Mailbag 12 - Part 5 - CMS Lab +/- 18 dB

video upload by ranzee

"CMS Lab +/- 18 dB module helps amplify a signal by up to + or - 18 dB!
I can be used for audio or CV signals.
This edition of Mailbag - I check out the first look at the module. Putting it through a few audio and CV tests!

0:00 Intro
0:11 Unboxing
0:35 First Look
2:40 Triangle Wave to Trapezoid
4:05 Line level vs Eurorack level
5:08 Changing shapes of Envelopes
7:06 Sine wave modulation boosting"

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Mailbag 12 - Part 4 - Slosines by CMS LAB

video upload by ranzee

"The Slosines by CMS Lab is a collaboration project with Feedback Modules. It's an LFO with 4 independent sine waves. Each offering a normal and inverted output with a rate control from 32 seconds up to 4 Hz.

This video is in the mailbag format - unboxing, and first look. Enjoy!"

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Mailbag 12 - Part 2 - VCZIII VCF

video upload by ranzee

"Feedback Modules & CMS Labs VCZIII VCF !!!
Unboxing & First look!

Check out the other parts:
Part 1 - Lazer Phazer : link TBA
Part 2 - this video
Part 3 - JP8 VCF : link TBA
Part 4 - Slowsines : link TBA
Part 5 - +/- 18dB : link TBA
Part 6 - Touch & Touchable : link TBA\

Video contents:
00:00 Intro
00:08 Unboxing
02:56 Lasers!
03:37 Filter envelopes!
04:31 Audio rate goodies
05:18 Filter sweeps (white noise)"

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Feedback Modules VCZIII EMS SYNTHI Based Voltage Controlled Oscillator Modules

VCZIII - Bass Sequence video upload by Feedback Modules

"VCZIIIA SAW is mixed with VCZIIIB SQUARE and with SUB modules.
All three are mixed to the VCF2600. The end of the patch is VCA2600 controlled by the ENV100.
You can hear the bubbly sound of the VCOs, these VCOs made with transistors are not so linear as other VCOs."

VCZIII - FM Modulation

video upload by Feedback Modules

"VCZIII VCOs modulating each other. The shape of the waveform is changed by the 4 slow sine LFOs combos of CMS SLOSINES. You can hear how the FM timbre is affected by the waveform nature."

via https://feedback-modules.myshopify.com

"The VCZIII voltage controlled oscillator modules are our latest creation and are based on the VCOs of one of the most revered analog instruments, the famous British pin matrix synth released in 1969. The VCZIII series VCO is a result of the collaboration of Feedback modules and CMS-LAB and is a modern re-creation of those temperamental, organic and beautiful sounding VCOs from 1969 but with enhancements and adaptations to the Eurorack needs of 21st century.

There are two type of VCOs, VCZIII A based on VCO1 with variable shape SINE & SAW waveforms, VCZIII B based on VCO2 & VCO3 with variable TRIANGLE & PULSE waveforms. Also, each VCO comes in two versions, one with normal fine tune potentiometers and one with precision multiturn potentiometer."

ARP 2600 - CMS Upgraded w/ 4072 VCF

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CMS 1000 SERIES ARP 2500 Inspired Eurorack System

This one was spotted and sent in via Soviet Space Child.

Note CMS fully restored this vintage ARP 2500 posted back in 2007. Phil Cirocco of CMS / Discrete Synthesizers is an ARP specialist. See the CMS label for additional posts. via Discrete Synthesizers aka CMS

Left: "The photo shows a suggested arrangement of modules for a 12 module CMS Euro-Rack system. This is Phil Cirocco's personal machine.

UPDATED - 1/20/2023

1000 SERIES MODULE NEWS"

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Original White ARP Odyssey MKI 2800 - w/ CMS LED Sliders & Patch Template Overlays

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"Original Arp Odyssey

Works perfectly. Last serviced by C.M.S. and has led's installed on sliders.

Comes with original templates (very rare)."

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Vangelis - Inspired 80's Ambient Modular Composition (Eurorack + CMS MR-15 Modular Synth)

video upload by Piotr Garbaczonek

"Thanks for watching!

Happy Thanksgiving y'all!

Made this in the Berklee College Modular Lab, with their Discrete Synthesizers CMS MR-15 Modular System, based on the vintage ARP 2500, as well as their Monorocket style modular system, as well as my own Intellijel 7U 104 case. Full patch notes will be available on my Patreon, link below.

https://www.patreon.com/pgarbaczonek?...

Here are some links of mine: https://linktr.ee/pgarbaczonek"

DUNE-Inspired Suspense-Style composition (Discrete Synthesizers CMS MR-15 Modular Synth & Eurorack)

video upload by Piotr Garbaczonek

"Thanks for watching!
After watching Dune for the second time last week, I wanted to make a new Dune-inspired composition. The scene I am specifically talking about is when Paul and his mother are walking through the desert, trying to find the Fremen, and they almost get eaten by a sandworm. I used the CMS synth for the dynamic arpeggio pattern and the eurorack for every other element. Everything is also going through multiple instances of Valhalla Shimmer in Ableton. If you want more detailed patch notes, go become my Patron here:
https://www.patreon.com/pgarbaczonek?...
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Here are some links of mine: https://linktr.ee/pgarbaczonek"

EXTREMELY RARE!!! C.M.S. MR-15 ModRack Modular System at Berklee (Copy of an ARP-2500)

video upload by Piotr Garbaczonek

"Thanks for watching!

EXTREMELY RARE!!! C.M.S. MR-15 ModRack Modular System at Berklee (Piece showing its possibilities) Every sound in this piece was recorded using the C.M.S. MR-15 ModRack Modular System, including drums and bass. It is not a performance, I recorded individual layers using different patches and only recorded one layer performed. All the other videos you see are of different patches as well as angles of this beautiful synth for your viewing pleasure.

If you want to find out more about the maker of the synth as well as his company, I will have both listed below. Phil's instruments are crafted with utmost precision, and it was so much fun to be able to use it for a few hours.

Phil's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxaP...
C.M.S/ Discrete Synthesizers: https://www.discretesynthesizers.com/...
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Website 🖥: http://www.piotrgarbaczonek.com/
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Go stream my latest EP here:
Stream here: https://linktr.ee/pgarbaczonek"

1973 ARP 2600 with 3604 Keyboard serviced by Phil Cirocco of CMS

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"ARP 2600 and ARP 3604P Keyboard serviced and restored by Phil Cirocco of CMS. New power and 6 pin interface cable. The tolex shows some wear but is in very good condition for being 50 years old."

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CMS Cirocco Discrete Synthesizers MC-24 Modular System

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"For your consideration is a custom built CMS MC-24 modular discrete analog synthesizer, housed in a solid Honduran red mahogany cabinet.

Brief Description:

The MC-24 comes equipped with 8 ultra-linear discrete VCOs, 2 Phatron filters - 24Db lowpass/highpass, 2 discrete Super-Transistor filters -24Db lowpass, 4 discrete VCAs, a discrete 10 input stereo mixer, a voltage controlled 14 stage phaser, a 10 band fixed / comb filter, V.C. balanced modulator, V.C. harmonic multiplier, a fully decked out sample and hold section, a Gentle Elctric 101 Pitch to Voltage and Envelope follower, a voltage controlled clock, etc.

2 rows of twelve modules are mounted on custom, 36" extruded aluminum rails. These sturdy assemblies are then mounted in a furniture grade, hardwood finished, laminate slant cabinet. The MC-24 features a 3 amp, ultra fast, linear power supply. The MC-24 uses the military grade potentiometers, front panels, knobs and mil-spec components found on all CMS/DiscreteSynthesizers.com instruments.

This is the ultimate in studio synthesizers. This is the ultimate in sound."

You can find details on the individual modules at the bottom of this post.

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Vintage Tonus ARP 2600 w/ CMS Mods

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This one was spotted and sent in via M Me.

"Up for sale is an ARP 2600 Synthesizer, early Tonus version, approx. from 1972. Completely serviced - new cases (synth and keyboard), new tolex. With CMS upgrades (audio path / filter upgrade) and extra CMS modules (another VCO plus mixer, another VCF - HighPass / LowPass - that can be used in serial or parallel to the 4012 VCF)."

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ARP 2500 Model 2002 Vintage Modular Synthesizer Cabinet Serviced by CMS

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"Used vintage ARP 2500 Model 2002 synthesizer cabinet.

Serial no. is 008

unit was serviced by Phil Cirocco at CMS several years ago, fitted with modern linear analogue power supplies

woodwork refinished

includes power module model 1002

currently configured to run at 220 volts

original split music keyboard available soon in a separate auction.

Very rare opportunity especially if you already have spare modules or wish to fit clone modules

will ship worldwide"

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Vintage ARP Odyssey 1972 Mk. I + Full Patch Points + Cirocco Mods!

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"Arp Odyssey Mk. I 1972, full patch points + Cirocco (C.M.S.) mods

Mods too many to list, but include (highlights):
Full patch points -- all main section outputs and all slider inputs
"Turbo" envelope switch, for true snappy (2600 style) envelopes
LFO free run
Back panel CV/gate controls
External audio input
A full set of mods can be seen from the picture. Mods were performed by #1 worldwide Arp tech Phil Cirocco (the guy who fixes/restores 2500's).

I should mention that another design quirk of the original Odyssey -- the delay between VCA and VCF gate times, has been eliminated!

Without this critical fix, no matter how fast the envelope times, it would have sounded slow due to the VCF gate delay. Not so here, the envelope is ultra-fast with the "Turbo" setting, and also sounds better and cleaner with the normal setting. This is what is meant by "true 2600 style envelopes" -- multiple coordinated modifications here really take this synth into a completely different category.

What you get is the 'best of both worlds'. You get additional features and sound of the early 1970's Mk. I Odyssey (much warmer early 1970’s oscillators, sweet filter resonance, hard sync), with the back-end snappiness and sonic character of the Arp 2600. On many patches the result actually sounds better than the stock 2600."

CMS 2500 Euro Rack Module Demo - 12 module system

Published on Mar 16, 2020 Phil Cirocco

"Here is a quick demo of the newly released CMS Euro Rack 2500 modules. This is my personal 12 module system. The audio quality and noise levels are actually superior to the original ARP 2500 system due to better layout of the circuit boards and no matrix switches. The flagship module of the series is the 1047 Colin Multi-mode Filter. Go to discretesynthesizers.com for more info."

CMS 2607 Demo - Beat Patch

Uploaded on Dec 31, 2016 precarious333

Similar to this 2600 piece. The video above is from 2016. You can find CMS 2607 posts including recent demos from CMS / Phil Cirroco here.

"Patch is 2607 only. No external input or CV.
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Kick is the filter self-oscillating with VCO 3 saw wave modulated by the ADSR mixed in.

Snare/HH thing is noise through the Ring Mod in VCA mode.
ADSR is triggering both sounds, which are fed into the two inputs of the switch with the main clock switching between them. Both are playing every beat but because of the switch you only hear every other hit.

Base is VCO 1 saw wave modulated by the same ADSR, so falling on both the up and down beat. Patched through the lag processor (fourth horizontal slider) which works as a low pass filter on audio.

Tinkly sound is VCO 3 sine wave frequency modulated by VCO 1 with Sample/Hold supplying random pitched notes. Then run through processor two (third horizontal slider) which I manually switch between normal and the Post Filter Distortion circuit from the ARP Centaur.

Processor section one (top 2 horizontal sliders) is being used to mix the base and tinkly sounds to send to the VCA section where both envelopes work to shape the volume through both linear and exponential inputs.

Output of switch and VCA routed to the final mix stage with spring reverb into the unity gain input. This works great since reverb has it's own gain control at source.

Recorded as a mono track into Ableton Live 8. Compression used to keep things in check."

CMS 2607 demo - Sync, PFD and high-pass filter

Published on Feb 22, 2020 Phil Cirocco

"Phil Cirocco demonstrating the CMS 2607 just before shipping it out to a customer in San Francisco. The patch breifly highlights the built in sync circuit. Later in the video, the High-pass filter output is fed through the Post Filter Distortion circuit (from the ARP Centaur). The two 1/4 inch cables at top right are plugged directly into the stereo input of the camera. No post production or processing. The reverb you hear is the internal spring unit. discretesynthesizers.com"

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CMS 2607 demo - "Forbidden Peanut"'

Published on Feb 14, 2020 Phil Cirocco

"Phil Cirocco demonstrating the CMS 2607 just before shipping it out. The 2 1/4 inch cables at top right are plugged directly into the stereo input of the camera. No post production or processing. The reverb you hear is the internal spring unit. discretesynthesizers.com"

White ARP Odyssey MKI 2800 Lumina Sliders w/ Several Mods

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"Arp Odyssey (2800) Lumina. heavily modified by Phil Cirocco of Discrete Synthesizers/CMS (best Arp tech in the states, maybe world). Phil did the lumina mod so the sliders are 100% functional, LED-modded and AWESOME. Phil also did all the mods you see: LFO free run switch, ext audio in, CV/Gate/VCF inputs, highpass/bandpass switch and ADSR time/range extension switch. he also overhauled it, leveled the keybed, general maintenance, etc. awesome awesome condition. minor little marks here and there (hey, it's almost 50 years old!) but nothing major. the mods alone were $1800."

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