Wednesday, December 07, 2016
u-he 35 Years Later - Repro-1
Published on Dec 7, 2016 uheplugins
"A short mood pic about the creation and sound of Repro-1. There's also a mandatory cat on a synthesizer in space."
You can find details on the Repro-1 here.
Random Seq of Clipping SW 901
Published on Dec 7, 2016 seho chang
Oscillator:
Synth-Werk 901
Oscillator Mixer:
Synth-Werk CP3 (Clipping Out)
Filter:
Synth-Werk 904A
Filter Mod:
Synthesizers.com Q106 Osc
VCA:
Synth-Werk 902
EG:
Synth-Werk 911
Audio Processor:
Synth-Werk 984
Portamento:
Krisp1 Sample Slew
Sequencer:
Moon 569
Random Clock:
ALM Pamela’s Workout
Tuesday, December 06, 2016
Introducing KORG monologue [with CC]
Published on Dec 6, 2016 Korg
"Chief engineer Tatsuya Takahashi introduces the monlogue."
Interesting note on alternate scaling with the help of Richard D. James of Aphex Twin.
Macbeth X-Series Dual SV Filter PROTOTYPE
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via this auction
"This module does not have the metal faceplate from the production version. The faceplate is some kind of fibre board or blank PCB, with a printed sticky plastic (or paper) cover. (Please see photos)
My guess is it probably differs very slightly from the production version in terms of the circuit/sound too, but I cannot confirm that as I don't have a production version to compare. CONFIRMED see below.
Sound is okay, quite flexible, but not exactly what I'm looking for.
Made in Scotland.
UPDATE 07/11/2016: Ken Macbeth says this is a prototype, home-made board, and the factory unit circuits are different compared to this one.
IMPORTANT: Ken DOES NOT support this module if it fails to function!!
Ken Macbeth's original product blurb: 'I was asked to design a filter with a difference to compliment the X-Series 'Backend' Filter (42hp) but in a smaller space of the same dimensions as the 21hp X-Series Single Oscillator which was a good challenge! Well this is what I've produced- a dual State Variable Filter with a remarkable 'organic' sound and great functionality. The X-series Dual SV Filter is a stereo 12dB/Octave design featuring Low Pass, Band Pass and High Pass responses.
Both sections are manually controlled by a master frequency control- but they can also be controlled together or independently by one 1V/Octave input socket. The 'left' side CV input is normalized to the 'right' side CV input jack socket. Should two different control voltages be applied to the two CV inputs for either side- each filter will react completely separately from each other- and that's where the stereo fun begins!'"
via this auction
"This module does not have the metal faceplate from the production version. The faceplate is some kind of fibre board or blank PCB, with a printed sticky plastic (or paper) cover. (Please see photos)
My guess is it probably differs very slightly from the production version in terms of the circuit/sound too, but I cannot confirm that as I don't have a production version to compare. CONFIRMED see below.
Sound is okay, quite flexible, but not exactly what I'm looking for.
Made in Scotland.
UPDATE 07/11/2016: Ken Macbeth says this is a prototype, home-made board, and the factory unit circuits are different compared to this one.
IMPORTANT: Ken DOES NOT support this module if it fails to function!!
Ken Macbeth's original product blurb: 'I was asked to design a filter with a difference to compliment the X-Series 'Backend' Filter (42hp) but in a smaller space of the same dimensions as the 21hp X-Series Single Oscillator which was a good challenge! Well this is what I've produced- a dual State Variable Filter with a remarkable 'organic' sound and great functionality. The X-series Dual SV Filter is a stereo 12dB/Octave design featuring Low Pass, Band Pass and High Pass responses.
Both sections are manually controlled by a master frequency control- but they can also be controlled together or independently by one 1V/Octave input socket. The 'left' side CV input is normalized to the 'right' side CV input jack socket. Should two different control voltages be applied to the two CV inputs for either side- each filter will react completely separately from each other- and that's where the stereo fun begins!'"
VOLTLIFE: Kamieniec quick patch
Published on Dec 6, 2016 voltlife
"My first exploration with Xaoc Devices' Kamieniec phaser. Sorry for the shaky camerawork, but it sounded so good I just wanted to get it out there!
The input is some chords from Braids in WTx4 mode, sequenced by a Verbos Multistage, with occasional changes to the chord timbre. The 4 and 6 stage outputs of Kamieniec are used as a stereo pair, with some delay added externally.
Modulation is mostly simple, but in the last part I run the Kamieniec's LFO output through a Doepfer A189-1, mostly in XOR mode. This creates interesting quasi-fractal stairstep patterns, which is added to the internal triangle LFO to produce a mix of typical phaser swoops and almost chiptune-like chirps."
Sequential Circuits Prophet-5 Keyboard Synthesizer rev. 3.2 w/MIDI
Session AEM Five
Published on Dec 6, 2016 Alba Ecstasy
"Volca FM and Roland Demora - combi killer! Filling gaps with Braids - Tides - Clouds - voice lead, Roland Gaia - FX pad and Virus Ti2 for pad. Drums: Novation Circuit."
Ambient Sounds # 1 - Mutable Instruments Rings.
Published on Dec 6, 2016 Alasdair Skivington
"Exploring some of the vast sonic possibilities of Rings. In this patch I am controlling Rings with the Sub 37 MIDI out. The 'odd' and 'even' outputs of Rings are going into two separate filters, and I am modulating Rings using an envelope and an LFO."
Yamaha CS-80 SN 1318
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via this auction
"This vintage Yamaha CS-80, considered one of the most famous synthesizers ever built, is a polyphonic analog synthesizer released in 1976. This unit is in pristine conditions, esthetically, mechanically and electronically. The road case shows normal wear and tear (see pictures)"
Note the seller has 0 feedback. It could be a first time seller or it might not. Always go through eBay for buyer protection. I did a question search for the serial number here on the site and it did not come up, so up it goes. We now have a record of this particular unit for future reference.
via this auction
"This vintage Yamaha CS-80, considered one of the most famous synthesizers ever built, is a polyphonic analog synthesizer released in 1976. This unit is in pristine conditions, esthetically, mechanically and electronically. The road case shows normal wear and tear (see pictures)"
Note the seller has 0 feedback. It could be a first time seller or it might not. Always go through eBay for buyer protection. I did a question search for the serial number here on the site and it did not come up, so up it goes. We now have a record of this particular unit for future reference.
Jomox SunSyn version 2.02 Analog Synthesizer
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via this auction
"Perfect working condition. The latest and best version 2.02
From the Jomox website:
'Jomox introduces their first major analog real-time synthesizer. It's a true analog with 8 voices housed in a classic looking desktop-style case with wood end-cheeks, 40 knobs, 42 buttons and 85 LED's! It's also rack-mountable if you prefer.
The SunSyn features 2 analog oscillators (VCO's) per voice. The waveforms include sawtooth, square and pulse with pulsewidth-modulation. But in addition to these are the new Ramp Controlled Oscillators (RCO's). The RCOs follow the VCO characteristics like modulation, sync, tuning and frequency alterations. The RCO's use digital sounds which come from 4 wavesets, each with 256 waveforms each. In effect, these digital sounds get an analog treatment for nicer, warmer and fatter tones.
There are 4 RCO's per voice and wavesets can be added via PCMCIA-card.
The filter section is also a true analog design but with very modern features. It is a 4-pole filter but fully configurable with independent high pass and low pass features available. Create filters that range from the sounds of a Minimoog, to the squelchy 303. Filter settings can be stored in one of two scene memories and real-time Morphing between scenes can be accomplished.
As for modulation, JoMoX has devised a clever Routing System for the SunSyn, turning it into an 8-voice modular! It is used to virtually patch between various modules or parameters. There are up to 4 Routing Elements per voice with 4,096 possible combinations per Routing Element. Modulation paths are configured using the front panel display screens. This modular approach to signal routing is a feature usually found only on the huge, expensive classic Modular synths by ARP, E-mu, Moog and Buchla. Unlike those, however, the SunSyn features complete patch memory (350 patches and 150 multi-patches) and multitimbral MIDI implementation. Most parameters can be controlled by MIDI, and controller/editor templates for most sequencers will be, or already are available. As for output, there are stereo outs, 8 freely routable individual outs and a stereo input to run external audio through the Routing system.'"
via this auction
"Perfect working condition. The latest and best version 2.02
From the Jomox website:'Jomox introduces their first major analog real-time synthesizer. It's a true analog with 8 voices housed in a classic looking desktop-style case with wood end-cheeks, 40 knobs, 42 buttons and 85 LED's! It's also rack-mountable if you prefer.
The SunSyn features 2 analog oscillators (VCO's) per voice. The waveforms include sawtooth, square and pulse with pulsewidth-modulation. But in addition to these are the new Ramp Controlled Oscillators (RCO's). The RCOs follow the VCO characteristics like modulation, sync, tuning and frequency alterations. The RCO's use digital sounds which come from 4 wavesets, each with 256 waveforms each. In effect, these digital sounds get an analog treatment for nicer, warmer and fatter tones.
There are 4 RCO's per voice and wavesets can be added via PCMCIA-card.
The filter section is also a true analog design but with very modern features. It is a 4-pole filter but fully configurable with independent high pass and low pass features available. Create filters that range from the sounds of a Minimoog, to the squelchy 303. Filter settings can be stored in one of two scene memories and real-time Morphing between scenes can be accomplished.
As for modulation, JoMoX has devised a clever Routing System for the SunSyn, turning it into an 8-voice modular! It is used to virtually patch between various modules or parameters. There are up to 4 Routing Elements per voice with 4,096 possible combinations per Routing Element. Modulation paths are configured using the front panel display screens. This modular approach to signal routing is a feature usually found only on the huge, expensive classic Modular synths by ARP, E-mu, Moog and Buchla. Unlike those, however, the SunSyn features complete patch memory (350 patches and 150 multi-patches) and multitimbral MIDI implementation. Most parameters can be controlled by MIDI, and controller/editor templates for most sequencers will be, or already are available. As for output, there are stereo outs, 8 freely routable individual outs and a stereo input to run external audio through the Routing system.'"
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