It had been a while since I used my Xaoc Devices case for anything beyond reaching for a couple modulators like Zadar and Batumi II. I’ve always loved the Odessa, even with its faults, and I had an itch to use it.
I’m not going to detail this patch too much.
A square wave from Batumi II acts as a clock for Erfurt’s forward counting. A second square wave output hits Erfurt’s reverse counting input. Four gate outputs from Erfurt (Gates 1-4) are patched to Samara II, with each gate being attenuated to a particular note.
As these gates go high, they sent pitch to the five v/oct inputs on Hel, Odessa’s expander, creating a mix of full and arpeggiated chords (no idea what Odessa is tuned to). The Fundamental, Even, and Odd outputs are mixed down to stereo, and sent to Zagzreb. Zagzreb’s Bandpass L/R outputs go to the mixer, while the L High Pass output is patched to Sarajewo for some analog delay, with Taps one and three output to the mixer.
In a mood to try something new, I ran the dry signal to the the Optotronics Stereo Lockhart Wavefolder. I wish I had sent that signal to the delay as well. It’s a pretty cool module, though I’m not really sure what everything but the fold knobs are doing. Looks like it’s time to dg into that one.
All three signals, Odessa/Zagzreb, Sarajewo, and the Wavefolder go to the Vongon Ultrasheer for some reverb.
Uncharacteristically, I also did a smidge of post processing, running the recording through some compression and EQ. I’m new to using both, but I am very happy with the sonic results.
Modules Used:
Xaoc Devices Batumi II and Poti II
Xaoc Devices Lipsk
Xaoc Devices Erfurt
Xaoc Devices Samara II
Xaoc Devices Odessa
Xaoc Devices Zagzreb
Xaoc Devices Sarajewo
Xaoc Devices Zadar
Xaoc Devices Tallin
Xaoc Devices Warna II
Intellijel Amps
AI Synthesis 018 Stereo Matrix Mixer
Optotronics Stereo Lockhart Wavefolder
Knob Farm Ferry
Outboard Gear Used:
Vongon Ultrasheer
Plugins Used:
ToneBoosters TB Equalizer
Audio Damage Rough Rider
Performed and recorded in 1 take in AUM on iPad via the Expert Sleepers ES-9.