Q&A session for December and a few updates
Hi all!
I hope you're doing well and staying creative :) It's time for another Q&A session so please let me know if you have any questions, and I will do my best to answer them in the next Q&A video.
I want to share some updates with you as well. First of all, VCV 2 is finally out so I hope you had the chance to check it out and that everything works as expected. I'm working on videos about integrating the VST version with different DAWs, and also videos about the free version. Of course, I continue making videos with different techniques and module tutorials :)
For the Modular Fun-Guys tier, I'm working on updating the patching ideas document, now that VCV 2 is out. I'm making sure that everything is working, I'm updating the screenshots, and I will add a few more ideas so don't worry, an update is coming :)
Another fun thing I started doing is patreon only live streams. I go live a couple of times a week, experimenting with different instruments and such. Yesterday, for example, I went live using the VCV VST in Bitwig. When I started this, I did it via Discord, but I didn't like the idea that the streams are not saved so I go live now on YouTube instead, on a special channel I created for patrons only. I feel bad posting here so much so I announce the streams on Discord only but let me know if it's ok with you and you don't mind me "spamming" you will multiple posts every day and I will announce the streams also here :)
Apropos Discord, make sure to join us there! We even have monthly challenges with prizes :) Here's more info about how you can join - https://support.patreon.com/hc/en-us/articles/212052266-How-do-I-get-my-Discord-Rewards-
Anyway, I guess that that's it for now. Sorry for the long post :) let me know about the Q&A!
Cheers!
Comments (12)
HI Oscar, For a nicely priced entry point to a physical Eurorack I'm looking at https://www.cre8audio.com/niftybundle. It's retailing for 269 euros on Thomann at the moment. I've asked Omri in the February Q&A to see if he can show us how to use a physical starter kit with VCV2. That would help me find the next modules virtually and when my fund is back up I can buy the physical version knowing it (and how) will work.
Also, what would you recommend for someone who wants to get their first piece(s) of hardware? My budget is not too big but i would like to start to get away from the screen a bit.
Hi Omri! Would you consider making more fixed systems, specifically low cpu-systems? I like to work on my little laptop, but it's not very powerful. Cheers!
In case I want to use MPE in VCV2 as standalone and not in Bitwig, and considering Modllz with it's MPE module still didn't port to 2, maybe a survey of the new MPE mode of the fundamental midi modules? Couldn't find it in the manual.. Thanks!
Keep the messages coming Omni, VCV2 came out between paychecks so I'm biting at the bit with your Videos on it. Also, love the Patreon only videos but I've missed them as I don't use discord so , yes please, post away here so I get them.
Saw a post that someone (not the original developer) is having build errors with LifeFormModular modules and V2. I then noticed in the description of Percussive Vibration and Additive Vibration that they are both based on 21 Khz PalmLoop and Befaco Rampage. Is it possible to come close to the sound and functionality of either of those LifeFormModular modules using PalmLoop and Rampage? (I know this is very specific, but sounds like it would be a great exercise if possible!)
More messages the better for me as well :). I’m a Bitwig fan the more vcv2 and Bitwig combos the better. Question does it make sense to use vcvhost while using Bitwig and vcvvst?
I agree with Neal, the more the merrier when it comes to posting. I don't always get notifications from Discord and I have never received any notification from YouTube (even though I have your channels subscribed and bell'd!) I just picked up BitWig Studio and I have Abelton so seeing the new VCV2 plugin used in both environments is of particular interest! Cheers!
Hi Omri, thank you for taking the time to put together all the videos and education services for us. I'm new to modular and still working around everything... One question I have is what might be the best way to use VCV as a full song device? i.e. I would like to create a few different chord progressions that I can trigger from some external MIDI pads... Pad A is chord progression 1, Pad B is Chord progression/melody 2 etc. I'd love to use VCV/modular as a background band while I play other instruments live.
Spam away. We want to know, so that we can learn and support you.
Hello Omri, I hope all is well. I often have trouble with making sounds fit or blend together. Can you suggest some VCV oscillator modules that blend together well to create a sonic pallette? Additionally ways to make sounds more interesting and cinematic, similar to your cinematic lead video? Thank you :)
Please can you post the live streams here too Omri. I never seem to know about them in advance and only happen across them by accident these days.