New CEM and SSM Chip Clones

A few new CEM and SSM chips for the DIYers out there.

First we have Latvian CEM Synth IC clones from ALFA:

AS3310 Voltage Controlled Envelope Generator. CEM3310 pin-to-pin compatible
AS3320 Voltage controlled filter. Improved CEM3320 pin-to-pin compatible
AS3330 Dual Voltage Controled Amplifier (VCA). Improved CEM3330 replacement.
AS3340, AS3345 Voltage Controlled Oscillator (VCO). CEM3340, CEM3345 pin-to-pin compatible
AS3360 Dual Voltage Controled Amplifier (VCA). CEM3360 pin-to-pin compatible
AS16M1 Serial Controlled, 16-Channel SPCO Switch

Next, Coolaudio [Behringer] announced they are working on new SSM chip clones (news via Soviet Space Child):

"Now that we have successfully cloned the famous Curtis 3340 and 3320 synth chips, we are now looking into reviving the great sounding SSM2044 and SSM2033 chips."

Sound Semiconductor recently announced the SSI2164 QUAD VCA.

And last, but definitely not least, considering, Curtis Electro Music announced the CEM3340 VCO re-issue in 2016.

For a list of CEM and SSM chips in synthesizers see Wikipedia here.

For previous posts including some with demos, see the corresponding labels below.

This post, like all posts, is an FYI that this all exists. It's up to makers and DIYers to decide where they get their chips. This post is worth reading.

Electro Traveller - Deluge at the River

Published on Mar 14, 2018 Metunar

"Synthstrom Deluge performance at the Thur river near Bischofszell in Switzerland.
This time i used the Deluge to play some tracks i recorded in Ableton Live.
The tracks include:
- Bass = Mutable Instruments Ambika
- Synth 1 = Dave Smith OB6
- Synth 2 = Vermona PERfourMER MK 2
- Drums = Roland TR626 (BD, SD, HH), Jomox AirBase 99 (Clap, Rim), Yamaha PTX8 (Toms)

http://www.metunar.ch"

Dreadbox Abyss 4-Voice Analogue Synthesizer

Published on Mar 14, 2018 Jyoti Mishra

"A wonderful little 4-voice, single VCO polysynth!"

Pocket Operator PO-33 K.O. - Orchestral

Published on Mar 14, 2018 Alex S.

"I found these sample CDs from the 90s and decided to upload a selection to the K.O."

Yamaha Joins with Allihoopa to Give TENORI-ON Musicians the Optimal Sharing Experience

The press release:

"BUENA PARK, Calif. (March 13, 2018) – Yamaha has partnered with social network Allihoopa, empowering users of the Yamaha TNR mobile music-making apps to share their work and collaborate online.

The two iOS apps make up the mobile version of the Yamaha TENORI-ON, the groundbreaking electronic musical instrument. These apps allow intuitive music creation via a simple, user-friendly interface, without the need for specialized training.

The Allihoopa partnership allows musicians to collaborate with the world using a mobile device. TNR-iOS users create music using the original TNR-i and its electronic-music counterpart, TNR-e. Once they have a finished piece, they can “Drop” it and share directly with the Allihoopa community. From there, others can 'Pick Up' the track, add recording elements of their choosing and 'Drop' it back to Allihoopa for further collaboration.

'TNR-i and TNR-e users now have a new way to share and collaborate with others,' says Nate Tschetter, marketing manager, Music Production, Yamaha Corporation of America. 'Yamaha and Allihoopa encourage creativity by helping music-makers around the world share ideas and inspire each other.'

For more information about the iOS version of the world-renowned TENORI-ON, please visit http://4wrd.it/TENORI-ONIOS

For more information about Allihoopa, please visit https://allihoopa.com"

Tiptop Z8000 + Sequential Switch Videos by Station 252

Tiptop Z8000 + Sequential Switch part 1 from Station 252 on Vimeo.

"I new about the existence of sequential switches for a long time and recently finally had a chance to try it out. I was so impressed with the results that I bought two Doepfer A-151 Quad Sequential Switches. Those little gems are an amazing addition to Tiptop Z8000 sequencer

This video is the first patch I came up with.

Z8000 - 4 vertical 4 step sequencers are connected to the first A-151, they share the same clock and are simultaneously reset to 3 steps by the Tiptop Trigger Riot. The output of the sequential switch is connected to Tiptop QuantiZer which in turn is driving Z3000 oscillator.

Circadian Rhythms - channels 5-8 are connected to the second A-151, the output of which is driving a pair of Z4000 VC ADSRs for The VCA and Filter FM.

The Sequential switches are reset to 8 step by the Circadian Rhythms.

The voice is quite simple: Z3000 sine wave > Tiptop Fold Processor (fold is modulated by a sine wave doepfer LFO and the offset is modulated by the horizontal 16 step sequence from Z8000 slewed by Make Noise Math) > Z2040

The bass drum is Tiptop BD808

http://tiptopaudio.com/z8000/

http://www.doepfer.de/a151.htm"

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Division 6 Business Card Sequencer Enclosures

via Division 6

"An enclosure kit is now available for the sequencer. The top panel is a PCB, and the sides and bottom are made from laser-cut acrylic."

You can find them here.

Teisco 110f Analogue Synthesiser w/ Custom Knobs & Side Panels

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That looks sharp!

via this auction

"Vintage and rare Teisco 110f 2vco analogue synth. Has had custom aluminium end cheeks fitted and a set of bespoke aluminium knobs. The slider caps are vintage roland replacements.
The condition is well used with a few scratches on the panel but fully working, It does have a few scratchy faders however so it is advisable to expect to have this serviced at some point soon! That said there are no major problems, everything sounds as it should and is 1 hell of a fat sounding machine !"

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Oberheim OB8 SN O40214

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via the seller, a supporting MATRIXSYNTH member:

"Hi Dear Collectors,

here for sell my OB8:

Very good conditions.
Keyboard ok, panel ok, few dents...
It has one of the best filters ever made: SWEET! Forget about DSI filters...

Chek my other Auctions: i'm selling the pieces every collectors want.
I was in a clinic for GAS, now i feel ok:)

!!! Free shipping if you live in this GALAXY !!!"

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ARP Quadra

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via this auction

via the seller, a supporting MATRIXSYNTH member:

"Hi All,
i'm selling some units from my synth collection.
This ARP Quadra is in very nice shape.
Some minor scrathes on the membrane,
few dents on the metallic panel,
moist of the sliders are fluid, some less.

In general is ok to be a 1978 unit.

It is not been refurbished or recapped.
It is in the original condition and it works.

It plays good.

Keyboard is ok.

I'm selling other BIG POLYS too. Check my other Auctions!

Free Shipping if you don't live on the MOON :)"

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