One of the great things about Hypno is that it is appealing to both those who use eurorack and those who don’t. But Hypno plays very well with friends! So for those who aren’t so familiar with the wide world of eurorack modules, here is an evolving list of LFOs and other modulators that should open up a lot of interesting animations with Hypno!
- ALM Busy Circuits Pamela’s New Workout 8 simultaneous, clocked modulators with individual control over clock divisions, waveshape, level, phase and so much more! This module will quickly fill almost every patch point on Hypno, allowing you to go crazy with synchronous and asynchronous modulation with lots of control over each one. This is a very menu-driven module, which may not be for everyone, but for it’s size and density it’s hard to beat Pamela’s at this price. PNW produces an output of 0-5V. ALM - ALM017 Pamela's NEW Workout
- XOAC Devices Batumi multi-mode quad LFO with 12 simultaneous outputs. Batumi is a staple in any eurorack system thanks to a combination of useful functionality and straightforward operation. This module gives you four independent LFOs, each with 3 waveform outputs, and able to be used in free, quadrature, clock divided, or phase modulated modes. Quadrature and phase modes are extremely sweet for dialing in animation on Hypno that “push and pulls.” Batumi outputs -5V/+5V. Xaoc Devices
- XOAC Devices Zadar one of the more novel modules on this list, Zadar is a quad “vector” envelope that generates triggered modulation from a large library of vector shapes, from simple to complex. These can create some very interesting animations with Hypno, especially when multiple are used! Envelopes can either be triggered externally or looped like an oscillator. There is also a great deal of waveshape control that will take your modulation to a new level! Zadar outputs 0-10V. Xaoc Devices
- Make Noise Maths is it even a module recommendation list without Maths? Maths is arguably the most popular eurorack module of all time and for good reason: it packs a huge amount of useful analog functions into one easy to use module. Maths boasts two A/D function generators that can be triggered or looped. Maths is also a powerful voltage processor that can be used to combine voltages from other modules and distill those into unique variations, or more bring them into more usable ranges. Use Maths on its own to animate Hypno, or combine it with other modules to transform your LFOs and other voltages into complex modulators. Maths can also be used as an envelope follower, which generates modulation voltages from audio input, i.e. audio reactivity. Maths has an overall range of -10/+10V. Make Noise Co. | MATHS
- LZX Industries Sensory Translator Sensory Translator is a multiband envelope follower that splits incoming audio into 5 distinct frequency bands and generates control voltages for each one. This is a superb module for generating modulation that is synced to music. The inclusion of an onboard microphone means you don’t even need to patch an audio source into it, though inputs are available for plugging in microphones, audio eurorack modules, and external music. sources. NOTE: LZX modules work on a 0-1V standard which is far below the audio eurorack ranges of -5/+5, so it will require some amplification to use with Hypno. You can also use it purely as a trigger generator to drive other envelope modules. Sensory Translator – LZX Industries
- SSF Ultra Random Analog random and sample & hold modules allow you to create less repetitive or more chaotic animations, and URA is a highly functional module for generating several different random voltages at once. Use this for breaking the monotony of cyclic modulation and adding unpredictable movements to your Hypno patches. The module has options for stepped or smooth voltages, and gives you a wide range of control. URA outputs -10V/+10V Ultra-Random Analog — STEADY STATE FATE
- Ornament & Crime this is a wonderful module because it packs many different kinds of modules into one generic interface. O_c can be an envelope generator, sequencer, quadrature wavetable LFO, and much more. If you want an “all-in-one” solution then this module may be a good fit for you. Expect to do a lot of menu diving, but it is a killer bang for buck. There’s a mini version that’s only 8hp, too. O_c has a range of about -3V/+5V. https://ornament-and-cri.me/
You can help us add to this thread by writing a short description of your favorite modulators and mentioning how you like to use it with Hypno. We will add your comments to this main thread!
I used to have a Batumi, but sold it because I wasn’t using any of its extra features.
