To make sound design from a neutral INIT file easier on the 3rd Wave by Groove Synthesis, I have made two custom INIT files for wave table and Virtual Analog sound design. To make life easy, I replicated each custom…
Read moreFive12 Quad Variable LFO (QV-L) Overview
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The Quad Variable LFO (QV-L) is the third eurorack product released by Five12 and has been designed to function with or without their flagship Vector Sequencer. In my experience, despite all the deep sound design options available, it is…
Read morePatch Notes - Weston Precision Audio PAO and SF1 - AU-CV SEP 2022
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This article details my patch setup for the AU-CV September 2022 session. I will be demonstrating the Weston Precision Audio PAO (Phase Animated Oscillator) and the brand new SF1 (Stereo/Dual Filter). I am very proud to be doing…
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The WORNG Vertex is a stereo VCA in 8HP that provides:
Stereo input and output.
Conversion of a mono input to stereo output.
Voltage control of a stereo signal.
Control of panning (for mono input) or skew (for stereo…
Read moreXOXO Modular - MIDI XO
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This article is a journey through my reasons for purchasing the XOXO Modular "MIDI XO". I will talk about why I needed it in my setup, as well as the functionality it delivers. You can find the vendor product…
Read moreSquarp - Rample - Overview
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I recently decided to build a small Eurorack case which would provide as much flexibility as possible. The objective was to be able to create musical performances independently, or accompanied by my 0-Coast or Korg Minilogue XD. The…
Read moreFive12 Vector Sequencer - Launchpad Integration
Launchpad Integration within Firmware Release 2.x
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I am writing about a pre final release of the upcoming Vector Sequencer Firmware major release. The new release will be version 2.0 (or something similar). Some features…
Read moreFive12 Eurorack Case - Prototype
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Jim Coker from Five12 teased development of 3D printed Eurorack cases at NAMM 2020.
The Vector is equally capable sequencing CV and MIDI, and a standalone device in a custom case seems like…
Read moreFive12 Vector Sequencer - Calibration and File Backup
Calibration and File Backup
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Vector and Jack Expander Calibration Files
Each Vector and Jack Expander has a serial number. The Vector will come loaded with the calibration files that relate to itself and also…
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Full Review - Five12 Vector Sequencer and Jack Expander - Product Review (up to Firmware 1.4)
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Read moreFive12 Vector Sequencer - DAW Integration
Vector and DAW Integration
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Introduction
Whatever DAW you are using there are some basics you need to get right to make it work with the Vector. At a minimum you will need:
- Physical connecting…
Five12 Vector Sequencer - Scales and Chords
Scales and Chords
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Scale Abbreviations
CHR - Chromatic
O1 - Octatonic 1, 2
MAJ - Major O2
O2 - Octatonic 2, 1
MIN - Minor
PT - Pentatonic Major
DOR - Dorian
PTM -…
Read moreFive12 Vector Sequencer - Midi over TRS
MIDI over TRS
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The Vector 3.5mm TRS MIDI IN and OUT jacks are Type B and present as listed below. This means that if you are pairing it with another Type B device you…
Read moreFive12 Vector Sequencer - Preset Management
Preset Management
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Copy and Paste Presets
- Go to the PRESET page
- Use E9 to select the row that holds the PRESET you wish to copy
- Select the PRESET you wish to copy by pressing…
Five12 Vector Sequencer - Naming Parts
Naming Parts
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- Press GLOBAL then NEXT
- Use E1 to dial to the PART you want to name
- Dial E9 right once to go to the naming page
- Input the NAME using E2 to E6
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Five12 Vector Sequencer - External Triggers and Step Movement
External Triggers and Step Movement
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Process Objective
We are going to make a preset melody on the Vector, and then let an external device tell the vector when to increment each step. This means…
Read moreFive12 Vector Sequencer - Drum Parts
Drum Parts
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Overview
To create a working drum part there are two main things you must do.
- Create a PART as TYPE DRUM
- Route DRUM voices to external device
Create a PART as TYPE
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Clock Configuration
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Objective
Configure your Vector as a MASTER or SLAVE to an external device.
Internal Clock / Sending to External Devices
- On the GLOBAL page use E4 to edit the SYNC setting to…