It looks like this month's Sound on Sound has a feature article on choosing a modular. You can find an excerpt online. Tiny tiny pic courtesy of the site as well. They really need to have larger images. I'd probably post every one. :)
Note there is a new Cynthia Filterlab mentioned though no details. See the excerpt for more.
Update the filter image sent my way via Chris Muir
"PERCUSSA TO INTRODUCE 4 NEW SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS FOR AUDIOCUBES PLATFORM
MARCH 24, 2009 - MERE, BELGIUM — Percussa, a Belgium based electronic musical instruments company, will debut new software for its AudioCubes hardware platform at the upcoming Musikmesse.
AudioCubes are a modular live performance instrument. They let you shape sound, create music and perform live through hands-on interaction with wireless intelligent objects. "AudioCubes offer new ways to interact with your existing audio software, beyond what is possible with classic knob boxes and trigger pads", says AudioCubes designer and company founder Bert Schiettecatte.
Percussa is showing a demo of the new MIDIBridge, the main software to use AudioCubes with your existing MIDI compatible instruments and software. The new version boasts over 50 improvements and bug fixes collected over the past year from AudioCubes users.
Besides presenting an update to the MIDI Bridge application, Percussa will demo a new VST plugin for AudioCubes called VSTWrapper, which lets AudioCubes interface seamlessly with your existing DAW software without complicated setup. The VST plugin itself works with your existing VST plugins and AudioUnits. Templates are included to get you started quickly.
To let AudioCubes work with your existing DJ software, DJBridge will be presented, a customized MIDIBridge application which works with popular DJ Software such as Image-Line's Deckadance. The application lets you easily control transport, EQs, effects and looping functions, by object location and orientation, and hand gestures. Colours can be set statically or controlled
by MIDI clock where available.
Last but not least, a loop-creation and sound design tool called LoopShaper will be available for demo, which is a standalone mini-VST host, made specifically to support professionals needing to design loops and sounds through hands-on interaction with AudioCubes, letting them do their job without running a full blown DAW software during their creative moments. High-speed, high-resolution, better-than- MIDI sensor technology makes sure even the most subtle performance gestures are captured.
All applications are to be released as free downloads for all AudioCubes users after the Musikmesse. "We are committed to providing support and new applications to our users, to unlock the endless possibilities of AudioCubes at each point in the workflow of music producers, live performers and sound designers", says Bert Schiettecatte.
AudioCubes are available in sets of 1, 2, 4 or 8 cubes, and come with first class technical support by the designer himself and 2 years of warranty. Manuals in 6 languages (English, French, German, Spanish, Italian and Japanese) can be browsed and downloaded on the Percussa website. AudioCubes work with computers running Mac OSX 10.4 or later, or Windows XP SP2 or later. Works with Vista and Leopard. No drivers necessary.
Click here for arguably the best resource site on the Roland JX-3P. You'll find pictures, tips and tricks, Modifications, Schematics, Manual, Wishlist, and Links to more.
"I recently got hands on a original service manual for the Roland SH-101. Since the scan, which can be found in the web on several sites is only black/white, some details of the schematics were not readable and the pcb-layout was close to unusable. So I decided to scan my original with 300dpi and grayscale. The file is available here."
YouTube via nixiebunny1 "1942 factory promo for RCA vacuum tubes. Shows how they made the metal-can octal base tubes." Not a synth, but they are used in DIY and of course Metasonix uses them.
YouTube via scholarandphysician. sent my way via Oli. Before I get inundated with band post requests, remember the posts have to be about the synth, not synth music in general. Promote your synths in video and images and I'll promote you. In this case it's about the Casio DG-20 Digital keytar and the Yamaha CS-01 on a strap. Just remember the focus has to be on the synth.
"The AAA-side single "She's a Witch" is released April 20th on eMusic & iTunes via Brainlove Records.
"complete akai ewi3000 wind controller system with all the extras and then some
the 3000m analog synth module is a 4 oscillator analog monster. the synthesizer responds via direct analog with the controller for smooth response. something you will never feel with midi or any other non analog breath controller. there is alot of options with the synthesizer such as detuning, oscillator synch, filter options, lfos to modulate things. the editing is done on the module itself and is easy to get around if are familiar with subtractive synthesis and study the block diagrams that are in the included manuals. for those not wishing to do their own editing, the module is loaded with patchman's bank of the finest sounds done by a professional. patchman is the man when it comes to wind controller related things. the banks on this one super responsive and range from moog basses, oberheim brasses, analog reeds and strings... amazing!
the analog module also has midi in/out. an external in for routing into the modules internal filter and amplifiers. this external in is a great solution for older or newer synths that don't implement midi breath. there's alot of options onboard the module itself with plenty of knobs to fine tune to anyone's playing style.
the module itself was modified in many ways. first is nyle steiner's deglitch chip that was not available commercially installed into the unit. the deglitch chip adds a response to the fingerings for extra smooth playability. next is the battery clip modification. the battery is a fresh battery installed with a battery clip so that the owner can easily replace the lithium battery in the future without any hassle.
the final mod on the 3000m analog synth is the cv outputs. if you are using cv out on the unit it doesn't affect the synth's performance. the cv for various functions include outputs for ground, bend, bite, breath, vibrato, pitch octave, picth fingering, and combined output. some outputs do not quite get to +5 volts but many of the main paramaters such as pitch, bend, breath, etc do go to 5 volts. a template will be provided to explain outputs and a drawn up chart of the voltage ratings from each output will be detailed. this will be great for people into modular synthesis but if you are going to mess with cv it assumes you know what voltage your inputs on your gear is capable of. for example this system will work really nice with moog gear, synths, and moogerfoogers that accept cv controllers. a breath controlled cv modular synthesizer of your own design. the possibilities are amazing and truly unique,
i also am including a cv control box with 4 heavy duty banana plugs approximately 8 feet in length. the cv control box accepts the banana plugs routed from the ewi3000m. on the other end it has TS 1/4" as well as two that can be used as trs 1/4" outputs to hook up to your other cv gear. the stomp switches will toggle on and off the cv you send from the ewi to your cv gear. there are also bright blue leds installed so you can tell what's on and off. i will also provide a file emailed to the winner to show how the cv control box works. the cv control box also runs on 9v battery and clips easily to the box.. the 9v is used for the led light indication if you need to send the 9 volts to an output for cv gate. two of the 1/4" outputs are also trs so there are ways to patch via banana cables from one banana to the other as well as having banana jacks for ground connecting and for the battery itself.
also included is a circuit bent speak and math. it accepts cv for pitch control and midi that you can send from the 3000m. the 3000m also has inputs for routing into the filter and VCA of the ewi so you could run the speak and math for expressive control of the speak and math. the midi is a kit that i purchased from highlyliquid. there is full documentation on how it is used in midi and is available on the highly liquid website. the speak and math also has loop function on a stomp switch, a photo theremin with a foot switch for foot control of pitch as well as a knob for fine tuning the threshold of the pitch. led light indicators for envelope information and on/off for both stomp switches,.. 1/4" cv ins for pitch. 1/4" switched jack for output. power on/off push switch.
included in this auction is:
-one of a kind ewi3000 like new wind controller with custom metallic white finish and deep chrome.
-custom made one of a kind dedicated case for controller by akai with keys, extra compartments and zipper pouch on outside. protective case covering for case
-certificate of authenticity by akai
-ewi3000 module with cv mods on banana jacks, nyle steiner's deglitch chip installed in unit, battery clip modification with fresh battery
-custom cv control box
-4 planet waves high quality professional banana cables 8 feet each
-4 banana jumper cables 1 feet each
-2 connecting cables for ewi to module. one still in factory packaging
-polishing cloth
-two brand new replacement rubber tip mouthpiece in addition to rubber tip installed
-ewi strap
-two yamaha recorder cream for conditioning and care of rubber gaskets
-6 foot midi cable
-2 trs 2' cables
-manual printout of both ewi3000m and ewi3000
-professional patchman music pro bank installed in unit with backup copy on cd rom
-circuit bent speak and math with midi and cv ins, specially made for this setup"
akai ewi with circuit bent speak and math cv midi synth - YouTube via spunkytoofers.
"the akai ewi 3000 uses control voltages and has an all analog signal path with it's dedicated module. in this example the ewi 3000m module sends midi to the speak and math as well as control voltages brought to the surface of the 3000m on banana jacks. the banana jacks are sent to a cv control box which is essentially a foot switch box with various logic functions and and open ended patchable interface. ewi controls overall pitch of the speak and math based on pitch fingering cv output in conjunction with octave key cv output. the midi is a retrofit kit available by highly liquid and accesses the speak and math's rom by triggering key commands. this modification gives the user a wealth of circuit bent sounds accessed by midi note triggering. the speak and math's output is sent back to the 3000m's analog amplifiers and filters via breath control on the ewi. there are various note sustain loops and a photo theremin available on the surface of the speak and math via stomp switches. the stomp switches activate leds to indicate on/off. also a big knob with a rubber boot that can be played with the feet.. this is my first run through of my speak and math cv midi synth"
It looks like this month's Sound on Sound has a feature article on choosing a modular. You can find an excerpt online. Tiny tiny pic courtesy of the site as well. They really need to have larger images. I'd probably post every one. :)
Update the filter image sent my way via Chris Muir
