The Unperson Goes Full Triton: Eurorack Layering Like a Kangaroo on a Synth Bender

The Unperson kicks things off by tipping their hat to the Korg Micro X and its legendary layered presets, then asks the big question: what if we brought that lush, multi-voiced magic into the modular world? It’s a bold move, mate, but one that promises to shake up the usual Eurorack fare. Instead of sticking to a single oscillator or patch, we’re diving headfirst into a pool of multi-timbral madness.

This approach isn’t just about stacking sounds for the sake of it. It’s about building playable, performance-ready patches that can go from subtle shimmer to outback thunder in a heartbeat. The Unperson’s mission? To show us how layering oscillators in Eurorack can unlock a whole new level of sound design, much like those iconic workstations did back in the day.

We’re treated to a parade of patches, each one showing off a different flavour of oscillator layering. The Unperson doesn’t just slap modules together—there’s careful thought in how voices like the Nobula Monumatic and Vostok Sena play off each other, with noise banks and stereo filters adding icy winds and glitchy beats to the mix. It’s a modular jam session where every layer has its own job, from filling out the low-mids to icing the top end with frosty textures.

Things get even spicier when Plaits and the RYK Algo step up. The Algo’s FM wizardry, especially when run through Beads for that fully-wet, almost unpredictable delay, brings a dose of chaos that’s as welcome as a cold beer on a hot day. These aren’t just static layers—they’re living, breathing voices that interact, shift, and sometimes collide in the most delightful ways.

Here’s where the real fun begins: The Unperson shows how layering isn’t just about stacking sounds, but about making them dance together in real time. With Pamela’s Pro Workout running the show, Plaits, Algo, and Monumatic are all sequenced together, turning the patch into a dynamic beast. Every tweak, every filter sweep, every parameter shift sends ripples through the sound, making it feel alive and ready to pounce.

It’s not just about technical chops, either. The Unperson’s performance-first mindset shines through, with clever use of loop beats and real-time modulation. This is modular at its most playful—think of it as a kangaroo on a trampoline, bouncing between sonic peaks and valleys. If you want to see how quickly a patch can morph from mellow to manic, this section’s got your number.

Each layering trick The Unperson pulls out reveals a new sonic landscape. In the final patch, Mutable Instruments Tides takes envelope duties, sending four different oscillators on their own envelope journeys. Plaits in DX7 mode kicks things off, but soon enough, the MCO, Monumatic, and Oscar Tria join the party, fading in and out like clouds over the outback.

The result? A patch that goes from cinematic swells to gritty, evolving textures in a single key press. It’s a reminder that modular layering isn’t just about making things bigger—it’s about making them deeper, richer, and more expressive. There’s a heap of nuance here that words can’t quite capture, so if you want to hear just how wild these textures get, you’ll have to watch the video and let your ears do the exploring.