Charles Butler's Minimoog Repair (By Synthpro)

Published on Aug 2, 2016 synthpro

"Hey Guys, this video is for Charles but anyone else is welcome to watch it.

This is a 1974 Minimoog that got some much needed TLC."

Major Update for SoundScaper Released

SoundScaper - Demo of oscillator presets and creating new sounds

Published on Aug 2, 2016 Igor Vasiliev

iTunes: SoundScaper - An experimental sound mini lab - iMusicAlbum

"SoundScaper is an experimental sound mini lab for creating unusual soundscapes, atmospheric textures, drones, glitches and noises based on circuit bending principles."

http://motion-soundscape.blogspot.com

iTunes: SoundScaper - An experimental sound mini lab - iMusicAlbum

"What's New in Version 1.7

This update significantly expands functionality of oscillators which are the basis of sound generation in SoundScaper. With new oscillators you can experiment mangling the samples by using amplitude and frequency modulations, adding a natural dynamical noise and simulate any other failures by using degradation and unstable work of electronic circuits. All of this with addition of ready to use presets opens new space for constructing unique soundscapes and textures.

● Ready-to-use oscillator presets.
● New user interface of oscillator control panel.
● Improved internal sound engine.
● Amplitude modulation of output signal.
● Sine and triangle waveforms of amplitude modulation.
● Change PWM carrier frequency for more lofi effect.
● Simulate degradation of PWM circuits / decrease bit depth.
● Control of unstability of oscillator clock.
● Three types of generated noise like the real circuits.
● Additional control for level of noise.
● Two range individual LFO for modulation of clock frequency.
● Frequency modulation by output signal from other oscillators.
● Added the mode when trigger waits end of sample playback.
● Trigger can shift bits on address lines.
● Reverse shift mode of bits on address lines.
● Improved presets / samples list in the oscillator panel.
● Button for preview sample in the list.
● Added samples in built-in library.
● Updated description of the application.
● Description available as PDF on application site.
● Several minor bugs have been fixed."

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Monolake Interview Part Two

Part II added here.

Moog Minimoog Model D Analog Synth Demo

Published on Aug 2, 2016 Ask.Audio

"Read the full review here: https://ask.audio/articles/review-moo..."

waverails for iPad

Published on Jul 31, 2016 Signal Narrative

iTunes: waverails - Benjamin Olson

"waverails for iPad is a modular path-based loop processor, inspired by avant-garde tape music and early electromechanical musical contraptions. Instead of recording, overdubbing and splicing together tape, waverails lets you splice, warp, blend and reverse audio (live input and/or samples) in real-time by using path-based modular components. waverails can be used as an audio processor or live performance tool to create effects and performances that aren't easily replicated in real-time with traditional audio software and effects.

More information: signalnarrative.com/waverails

Note: the audio quality in the video is below the app's audio quality due to an issue with the screen capture software."

"Create:
Lo-fi warped sound collages
Phased loops (just like your favorite 20th century minimalist composers!)
Chopped up real-time glitchy beats
Massive glittery ambience
Granular textures
Harmonic and rhythmic effects that transform input sounds into music

Features:
Audiobus support (filter port)
Control each modular component’s parameters in real time
Jump functionality lets you easily set cues and sync object positions and speeds
Fine grained or musical interval-based speed control
BPM control to match audio input tempo
Perform any task with a few taps, without needing any gestures/long presses.
No additional hardware or apps required, create new sounds using internal or imported samples
Info function to share and learn information about custom patches.

note: full patch editing and save functionality require in-app purchase"

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Upcoming AVP Synthesizers - HMS-100 Hybrid Mono Synth & MAD-5 MIDI Analog Drums

via AVP Synthesizers. Note three new products are described below. Pictured here are the HMS-100 Hybrid Mono Synth & MAD-5 MIDI Analog Drums.

"In development:

Hybrid monophonic bass synthesizer, comprising a Polivoks filter. [not pictured]

New analog drum synthesizer MAD-5, consisting of 5 drum generators: bass drum, snare drum, clap drum, open hi hat, closed hi hat.

And also a big hybrid monophonic synth MORPHEUS (HMS-100).

Specification:
3 Digital VCO (wavetable)
3 SubOSC
1 VCF (LP, HP mode)
3 LFO
2 ADSR
1 S/H
1 VCA
MIDI (16 ch)

Hybrid monophonic synthesizer MORPHEUS (HMS-100)"

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DIY Guitar Effects in Eurorack - Filter Delay

Published on Aug 1, 2016 Endangered Audio Research Video

"This series shows you how to use the principles of modular synthesis to create new and unique effects for guitar. http://www.endangeredaudioresearch.com"

Follow-up to DIY Guitar Effects in Eurorack - Tube Tremolo.

Verbos Harmonic Oscillator

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via this auction

"From Verbos Site:

For the first time in Eurorack, this oscillator module provides outputs for the first 8 harmonics as sine waves. Also included are triangle, saw, square waves. A voltage controlled mixer with various methods of address allows the user to scan, tilt and mix the harmonics from both panel and external voltage control.

It is built on a discrete, all analog triangle core with an old school discrete transistor exponential converter. It has inputs for linear and exponential FM, the exponential with a reversing attenuator. Of course there's a 1 volt/octave trimmed CV input as well."

Ninstrument TRISPECTRUM Prototype Eurorack Module Based on Three WMD/SSF Spectrum OSCs

via Ninstrument where you'll find additional pics and details.

"I mentioned the TRISPECTRUM in the last video I published below. The start of that voyage was getting and using just one Spectrum OSC from WMD & SSF. Once I had a chance to really put that OSC thru its paces, I have to admit I really fell in love with it. Those guys nailed it as far as I was concerned. The more I used it, I thought, “this would be even better if I could stack three of them together”. Having the ability to sync all three and individually pull each one in and out of sync would be cool. Waveform switching like on the Mini Moog and mutes and attenuators made sense from a performance aspect as well.

The Ideas came hard and fast. Before you knew it I had my first prototype. Pictured here."

Moog MiniMoog Model D

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via this auction

Some shots of the inside below, including a pretty cool shot of one of the circuit boards with some light passing through.

Auction description: "One word best describes this MiniMoog: Minty! Not as in peppermint, but as in mint condition. This Mini has lived comfortably in an air-conditioned living room beside my beloved Steinway Model B for the last 30 years and played only by me, the owner. Never on the road. The circuitry is 100% pure, unadulterated analog factory original stuff, no MIDI modifications or added junk.

This is the real deal, the one you’ve been waiting for. Beautiful wood, no significant dents or dings, no gashes. Knobs, wheels and switches are all original and mint with glistening aluminum inserts, panel is perfect, clean, lovely. Pots are perfect, no noise, no static, no hum. Includes the revered buffer board. Fine, solid white Modulation Wheels with all stops, not the cheesy ribbed plastic. All 3 oscillators are perfect, stable, pure. Even the 440 oscillator is on pitch. Keyboard needs new bushings, and the red power light needs to be replaced, but all else is pure unadulterated awesomeness. Once used in concert here in Atlanta by Rick Wakeman when his own Model D was down for the count.

This is no fake remake; this is the real McCoy. Own it. Play it. Love it. Make Bob Moog proud. Included is the vintage, original Tom Rhea MiniMoog Sound Charts book, which shows exactly how to recreate ELP/Keith Emerson’s Aquatarkus, Rick Wakeman’s Catherine of Aragon, steel drums, jet engines, earthquakes – 51 sounds in all! Maxwell House percolator tune? MiniMoog Model D is on it. This unit does it all! Serial number in the Golden 5,000’s when the bugs were worked out, but the glitches of tawdry modernization and volume production had not set in. As you can see from the pics, this baby is built by hand. Not only is it the best-looking Mini you’ve ever laid eyes on, it’s the best-sounding Mini you’ve ever laid ears on!"

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