NEW Electro-Music Klee Analog Sequencer

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Pics of the guts below. More pics at the auction.

"Brand new. Highest quality parts available - no compromises. Artfully hand wired in the 5U MOTM / MOOG Format.

scratches the surface of what the Klee is capable of

Modifications:

Custom LED Colors: This Klee been modified with Bi-Color LEDs so Stage LEDs 9-6 are green when the sequencer is in 2X8 mode. Blue LEDs on Random and Bus 2 Status. Yellow LEDs on Rate and Bus 1 Status. Green LED on Bus 3 Status. Red LED on Main Bus Status.
Logical CV Output Routing: Stage 1-8 CV Output on Output A (stock assembly routes it to Output B). Stage 9-16 CV Output on Output B (stock assembly routes it to Output A).

For those that don't know, the Klee is the most feature packed, crazy, beautifully insane sequencer out there. Every option is implemented in this layout. Once you get one the Klee in your rack, you'll wonder how you managed without it. It can function like any other 16 step sequencer out there, or it can function like it has a brain of it's own. Easily programmed with your own ideas, or flip the Random Switch and find out what "it" has in mind. An endless source of inspiration.

This is one BIG build. Save yourself the time, hassle, and inevitable troubleshooting by purchasing this Klee fully and professionally assembled by Free State FX.

The Klee, pronounced Clay, is a shift register based sequencer. What makes the Klee different from most sequencers is that more than one Stage/Step can be active at any given time. Most sequencers have one active Stage, the CV for that Stage is programmed via the pot, and the CV is then sent to the CV Out. With the Klee, one or more stages can be active at one time, the CV programmed by the active Stages is added together, and is then sent to the CV Out. This function just

I could not possibly list all the functions of the Klee here. More inormation about how to use the Klee can be found here:

Know the Klee

Klee Operating Tips

Assembled with:

42 Toggle Switches with Black Rubber Switch Covers
22 Alpha Pots
23 Mini Alco Clone Knobs
Rotary Switch
21 LEDs with Bi-Color LED Mod
2 Large Red Pushbutton Switches
Large Bridechamber Panel - 7 units wide
19 Switchcraft Jacks
Polyester Film Capacitors
Metal Film Resistors
Double Plated PCBs with Soldermask
MOTM Power Connector
Runs on +/- 15 Volts

THIS MODULE IS FOR EXPERIENCED SYNTHESIZER ENTHUSIASTS ONLY! If you don't know how to use this module, please don't bid. Most synthesizers I sell do not have User Manuals because they are custom instruments. I will of course be available to answer any questions and help in any which way I can."

Jim's Tips & Tricks: Animoog Little Phatty Polyphonic Improv

YouTube Uploaded by jimmclaren1 on Apr 2, 2012

"An additional video to go along with my other video regarding mixing the Animoog iPad app with the Moog Little Phatty. Setting keyboard priority to LOW NOTE lets you use the rest of the keyboard to trigger the Animoog polyphonically. Here are some improvised examples of this technique.
twitter.com/jimcura

For lesson information in the Vancouver area, please visit:
https://jimmclaren.musicteachershelper.com/

Watch my original Animoog + Little Phatty video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XwirpjARwg" [posted here]


iPads on eBay

Twisted Tools | Micro Kits MK02 by Glitchmachines

YouTube Uploaded by twistedtools on Apr 5, 2012

"Twisted Tools Release Micro Kits 02 by Glitchmachines

Twisted Tools has introduced the second release in its new series of MICRO KITS, small and affordable sample packs for Maschine, Battery, Kontakt, Ableton, Reaktor and EXS24. Each MICRO KITS release features 5 drum kits for $9, developed by a cutting edge sound designer.

MICRO KITS 02 by GLITCHMACHINES, features 5 meticulously crafted drum kits, perfectly suited for use in glitch hop, IDM, noise and bass music. The collection of kits is made up of aggressive analog and digitally processed sounds brought to you by renowned sound designer and music producer, Ivo Ivanov of Glitchmachines. The sample pack's kits are formatted for a wide variety of samplers, providing instant inspiration for your music productions.

In addition to his work as a sound designer, Ivo Ivanov is well known for his custom circuit bent instruments, having designed for some of the biggest names in the business, including Trent Reznor, Derrick Carter, Kero, Otto Von Schirach, Men Without Hats, Richard Devine and Justin Meldal-Johnsen. Ivo is also currently Campus Director and head of the Audio Engineering program at SAE Institute of Technology in San Francisco.

Pricing and availability
MICRO KITS 02 by GLITCHMACHINES is available for download at http:twistedtools.com
5 KITS | $9

Further product information and press material
http://twistedtools.com/shop/microkits/mk02-glitchmachines/"

Assimilative Epitrochoidal Sirens

YouTube Uploaded by JeffreyPlaide on Apr 9, 2012

"Assimilative Epitrochoidal Sirens is an original, experimental and entirely electronic musical composition. It has a very strange atmosphere associated with it resultant from the background atmospherics created by processed generated test tones that give the impression of "singing sirens". Experiments were made using the VS-1 Oscilloscope VST synthesizer. With three oscillators to work with, chord functions and a great regenerative delay feedback effect, the VS-1 is a great instrument to work with - it even has its own version of an oscilloscope display. The idea was to emulate the tape delay systems of the past whereby two open-reel tape recorders were used to create long delays. One tape recorder recorded a sound. The same sound was then fed to a secondary machine separated by a distance to the first, with the first machine recording the output from the second machine. The result is a delay feedback system creating repeating recorded loops of sounds - decaying away as desired, controlled by the musician. I used a similar approach, but with software, I increased the feedback level of the delay setting until the regenerative sequences almost reached unity. I then played some melody lines for a couple of minutes and recorded the result. Two versions were made - the first being the original experiment. The second was slowed to exactly 200%. By themselves, the sequences sounded too familiar as organ tones, so I ring-modulated both by pure sinewaves. The result was a glistening or shimmering ringing resonance that was quite pleasing. The ring-modulated versions of the sequences recorded from the VS-1 Oscilloscope synthesizer were mixed together, but something was missing. To create a kind of choral background conclusion, generated test tones created within Adobe Audition provided the solution. Modulated inverted sinewaves from rising frequency to falling frequency covering 30 seconds were generated. These were processed by a modulating chorus and multi-tracked four times - each track delayed or shifted by a certain amount. The stereo mix of all these created an eerie and strange falling alien choral pad that is quite unusual and intriguing to listen to. A low frequency extract was taken from this recording with a forwards and backwards sample joined to create a smooth loop. This provided the strange low-end pad throughout the work. A high-frequency extract (treated in the same way as the low-frequency extract) loop provided the higher chorus effect faded in towards the end of the composition. The result is an ethereal, ambient glistening and cascading work shimmering with ring-modulated arpeggios created from the delay feedback effect, and the strange choral effect created by just using inverted sinewaves treated with modulation, chorus, and then multi-tracked to create a further chorus effect. The visuals comprise electronic modulating textile weaves superimposed with mythological creatures and god-like figures to create an other-worldly or angelic representation to what the music may be implying."

Mulperi - Fly For Freedom (Korg EMX & microKORG XL vocoder)

YouTube Uploaded by mikamulperi on Apr 10, 2012

"My original song with EMX and vocoder with microKORG XL."

Corsynth C102 VC LFO - Overview

YouTube Uploaded by Corsynth on Apr 10, 2012

"http://www.corsynth.com

Corsynth C102 Demo 1 : Overview

Corsynth is a company from the Northwest of Spain dedicated to manufacture modules for analogue modular synthesizers in Moog format ( MU )

The C102 VC LFO is a voltage controlled low frequency oscillator with five waveforms available simultaneously.

With three frequency ranges ( L, M, H ) the VC LFO can oscillate from 7 minutes per cycle up to 800 Hz. Using the FM MOD input this range can be extended from 12 minutes per cycle up to 1,3 KHz. With this wide frequency range, the LFO can be used to produce really slow and subtle modulations and audio frequency modulation (FM sounds).

Another important feature is that the oscillation frequency can be voltage controlled using the FM input. You can modulate the frequency with an envelope, other LFO , sequencer etc. Using the FM input, it's also possible to create new waveforms like hyperbolic sine wave, hyperbolic cosine wave and more. Just connect one of the VC-LFO outputs to its own FM input and turn up the FM level potentiometer.

Also the C102 VC LFO has a Sync / Reset input. Every time a trigger signal is detected, the LFO will restart the waveform to the beginning of its cycle.

For more info, pictures, sound samples and order information :

http://corsynth.com/home/modules/c102-vc-lfo

Corsynth 2012"

Parallelogram [FPGA Commodore Based DIY FM Synth]

YouTube Uploaded by lftkryo on Apr 10, 2012

"My first FPGA project. Homebrew CPU, FM synth and blitter with pixel shader support. 1st place in Revision 2012 Wild compo. Watch in 720p. Will post details on my website soon."

Flight of Harmony:choices/ Plague Bearer and ARP 2600

YouTube Uploaded by DJjondent on Apr 10, 2012

"Plague Bearer and ARP 2600

This combination is a request for a friend.

Equipment used:

VCO and sequencer: Nonlinear Circuits
Filters: ARP 2600 Low Pass & Flight of Harmony "Plague Bearer".
Flight of Harmony "Choices".

The audio path was:
VCO --- ARP LP filter----Plague Bearer (HP --- LP).

I've used the Plague Bearer as a filter in this case.
(Its hard to see ... bottom right corner. I'll use it again in a future video in a more prominent position)
but it also phase shifts, waveforms, rings etc --Listen to it scream :-)
in the video :-). The filter is actually quite touchy and overdrives easily.
The manual recommends attenuating the signal before the module. (a good idea i think!).

The Plague B is actually a combined HP & LP filter.
(Im using the choices to control both filters at the same time)
but there are 3 controls ... HP,LP & Gain.
I was only controlling the HP/LP parts with the choices.
the 3rd parameter: gain is tied to slope.

The Filter can also act as a noise generator and be made to self-oscillate. (another video?)

heaps of crazy sounds from this combination.

Thanks to Andrew of Nonlinear Circuits
http://www.sdiy.org/pinky/
and to Matt of Rhythm Active.
http://www.rhythmactive.com.au"

Buchla, source of uncertainty

YouTube Uploaded by henrikbjorkk on Apr 10, 2012

"266e takin keer ov musikal affeers."

Buchla, source of uncertainty II

YouTube Uploaded by henrikbjorkk on Apr 10, 2012

"Better sound, worse movie...."

RIP Jack Tramiel - Founder of Commodore & Atari Corporation

The founder of Commodore, Jack Tramiel passed away on April 8 at the age of 83. Commodore of course brought us the MOS 6581 SID chip used in various synths including the Elektron Sidstation, MIDIBox SID and of course numerous DIY synths including modded C64s. He also formed Atari Corporation in 1984.

via Wikipedia: "Jack Tramiel (Polish: Jacek Trzmiel, Trzmiel means "bumblebee"; December 13, 1928 – April 8, 2012) was a Polish-born American businessman, best known for founding Commodore International,[3] the manufacturer of the Commodore PET, Commodore 64, Commodore 128, Commodore Amiga, and other Commodore models of home computers.

Peddle responded with the Commodore PET, based on his company's MOS Technology 6502 processor. It was first shown publicly at the Chicago Consumer Electronics Show in 1977, and soon the company was receiving 50 calls a day from dealers wanting to sell the computer.[8] The PET would go on to be a success — especially in the education field, where its all-in-one design was a major advantage. Much of their success with the PET came from the business decision to sell directly to large customers, instead of selling to them through a dealer network. The first PET computers were sold primarily in Europe, where Commodore had also introduced the first wave of digital handheld calculators.[8]

As prices dropped and the market matured, the monochrome (green text on black screen) PET was at a disadvantage in the market when compared to machines like the Apple II and Atari 800, which offered color graphics, and could be hooked to a television as an inexpensive display. Commodore responded with the VIC-20, and then the Commodore 64, which would go on to be the best-selling home computer of all time [citation needed]. The Commodore VIC-20 was the first microcomputer to sell one million units. The Commodore 64 sold several million units. It was during this time period that Tramiel coined the famous phrase, "We need to build computers for the masses, not the classes."[9]...

In January 1984, Tramiel resigned from Commodore. After a short break from the computer industry, he formed a new company named Tramel Technology, Ltd., in order to design and sell a next-generation home computer.[10] The company was named "Tramel" to help ensure that it would be pronounced correctly (i.e., "tra - mel" instead of "tra - meal").[11]

In July 1984, Tramel Technology bought the Consumer Division of Atari Inc. from Warner Communications.[10] The division had fallen on hard times, due to the video game crash of 1983. TTL was then renamed Atari Corporation.

In the late 1980s, Tramiel decided to step away from day-to-day operations at Atari, naming his son, Sam, President and CEO. In 1995, Sam had a heart attack, and his father returned to oversee operations. In 1996, Tramiel sold Atari to disk-drive manufacturer Jugi Tandon Storage in a reverse merger deal. The newly merged company was named JTS Corporation, and Tramiel joined the JTS board."

The Atari ST was released in 1985. "The Atari ST is a home/personal computer that was released by Atari Corporation in 1985 and commercially available from that summer into the early 1990s. The "ST" officially stands for "Sixteen/Thirty-two",[1] which referred to the Motorola 68000's 16-bit external bus and 32-bit internals. Due to its graphical user inferface, it was known as the “Jackintosh”, a reference to Jack Tramiel."