In this video, I explore 4ms’ MetaModule and how to build a hardware instrument or effect with it. I go through patching, knob mapping, plugins, VCV Rack integration and practical questions about processing power and performance.
Timeline
0:00 Intro
1:30 Overview
5:55 Automap
7:20 Remapping
9:35 Using knob sets
10:05 Patch workflow
10:25 Finding modules
11:20 Patching
13:05 Using modules
13:40 Mapping knobs
15:15 Hidden params
16:15 Patch settings
16:40 System settings
17:00 Plugins
18:20 Sample rate
19:20 Block size
19:50 How CPU% works
21:40 Using VCV Rack
23:40 Meta module
23:55 Macro map
26:20 Polyphony?
26:55 Headroom
27:15 MIDI mapping
27:55 VCV tips
28:55 Pros & cons
33:40 A few patches
Links and notes from the video description
Plenty of Eurorack tips and ideas in my In-Complete Book of Electronic Music Ideas, Tips and Tricks, on my Patreon:
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Gear shown in the video:
► Gliss by Bela.io
► Tendrils 90-degree cables
► HPO by ALM
► Case by 2ManySynths, power by uZeus TipTop
Cool Holographic scopes?
► The scopes I use aren't real – I use MOscilloscope and MAnalyzer by a company called Melda – they’re free with some limitations in the MFreeFXBundle.
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