Published On May 1, 2024
All knobs and no menus, an FM synth engine with hands-on control
Introducing ALGO, from RYK Modular
http://www.ryk-modular.com/product/algo
ALGO's four oscillators can be configured in series or parallel combinations, to create Complex FM or additive sound textures.
A unique Algorithm Display indicates the signal flow from one oscillator to another - easy to understand FM with pretty twinkly lights !
CHAPTERS:
00:00 -- ALGO !
00:04 – The Algorithms of ALGO
00:11 – Drone with FM and Global Detune
00:36 – M185 Sequencing ALGO. Tweaking the Harmonic Frequency of the oscillators for various levels of wildness !
01:16 – Drone demo showcasing built in Chorus effect
01:30 – Alien Torture sounds ! Batumi modulating oscillator harmonics, and cross modulation amount
01:53 – Dual ALGO Dub action. RHS playing the chords with various tweaks to the amount of cross-mod and harmonics. LHS used for the bassline. Sequenced by split seq on M185, 3xFEG envelopes modulating the internal VCAs of the ALGOs
02:45 – String/Pad chord setup on ALGO. Batumi modulating Wave Warp. Gliss used for modulating cross modulation amount
03:17 – Dual ALGO Pam's sequence. Pam sequencing pitch and harmonic offsets on RHS ALGO, also slower melody notes from LHS ALGO. 3xFEG envelopes modulating the internal VCAs of the ALGOs
04:14 – Conclusion Drone !!