A nice starting point would be pitch out on the Beatstep Pro to VCO1 CV and gate out on BSP to the TRIGGER input. This would give you the basic functionality of a "normal" synth. From there you could mult the pitch CV to VCO2 CV so you could have control over both oscillators. Perhaps you don't want the same sequence playing on both oscillators, you could use pitch out on Sequencer 2 to VCO2 CV. Just remember that the oscillators on the DFAM share the same gate input which will trigger the envelopes of the VCA and VCF, so plan accordingly. In my experience it is best to use the gate out of whichever sequence has more gates or just have them fire at the same time. Maybe an even easier way would be to use one of the drum gates on the BSP to trigger the DFAM. All depends on the sequences and what you want to accomplish. Another use of the drum gates on the BSP would be to patch one of them into the ADV/CLOCK. Now you have timed control over the two step sequencers on the DFAM (pitch and velocity). A common use would be to patch PITCH out on DFAM to VCF MOD, thus turning the NOISE/VCF MOD knob into an attenuator for that incoming CV. Another destination might be the 1-2 FM AMT. With all things modular there are many different ways to patch. These examples are where I started for a lot of these patches. I hope this helps, thanks for watching.

@@felix_ennui Amazing. Thank you!

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​@@felix_ennui great sounds... I was about to ask the same question... Contemplating getting the BSP or the keystep Pro specifically to work with the moog studio 3... still not sure which to go with as my lab is getting crowded and what i need over what i want is the true question hhhaha...

Thanks Sean! Moog makes it easy.

Hey thanks. I don't think I could ever sell my Mother. Besides being my first synth and having a bit of sentimental value, it just consistently sounds good. Two DFAM's would be a lot of fun.

I know what you mean. I had this set up for a couple days and would keep going back and finding more. Had to cut myself off so I could start editing. Just curious as to what you didn't like about the Beatstep Pro.

felix_ennui To be honest, I didn’t really give it a chance. I don’t have much time to make music so I didn’t want to read the manual and so on. Would be different today I think.

Yeah, it has some quirks. I do like how Arturia keeps updating the firmware and adding some new features. I'm really hoping they add some ratcheting at some point.

I agree totally. I was listening to an interview with Peter Gabriel where he explained how he forced musicians to work harder by imposing limitations. This led to some of his best songs.

Totally agree. It's actually the very essence of all great bands really. They all started out (Nirvana, U2, Beatles, Sonic Youth) with really shxt gear... so they were forced to be creative. Same with synths. DAW can be cancer to creativity/production.

It would be so lovely if you'd just give a quick overview over the patches. There's so much stuff I'd love to copy. :)

Thanks for the kind words. Sounds like a nice setup coming your way. Welcome to the synth family! You can control the DFAM with the SQ-1 just fine, you just loose the playability of having a keyboard. Its a handy little cv sequencer to have around. My biggest gripe with the SQ-1 is at its slowest tempo, it just isn't slow enough for my liking. But you can use an external clock to sync it so its not a big deal. Here's a great video going over some features of the SQ-1. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/o9WFY92ost_GhXU.html The Keystep is also a handy tool to have around the studio. For the DFAM you would have to multiply the pitch cv to control both oscillators, which is something I do in the demo with the Beatstep Pro. Might not be a bad idea to use with the Mother either. I will say I did have an issue with tuning stability after the last update. I also moved before the install so I don't know if it got jostled around or something. Nevertheless it was an easy fix, just had to open it up and mess with the internal trim pot. Sorry for the essay, have fun with with that bundle of joy coming your way.

@@felix_ennui thanks for the extensive reply Felix! It's all a bit overwheleming to me but im going to put in the time. I got the sq-1 cheap but i think I'll will get the BSP, because i really do want to slow things down.

Not to my knowledge. The two oscillators share the same filter and VCA so I don't think that would be possible.

Its made by LMNTL.

A basic setup would be PITCH from BSP to VCO 1 or 2 on the DFAM. Then GATE out on the BSP to TRIGGER in on DFAM. Just be sure to use the same sequencer on the BSP.

@@felix_ennui liked how you used a drum trigger on the BSP to advance the sequence on the DFAM. Thanks for the inspiration, I just got a BTS and still struggle when connecting it with modular gear, but I love it.

@@felix_ennui hello, great video... I had a question... the sequence recording is done on the beat step correct? If you had 2 dfams you could synch together via adv clock out if one to adv click in on the other and use a separate sequencer on the beatstep correct? You would not need to bother with any synch out of the beatstep to any of the dfams correct?

Thats correct.

I wasn't, but having another glance at the BSP manual there might be cause for concern. The DFAM's adv/clock and trigger inputs accept +5v but are tolerant of up to 10v. All good I thought, but after checking the BSP manual again, the gates output at 12v. According to the manual, "If your destination device requires 5V, it will work and won't damage it. But in long term, we advise to use attenuators to avoid any risk of premature wear." So there it is, attenuate them gates, and read those manuals. Twice in my case. Thanks for the comment and good looking out Alexander.

@@felix_ennui So where do we get these attenuator cables? I tried searching for some, but I couldn’t find anything close to what I thought was right... That is what they are talking about correct? I don’t have a euro rack setup, which I know you can have a attenuator module in your euro rack. Love your video, by the way. It is actually what made me decide to invest in a Beatstep Pro.

Koma Elektronik has some attenuator cables available.

@@felix_ennui I ended up getting a pack of 5 of the Koma Attenuator cables. Is the BeatStep Pro your main go to for controlling and sequencing the DFAM? Have you found any other useful equipment?

Can you use the Midi Control Center to modify what gates voltages get outputted?

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How would you correct this? I don't have any of this gear but I'm curious to what the solution would be

@@erispe I just saw your comment. You could use an offset or Erica Synths has a Pico module designed for this.