INTELLIJEL uSCALE II TUTORIAL ~ Eurorack quantizer module

Подписаться 129 тыс.

Просмотров 35 тыс.

50% 1

This is a tutorial of the Intellijel uScale II eurorack module. This is a quantizer module which has two outputs that allow you to generate musical harmonies. It also features a shift CV input which can be assigned to different destinations. In general it allows you to shift notes using CV. In this video I'm using the Kilpatrick Phenol as a sound source (off camera). I use the Make Noise Maths and Korg SQ-1 as CV sources for both the note pitch and the Shift CV input. The uScale II can behave as a standard quantizer if you ignore the menu section. The menus provide control over how the Shift input behaves as well as settings the Output B interval, root note, managing scales and banks and clearing the scale. It's a pretty fun little module because it can take any kind of whacky voltage signal and turn it into something musical and inspiring.
■■■■■ SOCIAL ■■■■■
bit.ly/onceupon...
bit.ly/onceupon...
bit.ly/onceupon...
■■■■■ GEAR ■■■■■
bit.ly/onceupon...
■■■■■ MUSIC ■■■■■
bit.ly/citizenp...
bit.ly/citizenp...
bit.ly/citizenp...
■■■■■ APPS ■■■■■
note.kitchen
bit.ly/ribnapp

Опубликовано:

2 окт 2024

Ссылка:

Скачать:

Готовим ссылку...

Добавить в:

Мой плейлист

Посмотреть позже

Комментарии : 75

@slosberg 7 лет назад

Man thank you for this. I've had this module for a while but could not find a decent video explaining all the functions. I was thinking about getting rid of it until I found this video, now I've got tons of new ideas in how to incorporate it into my system

@onceuponasynth 7 лет назад

Thanks! Glad it was helpful.

@howardosawa2171 3 года назад

As many have said already, thanks so much for providing this tutorial. So helpful, and much appreciated!

@dirtypunk13 7 лет назад

Thanks for the great tutorial. Finally figured my uScale out :)

@mcolville 6 лет назад

Dude your explanations are so clear and useful, you are deeply excellent at explaining this stuff. Thank you SO MUCH! :D

@onceuponasynth 6 лет назад

Thanks man, I appreciate it!

@grayster1000 2 года назад

Super useful clear video nice one - could you please explain the full patch path etc that you end up using when jamming towards the end - thanks

@calebmiller5322 7 лет назад

was just thinking about this module. great tutorial!

@onceuponasynth 7 лет назад

Thanks!

@nicolascouturier9273 7 лет назад

finally someone does a real demo of this ! definitely gonna buy one now, great review.. thank you so much !

@onceuponasynth 7 лет назад

You're welcome, glad it was helpful!

@d-v-f 7 лет назад

I have sat there looking at my uScale for 10 weeks without a clue how to tackle it so thanks for the video. Its blazed a trail for me. I run a random voltage from a woogle bug into it, is there a way of limiting the octave range at all. I would like to avoid the canine frequencies if possible, but do not wish to turn down the cv coming out of the wogglebug because its buffered into other stuff. I have lots of random stuff happening elsewhere so still need full whack. I have tried passing it thru a LP filter but i dont want to lose the note entirely, just want to cut out the ear piercing. Thanks in advance.

@onceuponasynth 7 лет назад

That's a good question. I don't think there's a way to limit the octaves on the uScale itself. Have you tried first running the signal through an attenuator and then into the uScale? (you could still keep your original signal for other destinations).

@d-v-f 7 лет назад

Ok, thanks, i will give it a go. I could use maths i think!

@leanderlumen1868 4 года назад

This is in deed a wonderful explanation. I want to get into modular synthesis this year and this video definitely made me loose my fear of too much chaotic noise! :)

@BURG 7 лет назад

Dude, too much music theory and too little modular fart noises :D j/k... thanks for a great demo, been looking at this one (have the sonic potions penrose as loaner atm, but have to replace it when the owner wants it back). cheers, keep it up !

@onceuponasynth 7 лет назад

Thanks!

@MaxedMusicArts 7 лет назад

Great tutorial. Was looking for this since reading manuals is hard work! Honestly though, the facecam is a bit unnecessary. I love mylarmelodies videos and all I see are his hands. I´d much rather listen to your voice while looking at the module (not because you´re bad looking ;) just doesnt serve the video)

@onceuponasynth 7 лет назад

Thanks for the feedback, to be honest the face cam is more work for me so if it's not that useful I might consider ditching it for these tutorials.

@fosferus 5 лет назад

thanks man, this is very well done. totally clarifies the secondary functions.

@robertsyrett1992 7 лет назад

I like the intro music on this video :) edit: Bonus fun fact, Bob Moog invented the 1 volt/octave convention.

@onceuponasynth 7 лет назад

Didn't know that, cool!

@hulqen 6 лет назад

Great explanation, great sound demos, great production value! I need to get the uScale now :)

@LeonvanBokhorst 6 лет назад

Excellent tutorial. Thanks :)

@threeinitiates8260 7 лет назад

Hey thanks a bunch for the great tutorial, i just got one and this helps very much. Which quantizer do you prefer the uScale or the TipTop Audio? Cheers

@onceuponasynth 7 лет назад

Thanks! Both have pros and cons. I slightly prefer uScale because of the interval output. Otherwise they are both really good and fully functional.

@BrancoArgenta Год назад

Can you transpose down octaves?

@NimrodScott 6 лет назад

Very comprehensive tutorial. You showed me something about the Maths I'd forgotten (channel 3 voltage range). This module looks like one to have!

@MrFlatlandcycle 6 лет назад

Does anyone know how to choose/enter the shift values when using Pre-Scale, Shift Target A+B? Banging my head hard against the manual, pages 9 & 10.

@MrFlatlandcycle 7 лет назад

Thank you! Your videos are well produced. I have the worst time figuring out the logic of "hidden menus." Bank and Scale info starts at #t=10m39s. Is this a 12 X 12 array or is it just 12 BANKs and 12 SCALEs. The twelve BANKS are editable, the 12 SCALES are locked/factory set?

@jammanist 5 лет назад

Ok.great tutorial on the Uscale. However the scale button gives you access to 12 different scales? what are they? are they listed somewhere? Can't find any mention of what the scales are in the manual. ,

@unkyherb6505 3 года назад

Thank you. This is the best explanation of quantizatizer for modular that I have heard. Before this, I was used to the sampling explanation which, to me, meant taking a live imperfect drummer and making the drum sequence timing perfect

@gregorylecocq7891 7 лет назад

Awesome video. Should be on Intellijel website, because their manual... gosh... Intellijel manuals... Thanks a lot.

@onceuponasynth 7 лет назад

Thanks man! I agree, feel free to let them know :)

@ScottMFR 6 лет назад

It's on there now!

@GuillaumeGuilb 6 лет назад

great video! quick question, what is the easiest solution to integrate the Killpatrick Phenol into the eurorack environment? I’d really like to do the same! are you using banana to 1/8 cables?

@mymodulartales5686 7 лет назад

Finally. Thanks. Now I´m understanding my µscale better.....

@burakeren 6 лет назад

So if i set shift to pre-scale and route it to B only, does that mean i can use module as two independent quantizers? Set to same scale of course.

@MilkywayOutcast 7 лет назад

is it possible to tune/detune the pitch of each note? that would be great...

@KPsTboy 4 года назад

Is it possible to constrain the input to semitones within one octave?

@felipsfroughly9666 6 лет назад

So, I could play 2 note cords with my Minibrute 2s?

@busch028 7 лет назад

Great demo/tutorial of this module. I appreciate you taking the time to do this.

@canecreek00 3 года назад

Brilliant tutorial, thank you.

@chromeCoYotE 6 лет назад

very well explained. thank you very much!

@MUNRO13 7 лет назад

Brilliant! Now I actually understand my uScale! Thanks

@onceuponasynth 7 лет назад

You're welcome, glad it was helpful!

@Ritual_Gaze 6 лет назад

Just found my SQ-1's future best friend.

@GoreIllaDubz 6 лет назад

So I have a question.....a n00b question. If I run a sequencer through this, it will quantize all the notes to the nearest note in the scale right?

@onceuponasynth 6 лет назад

Correct.

@DBPawlan 7 лет назад

Best demo yet of the uScale II.

@onceuponasynth 7 лет назад

Thanks David!

@mariusrbech573 7 лет назад

You should get a cut, this made me buy both uScale and Maths! Never looked back. Brilliant videos!!

@onceuponasynth 7 лет назад

Thanks man! Enjoy the new modules.

@Malunsmusic 7 лет назад

hey there, thank you for your work! could you may inlight me with the following: is it possible to change the root note of a scale by 1V/Oct? the result i am looking for is, i do play a scale (lets say min. pentatonic) with C as a root and than play an other note like F on an external device and the whole scale shifts into an min. pent. with the root note F... Thank you very much! cheers

@onceuponasynth 7 лет назад

That's a good question. The only way to change the root is via the buttons or via the Shift CV input. I'm not sure if the Shift input tracks V/Oct, I haven't heard that mentioned in the manual. If I ever try this out with a keyboard as a source I'll report back.

@Malunsmusic 7 лет назад

thank you sir!

@BlueSB017 6 лет назад

bought. Thanks for the video

@ChuckLeone 6 лет назад

Great video, I especially like 25:18 - 25:37 - that part resembled an actual musical piece without the use of a sequencer or a keyboard controller. It seems like it would be possible to use just the uScale II and a modulating voltage source (like the Maths) plus an oscillator for live performances. Am I right?

@onceuponasynth 6 лет назад

Thanks! Yup, random voltage + quantizer is basically like a generative composition. Adding some occasional S&H to tame the randomness can help keep things from sounding too robotic.