Percussa Super Signal Processor Eurorack Module PCBs Arrive

via the Percussa Kickstarter:

"Hi everyone!

Exciting news - today we received the PCBs for the SSP. They arrived about an hour ago and I immediately checked the quality of the top and bottom side, paying attention to small details such as whether the vias are nicely drilled in the center of pads, whether copper has 'leaked' over other copper potentially causing a short, and of course whether the through-hole components of the PCB sit nicely in the holes of the footprints or not. One other important detail I wanted to check is whether I could reach the display connector on the PCB with the display flatcable, which needs to be fed through a rectangular slot in the PCB. I had already checked that a million times before I sent off the files for production, in my 3D modeling software, and I had also checked it with a paper print-out of the PCB layout, but it's always good to actually check it in reality when you get the PCBs back.

I'm happy to report that everything is looking good (at least with the naked eye). Tomorrow I'll be doing a final check using my microscope, and then I'll be kitting the parts and a couple of PCBs, and sending that off to our subcontractor so we can get a few prototypes built for testing. As always I'll keep you posted about the latest news. Thanks again for backing!

Bert"

Pictured in order:

"Inspecting PCB quality"

"Checking display FPC length with location of display connector"

"Inserting through hole components and checking footprints"

"Checking placement of rotary encoders and aluminium knobs"

KORG Introduces Limited Edition minilogue PG (Polished Grey)

"This new minilogue has a unique polished gray color that reflects beautifully in various lighting, ranging from silver, to dark gray, to black.

The original minilogue received the internationally prestigious German 'Red Dot Award' given to products that demonstrate excellent industrial design. This limited-edition model gives the original a new color panel and a see-through black finish on the wooden rear panel as well, with a cool and distinctive appearance that will be recognizable at a glance.

* Specifications other than the color are identical to the original minilogue."

Analogue Zone: Simple Jamming with WMD TRSHMSTR, Vintage Synth Lab VCF-74 MK2 & 909 Techno

Published on Nov 30, 2017 Analogue Zone Showroom / Synths and Studio

"Simple Jamming is a weekly series from the Analogue Zone Budapest showroom with our experienced modular electronic music performer & friend, Ramin Sayyah. The series was created in order to introduce either one particular module or a very special selection of module-combinations to make various kinds of music with them.

A new episode is coming on every week at Analogue Zone's Youtube channel. Ramin walks us through the building blocks of the patch and answering questions.

Tune in every week for the show and feel free to ask questions at the comment section - also let us know if you want to pay a visit to the showroom during the jam: we can accept a few guests too.

LET'S CONNECT!
AnalogueZone ► http://www.analoguezone.com"

SSF Ultra-Random Analog Tutorial Videos by Learning Modular

Published on Nov 30, 2017 Learning Modular

"For more details about using the URA (as well as other modules I’ve made videos for), I encourage you to join the Learning Modular Patreon Tribe: https://www.patreon.com/LearningModular. For more on the Learning Modular Synthesis Eurorack Expansion Project for those exploring what module to add to their system next, visit http://learningmodular.com/eurorack-e..."

Playlist:

1. SSF Ultra-Random Analog 1/5: Overview (LMS Eurorack Expansion)

The Ultra-Random Analog (URA) is a very different take on the classic Buchla 'Source of Uncertainty' module. It is designed to be the clocked centerpiece of a complex random system or patch. This first movie features a brief drone jam using the URA, and then demonstrates each of its major sections:

0:00 short drone demo
1:36 specs & background
2:03 overview of major sections
5:15 sample & hold A
7:02 sample & hold B
9:28 toggle A/B
10:09 R-Flux (smooth random)
11:23 R-Pulse (random gates)
12:00 opto-integrator
13:14 cross-patching

2. SSF Ultra-Random Analog 2/5: Sample & Holds (LMS EE)

This second of five movies on the URA module dives deep into its two sample & holds, as well as the Toggle A/B Out that alternates between them. It is a particularly good overview of those who may be new to the use of sample & holds in general. The video breaks down like this:

0:10 “sample and hold” explained
0:32 sample & hold (S&H) A to pitch
2:35 S&H A to filter cutoff
3:34 sampling an external input
5:51 S&H A to VCO mix
6:44 sample & hold B
7:30 S&H B slew
8:02 external clock
8:52 using the two S&Hs together
10:08 toggle A/B
11:34 voltage-controlled clock

3. SSF Ultra-Random Analog 3/5: Random Gates + Opto Integrator (LMS EE)

This third of five movies on the URA module dives into its random gates & pulses section, including the associated opto-integration which can be used to smooth out those gates or an external signal. The video breaks down like this:

0:00 overview (including internal clock vs. random gates)
0:59 gate density & pulse divisions
3:10 triggering envelopes
6:02 opto-integrator
7:17 integration slope
7:45 processing other voltage sources

4. SSF Ultra-Random Analog 4/5: Random Flux (LMS EE)

This fourth of five movies on the URA module explains how its smoothly fluctuating “R-Flux” section works, including external voltage control as well as using it to add randomness to LFOs and envelopes. The video breaks down like this:

0:00 introduction
0:15 default R-Flux output (including clock rate)
1:25 R-Flux Influence CV (speed of changes)
2:25 R-Flux Probability CV (voltage range)
3:15 adding randomness to LFO shapes
5:08 adding randomness to envelopes

5. SSF Ultra-Random Analog 5/5: Audio Rate Clock Tricks (LMS EE)

This final movie on the URA module demonstrates a few “stupid pet tricks” with its voltage controlled clock: using it as a second VCO; using it to generate pitched noise that tracks the keyboard; and using it as a sample rate decimator to destroy your sound (which again can follow the keyboard). The video breaks down like this:

0:06 using it as a 1v/octave VCO
2:11 patching in a precision adder for octave offsets
2:50 pitched noise source
3:48 sample rate decimator (SR reduction)

ULTIMATE PATCHES for Roland JP-08 JP08 - VOLUME 1 & 2

Published on Nov 30, 2017 ULTIMATE PATCHES

"Over 300 High Quality Patches for the Roland JP-08!
(150+ In Volume 1, 150+ In Volume 2)
COMING DECEMBER 7, 2017 @ http://www.ultimatepatches.com"

ULTIMATE PATCHES for Roland JP-08 JP08 - VOLUME 2

Live Synthesizers Session 26.11.17 in IZOTOPE Studio

Published on Nov 30, 2017 Izotope Studio

"True live play. No tricking with multitrack or post-production cutting.
Enjoy this trip =)"

Gear:
Bassline sub from quazimidi polymorph.
303 like bass from Novation SuperBasstation.
Leads and FXs from Roland SH01 Gaia, Korg Polysix, DSI Polyevolver and Roland 8080.
Drums from Roland JV2080, Jomox Airbase09 and Roland TR09 Aira.
Signal passed thru sde330, DP4+, FX990 and some other stuff.

Hordijk Phaser Feedback

Published on Nov 30, 2017 Todd Barton

"a little Hordijk Phaser feedback patch with a mind of its own!"

Frantastic

Published on Nov 30, 2017 Joakim Floke

"This is my first try at a dawless setup. Master for this is my lovely Tanzbär which connects with gate out only to a JX-3P and Pro-One and midiclock to a Mono/Poly. It was mostly to see if I could get it to work and make somthing with it. And i think I did good for a first."

Music for Jen Synx 508 - The Analog Music Monografy #02 Demo Tracks

Published on Nov 30, 2017 VSMI
Re-Published on Dec 1, 2017 VSMI

See this post for more info on the Jen Synx 508 hardware synth.

"Music for Jen Synx 508 available soon on www.vsmi.cloud - The Analog Music Monografy
italian sound only:
Jen Synx 508 - the synthesizer
Montarbo DREV 128 - the direct effects
Armon AR-290 combo organ - drum waves samples"

ARP Odyssey 2810 w/4035 Filter, Instant Odyssey Patch Book & Case

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via this auction

"This is possibly the best deal you will find on a VINTAGE ARP Odyssey Mk II 2810 circa 1975 (this is NOT one of the new Korg imitation reissues). It has been professionally refurbished by LA Synth Co. (docs provided) All the sliders cleaned and lubed, connections cleaned and all the key bushings replaced. Though this is a mkII it has some mk1 'crossover' features: the rotary pitch bend knob and contains the original highly sought-after 4035 4-pole filter famously 'borrowed' by ARP from the Moog filter of the same era.

ALSO INCLUDED:
-ORIGINAL Anvil road case with brand new freshly installed foam.
-ORIGINAL "Instant Odyssey" patch templates which include 2 blanks for your own custom sounds
-Copies of Odyssey user manual and patch book (I never had originals)
-Monster cable audiophile RCA>¼" output cord.

It's all original except for 4 rubber feet I recently added, (originals were missing) and slider caps are missing on VCO, Keyboard CV and HPF sliders. These are available online, if you feel the need to replace."

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