Wednesday, February 05, 2020
一念而就 / one take, not an end
Published on Feb 5, 2020 Meng Qi
"A moment seized without decoration, and a story to extend the moment.
Rotary Tetrax is based on Ciat-Lonbarde Tetrax. 360º potentiometers enable new gestures, patch bay layout accepts banana shorting bars. With built-in reverb.
Tetrax has Harmonic Locking behavior with audio at “FM Input”, which works great with unlimited single direction rotations. I’ve embedded a Teensy 3.6 for 2 channels of audio to voice 1/3, tuned 660Hz / 880Hz for this track, with symmetry control over variable shape triangle waveform.
If you want to mod your Tetrax / Sidrax for droning, the potentiometer mod schematic is here : https://www.instagram.com/p/B8L9cD5Hi6_/
mengqimusic.com"
Demo :: Lexicon 224XL on TR8 + TB-03 (Plastikman Riff)
Published on Feb 5, 2020 SOLON Music
The Lexicon 224XL looks like a little white retro calculator. Curious how much they go for. Time to check:
"Demo of the Lexicon 224XL using Roland TR8 Drum Machine and Roland TB-03 synth playing riff from the track 'Plasticity' by Plastikman (Richie Hawtin). 7 presets demo'ed:
BRIGHT HALL VARIATION 1
ROOM VARIATION 4
PLATE VARIATION 1
RICH CHAMBER VARIATION 8
DARK CHAMBER VARIATION 1
CHORUS & ECHO VARIATION 4
SOLON CONCERT HALL
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About SOLON:
Matt Singmin is an English musician based in Sydney, Australia, composing and producing meditative electronic music. He is the DJ & Co-founder of The Future Sound of Yoga, and an explorer of the magic in vintage & modern audio gear.
► Web: http://bit.ly/solonwebsite"
Tuesday, February 04, 2020
SDS Digital Melisma Progression Pause
Published on Feb 4, 2020 freshnelly
"This video, which was going to be the last of a tutorial nature for the Melisma module, covers Progressions and pauses. Pauses turn a simple progression sequence into a more complex iteration based on rules of pause symbols inserted into the progression steps.
This video was supposed to also cover progression reset methods but it would have made this video too long so that will be the next (and final) tutorial!"
SDS Digital Melisma tutorials
Analogue Solutions TBX-303 Trans Bass Xpress
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via this auction
"Analogue Solutions TBX 303 Synth Bassline TB Clone XOXBox X0X Trans Bass Xpress! This is a 303 clone (no sequencer) that also has some analog FM cross modulation and added fx features. Other than the added parts it's the same identical circuitry to the Roland tb 303 without the sequencer. The switch on the back to go from square to saw has broken off, and needs replaced. It's an easy fix, and you can still use it by switching it with a pen or something, and it doesn't affect the unit in any other way as far as I know."
via this auction
"Analogue Solutions TBX 303 Synth Bassline TB Clone XOXBox X0X Trans Bass Xpress! This is a 303 clone (no sequencer) that also has some analog FM cross modulation and added fx features. Other than the added parts it's the same identical circuitry to the Roland tb 303 without the sequencer. The switch on the back to go from square to saw has broken off, and needs replaced. It's an easy fix, and you can still use it by switching it with a pen or something, and it doesn't affect the unit in any other way as far as I know."
Mode Machines SiD Chiptune Groovebox Synth + additional C64 SiD 8850 r5 chip
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via this auction
"In good working order with minor issue.
A brilliant synth module with swinsid sound chip fitted. I’ll throw in a sid 8580 r5 chip (untested but was purchased by myself in good faith as working), instructions on swapping the chip are on the Mode Machines site. Swinsid chips are highly regarded and were originally fitted to these for a) better availability b) slightly reduced background noise.
It has a synth track and a drum track which can run simultaneously or you can connect an external sequencer or midi keyboard to get 3 note polyphony from the synth engine.
The issue; step sequencer led 1 does not work (this could be as straight forward as replacing the led), this does not affect the operation of the synth.
This groovebox has been factory hand built and does have the feel of a x0xb0x and not your top of the line Moog, but again, it functions as intended."
via this auction
"In good working order with minor issue.A brilliant synth module with swinsid sound chip fitted. I’ll throw in a sid 8580 r5 chip (untested but was purchased by myself in good faith as working), instructions on swapping the chip are on the Mode Machines site. Swinsid chips are highly regarded and were originally fitted to these for a) better availability b) slightly reduced background noise.
It has a synth track and a drum track which can run simultaneously or you can connect an external sequencer or midi keyboard to get 3 note polyphony from the synth engine.
The issue; step sequencer led 1 does not work (this could be as straight forward as replacing the led), this does not affect the operation of the synth.
This groovebox has been factory hand built and does have the feel of a x0xb0x and not your top of the line Moog, but again, it functions as intended."
Blue Lantern Dwarf Star
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via this auction
You cand find some demos of the Dwarf Star in previous posts here.
"Crazy cool rare synth. Two oscillators, filter, 2 envelopes, 2 LFO, delay.
But that's not the whole story. The oscillators have 2 separate waveform outputs plus a Sub-oscillator. All 6 outputs have individual level controls in the mixer and a waveform selection switch.
There's also Noise - with a Tune knob to adjust the kind of noise being generated.
The filter -- LP, BP, and HP individually selectable. Yes - you can have more than one selected (or all 3) at a given time.
Frequency Modulation (FM) of the oscillators is possible (linear or exponential). Filter FM is there, the envelopes are loopable, and the delay parameters have cv inputs to modulate them in real time.
Given the ton of patchpoints and built-in modulation paths, this is a tweakers dream synth. You can get stuff out of this that you simply can't get anywhere else (or without spending huge sums of money on rare individual Blue Lantern modules). There really is simply too many features to list and explore here."
via this auction
You cand find some demos of the Dwarf Star in previous posts here.
"Crazy cool rare synth. Two oscillators, filter, 2 envelopes, 2 LFO, delay.
But that's not the whole story. The oscillators have 2 separate waveform outputs plus a Sub-oscillator. All 6 outputs have individual level controls in the mixer and a waveform selection switch.
There's also Noise - with a Tune knob to adjust the kind of noise being generated.
The filter -- LP, BP, and HP individually selectable. Yes - you can have more than one selected (or all 3) at a given time.
Frequency Modulation (FM) of the oscillators is possible (linear or exponential). Filter FM is there, the envelopes are loopable, and the delay parameters have cv inputs to modulate them in real time.
Given the ton of patchpoints and built-in modulation paths, this is a tweakers dream synth. You can get stuff out of this that you simply can't get anywhere else (or without spending huge sums of money on rare individual Blue Lantern modules). There really is simply too many features to list and explore here."
Sequential Circuits Pro One J-Wire Vintage Analog Mono Synthesizer
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"Sequential Circuits Pro One J-Wire Vintage Analog Mono Synthesizer Synthesizer in excellent condition. This is an amazing sounding vintage synth with two oscillators with cross mod sync. It also has a built-in sequencer. J-wire keyboard for easy cleaning, and they don't wear out like the newer rubber keycap designs. All controls, functions, and keys work flawlessly. You won't find one in better condition - it's almost like new!"
via this auction
"Sequential Circuits Pro One J-Wire Vintage Analog Mono Synthesizer Synthesizer in excellent condition. This is an amazing sounding vintage synth with two oscillators with cross mod sync. It also has a built-in sequencer. J-wire keyboard for easy cleaning, and they don't wear out like the newer rubber keycap designs. All controls, functions, and keys work flawlessly. You won't find one in better condition - it's almost like new!"
Klavis Quadigy: Minimoog-style retriggering behavior
Published on Feb 4, 2020 Martin Doudoroff
"Addendum demonstrating how the Klavis Quadigy implements a retriggering behavior reminiscent of the MInimoog."
First part here.
New Behringer TD-3-DF "Murdered Out" - Devil Fish Version In the Works?
Might want to hold off on that TD-3...
Click here for more info.
Update: created a Synth Drama label for these moving forward. Should have created it years ago...
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Earthquaker Afterneath Reverb in Eurorack Modular Synthesizer Format
Published on Feb 4, 2020 Perfect Circuit
"Afterneath is Earthquaker's first foray into producing Eurorack modules, adapting their cult classic reverb pedal into a washy, shimmering tool for modular synthesists. Expanding on the original Afterneath design with additional reverb modes and the addition of CV control, Afterneath Eurorack is a great way to add some space to any Eurorack system.
Afterneath excels at reverbs that evoke a sense of unrealistically huge, empty spaces. Diffused echoes bounce off distant walls, and sonic ghosts emerge from soft, washy reflections and short, chattering delays. Allowing CV control of the Drag parameter, the Afterneath can be played melodically and constrained to different scales and pitch classes based on the selected Mode, allowing sequenced reverbs that form a counterpoint against the sounds that feed them.
A powerful new tool for sonic exploration of the unreal, the Afterneath module marks an exciting step of one of the most interesting pedal manufacturers into the world of modular synths.
Afterneath Eurorack available here: https://www.perfectcircuit.com/earthq..."
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