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Why can I never have enough VCAs? Part 1 - Types and basic usage.

Published on Jan 25, 2016 Frank Murder

"This is the first part of this video tutorial series. In the series we explore the VCAs many uses and the many different types of VCAs you can find.

In this first episode we look at the Intellijel uVCA and talk about BIAS settings, linear vs exponential VCAs and explore a few basic uses for the VCA."

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Namm 2016 Studio Electronics Boomstar eurorack Modular

Published on Jan 25, 2016 Flux302 of Fluxwithit.com

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TWO TITANS: Dave Smith And Gary Numan on the Prophet-6 @ NAMM

This one in via Ram Borcar / Semprini Records

http://davesmithinstruments.com

Key Contacts for Korg, Oberheim, Moog, Sequential, Akai, and Others

via LA Synth Co:

"NEW Replacement key contacts for Matsushita type keybeds with rubber membrane-style key contacts.

If your keys are hard to trigger or are double-triggering or are just dead, this might be what you need .

Keys feel quick and strident again. You've never felt the keys feel this responsive!

Compatible with
Korg Polysix, Monopoly, Poly 61, Poly 800
Moog Memory Moog
Oberheim OB-8 (later non-Pratt Read)
Sequential Prophet 600, Six Trak (and some others TBD)

No need for messy paint that is inconsistent and VERY time consuming and frustrating to install. With our new contacts, old ones come out, new ones go in and you're ready to go!"

2016 NAMM Show - Korg Volca FM

Published on Jan 25, 2016 Synthtopia

"Here's a sneak preview of the unreleased Korg Volca FM synthesizer."

Audulus 2 Minute Tip - 10: How to Make an Autopanner Effect

Published on Jan 25, 2016 Bimini Road

Get Audulus for: iOS | Mac | Windows/Linux

"An autopanner is like an invisible hand turning the pan pot. Whether you like 'em fast or slow, this is the easiest, lowest-resource way to do it. The 1 value represents your sound source, and the two meters are the Left and Right stereo channels. Apply whatever type of LFO or other control signal you'd like (you can even use feedback!).

The 2 Minute Tip series breaks apart topics on Audulus into bite-sized chunks. I don't talk during the tutorials (though there are a few notes that pop up), and this is so that international viewers who don't understand English well don't feel left out. Familiarize yourself with the node menu and my navigation won't be so mystifying. In the future, we'll develop a finger press indicator so you can see where I'm tapping.

http://www.audulus.com
http://forum.audulus.com
http://www.biminiroadelectronics.com/...
https://soundcloud.com/biminiroadmusi..."

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Synthrotek Namm 2016 Eurorack Modular systems New

Published on Jan 25, 2016 Flux302 of Fluxwithit.com

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"Steve of Synthrotek shows us the new MST Modules and systems for 2016"

NAMM 2016: Expressive E Touché MIDI Controller

Published on Jan 25, 2016 AskAudio Mag

"Probably the most unique MIDI expression controller we've ever seen, the Touché by Expressive E - demo and explanation"

nonlinearcircuits Introduces 1050 MixSeq Based on the ARP 2500 1050

Published on Jan 25, 2016 cirtcele

"This module is a mixer, 8 stage sequencer, two 4 stage sequencers and a sequential switch.
Functionally based on the core of the ARP2500 1050 mixer sequencer."

via nonlinear circuits:

"This module is based on the Arp 1050 mix sequencer. Although this version drops the VCO and push button functions. Using the switches, it is an 8 step sequencer, two 4 step sequencers, an 8 input mixer, 8 stage sequential switch, two 4 stage sequential switches and there is also a difference rectifier giving the +ve and -ve difference between stages 1-4 and 5-8.

The assembled PCB shown was a proto-type but the sockets should all be on the same side and the LEDs are actually thru-hole. I just used smd LEDs as they are easy to remove.

It is pretty much all SOIC and 0805 components, but a pretty easy build.

PCB - US$22, 16HP panel US$30, assembled - US$220"

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