Help with the Pacthing Techniques document - Diagrams or not
Hi everyone!
I've asked this also on Discord but I thought I will ask this here as well. I'm thinking of replacing the pictures of the VCV modules in the document with patch diagrams that will show the signal flow. I would love to hear your thoughts about this. There are 3 examples you can download and see how it looks like. Is it better? Is it more helpful?
I already have an update coming soon so if this is something you think might be helpful, I will have it ready for a future update but let me know and I can slowly start working on this :)
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Hello Omri. Why not use the royalty-free Patch and Tweak symbol library http://patchandtweak.com/symbols/ It seems to me that these symbols are very clear and explicit.
Hi! Yeah, I though about that but they use different color coding than me and you always have to look what the symbols mean. I have a bit more freedom if I create it by myself.
I love love love the diagrams. Maybe do both??
but if I had to pick one it's the diagrams
I know I'm late to the conversation, but this change will be absolutely incredible. It'll definitely make using it easier!
Perfect! I'm working hard on it 🙂
The diagrams are good, however I feel they need to explain a lot more / be a bit more detailed as to how the flow of the signal occurs. I Do see some arrows in some diagrams you have posted. However, It would be a 'nice to have' to indicate an arrow and/or a label to where the arrow is supposed to go to (input / which cv source (could be resonance / fm / whatever) ) Another 'nice to have' is to have BOTH Diagrams, one in VCV Rack with Free Modules as an Example and the Diagram indicating the what is actually happening theoretically. Lastly, if you could have a step-by-step wiring diagram (I know your videos show what you are doing step-by-step), it would also help carry over the knowledge better. Sorry for rambling! <3 Love you work Omri
Thanks! Yeah, where needed, there's labeling of where the signal goes. Something like "to FM input", or "to clock input". There will be also a detailed explanation of the technique, and the patch examples in vcv with only free modules.
diagrams would be a great addition, especially for people who wants to reuse same principes but with other modules
Great!
Not for me. I can't see what's going on without the modules. Sorry
Well, there will always be the vcv patches with explanations.
Tossing in my agreement with everyone else. I like the change. It future proofs the document in a way that avoids associating an idea with specific modules.
Perfect,thank you!
I like it too, for similar reasons. The more generally-applicable, the better, imo.
Thanks!
I agree. It allows for a great deal of flexibility with your choice of modules.
Cool, thanks!
This is a great addition. I've also been following Monotrail. And his patch diagrams add great value. I wish there was more of this in modular education. One thing I particularly like about patch diagrams is that they make it easier to get generic rather than the specific modules used in the patch. With VCV that's not much of problem because everyone has all of the things. But when I'm trying to recreate a technique in physical Eurorack I am quite constrained in my choice of modules. Often it is just a Disting. :)
Yeah, that open up the possibilties, that's true. Cheers!
Definitely like it. With the vast amount of modules it gets a little difficult at times to which function each one is for. this makes it crystal clear.
Great, thank you!
Looks very good! Definitely make this update, it is strong with the knowledge sharing.
Thanks!
I think it’s a great idea! Folks (like me) can open the patch to see the connections and see what goes where and they can learn from the document what is happening to the signal. Principles that transcend.
Perfect, thanks!
I think it looks good Omri, shifts the focus to exactly what's going on in the patch and I think it also encourages you to try different modules rather than the ones you would previously have pictured. And totally agree with Neal too.
Thanks so much!
I like it, and I think it future proofs the document and makes it more widely applicable to other modular equipment.
Perfect, thanks!