baby synth blues

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"i used "baby synth", a wonderful strange circuitbent instrument, built by DEMENTIALAB ( http://www.youtube.com/user/SuperRoss007 ), connected to alesis philtre and a delay. the groove, starting after 40 seconds, is created with korg er1, korg em1, WMD geiger counter, trax rota synth and sherman filter bank. there are some of my paintings in the video - if you want to see more: http://www.flickr.com/photos/martin_kratochwil/"

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rolling eternity

YouTube Uploaded by pianoloft on Feb 24, 2012

"a rough and hypnotic groove, created with KORG ER1 and EM1, a monotonous sequence with ROTA SYNTH and SHERMAN FILTERBANK, a dirty sound constructed with ROLAND GAIA SYNTH, a piano and the idea of a piece of music, which could go on and on and on forever.
infos about my paintings: http://martinkratochwil.blogspot.com/"

heavy gaia blues

YouTube Uploaded by pianoloft on Feb 10, 2012

"it´s not a traditional blues, but there is a lot of bluesy energy in it, some raw and heavy feelings,roll it, yeah!
instruments used: ROLAND GAIA SYNTH, KORG ER1 and EM 1, TRAX SYNTH, SHERMAN FILTERBANK, a circuit bent instrument by DRMONSTIEN and a PIANO."

roland gaia going crazy

YouTube Uploaded by pianoloft on Feb 3, 2012

"there are crazy things, one can do with the ROLAND GAIA SYNTH. here you can here a distorted gaia lead sound, in combination witk KORG ER1 and EM1, ROTA SYNTH, SHERMAN FILTERBANK and a PIANO."

noisy night groove

YouTube Uploaded by pianoloft on Jan 27, 2012

"useing korg er1 and em1, sherman filterbank, rota synth, wmd geiger counter, mam amf 8 and a piano"

sherman filterbank and rota synth in action

YouTube Uploaded by pianoloft on Jan 20, 2012

"that video shows some possibilities of the sherman filterbank, one of the best analog filters ever built. connected to the rota synth by trax.The Rota-Synth is a desktop 8-step analogue sequencer, coupled with a monophonic, true analogue synthesizer. the handling of that device is very intuitive."

You can find TRAX on eBay here.

Voxels - 22.03.2011 - Live Minimoog Improvisation

YouTube Uploaded by voxelsband on Mar 22, 2011

"Hi guys.
We've been messing around with our Moog Minimoog Voyager in a semi-modular way and with the little Trax Rota-Synth sequencer to create some pulsing new sounds for our upcoming album. So here's a little snippet of an experiment.
No computers involved!

Oh and the sound was captured with the camera microphone, so it isn't pristine, but still cool ;)

Enjoy!"

TRAX added to the Makers section on the right.

Trax RS-1 Rotasynth Analogue Synth & Sequencer

via this auction

"Includes MIDI input for easy MIDI Clock sync to your MIDI-based computer or keyboards...

Here's the manufacturer's blurb:
The Rota-Synth is a desktop 8-step analogue sequencer, coupled with a monophonic, true analogue synthesizer. It does not use a keyboard like a conventional synth, but instead generates musical sequences and sound effects that you program in real time.

Use it to create rapidly repeating musical phrases, grungy riffs, retro computer game effects, rolling basslines, off-the-wall rhythmic patterns, dub sirens, weird sci-fi effects, plus sounds yet undiscovered....

No clumsy menus to wade through - just switch on and go. You get full, hands-on control via knobs and switches.

Sequencer Section
There are separate pitch controls, toggle switches and yellow LED indicators for each step - creating sequences is fast and easy. The Sequence Length switch lets you change the number of steps in a sequence "on the fly"; great for improvisation in live performances.

You can synchronize the sequences to any electronic musical instrument that has a MIDI CLOCK output (just connect with a standard 5-pin DIN MIDI lead).

You can also sync. the sequence to a computer running music software which outputs MIDI Clock, in which case you will need an optional USB to MIDI lead (available on eBay).

PLEASE NOTE: the RS-1's MIDI Sync. input will only respond to MIDI CLOCK, START and STOP commands - it is not possible to control the actual pitch of notes with MIDI.

A 0 - 5.7V control voltage output is provided, along with a +5V gate output, for driving other analogue equipment such as synths and drum machines. The CV output is suitable for both V/Hz and V/Octave synth systems.

Synthesizer section

FULLY ANALOGUE voltage-controlled oscillator, with triangle and square wave outputs. No glitchy digital oscillators here! Huge frequency range, tuneable from a few Hz. to almost ultrasonic frequencies.

Full frequency modulation of the VCO by a low-frequency oscillator, for anything from a simple vibrato to devastating hyper-modulation! Waveshape control for even greater versatility - create whoops, ultra-slow sweeps and trills.

Turn up the Glide control a little to slide smoothly from one note to another - perfect for dreamy, melodic sequences. Turn it up further, and you are in the Twilight Zone!

Two square-wave sub-octaves can be mixed with the VCO's output for a fuller, fatter sound, perfect for basslines and organ-like effects.

True analogue state-variable filter for "Moog" (TM) style effects, with manual sweep. Selectable Bandpass or Lowpass response.

Add your own effects pedals to increase the range of possible effects even further!

The RS-1 will work on any mains voltage between 110V and 240V ac, via the supplied mains power adapter.

Dimensions: 278 (W) x 173 (D) x 95 (H)"

videos here

Kraftzwerg Meets Rota-Synth

YouTube via jamespopstarz | January 06, 2011 |

"Tentative early noodling"

See the TRAX label below for more posts on the Rota-Synth.

Update: TRAX on eBay

TRAX RS-1 Rota-Synth Analogue Sequencer & Synthesizer Part 1

YouTube via traxcontrols | July 28, 2010

via this auction

"The Rota-Synth is a desktop 8-step analogue sequencer, coupled with a monophonic, true analogue synthesizer. It does not use a keyboard like a conventional synth, but instead generates musical sequences and sound effects that you program in real time.

This is the prototype, and this video demonstrates the sequencer section and analogue state-variable filter. No external effects are used in this clip.

There are two more demonstration videos, part 2 shows how the sequence length can be altered and steps added/removed, and the frequency modulation effects available."

TRAX RS-1 Rota-Synth Analogue Sequencer & Synthesizer Part 2

traxcontrols | July 28, 2010

"This is the second demonstration video for the TRAX RS-1 Rota-Synth, a new 8-step analogue sequencer which incorporates a monophonic, true analogue synthesizer.

In this part, the Glide control is explored, the sequence length is altered by setting a 7-position rotary switch, steps are added and removed using the toggle step switches, and we show the different effects available when the VCO is frequency modulated by the Low Frequency Oscillator. This has a waveshape control, for more modulation possibilities.

The only external effect used here is reverb."

TRAX RS-1 Rota-Synth Analogue Sequencer & Synthesizer Part 3

traxcontrols | July 28, 2010

"In this final video, the RS-1 has been connected to a computer running Ableton via a USB to MIDI lead. This allows you to synchronize a sequence to the MIDI clock output of the computer program.

The RS-1 can also be synched to any other electronic instrument that has a MIDI Clock output, in which case a 5 pin DIN MIDI lead is used.

Apologies in advance for the rather monotonous sequence - there must be many talented musicians out there who can get much better results!"

via this auction

"The Rota-Synth is a desktop 8-step analogue sequencer, coupled with a monophonic, true analogue synthesizer. It does not use a keyboard like a conventional synth, but instead generates musical sequences and sound effects that you program in real time.

Use it to create rapidly repeating musical phrases, grungy riffs, retro computer game effects, rolling basslines, off-the-wall rhythmic patterns, dub sirens, weird sci-fi effects, plus sounds yet undiscovered....

No clumsy menus to wade through - just switch on and go. You get full, hands-on control via knobs and switches.

Sequencer Section
There are separate pitch controls, toggle switches and yellow LED indicators for each step - creating sequences is fast and easy. The Sequence Length switch lets you change the number of steps in a sequence "on the fly"; great for improvisation in live performances.

You can synchronize the sequences to any electronic musical instrument that has a MIDI CLOCK output (just connect with a standard 5-pin DIN MIDI lead).

You can also sync. the sequence to a computer running music software which outputs MIDI Clock, in which case you will need an optional USB to MIDI lead (available on eBay).

PLEASE NOTE: the RS-1's MIDI Sync. input will only respond to MIDI CLOCK, START and STOP commands - it is not possible to control the actual pitch of notes with MIDI.

A 0 - 5.7V control voltage output is provided, along with a +5V gate output, for driving other analogue equipment such as synths and drum machines.

Synthesizer section
FULLY ANALOGUE voltage-controlled oscillator, with triangle and square wave outputs. No glitchy digital oscillators here! Huge frequency range, tuneable from a few Hz. to almost ultrasonic frequencies.

Full frequency modulation of the VCO by a low-frequency oscillator, for anything from a simple vibrato to devastating hyper-modulation! Waveshape control for even greater versatility - create whoops, ultra-slow sweeps and trills.

Turn up the Glide control a little to slide smoothly from one note to another - perfect for dreamy, melodic sequences. Turn it up further, and you are in the Twilight Zone!

Two square-wave sub-octaves can be mixed with the VCO's output for a fuller, fatter sound, perfect for basslines and organ-like effects.

True analogue state-variable filter for "Moog" (TM) style effects, with manual sweep. Selectable Bandpass or Lowpass response.

Add your own effects pedals to increase the range of possible effects even further!

The RS-1 will work on any mains voltage between 110V and 240V ac, via the supplied mains power adapter.

Dimensions: 278 (W) x 173 (D) x 95 (H) including controls and rubber feet. Supplied complete with a comprehensive Owner's Manual containing full operating instructions, tutorials, troubleshooting guide, service information, and program sheets you can copy and print out for future reference.

Guaranteed for one year from date of purchase. Full after-sales service available after expiry of the guarantee period."