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3. August 2024

MILES

Intellijel Cascadia Meets MPE: Expressive Control in Modular Patching

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Intellijel Cascadia Meets MPE: Expressive Control in Modular Patching

Intellijel’s Cascadia isn’t just another desktop semi-modular—it’s a playground for expressive control, especially when paired with MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression) controllers. In this official Intellijel walkthrough, Matt demonstrates how Cascadia’s MPE mode transforms the synth’s interaction, letting gestures from devices like Ableton Push 3, Linnstrument, and Osmose shape everything from filter cutoff to wave folding. The video is a practical guide to setting up MPE, translating nuanced MIDI gestures into control voltages, and patching up dynamic, morphing sounds. If you’re curious about how MPE can inject new life into your modular workflow, this is a must-watch.

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24. July 2024

MILES

Intellijel Cascadia: Drum Synthesis Workhorse Meets Digitakt – Modular Percussion, Sampled and Sequenced

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Intellijel Cascadia: Drum Synthesis Workhorse Meets Digitakt – Modular Percussion, Sampled and Sequenced

Intellijel’s Cascadia isn’t just another desktop synth – in this official video, the Canadian modular stalwarts demonstrate how their semi-modular box can serve as the beating heart of a full electronic drum kit. By pairing Cascadia with Elektron’s Digitakt, every percussive sound – from kicks to cowbells – is crafted, sampled, and sequenced, showing off the module’s flexibility and sonic range. The workflow is patch-centric and hands-on, with a focus on envelope shaping, modulation, and clever use of noise and waveforms. If you’re wondering how far a single Cascadia can stretch in a modern hybrid setup, this video is a

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