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Description

Experience the versatile world of sound design with the Make Noise Telharmonic, a modular synthesizer that brings the rich history of tonal music into your modern setup. Inspired by early 20th-century electronic instruments, the Telharmonic offers a unique approach to sound synthesis, blending the past with cutting-edge technology. It stands out with its ability to generate three distinct types of synthesis: additive, phase modulation, and noise. This module is perfect for musicians and sound enthusiasts who love experimenting with textures and tones.

Designed for modular setups, the Telharmonic is compatible with the Eurorack format, making it a versatile addition to your existing rig or an exciting starting point for your modular journey. Its intuitive interface allows for creative exploration, while the H-Lock feature ensures seamless transitions between harmonic content, making it a reliable tool for live performances and studio sessions alike. Whether you're crafting complex soundscapes or simple melodies, the Telharmonic provides the flexibility and depth you need to bring your musical ideas to life.

Key Features:

  • Three types of synthesis: additive, phase modulation, and noise
  • Eurorack compatible for seamless integration into modular setups
  • H-Lock feature for stable harmonic transitions
  • Intuitive interface for creative sound exploration
  • Perfect for both live performances and studio use

Product specs

Brand Make Noise
Model tELHARMONIC Module
Finish Black, Silver
Year 2008 - 2021
Made In United States
Categories Eurorack Modules and Cases, Synth Modules
Modular Synth Format Eurorack
Polyphony 5-voice
Synth Module Function Full Voice Synth, Noise Generator, Oscillator

FAQs

Is the Make Noise Telharmonic suitable for creating complex harmonic textures?

Yes, the Make Noise Telharmonic is designed for generating complex harmonic textures with its 5-voice polyphony and various synthesis modes, making it ideal for rich soundscapes and intricate compositions.

What type of synthesis does the Make Noise Telharmonic use?

The Make Noise Telharmonic employs a combination of additive synthesis and phase modulation to produce a wide range of timbres and textures, allowing for versatile sound design.

Can the Make Noise Telharmonic be used in a standard Eurorack setup?

Yes, the Make Noise Telharmonic is a Eurorack module, making it compatible with any standard Eurorack setup for modular synthesizers.

Does the Make Noise Telharmonic have a noise generator function?

Yes, the Make Noise Telharmonic includes a noise generator function, which can be used to add texture and complexity to your patches.

How many voices of polyphony does the Make Noise Telharmonic offer?

The Make Noise Telharmonic offers 5-voice polyphony, allowing you to create layered and harmonically rich sounds.

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Make Noise & Soundhack - Telharmonic (Demo & Explanation)

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MESSE 2015: Make Noise Telharmonic Updates

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Glitching and Noise with tELHARMONIC

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MakeNoise Telharmonic Retirement Tribute

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Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Make Noise Telharmonic.

Features and functionality

  • The noise output on the Telharmonic is highlighted for its versatility, capable of producing tuned noise and being used in self-modulation scenarios.

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  • The Telharmonic lacks a fine-tune control, prompting recommendations to use an external attenuverter for precise adjustments with other modules.

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  • The module's three-voice shift mode and VC random gate generation are highlighted as unique features, offering diverse sound possibilities beyond traditional uses.

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  • The Telharmonic offers an ensemble oscillator with built-in filter, capable of generating Shepherd's tones, which is rare among modular synth modules.

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  • The Telharmonic includes three separate outputs that can be mixed for diverse soundscapes, offering unique flexibility in a modular setup.

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  • The module includes a shift register, useful for producing hypnotic effects, and is praised for its unique timbral controls despite its complexity.

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User experience

  • Initially described as a "bagpipe generator," it transforms into an appreciated tool for musical theory drones after extended use, revealing its depth and versatility.

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  • Owners note the Telharmonic can sound monotonous without intentional patching, but becomes rewarding over time, especially for those who enjoy harmonically rich tones.

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  • Owners appreciate the built-in attenuverters on the Telharmonic, which streamline modulation input adjustments within a Make Noise system.

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  • Owners report needing to study the manual extensively to unlock its potential, as its interface and functionality are considered esoteric.

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  • Many users find the chord sequencing unintuitive and challenging, preferring heavy modulation to explore its sound capabilities instead.

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Use cases and applications

  • Some users utilize the noise algorithm for percussion placement, appreciating its ability to transition from fluttering sines to chaotic textures.

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  • Users describe the Telharmonic as "easy dub in a module," particularly effective for creating rich chords and variable noise textures.

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  • Some users craft Eastern-sounding drones and psychedelic arpeggios, finding it excels in niche sound design rather than traditional melody creation.

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  • It's particularly effective for creating organ-like drones and dub techno chords, especially when combined with reverb or delay effects.

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Comparisons

  • The Telharmonic's base sound is often described as organ-like, which can be polarizing for those seeking more diverse sound capabilities.

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  • The Telharmonic is likened to the 4ms Ensemble Oscillator for its ensemble oscillator feature, but with different approaches to sound generation.

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See how Flume uses Make Noise Telharmonic

Flume

Music Producer, DJ

What So Not

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In Harley's modular you can see the Telharmonic.

See how Four Tet uses Make Noise Telharmonic

Four Tet

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Visible in this photo from this August 2021 Sound on Sound interview.

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Andrew Huang

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First Of October

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Specified in the description of this January 21, 2021 video.

Getting somewhere with my self-playing patch goals - no samples, all synthesis! I'm enjoying this patch for its breadth of dynamics and sonic variation. There's a lot going on here but I'll share the main points and major principles:

Mutable Instruments Marbles provides the main clock. An ALM Busy Circuits Boss Bow Tie randomly switches between the negative and positive LFO output of a slowly cycling Make Noise Function, and that signal modulates the clock rate - sometimes launching it into audio rate or slowing it to a crawl. At times the clock rate remains steady when Function's Hang input is engaged by a gate from a 4ms Quad Clock Distributor + Expander, which itself is being clocked by Marbles.

Sacrament Cursible switches between six sound sources: Synth Tech E330, After Later Juggler, two channels from Endorphin.es Furthrrrr Generator (one going into Intellijel Rainmaker), Mutable Instruments Ripples self-oscillating into Monsoon (left and right channels). Each voice has varying degrees of random modulation dialed in.

Cursible's output is fed into a VCA opened by a Make Noise Contour. This is the only envelope in the entire patch! Its attack and decay are both being randomly modulated but with a bias toward shorter gestures. An interesting chain triggers it: Marbles' t3 output, fed through Branches for random skips, clocking a 4ms Pingable Envelope Generator with its clock division being randomly modulated, and taking the Half-R gate output from there.

The signal is then multed to both sides of a 4ms Dual Looping Delay, both at half wet, with their delay times being modulated independently. This results in some of the glitchy sounds you hear.

Those two signals are then sent through different but mirrored chains - a modulated high pass filter followed by a compressor. In one case it's Random*Source Serge VCFQ into Audio Damage Kompressor, and in the other it's Ritual Electronics Altar into 2hp Comp. Both filters' frequency and resonance parameters are being modulated with smooth random. The signals are then mixed with Make Noise X-Pan, with a little modulation over pan amounts.

X-Pan's outputs go to a Make Noise Mimeophon, mix at about 40% wet. Skew is on so the two channels' delay times differ from each other, and most parameters are being modulated so that delay times might be tiny or huge and have varying levels of feedback. This is also the reason why multiple sounds are often layered in the patch even though Cursible is only spitting out one at a time. Halo (Mimeophon's reverb) is swelling in and out with semi-random timing.

Modulation sources not mentioned above: Instruo DivKid OCHD, ADDAC VC Transitions, Vermona Fourmulator, Qu-Bit Bloom, NLC Triple Sloths, Moffenzeef Deviant, SSF DivKid RND STEP, Doepfer A-148, Make Noise Maths, Make Noise Telharmonic, 2hp LFO.

See how Richard Devine uses Make Noise Telharmonic

Richard Devine

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In this Vine post titled "Telharmonic Plonky Test", Richard Devine is using the Make Noise Telharmonic.

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Air

Music Producer

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can be seen in this post from January 14, 2020

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Mebitek

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Electronic music/video producer and composer. Dark Ambient Cinematic atmospheres from Sardinia.

From the acid and dusty factories of the electronic underground, through the devastated and pure immaculated nature of Sardinia, an explosion of anger and melancholy darkness transforms electronics into a cinematic orchestra. mebitek, the manufactured eXPerience

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