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Showing posts with label TRAX. Show all posts
Showing posts with label TRAX. Show all posts

Thursday, September 01, 2022

TRAX Retro Wave R-1

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via this auction, also on Reverb

Saturday, December 04, 2021

TRAX RetroWave R-1 - One Synth, One Track.


video upload by GEOSynths

"So, I pulled out RetroWave R-1 the other day, after it being in a Box for a while and started to mess about with it. Next thing I knew, I was making a complete Track with only the R-1.

https://www.traxcontrols.com/retrowave

Drum and Percussion were made first, then sampled into Maschine, then each individual Sounds, such as Bass, Pads, Leads were then tracked into Logic.

The R-1 is still for sale in the UK, however they will be ending in Jan 22 due to increased Costs. I have nothing to do with the Company, I just think the R-1 is a cool Synth and British Synth makers don't get enough recognition as they should."

Monday, October 04, 2021

Trax Retrowave

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"Very rare British made mono synth.. big, heavy, well made and engineered using quality components.. probably the most quality and robust synth that I have owned

It has a combination of patch points (1/4in) and rotary knobs that send signals to different locations in its architecture.. it can be used with other modular gear"

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

TRAX RS-1 Rota-Synth

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The Rota Synth RS-1 is a desktop 8-step analogue sequencer, coupled with a monophonic, true analogue synthesizer. It does not use a keyboard like a conventional synth, but instead generates musical sequences and sound effects that you program in real time.

Made in 2010 by TRAX (Trax Controls), the same manufacturer of the famous Retro Wave R-1.

Super rare synth, in excellent condition for its age, the only one for sale in the world !
Use it to create rapidly repeating musical phrases, grungy riffs, retro computer game effects, rolling basslines, off-the-wall rhythmic patterns, dub sirens, weird sci-fi effects, plus sounds yet undiscovered....

No clumsy menus to wade through - just switch on and go. You get full, hands-on control via knobs and switches.

Saturday, May 01, 2021

Trax Retrowave R-1



via this auction

"Very cool and I suppose somewhat rare analog mono synth. It’s built like a tank and has a nice selection of midi and/or CV control for standalone use or incorporating into a larger setup. I’d say it’s most similar to a Yamaha CS-5 with even more modulation options and without the hassle of vintage gear."

You can find a few demos in previous posts here.

Thursday, June 25, 2020

CASAUBON - Oscillator Source/0


AreggerOrchestra

"Dedicated to the electronic music pioneers who are no longer with us...

All sounds programmed on:

Yamaha CS-15
Yamaha DS-55
Trax Retrowave R-1
Korg MS-2000
Kawai K-5000
Ensoniq VFX
Casio HZ-600
Casio CZ-3000


Music Copyright © 2020 J.Aregger"

Thursday, September 05, 2019

Trax Retrowave R-1 2017 Black

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via this auction

Demo in the listing posted with others here.

"Nice Analogue mono synth in like new condition. This synthesizer has semi modular capabilities. Accepts both CV/GATE as well as midi. Very sturdy build with a metal housing, metal toggle switches and full size knobs on all potentiometers. Used 20 hours more or less. Only selling to find a more light weight option for playing live. Comes with power adapter plus 3 extras for multi use in all countries (see photos)."

Wednesday, June 12, 2019

Trax RetroWave R-1 Midi Controlled Analogue Synthesizer

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Friday, May 10, 2019

Trax Rota Synth Analog & Sequencer

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"Super rare Rota Synth Analog & 8 track Sequencer. Condition is Used but immaculate . Great for squelchy acidlines , sequencer very easy to use similar to Future Retro or Buchla .Has midi in to sync with your gear."

Saturday, August 05, 2017

TRAX ROTASYNTH Analogue Mono Synth

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"British made rare mono synth module with 8 step sequencer. This works perfectly and has recently been used in a studio project to create ambient swirling patterns and sci fi effects."

Sunday, July 09, 2017

TRAX RetroWave R-1...modulated by Ants!


Published on Jul 9, 2017 Nice and Synths

"This is a video! All audio comes from the RetroWave, which was recorded direct into a Focusrite Scarlett 18i6. Ants! is just used for modulating stuff. Mostly at audio rates. Whee. This video in no way show all the sounds possible with the RetroWave, but it does contain sound, which is important for a synthesizer demo.

0:00 - Ants! provides various audio-rate modulation of the RetroWave's VCF. Arpeggiator pattern from Casio XW-P1 controls the R-1 via MIDI, velocity modulates filter cutoff.

2:02 - Slight low frequency pulse width modulation from Ants!, changing to audio-rate PWM.

2:42 - Various modulations of the VCO as well as complex triggering of the RetroWave's envelope.

3:30 - Back to the audio rate PWM, but now with VCO and VCF modulation as well. A suboscillator and noise are added, as well as the RetroWave's overdrive.

3:59 - Ants! is used to modulate the VCO, both low frequency and audio-rate. After a while of that kind of crap, I cut to where filter resonance was added and I turned on the RetroWave's overdrive. In addition, I move my arm around aimlessly.

The TRAX RetroWave R-1 is a single oscillator analog synthesizer with a heap of knobs. Despite having just one oscillator, the RetroWave has some interesting features, like two square wave suboscillators (-1 and -2 octaves,) two LFOs with variable waveshapes and the ability to go into audio range (if I remember right they max out at around 170 Hz) and a dirty fuzzy sounding overdrive. On this last point, I should note that I have the original RetroWave, I think the current model has a "softer" distortion. I have no idea what it sounds like.

The RetroWave also has inputs for external CV control of the VCO, PWM, VCF, and VCA. This allows a device like Ants! to modulate the crap out of stuff, the only caveats are the inputs are on 1/4 inch jacks (1/8 to 1/4 inch cables to the rescue), and there are no attenuators.

The TRAX RetroWave R-1 has a very long name and is also a nice sounding synth. It has a fuzzy vintagey sound, and while the LFOs can go into audio range a little bit, using another device to get full audio rate modulation really shows the depth of sounds possible from the R-1. Not that this video shows that, it's kind of lame. But in the hands of someone with a clue it could really sound good.

Finally, I can't decide if it is TRAX or Trax. On the website (www.traxcontrols.com/retrwoave) it is written Trax, but on the instrument itself it is TRAX. I thought TRAX looked better so I went with that. :)"

Friday, August 19, 2016

Trax Retrowave R1

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"Amazing analog synth with full control over every parameter. Has a wonderful moog like sound, including the Vca over-drive that the moog is famous for. Has four waveform - sine, triangle, saw and square, with pulse width modulation. Has two lfo's, with variable shapes, a sample and hold, Adsr (short or long) that can be bypassed for drones if wished, overdrive, 2 (yes, 2!) sub oscillators, a noise output, positive and negative filter modulation from any source, cv inputs for the filter, the frequency, gate, pwm, and the Vca. This unit has been modded by Trax to add cv output for both lfo's, and a direct output for the mixer section. Also has gate, cv and velocity outputs so can be used as a midi to cv converter."

Monday, June 06, 2016

TRAX ROTA synth and sequencer

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"Trax Rota analogue synth with in built 8 step sequencer.
This has just been serviced (this week) by Richard who owns Trax and is the guy who designed the synth(invoice will be supplied to prove this).It is in perfect working condition and looks practically brand new.
Comes with manual and original Power supply.

These are becoming increasingly difficult to find because they are no longer made. They are really good and brilliant for just tweaking and coming up with grooves and lines and are a constant source of inspiration.

Great for all kinds of electronica with its juicy resonant filter and thick VCO with two sub Oscillators.
MIDI in for handling MIDI clock information for syncing it to your master DAW and also produces CV out an"

Thursday, March 03, 2016

TRAX Retrowave R-1 Demos & Overview


Published on Jan 22, 2015 AreggerOrchestra

"Quick sound demo made with the Retrowave R-1 analog monosynth. Triggered via MIDI. No external processing except a little reverb / delay."

Tuesday, February 02, 2016

Trax Rota Synth RS-1 Analogue Sequencer/Synthesizer

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"Analogue Sequencer and Synth in one box. A rare analogue synth with built in 8 step sequencer."

Saturday, August 15, 2015

Trax Retrowave R-1 Analogue Synthesizer

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Monday, May 11, 2015

Trax Retrowave R1 analog synthesizer

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"Lots of CV connectivity and can be used with Midi."

Monday, August 25, 2014

Trax Retrowave R-1 Analog Synthesizer

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Trax RetroWave Analogue Synth Demo No. 2: Bach's Little Fugue in G Minor


Published on Aug 25, 2014 traxcontrols

"A demonstration of what can be done with a pre-programmed MIDI file, and a single RetroWave R-1 synth, multitracked 5 times, with just reverb added to give the sound some spaciousness.

Recorded one track at a time, in the style of Wendy Carlos.

The RetroWave is now available on our web site at:

http://www.traxcontrols.com

Sequence © Pierre R. Schwob - by permission.
Original from Classical Archives http://www.classicalarchives.com/

Synth patches, sound recording and video by Richard Rix.

All of the great images in this video are from free stock video archives, as follows:

http://www.stockfootageforfree.com/

http://www.beachfrontbroll.com/

Footage Island on YouTube."

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Octatrack meets Retrowave


Published on Oct 14, 2012 Daniel Troberg·60 videos

"A very silly little jam with the Trax Retrowave in conjunction with the Elektron Octatrack. All sounds are from the Trax Retrowave.

http://www.danieltroberg.com
http://www.elektron.se"

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