Dennis Verschoor WRC_WORM

Dennis Verschoor WRC_WORM from hellviss on Vimeo.

"I first met Dennis whilst I was in the WORM studio on an artist residency in 2017. The WORM studio is like a geological trip through electronic music's history but I was about to travel even further back. Strange ghostly tones emanated from the old vocal booth next door, it was this space that Dennis had filled with mid 20th century audio test equipment, going back to the roots of audio electronic experiments before commercially available instruments from Moog or Roland, before keyboards, back to Stockhausen, Else Marie Pade, Daphne Oram, Raymond Scott and the like. Why now? is this the logical conclusion of Mark Fisher's cultural hauntology? do we end up back at the source? the sound of past futures? For Dennis it seemed more a way to dodge the hipsters, and invite collaboration.

Dennis and I had a friend in common Steve Grimley-Taylor, a lover of all things electronic and sound related (founder of Thonk.co.uk). When I expressed the idea of making a film about Dennis, Richard Foster from WORM kindly agreed to let us. This is a short film about Dennis, his journey and his installation.

Steve Guy Hellier 2018"

Vintage oscillators, filters, and other lab equipment.  Some classic synths come in after the six minute mark.

Prok Modular - Prok Drums - BD, SN, HH, CP

Published on Dec 14, 2018 Thonk Synth DIY

"Buy Prok drums here - https://www.thonk.co.uk/prok/"

Prok Modular Eurorack Drum Voices *FIRST BEATS*

Published on Dec 14, 2018 DivKidVideo

"Thonk caught my attention back at Superbooth with early prototypes of these little 4hp virtual analogue drum voices for Eurorack. Prok Modular is a new company leading with their initial releases in the range the BD SN CP HH. No prizes for guessing bass drum, snare drum, clap and hi hat as the sound sources there. There's no samples here, as I said it's virtual analogue voices allowing for modulation over X and Y positions for a wide range of sounds. This is just a "first beats" "first patch(es)" video sharing a few bits with the modules before a fulsome demo follows in the near future.

https://www.thonk.co.uk/prok/"

Future Sound Systems - Brunswick DIY Workshop @ Thonk

Streamed live 8 hours ago Thonk Synth DIY

Website: http://www.thonk.co.uk

Dannysound CALI OSC (classic Buchla 258 style California oscillator)

Published on Oct 5, 2018 DivKidVideo

"**TIMING INDEX / PATCHES LISTED BELOW** Here's the Cali Osc (california oscillator) from Dannysound which goes alongside the great EN129 thru zero FM oscillator to create a great pair of oscillators. However they are both great stand alone products and that's how they're presented. So watch the EN129 video (link below) after this one and enjoy them both. The Cali Osc is inspired by the Buchla 258 with wave shaping that crossfades between shapes. It begs for audio rate modulation and tonal exploration.

https://www.thonk.co.uk/shop/dannysou...

EN129 video

TIMING INDEX

00:00 hello and welcome!

00:11 Patch previews - what’s to come in the video

01:00 Feature run down - tuning, wave shaping, FM etc.

01:48 Basic sounds - waveshaping, additional “quirks” etc

03:10 Using the wave shaper to mimic low pass filtering

04:40 Pulse output and PWM - exploring PWM sounds and audio rate pulse width modulation.

07:02 Audio rate wave shaping patch break #1

07:59 Cali Osc as an LFO - with FM and wave shaping for unique and “random” feeling wave shapes and modulation.

08:59 Audio rate wave shaping patch break #2

09:31 Exploring FM - looking at both the lin (linear) and log (logarithmic) frequency modulation inputs and depth controls.

12:32 Self patching! - patching the pulse output into the waveshape input to create new waveforms.

14:55 Audio rate wave shaping patch break #3

15:29 Outro run down"

SynthFest UK This Saturday in Sheffield

via @thonk_synth

"Thonk will be at SynthFest UK on Saturday in Sheffield, come along and check out our new and forthcoming modules. https://synthfest.co.uk/"

"SynthFest UK 2018 takes place in Sheffield on the 6th of October (10:30am – 6:30pm) and has been created by Sound On Sound magazine to give companies of all sizes an opportunity to showcase their synth products in front of the public in what promises to be a great day out for all musicians, whether a pro, semi-pro or hobbyist.

The event features a Manufacturers’ Showcase Village, Modular Meet Camp and related retailers alongside a programme of Q&A Sessions and Seminars."

Thonk - Music Thing Modular - Graphic EQ Workshop

Streamed live 2 hours ago Thonk Synth DIY


Thonk - Music Thing Modular - Graphic EQ Workshop Part 2

Started streaming 25 minutes ago Thonk Synth DIY

https://www.thonk.co.uk

Learn to Solder - DIY Workshop with Music Thing Modular at Thonk Sept 15.

via @thonk_synth

"Learn to Solder! If you have been thinking about taking a dive into Eurorack DIY then we still have places left for our workshop on Saturday September 15th. Come to the Thonk HQ in central Brighton, just a 5 min walk from Brighton Station. Details here."

First Thonk Build Session set for September 15

via @thonk_synth

"Save the date! Our first build session at Thonk HQ will be a Music Thing Modular build workshop on September 15th - Sign up to our mailing list for more info later in the week. thonk.co.uk/events"

Thonk DIY Build Sessions & Modular Synth Events

via @thonk_synth

"Soon we will start hosting DIY build sessions and other small modular synth events at our new Thonk workspace in central Brighton. We are only an 8 minute walk from central Brighton Train Station. Join our Brighton event mailing list here for more news - https://www.thonk.co.uk/events"

Dannysound Cali OSC & Thru Zero EN129 OSC with Thonk

Superbooth 2018 - Dannysound Cali OSC & Thru Zero EN129 OSC with Thonk Published on May 8, 2018 DivKidVideo

"Steve from Thonk takes us through the two new Dannysound west coast / Buchla style oscillators at Superbooth 2018. There's the Cali OSC based on the 258 with some new features and also the Thru Zero EN129 which is similar to a single oscillator from the famous 259 dual complex oscillator. There's more features and options, great sound and of course it will be DIY first and foremost."

Note this is the first post to feature Dannysound. Superbooth video above and one from Thonk on the Cali Oscillator:

Dannysound - Cali Oscillator (Thonk)

Published on Jul 24, 2018 Thonk Synth DIY

Available at Thonk

"The Cali oscillator is a new and improved version of the classic Buchla 258 waveshaping linear FM oscillator with an additional pulsewidth modulated output.

The oscillator features the classic Sine to Square and Sine to Saw wave shaping with dedicated CV control. The Cali Oscillator differs from previous versions of the 258 in that it has a 3-way position switch rather than 2-way. This new middle position features a bonus waveform that will shape from a pulse into a kind of triangular trapezoid shape. The shaping control is more unpredictable in this middle position – it can be thought of as an extra bonus waveform!

There are dedicated inputs for linear and logarithmic FM and the Cali also adds a Pulse output with it’s own width control and PWM CV input. The behaviour of the pulse output can be affected by the position of the waveform switch and wave shape control.

The module features Coarse and Fine frequency controls and an LFO mode, LFO range is accessed via an LED pushbutton that also acts as the LFO speed indicator – the button will light up when the waveform moves through its positive cycle.


Features:
* Sine to Saw/Square Waveform Output with CV over wave shaping
* Pulse output with voltage controlled PWM
* Linear FM with attenuator
* Logarithmic FM with attenuator
* Bonus ‘trapezoid’ output
* Coarse & Fine controls with LFO mode
* Genuine Rogan USA knobs (Hex keys included)
* All Through-hole build – no SMD components!
* Width: 12HP
* Depth: 42mm"

via Available at Thonk

"The EN129 Thru Zero Oscillator is an all analog triangle-core VCO specialising in frequency modulation. Analog thru-zero FM modulation produces a wide array of timbres particularly useful for bell like or percussive sounds. Frequency modulation can be precisely dialled in thanks to a dedicated input attenuator and v/oct offset control. Logarithmic FM is also available via it’s own dedicated input with attenuator and both FM inputs have an LED to indicate incoming voltages. Simultaneous analog wave outputs include: Sine, Triangle, Sawtooth, Square and Pulse wave with Pulse Width Modulation. The PWM control goes to zero at either end of it’s range, which is very useful for creating rhythmic sounds with voltage control. Furthermore the PWM control doubles up as waveshape modulation for the Sawtooth wave – gradually altering the waveform until it shifts half a cycle. The EN129 features Coarse and Fine frequency controls as well as an LFO mode. LFO range is accessed via an LED pushbutton that also acts as the LFO speed indicator – the button will light up when the waveform moves through its positive cycle.


Features:
Thru Zero linear FM
Logarithmic FM
Zero to zero pulse width modulation
Sawtooth wave shape modulation
Simultaneous outputs for: Sine, Triangle, Saw, Pulse & Square
Coarse & Fine controls with LFO mode
Genuine Rogan USA knobs (hex keys included)
All Through-hole build – no SMD components!
Width: 12HP
Depth: 43mm"

Manufacturers Attending Brighton Modular Meet Set for Next Weekend

via @thonk_synth

"Here are the manufacturers attending Brighton Modular Meet next Sunday."

Click through for full details on this year's event.

Superbooth 18 - Round up by Thonk

Published on May 25, 2018 Thonk Synth DIY

Website: http://www.thonk.co.uk

Check out this post for the individual Superbooth 2018 Videos by Thonk.

Superbooth 2018 - Prok Drum Modules with Thonk

Published on May 8, 2018 DivKidVideo

"New company 'Prok' have heavily built on the Music Thing Modular Radio Music hardware and firmware alongside Thonk and created the first few modules in a new series of drum modules. There's a bass drum, snare, hi hat and clap so far which are non-sample, algorithm based sounds with macro control of lots of parameters for performable modulation and manipulation alongside loading different sound presets. These fit perfectly between the small and single focussed drum modules like an 808 kick and then big "CV over everything" drum voices in the format."

Superbooth 2018 - Prok Drum Modules with Thonk

Published on May 8, 2018 DivKidVideo

"New company 'Prok' have heavily built on the Music Thing Modular Radio Music hardware and firmware alongside Thonk and created the first few modules in a new series of drum modules. There's a bass drum, snare, hi hat and clap so far which are non-sample, algorithm based sounds with macro control of lots of parameters for performable modulation and manipulation alongside loading different sound presets. These fit perfectly between the small and single focussed drum modules like an 808 kick and then big "CV over everything" drum voices in the format."

Superbooth 2018 Videos by Thonk

Published on May 4, 2018 Thonk Synth DIY

Website: http://www.thonk.co.uk, where you can find kits for the above.

Playlist (1st six previously posted):
Superbooth 18 - Hyperwalkthrough
Superbooth 18 - Bastl Timber DIY
Superbooth 18 - Sonic Potions Buzzcut and Dispatch
Superbooth 18 - Touellskouarn Strakal Orsel
Superbooth 18 - Worng TMLPGX
Superbooth 18 - Befaco Muxlicer, Burst and KickAll
Superbooth 18 - LPZW
Superbooth 18 - Evaton Technologies RF Transmitter and HDMI Link
Superbooth 18 - Music Thing Modular Startup
Superbooth 18 - Polaxis Emy and Kaiwa
Superbooth 18 - Shakmat Clock O'pawn, Gemini's Path and White Gallop
Superbooth 18 - Ginkosynthese New Sampleslicer & Mic modules
Superbooth 18 - God's Box 'Loose Fruit' and 'Lollipop'
Superbooth 18 - Random Source TKB, Sequencer and Ring

Superbooth 18 - Befaco Muxlicer, Burst and KickAll

Published on May 4, 2018 Thonk Synth DIY

"Befaco demoed their upcoming Muxlicer, Burst and KickAll modules for us."

Website: http://www.thonk.co.uk

Superbooth 18 - Hyperwalkthrough

Published on May 4, 2018 Thonk Synth DIY

Website: http://www.thonk.co.uk

SUPERBOOTH18 Workshops

Music Thing Modular Workshop with Thonk pictured.

You'll find the full list of SUPERBOOTH18 workshops here.

Music Thing DIY on Thonk

Building the Eurorack Spring Reverb Kit from Thonk

Published on Apr 20, 2018 markusfuller

"after spending many days making up a circuit of my own I decided it best and cheaper to just buy a Kit and build that instead. turned out better than i could imagine.
this kit came from www.thonk.co.uk and was surprisingly simple to assemble.
Disclaimer: This kit was purchased by myself by donations from my patreon supporters.
All music & sounds within this video was made solely by myself. no copyright music has been used."

Injecting Oscillators Into The CPU of A Gameboy DMG BOOOM

Published on Apr 19, 2018 LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER

"So its simple! you solder a wire from the oscillator out straight to one leg of the timing crystal of the gameboy, and you can override that and use the oscillator to clock the gameboys CPU! meaning you can adjust the pitch!

for more info on the precision oscillator board check here :-
https://www.circuitbenders.co.uk/fors...
And
http://getlofi.com/shop/ltc1799-preci...

There stems of this gameboy jam on my patreon for you to do with what you will! Next week i will be giving this gameboy away on my patreon too!
Patreon :- https://www.patreon.com/lookmumnocomp..."

A bag of parts from https://www.thonk.co.uk is in there as well.