Wiard Euro Modular in Blue Plexiglass Wiard Case

via Rico Loverde on Facebook

Update via Rico Loverde in the comments: "the case was made by Bryan Benting"

Borgggggggggggggggg!

via Rico Loverde on Facebook

"Super proud to be a part of Malekko. Especially on days like today...."

Rico tells me these are the first batch of 16 Malekko Richter Dual Borgs.

http://malekkoheavyindustry.com
The Richter is for Grant Richter of Wiard who brought us the original Borg filters in Wiard format.

Update via Chris Smout in the comments: "Reminds me of the Swedish chef 'borg! borg! borg!'"

MFOS DIY Modular Synthesizer Videos by deadlover73

YouTube via deadlover73 aja Rico Loverde

Playlist:
MFOS DIY Modular Synthesizer first patch pt. 1 & pt. 2
MFOS MUSIC FROM OUTER SPACE SOUNDLAB PLUS MINI SYNTHS AND FRIENDS
2 Music From Outer Space Soundlabs makin beautiful analog noise.mov
10 Step Sequencer Cotrolling 2 MFOS Soundlab Plus' - sync test 1

Descriptions:

Videos 1 & 2:
"from left to right.
MFOS VCO
Yusynth ARP Filter
MFOS T White Sequencer
MFOS Quantizer
MFOS LFO
MFOS Ring Modulator
MFOS VCA
MFOS ADSR (not used)
MFOS mixer (not pictured)

all panels by Bridechamber.com all modules assembled by me

sequencer is clocked to Analogue Solutions Europa which syncs and triggers the midi of the tr606 and the MAM adx1. No drums in part 1.""

Video 3:
"MESSING AROUND WITH MY RECENTLY FINISHED MFOS SOUNDLAB MINI SYNTH PLUS', DSI TETRA, FUTURE RETRO REVOLUTION, SH-101, TR-707, AND A MEMORY BOY STEREO HAZARAI DELAY."

Video 4:
"This is an example of my (2) Music From Outer Space Soundlab Pluses that I recently finished. The SL on the right is sending LFO and AR to the CV inputs on the SL on the left. The Moog cp251 is being used as a mult and also the LFO is slowly sweeping the VCF CV on the left SL. Theres is also a AR signal being sent to trigger the SH-101 and from the 101 CV out back into SL 2s oscillator CV. Both of the Soundlabs are using the S&H function as well...

This was recorded in Ableton with a little verb and compression. This was just a patch making beautiful soundscapes not a musically piece.

PCBs for the Soundlab can be found at Musicfromouterspace.com

front panels were designed by mike at Planetsynth

Construction by me (Rico)"

Video 5:
"Heres a little spur of the moment test I did with my recently finished MFOS 10 step sequencer. The sequencer is triggering AS Europa thru trigger sync and the Europa is running the Access Virus TI Snow, the MAM ADX1, and the TR606 Exfade mk2 by midi. The synthesizers.com modular, and 2 MFOS Soundlab Plus Mini Synths are being controlled by the sequencers cv / gate outs. This was done to see how everything would sync to the sequencer and meant as a written piece of music. The sequencer has 3 cv outs, gate out and trigger out. If you have ny questions feel free to leave them in the comments. I also used an EH Memory Man for reverb...

This was done to see how everything would sync to the sequencer and not meant as a written piece of music. If you have ny questions feel free to leave them in the comments.

The Soundlabs and the 10 Step were built by me but I still have a few bugs here and there to work out, for the most part though Im very pleased with them.

There were also a few clicks and pops in the bounce that Im trying to track down. There was no clipping of any of my outputs throughout the signal chain and I am not too sure where they are coming from.

Thank you for your comments Sorry bout the shaky hands and the dangling camera cord!!!!"

SPUTNIK DUAL OSCILLATOR - RICO PATCH

Published on Sep 1, 2015 Sputnik Modular

"Rico Loverde checking out the new Sputnik Dual Oscillator"

Features:

Two Oscillators – Generator 1 with V/Oct, CV input, VCO or LFO mode switch, Triangle, Saw or Square selectable output and FM input. Generator 2 with V/Oct, CV input, FM input and external sync input.

Modulation control section including switches for AM, FM for Timbre bus modulation, CV input for modulation control amount, manual modulation index control and a sync switch making Gen 1 sync to Gen 2.

Harmonics section controls waveshaping of timbre and includes CV or manual controls for Symmetry and Order.

Timbre section (primary waveshaping section) includes CV or manual control.

Output 1 section includes 3 outputs: Triangle, Select (Triangle, Ramp, Square) waveform and unipolar CV output.

Output 2 section includes 3 outputs: Sine, Square and Final (master output).

Modular synthesizer and Little Midi Machine iPad app

YouTube Uploaded by deadlover73 on May 26, 2011
via Rico Loverde on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge
"Im using the Little Midi Machine app on the ipad to control my modular synthesizer. The ipad is sending midi thru the M-audo USB Uno to the Encore Expressionist midi to cv converter. Using Malekko, Harvestman, and Intellijel modules for the sounds...sorry bout the bad sound quality."

This is a great example of what I mentioned in this post. The Little MIDI machine app is free.

Bay Area Synth Meet Saturday July 14th

via Rico Loverde on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

"just a reminder for the bay area folk, Saturday July 14th we are having a synth meet at SAE Sf."

Muff Wiggler Launches Online & Brick and Mortar Storefront

As most of you know Muff Wiggler is THE forum when it comes to modular synth gear and more. Mike McGrath of Muff's has teamed up with Cyrus Rex and launched both an online shop and a physical storefront in Portland, OR. The grand opening will be held at the TRASH_AUDIO Synth Meet at the store on May 24.  You can find their website at http://store.muffwiggler.com. You'll also find their banner here on MATRIXSYNTH on the right.


via Mike McGrath:

"I have partnered up with Cyrus Rex, and together we have created a company, Muffwiggler, LLC. We have invested a significant amount of cash and will be opening the MuffWiggler Store today.

Initially a webstore, we will be opening a physical storefront as well later this month manned by Steve ‘ignatius’ Westbrook, Ned Wahl, and Rico Loverde. We have a building in Portland, Oregon (that's right Cali and other out-of-state Americans, HUGE TAX ADVANTAGES!), fulltime staff to check, test, carefully package and quickly ship your order, and an absolutely astounding inventory of some of the very best gear ready to ship immediately.

We are very proud and flattered to have incredible support from our launch partners, and are currently stocking gear and adding inventory this week from the following:

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Im a Wiardo...

YouTube Published on Jul 4, 2012 by deadlover73

"My first proper demo with my new system

This is a mainly Wiard System in a custom acrylic case made by Bryan Benting

contains the following modules:

300 Series:
Dual Mixolator
Wogglebug
Waveform City
Dual Envelator
Classic VCO
Dual Borg

Malekko / Wiard Euro:
4 x Unkle Oscillator
4 x Anti Oscillator
4 x Envelator
Borg 1
Borg 2
Boogie Filter
Noisering
JAG
2 x Xmix
2 x Malekko VCA
Malekko Switch

non Wiard:
Synthwerks PGM 4x4
Synthwerks FSR4
4MS RCD
FOH Choices Joystick
Intellijel Unity Mixer"

via Rico Loverde

Bay Area Synth Meet - July 14

via Rico Loverde on
The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

Malekko's Manther Now Shipping

via @malekkoheavyindustry

"malekkoheavyindustryWe are now shipping MANTHER! Major thanks to everyone on the team: Ben Davis, Austin Lightfoot, Julia aka The Synth Witch, Scott Goodwin, Rico Loverde, Jay Schwab, Andrew Dobbels, Anna Sitko, Brian Kirby, Devin Walsh, Sarah Holley, McKenzie Gaby, Steve Hamari, Corey Bauer, Chris Forns & Baseck! More info on malekkoheavyindustry.com #synthesizer"

You can find previous posts featuring Malekko's Manther here.

Serge TKB, Animal, Custom panel and BugBrand DRM1

Published on Feb 8, 2015 Rico Loverde

"percussive patch featuring Serge and Bugbrand."

4MS and Malekko Heavy Industry Feedback patch

Published on Aug 13, 2015 Rico Loverde

"Running the output of the SMR into the Megawave. Multed the output of Megawave back into SMR and also to the main out.
MODULES USED....

4MS:
SPECTRAL MULTIBAND RESONATOR
QCD
PEG
QPLFO

MALEKKO:
MEGAWAVE
NOISERING

and TIPTOP ZDSP, HALLS OF VALHALLA"

Bugbrand Serge Sept 2018

Published on Sep 30, 2018 Rico Loverde

"Bugbrand, Serge, and Scrotum Labs modules."

sunday modular fun

YouTube Uploaded by deadlover73 on Mar 19, 2012

"using modules by:

4MS: RCD, PEG, SCM

Malekko/Wiard: Anti Osc, Unkle Osc, Envelator, Borg 1, Noisering

Makenoise: QMMG, Maths, Optimix, Phonogene

Synthwerks: PGM4x4

Intellijel: Hex VCA, Mutagen, Dixie, uFold, Unitymix

Pittsburgh Modular: Timetable

SSL: Modulation Orgy

Tiptop: BD88, SD88, HH88

DIY TW Buchla 292 LPG

Analogue Solutions: Europa"

via Rico Loverde on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

Strange Modes - A Wiard Compilation

"Strange Modes is a Wiard Synthesizer centric release. All sounds were created electronically with Wiard System 300 / 1200 or Malekko/Wiard Modules. All donated funds will go to supporting Muffwiggler.com

credits
released 04 December 2012
VoltageCtrlR, Rico Loverde, Mark Griffiths, Roycie Roller, Ryan McRyhew, Michael Ford, Kuxann-Sum, Dave/Gas Anorex, sandyb, Numan7, Bactene, Zerosum Inertia, Olivier Gerber, Norman Fay, Elektrograd, Levitating, Otoskope, Robert Efroymson, Diffuse."



via ryan

Harvestman Piston Expanders

via Joshua Holley of Malekko who also runs a manufacturing company called "darkplace manufacturing".

"While all you are having fun in Anaheim were back here making the synths being shown!! Hot out of the oven are some piston expanders for Scott Jaeger , mmmmmm, you can almost smell the wavetables!! — with Rico Loverde and Juliana Jaeger."