Clank Uranograph Works
Every sound in this recording originates from a single source: the Clank Uranograph.
In this session, Francesco Gennari pairs the instrument with a Fostex X-28 and tape loops. He feeds the instrument's raw output back through tape to build texture, decay and depth — there are no external sources or overdubs.
This is part of Uranograph Works, an ongoing series of live performances exploring the full expressive range of the Clank Uranograph in different contexts and sonic territories.
Karplus Strong Sounds with WMD Cosmic Debris
Karplus-Strong synthesis involves delaying a sound so quickly that it becomes a pitch, and Cosmic Debris masterfully achieves this effect.
It can produce basic plucked strings, metallic resonators, and cymbal-like textures using Blur, Ratio, and Warp.
Tune it with V/oct into the time input and shape the tone through the filter. Then run two independent pitch sequences into your oscillator and Cosmic Debris to achieve layered melodic results.
Tobinski Harmonic Timing Generator / Interpolating Scanner
Spotlight of the Week: The Tobinski Harmonic Timing Generator / Interpolating Scanner
These two modules are the perfect example of why modular synthesizers are the ideal platform for electronic music, offering highly flexible and in-depth sound generation. The modules can be used in various combinations, from multi-timbral oscillators to using the Interpolating Scanner as a Panner or the VCAs. You can also scan through the eight harmonic overtones from the Harmonic Timing Generator using the Interpolating Scanner.
The Harmonic Timing Generator can also act as a highly complex reference clock for the Tobinski Sequencer, enabling the creation of polymetric sequences.