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via this auction
"It is a DIY system, professionally built and last year overhauled ( capacitors, ICs, potentiometers, switches, etc renewed ).
All functions of the modules are given. The knobs work without any noise beside. The whole system is designed 2 voices and internally pre-wired, so that at the COM module the final signals concerns ( VCO - VCF - VCA , each with ADSR ; LFOs are at VCOs, . . )
The sequencer is a 16 step sequencer or two times eight steps. Start/Stop and Reset buttons .
The only weak point on this system is that the front panels are not fixed at the front. They do hold through the rear connector, but should be better secured for transport and more intensive use.
Total : 1x step sequencer, 4x VCO , 2x VCF 24dB, 4x ADSR, 2x dual VCA, 1x LFOs , noise module, COM (EQ+Output ), keyboard module, power supply 220V"
Showing posts with label Elektor. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Elektor. Show all posts
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Monday, June 07, 2021
Prophet~5 re-joins the crew in its new compact and more reliable revision 4 desktop format.
video by Vykaar Tones
"My very first experiments with integrating the Prophet 5 desktop with my other equipment. There are many other better demonstrations of the Prophet 5 on its own elsewhere. RS09 is above the P5 and ARP Odyssey is top left. Elektor formant is played from the left Keystep 37 and Blofeld keyboard is below that. The nord electro 6 is out of view at the bottom of the stand."
Friday, May 21, 2021
1977 - 1980 Elektor CHOROSYNTH , Chorus/String Effekt Synthesizer
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via this auction
"This very rare Elektor synthesizer is for sale. It was built in the eighties and it worked. Over the years some parts have been removed and now need to be added. complete with assembly instructions."
The last, and only other one to be mentioned on the site, was back in 2008 here.
via this auction
"This very rare Elektor synthesizer is for sale. It was built in the eighties and it worked. Over the years some parts have been removed and now need to be added. complete with assembly instructions."
The last, and only other one to be mentioned on the site, was back in 2008 here.
Saturday, April 03, 2021
Elektor Formant Modular Analog Synthesizer Demo
video by Vykaar Tones
"The Elektor Formant made in this one off unique style in 1978. Most were made using separate panels available from the Elektor magazine but this one is a custom build. 3xVCOs, VCF switchable HP or LP and 6,12,18,24dB, ADSR and AD envelopes. Dual VCA. Resonant filter module, ring modulator and envelope follower. White and Pink noise, LFO and TR808 cymbal tone generator added by me a few years ago. The CV and Gate are provided by a 960 sequencer and CV transposed with a Keystep37."
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Elektor Formant 18-module case + keyboard
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via this auction
"Up for sale is an Elektor Formant 18-module case: a big unit with space for 12 modules and a smaller case with space for 6 modules. Two modules are installed: 'kov / gate' and a 'netz (psu)' module. The keyboard is also included, but the cable to connect it with the case isn't there anymore. We sell it as-is, for spares / project. There are some psu boards installed, but it's such a mess inside that we can't say anything about the technical condition.
Cosmetically everything is in used condition. One of the corners of the keyboard is broken, an inlay of a knob of the keyboard interface is missing, there are a few scratches on the keyboard case and keys. The wooden cases have a few scratches and wear and tear. A lot of screws are missing. Please check all the photos before purchase."
via this auction
"Up for sale is an Elektor Formant 18-module case: a big unit with space for 12 modules and a smaller case with space for 6 modules. Two modules are installed: 'kov / gate' and a 'netz (psu)' module. The keyboard is also included, but the cable to connect it with the case isn't there anymore. We sell it as-is, for spares / project. There are some psu boards installed, but it's such a mess inside that we can't say anything about the technical condition.
Cosmetically everything is in used condition. One of the corners of the keyboard is broken, an inlay of a knob of the keyboard interface is missing, there are a few scratches on the keyboard case and keys. The wooden cases have a few scratches and wear and tear. A lot of screws are missing. Please check all the photos before purchase."
Saturday, October 24, 2020
Elektor Formant DIY 2010 White
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"Legendary Elektor Formant synth! 3 oscillator.
Made by professional synth builder from original documentation.
Case made by cabinet maker and painted with 2K paint. It’s semi modular.
You can redirect path if you want to."
via this auction
"Legendary Elektor Formant synth! 3 oscillator.
Made by professional synth builder from original documentation.
Case made by cabinet maker and painted with 2K paint. It’s semi modular.
You can redirect path if you want to."
Thursday, September 03, 2020
Mirror Systems - Benge performs live on 7 classic Modulars
Note the above appears to be a collage of previously posted videos. Mirror Systems is now available on Bandcamp. Benge also brought us 13 Systems, and 20 Systems before that. You can find them and more on Benge's BandCamp site. Mirror Systems is a continuation of his modular explorations. Benge also performed as part of John Foxx and The Maths.
"A 43 minute film to accompany my latest release Mirror Systems, available here:
https://zackdagoba.bandcamp.com/album...
Eight live performances on seven classic modular systems. Some of these are slightly longer than on the album version
Systems used:
01 - ARP 2500
02 - Moog Modular 3C
03 - Buchla 200
04 - Elektor Formant
05 - Buchla 100
06 - Yamaha CS30
07 - Buchla 200
08 - Serge Modular
Recorded, filmed and edited by Benge (BDEdwards)
Memetune Studios, UK, August 2020"
via BandCamp
"Download includes 11 page full colour booklet!
This album features a series of solo improvisations on modular synthesisers. On occasion some additional ancillary equipment was used (see below) to augment the sound. A video is available to watch entitled “Benge Mirror Systems” which documents the improvisations. Some of the tracks presented here were edited slightly for the purpose of creating a satisfactory album-flow
Tracklisting and description:
01 - Arpor. Created on a vintage ARP 2500 from 1971. In addition some reverberation (Emu Modular spring-type) was used and a monophonic digital delay line (Yamaha D1500)
02 - Mirroog. Featuring the Moog Modular 3C from the late 1960s. No other sounds used
03 - Mirrula. Created on a cloned version of the Buchla 200, designed in the 1970s in California, these modules are based upon the original schematics of Don Buchla’s circuits. No other sounds used
04 - Forror. The system used was a late 1970s Elektor Formant, a large format system made in Germany. In addition a vintage (1990s) TC Electronic M5000 dual reverberation system was employed
05 - Birror. Created on a vintage Buchla 100 modular system from the late 1960s. No other sounds were used
06 - Mirroha. Made with a 1977 Yamaha CS30. This synthesiser was Yamaha’s answer to compact complete systems such as the Buchla Music Easel and EMS VCS3. It contains 2 VCOs, 2 VCFs, 3 envelopes, an 8 step sequencer, 2 VCAs, LFO and other sundry elements. In addition, some reverberation and fx were added (Yamaha SPX90 phaser and TC Electronic M5000)
07 - Buchror. Another study on the Buchla 200
08 - Sergor. Made on the Serge Modular, a large 8 panel system containing mostly early ‘paperface’ modules, and some later STS-era ones
Total running time: 39 minutes"
Friday, June 05, 2020
90's ELEKTOR FORMANT MODULAR SYSTEM - 3 VCO MATRIX SYNTHESIZER + KEYBOARD
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via this auction
This one was spotted and sent in via M Me.
3x VCO
CVF 24 dB
VCF
6x ADSR
LFO
RBM Ring Modulator
RFM FILTER
NOISE
NF-MIXER
3x KEYBORD INTERFACE
3x VCA
COM
+ MATRIX ...
220 V
via this auction
This one was spotted and sent in via M Me.
3x VCO
CVF 24 dB
VCF
6x ADSR
LFO
RBM Ring Modulator
RFM FILTER
NOISE
NF-MIXER
3x KEYBORD INTERFACE
3x VCA
COM
+ MATRIX ...
220 V
Thursday, April 30, 2020
Ludus Pinsky Live lockdown diaries
Published on Apr 30, 2020 luduspinsky
Live for 'le cannibale' lockdown diaries
28/04/20
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Elektor Formant modular on the right and a couple modules on the left. Looks like a DIY sequencer in between and a number of other DIY modules. Extensively modded KORG Poly-800 and Nova Mod Roland SH-101. Apparently an EDP Wasp filter clone is featured as well.
Update on the Poly-800 mod: "in the poly800 I added a steiner filter, phaser, chorus, lfo, vca and a double counter (4017) to play with the rhythm."
Friday, December 06, 2019
Sequencing and Ratcheting Analog Synthesisers
Published on Dec 6, 2019 Vykaar Tones
"Sequencers = Doepfer Darktime with A160-5 module, Beatstep Pro, Moog Mother-32 and SH-101 with tubbutec mod.
Synthesisers = Elektor Formant, Korg MS20, SH101, Mother-32, Boomstar 4075, Arturia Minibrute 2S, Behringer Model D and Pro~1"
Saturday, July 20, 2019
Performant
Published on Jul 20, 2019 zack dagoba
"Another side of the Formant Modular - this thing is crazy - like a drunk uncle at a wedding party"
zack dagoba Formant Modular videos
Friday, July 19, 2019
Informant
Published on Jul 19, 2019 zack dagoba
"I've been getting into the Formant Modular today. I recently built a new cabinet for my modules and had them all refurbished, and they sound great. This is a really interesting system, and sounds like nothing else, mainly due to the way it distorts and all melds together. I think its because there are loads of really cool 1970s components inside it!"
Tuesday, July 09, 2019
Synth Rorschach #64: Moon Rocks
Where does NASA keep the Moon Rocks? - Smarter Every Day 220 Published on Jul 9, 2019 SmarterEveryDay
The source of Formant knobs. Moon rocks!
OK, this one is a bit of stretch, but when I saw the small thumbnail for this video on YouTube, my first thought was, "did SmarterEveryDay do a video on modular synths?!". For a split second I thought that was a Formant modular in the background. In the larger still above it now reminds me of square Mattson Mini Modular panels with Formant knobs.
Sunday, June 23, 2019
Elektor Formant Modular Synthesizer in Custom Clear Plexiglass Cabinet
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"Elektor Formant Modular Synthesizer in a custom transparent cabinet.
Modules installed:
- x2 RFM
- x1 Noise
- x1 COM
- x2 ADSR
- x1 Interface
- x2 Dual VCA
- x2 LFOs
- x3 VCO
- x1 VCF
- x1 VCF 24dB
- Power supply"
via this auction
"Elektor Formant Modular Synthesizer in a custom transparent cabinet.
Modules installed:
- x2 RFM
- x1 Noise
- x1 COM
- x2 ADSR
- x1 Interface
- x2 Dual VCA
- x2 LFOs
- x3 VCO
- x1 VCF
- x1 VCF 24dB
- Power supply"
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Vintage '70s Elecktor Formant Analogue Music Synthesizer
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via this auction
Pics of the inside and one of the manual cover below.
"The Formant Synthesiser is a synth DIY project published in Elektor magazine between 1977-1979. It was the first small-scale analogue synthesiser around with modular construction that could be built at home at an affordable price. Includes card extension cable for testing and some additional spare parts, cassette tape, and manual. Everything working well, aside from the ring mod section which is disabled."
via this auction
Pics of the inside and one of the manual cover below.
"The Formant Synthesiser is a synth DIY project published in Elektor magazine between 1977-1979. It was the first small-scale analogue synthesiser around with modular construction that could be built at home at an affordable price. Includes card extension cable for testing and some additional spare parts, cassette tape, and manual. Everything working well, aside from the ring mod section which is disabled."
Thursday, April 18, 2019
The history and future of Eurorack modular synths with Doepfer #TSR19
Published on Apr 18, 2019 DivKidVideo
"A rare moment of free time and having great people in the right place at the right time here's an interview with Felix of Tuesday Night Machines talking to Dieter Doepfer, THE CREATOR OF EURORACK at the Thomann Synth Reactor #TSR19 event.
Felix and I wanted to chat to Doepfer about both his history (the history or Eurorack), his current polyphonic modules, future module sand ideas and a quick look at what the future of the Eurorack might be.
We also talk about the Elektor Formant DIY synth, the new Frequency Shifter module coming later this year, CV controlled LED lighting, Dieter was also the EU distributor for Doug Curtis' Curtis chips/components, Raul's World of Synths, favourite Doepfer modules and plenty more."
Friday, April 12, 2019
Helm Elektronik - Formant Based Modular System
via Vemia
"This is a professionally built huge modular by Helm Electronics. The founder of the company set himself the task of turning the original Formant modular into a professional and super-powerful machine, and this is the result. The build quality and the sound put it in a completely different league as compared to the Formants you usually find. If you ever wanted to know what this beast can really do, this is the one to get. Massive sound and clear studio quality signal path. Envelope gate and vco cv connections are to a large extent normalised and need no patching but you can of course override and patch as you like. Hugely powerful sequencer and a great keyboard that plays well. I have gone through it and the reverb needs work - or maybe is just missing its tank. Nothing serious at all. I also have a few spares which I will include. It is also extremely beautiful."
Monday, January 28, 2019
Spring forward
Published on Jan 28, 2019 Vykaar Tones
"Doepfer MAQ 16/3 sequencing Dark Energy modules and Elektor Formant synthesizers. Lead lines played on Korg Triton and Roland JP-8000. Drums from Roand CR-8000 recently modified with 10 buffered voice outputs."
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
Steam Trax
Published on Jan 10, 2018 Vykaar Tones
"Step time sequenced analog synthesisers starting of with noise from the Trax RetroWave R-1 and then a bunch of stuff in my usual improvised old school one take and take a break style.
Other equipment used:
Elektor formant modular
Beat Step Pro
Roland CR8000
SH101 with tubbutec mod
Boomstar 4075
Waldorf Streichfett
JP8000
RS09
Doepfer Dark Energy Mk1 x 3
Doepfer MAQ 16/3
Doepfer modular racks
Mackie USA mixers
Eventide reverb and delays"
Wednesday, July 19, 2017
Introni - Archive of Italian Electronic Magazines
I spotted this one in a post by Francesco Mulassano of Soundmit and Torino Synth Meeting. The image comes from this PDF. I was curious what exactly it was, and what synth was pictured, so I reached out to him. According to Francesco:
"Introni is a sort of archive of almost all old italian electronic magazines (and a few in other languages), very interesting archive, inexhaustible source of great pictures. Onde Quadre was one of this magazine, they spot sometimes synthesizers as a diy project like this.
http://www.introni.it/pdf/Onda%20Quadra%201979_10.pdf
http://www.introni.it/pdf/Radiorama%201957_06_bis.pdf
http://www.introni.it/pdf/Electronics%20World%201967_02.pdf (page 42)
http://www.introni.it/pdf/CQ%20elettronica%201969_08.pdf (electronic organ)
http://www.introni.it/pdf/Radio%20Elettronica%201972_12.pdf (electronic music generator) MOOGH!!
http://www.introni.it/pdf/Radiopratica%201969_09.pdf (page 35)
http://www.introni.it/pdf/Radiopratica%201969_10.pdf
http://www.introni.it/pdf/Radio%20Elettronica%201977_02.pdf (very good project)
http://www.introni.it/pdf/Radio%20Elettronica%201978_06.pdf
http://www.introni.it/pdf/Radio%20Elettronica%201979_03.pdf
http://www.introni.it/pdf/Radio%20Elettronica%201979_07.pdf
http://www.introni.it/pdf/Radio%20Elettronica%201980_03.pdf
http://www.introni.it/pdf/Radio%20Elettronica%201982_08.pdf
http://www.introni.it/pdf/Selezione%20Radio%201978_12.pdf
http://www.introni.it/pdf/Sperimentare%201975_11.pdf
http://www.introni.it/pdf/Sperimentare%201977_12.pdf
http://www.introni.it/pdf/Sperimentare%201979_09.pdf (string synth part 1)
http://www.introni.it/pdf/Sperimentare%201979_10.pdf (part 2)
http://www.introni.it/pdf/Sperimentare%201979_11.pdf (part 3)
http://www.introni.it/pdf/Sperimentare%201980_01.pdf (part 4)
http://www.introni.it/pdf/Sperimentare%201980_02.pdf (part 5)
http://www.introni.it/pdf/Sperimentare%201980_03.pdf (part 6)
http://www.introni.it/pdf/Elettronica%20Flash%201997_10.pdf (syntar page 23)
http://www.introni.it/pdf/CQ%20elettronica%201977_10.pdf (page 1851 synthesizers panel)
book
http://www.introni.it/pdf/Scacchi%20-%20Musica%20Elettronica.pdf
http://www.introni.it/pdf/Zierl%20-%20Strumenti%20Elettronici%20per%20l'audiofilo.pdf
audio
http://www.introni.it/manuali_audio.html
this is another magazine not covered on introni website
http://www.robertobizzarri.net/NE/
http://www.robertobizzarri.net/download/download.php?file=NuovaElettronica/Fascicoli/084-085_Nuova_Elettronica.pdf (Monophonic synth)
another website
http://www.hp64000.net/page3/page3_2/page3_2.html
http://www.hp64000.net/page3/page3_1/page3_1.html
Elektor_Giugno_1982_n37.pdf (page 28)
Elektor_Settembre_1982_n40.pdf (page 49)
Elektor_Novembre_1982_n42.pdf (page 42)
this is the complete project (ELEKTOR) ElektorFormantMusicSynthesiser.pdf
The system is:
(PDF part 1)
(PDF part 2)
(PDF part 3) + sequencer
here a search engine for the introni archive http://www.casacarpi.com/Ricerca_risultati.asp
type MUSIC in Oggetto field and you have all the music projects
on the left column, click on Hobby/elettronica/vecchie riviste"
Francesco also recommended another site he first encountered when getting into synth DIY here.
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