Ride the Distorted Rhythms Wave with optoproductions

Kicking things off, Melvin from optoproductions introduces us to a patch the likes of which you might find at the wildest underground rave. It’s all about distortion—gritty, raw, and real. The heart of this monstrosity is the Yarns module, tirelessly working away like a four-track MIDI sequencer. This module is the puppeteer behind the curtain, pulling all the rhythmic strings and setting the stage for some delicious chaos. Everything’s wired up to get those distorted rhythms pounding your eardrums with relentless fervour. Like a pub brawl in a sound chip, everything’s set for pandemonium.

Now we move into territory that’s grittier than a Camden basement gig—distortion. The Mini Drive from Music Thing Modular is the unsung hero, adding dirt and drama. It’s simple to assemble and doesn’t break the bank, perfect for those wanting to unleash sonic madness without financial regrets. The Erica BBD Delay takes centre stage, adding its own spicy echo to the mix. Treated to a fully wet setting, the delay’s feedback begins to swirl until it hums like a behemoth ready to roar. It’s a feedback loop of chaos, riding close to the edge like a hoarse shout in an overcrowded club.

What’s funkier than filtering sound through a pair of mismatched socks? How about throwing a low-pass and a high-pass filter into the same patch and letting them battle it out? That’s exactly what’s going down in Melvin’s setup, with sound bouncing through both filters before heading into Clouds, set to Time Stretcher Mode. It’s like a freshly pulled pint—crisp yet cloudy and totally satisfying. High-pass filters add that perfect touch of texture, similar to crafting the perfect bass-heavy dub track in a smoke-filled room. Like a skilled DJ spinning on the decks, altering the filter order brings an entirely new flavour to the output—constantly shifting, growing, and never stale.