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Thursday, October 16, 2014

ZOe vs 223e

Published on Oct 16, 2014 BuchlaBum

"ZOe is the main voice with a droning 261e. Pads control ZOe square wave output pulse width, 261e timbre, location, wet/dry, and envelope decays. Still getting used to the 223e. It's much more sensative than I thought it would be (eg. the flubs I have while performing here)."

Two modular 8-step sequencers to form one 16-step (MU system)

Published on Oct 16, 2014 alternatingbitmusic

"Hexinverter.net's Symple SEQ module is a handy 1U wide mini sequencer, but I feel limited by 8-steps at times so I thought for my portable modular cabinet (my "modbox" as I call it), I'd combine two of them via the Club of the Knobs C 962C Sequential Switch."

A Patch From Scratch #04: Let's build a Drone #TTNM

Published on Oct 16, 2014 The Tuesday Night Machines

"In this episode I try to improvise a drone sound, using various forms of CV modulation.

A drone or droning sound is usually a continuous "dull" sound. But it doesn't have to be! Let's make it a continuous sound, which is a little more busy, which is great for anything from synth noise to pop music I'd say.

My Eurorack case on ModularGrid:
http://www.modulargrid.net/e/racks/vi...

Eurorack Modular Synth Modules used in this video:
- Intellijel Dixie 1 VCO
- Malekko Wiard Anti-Oscillator VCO
- Music Thing Modular Thonk Turing Machine & Pulses Expander Sequencer
- Erica Synth Polivoks VCF Filter
- Intellijel uVCF Filter
- Intellijel uAtt Attenuator
- Synthrotek EKO Delay
- 2x Make Noise Function Generator
- Intellijel Quadra Quad Envelope Generator
- Make Noise Mod Demix Ring Modulator
- Expert Sleepers Disting
- Doepfer A-138 Exponential Mixer

Recorded on a Zoom R16 Multitrack Recorder.

Filmed with a Canon EOS 550D (Rebel t2i)."

Martin Kern - Modular Sounds: Serge & Eurorack

Published on Oct 16, 2014 inbetweenmovements

"Oscillators: Make Noise DPO, Z3000 Smart VCO MKII, Serge New Timbral Oscillator
Effects: Intellijel designs µFold II, Make Noise Echophon
1st Expert Sleepers Disting in LFO mode, 2nd Expert Sleepers Disting in Dual Waveshaper MODE
Sequencer: Make Noise Rene, KM-MIQU 01-16 v2.0 (VSTi)
Recorded in LIve
Vst Effect: Softube Spring Reverb"

KORG Gadget for iPad | Newly Added Features!

Published on Oct 15, 2014 KORGINC

iTunes: KORG Gadget - KORG INC.

"An expansive arsenal of synthesizers; opening a new world for mobile music production!

KORG Gadget is the multi-track music creation app ranked number one in the music section of iTunes App Stores around the world!"

Bilbao is the Elektron Monomachine looking instrument at the beginning of the video. It's an in app purchase currently at $9.99. "The beats you need right now are generated at lightning speed. This is a one-shot sampler gadget with 16 parts. Numerous beats redolent with lo-fi feel are built in, expanding the range of the 'London' drum sound module gadget. In addition, you can freely import your own samples to limitlessly expand your sound set."

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

THE HARVESTMAN IRON CURTAIN ELECTRONICS SYSTEM (POLIVOKS MODULAR SYSTEM) NOW AVAILABLE

via the harvestman
Brief audio demo posted here.

"IRON CURTAIN ELECTRONICS SYSTEM AVAILABLE NOW - five systems, first come - first serve - direct from The Harvestman Digital Audio Electronics for immediate shipment. Desktop case by Monorocket, power supply by Make Noise.
The Iron Curtain Electronics system is a modular instrument based on the legendary POLIVOKS synthesizer, created in cooperation with the original instrument designer Vladimir Kuzmin. The Polivoks was the first voltage-controlled synthesizer from the Soviet Union, first manufactured in a military radio factory in 1982 from a special selection of components. It later became notorious in the West for its aggressive sonic character. All modules and system components are compliant with the Eurorack format.

The Polivoks modular voice contains temperature-stabilized sawtooth-core VCOs, VCAs, and ADSR envelopes (two each), combined with a noise source, sample-and-hold, LFO, the famous 2-pole filter, and the suboctave circuit from the LIDER guitar effects processor. To preserve the character of the circuits, NOS electronic components from the USSR were used where appropriate.

The Harvestman has added specialized mixer, multiple, and slew limiter modules for patching these classic circuits into this new modular environment. The Iron Curtain modules have a redesigned user interface towards this goal, with extended controls not available on the original keyboard instrument such as individually patchable outputs, advanced envelope controls, and a plethora of attenuverted control voltage inputs. Packaged in a durable, portable desktop cabinet by Monorocket, the modules sit at a pleasant angle to the performer, with a large flat area on the top of the case for additional modular cabinets or other electronic instruments to be stacked above.
More Iron Curtain Electronics modules will be released in 2015, continuing the work of Vladimir Kuzmin with selections from his vast instrument design portfolio.

PRICE: $2000 USD (plus shipping) . Send an email to sales@theharvestman.org to organize a purchase, please include "IRON CURTAIN" in the subject field.

INCLUDED:
2x HMR1983 Polivoks Oscillator
1x HMR1982 Polivoks Filter
2x HMR1985 Polivoks Envelope/VCA
1x HMR1987 Polivoks Modulator
1x HMR1984 Lider Suboctave
1x Multiple Miggs
assorted blank panels
Quickstart manual pages/faceplate translations
Colored patch cables, 3 different lengths (23 cables total)
utterly delightful embroidered Harvestman insignia badge
Case: Monorocket desktop case, black tolex. 104HP, lid included
Dimensions: 24 x 14 x 12 with lid (inches)
Weight: 23 pounds with lid
Power supply: Makenoise MINI-PWR (AC adaptor works worldwide.)
Room for expansion: 27HP, +750mA +12V, -250mA -12V

*** NOTE: These first systems do not include the pictured KING SLENDER mixer/slew module, available in January 2015 with improved performance. The price has been adjusted accordingly, and early adopters may add this module later at a discounted price."

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Soundtrack style with Trident mkII, SH-101, and TR-909

Published on Oct 15, 2014 SynthMania

"The spellbinding sound of the Korg Trident, punctuated by a classic Roland duo."

" Rooster Blues " Live Rec Performed By Chrono Triggers

Published on Oct 15, 2014 Chrono Triggers

https://soundcloud.com/chronotriggers

"All Right Reserved

Rooster Noises :: Generator - Pittsburgh Modular
Chords :: Pocket Piano Midi - Critter & Guitari
Bass :: Redsquare - Analogue Solutions
Synths :: MS20 - Korg / Dark Energy - Doepfer / M-Brane 11 - Jomox
All Drums & Samples:: MPC 2000 Akai (played live, no sequence)

Midi Sequence
MPC 1000 Akai send midi sequence for the chords & send the master clock

Modular
Seq-02 - MFB // M-Seq - ACX // Clock Div - Clock Mult + SMC Breakout - 4MS //
Maths - Make Noise // Compressor - WMD // BM20R - Magnaval.B //
Analog Delay - Pittsburgh Modular // External Processor - Analogue Systems //
A-180 - A-147 x 2 - A-162 - A-150 x 2 - A-138 - Dark Time - Doepfer // DIY Matrix

Effects & Processing
PBC-6A - FMR // SP Compressor - Xotic // AD9 - Ibanez // Fuzz Factory Original - ZVex
SE 500 - Korg

Recording
KM-60 Boss (For Synths & Modular)
Midas 320 direct out to RME Multiface 2"

Vintage ARP 2600 Analog Synthesizer

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
Published on Aug 4, 2014 Techbubble

"This video is about ARP 2600 several different settings and different functions within the ARP 2600 sound spectrum"

via this auction

"The ARP 2600 is a semi-modular analog subtractive audio synthesizer, designed by Alan R. Pearlman with Dennis Colin, and manufactured by his company, ARP Instruments, Inc. as the follow-on version of the. Unlike other modular systems of the time, which required modules to be purchased individually and wired by the user, the 2600 was semi-modular with a fixed selection of basic synthesizer components internally pre-wired. The 2600 was thus ideal for musicians new to synthesis, due to its ability to be operated either with or without patch cords, and was, upon its initial release, heavily marketed to high schools, universities, and other educational facilities

2601 v3.0: Late in 1980, a final revision was released with un-potted submodules, making them easier to maintain, and a revised suitcase. However these late models are quite rare as their release coincided with ARP's final days."

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