MATRIXSYNTH

Introducing TWIGGY by Circuit Abbey

Published on Feb 10, 2015 Brother Theo

"TWIGGY is our new 2HP Dual Ring Mod. This Eurorack module uses AD633s to provide two clean and mathematically accurate 4-quadrant multipliers. These multipliers are DC coupled so they can process CV as well as audio. Since they are 4-quadrant multipliers they can be used as VCAs as well as CV-able attenuverters. Their anorexic size means they take up very little room in your rack.

This 2HP module has a maximum 20mA current draw (10mA +12V / 10mA -12V). Module depth is 49mm.

Special power cables to attach adjacent modules will be available. This will ensure you don't fill all your power connectors with 2HP cables.

www.circuitabbey.com"

AXIS Guitar Input Module by Circuit Abbey

Published on Aug 4, 2014 Brother Theo

"AXIS is our new 4HP guitar input module for the Eurorack modular synthesizer format which has a maximum 20mA current draw and a depth of 49mm. Featuring a 1/4" TS input, +/-15dB 3 band EQ, Volume knob, a 3.5mm modular level output, and an overload LED on the front panel. Set with a jumper on the main board, there are 2 gain settings for passive guitars and 1 setting for active guitars.

While the Axis clips nicely, we shot for transparency in hope that most people would want to process their guitar as they see fit with little distortion involved. We're happy to release what we think is a great solution for bringing guitars into the modular world.

AXIS is now available for purchase! Ask your local modular dealer to carry them if they're not in stock, or visit any of our current dealers: http://circuitabbey.com/WhereToBuy.html

http://circuitabbey.com/Axis.html"

Circuit Abbey Euro-Duino: Eurorack Arduino Kit

Published on Jul 9, 2014 Brother Theo

Note this one was announced back in Jul of 2014. If you are a maker, be sure to reach out to me if your videos are not featured on the site. It likely means I was not aware of them.

Tiptop Audio systems namm jam

Published on Feb 10, 2015 Tiptop .Audio

Synthrotek DIY Euro Modules NAMM 2015

Published on Feb 10, 2015 Synthtopia

"At the 2015 NAMM Show, Steve Harmon of Synthrotek introduced his line of DIY Eurorack modules."

http://www.synthrotek.com/

Rami Jaffee Tests Drives His Newly Restored Optigan

Published on Feb 9, 2015 optigandotcom

"Robert Becker recently restored Rami Jaffee's Optigan and invited Rami over for an unveiling and test-drive at Quilter Labs, where he works. Rami tries out a few of our original discs. The crowd goes wild."

http://optigan.com/2015/02/rami-jaffee-tests-drives-his-newly-restored-optigan/

MF#41 MOOG THEREMINI teardown and how it works

Published on Feb 10, 2015 markusfuller

Moog Thereminis on eBay

"a brief history of the theremin, Leon Theremin, Bob Moog, a quick teardown and brief explanation on how they work. plus some bloopers at the end.

Interesting Links
Thomas Grillo. www.thomasgrillo.com
Peter Pringle & the RCA talking machine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2cQ7... [below]
Dorit Chrysler with the Polyphonic Theremin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stobf..." [below]

RCA Theremin & Talking Machine

Published on May 22, 2012 Peter Pringle

"The theremin in this video is the instrument that once belonged to Julius Goldberg, the partner and personal assistant of Russian inventor Leon Theremin. This is a 1929 RCA theremin that was customized by Goldberg in the early 1930's and provided with "lightning bolt" volume and pitch antennas. In this video, I am using an ELECTRO-HARMONIX "Talking Machine" on a fixed, open "AH" sound, which lends to the tone a remarkable likeness to a human tenor.

The theremin has often been compared to an "electric soprano" but used with the Talking Machine, it can also be an ELECTRIC TENOR or an ELECTRIC BARITONE!

The composition is the famous tenor aria, NESSUN DORMA, from the opera TURANDOT by Italian composer Giacomo Puccini."

Introducing the Moog Polyphonic Theremin

Uploaded on Mar 31, 2011

"Introduced in 1928, the Theremin is one of the earliest and most widely known electronic instruments. Played artists that manipulate invisible energy fields around antennas which control the pitch and volume of the sound, Theremin music has distinguished hit records from such diverse artists as The Beach Boys, Led Zeppelin, Clara Rockmore and Linkin Park.

Today (April 1st), Moog Music designers carrying on the legacy of visionary founder, Robert Moog have announced the first major technical Theremin design advance in over 40 years. The PolyTheremin™ incorporates bleeding edge IsoDirectional Inductive Oscillator Technology, to isolate space around five individual pitch antennas thus enabling each to be played simultaneously (finger-by-finger) without interference from its companion antennas. This revolutionary concept breaks the long held belief that the Theremin could only be monophonic instrument.

The PolyTheremin ships with Dorit Chrysler's instructional video 'Playing the PolyTheremin is Even Easier Than Playing a Monophonic Theremin.'"

Hollis Frampton with Steve Reich rework soundtrack

Published on Feb 10, 2015 Anthony Distefano

"I added my NI Absynth version of Steve Reich's Music for 18 musicians to Hollis Frampton's 1968 film SURFACE TENSION."

Custom Roland Juno 106 "Polar" White

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via this auction

"This is close to a brand new Juno 106 as you can get. The synth is in fantastic condition and is completely fully functioning without defect. It has UK voltage and comes with power lead.

These synths are very rare and there is at least an 8 month waiting list on these synths as they are ordered.

There are currently only 3 'Polar' Junos in the whole world and this is the only one in the Uk.

This is a standard Juno 106 that has been fully restored plus additional features that make this unique.

1. A full panel board restoration. (This solves bad buttons. corroded faders, edit light problems.)

2. Power board restoration. (This solves aging large electrolytic capacitors that are leaking)

3. New battery and removable battery chassis in the CPU board. (You can now replace the battery your self!)

4. Module board restoration - voice chips service. (Guaranteed not to fail, AND socketed for easy removal if need be.)

5. Juno 60 style transistors installed in the analogue signal path on the module board and Jack board.

6. Minor body work and a fresh paint coat to protect the Juno 106.

7. Full calibration across the entire keyboard.

8. A special edition of Synth Spa Sounds for bank A & B, organized by type of sound.

9. Lighted bender, LED's and 2 digit screen changed to White."

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