June Q&A session

I want to do a full performance with VCV where I’d play distinct tracks back-to-back. To do this within a single patch, I'll need to use the same modules for different sounds. However, manually adjusting numerous parameters and repatching modules can be time-consuming when using a keyboard and mouse. So, I was wondering if it's possible to save presets and map buttons that allows instant switching between them? Or instead, is there a way to transition between different patch files? Trying to find the most CPU-friendly option possible.. thanks

When I'm not using VCV Rack I work with Ableton. One of my favourite effects to process sound and create nice glitch/weird drums is one of several beat repeaters (airpusher, brain dance, deconstruct, etc). Do you know a way to create that kind of repetitions, fillers or effects in VCV Rack? Thank you!

Hi Omri, Do you have any advice about getting modules to react the same when using Reset, like from the Impromtu Clocked module. I find that some modules return to step 1 but actually start at step 2, while others do what I would expect and start on step 1. While some times everything works as you would want, most of the time one or more modules are out of sync. (Some developers suffer this more than others.) I've tried all sorts of different set ups, and even the Seq Adapter from RCM, but get the same results. Then there is the "Schmitt Trigger mechanism" for Count Modula modules, whatever that is... Any suggestion you have would be much appreciated. Thanks!

Hi Omri: Do you have any tips for humanizing sequences so that they do not sound so rigid? Slight velocity changes, timing variances, and small pitch variances all help to make the sequence sound more natural. My attempts at this are ok, but the number of modules I use just to control a sequencer is ridiculous, and so I am sure there are better ways to do this. Shapemaster would seem to be the obvious tool for this, but I end up spending so much time scratching my head in frustration wondering why the playhead isn't moving! Keep on Synthing!

Hi Omri, I wonder if it's possible to do something like chord progression but with scale. Let's assume I'm starting with C Aeolian (minor) is it possible to evolve to D, E, F... or completely change the scale (mixolydian, major...) I'm pretty bad at music theory and the attempts I've tried wasn't really musical :( Thanks a lot for all the good work you provide, peace

I just started using Bitwig after being a long time Ableton user. Lots of tradeoffs both ways. It seems to me that VCV Rack Pro can act a lot like the Bitwig grid, with the advantage of having a much bigger library of tools and modules and a very nice working environment. Am I missing something, or do I even need to learn the Bitwig grid?

Hi Omri! I'm just curious about how to recreate the "pad"(?) of Giorgio Moroder in this track: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViN2bRGrBx8 Is it a VCO/noise, behind a slow moving filter with resonance, behind a slow moving phaser? How would you recreate this "breathing" effect? Vielen Dank!

Hi Omri, I was wondering how you would approach generative feedback patching within VCV rack, Where all of the voices are feedback, and they are brought in and out more or less randomly. Thank you for your time and wisdom!

Do you have any tips for fred again type sampling? Specifically vocal samples, but drums etc. too

Hello. Do there exist any portable file formats like mp3 that accommodate generative elements in a sound file? Perhaps one that uses functions of the compute engine of the audio player itself to introduce intentional randomness upon decompression?

Hi Omri, would you like to tell us a bit about the working process when you were collaborating with Path Set, developing the modules that were released recently? For example, was there a clear idea of what the modules should do right from the start, or did the designs evolve as you worked on them?

Dear Omri, thanks for being there on our path of music creators! I have a question regarding something I've been trying to do but wasn't successful yet. Imagine I have 2 sequencers (ex. Seq3) sending both different patterns, then I'm trying to combine them where I can have: pattern from A, the one from B and then a combination of both that is a random selection of them. The idea is for live performance where I can merge 2 ideas when in transition from one song to another. I was trying this with a random-path modules but perhaps there's a trick you have in mind involving a good old S&H?