Gingoko Grains-With RZ-1 Drums Firmware

Published on Aug 1, 2016 Ben Francis

"Just Uploaded The RZ-1 drums-(Firmware) V2.2 PCB v2 (updated user code by JGB; input 3 is trigger input. I could not find anything online to hear it ...so here it is ."

Grains is a DIY kit from Ginko Synthese. The RZ-1 is of course the Casio RZ-1.

via Ginko Synthese:

Interesting codes to upload in your Grains:

Grains V1 PCB v1 (basic code for PCB v1)
Grains V2 PCB v2 (basic code for PCB v2)
Fresh PCB v1 (user code By Rob Bothof)
KALLE STRAM PCB v1 (user code by Kalle Govertz H. Christensen)
Patternrain V1 PCB v1 (user code by JGB; input 3 needs a clock input to work)
Patternrain V2 PCB v2 (user code by JGB; input 3 needs a clock input to work)
Grainsring V1 PCB v1 (user code by JGB; input 3 needs a clock input to work)
Grainsring V2 PCB v2 (user code by JGB; input 3 needs a clock input to work)
RZ-1 drums V1 PCB v1 (user code by JGB; input 2 is trigger input)
RZ-1 drums V2 PCB v2 (user code by JGB; input 3 is trigger input)
RZ-1 drums V2.2 PCB v2 (updated user code by JGB; input 3 is trigger input)
Wave V1 PCB v1 (user code by JGB)
Wave V2 PCB v2 (user code by JGB)
Cereals V1 PCB v1 (user code by HRTL)
Cereals V2 PCB v2 (user code by HRTL)
falafel-raps-changed-v2 PCB v2 (user code by Falafular)
Resonance-like feedback (coming soon)
Short-wave radio-like warbles and whistles (coming soon)

"The sound is a PWM output routed via an (optional) low-pass filter and a 100uF capacitor – so no external DAC is required. The low-pass filter on the PCB can be bypassed if you want. Bypassing the filter provides more clarity and a slightly louder output but more artifacts in the sound.

Not bored yet?
Here comes more information about the synthesis technique on the basic code and you will understand why I called this module “Grains”.
The “Grains” code provided on your module is based on FOF synthesis or formant synthesis. FOF synthesis is closely related to synchronous granular synthesis. It uses two simple triangle-shaped grains. The grains are separated by the same amount of time. With granular synthesis, the spacing within the grains radically change the texture that is created. The FOF grains have very little parameters: pitch and decay. In the basic “Grains” code the 2 decay values are fixed to most musical sounding and can not be altered via potentiometers. So only the pitch of the two grains can be altered via pots (or the cv inputs) and the overall grains repetition which provides the pitch of the output."

Tribal Dub Electronica | Roland JD-Xi, Korg Volca Keys, Elektron Monomachine, Doepfer Modular Synth

Published on Aug 1, 2016 Ralph Baumgartl VLog

"A spontaneous Live Jam from Feldrauschen and Ralph Baumgartl. The experimental 'Tribal Dub Electronica' style blend just happened; we did not really plan for it ;-)

Feldrauschen plays: DIY Doepfer Modular Synthesizer with Theremin controller and 2 bitcrusher, 2 delays, 6 VCO’s, Elektron Monomachine & Machinedrum

Ralph Baumgartl plays: Roland JD-Xi, Korg Volca Keys, Korg Electribe 2, Strymon BigSky, Zoom MS-70CDR
Cameras: Panasonic Lumix GH2, Canon Legria Mini X, GoPro Hero 3 Black (Camera operation and video edit by Ralph Baumgartl)"

Megapresets EpicPads for Kurzweil Forte

Published on Aug 1, 2016 Mega Preset

DreamsOfWires - Arturia Keystep & iSem (iPad)

Published on Aug 1, 2016 DreamsOfWires

"I've just taken delivery of an Arturia Keystep, which I bought to replace a Beatstep and a Qunexus, which I recently sold. This is a simple composition using the polyphonic step sequencer with the keyboard in 'Play' mode, so that notes can be played over the sequenced chords. It was recorded entirely on the iPad using iSem, Altispace reverb and Audioshare.

The footage is from a trip to Duxford Imperial War Museum last week, apart from the planes landing at the end, which was from a visit there last year."

iTunes: iSEM Synthesizer - Arturia

E-mu Emulator 3 filter demo.

Published on Aug 1, 2016 Chris Montanaro

"The amazing Emulator 3 has analog filters that are out of this world."

Casio Superdrums Keyboard Review MT-500 MT-520/205

Published on Aug 1, 2016 8-Bit Keys

Don't miss the vintage Casio commercial that comes in just after 2:59.

"Support this channel on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/8bitguy1

In this episode I take an in depth review of 3 of the 'superdrums' keyboards from Casio: The MT-500, MT-520, and MT205. I also have a look at the electronic drum sticks and the DP-1 drum pads."

Ambient 16072016 Part III // TimedSliding

Published on Aug 1, 2016 Computing.Sound

"Ambient in a weird kind of retro sci-fi sense..

Created with a Korg Monotribe processed by a Zoom Multistomp MS-70CDR guitar multi-fx pedal, using the Church reverb.
Recorded using a Zoom H5 recorder and a Samsung S6.

If you want to listen to the .wav-file you can download it from Bandcamp.
https://computedotsound.bandcamp.com/..."

Sounds a bit like Forbidden Planet. Musique concrete with a Monotribe.

World's First HP Scanjet 4C Keytar + Instructions on How to Build a Musical Stepper Motor in 60 sec

Published on Jul 31, 2016 bd59

"You may of heard of a popular flat bed scanner by the name of HP Scanjet. This scanner had a hidden command set within the Scanner Control Language which allows you to send musical notes directly to the stepper motor. This is a tedious method where you have to enter the notes and durations manually into a text file (similar to G-Code on a CNC Machine). I have always used and will always use this method for my Old School music videos however I wanted to try and build a MIDI controlled stepper motor. One day I had one of my HP Scanjets sitting on its side and for some reason it resembled a Roland SH-101 and that's when I came up with the idea for the HP Scanjet Keytar. What a great way to merge both into a musical instrument. My one of a kind HP Scanjet Keytar consist of an Arduino Nano, Stepper Motor Shield and an optocoupler. Most of my Arduino code was readily available on the Arduino website and is free to download at GitHub. Near the end of my video I will show you how to build a MIDI controlled stepper motor in 40 seconds. I believe that maybe a world record :)

Finally, everything you need to build your own musical MIDI controlled stepper motor. (no electronics background required)
Download the Arduino Code at Github
https://github.com/squirtifier/HP-Sca...
please make sure you place all the files in a directory called HPScanJetMIDI before compiling
Don't for get to install the arduino_midi_library-dev.zip (just search the internet for this file name"

MiniCommand Live V2.0 Demo

Published on Jul 31, 2016 JustinValer

Slide Pots for Moog MG-1, Opus 3, Rogue and More

via LA Synth Co

"FINALLY! Replacement sliders for your Moog are once again available! We got sick of having to clean the old ones, so we had new ones made. Available as sets with switches, or as singles.

Compatible with Moog MG-1, Rogue, Opus 3, Liberation, Polymoog and others.

Same size and spec as the original, the shaft is just a hair shorter, but fits original slider caps perfectly. The switches have a black grip at the top (see photos) but are 100% compatible.

MG-1 and Rogue Sets currently available, Other sets upon request.

Rotary pots, dual pots, knobs and caps NOT included."