Touch Synterra: Add Your Body Resistance : Vaemi #hardware #organic #synthesizer #generative

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"Touch Synterra: Add Your Body Resistance

The area in the center of Synterra is a conductive surface. By simply touching this area, you can easily incorporate your own body resistance into the patch.
In the video, Synterra’s designers, Tunç and Efe Çakır, take turns touching the instrument. You can hear how the sequencer responds differently, and how the resulting output changes, due to the difference between the body resistance of two different people."

Synterra Onboard Effects : Vaemi #standalone #hardware #organic #synthesizer #generative

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"Synterra Onboard Effects

VAEMI Synterra features 10 onboard effects. In this video, we’ll introduce these effects and show you how they work.

10 Onboard Effects:
Stutter 1/4
Stutter 1/8
Stutter 1/16
Random Stutter: 1/16, 1/32, and 1/24
Delay Throw
Bit Crusher
Pitch Shift: Two Octaves Down
Pitch Shift: Two Octaves Up
Controlled Chaos
0.25 Hz Filter Sweep

Effect Controls:
The first four effects operate in momentary mode.
The other six effects operate in toggle mode.
Up to two toggle effects can be used simultaneously.
Tempo-based effects can sync to USB MIDI Clock.
Synterra automatically follows MIDI Start, Stop, and BPM changes."

VAEMI Releases Its First Plug-in: R2R Ladder for VCV Rack

Press release follows:

"The hardware R2R Ladder Eurorack module is now available as a free virtual module, marking the first release in VAEMI’s expanding software line.

Istanbul, Türkiye – September 2026 – Istanbul-based electronic musical instrument manufacturer VAEMI – Volt Age Electronic Musical Instruments has released its first plug-in and first software product: R2R Ladder for VCV Rack. The new virtual module is a software adaptation of VAEMI’s physical R2R Ladder Eurorack module, preserving the original hardware’s bidirectional architecture and core musical concept. The plug-in is available free of charge through the official VCV Library.

Inspired by the fundamental architecture of an R-2R digital-to-analog converter, R2R Ladder uses eight weighted connections representing eight binary bits. Together, these provide 256 possible binary combinations, opening up a wide range of applications for audio, CV, gates, modulation and waveform processing.

The module can operate in two directions.

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From Light to MIDI with Synterra : Vaemi #synthesis #random #light #synth #sounddesign #sensor

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"In this video, I’m using Synterra through its light sensor. By detecting changes in ambient light, it generates a generative melody in the Hijaz scale.

I’m sending the data generated by Synterra to the computer as MIDI over USB. Here, I’m using not only the MIDI notes, but also the MIDI CC data it generates at the same time.

The MIDI data is routed simultaneously to two different plug-ins: an FM-based synthesizer and a resonator. Some of the MIDI CC data coming from Synterra is assigned to the level parameters of the operators inside the FM synthesizer. This means Synterra is controlling not only which notes are played, but also the structure and movement of the sound itself in real time.

Also, I’m not using all of the CC data Synterra is sending in this video; the system is capable of generating even more control data at the same time.

When MIDI Clock is used, Synterra’s tempo-based effects can also be synchronized easily with the computer-based system.

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Bu videoda Synterra’yı ışık sensörü üzerinden kullanıyorum. Ortamdaki ışık değişimlerini algılayarak Hicaz gamında generatif bir melodi oluşturuyor.

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The Melody of a Cactus : Synterra : Vaemi #synth #syntheslzer #bio #interactive #plant #electronic

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See the intro post here for additional details on the module.

Vaemi Introduces Synterra

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Playlist:
1. Synterra : Audio Demo : Vaemi
2. Synterra Nedir? : VAEMI’nin Yeni Enstrümanı #synth #generativemusic #sounddesign #synthesizer
3. Synterra : VAEMI’nin Yeni Generatif Enstrümanı : Tüm Özellikleri #Organic #NaturalPatterns #Plants

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"We are delighted to announce Synterra, VAEMI’s new instrument, which many of you have been waiting for. We are truly excited.

Synterra is a unique device designed as a more comprehensive instrument than similar equipment created to date, capable of interacting with organic objects, living organisms, and different surfaces in its surroundings.

Synterra can use changes in the magnetic and electrical fields around it, liquid or solid organic materials, fruits, plants, fungi, trees, light, and the touch-sensitive area on its surface, allowing your own resistance to become part of the music and the patch.

Synterra also determines its initial position during startup by using the magnetic field of its environment as a reference. This allows the device to position itself according to its surroundings each time it is powered on and begin processing incoming signals based on this initial reference.

In addition to these features, the device offers 8 different scale options. Synterra converts signals received from living organisms or other sources into data. It then processes this data through probability and quantizer structures, creating an algorithmic arrangement that generates different notes at different times. In this way, the device establishes a generative synthesis structure within itself.

Synterra features 9 different synth presets. These presets include a variety of synthesis characters based on subtractive synthesis, wavetable, resonator, Karplus–Strong, drums, and noise.

The device can also be used practically without being connected to any living organism, as light and your own resistance can be incorporated into the circuit. In addition, a much wider variety of sensors can be added to the system through the clip cables and the additional sensor input.

Synterra can be powered by either batteries or USB. Battery operation allows you to use the device comfortably on nature walks, in outdoor spaces, and in creative environments outside the studio.

The onboard potentiometers allow you to adjust the output level of the internal sounds, as well as the amount and sensitivity values. This enables you to use the device comfortably across a broader range of applications and receive signals at more suitable levels from different living organisms or organic sources.

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EL-MA Orsted V2 : Electromagnetic Sound Waves and Modular Synthesizers : Vaemi #patch58

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"Electromagnetic Sound Waves and Modular Synthesizers

In this video, we captured electromagnetic waves from the environment using the VAEMI El-Ma Ørsted V2 and transformed these invisible signals into sound through a modular synthesizer system.

The El-Ma Ørsted V2 is an electromagnetic field listening device that detects radio waves, electromagnetic activity, electrical signals, and environmental interference around us. Unlike a conventional radio, it allows access to a much wider spectrum of electromagnetic sound sources.

Throughout the performance, these raw electromagnetic signals were processed and reshaped using various modular synthesis techniques and modules including filters, pitch shifters, frequency shifters, ring modulators, wavefolders, and other signal processing tools. The result is a constantly evolving interaction between the invisible electromagnetic world and analog sound synthesis.

This project explores the hidden sonic textures of everyday electronic environments and turns them into a performative and musical experience."

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Vaemi Introduces El-Ma Ørsted V2 - Electromagnetic Field Instrument

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Press release follows:


El-Ma Ørsted V2 – An Instrument That Makes the Electromagnetic World Audible

VAEMI – Volt Age Electronic Musical Instruments is pleased to announce El-Ma Ørsted V2, the second version of El-Ma Ørsted, its unique instrument that transforms electromagnetic fields into sound.

El-Ma Ørsted takes its name from the physicist and chemist Hans Christian Ørsted, known for his fundamental discoveries in the field of electromagnetism. “El-Ma” is an abbreviation of the term electromagnetic field.

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Atari Punk Console : Granular Synthesis with the Atari Punk Console (APC) : Vaemi #clouds #fm #synth

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"ENG

After running and filtering the output of the Atari Punk Console through an OTA filter, we continue processing the sound with granular synthesis. We combine the granular engine with a function generator, a random noise source, and an LFO to produce multiple random voltages, which we use to control various parameters of the granular structure. The VAEMI Analog Sequencer modulates the first oscillator of the Atari Punk Console—essentially controlling the fundamental frequency of the patch. The second oscillator is modulated by an LFO, creating arpeggio-like movements. The reverb algorithm is generated internally within the granular engine. Enjoy watching.

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Atari Punk Console’un çıkışını bir OTA filtreden geçirip filtreledikten sonra, sesi granular sentez ile işlemeye devam ediyoruz. Granular’i bir function generator, bir random noise kaynağı ve bir LFO ile kombine ederek çok sayıda rastgele voltaj ürettik ve bu voltajlarla granular yapıyı kontrol ediyoruz. VAEMI Analog Sequencer, Atari Punk Console’un birinci osilatörünü—yani patch’in temel frekansını—modüle ediyor. İkinci osilatörü ise bir LFO ile modüle ederek arpej benzeri hareketler oluşturuyoruz. Reverb algoritması ise granular motorunun kendi içinden geliyor. Keyifli izlemeler."

Vaemi's Atari Punk Console is available in stand alone and eurorack format. See the announcement post here.

A day of soldering at our recent DIY Drone Synthesizer workshop #soldering #pcb #synthdesign #vaemi

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🎛️ VAEMI : Kraakdoos / Cracklebox Atölyesi : Workshop #diy #diyprojects #gate

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"Kraakdoos (aka Cracklebox), 1970’lerde Michel Waisvisz tarafından tasarlanan deneysel bir elektronik müzik aletidir.
Bu cihaz, parmak uçlarınızla devreyi tamamlayarak ses üretmenizi sağlar — her dokunuş, farklı bir ton, şiddet ve karakter yaratır.
VAEMI’nin modern tasarımıyla yeniden hayata geçen bu versiyonda:
• Transformatör izolasyonlu line çıkış,
• Dahili hoparlör ve harici çıkış seçeneği,
• LM709 op-amp tabanlı analog devre,
• 9V pil ile çalışma gibi özellikler bulunur.
Resimde gördüğünüz bu synthesizer’ın tüm PCB ve elektronik bileşenleri size atölye ücreti dahilinde eksiksiz bir şekilde sağlanacaktır. Derse yanınızda hiçbir şey getirmeden gelmeniz yeterlidir. Lehim kalemi, lehim, pasta, hoparlör, pil gibi gerekli malzemeler de tarafımızdan sağlanacaktır. Daha önce birkaç kez lehim yapmış iseniz bu dersler tam size göre olabilir. Dersin sonunda birleştirdiğiniz synthesizer’lar sizlerin olacaktır. Dersin başında size bütün elektronik bileşenler teslim edilecek ve bir takım şema ve synthesizer’ımız ile ilgili notlar dağıtılacaktır. “Elektrik nedir?”, “Kullanılan elektronik malzemeler ile ilgili temel bilgiler”, “Şema okuma” gibi giriş konularından sonra synthesizer üzerinde bölüm bölüm, her bölümün nasıl çalıştığını anlayarak adım adım ilerleyeceğiz. Dersin sonunda ise hep beraber synthesizer’larımızı çalıyor olacağız.
Katılımcılar, atölye süresince kendi Cracklebox’larını üretecek, cihazın elektronik yapısını öğrenecek ve sonunda kendi ürettikleri enstrümanı evlerine götürecekler. 🎶
📩 Kayıt & bilgi: @vaemisynth"

Googlish:

"Kraakdoos (aka Cracklebox) is an experimental electronic musical instrument designed by Michel Waisvisz in the 1970s.
This device allows you to produce sound by completing the circuit with your fingertips — each touch creates a different tone, intensity and character.
This version, revived with VAEMI's modern design, features:
• Transformer-isolated line output,
• Internal speaker and external output option,
• LM709 op-amp based analog circuit,
• 9V battery operation.
All PCB and electronic components of the synthesizer you see in the picture will be provided to you as part of the workshop fee. You just need to come to the lesson without bringing anything with you. We will also provide the necessary materials such as a soldering iron, solder, flux, speaker, battery. If you have done a few soldering jobs before, these lessons may be perfect for you. At the end of the lesson, you will have your assembled synthesizer. At the beginning of the lesson, you will be given all the electronic components and a set of schematics and our synthesizer. Relevant notes will be distributed. After introductory topics such as "What is electricity?", "Basic information about the electronic materials used", and "Reading schematics", we will proceed step by step on the synthesizer, section by section, understanding how each section works. At the end of the lesson, we will all be playing our synthesizers together.
During the workshop, participants will build their own Crackleboxes, learn the electronic structure of the device, and finally take home their own instrument. 🎶
📩 Registration & information: @vaemisynth

🎛️ VAEMI : SLOS (Square Logic Oscillator Synthesizer) Atölyesi : Workshop #diy #diyprojects #gate

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"VAEMI’nin en uygun fiyatlı ve en erişilebilir atölyelerinden biri olan SLOS (Square Logic Oscillator Synthesizer) atölyesi ile elektronik ses dünyasına adım atıyoruz!
Bu atölyede:
Logic Square Wave Oscillator ile frekans bölme (division) tekniklerini öğreneceksiniz.

Çıkışlara bağlanan LED’ler hem diyot görevi görüyor hem de “inhibit gate” (Engelleyici Kapı) gibi 'ogic' kombinasyonlarla yeni sinyal akışları yaratıyor.

Bu sinyalleri birbirine yönlendirerek ses, ritim ve müzik sentezleyeceğiz.

SLOS ile kare dalga tabanlı osilatörlerin nasıl birer ritmik ve melodik kaynak hâline geldiğini deneyimleyeceksiniz.

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Analog Sequencer : Short Review

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8-Step • Fully Analog • Standalone

Playlist:

1. Analog Sequencer : Short Review 1 : Vaemi (Standalone or DIY) #gate #cv #eurorack #synthesizer #step
2. Analog Sequencer : Short Review 2 : Vaemi (Standalone or DIY) #gate #cv #eurorack #synthesizer #step
3. Analog Sequencer : Basic Features : Vaemi (Standalone or DIY) #gate #cv #eurorack #synthesizer

"The VAEMI Analog Sequencer is a compact, standalone sequencer designed with a classic 8-step structure and a fully analog architecture. Handcrafted with through-hole components, this unit provides a reliable control center for those seeking pure analog control in both stage and studio settings.
The sequencer operates with a 12V–15V power adapter and features 8V CV and 5V Gate outputs. It is fully compatible with all modular and standalone systems.

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Pure Analog Polyphony with the VAEMI Modular System #eurorack #osiop #xfmr #vca #subtractive #synth

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"Pure Analog Polyphony with the VAEMI Modular System
Most polyphonic synthesizers are hybrid designs that combine digital control with analog sound generation. In modular systems, however, building a truly pure analog polyphony can be both challenging and deeply rewarding.

In this video, we created a fully analog polyphonic structure using the VAEMI modular system. We used sawtooth waveforms on all oscillators. With 3 OSI-OP modules, we achieved 3-voice polyphony. By using VAEMI Analog Sequencers, we provided dedicated voltage control for each oscillator, resulting in a completely analog polyphonic sequencer.

The signal path was processed through our prototype analog filter module, creating a classic subtractive synthesis architecture. The entire system was synchronized via clock signals from the Beatstep Pro. The final recording was passed through an RE-201, adding a classic tape delay and spring reverb atmosphere.

Sometimes, chasing sound takes you back in time.
This pure analog polyphonic structure we built with VAEMI blends the feeling of the past with the modular technology of today.
You'll know what we mean when you hear it."

VAEMI Modular System Patching No:6 - OSI-OP,XFMR Ring Mod.,XFMR VCA & Expander,VoltRatio

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"A unique system brought together with high-quality components and precise engineering. The VAEMI Analog Modular System is entirely handmade using through-hole components and includes many distinctive features of its own.

In this video, you’ll be able to watch and experience a patch I created using through zero frequency modulation — from start to finish, with minimal editing. By the end of the video, I end up creating two separate parallel FM paths. I create a kick and snare using Peaks, and sequence all these sounds with the Beatstep Pro. Then, we patch a synth bass using the VAEMI system.

Shortly after the bass becomes audible, I add a bit of stereo presence in the higher frequencies using the computer, activating a plug-in midway through the recording. Other than that, there is no additional processing.

With a transparent mastering approach, you’ll hear the entire recording session in its clearest and most natural form.

Enjoy listening and watching :)"

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VAEMI System Disco-Electro Beat : VoltRatio, OSI-OP, XFMR Ring Modulator, XFMR VCA : (Eurorack)

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"A Disco-Electro beat produced with the VAEMI System. The synth bass is entirely created using VAEMI OSI-OP modules and designed with a complex FM patch. Similarly, the kick is generated using a TZ FM synthesis approach with OSI-OP modules and the VAEMI System. In the video, you are watching the direct recording of the synth bass. The hi-hat is fully analog and is our own prototype design. The snare, on the other hand, is a classic DMX drum machine snare. Enjoy listening!

VAEMI System ile üretilmiş bir Disco-Electro beat. Synth bass tamamen VAEMI OSI-OP modülleri kullanılarak oluşturuldu ve kompleks bir FM patch’i ile tasarlandı. Kick de benzer şekilde TZ FM sentez yaklaşımıyla OSI-OP modülleri ve VAEMI System kullanılarak üretildi. Videoda ise doğrudan synth bass’in kaydını izliyorsunuz. Hihat tamamen analog olup, kendi prototip tasarımımızdır. Snare ise bir klasik olan DMX drum machine snare’idir. Keyifli dinlemeler!

Website:
www.vaemi.net"

Cracklebox (Kraakdoos) : With Analog Resonator, Granular & Delay : Vaemi (Standalone Synthesizer)

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"Cracklebox (Kraakdoos) : With Analog Resonator, Granular & Delay : Vaemi (Standalone Synthesizer)

Kraakdoos (Cracklebox)

The Kraakdoos, also known as the Cracklebox, is an experimental electronic musical instrument first developed by Michel Waisvisz in the 1970s. This device makes interacting with electronic circuits fun and unconventional, and is played through its touch-sensitive surfaces. When you complete the circuit with your fingertips, it starts producing sound, with the tone, intensity, and rhythm changing according to your touch.

This modern version designed by Vaemi presents the classic Cracklebox concept with an innovative approach. The Kraakdoos serves as a creative tool in sound design, appealing to both musicians and those interested in experimental sounds.

The Kraakdoos, aka Cracklebox, uses the classic LM709 op-amp, which is now only available from a limited number of manufacturers. This component plays a crucial role in shaping the device’s characteristic tone and unique sound palette, providing a truly one-of-a-kind audio experience.

Features
Transformer-Isolated Line Output: The line-out connection is equipped with transformer isolation, ensuring signal isolation for cleaner sound transmission and professional-grade noise reduction.
Speaker and External Output Options: Option for external speaker use or external line output.
Touch Controls: The device responds dynamically to user touch, generating unique sounds.

Revived with Vaemi's design, the Kraakdoos offers an unforgettable experience in the world of analog electronics. With its transformer-isolated line output and the ability to run on a 9V battery, this device is an ideal choice for both studio and outdoor performances."

Vaemi Mini Mixer

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Playlist:
Mini Mixer (With Atari Punk Console, Cracklebox & PO-12) : Short Review : Vaemi (Synthesizer)
Mini Mixer (With Atari Punk Console, Cracklebox & PO-12) : Basic Features : Vaemi (Synthesizer)

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Vaemi's new product, the Mini Mixer, is a mono analog mixer with 4 channels and 3.5mm mini jack inputs and outputs, designed for use in stage performances or recordings with all your line and analog equipment. Each channel features a saturation function, and it has a specially designed jack input for the 4th channel.

When the 4th channel and jack input are empty, the mixer’s master output is rerouted to the inputs, creating a "feedback" circuit. This feature allows the sound gain to increase by approximately 6 times, significantly raising the saturation level of the mixer. If an instrument is connected to the 4th channel, the feedback signal is disabled when the jack is plugged in, and the instrument's sound becomes part of the summing. When the channels are muted, the feedback enters self-oscillation.

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Vaemi Cracklebox

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Playlist:
Cracklebox (Kraakdoos) : Basic Features : Vaemi (Standalone Synthesizer)
Cracklebox (Kraakdoos) : Short Reiview : Vaemi (Standalone Synthesizer)
Mini Mixer (With Atari Punk Console, Cracklebox & PO-12) : Short Review : Vaemi (Synthesizer)

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The Kraakdoos, also known as the Cracklebox, is an experimental electronic musical instrument first developed by Michel Waisvisz in the 1970s. This device makes interacting with electronic circuits fun and unconventional, and is played through its touch-sensitive surfaces. When you complete the circuit with your fingertips, it starts producing sound, with the tone, intensity, and rhythm changing according to your touch.

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Vaemi Atari Punk Console (Standalone & Eurorack)

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Playlit:
Atari Punk Console : Short Review : Vaemi (Standalone Synthesizer)
Atari Punk Console : Basic Features : Vaemi (Standalone Synthesizer)
Atari Punk Console : With Analog Ribbon Controller : Vaemi (Eurorack)
Atari Punk Console : With Analog Sequencer : Vaemi (Standalone Synthesizer)
Mini Mixer (With Atari Punk Console, Cracklebox & PO-12) : Short Review : Vaemi (Synthesizer)


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VAEMI's Atari Punk Console features a circuit design that operates with two oscillators and the modulation between these oscillators. Based on the "Stepped Tone Generator" circuit developed by Forrest M. Mims III in the early 1980s, this design is one of the significant milestones in electronic music history.

Thanks to the two oscillators, it offers the possibility to select harmonic degrees based on the fundamental frequency. This feature allows users to create melodic arpeggios.

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