"Crumar bit 01 analogue synth rack 2 x osc 2 x lfo 1 x filter 2 x adsr
The sound is very very oberheim like to my ears but maybe a tad more out there and in a way better for me , the crumar synths have a unique tone and are a favourite with bands like the boards of canada i read and other people into the warbling and wow and flutter like synth tones and nopstalgia sound.This synth can with ease do alot of those tape effect like pads and tones due to its lfo's having a unique waveform and the ability to mix these to the same source .Its very very good for plucked and rich bass sounds aswell and tuned chords.
I have had this running alonside an oberheim xpander and also a few other synths including a Prophet 5 and this is there equal to my ears and sometimes way richer and more creative.Its modulation sources and being able to patch them to multiple destinations is also a cool feature as you can do dual lfo tricks and allsorts of mad and beautifull chaotic special sfx , it excels at vintage synth sfx."
"my demo of the Gristlizer, ringmod out from MFB tripple VCO, into ModDemod, sine carrier from Elby Chaquo to ModDemod, Doepfer PLL VCO out to 2nd carrier in on ModDemod, ModDemod out to Xinput on Vostok Ringmodulator, Sine Wave to Y input on Vostok Ringmod, V.Ringmod out to VCA, VCA to Mixer, Mixer to Gristle."
Playlist: Vostok Experiment 1 That's right I take requests! ring mod 001 My a-game is all over the place. Vostok Battle #2 The Filter robots playing piano in space
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"Richard Lainhart and Thomas Zunk perform live at Avantgarde Festival Schiphorst 2010. Recorded July 4, 2010, in Schiphorst, Germany. In this free improvisation, Thomas plays a Moog Etherwave Theremin with a variety of processing pedals, and Richard plays a Buchla 200e analog modular synthesizer controlled by a Haken Continuum three-dimensional keyboard controller."
Update via Richard Lainhart: "The musical sculptures you see in the background are the creation of Ferdinand Försch."
"What appears to be guitar sludge is actually a Serge Creature/Seq A combo riffing away through the muck. The sound is further thickened by my Folktek Drumscape and an EH Memory Man delay injection. "Sin No More" comes from an Andy Warhol collaborative piece now at the Brooklyn Museum."
# ARP model 2600 (2601) and 3620 keyboard # 4072 has filter fix modification for full range # Audio path upgrade has been performed - significant improvement in quality and noise reduction # New Accutronics large reverb tank - deep reverb # Non-smoker owned # Includes manual, power cord and 10 patch cables # Very good condition, clean # Includes a roadcase with wheels - road case foam will need to be replaced This unit originally was rented out for studio work, but retired as digital synths took over"
"The Original, and still champion, Vocoder from Korg. [It's not the original vocoder, but it IS the original Korg vocoder] I feel it's far superior to the vocoder features in the newer units. [I own an MS2000R and the vocoder in it does not hold a candle to this] This is probably due to it being made EXCLUSIVELY to be a vocoder. This has both Microphone and carrier signal inputs to allow use as a processor. It's a gas to run a drum machine through it to create VERY unique timbres. The built-in carrier signal features an "ensemble" effect which is somewhat like a chorus effect - not unlike the chorus effect on some older roland gear. You can mix the carrier signal with a built-in noise generator for more varied effect as this enhances any sibilance present on the mic input.
The top panel mic input is for a proprietary Korg mic which I never owned. I have heard that they were kind of crap anyway and the only advantage is that they attach directly to the top panel. Any mic with a 1/4 plug can be input to the front panel mic jack, and this is how I have always used it. If you are using a more exotic mic, or something that requires phantom power you will have to figure out how to do so. I always used a simple Beyer dynamic.
NOTE: The interface standard is the old and somewhat odd Korg Hz/V system, wherein the frequency is proportional to the control voltage [not the more common 1V/octave as on MOST older synthesizers and virtually all new modulars]. It is possible to adapt a "standard" 1v/Oct to communicate with this, but it's not perfect and prone to inaccuracy at the extreme ends of the range. This WILL interface with other old Korg gear [MS-10/MS-20/MS-50/SQ-10/etc] with no trouble at all [I have connected my MS-10 and it works perfectly].
"NOTE: The interface standard is the old and somewhat odd Korg Hz/V system, wherein the frequency is proportional to the control voltage [not the more common 1V/octave as on MOST older synthesizers and virtually all new modulars]. It is possible to adapt a "standard" 1v/Oct to communicate with this, but it's not perfect and prone to inaccuracy at the extreme ends of the range. This WILL interface with other old Korg gear [VC-10/MS-20/MS-50/SQ-10/etc] with no trouble at all [I have connected my VC-10 and it works perfectly]."
"The Moog Satellite is one of the not well known Moog Synthesizers. Its a monophonic (=single voiced) preset synth dating from the mid seventies (1974-1979)."
via this auction "circuit bent by spunky toofers. here are the modifications 1. 11 switches- controls freeze/holds, pitch related effects, bizarre filters, odd synthesis, self composing random melodies, rhythmic drum varations and much more. use alone or in combination. 2. 5 switches located on the far right which cuts out all 4 voices the instrument can play at once and the drum sound kill switch 3. one reset button 4. one vintage pilot glass lens with a bright white led underneath 5. master pitch switch enable indicated in black (with this switch you can activate a extremely stable precision oscillator circuit which replaces the original clock signal for extremely stable pitch control) 6. one overall pitch knob (approximately 3 plus octave pitch range with knob) 7. lfo rate knob (lfo activated by pulling up on this knob. activates a lfo to modulate sounds from subtle to extreme) 8. lfo depth knob 9. lfo indicator light- indicates depth and rate activity. vintage new stock soft glow dialco red LED 10. light theremin switch 11. light theremin photo cell (light sensitive wafer that responds to light, shadow, and movements from hand, body, etc) 12. 2 chrome dome body contacts (super expressive control of pitch via body contact 13. 16 point patch bay to make various connections in the patch bay via rca cables for experimenting new bends 14. 1/8" trs input for expression pedal or spunkytoofers mm1 midi module. 15. master power switch on/off indicated in red 16. intuitive and through interface with as much spacing as possible for all controls 17. manual and bend diagram emailed to winning bidder
finished in white/black paint job with plenty of clear coat to seal
a few things i'd like to address that have been asked previously. regardless of who bent your instrument every bend on an sk-1 will most likely respond differently in different settings.. for example you will get different results in sample mode then in a preset.. and from one preset to another.. i have bent the instrument to be as stable as possible in all modes of the instruments.
the pitch and lfo is fine tuned. if a pitch is allowed to go too high it will glitch and will otherwise interrupt a good sound, loop, or bent function of the instrument. where this glitch occurs is different between sk-1's..the range therfore of the pitch control will sweep approximately up to 3 octaves down and approximately an octave or so above normal pitch of the note.
the right side of the instrument is the functional side of the instrument featuring mixing, reset and power indication... the casio is capable of 4 notes/sounds at a time along with drums.. the switches on this side allow you to mix on the fly or isolate certain sounds. this is especially useful when the instrument is locked in a particular bent function or loop and doesn't respond to key information. this way you can isolate a particular sound in the lock or loop and sample that particular sound or have only that sound running.
the patch bay is setup to be as stable as possible. these are not ins or outs to other devices.. they are meant to be patched within the patchbay only and will allow you to create new bends on your own.. since it's experimental it's not as stable for live use but great for studio work. with a little planning the patch bay can also be used in live use with good stability.. they will offer new bends not available on switches along with variations to bends that are located on the switches. for example if there is a filter on a switch it is most likely you will get a variation of the filter on the patch bay.. a vocoder like sound can shift in harmonics with a little experimentation on the patch bay.
and the sk-1 will function as normal provided that all bends are not activated.. it is highly recommended that you understand how the instrument works and experiment with bends in all modes to make the best and widest use of your instrument. there are plenty of good resources on the web with manuals to download.
outputs to external amplifying, mixing or recording devices via 1/8" on back"
via this auction "Roland's professional tape delay system featuring advanced low noise circuitry and balanced in/outputs as well as stereo output. It combines four effects ; Chorus (analog circuitry similar to the roland dc 20/30) Echo (tape delay / 6 six modes ) Sound on sound (tape layering effect unique to the 501) Reverb (spring reverb tank) All effects can be used alone on mixed in any combination. In my opinion the sound is clean though the delay is still very much tape like in character. Where this equipment shines is in the ability to create and mix together very beautiful chorus/ delays/ reverbs so easily."
"1979 Oberheim OB-X Eight-Voice polyphonic synthesiser. It is fully serviced, re-capped and factory calibrated with a new memory battery fitted. It sounds absolutely stunning. The OB-X sounds far superior to the later OB8 or OBXa. Why? Because unlike the OBXa and OB8, the OB-X voice circuits are based on the legendary discrete Oberheim SEM module. The OBXa and OB8 are Curtis IC based designs. The OB-X filters, VCO's and VCA's are fully discrete just like the SEM module.
This is a true OB-X 8-voice(ie not a modified 4 Voice) from factory! See model number picture."
flickr by Sideline*Screenprinting "MOOG type made up of hundreds of tracks featuring a Moog synthesiser. Designed and curated by Strictly Kev of DJ Food. All tracks chosen and verified by checking equipment lists on original vinyl pressings of the records. Printed in dark grey ink (with the last and best track in red) on black super soft brushed cotton shirt shop.chalkbrighton.com/ www.djfood.org"
"This is my version of Flight of Harmony's Plague Bearer, in a dual version. I made a single version before, but it was lonely, so it's been doubled up for extra fun."
via sequencer.de via somewhere on Muff's. See the Projekt Elektronik for more posts.
Update via 7ate9 in the comments: "the muffwiggler thread is here with more pics"
It looks like the system was from 1976 based on a letter from 1981:
"Dear Sir,
We send you some photos of that synthesizer, we built in 1976 for P. Baumann. Today it is used by Edgar Froese, Tangerine Dream.
Sorry, but it needed some days to copy the photos. the big modules have the same size like MOOG's 960;VCOs, VCF's, and VCA's the same like two 902's. For further details we have to meet us and talk about, because every user has other interests to combine the modules.
Yours, sincerely
PROJECT ELECTRONIK GMBH
H.Heinze"
Update via Cornel in the comments: "The system is based also on ARP and PPG modules."
via Rhizome where you'll find more pics and the full post.
Pictured: "Leon and Brian Dewan Playing the Dual Primate Console"
"Homebrew Electronics is a new series on the Rhizome blog. For these posts, I will be conducting studio visits with artists and inventors who create unique electronic instruments.
Last week, I met with cousins Brian and Leon Dewan of Dewanatron at Leon’s apartment/workshop in New Rochelle, NY. I first encountered their whimsical, one-of-a-kind instruments at a solo exhibition at Pierogi Gallery in Brooklyn a few years ago. Not only do they produce and exhibit their own instruments, they use them in performances and in recordings as well. They split the labor evenly - Leon builds the circuits for each instrument, and Brian crafts the consoles that contain them at his home in Catskill, NY. Despite their jetlag from a recent trip to Los Angeles (Brian had screened his film strips at the Museum of Jurassic Technology’s theater), the Dewans gave me a thorough walkthrough of their work, patiently explaining how each of their creations functioned. "
via this auction See the auction or this post for videos. "For sale is a seriously Circuit Bent FM3 Gristleism ambient loop drone optical Theremin synthesiser synth by me Matt The Modulator as featured on the official FM3 gristleism web page
The Gristleism is a LO-FI audio loop player from the designers of the Buddha machine FM3. There are 13 audio loops based on samples of the electronic group TROBBING GRISTLE.
MAIN FEATURES 1 ' Extended the pitch range from slightly higher to a LOT LOT Lower 2 ' Optical eye (LDR) to control the pitch with light (with on off switch) 3 ' Ultra bright LED Light pen light source for the optical control 4 ' 12db-per octave filter with Cut-off and resonance pots (which can oscillate at high settings) 5 ' Low-Pass or Band-Pass filter select switch 6 ' Volume control 7 ' 1/4" jack output socket 8 ' 9V pp3 battery operated 9 ' next loop advance button"
"A very rare korg monophonic synth which although focuses on preset sounds has the ability to create a vast array of analog sounds by using the the modulation, filter section and unique touch bar. Where this synth stands out is in the beauty of its sound, being very rich and warm with outstanding depth and quality (sound example coming soon)."
via this auction "This is a carefully designed Circuit Bent instrument. The unit functions as normal, but includes the following added modifications: * LFO hold button * LFO lock toggle * LFO mode toggle * LFO shape knob * LFO rate knob * LFO depth knob * LFO LED indicator * Glitch hold loop toggle * Repeater loop toggle * Repeater-Random glitch knob * Rhythmic loop toggle * Two fixed glitch toggles which can be used individually or combined * Pitch activation * Pitch high/low adjustment knob * Dual mode tone switch * Global LED signal indicator * Low square wave generation/stall toggle * Speaker on/off * Volume * 1/4" mono output jack for routing to amp, mixer, DAW, etc. * Master power/reset toggle (on rear under handle) * Guitar strap pegs The unit is powered by 4 "C" batteries, which are not included to save on shipping weight. Untested with power supply."
"Audience members at the Newport Rock Festival were 'outraged' Monday when rock icon Bob Dylan followed up such classic hits as 'Like A Rolling Stone' and 'Maggie's Farm' with an electronica set composed of atonal drones, hyperactive drumbeats, and the repeated mechanized lyric 'Dance to the club life!' 'We came here to see the authentic Dylan, the one with the Stratocaster guitar and signature wild blues-rock band behind him," audience member Robert Hochschild said. 'Then he walks out with these puffy headphones, some turntables, and a laptop? The guy's a Judas.'"
"This is a Peavey spectrum filter processing a Korg DDD-5 Drum Machine. It is to show what effect it can have on a drum loop. I am mostly scrolling through a couple of different programs and tweeking things.
It features an ADSR Filter Envelope and a ADSR Amplitude envelope as well as the 24db/octave filter and resonance controls. It is processing the drums by the analog trigger level but can also be controlled by MIDI or CV."
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