Happy Driscoll Modular Synth

Published on Mar 26, 2016 opsysbug

"A very happy random sequence. Driscoll Modular Synthesizer. Yes."

Playlist:
Happy Driscoll Modular Synth
Happy Driscoll Synth 2
The mystery of Driscoll Modular Synthesizer
Driscoll Modular. Space Case Tape Echo. Dripping

Update: turned this into a playlist and added the fourth video.

Serge. Driscoll. Benjolin.

Published on Feb 17, 2015 opsysbug

"That's so random."

Serge. Driscoll. Benjolin.2

Published on Feb 17, 2015

"There's ghosts in here."

Driscol & Serge - Filter & TKB experiments

Published on Aug 11, 2013 DJjondent·213 videos

"I'm just experimenting with the Driscol filter.
There is no Driscol VCO used for sound in this video.
Driscol oscillator 3 supplies the clock pulse only for the TKB.

Some very organic sounds from the Driscol.
..... "wooden to liquid" at times.
The driscol filter resonates in an acoustic way when pinged.
.... basically feeding a pulse into the trigger.

Thanks to Andrew F of Nonlinear Circuits for restoring the TKB
http://nonlinearcircuits2.blogspot.co..."

Driscoll Synth & Serge TKB sequencer

Published on Jul 28, 2013 DJjondent·209 videos

"A basic & experimental exploration of a Driscoll Synth and Serge TKB - touch keyboard sequencer.
All sounds are from the Driscoll.

Thanks to Andrew F of non-linear circuits for his restoration of the TKB.
http://nonlinearcircuits2.blogspot.co..."

Driscoll Stereo Panning Mixer

Published on Jun 21, 2013 NakagawaGakki·45 videos

"Trying out Voltage Control on the Driscoll Stereo Panning Mixer.
Self Generative Patch.
Such a heavy sounding modular, such a useful module.
Wear you headphones to get the full effect of VC Panning."

Driscoll Modular Synthesizer Jam #1

Published on Apr 26, 2013 opsysbug·123 videos

"Driscoll Modular Synthesizer. A basic osc/filter/fm patch. Sounding the sounds."

Update:

Driscoll Modular Synthesizer Jam #2
Published on Apr 26, 2013 opsysbug·126 videos

"Jamming with joey. Driscoll Modular Synthesizer basic FM patch. Hear me out!"

Driscoll Modular Synthesizer Jam #3 (Serge WAD)
Published on Apr 26, 2013

"Driscoll Modular Synthesizer through Serge Modular Frequency Shifter and WAD (Wilson Analog Delay). Sounds like trying to start the truck!"

Driscoll Synthesizer - Test 5

Driscoll synthesizer # 5 - unedited
Uploaded on Apr 12, 2013 DJjondent·187 videos

"I'm clocking the five 32 stage sequencers with the one VCO from the
white synth on the right (It's an old kit MFOS synth "music from outer space")
so that they are all in sync.

They are triggering 3 envelope generators (top left of upper most panel)
which are in turn opening and closing 3 VCAs (right, middle panel)."

See the Driscoll label below for more.

Driscol modular 4 - Liquid sounds

Published on Apr 9, 2013

"The 32 stage sequencer is triggering the "dslope" module (envelope Generator).
Its all clocked with an LFO square wave (the synth to the right).. producing the boom sound.

The sound of dripping water. .....very organic.

Many thanks to Warren Burt for these synths. They are part of a larger mainly Serge modular collection put together in the late 1970's & early 80's
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warren_Burt
http://www.warrenburt.com/"

Driscoll Drums - Minimal Tech 1

Published on Apr 8, 2013 DJjondent·185 videos

"Just experimenting with & testing the Driscoll 32 stage sequencer.

It's very good for triggering drums.
This is not your average analog sequencer. I'm feeding it a LFO square wave that provides the clock.

These panels are currently being restored."

Driscoll Analog Synthesizer Videos

Driscol drums_unedited - Test Video 1

Uploaded on Apr 3, 2013 DJjondent·184 videos

Driscoll Analog Synthesizer - Test 2

Published on Apr 4, 2013

"Exploring the Driscoll Modular.
This was built in Australia in the late 70's , early 80's (I think)
by Julian Driscoll.
Very similar to the early Serge though not a clone.
These Driscoll panels were comissioned & used by Warren Burt.
http://www.warrenburt.com/

They were a small part of his collection
of early Serge / Driscoll synths that are currently being restored (12 panels in total)
much of which he built himself.

This is second test videos for my techos who will be restoring this bit of synth history.
It's wonderful to hear these old Driscolls (and the odd Serge). They have been silent for too long.

Many thanks to Warren for this opportunity to hear & use his synths."

via Timmy Lok on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

More Driscoll Modular synthesizer

YouTube Uploaded by opsysbug on Nov 1, 2011

"Driscoll Modular. Two panels now.
Triggering the filters (4!) with the 32 step switch/sequencer. Weird rhythms."

There's one listed for auction in this post.

Driscoll Modular Analog Synthesizer

via this auction
"Driscoll modules are largely based on Serge designs although there are some significant differences! These were produced in 1979...

Panel 1 (voice)
EG 1
VCO 1
Dual VCA
VCF 1
VCF 1
VCO 1
Dual Mixer

Panel 2 (CV)
VCEG
VCEG
ASR
RVG
32 Stage Sequencer
32 Stage Sequencer
CV Proc

Panel 3 (mixer/stereo/quad output stage)
Dual Mixer
VC 4 channel stereo mixer/panner
Dual Slope
VC 4 channel stereo mixer/panner
Dual Mixer"

"These panels give you the full 17 inches of modules, so the system density is one space more than Serge panels, and 3 more than an M-boat.

Unlike Serge systems, each module has it's own panel so you can rearrange the system at will. Each front panel is actually a single sided PCB with front panel graphics silkscreened on one side, and traces on the other. Circuit boards are mounted in card slots that are soldered to the rear of the front panel. All panel mount components are soldered to the panel which mean no flying wires to the panel, very clean and lightweight design. Almost all the IC's on the boards are socketed so repairs are much faster and easier."




previously posted

Driscoll Modular Synthesizer "SNAP"

YouTube Uploaded by opsysbug on Oct 14, 2011

"Driscoll Modular Synthesizer "SNAP"-just a turn of the knob. Bye bye."

Driscoll Modular Synthesizer "SNAP"#2

Uploaded by opsysbug on Oct 14, 2011

"Driscoll Modular Synthesizer "SNAP" again. Just a little noise and I'm out of here."

Driscoll Modular Synthesizer "SNAP"#3

Uploaded by opsysbug on Oct 14, 2011

"Driscoll Modular Synthesizer "SNAP"-last one I promise.
A little noise then I'm off to bed!"

Rare DRISCOLL modular synthesizer

YouTube Uploaded by opsysbug on Sep 28, 2011

"First 15 minutes with the Driscoll modular panel. Amazing.
x2 osc/waveshaper/filter/ASR/VCA this is just the first patch.
More to come."

DRISCOLL modular synthesizer 2

Uploaded by opsysbug on Sep 28, 2011

DRISCOLL modular synthesizer panel 3

Uploaded by opsysbug on Sep 28, 2011

Driscoll modular demo - Similar to serge DUSG, NTO & ASR

YouTube Uploaded by AntiEquation on Jun 1, 2011
"Quick demo for an Internet sale. Dual ASR, 4 Slope Gens in DUSG config, 2 NTO style oscillators with Sync and PWM! I prefer the Driscoll Oscs to NTOs although they are less stable. The Dual Processor was not used.

No post or effects other than cuts. Probably a bit quiet as I forgot to normalize the recording."

Serge Driscoll Modular Synthesizer

via this auction

"It contains a Driscoll Dual VCA, Driscoll Triple comparator, a Serge 5 stage sequencer, 4 stage sequencer, and Quantizer. All modules are fitted with banana jacks that, unlike the standard emerson/johnson jacks, have a lot of the conductor exposed on the surface so you can make (play) connections just by touching cables to the exterior of the jack! All electronics are in good working condition and ready to be patched!"

Studio via CustomSoundLab

flickr set by CustomSoundLab
(click for more)

There are some incredible shots in the set. Be sure to click on them followed by the All Sizes link in the header menu for each.

Pictured:
EMS Synth
Oberheim Matrix-12
Driscoll/Serge with MOTM modular

Raymond Scott - Lightworks

YouTube via johnnysmooth.
"okay, a couple months ago I got this Raymond Scott compilation. Scott is pretty much the inventor of electronic music. He did a lot of music for commercial and cartoons but also he did stuff like this. I don't know if I would necessarily recommend this compilation. There are some real nice bits, but they are few. meh...and that's my review.
The visuals are from 'Treasure Island,' one of my favorite books, although I had never seen this version. I got it because I have this book, 'The Hollywood Book of Death' and this kid in the film is in it. Bobby Driscoll who when he got older got into drugs (heroine) and he ended up dying (or is it dieing) pretty young."

Driscoll Modular Still Available

I posted on the Driscoll Modular back on September 29. The following comment just came in on the post. If you wanted one, here's your chance. : )

Julian driscoll said...
Hi all

I am Julian Driscoll, who designed and built
the Driscoll Modular.
I can still build them.
My email address is jcdrisc[@]melbpc.org.au
I am in Melbourne, Australia
I do custom work also
snail mail :
4/2 Bona Vista Ave
Surrey Hills
Vic 3127
Australia

cheers, Julian D

Driscoll Modular

Update: Some comments with additional info from Ken below. Click on comments at the end of this post.

Wow. Josue Arias sent this to me. You can put this on the list of the rarest of the rare. I'm not one to benchmark rarity against, but I've never seen or even heard of one of these before. The only thing that comes up on Google is this site with a brief reference of the Driscoll. The Analog Heaven archives come up dry as well.

Josue refers to the Driscoll as a Driscoll/Serge modular. He states, "the 'serge' part is just because the similar modules in it (Slope generators, Random voltages, cv processors, Analog shift register,...) and because my system even have a serge 5 stage sequencing programmer!, but driscoll designed the same functions than the serge modular using another electronic aproach and design, so is not a clone(!)"

The Driscoll was built in the 70s by Australian composer/designer/engineer Julian Driscoll. Josue, believes the original Driscoll was a 10-12 panel system.

As for the sound?
"The sound for this synth is incredible, its really "organic", it sound like creatures more than electronics : ) I have it next to my 4 panel serge and I really like the driscoll sound a lot more."

http://www.cyndustries.com/bugmusic/17.mp3

"All the water drops/woodblocks/marimba/rithms, comes from the driscoll. I think it show the organic qualities. I`m ataching you a couple of photos but they are from my old studio"

Wow. Thanks for sharing this Josue.

Update:
Josue gave me the ok to post the following thread. Thanks Josue!
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I`ve found some of the conversaions I had with australian composer
Warren Burt, He used the Driscoll and even it have a CD now for sale
made with it!:

"Hello Mr. Burt,

I`m Josue Arias, a musician and sound engineer from Madrid(SPAIN)
I just got the old Segemodular tape from 1983, and I`ve found you have
a nice piece there called "You want, maybe, something a little intense
diatonic?"

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