Make Noise LxD

Published on Oct 16, 2015 MAKEN0ISE

"The LxD, Low Strike Duo, is a dual-response, two channel, direct-coupled, Low Pass Gate, which utilizes vactrols in order to provide simultaneous control over the Amplitude and Frequency Spectrum of an INput Signal. It is, in essence, a VCFA (Voltage Controlled Filter Amplifier). Unlike the Optomix, the LxD offers two different filter responses. CH. 1 offers a 12db/ Octave response that is mildly-resonant, while CH. 2 offers a 6bd/ Octave that is non-resonant. The OUTput of CH. 1 is normalled to the INput of CH. 2. This normalization puts the two channels in series, which is similar to the VCF into VCA arrangement made popular by many monosynths of the 1970’s.

Classic VCF-VCA arrangement in small 4hp module

STRIKE INput allows use of Gate signal to trigger Low Pass Gate circuit, "plucking" or "striking" the vactrol

Low noise, low distortion, smooth, natural-sounding circuit

Direct coupled, process audio or control signals

Utilizes 2 vactrols

Pairs well with STO and MATHS

http://www.makenoisemusic.com/lxd.html"

Synth Rorschach #39: Senator Palpatine's Office - Star Wars

Been meaning to post this one literally for years... It's always when I'm watching one of the films and then I forget. :)

So, what design cues do you see here? Hint, the designer recently announced a new hardware synthesizer limited to two runs of 20.

The design cues are also in different scenes in the original Star Wars films. I always wondered if the designer picked up some of his design styles from the films.

Update: a few more design cues from the original films added below. Oh, and ignore the Oreos, although, the size of an Oreo is roughly the size of one of the knobs on the particular synth I thought of. :)

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AHNE Event Set for October 24 at Olin College in Needham, Massachusetts

Full details at alt-mode.

Snip for the archives:

"Analogue Heaven North East SynthFest at Olin College of Engineering
Hosted by Prof. Kent Lundberg
Organizer: Eric Crawley

Time
Saturday, October 24th, 2015
Noon to 5:30PM with performances from 7PM to 9PM
Load in starting at 11AM

What to Expect
Two rooms full of synthesizers for you to check out.
People who are interested in synths to talk synths.
Performances from participants in the evening
Free Admission - thanks to Kent and the folks at Olin College!

Performances
7-9PM
A schedule for performances in the evening will be finalized during the afternoon
If you are interested in performing, contact Eric Crawley"

What does Elements Sound like? (40 mins, Audio Only)

Published on Oct 16, 2015 macbethsynthesizers

"I did this sound collage yesterday using 3 Elements synthesizers and 1 eight track machine. Not all eight tracks are used! I was thinking of Conrad Schnitzler and his solo works when I made this. I was also thinking of the Radiophonic Workshop too....all played by hand- Elements x 3, Elements Miniseq 1, Korg SQ-10 and 1 Ibanez Flying Pan Phaser...there is extensive use of the on-board spring reverberator and the Tape Delay Simulator...this is quite a long audio track but worth a listen, I think!"

VCS3-Mk 2

Published on Oct 16, 2015 PaulLawlerMusic

"Experimenting with the VCS-Mk 2"

VCS3 Test 2

Published on Oct 16, 2015

"Another short test of the VCS-Mk2
Extra delay and reverb from Logic X"

GrainFlux – 2.0 Update Overview

Published on Oct 16, 2015 Spektro Audio

"The new 2.0 update for GrainFlux, our granular / hybrid Max for Live synthesizer, is now available and it includes new features, enhancements and bug fixes.

GrainFlux is a MaxforLive synthesizer that combines different synthesis techniques such as granular, wavetable, and subtractive synthesis to create unique and distinctive sounds. It works by using audio samples to create two different waveforms which can be morphed and modulated. While GrainFlux has a modern and simple to use design, it still offers many powerful and creative ways for you to manipulate its sound.

GrainFlux is available at http://www.spektroaudio.com/grainflux"

October '15 Synth Jam

Published on Oct 16, 2015 Mitch Wiseman

"Just improvising. I found the prophet patch I made quite interesting, so I thought I would put it in a track, it uses env3 to modulate the oscillator pitches with noise, giving a very interesting effect, as it comes in and out. The mini brute is running a sequence, and going through an MXR carbon copy. The moog is also going through an MXR carbon copy, plus a phaser and flanger in logic. The nord is using onboard effects. Everything has some valhalla reverb on it.

Album coming soon..."

Rhodes on the Nord, DSI Prophet 08 and Moog Little Phatty.

Synth Rorschach #38: an operator

via monsta poly

"I found something in my lovely old book (Richard Scarry, What Do People Do All Days)."

Note the little vocoder mike!  :)

The obvious rorschach is a modular synthesizer, but see if you can identify what brand and why?

Hint: it's yellow and has tubes.

Fairlight in Heaven

via fmass

"People who use Fairlight CMIs go to heaven"

Maker.ie kits for beginners at Thonk

via Thonk

"Dublin based Maker.ie have a new trio of Eurorack modular DIY kits that are focussed completely on DIY beginners. A really nice approach and a great way to get started in modular synth DIY."