"Meet the Unicorn, finished in 2015.
I decided to build this combined, double-Ambika. after reading that Olivier Gillette had released a new OS version which allowed chaining of two Ambikas. I contacted Adrian Hallik about creating a center-joint mod for his fantastic case design; Adrian was immediately responsive and helpful.
I built many voicecards for this project, including a number of extras to give additional flexibility in the synths' long-term use. Here is the currently installed voicecard configuration:
Left side: four SMR filters; one SVF filter; and one Moog-ish ladder filter.
Right side: four 4P filters; one SVF filter; and one ladder filter.
As I mentioned, I built spare voicecards, so that each box can be revised to have either all SMR or all 4P filters. I also built two extra SVF filters.
Finally, I have built a lot of DIY-project gear, but the Ambika is absolutely at the top of the heap, in terms of design and usability. I am still discovering new magical things it does. To put it mildly, I am in awe of Olivier Gillette's design and engineering skills."
Just found out about this synth and listened to some demos and really would love to build one. MI's site says that it's not in production. Did you do the whole thing from his open hardware repo? I hope there's an easier solution but if not, can you help me? never done anything that ambitious.
ReplyDeleteI mean just a normal one. Not the two headed beast you made (although that would be cool)
ReplyDeleteTry Laurentide Synthworks: http://www.laurentidesynthworks.net/
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