An analog DIY Bass-Synthesizer

Published on Apr 17, 2020 Andreas Remshagen

"I wanted a little Bass-Synth with an easy Chord-Sequencer and the Akzentuator (I had built it in a Synth before). It also should work as a normal Synth for playing Basslines. The filter i used is a moog-clone descriped in YuSynths site. For metallic Bass-sounds i added the Metalizer that is also descriped in YuSynths site. The VCOs that i used here i had built some time ago, they are the Oscillators from Ray Wilsons (MFOS) sound-lab Mini. There are circuits from the components in Videodescriptions from my earlier videos. Its a very compact device with you can create many Variations of Bass-Sounds.
Thanks to www.yusynth.net and www.musicfromouterspace.com"

Steampunk WSG by Vitaly Doronin

Published on May 24, 2014 Vitaly Doronin

Playlist (first three are the WSG):

1. WSG synth filter test

Тест фильтра на предмет резкости смены частоты на регуляторе coarse(грубая настройка частоты)при максимальных значениях резонатора и fine cutoff(тонкая настройка частоты).
для форума soundmechanics.ru

Filter test for sharpness of frequency change on the coarse control (coarse frequency setting) at maximum resonator values and fine cutoff (fine frequency setting).
for the forum soundmechanics.ru

2. WSG synth in steampunk style

Weird Sound Generator (WSG) from MFOS (http://www.musicfromouterspace.com/) and made by me in the design of Steampunk
FX: Cathedral stereo reverb-ELECTRO-HARMONIX,
T-Resonator II-JOMOX
real time video live in Resolume avenue.

3. Steampunk synth WSG

Импровизированный перфоманс на
синтезаторе собранным из радиодеталей набора Weird Sound Generator (WSG) от компании MFOS(http://www.musicfromouterspace.com/) и вооплощенным мною в дизайне стимпанк.
Обработка:
Cathedral stereo reverb - ELECTRO-HARMONIX
T-Resonator II - JOMOX
Видео монтаж в реальном времени в программе Resolume
Приятного просмотра!)
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An impromptu performance on the synthesizer by electronic components of the set of Weird Sound Generator (WSG) from MFOS (http://www.musicfromouterspace.com/) and made by me in the design of Steampunk
FX: Cathedral stereo reverb-ELECTRO-HARMONIX,
T-Resonator II-JOMOX
real time video live in Resolume avenue.
Pleasant viewing!)

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"The Organ Machine" combo organ CV interface and how it works (ADCs and multiplexers!)

Published on Apr 5, 2020

"The interface circuits we designed and built for 'The Organ Machine' allow a vintage combo organ or other instrument with a divide-down architecture to be controlled with control voltage sequencers, with a separate CV input for each octave. Each octave of the organ is used as the core of a separate synthesizer voice after being fed through the envelopes and filters of a Music From Outer Space modular synth and Buchla clone low pass gates. In this video, Darian demos the instrument and Alison explains how it works, with an explanation of what ADCs (analog to digital converters) and multiplexers do.

This isn't the kind of thing we usually do, but we thought it might be fun to share this weird DIY project while everyone's at home because of the Coronavirus!

Bell Tone Synth Works is a electronic musical instrument repair workshop in Philadelphia, PA specializing in restoration repair of vintage synthesizers and organs.

Website: http://belltonesynthworks.com"

The Galaxy Electric - Improvised Electroacoustic Music - Bebe and Louis Barron Theme

Published on Mar 24, 2020 The Galaxy Electric

"Thanks for listening! Come on a musical voyage with us where we'll send you a new song every day, a cosmic story, and a chance to earn space treasure: https://thegalaxyelectric.lpages.co/5...

The Avant-Garde meets Sci-Fi Soundscapes

Inspired by the famous 1950s electronic music duo behind the film score for Forbidden Planet, Bebe and Louis Barron - we set out to improvise in the style of their early work with avant grade artists like John Cage and Anais Nin, whose poetry is featured in this video.

Join us every Wednesday for a ride on The Galaxy Electric Express 🚀

We perform a LIVE (improvised) Cosmic Tape Music soundtrack for your retro-futuristic travels 💫 You never know what planet you will land on…but you know it’s going to be an unforgettable journey…

Gear:
Buchla Music Easel
1979 Digital Resonator
Buchla 266 Source of Uncertainty
DIY MFOS Noise Toaster"

Analog Drumbox with four DS-7 Clones (with Plans and Circuits)

Published on Feb 17, 2020 Andreas Remshagen

"Electronic Music needs a Drumbox!

Here is a full analog Drumbox i customized for a comfortable usage- its easy to build and it comes with standard Parts.

It has 16/12 and 8 Steps and every step can be switched for each Drum
-4 DS-7 Clones
-2 Noise based HiHats
-Mixer with stereo-Balance for each Drum
-internal and external clock

Here are all Plans and Circuits:

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1yn-...

The original Site to the DS-7 Clones:

http://m.bareille.free.fr/ds7clone/ds...

Thanks to m.Bareille, Yves Usson from www.yusynth.net and to Ray Wilson www.musicfromouterspace.com"

MFOS SoundLab Mini-synth MKII

Published on Feb 1, 2020 Todd Murray

"Here is an MFOS mini-synth MKII demonstration video. The audio is recorded directly to the mixer as raw audio, with no effects or processing. The video is intended to give anyone who is considering building one of these, a sample of the sound pallet. This synth is 100% analog across all audio and control portions of the design. This particular build repurposes an old knife box as a housing. The unit is powered by a 13.5VAC wall wart for the +/-12VDC power supply the synth runs on.

This synth design allows a lot of different modulation sources an destinations for an old school mono synth. I personal believe this is one of the better designs for synths in the small, analog mono-synth category, and provides tons of fun and a useable pallet for adding to any composition.

More details on the design is here: http://musicfromouterspace.com/index....

You can buy a bare printed circuit board from here: https://synthcube.com/cart/music-from...

See my other builds, etc here: https://sixbyseven.ca"

The analog Choir/Strings-Synthesizer 2.0. Introduction, Plans and Circuits

Published on Jan 26, 2020 Andreas Remshagen

"This is another Introduction and Description of an DIY-Device that i have built. Its the second Version of the analog-Strings Synthesizer i have built before. It has 12 Oscillators parted in 4 Strings-Groups that can be freely tuned in Chords or Octaves and controlled over a CV-keyboard.

There is also a Choir-function based on the VP330-Filter. The Circuits are from Roland (Redrawn by Chok), Ray Wilsons MusicFromOuterSpace and from Yusynth.net

The Plans and Circuits: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pd9s..."

See the Remshagen label below for more.

12 Oscillators on a Stripeboard in -2 Minutes

Published on Dec 28, 2019 Andreas Remshagen

"A short Video from the Construction of 12 oscillators on a Stripeboard
for a compact version of the Strings-Synth i did show in the Video before. [posted here]
The difference ist that this Device can switch to Rectangle-Waveform.
I planned to make an analog-Choir-Synth from this Device but i haven’t found the right
Filter for it- so is sounds actually like the Strings-Synth. Maybe someone has an idea
for creating choir-sounds?

Plan for the Stripeboard:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Mt6P...

The VCO-Original Schematic from Ray Wilsons-Site:

http://musicfromouterspace.com/analog...

The Music:

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5e..."

The Analog Strings-Synthesizer, Introduction, Plans and Circuits

Published on Dec 24, 2019 Andreas Remshagen

"This is another Introduction and Description of an DIY-Device that i have built. Its an analog-Strings Synthesizer with 12 Oscillators parted in 4 Strings-Groups that can be freely tuned in Chords or Octaves and controlled over a CV-keyboard. The Circuits are from Ray Wilsons MusicFromOuterSpace and from Yusynth.net
The Plans and Circuits are here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1glot...

the Original Circuits:
www.musicfromouterspace.com
www.yusynth.net"

The Arpeggiator Analog Groovebox - Introduction and Circuits

Published on Dec 5, 2019 Andreas Remshagen

"This is an Introduction of my DIY-Analog Groovebox, the little Beast.
Here is a Link where you can Download the Description and the Circuits.
Most of them based on the Cirquits from Yusynth.net and Ray Wilsons Music
from outer Space. I made some Modifications customized for my own usage
Plans and Cirquits: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1AQt...


The originals you can find here:
http://www.yusynth.net
http://musicfromouterspace.com/
https://www.schmitzbits.de/"

Soundtronics MFOS Soundlab MIDI Ultimate with Arturia Keystep in Wooden Case

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Published on Jul 6, 2019 Torsten Spiller

"A very first demonstration of the Soundtronics Midi Ultimate which is based on the MFOS Soundlab Ultimate. I made a special version of my DCASE that the Midi Ultimates fits in."

via this auction

"The MIDI Ultimate project is a fully-featured analogue synth with a performance comparable to many commercially available instruments. The MIDI Ultimate is an evolution of the musicfromouterspace.com (MFOS) Sound Lab Ultimate design by the late Ray Wilson who is credited for much of the design which has been reproduced with kind permission of Synthcube.com in the US.

Synth Features
Three Musically Accurate Voltage Controller Oscillators (VCOs) with sawtooth and variable width pulse wave forms, pulse width modulation, hard-sync, log CV inputs.
Voltage Controlled Low Pass Filter (VCF) 12db/Oct doubles as a sine wave oscillator
Voltage Controlled Amplifier (VCA)with log response
White Noise Generator
Active 8 Channel Mixer for all VCO waveforms, noise and external input
Two Attack, Decay, Sustain & Release Envelope Generators (ADSR)
Two Low Frequency Oscillators (LFO) with square, ramp, triangle and sawtooth waveforms
Repeat Gate Generator that can also double as another square wave LFO)
Sample & Hold (S&H) with variable sample rate and glide
Toggle Switch Patching with potentiometer mixing
Echo Effect Sound Processor
MIDI to CV Interface with 1-16 channel selector switch, responds to all 128 MIDI note keys
Headphones and Line output
Integral +/- 12Vdc Power supply Regulator (needs external 12Vac 500mA plug top adaptor)
DIY Construction with through hole components
Single board design with PCB mounted pots and switches eliminates panel wiring"

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MFOS Music From Outer Space Sound Lab Ultimate

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"This Music From Outer Space Soundlab Ultimate synthesizer was hand made by a tech friend of mine a few years ago. It has seen light use in my recording studio. It sounds as good as any old Moog or ARP I've used and is very fun and flexible.

These kits are no longer available so this is a rare opportunity. This Synth also includes the MFOS Ultimate Expander which adds a whole other world of flexibility and sound.

Comes with several patch cables. External power supply is hard wired to synth for reliability."

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MFOS ECHO ROCKIT

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You can find some demos of the MFOS Rockit in the archives. Note it is Rockit with an "i" and not Rocket with an "e".

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Father & Sonthesizer Ep. 12: The Sonic Multiplier

Published on Sep 3, 2019 George Kay

"In this series me and my dad talk about our DIY synths and current projects/past experiences. This episode we present another previous project, the Sonic Multiplier by Ray Wilson aka Music From Outer Space, my favourite ring modulator!

http://musicfromouterspace.com/index...."

You can find all episodes for Father & Sonthesizer here.

Music From Outer Space - MFOS - Soundlab Ultimate w/ Expanders and Voice of Saturn

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"This is a custom built modular synthesizer comprised of the MFOS Soundlab Ultimate and two identical Soundlab Expanders. The case itself was made from old bleachers from the school the builder worked at (who is one of the recommended builders on the MFOS website if you didn't feel up to the DIY challenge). The main synth voice is normalized but can be repatched. The patch points are an interesting combination of banana jacks and 1/4" jacks. There is a passive multiple box included that convert 1/4" and banana cables in either direction.
The bottom of the unit was also signed and dated by Ray Wilson when it was sent in to have the envelope generators response curve tweaked (I believe to make them snappier)

Soundlab Ultimate Features
3 VCOs with Square and Saw Waveforms
Noise Source
External Input
5 Channel Mixer
Analog Lowpass Filter
Analog VCA
Attack and Decay Envelope Generator
Sample & Hold Circuit
Gate Repeater
2 LFOs with Square, Rising Saw, Triangle, Falling Saw Waveforms, and Low and High Rate Ranges
4 Attenuators
Soundlab Expander Features (per each side)
Attack Decay Sustain Release Envelope Generator
Analog Multimode Filter w/ Lowpass, Highpass, and Bandpass
Analog VCA
Ring Modulator (Analog Multiplier)
Signal Booster
Envelope Follower
CV Inverter
4 Channel Mixer

Also included are a bunch of banana cables (some stackable, some not) 3pin cables to link the power from the main Soundlab to the 2 Expanders, and a separately built project Voice of Saturn drone synth. The Voice of Saturn does work but is a little finicky, and seems to need some calibration as the ranges on the controls are very narrow. But it will be an interesting add-on to this system giving you 2 extra VCOs and 1 LFO."

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Father & Sonthesizer Tuesdays

Published on Jun 18, 2019 George Kay

"In this series me and my dad talk about our DIY synths and current projects/past experiences. This first episode is our introduction and a quick recap of our past projects. We felt the need to make this series because it is rather unusual for a father and son to have a project like this."

Playlist as of this post:

Father & Sonthesizer Tuesdays #1
Father & Sonthesizer Tuesdays Ep.2: The Melody Fountain
Father & Sonthesizer Tuesdays Ep.3: The Basic Tools of Synth DIY
Father & Sonthesizer Tuesdays Ep.4: Making a PCB
Father & Sonthesizer Tuesdays Ep.5: The Guitar Synthesizer
Father & Sonthesizer Tuesdays Ep.6: The Dual 3340 VCO
Father & Sonthesizer Tuesdays Ep.7: Spring Reverb
Father & Sonthesizer Tuesdays Ep. 8: Analog Drums
Father & Sonthesizer Tuesdays Ep. 9: Mega Percussive Synthesizer
Father & Sonthesizer Ep. 10: The Digital Module You Need
Father & Sonthesizer Ep.11: The Mega Multi Module
Father & Sonthesizer Ep. 12: The Sonic Multiplier
Father & Sonthesizer Ep. 13: The 50€ Wavetable Synth - Part 1
Father & Sonthesizer EP. 14: The 50€ Wavetable Synth - Development
Father & Sonthesizer Ep. 15: STM32 Sample Player
Father & Sonthesizer Ep.16: The Best 50€ DIY Synth
Father & Sonthesizer Ep. 17: Low Budget Innovative Drum Machine
Father & Sonthesizer Ep. 18: Turing Drum Sequencer
Father & Sonthesizer Ep. 19: CV Panning Mixer
Father & Sonthesizer Ep. 20: The ModMixer
Father & Sonthesizer Ep. 21: Easy Analog Bitcrusher
Father & Sonthesizer Ep. 22: Build Your Own Juno Chorus

Soundtronics MIDI Ultimate DIY Analogue Synth Based on the MFOS Sound Lab Ultimate

Published on Jan 8, 2019 Soundtronics Ltd

Related posts:
2018: Who are Soundtronics? 5U Modular with MFOS Yusynth & more // Synthfest 2018
2016: Soundtronics to Partner with MFOS on Bringing Synth DIY to the Masses & Other Formats

Video description for the above:
"In January 2019, the UK electronics magazine EPE published the first of 6 articles written by Paul Cooper of Soundtronics Ltd on how to build the MIDI Ultimate. The MIDI Ultimate is an analogue synth based on the MFOS Soundlab Ultimate. The soundtrack was produced entirely on the MIDI Ultimate using overdubbing and the Reaper DAW software. Whilst it is not that close to the original Stranger Things theme, a studio full of classic 80's synths was not going to be replaced by one 'home made' synth but it was fun to try!"

Midi Ultimate DIY Synth Demo 2

Published on Feb 24, 2019 Soundtronics Ltd

"At the time of publishing this video, 2 of the 6 installments of the build guide for the MIDI Ultimate synth have been publish in the EPE magazine. So why you are busy with your soldering iron, here is another taster of a track from the 80's using only the synth and the Reaper DAW software for recording the individual sound layers."

MIDI Ultimate Patch 1 - Pulsing Filter

Published on Mar 11, 2019

"We have named this patch the Pulsing Filter and this recording was done in one take using only the MIDI Ultimate and a MIDI keyboard for the key changes. The patch is based on three VCOs tuned to sub octave and sub sub octave. Their square wave outputs feed into the VCF, the VCA is bypassed and onto the echo effects section. The VCF has both LFO and ADSR modulation for the cut-off frequency. The LFO rate is very slow and gives the underlying cyclic sound. The ADSR is triggered from two sources, the sample and hold clock to give the main beat and also from the MIDI keyboard to give emphasis to note changes. During the course of the track, echo is added, then white noise and then lots of filter resonance."

via Soundtronics

"The MIDI Ultimate project is a fully-featured analogue synth with a performance comparable to many commercially available instruments. The MIDI Ultimate is an evolution of the musicfromouterspace.com (MFOS) Sound Lab Ultimate design by the late Ray Wilson who is credited for much of the design which has been reproduced with kind permission of Synthcube.com in the US.

This project will appeal to both those whose primary interest is in electronics and those whose interest is purely making music. This is quite a large build to take on with nearly 700 components (fig 1) and may initially be seen as rather daunting. However, the construction is covered in 6 issues of the EPE magazine with cover dates from February 2019 to July 2019. With care and with our detailed constructional articles, it is quite achievable. The two essential skills needed to undertake this construction are soldering and component identification. If these are new to you then numerous guides and videos can be found online. If you are a first timer or relatively inexperienced in electronics, practice your soldering before starting on this synth. Whilst the component count is high, the PCB is assembled systematically with each individual section tested before moving onto the next.

Synth Features
Three Musically Accurate Voltage Controller Oscillators (VCOs) with sawtooth and variable width pulse wave forms, pulse width modulation, hard-sync, log CV inputs.
Voltage Controlled Low Pass Filter (VCF) 12db/Oct doubles as a sine wave oscillator
Voltage Controlled Amplifier (VCA)with log response
White Noise Generator
Active 8 Channel Mixer for all VCO waveforms, noise and external input
Two Attack, Decay, Sustain & Release Envelope Generators (ADSR)
Two Low Frequency Oscillators (LFO) with square, ramp, triangle and sawtooth waveforms
Repeat Gate Generator that can also double as another square wave LFO)
Sample & Hold (S&H) with variable sample rate and glide
Toggle Switch Patching with potentiometer mixing
Echo Effect Sound Processor
MIDI to CV Interface with 1-16 channel selector switch, responds to all 128 MIDI note keys
Headphones and Line output
Integral +/- 12Vdc Power supply Regulator (needs external 12Vac 500mA plug top adaptor)
DIY Construction with through hole components
Single board design with PCB mounted pots and switches eliminates panel wiring"

MFOS WP-20 Experimental Analog Synthesizer & 8 Step CV/Gate Sequencer

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See this post for a demo of one in a different case.

"WP-20 experimental analog synthesizer which also comes with a 8 step CV/Gate sequencer, along with N.American power supplies and two 1/8" cables for connecting the CV and Gate input/outputs together. Please check out the pictures of this unit as it has a very unique hand made look. The cases are aluminum with hand stamped labeling.

This is one wild unit, capable of much more than its humble specs indicate. It really shines in wild FM sounds, but can also play nice warm analog tones as well. But please be aware, if you are looking for a traditional synthesizer - keep looking! There is no MIDI and its VCO does not scale to V/Oct. Although it is certainly will play nice melodies using the 8 step sequencer you should not buy this thinking you are getting a Novation Bass Station, this is an 'experimental' synthesizer instead.

- VCO with square and triangle
- A VCF with resonance switchable
- VCA
- Loopable A/R generator with a manual trigger button (can get into audio range in loop mode)
- LFO with saw/triangle and square waves (which can also get into audio range).

There are 1/8" inputs for CV (pitch) and Gate (to trigger A/R).

The 8 Step sequencer has, you guessed it - 8 steps. But you can switch between 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 8 steps via the "steps" knob. 1/8" outputs for CV and Gate as well as a 1/8" input for external clocks (but note - some of the clocks from my modular would trigger the WP-20, and others would not).

If you would like to hear some of what this machine is capable of, I recorded a 10 minute track using the WP-20 as the sole sound source along with the 8 track sequencer (I also ran the WP-20 through some effects pedals, including a Cimmerian Caves and a home made spring reverb - plus some VST effects). Listen Here:

https://soundcloud.com/artificial-noise/wp-20-sessions

It is an odd unit, certainly not perfect - but if you use its for its strengths (and not focus on its limitations) you can create some very interesting sounds. Lo-fi, warbly and weird is how I would describe it."

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The analog Strings-Synthesizer V2.0

Published on Dec 19, 2018 Andreas Remshagen

"This is a modification of my self-made Strings-Synthesizer.
i have Added 3 LFOs that makes a Chorus/Vibrato Effect in multiple Variations. This gives a very lush sound like the old String-Machines Solina etc.
Oscillator-Design by Ray Wilson (Musicfromouterspace.com)"

Phaser Shootout

Published on Nov 1, 2018 Lower West Side Studio

"Lower West Side Studio presents a modular synthesizer phase shifter comparison between the Oakley Modular's Deep Equinoxe and the Music From Outer Space 8-Stage Phase Shifter.

Both are excellent products with unique features!

Learn more at; https://richsstudioproject.wordpress.com/products/"