PISTON HONDA KOMPARE : Part 2 MKII

Robotopsy Robotopsy

"A mix from 8 Patches of Piston Honda MKII.
Sound source all from Piston Honda MKII."

Part 1 here

Keyboard Mag. March '82 | What Was In It?

Espen Kraft

"Keyboard Magazine March 1982 - Kraftwerk, Jan Hammer, lots of beautiful ads and gear reviews."

Espen Kraft Magazine posts

CYCLE & PSYC03 Demo No Talking

Ghost In Translation

"In this video I demonstrate CYCLE and PSYC03 capabilities.

Both modules are based on Teensy 4.0, connected together via midi jack in the back. My modules are based on Eurorack physical format but have however no patch cables in the front but rather midi and audio jacks in the back.

CYCLE is a modular monophonic sequencer. It is based on my Motherboard12 platform.

PCBs and panel available on Bandcamp:
https://ghostintranslation.bandcamp.com/merch/cycle-panel-and-pcb

Code on GitHub:
https://github.com/ghostintranslation/cycle
PSYC03, alias PerCussive SYnth 03, is the result of the combination of a Syncussion and a TB303, an acid percussive synth. It is based on my Motherboard9 platform.

PCBs and panel available on Bandcamp:
https://ghostintranslation.bandcamp.com/merch/psyc03-panel-and-pcb

Code on GitHub:
https://github.com/ghostintranslation/psyc03

Code and schematics of Motherboard9 and Motherboard12:
https://github.com/ghostintranslation/motherboard9
https://github.com/ghostintranslation/motherboard12

Stay in touch
Bandcamp - https://ghostintranslation.bandcamp.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ghostintranslation"

John Bowen Solaris v2 0 Video Guide & Solaris Multimode Demo

John Bowen

"I explain the new user interface of the v2.0 operating system for the Solaris synthesizer."

Solaris Multimode Demo
John Bowen

"A short video explaining the new Multimode setup in the forthcoming Solaris v2.0 OS."

Follow-up to this post.

Brother MDI - 40 Disk Composer w/ Original Box

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"Brother MDI - 40 Disk Composer MIDI in/out and Floppy drive! Condition is "Like New” with original box, power adapter, 2 midi cables and 2 floppy disks."

Note this does not produce sound. It's a MIDI data recorder. Think of it like a tape recorder that records and plays back MIDI.

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1980's Roland GR G-707 & GR-700 Guitar Synthesizer

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"Complete System with Guitar, Pedal board brain, Original Hard Shell Case w'pink lining. Power cord and 24 pin special hook-up cord. With original memory cartridge and data cartridge"

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Roland JD-800

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Custom Gold/Bronze Faced Korg Nu:Tekt NTS-1

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"Mint condition NTS-1. Already assembled with the greatest care, and upgraded with a custom metal front plate for added sturdiness and cool factor 😎"

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Sequential Synth Tips with Sulene: Prophet-6 Synth Bass

Sequential

"Welcome back to “Sequential Synth Tips,” where some of our favorite artists share their tips, tricks, and techniques on Sequential synths! In this episode, we feature multi-instrumentalist Sulene designing the synth bass sound for her single whiskey.weed.sex.candy. on the Prophet-6 keyboard.

Follow Sulene here: http://sulene.com/"

Sequential Trademarks OB-X

This one is in via an anonymous reader.

via USPTO:

"Mark For: OB-X™ trademark registration is intended to cover the categories of musical instruments, namely, keyboards; music synthesizers."

Looks like something is in the works. :)

Rare Wolfgang Palm Vintage 1975 PPG Modular Synthesizer For Sale

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Check out the groovy aesthetics of the user manual font & art below. Kind of interestring. It was the 70s...

"History

Wolfgang Palm is a German musician and inventor who was the founder and owner of Palm Products GmbH (PPG) and the inventor and creator of various pioneering technical designs for analog and digital synthesizers. He is widely acknowledged as the father of digital synthesis and as a trendsetter in the use of computer technology in the making of electronic music.

Palm's interest in synthesis technology began as a keyboardist in various local bands in his hometown of Hamburg, Germany. His namesake corporation began operating as early as 1975, manufacturing modular synthesizers in small numbers for electronica act Tangerine Dream and other musicians.

Palm is arguably most famous for the invention of wavetable synthesis, a concept which he developed in the late 1970s when he created his Minimoog-like synthesizer - the 1020 - featuring digitally controlled oscillators instead of the voltage-controlled oscillators that his 1002 synthesizer and all other analog synthesizers of that time were using. He also created the 360 Wavecomputer that would later become the renowned PPG Wave series. Palm's design was the impetus for the creation of the highly successful PPG Wave synthesizer, which was used by numerous bands throughout the 1980s and beyond.

THE PPG MODULAR SYSTEM

100, 200, and 300 Modules
2 Cabinets 1 Keyboard
Each Module Hand Labelled by Wolfgang Palm


Cabinet one consists of :

3x 301 Voltage Controlled Oscillator
2x 104 Low Pass Filter
1x Oscillator with 3 Oscillators and Oscillator Driver
1x Wolfgang Palm Noise Generator
1x 217 Voltage Controlled Filter
3x 103 VCA
1x 309 Signal Mixer
4 x 109 Premix Interface
1x 111 CV interface/Reverb/Output Bass Treble/Power Supply

Cabinet Two Consists of:

3x107 Envelope Generator
3x 307 Dual Envelope Generator
1x 213 Step Sequencer
322 Duophonic Digital Keyboard

Notes: The keyboard comes with all the original German Manuals 230V Power supply and various patching cables

Users: PPG Synthesisers have been favored by a number of artists most famously the German Band Tangerine Dream / Klaus Schulze with such classic albums as Rubycon, Stratofear, Sorcerers"

Listed for $83,799.20 +$1,420.33Shipping

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TEISCO 60F MONO SYNTH - ADDING A D.I.Y. SUB OSCILLATOR

Mindburner

"I love my 60f, most owners do. The low end already is great, I though it could be improved though with mod, a sub oscillator.

Here I use a CD4024 IC and a simple circuit. The circuit is available on the net. Google mod for JEN SX1000 and the circuit is the same.

Parts Used:
CD4024 IC
14 pin socket FOR 4024
47k resistor
100k resistor
500k lin pot (with switch - or use additional switch)

The 2 resistors shown at the end of the video (5:32) on the sub oscillator board were not actually used. These were from a previous mod, and I just repurposed the board.

The stills at the end (5:41) show signal out from the synth and signal in to the synth

Please note - I cannot guarantee results if you chose to mod your own synth. This video is for information only and is my own personal experience and not binding"

ACL System 2 Demo

Audiophile Circuits League

"System 2 is our second complete system, offering a creamy-sounding, creative take on classic subtractive synthesis. Its ideal for powerful and creative bass and leads, with unrivalled sound quality. Plus a number of ACL-only tricks up its sleeve.

1 x ACL Multifunction Discrete VCO
1 x ACL Variable Sync VCO
2 x ACL Oktave
1 x ACL Discrete Core Ladder VCF
1 x ACL Gate Mix
2 x ACL Multi II
1 x ACL Envelope x 3
2 x ACL QLFO
2 x ACL VC Dual Amp
1 x ACL Audio Interface
1 x 2 Row 84 TE ACL Case incl.1 x ACL KAZU PSU"


via ACL

"System 2 is our second complete system, offering a creamy-sounding, creative take
on classic subtractive synthesis. Its ideal for powerful and creative bass and leads,
with unrivalled sound quality. Plus a number of ACL-only tricks up its sleeve.

Honestly, we weren′t sure we′d get as far as System 2 calling the first ‘System 1’ was a bit of a leap of faith! After all, a key point of modular is that you can mix and match components. But we realised lots of users were grouping our modules together in their racks anyway. Not only that, but many had run out of space in their main rack and still wanted to add some ACL kit. And then there were the people who wanted a complete, portable live-friendly system for gigs. So we gave it a shot it′s all modular, after all so you can still connect it however you like – and it worked!

So why this configuration? Following the success of System 1, we received many requests for a more conventional subtractive synth design (1 had a heavy focus on creative stereo sound). So the focus is on creating powerful bass and leads, with plenty of modulation options, whilst still allowing scope for experimentation, and harnessing the unrivalled power and sound quality that make our individual modules so popular. The result has some very distinct specialities and the unmistakable flavour of our modules, and is designed to slot easily into a bigger set-up too. Let′s have a walk through those modules…

The sound sources

The main sound sources come courtesy of a Multifunction Discrete VCO. This module ignores traditional designs, offering a unique and powerful sound, plus ACL-specific innovations such as multi-waveform-type sub-oscillators. These latter are modulatable and fully-syncable to the main oscillator. In fact you can even mix and match between five types of each. Having two of these allows super-phat, layered sounds, or fantastic stereo or detuned voices. Not only that, but the linear detune feature allows unique beating effects, the timing of which remain unchanged from the lowest note to the highest, rather than speeding up and slowing down proportionately to the pitch..

Reinforcing the VCO (and adding a host of additional creative possibilities) is a Variable Sync VCO. This is a precise, excellent sounding VCO, providing five simultaneous waveforms, a VC variable-sync feature (that works brilliantly with the main VCO), exceptionally powerful linear FM (you need to hear what this can do to liven up System 2 bass patches to believe it), and loads more.

Keeping these VCOs modules company are two Oktave modules allowing precise transposition of sequences and melodies up and down by four octaves, or precision detuning by +/-7 semitones.

Processing and mixing

On filtering duties, we have placed our Discrete Core Ladder VCF. If you′re building a classic subtractive monosynth-inspired system, what else to pick but a silky liquid-sounding Moog-inspired filter? This design goes much further, though, offering a unique features such as BOOST, which ensures that there′s no low-frequency loss, even at high resonance settings. Not only that, but all filter pole settings 6dB, 12dB, 18dB, and 24dB/octave have their own individual outputs which can be routed and used simultaneously for some fantastic effects (imagine, for example, an Oberheim Expander filter with Moog characteristics).

Pulling the individual oscillator sounds together is a Gate Mix module. This is our mixer-with-benefits… on steroids… allowing you to combine up to four main sound sources (complete with CV/gate muting) plus an Aux input (which could be anything from a fifth oscillator for power chords to another mixer in your modular set-up). Ideal for uber patches, there′s also the option to simultaneously tap into two groups (inputs 1+2 and 3+4) in addition to the main sum of each, making gate Mix, in addition to many other things, a simple high-quality stereo mixer.

Routing

Key to creating great modular patches is the ability to duplicate audio and CV sources for a range of parallel processing, mixing and syncing options. As such, we′ve included two Multi II modules, suitable for everything from precise synchronisation of multiple tone generating VCOs to waveform mixing and subtraction. And the inclusion of two offers up far more potential for combining your System 2 with your other modular gear.

Cutting shapes

Envelope shaping comes courtesy of an Envelope X3. This module is based on the acclaimed Roland 100M, but vastly enhanced to deliver peerless punch and consistency. It delivers three ADSR envelopes, with potential for lightning-fast response, ideal for drums, bass, and other sounds that benefit from fast and tight envelopes. But that′s not all: Long and Short modes (with overlapping ranges) mean it′s perfectly suited to pads and drones too.
LFO duties are supplied by no less than three of our prized QLFO modules. This design offers unprecedented versatility for an LFO, going far beyond conventional modulation duties, with an extraordinary frequency range from snail-slow to dog-whistle territory.

Four simultaneous outputs per module offer a sine wave and three phase-shifted copies – 90º (cosine), 180º (inverted sine), and 270º (inverted cosine) – allowing a world of fun (more on that here). The frequency of these can then be voltage controlled (with an attenuator at the input), while another CV input then allows the LFO to be pitched by volt/octave, with solid tracking good over 2-3 octaves. But that is not all the QLFO can do, it can even operate as a rudimentary sine wave VCO – and remember… System 2 includes three of them!

Twice the fun

In any modular system, VCAs are a fact of life, like shower curtains, bedsheets, and toothbrushes. But – like shower curtains, bedsheets, and toothbrushes – that doesn′t mean they can′t do a great job, look sexy and generally be a joy to use! We like to think our VC Dual Amp modules fit the bill, and so we′ve added two of them, offering up a total of four VCAs.These linear VCAs all feature unrivalled accuracy and precision, as their unique design ignores conventional designs and is based instead on circuits found in precise measuring devices, such as oscilloscopes. They also offer an uncommon level of creativity thanks to the ability to handle both audio and control signals, and with innovative features like a summed output for each pair – alongside the individual outputs – and an Aux input, enabling a range of fun effects such as modulated stereo panning and crossfading.

On the road again?

Whatever kind of noises you make with a modular set-up, at some stage you′ll want to take that audio out into the world, and our Audio Interface is the answer. Whether you want an unbeatable signal path from modular system to studio (and vice versa), or to take it on stage and combine it with other equipment (without needing an additional mixer), it delivers. The combination of a studio quality signal path, flexible routing possibilities, and a headphone amplifier – capable of driving both high and low impedance headphones, with low distortion – makes the connection between these different environments effortless and sonically transparent.

All of this is contained in an 84HP EVZ-1 case, our lightweight, high-end Eurorack cabinet. Precision crafted from , with red oak side panels to add stability and strength (and a little sex appeal) it integrates our KAZU switching PSU and is wired to our EVE-1 busboard, The result is one of the safest most consistent supplies for your modules (ensuring the longest possible life and performance), with extremely low background noise and simply outstanding sound quality.

Finally, System 2 ships with an AC adapter, and 20 patch cables, so it′s ready to use, right out of the box."

Joué "Pro" quick demo/review [midi controller]

Meska

"Démo/review of Joué midi controller with the help of the Gotharman LD3"

Miguel Kertsman Endorsement 2

Ronaldo Lopes Teixeira ROLT

See the miniature label below for more.

ARTURIA POLYBRUTE - Handmade Miniature 1/6 scale

Ronaldo Lopes Teixeira ROLT

Jen Sx1000 Synth Vintage Keys

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Roland RS-505 SN 730221

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Cwejman S1 MK2

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"Cwejman S1 MK2 Semi-Modular Monophonic Analog Synthesizer Grey Last Run

More powerful and better sounding than an Arp 2600 in my opinion

Complete with original box"

Demo in the listing previously posted here.

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TTSH Rev 2 -ARP 2600

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"Recently made TTSH Rev 2 Arp 2600 clone in a stained hardwood case. This unit has a linear power supply designed by Altitude specifically for the TTSH. It is much more stable with this power supply, as well as much less noisy. It can be switched between 110 and 240 volts. It also has Elna Silmic electrolytic capacitors and carbon resistors in the signal path. Elna Silmic capacitors are some of the best electrolyics on the market, and carbon resistors can handle transients better than metal films, to help keep that vintage sound that people love about the ARP 2600.

This unit has a gate booster to allow it to interface with other equipment, and filter cap mod which removes thumps and bumps from the initial design. A baffle mod is installed to allow the inbuilt speakers to function properly. It also comes with the standard spring reverb and 20 coloured patch cables. Absolutely beautiful synth.Why have cotton when you can have silk :)"

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Sequential Circuits Pro One Wooden Case Meranti Wood

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"Custom wooden case for Sequential Circuits Pro One. Build using Meranti wood. Finished in Liberon Wax."

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Kawai K3 Synthesizer

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Great digital analog hybrid w/ SSM filters.

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JMT Synth LD-2

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Note the handle. You can find a demo of one here.

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2hp Synth Voice Classic Analogue Voice Lunchbox System

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"Complete synthesizer voice with analog VCO and VCA, multimode filter (lowpass, highpass, and bandpass), and ADSR envelope for sound shaping."

Mini suitcase modular.

Using MPE in @Arturia Pigments with the Sensel Morph [Tutorial]

Sensel

"Arturia Pigments is a synthesis powerhouse, with modules for virtual analog, wavetable, granular, and more. Add MIDI Polyphonic expression so you can control sound with amazing detail from your fingertips with the help of this tutorial!"

Electric Noodle Box 2020 Designs

Aidan Taylor

"I was finally able to finish the Transients module which is a function generator, so I can now do some stuff with my modular system that has a little more structure and dynamic.

This video is a quick demonstration of the range of modules I designed and made in 2020 - those that survived at least!

See https://electricnoodlebox.com/diy-pages/ for more info"

A Friendly Chat with Ryan Hume (Acid Rain Technology)

Red Means Recording

"Let's chat with Ryan Hume of Acid Rain Technology! They make Eurorack modules like Chainsaw, Maestro, Navigator, and more."

Monome Norns: Cheat Codes 2 + Mannequins Just Friends

Matt Lowery

"Dan released an update to cheat codes 2 that is so cool. Basically, each pad on a cheat codes bank can send notes to a just friends that is connected via crow. That can then come back into cheat codes as material for the live record buffers. Leads to some very fun exploration. Here's a few minutes of this morning's session. I have buttons mapped on the midi fighter twister to generate new patterns within cheat codes."

NightRadio - Warm Place (full album) on a Palm Tungsten T

Alexander Zolotov

"Created from scratch on Palm Tungsten T pocket computer with PsyTexx music tracker:
https://warmplace.ru/soft/palm/psytexx1/
Download: https://nightradio.bandcamp.com/album... [below]
(c) NightRadio / WarmPlace.ru
2005"

06 01 21 Ace Tone - Rhythm Ace FR-6

batchas

"I finished to repair, modify and clean the FR-6.
Next step will be to replace the grey panel I took as prototype."

06 01 21 Rhythm Ace FR-6 with BugBrand Modular [02]
batchas

"First test after repairing and modifying the FR-6.
Next step will be to clean it and mount the knobs.
In a further stage I'll replace the grey prototype panel."

Part 1 here

13 Synth tips and ideas, not just for Moog's Sub 37 / Subsequent 37 / Tutorial

loopop

TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
0:30 Digital osc
1:30 MIDI control
4:10 Pitch bend wheel ideas
5:10 Musical bends
6:55 Use the matrix
9:15 Controllers
10:05 LFO fade in
10:55 Const on
11:42 Res gain comp
13:40 Plugin uses
15:10 Automation
16:10 Switch mod
17:10 Other mods
18:10 Mod only
18:45 Outro

Roland Introduces $699.99 VERSELAB MV-1 Production Studio

Make a Song in Under 10 Minutes with the Roland VERSELAB MV-1

"Roland, the creator of the TR-808, brings you the VERSELAB MV-1, an all-in-one song production studio to help you capture, refine, and finish your ideas from start to end. The fluid, hands-on workflow simplifies song creation with modern vocal recording and effects, intuitive song-writing tools, a curated ZEN-Core sound library with over 3000 sounds, on-board mixing and mastering, and so much more. VERSELAB has everything you need to make radio-ready tracks without all the complications, so you can focus on what matters most—your music.

In this video, Blackillac’s Zeale walks you through VERSELAB’s workflow, quickly creating a beat, arranging a song, recording vocals, and mixing it down. Follow along with the timestamped chapters below.

00:00 – Introducing VERSELAB MV-1
00:40 – Workflow
01:12 – Tracks
01:44 – Creating the Beat
03:16 – Bass, Melodies, and Chords
04:17 – Song Sections
05:42 – Song Mode
06:02 – Vocals
06:25 – Recording Vocal Takes
08:17 – Mixing and Mastering
08:42 – Mix Down

If you’re a VERSELAB owner, make sure to update to the latest firmware to enjoy all the latest features, and register your VERSELAB at Roland.com/backstage to receive an invite to the Roland Cloud Academy, a real-time online learning platform to help you master your instrument."

Roland Corporation · VERSELAB MV-1 Demo Songs

"VERSELAB uses our most advanced sound engine—the ZEN-Core Synthesis System. It’s at the heart of our professional synthesizers and ensures top-notch sound quality. With Roland Cloud, you can expand the onboard library with thousands of new tones, including genre-specific Sound Packs to keep your music fresh.

Finish complete songs with inspiring hands-on workflow

Record vocals with modern effects like Auto-Pitch, Harmonizer, and Doubler

Curated collection of over 3000 sounds for modern styles from the makers of the TR-808

4x4 pads and TR-REC step sequencer for drums, basslines, and melodic parts

Songwriting tools and generators get you started and keep you flowing

Interface with your smartphone, tablet, or computer for easy file transfer

Plug-and-play integration with Roland Zenbeats app expands your production capabilities*

High-quality mixing and mastering effects for pro results

Make music on the move with power via a mobile battery or USB

Built-in mic and XLR mic input with phantom power

Stereo ¼-inch I/O, dual headphones jacks, and MIDI I/O"

And the press release:

Roland Unveils VERSELAB MV-1 Song Production Studio

All-in-One Composition Tool with Inspiring Workflow, Vocal Recording, Sequencing, ZEN-Core Sounds, and More

Los Angeles, CA, January 11, 2021 — Roland introduces VERSELAB MV-1 Song Production Studio, an innovative new composition tool for modern music creators. Offering an all-in-one design for go-everywhere production, VERSELAB allows composers to create professional multi-track songs with vocal recording, 16 velocity-sensitive pads, and Roland’s famous 16-step TR-REC rhythm sequencer. VERSELAB’s onboard ZEN-Core sound engine provides a vast library of premium instrument and rhythm sounds to choose from, while future integration with Roland’s Zenbeats music creation app will allow users to enhance their workflow with a computer or mobile device.
VERSELAB gives vocalists and beatmakers everything they need to develop songs anywhere. With templates, pattern generators, and a guided workflow that smoothly moves through the process of making tracks, VERSELAB eliminates option paralysis and lets creators focus on what matters most—finishing their music.

Users can easily record vocals via the built-in mic or an external XLR mic and add an array of contemporary effects, from auto-pitch to harmonizers. The powerful ZEN-Core engine delivers a history of classic Roland instruments and a wide range of curated sounds for quick-fire inspiration. The TR-REC sequencer and 4x4 pads provide a direct, hands-on interface that’s perfect for building drum tracks, bass lines, and melodic parts as fast as the ideas come.

VERSELAB also includes an arsenal of pro mixing and mastering effects to create polished tracks ready for distribution. Plug-and-play integration with Roland’s popular Zenbeats app will be coming soon, providing even more production options by interfacing with a computer, tablet, or smartphone.

Availability & Pricing
The VERSELAB MV-1 Song Production Studio will be available in January 2021 for $699.99.

Learn more about the VERSELAB MV-1 at Roland.com.

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