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iWSeq Korg Wavestation Wave Sequencing CoreMIDI iPad Editor Now Available

YouTube Uploaded by iControlMIDI on Sep 22, 2011

iWSeq - iControlMIDI
iPads on eBay

"Apple has released iWSeq v1.2 our Wired and Wireless CoreMIDI Wave Sequencing iPad Editor for Korg Wavestation / Keyboard / EX / AD / SR.

iWSeq v1.2 offers:
• WSeq can be used as a self contained application or complementing iWavestation our Korg Wavestation Vector Synthesis editor
• Possibly the best workflow would be to use iWSeq to create one (or more) Wave Sequence and then use it in iWavestation as a Wave source (A, B, C or D) to Vector Synthesis for incredible and unique evolving pads...
• All the WAVE SEQUENCING parameters (not the PATCH, GLOBAL, MIDI, FX, PERFORMANCE nor MULTI parameters).
• Up to 20 Wave Sequence Steps editing as recommended by Korg. You need to remember that you can only edit the Wave Sequences in the Wavestation RAM (there is no buffer, so editing is destructive) and not the ROM; and that each RAM bank has 32 Wave Sequences and a RAM bank can hold up to 500 Wave Sequence Steps total (averaging 16 Steps per Wave Sequence).

In order to offer an even faster workflow:
• iControlMIDI automatically enables the Wave Sequence Steps Pages based on the number of Wave Sequence Steps (4, 8, 12, 16 or 20) you chose.
• iControlMIDI automatically disables the Wave Sequence Steps Pages based on the number of Wave Sequence Steps (4, 8, 12, 16 or 20) you chose.

4-Controls per Parameter:
• Slider: full range parameter value adjustment for a ‘coarse’ workflow
• + button: precise +1 parameter value adjustment for a ‘fine’ workflow
• - button: precise -1 parameter value adjustment for a ‘fine’ workflow
• Parameter default value button: pressing the parameter value label / button sets this parameter to a default value for a faster workflow (ex: Wave = Saw; Filter cutoff frequency = wide open; etc...)

Parameter Name and Value:
• Name (ex: Wave): as displayed on the Wavestation LCD
• Value (ex: Saw): as displayed on the Wavestation LCD, dynamically changes when you use one of the 4 controls (slider, + button, - button, parameter default value button)"

iWSeq - iControlMIDI
iPads on eBay

Update: iWSeq is now iWaveSeq: iWaveSeq - iControlMIDI

Moog 500 Series Ladder Filter Video

YouTube Uploaded by RockoNCompany on Oct 21, 2011

"AES NY 2011 Moog by Rock oN Report"

follow-up to: Moog Officially Goes Modular with the 500 Series Ladder Filter

Uncertainty Choices

YouTube Uploaded by Ebotronix on Oct 21, 2011

"Analogue Systems RS 110 RS 360
Doepfer R2m A 117 A 118 A 134 A 149 and more
Flight of Harmony choices
Make Noise Brains P Points Maths Moddemix Optomix QMMG Wogglebug
Malekko AO Uncle Noisering
Moog FreqBox CF251 MP 201
Toppobrillo Quantimator Sportmodulator TWF
Tiptop Audio Z 8000
Master clock Logic via Kenton Pro 2000II to 4ms RCD"

Choices Uncertainty

Uploaded by Ebotronix on Oct 21, 2011

"Analogue Systems RS 110 RS 360
Doepfer R2m A 117 A 118 A 134 A 149 and more
Flight of Harmony choices
Make Noise Brains P Points Maths Moddemix Optomix QMMG Wogglebug
Malekko AO Uncle Noisering
Moog FreqBox CF251 MP 201
Toppobrillo Quantimator Sportmodulator TWF
Tiptop Audio Z 8000
Master clock Logic via Kenton Pro 2000II to 4ms RCD"

KORG monotron MOD (Cokabit) & Modular System Doepfer

YouTube Uploaded by Cokabit on Oct 21, 2011

Analogue Solutions SY04 VCA & VCF Amp & Filter

via this auction
Noisebug (RSS)

"Analogue Solutions Modules are the same physical size and use the same power connectors as Doepfer a100 modules. They will mount in Doepfer eurorack cases and are 100% compatible when patching. The red stripe on the power ribbon is red line down if used with Doepfer cases. Included is a eurorack power ribbon and eurorack screws. Analogue Solutions screws available upon request. Width 6HP

Manufacturer Description:
VCF & VCA in one compact module.

Use Filters to change the Tone of a VCO.

A cut-down versions of the SY03 module in a compact 6HP size.

Controls:
Cut Off, Resonance

Connections:
Signal 1 input, CV 1 and 2 inputs, VCA CV input, Signal Output."

Vintage 1972 ARP ODYSSEY white face synthesizer

via this auction

"Found in old house clean out."

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underlit sequrencer.mp4

YouTube Uploaded by drmoonstien on Oct 21, 2011
drmoonstien (RSS)

Dave Smith Instruments Poly Evolver Keyboard

via this auction

Background makes the shot.
"Manufacturer Description:
The Poly Evolver Keyboard is DSI's flagship synthesizer, a nearly-knob-per-function knockout that sounds unlike any other synth out there—except another Evolver, of course! Don't like a high-end hardware synth that requires wading through endless menus to program? Not an issue with the Poly Evolver's 78 knobs—60 of them potentiometers—and 58 buttons, incuding a keypad for direct access of programs.

An analog/digital hybrid, the four-voice Poly Evolver features four oscillators per voice—two analog and two digital—in a unique stereo voice architecture with a real Curtis analog low-pass filter per channel. The digital processing does not simply add effects at the end of the signal chain, but is tightly integrated with the analog electronics for tuned feedback, distortion, bit crushing, and synced delays. It can also process external audio and has separate stereo outputs for each voice.

The Poly Evolver is capable of producing sounds ranging from classic analog to more brash and edgy digital sounds. It is also multitimbral, with the ability to play up to four parts simultaneously through separate stereo outputs. And it can process external audio.

The Poly Evolver is not a generic "slab" workstation. If you're looking for realistic pianos and strings, keep looking. But if you want a truly unique, inspirational, real instrument, look no further.

* Each voice is a complete Evolver with four oscillators per voice, two analog and two digital.
* True stereo signal path with separate Curtis analog low-pass filters in each channel for each voice. Each voice has its own independent effects (feedback, delay, distortion, high-pass filter, etc.).
* Highly accessible sound control for easy, intuitive operation: 78 knobs and 58 switches.
* Clocked, pulsing blue LEDs and hardwood end-panels.
* Each voice has an independent 16 x 4 step sequencer. Everything (sequencer, LFOs, and delay) syncs perfectly to MIDI.
* In Program mode, all four voices play the same sound. In Combo mode, voices can be allocated however desired: stack all 4 for a huge unison sound, split or layer the keyboard in any configuration, and/or play one or all sequences at the same time. Each voice can respond to a different MIDI channel.
* Each voice has its own stereo output in addition to the mix and headphones outputs.
* Stereo audio input that can be routed to any or all of the voices, enabling parallel audio processing of external stereo or mono signals. The output of one voice can be routed to the input of another for interesting double-processing effects.

Specifications

* 5-octave, semi-weighted keyboard action with velocity and aftertouch.
* Spring-loaded pitch wheel and assignable mod wheel.
* 512 fully editable Programs (4 banks of 128) and 384 Combos (3 banks of 128).
* Numeric keypad for direct access of Programs and Combos.
* Oscillators per voice: 2 digitally controlled analog oscillators (DCOs) with selectable sawtooth, triangle, saw/triangle mix, and pulse waves (with pulse-width modulation), and hard sync; 2 digital wavetable oscillators with Prophet VS waves and wave sequencing capability, FM and ring modulation.
* White noise generator.
* 2 Low-pass filters per voice: 1 analog Curtis filter per channel, selectable 2- and 4-pole operation (self-resonating in 4-pole mode).
* 3 Envelope Generators per voice: filter, VCA, and assignable (four-stage ADSR).
* 4 LFOs per voice.
* Glide (portamento): separate rates per oscillator.
* Analog VCAs.
* Digital high-pass filter.
* Digital delays: 3 separate, syncable, stereo delay lines per voice.
* Tuned feedback with "Grunge": use feedback as a pitched sound source.
* Distortion and "Output Hack."
* 16 x 4 step sequencer per voice.
* Dimensions: 14.00" (35.56 cm) W x 38.5 " (97.79 cm) L x 5.09" (12.95 cm) H (2.84" at front edge; the feet account for 0.625" of the total height)
* Weight: ~28 lbs. (12.7 kg)

Ins and Outs

* MIDI In, Out, Thru, and Poly Chain.
* Stereo audio input: 1/4" unbalanced.
* Main stereo audio output: 1/4" unbalanced.
* Separate stereo outputs (per voice): 1/4" unbalanced
* Sustain pedal input: accepts normally on or normally off momentary footswitch.
* Pedal/CV1 and Pedal/CV2 inputs: responds to expression pedals or control voltages ranging from 0 to 5 VDC (protected against higher or negative voltages).
* Headphone output: 1/4" stereo phone jack.

Includes power supply for 110V – 240V AC operation (15 VDC, 1300 mA) and operation manual."

Thomas White Moog/Synthesizers.com Format Buchla Dual Lopass Gate

Model 292

This one in via Roman who shared his Verbos Buchla 258 with us (video here and here).

Panel by Roman, PCB by Thomas White.