ANTIQUA GRAECIA by Tasos Stamou

Tasos Stamou is the man behind numerous DIY and circuit bent projects.

via Tasos: https://tasosstamou.bandcamp.com/album/antiqua-graecia

"I am really pleased to announce my new solo LP “Antiqua Graecia” by IKUISUUS label. Digital pre-orders available now, while the official release date is March 25th, which is a National Holiday in Greece and this year celebrating (or at least was supposed to) 200 years of National Independence (or not?). Strange times to celebrate anything really, but this paradox is already included inside the music of this album.

The LP version will be available in late April and vinyl pre-orders will also be available in March 25th. 300 limited copies, so no messing around if you want to have it.

'Antiqua Graecia' is the third part of the trilogy of electroacoustic compositions inspired by Greek music culture. Following the previous two relevant releases, which are capturing the vibe of Cretan tradition (Musique Con Crete) and rembetiko music (D.A.D), ‘Antiqua Graecia’ comes to complete the cycle by capturing the essence of the rural mainland countryside. While references of antique Greek folk instruments and voices are present all across the album, the narrative is mainly assembled by analogue synthesizers and computer music arrangements, reconstructing the pieces of folk originals into a music collage depicting the vibe of (one more) dying folklore culture, towards a future reincarnation of it. Kind regards, Tasos Stamou http://www.tasosstamou.com"

GEN X1 MODULAR - Patch Modded Stylophone

Published on Dec 3, 2017 Tasos Stamou

"Modified version of the new Stylophone Gen X-1 by Stamou Instruments. This is a modular analog synth now.
MODS:
-Front panel high range pitch shift knob
-body contact pitch control
-sustain switch (hands free sound)
-LFO speed LED indicator
- 8 connection points to 2 LFO modes (2mm banana cables)"

Circuit Bent excel-o-tone by stamou instruments

Published on Nov 17, 2015 tasosstamou

"This is a SERIOUS mod that transforms this Casio VL-tone cheap replica into a killing programmable sequencer with various arpeggio abilities! Perfect for making prog-rock like patterns or anything rhythmic.
More info at www.stamouinstruments.blogspot.com"

Circuit Bent Casio PT-10 by stamou instruments

Published on Nov 17, 2015

"Simple but effective mods, transforming this Casio PT-10 into a great solo keyboard, with accurate volume control, wide range pitch adjustment and a very crunchy or very bass filter."

Circuit Bent YAMAHA VSS-200 Sampling Keyboard by Stamou Instruments

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"Perhaps one of the best compact sampling keyboards, excellent sampling quality and lots of extra functions (ADSR, loop, reverse, tremolo etc.) The bents turn this ‘toy’ into a serious and sophisticated tool for music/sound production.

MODIFICATIONS:
- Disable drums/melody (3 way switch)
- 4 combinable sample distortions (glitchy, choppy and flangerish effects)"

Circuit Bent CASIO SK-1 by stamou instruments

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Published on Aug 18, 2014 tasosstamou's channel

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"Circuit bent Casio SK-1 by 'Stamou Instruments'.
These modifications are quite unique compared to other SK-1s since they are more accurate, focused around the 4 way joystick-type switch with additional X/Y parameter adjustments. These mods turn it into a very useful tool for live performance, especially effective on the rhythmic 'chord' section.

FEATURES:
- big and solid 4 way joystick with 2 options of effects over each position.
- parameter controls by 4 switches.
- 3 way switch for drum mute or arpeggio super-gain (which makes it sound like an 8bit video game).
- Body contact large screw on the side for pitch effect."

CIRCUIT BENT ZOOM MRT-3 drum machine by stamou instruments

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"Patch bay modification of the excellent and compact drum machine from ZOOM.
The mods upgrade it into a powerful rhythmic and noisy machine.
Combining 2 mini banana cables (included) you can create an endless amount of effects over the internal sounds.
It also features a chaotic clock output via mini jack socket (tested with eurorack modular synth system).
This instrument has been professionally modified by 'Stamou Instruments'."

Video previously posted here.

Circuit Bent drum machine ZOOM MRT 3 by stamou instruments

Published on Aug 3, 2014 tasosstamou's channel

"Patch bay modification of the excellent and compact drum machine from ZOOM. The mods upgrade it into a powerful rhythmic and noisy machine.
It also features a chaotic clock output.
www.stamouinstruments.blogspot.com"

FLIGHT OF HARMONY PLAGUE BEARER VCF Assembled Kit

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"This is a unique piece of assembled Flight of Harmony's 'Plague Bearer' barebones kit (Version 1). The front panel is designed by me to have a rather 'punky' look, quite suitable for such a noisy device. Hard to find some info online but you probably know about this filter."

Assembled by Stamou Instruments.

Modded DOEPFER A174 REMOTE JOYSTICK

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"This is a unique modification of the Doepfer A174 Joystick module (purchased new before modification). The mod incorporates a 5 Pin Din cable which extends the original joystick from its installed position. The joystick is re-placed into a handy enclosure and allows distant tabletop operations (cable is about 1 meter long)."

Stamou Instruments.

Cicuit Bent YAMAHA VSS-200 SAMPLING KEYBOARD by stamou-instruments

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"Circuit bent Yamaha VSS-200 sampling keyboard.
Perhaps one of the best compact sampling keyboards of its kind, excellent sampling and lots of extra functions (ADSR, loop, reverse, tremolo etc…)
My modifications turned this ‘toy’ into a serious and sophisticated tool for experimental music/sound production.

More of my circuit bending work at
www.stamouinstruments.blogspot.com
VSS-200 Bents:
- mute drums / mute melody (3 way switch)
- 4 combinable sample distortions (8bit sound, detune, glitch, choper and ring-modulator effects)
Please listen to the sound samples to get an idea of how seriously …..this modified keyboard is."

Circuit Bent YAMAHA DD-6 by stamou-instruments

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"Circuit bent drum machine Yamaha DD-s. The bents feature a panel of 14x14 mini-banana wholes, each combination produces different alterations of the sound and sequence. More devices at www.stamouinstruments.blogspot.com"

Modular Synthesizer Passive Mixer Desktop Station

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"DIY Desktop Modular Synthesizer extension (for eurorack or MOTM formats).
A one-off design, a handy desktop mixer "Station" which provides:
- 4 Multiples
- 2 identical passive attenuators
- A Crossfader (between 2 incoming signals).
It is boxed into a vintage hard semi-transparent elegant VHS cassette tape case.
Very useful for users of modular synthesizers in studio or gigs.
Please contact me if you need more info and do visit my blog.
www.stamouinstruments.blogspot.com"