LZX Monolith analog modular synth

via this auction

"This is the last Monolith I will have for sale. Only five were produced. This is the only one with 1/8" jacks.

The LZX Monolith is based on a modified version of the Music From Outer Space Soundlab synthesizer. LZX Industries improved upon the original design by adding features, fine-tuning parts values for maximum performance, and offering the result in an elegant package. This Monolith is fully modular, with nothing hardwired or pre-patched. It features two independent oscillators (with hard sync), an audio mixer, a filter that offers low pass and band pass, a VCA, a voltage mixer with an inverter, an envelope generator that is capable of cycling like an LFO, a very flexible low frequency oscillator, and three sets of multiples. The sound (to my ear) sits somewhere between a Korg MS-20 and a Sequential Circuits Pro One.

The Monolith accepts V/Oct CV and standard trig/gate signals (like most modern modulars, or Roland, Arp, etc.). It draws its power through 12v AC adapter, so it can be used in any country. An AC adapter for US voltage is included, along with three 1/8" patch cables."

You can see two videos of the LZX at the auction or in this prior post.

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LZX Industries Monolith Modular Synthesizer

YouTube via Zolophile.

follow-up to this auction post.

"Quick demo of the LZX Monolith, sequenced by an SCI Pro One. The Monolith is patched in typical monosynth fashion: oscillators -- mixer -- filter -- vca. Only the bandpass output from the filter is heard. The envelope generator is sending voltage to the vca, filter, and oscillator (which I bring up only when switching on the oscillator sync)."



"Another quick demo of the LZX Monolith, sequenced by an SCI Pro One. The Monolith is patched in typical monosynth fashion: oscillators -- mixer -- filter -- vca. Only the low-pass output from the filter is heard. The envelope generator is sending voltage to the vca, filter, and oscillator teo. The lfo is sending a slow triangle wave to the pulse width modulation input."

LZX Monolith analog modular synth

via this auction

"The LZX Monolith is based on a modified version of the Music From Outer Space Soundlab synthesizer. LZX Industries improved upon the original design by adding features, fine-tuning parts values for maximum performance, and offering the result in an elegant package. This Monolith is fully modular, with nothing hardwired or pre-patched. It features two independent oscillators (with hard sync), an audio mixer, a filter that offers low pass and band pass, a VCA, a voltage mixer with an inverter, an envelope generator that is capable of cycling like an LFO, a very flexible low frequency oscillator, and three sets of multiples. The sound (to my ear) sits somewhere between a Korg MS-20 and a Sequential Circuits Pro One.

The Monolith accepts V/Oct CV and standard trig/gate signals (like most modern modulars, or Roland, Arp, etc.). It draws its power through 12v AC adapter, so it can be used in any country. An AC adapter for US voltage is included."

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LZX Industries MONOLITH analog synth MFOS Soundlab

LZX Monolith Synthesizer Demo


'The LZX Industries Monolith is a performance monosynth based on the MFOS (Music From Outer Space) Soundlab Plus, featuring a 37 key 1V/Oct keyboard, as well as extensive modulation controls.

This video demonstrates control via an external sequencer. Our Midibox SEQ3 controls both oscillators and gates the envelope generator.

More information will be available soon. For now, find out more about the Soundlab at www.musicfromouterspace.com."

via this auction.

Note this is the one in this video as well.
"List of Features:
- 3 Octave Analog Keyboard with Glide Amount control. Switch controls for Glide On/Off, VCO1 Control On/Off, VCO2 Control On/Off and Envelope Gate Control On/Off.
- Low Frequency Oscillator with four selectable waveforms: Square, Saw, Triangle, and Ramp. High/Low Range Switch.
- Envelope Generator with Attack & Release time controls. Gate/Trigger mode switch. Cycle On/Off switch.
- Voltage Controlled Oscillator 1 with Coarse & Fine tune controls. Saw output. VCO2 Sync On/Off switch.
- Voltage Controlled Oscillator 2 with Coarse & Fine tune and Pulse Width controls. Square & Saw outputs
- Audio Source Mixer with level controls for VCO1 Saw, VCO2 Saw, VCO2 Square, White Noise, and the 1/4" Jack Auxiliary Input.
- State Variable Filter with Cutoff & Resonance controls. Lowpass/Bandpass switch.
- Voltage Controlled Amplifier with Gain Control.
- Master Output Level control.
- 11 Total Modulation Level Controls! LFO>VCO1, LFO>VCO2, LFO>VCO2 PWM, LFO>VCF, LFO>VCA, EG>VCO1, EG>VCO2, EG>VCO2 PWM, EG>VCF, EG>VCA, VCO2>VCO1 FM.
- 1/4" CV Outputs for 1V/Octave, 1V/Octave with Glide, Gate, and Trigger.
- 1/4" CV Inputs for VCO1, VCO2, VCF and EG.
- 1/4" Output & Auxillary Input
- 12VAC 300mA Power Adapter Included."

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MONOLITH Modular Analog Monosynth - Only 5 Made

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"This is a beautiful, rare analog modular monosynth; the Monolith from LZX Industries.

Only 5 of these were ever made, so you’re unlikely to see one again any time soon.

This synth sounds great doing bread-and-butter monosynth sounds and can also get a bit wild when you crank up the resonance on the self-oscillating filter. Plus it’s fully modular so you can get crazy with the patching.

Here are the specs;

The LZX Monolith is a 5U form factor modular synthesizer voice enclosed in one panel design and is based on the Music from Outer Space Sound Lab.
A ready-to-go fully modular synth voice that can easily work with 1v per octave analog equipment, midi to cv converter with your midi controllers or computer, or something like the Akai Max 49.

Modules are as follows:
· VCO 1 (Sawtooth, 2 FM ports)
· VCO 2 (Sawtooth and Pulse, Pulsewidth Modulation, FM1, FM2)
· Signal Mixer (3 ins summed to one out, individual knobs to attenuate volume or voltage)
· VCF (Resonant Lowpass and Bandpass filter, Cutoff FM port.
· VCA (1 I/O, 2 CV ports to influence volume)
· Secondary Signal Mixer (Another stage of audio or voltage blending, 2 Ins, 1 Inverted in, 1 Out.)
· AD Envelope Generator (Trig or Gate switch, Cycle mod to simulate LFO effects, Trig In, Voltage out. )
· Modulation Generator (Sawtooth, Triangle, Ramp, Square, Fast or Slow mode switch, Frequency knob, CV out)
· Noise Generator
· Blank Ports are Multis
· Real Wood End-Cheeks!"

LZX Industries MONOLITH 1 of 5

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These were based on the MFOS Sounlab. See this post for details. There was a keyboard MONOLITH as well. See this post for video and pics.

Via the seller for the listing above: "Ok.. so here's the scoop. I bought this very rare LZX Industries MONOLITH analog synth from a music shop in Austin Texas early last year. They had it set up with a large modular system. I played it for hours and fell in love with the filter. I bought it and took it home where i have been using it as a filter processor for my guitars, vocals, other synths and drums. the filter is BEAST! It is unlike ANY filter I have heard. It can be creamy and smooth or it can SCREAM and overdrive into complete sonic bliss. I have never used it as a synthesizer so i am selling it as is and untested in that regard. I do not know what all these patch points do ro how to set them up so i cant test fully. I would assume they work fine, just cant say. I know they did work fine at the music store when i bought it as they had it hooked up to a keyboard, but it has not been used in that way since then.

Now... as i have researched... LZX Industries only made about 4 or 5 of these. The developer went on to make Video Synthesizers... which he still makes. So this is VERY VERY VERY rare chance to get a synth that you will never find or see or hear of again.

I ran vocals through it again last night and told myself not to sell it, due to ot's uniquie sound and rarity, but alas, i am short of cash these days and could really use the money. I hope it finds a great home where someone can utilize ALL its features..."

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LZX Monolith Synthesizer Demo

YouTube via creatorlars.

via Nusonica.
"The LZX Industries Monolith is a performance monosynth based on the MFOS (Music From Outer Space) Soundlab Plus, featuring a 37 key 1V/Oct keyboard, as well as extensive modulation controls.

This video demonstrates control via an external sequencer. Our Midibox SEQ3 controls both oscillators and gates the envelope generator.

More information will be available soon. For now, find out more about the Soundlab at www.musicfromouterspace.com."

Sonic Forest, diy 8 step sequencer & bent function generator

YouTube Uploaded by vcs3dreams on May 1, 2011

via Musikgear
"Sonic Forest (blue box with strings) + loop station / LZX Industries Monolith / 2 diy 8 step sequencers / electro harmonix memory boy / Modified Gakken SX-150 / reverb / delay

The Sonic Forest is a one of a kind hand made instrument. It is currently for sale on etsy"

diy 8 step sequencer

Uploaded by vcs3dreams on May 7, 2011

"For sale on etsy.com

http://www.etsy.com/listing/73749314/8-step-cv-sequencer-analog-control

Diy 8 Step Control Voltage Sequencer being clocked by EG in self trigger mode.

CV out to LZX Monolith."


Uploaded by vcs3dreams on May 5, 2011

"Reworked function generator. 3 wave forms: saw / sine / square. Added an output jack and some switches. The switch on the left will mute the signal. The 3 on the top right are related to pitch.

For sale on etsy.com
http://www.etsy.com/listing/73525490/circuit-bent-function-generator-synth"

LZX MONOLITH MONOPHONIC ANALOGUE SYNTHESIZER

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"A RARE, INTERESTING SYNTH, BUILT BY LZX IN 2008. BASED ON THE MFOS SOUND LAB PLUS, THIS TWO OSCILLATOR (OSC A IS SAW ONLY, WHILE OSC B HAS SAW AND SQUARE OUTPUTS, WITH PWM FOR THE SQUARE OUT!) MONOSYNTH FEATURES A WILD LP/BP FILTER, WHITE NOISE, ONE LFO (SWITCHABLE FROM SQUARE/RAMP/SAW/TRIANGLE) AND A CYCLABLE ENVELOPE. ALSO FEATURES SEVERAL CV INS/OUTS ON THE TOP, ALONG WITH AN AUX INPUT. ALL PLACED IN A CLASSY, GIGANTIC HAND-SCREENED ENCLOSURE WITH A 37 KEY KEYBOARD (ALLGEDLY FROM A CANNIBALIZED WURLITZER ORGAN). AN EARLY PROJECT OF A NOW WELL-RENOWNED GIANT OF VIDEO SYNTHESIS, ONE OF THREE THAT EVER MADE. PERFECT FOR SOMEONE WANTING A MONOSYNTH THAT'S QUITE OUT OF THE ORDINARY. PERFECT FOR THE NOISY EXPERIMENTAL TYPE INSIDE OF US ALL."

You can videos of one in the archives here.

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Sonic Architecture Lab V1 // Eurorack // LZX Monolith // Divider Sequencer // Modular Synth Jam

Published on Aug 12, 2013

http://electrolobotomy.blogspot.com/
http://www.etsy.com/shop/ElectroLobotomy?ref=si_shop

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YouTube Uploaded by vcs3dreams on Jan 31, 2012

"LZX Monolith / sequencers / Synsonics drums / inline effects drum fire synth / EH Memory Man
+++++++++++++++++++++VIdeo feedback loop+++++++++++++++++++++
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Velleman MK107 Step Sequencer // Clock Manipulation

Velleman MK107 Step Sequencer // Clock Manipulation 1

YouTube Uploaded by vcs3dreams on Feb 8, 2012

"Here is my version of the Velleman MK107 Sequencer. The kit is just a running light display that has been modified to put out control voltage. The sequencer has some pretty cool features: The ability to add and remove steps. + other crazy stuff..
*Soon to be listed on etsy.com"

Velleman MK107 Step Sequencer // Clock Manipulation 2

Uploaded by vcs3dreams on Feb 8, 2012

"Modified Velleman MK107 Kit.

The red sequencer triggers an LZX Monolith. Another velleman sequencer is manipulating the red sequencer's clock."

Ill Wind

YouTube Published on Jun 15, 2012 by vcs3dreams

"LZX Monolith / 3 Diy Sequencers / Modified Monotron - modular tron / Casio MT 400V"

spaceland

YouTube Uploaded by vcs3dreams on Jan 29, 2012

"Brief jam with 2 diy 8 step sequencers, newly built diy 10 step trigger sequencer, LZX Monolith, in line effects drum synth, synsonics drums, and an electro harmonix memory boy. ***sorry peeps. the vid and audio are out of sync."

Divider Sequencer + Eurorack Jam

Published on Jul 28, 2013 electro lobotomy·164 videos

"Divider Sequencer Jam + Eurorack modular + LZX Monolith"

Divider Sequencer Test

Published on Jul 26, 2013 electro lobotomy·163 videos

"Divider Sequencer + Eurorack Modular / Shift Register Sequencer / LZX Monolith
http://electrolobotomy.blogspot.com/
http://www.etsy.com/shop/ElectroLobotomy?ref=si_shop"

Analog Synth Jam 1

YouTube Uploaded by vcs3dreams on Sep 1, 2011

"Experimental Percussion Box + loop station, triggering LZX Monolith, Modified Gakken SX-150 and DIY Sequencers.
**Modified Gakken and Experimental Percussion Box soon to be for sale on Etsy.com"

Analog Synth Jam 2

Space Dust

YouTube Uploaded by vcs3dreams on May 9, 2011

"Sonic Forest + a little delay and reverb / 2 diy 8 step sequencers / LZX Monolith / Electro Harmonix Memory Boy

The red face 8 step sequencer is currently for sale on etsy.com

http://www.etsy.com/listing/73749314/8-step-cv-sequencer-analog-control"

Forest Dense

Uploaded by vcs3dreams on May 9, 2011

"Sonic forest + a little dealy and reverb

Handmade instrument for sale on etsy.com

http://www.etsy.com/listing/73279978/sonic-forest"

electro lobotomy modular synth jam

Published on Dec 11, 2015 electro lobotomy

"LZX Monolith, Eurorack modular, Particle Smasher."

LZX Industries Monolith monophonic analog synthesizer

YouTube via Zolophile

"Demonstration of the MFOS Soundlab-based monophonic keyboard synthesizer prototype."