Moon Modular 565D Quantizer Controller

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"The module format follows industry standard (synthesizers.com/Moog/Curetronic/Mos-Lab etc.)

Modules work with supply voltages of -12...-15 Volts/+12...+15 Volts

Two power connectors are on-board (synthesizers.com/Club of the Knobs),
Threshold voltage of the trigger inputs is +1 Volt.

The modules are ready to be used: insert the module, connect the power plug,
attach with a couple of screws and the fun starts...

The M 565 D Quantizer Controller allows to limit the output voltages generated by the M 565 v3 Quad Quantizer to any desired key, chord or note interval. Up to two 565D Controllers can be connected to one 565 v3 Quantizer.

Technical Details:
Using the array of 12 keyboard-like arranged illuminated push buttons on the right, notes can be activated or deactivated in any combination. The adjusted scale works over the whole quantizing range of the M 565 V3 (±10 octaves), and controls all four quantizing-units in parallel. Up to two M 565 D Quantizer Controller modules can be connected to a single M 565 v3, which allows two different keys/scales to be used at once. Quantizer 1 and 2 depend on the first quantizer controller, quantizer 3 and 4 on the second. The upper three buttons transpose the output voltages of the connected quantizer(s) in semitone increments to the desired key plus one octave up or down. When the button "Set Transpose" is pushed, its LED blinks and the "keyboard" shows the current transposition; the transposition status can be changed by pushing the desired "key". Pushing the "Set Transpose" button again exits the transpose mode. The Octave up/down buttons are permanently active.

Inputs And Outputs:
None

Measures and Weight:
5U module according to Moog norm factor. 1 unit wide. Connectors for the power distributions of Synthesizers.com and COTK."

Moon Modular 567 Universal Programmer

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"The module format follows industry standard (synthesizers.com/Moog/Curetronic/Mos-Lab etc.)

Modules work with supply voltages of -12...-15 Volts/+12...+15 Volts

Two power connectors are on-board (synthesizers.com/Club of the Knobs),
Threshold voltage of the trigger inputs is +1 Volt.

The modules are ready to be used: insert the module, connect the power plug,
attach with a couple of screws and the fun starts...

The M 567 Universal Programmer is the follow-up module to the M 568 P. While the latter was conceived as an extension to the M 568 Quad Sequential Trigger Source, the M 567 provides storage for other modules too.

The non-volatile memory of the M 567 comprises two memory banks with 8 memory slots each. They are selected by the two "Memory Bank" buttons and the eight "1...8" buttons. Pushing the "Recall" button activates a saved preset.

The "visible" preset is being hold in an edit-buffer, a sort of "zero"-memory position - so nothing will get lost when switching the module on and off. Only when a memory slot gets recalled the edit buffer is overwritten (therefore there is no automatic recall of the dialed memory position when the module is turned on).

To save an adjusted or modified preset, push the "Save"- button (Save-LED blinks), select the desired memory-position and push the "Save"-button again (save-LED dies out, preset is saved).

To erase an adjusted or modified preset, push the "Clear"- button (clear-LED blinks), select the desired memory-position and push the "Clear" button again (clear-LED dies out, preset is erased).

To duplicate an adjusted or modified preset or to move it to another memory slot, push the "Copy"-button (copy-LED blinks), select the desired source memory-position, push the "Save"-button (save-LED blinks), select the desired destination memory-position and push the "Copy"-button again (LEDs die out). The preset ist copied now.

Using the "Previous/Next" buttons/jacks combination in the lower part of the module, the next and previous memory slots can be recalled - using the respective push-button or a trigger pulse.

Example: preset 5 in memory bank 1 is runnung and I push the "Next"-button: preset 6 gets recalled, pushing the "Previous"-button will activate preset 4.

Button and jack "Reset" activate a return to memory bank 1/slot 1."

MODULAR 12HP PRO FM JOYSTICK

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"12HP WIDTH EURO DOEPFER COMPATIBLE FORMAT. POWER SCEME: -12V GND GND GND +12V

*INTERNAL VOLTAGE OF ABOUT 7VOLTS SO THAT YOU CAN USE THIS TO VOLTAGE CONTROL YOUR OTHER MODULES. MIDDLE IS ZERO, SWINGING CREATES +/- VOLTAGE.

*WHEN YOU PLUG IN A MODULATION SOURCE LIKE A VCO OR LFO, THE INTERNAL VOLTAGE IS SWITCH OFF AND NOW YOU HAVE A BI-POLAR FM JOYSTICK. SWINGING THE JOYSTICK CREATES +/- FM MODULATION.

SO THERE ARE (2) AXIS OF X & Y.

THE RIBBON CABLE AND SCREWS ARE INCLUDED."

"Roland Gaia" JP8 + JP6 "UFO Galaxy"

YouTube Published on Apr 12, 2012 by synthartist69

"I am using the Gaia for the bass arpeggio. Sorry for the low volume on the Jupiters :("

"Roland Gaia" JP8 + JP6 Synth Monsters

Published on Apr 12, 2012 by synthartist69

Roland Space Echo RE-201

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Akai SynthStation 61 [Poor Man's Oasys]

YouTube Published on Apr 12, 2012 by Discchord

"Akai's been teasing us with the SynthStation 49 for over a year now... So I present to you the SynthStation 61!"

via discchord

C64 AlphA Mod

via bigmech.com where you'll find the instructions.

"Since the C64 is an 8-Bit system, and the SID is controlled by 8-bit values generated by the C64, it has gained popularity among a community of musicians who utilize 8-bit technology in order to create modern music containing sounds reminiscent of 1980's video games (8-Bit Music). However, the sound of the SID chip is far from limited to bleeps and blips.

In early June, 2006 Prophet64 made the bold move of releasing its SID music software on C64 cartridges. This completed the transition of the C64 from a computer system dependant on floppy and/or tape drives, to an independent piece of pro audio studio equipment. Could the union of Prophet64 with the C64 as a musical instrument be further improved upon? I thought so. The following pages explain what I have done.

If you decide to perform these mods to your C64, I recommend that you do so one at a time, stopping to test each mod as you progress. It’s also a good idea to do them in order. You don’t want to create a difficult situation such as removing the original video connector before you have the S-video mod working."

via AlphA in the comments of this post.

Kraftwerk: 'Beach Boys with machines'

I almost didn't post this one as I have a strict policy on the site of only featuring synths, but I will make the exception. When I think of Kraftwerk, I think of synthetic automatons. It's almost like they are the synth which is reflected in that you never see what's behind their desks. I should just create a label for them. It's fascinating that this is more of an art exhibition than a concert.

Doepfer A189-1 VBM Modulation Demo-Sample Rate

YouTube Published on Apr 12, 2012 by raulsworldofsynths

"Demonstration of the Modulation Capabilities of the Sample Rate parameter of the Doepfer A189-1 VBM Voltage Controlled Bit Modifier.Track "glimaxc" by Raul Pena III used with permission of Raul Pena III, available on iTunes.Sound and Video by Raul Pena.
Next Video in Series: CV Processing with the Doepfer A189-1 VBM."

All parts here.

Milkymist One - Open Source Hardware Video Synthesizer

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"You'll get:

a Milkymist One video synthesizer
a CVBS mini-camera
a silicone USB keyboard
an RCA video cable
a minijack-minijack and a minijack-RCA audio cables
an Ethernet cable
a 5V power supply for the Milkymist One
a 12V power supply for the camera
US, EU, UK and AU power adapters
remote control
development and repair tools:
a programming adapter (JTAG/serial)
a USB cable for the programming adapter

From Milkymist website:

It’s easy to create an entertaining video installation with the Milkymist One. No computer needed – everything is included in a small device that has it all. Connect a camera and a video projector, press the power button, and seconds later, everything you film becomes live psychedelic effects of color and light.

Point the camera at a dancer on stage, at people attending your party, at toys, use UV-glow paint… there are no limits to creativity!
If no camera setup is available, the Milkymist One can produce purely generative effects which react to the ambient sound, making it an ideal option for music bands, clubs and party organizers who want a turnkey solution for simple visual effects.

To control the Milkymist One, the possibilities are endless. The device supports inputs from MIDI keyboards, USB computer keyboards, DMX desks and OpenSoundControl (OSC) clients. You can use a smartphone with an application such as TouchOSC to interact with the visual performance wirelessly, by connecting a WiFi router to the Ethernet port. You can even tap into the immense diversity of the sensor interfaces which have been developed for the Arduino board, and use the Arduino to control the Milkymist One over MIDI.

VJ’s will appreciate the possibility to design new visual effects using the Flickernoise Patching (FNP) language, which allows you to create unique and personal shows without requiring extensive experience with computer programming. And if you do program computers, you will certainly like the fact that the complete Milkymist One design is open source.

More info:
http://milkymist.org/wp/
http://milkymist.org/wp/2011/12/milkymist-one-interactive-video-synthesizer/

Milkymist One Youtube examples:
http://youtu.be/0o59QCKIUhE
http://youtu.be/KAX-zjRTtnM
http://youtu.be/gpz1-w-03hQ
http://youtu.be/dKsOzBZGXX0"