Luminth Teaser by nthsynth

Published on Feb 11, 2013 nthsynth·9 videos

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The Purring Buchla

The Purring Buchla - Unedited version

Uploaded on Feb 11, 2013 DJjondent·168 videos

"My first impressions of a Buchla 200e.
Just tweaking knobs in the search for great sounds"

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Published on Feb 11, 2013

"My first impressions of a Buchla 200e.
Just tweaking knobs in the search for great sounds
At times it kinda sounds like a Ducatti. :-)

Using just 3 modules:
261e - Complex Waveform Generator
281e - Quad function generator
292e - Quad Dynamics Manager

The 261e - The Complex Waveform Generator consists of 2 VCos (modulation & principal oscillators).
The principal oscillator appears to only generate sine waves.... freq varying from 27 to 7040Hz.
The modulation Osc has 2 ranges: 27 - 7040HZ (audio range) & .25 - 64Hz (sub-audio).

The 281e - Quad function generator - These appear to be a very complex set of envelope generators.
Can be organised into pairs.

The 292e - Dynamics Manager - Buchla's answer to the VCA but also appears to act like a Low Pass Filter."

Waveshaper

Published on Feb 11, 2013 Ebotronix·585 videos

4 ms Peg RCD VCA Matrix
Analogue Systems RS 110 RS 360
Bananalogue Serge VCS ( Waveshaper for TZO)
Cyndustries TZO
Doepfer A 134 panning by A 143-9 & Moog MP201
Flame Chord Machine (arp out to unkle Bass)
foh choices
Grendel Formant Filter
Make Noise Maths Moddemix Optomix QMMG Wogglebug
Malekko 4x Anti (Bass) 4x Unkle (chord) & Jag
Roland System 104 Sequencer
SSL Modulation Orgy
ToppobrilloSportmodulator TWF
Logic Master clock to Kenton Pro 2000 II
Kick Ultrabeat
FX Boss VF1 Line6 Echopro TC M3000

Subtractor Basics - Micro Tutorial

Published on Feb 11, 2013

"Subtractor, the original Reason synth, still packs a punch! In this tutorial we'll learn the basics of this virtual analog classic by creating a synth bass from scratch. Regardless if you own Reason, Reason Essentials or if you're just trying out the demo, this should get you started creating your own sounds with Subtractor!"

"I Dream of Wires: Hardcore Edition" 2013 Official Trailer

"I Dream of Wires: Hardcore Edition" 2013 official trailer from I Dream Of Wires on Vimeo.

"I Dream of Wires" (IDOW) is an upcoming, independent documentary film about the phenomenal resurgence of the modular synthesizer - exploring the passions, obsessions and dreams of people who have dedicated part of their lives to this esoteric electronic music machine. Written and directed by Robert Fantinatto, with Jason Amm (Ghostly International recording artist Solvent) serving as producer and co-writer, IDOW is set to receive it's festival premiere, May 2013.

Preceding IDOW's official theatrical release, we will be releasing this special, extended cut: "I Dream Of Wires (Hardcore Edition)" (IDOW-HE) will be released independently on BluRay / 2xDVD, and shipped to all IndieGoGo and pre-order customers, June 2013. IDOW-HE is for the hardcore modular synthesizer and electronic music fanatics, and will run approximately 4 hours long (!).

IDOW-HE is a strictly limited-edition item, available to order exclusively through idreamofwires.org from 2/11 - 5/31, 2013. It's bound to sell out in pre-orders, so don't sleep...
IDOW-HE BluRay / 2xDVD is available to pre-order now:
http://idreamofwires.org/order

"Themogene (I Dream Of Wires theme)", from the forthcoming IDOW original soundtrack album by Solvent, is available to listen/download in its entirety via Ghostly International on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/ghostly/solvent-themogene

Additional music/sounds featured in this trailer: Container, Jack Dangers (Meat Beat Manifesto), Richard Devine, John Elliott (Spectrum Spools/ex-Emeralds), Gert Jalass (Moon Modular), Richard Lainhart, Solvent, Jon Sonnenberg (Travelogue), Keith Fullerton Whitman.

"Who said that?" (in order of appearance): Brad Garton, Dean Batute, Maggie Payne, Bernie Krause, William Maginnis, Terry Pender, Jack Dangers (Meat Beat Manifesto), Benge (John Foxx and the Maths), Vince Clarke (Erasure), Daniel Miller (Mute Records), David Kronemeyer, Jon Sonnenberg (Travelogue), Carl Craig, James Holden, Richard Devine, Luke Abbott, Tony Rolando (Make Noise), Flood, Trent Reznor (NiN/How To Destroy Angels), Dieter Doepfer, Dominic Butler (Factory Floor), Paul Schreiber (Synthesis Technology/MOTM), David Kronemeyer, Eric Barbour (Metasonix), George Mattson, William Mathewson (WMD), Tony Rolando, Eric Barbour, Daniel Miller, Drew Neumann, John Elliott (Spectrum Spools/ex-Emeralds), Andreas Schneider (SchneidersBuero), Eric Barbour, Scott Jaeger (The Harvestman), Andreas Schneider, Dieter Doepfer, Chris Carter (X-TG/Chris & Cosey), Charlie Clouser, Danjel Van Tijn (Intellijel), John Tejada, Drumcell, Legowelt, Alessandro Cortini (SONOIO/ex-NiN), John Foxx, Deadmau5, James Husted (Synthwerks), Paul Barker (Malekko/ex-Ministry), Container, Cevin Key (Skinny Puppy), Robert A.A. Lowe, Trent Reznor, Gur Milstein (TipTop Audio), Gary Numan.

http://idreamofwires.org
http://vimeo.com/idreamofwires 
http://facebook.com/idreamofwiresdocumentary

hexinverter.net batteryACID (I Dream of Wires edition)

"Introducing...

hexinverter.net batteryACID (I Dream of Wires edition)

Eurorack format DISTORTION / COMPRESSION module.

batteryACID is a unique voltage controlled analogue distortion module for musical synthesis. It is loosely based on the infamous MXR Distortion Plus guitar pedal which acid house musicians have taken to processing distorted acid basslines and other synthesizer textures through.

Where batteryACID differs greatly from its guitar pedal counterparts is that it has been designed to have voltage control of the distortion amount. This makes it right at home in a modular analogue synthesizer, as fun modulation of the distortion parameter is of course possible! It sounds great on synth leads, basslines and of course drums!

For anyone that might be familiar with the DIY ("do it yourself") batteryACID project offered by hexinverter.net in PCB form, to answer your likely question: This is an entirely different and updated circuit. It features a slew of new features and differences, as outlined below.


Technical/Mechanical Specifications

- 16HP
- Requires +/-12V
- Current consumption and module depth TBD

Base Features

- Voltage controlled all-analogue distortion effect
- Onboard compressor for automatic gain correction (the signal volume would otherwise vary drastically with the distortion modulation)
- Designed anew specifically for musical synthesis and drum processing
- Can function as a basic standalone hardware compressor when the distortion effect is switched off

Analogue Distortion with Voltage Control

- A new take on the classic diode overdrive distortion circuit found in many infamous guitar pedals of the last half-century
- Fully analogue voltage control of the distortion amount parameter
- The high-pass effect (ie: bass frequency loss) commonly experienced with using guitar pedals to process synths and drums has been reduced
- Effect wet/dry mix control for dialing in the perfect amount of distortion
- Attenuators for input/output levels
- Bypassing is possible via the panel switch

Onboard Compressor

- Can be disabled easily via the switch on the panel
- Compressor Threshold, Ratio and Gain parameter controls for locking in the desired dynamics after distortion
- Functions as a basic hardware compressor when distortion is disabled

Want?

Available exclusively from idreamofwires.org.
Pre-order 2/11 through 5/31. Shipping June.
This is a 1-off, single batch production, with the majority of proceeds going to I Dream Of Wires' completion fund - with huge thanks to hexivnverter.net!

Price, in USD via Paypal, with shipping included:
- $225 within North America.
- $230 elsewhere.

Additional thanks to Livewire Electronics for helping us to source the knobs, and Intellijel Designs Inc. who have offered to oversee manufacturing!

http://hexinverter.net
http://facebook.com/hexinverterelectronics

http://idreamofwires.org 
http://vimeo.com/idreamofwires 
http://facebook.com/idreamofwiresdocumentary"

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The Yamaha CS-50 Part 6- Touch Modulation (aftertouch)

Published on Feb 10, 2013 AutomaticGainsay·138 videos

"Here is a demonstration of the sound and functionality of the Yamaha CS-510's mechanical aftertouch feature."

All parts here.

MOTM Format Modular Synthesizer System

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this auction

"Top row

1.Music from Outer Space 16 Step Rotary Analog Sequencer (6u) These are only available as a kit from The Bridechamber (this is the main supplier for Motm)
http://bridechamber.com/M_Sequencer.html

As you can see it costs $440 (plus freight) just for the kit ! Its an extremely difficult build ..so some 20 hours of labour there.

2.Cat Girl Synth Super Psycho LFO (3 u)
Basically 6 lfos which go from sub audio to audio rates. LFO 1 and 2 are sine and square switchable. 3,4,5,6, are square wave. Think drone machine or crazy lfo madness. Built by Analog Craftsman

Middle Row...

3.Motm 300 Ultra VCO (2 u) This is virtually state of the art in oscillators !  These sell for $450 assembled.. (there are 2)

4.Cat Girl Synth VCO (1 u)
Great VCO which has been modified by Pugix to make it even better. Saw and Pulse only..I team it with the next module (Cynthia) for sequencing.

5.Cynthia Sawtooth Animator (1 u)
Ok..this is the FAT one ! Sounds the same as 7 osc. Voltage controlled too !  These sell for $495 !

6.Motm 440 Discrete OTA LowPass Filter (2 u)
The Ultimate...it overdrives too !  This sells for $470.

7.Thomas White Buchla 292c Clone LoPass Gate (2 u)
Built by Analog Craftsman Its a filter..its a vca or both. this is the cool Vactrol thing that gives the Buchla its sound !

8.Dual Oakley ADSR /VCA (2 u)
Couldnt do without this..and VCA s built in ! Can be super snappy or extended) (Built and modified by Pugix)

Bottom Row
9.Motm 300 Ultra VCo (2 u) As above

10.Encore Electronics Universal Event Generator (2 u)
Its an 8 stage EG, a 8 stage sequencer..very versatile.
http://www.encoreelectronics.com/cont_ueg1.html
This sells for $299.

11.Motm 110 Ring Mod/ VCA (2 u)
Everyone needs Ring Mod and you cant have too many VCA's !
http://www.synthtech.com/motm110.html

12.Oakley Overdrive / Distortion (1 u)
Really adds grit and grunge to a sound.

13.Oakley Equinoxe Voltage Controlled Phaser (1 U)
The sound of Jarre !
http://www.krisp1.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=6
Selling for $240

14.Motm 830 Dual Mode Mixer (2 u )
Can do audio and Cv..a must have.
http://www.synthtech.com/motm830.html
This sells for $329..."

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ARP 2600 Worlds Apart

Published on Feb 10, 2013 DearbornJohn·6 videos

blinkerette

Published on Feb 10, 2013 Cranda11·42 videos

"A little late-night jam with Elektron Analog Four and Maschine. Nothing else but a whole raft of Audio Damage plugs, as usual."