Endangered Audio Research Grizleizer Eurorack Module @Synth_City

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"Now in, the Pandrogynous mother/father of all FSU modules, the @EndangeredAudio Gristleizer! http://ow.ly/JSWy301xq4I"

Exploring The Gristleizer Eurorack Module - Part 2

Published on May 14, 2016 Bimini Road

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"Ableton Live is controlling the oscillator and the L-1 Tube VCA through the iConnectivity Box and the Expert Sleepers FH-1, and I'm scanning through different sounds and modes of The Gristleizer to show what a versatile tone box it is. Few modules can radically alter their input this much!"

Part 1 here.

Exploring The Gristleizer Eurorack Module

Published on May 12, 2016 Bimini Road

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"Here are a few clips of The Gristleizer working with some other modules. The Expert Sleepers FH-1 is acting as a bridge for my KMI QuNexus (off screen). The Disting mk3 is the oscillator, which is feeding into the L-1 Tube VCA, which itself is triggered by the gate from the FH-1 (I don't have an envelope module at the moment). The output of the VCA is then fed through the Gristleizer and sent through my Universal Audio Apollo, where a Cooper Time Cube provides the stereo delay. It is also running through the Neve 1073 Preamp plugin, the Studer A800, and the Ampex ATR-102.

0:00 - Output A of the Disting is multed using a Tiptop stackable cable to the Mod input of the Gristleizer in VCF mode. This means that the speed of the scanning Bandpass Filter within the Gristleizer is moving at the same rate as the pitch of the oscillator. Doing this, the Bias, Filter Mix, and Depth Controls all allow you to dial in amazing tones.

0:46 - This is the same setting as above, but the internal triangle wave of The Gristleizer is modulating now. I call this effect a phase ring mod. Although it does not use diodes in a ring configuration to achieve the ring mod effect, the effect of the scanning BPF creates another oscillating tone that, especially when dialed into the tonic or the dominant note of the scale you're using. In this case, I am dialing it in so that it crashes against the pitch of the Disting's oscillator, creating some truly growling tones.

1:46 - Here, I'm adjusting the drive of the VCA to create some feedback overtones in order to highlight the range that the Bias knob sweeps through. The Bias controls the center frequency that the Gristleizer sweeps through. Only with the Endangered Audio Research Gristleizer filter do you get this wide range - the original design was focused way down in the bass range which, for most instruments, was completely unusable. The redesigned filter is dirty enough to be at home within The Gristleizer, but is without a doubt much more musical. In this example, I have patched the Saw LFO output to the Mod input (breaking the normalized connection to the Triangle wave).

2:17 - This is The Gristleizer in VCA mode. Notice towards the end of this clip how much the Bias changes the tone of the input. The added Filter Mix control also doubles as a presence control in VCA mode. The Square LFO is patched into The Gristleizer's Mod input.

2:59 - Another example of the phase ring modulation effect."

Exploring The Gristleizer Eurorack Module - Part 2

Published on May 14, 2016 Bimini Road

http://www.endangeredaudioresearch.com
http://www.biminiroadelectronics.com

"Ableton Live is controlling the oscillator and the L-1 Tube VCA through the iConnectivity Box and the Expert Sleepers FH-1, and I'm scanning through different sounds and modes of The Gristleizer to show what a versatile tone box it is. Few modules can radically alter their input this much!"

Not Waving, but Droning (ft. The Gristleizer by Endangered Audio Research)

Published on Apr 29, 2016 Bimini Road

"This is a drone piece using three Eurorack Gristleizers. The one on the left is in VCF mode, while the other two in VCA mode with nothing plugged into their audio inputs are acting like VCOs. These two VCOs are sent through the VCF Gristleizer and into Ableton Live with a little Universal Audio EMT 140 Plate Reverb. The saw wave LFO from the VCF Gristleizer is fed back into the Frequency Mix input of the second VCO Gristleizer."

http://www.endangeredaudioresearch.com/

Gristleizer on Gristleizer: Erica Synths Ringmod Edition

Published on Apr 26, 2016 Bimini Road

"This is a tabletop Endangered Audio Gristleizer feeding into an Erica Synths Fusion Series Tube Ringmod with the Eurorack version of the Gristleizer acting as the carrier, with some feedback loops thrown in. With the right settings, you can get tube glitch beats out of this setup - the Tiptop stackable cables seem like a no-brainer for anyone who likes to freely experiment with feedback. This is just 16 minutes of noise I'm making with them - skip around to hear how the sound evolves over time.

http://www.endangeredaudioresearch.com
http://www.ericasynths.lv
http://www.makenoisemusic.com (the 104 hp skiff)"

Audulus + Gristleizer + Minimoog VCF + AD4096 + Ampex ATR-102

Published on Apr 18, 2016 Bimini Road

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"In this video, I set up a simple 2 oscillator output from Audulus (no filters, no effects) - the majority of what you see on the iPad is the sequencer, clock, and the LFOs that are modulating various parameters.

The oscillators from Audulus are sent into the Endangered Audio Research Gristleizer, and then on into the Minimoog VCF through the external input (the oscillators and noise generators are turned off).

The output of the Minimoog is sent into the Endangered Audio Research AD4096 analog delay pedal.

Finally, the delay is routed into the Apollo 8 where, after passing through a Neve 1073 preamp and a Studer A800 tape machine, it is processed with the Slate VCC Neve Console, the Manley Vari-Mu Compressor and Massive Passive Mastering EQ, and finally the Ampex ATR-102 running at 3.75IPS and with a smattering of wow and flutter, and a bunch of stereo delay."

Minimoog + Gristleizer + AD4096 + Ampex ATR-102 Tape Warble

Published on Apr 16, 2016 Bimini Road

"The Minimoog is running through the Endangered Audio Research Gristleizer to an AD4096 analog delay (which will be for sale soon at Hey Day Music in Asheville, NC). It then goes into an Apollo 8 where it passes through a Neve 1073 Preamp to an Ampex ATR-102 set to 3.5IPS 456 formula with tons of wow and flutter.

For mixing, I used the Slate VCC Neve, the Manley Vari-Mu, Manley Massive Passive Mastering EQ, and finally back through another pass of the Ampex on 30IPS 250 formula."

ARP Omni + Gristleizer VCF + AD4096 Analog Delay

Published on Apr 14, 2016 Bimini Road

"This video uses the ARP Omni to showcase the new filter in The Gristelizer v3 (same as in the eurorack module). The AD4096 adds some smeary reverb-ish background.

The recording was made using a Universal Audio Apollo 8 using these plugins: a Neve 1073 Preamp, the RCA Tube Slate VCC, Studer A800 tape machine, Manley Vari-Mu Compressor, Manley Massive Passive Mastering EQ, and the Ampex ATR-102 tape machine."

Gorgon Hat by Atomic Shadow

Gorgon Hat from Atomic Shadow on Vimeo.

"This piece features the RCA tone burst generator, played live through effects pedals (including Strymon El Capistan). The EMW-200 is playing through a Lexicon Vortex unit. The modular synth is being controlled by the SynthCube 266 SOU and clocked with a Krisp 1 LFO. The other modules in the patch are the STG Soundlabs Sea Devils filtering a DotCom Q106, Analog Crafstman Gristlier filtering the SSL DDVCO. Both Oscillators are routed through the Krisp 1 Ring Mod. The modular patch is mixed through the STG mixer on it's way to the Yamaha AW-1600 recorder. PSP Audioware plugs used in the mixing stage included the Spring Box and their excellent new EMT 244/245 reverbs.

No Gorgons were harmed in the making of this picture."

http://www.atomicshadow.com

Update: you can find a write-up on the Making of Gorgon hat here.

The Gristleizer Tabletop v3 Filter Demo

Published on Jan 29, 2016 Endangered Audio Research Video

"This is a demonstration of the new filter for The Gristleizer in version 3 of the Tabletop, of which only 3 assembled units and 7 PCB remains; after which they will be gone forever!

Only 3 Prebuilt Tabletops Remain - SALE - $329:
http://www.endangeredaudioresearch.com/shop/the-gristliezer-tabletop-pre-built/

Only 7 PCBs Remain - $29:
http://www.endangeredaudioresearch.com/shop/the-gristleizer-pcb-only/

The last 3 prebuilt tabletops come with a Filter Mix In/Out switch, as well as Moog-style knobs (like the one featured in the video).

We are also selling off our remaining stock of Gristleizer box faceplates - contact mark@endangeredaudioresearch.com if you would like to reserve one.

If you want a Gristleizer Eurorack module, I’m sorry, but you’re too late! We’ve sold out of them as well, and will be retiring The Gristleizer line for good (though our circuit will arise again in an even newer, updated form and under a new name, TBD).

For those of you who’ve bought a Eurorack module, the filter will sound the same in yours as in this video. Also, you can now find it on Modular Grid!

https://www.modulargrid.net/e/other-unknown-the-gristleizer-v3

And finally, if you sign up for our newsletter, you will get once-a-month email updates that will include special Newsletter-only pricing, raffles, contests, and early-bird reservations - we’re going to make this newsletter one that you actually be *excited* to open. If you ordered a DIY kit, you will definitely want to sign up, as we will be sending out links to download our art and drill templates.

To sign up, follow this link and enter your email address: http://www.eepurl.com/bOHU8T

Our first newsletter will be sent out this Sunday, February 7th. The first issue will be announcing something exciting for Eurorack, as well as a mod to double the delay time of our AD4096 pedal, seen mangling an iOS Funkbox Rhythm King here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG4DZCD5dEg"

Endangered Audio Brings the Gristleizer to Eurorack

Endangered Audio Research has brought us an updated version of the Gristleizer in eurorack format. For some history on the original Gristleizer used by industrial band Throbbing Gristle back in the 1970s, see this post.

"The Gristleizer version 3 features a completely new filter section, expanded CV points (self-patchable), 3 LFOs, metalphoto faceplate with beautiful retro knobs."

The new module can currently be ordered in three configurations, each with some extra goodies - the first few customers receive:

$60 Off Eurorack Module
Free t-shirt or keychain

50% Off Eurorack Module Kit

$20 off Gristleizer PCB - that's an $8 PCB!

Kits include pages of documentation. High quality, handmade, built in America."

GRISTLEIZER SYNTHESIZER EFFECTS STOMPBOX

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"This beautiful unit was just used for the FIRST TIME EVER yesterday (7/24/15) after having bought several years back (2012?). Created by Endangered Audio Research, this box adds analog synthesizer modulation effects to your input source, sounding quite out there. Throbbing Gristle loved it:)

MINT CONDITION, comes in original box and with power supply. This version of the stompbox is no longer made by Endangered Audio, as they seem to be focusing on their Eurorack version...

The Gristleizer is a legendary effect, designed by Roy Gwinn in the 70s and made famous by industrial music group Throbbing Gristle. [See this post for some history]

This effect combines a tremolo with an oscillator-controlled filter. The controls allow considerable versatility, allowing you to achieve sounds from polite, smooth tremolo and auto-filter wah wah sounds, to industrial grinding distortion, ring modulation, and hard stuttering effects."

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COTK Sequential Switch C 962 - Demo 2

Published on Sep 24, 2014 alternatingbitmusic

"Picking up where I left off with the demo, but this time illustrating a possible application where you can see the unit in action similar to something like a v-gates module.
Club of the Knobs Sequential Switch"

Part 1 here.

modular acid techno - x0xheart, RCD, volca beats, monotribe, beatstep [+Gristleizer]

Published on Jul 17, 2014 blaman2012

"+diy sequencer, dividers and gristleizer"

3 Modular Synths, 3 Sequencers, Gristleizer, Mini-Space Rockers Drum Synth

Published on Jun 7, 2014 blaman2012·42 videos

"lots of noise"

Endangered Audio The Gristleizer Tabletop Synth Effects Module

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Video at the auction posted here. Be sure to see From Which the Gristleizer Came.

"ASHEVILLE, NC APRIL 27, 2009ó Smashing Guitars has announced the release of the first of their new product line, the Gristleizer. The flagship of the newly formed Endangered Audio (a subsidiary of Smashing Guitars), the Gristleizer is an extremely rare and unique unit. Originally designed by Roy Gwinn in 1976, the Gristleizer is based on a design published in Practical Electronics and sold in kit form by Phonosonics. Chris Carter of the British industrial music and visual arts group Throbbing Gristle modified the kit in 1977, unleashing what is known as the Gristleizer. Lost to time, the unit has been re-designed and produced by Smashing Guitars Owner/Engineer Todd Kelley, with assistance from Charlie Howes. After months of research and consultation with Gwinn and Carter, the audio path has been kept original-- "we've taken what people love about the sounds of the original Gristleizer, and given them much more" says Kelley. The Gristleizer had its initial release at the sold out Throbbing Gristle performance at Logan Square Auditorium in Chicago on April 25, 2009, one of their first performances in the USA in 28 years."

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Endangered Audio Research The GRISTLEIZER

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"These units are hand made and are awesome modulator/synth units for guitars, synths, keyboards, vocals (if crazy enough).

It also has an output for a expression pedal that you can adjust the frequency "on the fly" (very cool)..

some more info on the unit:

THE GRISTLEIZER IS AN ANALOG SYNTHESIZER EFFECT UNIT FOR USE WITH ALL TYPES OF INSTRUMENTS AND SIGNALS. THE VERSATILE LFO CAN MODULATE SIGNALS, AND WITH THE OTHER CONTROLS CAN OFFER AN INCREDIBLE VARIETY OF SONIC POSSIBILITIES. FROM FILTER EFFECTS IN VCF MODE TO UNIQUE TREMOLO AND RING MODULATION LIKE SOUNDS IN VCA MODE THAT RANGE FROM SUBTLE TO UNRECOGNIZABLE.

THE GRISTLEIZER IS THE LEGENDARY EFFECT USED EXTENSIVELY IN THE MUSIC OF THROBBING GRISTLE BY ELECTRONIC MUSIC VISIONARY, CHRIS CARTER WHO ADAPTED THE CIRCUIT FROM A DESIGN BY ROY GWINN AND BUILT THEM FOR THROBBING GRISTLE.

FEATURES
LFO WAVEFORM SELECT: 4 WAVEFORMS TO MODULATE YOUR SIGNAL IN VCA OR VCF MODE

FREQ: CONTROLS THE FREQUENCY OF THE LFO FROM .25HZ (1 CYCLE IN 4 SECONDS) TO 100HZ

DEPTH: CONTROLS THE LEVEL OF THE LFO MODULATION APPLIED TO THE SIGNAL

BIAS: CONTROLS THE INTENSITY AND GRIT OF THE MODULATION ON YOUR SIGNAL IN VCA MODE AND IN VCF MODE, SHIFTS THE CENTER FREQUENCY OF THE BAND PASS FILTER

LEVEL: CONTROLS THE OUTPUT LEVEL OF THE EFFECT, CAPABLE OF LINE LEVEL SIGNALS

LED: VISUALLY INDICATES THE FREQUENCY OF THE LFO

MODE FOOTSWITCH: SELECTS EITHER VCA OR VCF MODE FOR AMPLITUDE MODULATION IN VCA, OR FILTER MODULATION IN VCF MODE

BYPASS FOOTSWITCH: THIS IS A TRUE BYPASS SWITCH. WHEN BYPASSED, SIGNAL PASSES DIRECTLY FROM INPUT TO OUTPUT

INPUT: ACCEPTS LOW LEVEL (INSTRUMENT) TO LINE LEVEL SIGNALS FOR GREATER FLEXIBILITY

OUTPUT: DRIVES LOW LEVEL TO LINE LEVEL INPUTS DEPENDING ON LEVEL CONTROL"

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An Interview with Analog Craftsman's Anthony Norton on Atomic Shadow

via Atomic Shadow where you'll find the full interview.

"3- What inspires your module designs?

Things that don't exist in large format. My first production module was ARCADE [prototype pictured below]. It combined my love for classic arcade video games with controlling modular synthesizers for both euro and 5U formats. We even have a prototype for a banana version for the Serge/Buchla crowd.
Otherwise, I like offering classic circuits in their original design to folks who cant afford the real thing. Arp and Polivoks VCFs and also the mixer from the Polivoks, both with all original Russian ICs sourced from behind the former iron curtain. Also the venerable Chris Carter Gristleizer..."

Catch the full interview with more pics on Atomic Shadow here.
Via Rod Mitchell aka Atomic Shadow on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge.

Endangered Audio Research Gristleizer

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"Fantastic pedal, one of the best guitar synthesizer pedals of recent years. Based upon a program developed by Throbbing Gristle..."

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The Gristleizer (TheCircuitMolester.Blogspot.Com)

Uploaded on Nov 9, 2011 ginsengbob·6 videos

"The Gristleizer!!
Custom pedal by THE CIRCUIT MOLESTER.
4 waveform Lfo that modulates either the volume or a low pass filter.

Check out http://thecircuitmolester.blogspot.com/
for more info."