New England Synth Fest on Saturday, May 18 at
SynthCube in Waltham, Mass.
Lectures, exhibitors, petting zoo 10am-1pm
(lectures from Richard Tarantino, Eric Crawley, and Jade Rose).
Performances 1pm-5pm.
"Win cash prizes, store credit and merchandise by showing off your Noise Toaster
synthCube has organized a 'Show Off Your Build' contest to celebrate the most popular MFOS project of all time-- the Noise Toaster-and the companion how-to book Make:Analog Synthesizers by Ray Wilson, the founder of MFOS.
If you've built a Noise Toaster, enter the contest to show off your project and tell its story-or build a new Noise Toaster in order to enter the 'New Build' categories!
Noise Toaster desktop analog synthesizers come in all shapes and sizes-and the contest will award prizes for different categories- see the contest landing page for details and prizes!
Prizes include VISA gift cards, store credit vouchers, MFOS merchandise and MFOS synthesizer kits.
Plus more performances on the Lobby Stage by
Bill T Miller,
Vizzie & Oxalis, and
Build.
Plus lobby exhibits with our friends Stompbox Sonic, coolpics.biz, synthCube, Pirx Modular, Circuit Happy, Alan R. Pearlman Foundation, The Record Co., CopperSound Pedals, and more.
"Small Bear is excited to announce that it’s been acquired by
synthCube and will continue to serve customers.
The Small Bear
webstore will re-open for purchases as soon as synthCube organizes the inventory
and readies it for shipping. Low-stock and out-of-stock items will be re-ordered
where possible in order to maintain the Small Bear catalog.
Tthe
combination of Small Bear and synthCube will provide expanded parts selection
for DIY audio enthusiasts, including makers of stompboxes, modular synths, amps
and more.
The combined company will continue to serve both hobbyists
and commercial accounts. Small to mid-size stompbox, modular synth and DIY audio
companies will continue to find deep inventory and competitive prices for
components purchased in bulk, with a particular focus on analog and digital
components specific to audio DIY.
For inquiries please contact
synthCube at the following email address: smallbearelec@synthcube.com"
"For the next Weird Week video, I decided to use my KORG Volca Beats, KORG Volca Bass, and the super cool Alien Screamer from MFOS. I'm using the modulation oscillator to control the pitch of the Alien Screamer and then constantly changing the waveshaper settings.
You can see the Alien Screamer build video here:" [posted here]
"I needed to upgrade a power supply for my large format modular synth so I thought I'd document most of the process I typically go through.
Index: 0:00 Introduction 1:28 Safety Warning 1:56 Parts Description 3:50 Power Inlet Install 5:23 Main Unit Install 7:13 Banana Jack Install 8:23 Distribution Board Build 11:58 Distribution Board Install 13:03 AC Wiring 17:13 DC Wiring 19:56 Done, Comparison, and Thanks Richard Brewster 20:49 Image Of PSU Installed (improvised music starts) 21:09 Bonus Section - Building Cables (no talking) 22:50 (music continues with random video clips) 25:28 End
The main parts I used: JLR UPP custom rack panel from https://www.frontpanelexpress.com Qualtek 864-03/001 AC inlet, filter, fuse, switch Bel Power HAA-0.8-AG linear power supply MOTM-900 power distribution board from https://synthcube.com
Video gear: Canon C100 MkII camera and Canon EFS 10-18mm lens Voiceover gear: Neumann TLM-193 mic and John Hardy M-1 preamp Music gear: Modular synthesizer, Mellotron M4000D, Yamaha FS1R, Strymon pedals
As always, thank you for watching, rating, following, and commenting! 🥳 Please consider "buying me a coffee" if you found this content helpful or entertaining: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JohnLRice"
"synthCube is pleased to announce availability of new custom translucent caps for synthesizer LED slider pots.
These are now in stock--- amazing LED slider caps for synth modules---- these are a dark smoky translucent gray. You'll see your LED shine diffused through the top and sides, then it'll be full bright when viewed head-on through the gap on the face... originally designed for the TTSH v4 project, these have a great look and feel to them -- and will enhance most modules that make use of LED sliders-- enjoy!!
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Published on Jul 6, 2019 Torsten Spiller
"A very first demonstration of the Soundtronics Midi Ultimate which is based on the MFOS Soundlab Ultimate. I made a special version of my DCASE that the Midi Ultimates fits in."
"The MIDI Ultimate project is a fully-featured analogue synth with a performance comparable to many commercially available instruments. The MIDI Ultimate is an evolution of the musicfromouterspace.com (MFOS) Sound Lab Ultimate design by the late Ray Wilson who is credited for much of the design which has been reproduced with kind permission of Synthcube.com in the US.
Synth Features
Three Musically Accurate Voltage Controller Oscillators (VCOs) with sawtooth and variable width pulse wave forms, pulse width modulation, hard-sync, log CV inputs.
Voltage Controlled Low Pass Filter (VCF) 12db/Oct doubles as a sine wave oscillator
Voltage Controlled Amplifier (VCA)with log response
White Noise Generator
Active 8 Channel Mixer for all VCO waveforms, noise and external input
Two Attack, Decay, Sustain & Release Envelope Generators (ADSR)
Two Low Frequency Oscillators (LFO) with square, ramp, triangle and sawtooth waveforms
Repeat Gate Generator that can also double as another square wave LFO)
Sample & Hold (S&H) with variable sample rate and glide
Toggle Switch Patching with potentiometer mixing
Echo Effect Sound Processor
MIDI to CV Interface with 1-16 channel selector switch, responds to all 128 MIDI note keys
Headphones and Line output
Integral +/- 12Vdc Power supply Regulator (needs external 12Vac 500mA plug top adaptor)
DIY Construction with through hole components
Single board design with PCB mounted pots and switches eliminates panel wiring"
"OML and WOMS (West Oakland Music Systems) teamed up to make the Sinulator. here it is doing some phase modulation, with a sequenced tone used as the modulator. the depth of modulation is adjusted manually through the video, and there is a drum back beat. it can also be used as a wavefolder and sinewave shaper.
"The case is made of curly oak top/front and ash sides/back (they match up really well) and has a couple STG Busboards with a Power One PSU that's really overbuilt for the case size. The modules are all in decent shape save for occasional rack rash that you don't see when screws are in place or some light scratches here or there from a patch lead, which is to be expected with an instrument that's frequently patched and used and nothing out of the ordinary. This system new with a case would cost well over $7,000 so this is a serious deal. Comes with a nice pile of hosa colored patch cables in 1.5 and 3ft lengths.
All modules are professionally built, even the DIY/synthcube modules so you know you'll be getting something to depend on for years to come...
Here's the module list:
STG Soundlabs
trigger mini store x 3
shift manager
Time buffer
digital attenuators
Time divider
switch
mult
mixer
wave folder
pulse matrix
attenuator (x2)
Dotcom Pedal Interface
dotcom spring reverb q115
synthcube blacet time machine
synthcube Galilean moons designed by Hex Inverter
synthcube jupiter storm designed by Hex Inverter
synthcube source of uncertainty designed by Roman F aka Sputnik
synthcube seiner micron
megaohm MA20 filter
CGS serge resonant eq
ssl sequencer"
"For my latest DIY project, I built the Music From Outer Space Alien Screamer kit. I made a couple mods to it as well. This is by far the most complicated thing I've built so far.
We have some exciting news in via SynthCube. You should all be familiar with Ray Wilson's Music From Outer Space synth DIY. His contributions have helped launch a number of synth makers and synth DIY enthusiasts. Aside from running his site, Ray was also the author of Make: Electronic Synthesizers.
"Music From Outer Space is pleased to announce the forthcoming release of Ray Wilson’s Music From Outer Space modules adapted to the eurorack modular format.
Beginning with the core modules, each of Ray’s modular analog designs are being re-released in the eurorack format using redesigned and updated SMT PCBs. The initial release- scheduled for Autumn 2017—will include the VCO, VCLFO, Dual VCA, Phaser, Noise, Mixer, LP VCF, AR EG, and ADSR EG. Widths range from 6hp to 14hp in 2hp increments.
Consistent with the philosophy of Ray Wilson (founder of MFOS), the modules are designed in a way to introduce new users to analog modular synthesis, with each module designed to provide one of the ‘core elements’ of subtractive synthesis. In addition, this range of modules has been designed using DIY-friendly SMT components, to further encourage synth DIY enthusiasts to consider SMT as an alternative to through-hole designs. Experienced eurorack synth users will enjoy the opportunity to include one or more of these ‘pure’ analog designs in their existing setups.
All modules will be available as assembled units, full SMT kits, partial SMT kits (SMT PCB parts pre-populated,) panel+pcb bundles and standalone PCBs. Technical and functional details will be released with each module. Pricing is being finalized, but will be consistent with comparable eurorack assembled modules and kits.
For further information, please contact us at: info@musicfromouterspace.com
Dealers, please inquire for information on trade discounts, POS display, demo modules/systems, pre-order availability."
As many of you know, Ray Wilson of Music From Outer Space passed away on July 21. There has been some speculation as to what would happen to MFOS. Ray Wilson's projects and website have been an incredible resource to the DIY community, and those looking to introduce themselves to the world of synth DIY. Well, I am happy to announce that SynthCube will be keeping the world of MFOS alive.
"SynthCube is delighted to announce the acquisition of Music From Outer Space. In cooperation with Ray Wilson's surviving spouse Debra, the 'Maiden of MFOS,' we are developing plans to extend Ray's work indefinitely. The MFOS website will remain in place, with all of its great content, humor and documentation. Plans are underway to continue to make the MFOS pcbs, panels etc available via our synthCube webstore, as well as other authorized MFOS stores and websites who choose to stock those items. Not only will the website and product line continue, plans are to extend it. Full kits, panel mount pcbs, reduced size euro-friendly boards, panels, pre-built products... all possibilities are on the table. More details to follow!
In honor of Ray Wilson, we will be establishing a memorial scholarship fund to support education in the areas of electrical engineering, audio, electronic music etc. We are also exploring avenues to use Ray's designs to supplement STEM teaching and training in a number of venues.
Existing MFOS inventory is available now via www.synthcube.com/cart. Plans are underway to restock any unavailable items.
Please refer any questions to us via the synthCube contact form or email."
