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Showing posts with label Rare Waves. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rare Waves. Show all posts

Sunday, December 24, 2023

Eurorack TB-303: Three all-in-one modules compared


video upload by John Schussler

"More 303 comparisons. I've looked at the Hydronium and the Bassline before, but have only recently acquired an x0x Heart. Up to this point my favorite 303 emulation has been the Hydronium, but it's much larger than it needs to be, and I'm always on the lookout for something that sounds just as good but is smaller.

No, I don't have an Acidlab M303. I should probably get one. It seems to be the only other module that's an entire 303 behind one small panel.

Sequencer is Next Tuesday, which has slide and accent outs, a critical component when evaluating a 303 style module.

00:00 Intro
00:20 Hydronium
06:47 x0x Heart
12:35 Bassline"

Friday, July 28, 2023

Eurorack acid - TB 303 style modules


video upload by John Schussler

"If you listen to techno, you listen to the Roland TB-303. It's the sound of acid, and is such a unique sound that everybody wants and uses it.

Although several makers are selling clones in the original 303 design (with the sequencer and original layout), you may just want to get one in Eurorack without all the fuss of learning the 303 sequencer interface (it's not intuitive).

Here are a bunch of 303 modules that either include all the parts (VCF, VCA, envelope, accent, glide...the works) or just one part (the VCF, which is the most critical bit).

There are others as well, these are just the ones I happen to have...."

00:00 Intro
00:20 Hydronium
07:28 TB-EFA
13:56 Acid Source
24:14 Pico Acid
30:00 Doepfer A-103/120
46:16 Vult Freak

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Rare Waves Grendel Grenadier RA-9

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


via this auction

"“In the spirit of sonic exploration and musical evolution we bring you the Grendel RA-99 Grenadier, an all-analog synthesizer with an original and unique tone palette. It implements parallel formant synthesis with a bank of three voltage controlled filters to generate tones inspired by the human voice, without being limited by the conventional boundaries of speech modeling. Twenty patch points give you extensive self-patching options plus creative compatibility with analog modulars, sequencers and keyboard controllers.“

Saturday, June 03, 2023

Midi Narrator: A DIY midi controller Speech Synthesizer


video upload by Dbug's stuff

"I actually did film the construction of the device, but there were problems with the camera and the editing, so I decided to not publish the footage.

Here you can see the result of using the device 'stand alone', I did not manage to get it working reliably using the midi port, but I may have fudge a couple solders, I'll have to revisit that later.

The device was bought from https://rarewaves.net/products/midi-n..."

Saturday, May 06, 2023

Lite2Sound in Dallas – Stereo photodiode field recording


video upload by EA78751

"What if the city was secretly composing its own musical soundtrack and only you could hear it? The year is 2023, location is Dallas, and this video was recorded downtown at night. All of the sounds are coming from fluctuations in the intensity of light emitted by the scene. We used a large aperture stereo photodiode amplifier developed by Eric Archer of Rare Waves LLC to capture these field recordings. The audio output from the photodiode amplifier was plugged in to the camcorder’s mic input, and by listening with headphones while recording, the videographer/sound hunter goes to a parallel universe of droning harmonic sounds and electronic frequencies. Lite2Sound photodiode amplifiers are available from rarewaves.net and in the Rare Waves reverb.com store."

Sunday, March 19, 2023

Roland TB-03 vs Rare Waves Hydronium vs Donner B-1 Syn Bass // Live Elektron Music Production


video upload by EZBOT

"On the table today we have the Roland TB-03, Rare Waves Hydronium, and the incredibly budget friendly Donner SB-1. 303 shoot out with a side of live music production with the best Elektron setup on this side of the gamma quadrant.

Get an even cheaper acid box than Behringer's without having to feel guilty about it. Donner SB-1: https://amzn.to/3YSedAr use code 'EZBOT' for 12% off all things Donner :)

Get the Octatrack Performance Template with regular updates: https://patreon.com/ezbot for folks who like to get in and out, there's Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/s/4f3a692375

Sign up with DistroKid and get 7% off with this link: http://distrokid.com/vip/ezbot (definitely do this)

Get Performance Template 2.2 in it's current state at Ko-Fi: https://bit.ly/ococtatrack_performanc... Step up your game with 1 on 1 lessons: https://www.ezbot.live/
Get my Octatrack Performance Template with regular updates (among other rewards) by joining my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ezbot"

Saturday, January 07, 2023

Grendel 2TAC analog sequencer with RA-99 Grenadier


video upload by EA78751

"Rare Waves demonstrates the Grendel 2TAC 2-track analog controller with the Grendel RA-99 Grenadier analog synthesizer. The Grendel 2TAC has two tracks of CV-Gate output (1v/oct). For synchronization, it has an internal tempo generator, analog pulse-per-step Clock In/Out, and Reset pulse In/Out. This video tutorial shows some of its pattern editing features, time stretching, creating pattern chains, altering the tuning, mashing several patterns together simultaneously, and generating random patterns. We will be offering a limited issue of the 2TAC as pictured in the video with black aluminum case, walnut sides, and red or yellow LEDs. For easy reference this version comes with the key commands printed as a graphic on the underside of the case. 2TACs are available soon direct from rarewaves.net."

You can find additional posts featuring the Grendel 2TAC here.

Friday, October 28, 2022

Lite2Sound listening to the highway lights


video upload by EA78751

"There are hidden layers of reality for example the sounds of modulated light. We're on the highway listening with a Lite2Sound photodiode amplifier. A few decades ago you wouldn't be hearing so many types of interesting tones and frequencies. But now almost every light is modulated and it all blends together like a free ambient soundtrack. On the highway there is also the sound of air turbulence, you hear it whenever a light shines towards the sensor while passing through turbulent air in the wake of a vehicle. I'm disappointed though, this was supposed to be a stereo recording, but by accident the camera only recorded in mono. Location: San Antonio (2022). Rarewaves.net / Lite2sound.com"

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Lite2Sound QB Stereo - raindrops are oscillating


video upload by EA78751

"We have made a field recording of a common but rarely heard side of nature - the oscillations of falling rain drops. Shine a flashlight up into the rain and its light bounces back off the surface of the falling drops, to be received by our stereo photodiode amplifier. We are using the Lite2Sound QB Stereo from Rare Waves LLC (rarewaves.net, lite2sound.com)"

Monday, March 28, 2022

Grendel drone commander quick review/demo [DCE-2]


video upload by Meska

"Simple monophonic synth, complex sound"

Thank you fwor watching.
My name is Meska of the statik collective . I've been making mostly 'dark and expérimental' music for more than ten years now, i'v learn so much online, now it's time for me to share my knoledge, my exploration and this channel is a place to talk about the tools, sound design and techniques to make music with.
i'm tattooist at day jobs and you can found my work here : www.meska.fr

You can stream my albums and EPs at https://statikwave.bandcamp.com/

If you'd like to support the channel​ consider buying music from bandcamp ;)"

Thursday, November 11, 2021

Rave Waves Hydronium 2021 Hydride Blue TB-303 Style Tabletop Analog Synth w/ Original Box

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via this auction

You can find demos in previous posts here.

"Unit has official Rave Waves mods:

1. MIDI Pitch bend: range +/- 2 semitones, range, fine adjustable with a trim pot that is accessed by removing 4 screws from back of unit.

2. MIDI Mod wheel input is assigned to filter cutoff (summed with Filter knob)."

Wednesday, November 03, 2021

Surf and Drone - Grendel DC-2, Grendel Formant Filter, RA-99 Grenadier


video upload by EA78751

"This synth demonstration from Rare Waves uses the Grendel DC-2 as a tone source. Grendel Formant Filter provides vowel filtering, and Grendel RA-99 Grenadier is performing the LFO duties. Rare Waves Hydronium is used as a MIDI-CV converter to set the pitch of the DC-2's oscillators. In the picture you also see a prototype Polyphonic Strobe Tuner, which provides a real-time pitch analysis. Also heard in the mix are prototypes of a Surf Sound Synthesizer and Spring Reverb. Rare Waves is an American synth manufacturer, our website is rarewaves.net, check out what we're making now!"

Friday, April 23, 2021

Ra-99 Rare Waves Grendel Grenadier

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


via this auction

You can find demos in previous posts here.

Monday, April 12, 2021

Rare Waves LITE2SOUND PX quick review/demo


video by

"product page with interesting sound demo: http://rarewaves.net/products/lite2so...​

Thank you for watching.
My name is Meska of the statik collective . I've been making mostly "dark and expérimental" music for more than ten years now, i'v learn so much online, now it's time for me to share my knoledge, my exploration and this channel is a place to talk about the tools, sound design and techniques to make music with. i'm tattooist at day jobs and you can found my work here : www.meska.fr

You can stream my albums and EPs at https://statikwave.bandcamp.com/"

Additional LITE2SOUND posts

Wednesday, April 07, 2021

Grendel DC-2 Drone Commander 2 demo


video by EA78751

"Grendel DC-2 is new for 2021, we've fused the DC-2e main module and expander into a 35 HP single module. Now comes in both silver and black brushed anodized aluminum. This is an all analog synth voice module with 2 VCOs, multiple LFOs, two VCFs, low pass gate envelope, CV-gate control, and lots of patchable functions."

Monday, March 29, 2021

Rare Waves Grendel RA-99 Grenadier w/ Original Box

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


via this auction

Saturday, November 28, 2020

Turning a press anvil, to build homes for Electronic Music Instruments. Courtesy of Rare Waves


JRock17991

"Check Out Our Modules At : http://www.animodule.com/
If you like my videos and want to contribute, make a donation through Paypal : https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr...
Or subscribe through Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/psycho_labs

Check out Rare Waves LLC (Both DIY and Turnkey Synth Creations) at : http://rarewaves.net/
Check out the Mini Space Rocker and a Wealth of DIY knowledge : http://www.ericarcher.net/page/2/"

Friday, October 23, 2020

Grendel Drone Commander 2 + Hi-hat


EA78751

"Minimal music with Grendel Drone Commander 2, hi-hat prototype, and 2TAC sequencers"

See the dealers on the right for availability.

Monday, February 10, 2020

Grendel RA-99 Grenadier - Contaminate Your Speakers (official synth demo)


Published on Feb 10, 2020 EA78751

"In-depth demo of the Grendel RA-99 Grenadier analog synthesizer. All sounds in the track are made with the RA-99, except the synthetic speech which was made with Rare Waves MIDI Narrator.

0:00 Part 1 - Contaminate Your Speakers (music track)
4:37 Part 2 - Making the distorted kicks
6:24 Part 3 - Making pink noise percussion
7:55 Part 4 - Making acid tones
9:25 Part 5 - Making the synthesized speech
10:06 Part 6 - Making the lead voices


Demonstration and Music by Eric Archer, 2020
Rare Waves LLC (rarewaves.net)"

Saturday, January 11, 2020

Rare Waves / Grendel synth demo: Soul Grenadier (official)


Published on Jan 11, 2020 EA78751

"In this video sound track we feature tones from the Grendel RA-99 Grenadier, Rare Waves Hydronium, and Grendel Drone Commander Classic Pedal. With emphasis on the RA-99 Grenadier! At this point we’re still waiting for the graphic print job on its case, so in this video the new Grenadier is ugly and naked.. Its case is grey anodized aluminum with shiny chrome handles and soft touch knobs. Barring an unforeseen delay, Grendel RA-99 Grenadier will be ready in a couple weeks, and the price will be under $500. Available soon! Different demos to come... w/ smashing gabber bass"
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