Filterbank study

Filterbank study from Peter Speer on Vimeo.

"Processing the modular (Echophon Clock output) through a Max patch, then processing the Max patch through the modular (Z-DSP (Stereo Ping Pong delay program)), all controlled with a Korg nanoKontrol.

The Max patch is a bank of "reson~" objects, divided into values taken from the Buchla 296e, Serge Resonant EQ, Moog 914a, ADDAC VC Fixed Filterbank, Moog/Bode Vocoder and EMS 3000 Vocoder units, and features both manual and automated control over each band's amplitude (displayed as sliders).

The patch is mono in/stereo out, with each band alternating between the left and right outputs.

www.theshamblers.blogspot.com"

Original Instructions & Demo Tape for MOOG Bode Frequency Shifter

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via the seller: "Up for bids is a set of both Original Short Form Operating Instructions and a Demo Tape for the MOOG Bode Frequency Shifter Model #735. I used to have this modular part as part of my modular system which I bought in the late 1970's and sold several months ago. I recently found these 2 items. I'm sure that someone will find them of great interest, since this was one of the rarest Moog modules ever produced.

The instructions appear to have come directly from the Bode Sound Company, and are on their letterhead. They are the original typed instructions, and not photocopied. These instructions are two full typed pages, and a 3rd page , which is a diagram, as you can see in my pictures. (there is also a hand drawn diagram on the back page- not drawn by me)

The tape is a regular cassette tape. There is a label on the tape itself- Side A states: Demo of Bode Vocorder Model No. 7702. Side B states on the label- Demo of Bode Frequency Shifter Model 735. The cassette is checked Dolby. Please note: I have never listened to this tape (although looking back I don't know why I didn't). It was included when I bought the module many years ago. I cannot guarantee what is actually on the tape, but I have no reason to presume that it is anything other than what the label states. The tape looks to be in good condition, with no hang-ups (turns freely), but for the reasons stated above I cannot guarantee that it works, and I don't have a cassette player on which to test it. Remember.....it is 35 years old!!! So I am offering it as is, and including it with the Instructions, which I am sure will be quite interesting to you."

Charlie Chaplin through a Bode Vocoder

YouTube Uploaded by WorksLimited on Jan 27, 2012

"Charlie Chaplin speech from The Great Dictator run through a Bode Vocoder. SCI Prelude used as the carrier signal."

Charlie Chaplin through a Bode Frequency Shifter

YouTube Uploaded by WorksLimited on Nov 29, 2011

"Just a little demo video to show the condition and function of a Bode Frequency Shifter."

Nice Emu modular.

via this auction

"Bode Frequency Shifter Model No. 735 Mark II. Rack mount voltage controlled frequency shifter from the workshop of the legendary Harald Bode. This unit was manufactured by the Bode Sound Co., I believe in 1973 (serial is 735207)

The unit has a 115/230 switching power supply with IEC 60320 power receptacle. Standard IEC cable is included. The unit has spent the last 38 years in a climate controlled facility, purchased directly from Harald Bode personally. Prior to auction it was fully inspected and tested with a modular synthesizer as a control voltage/sound source. All functions, jacks and panel controls are working perfectly. The sound quality is what you expect from a Bode instrument."

Bode Frequency Shifter model 735 mark II

via this auction

SN 7305

"Bode Frequency Shifter Model No. 735 Mark II. Rack mount voltage controlled frequency shifter from the workshop of the legendary Harald Bode. This unit was manufactured by the Bode Sound Co., I believe in 1973 (serial is 735207)

The unit has a 115/230 switching power supply with IEC 60320 power receptacle. Standard IEC cable is included. The unit has spent the last 30 years in a climate controlled facility...

Please see this link for some more information on the 1973 model:
experimentaltvcenter.org/history-electronic-sound-modification

WDR Radio Program on Harald Bode October 8

This one in via John Levin:

"Here's the info which was forwarded to me by some of the people involved in producing the program:

'On 10/08/11 at 23.05 European time it´s finally Part two of the Harald Bode story: Westdeutscher Rundfunk 3 Cologne will present "Music Is My Field- Harald Bode: The Art of Engineering and Homestudio Music" It is about traces of his work in different musical styles from the thirties til the eighties, - from "Melodium" melodies to "BarberPolePhaser" sound. And it´s about his own music. If you go to http://www.wdr3.de/open-freiraum/aktuell.html and click "stream"(rechts in der Mitte), you will find the right player for your OS Or: Below stream you will find the "Radiorecorder" ("Stream" and "Radiorecorder" are provided by WDR 3. Sorry I can´t give any support. I recommend "radiorecorder" though for better sound quality.)

Here the announcement by the editor WDR 3 Markus Heuger:
"The story of the inventor of many electronic instruments, one of which was the inspiration for the first Moog Modulars, is also the story of the myth around Electronic sound. In the beginning it was mostly seen as a technological gimmick or miracle, or as a danger for culture itself. Electronic sound since has become an everyday´s part of our musical life. Harald Bode was admidst this evolution. He invented seventeen instruments between 1937 and 1984. You can hear them in academic music of the Fifties, as well as in Disco music of the 80ties. WDR 3 open: FreiRaum presents the witchkitchen of the inventor and "soundpractioner", who lived until 1987. He called his own music "commercial ". His studio and instruments he called "only means ". "What miraculous means!"

Here the announcement by the editor WDR 3 Markus Heuger:
This work was made possible through through support & help by: Peer Bode, Rebekkah Palov, Devin Henry, Andrew Deutsch, Chris McDaniel (Institute of Electronic Arts, Alfred University, Bode Archive/Alfred und Hornell/ USA), Silke Berdux (Deutsches Museum München), Dr Wilhelm Füssl und den Mitarbeitern des Archivs Deutsches Museum Jan Groth, Goethe Schiller Archive Weimar (Germany), Jan Groth, Frau Harting (Bundesarchiv / German State Archiv), Herrn Fritsche und Herrn Rieden (University Bonn), Leslie Bellavance (Dean at School of Art and Design, NYSCC at Alfred University, Alfred USA). Stephan Kühmayer(WAST), Hans-Joachim Maempel (Technical University, Berlin), Gisela Simons (Sound Archive Bayerischer Rundfunk), Elena Ungeheuer (Technical University, Berlin), Thomas Rhea (Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA,USA), Dietmar Schenk und all Co-Workers (Archivs of University of Arts Berlin, Georg und Hanne Steinmeyer (Estey Organ Museum, Brattleboro, VT, USA ), Elena Ungeheuer (Technical University Berlin) Woody and Steina Vasulka (Alburuerque, NM, USA) and the sound archive of Westdeutscher Rundfunk Köln.'"

Herb Deutsch's Moog Vocoder (Bode) 16-chan 327A Up for Auction

via this auction

"Just serviced. Rare Moog Vocoder Model 327A/MBVO (16-channel), co-designed by Dr. Harald Bode & Dr. Bob Moog. This unit is a piece of musical history, too, as it was owned by Dr. Herb Deutsch, who co-designed the first Moog synthesizer in the early '60s with Dr. Bob Moog. Seller knows Herb Deutsch personally & acquired the unit from him directly (authenticity can be provided). Includes copies of manuals/documentation & patch images. The Moog Vocoder was used by artists including Wendy Carlos, Moog Cookbook, Devo, Saga, Yellow Magic Orchestra, and filmmaker/composer John Carpenter, among others.

In 1979, Moog Music released its vocoder, although its design and architecture are almost identical to the Bode 7702 model (see image of Bode Vocoder with a "cross-over" patch). It's a 16-band analog vocoder, which separates voice/synthesizer sounds (carrier signal) into frequency-bands ranging from 50 to 5080 cycles-per-second. It does not have any internal oscillators, so it is designed to be used as a signal processor for external carrier & modulator wave sources. The modulator is typically a vocal or drum beat used to modulate the carrier/synth sound being processed. It has microphone & line inputs, as well as 16 synthesizer inputs (1 for each frequency-band), and 16 outputs. This 16-channel cross-matrix patching system provides incredible flexibility, allowing for full external patching between synth & vocoder sections. Other features include a high-frequency bypass, a short 6ms response time for capturing fast percussive sounds, sample-and-hold, and a global bypass switch to turn off the vocoding effect (it has no built-in output mixer, MIDI or CV/Gate).

Sounds great! Recent service included replacement of parts, cleaning & otherwise. Includes power cord, but no patch cords (Seller can refer Buyer to patch cord vendors). The handles/rack-mounts are reversible. 115v/220v switchable. In good physical condition but has some surface scratches, etc. Message Seller with any questions. Moog Vocoders have sold for more than US$5,000 on eBay & private transactions in recent years.

Example: Hear the nearly-identical Bode 7702 vocoder in action [video below]

Own a piece of musical history, and a great addition to any modern studio!"





Bode (Moog) Vocoder 7702 Demonstration Uploaded by intromix on Jun 13, 2011

Harald Bode Featured in Issue of eContact!

This one in via John.

"The latest issue of eContact is devoted to the life and work of Harald Bode. eContact is the online journal of the Canadian Electroacoustic Community (CEC). Several articles are illustrated with photos, circuit diagrams, and
even musical examples."

You'll find the following and more:

Harald Bode — A Short Biography
Interview with Harald Bode
A Harald Bode Video Documentary (1972)
Reflections on Harald Bode
The Compositions of Harald Bode



Pictured:

Top: Harald Bode at his home recording studio, c. 1979

Bottom: The Warbo-Formant Organ (1937)

EMU & Bode

flickr By zonkout
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"Visitors...."

Bode (Moog) Vocoder 7702 Demonstration

YouTube Uploaded by intromix on Jun 13, 2011

"The sounds of the legendary Bode Vocoder,, Related to the Moog Vocoder,, check out the beautiful melodic sounds that it produces,, One of the top 3 Analog vocoders, right up there with EMS and Sennheiser"

Rare Vintage BODE FEEDBACK STABILIZER

via this auction
"Up for auction is a rare BODE 742XR "Feedback Stabilizer". Apparently, this is a variation on Harold Bode's "Frequency Shifter" design (as used by Moog in the coveted Moog modular series).
This version was originally geared towards feedback suppression applications (hence the name), and was generally used for live sound situations. I'm told that it has potential for modification into the "frequency shifter" zone, but, haven't really looked into it further. I DID, however, put signal through it, and it does seem to alter the audio (a phasing "tremolo" effect, of sorts), albeit subtle. The potential for modding it to do more seems to be there, but I'll leave that for the next owner to figure out. Generally, it does seem to work as originally intended, but could probably use calibration.
On the back are two empty sockets for line input/output transformers, which were offered as an option (which would be accessed via the barrier strip on the back of the unit) but are not necessary to the functioning of the unit, as the inputs and outputs on the front are the "normal" connections. Here's a link: http://www.vasulka.org/archive/Artists1/Bode,Harald/FeedbackSynth.pdf"

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Bode Vocoder (Moog) [Disneyland's Main Street Electrical Parade]

YouTube Uploaded by intromix on Jun 5, 2011

"HERE IT IS!!! Sounds of the legendary Bode 7702 Vocoder,, this unit is relatively close to the Moog Vocoder and was produced by Harold Bode. It was used to produce the Intro for the Walt Disney Main Street Electrical Parade"

Don't miss:
Michael Iceberg In Concert - Disney's Main Street Electrical Parade
And some additional posts here.

TUTTIVOX Tube Organ/Synthesizer

via this auction
Note the logo looks like ttivox. I'm guessing the "Tu" broke off.

"JÖRGENSEN TUTTIVOX Tube Organ

Historic electronic music instrument like polyphonic Clavioline
[Googlish]
The Tuttivox was prepared in 1946 by Jorgensen the company in Dusseldorf, is a development of the famous music electronics engineer Harald Bode, and Rene Seibold.

The Tuttivox was prepared in 1946 by Jorgensen the company in Dusseldorf, is a development of the famous music electronics engineer Harald Bode, and Rene Seibold.

Harald Bode is a developer of multi Monica Hohner, the Melochord, the Bode Frequency Shifter and later known as the inventor and chief designer of Bob Moog. The Tuttivox fits seamlessly into these developments, the pioneer of electronic music instruments and is a genuine piece of musical instrument history.

The Tuttivox fits seamlessly into these developments, the pioneer of electronic music instruments and is a genuine piece of musical instrument history.

Musically it is a polyphonic, which is more consistent playable organ based on vacuum tubes (organ). According to this design principle is generated a very lively, full and warm sound. This is similar to the known Clavioline, or the company Solovox Hammond, but they are monophonic only playable.

This is similar to the known Clavioline, or the company Solovox Hammond, but they are monophonic only playable.

By Tuttivox similar sounds from the tornadoes hit Telstar (1962), the hit Runaway by Del Shannon (1960), the play Baby you are a rich man of the Beatles (1967) and the famous Red River Rock by Johnny and the Hurricanes ( 50) are known. The Tuttivox contains over 40 tubes, 36 for sound generation. There are 3 foot positions available and 36 filter settings, which can all be combined to enable a variety of tone colors."

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A Cute Little Bunny Listens to "Main Street Electrical Parade" / Bode 7702 Vocoder & Michael Iceberg Live

YouTube via VoiceEncoder | November 11, 2010

"A cute little bunny listens to "Main Street Electrical Parade" / Bode 7702 Vocoder.

Thanks to the OUL of the video I used."

Mainstreet Electrical Parade - Synthesizer Version

previously posted here

Bode Frequency Shifter cased & psu

via VEMIA

"Moog / Bode Frequency Shifter 1630 The Bode Frequency Shifter was originally designed for use with Moog modular systems. The sound of the Bode is unique – it produces highly complex waveforms by shifting not only the fundamental but all input frequencies by the same amount. The result: non-harmonic relationships between the frequencies in the output signal. This particular one comes in a nice wooden cabinet with a power supply (230 V), just as it was mounted and sold by Studio Funk Hamburg in the early seventies. Of course it can still easily be built into a modular system. The machine has been checked by a tech recently and is technically in a very good condition. The wooden cabinet shows minor signs of usage. A copy of the original (unfortunately not complete) description by Studio Funk in German language and some notes from the moog modular systems owner’s manual on the Bode are included as well."

BSF-1 - Virtual Bode Frequency Shifter

"The BFS-1 is a VST emulation of the famous Bode frequency shifter.

The original unit was available as an expensive module for the Moog™ modular system.
Now you can get this special sound into your PC for a reasonable price.

The frequency shifter is not a pitch shifter, which changes frequencies by a multiplikation. Instead it shifts all frequencies/harmonics by adding a fixed amount. The sound reminds to a ring modulator, but unlike this, it is possible to get the upshifted and downshifted signal seperately.

Unlike a ring modulator, the frequency shifter is also capable of changing the signal by a low amount, e.g. 1 Hz, to obtain effects known as “Barberpole flanging”.

This plugin has some additional features like delays for each section, an LFO (all host synced), an envelope with MIDI trigger and an envelope follower to modulate shift and/or volume."

Samples and download at http://music.service-1.de/html/bode.html

1970's Vintage Bode Vocoder Model No. 7702

via this auction

"Rare 1970's Bode Vocoder Model No. 7702. All patch cables tested and working. Unit lights up and seems to be working but unsure to what extent."

Harold Bode 1961 Electronics Magazine article for download

see the update in this post.

Bode exhibit at Estey Organ Museum & a Note on The First Modulars

via el macaco on the AH list:

"I had the opportunity to check this exhibit out this past weekend, and I would recommend it to anyone in the Brattleboro, VT area to stop by and check it out. It is mostly pictures and text, with some of Harald Bode's notebooks and such, and some audio files from his tape recordings of his experiments. The organ museum is small but it has many old organs you can play and a walk through pipe organ, which is really the highlight of the place IMO.

I have heard so many times that Bob Moog and Don Buchla independently and at the same time came up with voltage controlled music circuits and a modular format for their synthesizers/electric music boxes around 1963. But Bode had built a voltage controlled modular system with integrated tape echo and reverb in 1960, and had published an article in Electronics magazine in 1961 about 'transistorized modular synthesis circuits. The web sites this article as a big influence on Bob Moog, and I am sure Don Buchla was aware of the article or at least of Bode's work stretching back to his 1937 formant organ and the melocord built for and used by Stockhausen. Bode appears to have built the first barberpole phaser so the influence on Buchla seems plausible. I would love to read the 1961 article, but I haven't found it in my websearches, if anyone has it please let me know.

It seems odd to me, because it wouldn't take anything away from Bob or Don, but it does take away the truth and the legacy of Harald Bode. It always seemed odd that they both came up with such similar systems independently, but it makes sense if they were drawing from the existing state of electronic design. So it seems to me, first voltage controlled modular synthesizer, Harald Bode 1960.

Anywho, they put out a CD of some of Bode's demonstration tapes which is available at the museum or through amazon. [LINK]

some beautiful music and some interesting demonstrations of his devices."

Update via haroldbodenews in the comments:

"Thanks for this great review!

We just posted the 1961 Electronics Magazine article for download.

http://haraldbodenews.wordpress.com/2010/08/31/123/

enjoy!

bests,
rp"

Harald Bode Exhibit - Brattleboro Vermont

Full details at the Brattleboro Reformer here

Some excerpts for the archive:
"St., presents a new exhibit, "Harald Bode, A Lifetime for Sound," which opens to the public on Saturday, from 1 to 4 p.m., and runs through summer.

"A Lifetime for Sound" is a retrospective of physicist Harald Bode and his contributions to electronic music. This is a 50-year survey in image and sound recordings, documenting the contributions of Bode, one of the great pioneers of electronic sound.

Harald Bode (1909-1987) was an electronic musical instrument design pioneer. His career spanned 50 years of innovation. In 1937, he built his Warbo Formant electronic organ which had capabilities similar to those found in modern synthesizers....

In 1960, Bode presented his Modular Synthesizer and Sound Processor at the Convention of the Audio Engineering Society. With this landmark presentation, he ushered in the era of the analog modular synthesizer. Bob Moog was in attendance and inspired by Bode’s concept of the modular sound studio. This led to the development of the Moog Synthesizer...

The Bode (Moog) Vocoder (1977) was a particular success and is noted for its unique sound. It can be found on hit records of the era including the 1979 Lipps Inc., megahit, "Funkytown." Among the many artists who purchased the instrument were musician Michael Boddicker, who used it on Michael Jackson’s 1982 record-breaking album, 'Thriller.'"

If anyone out there goes to this, send in some pics!

via Brian Kehew

Update: two links to pics and articles via haraldbodenews in the comments:

one
two

Pictured: "Rebekkah Palov, Exhibition Designer, walking through the exhibition with Caspar Abocab via Skype."