Analogue Systems - Apprentice System 1

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"Manufacturer Description:

The System 1 is a readymade basic configuration by Analogue Systems consisting of modules needed for a well-equipped monophonic synthesizer with CV/gate control.

With the System 1 you can easily get bass and lead synth sounds as well as effect and drums sounds, all in pristine quality as you would expect of an Analogue Systems circuit.

This version of the System 1 comes in a 168hp Walnut Apprentice case, meant to sit right above a French Connection keyboard / ring controller.

System 1 consists of the following modules:

2x RS-95e VCO
1x RS-100S VCF (Moog)
1x RS-110 VCF (Multimode)
2x RS-60 ADSR (Envelope)
2x RS-180 VCA (lin / log)
1x RS-85 VC-LFO
1x RS-160 CV-Mixer
1x RS-165 Signal Mixer (Audio)
1x RS-40 Noise-S&H-OSC
1x RS-20 Ring Mod / Multiple (1x4)
1x RS-170 2x5 Multiple
1x RS-230 CV-Buffer"

Analogue Systems French Connection: First Try

Stexe

"CV is going out to a Moog-32 module. Backup from the Moog Source keyboard in sample+hold mode."

Analogue Systems Apprentice SN 4280 & French Connection SN 068

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Apprentice via this auction, French Connection via this auction

Modules:

RS-35 External Signal Processor

RS-230 CV Buffer

RS-95E Voltage Controlled Oscillator Qty.2

RS-380 Modulation Controller

RS-500E EMS Synthi VCF

RS-110 Multimode VCF

RS-60 Envelope Generator (Looping ADSR)

RS-510E EMS Synthi Trapezoid Generator

RS-160 CV Mixer

RS-20 Multiple + Ring Modulator

RS-180 Voltage Controlled Amplifier

RS-165 Signal Mixer

RS-390 Echo

110V Mains Power Cable

Played/owned by Taylor York of Paramore.

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Analogue Systems French Connection

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Published on Oct 20, 2019 Joseph McGinty

"Short demo of the Analogue Systems French Connection controlling an ARP 2600.
Currently on sale at Reverb.com"

SN 224 via this auction

"Wonderful Analogue Systems French Connection controller, inspired by the Ondes Martenot. Incredibly expressive and interfaces well with modular synths. Used very sparingly in my smoke free studio."

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Analogue Systems French Connection and System 1 + FlightCase

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Analogue Systems French Connection

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"French Connection cv/gate controller. Famously used by Radiohead. Shows a few signs of use (a very slight portion of the plastic around the thread is a bit torn as shown on the picture) but works perfectly. Fire sale : a unique chance to get it at the lowest price ever on the web."

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Ambient Rack & French Conection

Published on Feb 18, 2019 theianboddy

"Analogue Systems French Connection keyboard (that mimics the playing style of the Ondes Martenot) controlling a small Eurorack case.

Modules from left to right are Roland System 500: 510 | 505 | 555 followed by Synthesis Technology E350 Morphing Terrarium & finally Mutable Instruments Clouds."

French Connection

Published on Dec 6, 2018 theianboddy

"The Analogue Systems French Connection keyboard mimics the playing technique of the Ondes Martenot. The ring & wire control the pitch and the button on the left, in this instance, is controlling Volume, filter cutoff & PWM as well as the Morph X on the Morphing Terrarium.

The Roland System 500 is providing the main lead voice from the 510 module. The 555 module is doing the various CV modulations as well as the White Noise source. The dual filter 505 is treating the white noise & low drone. This drone is coming from the Synthesis technology Morphing Terrarium with Mutable Instruments Clouds providing the delay & reverb FX."

Analogue Systems French Connection Ondes Martenot Style Modular Synthesizer Controller

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SN 010 via this auction

"The French Connection is on of the greatest Controllers ever built... A truly elegant and beautifully built controller. This one is early serial number 10... In super excellent condone with very minor wear and tear from use inside a climate controlled professional studio..."

"Based upon the legendary Ondes Martenot, the French Connection is a unique controller for virtuoso performance. By placing a finger through the ring suspended below the physical keyboard, the player can glide smoothly between notes by moving the playing hand from left to right, creating a very natural vibrato in the process. Theremin effects are easily obtained by connecting one of the CV outputs to an external VCO with sine wave output.

The French Connection is a 49-note CV/Gate keyboard controller supplying (3) CV outputs, (1) Gate output, and (1) Trigger output. In addition, there is an XY Joystick Controller, selector switches for normal keyboard duties, and the Ondes Martenot Controller via a Wire Traveller and pressure resistant wooden button. The French Connection controller does not have MIDI and does not emit any sound, but by connecting it to a minimum of (1) VCO with sine or saw waveform, plus a VCA, the Martenot effect is easily obtained.

The user can line up the Wire Traveller with a raised and indented reference grid below the Traveller (a wire under tension with a ring that the user puts his finger through) to land accurately on the desired notes, or can use the keyboard as a visual aid.

The user can select between Traveller and Keyboard modes with the 2 selector switches for Button and Conventional Keyboard playing. For example, if the expression is routed from the button to a VCA with LFO routed thru it (for vibrato), the player can achieve effects much like the Arp PPC controller on an Odyssey III / Axxe II.

The French Connection is housed in a gorgeous American Walnut cabinet and each one is hand built. This instrument has received worldwide attention since Jonny Greenwood of Radiohead started using his in their studio sessions and on their live tours."

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Ondomo / New Ondes Martenot Pics

You might recall the Ondomo Ondes Martenot by Asaden previously posted here.

Josh Semans wrote in to let me know he put some pics of his up on his Instagram page. He had the following to say:

"I saw your post about the Ondomo and thought I would drop you an email.

I own one of only two Ondomo in England, the other is owned by Jonny Greenwood of Radiohead. I met the craftsman in Paris in July and have met with him again in Manchester since. We keep in touch and he is very interested in what I am doing with it. He is such a nice man.

The Ondomo truly is beautiful, and I thought you may like to post some more photographs of it."

I definitely would! Beautiful instrument. Also, I new that Jonny Greenwood used an Analogue Systems French Connection (as seen here). It would make sense that he also has the Ondomo.

Thank you Josh!

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Vocalise-Étude, Olivier Messiaen

Published on Aug 22, 2016 Fluffy Momo

歯ブラシ

"toothbrush"

Analogue Systems modular on the left. I'm guessing he's playing an Analogue Systems French Connection which is based on the Ondes Martenot.

Analogue Systems French Connection Ondes Martenot CV Modular Synth Controller

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Analogue Systems French Connection Controller

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"Based upon the legendary Ondes Martenot, the French Connection is a unique controller for virtuoso performance. By placing a finger through the ring suspended below the physical keyboard, the player can glide smoothly between notes by moving the playing hand from left to right, creating a very natural vibrato in the process. Theremin effects are easily obtained by connecting one of the CV outputs to an external VCO with sine wave output.

The French Connection is a 49-note CV/Gate keyboard controller supplying (3) CV outputs, (1) Gate output, and (1) Trigger output. In addition, there is an XY Joystick Controller, selector switches for normal keyboard duties, and the Ondes Martenot Controller via a Wire Traveller and pressure resistant wooden button. The French Connection controller does not have MIDI and does not emit any sound, but by connecting it to a minimum of (1) VCO with sine or saw waveform, plus a VCA, the Martenot effect is easily obtained.

The user can line up the Wire Traveller with a raised and indented reference grid below the Traveller (a wire under tension with a ring that the user puts his finger through) to land accurately on the desired notes, or can use the keyboard as a visual aid.

The user can select between Traveller and Keyboard modes with the 2 selector switches for “Button” and “Conventional Keyboard” playing. For example, if the expression is routed from the button to a VCA with LFO routed thru it (for vibrato), the player can achieve effects much like the Arp PPC controller on an Odyssey III / Axxe II.

The French Connection is housed in a gorgeous American Walnut cabinet and each one is hand built. This instrument has received worldwide attention since Jonny Greenwood of Radiohead started using his in their studio sessions and on their live tours."

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Analogue Systems French Connection

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"For sale is an Analogue Systems French Connection keyboard. It is in excellent shape and fully functional. An amazing & unique keyboard for controlling your analog synths or eurorack modular. Built in ring-slider & X/Y Joystick make this a blast to play with. Costs $3200 new, save a bunch here!"

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Thom Yorke (Radiohead) Cymbal Rush (live)

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"Thom Yorke-Cymbal Rush (Henry Rollins Show 2006.07.15)"

Fender Rhodes & Analogue Systems French Connection Ondes Martenot.

"The Ondes Martenot was one of the earliest 20th-century electronic musical instruments, and found favour with composers of avant-garde orchestral works for many years. Now, thanks to Cornish company Analogue Systems, it's getting a new lease of life..."

Analogue Systems French Connection

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Perfect Circuit Audio (RSS)

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Analogue Systems French Connection CV Keyboard

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How to destroy angels: Keep it together

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"From An Omen EP_ out November 13th.
Directed/edited by How to destroy angels_
http://howtodestroyangels.com"

Synth spotting: Oberheim Xpander, DSI PEK, EMS VCS3 "The Putney", Serge modular, Buchla, Make Noise, Doepfer, Analogue Systems French Connection, Knas Ekdahl Moisturizer, ARP Oddyssey with CMS Lumina Upgrade, Native Instruments Maschine, Moog Voyager, Tom Oberheim SEM? & more.

Analogue Systems French Connection CV Controller

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Analogue Systems French Connection

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