New Gear Coming to Synth DIY UK 2014 Set for August

"New Products On Show At Synth DIY UK 2014

At the Synth DIY 2014 Convention, Robinson College, Cambridge, UK, new products from leading UK and European synthesizer manufacturers will be on show for the first time.

Liivatera (www.liivatera.com) will be releasing two new modules. First, a through­zero voltage­controlled oscillator with complex sync, half and double­frequency outputs, LFO mode, PWM and multiple waveforms.

Capabilities will be demonstrated, and available immediately. A second 'mystery' module, together with several prototype modules, will be demonstrated, showing what to expect from Liivatera through the second half of this year.

Abstract Data (www.abstractdata.biz), the London­based Eurorack company, will be demoing their range of modules including the recently released ADE­30 Wave Boss CV utility module and the ADE­31 Logic Boss logic and triggering module. Abstract Data currently has a number of new products in development with announcements planned towards the end of 2014.

CESYG (www.cesyg.com) will be demonstrating their LEVIN Eurorack module, a 21­element LED voltmeter with multiple inputs, switchable ranges, and covering the DC to audio range. CESYG Founder Dr. Neil Johnson said 'LEVIN illuminates the signals in your synthesizer. You might know what A, D, S and R sound like, now you can see what they look like.'

There will also be representatives and demonstrations from Modulus Music, Sequentix Music Systems, Future Sound Systems, Krisp1 Modular Construction, and more.

For more information please visit www.diy.synth.net/uk"

New CESYG LEVIN LED Voltage Indicator Eurorack Module

via CESYG

"Finally, after some time to get things just right, the next CESYG module is almost ready for release. LEVIN is an LED Voltage Indicator with a seemingly simple function: show an input voltage on a large LED bargraph. I think it does it rather well. Here's the first completed module after testing.

Note that in the above picture it looks like several LEDs are on at the same time, when in fact that is simply due to the LEDs sweeping upwards while the camera was capturing the image. To keep the current consumption under control the display is always in dot mode.

All that remains to do is finish writing the manual, get it printed and bound, and then package up the first batch of modules ready for shipping.

--Neil"

CESYG SuMIX

via the CESYG blog:

"As hinted at earlier, the next module I'm working on is an output summing mixer for the Eurorack format. And here is the first view of the front panel. Ignore the blobs on the corners, those are just for aligning the artwork with the panel mechanics. Also this shows representations of the panel furniture (knobs, leds, jacks, switches) to give a better impression of how it might look. And thanks to Cody for his useful input :)"

Introducing the CESYG DuaLFO

"The DuaLFO is a dual voltage-controlled Low-Frequency Oscillator:

The main LFO provides three sine waves 120 degrees apart (0, 120, 240 degrees). Frequency range is 45Hz down to around 90 minutes per cycle. CV control is normalised to the auxiliary LFO sine or the CV bus (link-selectable).

The auxiliary LFO is a triangle-core oscillator with a similar frequency range as the main LFO, and includes a diode sine shaper. In addition to CV control, its shape is fully adjustable from saw to ramp, and is also CV controlled. Finally, the auxiliary LFO is syncable, with push button selection of rising or falling edge sensitivity.

Both LFOs have bipolar LED indicators, especially useful at slower speeds. Knobs are high-quality spun-aluminium with knurled sides for comfortable but positive grip. All jacks are the same high-quality Cliff ones we sell. Finally, the 18HP-wide 2mm aluminium front panel is produced in MetalPhoto giving crisp graphics and a hardwearing finish.

Power consumption is typically 40mA per rail, and can run on both 12V and 15V systems. Reverse-voltage and missing-rail protection is included as standard."


Note this is the first CESYG post.