Introduction to looping & granular synthesis - With ADDAC112 VC looper & granular processor 

Thank you very much! I think so indeed. In most of my videos I focus more on the concept of a module or technique, and show patch ideas. This video is a bit more dry, but because it's new I thought a lot of people would be curious to know just how it works. And I need some more time to get creative with it myself before doing the next video! All the best :)

Hey, thanks! And hope you enjoy the module! ;)

Thanks! And hope you will enjoy it :)

Glad you liked it! Cheers :)

You're very welcome! Thanks for watching :)

Hey, yes, this really is a great workstation-like environment for granular. I hope to get back to this module soon with some more audio demos and creative patches!

That's awesome! Enjoy your module! :)

Hello there! Glad you like it, still plan to come back to this module with some more audio focused patches, if only I had some time :) Anyway, I think both modules have different focus points. Arbhar might be more suitable for real time sculpting. I think the ADDAC excels at having and SD card, folders with files etc, it feels more like a work station.

What did you end up disliking about Arbhar?

Hi there! Don't know if I understand correctly but only one loop/sample at a time, and it's not polyphonic! There can be up to 17 grains at the same time, but that doesn't work like polyphony.

@@MonotrailTechTalk Thanks, i see one sound at a time with 1 voice, multiple grains.

Great suggestion! That's a bunch of things though :) I planned to get back to this module soon after I made this more basic manual-style video, but I'm really short on time. If I get back to it I might just do a series of favorite patches. There is so much to cover with this one!

Hello! They have put out a lot of updates, and I didn't keep track any more of all the new options so I'm afraid I have to refer you to the latest manual for that! :)

@@MonotrailTechTalk Yes thank you. i think i will try Arbhar first, it has follow mode, and some day the ADDAC as second Device ;-)

Hello! Thanks for your message and kind words on the channel :) Just a quick note, I love ADDAC and a lot of their line up. Quite some of their modules are among my favorites. They are super friendly, I'm happy to work with them and hope to keep doing so. But I am not associated with any company, and always happy to give my personal thoughts. This one is a tricky one for me. The module is super impressive and really feels like a great exploration-station. But the amount of options, details, and updates also have kept me from using it as a go-to granular effect. I think some of the other options are more popular because of their higher plug-and-wow effect. If you are after that, I would say to consider those other options. It's not a bad thing on the ADDAC though. It just isn't a module you can use without studying the manual, and the updated manual, and the updated updated manual. I think that puts a lot of reviewers and users off, simply because it takes a lot of time to do right, shamefully, I have to admit, even myself. I love working on this channel, and it's my main focus atm, but it also meant I have hardly any time even for my own music. So I planned to dive deeper into this, but just don't have the time. Anyway, I did keep it, and actually updated the firmware to the latest version a week ago! And I am re-organizing my time to open up more space for fun and experiments with the gear I have. So, I know it's an old promise by now, but still like to get back to this device. But I havn't yet, so can't comment on the latest firmware. Anyway, short answer: If you want an easy end-of-chain effect, consider other options. If you like to dive deep with recording, granular and deep modulation, don't leave it in the box. It's a beautiful machine. But don't open it until you have like a long relaxed weekend do dive in. The first hour(s) will probably be confusing, reading things and updating the firmware. Cheers!

@@MonotrailTechTalk thanks for taking the time to post such a thorough reply! This was much appreciated and very helpful. Gives me a lot to think about. Please keep up the amazing work on your channel!

You're welcome. And will do for sure. All the best!

Both the patchy and main unit are included.

MG doesn't put them together so that you can put them in your virtual rack in whatever configuration you want.

Thanks! And yes, there only sold as a duo as far as I know, they split them up so you can arrange the jacks on the preffered side in your setup. The patchbay also include the in and outputs for the module, so they are both necesarry to function!

There are two big ribbon cables to connect the modules, and they are pretty short, not meant to put other modules in between.

Agree. I wanted get this video out close to release to demo how it works, but always meant to come back to it and do a deeper sound dive!

Haha, yeah it's a big one. And thanks! All the best :)

@@MonotrailTechTalk no problem! I’ve been watching your videos - you have a real talent for clear and easy to follow explanations! You’re going to blow up soon when the rest of the modular community finds you. By the way, what are your thoughts on the 112 compared to something like the Lubadh + Arbhar?

Thanks! And I really hope so, I'm ready for it and have a lot of plans if I can find the time :) Unfortunately I don't have a lot of experience with the instruo modules, but I have a reasonable picture of what they do. So take it with a grain of salt, but I'd say the Lubadh/Arbhar are very powerful for direct audio processing and mangling, more so than the 112. On the other hand the 112 is more of a workstation that makes it easy to make longer recordings, store them in banks and see on the screen what section of a sample you are using for grains and so on. So kind of similar ground, but I'd say they have a really different approach and workflow!

@@MonotrailTechTalk "Take it with a grain of salt", pun intended ey!? 😂

Lot's of different modules with different powers ;)

@@MonotrailTechTalk Yea, i think the Addac is too dry and scientific for me. What i would prefer if the Bitbox would make sth. like a "Morphagene Mode", should be easy its more than halfway there, they would have to combine their slicer and granular modes and ad a few cv able parameters like reversing and pitching individual slices. I very much love the file management via screen and the many preset save slots, thats keeping me away from the Morphagene, navigating blind, reels, slices...

Put me at rest, you mean your mother32, right?

Hahaha, hmm. Maybe I should be carefull causing gearlust around here ;)