Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Pittsburgh Modular - Bat Dynamics LPG, A Filter of Crows VCF
video upload by John Schussler
"Pittsburgh Modular is in the process of designing some new synths, and are releasing individual experiments as stand-alone modules. They say these aren't long term catalog items, so if you like the sound you'll want to grab one before they're gone.
The Bat is a low pass gate (LPG), but without vactrols. Most LPGs use vactrols to control the response, but with the disadvantage of being non-adjustable...the vactrol responds how it responds, end of story. The Bat adds an adjustability to the sound that makes it extra flexible, while still maintaining that vactrol-like ring.
The Filter of Crows is a relatively "normal" VCF, but with a unique character that comes from its drive and "stability" controls. Stability in particular gives the circuit the ability to come up with some really interesting distortions and responses you don't hear elsewhere.
Envelope is Zadar, sequence is from Stochastic IG, and VCO is a Dixie II+.
00:00 Intro
00:20 Bat Dynamics
06:45 A Filter of Crows
12:42 Filter stability off"
Boomstar Talker
video upload by Studio Electronics
"Instagram AKA: 'From Berlin With Love' by James High (of Modal Electronics)
That 8106 Boomstar Life is spiced up with near excessive variety; at 2:59 where the formant (preferred resonanting frequencies of the vocal tract) sermon is preached, it’s hard not to listen up and get lost in the message.
The filter-drenching locked-to-clock LFO Lektor Party at 1:43, is a clear highlight as well. But it's greasy and 'releasy' throughout.
MSR"
Exploring the Make Noise Strega with Alessandro Cortini
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Access VIRUS Ti POLAR
Custom Octave Plateau Cat Synthesizer w/ Chicken Knobs Minus Keys
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via this auction
"This instrument began its life as an early model Octave Plateau Cat synth, model 1853. At some point it was heavily modified. The keyboard was removed. A “Gate Delay” circuit was added (it does not work at this time). A “Ring Modulator” was added — this seems to work with internal sound sources and has external connections as well. It actually sounds nice, IMO. Other connections were added to the rear panel, and existing connections were modified.
Does it work? It can usually make sounds and I have used it over the years, but it is quirky and in dire need of serious attention by a qualified tech. When it does work it has a great analog tone, and the Sub range on the oscillators adds some real depth. The filter has a nice tone to it. The slide switch that selects octaves needs to be replaced.
The original bottom panel is gone, replaced by pieces of Masonite held in place by gaffer’s tape. An LED has been added to the LFO (pretty helpful).
A unique and vintage instrument with an interesting history. Could be semi-restored or further customized."
via this auction
"This instrument began its life as an early model Octave Plateau Cat synth, model 1853. At some point it was heavily modified. The keyboard was removed. A “Gate Delay” circuit was added (it does not work at this time). A “Ring Modulator” was added — this seems to work with internal sound sources and has external connections as well. It actually sounds nice, IMO. Other connections were added to the rear panel, and existing connections were modified.
Does it work? It can usually make sounds and I have used it over the years, but it is quirky and in dire need of serious attention by a qualified tech. When it does work it has a great analog tone, and the Sub range on the oscillators adds some real depth. The filter has a nice tone to it. The slide switch that selects octaves needs to be replaced.
The original bottom panel is gone, replaced by pieces of Masonite held in place by gaffer’s tape. An LED has been added to the LFO (pretty helpful).
A unique and vintage instrument with an interesting history. Could be semi-restored or further customized."
Klaus Schulze - Andromeda (Promo CD)
video upload by Richard W
"A promotion CD single for Alesis at the Frankfurt music fair, March 2003. Limited Edition of 300 copies. Most of them were given away for free to visitors of the Alesis booth at the fair, while KS was signing the CD."
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This one was spotted and sent in via Soviet Space Child.
Synth Cover of "Buka" (Hania Rani). Prophet REV2, Vermona Perfourmer, Synthstrom Deluge
video upload by Krzysztof Steplowski
"Synth interpretation of the piano piece 'Buka' by Hania Rani from the 'Home' album published by the Gondwana Records in 2020."
Endorphines Ground Control Sequencer Demo
video upload by mylarmelodies
"Being a demonstration of the Endorphines Ground Control Sequencer (and power source!), with some modular pals. Can it sequence a whole system? Let's try it out."
00:00 Intro Jam
00:54 What is it?
01:58 Sequence lengths
02:45 The keyboard, sequencing styles
03:47 Muting, Deeper controls
05:20 What's it good for?
06:27 Discussing the case
08:14 Changing lengths, Recording live
12:22 101 style recording
14:04 Editing sequences
16:00 Sequencing Drums
17:47 Octave Shifting, Direction Changes
18:36 Probability, Ratchets
19:42 Arpeggiator as 'roller'
21:51 Thoughts b4 the final jam
22:52 Let's Dance!
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