Bleep Labs Neon Indian - PAL198X

via Bleep Labs
"We’re proud to announce our newest device, The PAL198X.

This limited edition mini analog synthesizer is based on the Pico Paso with a few modifications designed by Dr. Bleep and Alan Palomo of Neon Indian. The biggest addition are swappable controls which allow you to easily attach the included potentiometers or photocells (or a number of other devices we’ll post about later) in any configuration to the three oscillators to create all kinds of triangle wave chaos.

- Two triangle wave oscillators which can be activated independently or together, modulating each other.
- Square LFO which affects the amplitude of both triangle oscillators.
- 1/4″ out.
- Screw terminals allow any resistive device to control the pitch of the three oscillators.
- 9v battery powered.

Only available in the limited edition Era Extraña package from Neon Indian.

Stay tuned for mods and hacking info…."

PAL198X by Dr. Bleep



This one in via Scott who spotted the new Neon Indian release on Pitchfork:

"Alan Palomo on the PAL198X: 'It can interact with a variety of objects around your house whether electronic in nature or not. It can even interact with your pet.'...

The synth (named PAL198X, of course) was produced by Bleep Labs, who teamed up with Palomo to create a miniature version of their PicoPaso analog synth with modifications added by Palomo and Bleep. We'll let Alan take over the description of what this thing actually is:

'We teamed up with our brethren homies in Austin, Bleep Labs, to proudly bring you the PAL 198X. It's a triple triangle-wave oscillator noisemaking device with interchangeable controls for maximal sonic contortion. You can attach knobs, light-reactive photocells, and a variety of other devices for semi-modular capabilities. It can interact with a variety of objects around your house whether electronic in nature or not. It can even interact with your pet. It does not make the same sound twice. Basically, I want you to hack this fucking thing.'"

Update: BTW, if this reminds you of anything, it might be the SuONOIO from Alessandro Cortini and Scott Jaeger of The Harvestman. The SuONOIO was released with Alessandro's SONOIO album. Recently a new SuONOIO RED was announced. It makes you wonder how many unique synths came from this direct of an influence from a musician. The Gristleizer from Throbbing Gristle of course comes to mind.

Bleep Labs / Gieskes - 3TrinsRGBplus1c

Published on Jan 11, 2015 ISOTROPOSPHERE

"Analog Audio / Video Synthesizer - brief review

Just arrived to my door, unboxing shown before review. I of course unpackaged the power adapter, labeled it, and applied the Bleep Labs sticker (included) to the outside of the case prior to starting the camera.

Amendments to commentary: The source switches are to select video source of each oscillator- (Incoming video or self generating video). The big colored buttons at the bottom each have a corresponding colored led underneath and when lit are high range / off, low range for each oscillator. Red was also included in the audio mix with the green at the end versus what I said of being modulated by the blue channel.

This is a lengthy video yes, but, I am only scratching the surface of the capabilities of this device here and I apologize for my blathering.

This is the start of some serious video synthesis experimental exploration fun. Thank you Bleep Labs and Gieskes, it was quite a wait for this device but it was worth it.

I do believe this device may be available from Gieskes as a DIY kit as well as assembled from Bleep Labs.

Enjoy and get yours today!!!"

Bleep Labs workshop - The Rad-Fi System 001

Published on Jun 8, 2014 Bleep Labs·35 videos

"There's a new Bleep Labs workshop!

Build it at NMASS, June 14th.
http://nmassfest.org/
Email drbleep@bleeplabs.com to reserve a seat.

The Rad-Fi System 001 is the first of a new workshop series for Bleep Labs.
This solder-free, breadboard kit is based around 3 analog, light controlled oscillators that interact with each other. They then pass through a lo-fi, Arduino based digital delay.

All the sounds you here come straight from the device."

Stones Throw Bleep Laps Dam Funk Drum Machine

YouTube Published on Aug 23, 2012 by djthomaswhite

"Before we begin... You can get it at http://www.stonesthrow.com and it's limited to 100 pieces (yes, one hundred only). And yes, Dam's name is pronounced like "Dame/Same/Game, etc." and I am not saying wrong just in case you are scratching your head while watching the video.

Now then, Hello! I make music and I review gear and love to teach what I discover so others can enjoy soothing repetitious beats and creative music making. Presented here is my explanation, demo and review of the NEW limited edition Dam Funk Drum Machine - yes, available for a limited time and via a limited production run from Stones Throw Records (read: Collectible!).

How did this project come to be? "Well I wanted to make something special for Dam and I reached out to Bleep Labs since I am a huge fan of their products. I told them what I would like the machine to do and they made it happen." says Scotty Coats from Stones Throw. Like he says it's a Bleep Labs design with 4 drum sounds, 4 patterns, play/record, reverse and pitch control over the bass drum and high tom. The tempo is fully adjustable with knob control or tap tempo. There is a very useful LED that changes color per pattern playing to help you keep track of where you are. Patterns are automatically quantized when played in. There is a 9V DC power source and no jack for a wall wart but a mod could easily be added if you dare. The open PCB construction should lend itself to other mods as time goes on and the masses get busy with this thing. I am sure a user-created enclosure will be around the corner as well. Only time will tell.

I love it. It's a fun time to play with for music geeks like me, so don't buy one thinking it is a MPC or Logic in a cute box. It's portable funk and very useful to get your mind out of the DAW world for a second... yes, put Ableton down and push some non-QWERTY buttons, you'll thank me later.

Disclaimer: All opinions expressed are solely my own and I do not represent the manufacturers of this product. I am merely super good friends with my man Scotty Coats who works at Stones Throw. Thanks to Stones Throw, Bleep Labs, Dam Funk and of course, Mr. Coats. All composed music patterns by Thomas White and used with full permission from myself. This unpaid product review has been uploaded with permission from Stones Throw Records.

Again, from what I've been told you can get it at www.Stonesthrow.com (http://stonesthrow.com) and its limited to 100 pieces (yes, one hundred only).

Oh yeah, thanks for stopping by and checking out another one of my videos."

Bleep Labs & Stones Throw Dam Drum 2.0

Dam Drum 2.0 | Dam-Funk, Bleep Laps & Stones Throw
Published on Jan 9, 2013 stonesthrow·173 videos

You might remember the original this video post back on August 23, 2012.

"http://stonesthrow.com/damdrum | Dam-Drum 2.0, handheld drum machine and sequencer with four unique sounds selected by Dam-Funk. 2.0 features four new drum sounds - three based on the Roland R70 and a pitchable bass tone modeled after a Juno 106 - with new buttons and a matte circuit board. This is a collaboration with Dam and Bleep Labs in Austin, TX."

via Bleep Labs

"Limited edition available now at Stones Throw.

Now with:
- New, higher quality samples!
- Improved recording quantization
- Better battery holder
- Port for future expand-ability."

Bleep Labs The Mummy

via Dakota Smith on Bleep Labs Facebook

"Bleepoween? Hallomagoop? All Hallows' Bleep?"

The Mummy from the 2007 set of Bleep Labs Halloween Thingamagoops.

The Contemporary Austin - Tech Sounds! Bleep Labs Workshop

Published on Feb 6, 2014 Bleep Labs·30 videos

"Bleep Labs and the Contemporary Austin are proud to present Tech Sounds, an all ages, solder-free, synthesizer workshop.

thecontemporaryaustin.org/2012/second-sa­turdays-are-for-families/
bleeplabs.com/2014/02/06/noise1/"

Halloween Special: The Mad Teknician Jam

Published on Oct 30, 2014 HardtekStudios

"Having fun with some glitchy drone music. Gear used is a Circuit Bent SR-16 Alesis Drum Machine, processed by a Delay/Reverb FX on the Korg Koass Pad 3. The Bleep Labs Bitblob (Goopy blinky thing in the jar) is being processed by a Decimater on the Korg Kaoss Pad mini 2. Bleep Labs Bit Blob Jr. (Wirey thing above KP3) has a dying battery, therefore is extra glitchy. and finally the Bleep Labs/Hardtek Ugly Cousin (left of KP3) is clean but triggered by a button, not droning. Everybody have a Rockin Halloween."

Three New Artist Devices from Bleep Labs

via Bleep Labs

"We’ve been busy!
Dam-Funk, Freelance Whales, and The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion all have Bleep Labs devices out now!"

The DAM-DRUM will be included with Dam-Funk’s new 12″ 'I Don’t Wanna Be a Star'. [you might remember this one from this post].

For the new Freelance Whales album, diluvia, The Astralark Home Planetarium.

The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion’s new album, Meat Bone, will have a special edition pack that includes the JSBX2012 Blue Exploder.

LZX Featured in Neon Indian's "Mind, Drips" Video

Neon Indian "Mind, Drips" Official Video

YouTube Uploaded by neonindianband on Dec 6, 2010

I thought this was pretty cool. The following is the actual video description from the the band on YouTube. It's great to see successful bands directly support the makers like this. Neon Indian also worked with Bleep Labs on the PAL198X (links below).

"Lars Larsen is an electronics designer and multimedia artist in Austin, Texas. Larsen's work focuses on synergistic relationships between technology and subject, and the resurrection of forgotten pre-Computer Age technologies. Over the past few years, he and partner Edward Leckie of Sydney, Australia have been developing an analogue video synthesizer called the LZX Visionary in the tradition of esoteric video art tools used in the 1970's. The LZX Visionary manipulates and creates images in the same way a normal synthesizer does for sounds. Mind Drips is the first music video to utilize this unique synthesizer, and all of its visual effects are recorded in real-time using techniques such as abstract pattern synthesis, video feedback, and analog compositing. For more information on the LZX Visionary video synthesizer, visit http://www.lzxindustries.net or e-mail lars@lzxindustries.net

An LZX Industries / Blackmagic Rollercoaster Production
Directed by Lars Larsen
Videography by Blackmagic Rollercoaster
Physical Effects & Construction by Jonah Lange
Starring Kaylan Drake Burnette
Special thanks to Scott Gelber, Malcolm Welbourne, Ben Aqua, Christine Aprile, Juan Cisneros, Katie Graham, Chad Allen, Tommy Blackburn, Michael Stein, Nick Smith, Scott Whiteman, Wiley Wiggins and many others"

Also see:
Neon Indian - Step Into the World With Your PAL198X
PAL198X playing with Modular Synth
Bleep Labs Neon Indian - PAL198X
Bleep Labs Neon Indian PAL198X Featured on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

The above spotted on Computer Music Guide

Bleep Labs' New intro to Arduino Course - "Creating light and sound"

Bleep Labs

"Bleep Labs' new online dadageek course, 'Creating Light and Sound' starts Sept 21st. This time we’ll learn how to code in the Arduino platform using a 8x8 RGB LED screen, accelerometer, touch sensors, and more, all with the powerful Teesny 3.2. Sign up now for 20% off.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intro-to...

Here’s a quick video showing what you can do with the solder free kit that’s included in the cost of the course.
It’s tricky to shoot video of these bright LEDs but they look great in person.

The first and last sections are a generative device which creates random-ish arpeggios and changing colors to go with them. Controls changes filters, colors, delay feedback, and the rate of the arpeggio. The audio is coming straight from the device.

In the second section a simple bitmap scrolls and loops. Colors are scroll speed are controlled with the knobs. Rather than creating sound directly this one sends MIDI notes and CCs to VCV rack.

In the third section two bouncing balls are simulated with random notes chosen each time they hit the wall. Of course there is also a tape delay effect. All sounds generated by the device.

Check out the code for these devices here. https://github.com/BleepLabs/dadageek...

When you take the class you get seven, three hour sessions in a class that is capped at fourteen students. The class is also just the beginning. I encourage my students to keep contacting me with their questions and ideas long after the class is done.

Check out the @dadageek site for info on scholarships."

Bleep Labs FreePressSummerFest

"Hear some recordings from the Bleep Labs Noise Explorer 4000"

Latest tracks by FreePressSummerFest
"made with original and circuit bend devices by Bleep Labs, Austin, United States"

Bleep Labs BitBlob 2 Videos

YouTube Uploaded by matrixsynth on Mar 8, 2011
Some reverb & effects. Note this is with the original BitBlob chip pictured here. It came with the two other chips as well. http://bleeplabs.com/

Bleep Labs BitBlob 2 Connectors - Part 2 of 3


Bleep Labs BitBlob 2 "The Blob" - Part 3 of 3

And a brief close-up of the blob.

Bleep Labs Moving Sale in Austin Texas

via Bleep Labs

"Bleep Labs is having a moving sale at our current location this Saturday, Sept 3rd. If you’re in the market for piles of electronic components, vintage whatsists, tools, office whatevers and who knows what else come by!"

Picopaso analog synth from Bleep Labs - DIY project

YouTube Uploaded by gdoodle on Jul 3, 2010
"Built this synth from a kit. Double oscillator analog synthesizer with two optical modulators (that's just a photoresistor so you can get a photo theremin effect.) Still figuring out an enclosure. From Bleep Labs (same geniuses who brought you thingamagoop and bleepblob). Wife does not like us doing it near the hamster - long term effects on rodents are subject of further research."
http://bleeplabs.com/
via Bleep Labs FB

Bleep Labs Workshop Series Featuring The Spectroseq & Ganz-O

Dadgeek example - The Spectroseq

Published on Sep 12, 2016 Bleep Labs

via Bleep Labs: "I’ll be teaching a new workshop series for Dadageek starting next week. The classes are designed to be an absolute beginners guide to making light and sound with analog and Arduino. It will be once a week for 6 weeks with a final exhibition of what you create. The price is $250 and includes the materials, Arduino, bread board, components etc, that you get to keep!"

Video description:

"There's still time to sign up for my new workshop series! Starts Sept 20th!
http://www.dadageek.com/build-audio-v...

Here's a device I put together as an example for my classes at Dadageek.

It's a light painter where each row of 8 is read in order with the hue of the pixel controlling the pitch. Eight sine waves are independently controlled by the 8 rows while the eight columns are the steps.

This was a quick project to show what can be done with just a few components and some code.
More info on the class here.
http://www.dadageek.com/build-audio-v...

The 'screen is made of two pieces of thick Baltic birch that were cut on the cnc the have holes for each APA102. The from is just a piece of delrin. A teensy using its audio.h library is doing all the work.
You can check out the code here.
https://github.com/BleepLabs/dadageek..."

Dadageek example - Ganz-O


"Here's a device I put together as an example for my classes at Dadageek.
It's kind of a relaxation device that slowly changes color while lightning flashes and static swells. The rate is changed when it's touched.

This was a quick project to show what can be done with just a few components and some code.
More info on the class here.
http://www.dadageek.com/build-audio-v...

The screen is made thick piece of acrylic that's been CNCd with a simple pattern I made in blender. A teensy using its audio.h library is doing all the work.
You can check out the code here.
https://github.com/BleepLabs/"

Bleep Labs - 12 Nebulophone choir

Published on Jan 30, 2014 Bleep Labs·29 videos

"12 Nebulophones into a mixer with no effects. Arpeggio rates of some linked together over IR.
Made by Thomas Fang and Cordey Lopez of Bleep Labs.

Kits and fully built units available at bleeplabs.com"

Bleep Labs Thingamagoop

via this auction

"This the no longer produced Thingamagoop 1 from Bleep Labs... Comes with two Bleep Labs stickers."

Red Bleep Labs Thingamagoop Experimental Arduino Synthesizer

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

via this auction

"The original version of the experimental robotic synth from bleep labs. Selling because I have too much gear. This thing is a lot of fun, especially paired with modular equipment. The light based inputs of it are especially cool. Bleep Labs Thingamagoop 2 Experimental Arduino Synthesizer. Condition is Used. Shipped with USPS First Class Package... This thing is really cool and weird! Operates on a 9v battery. I think it was hand built. One of the toggle switches is loose and doesnt work. The sounds it makes are super cool."

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Serge controlled by Bleep Labs Thingamakit and Delfy Creations SS-1

Serge controlled by Bleep Labs Thingamakit

YouTube via JargMarbin
"Demonstration of Serge analog modular synthesizer controlled by 4-ledicle Bleep Labs Thingamakit. The video looks terrible because the light was so low. At least all the blinking lights show up."
"The audio from the Thingamakit's audio out jack ( mine is 1/8" ) was piped into into the Serge's Preamp Detector section, which supplies two outputs - one jack provides amplified audio and the other a DC voltage correlated to the power of the sound wave. The audio part was split to a comparator and an EQ followed by 3 filters that fedback into each other in a complicated way. I tappled one audio signal from the EQ and 4 from the filter network. The DC voltage from the envelope detector of the Preamp Detector section went through the same comparator as the audio signal, and this comparison provided triggers powering pulse division and activating sample-and-holds and envelopes which modulated the filters and VCA's. This patch was origionally made to control the Serge using my Delfy Creations Super SS-1 but the battery died, so I made the vid using my regular SS-1 instead. I was going to build a seperate patch for the Thingamakit but I liked what I heard when I tried the same one so I posted the video! I'll still probably made a new patch for the Thingamakit because it is visually impressive and the pulsating rhythmics it creates are very useful for controlling the Serge. I'll let you know when I do. I hope that explanation was what you were looking for, let me know if you have any questions. Also please add me to your mailing list so I can be notified of any new creations you have for sale, and check out my website http://jargmarbin.com."

Serge controlled by Delfy Creations SS-1

YouTube via JargMarbin
"Another addition to my experimental Serge series. Serge analog modular synthesizer controlled by Delfy Creations SS-1."