Hemispheres for Ornament and Crime Part 1: Installation, getting started, and 5 patch ideas

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Hemispheres is an alternate firmware for the Ornament and Crime Eurorack module. It completely changes how Ornament and Crime works by adding new ‘applets’ that can run in parallel, along with new applications for the module. The applets are simpler than the standard O_C applications, and are like utility modules for your patches
In this video (the first in a series on Hemispheres) I explain what Hemispheres is, how to install it, and show you how it’s different from the standard Ornament and Crime firmware. I also cover some of the applets in Hemispheres are show you example patches of using them. I’ve got more videos planned in this series, so don’t worry if your favourite applet isn’t covered - let me know in the comments and I can cover it in a future video.
There are dozens of applets available for Hemispheres which is more than I can cover in one video. I’ve broken this tutorial into multiple parts; stay tuned for Part 2 which dives deeper into the Darkest Timeline app in Hemispheres.
Teensy loader download: www.pjrc.com/teensy/loader.html
Hemispheres firmware download: github.com/Chysn/O_C-Hemisphe...
Links to handy manuals for Hemispheres: gearspace.com/board/modular-m...
Timeline if you want to jump to a specific piece:
00:00 Introduction
00:27 Download the Hemispheres firmware
02:03 Installing Hemispheres on your Ornament and Crime
02:55 Quick tour of the Hemispheres user interface
05:35 Basic patch using a sequencer and envelope generator
12:15 More advanced patching ideas; using Brancher and Burst trigger generator
16:22 Audio effect applets: LowerRenz modulator and DrCrusher, a bit crusher applet
20:04 Separate rhythm from melody using the Compare applet
25:48 Outro jam
Modules used in this video:
- ALM Pamelas New Workout: master clock module and modulation source
- Noise Engineering Mimetic Digitalis: 16 step sequencer times four. A great source of pitch voltages or random modulation
- Ornament and Crime: star of the show
- Klavis Twin Waves: fantastic small-form factor dual digital oscillator, with VCA and wave shaping
- After Later Stereo Ripples: two Ripples filters in the space of one.
- Doepfer A-180-2: dual mini VCA
- Happy Nerding FX Aid XL: amazing little FX module
- Befaco Out v3: output of audio to interface
Here are links to my other Ornament and Crime tutorials:
- Sequins dual 16 step sequencer: • Ornament and Crime Seq...
- Copiermaschine cascading sample and hold generator: • Ornament and Crime Cop...
- Harrington 1200 chord generator: • Harrington 1200 Orname...
- Acid Curds dual 8 step chord sequencer: • Acid Curds chord seque...
- Piqued quad envelope, LFO and trigger generator: • Ornament and Crime Piq...
- Quantermain: • Quantise all the Thing... O
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@arno1215 3 года назад

And the Oscar of the best O & C tutorials goes to ...

@SynthDad 3 года назад

And now for my acceptance speech I’d like to thank...

@magnopere 2 года назад

@@SynthDad no slap required 😂

@tcourt76 2 года назад

Thanks for producing these videos! Your tutorials are great. Very descriptive and easy to follow. I just ordered my micro OC from After Later Audio. Can't wait to dive into the Hemisphere apps!

@SynthDad 2 года назад

Thanks - Hemispheres has a lot of value in any modular setup

@dtkincaid 3 года назад

Thanks for the o_C content! Such a versatile module. Eventhough I've been using o_C for a while (both standard and hemispheres) I took a lot of good tips from this.

@SynthDad 3 года назад

Great to hear!

@pvillez 2 года назад

Thank you for explaining this so clearly!

@ThesisOfSyn 3 года назад

Another excellent video. Just started my first Eurorack project and your videos have cleared up so much. I’ll be sure to shout you out on my next video

@SynthDad 3 года назад

Great to hear that!

@Landman_sounds 2 года назад

More O&C stuff please! Super informative and a pleasure to listen to.

@SynthDad 2 года назад

Thanks, will work on more O_C videos for sure!

@skillzdatkillzab 2 года назад

SynthDad, you have a happy and informed new subscriber. Thanks for uploading

@chitlun Год назад

Tremendous work sir! I ordered mine earlier today… I think it’s safe to say I’ll be updating the firmware to Hemispheres when it arrives. What an astonishing wee box of magic it is! Cheers man 👍

@SynthDad Год назад

Glad you enjoyed the video and enjoy Hemispheres!

@GuitarsAndSynths 2 года назад

My new OCP Plum audio arrived with Hemispheres and your video demystified how to use it! Mine has the cool VOR option to change voltage ranges possible from 0-10v, -3V to 7V and -5 to 5V with bi/uni voltage control options which is great fun. I find it way easier to use than Expert Sleeper's Disting EX and want a few more O&C modules so useful!

@maxdiamond55 3 года назад

great tutorial, can't wait to play with the comapre aplet.

@achellsuez 2 года назад

Thanks, very helpful all around tutorial

@doublebyte01 3 года назад

This channel is a gem!

@SynthDad 3 года назад

Thank you so much!

@whatintheworld6501 3 года назад

Incredible tutorial. Great work!

@SynthDad 3 года назад

Thank you! Cheers!

@GuitarsAndSynths 2 года назад

Just ordered mine from Plum Audio to complement other support modules like Maths and Apex.This is a very good overview and tips for using O&C and I need to pair it up with my Pam's and Mimetic Digitalis modules for a powerful mobile toolkit in my Doepfer 6u suitcase.

@not_in_sync5758 3 года назад

The only one good hemisphere tutorial, thank you 🙏

@SynthDad 3 года назад

Wow, thanks!

@Almanacs 2 года назад

Thank you so much for this! I just installed it in mine! You just made my day.

@SynthDad 2 года назад

Glad I could help!

@dedodan1 2 года назад

Dear SIr you re the reason why I bought this wonderful multitask module thanks 🙏

@SynthDad 2 года назад

You are most welcome - thank you!

@TheNimasan 2 года назад

Thank you so much. the solution is 2 O_C 's in the system. one with hemisphere and one with standard. all those paired with the 2 disting ex and you are good to go!! i really found my go to channel when it comes to o_C much support from munich/germany

@SynthDad 2 года назад

Two O_Cs are better than one for sure! Thanks for watching!

@X-101 3 года назад

THANK YOU, i have O_C but only use 1/8th of the apps as many of them and don't understand and this is so helpful

@SynthDad 3 года назад

Glad to hear that - thanks for watching!

@jjbing3 2 года назад

Thank you for showing how to install the OS. I got it easily after figuring out my first usb cable wasn’t working.

@humankapital2000 2 года назад

I learned a lot. Thank you very much!

@SynthDad 2 года назад

You’re welcome - thanks for watching!

@Micropulso 5 месяцев назад

Many thanks for this video!❤

@SynthDad 5 месяцев назад

You are so welcome!

@hyprballads 3 года назад

Great tutorial!

@SynthDad 3 года назад

Thanks!

@JeffPedlow 3 года назад

YES YEEEEESSSS PLEASE keep this series up, Best hemispheres tutorial.

@SynthDad 3 года назад

I will - lots more video planned!

@JeffPedlow 3 года назад

@@SynthDad Awesome -- Check this out (maybe worth including in the description(s) as its HARD to find), the best hemispheres manual I've seen yet: gearspace.com/board/modular-mania-all-things-eurorack-and-modular-synths-effects/1250947-o_c-hemisphere-guide-pdfs.html

@SynthDad 3 года назад

@@JeffPedlow Good call - I'll add that now

@rayderrich 4 месяца назад

I just got Ornament And Crime with the standard firmware a few weeks ago, but just for the fun of it I will install the Hemispheres firmware and play around. Thank you for your inspiring videos.

@SynthDad 4 месяца назад

I'd suggest installing Phazerville which combines all of Hemispheres with the original firmware and some new apps. I've a video on it on my channel as well

@rayderrich 4 месяца назад

Oh sure thing, back to putting the USB cable in and programming once more, so cool that this is even possible at all.

@eddyray666 2 года назад

You absolute legend. I just got my uO_C and this was massively helpful. EDIT: What I meant to say was, thank you very much!

@SynthDad 2 года назад

Glad it helped!

@DanielMaruniak 2 года назад

Really great. Thank you.

@SynthDad 2 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@lkurashov Год назад

Thanks a lot!

@quantumcadillac4748 3 года назад

Really great tutorial thank you

@SynthDad 3 года назад

You're very welcome!

@JB61264 2 года назад

Great tutorial! Extremely helpful for getting me familiar with this swiss army knife of a module...when is the next tutorial? :) I have been playing around mostly with Enigma, would like to vote for Captain MIDI and Darkest Timeline to be covered

@Lazzade-music 4 месяца назад

Synthdad is just pure magic

@stevekirkby6570 2 года назад

Looking forward to part 2 and beyond! I see it's a while since you made part 1 ... so hope this mini series is not abandoned? Thanks!

@SynthDad 2 года назад

I was just thinking today I really need to get back to this series. All these bright and shiney new modules are distracting me!

@stevekirkby6570 2 года назад

@@SynthDad Good to hear! I'm subscribed, so looking forward to it popping up :)

@rainerd9890 2 года назад

Hello again. I was looking into buying a quad LFO but decided instead to buy another Ornament an Crimes and install the hemispheres firmware on that using my original O_C with the standard firmware and quadraturia etc. Worked pretty much as you outlined except i had some trouble with the teensy loader and win7 but it eventually worked. Thanks again.

@SynthDad 2 года назад

Great - glad this helped!

@TimRichardson1984 3 года назад

i like your patch cables

@SynthDad 3 года назад

Thanks!

@jamessusbilla 2 года назад

thank *YOU*

@Ldj8395jebr4 2 года назад

I really appreciate the pacing and detailed exploration in your videos. For those of us who appreciate the journey as much as the destination, you do us a great service by pointing us in the right direction and inspiring us to dig further!

@SynthDad 2 года назад

Thank you so much! Let me know if you have any suggestions for future videos

@lfarrolas 2 года назад

This is more than good, better than great, this is Public Service. Thank you very much! :-)

@SynthDad 2 года назад

Thank you - very nice to hear :)

@doiob.videos 3 года назад

Thanks, Dad!

@SynthDad 3 года назад

You’re welcome!

@TRUEiMPROrecords 3 года назад

Just installed Hemisphere and this made it all a breeze. Dad knows best!

@SynthDad 3 года назад

Thanks, glad you found it helpful!!

@MrZasori 3 года назад

Cool 👍

@drd8974 3 года назад

Me after I had played with Hemispheres for about 10 minutes: Oh crap now I need two o_C's. Flipping my 14 hp o_C for two 8 hp uo_Cs with one running original fw and the other running hemispheres has been one of the best modular decisions I've ever made.

@SynthDad 3 года назад

Same here - I think the two compliment each other really well

@marcdebroey2276 3 года назад

Can't wait for part 2 and 3 and ....

@SynthDad 3 года назад

Stay tuned - working on them over the coming weeks!

@ryanmartinez2876 5 месяцев назад

I can barely keep up! But, keeping up I am. :D

@Jaysusitsme 3 года назад

Another informative and very explicit video. Could you make a video on Mimetic Digitalis? that thing confuses the bejesus out of me :)

@SynthDad 3 года назад

Thanks for the suggestion, I’ll put that on the list

@graphomate 3 года назад

Oh no, I just started to deal with the original firmware thanks to your awesome vids and now you start w/ hemisphere ... too soon 😉

@SynthDad 3 года назад

You'll need a second O_C soon ;)

@graphomate 3 года назад

It was my first SMD DIY; temps utils now :) I like the two apps approach of hemisphere. I think I will give it a try. Awaiting your next vids.

@chrisplaza892 3 года назад

As usual, incredible good video! Thanks a lot! Do you think it is worth having 2 o_C, one with the original firmware and one with hemispheres? If not, which firmware do you prefer? :) Thanks again!

@SynthDad 3 года назад

Thanks! I actually bought a second O_C, one for standard and one for Hemispheres. Gives me the best of both worlds!

@nagruv_bbbb 3 года назад

Daaddyyyy I want more O_c and hemisphere tutorial pleaaaase

@SynthDad 3 года назад

More coming soon!

@nagruv_bbbb 3 года назад

@@SynthDad Oh so a good news

@Paul.Jame.s Год назад

Hi @SynthDad , thanks for another awesome tutorial. I was just wondering which Micro USB cable you are using? Type A/B? Thanks in advance! Paul :)

@SynthDad Год назад

It’s a Type A to micro cable

@seanspartan2023 3 года назад

Awesome tutorial... but I spent most of the video staring at your stereo Ripples. Was that a DIY project? I've never seen that black panel before 🤔 And I had to get a second o_C to run Hemispheres. It's a useful module. Similar to my Disting. So many uses

@SynthDad 3 года назад

Thanks! It’s a stereo Ripples from After Later. Really great variation on the original

@charliewilson7283 3 года назад

Great video! is there anyone to load both the original and hemisphere firmware at the same time? I've heard of people compiling them into one hex file but never found out if it worked well.

@SynthDad 3 года назад

By default you can’t load them both at the same time as they take up the full memory image. But if you can code then it’s no trouble to develop your own version of Hemispheres apps and maybe port some of your favourite original firmware apps over. I bought a second uO_C, one for each firmware, as it was easier!

@craig_z Год назад

How do you find reading the text on that tiny screen? I've been interested in this module for a while, but always been worried I wouldn't be able to make out what I'm looking at (my eyes are not as young as they once were).

@SynthDad Год назад

The text is pretty easy to read, but of source that depends on the quality of the screen on the module you buy. I do have to look closely at it when I’m configuring settings as well

@mcshafty1 3 года назад

Hi Synthdad. Have you the Hemisphere Logarythms branch? It has a great applet called tb3p0 - a 303 style sequencer

@SynthDad 3 года назад

I have seen it and definitely want to have a play with that new sequencer!

@studio48nl 3 года назад

Hi, you mentioned the Darkest Timeline next... will you do one? Thanks!

@SynthDad 3 года назад

Yes, I'm on a summer break from making videos to rest and recharge and then I'll be back in a few weeks with new videos!

@christophersnow335 Год назад

hey there --- what do i do when the loader says "too large" --- the git site says to load a different hex instead, but it is a dead link

@SynthDad Год назад

That often happens if your browser downloads the hex file as a text file and not a raw binary file. The browser then adds extra characters to the file which confuses Teensy loader. Try downloading as a binary file, or using a different browser. Let me know if that works

@kdsf12 3 месяца назад

I picked up a used ornament and crime. The previous owner set the screen to go dark for a shorter period of time than I would like. How do I get the screen to stay on? Press and hold the up button for "screen blanking" (from the instructions). It doesn't tell you how to do the opposite.

@SynthDad 3 месяца назад

As far as I know that is not a user configurable option currently

@ProfessorSynth 3 года назад

Done any more with the Blokas Midihub?

@SynthDad 3 года назад

Nothing recently. It’s sitting on my desk and I keep thinking I need to put it to use again

@myblues 3 года назад

Is it possible to go back to original O_c firmware? i just switched to hemispheres after watching this video, but would like to go back.. am i doomed and stuck with Hemispheres? the same install method doesn't seem to work when using O-c latest firmware

@SynthDad 3 года назад

Yes absolutely. You just download the stock firmware hex file and use it in place of the Hemisphere’s one. I do it frequently with no problem

@myblues 3 года назад

@@SynthDad thanks! I had wrongfully concluded that my o_C was a Lemon, as I was unable to reload the original firmware from hemispheres. I think it’s important to note, when switching firmware of any kind, use a micro usb cable that is designed to transfer data, not just for charging.

@lukeglover1605 3 дня назад

Hello there, ive just started my O&C Rabbit hole so thanks for the videos! Ive been trying to research elsewhere but can find an answer so thought id bother you! Sorry. I followed your procedure, Mac, teensy, data wire, back of module, Botton, power etc but now the O&C doesn't power on at all. Any recommendations. Thanks again.

@SynthDad 2 дня назад

Hmm, so when you connect the USB cable the O_C doesn't power on? Some builds of O_C require power from the modular case so the Teensy will boot up. Is that the issue?

@lukeglover1605 2 дня назад

@@SynthDad Thanks for getting back! No, now the unit doesn't power on in the case or connected. I fear its bricked but I don't know how that could happen! Love your content BTW! thanks

@JB61264 2 года назад

Do I need to 'purchase' the Teensy application in order to use it with uploading firmware to O_C? I tried with what looks like the freely available uploader and when I load the hex file, it says "file too big"

@SynthDad 2 года назад

No, the teensy application is a free download. Make sure you download the file as a raw binary and not try to save it as text.

@JB61264 2 года назад

@@SynthDad ugh, tried for the past couple days and no luck...keep getting the "file too big" message...i think i'm downloading the binary (its a .hex file right?) I'm on Windows (and see you're using Mac) I must be missing something unfortunately

@Pamaracas 2 года назад

Hi there, having exactly the same problem. I'm downloading the firmware as a .hex. Is that a raw binary? There is no option to save it as text.

@JB61264 2 года назад

@@Pamaracas what i found in my case was that I was not connecting to the teensy board on the O_C first (before running the teensy application). When I connected a data/power microUSB to it and then did the steps outlined in the instructions, it worked perfectly

@faruambient 2 года назад

thanks for this! I am getting the message too large in the teensy app and it wont do anything. Any idea how to solve this?

@SynthDad 2 года назад

This is to do with how your browser is saving the file. Is it trying to convert to a text file?

@faruambient 2 года назад

@@SynthDad in the end it was not a data usb cable.

@SynthDad 2 года назад

@@faruambient Glad you got it figured out in the end

@stupid4President 2 года назад

UI walkthrought starts at 02:55 instead of 03:40 Basic patch 05:35 instead of 06:18

@SynthDad 2 года назад

Oh my - well spotted! Sorry about that. Fixed up the links now. Thank you

@petedako 3 года назад

Can you do one on Hemisphere's The Darkest Timeline, please? …or have you already done that and i missed it?

@SynthDad 3 года назад

That’s the next video which I’m working on now. Stay tuned, hopefully this weekend!

@petedako 3 года назад

@@SynthDad SUPER! thanks Dad!

@kdsf12 4 месяца назад

Does anyone know if there is a PC download for Ornament and Crime Hemispheres? My mac is too old to open the file. .HEX is a mac file.

@SynthDad 4 месяца назад

You need to run the Teensy loader program which is available for Mac, Linux and PC. Once you have that you open the .hex file in the Teensy loader, not on the computer directly. Also I recommend installing the latest Phazerville firmware, which I covered in a recent video. It combines all of Hemispheres with the stock apps, more features and lots of bug fixes

@kdsf12 4 месяца назад

@@SynthDadYeah, I figured this out later. One must drag and drop the .hex ON TO the teensy. Thanks for your help!

@vertigev Год назад

Wait, Twin Waves had a built in vca all this time??

@SynthDad Год назад

Yes on oscillator 1 it has a VCA. Very handy!

@robertdonatiello870 2 года назад

When I try to load Hemispheres, I get a Teensy error message stating that the 'file is too large for the chip.' is there a work around? thanks!

@SynthDad 2 года назад

This happens when the file is mangled by your browser and saved as a text file. Can you be sure to Right Click and Save As and also try a different browser

@robertdonatiello870 2 года назад

@@SynthDad actually I tried again with a different usb cable (no ribbon power connected , just USB) and it was successful. Thanks!

@Pamaracas 2 года назад

@@SynthDad Got it working. The instructions on the O_c website are confusing. They tell you to load the .hex into teensy and then push the button. It's actually the other way round. If you try and load the .hex into teensy before pressing the button you get the file too large error.

@blancodisco 2 года назад

@@Pamaracas thanks. this just fixed my issue right up. cheers.

@daneguitarist1 2 года назад

synth dad, i wanna bring some synths over and just have like a big old synth jam, ive got whiskey! lets get like five other synthers over too haha

@daneguitarist1 2 года назад

synthdadfest2023!!!

@SynthDad 2 года назад

I’m down for that!

@daneguitarist1 2 года назад

@@SynthDad mother fuckin synthdadfest2023 bbabbbbyyy!!!! I will gather the troops, what area of the world are you in by the way? haha im in kansas, but im a composer for lots of things so i travel and kick it with all sorts of synth homies

@ARPMAN 3 года назад

How can I rollback to the original firmware?

@SynthDad 3 года назад

Download the original firmware from this address and repeat the procedure I show in the video, but using the file you just downloaded: ornament-and-cri.me/firmware/#method_a

@goldenvirgo2110 2 года назад

i need to help !! i want to update noise plethora by befaco firmware, somebody can help me?? .

@SynthDad 2 года назад

I don’t have one so can’t help you. Have you tried contacting their support?

@goldenvirgo2110 2 года назад

@@SynthDad yes I contacted befaco but despite their instructions nn I succeeded, I am sure that the module works but after an incorrect update nn works, could it be that it lost the sourcecode ?

@michelbertier5982 6 месяцев назад

Merci !

@SynthDad 6 месяцев назад

THANK YOU!

@jimneegs3887 Год назад

I can't for the life of me update my firmware. I know the cable seems to be the culprit most of the time, but I've tried multiple cables that I've confirmed are capable of data transfer on multiple computers running different OS. At this point I'm going to continue running the original firmware until I get a wild hair and decide to desolder the teensy from the back.

@SynthDad Год назад

What version of teensy loader are you using? The latest versions are for Teensy 4, but the O_C uses the older Teensy 3 platform, so needs an earlier release of Teensy Loader. I made that mistake too!

@jimneegs3887 Год назад

@@SynthDad Nice, I will look into this, I was using the most recent version as far as I know.

@jimneegs3887 Год назад

@@SynthDad So I looked around for a previous version of teensy loader without success. I then decided to try using arduino IDE and then I really got in the weeds lol. After a few hours of screwing around I am back at square one.

@SynthDad Год назад

@@jimneegs3887 Hi Jim, I just downloaded the latest Teensy loader (I've v1.56) and also downloaded a hex file for Phazerville suite (and extension of Hemispheres). Set the Teensy Loader into auto mode and it happily flashed the firmware onto my O_C. I'm on Mac OS. Let me know how it goes

@jimneegs3887 Год назад

@@SynthDad I tried again with teensy loader and was not able to get it to recognize the board. At this point I think I'm going to continue using the original firmware, and at some point get a different teensy board and try to set it up from scratch. I appreciate your help, honestly I got better response from you than I did the manufacturer.