The Human Comparator Syncussion SY-1 Drum Synthesizer Clone SN 0336

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SY-1 Pearl Syncussion clone - fixing the PSU noise

Published on Jul 2, 2018 Stereoping

"The first batch of the brilliant SY-1 Syncussion clones from the human comparator seemed to have an issue with the negative power supply (TL497 inverter), soiling an ennoying high frequent noise into the audio path. There are several discussions and suggestions for fixing in different discussion boards. On learning from Shruthi filter schematics i came across another voltage inverter (LT1054) and wanted to give it a try. To my own surprise it worked right away, the noise completely disappeared, the unit still worked (unbeleivable!) and the new inverter keeps perfectly cool. I built a test setting with a switch allowing to flip from the original negative supply to a breadboarded LT1054 supply. You will directly hear and see the difference.

Second half of the demo shows some pictures how my alternative negative supply looks like now. It is soldered directly in place after removing the TL497 and some unused components. The background music is of course from the SY-1 (after PSU-conversion) together with the impOSCar.

There is an article on my site with more details about this hack."

PEARL SYNCUSSION SY-1 & Trigger Drums SN 509836

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"Serviced and modified with:
• Separate outputs for channels one and two on a TRS (stereo) jack
• CV Mod - allows you to "play" the Syncussion via a CV in."

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PEARL SC-40 Percussion Synthesizer 8ch Drum Brain

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NSI @ SUPERBOOTH18, full concert

NSI @ SUPERBOOTH18, full concert from HerrSchneider on Vimeo.

"Our well-known friends Max Loderbauer and Tobias Freund have been producing and playing under the name NSI for years. Finally on Superbooth18 they played this great set with not one of their countless modulars on stage, creating wonderful atmospheres for the seated audience. Watch the complete concert here and recommend this (somehow hidden) channel to friends and partners as well. Thank you very much."

Syncussion SY-1 jam

Published on Sep 22, 2018 KlangGenerator

"Just testing my SY-1 from the human comparator after installing the PSU mod mentioned by stereoping. It works great! No more unwanted noise when the volume faders are low... ;)"

Pearl FM-8 FightMan 8ch Analog Drum Synthesizer SN 801934

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2nd one in a week. SN 800828 was posted here.

"FM-8 has 8-ch: Kick, Snare, Hi Tom, Low Tom, Floor, Hi Hat, Crash, Ride.
But this unit does not sound SNARE ch.
This unit does not come with connector cables for DRUMS IN and CYM IN.
You need these connector cables to trigger sounds."

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Pearl FM-8 FightMan SN 800828

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"FM-8 has 8-ch: Kick, Snare, Hi Tom, Low Tom, Floor, Hi Hat, Crash, Ride.

This unt does not come with connecter cables."

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Pearl Drum-X (DRX1) with MIDI

Published on Jun 30, 2018 sequentix

"Just messing about with newly added MIDI CC controls on my Pearl Drum-X.
It has Bass, Snare and 3 x Toms (tom 3 is non-functional due to borrowed parts)
Controls for each drum are the same - Pitch, Bend, Osc/Noise balance, Overtone (pitch fm), Attack, Filter, Decay and Level.
But each drum has a different range of sounds.
Chucked in some 909 at one point to see how it fits."

Pearl Drum-X Analog Synthesizer Electronic Drum Module w/ Preset Sheets

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Pearl drum-x demo by Electrohed x
Pearl Drum-X, Moog Voyager, Arturia Beatstep Pro by Satori Kensho
Pearl Drum-X Sound Demo.avi by djessay101

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Pearl Drum-X Analog Drum Module. Solid. Fully working. Excellent condition.
Hard, pounding, and aggressive synth drums. 8 programmable drum kits.
Similar to Simmons SDSV with more drumhead 'Overtone' parameters.
Sequence with drum machine like Arturia Beatstep or Roland TR-707.
Also works with Roland PD-8 Drum Pads (another auction).
Numbered stickers on kits. Easily removable.
Several Drum-X kit Program sheets included.
Blank ones and original patch charts.
Mix and individual outs to mixer.
Drum trigger sensitivity.

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Syncussion SY1-M Demo & SY-1 Tuning Video

Published on May 22, 2018 KlangGenerator

Pearl Syncussion SY-1 DIY Clone Tuning Without Frequency Counter

Published on Sep 14, 2016 KlangGenerator

"Tuning workaround for your Syncussion clone if you haven't got a frequency counter..."

Note: The SY-1 clone is by The Human Comparator and the SY1-M is by PsyCo X. Two separate clones of the Pearl Syncussion SY-1.

Syncussion SY1-M by PsyCo X

Published on May 24, 2018 BIM0X

Update: I thought this was a build of the Syncussion SY1 clone by The Human Comparator, maker of the TTSH ARP 2600 clone. Apparently it isn't. It's a new clone by PsyCo X. Note this is the first PsyCo X post on the site.

"a quick-on-the-bench demo of the Syncussion SY1-M triggered by Midi by a MachineDrum and by CV/Gate by a x0xb0x.

3 soldered & tested units available at Alpes Machines
http://alpesmachines.free.fr"

via PsyCoX

"THE SYNCUSSION SY1-M KIT IS A FAITHFUL REPRODUCTION OF THE CLASSIC 1970'S DRUM SYNTHESIZER WITH THE ADDITION OF MIDI. THE POWER SUPPLY HAS ALSO BEEN ENHANCED TO PROVIDE SILENT OPERATION.
KIT TO INCLUDE: PCB'S, POWDER-COATED AND PRINTED METAL ENCLOSURE, SLIDE POTENTIOMETERS, SLIDER CAPS,
AN RF CHOKE FOR THE POWER SUPPLY FILTER
AND A PRE-PROGRAMMED ATMEGA328"

Pearl Fightman vs Beastep Pro

Published on Apr 30, 2018 Joel Braverman

"Using gate / Ties on BSP’s Seq1 to control Hi Hats brings full control of ancient Pearl Fightman drum brain’s HiHats to reality - jam with Crazy 8 sequencer driving two Anyware Minisizer nano-modulars and providing clock"

Outoftune Moog Avalon Syncussion

Published on Mar 1, 2018 splitradix

DIY Syncussion 2ND run!

Published on Feb 1, 2018 zthee

"The long awaited 2nd run of the DIY syncussion will happen in mid April. It's possible to pre-order a unit now! Head over to www.thehumancomparator.net to see more!"

Vintage Pearl Syncussion SY-1 w/ Original Gig Bag SN 508817

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Published on Dec 26, 2017 Kruz BeatBazar

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"Perfectly working, it has just been fully cleaned and tested by a professional technician.
Minor marks on the external shell. Otherwise in very good shape!
Included are the original artificial leather carrying bag and the 12v power supply (EU Plug, 220/240 AC input).
Also included are hi-res scans of the original Schematics and Service Manual"

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vermona perfourmer mk2

Published on Nov 12, 2017 ljs8888

Sequentix P3 sequencer and Pearl Syncussion SY-1 as well.

PEARL DRUM-X SN 112004

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"This listing is for a VINTAGE PEARL DRUM-X (Same as DRX-1).

100% perfect working.

This is a powerful analog drum synthesizer and VERY RARE!"

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Steffi - In The Studio

Published on Oct 24, 2017 FACTmagazine

Follow-up to her Against the Clock performance here.

"Steffi shows us her slick studio full of unusual vintage gear

Dutch techno icon Steffi made her massive Against The Clock session look easy, effortlessly gliding from synth to synth in her compact studio to create a tightly-wound electro track in just 10 minutes.

After the time was up, the Ostgut Ton regular and Panorama Bar resident talked us through what she did and how she did it, giving us a guided tour of her enviable gear collection at the same time.

Steffi’s got all the classics you’d expect in her studio – a TR-808 drum machine, a Minimoog for basslines – but also a few unusual items, like the Waldorf synth she uses for string sounds and a Sequentix Cirklon sequencer. Check it out above and watch her go Against The Clock."

Pearl Syncussion SN 515514 w/ Original Box & Trigger Drums

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"The Syncussion comes with the trigger drums which both work, 1/4 inch leads not included. However, it comes into its own when triggered by something like a tr606 or 808. We have used various devices and signals as triggers and they do affect the volume and timbre in interesting ways.

It is a crazy synth. One of the best and most fun to play with. It really flies when you start adding a pedal or controller to the 'tune' input."

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