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Showing posts with label Catalyst Audio. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Catalyst Audio. Show all posts

Sunday, January 28, 2024

BAF 2024: Catalyst Audio - MIG Modules


video upload by sonicstate

"At Buchla and Friends 2024, Sonic State had the opportunity to speak with David from Catalyst Audio about their latest release, the MIG series vacuum tube modules. This series includes a VCO, mixer, VCF, VCA, and a noise source, all designed around new old stock tubes from Soviet fighter jets in the 80s. David explained that the collaboration between Buchla and Friends and ElectroSurf led to the development of these modules, with ElectroSurf handling the tube circuits and David working on the layout and production. The MIG series modules feature unique waveform shaping capabilities due to the use of two tubes, allowing for audio rate switching and balance adjustments. The VCO, mixer, filter, and VCA all offer distinct tonal changes and features that can be overdriven for added versatility. The noise module provides a wide range of sound possibilities, from pitched variations to white noise textures. Currently, they have about 1,500 tubes in stock, making these modules a limited edition item. However, the tubes are perfect for Eurorack systems as they consume low power, making them compatible with standard power supplies. The final price is yet to be determined, but it is expected to be around $400.

https://www.catalystaudio.com/"

Sunday, September 18, 2022

Knobcon 22: Catalyst Audio Tube VCO, Noise, Mixer, VCF and VCA


video upload by sonicstate

"Catalyst Audio have a couple of tube based modules: VCO, Noise Source, Mixer, Filter and VCA.
The VCO and noise source actually use tubes to create the sound rather than 'warm them up'.
The VCO has a pair of tubes, one for each side of the wave which gives some interesting configurations of waveforms, with wave folding and PWM, plus a feedback path that adds some unique resonant shapes.

The noise source has a number of noise sources, with the option to tune the noise to sound a little like a fiilterbank (to my ears).

The Mixer uses a tube to add drive at the output stage.
They are aiming to be ready to ship by Jan/Feb 2023 - price tbc.
https://www.catalystaudio.com/"

Tuesday, September 03, 2019

Catalyst Audio 156v Control Voltage Porcessor - Buchla System 100 Eurorack Module


via this auction

"The model 156v was likely the first "CV manipulation" tool ever available to modular synthesists. In the original 100 series environment, the 156 was used as a front end to nearly every other module with a CV input. The majority of CV inputs throughout the 100 series do not have associated attenuators or offsets built into the modules, and thus they relied on the 156 to scale, offset, and attenuate the voltages traveling around the system. The 156V consists of 2 independent “voltage processors” Each with a control to mix the two inputs, add a voltage offset (positive only), and then a control to mix between the external CV to be processed and the internal offset. In addition, the "B" channel has an inverting input. The 156V is as close a replica to the original 156 as possible, and is built entirely of discrete analog components.

The Model 156V (Like all 100 Series Modules) is based off of designs originally pioneered by Don Buchla while working with the San Francisco Tape Music Center."

This is the first post to feature the 156V.

Saturday, January 26, 2019

Buchla - Red Panel Modules | NAMM 2019


Published on Jan 26, 2019 Under the Big Tree

"When last we talked to Dave Small at Superbooth 18, he was selling Buchla 100-style modules under the name of Catalyst Audio. His modules were so good that they are now selling as official Buchla modules, as a new product line called Red Panel."

Wednesday, July 18, 2018

Catalyst Audio Buchla100 seq


Published on Jul 18, 2018 PaulLawlerMusic

"Sequencing the beefy Catalyst Audio Buchla 100 clones. You will need speakers to hear the depth"

Friday, May 18, 2018

Catalyst Audio Brings Buchla 100 Modules Back In Eurorack Format


Published on May 18, 2018 Synthtopia

"At Superbooth 2018, Catalyst Audio gave us an overview and demo of their line of Buchla 100 modules, which are based on the original 60's modules, but adapted for the Euro format."

Saturday, May 12, 2018

Superbooth 2018: Catalyst Audio Buchla Eurorack Modules Sound Demo | SYNTH ANATOMY


Published on May 12, 2018 SYNTH ANATOMY

"At Superbooth 2018, Catalyst Audio presented Buchla clones for the Eurorack format. Here a short sound demo of these amazing sounding modules."

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Saturday, May 05, 2018

Superbooth 2018 - Catalyst Audio Buchla 100 Series Modules in Eurorack Format


Published on May 5, 2018 DivKidVideo

"Dave from Catalyst Audio takes us through the Buchla 100 series modules he's remade in the Eurorack format. Looking at the current line of modules making up a voice as well as new modules to come including a new oscillator, sequencer and utilities. It sounds great, raw and plenty of character.

We're proud to have our Superbooth 2018 content sponsored by www.thonk.co.uk"

Monday, March 19, 2018

Golden Kumquats at Noon


Published on Mar 19, 2018 Todd Barton

"A layered composition using Catalyst Audio's Buchla 100 modules."

Saturday, March 17, 2018

More CatalystAudio Buchla 100 clips


Published on Mar 17, 2018 Todd Barton

"3 more clips of diverse patches for the CataylstAudio Buchla 100:
1) Experi-Mental
2) Sequence & Wub
3) Bandpass Madness"

Thursday, March 15, 2018

Catalyst Audio Buchla 100 explorations


Published on Mar 15, 2018 Todd Barton

"continued explorations: patches 2, 3 and 4."

Wednesday, March 14, 2018

CatalystAudio Buchla 100 first patch


Published on Mar 14, 2018 Todd Barton

"Just got a Catalyst Audio eurorack Buchla 100 system to test drive for a few days. Here is my first patch -- liking the thump & power that I remember from my old 100. Enjoy!"

Tuesday, February 13, 2018

NAMM 2018: Delptronics, Pittsburgh Modular, Catalyst Audio, Malekko, KOMA, 2hp [Episode 39]


Published on Feb 13, 2018 CatSynth TV

"Odds and ends from the synthesizer corner of NAMM 2018 😺

Delptronics ThereMorph
https://delptronics.com/

Pittsburgh Modular Microvolt 3900
https://pittsburghmodular.com/

Catalyst Audio "Buchla 100" series
https://www.catalystaudio.com

Malekko Heavy Industry MANTHER
https://malekkoheavyindustry.com/

KOMA Elektronik (including Field Kit)
https://koma-elektronik.com/

2hp Modules
http://www.twohp.com/"

Saturday, January 27, 2018

NAMM 2018: Catalyst Audio Buchla Clones


Published on Jan 27, 2018 sonicstate

Catalyst Audio Buchla 100 Eurorack Sounds at NAMM 2018


Published on Jan 27, 2018 Perfect Circuit Audio

"Catalyst Audio was at NAMM 2018 with a whole system of their Buchla 100 modules in eurorack format and we were able to record some of the sounds that they can produce."

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Wednesday, January 24, 2018

NAMM 2018 Catalyst Audio System 100 Walkthrough and Sound Demo


Published on Jan 24, 2018 Analogue Zone Showroom / Synths and Studio

Buchla clones in eurorack.

AnalogueZone ► http://www.analoguezone.com

Tuesday, January 02, 2018

Catalyst Audio Buchla 100 Eurorack Modules


Published on Jan 2, 2018 Perfect Circuit Audio

"This video shows the Catalyst Audio Buchla 100 Eurorack Modules used together and with other modules. The Catalyst modules used are a 158 dual oscillator, 110 quad gate, 180 dual function generator, 106 discrete mixer, and 156 CV processor.

Available here: https://www.perfectcircuitaudio.com/c..."

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Saturday, January 21, 2017

NAMM 2017: Catalyst Audio - Buchla Clone Modules and More


Published on Jan 21, 2017 sonicstate

See the Catalyst Audio for more.

Thursday, January 19, 2017

NAMM2017: Introducing Catalyst Audio new Eurorack Modules


Published on Jan 19, 2017 Analogue Zone Showroom / Synths and Studio

"Introducing Catalyst Audio new Eurorack Modules

Catalyst Audio - Modul 158
Catalyst Audio - SH-IMPLE"

http://www.analoguezone.com/

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

New Euro Manufacturer Catalyst Audio Introduces Time’s Arrow Sequencer Eurorack Module


Published on Dec 7, 2015 catalyststudio

A new eurorack module from the recently formed Catalyst Audio. The playlist for the videos above follow. Full details on their first eurorack module, Time's Arrow, further below.

1. Times Arrow Cmin Basslines [CV/Gate/Accent to FutureRetro 777]
2. Times Arrow Video Manual Utility Mode
3. Times Arrow Vid Manual Seq Mode
4. Times Arrow Video Manual RND Submodes
5. Times Arrow Video Manual RND Mode
6. Times Arrow Video Manual Extra Features


via of Catalyst Audio:

"So.

What is it?

So at it’s most basic it is a 16 step sequencer,

It can do all of your normal sequencer functions etc...

But also-

What we think sets this apart from the other currently available sequencers out there right now (and yes there are a lot!) is it's randomization features. It was designed to basically allow you to start with randomness, and then to exert some level of control over this randomness until you start to get useable (but still unpredictable) results. A 'happy accident generator' maybe?

A very basic description would be that each step of the sequence contains information about 5 different 'events' Notes (CV value), Gate, Accent, Tie, and Slide. You can manually set up these events, like you would with a more traditional sequencer, but Times Arrow allows you to randomize any or all of these events either manually (button press) or via a trigger signal. Once a new pattern has been generated, that new pattern will continue to loop and will only be altered by another button press or trigger. Each "event" can have different probability settings, and each "event" can be set on a per step basis to be excluded from randomization.

It’s hard for me to feel like I can do justice to it in one or two paragraphs, so please check out the videos posted on our site www.CatalystAudio.com or feel free to ask me questions here and I will do my best to answer.

I will say that I have gotten some amazingly cool sequences out of this thing, stuff I probably would have never come up with on my own. (Of course I’m biased, both cause I created it and because my definition of an “amazingly cool sequence” is probably different from yours.)

It is currently available at Foxtone music right now, and should be up at Analog Haven by the end of the week.

Features
Adjustable seq length from 1 - 16 steps
Internal quantizer with 16 selectable scales
Constant time (303 style) slide
Buffered output voltages from 0 - 8v (8 oct range)
(Pre-quantizer) Transpose input
Reset to last step
Forward, Backward, PingPong, Pendulum, Random, and "Drunken Walk" seqencer directions
Firmware optimized for extremely low jitter and tight timing.
Synchronized randomization (manual or CV triggered) of Notes, Accents, Ties, Gates, and Slides, Alt CV and Octave Offset.
Independent probability settings of Notes, Accents, Ties, Gates, and Slides.
Independently remove any event on any step from randomization.
Sync/reset output
Random stepped CV output (0-5v)
Global transpose by semitones or octaves.
"Slip" sequences forward or backward in time.
Skiff Friendly
Awesome buttons.
Cat approved."
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