Casio FZ-1 with AdventureKid waveforms

video upload by Collector Current

"A basic demonstration of what you can do with the AdventureKid waveforms on the Casio FZ-1.

Read more and download the Casio disk images at my blog: https://blog.jacobvosmaer.nl/0058-akw...

Blog: https://blog.jacobvosmaer.nl/
Music: https://music.jacobvosmaer.nl/"

Square Drum

video upload by Collector Current

"From the Generator of Wave EP, out now on Bandcamp:



This track was made using the Yamaha DX11, Yamaha TX16W, Din-Sync RE-606 and found sounds."

Soundcloud: / collector-current
Bandcamp: https://collectorcurrent.bandcamp.com
Blog: https://blog.jacobvosmaer.nl/"

Casio VZ-1 EXTERNAL PHASE mode

video upload by Collector Current

"The Casio VZ-1 lets you combine oscillators into complex sound generators using "EXTERNAL PHASE" mode. There are many possible combinations; in this video we only look at 4 oscillators and combinations of MIX and PHASE mode.

Read more about the VZ-1 at https://blog.jacobvosmaer.nl/tags/vz-..."

Soundcloud: / collector-current
Bandcamp: https://collectorcurrent.bandcamp.com
Blog: https://blog.jacobvosmaer.nl/

Casio VZ-1: MIX, RING and PHASE modes

video upload by Collector Current

"We look at the three basic synthesis modes of the Casio VZ-1: MIX, RING and PHASE.

Read more about the VZ-1 at https://blog.jacobvosmaer.nl/tags/vz-..."

Casio VZ-1 phase mode envelope weirdness

video upload by Collector Current

The Casio VZ-1 is an odd and misunderstood synthesizer. In this video we look at how "PHASE" mode (wavefolding) changes the behavior of some of the envelopes. The story gets more complicated when you add "EXTERNAL PHASE" to the picture but I'll save that for a later video. If you want to read more you can also see the VZ-1 articles on my blog: https://blog.jacobvosmaer.nl/tags/vz-...

Soundcloud: / collector-current
Bandcamp: https://collectorcurrent.bandcamp.com
Blog: https://blog.jacobvosmaer.nl/"

The Casio VZ-1 does not do FM - it does wave folding

video upload by Collector Current

"In this video we explore the "phase" output format of the Casio VZ-1. Some people think this is FM synthesis, like the DX7, but it's not. It really is wave folding.

Read more in https://blog.jacobvosmaer.nl/0028-mys...

Soundcloud: / collector-current
Bandcamp: https://collectorcurrent.bandcamp.com"

Yamaha DX11 stretch tuning

video upload by Collector Current

"I made a little box that sends stretch tunings to the DX11 as microtuning tables.

You can see the program that runs in the box here: https://gist.github.com/jacobvosmaer/...

Soundcloud: / collector-current
Bandcamp: https://collectorcurrent.bandcamp.com"

Yamaha DX11 coarse pitch ratios

video upload by Collector Current

"I learned today that the TX81Z / DX11 coarse FM pitch ratios are divided into four sequences. I sat down with a basic bell sound to explore if I can hear a resemblance.

Besides the harmonic ratios 0.5, 1, 2, 3, etc there are 3 other sequences of ratios which are multiples of 1.41 (sqrt(2)), 1.57 (pi/2) and 1.73 (sqrt(3)). Read more at https://blog.jacobvosmaer.nl/0050-fm-...

Soundcloud: / collector-current
Bandcamp: https://collectorcurrent.bandcamp.com"

Yamaha DX11 synth bass

video upload by Collector Current

"Exploring simple synth bass sounds on the Yamaha DX11 (the keyboard version of the TX81Z). FM does not have to be hard!

Soundcloud: / collector-current
Bandcamp: https://collectorcurrent.bandcamp.com"

Kurzweil K2000 digital synthesis

video upload by Collector Current

"We use the Kurzweil DSP to transform a sine wave into different sounds. First a classic PWM sound using asymmetric clipping, then a harsh digital using the 'WRAP' and 'SHAPER' DSP functions.

Although there is a lot of intentional clipping in this video there is also some unintentional clipping, sorry about that. This easily happens with K2000 DSP." Soundcloud: / collector-current
Bandcamp: https://collectorcurrent.bandcamp.com

Kurzweil K2000 exponential envelopes via FUN

video upload by Collector Current

The standard envelope generators on the Kurzweil K2000 use linear slopes but you can make different shapes using the 'FUN' function generators. In this video we look at using 'hipass' to create an exponential decay envelope.

Thank you Ed for telling me about this technique.

You can find my music at the links below.

Soundcloud: / collector-current
Bandcamp: https://collectorcurrent.bandcamp.com

Kurzweil K2000 FM synthesis

video upload by Collector Current

"A brief exploration of FM synthesis on the Kurzweil K2000. I first learned about this techique from this website: http://www.dlnsound.com/aboutkfm.htm#...

Soundcloud: / collector-current
Bandcamp: https://collectorcurrent.bandcamp.com"

Yamaha TX16W with AdventureKid waveforms

video upload by Collector Current

"A quick demo of how to use the AdventureKid waveforms (AKWF) on the Yamaha TX16W.

AKWF home page: https://www.adventurekid.se/akrt/wave...

Read more about how I converted the files: https://blog.jacobvosmaer.nl/0042-akw..."

Nonlinear Labs C15 - quick Karplus-Strong sound design

video upload by Collector Current

"A quick exploration of Karplus-Strong synthesis on the Nonlinear C15.

Soundcloud: / collector-current
Bandcamp: https://collectorcurrent.bandcamp.com"

CrowBX PWM fun

video upload by Collector Current

"Exploring polyphonic PWM on the CrowBX.

The CrowBX is a DIY polysynth designed by Scott Rider. https://www.cs80.com/crowbx/

Check out my music!

Soundcloud: / collector-current
Bandcamp: https://collectorcurrent.bandcamp.com/"

Oberheim Xpander sawtooth pad

video upload by Collector Current

"Sound-designing a sawtooth pad on the Xpander with some subtle keyboard tracking modulation. Recorded without EQ or effects."

Oberheim Xpander FM exploration

video upload by Collector Current

"Exploring FM bell sounds on the Oberheim Xpander. Recorded in mono without effects."

Moog Memorymoog with MIDI & Extras SN 2361

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Wine Country Sequential Is Winding Down

This the end of an era. Wine Country Sequential was formed by ex Sequential Circuits employees when the original Sequential Circuits went under. They specialized in servicing and providing parts for vintage Sequential Circuits synths. I actually own a Wine Country "Perfect Prophet-5" myself.

via Wine Country Sequential:

"The Long & Winding Road Ends..Soon

It's been 46 years since musicians experienced the polyphonic sounds of a Prophet-5, and 41 years since the Prophet 600 introduced MIDI to the world. Sequential Circuits Prophets have made significant contributions to music, film, & theatre for decades. Since 1987 keeping the Prophet sound alive has always been the goal of Wine Country Sequential, and it's been a long and interesting ride. The ride is now over, Wine Country Sequential repair services for Sequential Circuits Prophets ended in December 2023. However, Wine Country Sequential remains open for business as the liquidation of original Sequential Circuits parts & manuals in order to help vintage Prophets survive in the decades to come.

Liquidation of Sequential Circuits parts, manuals & archival documentation continues. Original Operation & Technical Manuals, Printed Circuit Boards, custom IC's, sound programs, Diagnostic ROMs and various other parts are available for most Sequential Circuits instruments. Wine Country Sequential will remain open for business in 2024 until the parts are gone.

Visit WineCountrySequential.com and SequentialCircuits.com for updates reflecting current availability of parts as the liquidation continues.

The Last Restored & Warranted Prophet 600 for sale by Wine Country with a 30 Day Parts & Labor Warranty is currently posted on SequentialCircuits.com at https://sequentialcircuits.com/prophet600forsale.html

Coming soon to SequentialCircuits.com is a Collector's Corner page offering original manuals, memorabilia, brochures, and even complete original engineering fabrication drawing packages for Sequential Circuits Prophets, drum machines, & other synths.

Thank you for your previous interest, and best of luck with your music.

Kind regards from California,

David Sesnak
General Product Manager
WINE COUNTRY PRODUCTIONS INC.
San Jose, CA 95118 USA"

G-Storm Electro Introduces Roland SH5-VCF Dual Filter Eurorack Module Adaptation

video upload by gstormelectro

SH5-VCF Dual Filter Patches + Sounds [Demo #2]


"In this video I will show some cool patches with SH5-VCF Dual Filter.
As per usual, listening w/ headphones or quality monitors is the best audio experience.
Watch your levels, this is a filter demo w/ some resonance ahead.


Check my Reverb store for SH5-VCF, 101-VCO, 2xVCA, 2xADSR availability

Currently I only sell exclusively on Reverb, I hope one day to sell in stores outside the USA.

Timestamps
0:00 Sounds and Intro

0:16 Patch 1 | Fat Liquid Bass
2:44 Patch 2 | Series Cascading the Dual Filters
3:01 Patch 3 | Evolving Sequence
3:47 Patch 4 | Analog Percussion
5:20 Patch 5 | Supersaw! Unison Stack
6:33 Patch 6 | Complex Analog Thing

Oscillator | 101-VCO
Modulations | Batumi, 2xADSR
Control + Sequencing | Keystep Pro
No added effects, EQ, Compression, nor other post-processing."

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"Time to get a little more serious.

SH5-VCF is an all analog Eurorack adaptation of the Roland SH-5 mixer and Dual Filter. There are no filters-on-a-chip here. The SH5-VCF uses all discrete components and quality op-amps to work its special mojo. Like on the original, the Low Pass circuit is comprised of open-collector matched transistor pairs arranged in a diode ladder configuration. The lack of temperature compensation was also respected, so while the resonance can self-oscillate the v/oct keyboard tracking is about 3 octaves at best. This same configuration used in the Roland SH-1000 and the earlier System 100 (not 100m).

The Dual Filters: VCF + BPF
| VCF | The VCF (Voltage Controlled Filter) comprises one HP (High Pass) and one LP (Low Pass) circuit in series. VCF Select switch can choose 1) HP, 2) LP, or 3) BP (Band-Pass) configuration. Due to the unique design, the HP resonance is actually derived by overdriving the LP circuit.
| BPF | The dedicated BPF (Band Pass Filter) has its own discrete circuit distinct and apart from the VCF. The original BPF circuit has been respected, but greatly expanded upon using a proprietary voltage controlled feedback path to enable frequency control via external signals. This feature wasn’t available on the original design. The original did not have a buffered output jack for the BPF neither, as the SH5-VCF does. The BPF Level attenuator will affect the main output only.

The MIXER
There are four audio signal inputs, each with its own fader pot and filter routing switch. Each routing switch can send each audio line to either VCF, BPF, or both VCF + BPF.

The 3 CV MODULATIONS – Choose Wisely
Incoming CV signals can be used to modulate any filter frequency cutoff. Signals can be up to +/- 10Vpp DC polar or AC bi-polar at the inputs.
| CV1 | has inverting and non-inverting behavior where zero is at 12:00.
| CV2 | has non-inverting behavior for both filters, and inverting available to VCF only
| KB | is a non-inverting V/OCT Keyboard Tracking control available to both the VCF and BPF, typically a Keyboard Voltage – but can be any kind of polar or bi-polar signal.

A Eurorack power connection ribbon cable is included. To get the most out of the filter experience follow your filter with a VCA. The filters require startup voltages on the low end to avoid audible thump, so there will be sub-frequency audio seepage. A post-filter VCA (sold separately) is recommended to gate the filter. Be sure to check out the G-Storm Electro 2xVCA when available.

The SH5-VCF pairs well with (sold separately)…
GSE 101-VCO + 101E output expander
GSE 2xVCA
GSE 2xADSR
Xaoc Batumi Quad LFO

Specs
Width | 16HP
Depth | 35mm
Weight | 6.3 oz
Inputs | 4 audio, 3 control voltage
Outputs | 1 main output, 1 BPF output
CURRENT DEMANDS (measured)
+12V: 48mA
-12V: 48mA
+5V: 0V *not used*"

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