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The Ornament & Crime is a versatile addition to any modular synth setup, renowned for its open-source firmware that brings a world of possibilities to your fingertips. This multifunctional module is more than just a synthesizer; it’s a toolkit for sound exploration, offering a range of apps that can transform the way you create music. From quantizing melodies to generating complex modulation patterns, the Ornament & Crime provides an array of utilities that enhance your creative workflow.

This module is equipped with four CV inputs and outputs, providing extensive control capabilities for crafting intricate soundscapes. Its high-resolution OLED screen ensures a clear and intuitive interface, making navigation through its various applications straightforward and engaging. Whether you're shaping sequences or experimenting with envelopes, the Ornament & Crime is designed to meet the needs of both novice and experienced modular enthusiasts.

With its community-driven development, new features and applications are continually being introduced, ensuring that your module remains at the cutting edge of musical innovation. This commitment to ongoing improvement makes the Ornament & Crime a dynamic and evolving tool in your modular arsenal.

Key Features:

Open-source firmware with a range of applications
Four CV inputs and outputs for versatile control
High-resolution OLED screen for clear navigation
Community-driven development for continuous updates
Multifunctional capabilities including quantizers and modulation sources
Ideal for both novice and experienced users in modular synthesis

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We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Ornament & Crime.

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Sequence5, Carpeggio, and Enigma Jr can be used for modulation instead of traditional pitch sequencing, offering versatility in patching.
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LowRents applet provides a unique approach to CV generation, offering different probabilistic modulation possibilities.
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Quantermain on the original firmware is praised for its customizable quad quantizer, effectively functioning as four Turing Machines.
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User experience

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Owners frequently alternate between Hemisphere apps and Phazerville, showing the module's versatility in different musical contexts.
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Some users report power supply issues with the ALA O_C, requiring more power than typical racks provide, resolved by using a Befaco Trolley Bus.
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Mods and upgrades

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SequenceX applet modified for bipolar outputs and mutes, enhancing polyrhythmic experimentation.
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Intellijel Designs USB Extender simplifies firmware updates by allowing front panel USB access, enhancing user convenience.
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Setup and maintenance

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Phazerville firmware issues can stem from non-data transferring USB cables; using a dedicated data cable is recommended.
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Software and compatibility

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Flashing firmware may require rack power due to typical USB power-trace cuts; careful DIY can maintain USB power.
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Hemisphere and Benisphere firmwares both feature dual quantizer and slew applets, allowing simultaneous operation for versatile modulation tasks.
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Benisphere firmware includes BugCrack, an improved drum synth applet over Hemisphere's BootsNCats, providing a stable kick feature for live performances.
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Features and functionality

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Phazerville app generates two chaotic LFOs, expanding to four when linked, inspired by John Berndt's relabi research.
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Calculate applet is highlighted for its ability to process various input signals, creating unexpected modulation outputs.
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Ebb & LFO firmware is noted for porting Tides as an oscillator, expanding the O_C's functionality beyond modulation.
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The OCP version utilizes later Teensy models for 10vpp and VOR support, offering expanded voltage ranges for outputs.
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TB-3PO applet generates 303-like basslines from a seed value, useful for acid bass sounds.
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Clank Chaos is compared to Pam's Pro Workout and Droid's 'Algoquencer' for melody generation, seen as a potential replacement for O_C.
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Mebitek

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Mebitek, an electronic music producer and composer known for his dark ambient cinematic atmospheres, uses the Ornament & Crime modular synthesizer to craft his unique soundscapes. His Instagram post showcases a modular synth setup, highlighting his integration of this gear into his creative process.