Novation Peak 09/02/23

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"Kiteracer 2."

September 3, 2023

video upload by Richard Devine

"@folktek Dual Resonant Gardens are quite the combo! 👽"

9/3/23 Technosaurus Cyclodon sequences Microcon + CXM 1978 (typhoon)

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Korg SDD-1200 Dual Digital Delay from 1986

video upload by manmade madman

"Can delays have "a sound"? I'm not sure!

This is a rare beast: the Korg SDD-1200 was one of the last Digital Delay units in the Korg lineup from the 80's. It's a true "dual" architecture in that you can use each unit (A/B) as a totally independent delay. Or you can use them together, like I am here, to make some awesome sounding stereo effects from flange, chorus, vibrato, and typical delays.
There are multiple inputs/outputs on the back that let you wire it in unique ways. I have this setup in cross-modulation, where the A output is feeding the B feedback input for some great ping-pong like delays.
Here I made a little pattern on the MC-101, turning off built in effects so that all you hear is the effects from the SDD-1200

Pros:
•True independent signal paths for use as two mono delays
•12-bit processing and reduced fidelity, sits nicely in the frequency spectrum.
•Easy to get stereo effects with 2 LFO's that can be sync'd, or not.
•No presets = you have to dial in the sound!
•100% feedback sounds great, and better slowed down.
•Cheap (until this video!)

Cons:
•Changing delay times clears the buffer at each increment.
•Difficult to use dual-concentric knobs in tandem with each other.
•No presets for weak minded individuals!
•Somewhat rare."

Roland Jupiter 4

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"Beautiful Jupiter 4 recently serviced (2023)"

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Dreadbox Nymphes 6-Voice Analog Synthesizer w/ Original Box SN 0904

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PAIA 2700 4700 8700 MODULAR DIY Analog Synthesizer Parts

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THE TTSH ARP 2600 CLONE, MOOG DFAM and SUBHARMONICON PLUS PUG

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"The keystep controls the TTSH with a sequence and send the clock to the MOOG COmbo (DFAM,SUBHARMONICON)"

Formanta Maestro Mods Mk.1

video upload by Faustola

"Sorry about some digital distortion in the beginning, I didn´t pay attention to metering that much. I implented some mods to the great Formanta Maestro, and here is a small demonstration of those. I´m planning to add one more mod, but I need to plan it a bit more."

DSI Prophet 08 | The other side of dreams | An ambient soundscape

video upload by MIDERA

"I think I'm convinced that the Prophet 08 is the best DSI synth. I didn't really care for the OB6 myself and haven't played the P6 or Trigon 6, so I can't say anything about them. The P12 just is very tame, while the Poly Evolver, as interesting as is it, just doesn't have something the P08 has, besides missing 4 voices. The PE is very hard to use because each oscillator is spread to L/R channels and when you mix them to center, the special stereo sound goes away. Since the sequencer only works as steps, not in a range of values, it ends up not being that great IMO.

The Prophet 5/10, is a much better synth though, so don't take this to think I like the P08 more, but I think it's equally special and sounds phenomenal. I gotta say though, I think the P08 is just fantastic and goes into really crazy territory very easily.

So the question I will be asking myself is... do I need the P12 and PE? Surely people would say to keep them, and the Polaris... but I have so many synths. These seem like they were supposed to do what I love about the P08, but don't.

Strymon Volante used for delay and Eventide Blackhole used for reverb."