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Saturday, June 30, 2012

Dirty Carter Experimental Sound Instrument

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"The Dirty Carter Experimental Sound Generating Instrument uses a dual 4-stage shift register. Each register is controlled independently. Two oscillators are used per register: one as a clock, the other as input data that is cascaded through the four stages. The outputs from the stages are mixed together. A fast clock rate produces a crude form of wavetable synthesis, whilst a slow clock rate creates audible pulses and clicks. The clock speed and the data input’s frequency are controlled by touch electrodes/pads. By tilting the instrument, sound from both the 4-stage shift registers can be mixed together. Glitchy noise, deep drones and percussive peeps!

This instrument was designed in collaboration with Chris Carter from Throbbing Gristle for two specific events in Leicester, UK and Amsterdam in 2010. A few of the printed circuit boards were left and have recently been assembled by ASMO. Limited editions of 10 instruments now sold out. This unit has been used for half an hour so is in perfect condition. Collector's item.

Features
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Digital noise, Feedback, Wavetable synthesis Self-supporting/hand-held device, Tilt and touch controls.


http://vimeo.com/11193663
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mce3mrpeRY"

Dirty-Carter Experimental Sound Generating Instrument test from Chris Carter on Vimeo.

A short video* of the new Dirty-Carter Experimental Sound Generating Instrument (E.S.G.I.) while putting it through its paces.

*My apologies for the thin sounding mono audio.


Tech details:
The Dirty Carter Experimental Sound Generating Instrument uses a dual 4-stage shift register. Each register is controlled independently. Two oscillators are used per register: one as a clock, the other as input data that is cascaded through the four stages. The outputs from the stages are mixed together. A fast clock rate produces a crude form of wavetable synthesis, whilst a slow clock rate creates audible pulses and clicks. The clock speed and the data input’s frequency are controlled by touch electrodes/pads. By tilting the instrument, sound from both the 4-stage shift registers can be mixed together. Glitchy noise, deep drones and percussive peeps!



The Dirty Carter - Created by John Richards and Chris Carter (Throbbing Gristle)

YouTube Uploaded by baacardi on Apr 23, 2010

"Experimental sound generating instrument created by John Richards and Chris Carter.
Made this in a Dirty Electronics Ensemble workshop for a performance with Chris Carter."

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