3rd Wave Demo by Paula Maddox

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"Our friend Paula Maddox, founder of Dove Auto and former lead designer/engineer at Modal Electronics, shows off some of her favorite sounds on the 3rd Wave. Paula is the first 3rd Wave owner in the UK and is an amazing instrument designer and visionary — as well as a great sound designer.

Contact us: info@groovesynthesis.com for questions or sales@grovesynthesis.com to order.

Follow Paula Maddox:
https://dove-audio.com"

Paula also produced the MonoWave - a one voice PPG rackmount synth.

Podcast 366: Paula Maddox

video upload by 20Objects

"Paula Maddox is a wonder. She’s got an amazing history of synth design, and the work continues; her current company (Dove Audio - https://dove-audio.com/) produces modules in Euro and 5U format, featuring her unique take on wavetables-as-oscillators. We share a passion for wavetables and single-cycle waveshapes, so it was a natural that we talk.

In our discussion, we cover everything from her history in electronics, the path to synth design, and a review of many of the synths that she has had her hand into. From the infamous Monowave, through the Modal 008, 002 and 001, and into the work developing the Dove Audio products (including some exciting new designs), we get a chance to hear how it comes together and where it is going in the future.

Enjoy!

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Novation Spotlight: Purity, integrity and Synthesizers with Paula Maddox

Paula Maddox brought us the Monowave (essentially a mono PPG Wave), Vacoloco DIY projects, Modal Electronics, and Dove Audio.

You can find the full Interview with Novation here.

"Unbridled passion drives Paula Maddox as she finds her sound through synth creations.

Captivated by the perplexing synth sounds of the 1980s and driven to recreate the beloved melodies of her favourite songs, Paula Maddox has had a fruitful career in music tech. As a synth afficionado turned designer, Paula has been at the helm of many groundbreaking synth creations, and has also founded her own synthesizer company, Dove Audio. We spoke with Paula to learn more about her career as a trans woman in music tech, and how she infuses purity, integrity and love into her work."

Check out additional Novation Spotlight posts here.

VACOLOCO , Gorf, Midi Step Sequencer 2009 Built by Tony Light of Leploop

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via this auction

Demo in the listing previously posted here.

"Gorf tiny and compact Midi Step Sequencer, I've built some time ago from a kit, software V1, work nicely lot of possibilities.

Specifications:

Ability to store and load 64 sequences, 8 sequences in 8 banks

8 Steps per sequence

Bank Play Mode, allowing you to chain up to 8 sequences with variable repeats per sequence

Ability to chain two sequences

Each step has Note number, velocity, gate on/off, CC1 and CC2 controls

Variable Tempo (or MIDI sync)

Variable 'root note' for the notes being played

Variable step length

Randomize function for sequence

Legato mode (for those tb303 slide emulations)

Variable sequence length (1 to 8 steps)

Variable last step

Variable First Step

Selectable CC's for CC1 and CC2 channels

Record Sequence notes from external MIDI keyboard

MIDI Clock out (with start/stop)

MIDI Sync In

knob "snap" mode to prevent unwanted value changes

Sysex dump/load of sequence, bank, complete memory

MIDI sysex update of code"

VacoLoco Zira Synth (Korg DW)

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via this auction

"Built by the fabulous Paula Maddox of Dove Audio and Modal synth fame.

Great little synth, 2 Oscillators that have standard waves and also some PPG style ones, plus a sub Oscillator. 2 envelopes and a nice LFO.

The VCF and VCA is the Korg 2069 chip used in the DW range and also Paulas new MU VCF.

There were not many of these built but this is just sat feeling unloved due to lack of time.

There is no PSU or manual, however there is a full tutorial online. I lost the PSU in a house move a year ago and have not replaced so can not say it is working as I can not turn on, however it was fine before my move."

Elby Designs - MonoWave(X) PPG-inspired Analogue synth with Wave-table Oscillators

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via this auction

"The MonoWave was the brainchild of UK electronics designer, Paula Maddox who wanted to build a synthesizer the roots of which lay in the PPG. Originally intended as a monophonic bass synthesizer, the MonoWave has uses beyond that.

The MonoWave is a wave-table synthesiser with 256 waves available for each of the two oscillators. Each oscillator also has a sub-oscillator. The filter is a copy of the Moog filter, there are separate envelope generators for the filter and amplifier, and a simple LFO. The panel is very 'retro' and 'traditional' with knobs for every function and a simple display. Internally, the circuitry is all analogue (except for the digital circuitry used in the oscillators).... no wimpy DSP thank you very much - this is a 'real' synth!!"

Elby Designs + Paula Maddox MonoWave

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via this auction

Paula of course is the woman behind Modal Electronics, and previously, vacoloco.

"Old Nik says: "The MonoWave(X) is a early GEM from Paula Maddox... The unknown (to many) ancestor of the Modal Electronics 001/002! It's super! Think PPG Wave and Moog Model D had a baby, and that is the MonoWave(X)..."

Manufacturer Description:
The Monowave was the brainchild of UK electronics designer, Paula Maddox. Paula has been designing and building synths for many years as well as releasing her own unique music realized on her impressive modular creations.

Paula wanted to build a synth the roots of which lay in the PPG. Originally intended as a monophonic bass synth, the Monowave has uses beyond that.

The Monowave is a wavetable synthesiser with 256 waves available for each of the two oscillators. Each oscillator also has a sub-oscillator. The filter is a copy of the Moog filter, there are separate envelope generators for the filter and amplifier, and a simple LFO. The panel is very 'retro' and 'traditional' with knobs for every function and a simple display. Internally, the circuitry is all analogue (except for the digital circuitry used in the oscillators)... no wimpy DSP thank you very much - this is a 'real' synth!!

Paula has now released the MonoWave as GPL and has given me permission to release the PCB and a Component Kit for those that unfortunately missed the first, limited run.

The new MonoWave (X) is a rebuild of Paula's popular MonoWave I and is being re-released with her permission. The new design reduces the original multi-pcb design down to 2 pcbs.

In addition, the front panel design incorporates a 2x16 LCD Module (the original MonoWave only had a 1x16 Module) allowing software developers to extend the user-interface.

Technical Information:

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Monowave Synthesizer

Published on Jul 2, 2015 Strat-1

I believe The Monowave was the first synth by Paul Maddox. It was basically a monophonic PPG. Paul Maddox of course is the man behind Vaco Loco and Modal Electronics.

Zombie Nation - Left Rack (studio session)

Published on May 24, 2016 Zombie Nation official

"having fun with some classic gear from my studio. - unreleased

Ursa Major Space Station SST-282 / Delay
SND FB-14 Stereo / Filterbank
Vertigo VSC-2 / Quad Discrete VCA Compressor
Doepfer MS-404 / synth
Modulus Monowave / synth"

The Monowave was a Paul Maddox creation before Vaco Loco & Modal Electronics. It was a monophonic rack synthesizer featuring PPG waveforms (not full wavetables) and a Moog style filter. See this post (note there was an all digital Monowave II) followed by the Monowave label for more.

VACO LOCO ZIRA

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via this auction

Vaco Loco was Paul Maddox of Modal Electronics prior endeavor. Videos at the auction previously posted here.

"The Vaco Loco Zira came out of an idea to see how small a fully equipped and versatile synth could be built.

The Zira features Two oscillators, each with 48 waveforms that were favourites from the Monowave. A sub oscillator, linked to oscillator one. The Sub oscillator has a level control, oscillators one and two can be switched on or off. Note offset for Patch +/- two octaves, second oscillator has note detune of +/- two octaves and fine tune. Hard Sync of oscillator two to oscillator one's pitch.

The Zira is based on the Korg NJM2069AD Filter/VCA chip. This 4-pole low pass filter is the same filter chip used in the Poly800, DW8000, DW6000 and DSS-1

Zira comes fully assembled in a clear acrylic housing, and is a very limited edition release, never to be seen again once stocks are sold out.

Made by the same people as the new Modulus synth."

New Hardware Keyboard Synthesizer Coming from Modulus

Teaser pic via modulusmusic.me where you'll find a couple of audio demos. Just look at it. Reminds me of a John Bowen Solaris, meets Synton Syrinx with a touch of Oberheim OB-12. Modulus is from Paul Maddox who brought us the Monowave. See the Modulus and Monowave channels for previous posts. We knew something was coming. This is the first glimpse. Some things you can clearly see from the pic: 5 octave keyboard, tons of knobs and sliders including two rows of knobs on the lower right that can be indicative of an onboard sequencer, and a display with what looks to be a larger data knob to the lower right.  Unless the PWM demo has been multi-tracked, this will be polyphonic.

Modulus will be at this year's SDIY UK event.

Update: I forgot to mention, Paul Maddox is also the man behind VacoLoco.  It looks like vacoloco.net now redirects to the new modulus website, but you can get in the back door here, and of course a bit of VacoLoco synth history is archived here on MATRIXSYNTH.  See the VacoLoco channel below.

Vaco Loco Gorf Sequencer

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via this auction

"Specifications:

Ability to store and load 64 sequences, 8 sequences in 8 banks
8 Steps per sequence
Bank Play Mode, allowing you to chain up to 8 sequences with variable repeats per sequence
Ability to chain two sequences
Each step has Note number, velocity, gate on/off, CC1 and CC2 controls
Variable Tempo (or MIDI sync)
Variable 'root note' for the notes being played
Variable step length
Randomize function for sequence
Legato mode (for those tb303 slide emulations)
Variable sequence length (1 to 8 steps)
Variable last step
Variable First Step
Selectable CC's for CC1 and CC2 channels
Record Sequence notes from external MIDI keyboard
MIDI Clock out (with start/stop)
MIDI Sync In
knob "snap" mode to prevent unwanted value changes
Sysex dump/load of sequence, bank, complete memory
MIDI sysex update of code"

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Modulus Music - Rebirth of a Classic Synth Company by Paul Maddox

via Greg Cole on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

"Hey guys, show some support to Paul Maddox for the rebirth of his synth company Modulus Music. Paul's the man behind the Monowave wavetable synth and the awesome little VacoLoco boxes. Excited to see what he's working on!"

The Modulus name was in use by Paul Maddox with the Monowave as seen back in 2007 in this post.

Paul initially announced the new company on March 7th in The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge as well.

"Something big is coming, Follow us for updates, pictures, sounds and videos as they happen.
https://www.facebook.com/ModulusMusic"

I was going to hold off for a post until products where announced, but decided to put something up now.  I can't wait to see what Paul comes up with next.  You can see the vacoloco channel below for his latest up to now.

Something Big Coming From Vacoloco

via Vacoloco Ramblings

"Something big is coming, something long overdue and truly unique. Keep an eye on our facebook/twitter accounts for more updates as they happen"

New MONOWAVE(X) PPG STYLE WAVETABLE SYNTHESIZER SOUND MODULE

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via this auction

"Imagine a monophonic, MIDI controllable, 19" rack mountable PPG blue wavetable synthesizer minus the wavetable scanning, plus a user selectable De-Rez, with a classic Moogª filterladder and real analogue knobs.... well just image, explore it with the Monowave(X).

The Monowave was the brainchild of UK electronics designer, Paul Maddox [Vaco Loco] who wanted to build a synth the roots of which lay in the PPG.

Originally intended as a monophonic bass synth, the Monowave has uses beyond that.

The Monowave is a wavetable synthesizer with 256 waves available for each of the two oscillators. Each oscillator also has a sub-oscillator. The filter is a copy of the Moog filter, there are separate envelope generators for the filter and amplifier, and a simple LFO. The panel is very 'retro' and 'traditional' with knobs for every function and a simple display.

Internally, the circuitry is all analogue (except for the digital circuitry used in the oscillators)... no wimpy DSP thank you very much - this is a 'real' synth!!

Specifications:

· ROM waves 8-bit depth
· 256 samples per cycle
· DE-REZ reduces cycle to 64 samples
· ADSR timing range Attack: 6 - 820 milliseconds
· Decay: 16 - 6000 milliseconds
· Release: 16 - 6000 milliseconds
· Dynamic range About 90dB
· MIDI Note Range C#-2 to C6
· MIDI note offs Recognises real Note Offs as well as velocity Note Offs
· Audio out Headphone socket: best if used with 32 ohms impedance
· Monophonic 6.3 mm (1/4") socket
· Display 2 x 16 backlit LCD
· Power Input: 110V - 240V ac 50/60 Hz, auto sensing power supply
· Maximum power consumption: 30 W
· Size 2U 19” rack unit"

Vaco Loco GorF + Moog Source

Published on Oct 7, 2013 aeroface·2 videos

"Here's a little demo of my new Vaco Loco 'GorF' sequencing a Moog Source. I think they match pretty good in colour! The Moog has a Kenton MIDI retrofit installed, I have routed the velocity to the VCF frequency and play around with it during the video. There are some mistakes in my performance (especially when I switch into "Play Mode" [at 2:09]), and I'm sorry for the bad camera audio as I recorded it hastily today after having had the GorF only for a couple of days. The drums come from an Alesis HR16 with the Strellis 8bit custom sample set (not shown in the vid)."

via Roland K. Wilhelm on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

Gorf XL loop

Published on Aug 6, 2013 mCKENIC·12 videos

"Quick n dirty mess about with the GorF-XL eurorack sequencer module and the Doepfer A-111-5 'Dark Energy' module.

GorF-XL is playing back a simple 16 bar loop. It has Buss access so no patching needed to trigger the A-111-5! Messing around with the ADSR & Filter. Kick is being triggered by the ADSR, hence the strangeness.

The Doepfer was so loud it overloaded my cam input and compressed the drums too much - sorry :)"

via Dave O Mahony on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

3 Monowaves - Prototype, Beta (1 of 5) and Production (1 of only 25 made)

via Vaco Loco

"Here’s something you don’t see everyday, 3 x Monowave altogether. What also makes this special is that there is the original Prototype (bottom), a beta unit (1 of 5) and a production (1 of 25) unit al together."

The Monowave had two oscillators with 256 waveforms each. 127 of them were from the classic PPG wave synthesizers. It had two additional sub-oscillators and a Moog ladder filter clone. You can find more info on here and of course the Monowave label below.

Update via Qwave in the comments: "And here is another triple MonoWave rack: http://till-kopper.de/monowave-rack.jpg
That's mine. I love the sound of it."

Synth DIY UK 2013 Pics

Full gallery here via Paul Maddox of Vaco Loco.

via The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

Update: additional pics have been updated to the gallery.

Vaco Loco Gorf-xl, juju and tron

Published on Jul 26, 2013 VacolocoSynth·18 videos

"Gorf-xl playing my modular synth but clocked from tron which is playing juju (drum sample playback module)
#sdiyuk"

Synth DIY UK is tomorrow! Vaco Loco will be there.

https://www.facebook.com/events/160198740805131/
http://diy.synth.net/uk/