MATRIXSYNTH

Friday, May 14, 2010

Frostwave Sonic Alienator Bit Crusher

via this auction

Akai MPC 60 II Sampler/Sequencer with New Backlight

via this auction

Circuit-Bent Roland TR-707 Drum Machine

via this auction
"Diabolical Devices offers an extensively modified version of this classic drum machine. Our modifications include 10 pitch controls, one for each sound/group (corresponding to volume faders) and 12 point ROM bending patch-bay. Each drum sound/groups pitch can be independently adjusted from above normal to WAY below normal pitch. Each external clock generator (which controls the pitch) can be bypassed using the corresponding toggle switch. The ROM bending patch bay will generate a wide variety of circuit-bent sounds including filtered, distorted, modulated, and otherwise unique effects.
Diabolical Devices aka Class A Electronics, LLC is a leader in Professionally Modified Synthesizer and Audio Equipment, Expert Repair Services, and has a full line of Hand-Wired Tubes Amplifiers and Effects (Diabolical Amplification). Their work has been featured at NAMM, art galleries, music videos, countless tech blogs, and used by musicians all over the world, professionals and enthusiasts alike. The circuit-bending and synth mods are the work of head-technician James Gramling who has spent the last 12 years in professional audio service and electronics prototyping. Check out the new www.circuit-bent.com for updated specs, custom work questions, and new releases from Diabolical Devices

Diabolical Modified Roland TR-707 Features:
(10) External CMOS CLK Generators/Pitch controls with bypass switch and LED indicators
12 point circuit-bending patch bay (patch cables included)
Blue LED color change"

video previously posted here

Circuit-Bent Alesis HR-16 Drum Machines

via eBay

Top: "This modified Alesis HR-16 features a custom designed Matrix Patching Grid from Diabolical Devices. A single LED patch pin connects bending points which will generate a wide variety of effects and glitches ranging from distorted, filtered and modulated effects to bizarre sounds and warped drum loops. The patch pins have LEDs that will react to ROM data and put on a light show. We have also incorporated a Master Pitch/Clock Rate Control with bypass switch and LED indicator. These are great machines and the HR-16 is loaded with original features. The modification unleashes the evil monster that has been hiding inside since the 80's.
Diabolical Devices aka Class A Electronics, LLC is a leader in Professionally Modified Synthesizer and Audio Equipment, Expert Repair Services, and has a full line of Hand-Wired Tubes Amplifiers and Effects (Diabolical Amplification). Their work has been featured at NAMM, art galleries, music videos, countless tech blogs, and used by musicians all over the world, professionals and enthusiasts alike. The circuit-bending and synth mods are the work of head-technician James Gramling who has spent the last 12 years in professional audio service and electronics prototyping. Check out the new www.circuit-bent.com for updated specs, custom work questions, and new releases from Diabolical Devices

Diabolical Modified Alesis HR-16 Features:
35 point Matrix Patching Grid Triggers Glitches and Effects
Master Pitch/Clock Speed Control with Int/Ext Clock switch and LED
Blue LED Color Change"

video previously posted here

Bottom: "Version B of the Diabolical Modified Alesis HR-16 features a very simple circuit-bending interface and master Pitch/Clock modification. ROM bending is accomplished using 12 position rotary switch, position 1 is off, 2-12 are a variety off odd reactions from bit-reduction, modulation, filtered sounds, to holding and staccato effects. The Pitch Modification is the same as Version 1.
Diabolical Devices aka Class A Electronics, LLC is a leader in Professionally Modified Synthesizer and Audio Equipment, Expert Repair Services, and has a full line of Hand-Wired Tubes Amplifiers and Effects (Diabolical Amplification). Their work has been featured at NAMM, art galleries, music videos, countless tech blogs, and used by musicians all over the world, professionals and enthusiasts alike. The circuit-bending and synth mods are the work of head-technician James Gramling who has spent the last 12 years in professional audio service and electronics prototyping. Check out the new www.circuit-bent.com for updated specs, custom work questions, and new releases from Diabolical Devices

Diabolical Modified Alesis HR-16 (Version 2) Features:
12 position Rotary Switch Circuit-Bending
Master Pitch/Clock Speed Control With Int/Ext switch and status LED"