A Fresh New Take on the API 500 System | Rodec 100 Series Overview & Walkthrough

The Rodec 100 Series reimagines the classic API 500 format with a modular twist. Designed as an open-format subcategory, it lets you host multiple compact analog modules inside a single stereo 500 slot — from preamps to filters and EQs. In this video, I walk you through the concept and creative possibilities using three Rodec modules: 🔹 M-108: Vintage-flavored stereo line preamp 🔹 M-102: Sweet, musical EQ based on the MX180 🔹 M-104: MS-20 inspired analog filter with CV and envelope follower 🎧 Expect deep dives, creative signal chains, and real-world audio examples from my hybrid studio. 🔗 Full documentation: https://documentation.rodec.com/rodec... 💡 Yes — it’s open source! Manufacturers can build their own 100 Series modules. ⸻ 00:00 - Intro 01:49 - Overview & Walkthrough 02:36 - M-108 Line Preamp 03:44 - 808 Drums Audio Example 04:13 - M-102 EQ 04:56 - EQ Audio Example 05:59 - M-104 Analog Filter 08:27 - Talking Wah Wah Bass 09:33 - 100 Series In Action 14:56 - Creative Filtering or Usinfg your Synth Filter as a Dynamic EQ 17:43 - Boosting the Low End with the Low Pass FIlter 19:09 - 100 Series Is Open Source 19:45 - Outro 19:57 - Filter Acid Audio Example 20:24 - Talking Bass 21:04 - Rhodes Audio Example 22:33 - Filter House Audio Example #Rodec100Series #API500 #ModularAudio #AnalogGear #SoundDesign #StudioTools #CreativeMixing #OpenFormat #ProAudio