MATRIXSYNTH: Tuesday, January 9, 2007


Tuesday, January 09, 2007

Catsynth


"cats synthesizers music art opinion"

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Oberkorn Sequencer

No title link. Just the shot via this auction.

Details (I'm guessing this is the whole manual):

"Overview

Whilst most new analogue sequencers only offer a limiting 8 steps, the Oberkorn offers the all important 16 steps. It is a multi-channel true analogue sequencer with some remarkable features. Below are a list of main features:

1 Control Voltage channel.
2 separate Gate channels. The switches are 3 position providing the 2 Gate outputs, with centre being off.

Clear step LEDs. The 16 step LEDs are colour coded so locating whole note steps is easy.

Reset to 16. Just about all other analogue sequencer have an inherent error, in that after resetting the machine (to step 1), when restarting the sequencer, it actually starts on step 2! With our Reset to 16, this problem is overcome.

For more details on all features of Oberkorn , please read the whole manual - don’t miss any of it’s cool features!

About Analogue Sequencers

KORG RaDiAs

Shots are up on SoNiCbRaT. Title link takes you there.

ARP 2500 (wing cabinet - NightBirds studio)


flickr by NightBirds (Electronic Music - France).

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NightBird's MySpace Page

ARP Sequencer

Title link takes you to shots pulled via this auction.

Details:
"Features (copied from Music Machines):
The ARP sequencer is a 2 * 8 step or 1 * 16 step analog sequencer.
A couple of features make it really cool:

• You can add a (keyboard) CV to the output voltages
• A 3-position switch for each slider can be used to trigger other devices
• It has 2 independent voltage quantizers that round off voltages to the nearest 1/12 V. This comes in very handy, because the CV's are set using sliders.
• Best of all: its REALLY fast: if you connect the output of a VCO to the Step input, and listen to the sequencer unquantized output (A or B), you hear a waveform 3 or 4 octaves below the VCO's pitch, depending on the setting of the 8/16 switch.
• You can draw your own 8/16 step waveforms with the faders!"

Sent my way via polyconnect.

Custom Modular

flicker by fonik2000.

Third post from the set today. This one appears to be a custom modular. Absolutely stunning. Do check out the rest of his set for more. Each shot is worth a post and I'm not about to put up every single one. : )

KORG RaDiAs

Cool shot of the Korg Radias on SoNiCbRaT. Title link takes you to some initial thoughts. Looks like more shots are coming as well. : )

XS Semi-Modular Analog Synthesizer

"Coming in 2007, the new XS from Future Retro.

The XS is a true semi-modular analog synthesizer with a universe of sonic possibilities just waiting to be discovered. Our versatile design allows it to be used as either a desktop or rack mounted instrument, and it’s compact size makes it ideal for musicians on the go.

In it’s simplest form the XS is an extremely powerful monophonic synthesizer including 46 controls with internal signal routings pre-wired in a way which allow the unit to act similar to traditional synthesizers. The unit also provides 7 inputs and 15 outputs which can be connected in various ways to override the pre-wired signal routings, and interface the unit with other instruments in a modular fashion, and even process external audio.

The XS can be controlled by both MIDI and CV/Gate control signals simultaneously in a variety of ways. The XS can also act as a MIDI to CV/Gate converter with outputs including CV/Gate/Mod Wheel/Velocity signals for controlling other analog instruments.

With a single unit you can easily create basslines, leads, drones, percussion, and sound effects. Connect multiple units together to form larger systems and the possibilities are endless.

The XS provides 2 ultra stable wide range voltage controlled oscillators. Oscillator A generates saw tooth, and square waveforms, ring modulation and a white noise source. Oscillator B generates sine, triangle, saw tooth, pulse width/square waveforms, and it’s own sub oscillator waveform which can be 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, or 1/16th the frequency of the main waveform. The pulse width shape of oscillator B can be set manually or modulated with an internal or external control voltage, and oscillator B can also sync it’s frequency to oscillator A. Each oscillator can be frequency modulated independently by both internal and external signals to create more complex waveforms. Dedicated outputs are provided for oscillator A and B as well as the sub oscillator and noise.

A dedicated LFO generates triangle, saw tooth, square, and random waveforms, to modulate internal parameters. The LFO can act in a free-running mode, or sync it’s rate to divisions of an external MIDI clock. The LFO has it’s own output to modulate external circuits as well.

The mixer section sets the levels of the oscillators and sub oscillator waveform or any external audio signal to be sent to the input of the filter.

The 2-pole multimode filter provides 4 filter types including low pass, band pass, high pass, and notch settings. With high resonance settings the filter will self oscillate allowing it to act as an additional audio source. The cutoff frequency can be modulated by both internal and external signals. And the filter’s input and output can be overdriven independently giving it unique tone characteristics. A dedicated output for the filter is also provided.

The XS includes our unique velocity sensitive ADSR type envelope with additional attack and decay time settings for accented envelopes. It’s like having two envelopes in one, and capable of some truly funky sounds. This is the main modulation envelope internally routed to the modify the oscillators and filter. The envelope can be triggered by internal or external logic signals. Both normal and inverted polarity envelopes are available at the output.

And finally a voltage controlled amplifier is provided to process the amplitude of signals. The amplifier normally affects the filter’s output but can also be used to process external audio signals. The amplifier has it’s own dedicated envelope with 4 selectable shapes, velocity sensitive amplitude, and independent accent times. The amplifier also has a volume control for attenuating signals sent to the main output.

A universal power supply is also included, which allows the unit to be used in all countries.

Note: This is preliminary information only for this product. Actual features and design of this product may change at any time before production begins. Pricing and release date for this product is TBA."

XS Audio Demos
Previous Future Retro XS posts

JHs wasp clone

flickr by fonik2000.

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Buchla LPG clones

flickr by fonik2000.

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ARP Piano

Title link takes you to shots pulled via this auction.

"16 PRESET SOUNDS WITH CONTROL FOR VOLUME DETUNE, A PHAZER AND VIBRATO."

Sequential Circuits drumtraks

Title link takes you to shots pulled via this auction.
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