NAMM: A-143-4 Quad VCLFO/VCO

via Doepfer
"Module A-143-4 is a fourfold voltage controlled low frequency oscillator (LFO). As the frequency range includes moderate audio frequencies it can be used as a four-fold VCO too.

* four independent VCLFOs/VCOs with triangle core
* two frequency control CV inputs for each unit: CV1 without attenuator (~ 1V/oct), CV2 with attenuator
* manual frequency control
* frequency range switch
* LED display (useful only for LFO range)
* triangle and rectangle outputs for each unit
* common control section with two CV inputs and manual control (these inputs and controls affect the frequency of all four units)
* sum outputs for triangle and rectangle (with internal jumpers that define which outputs are summed)

This is a preliminary information about the planned module. The features are still subject to change and all specifications are still preliminary without any obligation !

Current state (as of November 2009): We are about to add a temperature compensation and to improve the 1V/Oct tracking so that the module may be used as four "real" VCOs too. We also have to find out if there are locking problems if the frequencies of two or more oscillators are nearly the same. Details will follow as soon as the corresponding measurements have been finished."

Prototyp 2 above, Prototype 1 below

NAMM: Doepfer A-187-1 Voltage Controlled DSP Effects

via Doepfer
"Module A-187-1 is a DSP based effects module with voltage control of four parameters of the selected digital effect (with manual control and CV input with attenuator for each parameter). The effect (e.g. reverb, delay, pitch-shifter, distortion, equalizer) is selected by a 16-position rotary switch.

A detailed list with all effects and the voltage controlled parameters is shown below. The list is valid for the prototype we will show at the Frankfurt Musikmesse 2009. The effects and parameters of the final version of the module may be different !

A ready made DSP board is used inside the A-187-1 module. Consequently only these effects and parameters are available that are supported by the DSP module. Some parameters can be changed only in steps or with audible artefacts. The first audio examples can be found below.

The final version of the module may be equipped with two audio inputs and two audio outputs because the DSP board used in the module features stereo audio processing. In this case there is no more room for the audio input attenuator. If necessary external attenuators (e.g.. A-183-1) or VCAs could be used. The final decision will be made after the Frankfurt Musikmesse 2009."

NAMM Booth Updates

See this post. I will add more in time. If you want to send anything in, feel free to. Also I created a NAMM link on the top right menu. You can click on it and only get NAMM posts. Speaking of... some NAMM posts coming up now!

MFOS Soundlab Plus Semi Modular Synthesizer

Sound Lab does Pink Floyd - On the Run
video upload by YpsiSynth

previously posted "Sound Lab does Pink Floyd - On the Run www.planetsynth.com"

via this auction


"The build quality is excellent with the pots bolted to the chasis giving it an excellent feel. The semi-modular design allows you a lot more modulation possibilities and it can still be used stand alone. I would describe the sound as somewhere between the Korg MS-20 and a VCS-3. The best example I've seen of it's tonal range is on this video"

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Oberheim OB-MX Analog Synth 8 voice

via this auction
* Polyphony - 2 voice (expandable to 12)
* Oscillators - 2 per voice; Triangle, Sawtooth, Pulse Width waveforms
* LFO - 3 LFOs (triangle, sawtooth, sample/hold)
* Filter - 2 filters per voice; Resonant 12 dB/oct Oberheim type filter with low, band, hi pass and a 24 dB/oct Minimoog low-pass filter section
* VCA - 4 multistage envelopes per voice
* Keyboard - None
* Memory - 256 patches, 256 performances
* Control - MIDI (12 parts)
* Date Produced - 1994
* Est. Value - $1,000 - $3,000

FORMANTA-MINI Soviet Keytar

via this auction
"synth was made in 1989 in USSR.

• IT HAS 32 VERY UNIQUE AND POWERFUL PRESET SOUNDS, 8 VOICES POLYPHONY, UNISON MODE, MODULATION CONTROL AND OTHER FUNCTIONS.

• FORMANTA-MINI is a polyphonic synthesizer. It features a unique set of electronic parts, reliable keyboard (41 notes C–E) made in magnetically controlled contacts; synthesis modules consist of independent boards, which is convenient for maintenance.

• The synthesizer has 8-voices polyphony.

• Controls:
PRESET SELECT KNOBS - BANKS 0-3, SOUNDS 0-7
UNISON MODE - ON/OFF
FINE TUNING +/- 1 SEMITONE
VIBRATO - Depth, Rate
MAIN VOLUME LEVEL

Control on the grip: 2 SUSTAIN, VIBRATO, SOLO buttons, GLISSANDO CONTROLLER (SLIDE PITCH SHIFTER)


• Synth with direct cable is connected to external power supply and amplifier box .Connection on external aplifier : on/off switch, Audio OUTPUT on standard 1/4''jack, Synth input with 5-Din connector (cable included)"

Ensoniq ASR-X Pro Sampling Synth Drum Machine

via this auction

stereo earphone

YouTube via comemelinhos. Note the antennas. "circuit bending-vox"

monomachine & machinedrum

YouTube via drumfish78
"i play a pattern on the machinedrum with the track mute on a ctrl re & it gives this overdelayed noise ... i'll work it in a song mode to make this noise shorter but still has a good feel i think ... fun to tweak anyway ... the rest is from the monomachine & the tetra driven by the mono midi track"

Inflection Preview

Inflection Preview from Lo-Fi Massahkah on Vimeo.

"Preview of Inflection. A Max for Live device used to sequence and modulate synths in Ableton Live via the Novation Launchpad.

lofimassahkah.net
twitter.com/LoFiMassahkah"