Big Ol' Box of Malekko - MA SYN

I figured I'd start and end with this shot. Look at the green letter's behind the top snakeskin Monorocket case and you'll get the MA SYN reference. Synths can be a sin after all.

So, look what arrived in the mail this week. :)  A big ol' box of Malekko modules.  One Wiard Joystick Axis Generator (JAG), two Richter Anti-Oscillators, two Richter Oscillator IIs, a Richter Noisering, a FADE module and and Wiard XMIX.  Richter is Grant Richter of Wiard of course.  Malekko produces Wiard modules in eurorack format.  Below are a ton of unboxing shots and my Monorocket snakeskin case the modules went into.  As you can see, the case is also home to my Division 6 Mattson SQ-816 prototype sequencer.  The shots get flashier once I have everything mounted in the case.  The top and bottom shot is the case sitting on top of a second snakeskin Monoroket case with a Mattson Mini Modular system to the left and right.  The MA SYN in the background is a MATRIXSYNTH banner I had made for events.   Mood lighting comes from one of those RGB LED light bulbs with remote, a gift from my good friend Carbon111.

So...  You know what I'll be doing this weekend.  :) Thank you Malekko Heavy Industry!

On a side note I just found out after setting up this post that Josh of Malekko is setting up a raffle for a number of Malekko modules to benefit Muff of Muffwiggler.  Details on that here.  Do check it out, it's a chance to help out, and a chance to win some great gear.

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Jomox XBASE 999 Analog Drum Machine SN 0628-0020

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Wood Zo's 6²/8

Published on Mar 28, 2013 Ebotronix·619 videos

4 ms Peg, RCD
Analogue Systems 2x RS100,2xRS 110,2xRS 360
Bananalogue Serge VCS
Cyndustries 2x Zero Oscillator
Doepfer A 134 panning by A 143-9 QLFO ,Maths & Moog MP 201
foh choices
Grendel Formant Filter 2x
Make Noise Brains PP 2x Maths Optonix QMMG
Malekko Jag
Roland System 104 Sequencer
SSL Modulation Orgy
Toppobrillo,Sportmodulator,Quantimator, 2x TWF
Logic master clock to Kenton Pro 2000
6/8 time
FX Boss VF 1,Lexicon PCM 80, Line6 Echopro , TC M 3000

Roland SH-5 SN 480774

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Minimoog Model D

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Ensoniq SQ-80 Cross-Wave Synthesizer Keyboard

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"The SQ-80 is basically a reved-up ESQ-1with a total of 75 waveforms, a 61-note keyboard with velocity & aftertouch, floppy disk drive for storing patches and sequences, and an enhanced sequencer. Great for organs, analog-type sounds, pads and sound effects. Like the classic ESQ-1, the SQ-80 functions in providing analog-type 4-pole lowpass filtering and editing of digital waveforms. Each voice can combine up to 3 of the 75 waveforms. These waveforms include multi-sampled transient attack waves such as violin bow, plectrum picks, mallet, hammer, breath attacks and percussive sounds. There are also 5 sampled drum sets. Three LFOs are onboard for some pretty wild modulation of the sounds you create or edit. Complete MIDI implementation makes the SQ-80 great for any studio or live use too.

As for playing the SQ-80, it is a dream! Its 61-note keyboard is full, responsive and has polyphonic aftertouch. Polyphonic aftertouch simply means that each key pressed will respond to aftertouch independently of the other keys. The aftertouch can be used to control a variety of modulation parameters such as the LFO. Pitch and mod wheels and plenty of front-panel buttons and a few sliders make accessing and editing fairly easy and hands-on. The keyboard can be split or layered. The pattern-based 8-track multitimbral sequencer is great for creating short to complex sequences live, or in step time with quantization, bounce-able tracks, 60 sequence patterns and 20 songs. And they can be saved to disk along with any patches you've created and any SysEx Midi data. Unfortunately, the SQ-80 has no built-in effects. The SQ-80 is certainly a classic analog/digital hybrid of the late eighties which still holds up well today."

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Moog Voyager Select Series Synthesizer-Fire/Mahogany

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"Very hard to find, the best color scheme from the Moog Select-Series, the Fire/Mahogany sold exclusively from Sweetwater..."

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vagadentata analog synth demo 2

Published on Mar 28, 2013 SuperRoss007·381 videos

Dementia Labs on eBay

Plan B Patching techniques: Creative Syncing

Published on Mar 28, 2013 Peter Grenader·16 videos

"This video highlights the audible differences between square and pulse wave influence when sync is used as a sound modifier. The switch on the M37 Mark I converts the square wave output to a 10ms. pulse. This feature is not available on the Mark II, but you can manifest the same attribute by using the PWM output of a Model 15 set to just before it folds away on the positive side."

Art gallery (Doepfer analog modular system)

Published on Mar 28, 2013

"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 !"

BOB MOOG INDUCTED INTO INVENTORS HALL OF FAME

via Moog Music & The Bob Moog Foundation

"It is with great honor that we announce that Bob Moog is one of the United States Patent and Trademark Office 2013 National Inventors Hall of Fame inductees. This is an honor that is bestowed to 'individuals who conceived, patented, and advanced so many of the great technological achievements that have changed our world.'

Bob is being recognized for Patent No. 3475623 more commonly known to Moog fans as the Moog Ladder Filter. Using the new properties provided by transistors, the Ladder Filter was the first voltage controlled filter. By using voltage control such as keyboards and envelopes to steer the harmonic content of music over time, the Ladder Filter allowed new ways of manipulating sound that became part of the basic grammar for a new vocabulary of musical expression.

This humble invention laid the foundation for the electric pulse that beats through all forms of modern music. Bob brought to life basic concepts of dynamic filters used in the mix in every genre of recorded music today. The Ladder Filter allows the organic movement of sound in such a way that people can not only hear its warmth, but also feel its sweep come to life.

Patent No. 3475623 is best known for its use in the Minimoog Synthesizer and its effect can be heard on genre defining albums by artist like Michael Jackson, Kraftwerk, Parliament Funkadelic, Emerson Lake and Palmer, Dr. Dre, Diana Ross, and Brian Eno.

Everyone at Moog Music is grateful to be a small part of continuing Bob's work and the enduring legacy of Patent No. 3475623. We would like thank the USPTO for recognizing Bob's great innovation. This year's induction ceremony will take place May 1st in Alexandria, VA at the USPTO headquarters."


via The Bob Moog Foundation:

"The National Inventors Hall of Fame, founded in 1973, annually honors 'the individuals who conceived, patented, and advanced the great technological achievements since the birth of our nation.' Bob Moog, was identified today on the Invent.org’s website as the man behind Patent Number. 3,475,623, (Electronic High-Pass and Low-Pass Filters Employing the Base to Emitter Diode Ristor for Bi-Polar Transistors).

The organization cites the following:

'In 1964, Moog introduced the first complete voltage controlled modular synthesizer, an instrument capable of producing a wide variety of electronic sounds. The Moog synthesizer helped revolutionize the face of music by giving artists and composers the capability to create a brand new palette of sounds. Composer Wendy Carlos was one of the first to usher the synthesizer into the spotlight with the 1968 Switched-On Bach album. Since then, countless performers and composers have utilized the original Moog synthesizer and the Minimoog®, a smaller, portable version of the original instrument.'

'On behalf of the White House, I add my congratulations to this year’s inductees,' said John P. Holdren, President Obama’s science and technology adviser and Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. 'Your creativity, perseverance, and entrepreneurialism exemplify the American ‘can-do’ spirit.' Mr. Holdren’s quote was part of the press release issued by the organization.

The National Inventors Hall of Fame is the premier non-profit organization in America dedicated to honoring legendary inventors whose innovations and entrepreneurial endeavors have changed the world. Founded in 1973 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office and the National Council of Intellectual Property Law Association, the Hall of Fame will have 487 inductees with its 2013 induction.

This year’s induction ceremony will take place on May 1, 2013 at the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia. The USPTO founded the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 1973 and has been a long-standing partner since the organization’s incorporation as a separate, non-profit educational foundation."

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Congratulations to Moog Music, The Bob Moog Foundation,  Michelle Moog-Koussa (Bob Moog's daughter who runs the foundation), and of course the rest of his family and friends!  Heck, congratulations to us, the fans of synthesizers!  :)  This isn't something we see every day.

BTW, it's worth noting that supporting Moog Music & The Bob Moog Foundation not only supports the memory and lifelong work of Bob Moog, but they help introduce that world to new people every day.  I like to think of sites like MATRIXSYNTH as supporting the existing community as well as those that have discovered it, but The Bob Moog Foundation brings it to kids that may have never gotten the opportunity to discover our world.  If you can support them, please do.

On a side note, click here for a search on 1963 (a year prior, and the birth of it all) on MATRIXSYNTH. You'll find Korg was formed, Moog and Buchla came out with their modular systems, and other interesting bits happened in the world of electronic music and synthesizers during that time.

MusikMesse 2013: New Synth Coming from Clavia / Nord Keyboards

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MOOG SOUND LAB Seaon 3 | Zola Jesus | In Your Nature

Published on Mar 28, 2013 MoogMusicInc·231 videos

"Nika Roza Danilova, aka Zola Jesus, is best known for her dark moody ballads, but with the 2011 release Conatus, Nika moved forward creating her most dynamic album to date. Not content to rest Zola Jesus ventured into the Moog Sound Lab and further evolved her single "In Your Nature." In its original incarnation "In Your Nature" existed as an epic operatic with dance floor sensibilities, but here Nika imbues the song with analog warmth that contrasts her cold, snowy upbringing. A Minitaur Analog Bass synthesizer controlled by a Minimoog Voyager replaces much of the stringed arrangement found in the original version of the song. The Little Phatty played by keyboardist Nick Turco does double duty, further expanding what would have been a bowed arrangement and providing the arpeggiation featured in the second half of the song. The live violin played by Kim Free was routed through a MF-104 analog delay to thicken the sound and serves as the last trace of the rich strings that carry the original. Synthesist Alex De Groot provides the song's rhythm, expanding on the song's original percussive track with live drumming generated by three Voyager RMEs and controlled with a MIDI drum pad. Zola Jesus's Moog Soundlab session not only captures the energy and emotion of the original, but reshapes "In Your Nature" with a richness and gravity unique to this version.

Watch Moog Sound Lab Season 3 as it debuts at: http://www.brooklynvegan.com/

See more of the Moog Sound Lab series at: http://www.moogsoundlab.com

Visit Zola Jesus at: http://www.zolajesus.com"

Ambient Drone Synths

via David Lovelace on Facebook

"Oh, no... I'm actually catching up on my backlog of Anything Napkins! Perhaps now would be a good time to get yours... anything you want on a virtual (aka Digital) bar napkin for FIVE BUCKS (and up). Here's one for a guy who's into "drone synth" music..."

http://anythingnapkin.com

Make Noise Workshop This Saturday!

via Richard Devine on
The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge:

"Packing up for this weekends show and workshop with Make Noise: Reminder for the show tomorrow night in Asheville NC at the Apothecary

And Free modular workshop on Saturday @ the MakeNoise shop info here"

Doepfer A196 PLL- Experiments with the Phase Locked Loop-The Final Chapter Part Two

Published on Mar 28, 2013

"The final chapter in the Doepfer A196 series. Discussing other patches and final thoughts.
Sound and video by Raul Pena."

All parts here.

Spring Arabesque

"Performed solo in a single pass on the Mystery Serge by Doug Lynner a.k.a. Synthesizerman."

via Doug Lynner on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

Muse Research ships RECEPTOR QU4TTRO and RECEPTOR TRIO

"SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA: music and audio technology developer Muse Research & Development is proud to announce availability of RECEPTOR QU4TTRO and RECEPTOR TRIO, the latest additions to its line of dedicated hardware plug-in players, as of March 28...

With the introduction of these two new models, Muse Research now offers a complete RECEPTOR range priced to suit both budgetary and application requirements; yet each enable recording engineers and performing musicians to run popular virtual instruments and effects software in a high-performance, self-contained, tour-proven package with maximum performance and convenience.

RECEPTOR QU4TTRO, the company’s top-of-the-line model, is designed for demanding studio applications, film and TV composers, and touring bands wishing to simultaneously process keyboards, guitars, and/or vocals. This fourth-generation RECEPTOR is powered by a fastest-in-class 3.9GHz (peak) Quad-Core Intel processor and is equipped with 16GB of RAM and a voluminous 2TB 7200 RPM hard drive (or optional 256GB or 512GB SSD) to run even the most demanding virtual instruments and effects with ease.

RECEPTOR TRIO is the more affordable ‘middle child’ of the RECEPTOR family, and also features a Quad-Core Intel processor — only slightly slower than its big brother’s super-speedy affair, 8GB RAM, and a 1TB 7200 RPM hard drive (or optional 256GB or 512GB SSD). No slouch by any means, RECEPTOR TRIO is a seriously-capable, cost-effective system suited to touring and studio professionals, as well as higher-end project studios, with ample power to run many plug-ins at once.

The RECEPTOR range was designed to tackle even the most demanding software synthesis and advanced signal processing tasks that face today’s modern musician. RECEPTOR QU4TTRO and RECEPTOR TRIO take this one step further, thanks to TetraCore technology. This proprietary software threading and load balancing technology prioritises musical tasks over all others and optimises available processing resources to extract maximum performance from those four CPU cores. In turn, this lets the system run more demanding plug-ins at lower latencies than unoptimised platforms, but, more importantly, it makes RECEPTOR QU4TTRO and RECEPTOR TRIO feel much more like a real hardware instrument or effects processor as a result. Users will immediately notice how natural and ‘tight’ their favourite virtual instruments and effects sound with TetraCore.

Supporting the new TetraCore processing engine is a new and improved 64-bit operating system featuring Intellibridge technology to provide simultaneous support for 32- and 64-bit plug-ins. Users can comfortably run large, multi-gigabyte sample libraries that occupy more than 4GB of RAM while still running their favourite tried-and-tested 32-bit plug-ins at the same time. RECEPTOR TRIO is perfectly primed to do just that with 8GB of onboard RAM at its disposal while RECEPTOR QU4TTRO can capably handle even the largest sample libraries with its 16GB helping of RAM.

Even more impressive is what RECEPTOR QU4TTRO and RECEPTOR TRIO users can do with that extra RAM when working with LIVE MODE, a proprietary performance feature for preloading virtual set lists (up to the limits of the available RAM) and moving instantly from preset to preset. No more waiting for large presets to load while onstage since LIVE MODE preloads presets for instant access when moving from song to song or cue to cue. Try doing that on a bog standard laptop!

RECEPTOR QU4TTRO and RECEPTOR TRIO users have an abundance of stellar sounds to use with that breakthrough LIVE MODE since each model comes complete with over $900 USD of software plug-ins for free! Ranging from perfect pianos to searing synths, and running the gamut from guitar amp models to vocal harmonisers, too, there’s surely something there to suit most musical tastes and needs. Needless to say, sonic horizons can be affordably and easily expanded as both new models now ship with Native Instrument’s KOMPLETE 9 and KOMPLETE 9 ULTIMATE collection of premium sonic tools for production, sound design, and live performance pre-installed and ready for evaluation and authorisation. And there are also dozens of other third-party plug-ins pre-installed in demo mode, making the search for that ‘just right’ sound for any music project or performance a breeze.

RECEPTOR QU4TTRO and RECEPTOR TRIO are equally at home on the road or in the studio, and integration into any performance or recording environment is easier than ever thanks to the bundled PreSonus AudioBox 1818VSL 24-bit/96K USB 2.0 Recording Interface. This pairing provides both models with support for four times the analogue I/O of their predecessors, with eight analogue inputs and outputs, eight ADAT optical digital inputs and outputs, a stereo S/PDIF digital input and output, and digital word clock output for integration with other digital audio devices. This massive 18- channel I/O count propels RECEPTOR QU4TTRO and RECEPTOR TRIO to new heights, letting users send individual instruments to their own dedicated outputs, process multiple independent streams of audio, or simultaneously process guitars, vocals, basses, and other instruments while generating sounds using virtual instruments. Coupled with that PreSonus audio interface, RECEPTOR QU4TTRO and RECEPTOR TRIO are more than capable of serving as the central hub to anyone’s musical universe!

The new models compliment the existing entry-level RECEPTOR VIP, taking the RECEPTOR range to the next level of power, ease of use, and flexibility. With RECEPTOR QU4TTRO and RECEPTOR TRIO, Muse Research has successfully strengthened RECEPTOR’s robust, roadworthy plug-in-playing status as the go-to performance instrument of choice for thousands of professional musicians worldwide.

Quite simply, RECEPTOR QU4TTRO and RECEPTOR TRIO possess all the power, memory, storage, and I/O needed to adapt to any recording or performance scenario. Wherever the superior sounds of virtual instruments and effects are needed, RECEPTOR QU4TTRO and RECEPTOR TRIO will deliver high-quality results with exemplary performance and stability, all in a self-contained, roadworthy, and affordable package.


The Muse Research RECEPTOR product line is available through select music retailers in the US and Canada, as well as through music equipment distributors worldwide. The Muse Research dealer network from within the United States offers the products at the minimum advertised prices of $1,699.00 USD (RECEPTOR VIP), $2,499.00 USD (RECEPTOR TRIO), and $2,999.00 USD (RECEPTOR QU4TTRO). International distributors set their own pricing for their respective territories.

If there is no stocking retailer in your area, a RECEPTOR can be configured to your specifications and purchased via the Plugorama.com website (www.plugorama.com), which also offers virtual instruments and effects packages for use with RECEPTOR starting at $29.99 USD"

Cheetah SpecDrum (ZX Spectrum Peripheral) Demo

Published on Mar 28, 2013 snolan1990·26 videos

"This is a demonstration of the Cheetah SpecDrum, drum machine software & hardware combo for the Sinclair ZX Spectrum 48k. This add on was released in 1986 and achieved moderate success by providing Spectrum owners a fully fledged PCM drum machine for significantly less than the cost of a new stand alone drum machine at the time.

Both Spectrums & SpecDrums can be found at relatively low prices however the need to load the software on each start up and connect the spectrum to a TV to display the interface coupled with the lack of MIDI means that, unless you are truly oldschool, samples might legitimately be the best way to utilise the SpecDrum sounds.

Despite all the downsides of the SpecDrum the sounds are undeniably punchy and the interface, while slightly clunky, does work well."

Yamaha AN1X SN NM02245

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Yamaha's first virtual analog synth. A look back at the product description and features further below.

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Sequential Circuits Drumtraks with 4 Extra Triggers

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"4 extra trigger ins were installed at some point in it's life, jacks on rear (see photo)."

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Sequential Circuits TOM Drum Machine with Manual & Spec Sheet

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Analogue Solutions StationQ Sequencer

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"Station Q is like half an Oberkorn sequencer. It is identical to Oberkorn, except that is is 8 step instead of 16, and does not have the MIDI features.

The Station Q is the perfect companion to the Station X/Y mini-modular combo.

Get the manual HERE

Features

24 CV knobs, 8 gate switches, 9 leds
3 x CV channels, 2 x gate channels
CV control of speed / tempo
Control of sequence position (step number)
Rugged steel construction"

Analogue Solutions Station X Analog Modular Synthesizer

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Note one is for the cased version and one is for the module version.

"Station X is a compact "mini-modular" synthesiser. It contains all the essential ingredients to form complete synth patches.

Think of it as a mini Red Square or Tereshkova (two other, larger modular synths we produce). In fact, a mini Red Square is a good analogy. If has the same filter and similar key features (though Red Square is 2 VCO).

Station X is ideal for beginners who want to dip their toes into the world of modular synths, the travelling producer who wants to take a true analogue modular synth around to different sessions, or home musician who perhaps is limited for space.

Station-X comes with 5 splitter leads, so you can feed a signal (source) to 2 destinations. This is like having 5 mini-multiple modules built in.

Components

MIDI to CV Converter (so you can play it from MIDI).
Voltage Controlled Oscillator with pulse width control input.
Low Pass 'Moog' style filter, 24dB/oct.
Voltage Controlled Amplifier (wired in series to the VCF).
Envelope Generator.
VC Low Frequency Oscillator. Four waveforms and CV controlled of frequency.
Noise Generator.
Sample and Hold.
Features

Pure analogue voice circuitry
Fully patchable
Compact modular synth
Available as a module (without case)
Plenty of modulation possibilities
Rugged steel construction.
MIDI In for software sequencer / keyboard control."

Analogue Solutions Leipzig-SK Keyboard Synthesizer Sequencer

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"The SK is almost identical to the S. But with the addition of a MIDI controller keyboard.

Differences between Leipzig-S/SK and the original Leipzig

Envelopes are now full ADSR
EGs can be disconnected from MIDI trigger
VCO2 can be disconnected from MIDI (free running modulator!)
Analogue step sequencer
VCF can be modulated from either EG1 or EG2
Features

Pure analogue voice and modulation circuitry
Fat Moog style transistor ladder filter
2 x VCOs with glide and sub-VCOs
Plenty of modulation routing possibilities
Analogue step sequencer with plenty of clocking options
Audio input so can be used as a sound processor
Rugged steel/aluminium construction
MIDI input for software sequencer control
LCD to enable editing of keyboard set-up (transpose, pitch bend range, retrig, etc)
Internal power supply
Because each parameter is not under solid CPU control, each parameter has that tiny analogue drift that adds so much to character
None of the parameters or controls are quantised. So when you turn a knob, you are turning a resistor that affects a real analogue circuits"

Analogue Solutions Leipzig-S Rack Synthesizer Sequencer

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Quick note: I don't want to get into policing auctions but I heard the price for this one is a little high. Perfect Circuit usually has great prices imo, so I will check with them.

Update: I heard back. They are following MAP prices set in place by the manufacturer according to a recent price change. They aren't allowed to lower the price and they do ship for free.

Original post description:
"Coming Analogue Solutions are proud to announce availability of Leipzig-S, the latest addition to its lengthening line of critically-acclaimed, quality-crafted boutique designs from founder Tom Carpenter in the true spirit of vintage analogue synthesisers befitting the true analogue synth enthusiast.

Evolving from its namesake Leipzig (rack-mounting) and Leipzig-k (keyboard-endowed) analogue monosynth predecessors, the rack-mountable/tabletop Leipzig-S literally goes several steps further by incorporating an in-built eight-step analogue sequencer that can be used to produce simple melodic lines as well as acting as a modulation source to affect the filter cutoff (or to create additional effects, depending on other control settings). VCO1, VCO2, and the VCF are all available as sequencer destinations; seemingly simple, yet favourably flexible, the step sequencer can be creatively controlled (clocked) by multiple sources, at audio frequencies (using VCO2 as a clock source), or using the output of the sequencer itself as an audio source to be played via MIDI while the eight step controls then alter the waveform/tonal content, for example, such are the adventurous advantages of packaging an analogue step sequencer with a true analogue monosynth.

The entire design is traditional early-eighties analogue (voice and modulation) circuitry, comprised entirely of discrete components and op-amps (bar, of course, the digital sequencer controller and MIDI-CV interfacing); since the Leipzig-S is a strictly no-memory affair, all controls are not quantised, resulting in an authentically vintage sound, replete with musically desirable quirks and subtle artifacts (much in the same way that, say, a valve amp or vinyl record adds sonic character), unlike some other modern analogue synths that arguably sound almost as perfect as DSP analogue modelling.

With electronic percussion having influenced the choice of routings, the Leipzig-S boasts a huge range of modulation possibilities to facilitate creating the widest possible range of sounds, including deep basses, sound effects, analogue loops and (obviously) electronic drum sounds. With this, his latest design, true analogue synth enthusiast Tom Carpenter is confident that he has achieved a modern analogue synth that truly does sound vintage.

Features

Pure analogue voice and modulation circuitry
2 x VCOs (each with Glide and Sub-VCOs)
Osc sync and cross-mod
Flexible modulation routing
Rugged steel/aluminium construction
Leipzig-S modulation choices provide for good drum possibilities"

Analogue Solutions Telemark V2

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"Introducing the Telemark V2! New features include VCO-Subs and Ring-Mod.

Telemark is a rack mount version of the Semblance mononsynth with the addition of signal patch points. Will run from MIDI or sequence it the analogue way - use our Oberkorn, ideal partnership! Comes with rack mount brackets.

The patch points are 3.5mm with 5v range, one volt per octave. Currently at the Noisebug studio we are running the Telemark with an Analogue Solutions Oberkorn3 sequencer. It’s quite fun and getting synthesizer action is instant and patching isn’t required.

The Telemark is robust in frequency. There is a good amount of clarity including while filtering. On the bottom end, the bass breaks up nicely at the right time. The bass frequency doesn’t resonate in the lofty or boomy territory but very acceptable for most recording environments and noticeably better than the typical modular VCO. The Telemark has a pleasing tone all of its own but would sound closest to the old Oberheim sound. The design is logically laid out and we adapted to it very quickly.

Inspired by the Oberheim SEM, this monophonic module features 2 audio osc + seperate lfo, a complicated multimode filter, mixer and 2 env generators. It also features a POLY mode allowing you to chain 4 SEMblances."

Analogue Solutions Europa MIDI Step Sequencer

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"Europa is a hardware sequencer, it does not contain a 'sound engine'. It has been designed from the ground up to be utilised with your MIDI synths, analogue modular, drum brains and drum machines.

Eurpoa was designed to be utilised with our SQ8 and Oberkorn analogue sequencers (and anything else with a compatible clock input).

Either use the main sync out or one of the seven trigger outputs to clock your analogue sequencers. Have them step whenever you like by programming triggers into the Europa sequencer. You can have 2 sequencers play alternately. You can mute the track so the Oberkorn/SQ8 sequencer stops! Use another trigger and you can activate the reset feature of the Oberkorn/SQ8!

Features

Intuitive and simple programming procedure
No sub-menus or shift keys - one function per key
Simple to use - TR808/606 style programming.
Analogue features - analogue tempo clock, 7 analogue trigger outs, analogue sync signals
Live editing features
Transpose, Octave shift, Mute
Rugged steel construction"

Analogue Solutions Telemark-K

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"The Telemark provides exactly the same features as the Semblance, but with the addition of modular synth patch points. This in effect turns it into a semi-modular design and means it can be interfaced to other modules and synths very easily.

The Telemark is a sturdily made white metal wedge, populated on the left side of the panel by lots of knobs and a few LEDs. The right side is devoted to a series of 1/8" sockets designed to provide access to core points in the synth's signal path. The back panel has a small socket for the supplied external PSU, MIDI input/thru, as well as 1/4" jack sockets for the main audio output and 2 external audio inputs.

The Telemark is an easy-to-use and fine-sounding synth, which is capable of a wide range of sounds. It uses the patch panel to add another dimension and offers some great options for processing external audio as well as transforming the internal palette. The MIDI spec gives the Telemark the ability to respond to both note on/off and velocity information for VCA and VCF sections. The patch panel allows you to route these elsewhere should you need to and a MIDI controller can be assigned to modulation duties should you wish.

The Telemark is a Oberheim SEM inspired synth like the Anyware Tinysizer, the Semtex XL and the Analogue Solutions Semblance are.

The Telemark-K is similar to original SEM but with Sample and hold, LFO square wave, noise, extra inputs, many more signal modulation options via rotary switches.

Features

Pure analogue voice & modulation circuitry.
MIDI In / Out / Thru
Patch points to allow more sound types, and to cross-patch with your modular synths
SEM type sound.
Similar SEM layout.
More features than the original SEM such as Sample and Hold, LFO Square wave, Noise, extra inputs, many more signal modulation options via rotary switches.
Plenty of modulation possibilities
Rugged steel construction.
MIDI In for software sequencer / keyboard control.
LCD to edit MIDI set-up.
No patch memories! You can be original each time you create a sound."

Snazzy FX Dreamboat Dual Oscillator Eurorack Module

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"The Dreamboat is a dual chaotic oscillator with 2x CV inputs, a Gate output with adjustable threshold, and two sets of X and Y outputs. There are two oscillator sections to the module, the top half is an audio rate chaotic oscillator and the lower half outputs LFO rate signals. With its five outputs, the Dreamboat allows you to connect to plenty of modules all at once, allowing all kinds of modulation and listening possibilities.When used with an oscilloscope or a scope program in X/Y mode, the Dreamboat allows you to view its chaotic attractors in realtime.

Allowing for unique rhythms through the use of the gate output, a typical setup might see the Dreamboat involved in a few feedback loops while controlling an ADSR and a VCA with its gate output. Hear and view the Dreamboat at the same time by multiplying the output

The Dreamboat is easy to use, just turn the knobs until the Chaos starts, then add modulation, cross-couple the two sections, and bring in a VCO or Noise module. For even more far out sounds, we recommend the use of two or even three Dreamboats for a truly powerful setup. Though the Dreamboat is not an oscillator in a way you might be used to, it will push you into new musical directions.

From subtle to destructive, from scary to absurd, the Dreamboat is a strange bird.

Use the Dreamboat to create everything from strange fogs to banging pots and pans, use it to explore Chaos or simply to have a truly unique module in your setup.

Snazzy FX recommends Gleick's classic book CHAOS for those who want to know a bit more about what is going on behind the scenes in this module.

Features

Pitch knob per oscillator
CV knob per oscillator
Gate input with Threshold knob
2 X & Y outputs
2 CV inputs"

Snazzy FX Chaos Brother Eurorack Module

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"The Chaos Brother is a new modulation module full of enough options and knobs to keep it interesting no matter where you decide to use it.

It all starts with the Chaos knob, when turned all the way to the left, you get repetitive, tame oscillations like you would find in a basic LFO. Start turning the knob to the right and the Chaos ensues. The speed of the chaos can be adjusted with the speed knob so there is a wide range of variation possible.

With Speed AND Chaos knobs, it is very easy to dial in just the right amount of craziness. At times like an LFO, other times generating wild patterns, jagged waveforms, or even strange bass blasts. Use it to add vibrato to a melody, out of this world sweeps, hiccups, slow swirls, or use the smooth out for more subtle controlled modulation.

With a CV input, you can have the whole cloud of modulation stop and start, melt and reform ON THE BEAT, synced to your sequencer or a sharp LFO.

Things get more interesting when you take advantage of the gate output. This single output allows the performer to create chains of percussion. Drive the Chaos Brother with a gate, and then drive the rest of your system with the Chaos Brothers gate out. Flip the threshold till it's just right, take one of the three outputs (x, y and smooth) and plug them in all over the place.

Modulate your VCO's and your filters, trigger your envelopes, clock your sequencer, and cross-modulate to your hearts content.

Features

Chaos knob
Speed knob
CV knob
Smooth knob
Gate knob
X & Y inputs
CV input
Gate input
Smooth input"

Snazzy FX Dronebank Eurorack Module

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"The Dronebank was designed with a very specific purpose in mind. Born out of a need to find the space in between tones. To achieve pulsing. Wider droning. Wanting to be able to fit the power of many oscillators into a little package. It isn’t a crazy CV laden feature monster. But it doesn’t need to be. It does what it is asked to do over and over and again.

This has a very different sound than a squarewave based multi-oscillator. The Dronebank breathes and moves. Create chords, gate the tones, filter them, ring modulate. Use it as an FM source, combine it with delay, let it hypnotize you. most importantly, make music with it. Or use it for mind control experiments.

Features

Five low harmonic triangle oscillators
Five pitch knobs
Five outputs and a mix out"

Eowave Foot Control USB Hub for Footswitches & Pedals

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"Eowave FootControl is a universal USB/MIDI hub to connect 4 standart footswitches or expression pedals.

Features

It will automatically detect continuous signal or on/off signals
Connect it directly to a computer. No MIDI interface needed
Compatible with any MIDI software sequencer/instruments
Perfect for guitar players to control digital audio workstations like Ableton Live while playing
Suitable for using with any amp modeling softwares like Native Instruments Guitar Rig or Line6 Tone Port
Compatible with any footswitch or expression pedal"

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Gotharman Note Randomizer MKII MIDI Timing Randomization

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"Gotharman’s Note Randomizer MKII is a MIDI effect, that treats incoming MIDI note on and off's. This effect is very useful for creating acoustic-like "strumms" out of chords, for making "sterile" computer timing more alive, or just for creating variations in otherwise repeating patterns.

When it receives note data, it takes a look at the adjustable probability parameter, and the velocity value, if Velo to Prob is other than zero, and randomly decides if it will play that note or not. If it decides to play the note, it will have a look at the adjustable random velocity parameter, and if this is higher than zero, it will randomize the note velocity value with the adjusted amount.

All other MIDI data, than note on and off’s, are passed thru, from MIDI in to MIDI out, without any treatment.

It works on all MIDI channels at the same time, so if you only wants to randomize the notes to one MIDI instrument, you will have to connect the note randomizer’s MIDI output directly to that instruments MIDI input, and connect the note randomizer’s MIDI input, the way you would usually connect the instruments MIDI input (i.e. to the MIDI output of your sequencer, master keyboard, computer, MIDI-thru box, or whatever).

Controls

Probability:
At high settings more notes will be passed thru, from MIDI in to MIDI out, at lower settings less notes will be passed thru. When turned fully up (rightwards) all notes will get thru. Use this setting, if you only wants the velocity or time (or nothing) to be randomized. At 0 very few notes will get thru. Note Randomizer MKII is 128 note polyphonic, and works on all MIDI channels at the same time. If more than 128 note-on’s are received at the same time, the last ones will be ignored.

Velo To Prob:
Adjusts how much the velocity value of incoming MIDI notes will affect the probability. The more you turn this knob up, the more velocity will affect probability. The higher the velocity value, the higher the probability. In order for this function to work, the probability knob must not be fully turned up.

Velo:
Adjusts how much the velocity value of the incoming midi notes will be randomized

Time:
The new parameter on MKII. When turning this up, the MIDI timing will be randomized, by adding a random delay to each note. This is useful for creating acoustic-like ”strumms” out of chords, for making ”sterile” computer timing more alive, or just for plain time randomization of your own work."

Delptronics LDB-1 Little Drummer Boy Analog Drum Machine

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"The LDB-1 “Little Drummer Boy” is a modern recreation of the classic analog drum machines of the 80's, like the Roland TR-606 and TR-808. Our goal was to recreate the warm sounds of the classics, using all analog circuitry - not samples. The brain of the LDB-1 is a powerful digital microcontroller that triggers the analog drum sounds and provides the sequencer, programmability and connectivity features.

Easily interfaces with other instruments, synthesizers, DAWs, etc. through analog connections, MIDI, and DINsync.

The LDB-1 has all of the features of a classic analog drum machine in a small, affordable package.

Drum Machine versus Eurorack Module

What' the difference? The LDB-1 Drum Machine is a complete, stand-alone drum machine that includes the analog drum sounds as well as a sequencer, pattern memory, and lots of connectivity options. The LDB-1e Eurorack Module contains just the drum sounds waiting to be triggered by any clock, LFO, or sequencer in your rack.

Features

Eight Analog Drum Sounds

Bass Drum
Low Tom
High Tom
Snare Drum
Wood Block
Hand Clap
Closed Hi-hat
Open Hi-hat
Eight voice polyphony

All drums can be played simultaneously, including
open and closed hi-hat for a super punchy cymbal
Play Modes

Play Individual Drums
Play Patterns, including chaining up to 8 patterns
Play Songs with Pattern Fills
Programmability

32 User Patterns - plus 32 Built-in Patterns
16 Songs of 24 patterns each
Configuration Options (MIDI channel, trigger modes, etc)
All data is retained without power
Connectivity

Powered by built-in 9V battery, or standard pedal power supply
MIDI Input for playing individual drums, and MIDI clock and start/stop messages
DIN Sync Input for both clock and gate (start/stop)
Analog Clock Input
Analog Gate (start/stop) Input
Analog Trigger Output on user-selected steps and/or instruments"

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"40 minute Buchla modular creation" for Easter.

Make Noise FUNCTION PLL Unboxing & Demo Video

Published on Mar 28, 2013

"the patch :

monotron-e (with monotribe knobs) vco out
to input 2 of a196-pll
LFO out is stacked and sent to FUNCTION and PLL
FUNCTION eof eoc sends cv to monotron-e filter
Maths( erthenvar knob ) sends to vco cv

off screen :
MFB seq02 is clocking
pittsburgh audio timetable
Delptronics LDB-1e
processed with ensoniq dp4"

MFOS Noise Toaster

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"The Noise Toaster is a lo-fi analog noise synth designed by Ray Wilson of Music from Outer Space.

This build includes a modification that allows for external CV control of the VCO as well as an input that passes an audio signal through the VCF.

The case was created with the aid of a laser cutter. The acrylic front panel was etched, creating a mask, and then spray painted.

This synthesizer is currently for sale... www.etsy.com/shop/xiwi"