Artisan Electronic Instruments at Knobcon 2016

Published on Oct 2, 2016 Synthtopia

"At Knobcon 2016, Synthtopia talked with designer Michael Bachman about his Ottava analog synthesizer and neuroRack Eurorack synthesizer modules.

The Ottava Desktop Analog Performance Synthesizer is a two-oscillator monophonic synthesizer, with a 4-pole analog low-pass ladder filter, 4 LFO's and 4 EG's and patch storage.

The Ottava was designed with modular construction, so that the synth can easily be customized. The boards that make up the core of the Ottava can also be used in custom synth designs and Bachman even has plans for using them to build a polyphonic analog synth.

The neuroRack modules are Eurorack designs with some unique features, including per-module patch storage and system-wide patch storage.

This video is part of Synthtopia's Knobcon 2016 coverage:

http://www.synthtopia.com/content/tag..."

Artisan Electronic Instruments - Ottava - A Quick Look - Midiverse - TV | @Knobcon

Published on Sep 15, 2016 MIDI-VERSE TV

"What's up everyone, Welcome to Midiverse - TV. Today we're at Knobcon 2016 at the Artisan Electronic Instruments Booth checking out the Ottava."

Artisan Electronic Instruments Ottava Noise Mod Only

Published on Jun 13, 2016 Synth Man

"Ottava's extensive Noise Color and Amplitude modulation demo."

The Ottava is a desktop hardware synthesizer. See the Artisan Electronic Instruments label for previous posts.

Artisan Electronic Instruments Ottava Synthesizer Overview

Overview - Ottava Synthesizer

Published on May 4, 2016 Synth Man

"Technical Walkthrough of the Artisan Electronic Instruments Ottava Analog-Hybrid Desktop Performance Synthesizer"

Artisan Instruments Ottava Quick Patch - Demo 2

Published on Jan 23, 2016 Synth Man

"Ottava Demo 2 - A half dozen patches and how you can assign them to the quick recall buttons."

Artisan Electronics Ottava Beat 1 Demo

Published on Jan 18, 2016 Synth Man
Re-Published on Jan 27, 2016 in higher resolution.

"Quick first demo of the
Ottava Analog Desktop Performance Synthesizer
by Artisan Electronic Instruments.
All sounds from Ottava.
More to come...."

Artisan Baroque Tabletop Synthesizer

Two pics of the upcoming Artisan Baroque.

Artisan Electronic Instruments Website Goes Live - Pics & Info on The Victorian

The Artisan Electronic Instruments website is live.

The Keyboard section includes the Baroque (first posted here) and The Victorian (pictured):

"Custom built all analog dual oscillator synthesizer with 2 pole low pass filter, 2 LFOs, AR, ADSR and delay/echo effects. Design inspired by the curves of the classic violin, including a unique curved front panel."

The desktop synth in the original post appears to be the PEG which will be an Atari 2600 synth: "Imagine if the Atari 2600 was a synthesizer..."  The Baroque desktop will be a separate synth and the eurorack modules pictured are the Dynamic Quartet: "“Four all playing as one… or two duets.. or four solos…"  It also appears the voice and modulation boards featured in the Baroque (the Ottava & Maestro respectively) will be available for DIY.

New Analog Hardware Keyboard Synthesizers from Artisan Electronic Instruments

Published on Mar 16, 2015 Michael Bachman

"Introduction to the Artisan Electronic Instruments Baroque Synthesizer"

It looks like we have a new hardware manufacturer in town.  Above are three demos of the new Artisan Electronic Instruments Baroque synthesizer. You'll find three SoundCloud demos below. Further down you'll find a concept image of the "Victorian" mono synthesizer keyboard and teaser pics for what appears to be a desktop synthesizer and a eurorack module.

The Baroque as you can see is near completion. It features an all analog signal path with dual oscillators and 4-pole lowpass filter, VCA with digital envelopes, noise (able to be pitch modulated), patch memory, and an extensive modulation system with the ability to bitcrush modifiers - 3 Envs, 4 LFOs with 7 waveforms, nine modulation paths with 18 modulators to chose from.  All knobs positions are patchable and recordable. At the end of the first video he mentions the Baroque should be completed in the next couple of months, he is considering making a version without a keyboard and potentially smaller versions (see concept pic further below), and finally the Baroque will be able to be converted into a polyphonic version using smaller internal boards (pics of the current boards below).

Some pics & additional details:

The Baroque

"All Analog Dual Oscillator, Dual Sub-Osc, 4 Pole LP Filter and VCA sound path with 18+ modulators and modifiers.

40 knobs, 48 switches and/or LEDs, 4 LCD displays
CV and Trigger outs
Midi- In and Out plus a poly-chain bus."

The guts consist of the "Ottava (left) and Maestro (middle) [which] fit perfectly inside the Baroque Synthesizer.. with space for Rondo... the keyboard scanner is in the far right."

The Ottava is the analog voice source with digital noise (diagram below), and the Maestro appears to be the digital modulation source.

All wired up.

Ottava Block Diagram ... Analog Signal Path

Panel overlay below.

The "Victorian"

"All analog dual oscillator monophonic synthesizer with on-board analog delay effects and unique hand-built circuits. Custom built curved control panel and back, oak side and case. 4 octave touch sensitive keyboard."

Upcoming desktop synthesizer?

Upcoming eurorack module.