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Monday, May 19, 2025

Glitchy High Speed Switch || Turbocharger by Hakai Labs


video upload by Robots Are Red

"Turbocharger is a 6hp high speed switch between two signals. By default one signal is 5v and the other is 0v. There is an internal oscillator to act as the switching clock. The oscillator also has PWM control. CV control over all parameters. And the 'Do Not Touch' knob... well you'll just have to watch to see it's glitchy goodness.

Jump to any section of the video:
00:00 - Opening
00:25 - Intro
00:57 - Full Walkthrough and Demo
14:12 - Make it Louder
15:01 - Wavechopping
17:26 - Momentary Switch
18:28 - Pulserizer with Drums
24:03 - Some Music

Special thanks to Hakai Labs for providing the module for this video."



"Turbocharger is finally here!

Turbocharger at its core, is just a simple super high-speed switch (not a VCA) between 2 inputs. This sounds boring, but the switch is run by a CMOS switch IC capable of switching at extremely high speeds. This, paired with its internal oscillator, with PWM controls, makes for some fun experimentation. The best part is you don’t even have to use the internal oscillator. There is an external clock input that you can patch in your own pulse wave to control the switch.

Turbocharger is an idea that I (Scott Danesi) have had for some time now. After watching a presentation by Jon Sonnenberg (artoftravelogue.blogspot.com) back in the day at one of the early Knobcon conventions in Chicago on Wave Replacement Synthesis, I thought, I could do that in one module but make it crazier. So, what started out as a simple “Turbo” gate for the NT Controller module, now turned into this monstrosity.

The front panel art was created by the talented Aurich Lawson.

Check out the user manual below for more detailed information!

MOOG ONE Three sequences! 🔥🔥🔥


video upload by SMV Producer

"Everything recorded in real-time and no external processing added.
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Etherized: Modular Signals from a Planet in Crisis


video upload by Electrum Modular

"What do rising sea-levels sound like? How might we listen to the temperature of the oceans? What rhythms can we hear in the increased frequency of intense hurricanes/cylones? Can we imagine mounting CO2 emissions as a crescendo of dissonance?

This piece uses a data sonification module (Loud Numbers) to translate spreadsheets of climate-change data into MIDI cc values. An interface (CV.OCD) then converts the MIDI to voltages to control my modular system. ADDAC’s Swell Physics’ CV inputs for swell size, agitation, offset, etc. are ideal for modelling the complex, unpredictable effect of rising sea levels, sea temperatures, and storm intensity, on ocean waves. Meanwhile, Disting EX’s 'spectral freeze' algorithm is processing ocean-related songs.

Despite the fixed data on the spreadsheets, this patch generates different sonic results each time it is played – thanks to the chaotic behavior of Swell Physics. I am planning a longer, ~30 minutes version for a public performance, with video visualization/projection of the data.

Data sources

Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions: Our World in Data (University of Oxford/Global Change Data Lab), https://ourworldindata.org/co2-datase...

Annual sea-surface temperature anomaly – global: Australian Bureau of Metereology, http://www.bom.gov.au/cgi-bin/climate...

Category 3+ storms: Tropical Meteorology Project, Department of Atmospheric Science, Colorado State University (calculated from National Hurricane Center, the Central Pacific Hurricane Center and the Joint Typhoon Warning Center), https://tropical.atmos.colostate.edu/...

Global Average Absolute Sea Level Change, 1880-2023: United States Environmental Protection Agency (data soures: CSIRO, NOAA), https://www.epa.gov/climate-indicator...

Loud Numbers’ VCV Rack module: https://www.loudnumbers.net/tools"

Korg Wavestate - "Classic Synth Waves" 40 Performances


video upload by LFOstore

"Korg Wavestate 'Classic Synth Waves' sound pack.

BUY: https://kav-sound-explorer.sellfy.sto...

New sound pack for Wavestate: 40 performances, 43 programs, 42 multisamples

The collection of performances and programs contains a set of both analog and digital synth waves that will complement your library, oscillators will find wide application and will not take up much space in the memory of your synthesizer.

Contents: 40 Performances, 43 Programs, 42 Multisamples (22.5 MB)
The pack offers a diverse selection of inspiring sounds:

Expressive synth tones, perfect for melodies, pad, leads or deep textures
Synth punchy basses to drive your grooves
Dynamic arpeggios to add rhythm and movement to your tracks
Analog and digital synth waves

Whether you create electronic, techno, pop or cinematic music,
'Classic Synth Waves' provides the perfect palette to expand your creative possibilities."

The Mythical Yamaha DX7 Bass Cartridge


video upload by Espen Kraft

"Stock, Aitken and Waterman used a lot of DX7 basses in their hits. In interviews in the 80s they would occasionally talk about their cartridge with DX7 bass patches and how no one would get access to it.

Many decades later and the patches can now be found online. Just to make sure I asked Phil Harding if he was able to verify that these are indeed the real mythical patches and he, in turn, asked Ian Curnow. Ian Curnow is of course the guy that actually did the programming of most of it. He also made the Fairlight patches/sounds for 'Never Gonna Give You Up' which uses one of these bass patches. Ian Curnow did confirm this is it."

Roland RC-3 MIDI Program Changer w/ Original Box

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"New old stock Roland RC-3 MIDI Program Changer. Includes original packaging and literature."

Moog Realistic Concertmate MG-1 1981 with Moog Gigbag SN 9528

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Additional Three Wave Music Listings

"Moog Realistic Concertmate MG-1 in excellent condition. Includes Moog branded gigbag

This unit has been professionally modified in house to have 1/4" I/O. It has also been professionally serviced."

Modal Electronics 002 12-Voice Analogue-Digital Hybrid Synthesizer w/ Original Box

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"Modal Electronics 002 12 voice synth/ keyboard. Original owner. Metal chasis, leather sides, metal knobs, truly a custom synth (why it was so expensive). Very unique sounding. The mix of digital oscillators and analog filtering etc... is one of a kind. Best Wavetables I have heard in any synth. Volume pot is a little scratchy but works perfectly fine. Includes original box. Great synth for a great price !"

Vermona ‘14 Analog Synthesizer SN 138/222 w/ Original Box

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"Only 222 of these beauties were ever made. This is #138/222. A hidden gem monster bass and lead boutique synthesizer. A true work of art and visual masterpiece. Now is possibly your last chance ever to own this rare blue beetle in such pristine condition with all of its original packaging. It includes the original box, manual, certificate of authenticity, matching sustain pedal, power supply, and a few other accessories in the box. It will be packaged very securely for shipment around the world."

Hohner Rhythm 80 K Desktop Edition SN 800061

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"We are selling this beautiful and rare analog drum machine Hohner Rhythm 80 K!

This is the 'K' version, which is the 'Desktop' edition, much rarer and harder to find than the Suitcase version!

This great drum machine was built in 1977 in Germany and is fully working in good cosmetical condition for its age with many cosmetical traces of use.

SERIAL NUMBER: 800061"

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