ROLAND JUNO-6

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Pigtronix EGC Philosopher King

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" The Pigtronix Philosopher King is a compressor, sustainer, distortion and polyphonic amplitude synthesizer. Combining our award-winning Philosopher’s Tone circuit with a next generation envelope generator, the Philosopher King takes tone several steps further with a full set of ADSR controls including swell, fade, hold level, speed range, one-shot mode, selectable auto reset, CV i/o and expression pedals for swell and fade times.

With the Swell and Fade functions switched off, the Philosopher King provides transparent optical compression with endless sustain on tap. Adjustable compression (ratio), sustain (threshold) and treble (2k cut / boost) controls allow the musician to tailor the nature of the effect to meet the needs of the material at hand. From a subtle dash of added punch to massive, over-the-top howling sustain, the Philosopher King delivers clean, powerful optical compression. The grit control blends in a layer of sweet harmonic distortion that plays nice with other gain pedals as well as amplifier-generated tube distortion.

The Philosopher King’s swell function provides a pick triggered volume swell effect. The volume swell can be reset at any moment by muting or held open by continuous playing. This “slow gear” type effect is smooth and controllable with variable timing from extremely fast to very slow.

The fade function can be used independently of the swell and is also pick triggered. A major new feature of the decay cycle in this pedal is the ability to fade out from peak level only partially, bringing the audio down to a predetermined level, set by the hold control. The hold level is then maintained until the player releases the note to close the cycle. With the auto reset turned on, the cycle will begin again immediately, creating undulating amplitude modulation and even pulsating tremolo stutter effects at faster decay settings. With the auto-reset turned off, the player determines the exact timing for the beginning of the next cycle.

Another new feature is the one shot mode, which causes the Philosopher King to run through the swell / fade / hold / release cycle regardless of what is played after the cycle is triggered. In this mode, the Philosopher King creates complex waves of amplitude modulation on top of the music coming from your instrument. A trigger input jack allows the swell and fade functions to be controlled by an external source such as a band mate or drum track.

Inspired by the EH Attack Decay as well as our own Pigtronix Attack Sustain, the Philosopher King is a state-of-the-art stompbox unmatched in its ability to re-shape the essential nature of any sound source."

TB-303 Computer Controlled Custom Pro Keds Lo Top Shoes

Available on zazzle

via @SRCBypass

Nord Lead Rack 2 - Father of the synth - (What the Nord can be)

YouTube via aresoltero | June 27, 2010

"All sounds are from the Nord Rack 2 This is a demo i've composed using the Nord and a software st.delay&reverb. No EQ."

Nord Lead Rack 2 - 80's Tour - (What the Nord can be)

aresoltero | June 29, 2010

"All sounds are from the Nord Rack 2! Even the Drums! This is a demo i've composed using the Nord and a software st.delay,reverb and distortion"

Nord Lead Rack 2 - Watterball - (What the Nord can be)

aresoltero | June 26, 2010

"All sounds are from the Nord Rack 2
This is a demo i've composed using the Nord and a software st.delay&reverb. No EQ."

Nord Lead Rack 2 - Marching to Jupiter - (What the Nord can be)

aresoltero | June 26, 2010

"All sounds are from the Nord Rack 2 even the drum kits.

This is a demo i've composed using the Nord and a software st.delay. No EQ."

via fischek

Dog Reviews the Juno-106

VBlog12 - Juno 6 Unveiling + The Dog

YouTube via kerikino | August 11, 2010

"In this vblog I unveil a new synthesizer, that's older than i am. and then i do a q & a with goliath, the dog"

Vermona Modular Dock for Mono Lancet

"The Modular Dock is the connection between the Mono Lancet and your modular system. It can be your start into the modular world as well as a great expansion for the modules you already have.
Modular Dock for Mono Lancet

* audio output per VCO
* CV input for frequency- and pulsewidth-modulation with attenuator per VCO
* filter input
* CV input with attenuator for VCF and VCA
* CV/Gate output (1V/octave – use the Mono Lancet as MIDI-to-CV converter)
* 3U eurorack module, 22HP
* German retail price: EUR 160,00 inkl. 19% VAT
* available in October 2010"

via Axel

ROLAND GAIA LAB AT MUSICIANS INSTITUTE

"Los Angeles, CA, August 11, 2010 — Roland and Musicians Institute are proud to announce the new addition of Roland GAIA SH-01 Synthesizers (www.RolandUS.com/Gaia) to the music lab at MI’s Keyboard Institute of Technology. The Hollywood school is known for offering state-of-the-art instruction on the latest in music technology.

“Most of our students are too young to have experimented with a lot of hardware synths, they typically have more experience with synth plug-ins and soft-synths. But, the user interface on soft synths tend to be clunky and unintuitive, requiring students to use a mouse to turn a knob,” says Kevin Comstock, head of the Keyboard Technology Department at Musicians Institute. “With the Gaia, our students get immediate aural and tactile gratification, which helps to solidify their programming skills, allowing them to quickly create one-of-a-kind, usable sounds much faster than they could otherwise.”

“Roland has long been committed to music education and it continues to be a high priority,” says product manager Vince LaDuca. “The new GAIA SH-01 synthesizer is a perfect fit for students learning synthesis. The front panel display has all the parameters laid out in sequence, so they can understand signal flow.”

For more information about Musicians Institute, visit www.mi.edu."

Eminem ft Rihanna Love The Way You Lie Remix

YouTube via djgalactic | August 11, 2010

"This is the Remix of "Love The Way You Lie" (Eminem ft Rihanna)
by DJ galactic http://www.djgalactic.com with Korg EMX-1, Roland MC-909, and Koass Pad 3."

Unboxing: RW Minicommand

YouTube via moxlust | August 10, 2010

"Finally it has arrived! The Ruin&Wesen Minicommand unit! This device enables limitless control/configuration via MIDI CC code to Elektron devices Monomachine and Machinedrum.

Concieved, designed, constructed by Manuel "Wesen" Odendahl of techno duo Ruin & Wesen, allows 100% "funtime live control" of virtually any MIDI based music device and beyond. Based on a RW open source firmware, one can actually recalibrate the device to tailor to one's own pleasure. I'd love to do this, but I think I lack the time and brain capacity.

Kudos to the RW team for this, can't wait to ACTUALLY use it now! More video to follow as I figure it out!

:)

ps. sorry for the bad light/camering, I was too excited to open it."

Unbox: Innerclock Systems Sync-Lock

YouTube via moxlust | August 10, 2010

"Dave down in Oz is the man that conceived this product and seems like a stand up guy (he personally called me up to help me setup my Sync-Lock after I had experienced some user error).

Works like a charm now that I have setup it up properly. It' amazing to hear the old machines and computer play nice. I'll post up vids of the dead-on sync lock of the hardware and software."

Klaus Schulze and his EMS AKS1

YouTube via acidjack303 | August 11, 2010

"Klaus Schulze and his EMS AKS1, from a BBC Documentary"

Klaus Schulze on MATRIXSYNTH

Korg Mono/Poly Analog Synthesizer pt.1

YouTube via retrosound72 | August 11, 2010

"vintage synth demo by RetroSound

Korg Mono/Poly Analog Synthesizer from the year 1981

part1: Arpeggiator, Poly-Mode, Unisono-Mode and different VCO, VCF, Envelope and Effect settings

The Korg Mono/Poly is one of the best monophonic classic analog synths but very underrated.
The sound of 4 real VCO`s , the great SSM filter, the Effect Sektion with Osc.-Sync and Crossmodulation is fantastic."

bleep!BOX iPhone/iPad app 1.3.0 new features

YouTube via dwallin33 | August 11, 2010

"An overview of the changes and new featuers in 1.3.0"

bleep!BOX Tutorial

dwallin33 | August 11, 2010

"A tutorial for new users of bleep!BOX on how to make beats. HD recommended"


iPads on Ebay

4069 triangle LFO test

YouTube via JvGrieken | August 11, 2010

"This is the first test run of my new 4069 triangle LFO module. The right one on the video is connected to a 4046 VCO wich is fed directly into the speakers. The camera mic filters out all the high pitches but in real life the triangle gives a real smooth transition and goes down to 2 cycles per minute."

Movie 19 - Electrocomp Synthesizer EML 500

YouTube via DigitaleAnalogue | August 11, 2010

Ensoniq Mirage DSK-8 SN:00167

YouTube via DrSqu | August 11, 2010

"This evening i made this little demo with the old analogue sampler Ensoniq Mirage DSK-8, version one. Only the delay comes from Logic, any else is in one step pure out of the mirage ... no eq, no dynamic, etc...
enjoy :-)"

experimental Pure D16 24Grain

YouTube via tubeohmsound | August 11, 2010

"Here is a short intro - TubeOhm PURE-D16/24Grain.
Based on the grain synthesis.
It is a experimental grain synth for moving soundscapes, human pads, massive effects.

If you like 'normal' analouge sounds it is the wrong place here.

Demo coming soon on: www.tubeohm.com"

SYMPHOBIA 2 Teaser Video

YouTube via CinematicSampling | August 03, 2010

"Announcing ProjectSAM SYMPHOBIA 2
Watch the teaser video
All music composed exclusively with SYMPHOBIA 2
More info: www.projectsam.com"

"PROJECTSAM BRINGS YOU SYMPHOBIA 2, THE SEQUEL TO THE ACCLAIMED ORIGINAL SYMPHOBIA

SYMPHOBIA 2 is more of what you've been missing in your orchestral palette. New and exciting ORCHESTRAL ARTICULATIONS, massive amounts of fresh and inspiring SYMPHONIC EFFECTS, exclusive LEGATO ENSEMBLES with real legato transitions, DYSTOPIA III and a brand-new interface. SYMPHOBIA 2 is the new no-brainer library for any film, game or TV composer.

The adventure continues... with SYMPHOBIA 2.

KEY FEATURES

* Real tutti recordings of symphonic ensembles
* Extensive, multi-articulation patches
* New and inspiring symphonic effects
* Industry-first legato ensembles with real legato transitions
* 33 GB 44.1/24 library pool (uncompressed)
* 2 Mic sets switchable from interface
* Brand-new custom interface
* NI Kontakt Player 4 included with native 64-bit support
* Kontakt background loading
* Kontakt compressed sample storage (20 GB)

€ 899.99"

BRAMBOS Monostudio

"Realtime effects processor with built-in vintage drumcomputer

Monostudio enriches the sonic palette of the already extremely versatile Korg Monotron analogue ribbon synthesizer.

It allows you to easily record your jamming to wave-files, adds a classic drumcomputer (inspired by the vintage Korg Minipops) and spices up the sound with tempo-synced digital effects.

Monostudio uses ASIO and highly optimized signal processing to give you realtime, ultra low-latency effects processing.

Whether you're sound designing or just noodling around, Monostudio adds to the funfactor of your Korg Monotron."

STG Soundlabs: .COM (Eurorack)

flickr by Analogue Haven

For more info: muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=16364&sid=a1ae3... .

LINK: www.analoguehaven.com/stgsoundlabs/ .

"these modules are the next in the "dot series." i'm ordering the first rev PCBs this week (one is done, the other just needs its jacks shifted around) and if they check out i'll get the front panels.

this is .MIX. it's a mixer with a transistor makeup gain stage copied from the Moog CP3, including the rail voltages (a regulator is used to provide the -6V rail).

there are no opamps in this thing at all, and it will be driven into distortion easily. alot of the tones on Redshift records are multiple oscillators being distorted by the CP3s.

the output attenuator is bipolar.

the .COM is a comparator/divider optimised for audio and based on the SH-101's suboctave circuit. a fourth output which ANDs the main output and the first suboctave is provided in addition to the original 3. the signal input is at the top and the other input jack is for voltage control of the threshold for PWM.

by "optimised for audio" what i mean is that its output swing isn't 0-5V, but -5V to 5V.

i might change the text from "threshold" to "pulse width". i don't know.

"what would i need this for?" you might ask, i would answer that maybe you want to use a filter as an oscillator, or perhaps you'd like suboctaves on your sawtooth oscillator."

ARP Axxe Mk I (2313)

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ARP Axxe Synthesizer (der kleine Odyssey)

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ARP AXXE Mk II (2323) EXPANDER

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BugBrand Weevil07 Prototype One-off Noise Synth

via this auction

"BugBrand Weevil07 Prototype
This is a one-off prototype for the Weevil07 - you can see a YouTube vid of the actual unit here: [LINK]

Info on the Weevil07 is given here.
..although that doesn't give much detail! But there is a PDF instruction sheet here

Note that I changed the layout of the dials compared with the PDF document! The Low-Power dial is top-left on this proto unit whereas in production versions it was central in the bottom row.

There were a couple of changes between the Weevil06 and the Weevil07:
- I added a pulse-width control to the two oscillators taking the wave from 50/50 squarewave up to a narrow pulse
- and the filter was changed to a much more powerful version with resonance control
At that time I was experimenting with routed PCB front panels so this unit has.
Note that there are no LED indicators on this prototype, nor is there an internal mini-speaker as was found on many other Weevils.
This unit is housed in a compact and strong metal box with mono 1/4" jack output.


This comes with a fresh 9v battery.
Shipping Weight: 1.00kg"

korg prophecy with black keys and white leds

via this auction

"The keys have been painted flat black which is very sexy looking for a synth. White l.e.d.'s are intalled by the mod wheels and ribbon controller/3rd mod wheel and under the keys to give the keys back light and to create a mood in the studio or on stage. It's really incredible for performance b/c of all the 3 assignable mod wheels and the assignable ribbon controller and the programmable arpeggiator and the knobs on top."

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spunkytoofers circuit bent boss ps-2

via this auction

I added a spunkytoofers label. Click on it below for more. You'll find details on this unit including video in a previous post as well as the auction of course. I also updated the Ebay store link on the right from d3park to spunkytoofers.

Thong Panty w Synth Amp Logo

via this auction

For all the burly dudes out there.

What's Synth Amp?

Update: a keytar would be cool.

moog taurus II synth

via this auction

"It's basically the same thing as a moog rogue, but without the keyboard.

This synth has a great moog sound and a beautiful filter, with the relatively rare (for a vintage moog) ability to sync the VCOs. It's very easy to use, and very hard to make sound bad. I've made up two special cables for the gate(positive) and CV(linear) ins, and these will be supplied with the synth. Then you can plug in any CV/gate source you have to drive it."

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black korg poly 800 II synthesizer keytar blue l.e.d.s

via this auction

"All buttons and the pitch bender/joystick work perfect. The synthesizer has guitar pegs and guitar strap and can be run off C batteries and used as a keytar. Keys have been modified and painted black with blue l.e.d.'s under the keys to give it a really cool polished look. The l.e.d.'s kinda give the keys a blue backlit look. You will look awesome with this on stage or it would look great in a studio."

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Chamber of Sounds Jupiter 3 with Clock Bundle

via this auction

video here

"Chamber of Sounds Jupiter 3 with Clock Bundle
Grab a mallet and go nuts :: The JUPITER III, my handheld, analogue, percussion synthesizer has finally arrived. It’s light & touch sensitive, handmade and extremely, unique sounding. It’ll get any crazy analogue sounds you could imagine on the fly. The Jupiter III now has a trigger input and touch-sensitivity. You can plug any source into it, even a simple metronome, to control the rhythm or make the unit sustain indefinitely. The volume of the input controls the dynamics of the notes. Also the touch-sensitivity feature lets you to use your fingertips to play sustained notes in addition to Jupiter III’s already super-cool. manual, percussive mode (you can bang on the box). This little guy does it all – it’s handmade, fully analogue and totally unique. Get one of a limited run today before they’re all gone…

Get funky with the new Jupiter Time Clock Module :: This little box plugs right into the Jupiter III and sets the timeframe for pure analog madness! The Jupiter III can be played manually by simply tapping the case, but when you plug in the TCM, it open up a whole new world of rhythmic possibilities. The TCM is also in a durable space-grey case and has a nice solid footswitch and oversized knob. Blast off!

Features
* handheld
* touch sensitive control
* optical control
* fully analog
* Time Clock Module Bundle"

BugBrand Weevil08 Prototype Weevil Noise Synth

via this auction
"Finally! After 5 years in the dark dungeon that has been the BugBrand Workshop I am just about to move to a better place! Over that time I have picked up quite a stack of bits'n'pieces and it is really time to have a serious clear-out -> to clear space, to pass on unused items and to generate some funds for setting up the new workshop. So! Over the next few weeks I will be running several Ebay auctions... BugBrand Weevil08 Prototype
This was my initial build of the Weevil08 just to check that the new PCBs were working correctly (they were!)
It is in good condition in a plain black unpainted plastic box.
The knobs are slightly different from the regular production version ones.

You can see the original description here
There's an MP3 demo there too.

Comes with a fresh 9v battery and I'll print out the instruction sheet that I included with Weevil08 sales.
Shipping Weight: 0.50kg"

Buchla Clinic August 2010

YouTube via thedeepelement | August 11, 2010

"Read the article at: http://trashaudio.com/?p=364"

livewire afg and macbeth backend

YouTube via iammodman | August 11, 2010

"this time the afg"

Modular Madness @ Big City Music 8/10/10

YouTube via bigcitymusic | August 10, 2010

"Jackson Hoose came to Big City Music to check out the Dewanatron Triple Slice and some Cwejman modules. David Gerry stepped in and both of them went at it. We liked the sound and taped a bit of the fun. ;-)"

Brains keeping me up all night

YouTube via DrOctave1 | August 11, 2010

"patch with brains, Pressure points, maths, qmmg, wogglebug, hertz donut, bubblesound uLFO."

Update:

love my brains

YouTube via DrOctave1 | August 11, 2010

"patch with brains, Pressure points, maths, qmmg, wogglebug, hertz donut, bubblesound uLFO. this brains module has really opened up this Pressure Points module to whole new levels of joy and fun."

Expert Sleepers Silent Way in Digital Performer

YouTube via expertsleepers | August 11, 2010

"Setup and calibration tutorial for Expert Sleepers Silent Way Voice Controller in Digital Performer."

hyperchaos1

YouTube via cirtcele | August 11, 2010

"testing a hyperchaos circuit, that uses a memristor mimicking sub-circuit as a NL element. Still needs a lot of refining"

pNORTNAOMI/Assault on Fish Disco

YouTube via pNORTNAOMI | August 11, 2010

"Still messing around with this trio.Vortex 1 is using it's own sequencer while Vortex 2 is being sequenced by Colorflex. IC send is controlling the mixer. Custom sample map used."

Spectral city (Plogue Bidule)

YouTube via GruithuisenCityMan | August 10, 2010

"Hello ! My name is Frederic Gerchambeau. I have made this movie and this music. The music has been made entirely with Plogue Bidule in one take. No samples were used. These are FFT/iFFT based synth sounds. Enjoy !
http://www.myspace.com/fredericgercha..."

SuONOIO...new size.

via Facebook

"Joshua Jackson ...thats the schematics for the actual synth.From the far right,its the battery,internal speaker,and an on/off switch...Be excited!!!"

"Sonoio ...Just a quick shot of a paper print out of the board with the 1/4 inch out,speaker and battery holder on top of it. Assembling it as we speak. More photos/videos soon!"

See the SuONOIO label below for more.

Null Object - Fast Eddie - Casio CTK-601 and TB-303

Null Object - Fast Eddie by Null Object

via Null Object:
"I tried to create something unique using the presets in the Casio CTK-601. This is basically a modern home keyboard but has midi and some fun controls. It cost me about $20 bucks in an op shop. I'm getting right into these little beastie synths at the moment. They are quite nasty and have terrible line levels out and are noisy but they are fun!

Synths
Casio CTK-601 (Drums + Sync)
Roland TB-303 (Midibass mod + circuit bending by Null Object)
Ableton Live (VST prossessing + recording)

The Casio's drum machine supplied the beats as a mono out with a stupidly low level out. I mashed up the sound a bit using GGain Dipped the EQ @ around 100hz and rolled down a little from 1k to around 10K. (Live's EQ) Then into the Stardust compressor






The TB303 played three different sequences as well as a blank sequence when it wasn't needed. It was hit with the Stardust compressor. The MDA Stereo. Then into the 4ormulator vocoder.




The Whole thing was rendered at 192k 32bit then loaded into Reaper where it was hit with the inbuilt Mastering Limiter.

Granted the song is not at all complex, I think it has a really interesting sound and one that would trick a lot of folk.

Thanks For listening."

Buchla 292c Clone

TwitVid via Christopher Jon aka parasitk (http://twitter.com/parasitk)
"Tried out the Buchla 292c clone with the rest of my modular tonight. Good times."
You might recognize the steampunk-esque panels from this post.

Drive

YouTube via JohnLRice | August 09, 2010

"It has been a while since I've done a music video so I turned a recent sequencer syncronization test into a little something I hope you find entertaining.

Thanks for watching, rating, commenting and subscribing! :-)"

Note this one originally went up on MATRIXSYNTH-C. Be sure to see 2:43 on for the synth credits.

Click here for all posts featuring JohnLRice.

girl talk.MOV

YouTube via zackdagoba | August 10, 2010

"see myblogitsfullofstars for more"
See here for full detail.
"Moog Modular and Roland 100M.. Linn LM1 and a bit of EMT plate too"

greightbit circuit bent Koolkeys demo

YouTube via greightbit | August 10, 2010

"bent this little buddy not too long ago. It is currently for sale in a shop in Portland so if your interested let me know.
...ton of bends
.2 pitch knobs
.2 body contacts
.key hold button
.key hold switch
.pitch down/tone change switch
.speaker switch that makes it all chirpy
.1/8" Output for loud circuit bent action
.unlimited sound combination's!
.more mods at greightbit.com... thanks."

greightbit bent little kids

greightbit | August 10, 2010

"mainly just one bend with tons of options.
a crazy pitch knob with a slider that causes it to crash on itself without sorting out.
...o and an 1/8" Output and speaker switch"

Circuit Bent Speak and Spell Vintage Glitch Synth w/LFO (Spoogit) PART 2

YouTube via radial77 | August 10, 2010

"http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...
See listing for features
Lofi video quality for that early '80s toy craving deep within us all."

Korg Maxi-Korg 800DV

via this auction

Serial #00356

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Kenwood KR-6170 Stereo Receiver with Built In Drum / Rhythm Machine

via this auction
Don't miss the video below!

"A vintage/original Kenwood Model KR 6170 "Jumbo Jet" Stereo Receiver w/just about every gizmo you could think of - including Guitar Inputs, a Reverb Unit, Foot Switch Jack and a Electronic Rhythm Composer aka Analog Drum Machine/Beatbox. You can check out this YouTube demo video to see a similar working unit (not the one I have listed) in action (you may want to scroll towards the end of this video & skip the intro.)"

This one spotted and sent in via Pea Hicks.








Kenwood KR-6170 stereo receiver demonstration part 1

YouTube via WhoSaidTyler | February 11, 2010
Audio comes in at the six minute mark. Rhythm demo comes in at 6:30.
"Here is a demonstration of a Kenwood KR-6170 that has been in our family about 30 years.

Also shown are the cabinet and speakers. I made an error in the narration when I said the speakers are TEAC. They are in fact Sansui speakers."

www.punksynth.com Circuit bent Speak and Spell circuit bending tutorial

YouTube via punksynth | August 09, 2010

"Here is a look at the speak and spell that I recently bent. There is a tutorial here....

It is also for sale on ebay at this address....

The tutorial will show you how to bend one of these wonderful machines."

via this auction

"This is a brilliantly modified Texas Instruments Speak and Spell. It has 5 main bends or modifications. Of course you have a pitch adjustment knob. That can also be toggled on and off with the switch right to the left of it.

You also have a loop or repeat feature that is really creative and fun. You can activate this mod by the switch in the far left of the row of 4. Also it can be activated momentarily by the black pushbutton at the top left. The next three switches are crazy cool bends. They throw this into a frenzy of insaine sounds. The great part about this bend is that it doesn't crash. One minute you are making crazy out of this world sounds, turn off all the mods and the next minute it acts as if it was never bent.

The front panel has been replaced to allow for more room. I love the look of this and have yet to see it anywhere else. Behind the new panel are 3 blue LED's that I included to make this look just amazing."