Quatschmacher

I just posted this on TB and thought it might benefit users here too: I've created a starting template for the C4 which should make it easy to start exploring a few settings and hearing what they do. The patch can be downloaded here: https://neuro.sourceaudio.net/preset/DyV1RQhBhF In this I have created a relatively simple setup from which you can explore various things. I've set it up to use only a single processor and a single 4-pole lowpass filter. Distortion is disabled. For the square and saw waves, I have used a simple "snappy" envelope shape on envelope 1 which gets the closest to a simple on/off "keyboard gate"-style envelope. For the purposes of this, do not touch the envelope 1 settings at all. Voice 1 is just dry input routed to the filter, controlled by envelope 2. Voice 2 is a saw wave routed to the filter, controlled by envelope 2. Voice 3 is a square wave routed to the filter, controlled by envelope 2. Voice 4 is a sine wave routed directly out (not to the filter). Instead the FM amount from sine wave 2 (not visible) is controlled by envelope 2. The reason for this is that the modulation contour will behave the same as the other voices, even though it is controlling a different parameter. It will still give the illusion of a filter opening and closing as the altering FM amount first adds, then subtracts higher frequencies. When you first load the patch, only voice 1 is active. First play around with the envelope 2 speed and sensitivity and switch between voices 1-4 individually to hear how it affects them. Then for voices 1-3, start playing with the filter 1 depth, frequency and Q settings, as well as the filter pitch track options to hear their effects. For voice 4, play around with the FM knob. That should be enough to get you started. I might add more at a later date to cover the LFO and how changing the oscillator pitch relationships affects the sound of voice 4 when using FM. Hope that is helpful.

...and some more:

A couple more drum variations:

Here's another very random thing. It's a bit unmusical though. This is a single patch in a single track. I set the pitch detection 2 input 2 so that the bass would no longer trigger it which means it is possible to play over the top of it.

I've expanded on my drum machine ideas. These patches are all available via Neuro.

Should be possible. The reason I suggested via expression is that I've heard it done where the player sweeps through subdivisions 8th-8th triplet-16th. You could do it both ways - buttons and pedal.

Yep, assign that particular CC to an expression message on your MC6 and away you go - you can even limit the range at either or both ends to tailor which subdivisions are accessible.

No. As far as I am aware. I’m sure it would have been in the specs if it did.

Perfect! Get a pedal plugged into CC1 and awesomeness will ensue.

Alternatively you can hook up the Roland UM-one Mk2 to the FI at one end and an iOS or Android device at the other and use any of a number of MIDI apps to send CCs to the FI so could you your device as a finger-operated expression controller. I use TouchOSC on iOS. You can use it to change presets etc. Source Audio Hot Hand is another option.

Do you have any midi gear already? Most standard expression pedals are fine (Moog, Dunlop, Source Audio, Roland). You need an intermediate device which has an expression input and a 5-pin output in order to feed the FI. I used the Source Audio Hub until I got my Morningstar MC6. Disaster Area has suitable devices too as does Boss.

Adding this to the mix as our very own @GisserD got his mitts on one:

What are the two 1/4” outputs on its rear for? Expression unleashes so much potential in the FI, especially when paired with a controller that can send multiple CCs. Most of my patches I’ve shared do cool stuff via expression pedal; without it you’re only hearing a small fraction of the goodness I programmed.

Something to send expression to the FI wouldn’t go amiss. Does the Mongoose have an expression input?

I’ve got some some rips of some of their live gigs which are well worth seeking out.

@GisserD made me aware of this today and it looks pretty exciting: https://www.drscientist.ca/pedals/dusk-coming-soon/

The Meters rule, Rejuvination is probably my favourite though they are all great.

I’ve added a few new patches to the file share site today. Hope you enjoy them.

I’ve added a few new patches to the file share site today. Hope you enjoy them.

That could still maybe be made to work.

What about PCs?

If Stomp is capable of sending MIDI PC and CC messages then it can be used. Am I right in thinking it also has USB host capabilities? If so it should be able to interface directly with C4 via USB.