AFRORACK Chicago GoFundMe

Spotted this fundraiser on Noise Engineering's Twitter, @noiseeng.

First a quick clarification, there are two references to Afrorack on the site, one is a Chicago music education institution, which this post refers to, and another is the DIY maker Afrorack in Africa. A quick search on Afrorack will bring up posts for both.

That said, AFRORACK Chicago has a GoFundMe page up to help them running during the COVID-19 outbreak. Click through for additional details.

"We don’t know how long we’ll be in this state of emergency. Keeping the lights on at AFRORACK is costly, and with all classes canceled during the COVID-19 lockdown, our organization is struggling to stay afloat. No classes means, no income. I Don’t have the funds to keep this going on by myself anymore.

AFRORACK is the Chicago music education institution, a central hub of the city's youth modular synthesis education that's been serving the black and brown community since 2016. It's both a vital source of audio-focused STEM education in Chicago and an opportunity to inspire children of color. I’ve been keeping this afloat alone from its beginning, but Now AFRORACK needs your help.

In these challenging times, we need to band together with our friends and family. Together, we can help ensure AFRORACK stays active in Chicago so many more generations can benefit from its important mission for community and wellness."

"Afrorack" techno in the garden

Published on May 14, 2019 Afrorack

"My attempt at Acid Inspired techno."

See the Afrorack label below for more.

Mystic Circuits: PFRsillator Mini - Fundraiser for Protester Bail Fund

Mystic Circuits

"I'm using some DIY kits that I had from a previous fundraiser to raise money for the Minneapolis and Los Angeles Freedom Funds as well as for Afrorack. If you would like to donate to these organizations directly the links are:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/peoples-ci...

https://minnesotafreedomfund.org/

https://www.afrorack.org/

If you would like to buy the kit, go to our website: www.MysticCircuits.com"

"A simple DIY kit designed with DIY beginners in mind. The full kit comes with everything you need to build a PFRsillator Mini along with a power supply (wall supply in the states, 9V battery for international purchases). There is a complementary build video to show how to build this kit in real time, showing each step in detail without fast forwarding through anything. The synth itself is a touch-based noise maker which is very responsive to small differences in pressure. You want modem sounds? This thing makes a wide variety of them.

‍This kit is intended to fundraise money for the ongoing BLM protests happening now, of every order $20 will go to the Minneapolis Freedom Fund, $20 to the Los Angeles Freedom Fund and $5 to Afrorack. If you would like to donate directly to any of these organizations please check their respective links [above]"

Moog One Firmware v1.4.0 Update & Lisa Bella Donna to Support AFRORACK

Moog One | Oscillator Compensation Calibration Moog Music Inc

"This video demonstrates how to run the Oscillator Compensation Calibration in Moog One's v1.4.0 firmware.

Oscillator Compensation is a new update to Moog One’s tuning algorithm that provides real-time tuning compensation across the range of the instrument. Even if your Moog One is well-tuned and calibrated, running the Oscillator Compensation will improve tuning perception and performance.

Learn how to update Moog One's firmware: https://youtu.be/s0oJAe3i95U"


"A Major Update & New Explorations

Moog One Firmware v1.4.0 plus more than 20 new patches are now available for Moog One registered owners.

This major firmware update adds Oscillator Compensation Calibration to Moog One’s tuning algorithm to provide real-time tuning compensation across the range of the instrument.

We are also proud to present a new set of compositions by Lisa Bella Donna documenting her continued explorations of Moog One's capabilities. These tracks were composed using 12 of the new presets designed for the v1.4.0 release.

This collection of tracks is also available for purchase. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to AFRORACK, an audio arts organization committed to providing children and young adults of color access to modular synthesizers and sound design tools. Moog Music will be matching all donations."

Listen to the Tracks Here:

"100% of the proceeds from album sales will be donated to AFRORACK, an audio arts organization committed to providing children and young adults of color access to modular synthesizers and sound design tools. Moog Music will be matching all donations.

This record is a collection of instant compositions implementing 12 new patches developed by Lisa Bella Donna for the latest Moog One firmware update.

Throughout this EP, Lisa demonstrates the synthesizer’s infinite modulation matrix, impressive envelope generator range and control, and more Moog One features that shine in these new Polymoog-style presets.

The majority of these tracks are mixed right on board without using a DAW. Other than two pieces with added percussion, all sounds you hear throughout this EP are from Moog One. Observe how the new patches unfold to create beautifully complex and rich sounds in an improvisational environment.

released June 16, 2020"

https://moogmusic.bandcamp.com/album/explorations...

KnobCon 2019: AfroRack

Published on Sep 10, 2019 SynthMania

"AFRORACK is an audio arts organization with a goal of helping the community develop and thrive through technology resources. https://www.afrorack.org/"

Noise, Feedback

Afrorack

"Improvised performance at HAU 2 Theater"

I beleive this is DIY maker Afrorack in Africa and not the AFRORACK music education institution in Chicago.

Afrorack: Sound samples from the filter etched on a PCB (Very percussive)

video upload by Afrorack

"From the my last video that I uploaded, I was not able to show the filter from the PCB that I etched working. That is because 2 legs of one of the transistors were touching. More specifically their pads on the PCB. Anyways, I sorted that out and now the filter is working. The original filter from Yusynth is here if you want to check it out http://yusynth.net/Modular/EN/STEINER..." [mentioned in this recent post on Nyle Steiner]

I etched my first PCB! Well almost

video upload by Afrorack

"I am always excited to learn something new. This is a skill i've always wanted to learn since I build my circuits on perfboard. It didn't come out perfect but non the less I salvaged the circuit in other ways. If you have pointers on how to make better transfers leave a comment below."

Afrorack made a CV/GATE synth module from a weighing scale

video upload by Afrorack

"Initially I thought this project would end up as an electronic drum pad. But along the way it turned into a Weighing scale to Cv and Gate module. If you want to listen to the full track, its available on Bandcamp https://afrorack1.bandcamp.com/edit_t..."

The Museum of Electronic Music is insane!!!

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This reminded me of my visit to Synthorama in 2008, also in Switzerland. "I had the privelege of spending time at the Swiss Museum of Electronic Museum and I wanted to show you alittle bit of what is their.
To support the channel:
Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/afrorack
Paypal- https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/afrorack
Music by:
Erhalder
Rufes live
Tchaikovsky-Dance of the sugar plums
Way home-Tokyo Music Walker
Toto-Africa"

How to make cheap modular synth modules-MS20 filter

video upload by Afrorack

"For a while I've been wanting to make an MS20 filter and I decided to show the process. Never had money to buy modules that are 300 dollars or so! Its based on the schematic by Rene Schmitz but I use the LM13700 and its internal buffers. The sounds in the background track are all running through the finished filter.

To support the channel
Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/afrorack
Paypal- https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/afror..."

A simple DIY CV quantizer that you can make

video upload by Afrorack

Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/afrorack
Paypal- https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/afror...

Schematic and Arduino code
https://drive.google.com/drive/folder...

Afrorack added a midi port to a printer (In honour of Dave Smith)

video upload by Afrorack

"Dave Smith is referred to as the 'Father of MIDI'. Of course many of you already knew him as the founder of Sequential circuits and maker of the Prophet 5 synth.
My album-https://hakunakulala.bandcamp.com/alb..."

Improvised Techno on "AFRORACK" DIY Modular Synth

Published on Mar 11, 2019 TheDIYer

"Finally got a name for my modular synth. Its the 'AFRORACK' since everyone else plays the 'EURORACK'. Since the last video I added a ladder filter, a sequential switch and a logic module which creates interesting percussions. Ive also made my modular synth more portable by enclosing all power connections within the cabinets unlike in the previous video so set up and moving around is much easier. I also played my first gig for people. Was nervous at first since I dint do any sound check but it turned out well."

Africa's first Home made Modular Synth

African percussions for modular synth/Arduino Mozzi Library

video upload by Afrorack

"The Mozzi library opens up many possibilities for cheap DIY modules like Complex Wave table VCO'S, Samplers, Filters and complete synthesizer projects. It's one of those discoveries I wonder why I didn't know about it. If you are interested in the code for arduino, let me know
To support the channel
Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/afrorack Paypal- https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/afror..."

Arduino Mozzi posts

Making a MIDI to CV converter/At Africa's longest River!

video upload by Afrorack

"Midi to CV converters don't have to be expensive. You can make one for your modular synth for the cost of 5 dollars and a weekend if you have the time. Here I share my ideas. They are not perfect but they work! I also share a link to the Arduino code that I wrote. Again not perfect but should give you a general idea. Plus enjoy the sights of the River Nile in the background.

To support the channel
Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/afrorack
Paypal- https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/afror... https://drive.google.com/drive/folder..."

WORNG Electronics Soundstage // 3D stereo mixing + more in Eurorack

Published on Jun 27, 2019 DivKidVideo

"Now this is something I was genuinely very excited for when I first saw it announced. Having used and enjoyed both the LRMSMSLR and Vector Space from WORNG Electronics a new module in itself was excited, but Soundstage ... YES PLEASE, I'll have a bit of that! Morgan from WORNG talks about creating a 3D soundstage based on standard mixing techniques in terms of both stereo placement and frequency placement. It's a very powerful tool from a technical mixing point of a view and very creative one from an artistic approach. It's 21 inputs and 20 analogue filters with CV-able blend and depth control between the dry and wet (filtered "fully deep!") sound and you've also got a stereo VCA (prime target for animation, dynamics or audio rate AM synthesis!) on the output. It's all analogue so it clips pleasantly with a warm saturated clipping and with the finely tuned filters it will do nice musical feedback too. Lots of patches below, skip around and check out the other WORNG Electronics videos below too!

More info, website and manual - http://bit.ly/WORNG

LRMSMSLR - https://youtu.be/PYj-WK7cGjs
Vector Space - https://youtu.be/f-qB50NA-rY

TIMING INDEX / SECTIONS

00:07 patch previews

00:49 What is soundstage? Feature run down

02:16 TECHNO! Patching percussion, bass, synths + FX - creating 3D soundstages and stereo audio.

04:17 Soundstage for a single sound and FX - THIS IS THE BIT TO WATCH if you’re not sure what the Soundstage does.

06:57 Sidechain! Wonky drunk hip hop rhythms with swung drums, FX + synths and using the VCA control to side chain a 3D stereo mix. Gotta love some ModBap & Afrorack action!

08:52 Cleaning up dense mixes/sounds and creating a WALL OF SOUND. Dense drone sounds, AM synthesis + audio rate overtones + the LRMSMSLR for mid / side processing and stereo imagining.

11:39 WEIRD FILTER - using the depth control to blend dry to wet with the 20 analogue filters for phase effects and strange filtering.

14:13 Using soundstage as a stereo front end for further patching to create movement and stereo spaces.

15:46 FEEDBACK - patching feedback (two ways) for musical tuned feedback of analogue saturation of clipping.

Thank you to WORNG Electronics for sponsoring this video. By sponsoring a video they are receiving a service which is a demo video. WORNG's support made this video happen but what I've said, patched and recorded is entirely of my choosing."

This Korg MS2000 synth has a problem that needs fixing-Repair video

video upload by Afrorack

"This is a repair video of a Korg Ms2000 synthesizer that is not working. I go about diagnosing and fixing the problem which was in the power supply. I enjoy fixing things and bringing them back to life. I hope you enjoy it"

DivKid / SSF Rnd Step Eurorack Module Jam and Patch Walkthrough

Perfect Circuit

"DivKid teamed up with SSF to make the RND STEP module. We used the RND STEP to modulate parameters on both of the voice modules in this patch. The RND STEP is basically six noise generators going into six sample and holds with some clever normalization so you can generate six random modulations with one trigger.

In this patch we used the SSF Entity Percussion module to generate all of the drum sounds and the Noise Engineering Basimilus Iteritas Alter as a voice sequenced by the Make Noise 0-CTRL. The XAOC Batumi and ALM Pam's New Workout clock everything. We used the Future Sound Systems Gristleizer Filter to add some screeching resonance that can be switched in and out with the Afrorack and Ali Modular OR Switch. Everything is mixed together with the Endorphin.es Cockpit.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro
00:07 - Jam
01:10 - Patch Walkthrough Part 1
02:14 - Quick RND STEP Overview
02:30 - Patch Walkthrough Part 2
03:53 - More Jam
04:34 - Outro

RND STEP available here: https://www.perfectcircuit.com/divkid..."

Modugand-Brian Bamanya and Javier Díez Ena

Afrorack

"I did a little collaborative project with Spanish artist and Theremin player Javier Díez Ena. The track is called Modugand."

cool diy sequencer

Knobcon Number Nine 2021 Report

video upload by TJontheRoad

"Here's my Knobcon Number Nine 2021 report video. Jams and gear to hear and check out.

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Note, there is no paid promotion in this video.

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