BugModular Demo - Two VCO FM - Feb09

YouTube via BugBrand
"Time to start doing some simple demonstrations. This shows the sounds that two of the SYN2A VCOs can make when cross-modulating one another, first using Triangle waves and then Square waves.

Each oscillator's output feeds both the Output mixer plus the other osc's CV input - changing the modulation depth results in varying sound, with total chaos ensuing when both oscs have their FM depths set to maximum.

For further BugModular details, please check the main Bug site:::: www.bugbrand.co.uk"

BugMod Feb09 DualVoiceDelayMods

"This is a self-running patch which begins with a little power-starvation experimentation using the big variable transformer (variac) on the right-hand-side. This takes the 'mains' supply voltage from about 50v up to 240v - roughly 200v is where the PSU begins to run at 'full-power'.

This uses two oscs, opened up by two looping envelopes. Modulation is provided by the PRC2 BugCrusher module running at S/H rate and it is also self-modulating itself - the output is fed back to the Rate CV control. The S/H output controls the speed of envelope looping + the delay time of the PRC1 delay.

[Note that I tried out 'proper' audio recording (rather than just using the audio straight off the camera) and things don't seem to have worked out properly in AVID - its hard to tell though 'cos the patch is so slowly evolving - you get the picture at least!]"

Also, the Bugs'o'February newsletter:
"Hi All,

Just a quick mail this month..

As I mentioned in last month's mailout, the new BugModular works are going to be a major focus for me these coming months (and all systems are now spoken for), but I won't be forgetting the possibilities of standalone devices - I know there have been many requests for more BugCrushers and I am working on bringing something new & improved to life (don't hold your breath just yet though..!). I have pretty much entirely ruled out using standard cases/boxes now (due to time considerations) so there are no plans for any further stomp-box designs, only desktop. Let us see what the future holds.

The main thing to say now is that the new BoardWeevils have been updated and are in full production - I hope to be able to keep these regularly stocked from now on.
>From last month when I release a few of the Initial versions, the Boards have been slightly updated - the onboard silk-screen text is now nicely legible (in yellow), there is a bit more space around the dials and everything now comes packed in a custom cardboard case with decent instructions.
Have a check here (the new website links are not so easy to follow! You can always just go to:: www.bugbrand.co.uk -> Shop -> BoardWeevil)

A couple of little other nuggets:
- there's now a BugForum, kindly hosted by MuffWiggler
- and there are a few new bits on the BugBlog
--- this includes mention of a screening & party this Wednesday (18th Feb) at the Cube Cinema, Bristol, to celebrate the fantastic winning of a BAFTA Award by the short film 'September' on which I helped with some sound and music.
- and a couple more BugModular YouTubes
That-be-that - thanks for listening and best wishes to all!
Tom"