Minimal Drone

Uploaded on Jan 21, 2012 Michael Rucci

http://HandmadeElectronicInstruments.com

"Minimal drone synthesizer. Three oscillators modulating each other, with the first tuned extremely low to add more interesting rhythmic drones.
Case is carved from a single piece of found wood."

via @carolinezoids aka Caroline Swords

"Another @mikerucci gorgeous handmade #synth: "Minimal Drone", with carved case: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lb0ZCWkx1ME … @matrixsynth"

ludoWic Jam 16

Published on Jul 10, 2015 ludoWic music

http://www.ludowic.com

Used Gear:
- Transcendent 2000
- KNAS moisturizer
- MFB KULT drummachine
- Big Muff (Sovtek)
- Koto / Suiko ST20 / (Japanese synth)
- Strymon (Bluesky)
- Touch Synthesizer handmade (handmadeelectronicinstruments.com)
- Casio SK1

ludoWic vs How To Destroy Angels (The Space In Between) & Modular Synthesizer Jams

Published on Nov 2, 2014 T ludoWic

Note this is a playlist of ludoWic's YouTube channel starting with ludoWic vs How To Destroy Angels (The Space In Between).

"Production by ludoWic (live recording)
(https://www.facebook.com/tludowic?ref=hl)

Directed and edited by Thijs Lodewijk
Lights by Joost Lodewijk
Camera shots by Michael Schellekens and Joost Lodewijk

Location:
oude kerk Dongen
(http://www.oudekerkdongen.nl)

Gear:
- Moog Minimoog (connected by DotCom cv gate interface)
- Akai MPC 2000XL
- Korg MS10 (connected by Kenton MKll cv gate interface)
- Korg MS10 (not connected)
- synthesizers.com studio 22 (connected by MPU-101 cv gate interface)
- roland space echo RE-150 (2x)
- Custom TL synth
- Oberheim DX (connected by Doepfer MSY2 midi/clock interface)
- Juno 60 (connected by Kenton PRO-DCB Mk3)
- KNAS moisturizer
- Touch Synthesizer handmade (handmadeelectronicinstruments.com)"

These in via John L Rice

RUCCI Touch Synthesizer

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this auction

Video at the auction and the Michael Rucci channel below.

"This handmade synthesizer is played by bridging the contact points. There are 15 contact points, each of which plays a higher pitch. It is monophonic and will sound the highest pitch being played and 2 effect points.

There is controllable LFO that is activated by pressing the far left contact point and is fed to the square-wave oscillator producing quick modulation, or an almost distorted throaty sound. In addition to LFO speed there is a low pass filter and volume control. Also the far right contact point will create some interesting effects, responding well to light touches that can zap the frequency well out of audible range..."

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Handmade Electronic Instruments Touch Synthesizer

Published on Dec 6, 2013 Michael Rucci·73 videos

"Experimenting with Minimal Drone, 8-Bit, and Touch Synthesizer ring modulated with an 8-Step Sequencer."

RUCCI Touch Synthesizer

Published on Nov 30, 2013 Michael Rucci·72 videos

HandmadeElectronicInstruments.com

"This handmade synthesizer is played by bridging the contact points. There are 15 contact points, each of which plays a higher pitch. It is monophonic and will sound the highest pitch being played and 2 effect points.

There is controllable LFO that is activated by pressing the far left contact point and is fed to the square-wave oscillator producing quick modulation, or an almost distorted throaty sound. In addition to LFO speed there is a low pass filter and volume control. Also the far right contact point will create some interesting effects, responding well to light touches that can zap the frequency well out of audible range.

The contact strip is sensitive to pressure and even the resistance of a particular player's skin. For example someone with sweaty hands will produce a higher frequency. Please note with excess sweat on the contact points you will find a slight decay, however it's quirks are easily learned and tamable.

It has a 1/4" output and is powered by an included 9volt battery. The copper finish will have an aged look especially after being played a bit."

HandMade synthe Sound

Published on Jun 7, 2013 zep1957·1 video

"This is First Sound"

Dr.Drumset Analog Drum Machine

via this auction
"Handmade Analog Drum box by Mr.AcidMachine!!
USB-Controlled (only triggering). Knobs are hand-controlled!
6 individual output jacks (1/4-inch) plus a Main Mix Output.
7 Analog Drum Sounds:

1. BassDrum(TR-808-style)
2. SnareDrum(TR-808-style)
3. HandClap(808/909/HC-2 style)
4. RimShot(DR-55 style)
5. Cowbell(TR-808 style)
6+7. Open and Closed HiHat(TR-606 style)

It is plug-n-play, no additional software needed!
I have tested it with Ableton Live and the sequencing fun is endless.
The drums correspond to notes C3 to F#3 (MIDI Notes 48-54).
Triggering is velocity-sensitive.
The Tune Knob changes the pitch of both the CowBell and HiHat."


Triggertestdrive (with OverDrive) by mracidmachine

Testing USB to Trigger Box with analog drums by mracidmachine

Dr.Drumset CowBell Tunes by mracidmachine

Dr.Drumset De-tuned CowBell Beat by mracidmachine

Handmade Music Minneapolis Number Eight

via Twin Cities Maker via Paul

"It’s time for another round of Handmade Music!

Number 8 will be held on July 25 9pm at the Hack Factory.

Rifflord is gonna play heavy music on Handmade gear.
Mike Hutchins is gonna talk about that gear.
Adam Loper is gonna play his modified organ and leslie cabinet.
Dust Buns is gonna freak out the squares

Bring your ears and toys. The event is free and open to the public."

HandMade Music Party at Digitópia

HandMade Music Party at Digitópia from Filipe Lopes on Vimeo.

"This was the handmade music party at Digitópia on June of 2011! More info: digitopiadigitopia@gmail.com or visit digitopia-cdm.net"

Handmade Music Party at Digitópia

Handmade Music Party at Digitópia from Filipe Lopes on Vimeo.

"This was the handmade music party at Digitópia on April of 2011!

More info:
digitopiadigitopia@gmail.com or visit digitopia-cdm.net"

RECENT DIY ELECTRONICS - DOEPFER CHAOS CASE + MATRIX MIXER

via John Macedo

"Doepfer Chaos Case
The idea behind the Chaos Case was to explore a very simple setup by applying nonlinear/chaotic routing and modulation. It's made from an old Electro Harmonix Hot Tubes wooden box with enough room for 4 modules (max 200mA) and a bunch of home made passive modules.

Matrix Mixer
Inspired by David Tudor. 4x5 passive Matrix Mixer built to expand the routing/modulation of the Chaos case. The Design is a expanded Nicolas Collins design from Handmade Electronic Music.

Some recordings of a few different patch configurations using the Doepfer Chaos Synth and Matrix Mixer. Modules used are 2x Doepfer A-110 VCO, A-121 VC Multimode Filter, A-118 Coloured Noise and Random Voltage Generator, the homemade passive modules... and a whole lot of cross modulation, nonlinear routing and tweaking:"



"Some recordings of a few different patch configurations using the Doepfer Chaos Synth and Matrix Mixer. Modules used are 2x Doepfer A-110 VCO, A-121 VC Multimode Filter, A-118 Coloured Noise and Random Voltage Generator, the homemade passive modules... and a whole lot of cross modulation, nonlinear routing and tweaking."

Handmade Music Minneapolis Number Six

via hmmm

"Saturday, April 30 · 8:00pm – 11:00pm
Hack Factory

3119 east 26th street
Minneapolis, MN

John Keston
http://audiocookbook.org/

Kris Peck
Xenharmonic Instruments

Adam Loper
DIY MIDI controller MCTC student sound synthesis

Facebook Event Page

Flier

This Handmade Music Minneapolis 6 is free, byob if you would like to, bring your own inventions if you would like to show them off."

Handmade Electronic Instruments

Square Wave Machine from Michael Rucci on Vimeo.

"This is a square wave oscillator with a LFO built into a vintage soothing sound machine.

Originally built by Marsona it looks original from the outside, although it has been completely rebuilt inside. The selector is now simply an on/off switch, volume is still volume, tone is now pitch, and surf rate and range are now now the LFO rate and range.

etsy.com/​shop/​michaelrucci
HandmadeElectronicInstruments.com"

Atari Paddle Light Synth from Michael Rucci on Vimeo.

"handmadeelectronicinstruments.com

This is a light controlled square-wave generator with a pulsing effect, hand built into an Atari paddle controller. These were originally built by Gemini for the Atari system. Pitch is controlled by a light sensor, speed is controlled by the knob, and the trigger is power. At high speeds you can get some interesting throaty sounds. For more precise control and wider pitch range experiment with different light sources.
A red LED pulses with the sound. It can easily be connect to amps, effects, recording equipment, etc. At the end of the original cord is a 1/4" plug and running from there is a wall adapter for power.

Limited to 4"

Stepped Tone Generator (APC) from Michael Rucci on Vimeo.

"HandmadeElectronicInstrume...
etsy.com/​listing/​66893820/​...

This stepped tone generator is based on the Forrest M. Mims "Sound Synthesizer"."

Also see the Joystick Synth

Joystick Synth

YouTube Uploaded by mike19822058 on Mar 21, 2011

"http://www.HandmadeElectronicInstruments.com

Stepped tone generator built into joystick. X controls the oscillator frequency and Y controls the pulse length."

Handmade Music Event with the PicoPaso

"This Friday, March 11th at 6pm, at UT Austin's beautiful new Visual Arts Center we'll be doing a workshop on the PicoPaso.

Space is limited as always so email to get on the list.

Full details here."

Craque: Handmade Improvisation

YouTube Uploaded by dtauvdiodr on Mar 5, 2011

"Electro-acoustic improvisation by Craque with handmade instruments and electronics.

Performed live at CrashspaceLA for "Handmade Music #2".

Videography by Yummykind."

Handmade Music at Digitópia

Handmade Music at Digitópia from Filipe Lopes on Vimeo.

"This was the handmade music party at Digitópia on February of 2010!
More info:
digitopiadigitopia@gmail.com"

Handmade Music LA

via Bleep Labs

"Hey LA noise-makers! There will be a PicoPaso workshop this Saturday at Crash Space. Check out all the info here."

"It’s going to be on Saturday, February 26, 2011, after the last session of our Max/MSP workshop, and we’re going to be trying something new out as well… From 5pm-7pm, we’ll be having a kit build featuring the PicoPaso from BleepLabs. At 8pm, the (in)formal festivities will begin with some mingling and refreshments, followed by performances."

Beatsqr pic via Crash Space.

Handmade Music at Digitópia

Handmade Music at Digitópia from Filipe Lopes on Vimeo.

"This was the handmade music party at Digitópia on December of 2010!
More info:
digitopiadigitopia@gmail.com"