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Showing posts with label New DIY in 2015. Show all posts
Showing posts with label New DIY in 2015. Show all posts

Wednesday, December 30, 2015

DSP Synthesizers Releases CR-4/DR-55 6HP rev2 PCB


via DSP Synthesizers:

"The rev2 PCB has arrived. Perfect as a first DIY build. You can still order it as a kit and prebuilt. The PCB comes with a presoldered SMD SOIC-8 version of the chip so just jacks and only simple components needs to be soldered. SMD SOIC-8 version of chip and a 10-pin bus power header. 5volt LDO regulator onboard for 12v Power. The board is made for Thonkiconn jacks and a 6HP panel. If you dont want to use the board for a euromodule it can be sawed off at the D1-D4 diodes and used for non euro projects.

You can order it for $45 here including international shipping.
Please add a note for what sound you want programmed into the board, DR-55, CR-4 or RW."

Eurorack Modular Synthesizer - New Module: eawave spacebug


Published on Dec 30, 2015 Petri Kauppi

"Testing my DIY-kit module eaware spacebug! [some info on the spacebug below]

Gear:

Pittsburgh Modular SYNTHESIZER BOX Fully Patchable Synthesizer Voice
Pittsburgh Modular Mix Mult (Mk. II)
Pittsburgh Modular MIDI 3
Pittsburgh Modular Outs (Mk. II) Stereo Headphone Amp and Line Outs
Doepfer A-143-3 Quad LFO
Dave Smith Modular DSM01 Curtis Filter Resonant Low-Pass Filter
Doepfer A-132-1 Dual linear VCA
Doepfer A-140 ADSR Envelope Generator
Doepfer A-138u Dual Micro Mixer (2x3)
Doepfer A-160 Clock Divider
Doepfer A-124 Wasp 12db/oct Multimode Filter
Doepfer A-110-2 Basic VCO
Doepfer A-118 Noise and Random Voltage
Waldorf NW-1 Wavetable module
Turing Machine Random Sequencer
MvH Golden Multi
100m LPF with Multi
Doepfer A-115 Audio Divider
Doepfer A-116 Waveform Processor
Doepfer A-156 Dual Quantizer
Circuit Abbey TICK Clock
Ladik D-010 Twin-T drums
Eawave Spacebug delay"

via eowave

"ID: stereo analog-like delay

Spacialization and delays are essential parts of the music making process. But have you ever experienced the spacialization power of an analog delay ? The SpaceBug is an analog-like delay featuring an additional LFO with variable speed and depth parameters as well as regeneration capabilities. With the SpaceBug, you will master space and time with only five knobs: space and time to set the delay, speed and depth for LFO modulations, and regen to regenerate the sound. SpaceBugs are great for live applications with their small size, their easy-to-use interface and their powerful unique sounds. With their analog warmth and modulation capabilities, SpaceBugs cannot be compared to other delays. It's more than that, it's a SpaceBug.

Note that SpaceBugs are not produced anymore!!!


Technical specifications
Delay Time
Feedback regeneration
Mix wet/dry
Space right/left
Variable triangle LFO with depth & speed parameters
Bypass switch
AC 12 V powered

audio demo 1
audio demo 2
audio demo 3
audio demo 4

download the manual"

Monday, December 28, 2015

Volca Beats Mod: 3 New Pure Noise Snares


Published on Dec 28, 2015 Mark Steiner

"The known Snare fix is great, but I prefer a fully undistorted/folded noise snare... so I looked and found 3 variations. I'll be adding a switch for 'Off, S1, S2, S3'."

Wednesday, December 23, 2015

Random Source Serge Resonant EQ Eurorack Kits at Thonk



"Serge Resonant EQ - bokeh

Exploring the resonant side of the Serge Resonant EQ (R*S edition for Eurorack, layering 2 live recordings, each basically using nothing but the EQ:
- Perc track was made by running a pulse from a DUSG into Input 1 and each 4th of those pulses (using a Pulse Divider) into Input 2 and playing with the 10 bands and the Feedback knob / Phase switch
- Drone track uses the normal (triangle) out for Input 1 and the Gate out from the same DUSG (running in Cycle mode as an oscillator) - again only playing with the bands and feedback.

Listen on good speakers at high volume :-)"


via Thonk

"We hadn’t expected to have these kits finalised before Xmas… but we do! We are only producing a limited run of these right now as they are very time-consuming to produce. Click through to purchase."

"The RESONANT EQUALIZER (EQ) is a unique ten-band filter designed specifically for electronic sound synthesis and processing. Except for the top and bottom frequency bands, the bands are spaced at an interval of a major seventh. The Resonant Equalizer is designed to produce formant peaks and valleys similar to those in acoustic insstruments.

There are three equalized outputs: the two COMB outputs provide the sums of the two alternate filter bands, while the two top outputs are the (identical) mix of all filter bands. Please note that there is no sharp separation between the bands, moving any frequency knob will have an influence on both COMB outputs. This equalizer is special in that the bands can be set to be resonant: when the knobs are in the middle position, the response at the main EQ Output is flat. When the knobs are positioned between the 9 and 3 o’clock position, up to 12 db of boost or cut is set at the band. If the knob is set beyond the 3 o’clock position, the band will become resonant, simulating the natural resonance of acoustic instrument formant structures. Below the 9 o’clock position, increased band rejection is achieved.

The Random*Source version of the filter is a licensed and authorized adaption of the legendary Serge equalizer for Eurorack. It adds an input mixer with 2 inputs that can be built/used to attenuate or amplify/distort the input signal(s) before they are sent into the EQ and a Feedback section (knob and phase switch) which allows to feed back the output signal or the inverted output signal (depending on the Phase switch). Adding inverted feedback leads to phase cancellation effects – unlike the “normal” feedback, level decreases and the signal thins out.

Now – licenced by Serge – the legendary EQ is available as DIY kit for Eurorack."

nonlinearcircuits aries 329 phase clone


Published on Dec 23, 2015 cirtcele

"1st play with this module. Still a bit of tweaking of the trimpots to do and adjust some signal level, but it seems to sound pretty good!
Circuit is based on the Aries 329 phase/Flange, which is not the same as but shares some similarities with the Arp Quadra phaser and the Tau pipe Phaser. This version is nearly all smd and uses BCM847 matched transistors"

Monday, December 21, 2015

New giant B0N0 from nonlinearcircuits


giantB0N0 Published on Dec 21, 2015 cirtcele

"The offspring of a vactrol PiLL and a DelayNoMore. Using 4 outputs: mix out is straight to the mixer, two others are via LPGs, the 4th is used to CV the LPG cutoff."

"PCBs and panels available in late January"

Update:

giant B0N0 2

Published on Jan 27, 2016

"more giant B0N0, really kicks off about 30s in."

Monday, December 14, 2015

New Paper Synth PS-301 Wavefolder Demonstration & Upcoming Workshop


Published on Nov 13, 2015 Antti Pussinen

"Paper Synth PS-301 Diode Wavefolder demonstration video for Paper Synthesizer workshop series by Antti Pussinen & Wolfgang Spahn

The input waveform is saw wave.

www.dernulleffekt.de
www.anttipussinen.net
www.wolfgang-spahn.de"

Additional details including info on the upcoming workshop:

"In this episode of paper synthesizer workshop, we are building a diode wavefolder, that sounds a bit like a resonant filter, but has a very unique sound.

PS301 Diode Wavefolder is a dynamic waveform processor module, that changes the color and the overtones of a sound, while keeping the same base note. The design is originally Jürgen Haible's take on “Serge Wave Multiplier, middle section”. Yves Usson of YuSynth added an exponential VCA to the design, making voltage control possible, and we modified the circuit further to fit our design requirements.

The module takes in a 10VPP sine, triangle or saw wave and folds this waveform back into itself up to 7 times at the crossover point of the wave.The effect sounds a kind of mix of frequency modulation and mid resonance filtering.

The Controls Include 'CV attenuation', 'Fold Range' (which can also be contolled with 0-5v control voltage) and 'Fold Amount' which changes the amount of folds. Inputs and outputs conform to eurorack standards of 10Vpp, and it runs on eurorack +-12v power supply, and even with +15v power supply from Frack Rack or MOTM synthesizer systems.

ll the tools and materials will be provided.

The faceplate is not included!

The workshop will be held in German and English.

Material and further informations:

http://paperpcb.dernulleffekt.de/doku.php?id=paper_synth%3Aps301_wavefolder

The costs are 60,00€ for the materials.
Please register at: post@wolfgang-spahn.de
The workshop will be held at: Mülhauserstr. 6. Hofgebäude 1. OG

A Workshop by Antti Pussinen & Wolfgang Spahn"

Some details from Paper Synth:

"Ps301 Diode Wavefolder is a dynamic waveform processor module, that changes the color and the overtones of a sound, while keeping the same base note. The design is originally Jürgen Haible's take on “Serge Wave Multiplier, middle section”. Yves Usson of YuSynth added an exponential VCA to the design, making voltage control possible, and we modified the circuit further to fit our design requirements.

The module takes in a 10Vpp sine, triangle or saw wave and folds this waveform back into itself up to 7 times at the crossover point of the wave.The effect sounds a kind of mix of frequency modulation and mid resonance filtering.

The Controls Include “CV attenuation”, “Fold Range” (which can also be contolled with 0-5v control voltage) and 'Fold Amount' which changes the amount of folds. Inputs and outputs conform to eurorack standards of 10Vpp, and it runs on eurorack +-12v power supply, and even with +15v power supply from Frack Rack or MOTM synthesizer systems.

Theory of operation

A PS-301 Wavefolder adds overtones to a waveform, a bit like a distortion unit or a resonant filter. But instead of clipping or ringing, when the waveform peak goes over a certain limit, it folds back and creates a new odd harmonic component. Jürgen Haible had a really good explanation of the process on his site, and since its impossible to know how long the legacy site is kept up, i copy it here:

'A string of diodes is driven with the amplified and level shifted input signal. After each diode there is a “tap” with a resistor that will contribute positive or negative to the output of a two-opamp subtracting amplifier. There are two virtual GND nodes for these summing and subtracting operation. By feeding these virtual GND nodes alternately from the taps of the diode string, you can have the output voltage increased when one diode drop voltage is reached, and have the output voltage decreased again when the next diode in row starts conducting. The number of valleys and peaks is only determined by the length of the diode string, and not by the number of opamps. It turned out that choosing equal resistor values results in an almost regular pattern of the voltage transfer function.'"

Sunday, December 13, 2015

Analog percussion synth (PC-2) clone prototype (with CV control)


Published on Dec 13, 2015 Jason Hotchkiss

"First try out of a clone board I am working on, based on the Boss PC-2 / Amdek PCK-100. Couple of differences (mainly due to scarcity of the BA662A VCA chip) and some experimenting with CV control. I will eventually be selling these as kits, but not quite there yet! Enjoy the clip - the Cv really does open this thing up!"

DSP Synthesizers CR-4 - DR-55/CR-4 6HP Eurorack Module & DIY Kit


via DSP Synthesizers where you'll find order links.

"A kit with PCB, panel and all the components are now available.

The kit is $99. Prebuilt is $150.

You can buy just the PCB for $30 and just the panel for $30.

It’s the same PCB used in all my 6HP drum modules (including the dsp-D4)."

Saturday, December 12, 2015

New Moog DIY Synth Coming to Moogfest 2016

Update via @Moogfest:

"@matrixsynth word is that @moogmusicinc is not releasing this synth to the public no matter how many people ask them to."

And via @moogmusicinc: Truth.

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via the Moogfest ticket page.

Engineer VIP tickets which run $1000 plus the $41 ticket processing fee gives you the following:

"This two-day synth-building workshop, led by Moog engineers, invites a select group of enthusiasts to build their very own unreleased Moog analog synthesizer and sequencer. The hands-on workshop is conducted in two, three-hour sessions within a pop-up Moog production facility. No experience necessary, but basic soldering knowledge is recommended. Participants in the Engineering workshop also have VIP access for the duration of the event, May 19-22. *Priority access to all festival venues for performances and conference programming: conversations, workshops, and installations. Access to exclusive VIP viewing areas and VIP/artist events. Gift bag. Complimentary food and drink in select locations. Passes available for pick-up at your hotel. Special merch deals. More perks to be announced. *Subject to capacity and based on first come first served"

Monday, December 07, 2015

Animodule Goes Open Source with M1xXOR Eurorack Module - Source Code Now Available


Animodule has made the source code for their M1xXOR eurorack module available on their Psycho-Labs site here. The M1xXOR is an Arduino based module. People are welcome to modify the code and share:

"If you make changes to the code or come up with something interesting to do with the M1xXOR I’d LOVE to hear about it!"

Animodule tells me they are looking into provide the source code for some of their other modules as well.

Sunday, December 06, 2015

InsWorks Concept VCF


Published on Dec 6, 2015 Carlos Alberto Gutiérrez Vera

Wednesday, December 02, 2015

BMC38 Panel Keyboard Demo


Published on Dec 2, 2015 boogdish

"This is a DIY synthesizer module demo. If you're interested in building this for yourself, PCBs and preburnt microcontrollers are available at http://www.bartonmusicalcircuits.com/..."

Sunday, November 29, 2015

New Moog Prodigy Clone by EnsureSound

PRODIGY analogue synthesizer (DIY clone of the Moog Prodigy)

Published on Nov 29, 2015 Ensure Sound

"Moog Prodigy DIY clone, 100% original schematic, original sound. With integrated MIDI to CV/GATE convertor."

Monday, November 23, 2015

RYO - Roll Your Own Eurorack Videos - New RYO Aperture LPG and Penta 5-step sequencer


Published on Nov 19, 2015 Roll Your Own

via Thonk. The RYO Aperture LPG and Penta 5-step sequencer are new. The kits are available at Thonk here.

Playlist:
1. RYO Aperture LPG and Penta 5-step sequencer

"A simple demonstration of the Aperture resonant vactrol VCF/VCA/LPG together with the upcoming Penta 5-step, 4hp sequencer. Showing the different modes of Aperture as well as the step switch on Penta. Using the Flame 4VOX VCO and Dinsync.info OSC303mk2 VCO as sound sources. Triggers and envelope from Trig Xpander and Make Noise Maths. Roland Demora Delay added in some places."

2. RYO NAND/AND prototype logic as audio distortion

"Discrete transistor logic.
Sound source 1: Livewire AFG to dinsync.info SARA VCF to Airtenuator to IN1 on the N(AND).
Sound source 2: dinsync.info OSC303 to Livewire Frequensteiner to IN2 on the N(AND).
Listening to the NAND output.
Only using IN1 and NAND out makes it a NOT Gate."

3. RYO Airtenuator I - New satellite passive attenuator module

"Showing off a prototype of our new Airtenuator floating passive attenuator module. Here used to control envelope depth from a Steffensen Envelarp on Dinsync.info SARA VCF filter cutoff."

4. RYO VC Sequencer Beats & Bass

"In this clip we're using VC Sequencer and its Trig Xpander in VC mode to generate pitch voltages for the bassline and triggers for the synth drums. The VC Sequencer is controlled by a stepped random waveform from FC Modulation Druid, this is in turn tempo-synced to the master clock lfo (Doepfer A-147) via an RCD. This is also used to provide extra gates and triggers mixed into and modulating the rhythm for more movement and swing. The jittery trigger action is due to a combined effect of the dirty output of the Modulation Druid as well as an opamp on the VC Sequencer not being up to spec to handle dirtiness very well, this has since been remedied with a better opamp for the job that solves the jitter in the VC Sequencers sent out to customers."

5. RYO VC Sequencer VC Mode

6. Roll Your Own general wiggling.

"One RYO (Roll Your Own) VC Sequencer controlling pitch on Livewire oscillators (AFG) and Frequensteiner filter. Notice how the pitch doesn't drop when the second oscillator is patched in via passive multing via stack cable 17 seconds in. A second RYO VC Sequencer controls decay legnth on a Maths envelope.

The second timbre (every 4 steps) is triggered with passive mixed trigs from the gate/trigger expander of the RYO VC Sequencer, set in trigger mode. It is a Livewire Dalek modulator making the sound and Doepfer Wasp filter slowly modulated by Vulcan modulator. Envelope is also Maths.

Both timbres use RYO Optodists as VCAs and distortion with LED limiters on. Clock is a Doepfer VC LFO."

DIY Synthesizers by VladimirRadiomay

Tonoizer Y F S+ ( homemade synthesizer)

Published on Nov 22, 2015 VladimirRadiomay

"homemade synthesizer P-PP"

Вечерний Подшипник (Homemade synthesizer)

Published on Oct 27, 2015

"самодельный синтезатор с управлением звуком от фотоэлементов."

"homemade synthesizer sound control by photocells."

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

New DIY MiniPops 7 from DSP Synthesizers in the Works


MiniPops 7 sneak peek Published on Nov 18, 2015 Jan Ostman

"First video of my MiniPops 7 remake.
Classic 70's analog rythmbox.

The MiniPops 7 was used by JM Jarre on Oxygene

Single chip emulator design."

Saturday, November 14, 2015

Buchla Easel 208 Mega Meta BOB - Cobramatic


Published on Nov 7, 2015 MaXMod -band-

"Easel Mega Meta BOB (Break Out Box) built around the Easel Program Card.
Provides CV input and Random CV switched options to all card controls. Seperate outs for Sequencer Pulse Stages. Pulse, Trigger / Gate inputs to sync Sequencer tempo, random CV timing, Pulser and EG triggers."


Full details on MaXMod

"Here is a full list of the features:

Pulse outs for each Sequencer Stage (with LED) – Banana’s on top and 3.5mm Jacks (mounted on the back)
Sequencer 2-3-4 switch to gain access to 2 step mode
Sequencer No. of steps CV control in (with Attenuator)
Sequencer random No. of steps switch (controllable with the Attenuator)
Sequencer Advance One step button (useful for tuning the steps CV out and having 5 preset voltage sources). Hold down for ‘glitch’ addressing.

Pulse trigger in’s (via banana and 3.5mm jacks) to:
Sequencer,
Envelope Generator,
Pulser
Random CV generator rate
(All Extremely useful for syncing with external gear)

EG:
Attack CV in (with Attenuator) plus Switch to use card random CV source directly
Sustain CV in (with Attenuator) plus Switch to use card random CV source directly
Decay CV in (with Attenuator) plus Switch to use card random CV source directly

Mod Oscillator:
CV in to Wave shape
Switch for Random wave shape
Switch for Random Modulation Mode (FM, AM, none)
Switch for Random Hi/Lo mode – fantastic for creating rubbery random wobbles on baselines

Complex Oscillator:
CV in to Wave shape
Switch for Random Wave shape
CV in to Wave morph (Sine to selected wave shape)
Switch for Random Wave morph

VCA / LPG’s
Switch to Randomise LPG 1 Mode (VCA, Combo, LPG)
Switch to Randomise LPG 2 Mode (VCA, Combo, LPG)
(These patches I have not seen elsewhere but are awesome to use on Sequencer patterns to really add life to them)

Midi Clock-in (with CV controlled Clock divisions and Din Sync Out) - Coming SOON!"

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

TWSU x Teenage Engineering - DIY Projects by Technology Will Save Us


Published on Nov 6, 2015 Technology Will Save Us

"We’ve partnered up with the mighty Teenage Engineering to not only make some awesome music with their Pocket Operators and our Speaker Kit, but we’ve come up with pretty incredible hacks with everyday objects to make music you’ve only ever dreamed about.

Useful Links:
Buy your DIY Speaker Kit - https://www.techwillsaveus.com/shop/d...

Make your own DIY Speaker Talk Box - http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-S...

Make your own DIY Speaker Kit Spring Reverb - http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-S...

Make your own DIY Speaker Piezo Plate Reverb - http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-S..."

Thursday, November 05, 2015

Tubbutec SH-1oh1 – Midi Retrofit and Reature Extension for the Roland SH-101





Tubbutec has a new extensive mod for the Roland SH-101.

"Main features

Midi in- and output. Can output key presses, arpeggiator and sequencer.
Additional Accent Envelope: Programmable accent for volume and filter with adjustable decay.
Additional filter LFO A triangular LFO with the high range of 0.2Hz — 8kHz can modulate the filter
Additional ADSR for filter: Completely independent envelope with adjustable parameters
Improved Sequencer:now has 32 sequences with 120 Steps each
Song mode: Sequences can be chained to create a “Song” and programmed live
More sequencer and arp modes: Forward, backward, random, ping-pong,..
A lot of midi controllable parameters, velocity can be mapped to 9 different targets including accents, filter and 2nd ADSR:
Midi filter, pitch bend, arp and s/h-lfo control
Clock dividers for internal arp clock and trigger including din-sync compatible divider
Settings via an internal configuration menu or external midi controller.
Extra features accessible using the existing SH-101 controls
Comes with sticker overlays and all necessary parts
Easy to install in any SH-101 and compatible with analogue mods
For a complete list of features please refer to the user manual."
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