ADS-7 mk2 jams (no fx, direct audio) Published on Sep 18, 2019 AVP Synth
"Here you can hear some of the possibilities of ADS-7 mk2.
All sound has been recorded directly from MIX out of the unit (24/48000).
No fx, compression or EQing applied. All panoramic changes are also done from the unit itself."
Sequencer features of the mk2:
• 16 tracks/16 drums. • 16 hardware triggers (0-5V).
• 16 banks of 16 patterns each. • Pattern chain with 16 positions and ‘Freeze’ function.
• 24 – 279 BPM range.
• 96ppqn internal clock, even in Slave MIDI SYNC by interpolation.
• External MIDI, TAP or STEP recording/programming pattern.
• Tracks Muting function.
• ‘909’ like shuffle.
• 8 different Scales. 1/2/8/4/16/3/6/12 steps per beats.
• LAST STEP function.
• MIDI forward. Output with Running Status.
• MIDI Learn function for easy MIDI Drum Map assignation.
• MIDI SYNC Auto/Master/Slave. With MIDI Song Position Pointer Input.
• MIDI SYSEX Dump to archive or recall the banks via MIDI.
• Copy/Paste/Clear for tracks.
• Copy/Paste/Clear for patterns.
• Clear/Save for banks.
PRICE: 940 EURO
shipping with tracking included to US/Canada, Europe/UK
ADS-7 MK2 — is an analog drum synthesizer inspired by the drum machines/synthesizers of the 70s-80s with a built-in 16-track sequencer and MIDI control. It has a digit screen 65 controls, 4 switches and 24 buttons with which you can have a wide control over the sound parameters, sequencer and MIDI. It has individual audio outputs and individual trigger inputs for each of the seven sounds.
Specification
— Fully analog, discreet components;
— 7 individual sound channels: Bass Drum (BD), Clap (CL), Open Hat (OH) and Closed Hat (CH) with choking on/off, 3 separate Generators (GEN1,2,3) with Band-pass and Low-pass filter options for creating all kinds of analog tones and fx ranging from bass, toms, snares, noises, zaps, sticks and combined all-together;
— 65 knobs/controls for different sound shaping options: from standard noise to metallic tones;
— 16-tracks MIDI sequencer (designed by Bruno Dupeyron bdupeyron@gmail.com )
— Up to 16 banks with 16 patterns (256 patterns and 16 chains);
— Ability to load/save 16 Banks, Patterns and Chains;
— MIDI In/MIDI Out;
— 3.5 mm individual triggers inputs for each sound;
— Four 3.5 mm individual trigger outputs to control external devices;
— Stereo 6.3 mm outputs;
— Individual 6.3 mm outputs for each sound;
— Tight steel casing;
— Dimensions: L324xW246xH90 mm;
— Weight: approx. 3 kg (without power supply);
— 15 VAC, 220v euro-type power supply (included).
You can find demos featuring the black model in previous posts.
"Here you can hear some possibilities of ADS-7 mk2 Analog Drum Synthesizer. Now in different colors/fonts too (white, blue, green, orange, grey, black and purple). [The purple actually looks pink to me in this video.]
All sound has been recorded directly from stereo out of the unit (24/48000). Little delay and reverb effects applied at times. All panoramic of each sound sections are also done from the unit itself.
Main features: • Fully analog, discrete components; • 7 individual sound channels: Bass Drum (BD), Clap (CL), Open Hat and Closed Hat (OH/CH) with choking on/off, 3 separate Generators (GEN) with Band-pass and Low-pass filter options for creating all kinds of analog tones and fx ranging from bass, toms "pew", snares, noises, zaps, clicks, sticks and more; • 65 knobs/controls for different sound shaping options: from standard noise to metallic tones; • Built-in 16-track MIDI sequencer created by Bruno Dupeyron (France); • Up to 16 banks with 16 patterns (256 patterns and 16 chains); • Ability to load/save 16 Banks, Patterns and Chains; • MIDI In/MIDI Out, Sync; • 3.5 mm individual trigger in for each sound (x7 in total); • Four 3.5 mm individual trigger outputs to control external devices; • Stereo and individual 6.3 mm output for each sound; • Tight steel casing and printing; • Dimensions: L324xW246xH90 mm; • Weight: approx. 3 kg (without power supply);
"ADS-7 Analog Drum Synthesizer direct mix out through a spring reverb into a soundcard.
No external sequencing, all coming from ADS-7 sequencer. Switching between pre-programmed patterns and tweaking away. Panning also done from the unit itself."
"ADS-7 — is an analog drum synthesizer inspired by the drum machines/synthesizers of the 70s-80s with a built-in 32-step sequencer and MIDI control. It has 65 controls, 4 switches and 28 buttons with which you can have a wide control over the sound parameters, sequencer and MIDI. It has individual audio outputs and individual trigger inputs for each of the seven sounds.
Assembled in Moscow/Russia using discrete components and OTA chips.
ADS-7 is an analog drum synthesizer inspired by the drum machines/synthesizers of the 70s-80s with a built-in 32-step sequencer and MIDI control.
It has 65 controls, 4 switches and 27 buttons with which you can have a wide control over the sound parameters, sequencer and MIDI. It has individual audio outputs and individual trigger inputs for each of the seven sounds. Assembled in Moscow/Russia using discrete components and OTA chips.
Specifications
Fully analog, through-hole components; 7 individual sound channels: BD, Clap, OH/CH (choking on/off function), 3 separate Generators (GEN) with Band-pass and Low-pass filter options; 65 knobs/controls for different sound shaping options: from standard noise to metallic tones; 16/32 step analog sequencer; Ability to clock external gear with the sequencer; Up to 32 steps preset loading/saving slots; MIDI In/MIDI Out; 3.5 mm individual triggers; Stereo/individual 6.3 mm outputs for each sound plus 1 trigger out; Steel casing; Dimensions: L330xW250xH140 mm; Weight: 3.5 kg (without power supply); 15 VAC 220v power supply (included)."
"ADS-7 — is an analog drum synthesizer inspired by the drum machines/synthesizers of the 70s-80s with a built-in 32-step sequencer and MIDI control. It has 65 controls, 4 switches and 28 buttons with which you can have a wide control over the sound parameters, sequencer and MIDI. It has individual audio outputs and individual trigger inputs for each of the seven sounds.
Fully analog, discreet components;
7 individual sound channels: BD, Clap, OH/CH (choking on/off function), 3 separate Generators (GEN) with Band-pass and Low-pass filter options;
65 knobs/controls for different sound shaping options: from standard noise to metallic tones;
16/32 step analog sequencer;
Ability to clock external gear with the sequencer;
Up to 32 steps preset loading/saving slots;
MIDI In/MIDI Out;
3.5 mm individual triggers;
Stereo/individual 6.3 mm outputs for each sound plus 1 trigger out;
Steel casing;
Dimensions: L330xW250xH140 mm;
Weight: 3.5 kg (without power supply);
15 VAC 220v power supply (included)."
"AVP Synth have been making analog drum synthesizers for a number of years now the ADS MK2 is the latest addition to their unique analog drum machine line up. With a complete through hole design the ADS mk2 features 7 drum sounds 4 of which are designed with specific drum sounds in mind; Bass Drum, Clap, Closed Hihat and Open Hihat. The other 3 are designed to give you a wide ranging drum synthesizer that can cover everything else you might need from snare drums to drone synths.
The sequencer is a 16 part sequencer which has record mode, step programming and pattern chaining of up to 16 parts. Patterns can be up to 256 steps. The extra tracks can be used to sequence external gear via MIDI or trigger outputs. Each individual drum synth can also be triggered via external triggers.
The ADS MK2 has been manufactured for the past year or so and AVP Synth are now coming up to their second batch. You can order directly from AVP Synth or from suppliers around Europe."
This appears to be the first one to be featured on the site. Also see the Dynacord ADD-two.
From the listing:
"Here comes the rare keyboard version of the ADS, namely the ADS-K, under the hammer!
The ADS/ADS-K dates back to 1989 and raised the 16-bit bar a little higher with 20-bit converters. On the one hand, the ADS ties in with Dynacord's drum sampler history and, on the other hand, with their PA products (the well-known DRP-20 dates from the same time).
Extremely slick 80s design. Is - for my taste - only topped by the white version. But I've never seen them for sale. But the black version is also impressive. Who owns a Dynacord keyboard!?
Can also be used as a master keyboard due to the good synth keyboard and the large contact surface for computer keyboards or similar.
The features: - 16bit with 20bit D/A converter - Stereo sampling - 16 votes - 2MB, expandable to 8MB - reads S-900 floppy disks (but I was never able to try it due to the lack of the sampler mentioned) - Re-sampling (can sample itself) - Additive synthesis with 64 harmonics - Modulation matrix (see pictures; That's right, we also know it from another device, especially from the ramp generators. The software was said to have been programmed by the same gentlemen.) - Internal mixer with loop-in path - Individual outputs - SCSI connection (I haven't been able to try that before, but it should still work) - Good synth keyboard with effective dynamic conversion - more features: see Internet
Unfortunately, the 33 years have left the following traces:
- The top two buttons are broken and beyond repair. I took them out of service and temporarily glued them on for cosmetic reasons. Didn't turn out that well - you can see a slight difference in height in the pictures. I hope the construction survives the transport.
- The upper right segment of the right 7-segment display is defective. You can see that in the pictures. "00" should be displayed. But that doesn't matter when playing, because you primarily look at the display and the button labels.
- The lower octave keys are slightly yellowed.
Scope of delivery: - Dynacord ADS-K - Original box - Power cord - Disks with sounds (unfortunately some of them are no longer readable) - Leftovers/components of the two defective keys"
"Some fun jamming with ADS-7 mk2, Ritmobox drum synthesizers and MBS-100 synth. Master clock coming from Ableton live via midi. Direct audio, no fx or compression applied.
Jam 1 - 00:00 Jam 2 - 03:17 Jam 3 - 05:43 Jam 4 - 08:48
P.s. there was a little mistake in printing (MDI instead of MIDI :) ) at the rear side made by the case manufacturer but other than that its all good and sturdy!
So quite a limited first x10 unit batch :)
Price will be announced a bit later"
Those of you who have been coming to the site over the years should be familiar with the ultra rare Con Brio ADS. There was a keyboard version and a remote, or rather desktop, version. They are identical in function and sound. There is only one known ADS 200R in existance and that is it in the videos above (and farther below). Note the placeholder image is the ADS 200 keyboard version but you will see the videos feature the 200R. Brian Kehew wrote in to let us know he is working on a website that will cover the history of this rare synth. He also made the set of functional and audio demos. Above are the functional demos and farther below are the audio demos. You will find video titles and descriptions for each video in the playlistbelow, but before that, here's what Brian had to say:
"I've been making a website for the Con Brio synth history. Will be ready in a few more months. But meanwhile I've uploaded some video of how the thing worked. Primitive now, especially to younger musicians. But for anyone who lived through the days of floppy discs and early digital synthesis will see how advanced the Con Brio's design was.
We still don't know much about the workings, as all known manuals are gone, and the designers can't recall everything of how it did work. Here are some simple explanations and demonstrations of the main functions.
It's also a true 16-bit synthesizer, which was rare and expensive at the time. It also used an iron output transformer (like good studio consoles) which somehow also helps it sound (in my opinion) better than the Fairlight, DKS and Synclavier designs.
The two instruments I had are now at the EMEAPP Archive Project in PA, they may be able to make better headway figuring out more of the system and it's operations..."
Be sure to see the Con Brio label for various bits of info that have come in over the years. Also see the exclusive label for the rare of the rare in the synth world.
Playlist:
1. Con Brio Synthesizer Instructional #1: Loading the O.S. and Light Show
This is the basic beginning, to load an Operating System for the Con Brio synthesizer from an 8" floppy disc. First, the Light Show disc is used, then the standard OS disc that allows for music synthesis.
2. Con Brio Synthesizer Instructional #2; Panel lights show relevance.
One of the most-brilliant and unique aspects of the Con Brio design is the implementation of panel lights; they guide you to work much faster and more accurately.
3. Con Brio Synthesizer Instructional #3: Loading Sounds onto the keyboard zones.
Finding sounds on the 8" floppy disc directories, and then assigning them to the two keyboards in various combinations.
4. Con Brio Synthesizer Instructional #4 - Speed of Disc Access
One of the notable aspects of the Con Brio systems is a custom-written code to make disc access practically instantaneous. This demonstration shows the rapid access speed when loading from the floppy drive.
5.
Further demonstration of loading sounds from disc and sequences to play them.
Con Brio Synthesizer Instructional #5 - Basic Loading
6. Con Brio Synthesizer Instruction #6 - Ensemble
Loading and using the Ensemble feature; the Con Brio could store a combination of sounds, layers, outputs, and sequences - and then save the whole set as an "Ensemble" preset - which loads nearly instantaneously.
7. Con Brio Synthesizer Instruction #7 - Loading and Stacking
Bringing in two sounds and layering them together.
8. Con Brio Synthesizers #8 - String Sequence with Tempo change
Basic Tempo control of a string sequence with the panel Tempo knob.
9. Con Brio Synthesizer Instructional #9 - Tuning and Synthesis modes experiment
As none of the Con Brio Owner's Manuals survived, it's very difficult to understand how they were supposed to operate. With a little guidance and help from the inventors, some methods produce results. This video is an experiment with saved alternate Tuning Tables and the Synthesis modes.
1 Con Brio Audio Demo One
A really nice wide-ranging set of sounds, changing across time, yet just a beginning demonstration of what the instrument could have done with more time and exploration.
2 Con Brio - String Section
Some string section sounds, very detailed and shimmering timbres.
3 Con Brio - Pipe Organ
Mussorgsky's Pictures At An Exhibition using a basic pipe organ program.
4 Con Brio - Wine Glasses
Digital synthesizers excel at this kind of crystalline ringing sound.
5 Con Brio - Sound 67
Playback of a sound with glitching, jittery elements; a fairly complex layered tone with some noise components, too.
6 Custom Con Brio Sounds
These tones are quite ahead of their time for 1980, and still sound quite modern. Easy enough to do them today, but back then, these were exceptional tones.
7 Random Number demo
Very similar to the randomness of a Sample/Hold on an analog synthesizer, but quickly becomes more layered and deep, a complexity that would take many analog synths to generate.
Con Brio Synthesizers #8 - String Sequence with Tempo change
Basic Tempo control of a string sequence with the panel Tempo knob.
9 Con Brio - Clear and Bright sequence
Demonstrates the sharp and detailed sound of these instruments.
OXI ONE demo with Ableton Live showing the creation of a track from scratch. Melody, chords, drums, bass and some arpeggios on the top!
2. OXI One Showcase Series #2
OXI One - A new and inspiring way to create musical ideas and control all your studio gear.
Showcase with Ableton Live.
3. OXI One Showcase Series #3 - Modular Rig
Modular time! 🎛🔈
Take control of a full setup with the OXI One and its 8 cvs and 8 gates and one modulation cv input.
4. OXI One Showcase Series #4 - LFOs and CHORD triggering
If parameters lock per step wasn't enough you have one LFO per sequence assignable to more than 20 parameters which gives you even more ways of expressivity.
5. OXI One Showcase Series #5 - Modular & Chords
Performing and sequencing chords with a modular rig has never been so easy.
OXI One is here delivering some chords with 4 voices (4cvs and 4gates).
A bit of modulation is sent to the pitch of all them to make a more interesting sound. Chords are manually transposed and we play also with the Global Gate control to get different note lengths.
6. OXI One Showcase Series #6 - Sequencing 18 tracks in Ableton Live
Oxi One running 18 tracks in Ableton Live with. All modulation is done by MIDI sent by Oxi One in real time.
💡Sequencer 1 in Poly mode with a 8 bar chord progression. Poly mode allows up to 7 notes and 4cc’s per step.
💡Sequencer 2 in Mono mode playing an 8 bar (128 steps) baseline. Cutoff modulation with one CC.
💡Sequencer 3 in Multitrack mode triggering some samples and playing the lead melody. Multitrack mode provides 8 independent tracks with 128 steps and one CC per track.
💡Sequencer 4 in Multitrack mode playing drums.
7. OXI One Showcase Series #7 - CC & Motion Recording
With OXI One you have motion recording of up to 8 CCs per sequencer (there're 4!). This feature quickly enables you to give movement to any parameter on a hardware synth or VST via MIDI or modular synth via the 8 fully configurable CV outputs.
8. OXI One Showcase Series #8 - ARP Recording
Here's a new video showing Arp recording capabilities.
OXI One has one arpeggiator per sequencer which can be directly recorded into the pattern.
If you have a polyphonic synth you can record overdub, up to 7 notes per step. This is great to layer up your arpeggios or whatever you throw at MIDI in.
Arpeggiator, chord engine and MIDI filtering features can also be used from external gear from all available MIDI connections (USB, TRS and Bluetooth).
Techno Jam with OXI One, Eurorack and MIDI gear (KORG Volca Sample & Arturia Microfreak).
Setup and explanation of the OXI One configuration at the end of the video.
Enjoy!
Note: The third Cv is also outputing a triggered envelope whose decay is set by the step gate and the amplitude by the step velocity.
P.d. No usb/power cord 🙂
10. OXI One Showcase #10 - Sequencing and modulating Pulsar-23
OXI One and Pulsar-23 are great companions. With Pulsar's MIDI learn capabilities you can control all sound engines plus a plethora of other functions though CC messages, cv and gate outputs.
An euclidean sequencer with a whole set of randomization features, ratcheting, microtimings, independent time divisions and all kind of edition capabilities??
✅ YES❗️❗️
Now, OXI One has an Euclidean Generator and it's the perfect companion 👬 of the Multitrack MODE !!
One is the first MIDI sequencer and controller implementing modular interfaces (8 gates and 8 cvs), USB MIDI, Bluetooth MIDI and of course, standard MIDI.
12. OXI One Showcase #12 - Behringer K2 Paraphonic!
Demo with Behringer K2 (MS-20 Desktop replica). All modular formats now supported!
And all that with up to 8 voice of polyphony support...Plus LFOs, modulations, ADs envelopes, etc...
With all the MIDI to CV-Gates capabilities already inside 🙌🏻🙌🏻
13. OXI One Showcase #13 - OXI Pipe, eurorack, Volca Sample and OP-Z
Hi everyone, here's our first video showcasing the OXI Pipe in the production version of the OXI One.
The OP-Z is connected by MIDI Bluetooth to the OXI One thanks to the Dual role support.
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• 16 hardware triggers (0-5V).
• Pattern chain with 16 positions and ‘Freeze’ function.
