Befaco BF22 Features review

Published on Feb 1, 2015 Befacosynth

"BF-22 Sallen Key filter Features review

A brief feature's summary of our MK-1 MS-20 Filter clone.

Review by Raul Peix aka Ralp

http://www.befaco.org/en/bf-22/
www.ralp.org"

Befaco Introduces Oneiroi

video upload by Befacosynth



Details follows:

According to Greek mythology, the Oneiroi are dark-winged creatures that each night emerge from their cave to deliver dreams and nightmares.

Oneiroi is a live performance-oriented, multi-functional self-contained experimental digital synth focused on ambient pads and drone-like soundscapes.

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Hex Mix VCA Eurorack Module Features - Befaco.org

Published on Jun 23, 2017 Befacosynth

"This video outlines the features of our Hex Mix VCA Eurorack Module. The Hex Mix VCA is a six channel VCA and mixer with individual CV response shape controls. As you will see in the video these shape controls provide expanded functionality and creative opportunities over standard VCAs.

0:09 - Features: Introduction
3:55 - Creative Uses: Real Tails
4:21 - Creative Uses: Enveloping Complex LFOs
4:48 - Creative Uses: Panning"

Befaco - FX Boy

video upload by Befacosynth

"A Multi FX module based on game carts!

FxBoy is a multi-FX module designed in collaboration with several talented manufacturers.

This is an effect unit with CV control over the parameters and Dry/wet control, with a Built-in CV controllable four bands EQ.

Each effect is physically hosted in a hot-swappable game cart and designed by a different manufacturer: Touell Skouarn with Skuara a harsh fuzz with overdrive, Instruo with micro Phaser, a two-flavoured Phaser, Feedback modules with a vintage Flanger, XOR with FX-Girl, a digital double effect module: Delay + Granularizer, Making sound machines with an analog Wave folder, Tesseract with a bit crusher and Befaco Trash distortion"

Befaco - Pony VCF

video upload by Befacosynth

"Space-conscious lowpass filter and volume processor.
A combination of VCF + VCA + Mixer that lets you mix three different sound sources, and shape their tone, and levels in a breeze.
The Pony Filter is built around the SSI2144 FATKEYS™ Chip. Has the elegant sound of the classic transistor filter without the associated distortions, due to Dave Rossum’s 'improved ladder' topology."

Update:

Also see DivKid's video here, and mylarmelody's Molten Music Technology video here.

Trolley Bus assembled - Set up

video upload by Befacosynth

"Ready to feed the most modern and power-hungry modules.
A 5A power solution, 28 slots powered by four high-quality DC-DC converters.
ON/OFF 4HP – 3U module with 2 USB-A charging ports and a Power Button.
Friendly Plug and Play, tools are not required."

Befaco micro analog percussion set

via Befaco

"We are enormously proud to introduce this micro analog percussion set, bound to be loved by those players who prefer the feel of metal tracks over plastic than the harshness of leather pads. Mongo Santamaría would have saved litres of sweat had he come across this pocket instrument, which can be played simply by tapping your fingers onto the 4 metal networks on the board!

You can build one by attending our March 18th workshop. To sign up, write to befacosynth [at] gmail.com"

Endorphines Shuttle System &Why you need a modular desktop synthesizer

video upload by Synthesizer New Zealand

"Welcome to Shuttle System, a unique performance instrument containing 5 @Endorphines #Eurorack modules under single 84hp faceplate.

This video consist of an intro, explanation about the #synthesizer modules within Shuttle system and some performances on the system. To help you navigate through the madness here are some timestamps:

00:00 Introduction
00:48 Shuttle System explained
01:31 Shuttle Control
02:27 Furthrrrr Generator
03:13 Gateway XP
03:42 Grand Terminal
05:14 Cockpit 2
06:04 Connections & controls
07:02 Performance 1
09:28 Performance 2
14:28 Performance 3: Vōlc - The Matrix

The composition used in the last song is part of Vōlc's (@volc5406) song the matrix which was performed and debuted on Saturday the 29th of October 2022 during Modfest 2 (Modular Festival Auckland) in Red Bar, #Auckland

The Endorphin.es performance modular synthesizer is the result of 5 years of intense development — module after module was put together neatly by the team at Endorphines to finally create an instrument in a class of it’s own—a set of well selected devices for musicians to imagine music and bring it to life in the most pleasant way.

With the Shuttle System you obtain 5 Endorphin.es modules in a 84hp @FrapTools PLUS case with handmade Endorphin.es signature silkscreen printing, a PSU, a set of cables and a carrying bag. The whole Shuttle System is around 43-44 cm long which is the approximate size allowed in almost every airliner to ensure safe traveling with your instrument.

The portable power adapters ensure the use of instrument in any part of the world — no matter what the voltages is coming from the power receptacle.

The Shuttle's front panel is secured in the case with @Befacosynth Knurlies for ultra-fast access to the backside of the modules for trimming their parameters, setting jumpers (stereo/mono channels) on Cockpit 2 or installing the rich-in-timbres Strong-Zero VCO core onto Furthrrrr Generator.

The following modules are included in Shuttle System:

Shuttle Control - 16 channel USB to MIDI to CV interface with almost infinite possibilities interpreting MIDI events into analogue control voltages—including CV/Gate, random or noise generators, MIDI or tap-clocks, utility LFOs and envelopes. (Find out more here: https://synthesizer.nz/products/endor...)

Furthrrrrr Generator - dual triangle-core VCO with a waveshaper (Find out more here: https://synthesizer.nz/products/endor...)

Grand Terminal - dual voltage controlled gate with 8 resonant filter modes (ladder, diode, lpg, state variable, comb), dual envelope generators (voltage controlled) with looping/AD/ASR with arbitrary voltage to control slope shapes: from EXP to LIN to LOG without stretching the length of a certain slope, Cabin Pressure audio FX processor with 8 selected effects
(Find out more here: https://synthesizer.nz/products/endor...)

Cockpit 2 - 4 stereo channel mixer with sidechain ducking (Find out more here: https://synthesizer.nz/products/endor...)

Gateway - dual 1+1 utility mixer and auto-tuners to scale, offset and invert voltages"

Befaco MIDI Thing V2 features + VCV Rack Bridge

video upload by Befacosynth

00:34 Controls
01:08 Global menu
01:47 New Voice
02:26 Add a clock
03:28 Add to Voice
03:41 Control Chance (CCs)
04:55 Adding Gates
05:32 Drum Voices
06:33 Internal Oscilator
08:49 USB Host for external controllers
09:45 VCV Rack Bridge

"MIDI Thing V2 is a flexible MIDI to CV converter. Allowing polyphonic notes handling, envelope and LFO generation as well as all available MIDI messages to be converted into CV.

This is a huge upgrade from our previous beloved MIDI Thing, which adds a screen for easy configuration, 12 assignable ports, TRS, USB Host and Device, MIDI merge OUT, a web configuration tool, and a VCV rack bridge counterpart."

Chopping Kinky Features

Published on Mar 13, 2017 Befacosynth

"This video outlines the features of our Chopping Kinky module. The Chopping Kinky is a dual channel Wavefolder with each channel having it's own wavefolding profile. The Chopping Kinky is DC coupled allowing it to be used for both CV and audio duties; to generate harmonics on an audio signal or kinking LFOs and envelopes.

0:09 - Introduction
0:42 - Wavefolder Channels
1:50 - Chopp
2:29 - Voltage Control

The Chopping Kinky is available as a kit, PCB & Panel set, or as an assembled module from our store www.befaco.com/en/tienda/"

Oneiroi - Random instant hypnotic pads

video upload by Befacosynth

"Oneiroi is an ambient and drone-like soundscapes full voice.

At his core, there is a Wavetable/Supersaw, Sine Wave Oscillator and a joyful Looper. This is followed by an FX section featuring a Multimode filter, a Resonator, a Delay, and a Reverb.
Its randomizer creates instant patches at the touch of a button.
The Looper can record the external input or the output for 'Sound On Sound' looping.

A full-stereo synthesizer that easily creates dense atmospheres for hypnotic music or cinematic sound design. Featuring three oscillators, four effects, a looper, modulation with complex routing, and a randomizer."

See the Oneiroi announcement post here.

Befaco DIY Workshop This Weekend in London

"DIY eurorack workshop 31st of January and 1st February. Two days hands-on workshop lead by Barcelona-based synth makers Befaco.org

Dates:31st January and 1st February, 12am to ~8pm

Location: To be confirmed [it will be either at the London Hackspace or at the new Music Hackspace space, at ContainerVille].

Hands on workshop: build your own synth modules on eurorack format. We provide all the necessary components to build your device from scratch. Each participant builds her/his own machine during the workshop.

Target audience: People interested in analog synthesis, modulars, experimentation, DIY, performance, sound.

Language: English / Spanish

Material Costs: NO Fee, just pay for the kits you build. Kits include PCB and all electronic parts.
Required skills: interest and patience. No previous experience in electronics is necessary. You can either start a modular from scratch or add new modules to yours.

Required materials: Fine tip soldering iron less than 25w, if possible (we’ve got spares if you need one).

More Info and Booking:

befacosynth@gmail.com

http://musichackspace.org/...

Have fun!!"

Befaco Modular Synth DIY Workshop Coming to London April 26 & 27 & Other Locations

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via MATRIXSYNTH CLASSIFIEDS

"SDIY worshop on London next 26/27 of april at Musichackspace (Also other cities also available check Befaco.org)

No previous knowledge needed

You can build any of the next modules on eurorack format:

BF22 VCF 120
VC ADSR 110
Slope Generator 2 120
Instrument Interface 110
Output module 65
Mixer 50
Crush Delay 110
Hexa VCA 135
Power Bus + Power supply 73
Dual Atenuverter 50
Joysitck controller 100
VC Slew limiter 60

The workshop is included on the price of the kit you want to build. Kits include all the neccesary parts to finish your module

You can come also for free if you dont wnat to build any module and just want to meet some "euro-freaks"(write me first)

Check this video for more info about Befaco and his workshops

For booking please contact befacosynth//at//gmail.com

If you are interested in organize this workshop on your city just led as know and we will try

Asembled modules available on demand"

Befaco SDIY February Course in Advanced Synthesis

"Befaco SDIY collective based on Barcelona will hold during February a course in advanced sound synthesis, taught by Juan Bermudez Costa.

Bermudez Costa is one of the precursors of DIY sound electronics in Spain, renowned by his articles in “Musica y tecnologia” magazine (now disappeared) and his book “Nueva generacion de instrumentos musicales electronicos” (New generation of electronic musical instruments) published in 1977 and recently reviewed and freely republished trough the Web.(it is in Spanish Download it here)

This workshop will focus on sound synthesis through analogue synths, with special interest in sound physics and its electronic source.

The course will take place 5 pm to 9 pm every Tuesday and Thursday in February (45 taught hours) . All didactic materials, including vintage and contemporary synths for practical purposes, will be provided by the organization.

The collective will also organize other electronic workshops were you can build a modular synth, a Theremin, an electronic drum, and an analog chorus "Elkorus" based on the ARP solina string ensemble. No previous skills needed

Check for dates on Befaco.org

More info and bookings: befacosynth@gmail.com"

Befaco Introduces Morphader CV Controlled Crossfaders

video by Befacosynth

"The core of the module has four CV controlled crossfaders, each with their individual control and a master fader to control them all. The module mixes the four crossfades at its fourth output, thanks to a clever normalization scheme. Each of them can be easily removed from the mix by plugging a cable at its own output, providing a flexible mechanism to have several independat crossfades or a master scene fading. Morphader is a performative tool designed to make multichannel CV/Audio crossfade easy and comfortable. Fading from one quad CV/audio scene to another.

Patch description:
We have two sets of audio sources (8 in total) and two sets of CV sources.

Two Morphaders are used here. One is crossfading audio and the second one is crossfading CVs that control the audio sources."

Befaco Morphader! Building and hanging :)
video by Synth Diy Guy

"The core of the module has four CV controlled crossfaders, each with their individual control and a master fader to control them all. The module mixes the four crossfades at its fourth output, thanks to a clever normalization scheme. Each of them can be easily removed from the mix by plugging a cable at its own output, providing a flexible mechanism to have several independat crossfades or a master scene fading. Morphader is a performative tool designed to make multichannel CV/Audio crossfade easy and comfortable. Fading from one quad CV/audio scene to another.

Price (Inc. taxes) is 250€ for the assembled version and 170€ for the semi-soldered kit and 40€ for the PCB Set.

Main Features:

* CV Controlled four channel crossfader.

* Attenuators per input.

* Normalized voltages to every input, allowing cv levels morphing.

* Fader control to crossfade all channels at the same time.

* Cv or Audio switch per channel to change resposne curve.

* Leds per channel for signal level monitoring.

Specs:

* Current needs: +12V: 53mA, -12V: 50mA

* Width: 12 HP

* Depth: 26 mm (including power connector)"

Befaco 2014

Published on Mar 18, 2014 Befacosynth·8 videos

http://www.befaco.org

Note you can enable captions towards the bottom right of the player, select translate and pick your language.

Befaco: Advanced patching Workshop with Hrtl

Published on May 30, 2018 Befacosynth

26th May 2018

Leoš Hort (HRTL) -whowas in Hangar for a one-month residency with Befaco collective- teaches a masterclass where advanced patching techniques of modular synthesizers and direct planning will be covered. Its main characteristic is the use of compact modular systems with an ultra flexible patch that allows long live shows with timbral and rhythmic variability.

*For further details on Leoš Hort check his bandcamp:
https://hrtl.bandcamp.com/

*Workshop details at Hangar's site
https://hangar.org/en/hangar-sonor/te...

Befaco Workshop Coming to Japan Festival of Modular

"Thanks to Japan Festival of Modular organization, Befaco will be hosting two workshops in Tokyo and Kyoto (more info). (Another one in Osaka is being also discussed, more info soon).

They will take place during both Tokio and Kyoto festivals of modular (10:00 to 17:00) giving the chance to participants to attend both the workshop and the festival itself.

Due to the complexity of the tour organization, booking must be done in advance. Please reserve a spot dropping us a mail: befacosynth@gmail.com

VERY LIMITED places!! Please reserve a place before the end of March.

During these workshops you can build your own Eurorack modules from kits with the help of Befaco Team.

No experience needed, so these workshops are suitable from beginners to experts.
We provide all the necessary components to build your device from scratch. Each participant builds her/his modules during the workshop. More info here."

DIY Eurorack 101 by Befaco

Published on May 29, 2017 Befacosynth

"In this DIY Eurorack 101 series we cover the basic skills and knowledge to get started building your own Eurorack Modules from Kits."

Playlist:

DIY Eurorack 101A - Let's Look At A DIY Eurorack Kit
DIY Eurorack 101B - Let's Look at DIY Tools
DIY Eurorack 101C - Let's Learn: How to Solder
DIY Eurorack 101D - Let's Learn: Electronic Components 101
DIY Eurorack 101E - Let's Build A DIY Eurorack Kit

Hexmix System Features - Befaco.org

Published on Nov 21, 2017 Befacosynth

"This video outlines the features of our Hexmix system. A set of two modules that offers a complete performance mixer in eurorack format.

Six channels with clickless mutes and EQ per channel as well as a softer EQ in master section.

Hexpander offfers three ausxiliar sends with stereo returns, PFL system, individual outputs per channel and a balanced output."

See this post for additional details on the Hex Mix VCA.