Modular Synth: Chimera BC16 Inverter Card

Modular Synth: Chimera BC16 Inverter Card from Tom Whitwell on Vimeo.
"Cute little inverter card which reverses phase of control signals. 5v in = 0v out. 4v in = 1v out..."
That would be Tom of Music Thing.

Chimera bc8 Patchable Synthesizer

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"bC8 contains a stereo headphone amplifier connected to a 24bit / 48KHz digital to analog converter (same unit as used in the bC16). A powerful DSP generates a VCO and LFO (similar to the bC16), also the DSP performs VCF and VCA functions as well controlling the patching of functions to each other and running a simple but powerful ‘ one button’ pattern sequencer. bC8 is controlled by eight rotary knobs and one push-button. Four LED’s indicate battery status, LFO and EG level and other mode elements. bC8 pattern sequencer records the timing/duration of the button presses and all the knob settings for each action, these can be altered live for acid loops etc…

Packed into the bC8's tiny round body is a hand-assembled gold plated circuit board, eight high-quality potentiometers, a stereo jack socket, push-button, no less than four LED's, battery holder (3xAAA cells) with a robust stainless steel base.

Sophisticated digitally based oscillators are housed on the DSP as well as an innovative recording system and internal control voltage patching. Choose between single-shot and repetitive envelope generator modes; use the separate ATTACK and RELEASE knobs to create long and soulful drones; select the recording system to record and playback complex patterns of control knob movement, speed up or slow down the pattern playback to add extra glide detail or confusion, override any of the controls during playback to adapt, complicate or simplify your composition.

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Shellshock Sequence 6-25-20

Stexe

"Four track looper (Electro-Harmonix 45000) loaded with sequences from the moog stack (DFAM and two Mother-32's), percussion, and drum kit. Mixing tracks for the video and adding sound effects (Chimera BC16 synth). No computer required."

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Haven't seen the Chimera BC16 in a video for a while.

Chimera Synthesis bC16

"bC16 miniature patch analog synthesizer [VCO, LFO, ADSR, VCF, VCA, ring mod,noise & headphone amp - powered from two 9v batteries] in a CD sized CNC machined case. $229 (inc. delivery) LIMITED NUMBERS available for (US) delivery 9-11 Jan 2008."

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Chimera Synthesis BC16

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"The Chimera BC16 audio synthesizer is powered by three internal 9V batteries and has a built-in headphone amplifier for private patching. The unit has a MIDI input and cab be run from a CV source such as an analog sequencer or controller with CV output.

The Unit is a complete patchable analog monophonic synthesizer with a VCO, LFO, envelope generator with noise and ring modulation in a circular small sized plastic case."

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bC16 and SM9 demo

video by YouTube via ChimSyn — June 22, 2010

"A quick demo of the SM9 analog sequencer driving the bC16 patchable synth."

bC16 synthesizer and its various bits and pieces

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Tiny. Note this is the bC16 not the bC8 which is even smaller.

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Chimera Synthesis BC16

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"The Chimera BC16 audio synthesizer is powered by three internal 9V batteries and has a built-in headphone amplifier for private patching. The unit has a MIDI input and cab be run from a CV source such as an analog sequencer or controller with CV output.

The Unit is a complete patchable analog monophonic synthesizer with a VCO, LFO, envelope generator with noise and ring modulation in a circular small sized plastic case.

Comes with rechargeable batteries, charger and a bunch of mini banana, banana, audio and midi cables (see photos)"

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Black Chimera Instruments Ltd bC16 mk5 modular synthesizer

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Chimeras were notorious for taking forever to be delivered if ever.

via the seller: "I ordered a Chimera bC16 synth sometime around the start of Obama's first term. It arrived in January. In the intervening time, I have acquired more than enough gear and frankly want this albatross out of my house.

Patchable with mini banana cables.

Used by Throbbing Gristle & a bunch of fancy brits with the clout to get their synths delivered on time.

Absolutely mint condition. Includes MIDI Din adapter, power supply, inverter, 1/4" jack to 2mm banana cable, 10 mini banana (2mm) patch cables"

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Chimera Synthesis BC16 Battery Driven Modular

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The BC16 was phased out on September 7th, 2008.

"Super Rare, very limited production run from the now defunct Chimera Synthesis. This unit was bought new and has only had one owner. Included are the Inverter, half a dozen patch cables with micro banana jacks, a homemade audio out cable and a cable to alligator clip and a tiny hex wrench for removing the batter cover. This unit is tiny but it has a lot of features and the matchability makes it quite flexible. All in a tiny cute round package. Runs on 6 Double As (not included."

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Chimera Synthesis BC8 SN 1X4B1A

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"For auction is a Chimera Synthesis bC8 synthesizer. It's very compact (about the diameter of a Coke can) yet it features a wealth of modules. Astonishingly flexible.

Unfortunately the one man company went belly up and ceased to exist quite some time ago. There are only very few of these synthesizers, rarely being offered for sale.

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Chimera Synthesis BC 16 analogue synth

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"Chimera Synthesis has now gone out of business, so these synths are likely to become collectors items. If you read up about them you'll know that lots of people never got their orders, but mine arrived (months after I paid for it) - so now's your chance to grab one.

This is how they were described on the Chimera Synthesis website:

The bC16 miniature patch synthesizer packs a fully featured VCO, LFO, envelope generator, analog VCA, analog VCF, noise sources & ring modulator all in a CD sized case CNC machined from 10mm high-grade acrylic plastic.

Fifteen color coded potentiometers control key functions, connections between synthesizer sections are done using twenty-five 2mm mini-banana sockets.

Powered by either six AAA batteries or by an external (not supplied) 9 to 12v source, thebC16 can be used free standing (internal headphone amplifier), linked to an external keyboard/sequencer or MIDI-CV converters, combined with other bC16's, etc...

They were being sold for £300 before they went bust, so I think my price is fair."

Chimera BC-8 Synthesizer

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"Chimera BC-8 in excellent working condition, and excellent cosmetic condition. Comes with 3xAAA batteries installed.

'bC8 contains a stereo headphone amplifier connected to a 24bit / 48KHz digital to analog converter (same unit as used in the bC16). A powerful DSP generates a VCO and LFO (similar to the bC16), also the DSP performs VCF and VCA functions as well controlling the patching of functions to each other and running a simple but powerful ‘ one button’ pattern sequencer. bC8 is controlled by eight rotary knobs and one push-button. Four LED’s indicate battery status, LFO and EG level and other mode elements. bC8 pattern sequencer records the timing/duration of the button presses and all the knob settings for each action, these can be altered live for acid loops etc…'"

Chimera bC16 Mini Modular Synth (inc MIDI) with analogue filter

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"The Chimera bC16 is a very rare, very cool digital/analogue hybrid patchable synthesiser. It features multi-waveform oscillators, full analogue VCA and 24 dB/oct VCF section and built-in MIDI control. The item here is a v1 model in excellent condition and comes with a large selection of patch leads, the optional (but essential) Control Signal Inverter."

Controls / Parameters pictured.

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Chimera Synths BC16

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"Up for grabs is a rare Chimera bC16 in mint condition. This synth was used all over Depeche Mode’s Sounds of the Universe album."

Chimera Synthesis BC16

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"Chimera Synthesis BC16 - Analog patchable synthesiser

In excellent condition - Has only had light use

2x Voltage inverters
1x Banana plug to 1/4 in jack
1x Banana plug to 1/8 in Jack
15x Banana plug patch cables
Allen key for battery compartment

Uses 6x AAA batteries


Has a digital dual oscillator with many waveform combos and FM.
A digital LFO with various waves and analog ringmod input
ADSR Envelope, Analog VCF, Analog VCA
MIDI input

This synth is very rare..."

bC16 miniature patch synth PT.1

YouTube via ChimSyn

"first 3 mins of Chimera Synthesis bC16 in use. batteries are AAA not AA (as mentioned)"

This Second Sleep - Chimera Theogony

YouTube via arthurpainter | September 15, 2010

"http://thissecondsleep.blogspot.com/
An improv utilizing my my Chimera bC16 Patchable Synth and my Serge Creature/Seq A."

Chimera Synthesis BC16 semi modular synthesiser

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This Second Sleep - Chimera Scale

YouTube via arthurpainter | September 09, 2010

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Here's an improv utilizing my my Chimera bC16 Patchable Synth. The only external effect was an EH Memory Man Delay Pedal."