Metasonix TM-2 Vacuum Tube Dual Bandpass Filter SN TM2-97

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3/16/25 (dry doom) Metasonix RK10 & RK7 & RK2 & RK5 + MFB Dual LFO & Dual ADSR

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"Some awful dry doom to test the Metasonix RK10 power in a new location, closer to the RK7, S-2000, S-1000, D-2000, and Zerosum Inertia 6550-99 modules. The RK10 is sequencing the left RK7, whose audio output is multiplied and sent to the right RK7 CV in and to the RK2 VCA. The right RK7 audio output goes to the RK5 lopass gate (left channel). The RK10 gate out is multiplied and sent to both sides of the MFB dual ADSR. The MFB dual LFO is controlling the drive input CV on the right RK7."

3/5/25 Metasonix TM-1 SE + Buchla 292r 281 258d 244s + Doboz TSNM + Peavey DDL-3 + CXM 1978

video upload by Cfpp0

"For better or worse, we got into 4U Buchla format when we purchased the ZIMM system from Zerosum Inertia last year. And that purchase perfectly coincided with us liquidating the massive Tokyo Tape Music Center Buchla TTMC 100 eurorack system and TipTop Audio & Buchla 200 Eurorack system we had amassed over the years. One of the modules I missed was the handy 106 mixer. We had one by TTMC and one by Catalyst Audio. So we just got this Ebolatone CP-3 Moog mixer in Buchla format. This video was supposed to be a test of that mixer, but I got sidetracked."

3/1/25 Metasonix S-2000 + Ladik S-143 + Peavey 1300 + CXM 1978

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"3/1/25 Metasonix S-2000 + Ladik S-143 + Peavey 1300 + CXM 1978

Fava leaves, Beef Fabio"

2/27/25 (new 5U) SSL 1660 + Blue Lantern Mixer/VCA/Decay + Zerosum Inertia Scorpion Tail + CXM 1978

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"2/27/25 (new 5U) SSL 1660 + Blue Lantern Mixer/VCA/Decay + Zerosum Inertia Scorpion Tail + CXM 1978

This was a test of the new Blue Lantern Mixer/VCA/Decay module that was just released in 5U Moog Synthesizers.com American Format. The Synthetic Sound Labs 1660 audio output goes through the Zerosum Inertia Scorpion Tail, for some waveform defects and saturation, then into channel one on the Blue Lantern. The SSL 1660 gate output is triggering the Blue Lantern VCA. The VCA output goes to the Mackie Onyx 1640 with reverb blended on the CXM 1978. As you can hear there is white noise that can be blended in with the mixed signals. And the “Spectral” switch I’m flipping really sounds great!"

2/24/25 Metasonix S-1000 + Synthetic Sound Labs 1660 + Corsynth VCLFO + MegaOhm CdS VCF/A + CXM 1978

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"2/24/25 Metasonix S-1000 + Synthetic Sound Labs 1660 + Corsynth VCLFO + MegaOhm CdS VCF/A + CXM 1978

The audio output of the left Synthetic Sound Labs 1660 The Matrix Algorithmic Composer module is patched to the CV input on the Metasonix S-1000 Wretch Machine. The CV output on the right SSL 1660 is patched to the S-1000 pulser. The Corsynth VCLFO is patched to the S-1000 filter CV. The audio output of the right 1660 runs through the MegaOhm CdS VCF/A lopass gate. ALM Pamela’s New Workout clocks the left 1660 and triggers the S-1000 and the left 1660 gate output clocks the right 1660."

2/23/25 Korg SQ-10 + Metasonix S-1000 + Zerosum Inertia Haxor & Scorpion Tail + PV 1300 + CXM 1978

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Metasonix TM-3 Dual VCO Calibrated by Schneiders Buero, Berlin

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"Dual Voltage-Controlled Oscillator

Dual Thyratron-based voltage controlled oscillator. Both oscillators are wired in parallel, but can be offset, and oscillator 2 can be soft-synced to track oscillator 1. Oscillators can be tuned independently. There is also a suboctave circuit with separate offset and level.

Useful for providing FM effects and unusual distortion profiles, or driving other Metasonix TM series pedals.

As with other Metasonix TM series pedals, settings can be controlled manually or via control voltage inputs.

Calibrated by Schneiders Buero, Berlin.

Inc PSU.

Post to UK or collection from Chelmsford, Essex"

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1/22/25 (pulser monks) Metasonix TM-3 & TM-1 + Hewlett-Packard 3310A + CXM 1978

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"1/22/25 (pulser monks) Metasonix TM-3 & TM-1 + Hewlett-Packard 3310A + CXM 1978

The TM-3 didn’t fit easily onto the Alesis rackmount, but we were able to rack it after grinding the holes a bit. In this video, the TM-3 oscillators and suboctave are droning through the TM-1 SE, which is getting CV from the Hewlett-Packard 3310A function generator. The reverb was blended on the CXM 1978."

Zerosum Inertia ZI52

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"First test with Zerosum Inertias recreation of the Metasonnix R52 multimode filter.

Signal chain is:
Hertz Donut MK3 - Metasonix RK2 - ZI52 - TVM23 - Audio Interface - FabFilter Plugins"

The zi52 is a recreation of the metasonix r52.

This is a zerosum inertia product with permission granted from metasonix.

Metasonix wants it clear that zerosum inertia is responsible for the questions, support and manufacturing of the product.

It is a resonant equalizer/resonator/filter useful for tone sculpting and scream generation when at high resonance settings.

Two 12aw6 pentodes are responsible for the character of the sounds processed and created.

12aw6 have an amplification factor of 42 mu compared to 36 that a 12au6 provides.

The 12aw6 has a distinct resonance tone that is not found with a 12au6.

It is fizzley and sounds like a fuzzbox at max resonance.

Backing off the resonance allows for smooth filtering without oscillations or squeals.

The resonance is technically a gain function and needs to be up a bit for sound to pass through.

The input knob affects the resonance behavior and general overal sound of filtering heard.

To hear the filtering effect, backing counter clockwise on the input level is needed.

Increasing the input level creates more saturation but overloads the filter and less 'filtering"'is heard.

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Metasonix Penile Amputator vs. X0XB0X

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"An 'uncut' 17 min take of messing around with the new Metasonix box for you to suffer through. Sorry not sorry. XOXO"

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"What is it? It’s a bad thing. Tube distortion pushed too damn far.

It’s the SMALLEST product we have ever made. Shirt pocket size. Inside is a preamp with feedback controls, using two 5702 subminiature pentodes.They are real Raytheon military surplus from the 1980s, not Soviet leftovers. The quality is aces.

ONE knob. The knob controls the feedback and gain. Fully CCW is off. Turn it up about 10% and you get increasingly LOUD signal, sliding into heavy tube distortion. Keep going up and it bursts into VERY LOUD oscillation. That’s the “feature”.

The switch is the other “feature”. It applies feedback to the suppressor grid of the second tube. What does that mean? We don’t know, we’ve never done this before and neither has anyone else. It is “unique” but you get to decide if it is useful or not.

There is a CV input on the front, it basically turns the Amputator into a really awful voltage-controlled amplifier (VCA). Ideally you shouod put at least 0-10 volts into this input. Can’t damage anything because it’s an all-tube circuit and there are no transistors or chips. The output is NOT able to drive “any load” so only feed it into a HIGH impedance unbalanced input.

It’s in a transparent polycarbonate enclosure because we STILL get stupid attacks from fools claiming that there are either no tubes in our products, or else the tubes do nothing and it’s all done with a “ten cent chip”. Fuck you, buttboys.

Here’s the damn photo. No, it does not have a 'bypass switch'. It’s on all the time because you deserve it.

Power required is 12 volts dc, 2.1mm barrel plug, center positive. 700 milliamps on startup and 250 milliamps in normal operation. NOTE: the standard version includes an AC power adapter for 100v-120v countries ONLY. If you are in a 220v-240v country, a “universal” power adapter is available for $20 more. Sorry kids: inflation and supply problems.

Everything sucks. That’s why each Amputator has different offensive stickers on it.

Video demos with drum machines: one, two.

I would put insults of guitar players here, but it’s pointless, they won’t read it. Some of them can’t read at all. Did I ever tell you about my ongoing battle with the IRS over my 2023 estimated tax payments? It’s an ugly little story and most people don’t believe the IRS is that incompetent. Well, they are.

Size: no idea. Small. Weight: a few ounces.

Any more stupid questions?"

Metasonix D-2000

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12/11/24 EML 400/401 + Metasonix KV-100 Assblaster! + Roland RE-301 + CXM 1978

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"12/11/24 ElectroComp EML 400/401 + Metasonix KV-100 Assblaster! + Roland RE-301 + CXM 1978

Just seeing how a fixed Metasonix KV-100 Assblaster! reacts to the ElectroComp EML 400/401. The Assblaster! filter CV input is receiving V4 voltages from the EML 400 (left side)."

11/14/24 Metasonix D-2000 + MFB SEQ-1 + Waveform LPG + CXM 1978

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"The Metasonix D-2000 has individual outputs for each drum voice, but it also has a mono output with an 'IT’S TORTURE' knob. When you use this mono output there is serial interaction between the voices, which is part of what makes this drum machine magical. But you also get power supply whine. I like it. For this patch the whine and squeal is gated by a passive Waveform LPG driven by Pamela’s New Workout, which is also clocking the MFB SEQ-1 playing back the trigger patterns. And reverb blended on the CXM 1978."

CA Highway 29 Lakeport and Upper Lake

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"We take a drive along California Highway 29 in Lake County. Highway 29 wraps around the western side of Clear Lake, and is a freeway through the city of Lakeport. We start a bit to the south of this freeway segment, at a junction with CA 175, and continue past the freeway segment to the terminus of CA 29 at CA 20 in the community of Upper Lake. Along the way we see the landscape of Clear Lake and the surrounding volcanic peaks.

Lakeport happens to be the home of Metasonix, so we feature our Metasonix modules heavily in the music, including the 'flute-like' melodic segments as well as many electronic and distortion effects throughout the video. We also use a 29edo (29 divisions of the octave) scale on the pitched instruments, for a unique sound.

Instruments used:
Metasonix R53 waveshaper/Ringmod
Metasonix R54 Supermodule VCO/VCF
Metasonix RK5 Dual Low Pass Gate
OddSound MTS ESP (microtuning plugins)
Arturia Pigments, Jup-8 V, Delay Brigade
Dawesome MYTH
Cherry Audio PS-3300 and Stardust 201
EastWest Stormdrum 2 & 3
Haaken ContiuuMini
Strymon Starlab
ARC ANN module
Synthesis Technology E350 Morphing Terrarium
Wiard Noisering

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00:00 Introduction
00:10 CA 29 and CA 175
01:04 CA 29 entering Lakeport
04:35 End of freeway segment of CA 29
06:02 CA 29 ends at CA 20 in Upper Lake

Metasonix - T1 & D-2000 [The Happy Couple]

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"Both units are preowned. Both units are in incredible condition. Each comes with the original PSU.

In a world where fury once ruled their independent hearts, T1 and D-2000 have forged an electrifying bond that transcends their explosive tempers. Once two of the angriest souls around, they discovered that beneath the surface of their rage lay a profound connection. Together, they channel their frustrations into a unique form of expressive tube warmth—Their voices resonate with a powerful mix of raw energy, screaming passion, and valve-charged melodic noise. In their whirlwind of emotions, they’ve found happiness not in calming the storm alone, but in celebrating it together.

The Metasonix T1

is incredibly rare. With only ten ever made, this unit is number 2.

From the Metasonix T1 owner's manual:

The T1 is our FLAGSHIP instrument! Our best/worst! It is an intentionally primitive device, using late 1950s technology for the entire signal path. Do not expect it to sound or behave like a Moooooog! Do not expect it to sound or behave like a copycat machine trying to sound like a Mooooooooooooooog! Do not furiously twist the knobs in search of the 1980s DX7 tone. F*** you and f*** the 1980s! Oh, and PS: there are no presets!

Metasonix - D-2000

WARNING: this is an extremely abnormal product . If you purchased it expecting to get 'TR606-like' or 'vintage-like' drum sounds, you will be sorely disappointed. WARNING: The D-2000 is NOT a 'Linndrum' or a 'TR606 simulation' or a sample playback device! Do not expect it to sound or behave like a classic drum machine or a real drummer! Do not expect it to sound or behave like a machine trying to sound like a drummer! It is ABNORMAL. It does NOT behave like other music products. Also, please do not power it up, experiment for a few minutes, and then quickly contact us, claiming it is 'broken' or 'bad'. Each new D-2000 was tested at the factory very carefully. Many of our past products were often returned with a warranty claim that they were 'broken'. And most such 'broken' units turned out to be working perfectly. We will publicly mock anyone who returns a working D-2000 claiming it is 'broken'. The D-2000 contains five drum 'voices', which use vacuum tubes, plus a monophonic mixer also using a tube. Pushbuttons are provided to trigger each of the drum sounds. The mixer also has a CV input that can be used to completely mute the output if desired. At the far right of the panel is an 8hp space for a Eurorack synthesizer module."

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Metasonix - T1 [Ultra Rare, #2 of 10]

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"The Metasonix T1 is an ultra rare piece. Only 10 in existence. this model is serial number #2 of 10.

This T1 is preowned but in absolutely pristine condition.

Includes:

original PSU, original owner's manual, product box and replacement tubes.

From the Metasonix T1 owner's manual:

The T1 is our FLAGSHIP instrument! Our best/worst! It is an intentionally primitive device, using late 1950s technology for the entire signal path. Do not expect it to sound or behave like a Moooooog! Do not expect it to sound or behave like a copycat machine trying to sound like a Mooooooooooooooog! Do not furiously twist the knobs in search of the 1980s DX7 tone. F*** you and f*** the 1980s! Oh, and PS: there are no presets!

So, let's put it in terms even a musician might possibly absorb.

Think of the T1 as a primitive box containing 3 screaming children, being punched in the face to the rhythm of the internal sequencer or user supplied (this means you!) control-voltage source. These screaming voices are generated by the thyratron VCOs that are staring at you right now (you do like to read the manual while you have the unit in front of you, right?) The VCOs are modified RK7 modules, okay?

The knobs control the amount of strangle of the screaming voice. Turn them to the right for higher pitched screaming, and turn to the left for a tighter strangle and more choking. They go thru a mixer/mangler similar to the RK3 module, thence thru a bandpass filter similar to the RK4, then to a lowpass filter/LPG similar to the RK6. Finally there is a pentode VCA on the output, and one envelope generator to control either it or the LPG, selectable by the toggle switch between the LPG and envelope. There is only ONE envelope on this bastard thing, because it’s supposed to be as primitive as possible. If you want to sweep the filter or suchlike, or you want an 'LFO' thing, use the sequencer to do it. Or use external control-voltage sources. There were no such things as “envelope generators” or “LFOs” in the 1950s.

'I believe the common denominator of the Universe is not harmony, but chaos, hostility and murder.' – Werner Herzog"

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Metasonix meets Optotronics

August 30, 2024 video upload by Brian Comnes

"A little vid I did to demo what my TS21 clone did to Ewa Justka’s (Optotronics) Triangle synth"

5/11/24 Metasonix KV-100 The Assblaster! processing Yamaha CS-30 + Roland RE-301

video upload by Cfpp0

"Finally, someone sold a Metasonix KV-100 Assblaster! for a reasonable price and I was on time."

5/7/24 Metasonix S-1000 Wretch Machine + Korg SQ-10 (at Vintage Synthesizer Museum, Los Angeles, CA)

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"Korg SQ-10 sequences Metasonix S-1000 Wretch Machine at the Vintage Synthesizer Museum in Los Angeles, CA. Around 1:45 into this video, resonant filter squelch begins eating the bass line and pulser, and it continues until it goes fully apoplectic. Both the S-1000 and SQ-10 speak Hz/v and the two blue cables are coming from the SQ-10 Channel A voltage output and Multiple trig output to the S-1000 pitch CV and trigger inputs.

The legendary Wretch Machine is pretty much unobtanium at this point, but the Vintage Synthesizer Museum is Mecca."