Tiptop Audio: Z2040 LP-VCF Gets a New Look

Tiptop Audio: Z2040 LP-VCF from Tiptop Audio on Vimeo.

"Tiptop Audio: Z2040 LP-VCF (4-Pole Voltage Controlled Filter)

http://www.tiptopaudio.com

Music by ANGLE

http://www.angleproject.net

The Z2040 is our redesign of the most famous analog filter from the poly synths of the 80’s and features Tiptop Audio’s signature lush, big and creamy sound. Its frequency sweeps make thick bass lines and leads with great dynamics.

When modulated with audio frequencies through its various inputs, the Z2040 gets quite colorful and is capable of creating so many new sounds and textures as the forces of the incoming waves and their harmonics all blend through the filter’s non linear circuit.

When set with Resonance feedback fully up, the Z2040 transforms into a pure sine-core VC-Oscillator, great for making snappy percussive elements and whistling sounds.

A look under the hood will find that the heart of the Z2040 is a discrete design 4-Pole Low Pass filter with a similar core to that of the SSM2040 Filter chip used in the 80’s Prophet 5 Rev 2 synthesizer, and its brother the SSM2044 used in the famous early EMU samplers and PPG synthesizers of the 80’s. Both filters are considered by many as 'the best sounding filter ever.'

The Z2040’s four modulation inputs are built to handle CV and audio signals, enabling deep modulation of the filter core and passing signals.

A VC resonance input is provided to modulate and even clip the sine wave produced by the filter feedback loop.

A Frequency Modulation input (FM) provides dynamic filter sweeps and the unique VC-FM index allows modulation of the incoming FM signals.

On top of that, the Z2040 comes with an audio VCA that can be configured to act upon the input or the output of the filter."

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TipTop Audio Z2040 Now Available

"The Z2040 is a powerful 4-Pole Low pass filter with a similar core to that of the SSM2040 Filter chip used in the Prophet 5 Rev2 synthesizer. Both the Z2040 discrete circuit and the SSM2040 integrated circuit are based on a US patent assigned to Oberheim Electronics in the 70s. However, the Z2040 includes additional circuitry to provide even more modulation capabilities not originally found in the SSM2040, extending its unique sound signature.

The Z2040’s sound spectra is wide and will excel over other filter types at creating bass lines, percussive elements, pads and drones. The three different regions of the Gain knob allow for a variety of tonal options. First, a reproduction of the SSM2040 ‘sweet’ sound appears from Min to 0db. A gain compensated Resonance to add punch appears just at 0db and a soft and hard clipping, as well as very high gain output appears at just beyond 0db to MAX.

The Z2040’s four modulation inputs are built to handle CV and audio signals, enabling deep modulation of the filter core and passing signals. A VC resonance input is provided to modulate and even clip the sine wave produced by the filter feedback loop. A Frequency Modulation input (FM) provides for dynamic filter sweeps and the unique VC-FM index provides modulation of the incoming FM signals. On top of that, the Z2040 provides an audio VCA that can be configured to act upon the input or the output of the filter.
The Z2040 uses a space saver design but will produce a ‘big’ sound."

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Tiptop Z2040 Low Pass VCF Filter

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"The z2040 is a powerful 4-pole low pass filter with a similar core to that of the ssm2040 filter chip used in the prophet 5 rev2 synthesizer. both the z2040 discrete circuit and the ssm2040 integrated circuit are based on a us patent assigned to oberheim electronics in the 70s. however, the z2040 includes additional circuitry to provide even more modulation capabilities not originally found in the ssm2040, extending its unique sound signature.

The z2040’s sound spectra is wide and will excel over other filter types at creating bass lines, percussive elements, pads and drones. the three different regions of the gain knob allow for a variety of tonal options. first, a reproduction of the ssm2040 ‘sweet’ sound appears from min to 0db. a gain compensated resonance to add punch appears just at 0db and a soft and hard clipping, as well as very high gain output appears at just beyond 0db to max

It’s four modulation inputs are built to handle cv and audio signals, enabling deep modulation of the filter core and passing signals. a vc resonance input is provided to modulate and even clip the sine wave produced by the filter feedback loop. a frequency modulation input (fm) provides for dynamic filter sweeps and the unique vc-fm index provides modulation of the incoming fm signals. on top of that, the z2040 provides an audio vca that can be configured to act upon the input or the output of the filter."

Synthi In Euro (2013)

Published on Oct 11, 2016 VoltageCtrlRtv

"Synthi in Euro Patch:
Choices Y Out to Wiard Anti-OSC 1v. Oct In
Choices X Out to Wiard OSC EXP In, set attenuator to 12 O' Clock
Mult Choices X Out to Wiard 1v. Oct In
Wiard OSC Square 2 Out to Maths Ch. 4 signal In
Quantum Rainbow Pink noise Out to Anti-OSC EXP In Attenuator set to 1 O' clock
Maths Ch. 4 Signal Out (bottom) to ModDemix CV In 1.
Anti- OSC Triangle to ModDemix Signal In 1 Attenuator full CW
ModDemix Out to main mixer out ch.1
Maths Ch. 4 Out (top) to Positronic Transient Gate In A
PTG Out B- to Maths ch.4 rise in
PTG Out A- to Z2040 FM in
ModDemix Out 2 to PTG in B Attenuator at full CW
PTG Out B + to Z2040 Resonance In
Anti-OSC Mayhem out to Z2040 in
adjust Z2040 Frequency to taste
Z2040 to main mixer out ch. 2
Use Choices joystick to control the patch.
With a sprinkle of spring reverb.
The Steady State Fate Positronic Transient played a major role in this patch by FMing the filter and cving the resonance of the z2040.
Visit: steadystatefate.com for more info on the Positronic transient Gate module and Quantum Rainbow.
Links to other module manufacturers that were used in this patch:
makenoisemusic.com
tiptopaudio.com
malekkoheavyindustry.com
flightofharmony.com"

Synthi In Euro

Synthi In Euro from VoltageCtrlR on Vimeo.

Synthi in Euro Patch:

Choices Y Out to Wiard Anti-OSC 1v. Oct In
Choices X Out to Wiard OSC EXP In, set attenuator to 12 O' Clock
Mult Choices X Out to Wiard 1v. Oct In
Wiard OSC Square 2 Out to Maths Ch. 4 signal In
Quantum Rainbow Pink noise Out to Anti-OSC EXP In Attenuator set to 1 O' clock
Maths Ch. 4 Signal Out (bottom) to ModDemix CV In 1.
Anti- OSC Triangle to ModDemix Signal In 1 Attenuator full CW
ModDemix Out to main mixer out ch.1
Maths Ch. 4 Out (top) to Positronic Transient Gate In A
PTG Out B- to Maths ch.4 rise in
PTG Out A- to Z2040 FM in
ModDemix Out 2 to PTG in B Attenuator at full CW
PTG Out B + to Z2040 Resonance In
Anti-OSC Mayhem out to Z2040 in
adjust Z2040 Frequency to taste
Z2040 to main mixer out ch. 2

Use Choices joystick to control the patch.
With a sprinkle of spring reverb.

The Steady State Fate Positronic Transient played a major role in this patch by FMing the filter and cving the resonance of the z2040.

Visit: http://www.steadystatefate.com for more info on the Positronic transient Gate module and Quantum Rainbow.

Links to other module manufacturers that were used in this patch:
http://makenoisemusic.com
http://www.tiptopaudio.com
http://malekkoheavyindustry.com
http://www.flightofharmony.com

via Shiro Fujioka on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

TipTop Audio Z2040

via Gur via Tiptop Audio.
"We are happy to announce our next module in the Z series: The Z2040 A 24db 4-Pole Voltage Controlled Lowpass Filter, an implementation based on the original US patent of the SSM2040 filter chip used in the Prophet 5 Rev2 synthesizer. The Z2040 also adds a lot of extra features on top of the original 4-pole discrete OTA core allowing extra modulation capability, extended flexibility and control over this deep cut-off low pass filtering core. The Z2040 is capable of producing thick, overdriven grit as well as warm, smooth sweeps. The Z2040 will be available through Analogue Heaven and Schniders Beuro starting June 2009."

Tiptop Audio: Forbidden Planet and Z2040 filtering BD909 and SNR808

Tiptop Audio: Forbidden Planet and Z2040 filtering BD909 and SNR808 from Station 252 on Vimeo.

"One of the reasons I love my modular drum machine is the flexible processing of individual and grouped sounds. In this video I'm testing the Forbidden Planet / Z2040 dual filer configuration for my non metallic drum sounds.

Drums -> Forbidden Planet Hi-Pass -> Z2040 Low-Pass.

FX: 2x Z-DSP loaded with Plate (Halls Of Valhalla) and Delay

also in the mix: Tiptop Hats909 and a white noise off MA808 filtered through another Forbidden Planet.

Sequenced with Circadian Rhythms and Trigger Riot."

Tiptop Audio Z2040 VC Lowpass Filter

Published on May 2, 2014 bigcitymusic·332 videos

"In this video we are running a Mutable Instruments Braids through the Tiptop Audio Z2040 LP-VCF. The Cwejman RG-6 is being used to modulate the cutoff Frequency. The RG-6 is also pinging a Cwejman CTG-VC which is mixing with the RG-6's random CV's in a 4MS VCA Matrix to vary the FM signal applied to the Z2040. The Cwejman PH-4 is used to modulate the depth of FM being applied to the Z2040 LP-VCF."

DUAL CIRCADIAN RHYTHMS IN DUB

DUAL CIRCADIAN RHYTHMS IN DUB from Station 252 on Vimeo.

"First patch with a second Tiptop Audio Circadian Rhythms in the system.

Playing with three regular Tiptop ONEs and one TG-ONE, Tiptop 808 and 909 drum modules

CIrcadians sequence

Tiptop ONE #1 - Bass (pitch changes played live from MN Pressure Points)

Tiptop ONE #2 - DOTS Hat

Tiptop ONE #3 - V-HAUS Chord sample

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AUGUST SESSIONS 4

AUGUST SESSIONS 4 from Station 252 on Vimeo.

"Trying out my studio system together with the live system.

Studio System: Tiptop Audio FM bass patch: Z3000 #1 (triangle) modulated by Z3000 #2 (sine) -> MixZ -> Z2040 (VCA and Frequency modulated by 2x Z4000s, FM ammount modulated by Doepfer LFO)

-> Z-DSP (Time Fabrique #5). Sequenced and transposed with KeyStep

Live System:

BD808

ONE (snare sample), Snr808 -> Vermona VcDrive -> Toppobrillo Multifilter (HP) -> Tiptop Z2040 (LP)

Ma808, Tiptop ONE (Hat sample, running through a VCA for accents), Hats909 -> Roland Demora

TG ONE -> Doepfer A-124 Wasp Filter modulated by Z4000 #3

Piston Honda -> R*S Variable Slope VCF (HP) -> Z2040 (LP) -> Make Noise LxD -> Z-DSP Mariana Trench (1)

Send FX: Z-DSP (Halls Of Valhalla), Chronoblob (Z2040 in feedback loop, WMD MMF HP on the output)

Sequenced with Circadian Rhythms, A-157 and Rot8"

DUAL CIRCADIAN RHYTHMS IV

DUAL CIRCADIAN RHYTHMS IV from Station 252 on Vimeo.

"this is the final version of my big live patch. before going into the patch details I just wanted to say that this patch turned out to be an overkill for live use but ironically was great to play in the studio. Its just way too complex for being playable live, so I'm going to slim it down, patch research will follow in the form of short patch videos, meanwhile...

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TIPTOP AUDIO FORBIDDEN PLANET WORKOUT - DAY 3

TIPTOP AUDIO FORBIDDEN PLANET WORKOUT - DAY 3 from Station 252 on Vimeo.

"Time to try how our 2 systems sound together.

On the left: (mostly) Tiptop Audio system with freshly installed 3 forbidden planet multi mode filters on Hi-Pass duties.

BD808

SD808, RS808 -> Vermona VcDrive -> Forbidden Planet (Hi-Pass) -> Tiptop Audio Z2040 (Low Pass)

Hats909, MA808, ONE with a HH sample going through a VCA (for accents) -> Roland Demora

Tiptop ONE (one shot DOTS sample pitch sequenced from Z8000, gates from Trigger Riot) -> Forbidden Planet (Hi-Pass) -> Z2040 -> R*S Serge ResEQ

Tiptop ONE (V-Hause Chord) -> Forbidden Planet (Hi-Pass) -> Z2040 (Lo-Pass)

TG ONE (playing Glitchmachines sample) -> Doepfer Wasp filter (High Pass)

Modulation sources: 3x Z4000 VC ADSR envelopes, Z3000 oscillator (LFO speed)

Sequenced with Circadian Rhythms, Trigger Riot and Z8000

On the right: A Verbos core in a mixed system

Voice A: Complex Oscillator -> ATC -> Verbos Multi-Delay Processor. Modulated by Math. Sequenced with Voltage Multistage

Voice B: Harmonic Oscillator -> Serge Variable Slope VCF (hi-pass) -> Tiptop Z2040 (lo-pass). Harmonics sequenced with Circadian Rhythms and Doepfer Quad Decay.

Send FX: Z-DSP (Halls Of Valhalla - Chamber), Z-DSP (Tape Delay)"

Steady State Fate PTG Sketchbook recording session 01

Steady State Fate PTG Sketchbook recording session 01 from VoltageCtrlR on Vimeo.

"This synth composition features the Positronic Transient Gate eurorack module by Steady State Fate.
I limited myself to only use the sound and sonic character of the PTG's outputs and vactrols to give the listener an idea of what this module will add to your system. The one thing i would like to point out about this module is that it will totally bring out some amazing sounds out of the most vanilla filters... why? because vactrols are magic. HAHA... all jokes aside the vactrol transient's really do bring out a unique sonic quality to everything they are applied to. I love what kind of sounds the PTG can get out of any bread and butter VCA and filter combo. The Universal Allpass Gate is absolutely the next evolution of what Don Buchla brought to modular synthesis with his Low pass gate design.

The Patch:
Moskwa Gate Out >>> to PTG In A
Envelator 1 Out>>> to PTG CV A (unipolar mode))
Piston Honda Out>>> to Triple Wave Folder>>> to PTG VCA Input
Envelator 2 Out>>> to PTG In B
MATHs CH. 4 Out >>> to PTG CV B (unipolar mode))
PTG Out B->>> to Z2040 Res In
PTG Out B+>>> to ModDemix CV In. modDemix to Main output
PTG Out A +>>> to Z2040 FM In and multed to Main output
Z2040 Out>>> to Main output

Bonus sub patch:
Quantum Rainbow
Pink Noise>>> to XMIX X In
Red Noise>>> to XMIX Y IN
XMIX -Out>>> to Sport Modulator (S/H/ mode) In
uStep Out>>> to Sport Modulator S/H In
Sport Modulator Out>>> to uScale In
uScale Out A>>> to Piston Honda 1/v Oct In
Moskwa CV Out>>> to uScale Shift In
uScale Out B>>> to Anti-Oscillator EXP In
Anti-Oscillator Tri Out>>> to Piston Honda FM in
Anti-Oscillator Mayhem Out>>> to Z2040 IN"

DUAL CIRCADIAN TECHNO RHYTHMS

DUAL CIRCADIAN TECHNO RHYTHMS from Station 252 on Vimeo.

"The second run of the same patch (as in this video: [here] but with different samples on the four ONEs) with a second Tiptop Audio Circadian Rhythms in the system.

Playing with three regular Tiptop ONEs and one TG-ONE, Tiptop 808 and 909 drum modules

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DbMinor | Eurorack Ambient

Published on Jan 8, 2017 Björn Bommersheim

"The patch is based around the idea to go for chords and the use of the music thing radio (in my 'case' the klangbauköln version) as a yet simple sample/chord player. So i rendered four different 10min DbMinor chords (basically the chord plus three inversions) with ni absynth. For changing the samples/chords i used make noise pressure points which is quite fun and an useful approach.

The interesting stereo filter effect by the middle of the recording is the Mutable Instruments Rings into the Uoki Toki Dual Polivocs filter which somehow blew me away ...

Feel free to leave your thoughts or comments.

Here are some patch notes / modules i used:

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Tiptop Audio Z2040 SSM Filter Demo

via Gur of Tiptop Audio

Z2040.wav
[mirrored here]

"Taken from the Z2040 video, this is polyphonic. Modular patch made with three Z3000 and Z2040, Volta and the Audio Damage Chorus."

Demo by Stretta

Tiptop Audio: Z2040 LP-VCF

flickr by Analogue Haven
"Now available, the Tiptop Audio Z2040 Lowpass Filter. The Z2040 is based on the SSM2040 filter chip as used in the vintage Sequential Circuits Prophet 5 Revision 2 (arguably the most sought after version). This filter is brauny in sound and has lots of features yet it remains space-efficient at only 8 HP and with a killer price to match. The module costs $199. A VC gain function can add a lot of grit, and a VCA with a jumper selectable pre- or post-filter opens the doors for lots of options with this module. The module is in-stock and available via our website. LINK"
http://www.analoguehaven.com/

FORBIDDEN DUB 2

FORBIDDEN DUB 2 from Station 252 on Vimeo.

"BD909 -> Vermona VcDrive -> Forbidden Planet (Hi-Pass) -> Tiptop Audio Z2040 (Low Pass)

MA808, ONE with a HH sample going through a VCA (for accents) -> Roland Demora

Tiptop ONE (one shot DOTS sample pitch sequenced from Z8000, gates from Trigger Riot) -> Forbidden Planet (Hi-Pass) -> Z2040 -> R*S Serge ResEQ

Tiptop ONE (V-Hause Chord sample) -> Forbidden Planet (Hi-Pass) -> Z2040 (Lo-Pass)

TG ONE (playing Glitchmachines sample) -> Doepfer Wasp filter (High Pass)

MA808 noise source -> Toppobrillo High Pass -> VCA

Modulation sources: 3x Z4000 VC ADSR envelopes, Z3000 oscillator (LFO speed)

Sequenced with Circadian Rhythms, Trigger Riot, Z8000 and Launch Codes.

Send FX: Z-DSP (Halls Of Valhalla - Cathedral), Z-DSP (Tape Delay)

http://tiptopaudio.com/forbidden-planet-analog-filter/"

ACID Z2040

ACID Z2040 from Tiptop Audio on Vimeo.

"Fading into an acid bass pattern and launching a full drum beat from the Circadian Rhythms"

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Fun facts: the original Tiptop Z2040 Lowpass Filter came out in June of 2009, and the updated look in October of 2016.

TipTop Audio Z2040

TipTop Audio Z2040 from GM on Vimeo.

Don't miss 4:56 on for polyphony - 5:20 on with a breath controller is stunning.
http://tiptopaudio.com MOTU Volta
"A brief introduction. This is my attempt to capture what it is like to feel and use the Z2040 filter. For most of us, it isn't possible to visit a nearby store and hear these things, so you have to sort of buy euro modules on faith. Hopefully you'll find this video helpful."