Kit Review # 11 - Transient Modules 8S Sequencer

Published on Jul 29, 2017 Synth Diy Guy

"A simple sequencer with some neat tricks up it's sleeve!"

This is the first Transient Modules post on the site.

via Transient Modules

"The 8S is an 8 step sequencer in 8 HP with control over parameters of the sequence as reset, hold, random step and direction. It’s been designed to work with clock related signals like triggers or gates but any type of CV signals can be used at its inputs. The output signal path is completely analog and its range can be set as unipolar (0 to +5 volts) or bipolar (-5 to +5 volts) via jumper on the back.

Technical specifications:

• 8HP

• 38 mm depth

• Consumption: +12V: 55mA ; -12V: 10mA.

Demo video here.

Module available here.

Build document here.

8S on Modular Grid."

New NNZD Music Toys: MOSTRO FM Synth

Published on Jul 12, 2017 Blanali

A new synth from a new maker, Neonized aka NNZD. The following are the details, Google translated, from Neonized:

"In recent years we have seen a small number of FM synthesizers appear in the market, that form of synthesis that dominated the eighties and thanks to its exponent the already classic Yamaha DX7 was part of the dominant sound in this decade. Their strings, their pianos and bass lines, are already part of the collective memory and have been present from pop and rock to soundtracks.

But the FM always had something that made difficult its permanence in the electronic music, the difficulty in its programming, and the little intuitive of its interface, the complexity of its sounds has always been one of its attractions, but in what to program it refers Has always been something of a dark art, it was not until the appearance of VST versions like the classic FM8 from Native Instruments that we were able to penetrate into their guts and exploit their possibilities.

With the appearance of some FM in recent years, such as the Korg Volca FM and the Yamaha Reface DX, some of these parameters have become more accessible, especially for the musician or composer who seeks to modulate the sound in an intuitive way As it does in the usual subtractive synthesizers, and above all in direct, in order to give a greater expressiveness to the instrument and also to music.

Synthesizer fm This is where the MOSTRO appears, made by OSS (Outer Space Sounds) a Start Up born in Barcelona, ​​but with a "foot" in Medellin (Colombia), and that is currently in prototype, but is in the last Stage before launching into a Kickstarter to have a commercial production. This small FM has a polyphony of 4 voices, LFO, Sub Oscillator plus a Delay and an included Glide, and most important, control in potentiometers of these parameters, which gives the flexibility and expressiveness of a conventional noun synthesizer, Even within the unpredictability that is usually the FM synthesis. Its size makes it portable, and although it still depends on being connected to a power outlet, this does not prevent it from being desirable in a live Setup where it can be controlled or controlled from its MIDI connections.

I had the opportunity to explore his sound, basically in a couple of small improvisations, one of them sequencing it externally. In the videos that are at the end of this article you can hear a little sound and precisely the malleability of this thanks to its controls, and that immediately made me think about their possibilities in the context of the live. Possibilities that in the version that will be launched finally will be many more to include the possibility of loopear internally as well as 4 CV Inputs and 1 CV Gate In, which immediately includes it in a set of analog synthesizers or even by its format, within a Eurorack!"

Northen Lights Modular 2OC

Published on Jul 7, 2017 Todd Barton

"Test driving the new Northern Lights Modular: Buchla format Dual Polymorpher CV Model 2OC, a version of Ornament & Crime open source CV generator. http://northernlightmodular.com/
I am only working with a single app. There are 13 apps in each of the two modules. I am just barely scratching the surface here. Can't wait to go deeper. Many thanks to Sascha Haber!! Enjoy!"

Update:

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SSI2144 ‘FatKeys’ VCF (SSM2044 Reissue) Diy 9V VCF by Manecolooper

Published on Jul 2, 2017 Maneco Theloopmaster

"early test of an early sample of this amazing chip, running from 9v, datasheet schematic."

Rene Alternative Panel.

Published on Jul 4, 2017 Tomash Ghzegovsky

"Alternative panel for Make Noise Rene

Get rid of all your touch plate power issues with this panel for Make Noise René with tactile buttons!

Alternative panels for the Make Noise Rene, that replaces the touch plates with physical tactile buttons, also improvements to the readability of the fonts were made.

Designed and produced in collaboration Between El Campesino and GHz Labs.

More info:
http://www.elcampesino.nl/rene-button-panel/
http://tomashg.com/
http://ghzlabs.com/"

New DWP Design Advanced Wavefolder Eurorack Module at Cymru Beats

Published on Jun 23, 2017 sonicstate

"New Eurorack WF-1 Wavefolder module from DPW Designs from Sweden. Coming soon."

I believe this is the first DWP Design post on the site.

Watch Tinami's customizable MIDI controllers in action at Sónar 2017 - Gear Guide

Published on Jun 22, 2017 FACTmagazine

"Build your own MIDI controller.

Sónar’s 24th Barcelona festival took place last weekend, and on top of a stellar line-up of artists that included Princess Nokia, Anderson .Paak, The Black Madonna and many more, there was lots of exciting music gear on show in its Sónar+D area.

One of our favorite devices came from Tinami, a startup that specializes in building customizable MIDI controllers. These can be individually tailored via its website and be used for controlling synths, effects and more."

1U Modules from FOXFIELD

Note this is the first FOXFIELD post on the site. We have a new maker. They will be helping @NobotsNo with their soldering workshop at the upcoming Brighton Modular Meet. The following are their new 1U modules.

via @foxfield_inst

"Product 1! This is GT2: a DIY dual gate-to-trigger for 1U Eurorack. First input normalised to…"

"#2: Averter is our DIY 1U attenuverter. The input is normalised to 5V, making it a bipolar…"

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The Piino Portable Synthesizer by Jack Marple

Note this appears to be more of a design concept vs. an actual product in the works. An upcoming Axel Hartmann?

via Jack Marple's website:

"Jack Marple graduated from Arizona State University in May 2016. He is currently an industrial designer at TEAGUE in the Seattle area."

on the Piino:

"electronic music equipment can be bulky

The goal of PIINO is to create a compact, versatile and intuitive tool for musicians to capture ideas while on the go."

Teenage Engineering's OP-1 immediately comes to mind. Still cool though. New ideas are always interesting.


And via iF World Design Guide:

"Piino is a portable synthesizer that allows electronic musicians to create music on the go. Designers and artist have ways to record thoughts and ideas by sketching it in a sketchbook. Musicians have no such thing. Piino is the solution to this problem; it helps musicians express and compile musical ideas while they are traveling. It is a synthesizer and workstation that includes a 10 key range, customizable effect knobs and sliders, an interactive touch screen, and a trackpad for extra sound manipulation. Piino folds up and becomes a portable device that can go anywhere with you. Piino makes creating music on the go finally possible."

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DIY Modular Synthesizer by DutchBigEd

Published on May 30, 2017 DutchBigEd

Playlist:
Arduino controlled Midi interface for my modulair synthesizer
Arduino controlled Midi interface for my modulair synthesizer
Arduino controlled VCA, Sample & Hold, Random Module
Arduino controlled Opl3 YMF262 module for my diy synth
Trigger Module doing Euclidean Rhythms
Euclidean Trigger Sequencer using Arduino
Triple PT2399 Reverb
my synth so far... 19 aug 2016
PT2399, delay controlled by Arduino and AD5144
my synth so far
Its a start... Drumsequencer
Drumsequencer
Sequencer for homebrew synthesizer
Homebrew synthesizer using multiple arduino and dds
On the RUN, multiple arduino diy synthesizer
Sequencer Using Tempo Setting
Sequencer Audiomode
Sequencer Intern Clock
Sequencer Audiomode 2
clock devider / sequencer
weird sounds with PT2399 board
My first drone (?)
...

Tube VCF

Published on Jun 6, 2017 sergioavia

"Использована миниатюрная стержневая лампа 1Ж17Б."

"A miniature rod lamp 1Ж17Б is used."

NONO Modular Introduces Space Case Series - Foldable Eurorack Cases

via the Kickstarter:

"Compact, foldable eurorack cases, which give the most while taking up little space, functional solutions for your modular systems.

Nono is a product line for eurorack modules, aimed at finding functional solutionsfor your systems, where the human-machine relationship is the focal point of the design, to improve playability, instrument focus and transportability. The products have a design that includes the charm of old lab machines, cast into the future, and the beauty of an object designed to be both useful and efficient. Space age e rationalism in modular Eurorack format. 

++ FROM JUNE 5 AT SPECIAL PRICE ON KICKSTARTER ++

SPACE CASE SERIES
These eurorack cases are designed to meet the needs of musicians who travel a lot and therefore need compact, foldable cases, which give the most while taking up little space. Efficient companions for your setup. Built and assembled with great care, with prime quality material, by expert craftsmen directly in Brianza,manufacturing centre of the best Italian design.

The series is composed of 3 case, 3 format for 3 space experience.

ROVER 1.60
A single 60hp row
Small format to gather ideas and a savoured module selection, For a mini modular setup.2 piezo pads mounted on the lid for rapid tricks.
A small device for agile moon landings

ORBITER 2.84
2x 84hp rows
Classic format, for vertical or horizontal use, robust and foldable while patched!
Ideal if you’re looking for an easy to carry, durable, high-quality case.

LANDER 3.84
3x 84hp RAW and a padded space for storing cables, power bricks, spring tanks and accessories.
Robust and foldable while patched.
Inspired by the design of old, glorious synths,
Lander has an original and innovative design.
The idea comes from the sum of a 1ROW skiff plus a vertical 2ROW case,
The vertical case is tilted for optimal focus on the modules,
The whole case can be folded for transport.
Compact and light
Folded size: 47x29x20 cm
Weight:. 5 kg
Plus, padded Storage space: 14x43, H from 4 to 7 cm"

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WSYnth FM Ogre Thru-Zero FM

via this auction

"The FM Ogre is an expanded implementation of a Chowning FM Operator. It defaults to operate on a sine wave, but the sine can be thru-zero FMed or PMed (phase modulated) from 0 through both positive and negative frequencies and phase spaces. The feedback control allows self-modulation without patchcords. It obeys both 1V/octave and linear FM. Thru-zero authority is roughly 10 KHz for TZFM and roughly 16pi (8 full rotations of phase) for TZPM with the default software
In VCO mode the module will do roughly 2 Hz to roughly 30 KHz. LFO mode goes from roughly 1 cycle per 10 minutes to 30 Hz (i.e. the LFO switch goes 10 octaves down). The FM and PM inputs are bipolar from -5 to +5 volts; the Feedback input is null at 0 volts but recognizes both + and - voltages. Sampled input is at "high level" - 10V p/p, DC coupled.

The default waveform can be overridden (by the "Sample" switch) to allow through-zero FM and PM of any input signal including acoustic instruments or human voices; the "SYNC" input allows freezing of the input sample for pitch-shifted and phase modulated '"stutter" and "scrollback" effects. SYNC IN freezes the write pointer in the buffer, so short pulses of +5 on SYNC IN can assemble a granular timbre.

The LoFi switch engages a realtime bitcrusher that requantizes to 3, 4, 5, 6, .... 65535 discrete output levels. As bitcrushing uses the phase mod jack and knob, phase modulation is not available during bitcrushing (but TZFM and realtime sampling are).

The three indicator LEDs indicate Heartbeat (output > 0 volts), Negative phase, and Negative Frequency.

The module uses a DSPIC microprocessor, has better-than-CD-quality dual 16 bit DACs operated at ~90 KHz

The module is 8HP wide, and roughly 30mm deep. it draws approximately 120mA on +12V and 10mA on -12V. Comes with power bus cable and M3 mounting screws. Fully calibrated to track accurately over 6 octaves (which is per the designers spec)."

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AJH Synth & DPW Design Coming to Cymru Beats 17 Event June 17

via @cymru_beats

"Allan from @AJHSynth will showing his range of #eurorack #modularsynth at #cymrubeats17 😁🐑"

"Swedish #eurorack designer Dan Wahlbeck is flying over to show his new Wavefolder at #cymrubeats17 👌🏽🐑"

You can find details on Cymru Beats 17 posted here.

Note, this is the first post to feature DPW Design on the site. We have a new maker! You can see his Wavefolder further below.

"First little Wavefolder demo. Sine wave in. No filters or effects. Just the wavefolder modulated by two LFO. The two PWM outputs can be patched out in stereo for huge sounds. Keeping the folded signal in the middle will give a MS sound. Sorry for the bad audio quality, recorded with my cellphone. #eurorack #modularsynth #mög #mögmodular #analouge #dpwdesign"

New miniMO 8-bit Open Source Hardware Modular Synthesizer Platform

Published on May 12, 2017 enveloop

Playlist:
miniMO synth - Amplitude Modulation Generator demo
miniMO synth - Noise Generator demo
miniMO - sequencer and envelope test
miniMO synth - Test
miniMO plays: Bach, Chorale "Ach Gott, Wie Manches Herzeleid"
miniMO synth - Tiny Synth demo
miniMO synth - Sequencer - WIP
miniMO synth - DCO demo

Details in via the creator of miniMO:

"Just wanted to let you know of a modular synthesizer I'm developing, miniMO. It's 8-bit, open-everything, and I've designed both a PCB-based version and a 3D printed version where everything is printed except for the components, including the breadboard (no soldering skills required).

You can take a look at both models here, and here, listen to some demos here, and all the code, designs, and parts are available both through github and thingiverse.

I built miniMO with the aim to make a modular system as affordable as possible, so that people, especially kids, can see what it is about. All the modules have an ATtiny85 at their core, and it is very easy to program them with the Arduino IDE. Also, the modules are all identical: if you have three units, you can program three oscillators, or one oscillator, one LFO and one filter, or any other combination of the available programs. I have already programmed all the (in my opinion) basic synthesis blocks, and I'm actively developing new ones."

Very cool!

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DIY Semimodular Analog Synthesizers

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

These were spotted and sent in via Florian Anwander. If anyone knows if there is more info out there on these aside from what's listed in the auctions, let us know. Giving them a tuberetrosound label for now as that is the seller's name on eBay.

The top system is via this auction

"Offer DIY analog synthesizer, playable as Synthe bass with built-in + switch by 1 octave transponable keyboard or via external CV / gate control over 7 octaves playable. Soundhammer with 2 x DIODE LADDER VCF and 2 parametric filters."

The second via this auction

"Sell analog synthesizer module with SEQUENZER and analog drumsounds, built as an inexperienced experimental system. Inputs 2 x CV (1VOLT / OKTAVE and GATE 0 VOLT and 5 to 12 VOLT). Outputs Stereo.
Stability after 10 minutes, 24 db cascade filter.
All the details are recognizable by enlargement of the photos.
Supplied with circuit boards. Only for the experienced connoisseur. Pure analog technology with MIDI CV Converter or Oberheim OB2 - keyboard to play. Without guarantee and without withdrawal."

And the third is an Analog Synthesizer CV+GATE Keyboard via this auction

"Provide DIY Precision - Analog 2xCV, 2xGATE 3 octaves Keyboard for analog synthesizer with playable CV range of 7 octaves, built-in LFO's and very good playability of the keyboard.
The keyboard is exactly the same as the synthesizer module and is 2-voice (duophone) or monophonic, 2 x separate PORTAMENTO.
The idea came from the OBERHEIM 2 VOICE KEYBOARD, which was expanded a bit.
The KBD is matched and should warm 10 minutes."

The following images are of each in order.

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Analog Final Project - Synthesizer

Published on May 4, 2017 Alexandra D'Yan

Future maker!

New Operator Music Synthesizer

Operator Music Synthesizer Instructional Video Presentation

Published on May 5, 2017 Operator Music Band

"Blistering noise drones, twinkling bleeps and bloops and everything in between. The Operator Music Synthesizer is a pocket sized noise machine with a powerful built in speaker and wide palette of sounds and textures.

Purchase here: https://operatormusicband.bandcamp.co...

Made by l0/rez
l0/rez.com"

I didn't realize you could just sell gear on Bandcamp.

Zombie Chorus DIY Analogue Synth Project

Published on May 4, 2017 Adamski Ajull

"Here is a demo of some sound patches I have set up and run through the Zombie chorus circuit. Nothing spectacular but just to give you a small flavour of its sound. At times it distorts o me using the with heavy resonace from the filters , I think this is due to the nature of the MN3207s max headroom performance, so mabe in future ill buy and swap over to an mn3007."

DIY analogue synth project (Zombie Chorus Part 1)

Published on Apr 29, 2017

"Hey guys im back with a short video to introduce the analogue chorus effect circuit i have built , which is based on the Zombie Chorus Pedal, i have put in a few extra mods for satisfaction here and there, and hope to rig this up to my Diy synth. It is by no means completely finished or tweaked to my perfection yet, but its the 5th Chorus circuit i have built with success this time round. Sound demos coming soon Look below for links to schematics

http://tagboardeffects.blogspot.co.uk...
http://dirtytoyspedals.blogspot.co.uk...
(please note schem is within the comments on this page)

http://www.hollis.co.uk/john/zombie.jpg"

Malekko Varigate 8+ Day 1: TB-303 + Hexinverter Mutant Drums = Acid

Published on Apr 30, 2017 Guy Schneerson

"A eurorack Acid Techno Jam I had last weekend with my new Malekko Varigate 8+ controlling my TB-303, Hexinverter Mutant Drums
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While We Were Sleeping - Recorded Live - Brighton April 2017
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Warning: Contains toxic acid music and flashing images !!

Used:
Malekko Varigate 8+
Hexinverter Mutant Clap (808 style mutant)
Hexinverter Mutant snare (808 style mutant)
TB-303 with Borg modification inc. CV & Gate inputs
Audio Damage ADM07 Mad Hatter + Bastl Instruments Skis = 606 Mutant HH
mCop eurorack mixer & multi
DigiTech TimeBender delay


Video Notes
Varigate 8+ meets the TB-303 & Mutant Drums
This was recorded on the day I plugged my new Varigate 8+ and while I found it super intuitive, I was still finding my way around it.
TB-303: CV with a 3 note sequence with probability on step 3
The Varigate 8+ has the most importent element of evolutionary mutation
It has probability, the most powerful tool known to existence
The VariGate 8+ is a probability sequencer.
Instead of a on/off button each step has a probability slide.
The slider can also be used for: Repeat & Shuffle probability"