular journey!

  • @driverhw75
    @driverhw75 8 месяцев назад +1

    Dense learning content in this. I really appreciate the style and generosity of how you share your techniques.

    • @MonotrailTechTalk
      @MonotrailTechTalk  8 месяцев назад

      Happy to hear it! There's a lot of ideas compressed in this one for sure. But there already are some older videos diving into some of these topics with more depth :)

  • @electronicgarden3259
    @electronicgarden3259 9 месяцев назад

    Excellent video as usual.
    I appreciate that you encourage us to use what we have instead of buying a new module and also that you show alternative ways to do things.

    • @MonotrailTechTalk
      @MonotrailTechTalk  9 месяцев назад

      Hey, thank you! I hear this comment more and it makes me happy. Since the start of this year I consciously stopped doing module specific videos, exactly to aim for this effect. I'm very glad to hear people get use out of it :) Cheers!

    • @electronicgarden3259
      @electronicgarden3259 9 месяцев назад

      I think you always been more into patch techniques than specific modules even though you use one in the video.

    • @MonotrailTechTalk
      @MonotrailTechTalk  9 месяцев назад +1

      Glad you think so. Even when doing videos on specific modules I liked to bring out as much 'general' patching ideas and tips. This just gives me even a bit more freedom :)

  • @in_10z
    @in_10z 9 месяцев назад

    Once again another awesome video to help kick off a patch. The diagrams are done so well and the videos are easy to follow.

    • @MonotrailTechTalk
      @MonotrailTechTalk  9 месяцев назад

      Hey, thanks for letting me know! Glad to hear you like it :) Cheers!

  • @jericho2x2
    @jericho2x2 9 месяцев назад

    you keep on inspiring to try out new things. Hats off to you.

  • @rayderrich
    @rayderrich 8 месяцев назад

    Really lovely ideas in every video you make. When will I ever find the energy to try some of them myself? Thanks as always.

    • @MonotrailTechTalk
      @MonotrailTechTalk  8 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you! And hopefully soon :) All the best!

  • @isaaclevy7469
    @isaaclevy7469 8 месяцев назад

    Great!
    Thanks för sharing!

  • @faruambient
    @faruambient 8 месяцев назад

    very nice video! its such a mind shift from using the DAW in order to make sequences and sounds interesting! really cool tips!

  • @kurisuchiinathecrocodile333
    @kurisuchiinathecrocodile333 9 месяцев назад

    Amazing content here, thank you much for sharing your experience with us)

  • @LeeBlaske
    @LeeBlaske 9 месяцев назад

    Very useful information.

  • @clonn
    @clonn 8 месяцев назад

    Yeah, this is a great episode.

  • @robinhay5235
    @robinhay5235 9 месяцев назад

    Another great video, thanks 🤘

  • @vertigev
    @vertigev 9 месяцев назад

    This is really good content ❤

  • @maxernst37
    @maxernst37 9 месяцев назад

    Amazing video like ever, thanks dont stop; Rack Never Dies¡

  • @joebowbeer
    @joebowbeer 20 дней назад

    Can you be more specific about "subtle modulation". A concrete example would be helpful. What range of modulation is subtle?

    • @MonotrailTechTalk
      @MonotrailTechTalk  19 дней назад

      Don't overthink it :) Make sure you have an attenuator to control modulation depth. Start with nothing, and carefully add modulation to taste.

    • @joebowbeer
      @joebowbeer 18 дней назад

      ​@@MonotrailTechTalksure, I should use my ears... But I suggest you also listen to the question. The term "subtle" is repeated over and over without providing one concrete example of what it equates to for you in terms of your actual settings.

  • @tihinter
    @tihinter 9 месяцев назад

    Interestingly many patches you showed can somehow easier being done on a Serge, than on a Doepfer. Despite Serge modulars being regarded much more complicated. It seems to me, the way you approach certain goals are rather "Serge-y". Ever tried it?

    • @MonotrailTechTalk
      @MonotrailTechTalk  9 месяцев назад

      I think all these patches are pretty easy, mostly just directly modulating parameters :) But haven't had a chance to work with a full Serge System!

  • @HarryKelvin
    @HarryKelvin 9 месяцев назад

    What Eurorack modules provide “smooth random”? Thanks!!!

    • @MonotrailTechTalk
      @MonotrailTechTalk  9 месяцев назад

      Hi there! Glad you ask :) I need to work on my own pr, because I completely forgot to mention. But in this video I use the module I designed with ADDAC: the 507 random bezier waves. It's a dual 'smooth' random voltage generator: ruclips.net/video/9PxVmeMrOoQ/видео.html
      To be fair though, of course I love my module and designed it because I felt there wasn't a module that did exactly what I wanted, and it's great. But if you any other style of slewed or linear random that will work pretty decent ;)

    • @HarryKelvin
      @HarryKelvin 9 месяцев назад

      Oh good! I already pre-ordered one from PC a couple months ago. When do they ship…?

    • @MonotrailTechTalk
      @MonotrailTechTalk  9 месяцев назад

      Hey! That's awesome, you'd have to check with PC. The modules are already available for 3 months. So looks like they sold out and might need new ones. I can't tell when that happens.

  • @sonicspecter
    @sonicspecter 8 месяцев назад

    Too much information, need to rewatch the video multiple times to get it all!
    Please do more and longer videos on those patching techniques! And give us more time to listen to your patches.

    • @MonotrailTechTalk
      @MonotrailTechTalk  8 месяцев назад

      Hi there! Thanks for sharing, tips are always welcome. Have to say though adjusting to a rather wide range of viewers is really difficult. I want to have a bit of tempo to not bore faster generations, be clear and thorough for people that get into modular in a late age, show music clips, but not lose viewers when showing sounds that are not their genre, and so on :) I did quite some other videos that are diving deeper into some of these topics though. The slap back and transient video. videos on envelopes and audio rate amplitude modulation etc. Just browse my channel :)