Testing the new Synthesizers.com Q104 Illumination Controller module

video upload by Morten Beck

Note there's already a Synthesizers.com Q104 MIDI Interface module.

"Testing the new Q104 Illumination Controller module from Synthesizers.com.

The Q104 is a new module in the Power modules range, so like the other power modules, it's not a module that is directly part of the synthesizer, but in this case, it deals with the LED illumination inside your cabinet.

The module comes with a 6-foot self-adhesive LED strip, that you can stick inside the cabinet. The LED strip is long enough to loop around from bottom to top in a 2x22 space wide cabinet.

Disclaimer: I am not a native English speaker, so please ignore any wonky English. And, also, I am not affiliated with Synthesizers.com and neither have I been sponsored or paid by them to make this review.

(C) Morten Beck - 2023
www.mortenbeck.com

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The Purple Synthesizers.com Modular

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"In September 2002, Roger Arrick of Synthesizers.com produced a one of a kind purple faced version of his modular synth. Normally, these modules are black. It is housed in a custom QCP22 22-Space Portable Cabinet which is also sporting a nice grey tolex covering, another unique feature. The modules also have blue LED's instead of the standard red ones. Synthesizers.com has never produced any modules in any other color than black, and this particular synth was produced as a one-of-a-kind item by them.

This modular synth is pure analog heaven. It has three oscillators and two filters. One filter is a "Moog" type transistor ladder filter switchable 12 or 24dB/octave. The other filter is a "State Variable" filter. This modular is similar in capability to a MiniMoog but with an extra filter, full patchability and other things like a "Clipper" and a Sample & Hold module.

This synth can be controlled by either Midi (via its own Q104 Midi Interface module) or any external Control Voltage (CV) device using the 1V/octave CV standard. Since this is a true modular synth there is no internal patching, like in an ARP 2600, so you will need patch cables to make sounds. The only patching internally is for powering the modules from the internal power supply.

After its initial manufacture, the first owner of this synth was Joe "Guido" Welsh. It was housed at his private studio, Guidotoons located outside of Nashville. Joe then sold the item to John LeVasseur, who used it extensively for his ambient progressive rock project Airfoil. John is the person offering this item for auction. (Hi!) This is the complete provenance of this item.

Examples of music (and additional images) made on this actual synth up for auction can be found at the owners MySpace music page at http://www.myspace.com/airfoilband.

Module Compliment [http://synthesizers.com]
1 - QCP22 Vinyl Covered Portable Cabinet
1 - Q104 MIDI Interface
1 - Q137 Power Control & Interface Module
1 - QPS1 Large Power Supply
3 - Q105 Slew Limiter
3 - Q106 Oscillator
1 - Q107 State Variable Filter
1 - Q150 Transistor Ladder Filter
2 - Q108 Voltage Control Amplifier
2 - Q109 Envelope Generator
1 - Q112 4ch Mixer
1 - Q125 Signal Processor
1 - Q105 Slew Limiter
1 - Q130 Clipper/Rectifier
1 - Q110 Noise Source
1 - Q117 Sample & Hold
1 - Q116 Ring Modulator
1 - Q124 Multiples"

Synthesizers.com unfinished Entry System 2006

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"Back in 2006, Synthesizers.com offered a "pay-as-you-go" Entry System plan: pay upfront they shipped you a 22-space cabinet and a handful of modules, and then for $120/month they'd keep sending you new modules. I got 6 modules in and lost interest, but I held onto the system for 15 years.

Recently I took the time to dust off the modules and re-rack them in a carpeted 19" 5U rack that fits all 6 of the modules and PSU in a more... approachable form factor. It's still very heavy, but much easier to lug around than the original MDF cabinet. This is a complete synth voice, including:
Q104 MIDI interface
Q106 Oscillator with PWM, linear and exponential FM, and simultaneous sine, triangle, saw, ramp, and pulse outputs
Q108 VCA with switchable linear/exponential response and inverted output
Q124 Multiples (passive)
Q109 Envelope Generator with adjustable ADSR segments
Q107 State Variable Filter with 1V/oct and linear FM, CV over resonance, a two-signal mixer, and simultaneous outputs for high-, band-, notch- and low-pass modes
The PSU is also way overpowered, as it was intended to run nearly 4x the modules (22 instead of 8), so it would be possible to build up or down with additional 5U racks. (This one is the Procraft 5U rack at 9" depth from Pro Speaker Parts, which can be had new for $71.50 as of this writing.)

Comes with 8 heavy-duty Synthesizers.com patch cables and and 8 light-weight Hosa patch cables, which is more than enough for this setup. I'm listing this as excellent because it is in great shape for its age. The only thing "wrong" with it is that some of the panel screws are a bit rusty. They're easily replaceable and don't affect the unit at all."

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Synthesizers.com Box11 system

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"The Box11 system up for auction should form a good basic system for anyone just getting into modulars, or for someone looking to expand their current modular setup. It's the Synthesizers.com Box11 case (with power supply) loaded with a Q104 MIDI Interface, two Q106 Oscillators (one with the Q141 Oscillator Aid), a Q107Filter (with the Q162 Filter Mixer), a Q109 Envelope Generator, and a Q108 Amplifier. The Box11 has two four-way Multiples as well. All modules are in good shape and sound GREAT..."

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Synthesizers.com System with Racked Moog Voyager RME

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Note the Voyage RME is not included in the listing, but available. Kind of cool looking; you would definitely want the CV expander with it.

"For your consideration, A Synthesizers.com modular system. Housed in a custom built cabinet (at least for display purposes), 3 tiers x 16 spaces each tier. Top tier is half filled with modules. The module inventory is as follows:

Q104 MIDI/CV Interface
Q105 Slew Limiter
Q106 Oscillators (x 5)
Q107 State Variable Filter (Oberheim style)
Q108 VCAs (x 4)
Q109 Envelope Generators (x 4)
Q110 Noise (x 2)
Q112 4-Channel Mixer (x 2; one very early production {collectible?} with 2 knobs, one with 3 knobs)
Q113 8-Channel Mixer
Q116 Ring Modulator
Q117 Sample and Hold
Q118 Instrument Interface
Q124 Multiples (x 2; one has been modified providing 4 trunk lines out)
Q125 Signal Processor
Q127 Fixed Filter Bank
Q137 Power Control and Interface
Q150 Transistor Ladder Filter (Moog style)
QPS1 Power Supply
QDH40 Wiring Harness (power to 40 modules)

The pictures show a Moog Voyager RME integrated into the top left of the cabinet. This piece is NOT included with the system, but is available."

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Synthesizers.com modules in homemade case

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"This is a fully functional modular system with modules built by Synthesizers.com and enclosed in a sturdy, homemade wooden case. the included modules are:
1 - Q104 (Midi interface)
1 - Q105 (Slew Limiter)
4 - Q106 (VCO, doubles as LFO)
1- Q107 (Variable State Filter)
2 - Q108 (VCA)
4 - Q109 (ADSR Envelope Generator) (please note, one of these is NOT in the case and will be packed and shipped separately)
1 - Q110 (Noise Source)
1 - Q112 (4 Channel Mixer)
1 - Q113 (8 Channel Mixer)
1 - Q117 (Sample and Hold)
1 - Q118 (Instrument Interface)
1 - Q121 (Banana Jack to 1/4" converter)
2 - Q124 (Multiples)
1 - Q150 (Transistor Ladder Low Pass Filter)
1 - Q137 (Power Supply module)
1 - QPS1 (Internal Power Supply/Distributer)

In addition to the Synthesizers.com modules, there is an MOTM format Sawtooth Animator by Cyndustries."

Synthesizers.com modular analog synthesizer

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"modular synthesizer made by Roger Arrick's Synthesizers.com in USA. It doesn't need any introduction really - the world famous brand that continues modular legacy of Bob Moog. The modular comprises of the following modules:

1X Q103 DC Power Interface Module
1X Q104 MIDI Interface
2X Q106 Oscillators (one with CRS Calibrated Range Switch)
1X Q107 State Variable Filter
2X Q108 Amplifiers
2X Q109 Envelope Generators
1X Q110 Noise Source
1X Q112 4-Channel Mixer
1X Q117 Sample & Hold
1X Q119 Sequential Controller
1X Q124 Multiples
1X Q137 Power Control & Interface Module
1x QPS1 Power Supply"

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Synthesizers.com Portable 22

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"Here's a complete entry to the realms of 5U modular (or and addition to you setup of course)

I have now completed the system so it is very close to a 2022 Portable 22. It has a few exceptions though:

The Midi interface is the older Q104
The envelopes have been replaced with the Corsynth C106 Dual Loopable VC AD Envelope which adds some fun and functionality. On request I will replace the module with two Synthesizers.com Q109 Envelope Generators.
I have also added a Synthesizers.com Q120 Connector Module for easy integration with Eurorack.
The power supply is not integrated in the rack and consist of two QPS4 Desktop PSUs with power harness to power all modules (see photo)"

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Synthesizers.com Modular Synth + Dual Manual Keyboard

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via this auction

List of everything included:

QCS44 Studio Cabinet, 44-Spaces
Q102 AC Power Interface
QPS1 Power Supply for 66 spaces
QDH Power Harnesses
Q137 Power Control & Interface
Q101 Power Control
Q132 Double-Width Blank Panel
Q131 Single-Width Blank Panel
Q105 Slew Limiter
Q115 Reverb
Q120 Connector Interface
Q174 MIDI Interface
Q104 MIDI Interface
Moon Modular Gate Delay
Q124 Multiples x2
Q108 Amplifier x2
Q109 Envelope Generator x2
Q107 State Variable Filter
Q150 Transistor Ladder Filter
Q106 Oscillator x4
Q141 Oscillator Aid x2
Q111 Pan/Fade
Q110 Noise Source
Q175 MIDI Interface Aid
Q118 Instrument Interface
Q113 8-Channel Mixer
Q142 Pedal Interface
Q117 Sample and Hold
Q116 Ring Modulator
QKB 61 Key Dual Manual Keyboard Controller Walnut Top and Side Panels
QIC Inter-Cabinet DC Power Cables x2
Midi Cables x2

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Sequetron 13.07 with Studio-22 modular synth

Published on Sep 29, 2013 Phil Tipping·53 videos

"Quick lash-up using Korg i30 as a simple MIDI keyboard into Sequetron which drives two MIDI-to-CV devices on two separate ports, giving 2 'voices' on dotcom modular synth.
Port 1 goes via Kenton Pro Solo to VCO3, Q107 filter, EG & VCA.
Port 2 goes via Q104 module to VCOs 1 & 2, Q150 filter, EG & VCA.

Sequetron uses 2 macros triggered by Korg i30 foot pedals to switch live output between port 1 & port 2 (could also use normal port commands from the MIDI keyboard, but macros are a new feature!). The 'record attrib source' config option is set so that live's current port value is automatically transferred to the recorded sequence(s) when the recording starts.

This type of synth is essentially monophonic so can't overlay too many concurrent notes as they compete for the limited VCO/VCF paths. You could buy more VCOs, VCFs, VCAs etc., but this is an expensive way of building a polyphonic synth. A cheaper option (although arguably not as much fun!) is to connect additional mono or poly sound devices on other ports. Can have up to 9 ports on current version of Sequetron.
More info & downloads at www.philizound.co.uk"

Synthesizers.com Modular Analog Synthesizer Portable System

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"This is a steal... to buy this whole setup brand new would be $5,000 plus.

There are 30 modules total in a 44u Portable Rack

The modules included are as follows:

- Q142 Pedal Interface
- Q118 Instrument Interface
- (2) Q124 Mutiples
- Q104 MIDI Interface
- Q105 Slew Limiter
- Q128 Standards
- (3) Q106 Oscillator
- (2) Q141 Oscillator Aid
- Q107 State Variable Filter
- (2) Q109 Envelope Generator
- (2) Q108 Amplifier
- Q116 Ring Modulator
- Q113 8 Channel Mixer
- Q125 Signal Processor
- Q111 Pan/Fade
- Q119 Sequential Controller
- Q130 Clipper/Rectifier
- Q110 Noise Generator
- Q120 Connector Interface
- Q115 Reverb
- Q117 Sample and Hold
- Q137 Power Control and Interface
- Q103 DC Power Interface"

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Portable-22 Synthesizers.com System

via Jamie, for sale on Vancouver Craigslist.

"Cabinet
QCP22 Vinyl-covered 22 space cabinet.

Power Components
1x QPS1 Power Supply
1x QDH20 DC Power Harness

Modules
1x Q104 MIDI Interface
1x Q105 Slew Limiter
3x Q106 Oscillator
1x Q107 State Variable Filter
1x Q108 Amplifier
1x Q109 Envelope Generator
1x Q110 Noise Source
1x Q112 4-Channel Mixer
1x Q116 Ring Modulator
1x Q117 Sample & Hold
1x Q124 Multiples
1x Q125 Signal Processor
1x Q137 Power Control/Interface
1x Q130 Clipper
1xQ150 Transistor Ladder Filter"

Mos-Lab - Dotcom - STG 5U Modular Synthesizer

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via this auction

"Mos-Lab: 921ABBB, C3PO, 904-A, 902, 911, 911

Synthesizers.com Q104 Midi

STG Active Multiples

Dotcom QCM16 Case (went with the moog-style cabinet to account for the deep mos-lab boards)

Dotcom QPS5 PSU, Dotcom QDH12 Harness

x2 Mos-Lab-to-Dotcom Power Bus

7 Dotcom 24" cables, 3 Dotcom 36" cables, 4 dotcom 12" cables, 2 generic 12" cables

Included for free: x2 Mos-Lab Series 900 power bus, Unassembled Oakley Diode Ladder Filter Kit from Synthcube
As many know, Seb recently discontinued his 900-series of 5U modules."

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Custom Synthesizers.com Modular

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"Custom Synthesizers.com 9 piece system in excellent shape and perfect working order. This system, built in 2008, has lived it's entire life in a smoke-free studio. The modules include:

1 - Q104 MIDI Interface
2- Q106 Oscillator
1 - Q124 Multiples
1 - Q112 4 - Channel Mixer
1 - Q150 Transistor Ladder Filter (Moog Filter)
2 - Q109 Envelope Generator
1 - Q108 Amplifier
1 - QPS2 Power Supply

The modules are housed in a custom hardwood oak cabinet that is 12 single units wide. This synth has very beautiful and rich oscillators and this is the perfect way to break into the dotcom/moog modular format. This is a smaller system, but there are enough modules to produce lots of great sounds."

Synthesizers.com 22 space modular

via this auction
1 - 22-Space cabinet made from MDF (Medium density fiberboard). Covered with Walnut contact paper
1 -Power supply
1 - Cable harness for 20 modules
1 - Q137 Power Control Module
1 - Q104 MIDI Interface Module
1 - Q124 Multiple Module
2 - Q106 Oscillator Modules
2 - Q109 Envelope Generator Modules
2 - Q108 Amplifier Module
1 - Q107 State-Variable Filter Module
1 - Q112 4-Channel Mixer Module
1 - Q105 Slew Limiter Module
1 - Q110 Noise Source Module
1 - Q117 Sample / Hold Module
1 - Q116 Ring Modulator Module
1 - Q118 Instrument Interface Module
2 - Q141 Oscillator Aid Modules
1 - Double Space blank Module Panel
1 - Single Space Blank Module Panel
1 - Single Synthesizers.com Logo Panel
4 - QP4MM-12 12" Patch Cable (brown)
5 - QP4MM-24 24" Patch Cable (red)
3 - QP4MM-36 36" Patch Cable (orange)

Synthesizers.com controlled by the Kenton Pro 2000

YouTube Uploaded by demokid2000 on Jul 16, 2011

"This is just a short simple test controlling the .COM using the Kenton Pro 2000 instead of the Q104. Cubase 5 is controlling the pitch and the Q960 Sequencer controlling the cutoff and the volume of VCO-2."

Synthesizers.com modules, power supply and cabinet

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"The modules included are the Q104 Midi Interface, Q118 Instrument Interface (for controlling with another instrument such as guitar, drum machine, etc.), Q106 Oscillator, Q109 Envelope Generator, Q108 Amplifier, and Q137 Power Control. There are five cables for connecting the modules, 3 short and 2 long."

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Chamber Pressure - Gayane Adagio - Khachaturian

Published on Jan 31, 2016

"Aram Khachaturian's beautiful 'Adagio' from Gayane's Ballet.

Mostly famous from it's use in Kubrick's '2001-A Space Odyssey' in the voyage to Jupiter sequence.

The large format 5U modular synthesizer is played live with a midi file from Cubase.

Three voices are sequenced by a MOTM 650 and Synthesizers.com Q104. Each voice consists of a full resonant filter with other vco's stacked and blended behind the filter sine waves. The lower third voice is a MosLab 901 suite with Oakley Discontinuity and Q106 through a MosLab 904 Moog ladder. The upper two voices are Q106's through a Suit&Tie Guy Post-Lawsuit Low Pass and an Oakley SVF in low pass.

The atmospheric noise behind the voices is a patch mixture of pink noise and ring-modulated pitches from the lower voice. The pitch tuning is purposefully skewed off-pitch to rise and fall between the two ring modulated vco's (SSL 1200 & 1130 DDVCO). They are sent through a MOTM 440 VCF which is also highly resonant with pitched FM. Then on to the Encore frequency shifter which is again pitch shifted via the note data from the lower voice sequence pattern. The finish of the patch is a two channel separation of the Up and Down outputs of the Encore FS into a Modcan 73B dual delay.

A final addition of Valhalla Shimmer is applied to the atmospheric patch in Cubase. Other delays to the main voices are two Lexicon dual reverb/delays and a TCElectronics D-Two.

All recorded in one pass at once. Thanks for listening and reading along."

Dark Sessions 001 - Sleeping giants

Published on Aug 27, 2015 DiscoverNoise

"DiscoverNoise 003 -
Dark Sessions 001 - Sleeping giants -

A patch featuring only the 5U/MU system. The system was triggerd/synched via the Synthesizers.com Q104 Midi interface, getting signals from ableton live. The signal synchs the Corsynth VCLFO and the Hexinvert quad simpleseq. Though the synching wasn't really necessary. Had it running from a different patch and just forgot to unplug it.
The whole thing was put through massive reverb from Ableton Lives own reverb VST. No other post processing.

Like the track? Download it for free here: https://cloud.1und1.de/ngcloud/extern...

Patchsheet is available here: https://cloud.1und1.de/ngcloud/extern... (Made with Modulargrid.net)"

Modular Synth Synthesizers.com Studio Series & Cynthia

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"Sistema Modular Synthesizers.com Studio Series 44

Como se puede ver en las fotos el estado es impecable, incluye fly-case hecho a medida, cables originales Dotcom y más cables de colores para las conexiones lógicas, también incluye el kit de mantenimiento original y algunos face plates de cuando la caja no estaba completa, para no dejar espacios en blanco.

El sistema incluye los módulos Dotcom de la serie Q900, más un módulo muy especial, un oscilador Cynthia Zeroscilator, así que es un sistema de 3 osciladores tipo Moog (que también actúan como LFOs) y un oscilador Cynthia. Este oscilador está muy buscado debido a que la producción es muy lenta, hay gente que lleva esperando casi dos años para recibirlo previo pago al encargo, aunque la espera merece la pena... este oscilador convierte este sistema en algo realmente único con unas capacidades de modulación muy especiales, ni que decir tiene que este oscilador tiene un sonido único.....

Como podéis ver el listado de módulos se completa con un generador de ruido, un modulador en anillo, clipper, dos filtros, uno variable y el típico ladder de Moog, 4 envolventes, conexión midi, etc...

Es un sistema muy completo en caja de madera de nogal original.

También incluye el teclado original con el que puedes controlar el sistema mediante dos CVs o midi.

Este es el listado de módulos:

1 Cynthia Zeroscillator
1 Q960
1 Q960RF
1 Q961
1 Q962
1 Q963
1 QPS1
2 QDH40
1 QCS44
1 QCS44-P
1 QKB15S Keyboard
1 Q103
1 Q104
1 Q105
3 Q106
1 Q107
2 Q108
4 Q109
1 Q110
1 Q113
1 Q115
1 Q116
1 Q117
1 Q118
1 Q124
1 Q130
2 Q132
1 Q137
1 Q141
1 Q146
1 Q147
1 Q149
1 Q150

Calcular el precio de envío es difícil y por lo tanto el interesado debe contactar para calcular el precio del envío (y el seguro en caso de que el interesado quiera asegurarlo), el precio de envío del anuncio NO es real, es sólo una de las opciones que puedes elegir al crear el anuncio. Repito, el interesado debe contactar para calcular el precio del envío, antes o después de la venta, a elección del interesado.

Al incluir flight case con el sistema modular el envío es muy seguro. Cualquier pregunta sobre el envío puedes escribir y contestaré inmediatamente.

En caso de recogida en mano aceptaría el pago en metálico."

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