MEM PALette V2 analog semi-modular synthesizer

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"PALette V2 analog semi-modular synthesizer with dual oscillators, dual AR envelopes, VCF, Sample & Hold, LFO, Pink/White noise, and a 1/4″ patchbay. This is the refined design of the V1 and tempco resistors were added.

(May 2013) Sold out and no longer in production.

More info here"

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MEM Preparing Second Run of PALette V2

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"Despite the delay in web updates, PALette V2s are complete and pre-ordered units have all shipped. Thanks for your patience and support!

As for the first run, there is still ONE unit uncalled for. If you would like this unit, now is your chance– get in touch.

We are currently on a summer vacation in Japan but will be back in Seattle full force in August to prepare for the second run and ship the remaining units ordered from the first run.

As for those who have ordered after July 2 from the first run, you will receive your V2 in August at your doorstep in time for your summer jamming needs.

Thanks for checking in!

Get more frequent updates from MEM and new photos up at our FB page."

Magic Echo Music PALette V2 Pre-Order Now Open

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"We are thrilled to announce our new PALette V2 semi modular! It is an important addition to our product line as we have greatly refined and improved upon the original design of PALette.

The functions are mostly identical to the original PALette, the synth we love to make.

The changes in V2 are realized through the notable improvements in circuit board design and manufacturing.

We are proud of the improvements, as all PCB mounted hardware are quality parts and the build is durable and reliable for touring. We added internal compensation for room temperature, so that the voltage controlled oscillators are in tune wherever you are.

PALette V2 uses matched transistors so that you get improved tracking with external 1v/octave CV keyboards, and we moved the patch panel to the front, making an accessible interface with 1/4″ cables.

Lastly and importantly, we maintained the original sound design of the PALette that we are passionate about!

(Have you heard some of our demos from V1? They are here on Soundcloud.)

Dimensions:

Panel, 16″ wide x 9″ high; Height, 3.5″"

Magic Echo Music MEM PALette v2 Semi-Modular Synthezier

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"The functions are mostly identical to the original PALette, the synth we love to make.

The changes in V2 are realized through the notable improvements in circuit board design and manufacturing.

We are proud of the improvements, as all PCB mounted hardware are quality parts and the build is durable and reliable for touring. We added internal compensation for room temperature, so that the voltage controlled oscillators are in tune wherever you are.

PALette V2 uses matched transistors so that you get improved tracking with external 1v/octave CV keyboards, and we moved the patch panel to the front, making an accessible interface with 1/4″ cables.

Lastly and importantly, we maintained the original sound design of the PALette that we are passionate about!

(Have you heard some of our demos from V1? They are here on Soundcloud.)

Dimensions:

Panel, 16″ wide x 9″ high; Height, 3.5″

You can now pre-order above and be the first to receive a PALette V2 when they become available. Please allow until late May as we complete the final stages of manufacture and processing of your order. If you have any questions before you move on any further, feel free to contact MEM and let us answer your questions!"

Magic Echo Moves to Seattle

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"In the company of lush evergreens, birds, and the sound of infinite water, Magic Echo Music synthesizers has a new home to grow."

GEM Optical Theremin MkII by MEM: New years synth special!

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"Magic Echo Music's GEM MkII Optical Theremin.
Get your special loved one a Gem: Light sensitive instrument.

Features a single square oscillator that is controllable by light, the intensity, and movement of lights.
Circuit is casted in polyester resin and will last a lifetime. Beautiful hand stitched panel and hardwood walnut enclosure.

On board sawtooth wave LFO, adjustable speed, and LFO output.
External CV input jack to modulate the theremin's oscillator from an external synth/CV source.

Runs on 12vAC power supply, adapter included.

Go to Magic Echo Music for VIDEOS and more PHOTOS!
100% made with love."

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Magic Echo Music GEM MkII

"GEM MkII features:
-Single square wave oscillator, pitch controllable with various light sources and intensities of light.

-Sawtooth LFO (low frequency oscillator) that can be used to modulate the primary oscillator, controllable speed knob.

-LFO can be routed to the oscillator without a cable, just turn the switch on towards the GEM.

-External CV (control voltage) input jack, modulate with another control source

-LFO output jack, sync the theremin’s modulator to another synth with CV

-mono output to amp: These GEMs get LOUD!

-12vAC power supply (comes with wall wart power adapter)

Quilted panels are designed and made by the talented Peter Woods. He is an artist/stitching extraordinaire and musician based in San Francisco."

Additional details and video at Magic Echo Music.

MEM - Magic Echo Music PALette Semi Modular Synth

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"PALettes have been played live by electronic and noise musicians around the world and are built to satisfy the sonic palettes of modular synth lovers and experimenters. If you are looking to get analog sounds, a unique filter that can also distort and get dirty, with a large option of CV controls on board, as well as external jacks to interface with other CV/Gate synths, this is for you.
The PALette synthesizer has two oscillators with individual and linked CV inputs, ramp, saw and square with pulse width modulation, a hard sync and a master tune control that is switchable on/off. Fine tuners make easier for playing octaves with both oscillators, and there are switches that route the LFO, two envelopes, and Sample and Hold to either oscillators. Both are callibrated to play 1V/octave with other CV, V/oct keyboards.

PINK noise and WHITE noise, Audio Input processed through the VCF.
The Sample and Hold takes external sample sources as well as on board LFO and Envelopes. The VCF is a state variable (Band Pass and Low Pass) filter based on the 13700 OTAs, designed to self oscillate at full resonance and is also callibrated to play 1V/Octave so you get your smooth bassy synth lines. There is a CV input on/off switch that routes the input to the filter from the CV input jack. This allows you to sync your CV input to the oscillators.

The Envelope Generators are routed to the oscillators, filter, and VCA by a switch and also take gate inputs. The two Gate inputs are synced so you can trigger them both, or use a dummy plug to disconnect the two. Attack and Release Envelopes will also re-trigger with the Loop switch (in trigger mode), and also can be triggered by the manual switch. Each Envelope Generator can also be triggered by the other, and will ping-pong after each Release cycle until you switch the function to "off".
More info on the PALette, samples, and photos are available at ---> www.magicechomusic.com

*Beautiful and professionally cut WALNUT sides and silkscreened smooth anodized aluminum.
*NOTE that this PALette comes with the MOOG styled knobs with silver inlay, the products page on the website pictures two different knobs.
Comes with 12Vac adapter (US 120vAC)."

Magic Echo Music PALettes

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"Magic Echo Music's PALettes are available as the new batch is ready! The webshop is not updated yet and there are none on eBay, but we are already down to a few left from this run, so thought it might be a good idea to ask for a post on Matrixsynth. We are taking orders by email through our contacts page. These new PALettes have reached out to musicians in Japan, India, and Austria, and have been a popular studio accompaniment next to other unique synths like LepLoop and Vtol."

Aliens Project Close-Up of the Week - GEM Optical Theremin

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GEM from Magic Echo Music

Magic Echo Music GEM Pics

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GEM Optical Theremin Noise Synth Photo theremin

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"This is a 100% handmade optical theremin GEM by Magic Echo Music. It is a single square wave oscillator/tone generator, and you control the pitch of the tone by manipulating the intensity, brightness, and movement of light... You can hook up the GEM to external filters and pedals, through the 1/4" mono output jack, and there is also an additional CV input. If you have analog synths with a CV output, you can also modulate the GEM oscillator with your equipment. There is also an additional Low Frequency Oscillator (LFO) and Frequency knob which you can use to modulate the oscillator--You will get rapid tremolo effects to a very slow sequence of pulses. This feature sounds great when you hook up the GEM to a delay pedal!This auction is for the BLUE colored GEM, most closely in appearance to the blue gem on the website. The wooden sides are maple and walnut hardwoods. Each optical theremin is uniquely handmade, and there have only been 20 produced and distributed at a DIY music-art event in San Francisco."

The Magic Echo Music GEM Optical Theremin

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"These GEMs are noise making art objects that are so much fun to play and perform with.

It is a single square wave oscillator that changes in pitch depending on the intensity of light exposed to it.

There is an additional LFO (low frequency oscillator) that can be switched on or off to modulate the primary oscillator.

The LFO is a Sawtooth wave that can create tremolo effects while oscillating at a higher speed. There is a speed knob to control its frequency.

There is also an additional CV (control input) 1/4" jack so you can use this with your other analog synthesizer outputs!

Outputs to both stereo headphones and your amplifiers. These GEMs get LOUD.

This video [below] was taken during its prototype stages, so the product looks different. You're looking at the real deal in the photos." Magic Echo Music formerly designed with Health Club Music that brought us the synth on a rope. You can see more of her new projects at www.magicechomusic.com.



YouTube via magicechomusic | October 27, 2010 | "demo of the MEM GEM optical theremin prototype. Go to magicechomusic.com for more info."

Analog Synthesizer PALette Mini Synth

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"This PALette is a handmade analog synthesizer by Magic Echo Music, it is a little monster that will leave you playing all kinds of noise, melodies, sequences, percussive sounds, ocean breeze, glitch, filter sweeps, and music to your imagination.

GO TO --> www.magicechomusic.com/products/palette for mp3 demos and more details!!

The PALette synthesizer features:
-2 VCOs, one with square wave and sawtooth.
-1 Voltage controlled filter that is scaled to 1v/octave, and at full resonance will play a sine wave.
-2 Envelope Generators, self-looping and manually triggerable too.
-1 Sample and Hold with clock and external clock input
-1 Mixer
-1 Voltage Controlled Amplifier
-WHITE noise / PINK noise
-1 LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator)
-Portamento Output and Non-Portamento Output
-Runs on 12vAC, power supply included.

There are outputs for LFO, NOISE, and Envelope Generators.
Inputs for EXTERNAL CLOCK, CV, GATE, AUDIO.

100% handmade, silkscreened on aluminum and hand finished wooden sides."