PPG Wave & Hell Modular by Cornel Hecht

via Cornel Hecht on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

"Hell Modular, my first GUI Design for Synthesizer" Designed 1997/1998.

Previous posts featuring Cornel Hecht

Hell Modular, Roland Jupiter 6, Roland Juno 6, Arturia Beatstep Pro V1

Published on Apr 3, 2016 Cornel Hecht

"Short Performance with Hell Modular Synthesizer, Roland Jupiter 6, Roland Juno 6 & Arturia Beatstep Pro"

Hell Modular, Roland Jupiter 6, Roland Juno 6, Arturia Beatstep Pro V2

Published on Apr 3, 2016

"Short Performance with Hell Modular Synthesizer, Roland Jupiter 6, Roland Juno 6 & Arturia Beatstep Pro"

See this post for an image of the Hell Modular synth by Cornel Hecht and the Cornel Hecht label below for more.

The Lost PPG Tracks (Music from the PPG System) by Cornel Hecht

"I found an old PPG Waveterm floppy disk in my studio.
Many years ago I saved some ideas and sounds on it.
Now I finalized these ideas: "The Lost PPG Tracks".
A musical reminiscence of the wild 80s with
pulsating synthesizer sequences and bizarre sounds
directly from the time machine.
Welcome to the 80s!"

PPG's Superbooth Teaser Is for a New PPG 1002 Desktop Synthesizer

video upload by Cornel Hecht

"The PPG 1002, one of the rarest and most sought-after synthesizers in music history, is back as a original PPG hardware synthesizer. The PPG 1002 was, alongside the modular synthesizers, one of the last fully analog PPG synthesizer. It laid the foundation for later digital milestones such as the PPG 360, the Wave 2, and the Wave 2.2."

Follow-up to this post.

"Born for a new era"

"THE LEGEND LIVES ON

The PPG 1002, one of the rarest and most sought-after synthesizers in music history, is back as a original PPG hardware synthesizer.

The PPG 1002 was, alongside the modular synthesizers, one of the last fully analog PPG synthesizer. It laid the foundation for later digital milestones such as the PPG 360, the Wave 2, and the Wave 2.2.

The PPG 1002 reissue is now available for preorder and is strictly limited to only 102 units. The PPG 1002 is more than just a synthesizer – it represents a symbiosis of technology and ecological responsibility.

Based on Wolfgang Palm's original handwritten drawings, the PPG 1002 returns as an exclusive reissue – meticulously reconstructed and crafted with the highest precision.

This limited edition preserves the authentic analog circuitry of the original, bringing the legendary PPG sound to a new generation of musicians and collectors.

Unlike the original keyboard version, the reissue appears in the classic console-style housing, staying true to the design of the original 1002.

The PPG 1002 is an exclusive reissue of the legendary analog synthesizer designed by Wolfgang Palm in 1975. The total price is 9,999 Euros excluding shipping costs.

Production begins after your pre-order and a deposit of €4999.

The remaining €5000 is due before delivery."

SPECS

- 2 analog oscillators with transpose switches and mixable waveforms from triangle to saw

- Oscillator 2 also offers square wave and a sub-oscillator

- Oscillator 2 can be synchronized

- Noise generator for audio and modulation

- A ring modulator can be switched on instead of the noise generator

- Routable LFO with pulse and triangle waveforms

- 24dB low-pass filter with resonance

- Voltage-controlled amplifier

- 2 easy edit envelopes

- Switchable modulators for each module, allowing for an almost modular-like routing

- CV and MIDI inputs

- external precision low noise power supply

- Download the manual [pdf captured as images below]

www.ppgsynth.com

You can find previous posts featuring the original PPG 1002 here.

"THE PPG STORY
In 1975, Wolfgang Palm made synthesizer history with the PPG 1002. An early prototype featured retractable patch cables, but in the final production model, these were replaced with rotary switches for more versatile modulation. A key advantage of the 1002 over its competitors was its temperature-compensated VCO circuit, now further refined in this reissue, preserving its iconic sound.

The PPG 1020 (1977) introduced digital oscillators, paving the way for the 360 Wavecomputer in 1979, which marked the beginning of wavetable synthesis. This was followed by milestones such as the PPG Wave 2.3 (1984) with MIDI and the PPG Waveterm B (1985).

After PPG was dissolved in 1987, Wolfgang Palm collaborated with Steinberg and later co-developed the Waldorf Microwave (1989). In the 2000s, he released software synthesizers under his own name, including the PPG Wavegenerator, Wavemapper, Infinite Pro, and Phonem. In 2020, Palm transferred the PPG technologies to Brainworx, which became part of Native Instruments in 2023.

At the same time, Cornel Hecht, part of the PPG team since 2012, reviewed Wolfgang Palm’s original handwritten schematics of the PPG 1002. His mission: to faithfully bring the analog circuitry of 1975 into the present. The first prototype impressed Native Instruments, laying the foundation for this exclusive reissue.
Wolfgang Palm: "What's labeled PPG should also be PPG inside! That was and still is my motto. The new edition of the PPG 1002 is based on the original PPG circuitry."

But this reissue is more than just a synthesizer, it’s a fusion of technology and ecological responsibility. The PPG 1002 is produced CO₂-neutral, and every purchase supports sustainable environmental projects, such as Liquid Sky’s reforestation initiative in Portugal. This way, the future of sound remains not only authentic, but also green."

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PPG WaveMapper 2 preview by Cornel Hecht

Published on Oct 18, 2014 WPalmWT

"A first preview of the PPG WaveMapper 2 by our GUI designer Cornel Hecht."

Cornel Hecht Sample & Hold Drones

video upload by Cornel Hecht

"Create bizarre soundscapes:
use a Sample & Hold module together with a VCO to create exciting sounds. The Sample & Hold module also triggers the Envelope Generator. The envelope generator modulates the VCF and the VCA."

PPG WaveGenerator VST Mac/PC Demo

Published on Dec 10, 2013 Cornel Hecht·23 videos

http://wolfgangpalm.com/store/

PPG Returns with W2.2x4 Eurorack Module

Press release follows:

The legendary German synthesizer brand PPG is making a comeback, thanks to the collaboration between Cornel Hecht (Hell Modular) and the Liquid Sky Artistcollective (Liquid Sky d-vices).

The first release in this revival is the W2.2x4 Eurorack module, a 3U dual wavetable oscillator featuring all the original wavetables from the iconic PPG Wave 2.2. Each oscillator is equipped with a sub-bass generator, overdrive, and a built-in VCA, delivering the classic PPG sound in a modern modular format.

The PPG W2.2x4 can sound extremely true to the original or introduce new sonic nuances through its VCA/overdrive section.

It is suitable for all genres of electronic music, including Techno, Synth Pop, Ambient, Industrial, Noise, Berliner Schule, and more.

The W2.2x4 module will be available in two editions:

Limited Edition: Black front panel, strictly limited to 127 units. Shipping begins this month.

Standard Edition: Blue front panel, unlimited production. Shipping starts before Superbooth.

Additionally, the Liquid Sky D-Vices GLITHc ExpendR is compatible with the PPG W2.2x4, transforming it into an experimental mini glitch/noise/wavetable remix lab.

With its unique sonic character and heritage, the W2.2x4 brings the spirit of PPG into the contemporary Eurorack world. Be among the first to experience this modern classic!

"PPG® is a trademark of the Native Instruments Group, used under license."

www.liquidskyd-vices.com

HELL MODULAR: 1x VCO + Curtis 3320 VCF + Envelope

video upload by Cornel Hecht

"Short Demo: HELL MODULAR with 1x VCO + Curtis 3320 VCF + Envelope"

See the Hell Modular label below for more.

Create a fat sounding analog synth bass with the HELL MODULAR SYNTHESIZER (5U size)

video upload by Cornel Hecht

"I use two oscillators playing at the same pitch but with a slight detuning (±5 to ±15 cents) against each other. This creates a chorus effect that broadens the sound. The resonant low-pass filter emphasizes the low frequencies."

PPG Minimapper

Published on May 15, 2013 Cornel Hecht·19 videos

iTunes:
MiniMapper - Wolfgang Palm
iOS Devices on eBay - Daily Tech Deals

PPG WAVE 2.2 Studio-Session with great support from Korg PE-2000 and HELL MODULAR SYNTHESIZER

video upload by Cornel Hecht

"PPG WAVE 2.2 Studio-Session, Korg PE-2000 String-Synthesizer, HELL MODULAR SYNTHESIZER (playing bass and sequences) #analogsynthesizer #synth #synthesizer #modularsynthesizer #analogsynth #electronicmusic #modularmusic #hellmodular #5umodular #ppgsynth #wavetable #wavetablesynth"

CB "Pouring Rain" Live w/ PPG Wave 2.2

Published on Jul 6, 2017 FLUIDE INTERACTIVE

This one in via Cornel Hecht, spotted on Reverb Nation.

Unboxing #analogsynthesizer #modularsynth

video upload by Cornel Hecht

PPG Wave 2.2 Random arpeggiator

Published on May 7, 2013 Cornel Hecht·15 videos

There's actually one listed on eBay here.

HELL MODULAR SYNTHESIZER & KORG PE2000

video upload by Cornel Hecht

"Short improvisation with the HELL MODULAR SYNTHESIZER & KORG PE2000 analog string ensemble"

Lustobjekt "La Salle Blanche" Record Session

Published on Dec 29, 2013
via Cornel Hecht on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

"Session with PPG, Jupiter & Moog"

https://itunes.apple.com/at/album/per...
http://www.amazon.com/Per%C3%B3n-La-S...
http://www.musicload.de/lustobjekt/pe...
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"Back in 1994, Carlos Perón created the 40-minute soundtrack "La Salle Blanche" to "The White Room", a fetish film that achieved wide acclaim in the gothic, fetish and dark wave scene.

The music, which seemed to have immense magic power, was even played at high-end erotic establishments and fetish/BDSM studios. The piece quickly turned from being an insiders' tip to a classic. Rumor has it that some ardent fans even conceived their children to "La Salle Blanche".
Now, 20 years later, the German art project "Lustobjekt" have picked up Perón's original composition.
For more than two years they worked on a completely new version of the classic:
"We had to be very careful transferring the spirit and the magic of the original so it was quite a challenge. Just one mistake and all our efforts would have been a complete waste of time. Nobody could tell us if this experiment would actually work out."

"Lustobjekt" are no strangers to the scene. The art project was founded in Hamburg in 2006 by Cornelius Ohm. Since then they have published original compositions and remixes at irregular intervals. "Lustobjekt" sound like a highly seductive variant of electro pop, based on classical songwriting and somewhat influenced by Kraftwerk, Yello and Donna Summer.

At the mysterious "Hell" studios "Lustobjekt" experiment with special custom-made instruments on new exciting sounds and songs or completely crazy ideas.
Carlos Perón: "Nobody knew what they were up to at that studio. But when I heard their first
sounds I was so excited that I let them have my original files."
Mystical Gregorian chants take their listeners on a journey entering a realm of unfathomable basses, soft synthesizer melodies and lascivious French lyrics sung by a mysterious beauty -- pure, light, almost clinical sounding.

Pain, punishment and domination -- striking words whispered and accentuated by taylor-made percussion instruments. With whips and timpani they guide their listeners through the music while offering comforting safety.

So are you weak or can you resist the magic?
http://www.lustobjekt.com
https://www.facebook.com/lustobjekt"

Playing with a Wavefolder Bass

video upload by Cornel Hecht

"Hell Modular Synthesizer: playing with a Wavefolder Bass"

Sample&Hold modulated bass

video upload by Cornel Hecht

"Hell Modular Synthesizer/Sample Hold modulated bass:
a single VCO goes into a low-pass filter and is modulated there by the SH."

New PPG 1002 Pics

Three higher res pics in via Liquid Sky Berlin along with their press release. Be sure to see the original announcement post here for a video and additional details.

"The Legendary PPG 1002 Returns – Limited Reissue Now Available

The Liquid Sky artistcollective and Hamburg based developer Cornel Hecht proudly announce the reissue of the PPG 1002, one of the rarest and most iconic analog synthesizers in electronic music history. Originally developed by Wolfgang Palm in the late 1970s, the PPG 1002 laid the groundwork for legendary instruments like the Wave 2 and Wave 2.2.

Now rebuilt as a handcrafted, strictly limited reissue of only 102 units worldwide, the PPG 1002 is more than a synthesizer: it is a tribute to electronic innovation and a commitment to ecological responsibility. A significant part of the profits will go toward land acquisition for the Liquid Sky reforestation project in southern Portugal.

The PPG 1002 will be demonstrated live at Superbooth Berlin
→ Friday and Saturday at 14:00
→ At the Native Instruments booth"