Devs => VCV Paradigm Modules pls!

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sdv
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Devs => VCV Paradigm Modules pls!

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While I'm really enjoying the majority of modules I've purchased for VM so far there seems to be a great deal of redundancy in the 3rd party library, not only in the types of modules but the overall thinking of how a module should perform. It would be amazing to see if developers could replicate some of these more unique VCV modules, or at the very least, attempt to match the thinking paradigm behind them in terms of module design and workflow. A brave new world of sound awaits!!

Parametric filter designer: https://vcvrack.com/Parametra
Quad-note chord sequencer: https://vcvrack.com/Chord
Super Arpeggiator: https://library.vcvrack.com/CountModula/Arpeggiator
Boolean Chaos: https://library.vcvrack.com/Qwelk/Chaos
Authoritarian Quantizer: https://library.vcvrack.com/Bidoo/DIKTAT
Multi-channel arpeggiator: https://library.vcvrack.com/ML_modules/Arpeggiator
Polyphonic Input Arpeggiator: https://library.vcvrack.com/HamptonHarmonics/Arp
16 input to 1 output sequential/VC switch/router: https://library.vcvrack.com/CountModula/Switch16To1
Cellular Automaton Gate Sequencer: https://library.vcvrack.com/voxglitch/glitchsequencer
Two Neurons and Two Difference Rectifiers: https://library.vcvrack.com/NonlinearCi ... ubleNeuron
Six-in-one cv/gate sequencers with independent control over clock division: https://library.vcvrack.com/voxglitch/digitalsequencer
Node-based polyphonic sequencer: https://library.vcvrack.com/Mog/Network
Random Branching 8-step sequencer: https://library.vcvrack.com/AriaSalvatrice/Darius
Generates a set of 8 synchronised gates and triggers: https://library.vcvrack.com/CountModula ... andomGates
Generates an 8 step sequence of curves: https://library.vcvrack.com/DHE-Modules/CurveSequencer8
Cellular automaton sequencer: https://library.vcvrack.com/23volts/Cells
Quad algorithmic sequencer generator: https://library.vcvrack.com/scanner-dar ... OrcasHeart
Randomizer for up to 16 input signals: https://library.vcvrack.com/Stoermelder-P1/FourRounds
Adjustable rotating octa-multi-switch: https://library.vcvrack.com/unless_modules/atoms
Probabilistic Quantizer: https://library.vcvrack.com/FrozenWaste ... ablyNoteBP
Multi head sample based oscillator: https://library.vcvrack.com/NYSTHI/Sussudio
Klee Sequencer: https://library.vcvrack.com/TheXOR/Klee
Spiralone Sequencer: https://library.vcvrack.com/TheXOR/Spiralone
Phase-Driven Sequencer: https://library.vcvrack.com/ZZC-Phaseque/Phaseque
Keyboard, Switch, Bridge, Sequencer, Quantizer with editable comparators: https://library.vcvrack.com/NYSTHI/TheCage
A multiband band-pass resonant filter, a port of the 4ms SMR: https://library.vcvrack.com/Prism/Rainbow
Rotate Klok Divider (RKD) module: https://library.vcvrack.com/Ohmer/RKD
Sequencer with per step inputs: https://library.vcvrack.com/cf/trSEQ
8-fold scale quantiser: https://library.vcvrack.com/ML_modules_QU/Quantum_Pro
2D grid sequencer: https://library.vcvrack.com/KarateSnoopy/KSnpy2DGridSeq
Probability Sequencer: https://library.vcvrack.com/StellareMod ... /Andromeda
Sequencer, keyboard, memory, gater, bridger, ratcheter: https://library.vcvrack.com/NYSTHI/SQUONK
Colliding sample and hold: https://library.vcvrack.com/Geodesics/Branes
Atomic dual cv sequencer: https://library.vcvrack.com/Geodesics/Ions
Semi-random chord generation: https://library.vcvrack.com/AmalgamatedHarmonics/Galaxy
A trigger sequencer based on summed clock-dividers: https://library.vcvrack.com/AmalgamatedHarmonics/Ruckus
Chainable master clock with swing, clock delay and pulse width: https://library.vcvrack.com/ImpromptuModular/Clocked
Dual ramp generator: https://library.vcvrack.com/Befaco/Rampage
andro
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Re: Devs => VCV Paradigm Modules pls!

Post by andro »

Hello @sdv,

While not yet a commercial developer on the VM store, I can tell you that developing modules is long, complex, and arduous. It's not easy banging these things out. I have 510 modules for VM and that's plenty to be going on with. I have a dozen under development. You also have to realise there are only about a dozen VM developers on the store, compared to the thousands developing for VCV Rack.

I am tempted to ask, if you like these modules, why don't you just use VCV? It's only limitation is that it can't (and at current rate, likely won't ever, despite promises) run in DAWs. it's a fine environment. Why want VM to be a clone of that? It's like saying I want my Juno to be an Arp as well.

VCV Rack modules are done in C++, VM in Java. Simple conversion requires translation between the languages which is not difficult, but it's significant that almost nobody is bothering to do it, except the astonishingly brilliant Vult (who has a high level module description language).

That's a really long list you gave. Pick one you want, and I will have a go at it. VCV being open source it is possible to study the code in detail as a basis.

Andrew
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