The Lizard Chronicles PT1

"An improvised modular performance featuring the VBrazil Lizard2 and Multi LFO, the MFOS ADSR, Dual VC Delay and Wave Freaker, the Hex Inverter/Ryk Miller Jupiter Storm, The Thomas White LPG, and the Yusynth VCO and EMS Filter."

Quincas X aka Quincas Moreira is the man behind VBrazil Systems.

M185 MKII Roland 100m SOFTWARE UPDATE SPLIT MODE

Published on Jul 16, 2014 carbontony

"Demo of the new software update V3.1 for the
M185 MKII Sequencers from RYK.
Right one is playing bassline, Left one is playing slow chords.
Watch the Right Seq as the pattern loops first four stages with
repeats then last four stages.
Drums: DR110 through Boss BF2
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ryktnk/s..."

Ryk's Moog

Published on Apr 26, 2014 Quincas Moreira·21 videos

"Yusynth Moog Ladder Filter I made for Ryk Miller."

malekko wiard total acid boogie filter

Published on Feb 27, 2014 heodesalciphron·188 videos

all outs mixed
peaks, grids, ryk m185 sequencer

Intelllijel Metropolis Eurorack Sequencer Demo

Published on Feb 9, 2014 mylarmelodies·23 videos

"...Featuring bonus RYK M185 history lesson/interview. Skip ahead to 2:33 for Metropolis overview, 6:20 for demos. This video does not cover every feature of Metropolis so check out the manual here for more info: www.intellijel.com/eurorack-modules/metr­opolis/

Video features Tiptop Audio 808 modules sequenced by Trigger Riot, Intellijel Cyclebox and Analogue Solutions 6HP Oscillators, Intellijel Korgasmatron Filter, UAD RE-201 for reverb and EP-34 for delay.

Thanks to RYK for the interview, and creating the M185.

Credit to the following people (for the appearance of their stuff in the M185 history bit):
"Carbontony" (Watch his other M185 videos if you haven't already): http://www.youtube.com/user/carbontony
Retro Synth Ads (MS20 Ad): http://retrosynthads.blogspot.co.uk/
"Matt" who visited a Beijing electronics market: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9e4BIo... + http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DN-jq...
"Arcadia" from Gearslutz, FiveG image: http://www.gearslutz.com/board/electr...
Preservation Sound (Fostex image): http://www.preservationsound.com/?p=2032
Brochures.Youchou.Com (Roland Catalogue): http://brochures.yokochou.com/keyboar...
"Btpro" (Excellent old 182 video): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqjpvj...
"Fingerdancing2012 (YMO Video)": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDcQ8k...
Juno 106 Ad: http://www.oocities.org/the_end_gb/eq..."

Links on YouTube

Intellijel Metropolis Sequencer Based on RYK Roland System 100m M-185

Metropolis Scrutineering from DUDADIUS on Vimeo.

"First go around with the Intelljel Metropolis. This is a pretty basic setup; I didn't get into using the aux inputs to modulate things within the Metropolis. I'll try that next! As you can see though, the Metropolis really lends itself to performing and improvising. Very hands-on and easy to go all sorts of crazy ways, melodically. Similar to the Rene, in that regard, but from a totally different point-of-view.

Patch notes. Pamela is sending clock to Metropolis, Trigger Riot, Modcan Dual Delay, and Sound of Shadows.

Metropolis is sending the same note info to three different oscillators. The third one going through a uScale first to create intervals. All going into the Dubmix. The Trigger Riot is controlling Tiptop drums, mixed through a VCA Matrix then an M277 for a little grit. That's into channel 2 on the Dubmix, where I add a little Spring Reverb at one point.
The kik and snare are ultimately doubled with the Cwejman BLD and DPO. Lastly, I dialed into some sustained notes on the Pressure Points and a Modcan Triple OSC. The uStep is advancing the Pressure Points.

I had some troubles with the Trigger Riot losing sync when I would change presets. I'll have to delve into that some more."

Note the RYK M-185 was a DIY sequencer from RYK, not Roland. See the RYK channel below for more.

Regarding the Intelijel Metropolis, the following is some info via PatchPierre.Net, via Pierre on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

"One of the most interesting modules i have seen in a while has been sent out to various testers in the last few weeks. The Intellijel Metropolis is a Eurorack sequencer, based on the RYK M-185 sequencer from the early Roland M-100 series. This module has always intrigued me, and i was always hoping someone would bring this style of sequencing/programming to the Eurorack. Intellijel worked out an agreement with Ryk earlier this year to create this only official Eurorack adaptation of his brilliant sequencer design...

Some of the features :
-Sequencer modes:
Forward, Forward-fixed, Reverse, Reverse-fixed, PingPong, PingPong-Fixed, Random, Random-fixed, Brownian, Brownian-fixed
-TB-303 style slide (constant time portamento) with adjustable time
-Stage skipping (double click slide buttons)
- Internal quantizing with selectable scales and keys
-Can act as a master clk with BPM control or slave to an external (using clk src function)
-Save/load panel settings
-shuffle
-Internal clock divider
-Sync output (sets output pulse on last clock step of a sequence, used to slave other sequencers via reset)
-Two assignable AUX inputs which can control: gate length, transpose, key shift, root shift, sequence length, and step divisor.
-config menu to set slider pitch range, clock div type, clock offset
-tap tempo when in internal clock mode and tempo lock with bpm detect in external mode.

-All menu actions are one level deep. i.e. press the menu button and spin the encoder.
There are no hidden levels or sub menus."

The Limp

The Limp from Quijote Cinemusica on Vimeo.

"Stormy Weather in Jupiter. A patch on my Yusynth/MFOS/HexInverter modular. Ryk Miller Custom Hex Jupiter Storm doing the crazy noises while the two yusynth VCOs through the ARP filter clone take care of the low bass. I used the sequencer to program rhythms by connecting it to the FM of the LFO and using the LFO square wave as clock."

Jupiter Storm

Jupiter Storm from Quijote Cinemusica on Vimeo.

"The Ryk Miller Custom Orbit Chaos Hex Inverter Jupiter Storm, modulated by S&H and LFos and filters from the modular. Fresh out of the box from Canada. Thanks Ryk!"

via Quincas Moreira on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

¡3 modular flangers 3!

Published on Nov 23, 2012 by Stephen Drake

"I've always loved flangers. When I started playing electric guitar as a kid a flanger was one of the first effects I got, and I've almost always had one since. In my modular synthesizer currently there are 3 modules that can work as flangers, and this is a short demo of them.

1. Blacet Time Machine - shortest delay time, use built in LFO for delay modulation, experiment with feedback knob.
2. Synthesis Technology e580 Resampling Mini-Delay - use the Tap output, set the back jumper to the 1-2 postion (feedback from the tap out - brought out to the front panel on my version)
3. Jurgen Haible Son of Storm Tide Flanger - dedicated flanger device, a super monster killer of the flanger world!

Audio is: bass - Ian Fritz Teezer Through Zero VCO being modulated by a MOTM 300 VCO going through a MOTM 190 VCA (driven by a MOTM 800 EG) being sequenced by a Music From Outer Space 16 step rotary sequencer. Treble: Synthesis Technology e340 Cloud Generator sequenced by a Ryk M-185 Sequencer. Clock confusion is supplied by the 4ms SCM/RCD. Various other modules that I've forgotten about were probably used, and it all ran through the Eventide Space device before being recorded straight to computer.

All video and audio copyright ©2012 Stephen Drake"

The Deathlehem Machine Explanation

YouTube Published on Aug 14, 2012 by Richarius Molindarius
Don't miss 4:12 (potentially nsfw language). Start at 3:45 if you do forward to it though.

"Whoops. This video became ummm ... 21 minutes longer than I THOT it would! Lol. 26m50 of myself explaining the modules in my modular synth - The Deathlehem Machine - to the chap that had requested it a few days ago.
Yeah there're some side turns here and there; out for a beer and some window shopping and all that what not but ... I hope it'll give a brief miniature basic sorta idea, of every module in my modular, at the mo'. :)

Now - what year is it now? I know this thing is going to take for ruddy ever, to upload. :o Lol"

Ryk John Miller's Liquid High Hat Boards

via hex Inverter on
The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

"For you DIYers out there, Ryk John Miller's Liquid High Hat boards are once again available in my shop... Get 'em while they last :)"

full modular 2011

flickr By sduck409

All DIY modular featuring MOTM (Synth Tech), Blacet, Jurgen Haible, Ian Fritz, Scott Stites Klee sequencer, Ryk, 4ms, Flight of Harmony, Yusynth, Toppobrillo and Tellun.

RKY M-185 Analog Sequencer Module 5U MOTM

via this auction

"Rare M-185 sequencer from RYK, as published on the Electro Music forums, it is based on the Roland Sytem 100M modular synth 185 sequencer module, follows the same basic principle but adds many features. An absolute killer analog sequencer!

There was only a very limited number of pcb's, pics and switch sets available for this project so this now very desirable indeed for anyone with a 5U MOTM Style modular synth.

The panel has been assembled with all switches, including really nice feeling tactile click switches for start/stop and other primary functions. I have also fully assembled the PCB with all parts including V2.1 firmware pic chip. Just needs wiring up and its ready to go! You will need to be reasonably experienced at assembling synth modules to complete this, it is not a project for beginners!

More details of this module and assembly instructions are in the (Rather long!) thread on the Electro Music Forum:

http://electro-music.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=27157

This is part of a huge 5U modular synthesiser I was building, but due to moving house and changing jobs I no longer have time to persue this project, so I'm selling up everything in a full life laundry. All of the components have been fitted to the pcb, it has been powered up but will require final testing and calibration. I am a very skilled at electronics and have built many synth modules over the years, I am also selling an Elby Pixie synth which is of rather higher complexity and this module is built with the same attention to detail - all of the components fitted have been checked three times to eliminate the possibility of a wrongly fitted or incorrect value component. Because I didn't get round to installing and calibrating this module I'm selling it as a project with no warranty with no returns rather than a finished item."

M-185 Software Sequencer Now Available

The M-185 software sequencer is now available at Defective Records.

"MIDI-enabled software recreation of the hardware [Roland System 100m influenced DIY] M185 step sequencer, designed by RYK - developed with their input! what are its features:

Includes virtually all major functions from the hardware M185, and adds many new ones specific to the software version:

• Multi-stage step sequencer with stage-selectable gate modes
• Gate modes include Mute, Single, Multi and Hold
• Trill mode available when in Multi mode within a stage
• Polyphonic potential when using long Note Length values
• Each stage can be from 1 to 8 clock pulses in length
• Internal or MIDI clock control
• Built-in clock divide capability
• MIDI output to any hardware or software synth
• VST instrument hosting
• 16 preset slots for instant recall of parameters
• Presets can be saved to and loaded from disk"


M185 software step sequencer - Overview - YouTube Uploaded by dnigrin on Mar 10, 2011

"A brief demonstration of the M185 Step Sequencer by Defective Records Software. Inspired by the hardware M185 Sequencer developed by RYK.

The M185 is playing a VST softsynth; drum loop coming from other software. More information at http://defectiverecords.com/m185."

M185 software step sequencer - work in progress

YouTube via dnigrin | January 28, 2011 |

"New software step sequencer, inspired by Ryk's M185 hardware DIY sequencer. Built with Cycling 74's Max/MSP. Work in progress, not done yet..."

Update via Dan on the AH list:
"To address the avalanche of questions I've gotten since -- fueled by the success of my software Klee (http://defectiverecords.com/klee), this is a software recreation of a step sequencer inspired by RYK's M-185 hardware DIY step sequencer - some examples and more info:

http://sys100m.org/viewtopic.php?t=154&sid=539defbded7364e82a6678c84f35daca
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vK1PoQffhjk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Swi2fNeNCuE

Basically, this sequencer works by advancing the pattern through (up to) 8 stages. Each stage can have have anywhere from 1 to 8 clock pulses that are advanced through. Each stage has a note value. The stage operates in 1 of 4 possible gate modes: Mute, Single, Multi, and Held. In mute mode, the stage is silent for however many clocks it is set for. In single mode, the note triggers for the first clock of the stage, and then it is silent for the remainder of clocks (if any) in the stage. In multi mode, the note is retriggered for each clock of the stage. Finally, in held mode, a single note is held for the duration of all of the clock pulses of the stage.

As Mark Rivera said a while back on AH, the M185 is "... the only alternate concept to x0x, knob-row, and arpeggiator styles. It's all three but none of them?"

That's the basic idea. Of course, there's details - you can change the clock pulses from anywhere between whole notes to 1/32nd notes. You can change the gate duration times. You can change the direction of the sequence through the stages - forward, backward, ping pong, and random. You can control the total number of clock pulses in a pattern, irrespective of the number of stages.

The software version will have most of the features of the hardware sequencer, plus more (still being finalized!). It will work with MIDI rather than control voltages/triggers. It will send MIDI to any MIDI device (hardware or software), and will work with either an internal clock or MIDI clock. It can also host a VST instrument plugin. It will save and load presets.

Mac and PC, cheap like all of my software. I hope to have it ready within the next 1-2 months, real life notwithstanding!

Dan"

Custom M-185 Sequencer Panel

This is a follow-up to a number of posts, most recently this one. See that post for more details. This is a Roland System 100m inspired DIY sequencer module. M185

M-185 DIY Sequencer

via Skrog Productions on electro-music.com

Note this is a custom panel for the M185 Roland System 100m style DIY sequencer. A search on M185 will bring up more posts including video.

Note search is being finicky again. A search on M-185 brought up zero results using Blogger search on the top left of the site. A search on M185 does bring up results. There is also a Google site search box towards the bottom right of the site which brings up more posts, but they come up in Google link style results vs. bringing up the full posts like Blogger search. Always use both if you don't find what you are looking for.

m185 Sequencer PCB + PIC

flickr by parasitk

click here for prior posts on the Roland M185 DIY sequencer clone including video.

185 MKII Roland 100m analogue sequencer test 3

YouTube via carbontony. test 2 here. 2 leads you to 1.
"Testing two M185 MKII Sequencers from RYK.
Left one is playing bassline, right one is playing melody."

M815_MKII_5

flickr by ryktnk
(click for more)

"Bare module with DIN power cable"

Roland System 100m DIY Sequencer M185

click here for more including video