Niobium: from iridescent cubes to superconductors and beyond!
An introduction to niobium, a fascinating metallic element with atomic number 41. This video explores the unique characteristics of this transition metal, highlighting its striking similarity to tantalum, and …its application as a superconductor with applications in MRI machines, advanced physics, and more. We also show off our iridescent purple cube of pure niobium.
0:00 Introduction
0:10 Basic properties and history
0:47 Physical properties and our iridescent purple cube
1:12 Niobium as a superconductor
2:03 Conclusion
Original background music features:
Cherry Audio KR-55C and Pentaphonic
Dawesome Myth
QuBit Prism
Arturia Pure LoFi, SEM Filter, Tape Mello, J37 tape simulation
Buchla 158 Red PanelShow More
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Niobium: from iridescent cubes to superconductors and beyond!
An introduction to niobium, a fascinating metallic element with atomic number 41. This video explores the unique characteristics of this transition metal, highlighting its striking similarity to tantalum, and …its application as a superconductor with applications in MRI machines, advanced physics, and more. We also show off our iridescent purple cube of pure niobium.
0:00 Introduction
0:10 Basic properties and history
0:47 Physical properties and our iridescent purple cube
1:12 Niobium as a superconductor
2:03 Conclusion
Original background music features:
Cherry Audio KR-55C and Pentaphonic
Dawesome Myth
QuBit Prism
Arturia Pure LoFi, SEM Filter, Tape Mello, J37 tape simulation
Buchla 158 Red PanelShow More
Now Playing
Damien Olsen: Radio Valhalla | Daily Disc
An exploration of Damien Olsen’s album Radio Valhala, featuring his unique approach to synthesizers and found sound.
We examine the sound design behind this record, where Damien Olsen performs every instrument …himself, including synthesizers, guitar, and tape loops. The composition builds an abstract mixture of textures, melodies, harmonics and musique concrete that define the listening experience.
The Filternator from Kanawha Music & Art – vintage-inspired resonator
We look at the Filternator from Kanawha Music and Art, a Eurorack module designed to recreate the sound and behavior of vintage high-Q filters or resonators, like those found in …instruments like the Solovox. It’s circuit is based on capacitors and inductors, which can be switched on and off to change the frequency and resonance of the module. It is also passive and doesn’t require any power.
We take a close look at its behavior with a controlled oscillator signal from our trusty Arturia MiniBrute 2, including CV-based mix modulation. We then try it out with an electronic organ sound from our Cherry Audio Blue3.
00:00 Introduction
00:14 Background and overview
01:00 Exploring the Filternator with an Arturia MiniBrute 2 source
04:57 Using the Mix CV for filter modulation
09:49 Filternator with the Cherry Audio Blue3 organ
13:38 Conclusion