I use 2FAs. It’s open-source but it seems to be based in Nevada… Otherwise great app.

Breizh Cola, from Brittany in France https://www.breizhcola.bzh/

That’s ok haha

Yeah I can imagine it’s fun to move with the touch screen. A touch screen and a mouse could be a fun combo.

Yeah I can really recommend the midimix ! A bit more expensive, but apparently nicer feeling (bigger sliders/pots) is the novation launch control xl. It really changes how you see and use vcv. Since I’ve got the controller I can use vcv to actually « play » and jam with other musicians.

Thanks for sharing ! Never used UA plugins, apart from quickly trying them out with a friend that bought an UA soundcard recently. I’ll give this a go !

Yeah sample generation is great, or to create a synth patch to be played with a midi keyboard. There are quite a few sequencers and sequencer “accessories” (ie. expanders, clock dividers, quantisers, etc…), it’s definitely worth exploring them ! As I recommended in the thread, a midi controller with a few knobs and sliders is also a great way to “play” vcv/cardinal.

You use the beads as an fx processor software as well ?

I’ve seen pictures of VCV/Cardinal on the steam deck, how is it ? Does it work well ?

I’ve also definitely learned a lot more about synthesis since using VCV.

I’m using the akai midimix, the cheapest mixer-type controller basically -> 9 sliders, 24 knobs, 18 or 20 buttons. I have a default patch set up that assigns the faders to an 8 track mixer + Master volume, and then I assign the knobs and buttons to whatever I feel like going along, it’s nearly instant with a module called MIDI-CAT. The midimix is not the best controller obviously, but at 50€ second hand it’s great.

It definitely makes using vcv a lot better, you can really play the patches you make, it’s so much better. I really recommend trying it out.

Why do you use Cardinal and not vcv rack ? So you can use it in a DAW for free ?

I get the temptation to build it with physical hardware too, but as you said, I don’t want to ruin myself financially hah. There are also so many synths and semi-modular synths out there that are so much more affordable than physical modular. For now I’m happy in vcv with some external controllers, that really makes it worthwhile imo.

Edit : I forgot to ask, what kind of music do you make with Cardinal ?

Nice, sounds like lots of fun and trial and error. Hope you get your modular set up, I’m sure it’ll be really rewarding in the end

Thanks I’ll check out itchio !

DIY Eurorack sounds like a lot of fun. Do you design the schematics or find pre-existing ones and recreate them ? As much as I like hardware, I’ve never got into modular because of the cost. I think semi-modular synths and/or vcv is a good compromise, but I’m intrigued by diy modular, I’ve done a bit of diy effect pedals which was fun.

What’s the discord server if you don’t mind me asking ? I’ve got a friend that does film scoring and is starting to get into video game music, so game jams would be fun. I’m thinking of trying it out as well.

Do you know VCV Rack ? It’s a free virtual modular synth program, it’s great fun for synth based music and sound design.

I’ve just started listening, great loops and processing ! Seems like a fun setup you’ve got there, must be great to play with.

Yeah such a nice feeling ! Especially the second track Repetitions, it’s nostalgic, and it’s got a 90s French Touch feel to it. I really like the “minimalist” synth and sound approach, it makes for a really simple mix that just gels together really well, with the nice wide pans. This could be fun to play live !

What was the the game jam like ? I’ve never done one !

That’s a great video ! I’m planning to do something similar with a couple guitar players I play with, using a copy of their signal to modify my patches live.

That’s a pretty innovative sound card for sure ! I’m surprised I haven’t seen sound cards with CV/hardware and software integration before.

I like the idea of using the sound card in the creative process, as opposed to just letting it sit at the back of the desk. I wonder if it will gain adoption and inspire other manufacturers to go this way. This could be a new turning point in the sound card market.