MCTRL - MIDI Controlled NES Gamepad

Published on Feb 13, 2013

Update: in case you missed it, there's something really cool at 2:11. :)  This was a surprise to me as well. BTW, any manufacturer that does this gets a free spot on the top right for a couple of weeks in return as a token of my gratitude. Support like this means more than you know. Thank you Ninstrument!

"A custom MIDI controlled NES Gamepad controller. We tap into homebrew titles created by stellar NES developers by syncing them with MCTRL. From midi controlled lightshows to cool retro 8 bit sounds all can be used effectively in any music studio or live club setting. More information is available at www.Ninstrument.com"

"Take MIDI control of your NES (Nintendo Entertainment System) with the MCTRL (pronounced M-CONTROL) . There are many homebrew audio/video titles for the NES that can’t easily be synced with your traditional DAW or MIDI keyboard/device, until now. MIDI ‘IN’, ‘OUT’ and ‘THRU’ allow you to seamlessly add this to your existing MIDI setup. We have built the MCTRL out of durable ABS plastic, strong enough for the hard rigors of live shows. We use an original NES Gamepad that retains its full functionality and use. We add a full feature MIDI pcb from HighlyLiquid.com that is fully powered from the Gamepad and requires no additional power interface. We insure full NTSC and PAL compatability for all of our MCTRL’s including the free Cartridges we include with every MCTRL sale. You can resell your MCTRL and cartridge to anyone in the world and not have to worry about compatibility problems or issues. The cartridges feature the Ciclone chip from RetroUSB.com.

The LED’s light indicating what your MIDI device has triggered. This makes it very easy to see exactly what is happening. You can still use the Gamepad buttons simultaneously..."

You'll find full details at http://www.ninstrument.com

starshipfive setup

Published on Feb 13, 2013

"My Setup

Retro style look video :)"

Synths in order of appearance: Yamaha AN1x, Roland D-50, Kurzweil K2000, Yamaha FS1R, Korg T3ex, Roland MC-303 & TR-606, Korg MicroKORG, Korg MS20, Roland SP-404, Oberheim Matrix-1000, Korg O1R/W, Roland D-550, Yamaha EX5R, Waldorf Microwave 2, Roland XV-5080, Yamaha CS6R, Korg M1R, Korg TR-Rack, Korg Wavestation SR, Roland Super JD-990 & JV-1080, Yamaha TX-802, Yamaha AN1X, Roland V-Xynth V2, Kurzweil PC3, Yamaha TG-33, Akai Miniak, & Cheetah MS6.

via Michel Fernandes on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

01-Blacet 2100 VCO - +or-1 Octave Shift w Tri LFO as Clock v2

01-Blacet 2100 VCO - +or-1 Octave Shift w Tri LFO as Clock v2 from N K on Vimeo.

Blacet is Frac Rack format, the rest eurorack.

Update: Full post with additional details on Modular experiments here.

Accelerator sounds, FXs and external signal processing

Published on Feb 13, 2013 SCHAAFJOERG·22 videos

"Listen to some of the Accelerator preset sounds and check the cool FX algorithms which are perfect for external instruments like guitar or bass."

I love that Pink Floyd vibe.

http://www.radikaltechnologies.com
Radikal Accelerator on eBay

Doepfer Power Supply Rebuild

flickr set by davidkronemyer
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"The studio where I work has a bunch of Doepfer Eurorack cases. The power supplies never were their strong point. We have the incoming current regulated, never exceed recommended current draw, etc. etc. but they keep failing. So we decided to exact revenge by converting to super heavy-duty PowerOne power supplies. Here are the steps and results. The Alcatel connectors are way overkill, we could have used a 4-pin XLR instead, but we had these on hand from another project. Nothing like seeing all three of those little lights illuminate when it's done."

TWEAKERS / DPO meets Octatrack

TWEAKERS / DPO meets Octatrack from TWEAKERS on Vimeo.

"Welcome to TWEAKERS! Here is our first product demonstration video.
In this video, we introduce how to work with eurorack modular synthesizer, particularly DPO from Make Noise, combine with Elektron Octatrack.
Octatrack's MIDI track is sequencing modular then modular's final output is connected to Octatrack's audio input for realtime sampling.
Sampled sounds are looped and processed to create few different layers then mixed with modular's direct sound.

(Modules)
VCO : Make Noise DPO, Tiptop Z3000 x 2
VCA : Intellijel uVCA, Doepfer A-131
VCF : Malekko Borg Filter, Intellijel uVCF
Envelope Generator : Make Noise Maths, Doepfer A-140
Mixer : Pittsburgh Mixer
Etc : Doepfer A-147 (LFO), Doepfer A185-2 (Adder), Doepfer A-190-2 (MIDI to CV)

(Other gears)
Elektron Octatrack
Eventide Timefactor
Mackie 1202VLZ Pro

Demonstrator : Koichi Shimizu"

ANALOG SYNTH PUNK PARTY - HANIN ELIAS / ANVIL FX / PUNK ANALÓGICO

Published on Feb 13, 2013 Paulo Beto

RECO-SYNTH in there.

"Festa que acontece dia 07 de Março de 2013, começando às 23h, na casa NOVA NOSTRO, na Rua da Consolação, 2554.
Ingressos à venda apenas na hora no local. R$ 40
Lives:
HANIN ELIAS (ex-Atari Teenage Riot)
ANVIL FX
ARHTUR JOLY / PUNK ANALÓGICO
Djs:
MÁRCIO VERMELHO
MARCELO MELLÃO

Lançamento dos LPs:
ANVIL MACHINE - ANVIL FX (YB MUSIC)
ARTHUR JOLY apresenta PUNK ANALÓGICO (RECO-HEAD)

Lançamento dos Cassetes:
RIS - ANVIL FX (BUMBUM SEXXXY TAPES)
SILVERBLOOD - PERDIDA (MAWW Records)

Lançamento do Clipe:
PSYCH MOOD - ANVIL FX (Direção Dácio Pinheiro e Denis Diacobelis)"

New Buchla Build a Boat Website

On the Buchla website here. It's a pretty cool interface. Might be buggy though. I tested out the 4 slot 201e-4 Powered Boat and after adding four modules the price was still $799 - the modules were apparently free. :)

Elektron Analog Four & Octatrack DPS-1 Synthesizer Sampler Master Stack

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Perfect Circuit Audio (RSS)

"A brand new Analog Four, brand new Octatrack and side panel kit to be able to mount and use together live or in the studio!

Save your precious desk space and make your friends jealous :)"

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Schippmann CS-8 Series VCF-02 Multimode Filter

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"THE solution to all your problems. If you are looking for one filter to rule them all this is the one for you. Definitely a staff favorite here at Perfect Circuit :)

Features

121 different filter modes (27 low pass, 18 high pass, 13 band pass, 63 all pass/notch/phaser settings).
Super warm, crystal clear and very musical sound with a lot of saturation possible.
Input drive-led and output clip-led!
Total remote control of all filter types via control voltage.
4x simultaneous true ring modulation effects (filter tap output x -1/+1 rectangle extraction).
3 new (and never seen before) parameters: emphasis, 2nd harmonic distortion and drop make this filter absolutely unique.
13 cv inputs for filter mode/cutoff frequency/resonance-emphasis/2nd harmonic distortion means lots of control.
2 audio inputs with +20 db gain boost and phase reverse."

Abstract Data ADE-20 ADE 20 Multimode VCF Module

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"Warm, classic sound combined with a modern feature set, built into a low-profile, high-quality 10HP Eurorack module.

Simultaneous, AC-Coupled Low, High, Band and All-Pass Outputs. Wide-ranging Frequency Cutoff and Resonance to self-oscillation.

Feedback Insert for 'stacked' filter types and wild sonic manipulation. Full CV control, on-board Attenuation and dedicated

1V Oct Input. Dedicated Attenuation and Gain of both Audio and Feedback Inputs. Lush pads, tearing leads, deep filter kicks, sound design and more.

The ADE-20 brings classic character to the modern modular.

Features

Controls (Knobs: Left, T-B): Audio In Gain/Atten; Cutoff Freq; Freq CV
Controls (Knobs: Right, T-B): Feedback In Gain/Atten; Res Level; Res CV
Inputs (Audio): 2x AC, Approx. +/-10V Max. (3.5mm)
Inputs (CV): 3x AC/DC, Approx. +/-10V Max. (3.5mm)
Outputs (Audio): 4x AC: Low, High, Band, All Pass (3.5mm)"

Abstract Data ADE-10 Reactive Shaper Module

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"The Reactive Shaper can process audio signals and control voltages and consists of three different stages which are set in series. Each section has an individual control and an attenuated CV input. All inputs are DC-coupled i.e. they accept slow CVs.

Stage 1 is a subtle wave shaper producing sounds between PWM and phasing. Nice for adding that PWM touch to waves which can´t be pulse modulated.

Stage 2 is more aggressive as it contains a wave folder which will clip the signal and fold back the clipped part back into the signal. this will "square up" your signal and add harmonics.

Stage 3 is a feedback circuit which will add more and more of output signal to it´s input the more you turn up the level.

As the three stages are set in series stage 1 will affect the behaviour of stage 2 etc. You can use a combination of the stages or use each separately. The ADE-10 works bst with symmetrical non-square signals like sine wave, triangle or sawtooth/ramp.

In addition the module has potentiometers for controlling input and output levels witth a gain or attenuation of 50dB.

Features

1 signal input, DC-coupled, maximal input level +/-10V
3 CV inputs, DC-coupled, max. input level +/-10V
1x DC- full-wave, will pass the entire signal i.e it´s is bipolar
1x DC half-wave, will let through only the positive part of the signal"

Manhattan Analog MA35 VCF & VCA Module

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"The MA35 is an internally-coupled VCF and VCA based largely on the back end of the legendary Korg MS-10. The VCF section is based on the classic Korg35 filter architecture, implemented using discrete transistors rather than the original (and impossible to find) proprietary ICs. It is switchable between Lowpass and Highpass modes of operation, which can either be done manually using the toggle switch or with CV via the "mode" jack. There is also a two-channel audio mixer built in to the input. Modular-level signals will overdrive the inputs as you pass ~12:00 on the dial - stay below this threshold for a smooth, liquid sound or push past it for fuzzy screaming mayhem! The VCA section is based on the MS-10's 'single-transistor' design, which adds distinct color to the sound and is an important part of capturing the spirit of the original.

Care has been taken in the selection of period transistors and opamp chips to keep the character of the sound as authentic as possible. This is not a hi-fi module! It's a little raw and a little noisy - in all of the very best ways.

The MA35 is fully protected from reverse power connection. The proper orientation of the ribbon cable is indicated on the top copper layer of the pcb, just below the power header."

Manhattan Analog Mutinator Trigger Combiner Module

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"The Mutinator is a “human interface module” and can best be described as a multi-channel switched trigger combiner. It features 4 parallel channels, each with two switched inputs and a single output. Within each channel the inputs are combined using analog OR logic and sent to the output, whose activity is indicated by an LED. The operation of the switches is ON-OFF-(ON). In the ON position the corresponding input's signal passes to the combiner. In the OFF setting, that input is muted. The (ON) setting is known as ‘momentary-on’ - In this position the signal will pass to the output, but the switch will return to the OFF posision as soon as you release the switch lever. This allows you to more easily ‘play’ the switches in a performance situation.

Unlike some other trigger-combiner designs, this module contains active circuitry. Incoming pulses are reduced in amplitude by the logic section but an output amplifier compensates for this. In addition, the level of the incoming pulses is limited to protect the module. This means you can run any positive-voltage trigger or gate source in your studio into the inputs without fear of causing damage to the module. This limiter also prevents the Mutinator from producing an output voltage above ~10.2v, which makes the outputs safe for any other modules in your Eurorack modular synthesizer.

Please note that this module is designed to pass trigger and gate information only. It does not faithfully preserve the level of the input signal nor will it pass any voltage below 0v. It will not perform as expected with audio or bipolar control voltage signals."

Polivoks with MIDI-interface and without the keyboard Video

Published on Feb 13, 2013 Strangesoundful·9 videos

Studio Electronics Boomstar 5089 by Drew Neumann

Before I Don't Have Anything Left - Studio Electronics Boomstar 5089 by Drew Neumann
Published on Feb 13, 2013

"The very first Boomstar 5089 production unit demo here, or to parrot my favorite hackneyed "Beltway" phrase: "that's out there." 100% natural, except for the third arm. Amazing that this box can make (of all things) FM sounds - listen for 'em @ 00:00:34:17.

Filter title sequence corrected.

An alternative audio take for your unfiltered listening pleasure? Why not.

http://studioelectronics.com/assets/Audio/boomstar/Before-I-Dont-Have-Anything-Left_Alt-Take.mp3
http://studioelectronics.com/assets/Audio/boomstar/Before-I-Dont-Have-Anything-Left_Alt-Take.wav

SoundCloud it: https://soundcloud.com/studio-electronics/before-i-dont-have-anything"

Yamaha AN1X Synthesizer

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Cumulus 1 [WIP] (Glitzerstrahl)

Published on Feb 12, 2013 GlitzerstrahlMusic·4 videos

"The starting point of a track made entirely with my modular rack. No MIDI or external sequencing but reverb was added while recording through Ableton Live.

The track is still being worked on so this video only shows the first version. I'll continuously post videos as parts are added, and that way you can see how the track builds up.

In essence what you hear is built up by an XAOC Moskwa sequencer modulating a Pittsburgh filter cutoff that filters a set of 3 separately tuned Bubblesound VCOb oscillators.

A Pittsburgh mixer is manually manipulated to change the mix of the three oscillators, and the resonance, QVC and cutoff of the filter is also manually tweaked during the course of the track.

The Attack and Release of the envelope (of which there is only 1 (TipTop Z4000)) is set randomly and gated by the Moskwa, and there is a slew limiter (Doepfer a-170) patched in between one of the oscillators, and in the path of the random voltage of the Release of the envelope.

Hope you like it!"

YAMAHA MX49 Music Synthesizer Video Demo

Published on Feb 13, 2013 RobertKarasekGermany·37 videos

"Showing off YAMAHA's latest synthesizer MX49.
This video was made right after delivery & unpacking.
Read my review in OKEY-magazine #112.

==
www.robert-karasek.com"

Yamaha MX49s on eBay

Frequency moodulation (Doepfer analog modular system)

Published on Feb 13, 2013 GruithuisenCityMan·415 videos

"Hello ! My name is Frederic Gerchambeau. I have made this movie and this music. The music has been made using a Doepfer analog modular system. Enjoy !"

iLectric Piano for iPad

"THE STUDIO QUALITY ELECTRIC PIANO APP: A COLLECTION OF 40 PROFESSIONAL SOUNDING INSTRUMENTS FOR YOUR IPAD

Turn your iPad into the ultimate electric piano instrument with an extraordinary collection of authentic electric pianos and vintage keyboards along with built-in recording! Use the iRig KEYS portable keyboard (www.irigkeys.com) or the iRig MIDI interface (www.irigmidi.com) to connect your external keyboard to your iPad, and you're ready to compose, rehearse, perform and record with the very best instruments for iPad.

The sequel to IK's acclaimed iGrand Piano app, iLectric Piano now puts a collector's dream gallery of history's best electric pianos, electric grands and clavinets right at your fingertips with studio-grade quality never before heard in app that stands up to the most powerful virtual instruments available on on a computer.

With high-definition samples across multiple velocities, iLectric Piano brings you the most playable, expressive and authentic sounding electric piano, electric grand and clavinet instruments available on a mobile device that you can play anytime and everywhere.

iLectric Piano gives you a collection of 20 world-class electric pianos, electric grands and clavs (including one by registering) along with a capable recorder and metronome. Add the Electric Piano Expansion Pack to add another 20 high-quality instruments.

Record your rehearsals or performances as MIDI with both overdubbing and punch-in capability, then export your track as audio via E-mail of File Sharing or Audio Copy to other iOS apps. With the built-in MIDI Recorder, you can change the tempo of your piece or even choose to use a different piano AFTER you've completed your performance! For composers of any level, the MIDI Recorder lets you capture and develop ideas anywhere your mobile life takes you. iLectric Piano also includes some professional MIDI performances to help you audition the various electric piano instruments or just ignite your own creative muse!

The easy-to-use instrument editor puts real-time controls on the panel just above the keys to let you adjust the EQ, the amount of reverb, the overdrive and your choice of 5 modulation effects (chorus, flanger, phaser, tremolo and auto pan). You can also adjust the tuning and transposition of the instrument. All edit knobs can be assigned to your choice of MIDI controllers for external fine-crafting of your instrument's sonic details. Virtual MIDI and MIDI Program Change are also supported.

iLectric Piano features:

- 20 world-class, multi-velocity electric piano, electric grand and clavinet instruments (including one by registering)
- Expandable library of 20 additional studio-grade instruments instantly available via in-app purchase
- Intuitive instrument and effect edit controls including 3-band EQ with sweepable mid, overdrive, reverb and choice of 5 modulation effects (chorus, flanger, phaser, tremolo and autopan) along with tuning and transpose
- Export performances as audio via E-mail, File Sharing and Audio Copy
- Large visual metronome with variable click volume and adjustable tempo
- Virtual MIDI and MIDI Controller and MIDI Program Change support
- Low-latency for real-time playing
- Up to 48-voice polyphony on the latest devices
- Designed to use with with iRig KEYS portable keyboard and iRig MIDI interface

For more information:

www.ikmultimedia.com/ilectric
www.irigkeys.com
www.irigmidi.com"

iTunes:
iLectric Piano for iPad - IK Multimedia
iOS Devices on eBay - Daily Tech Deals

Vangelis - Abraham's Theme (Chariots of Fire) [live]

Published on Sep 17, 2012 Didlybom·29 videos

"Abraham's Theme composed by Vangelis for the legendary Chariots of Fire soundtrack in 1981.

Check out my other Vangelis covers! http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=...

The instrument is Clavia Nord Stage 2 using a sampled Rhodes Mark I electric piano set to low and a pulse wave virtual-analog waveform oscillator.

Better sound: https://soundcloud.com/didlybom/vange..."

via Olivier Lebra on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

New ADDAC200B 2HP Multiples

via ADDAC

"Our passive multiples allow you to connect one source to an input and have it distributed through all of the adjacent outputs. You get two sets of four connectors.

Yes, it can do both audio and CV!

Features:
2 x 4 jack inputs"

Harvestman Polivoks VCFs

via Juliana Jaeger on Facebook

http://theharvestman.org

Made Them (Roland MV-8800, Korg Microkorg beat)

Published on Feb 13, 2013 esersound1·15 videos

"Another 2 beats with the MV-8800. Samples made with Roland Jupiter 80. Bassline Microkorg.

Enjoy!
Hunart©"

Control Synthesis - Deep Bass Nine DB9 Analog Bass Synthesizer

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"Control Synthesis - Deep Bass Nine Synthesizer. Amazing midi controlled analog bass sounds like a TB404!"

Modcan CV RECORDER 57a Modular Synthesizer Module

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Cynthia (RSS)

"The CV Recorder 57A module provides a radical new approach to generating modulation and voltage control signals. The implications for this module are extensive when placed in a modular synthesizer context.

Concept:

Combine the ability to record and playback control voltage signal events from standard modules with the tools to shape, mix, loop and time scale these performances in a simple and repeatable manner.

A brief list of possible uses for the 57A:

Create asymmetric LFO shapes from Joysticks or ribbon controller signals
Control panning and VCA parameters for automated mixing
Record long analogue step sequence patterns while changing the step voltages and recording the clock simultaneously for later sync operations
Combine and chain together random voltage patterns with sequences and LFOs on 4 channels
Record envelope shapes and loop them while adjusting the loop start and end points.
Perform granular synthesis type effects on CVs using short loops and sweeping the loop points through the sample under voltage control.
Record lo-fi audio samples and shift playback frequency in real-time.
Plus many more

Features list:

20Hz-20kHz Voltage controlled variable sample/playback rate
with 1V per octave response
4 seconds of quad sampling @20kHz. Greater than 1 hour @20Hz
Quad in/outs with 15 switch selectable channel recording configurations
Record and playback simultaneously
Rehearse mode for pre-recording experiments
Chain multiple samples by recording with different loop points and sample rates.
3 loop modes: Forward, Reverse and Pendulum
Panel and voltage controlled Loop start and End controls
3 Playback modes: One shot, Loop and Hold play
Gate out provides short pulse at loop start
Trigger input for triggering samples when not in loop mode
Status Bi-LED indicates various record and playback states
Channel LEDs indicate arming of channels for recording.
120MHz DSP processor and 4MB of parallel SRAM

Specs:

Sample rate : 20Hz-20kHz (10 Octaves)
Recording Inputs: +/-5V Pk-Pk@100Kohms
Outputs: +/-5V Pk-Pk@1 Kohms
Other inputs 0-5V @100Kohms
Current Requirements: 50mA @ -15V, 200mA @ +15V"

Modcan Dual LFO Modular Synthesizer Module

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Cynthia (RSS)

"Variable slope waveforms
The position of the rise and fall controls
determine the shape of the output
waveforms from triangle to saw
and pulse from 50% to 5% widths

Features

Voltage control of rate
Frequency indicator LED's
Can be used in audio range as
auxiliary oscillator
Multifunction module
Range 2.5kHz down to .0002Hz
(1 cycle =1hr. and 38mins.)

Specifications:
Inputs: 50k ohms
Outputs: 1k ohms
Signal Output: 5 V p-p
Triangle: 0-5V
Saw and pulse: 0-5V
Frequency range .0002Hz-2.5kHz
control sens: 0-5V"

Roland Juno106 SN 525783

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ROLAND SH-101 SN 574993 Vintage Analog Monophonic Synthesizer

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KORG POLY-800 SN 008675

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ARP LITTLE BROTHER SYNTH EXPANDER

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4ms JukeSISM

Published on Feb 13, 2013 4mspedals·72 videos

"Little juke/trap beat with one row of modules. 4ms RCD for all the timing, PEG for kick/hat envelope generator, SISM prototype to manage PEG div and curve modulations from RCD gate outputs, Plan B LPG for gates and output mixer, Tiptop Z8000, and Harvestman Piston Honda (original). Offscreen is a static white noise source. Recorded directly from the modular into my crappy little flipcam."

Kick.S Live / X668 【Goa Forest】

Published on Feb 13, 2013 KickSenior·232 videos

This song Download　=======================
By Link : http://kicks1.bandcamp.com/track/x668-goa-forest

======= Kick.S Music ===============
Blogger : http://electronica-mini.blogspot.jp/2013/01/goa-psychedelic-trance.html

======= Release ===================
・iTunes http://itunes.apple.com/jp/artist/kic...
・Beatport http://www.beatport.com/artist/kick-s/219200
・Bandcamp http://kicks1.bandcamp.com/
・Discogs http://www.discogs.com/digital?artist=Kick+S
・Amazon http://www.amazon.co.jp/s/ref=ntt_src...

Elektron Octatrack und Analog Four Right &Wrong

Published on Feb 13, 2013 dragonworker14·22 videos

"Track with both black Elektron boxes live recorded in Logic"

Elektron on eBay

Step Sister prototyping part 2. Now with badass overdrive wave shaping and other bits.

Published on Feb 13, 2013

"For part 1, see here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWsOy... [posted here]

So i've added a bit to the Step Sister since yesterday that i thought was worth sharing. It now has a waveshaper that squares of the saw wave but also overdrives the input to the filter, yummy. I have also added the Attack and Release controls to the envelope that were mentioned in part 1. This test version is shown running 4 steps for a bit of variety but the finished version will be selectable up to 10 steps. Enjoy.

It should eventually be available to buy from my Etsy and Folksy shop and if its not nightmarishly complicated to build, a kit version too.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/SymetriColour
http://folksy.com/shops/ChrisDodsworthDesign
http://symetricolour.tumblr.com/"

E Theremin -- Electro Theremin

Published on Feb 13, 2013
http://apps4idevices.com/read/e-theremin-electro-theremin

"I'm sure that you think that E Theremin is a theremin... It seems to be a mix between a monophonic synthesizer with 3 oscillators (osc2 unison), 4 waveforms and an Ondes Martellot... E Theremin is a little bit too minimal... A good little App with a very good sound quality."

iTunes:
E Theremin – Electro Theremin - DesignByPaul
iOS Devices on eBay - Daily Tech Deals

Grendel Formant Filter - Voltage Language

Published on Feb 13, 2013 EA78751·42 videos

http://ericarcher.net/devices/gff/

"Demonstrating synthesis of vowel sounds using the Grendel Formant Filter Eurorack module. This 100% analog filter allows voltage-controlled selection of English vowels from a 2-dimensional map. The map corresponds to the International Phonetic Alphabet vowel chart, a.k.a. the vowel trapezium.

In this video, an analog joystick with X and Y CV outputs is used to control the filter module. Two channels of MIDI-CV converter may also be used. The module is designed to accept CV sources with 5 volt range. Either -2.5 .. +2.5 volts or 0.. +5 volts can be used for optimum control. Wider CV ranges (up to +/- 10V) will not cause damage, but should be attenuated for best articulation.

Visualizations were made with a Tektronix TDS 350 digital oscilloscope in XY display mode, 1 volt per division.

The Grendel Formant Filter is made by Rare Waves (Austin TX)"

Roland JX3P & TR 505 + Arduino step sequencer + EH Echo #1

Published on Apr 19, 2012 Jaap Lous·2 videos

"A homebrew Arduino step sequencer clocked by a TR 505.
The synth is a Roland JX3P playing through an Electro harmonix Echo #1 digital delay.

I'm still working on the step sequencer. It still needs some step indicator LED's ...

Name that tune for extra credit :-D"

Arduino + TR505 + Meeblip Micro
Published on Apr 13, 2012 Jaap Lous·2 videos

"A Meeblip Micro driven by a homebrew Arduino step sequencer that is clock synced with a TR 505.

Experimenting with MIDI i/o for Arduino (no "MIDI shield" used).
The tiny DIY breakout board with the white IC is the opto-isolator receiving serial from the TR 505.

The pattern was created earlier and saved to the Arduino's EEPROM. Name that tune for extra credit ;-)"

Da-saz and Namrata Pamnani @live room......@new delhi 2013 Shivnakaun Studios

Da-saz and Namrata Pamnani @live room......@new delhi 2013 Shivnakaun Studios from DA-SAZ on Vimeo.

Ekdahl Moisturizer, Chimera BC6, vtol, iPad & more. I'm guessing a couple of BugBrand Weevils.

les rockets

Published on Feb 8, 2013 MrMojomc·114 videos

Moog Minimoog & Fender Rhodes. Western space surf rock.

Alek Stark Live at Specka - Femur June 2012 & Learning the Elektron 4

Published on Jul 11, 2012
Alek Stark Live Show at Specka, Madrid. June 2012

You can find Alek Stark's latest release The Shadow Influence on Bandcamp & featured on MATRIXSYNTH-C.

V V V

Synth spotting:
Oberheim Xpander XP1
Dotcom 44 + Cynthia Zeroscillator + Q960
Roland TR-808
Roland SH-101R
Roland VP-330 Super Vocoder
Korg Mono/Poly
Akai MPC4000 Plus
Nord Micro Modular
Ensoniq DP-4
Mackie VLZ 1604

And something more minimal (how it all starts):

Alek Stark at work
Published on Feb 5, 2013

"Working on the new live show and learning about the Elektron A4

V V V

Dotcom 44 + Cynthia Zeroscillator + Q960 connected directly to DP4: first sound in random mode
Elektron A4: Bassline and CH
Nord Wave: Background Voices
VP 330: Background Choirs
Oberheim Xpander: Pad
TR 808: Rim Shot - Second CH - Snare Drum
MPC4000: addicional percussion

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