Evolution of a Synthwerks Module

Evolution of a Synthwerks Module Part 1 of 2

YouTube via watchelectronicmusic.
"Steve Turnidge takes us through the design, evolution and realization of the Synthwerks FSR-4 synthesizer performance module."

Synthwerks will be presenting at next Wednesday's PNW Modular Synth Manufacturer's event

Evolution of a Synthwerks Module Part 2 of 2

"Watch as the Synthwerks team hooks up the very first FSR-4 for the very first time. Will it work?"
Be sure to check out the Synthwerks interview on electronicmusic.com. via that interview:
"Synthwerks will strive to make a variety of modules but we are really focussing on performance modules. Modules that the player interacts with to control the rest of their rig.

The first set of modules in production include a module based on FSR (Force Sensing Resistor) technology and will produce control voltages and gates based on the pressure applied to 4 pads on the front panel. There also will be two different manual gate modules using light touch arcade style pushbuttons. Synthwerks will also be producing utility modules such as our 5V supply modules that will provide not only a 5 volt source to the bus, but offer a patch cord checker and either a gooseneck LED light or access to the 5V source to frontpanel jacks.

We have many designs in the queue and there often will be various versions of the same modules so the user can pick one that really fills the hole they see in their system. That is what Synthwerks is all about - looking at the market, seeing what holes are there and filling them. You will probably not see any standard, vanilla modules from us - no VCOs, Ring Modulators, LPFs and the like. There are plenty of those to choose from other companies."

Note Steve Turnidge is the Chair of the Pacific Northwest Division of AES. James Husted will be presenting at next Wednesday's PNW Modular Synth Manufacturer's event.