Verbos Electronics Voltage Multistage 16: Multistage LFO Mayhem in Eurorack

One of the Voltage Multistage 16’s headline features is its ability to nest LFO shapes and jump between voltage sections on the fly. Using the strobe button and stage select, the user can instantly switch from one bank of voltages to another, effectively morphing the modulation shape mid-patch. This is particularly handy for live performance or evolving generative patches where static LFOs just won’t cut it.

The video demonstrates how, by engaging the strobe, you can capture and hold a new voltage section, giving you a fresh LFO shape at the press of a button. This nested approach means you’re not limited to a single repeating pattern—multiple unique LFOs can coexist, ready to be triggered or swapped as needed.

The demonstration moves into practical territory, showing how the Voltage Multistage 16’s outputs can be routed to modulate filter positions—specifically, the center of a Bark Filter. By patching the top row of voltages into the filter, the video illustrates how modulation can be tightly integrated with sound shaping, yielding lively and organic results.

A key trick highlighted is the introduction of slides between voltage steps. By flipping a switch, the module transitions from stepped to sliding voltages, allowing for smooth, gliding modulations. The time control further extends this by letting you dial in the duration of these transitions. For hands-free operation, the B row can be used to automate the time parameter, freeing up the performer and opening up even more dynamic possibilities.

Taking things further, the video explores automating the strobe function. By sending a pulse from the Voltage Multistage into the sequence selector’s advanced input, the system can jump between LFO sections without manual intervention. This allows for seamless integration between multiple LFO shapes, creating modulation that evolves over time or responds to other events in the patch.

The result is a patch that can move fluidly between different rhythmic or voltage patterns, with the strobe input acting as a gateway to new modulation territories. The demonstration closes with tweaks to the width and decay of the modulation, showing how the module’s controls interact to produce complex, shifting envelopes—ideal for adventurous sound design or generative systems.