Euclidean Circles Take II

Published on Jun 4, 2016 Axel Fischer

"Playing around with the great Euclidean Circles Module.
Featuring (among others): Mutable Instruments Elements, Waldorf - nw1 wavetable module, Radikal Technologies - RT-451 Dual Multimode Filter and Sonic Potions LXR"

Quiet Saturdays - Episode 30 - live studio

Published on Jun 4, 2016 Alba Ecstasy

"The Quiet Saturdays - Episode 30 - pushes me to reinvent myself every week. A Roland D-50 piano style comes from Virus Ti2 and three drones from Circuit, microKorg and Radias completes the atmosphere. Bass comes from the triad Z3000mkii - 106-5-SEM - Warps, two sequences from Braids-Ripples-Clouds and OP-1 and the beautiful drums and a distorted bass from Circuit.

Wishing you a happy weekend!
ae http://www.albaecstasy.ro"

OSCtoCV Converter for Modular Synthesizer

Published on Jun 4, 2016 Casiotone401

"OSCtoCV Converter for Modular Synthesizer
http://gtbts.tumblr.com/post/12566381..."

"The main purpose of this is to convert OSC (Open Sound Control) message to CV/Gate (method of controlling Analog Synthesizer) by using ** mbed (LPC1768)** and D/A converter.

The OSCtoCV has 8ch CV out, 4ch Gate out, Sync out and MIDI out and send&receive OSC via an Ethernet.

With this, you can control modular synth from computer, DAW (plug-in), tablet device, ..etc and this can generate CV with an accurate musical pitch tracking by using calibration data.

OSCtoCV has MIDI out. For instance you can control MIDI drum machine (volca sample ..etc) with it.

When combine this with TouchOSC, you can control OSCtoCV sequencer parameters, scale, ..etc graphically, and likewise you can make your own custom interface."

r54rk1rk2brutals

Published on Jun 4, 2016 ZerosumInertia

"First night with RK2. R54 and RK1 are being triggered by an Envelator,
then patched into a mixer then into RK2."

How to Program the Stakker Humanoid Bassline

New video added to the bottom of yesterday's post here.

Claude's Marvelous MIDI Music Machine

Published on Jun 3, 2016 Claude Woodward
Re-Published on Sep 29, 2016 Claude Woodward

Enjoy! :)

Update: video re-uploaded and a description:

"This is a suite of light-up acrylic MIDI controllers - all designed to play different roles.
The main component is the 'Claude Controller' which involves 57 controller wheels arranged in a keyboard-like layout. This allows the player to quickly locate & remember controller mappings.
The simultaneous articulation of multiple parameters makes the synth come alive! In this video I'm using Logic's ES 2 analog synthesiser plugin but, of coarse it can be adapted to any synth engine.
It is also possible to notate the wheel movements using standard music notation.
I would like to see it adopted as a standard for controller design.

I will be performing with this rig soon as 'The Sonic Manipulator Mk 2'...........Be warned!!"

Maneco Loopers - STS / Amendola #2

STS / Amendola #2 from lenny gonzalez on Vimeo.

"Scott Amendola is a drummer and composer. His latest record LIFT is a trio project with Jeff Parker on guitar and John Shiflett on bass.

In this episode he talks about how he makes the loop in 'Lullaby For Sascha' with some bells and electronics.

For more about Scott - scottamendola.com

For more about Maneco loopers - manecolooper.tripod.com/"

via MATRIXSYNTH Member, Manecolooper.

Synthrotek MST MIDI to CV Expander with Keyboard

Published on Jun 3, 2016 synthrotek

"http://www.synthrotek.com/products/ms...

The MST MIDI to CV Expander module is a tiny but extremely powerful expansion module for the MST MIDI to CV Converter. The Expander includes an arpeggiator and allows you to have additional CV, gate, velocity, modulation and aftertouch outputs on a separate MIDI channel. You can also set it to the same MIDI channel as the Converter and use one of the three note priority selections, which will allow you to do duophony/pseudo-polyphony. You can daisy-chain Expanders together to add even more channels.

The Expander really shines when it is used with a DAW. Multiple Expanders can be set to different MIDI channels in any sequencer (like Ableton for example), making live performance with your Eurorack simple.

The Expander connects to the MIDI to CV Converter using an I2C cable (included).

Features
Three note priority modes: high note, low note or last note
Arpeggiator: forward, ping-pong, random modes
Manual MIDI Reset Button
Volts-per-octave trimmer accessible from the front panel
Velocity, Modulation and Aftertouch CV output jacks function independently but can be used simultaneously
Control the arpeggiator with a modular or MIDI clock
Pitch CV and gate outputs
Select MIDI channels 1-16 with an internal DIP switch
Gate / Note Priority LED indicator
Polarity protection

Specifications
Current draw:
+12V: 55mA
-12V: 15mA
Module Depth: 48mm
Width: 2HP

Please note: the Expander will not work without the MST MIDI to CV Converter."

Curtis CEM3340 VCO Chips Re-Issued

The Curtis CEM3340 VCO has been reissued by Curtis Electromusic. Note the Rev G in the image. That is the new chip. This is pretty big news. If the info below is correct you will be able to order a single chip for $15, or less in bulk.

The CEM3340 was responsible for the main VCO used in quite a few classic synths including the Oberheim OB-Xa, OB-Sx & OB-8, the Voyetra 8, Roland SH-101, MC-202, Jupiter-6, and early model MKS-80, The Sequential Circuits Prophet-5 Rev 3, Prophet-10, Prophet-600, Pro-One, and Prophet T8, Moog Memorymoog, Banana Polysynth, Crumar Spirit, Digisound 80 VCO modules, the Synton Syrinx, Steiner Parker EVI, Doepfer's A-111-1 High End VCO and more.

Image by David Rudolph Smith.

I saw mention that Dave Smith might have been involved with the re-issue. This would make sense as Dave Smith was close to Doug Curtis and DSI uses a later revision of Curtis chips in many DSI synths, however, I checked with DSI and they let me know: “DSI wasn’t involved in the reissue and if anyone would like to find out more about it, they should contact susanonchip@covad.net directly.” More info including price follows.

"Founded in 1979, Curtis Electromusic Specialties created a line of signal processing chips for electronic musical instruments and accessories.

Curtis Electromusic currently offers the sought after CEM3340 VCO, a rework of the original design."

And via johnny83 on the Muff Wiggler Forum including contact info, price, and availability.

"Dear all, I've been speaking with onchip for the last 3 months and they have already produced a new batch of CEM 3340. They are available for $15 each! We have tested them and they are revision G and pass our tests on the original Curtis test boards and also various synths we tried them in.

The person to contact is susanonchip@covad.net, she has been remarkably helpful and can process your order. Please be aware that revision G has meant the following:

"After reviewing the prior specifications I did decide to change the minimum VCC spec. The old VCC min. was +10V and the new VCC min. is +11V. This is based on my own bench experience with several versions of the device. Many devices will work with a VCC of +10V and others won’t. Devices that won’t work at +10V should easily work at +11V or higher. This is the only specification that we’ve changed" John Borg (Onchip Engineer)

Additionally they have no plans to release the 3310, 3320 and 3360 yet but I think if they see the success of the 3340 it may be apparent the market needs them. I am in communication with them and will continue to push for the other chips to be brought back but to be honest the release of the 3340 is great news as that was the most common curtis chip used.

Here are the price breaks for anyone wanting to get more than a handful:
1 - 499 = $ 15.00
500 - 999 = 12.82
1000 - 4999 = 9.64
5000+ = 7.46

Postage is in addition to this.

I hope you enjoy and spread the word!!"

Update: I don't have official confirmation but I heard they are also re-issuing the CEM3320 filter.  Do a search on 3320 on wikipedia here to see what synths it was used on.

Update2:

New vs. Old Curtis CEM3340 Rev G Comparison

Published on Jul 4, 2016 Gregory Cox

"This video is a demonstration of the newly manufactured Curtis Electromusic CEM3340 oscillator IC. A comparison is achieved using the Oberheim OB-8 with half of its 3340s replaced and setting the keyboard in dual mode. Voices 1-4 are the original CEM3340s and 5-8 are the Revision Gs. By assigning the same sound to both splits in dual mode, a comparison can be made by fading between both sounds using the program balance knob.

The signal chain is OB-8 / Neutrik patch bay / Apogee Symphony / Headphone Output / Canon 5D mkiii mic input."

This one in via Soviet Space Child.

Motor City (Detroit Techno) Live Korg Volca Beats Sample Keys Bass

Published on Jun 3, 2016 Phone Records

"Movement/DEMF inspired work and props to MatrixSynth

Korg Volca Beats Sample Keys Bass mono into the mixers kaoss pad fx side chained no mastering or digital after effects"