Meska Unleashes the Tuul: Filter Pings, Glitch FX, and Chaos Galore

Meska kicks things off by diving into the digital filter section of the Gotharman’s Tuul, a device that looks like it could summon a thunderstorm or at least shake up your next set. With a nod to its gothic-inspired design, Meska highlights the range of filter models on offer—dual bandpass, high pass/low pass combos, and the mysterious Warwell filter, each ready to add a dash of darkness to your sound palette.

The Tuul isn’t just for polite filter sweeps; it’s a proper playground for sonic experimenters. Meska’s approach is all about pushing boundaries, showing off how this box can go from subtle to absolutely bonkers faster than a BBQ goes up in flames. If you’re after a filter that can handle your wildest ideas, this one’s worth a squiz.

Next up, Meska zeroes in on the Warwell filter, giving it a good old-fashioned pinging. By cranking the resonance to the max (no self-oscillation worries here, mate), he demonstrates how this filter responds to sharp triggers, turning bland signals into percussive, vowel-like zaps that’d wake up the dead.

The magic’s in the details: tweaking the Warwell parameter shifts the character of each ping, showing off the filter’s unique tonal quirks. It’s a sound designer’s dream, and if you want to hear the full range of weirdness, you’ll need to check out the video—words just can’t do those pinged tones justice.

Meska doesn’t stop at static filter pings—he brings in modulation to keep things lively. By mapping sample-and-hold CVs to both the cutoff and Warwell parameters, each trigger gets its own randomised twist, turning the filter into a living, breathing beast that never repeats itself.

This is where the Tuul really shines for experimental techno heads: the unpredictable, evolving textures are perfect for keeping a dancefloor guessing or just freaking out your neighbours. Meska’s workflow is all about hands-on exploration, and you can tell he’s having a blast pushing the boundaries of what this filter can do.

For the grand finale, Meska goes full mad scientist, using random triggers to modulate FX parameters on each hit. By linking CVs to the modulation delay and reverb, every trigger brings a new twist—sometimes subtle, sometimes wild, always unpredictable. It’s like letting a possum loose in your patch cables: you never know what’s coming next.

This approach keeps the sound fresh and surprising, perfect for live sets where you want to keep punters on their toes. Meska’s style is all about embracing the chaos, and the Tuul filter proves it can handle whatever random madness you throw its way. For the full effect, you’ll want to watch the video—some things just have to be heard to be believed.