Korg SQ-1 & PS-3200 (patch 1)

Published on Mar 18, 2015 DJjondent

"The first of a few demos using the new Korg SQ-1 sequencer
on a vintage PS-3200 - we might use these samples for some 'finished' tracks.

For more info / pics:
http://djjondent.blogspot.com.au/2015..."

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Critter & Guitari Melody Mill workout

Published on Mar 18, 2015 theonetrueaen

"The Melody Mill having a ball with the Pittsburgh Modular Foundation 3, and special guest star 4MS Pingable Envelope Generator!"

Moog Works Volume 1

Video re-posted here for anyone that missed it.

Modbox Space Funk

Published on Mar 18, 2015 alternatingbitmusic

"My portable modular box is always fun to create funky, strange loops with."

Korg Electribe 2 Jam - first run

Published on Mar 18, 2015 bigcitymusic

"Here's our first run with the new Korg Electribe 2.

http://bigcitymusic.com/korg-electribe2"

New Division-6 VM Panel Layout

via @Division6Labs

"New VM panel layout. All the LEDs. More jacks. More buttons."

http://division-6.com

Rex The Dog: Our Modular Synth / Sicko

Published on Mar 18, 2015 Rex The Dog

KORG Mono/Poly chords in there as well.

"New track 'Sicko', played on Rex The Dog's Modular Synth, the RTD-001.

Find out more about the synth on http://www.rexthedog.net and https://instagram.com/rexthedog1980

Sicko is taken from our new EP on Kompakt Records, available now. The B-side is ‘Korgasmatron'.

Buy 12":
http://www.kompakt.fm/releases/sicko

Download:
iTunes: http://apple.co/1zyzwnB
Beatport: http://btprt.dj/1BgUpu3

Stream:
Spotify: http://spoti.fi/1AvfCtZ"

"Father and Son"

Update: some info via Rex The Dog and modular grid, via 7ate9 in the comments.

"This is our prototype sampling module for Eurorack format.

Features include:

16 bit 44.1Khz stereo capture.

24 sample slots across 3 bank (8 per bank)

Manual editing of start, end and loop points.

Manual control of playback pitch, bit reduction, wave folding/formant shift

CV control of triggers, pitch shifting, bit reduction, sample address, start/end/loop points, wave folding/formant shift and reversing.

8 manual trigger switches and 8 manual pitch/CV controls

42hp"

Blue Roland Sh-101 SN 372354 with Mod Grip

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Roland SH-101 SN 281047 with Mod Grip & Original Gig Bag

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Roland JD-800 SN ZC20157 with Original Box & Practical Synthesis for Electronic Music Books

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"The unit comes with two cards installed:
SO-JD80-01 - Drums & Percussion, Standard
PN-JD080-01 - Drums & Percussion, Standard.
Both of these cards are made by Roland as well.

Also includes an Ensoniq Model FSW1 Sustain Pedal.

The original User guide, owner's manual, and 2nd edition Roland books are all included..."

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Teenage Engineering Pocket Operators in Original Packaging

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Atheus on Korg MS-20

Published on Mar 18, 2015 darkpoem9

"Second improvisation. No sequencer. Recording effects while playing."

WMD / SSF SPECTRUM FM and Sync Demo

Published on Mar 18, 2015 William Mathewson

"A quick Demo of the WMD SSF collaboration module, the Spectrum Oscillator's FM and Sync functions."

http://www.wmdevices.com/

Clavia Nord Wave Synthesizer SN WA10016

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Synth Magic Siel Orchestra 2

Published on Mar 18, 2015 SPFXsynthesisers

"Synth Magic Siel Orchestra 2 for Kontakt 5.2.1 and higher.
Sample base version of Siel orchestra 2 (ARP Quartet) with custom user interface.
Graphics by saintjohnbaxter/Kontakt programming/sampling by Stephen Porter.
www.synthmagic.co.uk"

Buchla - March 18, 2015 [Part 03b]

Published on Mar 18, 2015 batchas

"PLAY LOUD!

Buchla 250e driving 261e + 259e.
Reverb = my DIY ModuleModule prototype."

Update:

Buchla - March 18, 2015 [Part 03a]

Breeze 3

Published on Mar 18, 2015 Ebotronix

4ms Peg, QCD /Expander² , RCD, VCA Matrix
Analogue Systems RS 100², RS110²², RS 360²
Bananalogue Serge VCS
Doepfer R2m,A101-2, A114, A118,A134²²,A141, A143-2,
A152, A175²²,A185-2, A138abc, A192-1( 4Vox midi CC )
Flame 4 Vox ,Chord Machine², FX 16, Talking Synth Module²
flight of harmony choices
Korg SQ 10
Make Noise Brains ,PP²,Maths²,Moddemix²²,QMMG,
Optomix, René, Wogglebug²,Format Jumper
Malekko Anti²², Unkle²²,Jag
Moog Taurus 2, FreqBox²², MP201
Roland SVC-350 Vocoder, System 104 Sequencer
Simmons clap trap
SSL Modulation Orgy
Tip Top Audio Z8000 manual voltage source
Toppobrillo Quantimator², Sportmodulator, TWF
Logic masterclock to Kenton Pro 2000
Rocktron Rack Interface²
FX :Alesis 3630, Lexicon MPX100, MX400, Line 6 Echopro ,
TC M one XL, M3000
mackie the mixer³
vid # 1269

radioland

radioland from dautrescordes on Vimeo.

Synth spotting.

"Matthew Bourne & Franck Vigroux (music)
Antoine Schmitt (video)

Marking its 40th anniversary, Matthew Bourne on analogue synths, Franck Vigroux on electronics and installation artist Antoine Schmitt radically re-work Kraftwerk’s seminal 1975 album, Radio-Activity. UK Tour 13 – 23 March 2015. Find out more at www.sounduk.net
Tour Dates
Fri 13 March LEEDS Belgrave Music Hall part of IFAI 7.30pm, Tickets: £10
Thurs 19 March BRIGHTON Komedia (promoted by Melting Vinyl) 7.30pm, Tickets: £10
Fri 20 March LONDON Village Underground part of Convergence, 8.00pm, £10
Sat 21 March BRISTOL Colston Hall 8.30pm, Tickets: £12.50 including booking fee
Sun 22 March EXETER Phoenix 8.00pm, Tickets:£TBC
Mon 23 March MILTON KEYNES The Stables 8.00pm, £12.50 - £15"

X1L3 CHIMAERA - Audio Destruction Unit - Analog/Digital Hybrid Effects Unit

via X1L3

Video with details posted here. Note the version in the video was an early model with a plastic case. The release version as you can see is metal.

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Silver Face Ritm 2 Analog Soviet Synthesizer

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Access Virus B Polyphonic Analog Modeling Synthesizer OS 4.9 SN 10003585

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KORG PROPHECY SOLO SYNTHESIZER AND FLIGHT CASE

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Roland JX-3P Analog Synthesizer WITH ORGANIX MOD SN 360988

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"Note this JX-3P HAS the MIDI "THRU" which some earlier models lack, very handy to have in a multi synth setup!

THE ORGANIX MOD

[ See Photos to show the fitted mod - very tidy and well fitted inside ]

With this JX-3P is the great mod from [Organix] (when you can actually get one - quite rare these days), not only do you get the mod but of course it's all fitted and tested working for many years of use in my home studio. This mod, though fairly simple, has some great additions such as the ability to use your PG-200 at the same time as MIDI, full software control over the JX-3P via MIDI CC and you can of course use any programmable midi knob box INSTEAD of having to find/use an expensive original PG-200. Without this mod the JX-3P can not use Midi boxes (only the PG-200). I have used this myself with a BCR2000 and a Novation Remote Zero - both worked great and imo were somewhat less fiddly than the PG-200 which has rather small knobs and quite clustered together (yes I owned a PG-200 at one point too). I particularly like using the remote zero as you can make the LCD strips show what feature you are controlling and the zero's faders work great with filter sweeps etc (better than the PG-200 knobs imo).

On top of this you get a Windows Software editor for the JX-3P that comes with the organix mod. While I rarely used this myself as I preferred the hardware knob box approach, it's cool to have. For full list of mod additions please visit the link above and see what it contains. I think the mod was around £100 or so when I bought it (with shipping) and factor in fitting costs (they wouldn't be cheap as it's quite a long job inc some soldering) and it would soon add up. Here this 3P has it already and is ready to be programmed from any midi box that sends control change msgs

Do NOT underestimate how much better it is to program the JX via knobs and sliders - you can pick up a BCR very cheaply these days 2nd hand and it will plug straight into this organix modded 3P and after setup (telling it which CCs to use or 'learning it' from the software editor/or 3P by sending out the CCs from the paramaters) - will work.

YOU CAN NOT DO THAT WITH A STANDARD/STOCK JX-3P!

List of features:
- simultaneous use of the MIDI Input and PG-200 (Usually PG-200 use will disable MIDI input)
- control the JX-3P realtime with standard MIDI CC messages. (i.e. with a MIDI-Knob controller or Sequencer).
- all knobs and switches on the PG-200 send out standard MIDI CC messages (record into Sequencer!)
- select the MIDI channel on the JX-3P as 1, 2, 3 or OMNI (usually unselectable)
- velocity sensitivity (MIDI input only, not the keyboard)"

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Korg Minikorg 700 Vintage Analogue Synthesizer

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"Vintage Mini Korg 700 analogue synthesizer in perfect working order. No scratchy pots, switches etc. Cosmetically it is in excellent condition excluding the wooden ends (see photos) Manufactured in 1974 the Mini Korg is a classic sonically warm analogue keyboard. The traveller sliders operate the cutoff frequency and are precise and responsive. It has five great sounding individual oscillators, Sine, Square, Sawtooth and two forms of PWM called Chorus 1 and Chorus 2. The other controller knobs and sliders offer immediate sound change at the flick of a switch. Which is great for performance playing live."

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ARP 2600 with CMS Upgrades SN 0068

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TM NETWORK / Tetsuya Komuro Synthesizer Performance 2015 -HUGE DATA-

Published on Mar 18, 2015 avexnetwork

Who needs a keyboard stand? Clavia Nord Lead 3 on the floor. If only it were a Nord Lead 4, then I could make a 4 on the floor joke. Be sure to see the background screen at end of the video. You'll see him lifting it.

""TM NETWORK 30th 1984～ QUIT30 HUGE DATA"から小室哲哉によるキーボードパフォーマンスを特別公開。GOP­ROにより、いままで誰も見たことのなかった小室哲哉が撮影されました。"

"The Electric Rainbow Machine" - Moog Synthesizer

Music Published on Mar 18, 2015 DAVID BLACK
Update: Re-Published on Mar 18, 2015 as Moog Works Volume 1 - D.G. Black

"Moog Works Volume 1
1. The Fantastic Electric Light Show I
2. Simon In The Land Of Chalk Drawings
3. Moog Fugue
4. The Fantastic Electric Light Show II
5. Andromeda
6. The Fantastic Electric Light Show III
7. Life Goes On

All songs in this video were performed on Moog synthesizer by D.G. Black. "Simon In The Land Of Chalk Drawings" is a television theme by Mike Batt with FilmFair Productions. All others in the video are original compositions by D.G. Black."

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Gotharman's CS Filter - IG00155 chip

Published on Mar 18, 2015 gotharman

"Showing off a new version of my CS Filter, made for the Yamaha IG00155 chip, found in old Yamaha organs. Sound source: MiniProphet VCO.
www.gotharman.dk"

Come With Me (A Progressive Jam) & The Far Away Dreams (A Chill Jam)

Come With Me (A Progressive Jam) from Jeremy Leaird-Koch on Vimeo.

"A live electronic music thing.

Ableton - Clock and recording | LXR (clock from Ableton - clock to Zaquencer) | Behringer BCR200 - running Zaquencer | 2x Meeblip and Access Virus A (Zaquencer) | OP-1 (clock from Ableton tape loops and live playing)

Shot with a 5d mkii and 60d

http://soundvision.bandcamp.com/
https://soundcloud.com/jeremyblake
http://sound-and-vision.org/"


The Far Away Dreams (A Chill Jam) from Jeremy Leaird-Koch on Vimeo.

"A live electronic music thing.

Ableton - Clock and recording | LXR (clock from Ableton - clock to Zaquencer) | Behringer BCR200 - running Zaquencer | 2x Meeblip and Access Virus A (Zaquencer) | OP-1 (clock from Ableton tape loops and live playing)"

Head Dress - Glass

Head Dress - Glass from Ted James Butler on Vimeo.

"GLASS"
ORIGINALLY RECORDED: FEBRUARY 15, 2012.
MODULES BY THE HARVESTMAN, MAKE NOISE MUSIC.

HEAD DRESS - LETHARGY C44
RELEASED ON NIGHTGAUNT RECORDINGS
MARCH 7, 2015

CONTACT: HEADDRESS@ICLOUD.COM
TWITTER: @_HEADDRESS

RECO-SYNTH ::: THE PLANT PROJECT :::: [Semi-Modular with Built-In Telephone Dial]

RECO-SYNTH ::: THE PLANT PROJECT :::: from arthur joly on Vimeo.

First dial spin at 1:27.

www.recosynth.com

"Made of MFOS Mini synth Mark 2 + Single BUS Keyboard
The telephone dial is a “tremolo”. Signal cut device."

Altair 8800 as a noise/glitch generator

Altair 8800 as a noise/glitch generator from Giorgio Sancristoforo on Vimeo.

"Dumping the memory of the Altair to unleash the monster Id of the machine."

Artisan Electronic Instruments Website Goes Live - Pics & Info on The Victorian

The Artisan Electronic Instruments website is live.

The Keyboard section includes the Baroque (first posted here) and The Victorian (pictured):

"Custom built all analog dual oscillator synthesizer with 2 pole low pass filter, 2 LFOs, AR, ADSR and delay/echo effects. Design inspired by the curves of the classic violin, including a unique curved front panel."

The desktop synth in the original post appears to be the PEG which will be an Atari 2600 synth: "Imagine if the Atari 2600 was a synthesizer..."  The Baroque desktop will be a separate synth and the eurorack modules pictured are the Dynamic Quartet: "“Four all playing as one… or two duets.. or four solos…"  It also appears the voice and modulation boards featured in the Baroque (the Ottava & Maestro respectively) will be available for DIY.

Steve Porcaro Synthesizer Tutorials

Published on Jan 24, 2013 AlainRaes67

Playlist:

1. porcaro synthesize analog brass - "on ob expander [Xpander] using a spare enveloppe generator to modulate the pitch of the oscillators with fast attack to simulate brass patches or what he calls achieving 'blip'"

2. porcaro Moog synth bass basics

3. steve porcaro multiple sequencers - "steve shows how each model of sequencer with its own strengths can be used into getting specific results"

4. steve porcaro midi basics .flv - "part one from a 1986 instruction video , setup includes a kx88 masterkeyboard, tx modules , an oberheim expander ,dsx and dmx, linn9000 , minimoog , emu II and polyfusion modular"

5. steve porcaro routing.flv - "part 2 , midi routing to various destinations"

6. porcaro dsx thumbing.f4v - "using the dsx sequencer as a thumbing device to create evolving arpeggios"

Roland JD-Xi "second try" by konxxxq

Published on Mar 18, 2015 konxxxq

"I made a basic pattern and several variations of JD-Xi this time and made this video.
The musical instruments which I used this time are Roland JD-Xi and KORG KAOSSPAD KP3+ (effect).

前回同様に基本パターンとバリエーションを作りまして、「人力切替ソングモード」で曲­風にしております。"

Live modular low fi house : Antihouse

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Published on Mar 18, 2015 Maxime F

M.E.N.S.O.N.G.E.S ;)

Old Grit - A Collection of Filthy Patches for the iVCS3 - patch demo

Published on Mar 18, 2015 Digital Jeepney

iTunes: iVCS3 - apeSoft

"I'm giving away a library of presets I made for the iVCS3. This collection embodies my love for imperfect, dirty, slightly ugly sounds that are both edgy and warm reminiscent of old tape recordings. Some presets are variations of one matrix patch, and not entirely unique, created for the convenience of switching from tone to tone without dialing in different settings each time. Don't forget to read the performance notes to get a better understanding of each patch's controls. Have fun and go crazy with it! Drop me a line if you find these patches useful in any way.

Disclaimer: Some patches are softer than most. When using these super soft patches, please do not forget to turn down your device's output volume before switching to the next patch. This would prevent damage to your hearing and/or equipment. Use these patches at your own risk. I shall not be held liable for any damage to property or hearing resulting from the use of these patches. Safety first! The iVCS3 can get very loud in an instant. Keep your device's audio output at moderate levels.

Download Link here: http://wp.me/p4zJft-2A"

Nina's chiptune noodle

Published on Mar 18, 2015 Transistor Sounds Labs

"Nina having a chiptune-esque noodle around on some Stepper Acids and x0x Hearts for the basslines and a custom patch for the lead melody."

tomnakamshow #03 [TB-3 + OP-1 Cosmic Acid Loop]

Published on Mar 18, 2015

"Realtime Acid Tweaking :)"

Modular Synth - Patch in Progress 7

Published on Mar 18, 2015 isvisible / isinvisible

"Featuring:
Neutron Sound - Orgone Accumulator
Klee Sequencer [Scott Stites]
Bistromath [Ian Fritz]
Livewire - Audio Frequency Generator, Vulcan Modulator
ADDAC - 601 Fixed Filter Bank
Serge Resonant Filter
Mutable Instruments - Elements, Grids, Clouds
Rainbow Turing Machine [Circuit Shaman / Music Thing]
ALM - Pamela's Workout
Amongst others.

www.isvisible.co.uk (melodic-ish)
www.isinvisible.co.uk (less melodic-ish)"

Korg SQ1+Korg MS20 mini+Arp Odyssey

Published on Mar 18, 2015 SYNTH GURU

"Korg SQ1 analog step sequencer driving Korg MS20 mini,
-Arp Odyssey bass and effects

!!WARNING!! DON'T TURN UP TOO MUCH THE SPEAKERS VOLUME!!"

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89 style

Published on Mar 18, 2015 rezzy blips

"first jam on it for my fellow friends wasn't going to upload as only just getting used to it since i found the chord arp i'm really buzzing this is well worth the outlay :-)"

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Live modular : lost in the jungle ruins

Published on Mar 18, 2015 Maxime F

"Psychedelic journey through the lost ruins in the jungle

Today I received the make noise DPO and Optomix :)))
drums : basimilus iteritas, peaks, tip top
oscillator : DPO"

Arturia Jam Through Guitar Pedals

Published on Mar 18, 2015 sonicstate

"After our review of the Digitec Polara reverb, Amped editor Richard Beech and Edd Butterworth hooked up the Arturia Microbrute for a jam"

MicroBrute SEs on eBay

Analogue Solutions Nyborg 12 Analogue Synthesizer - quick demo

Published on Mar 18, 2015 Analogue Solutions

Seven Minutes - Buchla, Euro & a CR-8000

Published on Mar 18, 2015 DJjondent

"This a a mix using a combo of Buchla, Eurorack & a modded Roland CR-8000. It's mostly a live performance which has then been tweaked and enhanced in Ableton.
The main Sequencer is the 208r on 5 step mode.
Choices joystick is modulating the 208 and Braids.
Braids itself is used in a number of modes which are switched live on the fly. ...Including the pulsing 'chord' sound and the Vowel setting.

For more info check out my blog:
http://djjondent.blogspot.com.au/2015..."

Elastic Drums - Presets run through

Published on Mar 18, 2015 Oliver Greschke

"A quick step though some Elastic Drums demo's made with the upcoming iPad version. Sorry for the miserable mix/crossings, it's all quickly made inside the app with no further editing"

While the iPad version is in the works, Elastic Drums is currently available for iPhone: Elastic Drums - O-G-SUS.

Vince Clarke Enters the Eurorack Market with New Line of MIDI to CV Utility Modules

Vince Clarke Circuits - The VCM & VCS Auto Tune System from erasureinfo on Vimeo.

In collaboration with Analogue Solutions.

"This self contained Eurorack expandable Midi to CV converter/calibration system offers an uncomplicated solution to the problems of tuning and scaling both vintage synthesisers and modern VCO Eurorack modules. With 16 bit voltage resolution and a tune time of 10 seconds. The unit can compensate for VCO alignment issues and environmental factors that cause tuning drift with the push of a button. Its Digital Automatic Audio Gain Control Circuitry (DAGCC) enables the unit to be connected to most synthesiser outputs, and has been tested on a large array of makes and models. While obviously not being capable of fixing the problems of faulty circuitry it will however save time and money on re–calibration, and ensure the technical side of synth ownership doesn't impinge on the creative process.

MORE DETAILS:
http://www.vinceclarkemusic.com/circuits/"

And the press release:

"Vince Clarke keeps tuneful tracks tuned with namesake clever CV/Gate tuning system

BROOKLYN, NY, USA: synth-pop Svengali Vince Clarke is proud to announce that he will be releasing a series of creative and utilitarian modules for the ever-present Eurorack small-format modular system under the namesake Clarke company name, designed and built to exacting standards in close collaboration with British ‘boutique’ analogue synthesiser and accessory designer/manufacturer Analogue Solutions, starting with the now-available Auto Tune — a self-contained, expandable Eurorack-compatible MIDI-to-CV converter/calibration system offering an uncomplicated solution to the problems of tuning and scaling both vintage analogue synthesisers and modern Eurorack VCO (Voltage Controlled Oscillator) modules — as of March 18...

So why simultaneously sidestep into this creative and utilitarian synthesiser module manufacturing (ad)venture alongside superlative synth-pop music compositional creativity? Who better qualified to address this than the Ivor Novello Award-winning songwriter himself... hardly surprising, really, since Vince Clarke can, of course, comfortably find his way around a notable number of synthesisers, too, as attested to by the well-earned songwriting success-funded collection of analogue classics currently residing at his NYC studio, relatively recently relocated from a custom-built cabin in rural Maine to inner-city Brooklyn. But this is no millionaire’s museum piece, but rather a unique personal workspace, where each and every awe-inspiring analogue instrument included in his sizeable collection of vintage and modern synthesisers comfortably housed within regularly earns its keep on a variety of musical projects, be they synth-pop based or otherwise. “For those of you who work with synthesisers using CV and Gate, you will all be aware of the problems of calibration,” notes Vince Clarke, continuing: “Having tried many a cumbersome software-based package over the years, I wondered if there might be a neater solution — a kind of all-in-one MIDI-to-CV convertor with auto-calibration.”

And, as if by musical magic, the collaborative Clarke company concept was born. And with it the first of those creative and utilitarian modules for the ever-present Eurorack small-format modular system that is increasingly popularised (and heavily populated) by an ever-growing band of merry ‘boutique’ manufacturers now numbering hundreds worldwide... welcome into the world Clarke’s clever Auto Tune system! So, let’s learn a little more about what it is, what it does, and how, exactly, it does it...

In a nutshell, then, the Auto Tune system consists of a VCM20 master module, which can control up to 16 VCS20 slave modules, each of which provides one channel of CV (Control Voltage) and Gate. With 16-bit voltage resolution and a tune time of 10 seconds, this straightforward system can compensate for VCO alignment issues and environmental factors that cause tuning drift quite literally at the push of a button!

The VCM20 master module has an LED (Light Emitting Diode), an increment push button to select the MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) channel, and MIDI IN and MIDI THRU sockets; the VCS20 slave module has four 3.5mm jack sockets for communicating with the outside analogue synthesiser world, which is where the tuning action really gets going: CV1 connects to the synthesiser’s pitch control voltage and can be set to either V/oct (Volts per octave) or Hz/V (Hertz per Volt); CV2 is mapped to keyboard velocity — typically to control a VCF (Voltage Controlled Filter) or VCA (Voltage Controlled Amplifier); the 11 Volt GATE output can be set to either V-Trig (Voltage Triggers) or S-Trig (Switch Triggers), its use being indicated by the Gate LED; the VCO input connects to the synthesiser’s waveform or audio input and allows the VCS20 slave module to read audio frequencies during the calibration process — a square, sine, or sawtooth waveform without modulation is recommended for doing this. The oscillator output can either be split or an unused waveform connected in the case of modular system setups while with typical hardwired analogue synthesisers it’s a case of splitting the audio output or, in most cases, using the headphone output. Either way, the synthesiser needs to be set to output a single oscillator without filter or modulation with the VCA envelope set to zero attack, zero decay, full sustain, and zero release. For the most accurate calibration of the control voltage the synthesiser’s oscillator range should be set to 8’ or its initial oscillator frequency set midway.

Having correctly connected everything, pressing the VCS20 slave module’s Tune button automatically tunes the analogue synthesiser, compensating for calibration errors between 0.5 and 1.5 V/oct. (During the tuning process, the Gate opens and its associated LED lights up, going out once complete.) Calibration data is duly stored — solving the problem with a neat solution! Still better, the VCS20 slave module retains the calibration data on power down — no need, necessarily, to repeat the process.

Suffice to say, Vince Clarke’s canny vision of an all-in-one MIDI-to-CV convertor with auto-calibration has truly become reality with the Clarke Auto Tune system since it is possible to set the individual MIDI channel for each VCS20 slave module and see which MIDI channel a slave module is set to at any time by simply pressing its Show button. Beauty is in simple things, after all. Equally easy, the VCS20 slave module’s Oct. (octave) button transposes the incoming MIDI signal by one octave with each push, cycling around four octaves — useful if the synthesiser’s range circuit is detuned. Don’t forget, each VCS20 slave module connected can be individually set to work with V/oct or Hz/V synthesisers so a variety of older and newer analogue instruments can be calibrated and automatically tuned by the Clarke Auto Tune system. Start with a VCM20 master module and one VCS20 slave module, maybe? Then simply add more VCS20 slave modules as your analogue instrument collection grows... guaranteed to stay in tune, each and every one of them — just like Vince Clarke’s Brooklyn-based sizeable collection of vintage and modern synthesisers! Synth-pop songwriting success, sadly, cannot be guaranteed.

The Clarke Auto Tune system is priced at £189.00 GBP (plus tax and delivery) for the VCM20 master module and £189.00 GBP (plus tax and delivery) for the VCS20 slave module; all are available to order online from Analogue Solutions here: http://analoguesolutions.com/clarke/

For more detailed information, please visit the Clarke webpage here: http://www.vinceclarkemusic.com/circuits/"

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