Sunday, September 23, 2012
Doepfer modular, Sequentix P3 and Cheetah MS6
Published on Sep 23, 2012 by diverseaudiolab
"In which the Diverse Audio Laboratory turn the lights down low, crack open a bottle of "Old Hooky" and contemplate the myriad possibilities offered to them by the combination of a eurorack modular, a Cheetah MS6 and a Sequentix P3. Possibilities that they then comprehensively and laughably fail to exploit.
(Noises by Doepfer/Analogue Solutions/MFB/Cheetah, sequencing by Sequentix and effects by Echoman/Peavey. Hair and make-up by Maurice.)
http://diverseaudiolab.bandcamp.com"
via Diverse Audiolab on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge
Test And Factory Reset Procedures For Yamaha RX11
"After Almost 30 Years Scientists Finally Discover Test And Factory Reset Procedures For Yamaha RX11
"During all those years that RX11 has been around I have never seen anyone mention the factory reset procedure or test mode. RX11 manuals (even the Service Manual) do not provide any hints. The funny thing is, even Yamaha itself does not seem to know about those, see yourself.
However, this is simply not true. The factory reset and test procedures have been among us all the time, so here's the 'big news': Pressing and holding STOP/CONTINUE and +1/YES buttons while switching the machine on performs factory reset after displaying exact ROM version number for a moment. Factory reset cleans up the most critical RAM area and restores factory defaults for the following settings that could otherwise prohibit RX11 from acting normally (all numbers are in hex)..." See the wolzow link above for more."
9-Let's jam ! Korg MS-20 sequenced by Plogue Bidule
Published on Sep 23, 2012 by GruithuisenCityMan
"Korg MS-20 Series :
Ten ways to have fun with a Korg MS-20
1-Basic Plogue Bidule polysynth passing through the filters of my Korg MS-20
2-Korg MS-20 acting very strange
3-Duophonic Korg MS-20
4-Duophonic Korg MS-20 (2)
5-Korg MS-20 complexely arpeggiated by Plogue Bidule
6-Korg MS-20 arpeggiated - Filters's resonance only !
7-FM-like sounds with a Korg MS-20
8-Crazy feedback loop with a Korg MS-20
9-Let's jam ! Korg MS-20 sequenced by Plogue Bidule
10-Let's jam again ! Korg MS-20 sequenced by Plogue Bidule
Hello ! My name is Frederic Gerchambeau. I have made this movie and this music. The music has been made in one take using a Korg MS-20, Plogue Bidule and Audacity. Enjoy !"
Doepfer A-143-2 Quad ADSR
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"the a-143 series of modules contain multiple modulation sources. module a-143-2 is a four-fold adsr type envelope generator.
the module contains 4 independent adsr-type envelope generators. each sub-module has available the controls attack, decay, sustain and release. the three-position range switch allows to select the desired time range (low - high - medium). the adjustable envelope time ranges from several minutes to less than 100 microseconds. on top of this each sub-module is equipped with three digital outputs (high/low): "end of attack (eoa)", "end of decay (eod)" and "end of release (eor)". as soon as the criterion is valid (e.g. end of decay state) the corresponding digital outputs turns to "high". these outputs can be used e.g. to daisy-chain several adsr sub-modules. for this the digital output in question (eoa, eod or eor) has to be connected to the gate input of the following adsr. even automatically running envelopes (pseudo lfos) or so-called "quadrature envelopes" with cyclical modulations of several ring-shaped, daisy-chained adsrs are possible. to obtain a pseudo lfo simply the eod or eor output has to be connected to the gate input of the same adsr.
in addition to the obligatory gate (g) input for envelope generators each sub-module has available a retrigger (rt) input. the retrigger turns the direction to "upward" if the envelope has already reached the decay state while the retrigger pulse occurs. if the envelope is still in the attack phase the retrigger input has no meaning. this a different behaviour from a-140 and a-141!
all gate inputs are normalled from top to bottom, i.e. the gate input of the above sub-module is connected to the switching contact of the succeeding module. thus only one gate signal can be used to trigger all four sub-modules. but even other types of normalling are possible if desired (e.g. eod or eor of the above adsr to the gate input of the succeeding sub-module)."
"the a-143 series of modules contain multiple modulation sources. module a-143-2 is a four-fold adsr type envelope generator.
the module contains 4 independent adsr-type envelope generators. each sub-module has available the controls attack, decay, sustain and release. the three-position range switch allows to select the desired time range (low - high - medium). the adjustable envelope time ranges from several minutes to less than 100 microseconds. on top of this each sub-module is equipped with three digital outputs (high/low): "end of attack (eoa)", "end of decay (eod)" and "end of release (eor)". as soon as the criterion is valid (e.g. end of decay state) the corresponding digital outputs turns to "high". these outputs can be used e.g. to daisy-chain several adsr sub-modules. for this the digital output in question (eoa, eod or eor) has to be connected to the gate input of the following adsr. even automatically running envelopes (pseudo lfos) or so-called "quadrature envelopes" with cyclical modulations of several ring-shaped, daisy-chained adsrs are possible. to obtain a pseudo lfo simply the eod or eor output has to be connected to the gate input of the same adsr.
in addition to the obligatory gate (g) input for envelope generators each sub-module has available a retrigger (rt) input. the retrigger turns the direction to "upward" if the envelope has already reached the decay state while the retrigger pulse occurs. if the envelope is still in the attack phase the retrigger input has no meaning. this a different behaviour from a-140 and a-141!
all gate inputs are normalled from top to bottom, i.e. the gate input of the above sub-module is connected to the switching contact of the succeeding module. thus only one gate signal can be used to trigger all four sub-modules. but even other types of normalling are possible if desired (e.g. eod or eor of the above adsr to the gate input of the succeeding sub-module)."
harvestman malgorithm (bitcrusher)
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"Malgorithm is the world's first voltage-controlled bitcrusher.
Both bit depth and sampling rate are independently controllable by knob or control voltage. Additionally, a primitive digital waveshaper can make your signal hurt, with eight different modes (and optional rectification afterwards.)
Use the Malgorithm to bring external signals into aesthetic compliance with the rest of the Harvestman system. Enable eloquence through spectral profanity."
"specifications
20kHz maximum sampling rate, down to 200Hz
8 bits maximum resolution, down to 1 bit
10Vpp signal output
Input attenuation. Hard analog clipping on hot signals if desired.
Voltage controlled bit depth and sampling rate with attenuators. Manual control/CV offset.
Control voltages are processed at the same priority as audio input.
Toggle switches for rectification of signal, as well as destructive bitwise waveshaping: conditional bit-swap and XOR feedback functions.
Panel size: 9HP
Current consumption: 50ma or less"
With original box.
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"Malgorithm is the world's first voltage-controlled bitcrusher.
Both bit depth and sampling rate are independently controllable by knob or control voltage. Additionally, a primitive digital waveshaper can make your signal hurt, with eight different modes (and optional rectification afterwards.)
Use the Malgorithm to bring external signals into aesthetic compliance with the rest of the Harvestman system. Enable eloquence through spectral profanity."
"specifications
20kHz maximum sampling rate, down to 200Hz
8 bits maximum resolution, down to 1 bit
10Vpp signal output
Input attenuation. Hard analog clipping on hot signals if desired.
Voltage controlled bit depth and sampling rate with attenuators. Manual control/CV offset.
Control voltages are processed at the same priority as audio input.
Toggle switches for rectification of signal, as well as destructive bitwise waveshaping: conditional bit-swap and XOR feedback functions.Panel size: 9HP
Current consumption: 50ma or less"
With original box.
Future Retro XS semi modular analog synthesizer
Zo 3 PLL Folder
Published on Sep 23, 2012 by Ebotronix
4ms Peg RCD
Analogue Systems RS 100 RS 360
Cyndustries Thru Zero Oscillator
Doepfer A 196 A 152 A 149 A 160 (PLL divider)
foh choices
Intellijel u mod
Make Noise Maths Moddemix Optomix René Wogglebug
Roland System 104
Toppobrillo Quantimator (Oriental scale) Sportmodulator TWF
Logic Master Clock Kenton Pro 2000 II
Drums ESX 24
FX TC M3000 Boss VF 1 Line 6 Pro delay
***LIMITED EDITION***JOMOX XBASE 09 TOKTOK DRUM MACHINE
Jomox xBase 09 demo
Published on Sep 23, 2012 by halfofjackfield
"This is a basic operational demo of the xBase 09. It doesn't go in to the many advanced features, however it does give an idea of its overall sound and tweak-ability.
Its a great sounding 909 type drum sequencer, loaded with many 8 bit sounds that can run along side the purely analogue bass and snare drum. It features lfos and real time parameter recording for ultimate flexibility. Classic!"
Circuit Bent ELC DJ Keyboard by freeform delusion
Published on Sep 23, 2012 by freeformdelusion
"Now on eBay, worldwide shipping - [freeform-delusion (RSS)]
ELC DJ Keyboard
switched 1/4inch jack output
yellow LED
pitch up/down control
feedback switch
two feedback controls
switchable LED feedback & high frequency squeel thing
.fd. online
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/pages/freeform-delusion/144587583120
Twitter - http://twitter.com/#!/freeformd
eBay -" freeform-delusion (RSS)
SynclavierX Editor to Become Stand Alone Virtual Synclavier
The SynclavierX editor may become a stand alone synth.
Via Synclavier.com:
"But here is where I need your help - all of you - former N.E.D. customers, employees and well-wishers alike. I have to turn SynclavierX into a saleable product that has a larger potential customer base than just the original Synclavier® users. I hope to accomplish that expanding SynclavierX to actually recreate the sounds of the original Synclavier® system. This can be done by digitally modeling the original FM and Poly Sampling voice cards under the control of the SynclavierX Application. I have everything I need to do that except for possibly the time and the patience..."
This one in via John.
LELL DD DRIVE DISTORTION
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"LELL were the first normal stompboxes made in Russia. They had normal guitar jacks and even a 9-volt socket - same format as BOSS pedals. The footswitch pad reveals a battery cavity underneath.
The company still exists! It's website for some unknown reason claims the company was established in 1992. But look at the pictures - we've got a proof it was active in the 80's. The headquaters is located in Moscow, on the Lower Krasnoselskaja street.
The Drive/Distortion features two circuits in one pedal and the mini toggle switches between them. Two upper knobs are overdrive and distortion gains and the lower row of master controls affect both effects. The overdrive section is more useable because the noise this thing produces is terrible and the distortion amplifies it too much. But I like the sound of the overdrive: it's not brutal and it aplies a very strong EQ to the signal. It cuts everything except for middles in a narrow 800-10kHz range (no' it's not from the manual, it's what I hear). The "filter" knob shifts the frequency peak around 1-5 kHz.
All the rest of the knobs affect different gain/volume stages. I use this pedal mainly with vocals - the EQ it produces is very telephone-like and it makes the vocals cut through."
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mechanical animals
"LELL were the first normal stompboxes made in Russia. They had normal guitar jacks and even a 9-volt socket - same format as BOSS pedals. The footswitch pad reveals a battery cavity underneath.
The company still exists! It's website for some unknown reason claims the company was established in 1992. But look at the pictures - we've got a proof it was active in the 80's. The headquaters is located in Moscow, on the Lower Krasnoselskaja street.
The Drive/Distortion features two circuits in one pedal and the mini toggle switches between them. Two upper knobs are overdrive and distortion gains and the lower row of master controls affect both effects. The overdrive section is more useable because the noise this thing produces is terrible and the distortion amplifies it too much. But I like the sound of the overdrive: it's not brutal and it aplies a very strong EQ to the signal. It cuts everything except for middles in a narrow 800-10kHz range (no' it's not from the manual, it's what I hear). The "filter" knob shifts the frequency peak around 1-5 kHz.
All the rest of the knobs affect different gain/volume stages. I use this pedal mainly with vocals - the EQ it produces is very telephone-like and it makes the vocals cut through."Alesis Andromeda Tutorial 04 - Envelopes
Published on Sep 23, 2012 by gstormelectro
http://gstormelectronica.blogspot.com/
"So far I have been showing the use of Envelopes in a conventional manner.
Today I will uncover advanced secrets of Andromedas envelopes in more detail. Some of these powerful envelope features may astonish you.
CONTENTS
0:05 Introduction
0:25 Envelope Polarity
2:13 Patch: Do-wah Bass
2:51 Time Page + Level Page
3:40 Trigger + Re-trigger
6:20 Patch: Delta Re-trigger
8:06 Dynamics Page
10:07 Loop Page
10:59 Patch: Reverse Technique + Loop Oscillation
12:32 Engine Optimizer
13:10 Closing
My next video will explore the CLOCK and its related functions: LFOs, Arpeggiator, and Sequencer. Thanks for watching!
PS - I apologize for some of the wobbly camera mount. I'm looking into building a more stable overhead camera rig."
All parts here.
New Hexinverter vcNOIZ module Audio Demo
"I decided it would be a grand idea to demonstrate the vcNOIZ module I am currently designing, so I patched up some sounds with it in my modular synthesizer and hit record. This is an unedited clip. A touch of delay was added, otherwise, it's straight out of the modular!
I am using a keyboard for voltage control of the oscillators and noise generator.
The vcNOIZ circuit is a discrete logic-based voltage-controllable noise generator that has a very unique, almost retro sound. The pitch is able to be controlled by LFOs and other voltage sources, as you can hear in this demo. It has two sub-octave outputs as well as clock output and input, making it a great source of random gates as well. It can also serve as a voltage controllable clock for your system.
Like I said, it is entirely discrete logic based. THERE ARE NO MICROCONTROLLERS USED IN THIS DESIGN, so, you don't have any annoying aliasing on the CV response.
I will have PCBs available for sale so you can build one, too. I will likely also be selling modules at some point soon.
For more info, or to buy a circuit board/module when they are out, check out http://www.hexinverter.net"
Buchla 230e - Triple Envelope Tracker / Preamplifier
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"We took the old 230 envelope detector, changed its name to better identify its function, improved its performance a bit, added a microphone preamplifier for use with live signals, and of course added capability for storing and retrieving presets.
The 230e’s envelope trackers have adjustable gains and variable response times. Their output levels are 10 volts full scale, with LED’s indicating intermediate values. Pulse outputs are triple state, responding to signal level changes as well as steady states, and may be coupled so as to respond to transient information even in the presence of background activity. Like pulling drum triggers from a mix. LED’s indicate pulse activity.
Wrapping up the 230e are three preamps, each with variable gain and dual input connectors (TRS or XLR). Balanced or unbalanced microphones or instruments can be accommodated; phantom power may be engaged if needed.
The preamplifier is provided with input and output connections to facilitate its use as a mixer; outputs are normalized to the envelope trackers’ inputs, enabling independent use of the devices.
The microphone gains are not stored as part of a preset. All other settings can be stored with the aid of a 206e or a 225e preset manager."
"We took the old 230 envelope detector, changed its name to better identify its function, improved its performance a bit, added a microphone preamplifier for use with live signals, and of course added capability for storing and retrieving presets.
The 230e’s envelope trackers have adjustable gains and variable response times. Their output levels are 10 volts full scale, with LED’s indicating intermediate values. Pulse outputs are triple state, responding to signal level changes as well as steady states, and may be coupled so as to respond to transient information even in the presence of background activity. Like pulling drum triggers from a mix. LED’s indicate pulse activity.
Wrapping up the 230e are three preamps, each with variable gain and dual input connectors (TRS or XLR). Balanced or unbalanced microphones or instruments can be accommodated; phantom power may be engaged if needed.
The preamplifier is provided with input and output connections to facilitate its use as a mixer; outputs are normalized to the envelope trackers’ inputs, enabling independent use of the devices.
The microphone gains are not stored as part of a preset. All other settings can be stored with the aid of a 206e or a 225e preset manager."
Make Noise Format Jumbler
"As good as new - from non-smoker home studio - in a perfect optical and technical condition.
Overview:
The Format Jumbler is an adaptor module which converts between 3,5mm (1/8")jacks, 6.3mm (1/4") jacks and banana plugs. Additionally you can use the module as a multiples.
Technical details:
Besides converting between the three connector formats available the Format Jumbler can link four of his five channels in different ways. So you can use it as a flexible signal splitter/multiples. Channel five is not normalised and features an additional grounding banana jack instead of the second 3.5mm socket.
Inputs and outputs:
Channels 1-4: 1x banana jack, 2x 3.5mm (1/8") jack, 1x 6.3mm (1/4") jack Channel 5: 1x banana jack (signal), 1x banana jack (ground), 1x 3.5mm (1/8") jack, 1x 6.3mm (1/4") jack
Measures and weight:
3U eurorack module / width: 12HP / depth (from back of faceplate) 25mm / current draw: none / weight ca.100g"
Hardsid4u C64 SID Chip VSTi Sidstation
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The Hardsid4u is a hardware device for Windows PC's that allows you to control four C64 SID chips either as a VSTi controled synthesizer or as a real sound device in your favorite C64 emulator. It offers four times the power of a sidstation at nearly a quarter the price! The following details are from from Hardsid.com
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Two CPUs and main memory
USB connection (compatible with both 2.0 & 1.1)
Isochronous USB endpoint for low-latency audio
VSTi interface with 8000Hz update rate on all SID registers (free)
Wave-in VSTi pin for routing 8000Hz signals to any registers (example: playing other VSTi's sound on the volume register)
Full automation of all VSTi parameters
Superior sound quality (..it is a HardSID!)
Support for up to four SID chips (6581/8580/6582 in any combination)
Updateable firmware over USB
Microsoft Vista compatible (drivers for Win2000/XP/Vista)
Cycle-accurate playback of your favorite SID tunes
Digitized sound + high-speed playback with low CPU utilization
Seamless playback of .sid tunes while you work on your PC by providing a huge playback buffer for non-VSTi applications
Supported by the HardSID 4U Winamp Plugin! (seeking, sub-tune handling, IR remote controlling)
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This particular unit I have installed 4 chips, that include 3 8580 and 1 6581 chip. As you can see by the pictures, these are easily user swappable and you can put your own chips in there. Sids vary wildly from revision to revision and even from chip to chip so you may want to swap some of these out for your own chips if you have a supply. The only chip that is questionable is chip 3, it runs oddly on some sids and the filter seems less usable than the other chips. The hardsid itself works fine as using a different chip in that socket shows no problems. I have recorded an audio demo of the chips below"
via this auctionThe Hardsid4u is a hardware device for Windows PC's that allows you to control four C64 SID chips either as a VSTi controled synthesizer or as a real sound device in your favorite C64 emulator. It offers four times the power of a sidstation at nearly a quarter the price! The following details are from from Hardsid.com
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Two CPUs and main memory
USB connection (compatible with both 2.0 & 1.1)
Isochronous USB endpoint for low-latency audio
VSTi interface with 8000Hz update rate on all SID registers (free)
Wave-in VSTi pin for routing 8000Hz signals to any registers (example: playing other VSTi's sound on the volume register)
Full automation of all VSTi parameters
Superior sound quality (..it is a HardSID!)
Support for up to four SID chips (6581/8580/6582 in any combination)
Updateable firmware over USB
Microsoft Vista compatible (drivers for Win2000/XP/Vista)
Cycle-accurate playback of your favorite SID tunes
Digitized sound + high-speed playback with low CPU utilization
Seamless playback of .sid tunes while you work on your PC by providing a huge playback buffer for non-VSTi applications
Supported by the HardSID 4U Winamp Plugin! (seeking, sub-tune handling, IR remote controlling)
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This particular unit I have installed 4 chips, that include 3 8580 and 1 6581 chip. As you can see by the pictures, these are easily user swappable and you can put your own chips in there. Sids vary wildly from revision to revision and even from chip to chip so you may want to swap some of these out for your own chips if you have a supply. The only chip that is questionable is chip 3, it runs oddly on some sids and the filter seems less usable than the other chips. The hardsid itself works fine as using a different chip in that socket shows no problems. I have recorded an audio demo of the chips below"
ADT METAHEX FM HARD SYNC UNIT
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"Very rare 'Metahex' unit by the company Abstract Data (ADT)
This synth eventually became known as the 'Synthex' - full information and manual can be found on the ADT website.
This is baically a very unique FM AND Hard Sync FX unit, that allows you to insert 2 separete audio signals to modulate an internal analog oscilator (either via Fm or Hard Sync).
Controls:
'Start' - Power switch
Waveshape - controls the waveshape of the internal oscillator from square to triangle.
Pitch - controls the pitch of the internal oscillator
Sync x fade - controls the balance between the dry oscillator and the hard sync'd effect from the first input
Sync Level - volume control for Hard Sync effect
Fm X Fade - controls the balance between the dry oacillator and the FM effect from the second input
FM LEvel - volume control for FM effect
'Flip' - flips the inputs around e.g.:
Flip 'off' - input 1 = Hard Sync input _____ input 2 = FM input
Flip 'on' - input 1 = FM input ______ input 2 = Hard Sync input
'Noise' - add's analog noise to the output signal for a dirtier / grittier sound.
Please see video for demo of sounds:
http://youtu.be/MxEmwaQ_0AM [posted here]
Requires 12V negative tip power supply (not supplied)
Please see pictures, some of the plastic over the casing hs begun to peel off, and there are some scratches to the paint from studio use.
The unit however, works perfectly..."
"Very rare 'Metahex' unit by the company Abstract Data (ADT)
This synth eventually became known as the 'Synthex' - full information and manual can be found on the ADT website.
This is baically a very unique FM AND Hard Sync FX unit, that allows you to insert 2 separete audio signals to modulate an internal analog oscilator (either via Fm or Hard Sync).
Controls:
'Start' - Power switch
Waveshape - controls the waveshape of the internal oscillator from square to triangle.
Pitch - controls the pitch of the internal oscillator
Sync x fade - controls the balance between the dry oscillator and the hard sync'd effect from the first input
Sync Level - volume control for Hard Sync effect
Fm X Fade - controls the balance between the dry oacillator and the FM effect from the second input
FM LEvel - volume control for FM effect
'Flip' - flips the inputs around e.g.:
Flip 'off' - input 1 = Hard Sync input _____ input 2 = FM input
Flip 'on' - input 1 = FM input ______ input 2 = Hard Sync input
'Noise' - add's analog noise to the output signal for a dirtier / grittier sound.
Please see video for demo of sounds:
http://youtu.be/MxEmwaQ_0AM [posted here]
Requires 12V negative tip power supply (not supplied)
Please see pictures, some of the plastic over the casing hs begun to peel off, and there are some scratches to the paint from studio use.
The unit however, works perfectly..."
Yamaha Solo Synthesizer SY-1 SN 1770
Roland System 100m
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112 VCO - SN 112216
121 VCF - SN 101818
130 VCA - SN 081774
140 ENV & LFO - SN 082353
150 Ring Mod, Noise, S&H & LFO - SN 031515
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112 VCO - SN 112216
121 VCF - SN 101818
130 VCA - SN 081774
140 ENV & LFO - SN 082353
150 Ring Mod, Noise, S&H & LFO - SN 031515
Yamaha CS15 Synthesiser SN 1854
Roland DJ-70
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Note the DJ turntable style jog wheel on these. There is also an updated DJ-70 mkii model. You don't see either often. You can find some info on the two here.
Update: demo below.
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Note the DJ turntable style jog wheel on these. There is also an updated DJ-70 mkii model. You don't see either often. You can find some info on the two here.
Update: demo below.
ROLAND TR-606 Drum Machine W/Manuals & Gig Bag
Roland RE 150 Space Echo Tape Delay SN 014244
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See abertronix (RSS) for more.
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See abertronix (RSS) for more.
Oxford Synthesizer Company OSCar SN 0691
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"Offered for sale is this Oscar in very near mint cosmetic condition and perfect working order.
It is incredibly clean for a synth that's nearly 30 years old and is without doubt the best one we've sold (see detailed photos below). There is minimal wear to the paintwork, the keys are shiny and clean, the rubber casing is exceptionally good with no obvious signs of perishing - the rubber parts are undamaged (most Oscars suffer from these parts breaking off and it's uncommon to find one with no damage).
Our definition of 'mint' is 'as it left the factory' - clearly very few if any used synths of this age can be described thus; this OSCar truly is in near mint condition.
It has just been serviced by James Walker at Synth Repair Services (one of the UK's most respected vintage synth techs who has a particular fondness for OSCars) and he's given it a clean bill of health. He also looked after it for the previous owner: it's been very well-maintained and has had a good deal of work carried out both in the recent service and over the past 8 years. As a result, we don't believe you will find a better example of this iconic British synth anywhere else.
Cosmetically, it has just one issue that we can make out: the low F key is slightly yellower than the others; it may have been replaced at some point in the past. It has been PAT-tested for electrical safety.
At 30 years old OSCars generally need a few things replacing/improving if they are to continue working as intended - especially the Midi board connections which can be very unreliable, resulting in synth that can stop working when moved from one room to another, never mind being sent by courier. The original control pots tend to become unreliable and often need replacing.
Everything necessary and advisable has been done to bring it up to top spec and make this amazing vintage synth as reliable as possible: it should reach its new owner in perfect working order.
It's serial number is 0691 and has the midi board and latest OS Eprom (OM2a)..."
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"Offered for sale is this Oscar in very near mint cosmetic condition and perfect working order.
It is incredibly clean for a synth that's nearly 30 years old and is without doubt the best one we've sold (see detailed photos below). There is minimal wear to the paintwork, the keys are shiny and clean, the rubber casing is exceptionally good with no obvious signs of perishing - the rubber parts are undamaged (most Oscars suffer from these parts breaking off and it's uncommon to find one with no damage).
Our definition of 'mint' is 'as it left the factory' - clearly very few if any used synths of this age can be described thus; this OSCar truly is in near mint condition.
It has just been serviced by James Walker at Synth Repair Services (one of the UK's most respected vintage synth techs who has a particular fondness for OSCars) and he's given it a clean bill of health. He also looked after it for the previous owner: it's been very well-maintained and has had a good deal of work carried out both in the recent service and over the past 8 years. As a result, we don't believe you will find a better example of this iconic British synth anywhere else.
Cosmetically, it has just one issue that we can make out: the low F key is slightly yellower than the others; it may have been replaced at some point in the past. It has been PAT-tested for electrical safety.
At 30 years old OSCars generally need a few things replacing/improving if they are to continue working as intended - especially the Midi board connections which can be very unreliable, resulting in synth that can stop working when moved from one room to another, never mind being sent by courier. The original control pots tend to become unreliable and often need replacing.
Everything necessary and advisable has been done to bring it up to top spec and make this amazing vintage synth as reliable as possible: it should reach its new owner in perfect working order.
It's serial number is 0691 and has the midi board and latest OS Eprom (OM2a)..."
Emu Command Station Tutorial
Uploaded by sup909 on Apr 25, 2011
"This is a tutorial video I made to demonstrate some of the features of the EMU Command Station and how it can be used live.
Matt Supert
Everything: Matthew A. Supert"
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Synthwerks Lights Make Noise
via Giovanni Napoli on Facebook
"il lato oscuro del modulare
il dual prismatic oscillator è finalmente sbarcato a Milano. se prima avevo un minimo di vita sociale adesso è cancellata per sempre."
Googlish:
"the dark side of the modular
the prismatic dual oscillator has finally landed in Milan. if before I had a minimum of social life is now erased forever."
9 Oscillators of MacBeth micromac-r
"This is what 3 micromac-r units sound like when played in 'unison'- 9 Oscillators set to different pitches. We have 3 Sawtooth Waveforms and 6 Triangular Waveforms going the 3 Low Pass Filters and 3 VCAs!"
Korg 800dv MaxiKorg playing I Feel Love (live)
Published on Sep 23, 2012 by punkdiscoUK
"100% live with no overdubs. Demo to show the 800dv being played duophonicly. Video tempo sync'd in Ableton Live so drums can be added. Drums Arturia Spark. The video has been cut up to get rid of the really bad bits.
Very small amount of EQ to seperate the two synth tracks, plus a little reverb on the strings, delay on the bass."
Updated CGS Programmer Sequencer with Moog 960 functions
Published on Sep 23, 2012 by Richarius Molindarius
"And here we are boys and girl! Ken corrected his initial correction of my err'd modification of the CGS (Serge inspired) Programmer Sequencer and it now works with the Moog 960 Sequencer functions, PERFECTLY! :D
Watch the vid! Enjoy! :D"
Sugar Bytes "Cyclop" Tutorials
Sugar Bytes' Cyclop Tutorials: Part 1
Published on Sep 22, 2012 by MusicMarketingTV
"In this introduction to the amazing "Cyclop" synthesizer, Prof. Garbutt shows us the signal path and discusses the synthesis mode "Analog Sync". Following in this series on Cyclop, additional synthesis modes, filters and modulators!!! will be featured."
Sugar Bytes "Cyclop" Tutorial: Part 2
Published on Sep 23, 2012 by MusicMarketingTV
"In this conclusion to the introduction to Cyclop, Don Garbutt discusses the synthesis methods and the filter types. Following this will be a deep look into the modulation options, and a full explanation of the graphic interface."
You can find four tutorials by Sugar Bytes here.
Sugar Bytes "Cyclop" Part 3: Modulation Targets and the Wobble Knob
Published on Sep 26, 2012 by MusicMarketingTV
"Prof. Don Garbutt explains Cyclop's modulation routing, with a detailed look at the Wobble knob. This is part 3 of a 4 part series."
Sugar Bytes Cyclop Tutorials Part 4: Advanced Modulation
Published on Oct 15, 2012 by MusicMarketingTV
"In this conclusion to his Cyclops series, Prof. Garbutt gives us the goods on using the Gater, A/B Amount and Sound controls. These features enable easy and powerful morphing of tone and modulation settings manually or by internal step sequencers."
Published on Sep 22, 2012 by MusicMarketingTV
"In this introduction to the amazing "Cyclop" synthesizer, Prof. Garbutt shows us the signal path and discusses the synthesis mode "Analog Sync". Following in this series on Cyclop, additional synthesis modes, filters and modulators!!! will be featured."
Sugar Bytes "Cyclop" Tutorial: Part 2
Published on Sep 23, 2012 by MusicMarketingTV
"In this conclusion to the introduction to Cyclop, Don Garbutt discusses the synthesis methods and the filter types. Following this will be a deep look into the modulation options, and a full explanation of the graphic interface."
You can find four tutorials by Sugar Bytes here.
Sugar Bytes "Cyclop" Part 3: Modulation Targets and the Wobble Knob
Published on Sep 26, 2012 by MusicMarketingTV
"Prof. Don Garbutt explains Cyclop's modulation routing, with a detailed look at the Wobble knob. This is part 3 of a 4 part series."
Sugar Bytes Cyclop Tutorials Part 4: Advanced Modulation
Published on Oct 15, 2012 by MusicMarketingTV
"In this conclusion to his Cyclops series, Prof. Garbutt gives us the goods on using the Gater, A/B Amount and Sound controls. These features enable easy and powerful morphing of tone and modulation settings manually or by internal step sequencers."
CASIO MT-36 by S-CAT. (Circuit Bent).
Published on Sep 23, 2012 by PHONICPOTION
"Circuit bent with 8 modifications and running through an Amdek FLK-100 Flanger and a Vestafire D-1X Digital delay."
S-CAT on eBay (RSS)
Zo Modulat Folder
Published on Sep 23, 2012 by Ebotronix
4ms Peg RCD
Analogue Systems RS 100 RS 360
Cyndustries Thru Zero Oscillator
Doepfer A 152 A 149 A 143-9 & A 134 pan by Moog MP 201
Make Noise x Maths Optomix René Wogglebug
Toppobrillo Quantimator Sportmodulator TWF
Logic Master Clock Kenton Pro 2000 II
Drums ESX24
FX TC M3000 Boss VF 1 Line 6 Pro delay
Surge - Patch 11
Published on Sep 23, 2012 by batchas
"Creature SSG s&h used for random tones seq (time controlled by Gator TGC). Stepped CV out to NTO + PCO. NTO to VCQF to WAD.
Slopes mainly modulating rates on SSG and voltage controlled delay on WAD (from 2:30)."
Serge Modular vid #28
Published on Sep 23, 2012 by Phisynth
"Rhythm programming on the Serge - here's a quick way of doing it, using only Slope Generators and a Pulse Divider from one clock.
The sources are simple noise (DUSG 1) and Tri oscillators here (2 & 3). The vid has no musical purposes...
The base concept is : use one pulse division for triggering the channel, and other randomly chosen divisions to control the CV In and 1V/oct from the same channel.
The DUSG output controls the amplitude and may control the VCF from the source at the same time (to create a kick-like effect), but I find it even more interesting if it controls the amplitude of one channel and the VCF of another at the same time (as shown around 3:03 with the orange cable)...
Gives semi-randomness in pitch and syncopated rhythms like this :
ps: on the same principle, add some VC-controlled filters in the signal chain and you're in IDM-heaven..."
Programming drums on the Serge.
Delptronics LDB-1e Demo [RU]
Published on Sep 23, 2012 by rpocc
"Небольшой обзор и демо-материал перкуссионного еврорек-модуля Delptronics LDB-1e
Говорит и показывает Дмитрий Штатнов, специально для ЖЖ-сообщества Modular Synth
http://rpocc.ru/
http://modularsynth.livejournal.com/"
Googlish:
"A small overview and demo material evrorek percussion module Delptronics LDB-1e
Show and tell Dmitry Established specifically for LJ community Modular Synth
http://rpocc.ru/
http://modularsynth.livejournal.com/"
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