Any thoughts about Rides In The Storm

[BRiES]

On the QEG, is it correct that the E/B button causes the envelope to re-trigger whenever the end of Release is reached?

The E/B button selects between end of release or begin of cycle for the last trigger (ER) output for each of the ADSRs. I think this was implemented to make sure that this trigger will fire whenever (suddenly mid patch) triggers or gates at the inputs of the ADSR are coming in too fast for the envelopes to reach the end of the cycle, and something else in your patch depends on the ER triggers to fire.

It's the loop button that actually causes the envelope to retrigger when the end is reached, thus creating a looping envelope. The one shot together with the loop button makes it an ADR envelope (to work with trigger inputs instead of gates). The legato or reset button only makes sense when the envelopes are looping as well.

[stice]

Makes sense, thanks for clearing that up

[fishermens friend]

Just got my second FEG envelope generator and a BOC oscillator yesterday. Find these modules rad so far & happy to see that Uwe is active after doing good stuff for MFB.

As for the env generator, this one can get very snappy but doesn't click at all. extra functions like CV over long/short time and looping are handy. The older one (bought a month back) has slightly different pushbuttons (shorter, so the newer one seems an improved version). The VCO tracks well and sounds solid - did a shotout versus 3340-based VCO and find the saw has more brilliance and the square is hardly less hefty. Triangle is on the DOC sounds more like a sharkfin - dunno if this can be trimmed to taste. Can post soudn if there's interest and think these modules are definitely worth checking out!

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hi, DOCs core is the same like ACLs discrete VCO which is much more expensive so it has sharp edges with lot of brilliance and tight and well defined not muddy low end.

[fishermens friend]

Hm, perhaps. The rather high power consumption of 120mA might also indicate some digital stuff going on, maybe?

hi, is fully analog and all is cv controlled. first modules out mid of august 22.

[fishermens friend]

I own an XXM mixer.

The build quality is professional, I wouldn't know what could be done better. The face plate is 2mm aluminium, not flimsy PCB. The printing is also professional grade.

The design is OK, although I would have preferred plain black or silver.

Function wise it does what a mixer does... I haven't noticed any cross talk or sound issues, but I haven't compared it side by side to other mixers. It also offers some options for usage: AC or DC coupling, 1x8 or 2x4 channels and inverted out.

There are not many 8-channel mixers in 8hp, and at 70€ it seems to be a bargain.

hi, for info: the XXM module use expensive high quality op amps (OPA1688) who are much better (and more expensive) than standard TLs.

[fishermens friend]

On the QEG, is it correct that the E/B button causes the envelope to re-trigger whenever the end of Release is reached?

The E/B button selects between end of release or begin of cycle for the last trigger (ER) output for each of the ADSRs. I think this was implemented to make sure that this trigger will fire whenever (suddenly mid patch) triggers or gates at the inputs of the ADSR are coming in too fast for the envelopes to reach the end of the cycle, and something else in your patch depends on the ER triggers to fire.

It's the loop button that actually causes the envelope to retrigger when the end is reached, thus creating a looping envelope. The one shot together with the loop button makes it an ADR envelope (to work with trigger inputs instead of gates). The legato or reset button only makes sense when the envelopes are looping as well.

hi, the End of Release/Begin of Attack button send trigger outs short before Begin of Attack (End of Release) or tight in the moment of begin of the Envelope (Begin of Attack).

[fishermens friend]

another video from QEG:

for drone fans its easy to create 4 Voice OSC drones, tune can be controlled more fine with sustain level. you can also mix up to 3 trigger outs to get different phases of the pulse, sound can be sharper, fuller and so far.

[BRiES]

I'm surprised how DMO can do such complex sounds, the tracking seems to be ok for a module that seems to be primarily marketed as an LFO (correct me if I'm wrong). I'll have to do a more methodical video.

[morphmuse]

I'm surprised how DMO can do such complex sounds, the tracking seems to be ok for a module that seems to be primarily marketed as an LFO (correct me if I'm wrong). I'll have to do a more methodical video.

Thanks for posting this. The DMO sounds excellent! I'm still tempted to get one, even though I already chose a different module in the rack where I had been considering mounting the DMO.

[BRiES]

[Maffez]

Just got my second FEG envelope generator and a BOC oscillator yesterday. Find these modules rad so far & happy to see that Uwe is active after doing good stuff for MFB.

As for the env generator, this one can get very snappy but doesn't click at all. extra functions like CV over long/short time and looping are handy. The older one (bought a month back) has slightly different pushbuttons (shorter, so the newer one seems an improved version). The VCO tracks well and sounds solid - did a shotout versus 3340-based VCO and find the saw has more brilliance and the square is hardly less hefty. Triangle is on the DOC sounds more like a sharkfin - dunno if this can be trimmed to taste. Can post soudn if there's interest and think these modules are definitely worth checking out!

DSCN7254.JPG

hi, DOCs core is the same like ACLs discrete VCO which is much more expensive so it has sharp edges with lot of brilliance and tight and well defined not muddy low end.

Thanks for the info! Doc has really become my go to by now & eager to try the dual lfo

Btw, are you Uwe? (Sorry for being nosy)

[RolandoBlanca]

Just another big-up for RitS from here, I bought a QAM and a QPM a while back from them with a little bit of trepidation due to the very reasonable prices and the new brand. I'm totally stoked with them, built just fine, and if I'd paid 2x as much from another brand I would not be disappointed. I might check out some of their other modules at some point but for now I just needed some mults.

Thanks also to whoever posted IO Instruments, it's fun finding new makers especially very cheap ones that make different/unique stuff, I'll most likely end up with at least one of their modules I guess.

[SynthBaron]

Although a little cramped for space sometimes, I find their utility modules are exactly what I want.

[Peng33]

got the QUA.
currently the only available active quad attenuator in 4hp?

Dunno if the Giraffe was on the market at the time of this post.

[Kosmikos]

got the QUA.
currently the only available active quad attenuator in 4hp?

Dunno if the Giraffe was on the market at the time of this post.

And Acid Rain Junction that came after Giraffe but before QUA (says Modulargrid).
Both Junction and Giraffe can also be used as mixers, unlike QUA.
Also Junction can also be used as multiples which makes it quite a special offering.

QUA has nicer pots and knobs by the look of it.

[maudibe]

I used to have the MFB Dual LFO - and stupidly sold it; forgive me, I was noob at the time and thought I could get 'better'. After I realised my mistake, they were out of production...

So, it is great to see the dual here with the cross-modulation. A very nice feature. I'm probably up for one.

[fishermens friend]

I used to have the MFB Dual LFO - and stupidly sold it; forgive me, I was noob at the time and thought I could get 'better'. After I realised my mistake, they were out of production...

So, it is great to see the dual here with the cross-modulation. A very nice feature. I'm probably up for one.

and much wider range (100s-6khz), far better tracking, wave crossfader, x mod and all is cv controlled!

[PolarIceCaves]

Met Uwe at knobcon and he’s got some very cool designs coming out soon. Very cool look for a full system.

[Kosmikos]

Has anyone worked out what tbeir knobs are? Someone asked the question on the diy forum, and I’ve also looked everywhere but couldn’t find anything like it.
They look quite small as well, which is often handy.

[SynthBaron]

Has anyone worked out what tbeir knobs are? Someone asked the question on the diy forum, and I’ve also looked everywhere but couldn’t find anything like it.
They look quite small as well, which is often handy.

I haven't seen them on anything else besides these and the IO Instruments stuff (I think the companies are related), so maybe they're custom.

[SynthBaron]

The DOC oscillator is way nicer than it's price point would make you think. Such great tracking and stability, the fine tune knob has the perfect resolution to it, and real 0-100% (null on each extreme end) pulse width control pot...which is a feature that is rarer than I realized.

[fishermens friend]

Has anyone worked out what tbeir knobs are? Someone asked the question on the diy forum, and I’ve also looked everywhere but couldn’t find anything like it.
They look quite small as well, which is often handy.

I haven't seen them on anything else besides these and the IO Instruments stuff (I think the companies are related), so maybe they're custom.

yes, the knobs are own designs (rides in the storm)

[bigtex]

Has anyone worked out what tbeir knobs are? Someone asked the question on the diy forum, and I’ve also looked everywhere but couldn’t find anything like it.
They look quite small as well, which is often handy.

I haven't seen them on anything else besides these and the IO Instruments stuff (I think the companies are related), so maybe they're custom.

yes, the knobs are own designs (rides in the storm)

I didn't know there was a connection, but I see on the pages for both RITS and IO a mention of Uwe George Giegler, who perhaps runs both companies?

I don't (yet) have any Rides In The Storm modules, but I did recently get two IO Instruments modules (Himalia and Sponde). The build and sound quality is fantastic (especially considering the low price) and I do especially like the knob design. The tapered design and ridges allow gripping on larger or smaller regions, and very good fine control even for something somewhat narrow.

One more reason for me to pick up some Rides In The Storm modules, knowing now they use the same knobs, since I was always a little hesitant to pick up something super narrow. If these also have similar build, feel, and audio quality to IO modules, I know they'll be great, and surprisingly low cost for such great quality.

[circuitburst]

Question for those with QUA (Quad Attenuator / Offset Generator)... If the module has no power connected, do the attenuators still work? I'm guessing they probably do. Thanks.

[SynthBaron]

Question for those with QUA (Quad Attenuator / Offset Generator)... If the module has no power connected, do the attenuators still work? I'm guessing they probably do. Thanks.

Well, I will at least attempt a guess at it: I would say no since since the inputs and outputs look like they run through TL082 opamps. Will have to try it when I get a chance.

I'm pretty sure the output is affected by going through the opamps, because it sounds different than a passive attenuator when you put something like white noise through for instance. So I doubt it will work passively like you're asking.