Tuesday, May 06, 2014
Another Modular Synthesizer Jam?! (MicroBrute, Eurorack, Vermona DRM-1, Kaosspad Quad, MPC 1000,)
Published on May 6, 2014 The Tuesday Night Machines·101 videos
"Yes, indeed! Still jamming with the Eurorackz ... couldn't think of a name this time. I also used one LFO from the Tinysizer, by the way :D Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_c...
Questions or comments? Go ahead and post them below! :) Thanks for watching!
MORE INFO:
Gear used in this video:
- Eurorack Modular Synthesizer (with Vermona qMi, Malekko Wiard Anti-Oscillator, Intellijel, Koma Kommander, Sound of Shadows, Plague Bearer, RYO Optodist, Voice of Saturn VCF, etc. see: http://www.modulargrid.net/e/racks/vi...)
- Arturia MicroBrute (analog synthesizer)
- Vermona DRM-1 mkIII (drum synth)
- Korg Kaoss Pad Quad (looper & phaser FX on Eurorack)
- Akai MPC 1000 (sequencer)
- Zoom R16 (recording & mastering)
Filmed with a Canon EOS 550D (Rebel t2i)."
SNAZZY FX DREAMBOAT Eurorack Module
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"The Dreamboat is a dual chaotic oscillator with 2x CV inputs, a Gate output with adjustable threshold, and two sets of X and Y outputs. There are two oscillator sections to the module, the top half is an audio rate chaotic oscillator and the lower half outputs LFO rate signals. With its five outputs, the Dreamboat allows you to connect to plenty of modules all at once, allowing all kinds of modulation and listening possibilities.When used with an oscilloscope or a scope program in X/Y mode, the Dreamboat allows you to view its chaotic attractors in realtime.
Allowing for unique rhythms through the use of the gate output, a typical setup might see the Dreamboat involved in a few feedback loops while controlling an ADSR and a VCA with its gate output. When used with TIP-TOP’s special dual cables, hearing AND viewing the Dreamboat at the same time is a snap.
The Dreamboat is easy to use, just turn the knobs until the Chaos starts, then add modulation, cross-couple the two sections, and bring in a VCO or Noise module. For even more far out sounds, we recommend the use of two or even three Dreamboats for a truly powerful setup. Though the Dreamboat is not an oscillator in a way you might be used to, it will push you into new musical directions.
From subtle to destructive, from scary to absurd, the Dreamboat is a strange bird.
Use the Dreamboat to create everything from strange fogs to banging pots and pans, use it to explore Chaos or simply to have a truly unique module in your setup.
Snazzy FX recommends Gleick’s classic book CHAOS for those who want to know a bit more about what is going on behind the scenes in this module."
via this auction
"The Dreamboat is a dual chaotic oscillator with 2x CV inputs, a Gate output with adjustable threshold, and two sets of X and Y outputs. There are two oscillator sections to the module, the top half is an audio rate chaotic oscillator and the lower half outputs LFO rate signals. With its five outputs, the Dreamboat allows you to connect to plenty of modules all at once, allowing all kinds of modulation and listening possibilities.When used with an oscilloscope or a scope program in X/Y mode, the Dreamboat allows you to view its chaotic attractors in realtime.
Allowing for unique rhythms through the use of the gate output, a typical setup might see the Dreamboat involved in a few feedback loops while controlling an ADSR and a VCA with its gate output. When used with TIP-TOP’s special dual cables, hearing AND viewing the Dreamboat at the same time is a snap.
The Dreamboat is easy to use, just turn the knobs until the Chaos starts, then add modulation, cross-couple the two sections, and bring in a VCO or Noise module. For even more far out sounds, we recommend the use of two or even three Dreamboats for a truly powerful setup. Though the Dreamboat is not an oscillator in a way you might be used to, it will push you into new musical directions.
From subtle to destructive, from scary to absurd, the Dreamboat is a strange bird.
Use the Dreamboat to create everything from strange fogs to banging pots and pans, use it to explore Chaos or simply to have a truly unique module in your setup.
Snazzy FX recommends Gleick’s classic book CHAOS for those who want to know a bit more about what is going on behind the scenes in this module."
FLIGHT OF HARMONY PLAGUE BEARER VCF Assembled Kit
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"This is a unique piece of assembled Flight of Harmony's 'Plague Bearer' barebones kit (Version 1). The front panel is designed by me to have a rather 'punky' look, quite suitable for such a noisy device. Hard to find some info online but you probably know about this filter."
Assembled by Stamou Instruments.
via this auction
"This is a unique piece of assembled Flight of Harmony's 'Plague Bearer' barebones kit (Version 1). The front panel is designed by me to have a rather 'punky' look, quite suitable for such a noisy device. Hard to find some info online but you probably know about this filter."
Assembled by Stamou Instruments.
Modded DOEPFER A174 REMOTE JOYSTICK
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"This is a unique modification of the Doepfer A174 Joystick module (purchased new before modification). The mod incorporates a 5 Pin Din cable which extends the original joystick from its installed position. The joystick is re-placed into a handy enclosure and allows distant tabletop operations (cable is about 1 meter long)."
Stamou Instruments.
via this auction
"This is a unique modification of the Doepfer A174 Joystick module (purchased new before modification). The mod incorporates a 5 Pin Din cable which extends the original joystick from its installed position. The joystick is re-placed into a handy enclosure and allows distant tabletop operations (cable is about 1 meter long)."
Stamou Instruments.
ROLAND JD 800 JD990 16 Card Complete Collection
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"Complete collection of the rare SL-JD80 cards for your JD 800 and JD 990 synthesizer.
All cards come with their original cd box and covers and sleeves.
ROLAND SL-JD80-01 DRUMS & PERCUSSION STANDARD (data card + waveform card) sells for 99 euro
ROLAND SL-JD80-02 DRUMS & PERCUSSION DANCE (data card + waveform card) sells for 99 euro
ROLAND SL-JD80-03 ROCK DRUMS (data card + waveform card) sells for 99 euro
ROLAND SL-JD80-04 STRINGS ENSEMBLE (data card + waveform card) sells for 200 euro
ROLAND SL-JD80-05 BRASS (data card + waveform card) sells for 99 euro
ROLAND SL-JD80-06 GRAND PIANO (data card + waveform card) sells for 150 euro
ROLAND SL-JD80-07 GUITAR COLLECTION (data card + waveform card) sells for 150 euro
ROLAND SL-JD80-08 ACCORDION (data card + waveform card) NEW FACTORY SEALED sells for 99 euro"
via this auction
"Complete collection of the rare SL-JD80 cards for your JD 800 and JD 990 synthesizer.
All cards come with their original cd box and covers and sleeves.
ROLAND SL-JD80-01 DRUMS & PERCUSSION STANDARD (data card + waveform card) sells for 99 euro
ROLAND SL-JD80-02 DRUMS & PERCUSSION DANCE (data card + waveform card) sells for 99 euro
ROLAND SL-JD80-03 ROCK DRUMS (data card + waveform card) sells for 99 euro
ROLAND SL-JD80-04 STRINGS ENSEMBLE (data card + waveform card) sells for 200 euro
ROLAND SL-JD80-05 BRASS (data card + waveform card) sells for 99 euro
ROLAND SL-JD80-06 GRAND PIANO (data card + waveform card) sells for 150 euro
ROLAND SL-JD80-07 GUITAR COLLECTION (data card + waveform card) sells for 150 euro
ROLAND SL-JD80-08 ACCORDION (data card + waveform card) NEW FACTORY SEALED sells for 99 euro"
Arp Omni 2 Vintage String/Poly Synth
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"Here is a vintage Arp Omni II String/Poly Synth that has been recently serviced by Switched On in Austin, TX. They are a very reputable synth shop that does excellent repair work. They've been working on this guy on and off for almost six months and have gotten it to perform beautifully. As you can see from the repair bill, they have replaced all the electrolytic cap's, replaced several bad transistors/ic's and just fixed any functional problems with it. It is 100% working and sounds amazing! The cosmetics, however, are extremely rough on this one. It has significant rust and corrosion on the exterior, as shown in the photo's. There is corrosion on the inside, but it does not interfere with the electronics. I repeat, the electronics and sound are 100% functional and solid, so if you don't mind an ugly exterior, but beautiful sound coming out of your speakers, then snatch this up because these are becoming very hard to find in working shape."
via this auction
"Here is a vintage Arp Omni II String/Poly Synth that has been recently serviced by Switched On in Austin, TX. They are a very reputable synth shop that does excellent repair work. They've been working on this guy on and off for almost six months and have gotten it to perform beautifully. As you can see from the repair bill, they have replaced all the electrolytic cap's, replaced several bad transistors/ic's and just fixed any functional problems with it. It is 100% working and sounds amazing! The cosmetics, however, are extremely rough on this one. It has significant rust and corrosion on the exterior, as shown in the photo's. There is corrosion on the inside, but it does not interfere with the electronics. I repeat, the electronics and sound are 100% functional and solid, so if you don't mind an ugly exterior, but beautiful sound coming out of your speakers, then snatch this up because these are becoming very hard to find in working shape."
Sequential Circuits Pro One Synthesizer Turbo CPU MIDI + CV
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"This amazing synth is in great shape for it's age and includes the Music Technologies Group Turbo CPU, MIDI and CV upgrade! Professionally installed.
Everything works perfectly. There is a slight mechanical noise on the lowest key when pressed but it doesn't effect the triggering. The filter caps were upgraded to polystyrene for stability and superior sound.
The MTG Turbo upgrade includes the following:
musictechnologiesgroup.com
The MTG Pro One Turbo replacement CPU Module is a drop-in replacement microcontroller for the Sequential Circuits Pro One's 8021 CPU (AKA P8021/8021H/P8021H). Features: Plug-n-Play! No soldering required! Supports the original functionality including the sequencer and arpeggiator. Each sequence can be up to 256 steps (compared to total of 40 steps on the original). Sequences are retained in memory even after power-down. The CPU module does not use a battery. Power-on settable parameters for clock start mode, arpeggio up/down end notes, arpeggio down mode and arpeggio gate time. Sequence Tie mode allows for a variety of note lengths. Sequence End mode lets you chain the two sequences. Optional: If you want to make your own MIDI interface, instructions are in the manual. If you want MIDI hardware included, see CPU+MIDI. The above plus a MIDI In/Out interface board that adds the following features*: Firmware update (“re-flashing”) over MIDI (using MIDIOX or similar). Settable MIDI channel. Receive MIDI note data. Monophonic MIDI output of arpeggiator and sequencer data. Polyphonic MIDI output of keyboard data. Arpeggiator and sequencer sync-able to MIDI Sync In (settable clock rate). Load/Save sequence data over MIDI. MIDI In, MIDI Out and optional MIDI Thru. Optional MIDI In/Out activity LEDs. Pads for optional DAC chip (see CV option below). Soldering and installation are required for MIDI. Turbo CPU + MIDI + CV (Beta) For the handy DIYers, add a tiny MCP4728 chip to the v2.00 MIDI board (soon to be available pre-installed as well) and analog control over MIDI will be yours! Simply connect it via 2 additional wires from the MTG Turbo CPU and then tie into the Pro one using 4 CV wires. No trace cutting or case butchering! See the firmware and manual(s) below. All you need is the MCP4728 chip, some wire and solder. Four 12-bit digital-to-analog converters. Supports MIDI Pitch Bend receive including setting the range/sensitivity using RPN. Control of Filter Cutoff and/or Resonance. LFO2 with multiple waveforms (Square, Saw, Triangle, Sine, including Sample & Hold). LFO2 range from 0.1Hz to 10Hz (10 seconds/cycle to .1 seconds/cycle). ... and more!?"
via this auction
"This amazing synth is in great shape for it's age and includes the Music Technologies Group Turbo CPU, MIDI and CV upgrade! Professionally installed.
Everything works perfectly. There is a slight mechanical noise on the lowest key when pressed but it doesn't effect the triggering. The filter caps were upgraded to polystyrene for stability and superior sound.
The MTG Turbo upgrade includes the following:
musictechnologiesgroup.com
The MTG Pro One Turbo replacement CPU Module is a drop-in replacement microcontroller for the Sequential Circuits Pro One's 8021 CPU (AKA P8021/8021H/P8021H). Features: Plug-n-Play! No soldering required! Supports the original functionality including the sequencer and arpeggiator. Each sequence can be up to 256 steps (compared to total of 40 steps on the original). Sequences are retained in memory even after power-down. The CPU module does not use a battery. Power-on settable parameters for clock start mode, arpeggio up/down end notes, arpeggio down mode and arpeggio gate time. Sequence Tie mode allows for a variety of note lengths. Sequence End mode lets you chain the two sequences. Optional: If you want to make your own MIDI interface, instructions are in the manual. If you want MIDI hardware included, see CPU+MIDI. The above plus a MIDI In/Out interface board that adds the following features*: Firmware update (“re-flashing”) over MIDI (using MIDIOX or similar). Settable MIDI channel. Receive MIDI note data. Monophonic MIDI output of arpeggiator and sequencer data. Polyphonic MIDI output of keyboard data. Arpeggiator and sequencer sync-able to MIDI Sync In (settable clock rate). Load/Save sequence data over MIDI. MIDI In, MIDI Out and optional MIDI Thru. Optional MIDI In/Out activity LEDs. Pads for optional DAC chip (see CV option below). Soldering and installation are required for MIDI. Turbo CPU + MIDI + CV (Beta) For the handy DIYers, add a tiny MCP4728 chip to the v2.00 MIDI board (soon to be available pre-installed as well) and analog control over MIDI will be yours! Simply connect it via 2 additional wires from the MTG Turbo CPU and then tie into the Pro one using 4 CV wires. No trace cutting or case butchering! See the firmware and manual(s) below. All you need is the MCP4728 chip, some wire and solder. Four 12-bit digital-to-analog converters. Supports MIDI Pitch Bend receive including setting the range/sensitivity using RPN. Control of Filter Cutoff and/or Resonance. LFO2 with multiple waveforms (Square, Saw, Triangle, Sine, including Sample & Hold). LFO2 range from 0.1Hz to 10Hz (10 seconds/cycle to .1 seconds/cycle). ... and more!?"
HDB Audio DRM 2 Mini Syncussion Analog Kick Drum Bass Synth
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HDB was related to TBS, MAM, and Vermona. Not sure what the exact relationship was. If anyone knows, feel free to share. It is interesting to see the HDB label only on this unit. Curious if any other synths have the label. Speaking of, I realize I had a channel label for the others here on the site, but not HDB, so I added it starting with this post. Click here for a search that will bring up previous HDB posts.
Update: worth noting is the engineer behind TBS and MAM was Stefan Schmidt of the new Schmidt poly analog monster synth as mentioned here.
via this auction
HDB was related to TBS, MAM, and Vermona. Not sure what the exact relationship was. If anyone knows, feel free to share. It is interesting to see the HDB label only on this unit. Curious if any other synths have the label. Speaking of, I realize I had a channel label for the others here on the site, but not HDB, so I added it starting with this post. Click here for a search that will bring up previous HDB posts.
Update: worth noting is the engineer behind TBS and MAM was Stefan Schmidt of the new Schmidt poly analog monster synth as mentioned here.
Clavia Nord Lead 2X
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via this auction
Did you know the original Nord Lead was loosely based on the Sequential Circuits Prophet-5? It actually came loaded with the Prohpet-5 presets. They are not an exact match, but more of an approximation. The Nord Lead has a sharper, cleaner, more aggressive sound and definitely has a character of its own. An interesting side note is Clavia scrapped the original Nord Lead engine for the Nord Lead 3 which had a completely different character, but they then returned to the original Nord sound with their follow-up synths.
via this auction
Did you know the original Nord Lead was loosely based on the Sequential Circuits Prophet-5? It actually came loaded with the Prohpet-5 presets. They are not an exact match, but more of an approximation. The Nord Lead has a sharper, cleaner, more aggressive sound and definitely has a character of its own. An interesting side note is Clavia scrapped the original Nord Lead engine for the Nord Lead 3 which had a completely different character, but they then returned to the original Nord sound with their follow-up synths.
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