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Friday, February 11, 2011

Garfield Electronics Doctor Click


via this auction

"This is the Ultimate Syncing device (see below for list of manufactures it can be used with)
A must have for any analogue synth geek and collectors alike, run all your vintage gear in Sync .
I've not used for some time but just gave it a run through Linking a system 100 Sequencer with a Memory Moog+an Obie DX and a ARP 2600 and it performed as it should.

The Doctor Click can be driven by both steady and wildly varying sources, including click tracks, tape codes (Roland, Oberheim, Linn, etc.), synthesizer clocks, live drumming, or its own internal crystal-based clock.
The outputs consist of nine timebases (7 are fixed, two are variable), two rhythmically triggered envelopes or LFO's (12V, .5V), trigger, trigger to click converter, inverter, delay, start, and step programming functions.
The Doctor Click click has two separate channels for producing the two variable timebases each with its own set of rhythm selector switches. The first row of labels is the timebase interpretation (ie. how many clicks) and the second row is notation interpretation (eg. quarter note, eighth-note triplet, etc). While that might sound confusing, it should make sense when it's sitting in front of you. Channel 1 (four bars to 64th triplet) has Envelope 1, Gate, Time Lag, and the Auto Programmer. Channel 2 (1/4 note to 32nd note) has Envelope 2 and the headphone output (which can also be used as a second arpeggiator clock).

With its extensive masking features, it can be synced to audio such as drum loops or drum machines without clock outputs.
It also has recording & programming features that can store up to 1k of events.
The gates and triggers have adjustable pulse width, and can inverted for either falling or rising edge. The envelope outputs can be used as gates or additional clocks.
Inputs: Pulse, Tape Code A/B, Tape Code C, External Metronome Trigger, Inverter In, Delay In, Reset, Play, Enter
Outputs: 12X (Roland CR68/78, SCI), 24X (MemoryMoog, MXR), 48X (LinnDrum, Roland MC-4, E-Mu), 64X (PPG), 96X (Oberheim DSX, DMX, DX), 348X (Fairlight), DIN Sync (Roland x0xbox, Korg), Gate (5V/15V), Trigger (5v/15V), Trigger to Click, Time Lag, Envelope 1, Envelope 2, Headphone, Metronome, Inverter Out, Delay Out, 5V Start, Ground Start

Knobs: Channel 1 (PW, Attack, Decay, Amount, Gate PW), Channel 2 (PW, Attack, Decay, Amount, Headphone Level), Metronome Level, Delay Amount

On 11-Feb-11 at 15:42:37 GMT, seller added the following information:

Just want to point out my use of the unit was predominately getting various devices to talk but also the creativity & fun you can have with switching time bases i.e running a drum machine say at 100bpm and changing the clock time to the arpeggiators on my pro 600 and Memorymoog+or Jupiter 6 (or whatever you have), running at dbl the bpm or in division and then trigger LFO's on my modulars with different clocks etc so running items synced with division of X bpm there a lot to the Dr click and I have not really explored all its potential. I never had a manual until recently never needed it... a pdf manual comes via courtesy of L.Hammond thx Lorne :)"

Synthetic Sound Labs Tap Tempo LFO


Info page on this module not yet up.

http://www.steamsynth.com/Modules.aspx

Synthetic Sound Labs on eBay

Synthetic Sound Labs has been added to the "Makers on eBay" section on the right.

Synthetic Sound Labs JJP SampleCorder - Model 1450 - Preliminary Specifications


"The SSL 1450 JJP SampleCorder module is a humble tribute to Jean-Jacques Perrey and the early musique-concrete pioneers, where small snips of recordings were pieced together into new forms of musical expression. Now you can experiment using true analog sound samples that can be played back with electronic precision.

The SampleCorder is designed around an ISD2560 analog voice recorder chip, and includes compander chip to reduce noise and improve clarity.

Each module can hold two samples, each from a few milliseconds up to about 30 seconds. Each can be triggered manually via a panel mounted button, or by a gate pulse. A short "done" output pulse is available so that multiple modules can be cascaded. An onboard PIC CPU microprocessor controls timing, and is updateable by replacing a small socketed chip. Once triggered, the sample will play to the end of the sample and stop, and/or proceed to the next triggered sample. Premature retriggering or early truncation of a sample is not possible."

Synthetic Sound Labs on eBay
http://www.steamsynth.com/m_SampleCorder.aspx

Synthetic Sound Labs Steiner Filter - Model 1020

"The SSL 1020 Steiner Filter is a unique filter for sound shaping that synthesists have long admired for both it's warmth and quirkiness. Invented by Nyle Steiner in the early 1970's, this filter was used in Nyle's Synthacon synthesizer line and has been lovingly recreated and updated as part of our modular line.

At first glance, it may appear to be another 2-pole State Variable type filter with it's high-pass (HP), band-pass (BP) & low-pass (LP) outputs. But that's where things get turned upside down. The 1020 has HP, BP & LP inputs, not outputs. These allow for all sorts of CUTOFF (center frequency) controlled "mixing" of input signals. Due to the unique way it's inventor injected the inputs into the internal signal path, they tend to slightly interact with each other and the control voltages, making the 1020 a bit more organic and unpredictable than many other synth filters. The RESONANCE also interacts with the CUTOFF adding an additional natural touch and warmth. But if you really crank the RESONANCE up, you can make all that warmth go out the window because at or near oscillation, the 1020 starts to squeal and complain like a school girl tantrum. We factory adjust the 1020 to stay just below oscillation at maximum panel settings, but you have the power to adjust this by a circuit board mounted trimmer.
Controls and Connectors
- HP (high-pass) Level control
- BP (band-pass) Level control
- LP (low-pass) Level control
- Cutoff (center frequency) control
- Resonance control
- CV Amount control
- HP, LP & BP Inputs
- All Input
- CV Input
- 1V/Oct (approx.) Input
- Output

Center Frequency Range
Continuous control of filter center frequency from sub-audio to way up there!

Resonance Range
Continuous control of filter resonance (Q) from 0 to 10
(Factory adjusted just below oscillation at max)

Inputs
Nominally accept 10V PP.

Output
Ranges from 10V PP or higher, but can be overdriven at high input and resonance levels.

Power
+15V@..ma, -15V@..ma, Synthesizers.com 6 pin Molex standard.

Size
Width - Two Moog Units (MU)
Depth - 2.75" behind panel

(Due to continual product improvements, specifications are subject to change without notice.)

Availability
In stock!

Price
$225 USD (plus shipping)

Please visit our Ebay store for fast, convenient ordering."
http://www.steamsynth.com/m_SteinerFilter.aspx

Synthetic Sound Labs Quad LFO - Model 1250

"The SSL 1250 Quad LFO combines four dual waveform (sine/square) low frequency oscillators in one convenient 1 MU module. Why tie up four expensive double width VCO modules if all you need are simple vibratos, trills, slowly morphing timbres or repeating gate sources? Give your synth slow subtile variations or wild cacophonous modulations at lost cost and all within a single module width.
Controls and Connectors (X4)
- LFO Rate control
- Rate LED / Range push switch
- Waveform switch (Sine/Square)
- Output

Rate Range
Control of rate from ~.01 Hz to ~40 Hz in two overlapping ranges.

Outputs
Nominally 10V PP (+/-5V).

Power
+15V @ _ma, -15V @ _ma, Synthesizers.com 6 pin Molex standard.

Size
Width - One Moog Unit (MU)
Depth - 2.75" behind panel

(Due to continual product improvements, specifications are subject to change without notice.)

Availability
In stock!

Price
$225 USD (plus shipping)

Please visit our Ebay store for fast, convenient ordering."

http://www.steamsynth.com/m_QuadLFO.aspx

C951 COTK Arpeggiator on MOOG Voyager


YouTube via georgmahr | February 11, 2011 |

"Testing the C951 prototype arpeggiator on the MOOG Voyager. Voyager acts as keyboard, i.e. Voyager MIDI-OUT connected to C951 MIDI-IN. Keyboard and wheels are both "local OFF". Voyager´s ext.env.Gate Input sends NO controller at all (selectable in master menu)"

Vermona Action Filter 2 plus


YouTube via DrSqu | February 11, 2011 |

"In this clip i put the Yamaha AN1x thought the Vermona Action Filter Plus. AN1x comes without FX, and without Filters and EQs. You listen pure Vermona Filter ... later comes the Delay by Logic.

Vermona Action Filter 2+:
- 2 stereo analogue Filters HPF and LPF
- the filters are serial connected as BPF or BEF (Notch)
- On the Backside is a switch for going into Action-Filter mk1 mode
- Major knobs are 2x cutoff and resonance
- there's also an trigger button in function with bypass
- the connectors behind are RCA (Chinch) I/O + also Phono with ground, in stereo

Pictures from inside see on my page www.deepsonic.ch"

"Amur adonis" on NanoStudio


YouTube via yoshiyukiendo053 | February 10, 2011 |

"My fast NanoStudio track.

Equipment : NanoStudio(Main),ipodtouch 3rd gen,LIC-iREC03P,iRig,iShred LIVE,Cubase4(Mastering&Fadeout)

MP3 is here↓
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1127674/Sound...

"This tracks released under CC BY-NC-SA
http://twitter.com/yoshiyukicctrks
http://twitter.com/yoshiyuki_endo
http://www.myspace.com/yoshiyukiendo "

yoshiyuki endo 2011"

NanoStudio - Blip Interactive Ltd
iPads on eBay
iPod Touch on eBay

Performer by Konkreet Labs

Performer by Konkreet Labs from Scott Baggett on Vimeo.


"After spending about 20 minutes trying furiously to figure out wtf I was doing with this app, I realized that something very interesting was taking place. This demo was created less than an hour after downloading it, which goes to show how intuitive(although maybe not at VERY FIRST glance ) it actually is.

For those of you that don't know what this video is demoing, you can go check it out at their website:
konkreetlabs.com/​performer/​

I set up OSCulator to route just a few parameters to Live. I want to point out that I'm not doing anything really advanced in this video and pretty much just scratching the surface of what's possible.

I've been waiting for an app that would finally start to really exploit the power of a multi-touch device like the iPad. The app is well designed and beautifull executed.

Sorry about the crappy camera work, it was late and I didn't really realize until half way in that I probably shouldnt have my hand RIGHT IN FRONT of the camera. Better luck next time. Also, the audio is from my camera's mic, which is OK but not great... whatever.

Great work Konkreet Labs!"

Konkreet Performer - Konkreet Labs
iPads on eBay

New Buchla Drone


YouTube via djangosfire | February 10, 2011 |

"Super short video - just learning my way around my Buchla 200e. This clip features a nice warm 258v Dual Oscillator ..... w/ slight FM from a 259e Twisted Waveform Generator..... sliding through the 200.1 Infinite Phase Shifter. Also making bread & butter beats w/ the Model 077 Pendulum Ratchet at the timing core. A little (very little) sprinkling of 266e Source of Uncertainty via 261e Complex Waveform Generator.

Groovy!"
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