Roland MC-303 Synth T-Shirt by The Dole Shirt

Another synth T from The Dole Shirt. This one in tribute of the Roland MC-303.  Note the print on the inside color is not the 303, but the shirt size and info.  It's a nice detail The Dole logo is on the back. These are nice Ts.  Click the pics to see the detail.  Also see the Roland Echo Space T posted here.

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Rhodes Chroma Original Price History / Lists

You'll find more on the excellent Rhodes Chroma site here.

XAOC PRAGA 1967 Voltage Controlled Mixing Surface

via XAOC Devices on Facebook

"OK, so here's the final revision of the Praga module, most probably. MUTE toggle buttons are now implemented. These work as SOLO as well, if held bit longer. Also, there's an activity indicator per channel. The circuitry is THAT2162 / LM837 based."

Dave Smith Instruments Mopho SN 4302 with Compact Case

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Introducing the Seaboard

Introducing the Seaboard from ROLI on Vimeo.

"The piano keyboard meets the future in a revolutionary new approach to music

The Seaboard is a radically new musical instrument based on the design of a piano keyboard. Its patent-pending approach brings together a traditional approach to making music with cutting edge digital technology in a way that is so intuitively tactile that you can play it with your eyes closed.

This approach enables performers, composers and producers to exert unprecedented real-time control of all the major characteristics of sound: volume, pitch and timbre. If you can play the piano you already know how to play the Seaboard, and it literally puts a new world of expressive possibilities right at your fingertips.

The core team brings together a wide range of skills - product, industrial and interaction design, software engineering, business management, and of course music production, administration, management, teaching, networking and strategy and a passion for creating more intuitive ways of making music.

In early 2011, Seaboard successfully entered the Incubator.

More information on the Seeboard website"

"Evolved from the piano keyboard, the Seaboard is a new musical instrument which bridges the gap between acoustic and digital music by putting the control of pitch, volume and timbre right at your fingertips.

A limited edition of 88 GRANDs will be available for pre-order worldwide starting in April 2013. In recognition of its provenance, each will be named after a particular note on the piano keyboard, from A0 to C8.

Our cutting-edge SoundDial software gives you complete control of the Seaboard’s sound and unprecedented integration between software and hardware."

Two press releases follow beneath the pics (no mention of MIDI):

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Omebi - Tektite Moldavite and The Singing Quartz

Published on Mar 6, 2013

"Music by Omebi. Inspired by minerals whom have traveled to Earth from space.
http://omebi-velouria.tumblr.com/
https://soundcloud.com/omebi

Video magic by Logan Owlbeemoth using a Tachyons+ Rainbowonic and VHS footage from "Wavelength" (1984).
http://tachyonsplus.tumblr.com/"

via Logan Owlbeemoth on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

"All Octave Kitten [including the beats], composed music via one lady."

EMS The Putney VCS3 & Cricklewood

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Putney VCS3 SN 151 via this auction

Cricklewood SN 3412 via this auction

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GSC GRASON STADLER TIMER PROBABILITY GENERATOR

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Lab equipment. Curious what voltage these pump out.  I wouldn't go plugging this into my modular without knowing.  Click the pic to look at the modules up close.

"THIS IS A VINTAGE GSC GRASON STADLER

MODULE BIN 1201
1209 SUBJECT STATION INTERFACE
1240 PROBABILITY GENERATOR
1224 MONITOR LAMP
1289 LEVEL METER
1293 IO ATTENUATOR

UNIT ALSO COMES WITH THE 1208 POWER SUPPLY"

Update:  you know you are tired when you look at the pointer label below "NOISE DURATION" and your mind interprets it as: "at 60ms, call Prince from 100 setting".

This one in via NEW ALLIANCE EAST!!!!

Modular Battle 4 "four modules" The Klirrfaktor with Furthrrrr, Noisering, Gamma Wave Souce & A-152

Published on Mar 6, 2013 TheKlirrfaktor

"mor info: http://www.knoobz.com
Modular Battle 4 'four modules' The Klirrfaktor playing Endorphin.es Furthrrrr, Wiard Noisering, WMD Gamma Wave Souce & Doepfer A-152"

First Light on The Frozen Pine

"First light on the frozen pine
Energy stirred where it shines
The ice of the night begins its trip
dancing on the wind, drip, drip, drip"

via Doug Lynner on
The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

"I wrote this last December. It is composed of 3 stereo tracks of my Mystery Serge, vintage Serge synthesizer. It is intended as a rather microscopic soundscape."

Tiptop Serge Update - Additional Details

See Update2 in this post.

NSFW: PSYCH MOOD - ANVIL FX

PSYCH MOOD - ANVIL FX from paulo beto on Vimeo.

Lots of female nudity in this one.   Synth spotting includes RECO-SYNTH modular, EMS Synthi, Korg MS20, and Analogue Solutions Vostok. Actual audio in the track is a Minimoog Model D and a Concertmate connected to a Big Muff.

music: ANVIL FX
released at ANVIL MACHINE album. YB MUSIC (São Paulo / Brazil)
publishing: alternet music
streaming album: http://anvilfx.bandcamp.com/ [embed below]

Directed by:
Dácio Pinheiro and Denis Giacobelis

Release part here: http://ladoz.com.br/hanin/



Released by YB MUSIC - Resistência Analógica (São Paulo)
limited 200 copies vinyl 180g
contact: beto.paulo@gmail.com
publishing: alternet music
credits
released 07 March 2013
Recorded at Lobo Sound Design, Reco-Head Studio & YB Studios
Mixed, Mastered & Enginered by Carlos "Cacá" Lima
Assistents: Regis Baba, Klaus Sena & Fernando Rischbieter
A&R: Maurício Tagliari
Label Manager: Allana Morais

Cover art by Adriana Peliano
Graphic Design by Kureb
Anvil Fx Logo by João Lavieri

AniModule Introduction & Module Overviews

Published on Mar 5, 2013 JRock17991·13 videos

animodule.com

AniModule SOB EuroRack Basics Demo

Published on Mar 6, 2013

Here's a demo of some of the basic functionality of the AniModule SOB EuroRack Edition

"You can find more demos and info and purchase this module at:
http://www.animodule.com/store/eurorack-3u/"

AniModule VC Scanner / Switch - VC Sequence Switching Demo

Published on Mar 12, 2013

"This demo shows the AniModule VCSS switching between 2 sequences - Controlled by a slow cycling envelope
You can purchase the AniModule Voltage Controlled Scanner/Switch here: http://animodule.bigcartel.com/produc...
and find other modules and demos here: http://www.animodule.com/store/eurora...

Thanks for watching"

Simply Because

Published on Mar 6, 2013 attorks·114 videos

"It is almost 3 months ago since I uploaded my last video. I was very busy with the Beyond Berlin project. But I felt the urge to upload something. And then this came up last evening. Simple and pure, only 2 sequences, a carpet of sound and a modest solo. Hope you like it.

One 8-step sequence comes from the Doepfer MAQ16/3 sequencer and drives the Synthesizers.com Modular. The other 8-step sequence comes from the Synthesizers.com Q960 sequencer which drives the Rob Hordijk OSC HRM which is only modulated by an Q109 Envelope Generator for the VCA on it, so one voice with only two modules. The secret is that the gate of row 2 of the MAQ16/3, which also has an 8-step sequence with steps 2 and 7 off and runs half time of row 1, is used for the EG's and shifting the Q960.

Anne used my iPhone 4 to film this video.

You can download/see/hear the video and music from my website soon."

Roland TB-303 sequencing Korg Monotribe using CV Gate breakout box

Published on Mar 6, 2013 darenager·116 videos

"A quick demo of the 303 sequencing the Monotribe using my breakout box, the box gives a separate socket for CV and Gate, making connection a lot easier, available to buy for £15, send me a message if interested. Shot using iPhone and Fostex Ar4i, sorry for the wonky camera work!"

Casio CZ-101 Synthesizer with Original Box

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"*Mini version of Casio-1000, 49 keys
*8 stage envelope design
*Phase Distortion, interpretation of mid-eighties digital synth sounds
*Small and portable"

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Custom Minimoog Style Wood Case for Clavia Nord Rack

via this auction

Note the listing is for the case only and not the synth. Via the seller:

"This is a custom built item made by hand. I had made one to play live. A bunch of people loved it so I made another one which is much better than the first. I have not used this one for playing out. The keyboard is an Alesis Q25 midi controller. All keys work and mod & pitch wheels work. Important note: There are 3 buttons. The one on the left & right are octave buttons and work fine. The middle one is a funtion button that does work, but the data slider is not exposed. It is inside the enclosure. So the middle button is not used. In short this is a 25Key midi controller that transmits on channel 1 with Octave, Pitch Wheel & Modulation wheels. I am including the power supply for the controller. This is custom fit to a Nord Rack. If you are interested in a custom enclosure for a different synth you can email me. This item is only the wood enclosure & controller (Synth Not Included)..."

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Analogue Systems French Connection CV Keyboard

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Korg Sigma

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Modulae-Battle-4

Published on Mar 6, 2013 Brain OperatingSystem·17 videos

"Modular Battle 4 with 4 Modules.
ModcanTS-Make Noise Maths-MOTM E350 Make Noise Optomix"

CGS Serge Noise Source & Random Voltage Generator

In case you missed the update in this post, Ken Stone of Catgirl Synth (CGS) will also have the new Noise Source, which, actually is a 1975 design.  The Serge Tcherepnin copyright in the image from that post was for the new drawing of the schematic.

Pictured here is the Noise Source in Ken's system along with the Random Voltage Generator.  The Noise Source makes the Random Voltage Generator possible.  In the image below, the PCB with fewer parts in the bottom pic is the Noise Source. The other board is the SSG (Serge Smooth and Stepped Generator).

CGS Multi Tempo Patch

Published on Feb 19, 2013 otherunicorn·38 videos

otherunicorn is Ken Stone of CGS

"I don't know how many years it is that I have been working towards getting a decent sized patch going. Too much building, too many interruptions, too many times having to pull something apart to answer questions. So over the last couple of weeks, my intentions got a little further than just being that, and a managed a couple of rudimentary/experimental patches. Finally today I spent a few hours putting this together. I don't know how many years I've wanted to do this particular type of patch, but it's been a lot. The basis is the C Am F G chord progression. VCO 1 is playing those notes, VCO 2 is playing harmony at twice the rate. VCO 3 is playing a 15 step sequence at 4(?) times the rate again, while VCO 4 is playing the "lead" at 1/2 the rate of VCO 1. The lead uses a Doepfer Phase Locked Loop to break up the tone a bit. This was just quickly recorded with the camera to make sure I have a record of it. At the moment there is no audio recording equipment in the room! Oh - the Serge isn't part of the patch. It is still wired up as per the last video."

Downloadable audio here:

1975 La-Trobe University Serge

"Not dressed for the occasion."

Published on Feb 17, 2013 otherunicorn
otherunicorn is Ken Stone of CGS

"Testing out four panels of the ex La-Trobe University Serge. The reverb module had just had 90% component replacement, and was being given a good work out to test it. The patch is just an expansion of the one in the last two panel video of this synth. Unfortunately the camera microphone leaves it sounding a little tinny. Please excuse the over-weight under-dressed old dude at the controls! XD"

Serge Sequence

Published on Dec 22, 2012

"Two modules from a vintage paperface Serge Modular from 1975. Upgrades/repairs made to sequencer section, inluding replacing and adding LEDs, an 8 ways switch to give a default sequencer patch, addition of cycle switches on the Negative Slews. Patch has two VCOs running from different rows of the sequencer/programmer. Neg slew as clock for seq. Neg Slew as LFO for second filter. 1st filter and Gate driven by Envelope generator. 2nd Env Generator acting as sub-oscillator. 2nd Gate used as a mixer/level."

Eowave at Modularsquare

Announced back on February 20, Modularsquare held their monthly synth meeting on March 2 with Eowave.  The pics from the event are now up on Modularsquare's flickr page here.

For upcoming dates see:

www.modularsquare.com/blog

Top pic is Marc Sirguy giving a demonstration of the new Orage Magnétique or "Magnetic Storm"

Bottom is a close up of the Orage Magnétique prototype.

Photo Credits: Cyril Colom

...inferno? by MacBeth

Published on Mar 6, 2013 macbethsynthesizers·77 videos

"Here's an experiment with a new flagship product prototype!...........inferno? 6 oscillators, interchangable filters, interchangable touch keyboard with real keys, 2 ring modulators, dual tape delay simulators and more! As said- it's a prototype- but fun to start with- a true stereo synthesizer!"

KORG POLY-800とELECTRIBE ES-1を使ってます

Published on Mar 5, 2013 sasatakocom·18 videos

"DrumはES-1、他はPoly800の多重録音です。Poly800にはアルペジ­エーターが無いので、DAWのアルペジエーターで書き出したMIDIノートとちょいと­追加　を演奏させています。
LFOなんかでゆったり音色を変えたりも出来ないので、細かいフレーズを録音後にオー­ディオ用フィルタでCUTOFFとRESOをむにゅむにゅさせました。
動画は最近お気に入りのPowerDirectorのエフェクト集です。PowerD­irectorは軽いのと、BGM専用トラックがあって、聞きながら任意のマーカーを­手入力できるので、こういうビートに合わせてカットを変えていく作戦にはぴったりです­。ということで、練習も兼ねてエフェクトをいろいろ試してみました。今日のところは天­気もよかったし、おもいっきりかけちゃってますが、少し抑え目にうまく使えば、いろい­ろかっこよく出来そうな気がします。"

Googlish:

"ES-1, the other is for overdubbing Poly800. To Poly800 is because there is no arpeggiator, "Drum has been added to play the MIDI notes and Choi and exported in arpeggiator DAW.
Since I can not even change the tone or something loose in LFO, I was allowed to Munyumunyu the CUTOFF and RESO filter for audio after recording a fine phrase.
PowerDirector is a collection of video effects of recent favorite. And the light PowerDirector, there is a dedicated track BGM, so you can manually enter any marker while listening, is perfect for operations that will change the cut to the beat like this. With that said, I've tried various effects doubles as a practice. It was also good at the weather today, but gone over restraint, if used well, the eyes a little restrained, cool things that I feel like I can I will. '"

This one in via Tim of discchord.

Oakley TB-3031 / Roland TB303 Clone

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For those interested, the seller also has an EVENTIDE H-910 for parts/project listed here.

Googlish:

"For auction is one of my DIY projects that I can not complete due to time constraints.

It is a OAKLEY SOUND TB3031 Roland TB 303 clone with an integrated MIDI interface and CV / GATE converter.
Midi interface remains a problem, above say it's somewhere a soldering defects available.
By pressing the lower right corner of the device jumps to function. With a CV gate converter I tested the Oakley, it works flawlessly
However, the Midi zickt around like said.

It is the rare components are installed, sound is excellent, but as I now also have other devices missing here, my time to debug the ready.
For someone with time and knowledge of electronics certainly not a problem, since it's really just a trifle.

The clone is the TB3031 by Oakley Sound, Midi interface from Seb's DIY Page. Links I can gladly provide on request. Schematics and code is all
freely available.

Supplied with power supply and well packed (which is already visible in the photos)."

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Super Space Drum SSD Clone

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Video at the auction and posted earlier here.

"anodized aluminium housing, CNC engraved labeling, darkened (stained) lacquered oak wood sides with nice wood pattern.

Built like a tank.

Sound is triggered by clicking to front panel or by external drum pad or external audio signal.

Trigger button = continuous sound (you can use it as dub siren).

Great for sampling or live performance or you can trigger it with analog sequencer/synth

You can connect external drum pad into Trig In connector for live drumming.

Or connect individual output from your drum machine to SSD´s Trig in and "replace" internal sound by SSD´s pure analog sound."

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YAMAHA SY-1 Vintage Analog Synthesizer

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Yamaha's first synth from 1974.

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Roland/ SH-101

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SIEL EXPANDER 80 with Original Box

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According to the listing this is new old stock and never used.

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Yamaha SS-30 Analog String Synth SN 2207

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Yamaha AN1x Control Synthesizer

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A look back at the product description.

"The classic analog synth sound is invading the airwaves and dance floors of the world and taking modern music to ever higher levels of creativity and style. And now, with the arrival of the Yamaha AN1x Control Synthesizer, you can assume control of your sound and expand your musical universe like never before. Featuring Yamaha's new Analog Physical Modeling Synthesis, which faithfully - and reliably - models analog sound digitally, the AN1x brings the fat, familiar sounds of the classic analog synths together with intuitive realtime control features in one futuristic, highly intelligent package that will change forever the way you create and perform your own music. A truly innovative, truly incredible sounding synth that's designed from scratch for techno, trance and every other type of modern dance music existing or yet tonceived, the AN1x gives you the power to create fresh and inspiring music every time you switch it on.

Assume Control

The classic analog synth sound is invading the airwaves and dance floors of the world and taking modern music to ever higher levels of creativity and style. And now, with the arrival of the Yamaha AN1X Control Synthesizer, you can assume control of your sound card and expand your musical universe like never before.

Analog Physical Modeling Synthesis

Featuring Yamaha's new Analog Physical Modeling Synthesis, which faithfully - and reliably - models analog sound digitally, the AN1X brings the fat, familiar sounds of the classic analog synths together with intuitive realtime control features in one futuristic, highly intelligent package that will change forever the way you create and perform your own music.

Innovative

A truly innovative, incredible sounding synth that's designed from scratch for techno, trance and every other type of modern dance music existing or yet unconceived, the AN1X gives you the power to create fresh and inspiring music every time you switch it on.

2 Scene Memories With Realtime Morphing Between Scenes

Each AN1X voice has two Scene memories which let you store "snapshots" of specific control knob settings, to effectively give you two distinct sounds - each of which are available at the touch of a Scene switch.

Scene Control Feature

You can activate the "Scene Control" feature which lets you use the Modulation Wheel (or a Foot Controller, or any other assignable continuous controller) to morph, or cross-fade between Scenes in realtime as you play. If there's a particular sound during the morph that you want to keep, you can easily store it to one of the Scene switches for the selected voice. You can even load Scene data from another voice to the current voice.

Intuitive "Modeless" System With Assignable Control Knobs

The ANX1 basically always operates in Voice Play/Edit mode, which means that you can edit the sound as you play by turning the 8 control knobs to do things like open a filter, tweak the resonance, adjust the ring modulator, reshape the envelope, and much more.

Control Knobs

Each control knob gives you quick and easy access to one of many tone generator parameters. You can even assign a specific parameter to each knob for customized control over detailed aspects of your sound during performance. Each knob can also send Control Change messages to control specific parameters of external MIDI instruments.

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Beatie Bop Analogue Percussion Synth

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"This is a boutique hand-made synth from the USA. (Website: http://mracidmachine.com/)

It can be played by hand or set into 'loop' mode for drones, but also has CV and gate inputs for external control via analogue sequencers etc.

Runs on standard 9v power (same as most guitar pedals). I don't have an adapter for it as I always use my power brick. Or you could use a standard 9v battery.

Housed in a strong metal case. I have gigged this thing on several occasions and it is very tough and perfect for live experimental sounds. In my experience its great for weird metallic sounds and heavily modulated drones, but not great for low bass sounds."

Arp Odyssey II 2810 Black & Gold (4035 Filter) SN 0104

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RC CIRCUIT BENT DYSNOMIA DRONE MULTI HARMONIC OSC WAVEFORM SYNTHESIZER

Published on Mar 6, 2013

MASTER RATE CONTROL
PITCH SHIFT CONTROL
4 MODULATOR CONTROLS

CAPABLE OF DRONES,PULSATING PATTERNS AND RHYTHMIC LEADS

Resonance Circuits on eBay (RSS)

Roland Vintage Synth Expansion Board SR-JV80-04 Part 3

Published on Mar 6, 2013 synthartist69·1,073 videos

"Here is a demo of the Roland Vintage Synth Expansion Board SR-JV80-04 for the Roland XP,JV,and XV series synthesizers. In this video I have it plugged into a slot on the Roland JV1000. This is a demo of patches 9 - 13."

All parts here.

Patiently Waiting For Noise

Published on Mar 6, 2013 Dmitri SFC·80 videos

"Basic Techno patch uses only whats in the suitcase + the Paia 4700 Noise source....
The same day my 4006 ICs arrive from Bride Chamber for CGS Digital noise, I learn that the Serge Noise will also be released from CGS! _ Of course my suitcase is hungry for both flavors !! ARE VEE GEEEEEE COME TO DADDY !!"

Simple Sequencer module demonstation -- Sagittronics -- Charlie Slick

Published on Mar 6, 2013 Charlie Slick·66 videos

http://www.charlieslick.blogspot.com
"a demonstration of a simple sequencer I built, based on the 4017 chip, 'baby sequencer' schematics, and a MFOS sequencer schematic. The sequencer is controlling the picture of 1 oscillator and the cuttoff frequency of my synthesizers.com state variable filter. The speed and gate is controlled by a 8038 LFO module I built.

incidentally, my kettle started to boil by the end of this video."

VERMONA fourMulator Quad Modulation Engine Details

"fourMulator is a digital quad LFO-module for euro rack compatible modular synthesizer and sound processing systems. Due to its ability to synchronize the modulators (LFOs) to each other or to an overall clock-reference, fourMulator is capable generating complex and rhythmic modulation structures.

Modulators (LFOs)

Each modulator offers six wave forms: ascending and descending saw tooth, square, triangle, sine and random (sample & hold) with a frequency range between 0.05Hz (20 seconds) to approx. 100Hz. Each modulator offers wave form and trigger outputs, the latter sending an impulse with every new start of the selected wave form. Reset- and CV-inputs allow external parameter manipulation - from other modules or from other modulators of the fourMulator itself.

Synchronization

All four modulators work independently. However, they can be synchronized with each other. Each modulator can be individually synchronized to the left neighboring module or to a clock-reference.

Two or more synchronized modulators always oscillate at the same frequency. However, a synchronized modulator can be phase-shifted by up to 180° (a half-cycle) to the clock-reference. This allows easy creation of counter-rotating modulations. More complex modulations can be achieved using the CV-input to manipulate phase-shift.

With active clock-synchronization, the corresponding modulators oscillate in reference to a common clock-signal, but use individual clock-dividing factors. Again, advanced possibilities result from being able to manipulate clock-division through the modules' CV-inputs.

Both forms of synchronization can be combined. With one modulator being synchronized to a clock signal, it may as well serve as reference to the right neighboring modulator.

CLOCK Generator (CLK)

fourMulator integrates an internal clock generator. Its tempo can be assigned using a tap-tempo-button or by using an external clock-reference."

via VERMONA where you'll find the manual.

You can find a video of the prototype here and the finished module in this video by TheKlirrfaktor.

fourMulators on eBay