Abstrakt Instruments Avalon Bassline Synthesizer Details & Specs

Additional details on the upcoming Avalon Bassline via Abstrakt Instruments are in:

"The avalon bassline is a high quality analog bassline synthesizer and sequencer. The core circuitry of the avalon is based on the revered Roland? TB-303 bassline synthesizer, to which a new layer of analog and digital circuitry has been added to position the avalon as the premier bassline synthesizer.

• Core analog and digital circuitry based on TB-303
Incorporates layout and parts from the original bassline, including carbon film resistors, united chemi-con electrolytic capacitors, poly foil film capacitors, original IC's, and sanyo/on semi & mitsubishi transistors.

• Synth Cartridge System™
Compatible with the cartridge system in the form of filter plugin carts.

• Extensive Analog Control
In addition to the six analog controls of the original bassline, the avalon includes controls for sub osc/ext input level, filter tracking, accent decay time, vca decay (normal to full off), utility envelope attack & decay time, utility envelope to vfc and vca modulation depths, frequency response select (normal and full range.

• Extensive Digital Control
In addition to backwards compatibility with the TB-303 pattern write pitch & time modes the avalon incorporates new progamming modes making extensive use of (16) step LED switches. Patterns can be up to 64 steps in length (up to 4 sections x 16 steps) and each pattern can have numerous scales including triplet modes. Real-time editing includes slide time select, utility envelope trigger mode, pattern step skipping, pattern reverse, rotate, random, & shuffle. There is also an arpeggiator that can be performed real-time or recorded directly into a pattern.

• MIDI & DIN Sync
Sync source can be selected as internal, MIDI, or Din Sync, and the avalon sends both MIDI & Din Sync.

• Audio inputs & Outputs
Includes main & headphone outputs, saw and square outputs (+/-5V), external input, and filter and vca outputs.

• CV Inputs & Outputs
Includes cv & gate input and output, filter cv Input, & accent sweep output.

Filter Plugin Cartridges
The avalon bassline is a high quality analog bassline synthesizer and sequencer. The core circuitry of the avalon is based on the revered Roland? TB-303 bassline synthesizer, to which a new layer of analog and digital circuitry has been added to position the avalon as the premier bassline synthesizer.

• Transistor Ladder Filter
This filter is based on the Minimoog ladder filter and includes 12dB & 24dB modes.

• SEM State Variable Filter
True to the orginal design of the beloved Oberheim SEM filter. It is designed using SMD parts in a similar manner to the current Tom Oberheim SEM modules. Includes low-pass & high-pass modes.

• JP Low Pass Filter
Based on the original jupiter 8 & juno 6/60 low pass filter. Includes both 12dB & 24dB modes.

• 4075 Low Pass Filter
This filter is true to the design of the Arp 4075 low pass filter and includes 12dB & 24dB modes.

• Wasp Multimode Filter
An accurate surface mount version of the Wasp 12dB multimode filter."

Avalon Bassline R:OTA Filter Impressions by Blake Ronan

Published on Sep 10, 2017 Blake Ronan

Playlist:

1. First Impressions 01 of the Avalon Bassline R:OTA Filter - First Impressions

"Demo 01 Abstrakt Instruments - Avalon Bassline R:OTA Filter Demo 01

These are some of the first public video demos of the R:OTA Filter
Im still learning the Avalon . and Im committed to exploring this machine ..

About: Im Blake new artist in the house & techno world, with just 1 commercial release this year in 2017 to my name on Jamal Moss -- Chicago Mathematics Label 100th Release

http://www.juno.co.uk/products/jamal-..."

2. Second Impressions 02 of the Avalon Bassline R:OTA Filter - Chicago House Beat

3. Third Jam 03 of the Avalon Bassline R:OTA Filter - Late Night NYC Beat

Abstrakt Instruments Avalon Bassline Synthesizer

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The avalon bassline is a high quality analog bassline synthesizer and sequencer. The core circuitry of the avalon is based on the revered Roland TB-303 bassline synthesizer, to which a new layer of analog and digital circuitry has been added to position the avalon as the premier bassline synthesizer.

• Core analog and digital circuitry based on TB-303
Incorporates layout and parts from the original bassline, including carbon film resistors, united chemi-con electrolytic capacitors, poly foil film capacitors, original IC's, and sanyo/on semi & mitsubishi transistors.

• Synth Cartridge System™
Compatible with the cartridge system in the form of filter plugin carts.

• Extensive Analog Control
In addition to the six analog controls of the original bassline, the avalon includes controls for sub osc/ext input level, filter tracking, accent decay time, vca decay (normal to full off), utility envelope attack & decay time, utility envelope to vfc and vca modulation depths, frequency response select (normal and full range.

• Extensive Digital Control
In addition to backwards compatibility with the TB-303 pattern write pitch & time modes the avalon incorporates new progamming modes making extensive use of (16) step LED switches. Patterns can be up to 64 steps in length (up to 4 sections x 16 steps) and each pattern can have numerous scales including triplet modes. Real-time editing includes slide time select, utility envelope trigger mode, pattern step skipping, pattern reverse, rotate, random, & shuffle. There is also an arpeggiator that can be performed real-time or recorded directly into a pattern.

• MIDI & DIN Sync
Sync source can be selected as internal, MIDI, or Din Sync, and the avalon sends both MIDI & Din Sync.

• Audio inputs & Outputs
Includes main & headphone outputs, saw and square outputs (+/-5V), external input, and filter and vca outputs.

• CV Inputs & Outputs
Includes cv & gate input and output, filter cv Input, & accent sweep output."

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BassBot TT-303, Roland TB-303, & Abstrakt Instruments Avalon Bassline Comparison Videos

BassBot TT-303 (left) - Roland TB-303 (right) - Abstrakt Instruments Avalon Bassline (centre)

Published on Oct 2, 2016 Ive Mueller

"small test with the best basslines on the planet - all three units sounding very nice.

recorded with RME Hammerfall HDSP 16bit, 44,1 KHz."

BassBot TT-303 (left channel) - Roland TB-303 (right channel)

Published on Oct 2, 2016

"small competition with the acid brothers - the Roland TB-303 sounds with a little more overtones and filternoises - but the TT-303 is a very nice bassline......word."

Abstrakt Instruments Avalon Bassline

Published on Oct 2, 2016

"small demonstration about the very cool Avalon Bassline - all functions go far beyond the TB303 and the sound is near 98-99% the original sound - best Bassline at the market - grab it if you can."

AVALON bassline Synth - Unboxing of a brand new Avalon / Black / Red

Published on Feb 21, 2017 Blake Ronan

"Blake Ronan .. shares the unboxing on the long awaited Black / Red Avalon Bassline Synth .. Feb 2017 - Metrocity

So .. what the hell is it? ... The avalon bassline is a high quality analog bassline synthesizer and sequencer. The core circuitry of the avalon is based on the revered Roland TB-303 bassline synthesizer, to which a new layer of analog and digital circuitry has been added to position the avalon as the premier bassline synthesizer.

whats next? ... of course.. Bass and Acidic Lines .. and lots of new music writing ..

Date: 22nd Feb 2017
Location: Metrocity - London
Music: Karim Sahraoui - Water And Life - Alpha & Omega EP (ARTS Music)"

Abstrakt Instruments Avalon Bassline Synth

Published on Feb 13, 2017 Perfect Circuit Audio

"The Avalon bassline synthesizer, from Abstrakt Instruments, is a high quality analog synth with a built in sequencer. Here we have it paired with the Elektron RYTM drum machine. The circuit is based off of the revered TB-303 bassline synthesizer, but with updated and improved digital control for extreme precision. For a quick timbre shift, the Avalon has an innovative filter cartridge mechanism that allows one to swap filter styles with just a circuit card. As accessories, there are SEM, Ladder, JP, Wasp, and 4075 style filters. Also available in Black!"

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Abstrakt Instruments Avalon Bassline, Elektron Analog Drive & Analog RYTM

Published on Feb 13, 2017 Perfect Circuit Audio

"The Elektron Analog Drive distortion pedal. Here we have it paired with the Elektron RYTM drum machine and the Avalon bassline synthesizer, from Abstrakt Instruments. Analog Drive gives you eight analog distortion types in one box. It is the ideal pedal for guitarists who want to wreak havoc to signals and tones in the most diverse and characterful way possible. All processed sounds from the Interactive Drive Demo have been recorded straight from an actual Analog Drive unit. Select a source sound, play around with the controls and hear how the Analog Drive affects the signal."

Avalon Bassline

Published on Apr 20, 2018 DJTricks1

"There's many Clones,Modular Synths, Synthesizers e.t.c that may tempt you! They can all make a 303 sound! But if your lucky enough to play with an Avalon Bassline ...you may just fall in love!

TB-303 or Avalon?

Without a doubt the Sound, Sequencer, Connectivity, the external filter cards,of the Avalon is just Wow pleasing ..! BUT i won't be letting go of my TB-303 anytime soon.. they are both a match made in Synth Heaven! :)

Amen.

Part two jam :"

Avalon Bassline R:OTA

Uploaded on May 19, 2018 DJTricks1

"Avalon Bassline with R:OTA filter card 24dB,extra effects,reverb,space echo,delay, e.t.c"

New Abstrakt Instruments Avalon Bassline - First Look - Extensive Video Demo

Published on Jan 27, 2015 Abstrakt Instruments

"This is a demo of the new Avalon Bassline showcasing the raw sound of the TB-303 along with some of the additional controls to quickly show what the synth can do.
Apologies ahead of time (from Brian) for those of you who get annoyed or distracted by the 909 accompaniment.
The demo is Avalon and TR-909 straight to Steinberg MR-816x, no signal processing."

Avalon Bassline - First Look (Mono)

Published on Jan 29, 2015

"This is a demo of the new Avalon Bassline showcasing the raw sound of the TB-303 along with some of the additional controls to quickly show what the synth can do.
The demo is in Mono, there were some potential issues with the stereo version."

BURG - when kings were mountains (modular, morphagene, avalon bassline)

Published on Feb 18, 2018 ollilaboratories

"If you like my stuff please support me on http://music.ollilab.com/ and https://www.patreon.com/theBURG

I wanted to take my modular system out for a spin with the Avalon bassline in a minimal polyrhythmic jam, this is what happened. :)

The Avalon Bassline, of course does the square bass, on this I also have the CSIDMAN from catalinbread for some glitchy madness + a simple short plate reverb from the strymon bluesky.

The modular has two signal paths, one with percussion passing through the Keeley Caverns, treated with some delay and reverb. The main sound sources is the Peaks, doing kick and snare..snare being fed through the uVCF for for modulated HPF with a slight bit of resonance. Sequenced by beatstep pro.

BIA takes care of some hihat/percussive sounds on the top, modulated by PAM / LFO's / Gates, and sequenced by beatstep pro.

The second signal path passes trought he RE-20 (tape delay + EQD tranmisser modulater reverb which i pull in from time to time)

The morphagene has a piano sample that i recorded in my computer using NI una corda vst, smashed and trashed to pieces in the MG. For starters it goes in reverse, with several slice points which are being scrubbed start/end point with modulation + that the organize is also being modulated. (LFO from expert sleepers + Tides)

MI braids does the "normal" sequence 3xSAW, passing through the Ripples which act both VCA and filter, envelope from the maths controls both the filter and VCA at the same time.. sort of LPG but not really.

Rings does what the rings does does, modulated slightly by the PAM to give it some irregular movements.

Current modular rack: https://www.modulargrid.net/e/racks/view/445007

Gear used: Abstrakt Instruments Avalon BassLine
FX used: Strymon bluesky, EQD tranmisser, RE-20, keeley caverns, catalinbread CSIDMAN

Hope you will enjoy it!

BooOooM!"

KORG ms-20 vs Avalon Bassline

Published on Mar 18, 2018 ollilaboratories

"If you like my stuff please support me on http://music.ollilab.com/ and https://www.patreon.com/theBURG

I wanted to make something a bit different using the avalon bassline, focus on more ambient structures and really downbeat, with no drums just a dreamy atmosphere.

The avalon bassline is being treated with a delay from the earthquaker devices space spiral, slighly modulated and on the verge of tipping over into a self oscillating mayhem. Strymon bluesky adds some modulated room reverb for that extra shimmer.

ms-20 mini does the main lead sound, with el Capistan on a pretty long delay echoing into a small spring tank setting in the same.

Gear used:

* Abstrakt Instruments Avalon Bassline
* KORG ms-20 mini

FX used:

* Strymon bluesky
* Strymon el Capistan
* Earthquaker devices space spiral

The audio is post processed with compressor and limiter to keep it a bit under control since it is very dynamic.

Enjoy

BoooOoM!"

BURG - neon (Abstrakt instruments Avalon bassline)

Published on Nov 12, 2017 ollilaboratories

"If you like my stuff please support me on http://music.ollilab.com/ and https://www.patreon.com/theBURG

This track is also available for download on bandcamp: https://ollilaboratories.bandcamp.com...

So I got the Abstrakt instruments Avalon bassline the other day, really missing the 303 style sounds since i sold my TB-3 it is safe to say my expectations were very high on this one.

I plugged it in, and it just took me into this hypnotic trance stage almost at an instant... i have no idea what was going on, I tried adding hihats, playing melodies on the volca keys, ms-20 etc.. but nothing felt right.. this 8 step sequence just wanted to breathe. And on my does it breathe and sound great. I'm completely blown away by this machine, possibly one of the best purchases I have made since I got my ms-20.

What you see and hear is me macro controlling the avalon knobs, cutoff, envelopes, accents to make it fluid and have the bassline progress over time .. also i did not want the other sounds to take too much space since this is all about the square bassline, period.

18 minutes might be a bit over the top with a 8 step sequence in 121 bpm, but man, i could easily play this for 20 minutes more :)

This is way more minimal in style that I normally do with BURG; but it felt so right to just take all the extra icing off of this one since the Avalon just wanted the space on this track.

Digitakt does the kick, rimshot, and a couple of dubby chords and a low-end sub-bass, volca bass does another filter modulated bass on top. FM does some stabs routed through the Avalon external in.

Modular sound sources, braids and rings background melodies + BIA for percussion.

Gear used: Abstrakt instruments Avalon, Elektron digitakt, KORG volca bass, KORG volca FM, tr-8 (just for sidechain FX on the volca bass).

FX used, RE-20 + Keeley caverns on modular, EQD space spiral and built-in FX in the Elektron analog four for the avalon.

Hope you will enjoy it!

BoOoM!"

Abstrakt Instruments Avalon Bassline - Black w/ Green LEDs

via this auction

"The avalon bassline is a high quality analog bassline synthesizer with integrated sequencer. The core circuitry of the avalon is based on the revered Roland TB-303 bassline synthesizer, to which a new layer of analog and digital circuitry has been added to position the avalon as the premier bassline synthesizer.

This unit is in Mint condition in the original box with power cables and the highly sought after SEM filter cartridge."

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TR707 and Avalon bassline, minimal

"If you like my music you can find it here http://bit.ly/BurgMusic and also please consider supporting me at patreon for as little as 1 USD http://bit.ly/BurgPatreon

Even the BURG needs to have a little fun everyone once in a while. :) I have been working hard on the album and got lost for a while in procrastination land this Sunday.. so instead of doing nothing i hooked up the old modded TR-707 which i have not really been using to its full extent.

So here you go, a TR-707 and avalon Bassline minimal jam, taking no prisoners! :)

Gear used:
-- TR-707 modded by https://www.circuitbenders.co.uk/
-- Avalon Bassline

FX:
-- Mooer re-echo / 707
-- SolidGoldFX electroman / Avalon

#TR707 #SolidGoldFX #AvalonBassline"

Avalon Bassline Synthesizer - DEMO #1 - STEVEN STREIGHT / STR8 SOUNDS

Published on Jun 4, 2017 Steven Streight

"After owning this Abstrakt Instruments AVALON Analog Bassline synthesizer a few days, I present this short, clumsy DEMO so you can get a small idea of what it sounds like, since there aren't very many demo videos of it on YouTube. Avalon only, no effects or processing of the sound. Recorded on Go Pro Hero 4 Black."

Update:

Avalon Analog Bassline DEMO #2 - Steven Streight / STR8 SOUNDS

Published on Jun 8, 2017 Steven Streight

"Demo #2 of Abstrakt Instruments AVALON Analog Bassline Synthesizer / Digital Sequencer MIDI synced to Arturia DrumBrute clock."

BURG - black orion (digitakt, avalon bassline, korg volca, modular)

Published on Feb 4, 2018 ollilaboratories

Update: walkthrough video added below.

"If you like my stuff please support me on http://music.ollilab.com/ and https://www.patreon.com/theBURG

Here is my first proper track in 2018, dammit, finally.. January has been really crazy with daytime work to date and I have had a hard time finding time to make some music.

I wanted to scale things down a bit, and not use too many instruments, make it a bit more minimal. Come to think of it, I rarely use all of my gear on a track.. for me this is a vital part of my sound design process e,g learning to say stop when there is no more room in the track.

113 bpm, a bit more downbeat 4/4 with the Avalon Bassline driving the main theme. Low end bass is being served by a KORG volca bass, with a slight LFO on the filter to make it evolve slowly.

Digitakt handles the kickdrum + the dubby chords and hihats. Additional hihats and rimshot are added with the TR8.

The modular has 3 sounds, all controlled by the beatstep pro, a bass sequence with the MI braids + uVCF resonance cranked up pretty high modulated by PAM. Rings does a dreamy random melody which is heavily modulated by PAM aswell. Finally some percussion in the BIA, triggered by the beatstep pro, randomizing some CV modulation to make it non repetitive.

Lead sound in the KORG volca keys, but you guys probably know this sound by now :)

I hope you will enjoy this one! Also, stay tuned for a very special treat, a complete walkthrough video where I will cover how this track was made.

Gear list:

Abstrakt Instruments Avalon Bassline
KORG volca bass x2
KORG volca keys
Analog Four (just a sequencer + FX for the 0 coast)
Makenoise 0-coast
Roland TR-8
Arturia Beatstep pro

Current modular rack: https://www.modulargrid.net/e/racks/view/445007

FX list:

2x Zoom MS-70 CDR
KORG kaoss pad KP3+
Boss RE-20
Keeley electronics Caverns

BoOoOoM!"


Published on Feb 8, 2018 ollilaboratories

Elektron Digitakt vs Avalon Bassline minimal dub style jam

Published on Mar 20, 2018 ollilaboratories

"If you like my stuff please support me on http://music.ollilab.com/ and https://www.patreon.com/theBURG

Dont ask me about genres, I really have no clue but I think this one is sort of dubby'ish ? :D

I am working on getting some more minimal style tracks put together as I am trying to get a gig lined up in europe soon (may). It needs to have minimal gear, preferably with a minimal dubby sound and work on a dance floor and have that nice bubbly flow to it.

For this the Avalon Bassline and Elektron Digitakt is a magic fit.. ! Perfect footprint and a shedload of possibilities... i can just keep on going forever :)

Gear used, digitakt and the avalon bassline
FX, strymon bluesky and red panda particle

Post processing, EQ and compressor + limited to tighten things up a bit.

BooM !"

Abstrakt Instruments Avalon Bassline Synth

Published on Feb 2, 2017 Perfect Circuit Audio

"The Avalon bassline synthesizer, from Abstrakt Instruments, is a high quality analog synth with a built in sequencer. The circuit is based off of the revered TB-303 bassline synthesizer, but with updated and improved digital control for extreme precision. For a quick timbre shift, the Avalon has an innovative filter cartridge mechanism that allows one to swap filter styles with just a circuit card. As accessories, there are SEM, Ladder, JP, Wasp, and 4075 style filters."

MATRIXSYNTH members get a %10 discount at Perfect Circuit Audio! See the membership page for details.

BURG - periorbital dark circles

Published on Dec 26, 2018 ollilaboratories

"If you like my stuff please support me on http://music.ollilab.com/ and https://www.patreon.com/theBURG

#eurorack #volca #elektron #AvalonBassline

I have introduced some new gear lately in the studio, my #intellijel 84HP has been upgraded to a 104HP, plus that the old monologue is back. I wanted to make a little bit bigger session to balance the #BURG1K session i have been doing for the past few weeks. :)

Track started out experimenting with the uO_C, using it in harrington 1200 with the 3x A111-3 VCOs from doepfer. Very fun to finally be able to make some chords in the modular, this is one of the reasons I wanted to get a bigger case.

Also, the BIA is doing percussion, Rings is doing.. well what rings does plus the MI tides (with sheep fw) doing some wavetable action. Great fun patch, with a lot of modulation going on.

Also new is the digitone, but it is not really doing much .. just sequencing the vBass (low end) plus some FX processing for the korg vKeys.

Tricking out the monologues as a 2xVCO main lead sound on this one BURG style, as you can hear the filter is not really ms-20.. but it is close enough. Paired with the strymon el capistan it gets that nice tape style vibe.

TR8s on 707 drums + some extra percussion from the digitakt, and the avalon bassline, well, does a bassline :)

I hope you will enjoy this one!

BooOooM!

Gear Used:

- Roland TR-8s, drums, percussion and master Side Chain FX for digitone, vKeys, vBass
- KORG volca Keys and Bass
- Elektron Digitakt, Digitone
- Elektron Analog Four (just FX and sequencer)
- Makenoise 0-coast
- Avalon Bassline
- KORG monologue"

ollilaboratories Second jam session in new studio

video upload by ollilaboratories

"If you like my music you can find it here http://bit.ly/BurgMusic and also please consider supporting me at patreon for as little as 1 USD http://bit.ly/BurgPatreon

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Hi Everyone,

Still working on getting myself up to speed in the new space digging into the gear and warming myself up. I made a 127 bpm something track, pretty minimal, upbeat but still pretty relaxed and dreamy. The star in this track is the Avalon Bassline, doing what it does best... square wave goodness is all over the place.

I also have some work to do fixing with the camera setup and different angles, this is a pretty complex challenge that will take some time given the angled ceilings that i have in the new space. While waiting there will be a few of these single and/or maybe dual cam videos for a little while... please have some patience while i get this sorted.

Play this one loud and in the dark for best effect.
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Gear used:
- KORG ms-20 mini, bass notes
- Elektron Digitakt, percussion and dub chords
- Elektron Digitone , rhytmic bass sequences
- Roland TR-707, percussion
- Avalon bassline, square bass
- Dreadbox erebus, sequence

FX used:
- Strymon el Capistan, ms-20 mini
- Empress reverb, erebus
- BOSS Space Echo RE-20, erebus
- Elektron analog four, delay and reverb for the Bassline

Recording:
- Presonus StudioLive 16.0.2, mixer
- Zoom H5"

Elektron Digitakt vs Avalon bassline upbeat jam (Modular, volca, 0 coast)

Published on Sep 23, 2018 ollilaboratories

"If you like my stuff please support me on http://music.ollilab.com/ and https://www.patreon.com/theBURG

I have a couple of minimal jams recorded from before which have yet to be released. I wanted to help finalize these tracks into a short E.P by adding one more track, a bit less minimal but still with that BURG style of sound.

It is a pretty simple track as you can hear, with small textures and movements to give it that organic feeling.. i.e it feels the same, and repetitive but if you listen in closely there is a lot of small stuff going on to hopefully make it interesting.

Gear used:

Digitakt - main drums and percussion, TR8s - hihats and side chain compression for vBASS and vKeys, analog four - sequencer for the 0 coast + FX for the avalon bassline. vBASS - LO bass, vKEYS pads and vFM is doing an FM sequence that is routed through the avalon ext in. And the Avalon, 303 style square bass.

Modular sound sources

A113 sawtooth bass, BPF on the ripples, Braids a morphed weird chord thingy through the uVCF, Rings does a strange bell thing at the end. BIA on modulated percussion. All sequenced by the eloquencer, modulated by PAM's and uO_C. Maths is on envelope duty for A113 and Braids, also modulating the decay from PAMs in a random fashion. :)

Main Rack on modulargrid https://www.modulargrid.net/e/racks/view/445007

Enjoy!
BURG"