Pin Park - Krautpark

Published on May 14, 2017

"This particular track is made using 2 X Synthi AKS and VCS3 with TKS. They are all played live and multitrack recorded without later overdubs."

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"'Krautpark' is the first single off a debut album from Pin Park. Pin Park are a duo consisting of Maciek Bączyk (Kristen, Robotobibok) and Maciek Polak. Together they explore the nether regions of improvised electronic music mixing influences ranging from Cluster to Boards of Canada.

'We've known each other for years now. We met when Bączyk's synth broke down just before he was supposed to enter the studio with Robotobibok and he was looking for a replacement. I agreed to lend him mine,' recalls Polak. 'But it was only two years ago when we started improvising together,' adds Bączyk. 'Both of us own EMS synths and these are not that common. We didn't set ourselves any goals, the band started by assuming two EMS's are better than one. We plugged them in and the result will soon land in your hands in the form of 'Krautpark' album,' recalls Polak.

'EMS synths have an unique system of connections between counterparts - you can do that by inserting a pin that allows for connections. As well, EMS constructors managed to assemble a perfect set of parts that resulted in a wonderful sound. Thanks to all of this, the Synthi resembles a complete musical instrument, much like a cello', explains Polak. 'I personally enjoy Synthi AKS mainly due to the fact that I'm not what you would call a keyboard player,' adds Bączyk. 'I'm not that interested in being innovative just for the sake of innovation,' he says.

Pin Park's album is named after one of the tracks that recalls the golden age of German electronic music. 'This one seemed pretty obvious although you need to know that our aim is not to create a genre-oriented music. We just turn the knobs and hope for the right energy to arrive. Once everything is in its place, we start recording. But it needs to be mentioned that I feel some kind of affinity for bands such as Cluster, Harmonia and Kraftwerk. I really like the approach Roedelius and Moebius had - living up to the idea of Joseph Beuys 'Every man an artist'. They chose their tools (instruments) and recorded a couple of amazing albums. Their music is really intuitive and void of any false additions. It's just free improvising and pure, surreal psychedelia,' explains Bączyk.

'Krautpark' is a largely improvised album. Mostly, due to the fact that Bączyk and Polak need around 15-20 minutes of playing before learning if the direction they're taking is the right one. 'If it is, we quickly agree on who will be taking the lead role, we turn the volume down and start recording. We usually take one approach, though a multitrack one to facilitate mixing later in the process,' says Bączyk.

Video based on the documentary 'Город за облаками' directed by В. Капитановский edited by http://KinoManual.pl."

Roland MKS-70 with Vecoven PWM Mod (OS 4.0), serviced, +M-64C Memory Cart

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Uploaded on May 14, 2017

Showcases:
1. Electric Piano patch
2. Custom patch, via MIDI
3. Custom patch with PWM

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"Upgrades/service list:
* Vecoven OS 4.0 installed (EEPROMs A, B, C)
* Vecoven PWM boards installed
* Power supply recapped
* Battery holder and new battery installed
* Fixed faulty chorus (2x MN3009 IC, 1x 5218 IC)
* Sockets installed for the commonly replaced ICs: 2x 5218, 4x MN3009, 4x MN3101
All-in-all, ~30 hours was invested into this unit.

Unit is fully functional."

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Anyware Instruments Minisizer

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"the worlds smallest fully modular system, fully patchable, easy to integrate into a larger setup or take on the go. learns midi and uses tiny patch cables for patching (see integration with Bastl intruments kastl, bit ranger, and new products). purchased directly from anywhere instruments website and need to downsize my studio and this tiny powerhouse needs a new home. gently used and in perfect condition.
sells for $436.00 new on website
comes with a handful of tiny wires to get you started (more negotiable, of course)"

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ROLAND SH-5 Vintage Analog Synthesizer SN 450426

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Circuit Bent Synth Lot w/ Super Speak & Spell

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I don't believe I've seen a Super Speak & Spell before.

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The speak & spells are untested.

The MT 86 is in rough shape with grime and the lower keys octave doesn't work. The rest including the drums seem to function as should. This is through the power adapter as the battery compartment is corroded and I believe the rom is too? I'm not sure but not guaranteed.

The SA 8 and the China Synth w/ Mic input both seem to be fully functional but not guaranteed so Parts Only, please understand that"

E-mu Morpheus Z-Plane Synthesizer

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"The E-mu Morpheus was an innovative machine at the time of its release in 1993. The big news was the introduction of its "z-plane" filters, that had the capability of "changing smoothly their function" over time. This translates in superb synth sweeps, sci-fi swoops, alien soundscapes, human voice emulations, and lots more.

The Morpheus contains 8MB of 16-bit samples as the starting points for its sounds. There are 197 (!) filters to choose from, and many of these are truly phenomenal.

There are three banks of 128 sounds, and an optional data card. The hyperpresets allow you to stack or split up to 32 sounds in a patch - very powerful. A bit hidden in the MidiMap there are also 28 effects, including reverb, delay, chorus, phaser and flanger. Other features include three sets of stereo outputs, user definable alternate tuning, and extensive MIDI implementation"

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The DIY Diode-Ladderfilter

Published on May 15, 2017 Andreas Remshagen

"A Short Test with my DIY Diode-Ladderfilter playing a Theme of Pink Floyds 'on the run'.
Pink Floyd Used the original EMS - DiodeFilter in this Part. This Filter has a Very own Character and its own Sound.
Thanks to YuSynth.net for the Schematics."

3 Modules #7: STO, Ears, Brain Seed

Published on May 15, 2017 Comparative Irrelevance

"This one is pretty basic, but uses a neat trick with the STO to create amplitude modulation without the use of a VCA.

Patch notes:
Ears is used as a manual trigger. The gate output (which only fires on extra hard hits) is connected to the Brain Seed, cycling through a random eight step sequence. This sequence is quantized to a minor scale, and sent to STO's V/Oct input.

Ears' envelope output is sent to STO's "shape" input. When this parameter is at 0, the output is a sine wave in opposite phase of the dedicated sine wave output. This means that the two outputs cancel each other out when mixed directly. As Ears' envelope moves the shape parameter, it produces a change in amplitude as well as timbre, because it adds harmonics that aren't cancelled by the sine wave.

I'm using a Strymon Big Sky for some added delay/reverb.

Thanks for watching!"

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DAWLESS JAM: Squarp Pyramid, Analog Rytm, Murmux v2 and many more in an eigthies pop song.

Published on May 15, 2017 Rickinger B.


"The Squarp Pyramid is the brain in my dawless setup.

Modular System: Bass (AJH Synth VCO, Pittsburgh Filter, Doepfer A-140, Doepfer A.145, Dreadbox Attenuator, Makenoise Optomix)
Elektron Analog Rytm: Drums
Elektron Analog Four: Lead
Dreadbox murmux v2: Chords theme
Nordlead A1r: Pads and Bells
Moog SubPhatty: Synth

Live recorded in Logic Pro X."

1 TONIC A DAY - - - 3 - - - (Teenage Engineering PO-32 Tonic Jam)

Published on May 15, 2017 Perplex On

"This is a series of very short more or less successfull tryouts with the Teenage Engineering PO-32 Tonic. On the one hand to help me getting to know this little beast better and on the other hand to show you some of its sonic and performance capabilities. Most of the jams do not use the default drumkit but selfmade ones synced from Sonic Charge's Microtonic. Enjoy!"

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