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Published on Dec 3, 2017 Dimitrios Sismanis

"Quick jam with the Digitakt, Analog Rytm, Analog Keys and modular.

AK sequences two modular voices. Bass from Braids into Ripples. Second voice from Piston Honda into Polivoks, Optomix and then Chronoblob.

Background texture from Hertz Donut into VCFS, Double Andore, DLD and Clouds.

Modulation from Kermit, Batumi, Octocontroller, Quadra."

Todd Barton Building his Aleph Patch on Eurorack with Random Source Serge Modules & More

Building My Aleph Patch Published on Dec 3, 2017 Todd Barton

"5 years ago I created a patch that I called The Krell https://vimeo.com/48466272 [posted here]
It was developed on a Buchla system and its name paid homage to Bebe and Louis
Barron and their pioneering electronic music from the film Forbidden Planet.

For the past many months I’ve be working of a similar yet different patch I call
The Aleph after the short story of the same name by visionary and imaginative writer, Jorges Luis Borges. web.mit.edu/allanmc/www/borgesaleph.pdf
'an Aleph is one of the points in space that contains all other points.'

This patch was developed using a constellation of eurorack modules. Hopefully this description and walk-through of building the patch will be a catalyst for others to develop, enjoy and explore!

My thanks to fellow travelers along the way who have encouraged, prodded and given me feedback: Bruno Liberda, Daniel Cramer, James Cigler, Gerald Good, Darrin Wiener, Bruce Bayard, Adam Scramstad, Charles Seeholzer, Michael Vannice, Robert Coburn, Federico Placidi, Colin Spiby, Michael Maag and Matrixsynth to name a few… Thank you!"

Also see The Aleph Patch Explained.

Crumar bit 01 Rack Expander "Let me be your slave" Vintage Italian Synth Ad

via VSMI where you'll find more vintage Italian synth ads.

Intellijel Rainmaker Eurorack Demo

Published on Dec 3, 2017 mylarmelodies

"Being a demo of the deepest 'delay' module in Eurorack.

CONTENTS:
Opening Thoughts: 2:29
Panel Overview: 5:01
Sounds: 10:41
Blank Slate Playaround: 17:05
Closing Thoughts: 38:02"

KORG Kronos in Atomic Shadow's Bunker Studio

Thought this was a great pic from @AtomicShadow

"Here is another view of the new Kronos in the studio. My Command Center is going to be re-arranged in the comping weeks to create a new workflow, centered on the Kronos. @KorgUSA @KronosKorg"

http://www.atomicshadow.com

Moog Werkstatt-01 Analogue Synthesiser Synth With Cv Expander & Custom Chrome Knobs

Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this auction

"Mood werkstatt great working condition comes with cv expander so can be easily used with other gear. Have put some new knobs on the synth as it makes it much easier to use but they can be removed just by pulling them off and the originals are underneath. One of the input on the expander is slightly bent but does not cause any issues and there is no original box unfortunately and does not come with power supply but can be used with standard 12v"

Portabella modular quick and dirty

Published on Dec 3, 2017 Pin Electronics & Ramcur

New Doepfer Eurorack Modules

"Module A-150-8 contains eight manually/voltage controlled switches. Each of the eight switches has a manual control button (Man.), a control voltage input (CV), a common Out / Input (O/I), and two In / Outputs (I/O1, I/O2). The switches are bi-directional, i.e. they can work in both directions, so can connect one input to either of two outputs, or either of two inputs to one output. Two LEDs show which in / output is active (i.e. which is connected to the common out / input). In addition the LEDs are used for the programming of the module:

For each unit the operating mode can be selected: Toggle or Level controlled. In Toggle mode the rising edge of the CV input or operating the manual control button changes the state of the switch. In Level mode the switch state is defined by the voltage applied to the CV input (low voltage = I/O1, high voltage = I/O2) or by the state of the manual control button (not pressed = I/O1, pressed = I/O2). The modes are programmed very easily: Operating the Toggle/Level button of the program section displays the current state of each switch with the LEDs: left LED on = Toggle mode, right LED on = Level mode. Operating the manual control button of the switch in question changes the toggle/level mode while the Toggle/Level button of the program section is operated. During the programming possibly patched CV signals have to be removed as the CV signals would interfere with the manual operating buttons during the programming process.

In addition it's possible to define master/slave groups. In such a group the upper unit (= master) controls also the state of the following switches provided that they are defined as slaves. Master/slave programming is also very simple: Operating the Master/Slave button of the program section displays the current state of each switch with the LEDs: left LED on = Master, right LED on = Slave. Operating the manual control button of the switch in question changes the master/slave mode while the Master/Slave button of the program section is operated. During the programming possibly patched CV signals have to be removed as the CV signals would interfere with the manual operating buttons during the programming process.
When all 8 units are defined as master all switches are independent from each other. If for example the sequence is MSSSMSMS the control unit of the first switch also controls the switches 2, 3 and 4. The control unit of switch 5 also controls the switch 6, and the control unit of switch 7 also controls the switch 8. The current states of the slave switches are overwritten by the state of the master switch.

Technical note: To protect the electronic switches in case of an unsuitable patch (e.g. connection of two outputs) a 1k protection resistor is inserted into the O/I line of each switch. If control voltages used for VCOs are switched this may cause a small voltage drop and lead to undesired audible detuning. For this application we recommend to insert a CV buffer between A-150-8 and the VCO(s), e.g. the Buffered Multiple A-180-3 or the Precision Adder A-185-2. Integrating the buffers into the module A-150-8 was not possible because this would ruin the bidirectionality of the switches."

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Synth City - Patches Ep. 02 - Electronic Ocean (4ms Tapographic Delay)

Published on Dec 3, 2017 Synth City

"Take a journey with Patchy Ƶ. at Synth City for a special second episode of Patches. Today we preview the upcoming Tapographic Delay module from our friends at 4ms.

The Tapographic is a beautiful sounding and highly unique delay module. It provides lots of interactive controls perfect for live performance or unplanned studio fun. This delay sits alongside other effect modules well and doesn't fully compare to anything, having a totally original sound of its own.

It debuts on December 11, 2017 and you can get it right here at Synth City Chicago."

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