Siluria, more ambient droning

video upload by Gechologic

"The process of tuning Siluria that preceded recording of the previous demos. This time it's only the WAV file from the SD card, no external sounds mixed in.

I am posting this as an unedited material as it is nice to listen to, and to give you a better picture about the possibilities. This is still the patch 1, next time we will show something different when it comes to the character of sound - working on it! :)

Siluria will be available later this month at https://phonicbloom.com/"

Gechologic Siluria, playable drone synth, first patch

video upload by Gechologic

"Siluria combines a few sound engines and effects, one of the voices is playable by a 12-tone touch keyboard. The main drone frequency is directly controllable by one of the knobs, additional harmonics can be added by precisely tuning fractional delays and reverbs. There are pre-defined scales, with base note following the main frequency in a quantized manner (this can be configured differently in another patch). It is a completely digital synth but the analog potentiometers are used for precise, high resolution control. Their smooth feel, instant response and the synergy that emerges from the seemingly infinite combinations of their positions, makes playing with Siluria a very pleasant and addictive experience :)

What you hear is an unprocessed and unedited output. Everything is recorded to the SD card, in perfect quality, so nothing is lost. Sound from the camera was mixed in as well, so you can hear the button click."

Siluria, mangling the radio in real time

video upload by Gechologic

"Siluria has a stereophonic line input and a built-in FM radio, so you can mangle the external sound beyond recognition! Randomly caught clips from the radio can add very interesting textures to your drones. In addition to this, you can import WAV files on the SD card for further processing.

A few effects can be applied, such as filter, reverb, delay and flanger (in another patch, you can get a different set of effects associated to the knobs).

It is a completely digital synth but the analog potentiometers are used for precise, high resolution control. Their smooth feel, instant response and the synergy that emerges from the seemingly infinite combinations of their positions, makes playing with Siluria a very pleasant and addictive experience :)

What you hear is an unprocessed and unedited output (except for cutting and fading the segments in and out). Everything is recorded to the SD card, in perfect quality, so nothing is lost. Sound from the camera was mixed in as well, so you can hear the button click."

Loopstyler, low/high-pass filter, extreme resonances

video upload by Gechologic

"A few more interesting moments which did not fit in the previous demo, showing what happens at the edges of the filter cut-off and resonance range.

All sounds are coming from the device, as recorded on the SD card, with no additional processing, except for the peak volume normalized to -6dB, and fading in and out when editing the video."

Loopstyler, low/high-pass filter with drones and drums

video upload by Gechologic

"This is a new effect, added to the beta firmware today (you can try it now! :) Here it is shown applied to factory patches 5 (supersaw+FM) and 9 (drum samples) driven by the Euclidean Rhythms generator.

The detailed manual is here: https://phonicbloom.com/loopstyler/ma...

All sounds are coming from the device, as recorded on the SD card, with no additional processing, except for the peak volume normalized to -6dB, and fading in and out when editing the video."

Loopstyler, just drones (no subtitles)

video upload by Gechologic

"A few more minutes of droning from the Loopstyler, to give you an idea of its sonic range. Reverb and flanger effects applied to supersaw, FM and wavetable patches.

All sounds are coming from the device, as recorded on the SD card, with no additional processing, except for the peak volume normalized to -6dB, and fading in and out when editing the video.

Find more info at: http://phonicbloom.com/"

Loopstyler, reverb and flanger with drones and drums

video upload by Gechologic

"This demo shows the new reverb and flanger effects applied to three of the factory patches: 1 (guitar samples), 5 (supersaw+FM) and 9 (drum samples) driven by the Euclidean Rhythms generator.

If you are curious, the complete list of patches is here: https://phonicbloom.com/loopstyler/ma...
And the detailed manual is here: https://phonicbloom.com/loopstyler/ma...

All sounds are coming from the device, as recorded on the SD card, with no additional processing, except for the peak volume normalized to -6dB, and fading in and out when editing the video.

Find more info at: http://phonicbloom.com/"

Loopstyler, capturing sounds of everyday objects, adding effects and rhythms

video upload by Gechologic

"This demo shows the new reverb and flanger effects, also sound capture (from microphone or line input) with automatic "cut by silence" function. All sounds are coming from the device, as recorded on the SD card, with no additional processing, except for fading in and out when editing the video.

Find more info at: http://phonicbloom.com/"

PhonicBloom GechoLogic Loopstyler

video upload by Gecho Loopsynth

"After a lot of prototyping, we're finally happy with the circuit, and here are its first sounds! :) We've opened preorders at https://phonicbloom.com/ [priced at €175 +VAT] and manufacturing will commence shortly, our favourite PCB factory is happy with the blueprints and all components are in stock. If you are interested in technical details and the development journey, check https://loopstyler.com/.

This demo shows a very basic configuration: 4 samples across 4 rows of pads, sharing the same octave and mode. After activating the arpeggiator, you can change key, octave, mode, or instrument that the arpeggiator controls. We also hear complaints about incorrectly entered command sequence; this prototype lacks texts on some pads, and LED lights are not yet showing cues about what is going on, which makes it harder to control. An annotated video explaining these controls in detail, will be recorded once the first production unit arrives from the factory."



"The Loopstyler is a powerful pocket synthesizer capable of running multiple sound engines and effects at once. It can handle a large amount of samples on the SD card, limited only by the card capacity. Browse and organize them easily to be used in patches, play them back with at least 32‑voices polyphony, smooth time stretching and pitch shifting.

You can play the Loopstyler in different ways: like the classic Stylophone, or in a tape loop emulation mode, or by programming it using the multitrack sequencer. Apart from the sampled sounds, it runs other sound engines, such as FM, Karplus‑Strong, granular and subtractive synthesis. The usual suite of effects can be applied per voice or globally. A single microphone and monophonic line input allow for sampling possibilities (you can import stereo samples easily via the SD card).

Designed to fit snugly in your pocket, Loopstyler is the source of endless hours of fun anywhere you go. And of course, everything you play can be recorded internally, so nothing is lost."

Gecho v2 - Polyphonic Reverb

video upload by Gecho Loopsynth

"This is channel #322, a variation of Decaying Reverb (#32), which appeared in the firmware v 1.0.118 ( http://gechologic.com/firmware_update... ). It has 3 reverb lines with variable buffer length, tuned to resonate with the incoming MIDI notes. No special setup is needed for this kind of controller. But I need more practice playing it! :)"

Wing Drum and Gecho v2

video upload by Gecho Loopsynth

"This is the metallic timbre #11 from the Wing Drum, processed by Gecho Loopsynth, channel #33 Dekrispator. It is an example how to modulate the sound engine in Gecho by external sound, to get interesting textures. Similar effect can be achieved with microphones. Envelope, delay and filters in Dekrispator can be switched on and off separately, here everything is left on."

Gecho v2, synced start with Pocket Operator


"A quick guide how to set up these two devices to play together in sync (this feature appeared in the firmware version 1.0.118).

In the PO, enable SY1 mode (key+bpm), then start the playback. Gecho will listen to the click track and derive the tempo from it. Then stop the PO playback, select channel (don't press SET), and start the playback again.

You can also select the channel first, then start the PO - they will still be in sync however not necessarily matching at the start of the bar (which may give interesting results too)."

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Gechologic Gecho Loopsynth V2

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You can find demos in previous posts. "It has the rechargeable battery modification with huge 2000MAH LiPo battery that lasts for days of continuous use."

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Gechologic Gecho Loopsynth v2 | musical meditation | first impression & some practical applications

video upload by Nate Connelly

"Gecho Loopsynth V2, Korg Volca Drum, Korg Volca Keys, shakers, singing bowl. Some uses I found for the Gecho Loopsynth v2. I look at two of my favourite channels, 24 & 34, infinite looper and MI clouds. I also try it out with the Korg Volca Drum & Keys. I'm still finding my way around this strange thing.

00:00 - channel 24 - infinite looper & delay
02:07 - change the speed / pitch
03:09 - change the loop length
03:40 - flanging finger drumming
04:23 - volca drum various drum patterns
05:48 - playing with line noise
06:11 - playing volca keys with channel 34 mi clouds
08:02 - final thought

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🎧 - Headphones for bass"

Meet the Awesome Gecho Loopsynth

Published on Feb 5, 2020 Olivier Ozoux

"One of the 3 music boxes that were waiting under the tree this year, 'The Awesome Gecho Loopsynth' from Gechologic is probably one of the most wonderfully bizarre sound processing devices I've ever owned. I'm still completely sure how it works, but I hope you'll enjoy this little introduction as much as I did making it."

Gechologic Gecho Loop Synth (v1) Special Silver Version

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"This is a specially produced silver painted version of the Gechologic Gecho Loop Synth (v1). It is a unique, strange and wonderful portable interactive synthesiser, sampler and effects unit. The various programs create different ways into the sound engine or chordal patterns can be programmed.

It has two minijack headphone outputs which also work as line outs, and a USB. It takes 3AA batteries. This unit was bought new but has been hardly used. Printed manual included as well as fabric drawstring pouch"

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Gecho v2 - How to build your DIY kit (acrylic sandwich)

Published on Sep 8, 2019 Gecho Loopsynth

"To give you an idea what's involved in putting together your DIY kit, and at the same time, how does PO-20 Arcade sound together with Gecho.

Step-by-step guide is here: http://gechologic.com/v2_diy_acrylic"

Update:

How to open and close battery door

Published on Sep 8, 2019 Gecho Loopsynth

"In some units the door does not move smoothly. This will get better over time as you use it, but in the meantime there is a simple trick to it.

If the door twists a little bit sideways, it will get stuck. Leaning the unit against a flat surface helps, but put something soft under (like a newspaper) to not scratch anything.

Puller is helping to get the door into the notch, but it is not a good idea to pull the door all the way only by the puller as it may snap, also it is very hard to keep the door straight, instead pull the door with your fingers.

This is a unit with 14500 rechargeable cell, so the door doesn't really need to be opened more than once when installing the cell. But of course with AA batteries powered unit you will need to do it more frequently. Plugging in the USB power at any time conserves batteries."

Gecho - The Original

Published on Jun 1, 2019 Gecho Loopsynth

"Now you can know the truth.

Get your own copy at http://gechologic.com

Detailed (microscopic) view of the original unit's central processor: [embedded below]

All music and sounds from the unit, no effects added.

Credits:

Narrated by Doctor Steve: http://www.doctorsteve.com/

Lost alien pets autopsied by Robert Lee https://www.roblee.ie/

Stone statues designed by Victor: http://victorsway.eu/

Warp tunnel sequence/rabbit hole and DSP processor insides courtesy of Beeple: https://www.beeple-crap.com/"


Published on Sep 9, 2018 Gecho Loopsynth

"Another quick demo of sounds from Polyphonic Whale - this time "Space" channel, in 2nd half of the video gradually overlapping with "Decaying Reverb".

No external or software effects added, only cut and mix in AfterFX. This is raw output from the Whale, from one to four layers per segment - to get a better idea what was involved, check this layer diagram: http://gechologic.com/upload/video/Or...

The footage is also without any added effects - output from my camera, focused on a region of outer space ;)"

Gecho v2 Prototype and Korg Volca FM

Published on Apr 1, 2019 Gecho Loopsynth

"The v2 prototype is working very well so far, here the MIDI Out functionality is being tested with Korg Volca, also Line-in and Line-out connectors are actively used. All is recorded via USB sound card directly from Gecho and presented in raw form. You can find more info here: http://gechologic.com/new-batch-updat..."

"The final Gecho v2 prototype
Since the previous update about v2 that was posted in August last year, it took 3 more revisions to get here. Although the first prototype of Gecho v2 has been completed, blueprints verified by our skilled hobbyists friends who soldered their own prototypes, and it even passed CE/FCC testing with flying colours, and we could go ahead with the production - it was just not good enough - it needed a small upgrade. And, things tend to turn more complicated than they appear :)

Thanks to everyone for encouraging comments, questions and feedback during the past few months, it has been very helpful and contributed a lot to shaping the new model.

While working on Glo (the whale synth), I came to realize that sticking to STM32 platform looks nice in short-term; in theory, only small modifications are needed to port the firmware over. But there was a risk that when implementing the new features you are waiting for, like MIDI and sync modes, it would be needed to trade off something on the sound side (e.g. level of polyphony) to get the extra power for the additional processing required.

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this is a beautiful synthesizer

Published on Apr 15, 2018

"In todays video we take a look at the Gecho Loop Synth from http://www.gechologic.com/"

Also see Gecho - Making of Synth (Assembly Machines)


And a playlist from Gecho:



Playlist:
Gecho - Freedom of Creation (advert)
Gecho Explained - Part 1
Gecho Explained - Part 2
Gecho - Basic Channels
Gecho - Programming Modes
Gecho - Exotic Channels
Gecho - Accompanying Windows App

Gecho - New type of synthesis - DCO

Published on Jul 28, 2017 Gecho Loopsynth

"New channel #33 emulates 24 DCO oscillators, chained in simple way. The frequency of the first one is controlled by S1, then the "spread" is increased by S2 (frequency increment of each subsequent oscillator). S3 and S4 influence envelope and phase shift.

Exploring this channel feels like diving into an audible equivalent of a fractal. Various combinations yield some very Interesting effects, often a very slight change in one of them shuffles the whole arrangement around.

To get notified when next batch of Gechos is available, please subscribe to newsletter at http://gechologic.com"

Gecho + Fidget Spinners = Fun! :)

Published on Jul 13, 2017 Gecho Loopsynth

"The demonstration of high-pass filtering (as opposed to previously shown low-pass). Because this mode does not attenuate higher frequencies, faintest noises, scratches and taps can be heard perfectly.

More information at http://gechologic.com/"