Monday, August 09, 2021
RE-909 vs TR-909: Sunshine Jones' 909 (Reprise)
video upload by autoy
Update: video re-uploaded.
"I thought it would be good to make this comparison again after my RE-909 was finished. Since the last video there's been quite a few changes, the most important being the addition of the output caps (as per Roland TR-909 service manual) and the replica of the original transformer. With these I consider the RE to be pretty much a 909 but I let you judge by the video.
Of note: there are 5 hardware revisions of the TR-909 two of which really affect the sound. Most of the RE-909 builds will sound like earlier models but with the later bass drum, hence slight differences depending on which models you compare it to. Original vintage Mitsubishi OPamps, several key original transistors and original Roland BA662 have been used in this build.
Thanks again to Sushine Jones for providing the video and samples and thanks for watching."
Erica Synths Bass Drum 2
video upload by Erica Synths
"Erica Synths Bass Drum 2 is developed in collaboration with French company e-licktronic and is our take on analogue bass drum circuits adapted for modular systems.
Timeline:
00:02 - Patch 1 - Sequencing the Bass Drum 2 with various gate lengths. Hats are being played from Cymbals module through Black BBD.
00:59 - Patch 2a - Basic tweaking of all parameters.
01:54 - Patch 2b - Adding modulation from Octasource for all parameters02:31 - Patch 3 - Using white noise output from the Bass Drum 2 to create a hi-hat like sound by sending it through the Black LPG
03:12 - Patch 4 - Making pitched sequences with the Bass Drum 2 and utilizing the accent input to make the ratcheting pats lower in volume comparing to the main kick sound.
All patches are sequenced with the Black Sequencer."
"Erica Synths Bass Drum is developed in collaboration with French company e-licktronic and it’s our take on analogue bass drum circuits adapted for modular systems. Massive, punchy sound, Accent and CV control over key parameters of the module make it distinctively expressive in live performances.
The Bass Drum2 has a unique take on the same concept - 909 based like previously, but with a Trigger/Gate mode. When in Gate Mode - Bass Drum2 reacts to gated signals making it possible to create sustained drum sounds. By modulating the gate length (patch the Gate output of the preferred sequencer into Trigger input and set various gate lengths), you can design unconventional Bass Drum patterns.
F e a t u r e s:
Pitch, Tune, Tune Depth controls
Attack, Decay, Drive controls
CV control with attenuators over Pitch, Decay and Drive
Manual trigger
Accent for better expression
RRP EUR: 230
MAP USD: 279"
Rare Waldorf Microwave 1 Mean Green Machine - Limited 99 to Units
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"RevB with CEM 3387 chips.
Comes with Kiwitechnics patch editor and two Rob Papen cards!!"
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"RevB with CEM 3387 chips.
Comes with Kiwitechnics patch editor and two Rob Papen cards!!"
Future Sound Systems - OSC2 Recombination Engine
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You can find demos in previous posts here.
"The Recombination Engine from Future Sound Systems is a triple analogue voltage-controlled oscillator Eurorack module with a focus on a novel wave-splicing technique. The Recombination method can produce new, harmonically-rich timbres. Each oscillator is built around a new- generation CEM 3340 VCO chip to ensure ultimate tracking and linearity across the frequency spectrum, as per necessary for several features of the Recombination technique. The OSC2 employs its three VCOs in a master / positive-slave / negative-slave arrangement – the output of which is found at the Glue section. The Scissor section can be used as a master oscillator, which, in the Recombination technique, is used to switch between the Positive and Negative DNA oscillators, dependent on the positive or negative state of the Scissor square-wave. Sinusoidal, triangle and ramp waveforms can be mixed at each DNA VCO through SSI2164-based VCA sections, the mixed outputs of which are switched between at the Glue section in accordance to the Scissor.
The VCOs of the OSC2 also allow for switchable linear or exponential FM and offer very wide frequency ranges between Coarse and Fine tune controls. Both DNA oscillators' VCA sections are accessible through the Mix Outputs, with the level controls operating in a similar fashion to those found on our Cyclical Engine VCO module. At 12 o'clock, each waveform is modulated at full-scale by the applicable positive or negative state of the Scissor VCO's square-wave. At 5 o'clock, each waveform ows through its VCA at full scale. Meanwhile, each waveform is available pre-VCA at the Raw Outputs.
As part of the Scissor section, three modulation busses can be switched on and off. PW Skew ties the pulsewidth modulation bus of the Scissor VCO to the frequency busses of the DNA VCOs. This means that, if the positive region of the Scissor VCO's square-wave is elongated as the pulsewidth is increased, the frequency of the Positive DNA VCO is decreased, so that the positive portion of the Glue waveform becomes "stretched out". The opposite happens to the negative portion of the Glue waveform in this instance, so becomes condensed. This effect is particularly useful for creating formant-type timbres at the Glue output.
CV Lock between the three VCOs ties the exponential frequency bus of the Scissor oscillator to the two DNA VCOs. This is especially useful when using the OSC2 as a standard triple oscillator stack, as found in classic subtractive synthesizers. Sync Lock resets the Positive DNA to the positive portion of the Scissor VCO, and resets the Negative DNA to the negative portion of the Scissor VCO. There is also a switch in the Scissor section to shift the entirety of the OSC2 between low and audible frequency ranges."
via NOISEBUG Reverb
You can find demos in previous posts here.
"The Recombination Engine from Future Sound Systems is a triple analogue voltage-controlled oscillator Eurorack module with a focus on a novel wave-splicing technique. The Recombination method can produce new, harmonically-rich timbres. Each oscillator is built around a new- generation CEM 3340 VCO chip to ensure ultimate tracking and linearity across the frequency spectrum, as per necessary for several features of the Recombination technique. The OSC2 employs its three VCOs in a master / positive-slave / negative-slave arrangement – the output of which is found at the Glue section. The Scissor section can be used as a master oscillator, which, in the Recombination technique, is used to switch between the Positive and Negative DNA oscillators, dependent on the positive or negative state of the Scissor square-wave. Sinusoidal, triangle and ramp waveforms can be mixed at each DNA VCO through SSI2164-based VCA sections, the mixed outputs of which are switched between at the Glue section in accordance to the Scissor.
The VCOs of the OSC2 also allow for switchable linear or exponential FM and offer very wide frequency ranges between Coarse and Fine tune controls. Both DNA oscillators' VCA sections are accessible through the Mix Outputs, with the level controls operating in a similar fashion to those found on our Cyclical Engine VCO module. At 12 o'clock, each waveform is modulated at full-scale by the applicable positive or negative state of the Scissor VCO's square-wave. At 5 o'clock, each waveform ows through its VCA at full scale. Meanwhile, each waveform is available pre-VCA at the Raw Outputs.
As part of the Scissor section, three modulation busses can be switched on and off. PW Skew ties the pulsewidth modulation bus of the Scissor VCO to the frequency busses of the DNA VCOs. This means that, if the positive region of the Scissor VCO's square-wave is elongated as the pulsewidth is increased, the frequency of the Positive DNA VCO is decreased, so that the positive portion of the Glue waveform becomes "stretched out". The opposite happens to the negative portion of the Glue waveform in this instance, so becomes condensed. This effect is particularly useful for creating formant-type timbres at the Glue output.
CV Lock between the three VCOs ties the exponential frequency bus of the Scissor oscillator to the two DNA VCOs. This is especially useful when using the OSC2 as a standard triple oscillator stack, as found in classic subtractive synthesizers. Sync Lock resets the Positive DNA to the positive portion of the Scissor VCO, and resets the Negative DNA to the negative portion of the Scissor VCO. There is also a switch in the Scissor section to shift the entirety of the OSC2 between low and audible frequency ranges."
Flame - Curves
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You can find demos in previous posts here.
"Curves is an analog filter bank with twelve bands. Thanks to a built-in pattern generator, the channels can be played rhythmically. – Including variations. The module features a variety of sequences. You can create your own patterns using a free software editor (Windows / OSX). The module holds up to 99 patterns. Clock and reset inputs are available for synchronization with other modular equipment plus there is a MIDI connector. While the sequencer is deactivated, you can choose between several filter types. – A feature that makes Curves even more versatile."
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You can find demos in previous posts here.
"Curves is an analog filter bank with twelve bands. Thanks to a built-in pattern generator, the channels can be played rhythmically. – Including variations. The module features a variety of sequences. You can create your own patterns using a free software editor (Windows / OSX). The module holds up to 99 patterns. Clock and reset inputs are available for synchronization with other modular equipment plus there is a MIDI connector. While the sequencer is deactivated, you can choose between several filter types. – A feature that makes Curves even more versatile."
Maestro W-2 Woodwind Interface w/ Extras Including Keychain
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"Maestro W-2 woodwind interface vintage sound synth complete with extras.Alto,Tenor mpc & Clarinet barrel pickup units. Plus (2) Barcus Berry reed transducers with metal holder and adhesives. Bonus key chain , all cables original . Extremely rare to find all this in the same offer. Unit designed to add various sounds with original instrument. Built for Woodwinds. Old school sound popular around the early 70’s."
Note the keychain appears to be missing a piece and is broken and taped together. Still cool to see one though.
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"Maestro W-2 woodwind interface vintage sound synth complete with extras.Alto,Tenor mpc & Clarinet barrel pickup units. Plus (2) Barcus Berry reed transducers with metal holder and adhesives. Bonus key chain , all cables original . Extremely rare to find all this in the same offer. Unit designed to add various sounds with original instrument. Built for Woodwinds. Old school sound popular around the early 70’s."
Note the keychain appears to be missing a piece and is broken and taped together. Still cool to see one though.
Dreadbox Murmux Initiate semi modular synthesizer
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"Murmux Initiate - #41
The rarest of boutique analogs
•Full Analog Vintage Mono Synth
•2 VCOs with suboctave
•Saw and square wave
•4-pole 24db/oct VC Low Pass Filter
•Triangle wave LFO modulation
•Voltage controlled Amp
•2 Envelopes ~ amp and filter
•External Audio Input
•Oscillator Pitch CV
•Electronics by Dreadbox
•Enclosure by Black Science
•Completely Handmade, everything crafted by hand, with love
Simple and beautiful design. Super fat bass, soaring leads
This was from their first line of synthesizers, key to the success story of dreadbox. #41 of 100
*dip switch upgraded.
(Currently on midi ch.2)
Includes the following:
•original power supply
•rare murmux t-shirt (m)
•laminated user manual
•Dreadbox warranty card
•original user manual
*Does not include original packaging"
via this auction
"Murmux Initiate - #41
The rarest of boutique analogs
•Full Analog Vintage Mono Synth
•2 VCOs with suboctave
•Saw and square wave
•4-pole 24db/oct VC Low Pass Filter
•Triangle wave LFO modulation
•Voltage controlled Amp
•2 Envelopes ~ amp and filter
•External Audio Input
•Oscillator Pitch CV
•Electronics by Dreadbox
•Enclosure by Black Science
•Completely Handmade, everything crafted by hand, with love
Simple and beautiful design. Super fat bass, soaring leads
This was from their first line of synthesizers, key to the success story of dreadbox. #41 of 100
*dip switch upgraded.
(Currently on midi ch.2)
Includes the following:
•original power supply
•rare murmux t-shirt (m)
•laminated user manual
•Dreadbox warranty card
•original user manual
*Does not include original packaging"
Roland Boutique VP-03 Vocoder and String Synth
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With microphone & original box.
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With microphone & original box.
Black Corporation KIJIMI
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"KIJIMI is 8-voice analogue synthesizer with incredible modulation abilities.
• KIJIMI synthesizer built with thruhole components (from DIY kit) by Black Corporation/Roman Fillipov and signed by him in 2019
• Current runs 1.1.0 firmware; works as it should"
via this auction
"KIJIMI is 8-voice analogue synthesizer with incredible modulation abilities.
• KIJIMI synthesizer built with thruhole components (from DIY kit) by Black Corporation/Roman Fillipov and signed by him in 2019
• Current runs 1.1.0 firmware; works as it should"
Eko Stradivarius
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You can find demos of the EKO Stradivarius in previous posts here.
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You can find demos of the EKO Stradivarius in previous posts here.
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