Saturday, September 06, 2008
PVST Automation
PVST Automation from Aaron McCammon on Vimeo.
"Basic stuff. Demonstration of parameter automation, learn, midi learn, manual assignment, editing, etc. for Polac VST in the modular host, Jeskola Buzz."
BC8
flickr by Chris_Carter_full size
"My new BC8 sub-miniature Synth/Sequencer. Bloody amazing for something so small ! More details at: www.chimerasynthesis.com"
Note: that would be this Chris Carter from Throbbing Gristle, Carter Tutti and Chris & Cosey.
MIDI to Volts via Arduino
flickr by Collin Mel(click for mouse overs and more images)
"DC Boarduino type Arduino with the DAC, filter - oh and a littlebox o' MIDI"
Waldorf New Blofeld Keyboard Synthesizer
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via dolphinmusic.co.uk"We are proud to introduce the next member of the Waldorf family, our brand new Blofeld keyboard!
Features:
* 60 Megabyte sample memory
* Class compliant USB MIDI for PC,Mac and Linux
* 16 part multimode
* maximum 25 voices polyphony
* highest quality standard keybed with 49 weighted keys and aftertouch
* Internal power supply
* Pitchbend and modulation wheel
* Virtual analog, wavetable, and sample based oscillators
* MIDI in/out
* Sturdy metal case
* Stainless steel rotary encoders
* Backlit 128x64 pixel LCD
* Over 1000 sounds
* 3 oscillators, 2 filters per voice
* Selectable drive curves
* Frequency modulation for oscillators and filters
* Three LFO, four envelopes per voice
* Extensive modulation capabilities
* Complex arpeggiator
* Powerful effects section
* weight: apprx 8,-- kgs
* weight in carton: apprx 9,5 kgs"
Philips PMC100 Composer Synthesizer Sequencer
images via this auction" Here we have a weird beasty from the 80's; Philips' one and only attempt at the synthesizer market. It combines preset FM synthesis with a sequencer, a cassette deck that doubles as a data and audio deck to load/save sequences or groove over the top of your favourite tapes plus a cool touch-membrane keyboard (ala EDP WASP, EH MiniSynth etc.)
It comes with a data cassette plus a tape and book of 'Hits of The 80's" for the full nostalgic experience. There isn't a manual included but most functions are figured out easily enough through trial-and-error or common sense."
MFOS Voltage Quantizer (+/-12V to +/-15V)
"Features
* Converts continuous voltage input to discrete .0833 voltage steps.
* Also provides whole step and fourths mode (.1666V and .3332V steps).
* Low cost parts used in the A/D and D/A circuits.
* Adds 12 tone (or whole or fourth tone) musical dimension to S&H outputs.
* Eases sequencer set up by correcting notes to discrete steps.
* Conversion time varies from sub millisecond to 1.26 millisecond (full count)
* This thing is pretty darn fun!
Possible Quirks
* Never let it be said that you won't find a voltage that causes inter-count jitter.
* Minimal chatter on step change with slowly changing input voltage.
Introduction
A voltage quantizer takes a continuously variable input voltage and outputs a stepped (or quantized) voltage. Whereas the input voltage might ramp up from 0 to 1V continuously the output voltage of the quantizer will be discrete steps of .083V. In normal mode this quantizer always starts at digital 1 or .083V. As the input voltage starts to ramp from 0 up to 1 volt the output will step to .1666V, .2499, .3332, etc up to 1.0V. The circuit also features a whole step mode in which the in to out conversion is quantizd to steps of .1666V. It also features a fourth step mode in which the in to out conversion is quantizd to steps of .3332V. Useful with sample and hold circuits to bring voltages into musical scale steps (half, whole or fourths). Useful with sequencers to bring voltages into musical scale steps (half, whole or fourths)."
http://www.musicfromouterspace.com/analogsynth/VOLTAGEQUANTIZER/VOLTAGEQUANTIZER.php
* Converts continuous voltage input to discrete .0833 voltage steps.
* Also provides whole step and fourths mode (.1666V and .3332V steps).
* Low cost parts used in the A/D and D/A circuits.
* Adds 12 tone (or whole or fourth tone) musical dimension to S&H outputs.
* Eases sequencer set up by correcting notes to discrete steps.
* Conversion time varies from sub millisecond to 1.26 millisecond (full count)
* This thing is pretty darn fun!
Possible Quirks
* Never let it be said that you won't find a voltage that causes inter-count jitter.
* Minimal chatter on step change with slowly changing input voltage.
Introduction
A voltage quantizer takes a continuously variable input voltage and outputs a stepped (or quantized) voltage. Whereas the input voltage might ramp up from 0 to 1V continuously the output voltage of the quantizer will be discrete steps of .083V. In normal mode this quantizer always starts at digital 1 or .083V. As the input voltage starts to ramp from 0 up to 1 volt the output will step to .1666V, .2499, .3332, etc up to 1.0V. The circuit also features a whole step mode in which the in to out conversion is quantizd to steps of .1666V. It also features a fourth step mode in which the in to out conversion is quantizd to steps of .3332V. Useful with sample and hold circuits to bring voltages into musical scale steps (half, whole or fourths). Useful with sequencers to bring voltages into musical scale steps (half, whole or fourths)."
http://www.musicfromouterspace.com/analogsynth/VOLTAGEQUANTIZER/VOLTAGEQUANTIZER.php
SoundDiver Adaptation for Waldorf Blofeld updated
via Achim on the Waldorf list:
"Hi folks,
I've updated the SD adaptation for the Waldorf Blofeld to make use of bugfixes in OS 1.04 (multi edit buffers now work correctly). You must upgrade the Blofeld to OS 1.04 (released today) for this adaptation to fully work. Please consult the Readme for further details.
If you are on Windows take note especially on the workaround necessary due to the buggy USB-MIDI driver supplied with all versions of Windows since WinME. I've also added a link to Waldorfs INI-File so that the Blofeld will be recognized as "Waldorf Blofeld" instead of "USB Audio Device" (this previously required manual poking in the registry). An example WIN-INI [SoundDiver] section is added to explain the MIDI-Yoke setup a bit better.
Users of the OSX Beta2 should edit the checksum entries as detailed in the Readme and also check that the Entry Increment for all bank drivers is set to 1 and not 256 (this is a big/little endian conversion issue that SD seems to get wrong sometimes). You will know this is wrong when you can only request the first sound in all banks.
http://Synth.Stromeko.net/Downloads.html#WaldorfSDada
V1.04R1
* First version supporting the release OS 1.04 of the Waldorf
Blofeld
* Corrected some problems with Envelope 4 editing.
* Added missing edit facilities for LFO 3 and Filter 2
* Straightened spelling for modulation sources lists
* Corrected parameter labels for popups
* Added init values for Sound and Global Data
Achim."
SoundDiver is a universal editor/librarian for synths by Emagic from years ago.
"Hi folks,
I've updated the SD adaptation for the Waldorf Blofeld to make use of bugfixes in OS 1.04 (multi edit buffers now work correctly). You must upgrade the Blofeld to OS 1.04 (released today) for this adaptation to fully work. Please consult the Readme for further details.
If you are on Windows take note especially on the workaround necessary due to the buggy USB-MIDI driver supplied with all versions of Windows since WinME. I've also added a link to Waldorfs INI-File so that the Blofeld will be recognized as "Waldorf Blofeld" instead of "USB Audio Device" (this previously required manual poking in the registry). An example WIN-INI [SoundDiver] section is added to explain the MIDI-Yoke setup a bit better.
Users of the OSX Beta2 should edit the checksum entries as detailed in the Readme and also check that the Entry Increment for all bank drivers is set to 1 and not 256 (this is a big/little endian conversion issue that SD seems to get wrong sometimes). You will know this is wrong when you can only request the first sound in all banks.
http://Synth.Stromeko.net/Downloads.html#WaldorfSDada
V1.04R1
* First version supporting the release OS 1.04 of the Waldorf
Blofeld
* Corrected some problems with Envelope 4 editing.
* Added missing edit facilities for LFO 3 and Filter 2
* Straightened spelling for modulation sources lists
* Corrected parameter labels for popups
* Added init values for Sound and Global Data
Achim."
SoundDiver is a universal editor/librarian for synths by Emagic from years ago.
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