via this auction
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Numerology 3 Teaser : Module Settings Test
Numerology 3 Teaser : Module Settings Test from Five12 on Vimeo.
"A super-short demo showing how the new module settings browser makes it easy to load DrumKits. This new feature works with sequencers too..."
SK-1 fully modular & video out
YouTube via ONhardwarehacking — April 28, 2010 — "On! Hardware Hacking & Circuit Bending Inc. Fully modular + optical pitch + video out = On!"
Analogue Solutions Oberkorn MK3 - Analog Sequencer
via this Noisebug auction
"Oberkorn is a fully fledged professional analogue sequencer providing plenty of control outputs and inputs and with some unique creative features never before seen. Whilst most new analogue sequencers only offer a limiting 8 steps, the Oberkorn offers the all important 16 steps. It is a multi-channel true analogue sequencer with some remarkable features. Below are a list of main features:
- 3 separate Control Voltage channels. Each has a range control.
- 2 separate Gate channels. Either can be on or off, they can be both on together too.
- The Gates can be clocked using internal clock, external clock or use a special Legato mode.
- Nice bright blue LEDs
- MIDI to clock, trigger and step number converter
- Transpose inputs
- Two channels have glide (portamento)
- CV control of clock speed.
- Capability of changing step sequence to anything you want other than the standard 1 to 16.
- Can be reset to step 16, which is very important for synching with other gear.
- This sequencer will work with a Hz/V synth, but works best with the more common V/Oct.
- Much more! For more details on all features of Oberkorn, please read the user manual presented as a PDF below.
A quick note about analogue sequencers:
Analogue sequencers are devices that allow a sequence (up to 16 steps in the case of Oberkorn) of voltages and gate signals to be 'played back' sequentially in order from 1 to 16. Each step has its own control to vary Voltage and a switch to turn the Gate on or off for that step. As the sequencer advances through each step, the CV and Gate signals for that step are output at the CV and Gate sockets. When step 16 is reached, the sequencer resets to step 1 and starts all over again. Oberkorn has 3 CV and 2 Gate channels, 16 steps, and can be made to step in any order. Control Voltage (CV) is normally used to control an oscillator's pitch, but can be used to control any module that has a CV input, such as filter cut-off. The Gate signal is usually used to trigger an envelope, but can be used to control any module with a gate, trigger or clock input. There are many controls and features on an analogue sequencer to give more overall control over the way the sequencer opperates. The major advantage over an analogue sequencer compared to a MIDI/Digital sequencer are: You have direct access to each note pitch (CV) and note on/off (Gate) as there is a separate control for each step. Software sequencers do not offer this advantage, and very very few hardware MIDI sequencers do either. This makes analogue sequencers more immediate and hands on. With this immediate hands on control, you can experiment by altering the controls as the sequence plays, to evolve and manipulate your patterns in real time. As the signals coming from the sequencer are analogue voltages, they can be added, inverted, slewed, or whatever, and can be used as audio or control signals to feed into other analogue devices.
To download the Oberkorn mk3 user manual as a PDF file, please click here." [mirror]
"Oberkorn is a fully fledged professional analogue sequencer providing plenty of control outputs and inputs and with some unique creative features never before seen. Whilst most new analogue sequencers only offer a limiting 8 steps, the Oberkorn offers the all important 16 steps. It is a multi-channel true analogue sequencer with some remarkable features. Below are a list of main features:
- 3 separate Control Voltage channels. Each has a range control.
- 2 separate Gate channels. Either can be on or off, they can be both on together too.
- The Gates can be clocked using internal clock, external clock or use a special Legato mode.
- Nice bright blue LEDs
- MIDI to clock, trigger and step number converter
- Transpose inputs
- Two channels have glide (portamento)
- CV control of clock speed.
- Capability of changing step sequence to anything you want other than the standard 1 to 16.
- Can be reset to step 16, which is very important for synching with other gear.
- This sequencer will work with a Hz/V synth, but works best with the more common V/Oct.
- Much more! For more details on all features of Oberkorn, please read the user manual presented as a PDF below.
A quick note about analogue sequencers:
Analogue sequencers are devices that allow a sequence (up to 16 steps in the case of Oberkorn) of voltages and gate signals to be 'played back' sequentially in order from 1 to 16. Each step has its own control to vary Voltage and a switch to turn the Gate on or off for that step. As the sequencer advances through each step, the CV and Gate signals for that step are output at the CV and Gate sockets. When step 16 is reached, the sequencer resets to step 1 and starts all over again. Oberkorn has 3 CV and 2 Gate channels, 16 steps, and can be made to step in any order. Control Voltage (CV) is normally used to control an oscillator's pitch, but can be used to control any module that has a CV input, such as filter cut-off. The Gate signal is usually used to trigger an envelope, but can be used to control any module with a gate, trigger or clock input. There are many controls and features on an analogue sequencer to give more overall control over the way the sequencer opperates. The major advantage over an analogue sequencer compared to a MIDI/Digital sequencer are: You have direct access to each note pitch (CV) and note on/off (Gate) as there is a separate control for each step. Software sequencers do not offer this advantage, and very very few hardware MIDI sequencers do either. This makes analogue sequencers more immediate and hands on. With this immediate hands on control, you can experiment by altering the controls as the sequence plays, to evolve and manipulate your patterns in real time. As the signals coming from the sequencer are analogue voltages, they can be added, inverted, slewed, or whatever, and can be used as audio or control signals to feed into other analogue devices.
To download the Oberkorn mk3 user manual as a PDF file, please click here." [mirror]
S-CAT (0428) CIRCUIT BENT CASIO PT-50
via this auction
"T E N M O D I F I C A T I O N S
1. KICK MUTE SWITCH
MUTE THE KICK DRUM IN THE RHYTHM
2. SNARE MUTE SWITCH
MUTE THE SNARE DRUM IN THE RHYTHM
3. HAT MUTE SWITCH
MUTE THE HATS IN THE RHYTHM
4. BASSY LPF SWITCH AND DIAL
BASS-ENHANCING LOW PASS FILTER CONTROL
WITH ON/OFF TOGGLE
5. KICK BOOST SWITCH
BOOST THE KICK SOUND IN THE RHYTHM
6. SNARE BOOST SWITCH
BOOST THE SNARE SOUND IN THE RHYTHM
7. HAT SHORT/LONG SWITCH
SELECT ORIGINAL SHORT OR LONG HAT SOUNDS
8. WARMTH SWITCH
WARM UP THE ANALOGUE SOUNDS
9. ACCOMPANIMENT FUZZ DIAL
FILTERED FUZZ AND EXTRA SUSTAIN EFFECT
10. FEEDBACK DIAL
HEAVY FEEDBACK GENERATOR
+ BONUS. PITCH MODULATION DIAL
S T A N D A R D S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
8 TONES
16 RHYTHMS
MELODY AND CHORD RECORD FUNCTION
MAIN / CHORD / RHYTHM VOLUMES
LCD DISPLAY
TEMPO
CHORD SECTION
ONE KEY PLAY
IN/OUT MEMORY FUNCTION (REQUIRES RAM PACK - NOT INCLUDED)
ROM PACK
1/4" JACK AUX OUT
GUARANTEED
TO BLOW YOUR MIND!
1.210 Kg UNPACKED
(REQUIRES 5 x AA BATTERIES OR 7.5v. DC PSU)"
Circuit-Bent Roland TR-505 drum machine
via this auction
"Diabolical Modified Circuit-Bent Roland TR-505:
The Diabolical Roland TR-505 Mods are very similar to the TR-707/727 Modifications which make use of added independent Clock Sources to control the pitch of individual sounds. On the 505 we add 6 pitch controls which affect Bass, Snare, Congas, Toms/Timbale, Cowbells, Hand Clap/Rim. Each Pitch control has a bypass switch that selects either the adjustable clock oscillator or the original 707 CLK. We have also added a 10 point circuit/ROM bending patch bay made from high quality banana jacks (patch cables are included). Linking patch locations will generate a wide variety of modulate, filtered, bit reduced, and otherwise unique effects. The combination of pitch controls and circuit-bending can create some truly one of a kind sounds.
Diabolical Devices aka Class A Electronics, LLC is a leader in Professionally Modified Synthesizer and Audio Equipment, Expert Repair Services, and has a full line of Hand-Wired Tubes Amplifiers and Effects (Diabolical Amplification). Their work has been featured at NAMM, art galleries, music videos, countless tech blogs, and used by musicians all over the world, professionals and enthusiasts alike. The circuit-bending and synth mods are the work of head-technician James Gramling who has spent the last 12 years in professional audio service and electronics prototyping. Check out the new www.circuit-bent.com for updated specs, custom work questions, and new releases from Diabolical Devices."
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GenoQs Nemo 007 - MIDI Analog-Style Sequencer
MC-505 Groovebox
via this auction
"Here is some information from Roland:
The MC-505 Groovebox® builds upon the successful MC-303 as a self-contained, retro-styled dance music sequencer and sound module with powerful new sounds and realtime controls. New features include the revolutionary D-Beam light-sensing controller and a MEGAMix function for intuitive realtime pattern mixing.
* Professional Groovebox featuring high-performance sound engine: 64-voice polyphony, steeper multi-mode resonant filters, front-panel ADSR envelope controls
* Revolutionary D-Beam controller allows for effects and sound/note control via hand movement over infrared light beam
* 714 onboard dance music patterns developed by cutting-edge sound designers worldwide
* 512 built-in sounds and 26 rhythm sets, including the latest dance, hip-hop and techno music sounds and classic drum and synth sounds (TB-303, TR-808, JUNO, Jupiter, etc.)
* Three independent, synchronizable effects processors with powerful new effects
* Onboard arpeggiator
* MEGAMix function allows for intuitive pattern creation by combining rhythms and parts of one pattern with another
* Enhanced MIDI implementation, powerful sequencer section with increased note storage, multiple outputs (3 stereo/6 mono), new assignable part Mixer sliders
* SmartMedia slot accepts external 2MB and 4MB SmartMedia cards for unlimited pattern and patch storage and direct pattern playback"
"Here is some information from Roland:
The MC-505 Groovebox® builds upon the successful MC-303 as a self-contained, retro-styled dance music sequencer and sound module with powerful new sounds and realtime controls. New features include the revolutionary D-Beam light-sensing controller and a MEGAMix function for intuitive realtime pattern mixing.
* Professional Groovebox featuring high-performance sound engine: 64-voice polyphony, steeper multi-mode resonant filters, front-panel ADSR envelope controls
* Revolutionary D-Beam controller allows for effects and sound/note control via hand movement over infrared light beam
* 714 onboard dance music patterns developed by cutting-edge sound designers worldwide
* 512 built-in sounds and 26 rhythm sets, including the latest dance, hip-hop and techno music sounds and classic drum and synth sounds (TB-303, TR-808, JUNO, Jupiter, etc.)
* Three independent, synchronizable effects processors with powerful new effects
* Onboard arpeggiator
* MEGAMix function allows for intuitive pattern creation by combining rhythms and parts of one pattern with another
* Enhanced MIDI implementation, powerful sequencer section with increased note storage, multiple outputs (3 stereo/6 mono), new assignable part Mixer sliders
* SmartMedia slot accepts external 2MB and 4MB SmartMedia cards for unlimited pattern and patch storage and direct pattern playback"
ARP Little Brother Vintage Analog Synth CV Oscillator
via this auction
"Oh, no we didn't!
An ARP Little Brother is loose!
This spunky little devil works well and sounds great! The housing is in good shape overall showing some moderate scratching. There is a little bit of white paint speckle at the top of the control area. All controls manipulate the synth as intended. The controls for the "Brass" and "Alto" switches are a little stiff but not damaged. Jacks, faders, and switches are intact and should hold up for a while still.
This guy is great! Perfect sidecar oscillator for any CV/Gate analog synth. No envelopes or filters to get in the way of your madness. Use it as a stand-alone synth and play it by the pitch bend control for theremin sounds! Get busy!"
"Oh, no we didn't!
An ARP Little Brother is loose!
This spunky little devil works well and sounds great! The housing is in good shape overall showing some moderate scratching. There is a little bit of white paint speckle at the top of the control area. All controls manipulate the synth as intended. The controls for the "Brass" and "Alto" switches are a little stiff but not damaged. Jacks, faders, and switches are intact and should hold up for a while still.
This guy is great! Perfect sidecar oscillator for any CV/Gate analog synth. No envelopes or filters to get in the way of your madness. Use it as a stand-alone synth and play it by the pitch bend control for theremin sounds! Get busy!"
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