"I Midified my Yamaha CS-01 with the highly liquid kit, using a mini-disc case for the enclosure! I decide to let the notron test it out, because it has a cool sound for a midi sequencer, most don't sound cool, he he he! Enjoy!"
Exceptional Prototype Features
* 15 low-profile black momentary mod/bend activators with silver bezels
* 5 bend group selector switches
* 5 bend group switches x the 15 mod/bend activators = 75 independent bends ! * Multiple mods/bends can be activated simultaneously or in succession for extensive interactive synthesis/effect combinations well beyond the 75 independent bend settings
* A very wide range of effects can be achieved including:
* Delays, flanges, phase shifts, cross modulations, ring modulations, wave rectifications, distortions, glitches, stuttering and granular effects, weird filters, etc..
* Samples as well as internal rom waves are effected by bend/mods -the results will vary drastically depending on various settings and combinations * 1/4" output
* Standard electric guitar strap buttons for classic Keytar performance utility
* Rigid and rugged but streamlined and graceful aluminum frame with glossy black powder coat finish
* This could only have been computer assisted design and manufacture; -I've honestly never seen anything like it.
* Speaker defeat switch
* Hard reset switch
Sk-1 Standard General Features * All original classic Casio synthesizer and drum/rhythm machine features are fully functional
* All sampling features are fully functional including full key range transposition, full polyphony, and looping features
* All original keys, buttons, sliders, and LEDs are intact and are fully functional
* All original input and output ports are fully functional
* The battery compartment cover is intact and tight fitting
* Runs on 5 1.5v AA batteries or a/c via power port ( a/c cable not included, but compatible cables are widely available )
This is a very powerful and elegant one of a kind Instrument in excellent condition; -I absolutely guarantee that You will not be disappointed."
http://highlyliquid.com Be sure to check out the manufactures listed on the right of the site along with the full page. These are the manufactures that visit and support the site.
"Atari 2600 with Synthcart synthesizer cartridge, two keyboard controllers, 1/4" audio out and Highly Liquid MIDI aftermarket module! I purchased the Atari 2600 and MIDI module separately, had it installed by a licensed tech here in town. All the blippy, buzzy video game 8bit sounds are all here and controllable by MIDI. This is not software - this is the real thing and the difference is inarguably significant. Great for live performance as well."
Features
* Fully assembled: simply attach your own switches, potentiometers, etc.
* Accepts input from switches, switch matrices, potentiometers, rotary encoders, or digital & analog signals
* Monitors up to 128 switches, 14 potentiometers, or 12 encoders
* Allows mixed input types
* Generates virtually any type of MIDI message
* Merges MIDI input with locally-generated messages—multiple units share a single MIDI Out port
* Standard MIDI IN and MIDI OUT ports
* Measures 66mm × 38mm (2.6" × 1.5")
* Powered via battery or DC supply between 3.3V and 12V
* User-upgradable firmware"
"My new drumbots banging out a few rhythms. The beats are programmed in Ableton live, then sent via MIDI to a Highlyliquid MD24 kit, which converts MIDI to voltage. The voltage then feeds some relays and transistors to power the solenoids."
"Casio SK-1 with a custom midi retrofit from Highly_Liquid. I commissioned Highly_Liquid to build out this mod for me a couple of years back for a project I was working on. More often than not, adding the midi retrofit to a Casio means removing the speaker to make way for the additional board, but in this case I had an external breakout box built so that all of the original characteristics and functionality of the unit remained in tact."
I just spotted this thread from droffset on electro-music.com. I thought it would be worth a post for those curious about synth DIY. The Drum Synth will feature the following:
MD24 MIDI to Gate PCB by Highly liquid
2x CGS Gate to Trigger Converters
4x Thomas Henry Mega Percussive Synth
1x CGS Cynare
3x Coron DS8 clones by m.Bareille
2x Thomas Henry UD-1
1 set of Klee Sequencer PCBs by Scott Sites
"Testing some panel designs for the quad MPSs based on the four elements. Can you tell which is which?"
You can track progress on the thread linked above.
"This shows a Yamaha CS01 having a Highly Liquid Midi mod added. The kit was shipped quickly and was easy to put together. For those of you that have a CS01 and are handy with a solder iron I highly recommend the conversion."
"Features
* Adds a standard MIDI IN port to your Yamaha CS01 (MKI or MKII)
* Triggers entire 68-note range without user adjustment of octave switch
* Responds to MIDI notes number 41 thru 108
* Does not interfere with "stock" functionality of keyboard
* Power and activity LEDs
* User-selected MIDI channel
Kit Contents
* Printed circuit board
* All required components
* Standard MIDI jack
* LED panel bezels"
Atari 2600 through SSM 2044 VCFs from Stikka on Vimeo. "Atari 2600 with SynthCart and Highly Liquid MIDI interface triggered from Ableton Live, playing SynthCart's preset beat loops, modular synth is gating the rhythm. Signal is split in two, one path is ringmodulated, both filters are also seperately modulated with Midi controllers and a Doepfer MCV4.
What you hear is the first stage in my sound design process: To record audio into Ableton Live, after that everything gets sliced, chopped, warped, mangled and whatnot." via http://twitter.com/highly_liquid
MIDI2600 from Stikka on Vimeo. "First clip of my Highly Liquid MIDI2600 interface."
"complete akai ewi3000 wind controller system with all the extras and then some
the 3000m analog synth module is a 4 oscillator analog monster. the synthesizer responds via direct analog with the controller for smooth response. something you will never feel with midi or any other non analog breath controller. there is alot of options with the synthesizer such as detuning, oscillator synch, filter options, lfos to modulate things. the editing is done on the module itself and is easy to get around if are familiar with subtractive synthesis and study the block diagrams that are in the included manuals. for those not wishing to do their own editing, the module is loaded with patchman's bank of the finest sounds done by a professional. patchman is the man when it comes to wind controller related things. the banks on this one super responsive and range from moog basses, oberheim brasses, analog reeds and strings... amazing!
the analog module also has midi in/out. an external in for routing into the modules internal filter and amplifiers. this external in is a great solution for older or newer synths that don't implement midi breath. there's alot of options onboard the module itself with plenty of knobs to fine tune to anyone's playing style.
the module itself was modified in many ways. first is nyle steiner's deglitch chip that was not available commercially installed into the unit. the deglitch chip adds a response to the fingerings for extra smooth playability. next is the battery clip modification. the battery is a fresh battery installed with a battery clip so that the owner can easily replace the lithium battery in the future without any hassle.
the final mod on the 3000m analog synth is the cv outputs. if you are using cv out on the unit it doesn't affect the synth's performance. the cv for various functions include outputs for ground, bend, bite, breath, vibrato, pitch octave, picth fingering, and combined output. some outputs do not quite get to +5 volts but many of the main paramaters such as pitch, bend, breath, etc do go to 5 volts. a template will be provided to explain outputs and a drawn up chart of the voltage ratings from each output will be detailed. this will be great for people into modular synthesis but if you are going to mess with cv it assumes you know what voltage your inputs on your gear is capable of. for example this system will work really nice with moog gear, synths, and moogerfoogers that accept cv controllers. a breath controlled cv modular synthesizer of your own design. the possibilities are amazing and truly unique,
i also am including a cv control box with 4 heavy duty banana plugs approximately 8 feet in length. the cv control box accepts the banana plugs routed from the ewi3000m. on the other end it has TS 1/4" as well as two that can be used as trs 1/4" outputs to hook up to your other cv gear. the stomp switches will toggle on and off the cv you send from the ewi to your cv gear. there are also bright blue leds installed so you can tell what's on and off. i will also provide a file emailed to the winner to show how the cv control box works. the cv control box also runs on 9v battery and clips easily to the box.. the 9v is used for the led light indication if you need to send the 9 volts to an output for cv gate. two of the 1/4" outputs are also trs so there are ways to patch via banana cables from one banana to the other as well as having banana jacks for ground connecting and for the battery itself.
also included is a circuit bent speak and math. it accepts cv for pitch control and midi that you can send from the 3000m. the 3000m also has inputs for routing into the filter and VCA of the ewi so you could run the speak and math for expressive control of the speak and math. the midi is a kit that i purchased from highlyliquid. there is full documentation on how it is used in midi and is available on the highly liquid website. the speak and math also has loop function on a stomp switch, a photo theremin with a foot switch for foot control of pitch as well as a knob for fine tuning the threshold of the pitch. led light indicators for envelope information and on/off for both stomp switches,.. 1/4" cv ins for pitch. 1/4" switched jack for output. power on/off push switch.
included in this auction is:
-one of a kind ewi3000 like new wind controller with custom metallic white finish and deep chrome.
-custom made one of a kind dedicated case for controller by akai with keys, extra compartments and zipper pouch on outside. protective case covering for case
-certificate of authenticity by akai
-ewi3000 module with cv mods on banana jacks, nyle steiner's deglitch chip installed in unit, battery clip modification with fresh battery
-custom cv control box
-4 planet waves high quality professional banana cables 8 feet each
-4 banana jumper cables 1 feet each
-2 connecting cables for ewi to module. one still in factory packaging
-polishing cloth
-two brand new replacement rubber tip mouthpiece in addition to rubber tip installed
-ewi strap
-two yamaha recorder cream for conditioning and care of rubber gaskets
-6 foot midi cable
-2 trs 2' cables
-manual printout of both ewi3000m and ewi3000
-professional patchman music pro bank installed in unit with backup copy on cd rom
-circuit bent speak and math with midi and cv ins, specially made for this setup"
akai ewi with circuit bent speak and math cv midi synth - YouTube via spunkytoofers.
"the akai ewi 3000 uses control voltages and has an all analog signal path with it's dedicated module. in this example the ewi 3000m module sends midi to the speak and math as well as control voltages brought to the surface of the 3000m on banana jacks. the banana jacks are sent to a cv control box which is essentially a foot switch box with various logic functions and and open ended patchable interface. ewi controls overall pitch of the speak and math based on pitch fingering cv output in conjunction with octave key cv output. the midi is a retrofit kit available by highly liquid and accesses the speak and math's rom by triggering key commands. this modification gives the user a wealth of circuit bent sounds accessed by midi note triggering. the speak and math's output is sent back to the 3000m's analog amplifiers and filters via breath control on the ewi. there are various note sustain loops and a photo theremin available on the surface of the speak and math via stomp switches. the stomp switches activate leds to indicate on/off. also a big knob with a rubber boot that can be played with the feet.. this is my first run through of my speak and math cv midi synth"
The list for this performance:
* Boss SP303: A great little sampler. Compact, robust, and non-volatile sample memory. Perfect for single shots and non rythmical loops.
* Korg DW8000: A rather unique synth, digital single cycle waveforms running through an analogue filter (actual analogue, not virtual). Capable of some thunderous bass in unison mode, and some ethereal shimmering pads. Ours has lost it's memory and just makes odd noises now. Hopefully a new battery will cure its' dementia.
* Korg Kaoss Pad 2: Kaoss pads are rather good.
* Korg Kaoss Pad 3: The KP3 ups the sampling and beat sync side of things. The LED matrix display on the pad is pleasingly retro-futuristic.
* Korg MS2000R: The ms2k is a surpisingly deep and versatile VA. Especially once you get the mod matrix and modsequencer in on the action. Also scores highly in the flashing lights department.
* Korg Microkorg x 3: Same synth engine as the ms2k less the modsequencer. Cheap and good sounding, hence the popularity with the band.
* Korg Radias R: A seriously underestimated synth - capable of some fantastically dirty, organic and liquid textures. An enigma, bling in appearance, but actually rather cultured and interesting.
* Korg N364: Can I point out we're not sponsored by or connected to Korg in anyway? We just seem to have ended up with a lot of Korg gear. Anyway, the N364 is a pretty bog standard mid-90's ai2 S+S workstation. It weighs a ton, and is gets used for wurly and pad sounds. Often though a cheap distortion pedal.
* Korg Triton: Another Korg, another bog standard workstation. To it's credit, the Triton does have a reasonble resonant filter and some knobs.
* Korg EA-1: Great little squelch box, ours seems to have died completely, but I'm listing it anyway in case it impresses Mr Korg and we get some free stuff.
* Yamaha SHS10: (yes, Yamaha. sorry Mr Korg) There are a few circuit bent SHS10's, but we've only ever used the midi out on ours. Those familiar with this instrument will know why this is especially shameful.
* Yamaha DX21: Vintage 80's 4-op FM synthesis. Goes through many pedals and a noise gate to make it sound a bit less like a vintage 80's 4-op FM synth..
* Yamaha CS2x: A ton of great sounds but very shallow synthesis.
* Yamaha PSS130: Portasound never had the same ring to it as Casiotone.
* Various FX pedals and processors"
