Just went through the 3 songs you posted.. fucking 🔥! Was there any other lost songs you guys did? If i gave you my email could you shoot me the files ? Or maybe even upload to spotify 🙏
Glad you were able to find information in the video! Thanks for watching and enjoy the Rev2. Im hoping to hop back on stream soon to have more discussions!
Hey thank you for the video. I've recently purchased a rev 2 and trying to plug my open theremin which pmwoukd be like any theremin from CV out to CV in my rev 2 can have only managed to have the left antenna working not the pitch ( right) would you be able to help me out in any way ? I'm maybe I'm doing something wrong on the rev 2?
The input the REV2 expects a TRS. Anything I use for CV is TS. That would be my first guess. You would need some sort of coupling adapter, to convert 2 TS signals into a TRS connection. You would probably want to use a cv to midi converter if you want more dedicated cv control. Because even if you have both antennae plugged in with a coupling adapter, the pedal CV input will only respond to one modulator. You would need a second jack for both, the way it stands for this case.
@@sauce_aux alright I think I understand what you mean as I am new to this... What if I would like to control the pitch and not the volume ? Do I have to use a Y splitter and connect just the pitch mono? I really want to avoid using a converter .. what do you think? Thank you for the help very much appreciated 🙏
@@billytsekeris5817 well I don’t think you would need a splitter, but the connection is expecting something like an expression pedal with a ground. They didn’t really design this synth to have a bunch of general CV control. The feature sets are aligned more with active playing. The scaling might be very different than the theremin pitch scaling. Also how do you plan on triggering the envelope while you are using your hands for theremin action? I’m having a hard time seeing how a theremin cv would be effective, when you still have to trigger keys to open envelopes and cycle between oscillators.
@@sauce_aux I would like to use it more as an effect to accentuate the notes played like this for example ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-zTYwFxmpEzI.htmlsi=wEWLfJ2SEJeHYMTJ The only difference is that is not the theremin I'm using and mine had 1 CV out that carries pitch and volume .. I feel like it can be so simple yet so complex 😆 maybe it's in the settings of the rev2 ? What I'm using is called an open theremin V4
@@billytsekeris5817 just route the “pedal cv”to the filter cutoff, in the mod matrix or global settings. You will only get one value of modulation, but that’s all he has goin on in that video. I was thinking you wanted to play the rev2, with a theremin interface, through the single CV input.
Do you know if it’s possible to send pitch bend and vibrato via mod wheel to the sv-1 from a midi keyboard connected to the synth’s midi in? Thank you!
Pitch bend is normalized to the pitch wheel CC, vibrato has to be patched, using the LFO and a spare VCA, if you want proper control; but you can select any CC number to output from the midi module. So short answer is, yes and sort of lol
@@rabbitnoize fortunately; it’s very simple once you get yourself wrapped around it, but there are definitely always new mysteries with modular gear! Feel free to ask any questions or post any curiosity. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! I should probably update this video 😂
@@sauce_aux given that you’re familiar with the synth and I’m almost fully convinced, I still have some headroom for the Taiga. In my opinion, besides it’s ugly and cluttered looks, it’s quite more versatile and apparently heir tho the sv-1. Of the two, which one would you prefer and why? Thanks!!
@@rabbitnoize Well I got the SV-1 back in 2016. Taiga wasn’t made until pandemic-era. The only reason I haven’t swapped out is because I have four other racks, full of modules. I can patch anything I need at this point. If you only have one synthesizer voice available though, I would say Taiga is probably the ‘better’ route. I absolutely love the tone of the SV-1, and the filter is one of the absolute best filters, to my ears. That being said, I still needed to add a few more modules into a small rack to get the full force out of it. But bear in mind, just about every synthesizer voice in Modular format, will need/gladly welcome other modules to really open that thing up to its full potential.
Hey man, is there any chance you have the full demo still. I would love to heard it. I talked to Zak from Elysia and he said the vocalist did guest vocals on "Sadist."
If you watch the intro where I’m blabbing on and on, you’ll notice it says prophet rev2 on the screen. that is the first page of the PDF I am reading out of
Thanks for doing this. At 80 years old, I like to go over a product to see if I'm going to be able to use it, and videos like these are the key in my decision. I have a Fantom 08, but thinking of adding this as another toy. I play strictly for myself, but enjoy making backing tracks and then playing lead on either keyboard or acoustic piano.
I have one, it reminds me of that puzzle box from Hellraiser. You tweak it one way, door to Hell opens, tweak another evil lead or bass. You can make some scary sounds with this and the combinations of routing this to that is insane. You could mess with this for 100 years and still not do it all. There is a lot to learn with how each part affects the other.
Block Diagram so cool __ as career electronic instrumentation, DAW, softsynth guy ..... so late into hardware polysynth and needed these mental images !! 🙏🏻
hell yeah I would like to know breakdown of the last patch, hahaha. seriously, thanks for the vid. what is the module on the top row very right? is this where that kind of "rings / string" sounding melodic sequence is coming from? and also, what are you running into midi in of Lifeforms of that last patch? thx.
As far as the patch goes, I hardly remember it haha the midi is coming from Ableton. The SV-1 has a midi-cv converter, so it’s just the midi cable that came with the module. The far right module, next to rings, is Rossum-Electromusic Morpheus. I sold it a couple years ago. I wasn’t too impressed with it, for cost and real estate. The patch is just a drone though. Sv-1 midi is from Ableton, Rings is getting its sequence from an Arturia Beatstep receiving usb midi from Ableton.
It is a jazz standard tune, for sure - but is well disguised because of the timbre and octave-setting on the Rev 2. Anyway, I think it is called "Blame It On My Youth".
@@monsterjazzlicks thank you for watching and finding use out of my ramblings! You have made a wise choice in acquiring one. I LOVE the rev2. Such an awesome, powerfully deep but straight forward. Enjoy friend!
@@monsterjazzlicks nice! You’ll absolutely be able to use all of these functions in either of those programs. Ableton is the quickest to get set up and routed, but is by no means the only DAW with these functions. (Hopefully that information isn’t condescending or redundant 😬)
@@sauce_aux lots of info! Just mentally preparing myself before picking up one of these synths as my only proper physical hands on exposure to synthesis has been a behringer SH101 clone. Your video has been in my opinion the most informative of all the ones I've seen as you actually delve into the more " abstract" ideas behind how its synthesis works, which others dont do and you give examples how to tweak its sound in more creative ways.
I’m glad you were able to get some info out of it! Thank you for watching. I’m hoping to do more soon with the Rev2 and Pro3. I Still see a lot of users with a lot of confusion. Gotta get my streaming set up back up and running. OBS doesn’t like older Motu drivers so I’m putting a little cash away for the extra software extension I need.
Thanks for doing this, I was looking exactly for an explanation on the Multimode capabilities and at first this guide seemed like a general one but you ended up focusing on exactly what I needed to know, thanks a lot!
I'm just a little confused although I think I understand. Is DIN 1 and DIN 2 short for dave instruments? Because when I plug mine in via usb to my computer it says rev2...
Hahahahaha I’m not sure if this is a joke but in case it’s not - DIN is a sync format that predates midi. The terms these days, can be somewhat interchangeable. Although keep in mind, they are different. The rev2 will just say “rev2” as that is the device name. My midi interface has a DIN 1 & 2, so that may be what you’re seeing in my Ableton menu. I use good ol’ midi cables and a MIDI patch matrix, ‘cuz I don’t have enough USB ports.
I got a Rev2 and I totally love it. I think it's a great synth for anyone new to synths but wanting to design their own sounds. It's really intuitive to program, & being able to modulate the effects within a patch opens up so many extra possibilities. I also think its a great way to quickly learn about modulation before you get a modular synth.
@@sauce_aux I forgot to say how much I liked the video. It was like having a friend come round and chat about your favourite synth over a few beers... but more informative.
@@Rondoggy67 hahaha that’s kind of the context I want to bring. That homie you call up to to BS about synth and guitar stuff. I’m glad you enjoyed the video. I know it’s a long one. There’s so much power in these tools, it breaks my heart to see people struggle to wrap their heads around how simple they really are (relatively), and how they are easy to use and enjoy. So I try to create a very low-key interaction.
REV2 is my main poly synth, although I have P10, and OB6 as well. The reason I am always grabbing REV2 first is versatility and for the most part , bi-timbral mode. You get two independent layers, you can choose how many voices you are using per layer, stack them or split them. It is very important to understand how to set up MIDI from DAW to control both layers. It would be complete waste not to use layers and second set of outputs, this synth is literally two in one. While effects are ok, and I tend to add some delays and chorus per layer, I do suggest you go with a pedal or dedicated reverb plugin if ou want deep control over reverb, shimmer effects etc.
using rev2 all the time in combination with my Ob8, also thats perfect combo of modern sequential synths, one for diversity, one for classic prophet vibes, and one for ob style duties, do you have them in action on a soundcloud maybe?
@@davemaverick8438 Sorry mate I am swarmed these days, will post set of videos I am preparing during weekends soon, where you can see both in action. I have them scattered left and right on different tracks, but i am finishing live Ep that will be published soon, mostly featuring these 3 synths.
I have the VCA level controlled by the mod wheel, which will give you a drone. Turn the oscillators off, and set the filter to 24db, and turn your resonance all the way up. The frequency cut off will dictate the pitch.
I love the enthusiasm, & it’s a joy to watch you pilot this synth. Thanks for encouraging experimentation & for clearly explaining things. A video using the gate seq would def be cool.
Thanks so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it. I’ll have to mess with the gate seq a bit more to do something interesting for people. Maybe a simple example to just give other users context, as to how to use it(?)
@@mybiggrin that is such a huge compliment- 😅 thank youuu! I tend to go to that realm when making patches with the Rev2. I have one I’ve made even that sounds like a Select Ambient Works track. I ended up naming it “Aphex’s bitch” 😂 I’m definitely a fanboy
Yes, of course. You can automate any parameter listed in the MIDI chart. If you are using bi-timbral mode and 2 separate channels, make sure you are on the right MIDI channel, though. By default, layer A is MIDI channel 1, layer B goes one channel after the layer A so, by default it is 2.
You can only use one efx per layer right? But I have a two layer patch can you use two together or does the efx only affect the two oscillators on each layer? Thx
You can use a different effect for each layer. You should be able to do something like, a chorus on one layer and a distortion on the other. But yeah, only 1 effect, per layer. The fx are independent, per layer so sadly, if you want the effect from layer 1, on layer two, you have to duplicate the settings. If you want a master effect, I would just use a pedal before the synth hits the mixer. The pro3 on the other hand, has 2 fx, but only one voice layer.
Would you say the rev2 was a fun instrument to work with? I can get a lot of good sounds out of just about any synth but what matters to me is the quality of the instrument and how it functions, and its immediacy of patch creation. The Cobalt8 is a great example - pretty capable synth but it feels like a toy , cheap knobs, i just cant connect with it. thanks!
Honestly that cobalt seems very cool for the price, but agreed, it does have a little bit of a flimsy character to the construction. The Rev is a high quality professional instrument for sure. Made well, and backed by a great company. Super fun to use, and I tend to get a great connection with the Key bed and my fingers. I’m originally a guitar player, and I wanted an instrument that was akin to that experience. The Rev will do MANY things, but it really shines when you play it. Also, it’s nice that they are manufactured in South San Francisco, a few miles from their office on Stockton St. in San Francisco.
super informative. thanks for putting this together. one question i still have is do i have the ability to start Ableton clips in a session without auto launching the sequencer on the Rev? what if i want to physically play the rev, utilizing it's arp while Ableton is doing its thing?
