Ouroboros Alea Semi-Modular Analog Synthesizer

Published on Mar 25, 2020 Ouroboros Electronics

Ouroboros Alea + TR-606


"Alea is a two voice semi-modular analog synthesizer with sine wave oscillators, waveshapers, low pass gates, LFOs and a stochastic shift register-based sequencer. These elements work together as a standalone patchable instrument that is capable of everything from generative melodies and morphing drones to psychoacoustic percussion and silky sub basslines to esoteric techno and much more. The sine wave oscillators have CV and FM inputs paired with attenuators for each input as well as a two different voltage controllable waveshapers per oscillator which affect the timbre of the oscillators - one type of waveshaper which adds harmonics to shape the sine into a soft triangle wave, and the other waveshaper folds and shapes the phase of the sine. The oscillators also have sine outputs for modulating each other, as well as a vca which can be opened via cv or gate signals for timbral cross-modulation between the two oscillators. The oscillators can be used as completely separate voices, or together with one voice acting as a primary oscillator and the other as a modulation oscillator. The two voices also have individual outputs. Each voice has a vactrol low pass gate with two inputs per LPG - one regular gate input which will provide sustain for the duration of the gate, and one input which coverts the gate to a trigger for faster percussive sounds with no sustain and only decay. The LPGs can also be patched so that they are held open to create drones, or patched for amplitude modulation via one of the oscillators or modulation sources. The Alea has two LFOs - a LFO with triangle and square wave outputs as well as a VCLFO with a triangle output. The Alea's sequencer is based around a four-stage shift register which is clocked by the VCLFO and collects data from one of the oscillators for probabilistic pattern generation. The shift register can also be clocked from external clock signals from other instruments. The shift register cycles through it's four stages as it collects on/off data on each clock pulse and creates different arrays of outcomes as it cycles. Once the Alea has been patched and knobs have been set - the shift register will continue to cycle through patterns and generate different numeric combinations of it's stages in unity or in abscense like a roll of the dice or a song of the birds.

Each Alea is composed from a high quality lead-free PCB manufactured in China, RoHS components, and an enclosure that is made from fine hardwood (African Sapele was used in the photos shown above - but other units will be made from other species of wood of equal quality). The wood is finished with boiled linseed oil and the enclosure is backed by a powder coated steel bottom piece.
All designing, prototyping, assembly, soldering, and woodworking is done in-house by Ouroboros Electronics in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Ouroboros Alea is now available to order for $600USD + $15 shipping within the US and production lead times around one week or less before shipment.


To order - email:
ouroboros.electronics.us@gmail.com"

Cirklon playing vintage analogue monophonic synths

Published on Mar 24, 2020 FlavioB

Cirklon
Yamaha CS-5
Roland SH-101
TR-626 BD

Sequential Pro 3 Ladder Bass

Published on Mar 24, 2020 GuyaGuy

"Exploring the Sequential Pro 3's ladder filter for bass sounds. Based on classic Bob Moog designs, the ladder filter is just one of 3 filter options on the Pro 3. This video explores its options for drive, distortion, resonance, and bass compensation."

Sequential Circuits Prophet-600

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The Galaxy Electric - Improvised Electroacoustic Music - Bebe and Louis Barron Theme

Published on Mar 24, 2020 The Galaxy Electric

"Thanks for listening! Come on a musical voyage with us where we'll send you a new song every day, a cosmic story, and a chance to earn space treasure: https://thegalaxyelectric.lpages.co/5...

The Avant-Garde meets Sci-Fi Soundscapes

Inspired by the famous 1950s electronic music duo behind the film score for Forbidden Planet, Bebe and Louis Barron - we set out to improvise in the style of their early work with avant grade artists like John Cage and Anais Nin, whose poetry is featured in this video.

Join us every Wednesday for a ride on The Galaxy Electric Express 🚀

We perform a LIVE (improvised) Cosmic Tape Music soundtrack for your retro-futuristic travels 💫 You never know what planet you will land on…but you know it’s going to be an unforgettable journey…

Gear:
Buchla Music Easel
1979 Digital Resonator
Buchla 266 Source of Uncertainty
DIY MFOS Noise Toaster"

Korg VC-10 Vocoder w/ Case

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Korg Mono/Poly

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"Original Korg Mono/poly in wonderful mint condition. As pristine kept as you can get for an analog synth from the early 80s! Timeless fat sound heard on countless records. Sounds great and is an amazing addition to any studio for achieving that classic 80's Depeche Mode sound, to synth pop (as being a favorite synth of MGMT's), to modern recordings such as The Weeknd.

Beautifully kept, little to no wear. Non smoking environment. Kept in a climate controlled home studio.

Comes with Kenton Pro Solo MkII Midi to CV converter that allows you to transmit midi messages to trigger the input of the synth (as the Mono/Poly was created before midi even existed!)"

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UVI NAMM 2020

Published on Mar 24, 2020 UVI

Here's a flashback. Just posted today by UVI https://www.uvi.net. It's crazy how distant NAMM feels now.

"Enjoy some good vibes with some of our favorite moments from NAMM 2020!
Thanks to all the amazing people who came through, said hello, and shared their experiences with us. We can't wait to see you again next year.

Video Credits: Anthony Hak
Music Credits: Louis Couka
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About UVI
UVI is a developer of software instruments, effects and soundware. We leverage leading-edge synthesis, DSP research and design to provide unique and expressive tools for musicians and audio professionals.

Our goal is to help you achieve the highest-quality sound possible with innovative and reliable solutions. You can hear our work around the world at live shows, on hit-records, in blockbuster films and AAA games.

We're a small but spirited team with a global footprint, music and sound lovers eager to share our passion. We're honored to be a part of your creative journey and thankful to you for sharing ours.

https://www.uvi.net

©2020 UVI. All rights reserved."

LP Elektro - Parole / Tri boje zvuka

Published on Nov 29, 2016 RTS Tri boje zvuka - Zvanični kanal

Some synth spotting in via @deejayiwan: " when classical pianists take Junos and MS20s..."

Novation Mininova and Yamaha CS15 in there as well.

"Три боје звука“ је музичка емисија у којој на три бине уживо наступају афирмисани, као и млади извођачи, састави и кантаутори различитих музичких жанрова - поп, рок, електронске, реге, реп, џез, блуз музике..."

Google translation:

"Three Colors of Sound" is a music show featuring three well-known live performers as well as young performers, bands and singers of different genres of music - pop, rock, electronic, reggae, rap, jazz, blues ... "

Synth Rorschach #72

This one is in via an anonymous reader who briefly thought it someone poking out of 5U system. :)

The sticks on the right remind me of DIY controllers, EMS, and the Bahn Sage.

The image is actually: “Finishing days at the construction of the factory workshop. Photo by Vladimir Vorobyov, Novokuznetsk, USSR, 1980”


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