Showing posts with label AI Synthesis. Show all posts
Showing posts with label AI Synthesis. Show all posts
Monday, October 12, 2026
AI250 BXR Eurorack Test Equipment Mangling CV Edition
video upload by AI Synthesis
"A quick Demo video running an envelope and sine wave LFO into the BXR and getting variations of mangled control voltage. The audio is a static Sawtooth wave being filtered, and the filter being modulated by the mangled CV. For context, the CV input sources are all either a simple Saw style ADSR or sine wave.
The AI250 BXR is a eurorack module inspired by vintage nuclear test equipment. It can be used as an audio mangler, cv generator, and VCO. The BXR is a nod to vintage Boxcar Averagers, which were designed to acquire and analyze fast signals. The AI250 specifically replicates the real-time mathematical portion of a Boxcar Averager System, and processes audio or cv signals against either another signal or its internal v/o variable wave-shape VCO."
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Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Overlooked Module #19: AI Synthesis X Filter (AI024)
video upload by Musical Miscellany & More
"Here's another Overlooked Module in the world of Eurorack. I built this one during Knobcon 14 (2026) at one of the DIY workshops. It's a great sounding 3320 filter that is reminiscent of many iconic 80's synths.
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See the introduction post here.
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Wednesday, September 02, 2026
AI250 BXR Eurorack Test Equipment Demo Video
video upload by AI Synthesis
"The AI250 BXR is a eurorack module inspired by vintage nuclear test equipment. It can be used as an audio mangler, cv generator, and VCO. The BXR is a nod to vintage Boxcar Averagers, which were designed to acquire and analyze fast signals. The AI250 specifically replicates the real-time mathematical portion of a Boxcar Averager System, and processes audio or cv signals against either another signal or its internal v/o variable wave-shape VCO."
AI250 BXR Eurorack Test Equipment Build Video
video upload by AI Synthesis
Press release follows:
Portland, OR, USA September 2, 2026 – New for Knobcon, AI Synthesis has released the AI250 BXR in both a built and guaranteed version, as well as in kit and PCB/Panel format.
The AI250 BXR is a eurorack module inspired by vintage nuclear test equipment. It can be used as an audio mangler, cv generator, and VCO. The BXR is a nod to vintage Boxcar Averagers, which were designed to acquire and analyze fast signals. The AI250 specifically replicates the real-time mathematical portion of a Boxcar Averager System, and processes audio or cv signals against either another signal or its internal v/o variable wave-shape VCO. The internal VCO has 11 different voltage select-able wave shapes and can be played v/O.
It's also our first digital module, and runs on the Daisy Patch.

Depth: 39 mm
HP: 14
-V mA: 11mA
+V mA: 120 mA
“In the year 2000, I was in college and obsessed with modular synths, but could barely afford to eat. I knew it was possible to build your own synth, but there wasn’t anyone, or anywhere to turn to for advice. In the past decade, much more information has been published online, and in 2013 I started down my path to DIY modular. Even with all of the information online, there still lacked a single, simple, comprehensive guide for those looking to build their own synthesizer. I want AI Synthesis to be that guide. Prior to building my own synth, I was a dreamer, after building my modular, I felt I had awoken. I want to help others do the same.”
-Abraham Ingle
Founder, AI Synthesis
In addition to providing step by step build instructions, schematics, and circuit explanations, the site also includes a guide for getting started in modular synthesis, and a series of DIY Guides, with information regarding how Resistors actually work, and how to integrate a $26 scope into your Eurorack system.
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Friday, June 12, 2026
Pings! Meditative pings while I mess with some prototypes.
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Wednesday, March 12, 2025
AI Synthesis Releases new Eurorack High Power Supply
video upload by AI Synthesis
Press release follows.
Portland, OR, USA March 12, 2025 – AI Synthesis has announced the Eurorack High Power Supply
The Eurorack High Power Supply is a low-noise solution for powering large, power hungry systems. The Power Supply supplies a total of 5 AMPs (5,000mA) of +12v power, 2.5 Amps (2,500mA) of -12V power, Ground, and 400mA of +5V power to your modules via 12 shrouded connectors, and multiple chain points to other distribution boards. Four LEDs indicate status of the four power rails, and the Power Brick is included. The Eurorack High Power Supply uses super quiet DC to DC converters to turn one powerful DC brick into four reliable, quiet, power rails:
+12V A: 2.5 Amps
+12V B: 2.5 Amps
-12v: 2.5 Amps
+5V: 400mA
Headers 1-6 Draw their +12V from +12VA, and Headers 7-12 draw their +12V from +12VB.
“In the year 2000, I was in college and obsessed with modular synths, but could barely afford to eat. I knew it was possible to build your own synth, but there wasn’t anyone, or anywhere to turn to for advice. In the past decade, much more information has been published online, and in 2013 I started down my path to DIY modular. Even with all of the information online, there still lacked a single, simple, comprehensive guide for those looking to build their own synthesizer. I want AI Synthesis to be that guide. Prior to building my own synth, I was a dreamer, after building my modular, I felt I had awoken. I want to help others do the same.”
-Abraham Ingle
Founder, AI Synthesis
In addition to providing step by step build instructions, schematics, and circuit explanations, the site also includes a guide for getting started in modular synthesis, and a series of DIY Guides, with information regarding how Resistors actually work, and how to integrate a $26 scope into your Eurorack system.
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Tuesday, January 28, 2025
AI Synthesis Announces the AI028 Voltage Controlled Matrix Mixer
video upload by AI Synthesis
Press release follows:
Portland, OR, USA January 28, 2025 – AI Synthesis has announced the AI028 Voltage Controlled Matrix Mixer
The AI028 uses the new SSI2190 PROCIRCUIT™ 6-INTO-1 VOLTAGE CONTROLLED MIXER* ICs to create a 6 in, 6 out Voltage Controlled Matrix Mixer. Each column of jack nodes is a VCA input that will amplify the input from the left to the output on the bottom from silent 0V to full unity volume at 5V. The inputs and VCA circuits will accept Audio and CV signals. For those who want to manually control voltage, a 5V output is present in the lower left that, with a passive attenuator, can be used to manually control the volume of a node. While currently in manufacture, due to the Lunar New Year, it is temporarily on hold and is expected to ship in February or March. Presales are now open on https://aisynthesis.com/product/ai028-voltage-controlled-matrix-mixer and will be shipped on a first come/first served basis.
“In the year 2000, I was in college and obsessed with modular synths, but could barely afford to eat. I knew it was possible to build your own synth, but there wasn’t anyone, or anywhere to turn to for advice. In the past decade, much more information has been published online, and in 2013 I started down my path to DIY modular. Even with all of the information online, there still lacked a single, simple, comprehensive guide for those looking to build their own synthesizer. I want AI Synthesis to be that guide. Prior to building my own synth, I was a dreamer, after building my modular, I felt I had awoken. I want to help others do the same.”
-Abraham Ingle
Founder, AI Synthesis
In addition to providing step by step build instructions, schematics, and circuit explanations, the site also includes a guide for getting started in modular synthesis, and a series of DIY Guides, with information regarding how Resistors actually work, and how to integrate a $26 scope into your Eurorack system."
https://aisynthesis.com
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Tuesday, June 11, 2024
AI026 Eurorack Line I/O Interface
video upload by AI Synthesis
"A Demo Video for the AI026 Eurorack Line I/O Interface"
The AI026 Eurorack Line I/O Interface provides a stereo (or two channel) interface that brings line level signals up to Eurorack and Eurorack Levels down to Line Level, ensuring that the highest quality signal to noise ratio is maintained during level conversion."
AI026 Eurorack Line I/O Interface Build Guide
video upload by AI Synthesis
The AI026 Eurorack Line Interface converts between +/- 2V Line Signals and +/- 5V Eurorack signals. This allows for the best headroom and highest quality when processing Line signals with Eurorack modules, and vice versa.
Features include:
Volume control for Eurorack to Line level signal conversion.
Volume control for Line to Eurorack level signal conversion, with the ability to add gain/overdrive for non normalized signals.
Input and Output jacks
Kits include all parts needed to build and mount the AI026 Eurorack Line Interface including:
Hi Quality Aluminum or Black Panel
Mounting Screws
Potentiometers
Jacks and Nuts
Power cable
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Wednesday, January 03, 2024
AI Synthesis Introduces the AI024 X Filter Eurorack Module
video upload by AI Synthesis
AI024 Eurorack X Filter Build Guide
Press release follows:


Portland, OR, USA january 3, 2024 – AI Synthesis has released the AI024 X Filter in both a built and guaranteed version, as well as in kit and PCB/Panel format.
The AI024 Eurorack X Filter is a eurorack Voltage controlled filter that brings the clean, classic, creamy four-pole low pass filtering of classic 80s synths to Eurorack.
The resonance will self oscillate and track 1/V per octave. With two AI024s and a stackable cable, an elegant stereo filter is created.
Depth: 35mm
HP: 6
-V mA: 13 mA
+V mA: 13 mA
'In the year 2000, I was in college and obsessed with modular synths, but could barely afford to eat. I knew it was possible to build your own synth, but there wasn’t anyone, or anywhere to turn to for advice. In the past decade, much more information has been published online, and in 2013 I started down my path to DIY modular. Even with all of the information online, there still lacked a single, simple, comprehensive guide for those looking to build their own synthesizer. I want AI Synthesis to be that guide. Prior to building my own synth, I was a dreamer, after building my modular, I felt I had awoken. I want to help others do the same.'
-Abraham Ingle
Founder, AI Synthesis
In addition to providing step by step build instructions, schematics, and circuit explanations, the site also includes a guide for getting started in modular synthesis, and a series of DIY Guides, with information regarding how Resistors actually work, and how to integrate a $26 scope into your Eurorack system.
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Tuesday, November 07, 2023
NEVER SEEN THIS BEFORE - An Oscillator Controlled Oscillator // AI Synthesis at Knobcon 2023
video upload by DivKid
"It's always great to see Abe from AI Synthesis, he likes to hide in tomato plants (see below*) but he was out of the garden and into the arms of the wider Chicago area here at Knobcon 2023. Abe had with him an OCO, oscillator controlled oscillator, something I've never seen before and something he believes is unique. It's sort of a VCO expander that creates secondary pulses within the waveform that can be modulation in phase and bipolar amplitude relationship to the input sound. Different input waves gave different wave shapes ... and I really want to try this and get to know more."
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Monday, September 25, 2023
AI012 Wave Animator by AI Synthesis | Full Walkthrough, Demo, and Patch Tips
video upload by Robots Are Red
See the announcement post here.
"This video takes a dive into the Wave Animator by AI Synthesis. This is an 8hp pulse harmonic generator. Depending on your input waveform you can get one or two additional pulses between each pulse of the oscillator. You can control the amplitude (positive or negative) of the second pulse, you can control the distance of that secondary pulse from the initial pulse, and you can control both pulses width together. Each modulator also has a cv input with attenuator.
This module is great for more evolving pulse width style effects, triggering flams, clocking swing, and just distorting the heck out of more organic inputs like strings or voice.
00:00 Intro
01:07 Overview
02:13 Waveforms
03:52 CV Modulation
05:27 Amplitude Modulation
06:43 Fun With CV
07:16 Audio Rate Modulation
08:13 CV Triggers + Gates
10:06 Rings into Wave Animator
11:11 Better Settings with Rings
12:15 Some Wave Animated Music
I didn't in this video, but I want to see someone run piano through the wave animator!
Special thanks to Abe for putting up with sitting next to me at Knobcon."
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Friday, August 25, 2023
Two New Waveshapers - August 2023
video upload by John Schussler
"New month, new modules.
I built the Wave Animator from the kit: it's very straightforward with a small part count and easy assembly.
I most certainly did not build the Foldiplier. It's got lots of parts and does not look to me like an easy project. (Zlob's web page rates its difficulty at 3.5/5)
They're both waveshapers, but with very different approaches. The Wave Animator is based on an Ian Fritz design that produces two pulses whenever it sees an input wave. The Foldiplier is a more "standard" wavefolder/harmonics generator, with the caveat that it has a feedback mode best described as 'pissed off.'
Both are quite fun.
00:00 Intro
00:20 Wave Animator
07:02 WA growly bits
12:45 Foldiplier
19:45 Foldiplier feedback"
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Thursday, August 17, 2023
AI Synthesis Introduces the AI012 Eurorack Wave Animator Eurorack Module
video upload by AI Synthesis
"A Demo Video for the AI012 Eurorack Wave Animator
The AI012 Eurorack Wave Animator produces two pulses per input wave cycle with voltage controlled pulse width, distance, and amplitude of the second pulse.
It can be purchased as a module, or DIY Kit and PCB/Panel Set at https://aisynthesis.com/product/ai012..."
AI012 Wave Animator BUILD VIDEO
"The AI012 Eurorack Wave Animator produces two pulses per input wave cycle with voltage controlled pulse width, distance, and amplitude of the second pulse.
The manual is here.The DIY Eurorack Wave Animator build guide is here."
Update: press release follows:
Portland, OR, USA August 17, 2023 – AI Synthesis has released the AI012 Eurorack Wave Animator in both a built and guaranteed version, as well as in kit and PCB/Panel format.
The AI012 Wave Animator is a Waveshaper/VCO Expander that produces two pulses per input wave cycle with voltage controlled pulse width, distance, and amplitude of the second pulse. This design was adapted (with permission and a few changes) from Ian Fritz’s Double Pulse Generator circuit. Some changes were made to the circuit in development.
While the circuit is all analog, the AI012 Eurorack Wave Animator’s pulse wave outputs have a range of timbres from analog wave folding to digital sounding chimes.
The Width of each Pulse is controlled by the AI012 Eurorack Wave Animator’s Width knob and corresponding attenuatable cv input.
The Distance between the second pulse and the first pulse is controlled by the AI012 Eurorack Wave Animator’s Distance knob and corresponding attenuatable cv input. The resulting waveform can have two distinct pulses, or staircase style wave-shapes.
The Amplitude of the second pulse is controlled by the AI012 Eurorack Wave Animator’s Amplitude knob and corresponding attenuatable cv input. It can be negative or positive in voltage value.
In addition to creating new audio rate waveforms, when used as a sequencer, the module can create interesting rythmic variations when the pulses are used as triggers and cv is used to stagger the second trigger.
It comes in both Silver Aluminum versions and Black PCB FR4 versions.
Depth: 35mm
HP: 8
-V mA: 13mA
+V mA: 13mA
“In the year 2000, I was in college and obsessed with modular synths, but could barely afford to eat. I knew it was possible to build your own synth, but there wasn’t anyone, or anywhere to turn to for advice. In the past decade, much more information has been published online, and in 2013 I started down my path to DIY modular. Even with all of the information online, there still lacked a single, simple, comprehensive guide for those looking to build their own synthesizer. I want AI Synthesis to be that guide. Prior to building my own synth, I was a dreamer, after building my modular, I felt I had awoken. I want to help others do the same.”
-Abraham Ingle - Founder, AI Synthesis
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Thursday, February 16, 2023
AI018 Eurorack Stereo Matrix Mixer
video upload by AI Synthesis
AI018 DIY Eurorack Stereo Matrix Mixer Build Guide Video
"The AI018 Eurorack Stereo Matrix Mixer is an 8 in, 8 out matrix mixer that allows for the flexible routing of inputs in and out of each other."
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"The AI018 Eurorack Stereo Matrix Mixer is a compact 8-in, 8-out matrix mixer. A matrix mixer is used to route audio or cv signals from multiple sources to different destinations. There are sixteen potentiometers, with each potentiometer controlling the amount a given stereo input pair (1-4) will be sent to a given stereo output (A-D).
A common usage for the AI018 would be as an effects send, with one or more inputs, and one or more effect inputs and outputs. Using the AI018 Stereo Matrix Mixer in this way, inputs can be sent to multiple effects, and the effects can be sent to each other, and even back into themselves, expanding the depth of the effects."
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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
AI Synthesis Releases AI106 West Coast Eurorack Mixer
video upload by AI Synthesis
AI106 DIY West Coast Eurorack Mixer Build Guide Video
Portland, OR, USA January 31, 2023 – AI Synthesis has released the AI106 West Coast Mixer in both a built and guaranteed version, as well as in kit and PCB/Panel format.
The AI106 West Coast Mixer is a discreet mixer using no ICs. As gain increases harmonics and analog warmth are added. The AI106 takes inspiration from the mixers in 1960s West Coast Modular systems, but updates it for eurorack and allows for user customization of the circuit. New, Old, and mismatched NPN transistors can be substituted to change the character of the mixer.True to original spirit, the output is inverted.
It comes in both Silver Aluminum versions and Black PCB FR4 versions.
Depth: 22mm
HP: 6
-V mA: 0
+V mA: 12mA
“In the year 2000, I was in college and obsessed with modular synths, but could barely afford to eat. I knew it was possible to build your own synth, but there wasn’t anyone, or anywhere to turn to for advice. In the past decade, much more information has been published online, and in 2013 I started down my path to DIY modular. Even with all of the information online, there still lacked a single, simple, comprehensive guide for those looking to build their own synthesizer. I want AI Synthesis to be that guide. Prior to building my own synth, I was a dreamer, after building my modular, I felt I had awoken. I want to help others do the same.”
-Abraham Ingle
Founder, AI Synthesis
In addition to providing step by step build instructions, schematics, and circuit explanations, the site also includes a guide for getting started in modular synthesis, and a series of DIY Guides, with information regarding how Resistors actually work, and how to integrate a $26 scope into your Eurorack system.
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Monday, April 11, 2022
AI022 Eurorack Harmonic Mixer First Look
video upload by AI Synthesis
"A demo video for the AI Synthesis AI022 Eurorack Harmonic Mixer.
The AI022 Harmonic Mixer Eurorack Module is a discreet mixer, using no Integrated circuit chips, and increasing gain will add harmonics to incoming audio.
It can be purchased as a module, or DIY Kit and PCB/Panel Set.
The Bias knob adjusts voltage of the circuit, and adjusts how well or poorly the transistors replicate incoming audio. Adjusting the bias will add or decrease harmonic distortion."
Update:
AI022 DIY Harmonic Mixer Eurorack Module Build Guide Video
video upload by AI Synthesis
Update: pics and press release:
Portland, OR, USA 4/12/2022 – AI Synthesis has released the AI022 Harmonic Mixer in both a built and guaranteed version, as well as in kit and PCB/Panel format.
The AI022 Harmonic CP3 Style Mixer is a discreet mixer using no ICs. As gain increases harmonics and analog warmth are added. As gain increases more, distortion and phasing is added, creating new waveforms from old ones.
The AI022 takes inspiration from the legendary Moog Modular CP3 style mixer, but updates it for eurorack and allows for user customization of the circuit. Many Moog Modular users attribute the CP3 mixer module to providing much of the warmth of the Moog Modular sound.
An exposed Bias knob allows abuse of the circuit, and allows for faithful replication of incoming audio, or radical analog wave shaping and distortion. It is also possible to use the Bias knob to adjust a +/- 5V signal into a 0/+ or 0/- signal.
It comes in both Silver Aluminum versions and Black PCB FR4 versions.
“In the year 2000, I was in college and obsessed with modular synths, but could barely afford to eat. I knew it was possible to build your own synth, but there wasn’t anyone, or anywhere to turn to for advice. In the past decade, much more information has been published online, and in 2013 I started down my path to DIY modular. Even with all of the information online, there still lacked a single, simple, comprehensive guide for those looking to build their own synthesizer. I want AI Synthesis to be that guide. Prior to building my own synth, I was a dreamer, after building my modular, I felt I had awoken. I want to help others do the same.”
-Abraham Ingle
Founder, AI Synthesis In addition to providing step by step build instructions, schematics, and circuit explanations, the site also includes a guide for getting started in modular synthesis, and a series of DIY Guides, with information regarding how Resistors actually work, and how to integrate a $26 scope into your Eurorack system.
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Monday, July 19, 2021
Ai017 Eurorack Low Pass Gate First Look
video upload by AI Synthesis
"A demo video for the AI Synthesis AI017 Eurorack Low Pass Gate.
Available at aisynthesis.com
The AI017 Low Pass Gate Eurorack Module can be used as a Voltage Controlled Filter, Voltage controlled Amplifier, or both. The AI017 is an updated variation of the classic Buchla 200 Series Low Pass Gate, updated with a tunable resonance circuit, and a Depth control. Vactrols are used for control voltage, allowing for classic "ringing" and "bongo" effects.
It can be purchased as a module, or DIY Kit and PCB/Panel Set.
The Depth control compensates the vactrols inability to drop lower than 100 ohms, which can allow audio bleed on traditional Low Pass Gates. The effect can be switched on or off, as depth will attenuate the classic ringing and bongo effect. This gives the user an easy way to go from a "vintage" Low Pass Gate to a "modern" Low Pass Gate with a flick of the switch. A rear trimmer allows for the tuning of the resonance."
Ai017 DIY Low Pass Gate Build Video
video upload by AI Synthesis
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Monday, April 13, 2020
New AI Synthesis AI007 Eurorack Quad VCA Mixer
Published on Apr 13, 2020 AI Synthesis
AI007 DIY Quad VCA Eurorack Module Build Guide
Published on Apr 13, 2020 AI Synthesis
via AI Synthesis
"Portland, OR, USA April 10, 2020 –
AI Synthesis has released the AI007 Quad VCA/Mixer in both a built and guaranteed version, as well as in kit and PCB/Panel format. The AI007 Quad VCA Mixer is a compact, high quality, and flexible way to control voltage (audio or cv) in your modular system). Each of the four inputs are DC coupled, allowing the amplitude of CV signals as well as audio rate signals to be voltage controlled. The outputs are also normalled together into a mixer, allowing the AI007 Eurorack Quad VCA Mixer to be used as a voltage controlled mixer. Once a cable is patched into a VCA output that output is removed from the mixer signal, allowing each channel to be used independently, giving users four VCAs in total. A dedicated knob shapes the curve response from Linear to Exponential.
Following the tradition of the other eurorack modules, the AI001 Multiple,AI002 Mixer, and AI003 Looping ADSR, the module has a full video how-to build guide. Unlike some DIY companies that focus solely on providing kits, AI Synthesis has an educational mission and our kits and documentation are aimed at those who have never held a soldering iron. PCBS are professionally manufactured, and all panels are aluminum."
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Thursday, February 20, 2020
AI Synthesis interview // synth DIY, new Eurorack modules, personal background and bad tomatoes
Published on Feb 20, 2020 DivKidVideo
"The tomato huffing, red fruit loving Abe of AI Synthesis invited me over to his studio space and tomato love garden while I was in the states to chat synths, his background, synth DIY and new modules. I jumped at the chance and here we are. With some footage of his current modules interpreted into the casual interview where I learnt what "mealy" means. I hope you enjoy these videos (I had a lot of fun with this one) as there's lots more to come from DivKid's West Coast Adventure!"
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Tuesday, December 03, 2019
New AI Synthesis AI016 Eurorack Tape Echo Interface & AI011 Eurorack Analog VCO
Published on Dec 3, 2019 AI Synthesis
New module from AI Synthesis along with the AI011 Eurorack Analog VCO posted here.
Playlist for the video embed above:
AI016 Eurorack Tape Echo Interface Video
Modded MARANTZ PMD221 Tape Recorder as a Tape Echo
AI016 Tape Interface Build Video Guide
Press release including the AI011 VCO followed by pics and additional details on the AI016 (AI011 posted here).
"Portland, OR, USA December 3, 2019 – AI Synthesis has released the AI011 Analog VCO and AI016 Tape Interface in both a built and guaranteed version, as well as in kit and PCB/Panel format. The AI011 Analog VCO is a robust and stable analog Eurorack VCO. Using the legendary curtis 3340 IC, the Oscillator provides buffered Triangle, Square, and Ramp waveforms, as well as a triangle to sine wave shaper to provide a sine wave output. The AI016 is a tape interface that allows user to use a humble three-head cassette recorder as a real analog tape echo.
Following the tradition of the other eurorack modules, the AI001 Multiple,AI002 Mixer, and AI003 Looping ADSR, the module has a full video how-to build guide. Unlike some DIY companies that focus solely on providing kits, AI Synthesis has an educational mission and our kits and documentation are aimed at those who have never held a soldering iron. PCBS are professionally manufactured, and all panels are aluminum and designed by Grayscale."
"The AI016 Eurorack Tape Echo Interface is a Limited Edition Module that uses a pre-amp and buffered feedback loops to allow a standard three head tape recorder as an analog tape echo. It also provides op-amp saturation on the input when pushed.
The tape recorder must have three heads (erase, record, and play) for it to work as a tape echo. This type of tape recorder will have a button or switch that allows the monitoring of the source audio, or what has just been recorded to the tape. The space between the record and play head creates the delay, and the Tape Interface feeds back into the unit to create repeats.
The AI016 provides the following tape controls:
Mix
Repeats
Input and Output Controls
Delay time is controlled by the tape deck. Not all tape decks allow speed control while recording, and modifications may be needed.
Kits include all parts needed to build and mount the AI011 Eurorack VCO:
Hi Quality Aluminum Panel
Mounting Screws
Potentiometers
Jacks and Nuts
Power cable
Please note that a three-head tape recorder is needed for tape echo. While I do support the AI016, I do not support 3rd party tape decks or for 3rd Party tape deck modifications."
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Thursday, November 21, 2019
New AI Synthesis AI011 Eurorack Analog VCO
Published on Nov 21, 2019 AI Synthesis
"A walk through of the 8HP analog VCO Eurorack Module usign the legendary 3340 IC.
Available at aisynthesis.com as a PCB/Panel, full kit, or built and tested unit with a 1 year warranty."
"The AI011 Analog VCO is a robust and stable analog Eurorack VCO. Using the legendary curtis 3340 IC, the Oscillator provides buffered Triangle, Square, and Ramp waveforms, as well as a triangle to sine wave shaper to provide a sine wave output.
The Eurorack VCO features both Coarse and Fine tune knobs for easy tuning.
Pulse Width Modulation is normalled to the PWM input jack, so PWM is controlled with the PWM knob, and when a jack is inserted, the knob serves as an attenuator.
Volt per octave and FM input jacks are present, with an attenuator for FM modulation.
The VCO is capable of both hard and soft sync.
An expander jack is present at the rear of the module for use with future AI modules.
Kits include all parts needed to build and mount the AI011 Eurorack VCO:
Hi Quality Aluminum Panel
Mounting Screws
Potentiometers
Jacks and Nuts
Power cable"
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