Josh from Earthquake Devices talks about The Wave Transformer oscillator, Otterly module features discussed, guest's journey into music and DIY projects, creation of the Voltax instrument, innovative product development, gratitude for the modular community and gear acknowledgments.
Josh's journey from DIY projects to creating the Voltax instrument showcases his inventive approach and technical prowess.
Josh's dedication to developing an affordable yet highly advanced oscillator demonstrates his expertise in design and manufacturing efficiency.
The Wave Transformer module offers unique self-patching capabilities and diverse modulation options, showcasing its versatility in creating complex soundscapes.
Deep dives
Josh's Journey and Background in DIY Projects and Electronics
Josh, with a profound interest in electronics since childhood, engaged in DIY projects and honed his skills through resources like MIT OpenCourseWare and worked on unique projects. His passion for tinkering led to the creation of innovative instruments like the Voltax, featuring ribbon controllers on a fretless neck, showing his inventive approach and technical prowess.
Transition to EarthQuaker and Development of the New Oscillator
Transitioning to EarthQuaker as a customer service manager, Josh's technical aptitude quickly moved him towards solving complex technical issues and a transition to a more specialized technical role. Amid the pandemic, Josh devoted two years to develop a new oscillator with advanced wave shaping capabilities, meticulous tuning controls, and subtle modulation options. He focused on making the oscillator highly manufacturable and managed to offer it at an affordable price point of $199, showcasing his dedication and expertise in design and manufacturing efficiency.
Collaboration with EarthQuaker and Musical Expression with the Oscillator
Collaborating with EarthQuaker, Josh shared his oscillator design, impressing the team with its innovative features. The oscillator, integrated into a music setup alongside various equipment like the Novula Poly Cinematic and Bastole Neo Trinity, delivered a unique musical experience combining diverse elements. Through experimentation and exploration, Josh showcased his ability to blend technical expertise with musical creativity, culminating in a harmonious musical piece demonstrating the oscillator's capabilities and his musical vision.
Development and Manufacturing of The Wave Transformer Module
The podcast episode delves into the development and manufacturing process of The Wave Transformer module. The host discusses their collaboration with Lenny from After Later Audio and describes the features of the module, such as a joke module called the bleep bloop 2000 and a matrix mixer with onboard CV sources. They emphasize the importance of meticulous manufacturing processes and quality control due to offering a lifetime warranty on their products.
Exploration and Unique Features of The Wave Transformer Module
The discussion highlights the exploration and unique features of The Wave Transformer module. The podcast guests share experiences of using the module, emphasizing the self-patching capabilities and the complex output waveform's impact on modulation. They delve into using the module as an FM source, experimenting with different inputs and showcasing the diversity of sounds achievable through intricate modulation techniques. The guests express excitement about the versatile and polyphonic-like capabilities of the module.
