How to improve control over your modular, hardware and software with AtoVproject 16n Rework

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Hi! Today we are going over the features of the AtoVproject 16n Rework. A eurorack module based on the open-source 16n faderbank, but completely remodelled so it can easily be integrated in the eurorack format. Besides that, it’s still a powerful midi controller, for other hardware and software.
We’ll have a look at how these 16 faders can improve control over your modular and other gear. We go over how I like to set up the 16n Rework with a modular live-patch, as well as some patching tips. And in the last two chapters we have a look at MIDI and I2C, and see how the 16n Rework can be incorporated in a hybrid studio or live-setup.
AtoVproject website:
atovproject.de
Here’s the timetable:
00:00 - Intro
00:45 - 16n Rework overview
02:04 - Modular control
08:37 - Midi and I2C
11:11 - Hybrid control
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  • @gmmc_central
    @gmmc_central3 жыл бұрын

    This is one of your most helpful videos yet! Definitely keeping this module on a wishlist!

  • @MonotrailTechTalk

    @MonotrailTechTalk

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear you liked it! Thanks :)

  • @chrismason5832
    @chrismason58327 ай бұрын

    Excellent demonstration and presentation my friend

  • @MonotrailTechTalk

    @MonotrailTechTalk

    7 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching :)

  • @MrJaynickel
    @MrJaynickel2 жыл бұрын

    Good video, cool ideas!

  • @MonotrailTechTalk

    @MonotrailTechTalk

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you like them! Cheers!

  • @manuelsteinmair
    @manuelsteinmair3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the demo! What a nice and interesting bunch of faders! The DIY part is also intriguing. Maybe it could be made to work with my Zynthian over I2C to leave the USB for the PC...

  • @MonotrailTechTalk

    @MonotrailTechTalk

    3 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome! And it is indeed :) Unfortunately I don't have any I2C capable modules, so couldn't work much with that, but sounds like interesting plans!

  • @TerekkiTerekki
    @TerekkiTerekki3 жыл бұрын

    Great video, have the Sweet Sixteen mk2 by Tesseract Modular - handy keeping this functionality in the case.

  • @MonotrailTechTalk

    @MonotrailTechTalk

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! And interesting module as well, enjoy!

  • 6 ай бұрын

    Hey curious to know what you think of the sweet sixteen, do you still have it ? I'm eyeballing these two fadersbanks 👀

  • @FakthorX
    @FakthorX2 жыл бұрын

    Excellent

  • @MonotrailTechTalk

    @MonotrailTechTalk

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Cheers!

  • @saren6538
    @saren65383 жыл бұрын

    Hi Monotrail, just joined the patreon, your videos are awesome. just bought the faderbank today because of this video :)) do you ever use the 16n editor ?

  • @MonotrailTechTalk

    @MonotrailTechTalk

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! That's lovely to hear! And yes, used it a few times to setup the midi configuration. But mostly just use it with the modular.

  • @peamarte
    @peamarte3 жыл бұрын

    This video made me buy the controller and it solved a lot of problems for me. It's great to have so many OFFSETs available :) Thanks. Just one question: using passive stackable cables, is it possible to lose voltage? I am not speaking in the case of tracking for a VCO (because perhaps I would not use it) but I am speaking of normal voltages routed towards different vc (for example vca, filters). In that case it would be useful to change the voltage to 10volts and attenuate it in some way or would it be fine even 5 volts? Hope the question is clear, thanks again for your great videos.

  • @MonotrailTechTalk

    @MonotrailTechTalk

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hey, glad to hear it! Im afraid im not sure if there is an internal way of buffering in the 16n Rework, don't have the tools to test it atm. In general if you mult voltages with a stackable indeed you loose a bit of strength. In practice though, unles you use it for melodies like you said, its not a problem at all, the loss is pretty small.

  • @bak4320
    @bak43203 жыл бұрын

    Great demo! Are there any sync/clock concerns when simultaneously using cv/midi/vst ?

  • @MonotrailTechTalk

    @MonotrailTechTalk

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! And not that I noticed, everything worked solid :)

  • @LESINDES
    @LESINDES6 ай бұрын

    Nice presentation as always on your channel! As you can control via MIDI CCs I wonder if you could use it also the other way round to convert incoming MIDI CCs to CV with this fader box?

  • @MonotrailTechTalk

    @MonotrailTechTalk

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks! You can use the sliders to control CV and Midi, but not the other way around. So it's not a 16 channel midi to CV converter. Although that would be nice indeed :)

  • @z1kp2
    @z1kp23 жыл бұрын

    Yup, ordered after watching.

  • @MonotrailTechTalk

    @MonotrailTechTalk

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cheers, have fun with it! :)

  • @xpump876
    @xpump8763 жыл бұрын

    Just got a 16n from THONK UK : > - this should work great with my ADDAC306 VC transitions

  • @MonotrailTechTalk

    @MonotrailTechTalk

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hey, nice to hear! Sounds like an interesting combo indeed, enjoy!

  • @FelipeTellez
    @FelipeTellez Жыл бұрын

    Would you require a midi breakout like the CVM8 from expert sleepers in order to connect to to the Disting EX? It's not super clear how that connection is made, could you clarify? Very inspiring stuff!

  • @MonotrailTechTalk

    @MonotrailTechTalk

    Жыл бұрын

    Not midi, I am talking about the I2C port. So you should be able to use that single jack out from the fader bank to the EX. But I have to admit I don't have any of those devices, so I could not test it myself. Make sure to check the manual for the EX if you want to know more details.

  • @jasonnicholas4336
    @jasonnicholas4336 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this overview; it's strange that this hasn't received more attention as it seems to do a specific set of things that no other controller does in quite the same way so concisely. I just ordered a secondhand unit from my local dealer here in Australia and looking forward to exploring what it can do. (Are you still using it as a regular part of your setup?)

  • @MonotrailTechTalk

    @MonotrailTechTalk

    Жыл бұрын

    Agree! It's a very clean but useful tool. Still have mine for sure, it's more a part of the studio now than the live set though :)

  • @VocalChainsStudio
    @VocalChainsStudio10 ай бұрын

    I prefer Voltage Block - choice to play static voltages (make the sequencer 1 step), with the option to sequence voltages. The big faders and 10 volt range seem incredibly handy, though.

  • @MonotrailTechTalk

    @MonotrailTechTalk

    10 ай бұрын

    Voltage block is great as well! Sliders are just fun sometimes :)

  • @EleniEliades_
    @EleniEliades_3 жыл бұрын

    This seems to be useful in such incredible ways. It would be perfect to use 3 or 4 of the faders for bringing different guitar pedals into a soundscape. I love the hands-on approach of this too. I haven't seen it in any stores, how did you purchase yours?

  • @MonotrailTechTalk

    @MonotrailTechTalk

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm lucky enough to live in Berlin, close to the friendly guy who builds these. There are only small batches, available as DIY, or assambled through schneidersladen, here in Berlin: atovproject.de/dealers

  • @MonotrailTechTalk

    @MonotrailTechTalk

    3 жыл бұрын

    schneidersladen.de/de/atovproject/

  • @EleniEliades_

    @EleniEliades_

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@MonotrailTechTalk Thank you-👾

  • @yurijogurtsov8710

    @yurijogurtsov8710

    9 ай бұрын

    worth adding there's also a Michigan Synth Works version (not really compatible with 16n but derived from it), sold via their website. it has a more handy 0-5/0-10/-5+5v individual switches on the faceplate. and of course the Sweet16 modules. the 16n project's been around for years, so it's all well developed. + incredible controller, great video too.

  • @lab-by-the-sea
    @lab-by-the-sea2 жыл бұрын

    thank you for the video, but 1 question, why should it receive midi through usb? (1:50)

  • @MonotrailTechTalk

    @MonotrailTechTalk

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think they actually updated the device, so now it could be possible. It would be nice to recieve MIDI because then you can use it as a midi to cv converter, and send values from a DAW to your modular for example :) EDIT: After clarifaction from the maker: The module is updated so it can send midi data at its midi output, recieved via the usb. The slider outputs are fully analog, so it's not a midi to cv converter! But you can use it to forward midi data to digital modules.

  • @lab-by-the-sea

    @lab-by-the-sea

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MonotrailTechTalk oh,i see! Thanks!

  • @VladyYakovenko
    @VladyYakovenko7 ай бұрын

    Would love for it to have modular inputs and act as VCAs for this inputs. I have a lot of modulation sources to tame 😅

  • @MonotrailTechTalk

    @MonotrailTechTalk

    7 ай бұрын

    That would require very different circuitry. But more VCAs are always good I guess :)

  • @spiralmoment
    @spiralmoment2 жыл бұрын

    id wish they made one with just 8 nicely spaced knobs.

  • @MonotrailTechTalk

    @MonotrailTechTalk

    2 жыл бұрын

    Haha, knobs are everywhere already! I think the faders make it interesting for performances, you can work multiple at the ssme time :)

  • @yurijogurtsov8710

    @yurijogurtsov8710

    9 ай бұрын

    @@MonotrailTechTalktrue, but fader PLUS a few buttons won't hurt either! also would be great to see a v2 one day with multiple pages/groups, which would open up another dimension. and a v3 with displays per fader )) like FaderFox EC4. but even in its current state, 16n is unrivalled. (can't help but wonder why there's nothing else like it. a testament to the creativity of the community and DIY scene, it wasn't even a commercial project in the beginning)

  • @subbasebroken-form3821
    @subbasebroken-form38213 жыл бұрын

    would you recommend this for Eurorack Dark Ambient?

  • @MonotrailTechTalk

    @MonotrailTechTalk

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hey! It's mostly a tool that creates posibilities when it comes to how you jam or perform. So it comes down to if you think you would use it in the studio, or it would create new possibilities for you when performing. I think thats not so much related to the genre ;) All the best!

  • @paulbrocklehurst7253
    @paulbrocklehurst72533 жыл бұрын

    8:18 Yes it _is_ so satisfying with a *big knob.*

  • @MonotrailTechTalk

    @MonotrailTechTalk

    3 жыл бұрын

    I suggest more manufactures use them :) I need them...

  • @risro.O
    @risro.O3 жыл бұрын

    i just bought an 8 channel mixer module to do pretty much one third of this 🤦‍♂️

  • @MonotrailTechTalk

    @MonotrailTechTalk

    3 жыл бұрын

    I guess the sheer amount of choices and options is one of the eurorack curses :) We'll have to live with it I guess, this is not mixing though, so I bet you'll find good use for all of it ;)

  • @risro.O

    @risro.O

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@MonotrailTechTalk yeah I understand that this isn't mixing but could be and so much more 😁 but yeah no regrets with the mixer cos it was what I needed. this just would be that and so much nore

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