"I have to say, on a personal note, this plug has taken a bit (okay, a lot) longer to make than most of our other offerings, but it is well worth it. While it seems rather simple on the face of things (and wasn't that the point?) there is a lot going on under the hood of this one. Unlike the everything-and-the-sink approach of something like Delay Designer or PSP 608, we narrowed the focus down to the most usable feature set. As such, I'll be the first to admit that Ricochet has a definite sound to it, unlike those two effects, which only have "vibe" if you program it in to them. This is the result of not having controls for every possible parameter, but rather making conscious design decisions, and only baring the controls that you literally can't live without." Click here for more. I actually got an early copy and it is definitely going to be a fun one.
Saturday, February 09, 2008
Audio Damage Ricochet Update
"I have to say, on a personal note, this plug has taken a bit (okay, a lot) longer to make than most of our other offerings, but it is well worth it. While it seems rather simple on the face of things (and wasn't that the point?) there is a lot going on under the hood of this one. Unlike the everything-and-the-sink approach of something like Delay Designer or PSP 608, we narrowed the focus down to the most usable feature set. As such, I'll be the first to admit that Ricochet has a definite sound to it, unlike those two effects, which only have "vibe" if you program it in to them. This is the result of not having controls for every possible parameter, but rather making conscious design decisions, and only baring the controls that you literally can't live without." Click here for more. I actually got an early copy and it is definitely going to be a fun one.
iFOREST
via SoNiCbRaT"This is a synthesis based live improvisation I've done at home. This 16+ minute set features the Doepfer A100 Modular System; Sherman Filterbank 2; and MOOG Little Phatty. All synthesis were created and done on the spot except for the LP which I've just used a preset to start with and did modulations and filtering along the way. Recorded on the KORG MR1000 and delay was applied post. It's a noise and synthesis based improvisation so it's not the usual music you'll hear on my myspace. Session was recorded with KORG MR1000."
You can find the mp3 here.
The Threeler and Filter Foundry
via Scott Stites:
"Here's something that doesn't come along every day. A few years back, I built a dual version of PCB pattern for René Schmitz's "late" MS20 VCF, which René had designed using CA3080s and green LED's for the resonance limiter. This particular rendition of the circuit has the marvelous capacity of creating strong harmonics above and below the fundamental while feeding it a sawtooth into it while in HP mode, which creates a sound not unlike two or more oscillators operating simultaneousy (the effect is not the same a simple sub-oscillator). I'd posted some samples that happened to include the filter, and the sound of the thing caught Ian Fritz's ear. The chaotic non-linearity of the the filter, and the resulting timbres interested him. To make a long story short, he came up with a filter based on the concept that does some amazing things, which he calls the "Threeler". It actually contains three six dB blocks in cascade, each of which can be configured either in HP or LP mode. He includes a version of the resonance limiter, which helps to impart the nonlinear response, to which the timbre of the the output owes much.
There's a thread at electro-music about it here.
The threeler operates in four modes. Here the links to a couple of samples:
Mode 1
Mode 2 (I especially like this one!)
If anyone is unfamiliar with Ian Fritz and his work, he's a well-seasoned author in the Electronotes series, and has a site here.
Cheerio,
Scott"
"Here's something that doesn't come along every day. A few years back, I built a dual version of PCB pattern for René Schmitz's "late" MS20 VCF, which René had designed using CA3080s and green LED's for the resonance limiter. This particular rendition of the circuit has the marvelous capacity of creating strong harmonics above and below the fundamental while feeding it a sawtooth into it while in HP mode, which creates a sound not unlike two or more oscillators operating simultaneousy (the effect is not the same a simple sub-oscillator). I'd posted some samples that happened to include the filter, and the sound of the thing caught Ian Fritz's ear. The chaotic non-linearity of the the filter, and the resulting timbres interested him. To make a long story short, he came up with a filter based on the concept that does some amazing things, which he calls the "Threeler". It actually contains three six dB blocks in cascade, each of which can be configured either in HP or LP mode. He includes a version of the resonance limiter, which helps to impart the nonlinear response, to which the timbre of the the output owes much.
There's a thread at electro-music about it here.
The threeler operates in four modes. Here the links to a couple of samples:
Mode 1
Mode 2 (I especially like this one!)
If anyone is unfamiliar with Ian Fritz and his work, he's a well-seasoned author in the Electronotes series, and has a site here.
Cheerio,
Scott"
Michael Iceberg on The Tonight Show With Johnny Carson
YouTube via sandysoup.
Be sure to see this post for one of his full performances at Disneyland.
Sent my way via mark. From the video description: "See www.isntlifeterrible.com"
escape hawaii - is this everything
YouTube via MacAssfromheLL. via C64Music!
http://www.escapehawaii.com/ - features the Nintendo GameBoy and Commodore 64.
Commodore 64 Cynthcart: DIY Programmable Auto Filter!
YouTube via littlescale. Via C64Music! where you can find some additional info on Arduino.
"A little program on a Macbook is controlling the filter frequency on a (real) Commodore 64 that is running Slocum's Cynthcart program. Funtimes!
Software, schematics + code:
http://little-scale.blogspot.com/2008...
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http://little-scale.blogspot.com"
Commodore 64 Cynthcart: Syncing a filter sequencer to LSDJ
"The program Cynthcart is running on the Commodore 64. The filter is usually controlled by a paddle control in real time. However, it is easy also to sequence the filter frequency using some cheap IC's.
In this case, the speed of the sequencer is controlled by the master clock sync output from LSDJ running on the Gameboy.
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http://little-scale.blogspot.com"
EK-Lounge #15 Songs Online
Remember EK-Lounge #15? You can now find the tracks online here. You can find previous lounge tracks here (look for the player on the right. Note the site is in German. You can find it in Googlish here. You will note that Stockhausen was an influence for #15.via Aliens Project
LL Electronics Poly RozzBox (no effects!)
YouTube via bigcitymusic
"Here is the LL Electronics Poly RozzBox being tweaked by Randy Kerber. There are no effects on this. It's just the RozzBox. www.bigcitymusic.com"
Pixelh8 - Music Tech Pro Performer (2 of 3)
YouTube via Hiddenfortress. www.hiddenyouthrecords.co.uk
D85: FlametopFred Shreds Electone Style
YouTube via FlametopFred. Yamaha Electone D85.
"What it possibly might sound like when Keith Emmerson takes over the Yamaha Electone organ at the Retirement Home for old Rock Musicians."
Korg Electribe MX plays the Korg MS-20
YouTube via Newueel
"This is a Korg Electribe MX used for playing the Korg MS-20.
The EMX output bus for Synth Part 5 is set to the OutBus 3/4 and is used as input signal for the Korg MS-20 (ESP). The ESP (CV OUT) is used for only one oscilator (VCO2), so the other one (VCO1) still can be used by playing the MS-20 keyboard.
So basicly all sounds come from the MS-20. (except @2:14-3:00)
Useful for:
- realtime playing (@0:00)
- playing prerecorded parts (@1:42)
- both combined with playing the MS-20 keyboard (@1:59)
- also combined with other EMX parts (@2:14)
and of course many varieties...
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
KNOBS:
VCO1: [Rectangle] [(left)] [32']
VCO2: [Rectangle] [0] [8']
PORTAMENTO: [4]
VCOMIX: [0/10] [10] [ 0] [ 0]
HPF: [ 4] [ 7] [ 6] [ 0]
LPF: [ 6] [ 6] [ 7] [ 0]
MG: [^(middle)] [0]
EG1: (not used)
EG2: [0] [0] [10] [10] [3]
ESP: [6] [5] [5] [10] [4]
PATCHES:
1. (EMX OUTPUT 3) -> ESP (SIGNAL IN)
2. ESP (CV OUT) -> VCO 2 (CV IN)
3. ESP (TRIG OUT) -> (TRIG IN) "
minimoog
YouTube via emssynthi100
"just testing the filter input on my mini. also there is a bit of reverb from a roland re 301"
Synth Brochures
for anyone interested there are a number of synth brochures up for auction this auction.Korg Wavestation.
Some synth history: when Sequential Circuits absolved, Dave Smith went on to Yamaha to work on the SY22 and TG33 Vector Synths, a direct descendant of the Sequential Circuits Prophet VS vector synthesizer. He then went on to KORG to produce the KORG Wavestation also a vector wavetable synthesizer. He finally ended up forming Dave Smith Instruments where he now produces the Evolver and Prophet '08 synths. An interesting note is that the Evolver line features both analog oscillators and the digital oscilators of the Prophet VS, but there is not joystick to morph between OSCs like his previous vector synths.
Note that the difference between a vector synthesizer and a wavetable synth like the PPG Waves and Waldorf line of wavetable synths is that a vector synth typically has four digital oscillators with various waveforms that you can adjust the volume of each with a joystick. A wavetable synth on the other hand has a wavetable with multipe single cycle waveforms that you can assign to each oscillator. You can then assign a modulation source like an LFO or envelope to sweep through that wavetable. This obviously makes the voice sound dynamic as you hold a key down. The Wavestation hand a bith of both. You could sweep through waves to create motion and you had the joystick to adjust the levels of each OSC. The one thing I am curious about however is if the Wavestation had wavetables in the sense of the PPG and Waldorf synth or if it rather swept through the different digital oscillator types. If you know, feel free to comment.
Studio Electronics Omega 8
images via this auction"The Omega 8 is an eight-voice, discrete circuit, multi-timbral, stereo, multi filtered, arpeggiating, DSP free Analog Dream Machine. Overflowing with elaborate MIDI control, dynamic signal processing, and expansive modulation, its sound creation and manipulation could very well exceed the boundaries of your imagination. Apparitional pads, foundational basses, revelatory leads, electrosonic drums, other-worldly sound effects and utterly massive synthetic soundscapes... The Studio Electronics Omega8 delivers true ANALOG stimulation. Exactly what you need to compete and remain a vital force in today's highly charged musical ecology.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Voices: eight.
Multitimbrality: eight part; Parameters: patch, number of voices, mono or poly.
Audio outputs: one stereo per voice. One main stereo and main mono output.
Interface: 32 knobs (relative and jump modes), I rotary encoder, 35 tactile switches, 24 LEDS.
Display: 16 x 2 back lit liquid crystal.
Memory: 256 sound patches,128 multi patches in RAM.
Weight: 20 lbs.
Dimensions: 4 rack spaces, 15 inches deep.
Power: 90 - 250 volts AC auto switching."
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