So, just a tiny update on this Alembic journey.
I recently acquired an Elektron Analog Heat mk2 to run this Series 1 through (I need to name this bass!). The AH is a stereo gain\distortion box as well as filter box with 7 filter types I think. It also has an LFO, envelope follower, 2 external cv modulation inputs and a modulation matrix with a lot of targets PLUS recall for presets I make.
https://www.elektron.se/products/analog-heat-mkii/ I have experience with Elektron gear so the UI makes sense. I was able to get some fun sounds quickly: setting a threshold on the env follower so that I have touch sensitive control over the gain meaning when I played harder, the more gain on the sound. Then running that through the filter with LFO controlling cutoff. It was easy to get fun but compelling sounds that are expressive.
This type of sonic exploration is definitely an example of the silly stuff I have planned for this bass
I guess what remains to be seen is how many tricks this box has up it’s sleeve and if it is enough to justify it’s space in my music area. Doesn’t only work with the bass though so hoping for lots of utility from this little FSU box.
