Simply Because

Published on Mar 6, 2013 attorks·114 videos

"It is almost 3 months ago since I uploaded my last video. I was very busy with the Beyond Berlin project. But I felt the urge to upload something. And then this came up last evening. Simple and pure, only 2 sequences, a carpet of sound and a modest solo. Hope you like it.

One 8-step sequence comes from the Doepfer MAQ16/3 sequencer and drives the Synthesizers.com Modular. The other 8-step sequence comes from the Synthesizers.com Q960 sequencer which drives the Rob Hordijk OSC HRM which is only modulated by an Q109 Envelope Generator for the VCA on it, so one voice with only two modules. The secret is that the gate of row 2 of the MAQ16/3, which also has an 8-step sequence with steps 2 and 7 off and runs half time of row 1, is used for the EG's and shifting the Q960.

Anne used my iPhone 4 to film this video.

You can download/see/hear the video and music from my website soon."

Roland TB-303 sequencing Korg Monotribe using CV Gate breakout box

Published on Mar 6, 2013 darenager·116 videos

"A quick demo of the 303 sequencing the Monotribe using my breakout box, the box gives a separate socket for CV and Gate, making connection a lot easier, available to buy for £15, send me a message if interested. Shot using iPhone and Fostex Ar4i, sorry for the wonky camera work!"

Casio CZ-101 Synthesizer with Original Box

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"*Mini version of Casio-1000, 49 keys
*8 stage envelope design
*Phase Distortion, interpretation of mid-eighties digital synth sounds
*Small and portable"

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Custom Minimoog Style Wood Case for Clavia Nord Rack

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Note the listing is for the case only and not the synth. Via the seller:

"This is a custom built item made by hand. I had made one to play live. A bunch of people loved it so I made another one which is much better than the first. I have not used this one for playing out. The keyboard is an Alesis Q25 midi controller. All keys work and mod & pitch wheels work. Important note: There are 3 buttons. The one on the left & right are octave buttons and work fine. The middle one is a funtion button that does work, but the data slider is not exposed. It is inside the enclosure. So the middle button is not used. In short this is a 25Key midi controller that transmits on channel 1 with Octave, Pitch Wheel & Modulation wheels. I am including the power supply for the controller. This is custom fit to a Nord Rack. If you are interested in a custom enclosure for a different synth you can email me. This item is only the wood enclosure & controller (Synth Not Included)..."

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Analogue Systems French Connection CV Keyboard

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Korg Sigma

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Modulae-Battle-4

Published on Mar 6, 2013 Brain OperatingSystem·17 videos

"Modular Battle 4 with 4 Modules.
ModcanTS-Make Noise Maths-MOTM E350 Make Noise Optomix"

CGS Serge Noise Source & Random Voltage Generator

In case you missed the update in this post, Ken Stone of Catgirl Synth (CGS) will also have the new Noise Source, which, actually is a 1975 design.  The Serge Tcherepnin copyright in the image from that post was for the new drawing of the schematic.

Pictured here is the Noise Source in Ken's system along with the Random Voltage Generator.  The Noise Source makes the Random Voltage Generator possible.  In the image below, the PCB with fewer parts in the bottom pic is the Noise Source. The other board is the SSG (Serge Smooth and Stepped Generator).

CGS Multi Tempo Patch

Published on Feb 19, 2013 otherunicorn·38 videos

otherunicorn is Ken Stone of CGS

"I don't know how many years it is that I have been working towards getting a decent sized patch going. Too much building, too many interruptions, too many times having to pull something apart to answer questions. So over the last couple of weeks, my intentions got a little further than just being that, and a managed a couple of rudimentary/experimental patches. Finally today I spent a few hours putting this together. I don't know how many years I've wanted to do this particular type of patch, but it's been a lot. The basis is the C Am F G chord progression. VCO 1 is playing those notes, VCO 2 is playing harmony at twice the rate. VCO 3 is playing a 15 step sequence at 4(?) times the rate again, while VCO 4 is playing the "lead" at 1/2 the rate of VCO 1. The lead uses a Doepfer Phase Locked Loop to break up the tone a bit. This was just quickly recorded with the camera to make sure I have a record of it. At the moment there is no audio recording equipment in the room! Oh - the Serge isn't part of the patch. It is still wired up as per the last video."

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1975 La-Trobe University Serge

"Not dressed for the occasion."

Published on Feb 17, 2013 otherunicorn
otherunicorn is Ken Stone of CGS

"Testing out four panels of the ex La-Trobe University Serge. The reverb module had just had 90% component replacement, and was being given a good work out to test it. The patch is just an expansion of the one in the last two panel video of this synth. Unfortunately the camera microphone leaves it sounding a little tinny. Please excuse the over-weight under-dressed old dude at the controls! XD"

Serge Sequence

Published on Dec 22, 2012

"Two modules from a vintage paperface Serge Modular from 1975. Upgrades/repairs made to sequencer section, inluding replacing and adding LEDs, an 8 ways switch to give a default sequencer patch, addition of cycle switches on the Negative Slews. Patch has two VCOs running from different rows of the sequencer/programmer. Neg slew as clock for seq. Neg Slew as LFO for second filter. 1st filter and Gate driven by Envelope generator. 2nd Env Generator acting as sub-oscillator. 2nd Gate used as a mixer/level."