CV modulation via the SQ1 on the Sigma synth filter and Mr Hyde modulating the instrument channel creates stereo filtering
Korg Sigma Scavengers Coast
Korg Sigma CV sequenced on a Synthstrom Deluge with the Analogue Solutions Mr Hyde filtering the instrument channel and the Korg SQ1 step modulating the filter on both the synth channel and Hyde's filter.
KORG SIGMA Modulated Drone with Deluge Ambient Pads
Playlist:
Analogue Solutions Impulse Command - Staccato Jam - Akai Tom Cat on Kick duties
Analogue Solutions Impulse Command - Locked
Analogue Solutions Impulse Command Sine of the Time
Analogue Solutions Impulse Command - Bit Crusher
The built in Bit Crusher effect on the Impulse Command takes me to Dimension City.
Analogue Solutions Impulse Command - Choppy Bass
Akai Timbre Wolf sequenced the Impulse Command
Akai Tom Cat sequenced the Vermona DRM 1 MK 2
Analogue Solutions Impulse Command Kick Drum
I thought I'd try to design a kick drum on the Impulse Command, as it has stereo filters the L+R channels can be set independently for a unique sounding stereo kick.
Analogue Solutions Impulse Command Cyber Train
Jammin on the Impulse Command with beats from the Akai Tom Cat and Vermona DRM
Analogue Solutions Impulse Command A Minor Incident
Sequenced by an Akai Timbre Wolf, drums sequenced by an Akai Tom Cat via midi to a Vermona DRM 1 MK3, Sub Bass from the Timbre Wolf.
"Maximus fifths! Here's a "little" Maximus unison patch with some panned fifths and the built-in spring reverb. The thumping effect is LFO 3, while the keyboard touch bar handles cutoff modulation duties. 🎶🎵🎹"
"Although we label Maximus as a polysynth - it is so much more. And because of this, we can’t think of an appropriate label.
Here is a quick demo of Maximus functioning as an 8-voice analogue workstation (utilising 8 onboard sequencers), mixed by the onboard stereo mixer. You can effectively create entire bodies of music with Maximus should that be your goal.
Alternatively, you can create the biggest speaker-challenging unison sound imaginable -- or develop the phatest, most detuned pads.
When you think of a polysynth you think of flat synths with one set of controls that control all voices equally. By giving Maximus independent controls for every voice, you have more freedom to create unique styles of poly sounds impossible on traditional polysynths, whether they are hardware or software. You can dial up ‘traditional’ poly sounds (pads etc) or have something unimaginable different.
Standard poly pads will sound superbly vintage because you can never dial up each voice identically."
"Here's a quick #short featuring the Maximus synthesizer playing traditional polyphonic chords, utilizing 5 of the 8 onboard voices! Maximus is much more than a standard polysynth - it's a fantastic analogue workstation."
Analogue Solutions Ample Synthesizer -- All Sounds Ample video upload by rezfilter
"Here's a little retro track I put together using only the Ample synth from Analogue Solutions. All parts were sequenced or played live from the Ample, utilizing the onboard Patternator sequencer throughout.
Ample begs to be touched, sequenced, pinned, and played. It's a culmination of all great things from AS."
Check with the dealers on the right for availability. Press release follows.
Analogue Solutions announces availability of Ample as ANALOGUE 3 VCO PATCH PIN SYNTHESISER blending best of past and present products
SHATTERFORD, UK: after a successful soft-launch at SynthFest 2023 in Sheffield, UK on October 7, British boutique electronic instruments innovator Analogue Solutions is proud to announce availability of Ample to a wider audience as a desktop-friendly ANALOGUE 3 VCO PATCH PIN SYNTHESISER — beautifully blending the best elements of several of its past and present products to form a truly analogue modular system skilfully presented as a precision- engineered electronic musical instrument in a spacious (550mm x 262mm x 83mm) steel and aluminium case that also embraces ergonomic features such as VESA mount compliance, should desktop space be at a premium, all of which adds up to being a perfect fit for its appropriate appellation — as of November 29…
Ample adheres to Analogue Solutions’ tried-and-tested no-compromise construction formula, featuring a full rugged steel and aluminium case — no plastic mouldings here; high-quality metal potentiometers with smooth action, fully sealed against dust intrusion; high-quality knobs with spun aluminium caps; high-quality double-sided circuit boards; high-quality 16-bit DAC (Digital-to-Analogue Convertor) for stable MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) to CV (Control Voltage) conversion; stable analogue oscillators; gold-plated touch plates; plus true retro analogue voice and modulation circuits to give an authentic retro sound. Since Analogue Solutions’ innovative instruments are applauded for proudly possessing a truly vintage sound — synthesisers featuring fully-analogue audio paths with analogue LFOs (Low Frequency Oscillators) and EGs (Envelope Generators), in other words, Ample is in good company as an ANALOGUE 3 VCO PATCH PIN SYNTHESISER.
But by beautifully blending the best elements of several past and present products — namely, the sound elements of Fusebox fabricated originally as an aptly-named, three-VCO (Voltage-Controlled Oscillator) true analogue monophonic synthesiser that favourably fuses the company’s characterful vintage sound with an advanced choice of modulation and melodic possibilities in a beautifully-built box; the jack points introduced in the long-discontinued line of Concussor modular synth drum modules (themselves dating back to the time when Analogue Solutions was the third company to start producing Eurorack format-compatible modules, magical as that might sound in today’s ever-expanding era of thousands of Eurorack modules being produced by hundreds — if not thousands — of developers, both bigger and smaller); the patch pin matrix introduced in the long-lasting Vostok semi-modular synthesiser series (that knowingly nodded and winked at its Russian ‘roots’ from a visual standpoint); the lo-fi echo featured in Dr Strangelove as a small and affordable desktop signal processor (that ushered in Analogue Solutions’ so-called synthBlocks series); and last, but by no means least, the sequencer and CV touch plates introduced in Generator as a highly-versatile multi-channel analogue step sequencer — to form a truly analogue modular system skilfully presented as a precision-engineered electronic musical instrument is what really makes Ample stand out amongst Analogue Solutions’ present-day products.
Put it this way: while Ample shares all of those features from some of Analogue Solutions’ ‘greatest hits’, it still has a sound of its own thanks to the circuits on offer: OSCILLATING is handled by three analogue VCOs (Voltage-Controlled Oscillators), each providing a wealth of features and modulation choices, with the VCO3/LFO 1 legend visually highlighting that the third oscillator can easily be utilised as an LFO (with saw, square, and triangle wave modulation signals), while LFO2/SYNC has a triangle wave output to total two LFOs; the LP VCF (Voltage-Controlled Filter) section is anchored around a four-pole 24dB-per-octave low-pass filter; the VCA (Voltage-Controlled Amplifier) can be set to THRU so it is always ‘open’ (allowing Ample to be used as an effect processor); the two envelope generators — EG 1 and EG 2 — each offer full control over ATTACK, DECAY, SUSTAIN, and RELEASE; extensive modulation routing choices allow for a wide range of resultant sounds extending into percussion and ‘modular’ territory, further extended by patching with the jack sockets and pin matrix; MIDI is intentionally kept simple so users can concentrate on creating new sounds and making music, with all- important control over filter cutoff available via MIDI Velocity; patchable CV control sockets allow the synth in question to effectively be rewired to make new sounds, as well as easily patched together with external Eurorack and other modular systems; the PATTERNATOR is a vintage-style 16-step sequencer; the six touch plates each output a set voltage, so can be used to pitch notes or as modulation signals — either way, they are truly inspirational in action; the pin matrix represents a neat (and flexible) way to patch the synth; and the ECHO section provides easy access to adding a little lo-fi echo or delay.
Audio applications abound when working with Ample as a synthesiser — excelling at analogue sound effects, as well as fat basses, screaming leads, and all manner of other crazy sounds associated with analogue synthesis; an effect processor — perfect for feeding external sounds through the onboard analogue filter and ECHO sections via external audio inputs; a drum synthesiser — suited to producing electronic percussion, including cymbal, hi-hat, kick, and snare sounds; and as a modular synthesiser — partially pre-patched, but with such a wide range of modulation routing possibilities that it is almost as versatile as a full-blown modular system, and capable of producing the same types of sounds but dispensing with telephone exchange-like cabling confusion in favour of making space-saving connections with removable coloured pins, yet still providing a flexible selection of patch sockets so it can quickly be re-patched into itself or to/from external Eurorack and other modular systems.
It is also worth noting in conclusion that while Ample can be used with an external MIDI keyboard or DAW (Digital Audio Workstation), or an external CV keyboard or analogue sequencer, it is equally at home being worked with on its own using its internal step sequencer or pitch played via its six-touch plate ‘keyboard’. Whatever way anyone chooses to work with Ample, it could conceivably be argued that it is the best desktop synth of all — Analogue Solutions-wise or otherwise!
Limited quantities of Ample are already available to purchase directly from Analogue Solutions for £1,999.00 GBP (excluding tax/VAT) via its dedicated webpage (https://www.analoguesolutions.com/ample) while stock will soon be arriving at selected dealers (https://www.analoguesolutions.com/dealers).
This is the first one I've seen with blue on black. Previous posts show the all yellow on black version.
"Analogue solutions filtered coffee MS-20 based high pass / low pass VCF module, with 2 LFO, envelope follower and VCA , 14 1/4" inputs and outputs on the rear of the module 1U rack module in fair condition
The unit is in working condition with the exception of two scratchy pull out potentiometers on the low pass CV 1 and CV2, power adapter plug guide missing but does not affect powering up the unit"
"Here are a few selected patches from the Analogue Solutions Ample synthesizer. All sounds are created with Ample itself, without external effects or distortions.
Ample is available now! Visit the Ample website at the link above.
Ample combines the best elements of several of our recent products.
-The sound elements of Fusebox
-Jack patch points of Concussor Eurorack
-Patch pin matrix of Vostok
-Echo from Dr Strangelove
-Sequencer and CV touch pads of Generator
It shares all this yet still has its own sound!
Ample can be as complex or as simple as you want it to be
We have given this synth a large and diverse number of controls that will give even the best and most experienced synthesists endless possibilities alongside the patch sockets.
We have presented the controls in a user-friendly and familiar synth layout that, together with this manual and other resources, enables even the new user to get great sounds."
Analogue Solutions Filtered Coffee fx unit. It is essentially the FX section of the MS-20 with incredible modularity added. It is in fantastic shape and sounds great."
"The oscillator is the beating heart of any synthesizer - without it, there is literally no sound!
This brand new poster celebrates 29 of the best from a selection of vintage synths - analogue and digital. They are illustrated in the Synth Evolution house style - hand illustrated to bring out the aesthetic qualities of each.
You might wonder just how many ways there really are to give a synth-player the option between square, sawtooth and sine waves…well the answer seems to be - ‘as many ways as there are synths’, and they all look cool!
The poster is a high quality digital print on 200gsm pH-neutral paper. Dimensions: 420 x 594 mm (A2)
Delivering globally"
"The majority of the featured oscillators are vintage analogue oscillators from synths like the Jupiter 8, the SH-101, the CS-80, and more. Who knew there were so many solutions to the problem of how to select between ‘square’, ‘sawtooth’ and ‘triangle’?! There are also some modern classics in there - the DX7 and Access Virus amongst them."
Note A2 refers to the standard paper size.
via the web: "The A2 format is 420 x 594 mm or 42 x 59.4 cm. In inches, A2 paper has a size of 16.5in x 23.4in. These dimensions mean A2 is normally the perfect choice for calendars, posters and larger format printing."
"Analogue Solutions has done it again.. gone and made another MASSIVE synth. Maximus is its first poly synth... and what a synth.
Here's a review and demo showing how all 8 voices are almost a complete synth including their own sequencer, with global control ensuring it can work as a poly.
I've been having too much fun using it like an 8 track analogue workstation!
For exclusive patches, samples and tutorials:
https://patreon.com/starskycarr
Some nice patch banks and samples etc:
https://staskycarr.com
Here's the MIDI master clock:
https://www.midronome.com"
0:00 Demo track 1 0:40 what is it 2:33 Demo Track 2 3:29 Overview 7:07 Poly Mode 11:40 Global Controls 15:07 Individual Voices 18:39 Filters 20:49 Sequencers 23:27 Envelopes 24:14 BBD 25:29 Wrapping Up 27:26 Demo Track 3
"Quick: Here's an inspiring and handy rhythm-making feature of the Ample synth!
Patch the built-in noise (snare) into one of Ample's audio-ins, adjust the pattern to taste, and then use the patch outputs (16ths) to your hats and your kick of choice (4/4).
These can be patched to other analogue synths, eurorack, or other compatible sound sources.
Having ready-to-go patterns at your fingertips is useful while using Ample with your modular or other synthesizers.
THE BEST DESKTOP SYNTH OF ALL Ample combines the best elements of several of our recent products.
-The sound elements of Fusebox
-Jack patch points of Concussor Eurorack
-Patch pin matrix of Vostok
-Echo from Dr Strangelove
-Sequencer and CV touch pads of Generator
It shares all this yet still has its own sound!
Ample can be as complex or as simple as you want it to be
We have given this synth a large and diverse number of controls, that alongside the patch sockets, will give even the best and most experienced synthesist endless possibilities.
We have presented the controls in a user-friendly and familiar synth layout that, together with this manual and other resources, enables even the new user to get great sounds."
0:00 Sequenced Pad 1:28 Wobble Bass 1:41 Sequencer Lead 3:04 Electronica Lead 4:01 Bass Variations 4:28 Sequenced Ramp Lead 5:29 Electro Lead 6:25 Ring modulator Lead 7:47 Heavy PWM Lead 8:39 FM Lead 8:54 Detuned 9:20 Dreamer Lead 9:46 Melodic Techno Lead 1 10:06 Melodic Techno Lead 2 10:32 Beauty of Analogue 11:46 KICK it
"Here's another side of the Ample synthesizer, patching the filter to produce heavily overdriven tones and effects. No external FX, everything is onboard Ample.
Ample can be as dirty or as clean as your music demands.
"Quick: Here's an inspiring and quite handy rhythm-making feature of the Ample synth!
Patch the built-in noise (snare) into one of Ample's audio-ins, adjust the pattern to taste, and then use the patch outputs (16ths) to your hats and your kick (4/4).
It's useful to have ready-to-go patterns at your fingertips while using Ample with your modular or other synthesizers."
"Here's a single Colossus #synthesizer sequence captured via mobile. This was a demo sequence we used at Sweetwater during the AS visit and presentation. It was quickly taken apart via participants' hands, which is part of the fun of #Colossus and modular in general! Too cool not to share. :)
We have several configurations of the Colossus synth. Drop a line or visit the website for more information:
