via Aliens Project
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Korg Wavestation SR StereoVocoder2 Demo #1
YouTube via hoeppc
"Hello,
this is a Wavestation SR playing the StereoVocoder2 effect on its own without external FX.
I use two rhytmic wavesequences as modulator beeing x-faded via vector-synthesis ('joystick-ac'-midi-cc-slider), a sawtooth-wave and a vocal waveseq as carrier (chord).
Internal 100 bpm clock is used to sync the waveseqs to. I'm also using a Midi-Switch to send a Note (A-0) triggering the beat-loop (tune-slope = 0). So I am able to play live with both hands. The Filters are controlled via MIDI-1- and MIDI-2-cc (sliders).
Btw. I used the small two-line display for all editing work which, in my opinion, is a faster way to achive results than SoundDiver or MidiQuest.
Thanks for listening!"
Korg Wavestation SR StereoVocoder2 Demo #2
Circuit bent Casio VL tone 12 Bends
YouTube via circitfied
"This is my latest creation.
It is a Casio VL tone with 12 circuit bends. All are on toggle switches and potentiometers.
There are two pots on the circuit board that have been removed so that they can be controlled externally, these fine tune the pitch or tone.
all of the extra circuitry is mounted on plastic mini trunking as its well cheap and doesn't look that bad, i think it looks better than taking out the speaker.
also mounted a 1/4" socket on the side so it can be plugged into recording desks more easily without the use of noisy adaptors. this creates enough noise already."
Jupiter 8 Repair Update - August 15
YouTube via zibbybone
"THE AUDIO IS VERY DISTORTED, TURN YOUR SPEAKERS DOWN. A few people have been concerned about the Jupe 8 I recently purchased that was not working properly, so here is an update. My tech said he finished the Jupe 8. I went and checked it out - all 8 voices are now triggering, but a couple still need calibrating. I'm going to go ahead and order the Encore MIDI kit and have him install it while he's got the synth. Hopefully, I'll have a fully operational synth in a month or so."
démo pédale Bass Aura Squarifier
Absolute Truth - All MOTM Album
"Mike Marsh, reported that he has created an 'album' available on iTunes, consisting of music made entirely with his MOTM based synthesizer."You can find more info on My Synthesis Technology MOTM Analog Modular Synth.
Roland TB-303 controlling SH-101 and Korg MonoPoly
YouTube via zibbybone
"A fellow member of VintageSynth.com was having some issues controlling his 101 from his 303. I thought I'd give it a shot on my end. I'm not real crazy about the 101's sound, so I also tried the Korg MonoPoly as well. Sorry about the pause as I switch connectors and instruments."
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
r2m playtime
YouTube via matrixsynth
"vgermuse here. Though you might enjoy this little playtime with my Doepfer r2m ribbon controller controlling a Roland JP-8080. Just a fun little technique."
BARRY KLEIN EYES PLAN B
Barry Klein, author of the now legendary synth hobbiest/DIY'ers bible Electronic Music Circuits (EMC) and the The Electronic Music IC Databook, took a trip to Noisebug recently where he spent a few moments purched at the Plan B system and gave the word... HE LIKED IT! (phew!!).Barry Klein
lectronic Music Circuits
Plan B
NOISEBUG TAKES DELIVERY OF GenoQs NEMO SEQUENCER
Noisebug (Pomona, CA) has taken delivery of the new GenoQs NEMO Midi Sequencers. Based on the unique technology of their larger Octopus sequencer, The Nemo adds portability while offering 16 concurrent, fully editable tracks.For more information go to www.noisebug.net
BugBrand Newsletter - New AudioWeevil08 and More
"Hiya, Here's an announcement for new batches and new devices:
- batch of Weevil08s and BugCrusherMicros
- announcement of the new AudioWeevil08 design
- news on the Workshop Osc Machine kits
- and some other bits'n'pieces
***1***
Just gone in the shop::::::
- http://www.bugbrand.co.uk/pages/shop.htm
- a batch of 20 Weevil08s, this time in Yellow (with blue dials / lights) and Blue (with yellow dials lights)
I'm undecided as yet whether this may be the final run of the W08 - I'd like to update the design before too long and am out of PCBs for now..
http://bugbrand.co.uk/images/weevil08/weev08_blu_ylw.jpg
- a mini-batch of 6 BugCrusherMicros
***2***
So, it has been a long time in development....
...but I can finally reveal a new AudioWeevil design!
- http://www.bugbrand.co.uk/pages/sounddevices.htm#audioweevil08
So much has changed in my production methods over the last year and things reach a new peak with the AudioWeevil08, both in terms of features and presentation.
While the features are quite similar to the previous AWeevil07, everything is greatly refined and some new parts are added in.
- we've got a powerful driven input for clean/distorted/modulated signals feeding into a fine filter based on the old Wasp synth offering Lo/Band/Hi-pass response and great resonance.
- there's lots of Weevil functionality including twin oscs, starvation, ringmod-feedback and external processing
- modulation for the filter and one osc comes from a variable saw/tri/ramp LFO with ranges from superslow to audiorate modulations
- new build techniques have produced a combined frontpanel and touchplate (with 16 body contact points), all decorated with yellow silk-screen legend on red pcb-material
- slope front enclosure and powered by 6xAA batteries in an underside compartment.
- 13 dials, 10 switches, 16 body contacts!
Check the above link for more details, pictures and sound examples.
I will be completing an initial batch of 10 over the next few weeks and will be repeating batches (semi-)regularly from then on.
Sorry, but no pre-orders! There'll be the usual BugMailOut when devices are ready and the final price is fixed.
***3***
Also quite long in coming are the kits for the Workshop Oscillator Machine.
I've actually got about 20 kits complete already (silk-screened PCB with all required components) but I'm still re-writing all the documentation so that everything is covered in detail - including an overview of the relevant electronics (schematic symbols, components, circuitry techniques), detailed building guide and an introduction to soldering.
I hope to have these in the shop next week, so please check back.
- sorry its been taking a while!
***4***
Some little bits:
- I've decided to stop making Contact Mics regularly so as I can focus more on other areas, but I'll try to get batches out from time to time.
- there are some more Tshirt colours available now.
***x***
That's all for now.
Best wishes,
Tom"
The Mighty Toy Piano
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via Kent:"ToyPiano.zip
I was at my brother's house over the weekend and sampled his daughter's toy piano with a Zoom H4. The instrument sampled was I believe the Schoenhut 'Fancy Baby Grand'
This zip has the samples, a Kontakt3 instrument, and an Ableton Live
Drum Rack instrument.
Since I'm not a brainiac, the Drum Rack may come up and say it can't
find the samples. They're in the "Toy Piano Samples" subdirectory.
Which is where you'll need to go if you don't have Live 7 or Kontak 3.
Example of the samples in action:
EricSatie-ToyGymnopedie.mp3"
YuSynth Complete Sample and Hold PCB and Component Kit
"Here Yves has given us everything we need in a Sample and Hold module -- Save some patch cords and panel spaceon the classic patches! Noise -- white, pink, low frequency random. S&H -- clock in/ out, lin/ exp slew. See? It has it all! Here’s the YuSynth project page."
Kit available at bridechamber.com
Fritz Threeler Audio Demo
You might remember the Threeler from this previous post. You can now find an mp3 of the Threeler just under this image on this electro-music.com thread.
Schippmann Ebbe and Flut Basics
YouTube via bigcitymusic
"The Ebbe and Flut is an amazing dual analog multimode filter. Virtually every type of low, high and band pass filters are available at the turn of a knob as well as notch and and allpass modes. You can fade between the two sides, mixing the two filters or using just one or the other. There's a built in noisegate and two envelopes that can control the VCA. There is also high quality distortion and compression. There's a built-in LFO as well for modulating the filters. And that's just part of the front panel!
www.bigcitymusic.com/pro duct.asp?cat=new&pid=1000566
www.bigcitymusic.com
www.mysp ace.com/bigcitymusicdotcom
http ://www.bigcitymusicblog.blogspot.com"
Logan String Melody II
via this auction"sought-after 1970s analogue string synthesizer. The Logan has a 49 note C-C keyboard with a split point in the middle & is built into a wooden, tolex covered, flight case. There are sliders to control the volume of the different instrument types - violin, viola & cello - which are all fully polyphonic (unlike for example the ARP Solina & Omni, or the Roland string synths, which are paraphonic). The sounds can be mixed together or used separately & are basically 4' 8' & 16' stops. There is also a monophonic bass sound which can be mixed in with its own slider & can have a percussive attack added via another slider.
The string sound is lush & full; not as bright as an ARP, but with a lovely warm tone. The built in 'ensemble' or chorus makes a wonderfully complex sound & has its own large dedicated circuit board. In addition to the basic string sound there are a few pre-set sounds, including orchestra, organ & accordian.
Yamaha DD-6 Circuit Bent Drum Machine
The circuit bent Yamaha DD-6 in the video is up for auction here."The Yamaha DD-6 features drum sounds assignable to any pad, 100 pre-programmed rhythm patterns, and 4 assignable, velocity sensitive drum pads. . The DD-6 has a single 1/4" output for headphone or amp. This unit has been professionally modified with:
* Glitch switch - drops the low frequency instruments or cuts the mix altogether
* Noise Filter- adds variable amount of distorted noises to the output signal
* 12 point RCA patchbay- turns the normal sounds into clicks and odd distorted noises with a connection from the included cable. Lots of indescribable sounds with flexibility.
This DD-6 operates normally with the switches in the off position, and as an extreme noise machine with the switches activated in many combinations.The Circuit Bent DD-6 is a great machine for experimental and electronic musicians looking for a unique sound and sample source. The DD-6 is powered by the included power adapter(US version), or 6 "AA" batteries."
Doepfer Drums
Doepfer Drums from Jyoti Mishra on Vimeo.
"This is a patch I created using my new Doepfer modular synthesizer.
Basically, the LFO (A143-3) I'm tweaking goes into the clock divider (A160) and clock sequencer(A161), giving me the gates to trig the quad ADSR (A143-2). I'm using three filters, one set to resonate (making the tinkly sound) and another resonating swept very low for the kick. The source is white noise.
Hope you like it!
(By the way, although the Doepfer is going through a Nanoverb, it's bypassed. The reverb you hear is the A199 Doepfer Spring Reverb.)"
NOTE: I thought this would be a good example to note the difference in quality between YouTube and Vimeo. The following is the same video on YouTube. BTW, if you know I'm subscribed to your videos on YouTube and you jump ship to Vimeo, let me know. The one thing I like better about YouTube is it is super easy to subscribe to and find new videos. Vimeo, not so...
YouTube via JyotiMishra
Doepfer Bass Mutations
Doepfer Bass Mutations from Jyoti Mishra on Vimeo.
Synth.nl AtmoSphere Studio 2 (2008)
YouTube via Synthnl
"Another video we shot in my current 'AtmoSphere' studio. It shows a bit more overview than the first video and also some of the synthesizers in the back of the studio."
Aleph's Mochika Midi Jam
YouTube via atomolab
"Live Jam... drum pattern made in fruityLoops and synchronized to the Mochika2 by midi using a USB-to-midi adaptor cable, effects made with a MiniKaossPad. 18/8/2008"
Space Choruses
via dvdborn on AH:"Recently there was some talk here about the cheapo Behringer pedals. Just for the sake of it and because they are so cheap I decided to buy their Space Chorus C and Space Chorus D and compare them to my Boss DC-2.
I've recorded my Solina, without its ensemble effect activated, through the 3 pedals with their different settings.
You can listen to it and read all about it here: http://dvdborn.blogspot.com"
ETI 4600 Music Synthesiser Website
via Mike Tilman in the comments of this post:"I've just created a website specifically for the ETI 4600 synthesiser. www.eti4600synthesiser.org.uk If you are a present or previous owner, please send your story and photos to me and I will include them on the website!!! Contact details are on the website."
AKA the Maplin 4600. UK version pictured above, AU below.
Sleepy Time Triplets
YouTube via dkimcg
"I was getting ready for bed and putting away cables from my last video when I started messing around with a drone and using the M28 to add some pulses to the drone. Well, this isn't the drone, it evolved to this marching kind of thing with with some Moogerfooger analog delay. No effects in the computer, just some compression. What you hear is basically what was synthesized. I couldn't stop with Part 1, I started twisting the frequencies at the end of this video, and decided to make a part 2 since the FM sounded so cool. No filtering at all here (except the M13 gates). The M11 Evil Twin was self resonating and FMing OSC1 which was FMing OSC2, as well as running through the Mod/Demod and PlanB ring modulator. just additive synthesis here and in part 2. :)"
Sleepy Time Triplets Pt.2
"bunch of FM synthesis frequency knob twisting. No filters, just additive synthesis except the M13 gate. Mod/Demod, M25 Audio processor doing waveshaping and ring mod, both M15s FMing and sending audio to the mod/demod then through the ring modulator, and into the wave shaper.
Not super musical, somewhat abrasive if you don't like raw unfiltered waveforms. I need more oscillators..."
Scribble Chalkboard Synth
The problem with how much I post, every now and then I miss something in what I actually put up!!! This time I missed the chalkboard on the Scribble synth. Yes, I know, it should be a hard thing to miss considering the name. Anywho... I added an image in the original post here.
yamaha dx 21 in micromoog
"showing you how crappy a human being can play a dx 21 into a micromoog's audio in. yes : the sample and hold is switched on.i know the video is flipped to the wrong side. i'm dreaming of having some midi in micromoog ......."
Gakken SX-150 Analog Synthesizer kit
flickr set by Collin Melset includes images of the assembly.
Note the background image on the box is the ARP 2500.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Remco SoundFX
fickr set by kbudd777
(click for more)
Be sure to click on the "All Sizes" link for each image on flickr for the full size shot.
Stuff in My Room
New Malekko Euro Module
"Heres a sneak peek of our new first Euro module coming out. We are very excited to offer a 14hp 600ms analog delay with a feedback loop and voltage control for everything, delay time, mix, feedback, even the feedback amount for the loop!It's a fantastic sounding delay, it's not too dark, not too bright, extremely low distortion, and zero clock noise! The repeats degrade perfectly, also there is a limiter so when the feedback goes into oscillation, it doesnt blow out your speakers! Analogue Haven will be the exclusive U.S. dealer, other than direct through our website http://malekkoheavyindustry.com.
They should be available mid September and a target price of 285.00.
We would also like to publicly thank Shawn Cleary, John Loffink, and Mike Brown of Livewire, without their help from my constant badgering through emails and phone calls, this would have never been accomplished!
And yes, expect more Euro modules from us soon!!!!!
thanks
Josh"
Machinecollective.org
"It took some time to get everything up and running, but it’s finally here: Machinecollective.org! The site is currently in public beta state as there are still some parts that need attention.Our final prototypes will be produced this week and our website is almost completely done. Our prototyping modules will be available early september, when the webshop is ready for business. In the meantime we would like everyone to sign up for our forum and start discussing their projects, plans and requirements.
The picture above shows our final prototypes. We made the sides from thin laser-cut acrylic so it’s easy to see if everything fits. The side panels of the final prototyping modules will be made from a high tech aluminum sandwich material which is also thin but much stronger than acrylic. The picture above shows a few different configurations, which are, from left to right:
* - Rotarypot 16 - 16 x panel mount 10K rotary potentiometers
* - 4.5″ LCD - for pal/ntsc video signals
* - Monome 10h - for monome keypad kits
* - Slidepot 16 - 16 x 10k slide potentiometer with 30mm travel
* - Spark 16 - for Sparkfun silicone keypads with support for RGB leds
* - Slidepot 6 - 6 x 10k slide potentiometer with 70mm travel
* - Patchbay 25 - 25 x High quality banana jacks, can double as body contacts
* - Toggle 16 - 16 x panel mount SPDT toggle switch
* - Rotarypot 4 - 4 x panel mount 10K rotary potentiometers"
http://news.machinecollective.org/
Fun with the Analogue Systems rs290 Sampler/Delay
YouTube via bigcitymusic
"Here we put a beat from the Machinedrum into the rs290 in 'sample mode' to create a loop.
Using CV outs from an envelope generator you can start and stop playback and recording. We use a third EG to modulate the sample pitch/speed and then try out different waveforms from an LFO. You also have direct knob access to the sample start and end times which can be great for repeater-type effects.
This module has a great digital delay with delay times up to 26.8 seconds and also has a great sounding tape delay mode. You can save presets too! There's also an expander module which gives you MIDI control over sampler functions, the rs295.
http://bigcitymusic.com/product.asp?c...
http://www.bigcitymusic.com
http://www.myspace.com/bigcitymusicdo...
http://www.bigcitymusicblog.blogspot.com"
Vintage Synths Vol 1 - KORG Poly 800
YouTube via triumphthruxton
"Vintage Synths Vol 1 - KORG Poly 800
German synth historian Matthias Becker produced a CD series back in 1990 with tracks made with one synth only. The CDs were named "Synthesizers Von Gestern Vol 1/2/3". This track was composed by Klaus Stülen at Originalton West Studio / Köln."
Vintage Synths Vol 1 - Oberheim SEM
YouTube via triumphthruxton.
Another Synthesizer Von Gestern track.
Note I added the CD to my Synth CDs section.
"Vintage Synths Vol 1 - Oberheim SEM
German synth historian Matthias Becker produced a CD series back in 1990 with tracks made with one synth only. The CDs were named "Synthesizers Von Gestern Vol 1/2/3". This track was composed by Klaus Stülen at Originalton West Studio / Köln."
Soundlab Analog Modular Synth
images via this auction
"Listen to mp3s and more pictures at www.healthclub-music.com/scribbles.htm
This is Health Club Music's Soundlab analog mini synthesizer. It has two VCOs, one LFO, one Attack-Release Envelope Generator, one Band Pass/ Low-Pass VCF (self-oscillates with resonance up), one Sample and Hold, one Mixer, and one VCA. It is patchable with patch cables so you can play it with many different analog synthesizers.
The two ramp VCOs have inverted level shifters and have both ramp and sawtooth outputs. VCO 2 has an additional square wave output and a pulse width knob. There is a Pulse Width Modulation input on VCO 2. There is a Sync switch which allows the two oscillators to sync. VCO 1 has a Mod input, which is the CVII jack. These oscillators are scaled to 1V/octave, so it will track a keyboard that is also 1V/octave like most Moog keyboards and Roland synths. They can play many octaves in itself.
The Attack Release Envelope Generator has a Loop switch which allows the Envelope to repeat on one of two sources. With the switch on internal repeat, it loops on the gate, and with the switch on the "down" position, it loops on the Sample and Hold's gate output. You have to have an input going to the Sample and Hold. With the AR internal repeat on, you can use the AR like an LFO.
The Sample and Hold has a portamento control, and an input and output jack. It sounds great with the LFO's triangle output plugged in, it sounds like a sequenced melody. The LFO's square wave output works when the wave shape switch is switched onto the center triangle position.There is an audio input jack and a mixer knob for the audio input. There is a pre-amp on the audio input, so you can plug a guitar into it and can also be used for distortions. There is another pre-amp circuit after the filter and before the VCA. There is also another pre-amp on the main output, so you can listen to this synth on headphones.
Runs on 2 9V batteries.
There is also a chalkboard surface on the back of this synthesizer, so you can carry it by its rope handle and scribble down your ideas on the back with chalk. Some chalk is included, of course, in the red felt pouch beneath the battery holder.
The circuit on this synth is based on a design by Ray Wilson. Check out www.musicfromouterspace.com for more of his exciting analog projects and PC boards."
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