ALESIS AIR SYNTH Motion Controlled Effects Unit

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Chimera BC16 mini modular analogue synthesizer with CV and MIDI

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"On offer is one Chimera BC16 digital/analog mini modular monosynth. One of the coolest pieces of kit to appear in recent years. Used (allegedly) by the likes of Depeche Mode and Throbbing Gristle.

Sadly, the BC16's maker's business acumen was rather less well developed than his inventiveness (to put it mildly), so they were only made for a short while in very small quantities. Rare as the proverbial hen's teeth! Nevertheless it makes some wonderful analoggy (sic.) noises and is great fun to use.

This is from, I believe, the last batch of BC16s made, and has firmware version 3, which is as good as they got, I think. As far as I can tell, it is working perfectly. Midi and CV work as they should, and it makes squelchy, gritty and gnarly bleeping noises! What more could you want? It's actually a very capable little synth when used via Midi.

As you can see in the pictures, I have added labels for the various knobs and patch points. The labels can of course easily be removed if serendipity is your thing, but I have found them rather useful getting to know the beast!

Included are the essential control signal inverter (so the BC16 can talk to other CV gear such as Moogs etc.) and ten mini banana patch cables. I'll include a print of the manual, such as it is. The company went belly up before they got round to finishing the manual, but the essentials are there.

Specs:
1 ADSR
1 LFO
1 VCA
2 linked VCOs
24dB VCF
Noise source
Ring modulator
Headphone amplifier
Arpeggiator
Midi and/or CV control
Requires 6 AAA batteries"

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Bone-Head quad nand delay synth.

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YouTube Published on May 20, 2012 by TheZombiest

"A 4093 quad-nand synth with added PT2399 delay effect built in.
Also with added line-in to hook up external sources to the delay module."


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"A lovely macabre square-wave nosie maker based around a 4093 quad nand gate CMOS chip.
Capable of hideously beautiful beepy noise.

The 4 oscillators interact with each other to create a relentless range of synth tones.

The power starve dial adds further modulation and manipulation of the oscillations.

Added to this bleeper is a digital delay circuit, built from a PT2399.
The controls are for delay time and looping feedback.
It's lo-fi, filthy and full of gritty digital artifacts when longer delay times are used.

The skull fits well into the palm and can be enjoyed by anyone with a passion for harsh, grinding noise terrorism.
It's powered by a single 9v battery which is housed in a holder on the back of the skull head.
There's a 6.35mm jack socket for hooking up to your amp/mixer/effects.
There's also a line-in socket too so you can dirty & delay your other instruments.
There's no internal speaker!

The hollow of the skull is illuminated by a flickering red candle-effect LED."

3 D velo gruv

YouTube Published on May 20, 2012 by Ebotronix

"4ms Peg RCD VcaMatrix
Analogue Systems RS 100 RS 110 RS 360
Doepfer A 134 pan by Moog MP 201
foh choices
Make Noise Maths Moddemix Optomix QMMG Wogglebug
Malekko 4x unkle 4x Anti
SSL Modulation Orgy
Toppobrillo Sportmoulator
Logic via Kenton Pro 2000II
Drums Logic Ultrabeat"

ArdCore Output Expander Example #4: Voltage Tracker

YouTube Published on May 20, 2012 by 20Objects

"Control the step playback control of a Q960 Sequencer using the ArdCore with an output expander. This sketch follows incoming voltages, and produces a voltage-controlled sequence."

Broken Silicon Patch by Richard Devine

"First experiment using the 'Broken Silicon'- error codes 1 - z-dsp card. The patch was created using all 8 program modes of the 'Error Codes card. ' Master clock from the Intellijel Dixie, then patched to a MakeNoise Brains and two Pressure points. Then clocked to a Doepfer A-160, 161 which triggered the CV program changes and created some very interesting digital noise bursts. Kick drum from the Cwejman BLD, and extra percussion from the SnazzyFX ardcore.

Note: patch is completely modular, no drum machines or computers used here:-)"

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analoguehaven.com/brokensilicon/errorcodes1zdspcard/

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Vintage Synthesizers I Roland Juno-60

YouTube Published on May 19, 2012 by MusicMarketingTV

"A voyage into the heart of the Roland Juno-60 from the year 1982.
Exploration by Marko Ettlich

1 Osc per Voice + Sub osc
6 Voice Polyphonic
LFO - 1 LFO
Filter - analog lowpass with ADSR envelope
Arpeggiator
Chorus

It has been used by The Cure, Howard Jones, Flock of Seagulls, Eurythmics and more."

Quadrifolium by Zviij

"Rhodes Mark 7 73A w/ Moogerfoogers + Octatrack / Slim Phatty / Oto Biscuit"



"Alternative & ambient works around timbric studies featuring real-time manipulations of hybrid digital electronics, analog synths and electro-mechanical piano. A quiet and downtempo experience blending delicate repetitive music and colourful glitches.

Composed & performed by Zviij (electronic manoeuvrings).
Recorded April/May 2012 in Brussels.
Cover by Elvire Bastendorff.
Produced by Zviij © 2012.
credits
released 20 May 2012
© Zviij 2012"

http://zviij.blogspot.com/2012/05/zviij-quadrifolium-albumdigital.html

BRIZBOMB-120513T1737 May 2012 Hardware Video Synthesis Challenge

YouTube Published on May 13, 2012 by BRIZBOMB

"Video Synth Pictionary - enter a comment and guess what it is.

For the LZX May 2012 Hardware Video Synthesis Challenge. Audio & Visuals recorded live @ Westside Welding and Machine 2012 Feb 27th. http://brizbomb.com/

General Rules: Video recordings must be live (no editing or reprocessing). No software manipulation during or after recording. No pre-recorded content or sources. Camera feedback off of a monitor is acceptable, but otherwise no live cameras. If you don't have a video synthesizer, pure feedback pieces are accepted as long as they fit the theme. Soundtrack can be nonsynchronous or whatever desired, but won't factor into the judging criteria. Submissions can be any length up to 10 minutes. Provide full list of equipment used when making submission.

May 2012 Challenge Theme: Household objects/textures pictionary. Using synthesis and feedback methods, create a pattern or shape reminiscent of a household object or texture that is recognizable as such. Examples include lamp, comb, persian rug, curtain, chair, food items, etc. Bonus points for related animation element (for example, a lamp that turns on and off, or a toaster that produces toast.)

The Prize: Sandin IP Function Generator module kit or Sandin IP Differentiator module kit from LZX Industries ($99 value)"

Jeri Ellsworth Badass C64 Bass Guitar

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"If you’re walking around Maker Faire you may see a woman skating around with a strange looking instrument. That’s maker extraordinaire Jeri Ellsworth with her bass guitar made out of a Commodore 64. And did I mention she’s playing it while on roller skates? That’s talent!"

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“Ran into @jeriellsworth and her badass 8-bit bass built on a C=64”