Modcan Modular Synthesizer Tower

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Modcan A Modular Synthesizer

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"Earthlings- this is your one and only chance to buy a complete Modcan A system with such a unique array of rare and unique modules.
Modcan A is a banana plug modular system with the best construction and sound ever made in the modular world. Many modules are tributes or designed after other famous modules. For more information go to http://www.modcan.com and http://www.cyndustries.com.
If you have been wanting a modular system and are tired of the cheap and easily broken Euro formats- here is your chance buy one of the big formats without delay or breaking the bank.
The system can be mounted in a cabinet (screws provided) and it wouldn't be too heavy!

You probably know what this item is because you found this listing- BUT
this is a rare creature and there are very specific options, terms, and conditions so pay close attention:

System is comprised of the following components:

Brand Model Name Desc
Banana Tons Of Cables
Cyndustries Sixpac Case
Cyndustries Sixpac Case
Cyndustries Sixpac Case
Cyndustries Sixpac Case
Custom Korg MS-20 VCF Module
Cyndustries Dual ADSR Module
Cyndustries Dual ADSR Module
Cyndustries Quad Low PassGate Module
Modcan 01a Oscillator Module
Modcan 01a Oscillator Module
Modcan 03a Quad LFO Module
Modcan 07a Nosie/S&H/Ring Module
Modcan 17a Sequencer Module
Modcan 18a Mix/Lag Module
Modcan 25a Interface Module
Modcan 31a 4VCA Module
Modcan 32a X/Y Controller Module
Modcan 40a Dual Multimode Module
Modcan 55a Dual Quantizer Module
Modcan 63a MIDICV Module
Modcan 67a 40dB LPF Module
Cyndustries Major Power Supply PSU"

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Modcan A Modular Synthesizer

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Modcan A Series Modular Synthesizer

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Cynthia Photon interface * 2
Cynthia anything module
Cynthia Dark Star chaos
Cynthia psycho analog shift register
Cynthia programmer
Cynthia dual adsr * 2
Cynthia twin wasp filter
Cynthia filthy filter
Cynthia 6 input mixer
Cynthia gate sequencer

Cynthia large power supply
6 Cynthia six pack module holders

Modcan a follower 45a
Modcan triple vco 70a
Modcan dual video 62 a
Modcan noise / S&H / ring 07 a
Modcan CV recorder 57 a
Modcan low-pass Filter 02 a
Modcan for pole low-pass 14a
Modcan 4075 filter 36a
Modcan cem low-pass 29a
Modcan interface 25A
Modcan for VCA 31a
Modcan dual LFO 05 a

Sputnik waveform generator
AC gristleizer DLX
AC Russian module filter

Modcan 54B Sequencer Demos

Modcan 54B Sequencer Demo 1 from Bill Felton on Vimeo.

"This is a quick video demo of the Modcan 54B Sequencer, along with the 53B clock and various other modules in a supporting role.
Primarily intended for users on Muff Wiggler forum."

Note the banana jacks.

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Series A Modcan & Eurorack Modules

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"Rack 1-Series A Modcan:

Modcan Oscillitor 01A
Modcan 4075 Filter 36A
Modcan Frequency Shifter 39A
Modcan Spring Reverb 35A
Modcan Interface 25A
Modcan VCDO 58A
Cynthia Super Psycho LFO-(Not manufactured at this time)
Modcan-Rack

Rack 2-Analogue Systems Eurorack:

Analogue Systems CV/Midi Converter RS-300
Hackme Vectr
Modcan Dual Delay
Synthesis Technology Deflector Shield
Intellijel Planar Vector Mixer
Synthetic Sounds Labs Modulation Orgy
Livewire Chaos Computer
Analogue Systems RS-15 Rack

Additional Eurorack Mods:

Blue Latern ADSR
L-1 Tube VCA
Modcan Quad Envelope
Flame Talking Synth
Mutable Instruments Elements
Mutable Instruments Braids"

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Modcan A-Series (1998)

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Modcan A-Series (1998) II

Published on Dec 24, 2014 Sanguis Rusticus

"Modcan A-Series synth, built in 1998."

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"PLEASE NOTE: I bought this in 1998, and the A-series was the only series they had at the time. Also, it is not exactly the same as the current A-series; it is an older version. The main difference that I know of (and mostly inconvenient if you want to add current modules) is that on the original 1998 Modcan, the modules have three-prong pins and plug into a three-prong female power supply plugs. Now, apparently, it is a four-prong system. Thus, on the two Cynthia modules I have--and she advised me to do this--I had to cut the three-prong female power supply cable and rewire it to a four-prong female power supply cable (which she provided). No soldering, just electrical tape (as you can see in the picture). It seems to work fine. Anyhow, if you want to replace some modules (see below under "Known Issues") or add modules for the three remaining spaces, you'll have to take into account this issue. I'm sure Modcan would supply the female plugs/cables like Cynthia did.

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Modcan Vids by dudeohyeahable

YouTube via dudeohyeahable

Playlist:
Modcan Kitchen Soup Sink Sequence
Modcan Flanger +Timbre Mod Feedback
KANG
Modcan Flanger demo
Modcan B Timbre Mod A
Modcan B Timbre Mod B
Modcan Phase Shifter
Modcan Matrix filter demo
modcan cv recorder patch
modcan crazypatchfordanceyougodzillafeet
bad gamelan modular ripoff
meandering balinese scale
scanning movement exploration by request for gorden gekko

I Dream of Wires: Made in Canada - Modcan & Intellijel

I Dream of Wires: Made in Canada - Modcan & Intellijel from MUTEK on Vimeo.

"Canada holds a significant place in the history of electronic instrument development: from the ground-breaking inventions of Hugh Le Caine in the 1940s to the innovations at the University of Toronto's Electronic Music Lab in the 1960s. Recently, Canada has again come to play a significant role with the modern day resurgence of modular synthesizers; it is home to two highly respected manufacturers: Modcan, founded by Toronto's Bruce Duncan, was the first company to reintroduce modular synthesizers to the post-MIDI marketplace, and Intellijel, founded by Vancouver's Danjel Van Tijn, is one of the fastest growing and most respected lines of Eurorack synthesizer modules.

For more info on Modcan, visit: modcan.com

For more info on Intellijel, visit: intellijel.com

Music/sound: Jason Amm (Solvent), Bruce Duncan (Modcan), Danjel Van Tijn (Intellijel), John Elliot (Emeralds)

Catch I DREAM OF WIRES' showcase at Mutek Montreal 2012: Saturday June 2 @ Satosphere, with live performances, all incorporating modular synthesizers, by Sealey/Greenspan/Lanza (Orphx/Junior Boys), Keith Fullerton Whitman (Kranky/Editions Mego), Solvent (Ghostly International/Suction Records), Clark (Warp Records), and Container (Spectrum Spools).

I DREAM OF WIRES is a forthcoming documentary film about the history and resurgence of modular synthesizers. The film is currently in production. This is the 5th in a series of extended interviews, which will be produced and released in various formats throughout the production, and following the release, of the film. I DREAM OF WIRES extended interview segments are sponsored by MATRIXSYNTH (m.matrixsynth.com).

For info on the film: facebook.com/idreamofwiresdocumentary

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Le Canada occupe une place importante dans l’histoire et le développement des instruments de musique électronique : en partant des premières inventions révolutionnaires de Hugh Le Caine dans les années 40, jusqu’aux innovations du Laboratoire de Musique Electronique de l’Universoté de Toronto dans les années 60. Plus récemment, le Canada a de nouveau joué un rôle significatif avec le renouveau actuel des synthétiseurs modulaires, en étant le pays de deux fabricants très reconnus : Modcan, fondé par le torontois Bruce Duncan, qui fut la première compagnie a réintroduire des synthétiseurs modulaires dans le marché actuel ; et Intellijel, créé par Danjel Van Tijn à Vancouver, qui produit une des meilleures gammes de modulaires Eurorack.

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severence // heliotail patch

Published on Dec 11, 2015 severence

"// ambient soundscapes using the epoch modular benjolin + twinpeak, mutable instruments clouds, make noise dpo & steady state fate quantum rainbow 2 as sound sources

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Modcan Super Delay & Digital Delay Comparison

YouTube via scootermccrae | Feb 27, 2011 |

"People have been wondering about the difference in sound between the Modcan 30B Super Delay (which is a true analog delay) and the Modcan 59B Digital Delay, so I set up a simple audio demonstration. It's not meant to be an analog vs. digital contest -- as you'll hear, both of them sound beautiful but have very different tonal characteristics as well as unique reactions to control voltage manipulation.

The Modcan Sequencer is triggering a Modcan 58B VCDO that is passing through a Modcan 68B Matrix Filter (using the 4-Pole Bandpass output). In the first half of the video, that signal is passing through the analog Super Delay -- which is a mono device. I twiddle the knobs throughout and then eventually let triangle waveforms from the Modcan 61B Quad LFO take over the invisible finger chores.

The second half of the video is the same sequence and signal chain passing through the Digital Delay, which has been engaged to output the audio in stereo mode. Again, after some manual twiddling I put the 61B Quad LFO to work once more and send a slow-moving triangle waveform into the control voltage inputs.

As may be apparent from the studio configuration, I do love the Modcan modules for their sound, aesthetic beauty and a user interface that squeezes myriad functions per module into a reasonably-sized space. I hope you find this a useful and entertaining video."

Solvent improv #2 - Electro Acid w/Modcan, 808, x0xb0x,...

YouTube via s0LVentCIty. part 1 here

"Hi - my name is Jason Amm and I release melodic electro(nica) music under the artist name Solvent, for labels including Ghostly International, Morr Music, and Suction Records.

You can check my music via: solventcity.com
myspace.com/solventcity

Here is video #2. This time, the video is much worse, but the audio was recorded from the mixer, so it's much higher quality. I also think this track is much better... I'm pretty happy with this track myself, and will likely edit it down and release it at some point. Mind, this is only the first 10 minutes of a 45+ minute long improv!

An explanation of the video: I was so immersed in this little jam session, that it didn't even occur to me - before pressing REC on the video camera - that I was still in my pajamas. So what I've blacked out is basically me pulling up my pajamas every 30 seconds. It may look like I've blacked out some of what I'm doing on the gear, but everything on that side of the screen was blocked by me anyways, so not really. That cheesy electricity effect is also there to distract during a section where I enter the frame.

So, sorry about the video... this one's mainly about the music.

OK so here is a melodic electro acid improv. The Doepfer Regelwerk is the master clock, and is sequencing 2 synth parts on the Modcan.

The Regelwerk does have CV/Gates built in (8 of each!), but in this case I used a Midi out into a 4-channel Midi-to-CV module (an MOTM-650, the only non-Modcan module in there). I am muting/un-muting these Modcan parts on the fly via the Regelwerk, which you can't see... But if you look closely at that black Modcan module, you can see the lights blinking to indicate when sequences are start/stopping.

The bass sound is 2 or 3 VCOs, with the Multi-Mode VCF (a killer filter IMO!). I'm doing a lot of tweaking on a dual-mixer module: 1 side is for the VCO levels, the other side is for different outputs from the Multi-Mode VCF - combining LP with BP, Notch, etc gives a lot of diversity to the sound.

The other synth part is 1 VCO + 1 MinWave, into the EMS-style Diode filter.

All of the delay you hear is from the Modcan SuperDelay module, which is probably my favorite module in the whole system... Wow.

The Regelwerk also has DIN-sync out, so that's how the 808 is being synced. x0xb0x sequencer is receiving Regel's MIDI-clock. My x0xb0x is heavily modded, and what you'll notice me doing a lot is switching on/off a mod which keeps the VCA open.

Modcan's sequencer is clocked via an 808 trigger. The main thing that it's doing is sequencing that occasional white noise pattern that comes in occasionally, which was Noise into the Frequency Shifter module, and then some VCF, don't rem which one.

BTW, the Modcan isn't mine, unfortunately! I had it on loan from a guy named Jeff, who makes really nice music under the name Minisystem (myspace.com/minisystem)."

One Half Of One Million

Published on Dec 28, 2015 John L Rice

Congrats to John L Rice!

"Another bit of messing around, this time with a lot of Modcan modules.

The 'sequence' was created with all 4 outputs of a Modcan 66B Control into to two Modcan 55B quantizers whose output fed 4 Synth Tech MOTM-300 VCOs. The VCO saw outputs were passed through 2 Happy Nerding FUN VCFs for a little fixed filtering and then on to a Modcan 31B quad VCA which was controlled by a Modcan 60B quad EG and the mixed output of the VCA was run through a Modcan 73B dual delay before getting to the final line mixer, a Samson SM10. The EG and quantizers were gated by a Moon Modular 568+568A trigger sequencer setup and the 568 and 73B were clocked from a Modcan 53B clock.

The Mellotron M4000D was noodled by hand but while some of its output went right to the SM10 mixer, it was also routed out to a Modcan 40B dual multimode VCF, that was being modulated by a Synth Tech MOTM-380 LFO, and the 40B's output was sent through a Club Of The Knobs (COTK) C1660 VC Phase Processor before returning to two inputs on the SM10 mixer.

Strymon BigSky and Roland RSP-550 reverbs were used on the SM10 mixer's effects loops and a little bit of reverb plug-in was used in Sony Music Studio during editing.

Thank you again everyone! :-) I hope to do a lot more in 2016 including increasing performance and production quality and maybe even finally getting one or more albums released . . . FINALLY! ;-) Have a happy and productive New Year, all!"

MODCAN A RACK AND MODULES

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"New style Modcan case with internal power supply
Cynthia Super Psycho LFO
Modcan 04A Envelope Generator
Modcan 01A Oscillator (new style)
Modcan 10A Multimode Filter
Modcan 11A Mixer/Panner
Modcan 25A Interface

This is a complete voice. Great as a starter system or add Modcan magic to any 5U
or Serge system.

All modules working well and in nice cosmetic condition."

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Modcan MIDI Sequencer

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"highly coveted Signal Arts brand MIDI Sequencer once offered in Modcan A-Series modular synthesizer format. While the desktop box versions of these fabulous polyphonic sequencers are still being offered by the Signal Arts Company for $1,300.00, the Modular Modcan format unit above is no longer available which is why this unit is so very special!

Below is quoted directly from the Modcan website
(it is still listed on their site, however no longer available!) Modcan.com

More Info here

http://www.bigcitymusic.com/product.asp?cat=New&pid=1000540

and here

http://www.signalarts.ca/

"Overall, for the money, nothing even comes close to touching this [MAPS]. It's an amazingly powerful device. Given the legendary status that machines like the Latronic Notron have gained over the years (and price tag), I believe that this is a similar device at a much lower price "new", than what people are asking for old Notrons. Plus this has 3 cv/gate outs and can operate as a totally independent midi/cv converter. Sounds too good to be true really." Simon Birds, Australia. MAPS owner/user review on harmony-central.com

~~Modcan version of the Performance Sequencer available from Signal Arts~~

The versatility of the Signal Arts Performance Sequencer for sequencing, complex modulation and as a processor based event generator is unparalleled for the modular world.

Bridges the gap between Software and traditional Analogue sequencers.
Real-time control over all sequence parameters with tons of interactive performance features unavailable to analogue sequencers.
Built in Voltage and Gate outs and real knobs..unlike any software sequencer.
Backlit LCD display shows info for note value, duration, step length etc.
Sequences can modulate each other for true madness.

Playable and controllable in Real Time for live performance as well as in the studio!
Three Analogue outs with three gates.
Stores 99 sequences of 8 steps, chained to make longer sequences.
Nine different trigger modes.
Can be clocked with an LFO module for sync to Modcan
Sequences are accessed in real-time using panel switches
Also functions as a full feature MIDI to CV converted and as a MIDI
control device for use with other midi gear.
Can be used with other MIDI>CV converters for up to 32 channels of Voltage control
Module is three units wide

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Modcan A-Series Modular

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"Modcan A-Series consisting of original Modcan and Cynthia modules. These are incredibly rare and extremely well-built systems that almost never come on the market. I am putting the whole system up for sale including the cabinet and power supply and don't want to split it up at this stage. The modules all compliment each other and comprise a fully functional synthesizer system. The modules are as follows:

Cynthia Dual ADSR/LFO
Modcan Dual VC-ADSR
Cynthia Sub-Octave Multiplexer
Cynthia Anything Module
Modcan Frequency Shifter
Cynthia Zeroscillator-1
Cynthia Zeroscillator-2
Modcan ARP LPF/Dual Attenuator
Cynthia Burst Generator
Cynthia Quad Low Pass Gates
Modcan VCO/LFO
Blank Panel
Cynthia Power Supply

The system was recently serviced by a vintage synth expert and everything is working as it should. This modular sounds amazing and is extremely flexible - it can go places you won't believe! It covers many types of synthesis from West-Coast Buchla-esque madness to Moog and ARP style fatness or even pristine FM synthesis using the fabulous Zeroscillators. There is the extremely rare Frequency Shifter module (one of the best ever designed), voltage controllable envelopes, plenty of modulation sources (LFOs), 5 filters, and some exotic modules like the Burst Generator and Sub-Mux for good measure! There is a spare space so that if and when you find some more A-Series modules you have room to expand (the power supply can be relocated to the back of the cabinet freeing up 2 more spaces if necessary)"

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New Make Noise Dual Prismatic Oscillator (DPO) Video & Audio Demos

Make Noise DPO Dual Prismatic Oscillator. Sequenced by Modcan Touch Sequencer. from joseph raglani on Vimeo.

I wanted to make a short clip of a patch I made for tour using the Modcan touch sequencer to control the Make Noise DPO before I send the module back to Make Noise for final tweaking. I'm using a single gate signal from the Modcan TS to trigger both channels of the the Make Noise Maths module. The Maths is controlling the Optomixes. Modemix is also being used in a similar fashion. The other outputs from the DPO are patched in a dual ringmod configuration output into a second Optomix. Adjusting the Maths to shape the envelopes and mix control signals. Channel 1 and 2 of the Modcan TS are going into 1vt/oct of Osc 1 and 2 of the DPO. Channel 3 of the TS into the Fold input and channel 4 of the TS into the shape input.

Make Noise Dual Prismatic Oscillator audio demo #3 by Raglani

"I wanted to make a short clip of a patch I made for tour using the Modcan touch sequencer to control the Make Noise DPO before I send the module back to Make Noise for final tweaking. I'm using a single gate signal from the Modcan TS to trigger both channels of the the Make Noise Maths module. The Maths is controlling the Optomixes. Modemix is also being used in a similar fashion. The other outputs from the DPO are patched in a dual ringmod configuration output into a second Optomix. Adjusting the Maths to shape the envelopes and mix control signals. Channel 1 and 2 of the Modcan TS are going into 1vt/oct of Osc 1 and 2 of the DPO. Channel 3 of the TS into the Fold input and channel 4 of the TS into the shape input."

via Joseph Raglani on Facebook & The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

See the Make Noise label below for more.

Modular Synth Vids by dudeohyeahable

YouTube via dudeohyeahable
Lots of Modcan, some Cynthia and an interlude with Genghis Kahn

Playlist:
pressure points guitar patch
modcan b scanner as pulse mult/divide
a knob and a patch
droner (ish) for suburban bather
cv recorder as delay fx send demo
modcan dual lfo as filter
scanner/cv recorder sequencing patch, er i mean cats
Genghis Kahn Sleeps
Modcan Scanner multiplications resulting in robotic bug music
Modcan+Casio+Roland=Mascodolarcandion
Modcan vcdo+dual lfo double sync
Modcan Scanner patch
ZO on the moon

severence // harmonic clouds patch III (reprise)

Published on Jun 4, 2017 severence

"extended audio recording from the original patch: [here]

// early experiments with the verbos electronics harmonic oscillator and mutable instruments clouds

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Joseph Fraioli - Waveguiding | Circadian Rhythms | DRONE RES4

Waveguiding from Joseph Fraioli on Vimeo.

"no computers or external hardware were used in this performance :)

patch basics:

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