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Sunday, July 08, 2012
Roland TB-303 Bass Line Synthesizer w/ Original Case & Manual
Pearl Drum-X SN 112422
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"This is a highly-sought after and increasingly rare analog sound processor/drum machine. Its appeal is its repertoire of deep, rich analog sound which are unique AND FUNCTIONAL... not just weird sounds...
First, this is a drum "brain" --- that is, there is no on-board sequencer/rhythm maker----you need to trigger it with a sequencer or something else. Originally, this was used back in the 80's I guess, triggered by electric drum pads. Now a days, people trigger it with other drum machines, sequencers, or their computers via a MIDI-enabled intermediary (e.g., Roland TR-808, 909, 707, etc).
Second: this is triggered with analog-ins. You need a triggering-source with enough amp/voltage in that triggering-source (something I never fully understood, I'm not an electrician) to get a good signal out of the DRUM-X. Most analog-keyboards have no problem triggering it. Roland TR-707, Roland TR-727, TR-808, and TR-909 also trigger it with no problems based on what I've seen on the internet.
It should be noted however that not all Roland TR drum machines trigger this (that is, other models besides the ones mentioned above) so beware."
You can find video of one previously posted here.
via this auction
"This is a highly-sought after and increasingly rare analog sound processor/drum machine. Its appeal is its repertoire of deep, rich analog sound which are unique AND FUNCTIONAL... not just weird sounds...
First, this is a drum "brain" --- that is, there is no on-board sequencer/rhythm maker----you need to trigger it with a sequencer or something else. Originally, this was used back in the 80's I guess, triggered by electric drum pads. Now a days, people trigger it with other drum machines, sequencers, or their computers via a MIDI-enabled intermediary (e.g., Roland TR-808, 909, 707, etc).
Second: this is triggered with analog-ins. You need a triggering-source with enough amp/voltage in that triggering-source (something I never fully understood, I'm not an electrician) to get a good signal out of the DRUM-X. Most analog-keyboards have no problem triggering it. Roland TR-707, Roland TR-727, TR-808, and TR-909 also trigger it with no problems based on what I've seen on the internet.
It should be noted however that not all Roland TR drum machines trigger this (that is, other models besides the ones mentioned above) so beware."
You can find video of one previously posted here.
VACO LOCO ZIRA
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"The 7-Bit Sound NAND Drone Synth is ballistic Lo-Fi synth box that packs a heavy punch, with 4 internal gated oscillators
NAND Drone synth is easy to use and is controlled in the following ways:
· The First knob controls oscillation frequency of the number 1 oscillator that is gated to the number 2 oscillator
· The Second knob controls oscillation frequency, by turning the First switch we open or close the gate.
· The Third knob controls oscillation frequency of number 3 oscillator that is gated to number 4 output oscillator which is also gated to the number 2 oscillator
· The second switch controls the gate between number 3 and number 4 oscillator.
The Vaco Loco Zira came out of an idea to see how small a fully equipped and versatile synth could be built.
The Zira features Two oscillators, each with 48 waveforms that were favourites from the Monowave. A sub oscillator, linked to oscillator one. The Sub oscillator has a level control, oscillators one and two can be switched on or off. Note offset for Patch +/- two octaves, second oscillator has note detune of +/- two octaves and fine tune. Hard Sync of oscillator two to oscillator one's pitch.
The Zira is based on the Korg NJM2069AD Filter/VCA chip. This 4-pole low pass filter is the same filter chip used in the Poly800, DW8000, DW6000 and DSS-1
Zira comes fully assembled in a clear acrylic housing, and is a very limited edition release, never to be seen again once stocks are sold out.
Features:
· Two oscillators, each with 48 waveforms
· One Sub oscillator
· Hard Sync of oscillators
· Two ADSRs, one VCF, one VCA
· One LFO
· Multiple routing options
· 64 patch memories
· MIDI updatable firmware
Specifications:
· 2 Oscs: Each with 48 waveforms, I picked 48 of my favourites from the Monowave. A sub oscillator, linked to oscillator one. The Sub oscillator has a level control, oscillators one and two can be switched on or off.
Note offset for Patch +/- two octaves, second oscillator has note detune of +/- two octaves and fine tune.
Hard Sync of oscillator two to oscillator one's pitch.
· VCF: The Korg NJM2069AD is used in the prototypes for the filter. This 4-pole low pass filter is the same filter chip used in the Poly800, DW8000, DW6000 and DSS-1
· VCA: Very high signal to noise ratio and incredibly clean sounding, again, the prototype uses the NJM2069AD.
· EG's: One for Filter and one for VCA, both are ADSR type. They have Linear attack and exponential decay and release curves.
These go from very quick (~3mS) to a many seconds for each stage (~48 Seconds).
· LFO: The LFO has 4 wave forms, Sinewave, sawtooth, square and random. the LFO is routable to oscillator pitch, filter cut off and filter resonance.
A delay parameter allows the LFO to come "fade in" with an adjustable delay.
It also has a key sync mode, when on the LFO is forced to reset when a new key is pressed and when the LFO cycle has finished it rests at that value.
· Display: The display uses four 7 segment displays, the same as GorF and Tron.
· MIDI: MIDI CC for each parameter, receipt of Patch change (64 patches).
· I/O: The Connections could not be simpler, power in (6 to 12V DC), MIDI in and Audio out.
Video Demos:"
YouTube Published on Apr 16, 2012 by VacolocoSynth
"A quick run through of Zira and it's features."
Zira Demonstration
Published on Apr 16, 2012 by VacolocoSynth
"A quick run through of Zira and it's features."
New Boot Loader
Uploaded by VacolocoSynth on Feb 23, 2012
"Quick demonstration of the new, faster and more reliable, boot loader. This demo shows an update for Zira, but the same boot loader will be used for all new projects from this point forward."
via this auction
"The 7-Bit Sound NAND Drone Synth is ballistic Lo-Fi synth box that packs a heavy punch, with 4 internal gated oscillators
NAND Drone synth is easy to use and is controlled in the following ways:
· The First knob controls oscillation frequency of the number 1 oscillator that is gated to the number 2 oscillator
· The Second knob controls oscillation frequency, by turning the First switch we open or close the gate.
· The Third knob controls oscillation frequency of number 3 oscillator that is gated to number 4 output oscillator which is also gated to the number 2 oscillator
· The second switch controls the gate between number 3 and number 4 oscillator.
The Vaco Loco Zira came out of an idea to see how small a fully equipped and versatile synth could be built.
The Zira features Two oscillators, each with 48 waveforms that were favourites from the Monowave. A sub oscillator, linked to oscillator one. The Sub oscillator has a level control, oscillators one and two can be switched on or off. Note offset for Patch +/- two octaves, second oscillator has note detune of +/- two octaves and fine tune. Hard Sync of oscillator two to oscillator one's pitch.
The Zira is based on the Korg NJM2069AD Filter/VCA chip. This 4-pole low pass filter is the same filter chip used in the Poly800, DW8000, DW6000 and DSS-1
Zira comes fully assembled in a clear acrylic housing, and is a very limited edition release, never to be seen again once stocks are sold out.
Features:
· Two oscillators, each with 48 waveforms
· One Sub oscillator
· Hard Sync of oscillators
· Two ADSRs, one VCF, one VCA
· One LFO
· Multiple routing options
· 64 patch memories
· MIDI updatable firmware
Specifications:
· 2 Oscs: Each with 48 waveforms, I picked 48 of my favourites from the Monowave. A sub oscillator, linked to oscillator one. The Sub oscillator has a level control, oscillators one and two can be switched on or off.
Note offset for Patch +/- two octaves, second oscillator has note detune of +/- two octaves and fine tune.
Hard Sync of oscillator two to oscillator one's pitch.
· VCF: The Korg NJM2069AD is used in the prototypes for the filter. This 4-pole low pass filter is the same filter chip used in the Poly800, DW8000, DW6000 and DSS-1
· VCA: Very high signal to noise ratio and incredibly clean sounding, again, the prototype uses the NJM2069AD.
· EG's: One for Filter and one for VCA, both are ADSR type. They have Linear attack and exponential decay and release curves.
These go from very quick (~3mS) to a many seconds for each stage (~48 Seconds).
· LFO: The LFO has 4 wave forms, Sinewave, sawtooth, square and random. the LFO is routable to oscillator pitch, filter cut off and filter resonance.
A delay parameter allows the LFO to come "fade in" with an adjustable delay.
It also has a key sync mode, when on the LFO is forced to reset when a new key is pressed and when the LFO cycle has finished it rests at that value.
· Display: The display uses four 7 segment displays, the same as GorF and Tron.
· MIDI: MIDI CC for each parameter, receipt of Patch change (64 patches).
· I/O: The Connections could not be simpler, power in (6 to 12V DC), MIDI in and Audio out.
Video Demos:"
YouTube Published on Apr 16, 2012 by VacolocoSynth
"A quick run through of Zira and it's features."
Zira Demonstration
Published on Apr 16, 2012 by VacolocoSynth
"A quick run through of Zira and it's features."
New Boot Loader
Uploaded by VacolocoSynth on Feb 23, 2012
"Quick demonstration of the new, faster and more reliable, boot loader. This demo shows an update for Zira, but the same boot loader will be used for all new projects from this point forward."
Review of Novation's Ultranova Hardware Synth and Software Editor
YouTube Published on Jun 1, 2012 by producertech
"Novation Ultranova Review
This movie outlines the main features of Novation's latest synth Ultranova. There is a guide to the hardware and main controls and i/o, as well as an introduction to the software editor, showing how various sound design and performance techniques can be carried out."
Guide to Reason Rack Extensions Part 1 - Korg Polysix
YouTube Published on Jul 8, 2012 by producertech
"Review of Korg Polysix Rack Extension for Reason
This movie is the first of a series of mini tutorials, exploring the range of instruments and effects available in Reason's new Rack Extensions feature. Korg's Polysix is the first instrument made by an external manufacturer to be included in Reason, so this is an exciting development! The movie takes you on a brief tour of the instrument, giving an outline of its controls and synth engine.
For more information about Reason, check out: http://www.reasoncourses.com"
Buchla 400
flickr set By kbr111
(click for more)
Update via Don Garbutt in the comments: "I worked on this model at IRCAM in the early '80s. It kept overheating, so they flew Don Buchla to Paris to turn a fan screw with a screwdriver!"
BubBrand's Live Modular Setup
via BugBrandBlog
"For the live stuff I've generally been taking a master clock from the TR606 (via UTLX, top right).
This clock is then used to drive Seqs, Divs, etc. and these derived clocks hook onwards into a Tama twin-drum module and generate events within the modular.
So, the top frame is mainly Clocking.
The middle frame is a variety of different things (think I will lose the clocking modules in the middle of this frame) - inc. new CTL1 Touch Panel version (the green)
& the bottom is mostly the synthesis - several SYN2B Quadrature Sine Oscillators for FM goodness.
Lots of power, but relatively compact and portable."
Acidlab MIAMI Listening Test
YouTube Published on Jul 8, 2012 by AudioCentralMagazine
"a quick (and probably boring) listening test of Acidlab.de MIAMI - analog clone of T-808"
Update:
fun with Acidlab MIAMI & heavy distortion
Published on Jul 8, 2012 by AudioCentralMagazine
"Nothing more than fiddling with a heavy & nasty distortion unit on the delicious Acidlab.de MIAMI 808 clone. I am very flabbergasted of interaction between kick decay and (heavy) distortion. In my memories, this reminds me some very very great album of Pankow - an italian electronic duo that i liked a lot. Hats off to Pankow (and Acidlab, obviously)."
RichyHo's Rack Planner - Video #1
YouTube Published on Jul 8, 2012 by RichyHo
Update: You might want to skip to the updated Video #2 below.
"An overview of the features and functionality of my multi-format modular synthesizer rack planner (as at v. 1.12 - currently a work-in-progress and not yet released). I forgot to demo dragging modules between racks (they retain their patched commections) and 'dynamic bolts' (but if you watch carefully in the euro rack you might see bolts appear/disappear as modules are dragged around). Comments and suggestions are welcomed - either here or on the thread at Muffs Forum where you'll find much more info about the project and better quality pictures...http://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=61984&start=all
Thanks for watching."
RichyHo's Rack Planner - Video #2
YouTube Published on Jul 9, 2012 by RichyHo
"Best watched in full screen, HD. A better quality video demonstrating the main features of my current development project - RichyHo's Rack Planner. Now at version 1.13 (not available for a while yet!) it's a modular synthesizer rack layout planner and patch notation system. Comments welcome. Thanks for watching."
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