The Finish Line

video upload by davidryle

"Having a little fun with the Q960 sequencers and the Moog Matriarch.

The Q960 pair are set up for index sequencing on the bass line. This is a fun way to mangle the bass line but keep it steady in time with the drum pattern. The gate duty was handed to the Dotcom Q172 quantizer for only sending gates when there is a change of pitch voltage. This helped to avoid the typical pulse rhythm.

The bass voice is a pair of Synthetic Sound Labs TZ-VC Oscillators in FM coupling. There is a third VCO from SSL for a sine wave sub-oscillator. These are mixed through the Corsynth C114 transistor drive mixer to the Oakley Voltage Controlled State Variable Filter in low pass mode. The signal is split and sent through the Modcan 73B stereo echo delay and also a dry signal is driven by a second Corsynth T-Mixer for added saturation.

The drum sounds are from the Delptronics LDB-2E and the TipTop SD808 snare. There is a Mutable Instruments Grids and the Moon Modular 563 trigger sequencer coupled to trigger the modules. The snare is sent through the MakeNoise Echophon delay and produces the raspy pulse voice heard throughout.

A hollow wood/metal block percussive sound is generated by a pair of Dotcom Q106's, a Mega Ohm Audio CdS LPG and an SSL Digital Delay. This is triggered by the STG Trigger Mini Store and reset by the Moon 554 Octal Clock Divider.

The IN-YER-FACE lead line is the Moog Matriarch through a T.C.Electronics D-Two delay unit.

Clock source was from Cubase through the STG Time Divider.

A pair of Dotcom Q962 Sequential Switches were used to route the various step gates from the lower Q960 Sequencer to the upper Q960. Routing and pitch values were pre-determined after hours of rehearsal to set up a particular scale or mode that determined what I should play on the Matriarch.

It should be noted that certain happenstance values of the sequence pattern produced passing tones that lead to the typical blues scale in C. I just had to go with it."

The Seventh of Four

video upload by davidryle

"A new project idea to use the synthesizers.com Q170 MIDI GATES module to affect broad changes to the composition within the modular system.

The Q170 has eight output jacks for sending 5V gate or trigger voltages to the modular system. I used my DAW (Cubase) to construct timings for various parts of the modular.

The first four outs were used as pulse gates for the Delptronics and TipTop drum modules. The Kick, Snare and Open and Closed HiHats.
The fifth out is to the Q169 vco's AMP input. That vco is used for the bass line so controlling the on-board vca will mute or enable the voice.
The sixth out was to enable the Dove D900 sequencer to run/stop. The sequencer is feeding pitch voltage to the Synthetic Sound Labs Woven Spirits (MI Plaits). This is the chord pad sound. I used the DAW to pulse the gate info when I wanted the sequencer to reset at certain parts.
The seventh out was to send a continuous gate to the STG Soundlabs Time Buffer. The Time Buffer is receiving a sync-bus 24 ppq clock and run signal. I have a panel access to these with jack inputs so I sent the 5V gate to the RUN input. This allowed me to use this to start and stop all sequencer motion from the DAW.
The eighth out is to a Lower West Side Studios triple switch. This switch is used to add an offset voltage to the Woven Spirits Harmonic control.
The other fun part was playing the LWSS triple attenuator. I had three parts run through the module. The pair of STG VMS sequences were percussive background parts switched in and out as needed. The third part was a pulse version of the pad sound.

The Matrix duet in the mid section was clocked from the STG Time Divider module. Both Matrix were set with very closely aligned slider settings but the "Z" sliders were offset for variety. They sent pitch voltage to the TZ-VCO's from SSL. The duet were sent through the STG Post Lawsuit Filter and an Empress reverb/delay pedal.

Other outboard effects were the Meris Hedra for the bass line and the EMX Grand Canyon for the steady pad sound."

Delptronics Theremorph Synthesizer Hands-On Demo

Published on Sep 13, 2019 Synthtopia

"At Knobcon 2019, we talked with Mickey Delp of Delptronics, who gave us a quick demo of his Theremorph synthesizer."

Theremorph

Delptronics Thunderbell [Episode 133]

Published on Apr 16, 2019 CatSynth TV

"Demonstration of the Delptronics Thunderbell in a Cowbell.

We go through the basic functionality, then process it through Metasonix modules while driving it from a Make Noise Rene and Tempi. Finally, we set a basic quarter-note groove and do some funky improv using the Nord Stage electric piano.

More info on the Thunderbell (and its equivalent Eurorack model) can be found at https://delptronics.com/thunderbell.php

More Cowbell!"

www.catsynth.com

Gemini 6B Performance

Published on Mar 27, 2019 Mickey Delp

"Live performance on Mickey Delp's Gemini 6B interactive light and music installation. Recorded at Hopscotch Light & Sound, March 22, 2019. Performers are Ben Scheffler, Bradford Kinney, Thomas Echols, and Mickey Delp."

Novation Circuit & LDB-1SE Analog Drum Machine Jam // Compact Creation

Published on Sep 23, 2018 Enrique Martinez

Novation Circuit - https://us.novationmusic.com/groovebox

LDB-1SE Kit - https://delptronics.com/ldb1se.php

Top 3 Things at Knobcon 2018 + Thoughts on the Behringer 808

Published on Sep 11, 2018 Enrique Martinez

Update: video is back.

"My thoughts on a bunch of products from Knobcon 7! Such a fun event i love this one."

The list:

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BEST Affordable Analog Drums for Eurorack?

Published on Aug 7, 2018 Noir Et Blanc Vie

"Hey Guys, let's take a look at the Delptronics LDB-2e and the LDB-2x. These modules have been some of my most favorite recently. I'm not huge into performing live with my modular setup, but these two really help get all the drums I need for typical live playing to my sets.
This is probably the most affordable way into a bunch of Analog Eurorack drums sounds"

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/"

NAMM 2018 Delptronics MIDI Thru & More

Published on Feb 1, 2018 sonicstate

"Delptronics MIDI Thru device adds 3.5 and DIN connectors in Eurorack format."

Delptronics WiiCHVOK Sounds at NAMM 2018

Published on Jan 30, 2018 Perfect Circuit Audio

"Delptronics created the WiiCHVOK module which connects to a Wii nunchuck controller so that you can control parts of your modular synth by pushing the buttons, using the joystick and moving around the nunchuck."

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NAMM 2018 Delptronics ThereMorph, WII and more

Published on Jan 29, 2018 Ken Flux Pierce Fluxwithit

"out at NAMM 2018 Fluxwithit interviews Delptronics"

NAMM 2018 Delptonics Electro Faustus, MIDI Thru, Amptenuvert and Wiichuck Feature Walktrough

Published on Jan 26, 2018 Analogue Zone Showroom / Synths and Studio

Electro Faustus, MIDI Thru, Amptenuvert and Wiichuck available in April
Electro Faustus $249
Others TBD

LET'S CONNECT!
AnalogueZone ► http://www.analoguezone.com

New Synth Expert Knobcon 2017 Videos

The following videos have been added to the main Synth Expert Knobcon 2017 videos playlist here.

WMD Arpitecht at Knobcon 2017
Doctor Synth Loves ROMplers - Knobcon 2017
Universal Audio at Knobcon 2017
Delptronics Analog Drum Machine - Knobcon 2017

Delptronics LBD-2E Analog Drums + LBD-2X Expander

Published on Mar 9, 2017 Perfect Circuit Audio

"The LDB-2e 'Little Drummer Boy' analog drums eurorack module is an update to our popular LDB-1e module. It is 6 HP (only 2HP wider) and now includes the the individual volume controls and output jacks functionality of the old expansion module. The LDB-2x expansion module is totally new and gives you knob and CV control of the pitch of every drum, and the decay of the kick and open hi-hat.The module uses totally analog circuitry, not samples. Our goal was to recreate the warm sounds of the classic analog drum machines of the 80's, like the Roland TR-606 and TR-808. The circuitry of the LDB-2e uses the same principals as the classics and produces a very similar sound."

MATRIXSYNTH members get a %10 discount at Perfect Circuit Audio! See the membership page for details.

NAMM2017: Introducing Delptronics Pitchman and Wheelman Eurorack Modules

Published on Jan 20, 2017 Analogue Zone Showroom / Synths and Studio

http://www.analoguezone.com/

Animodule Midi Gate eurorack modular midi drum trigger

Published on Nov 2, 2016 Flux302 of Fluxwithit.com

"http://www.animodule.com/product/midi...
Fluxwithit.com

4HP wide, Depth = 33mm, Price = $169 available NOW"

Delptronics little drummer boy 2 expander knobcon 2016

Published on Oct 28, 2016 Flux302 of Fluxwithit.com

Delptronics.com

Modular Synth Jam by Boodaman - La Grand Messe

Published on Oct 27, 2016 Cavi Master

"Live recorded the 26 october 2016 @ Boodaman studio.
100% modular synth performance exepted FX

Rytmics 1: Mutable peaks + 2 Ladik RomPlay, Ladik Twin-T Drums
Rytmics 2: Mutant HiHat, TipTop, Delphytronics,...
Lead 1: Sputnik dual VCO + AJH VCO
Bass: Cavisynth Ardurack


Sequencing: Turing machine, Zularic repetitor + Ladik Patern generator + lot of clocks div's ;)"

www.boodaman.com
https://soundcloud.com/boodaman

New Delptronics LDB-2e Analog Drums Module Demo

Published on Oct 6, 2016 Delptronics

"This is a demo of the Delptronics LDB-2e “Little Drummer Boy” Analog Drums Eurorack module.

It packs packs eight drum voices into only 6HP: kick, snare, low tom, hi tom, wood block, rim shot, and open and closed hi-hats. In the video, the drums are sequenced with the Delptronics Trigger Man module, but they can be triggered with any trigger or gate signal.

The LDB-2e is an update to our popular LDB-1e module. It is only 2HP wider and now includes the the individual volume controls and output jacks functionality of the old expansion module. The sounds are different too, so you don't have to sell your old module.

The LDB-2x expansion module (also shown) is totally new and gives you knob and CV control of the pitch of every drum, and the decay of the kick and open hi-hat. The video demonstrates these features using a pitch sequencer module.

The module uses totally analog circuitry, not samples. The audio was direct into the camera. No effects were used during or after recording.

For more info, and to purchase the modules, go to http://delptronics.com/ldb2e"