Buchla 259 - First Jam

video upload by TheTrackdriver

"I just finished building a Buchla 259 vintage clone and this is my first jam with it. It's the only sound source going through a 207 (also a clone) with added effects from Strymon Volante and Nightsky."

MEMS 296 Parsed Beat

video upload by Todd Barton

"Sound source is the Soundfreak EMS Triple Oscillator gated and going to the MEMS 296 Spectral Processor where different bandwidths of the fundamental sequence are parsed out and brought into the mix either the Buchla 207 mixer.

Soundfreak https://www.soundfreak.io
MEMS https://www.memsproject.info
Buchla https://buchla.com"

Buchla Format 200 Series Analog modular Synthesizer

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"Custom Buchla format analog modular synthesizer, inside a birch plywood carrying case with closable-patched lid in great working shape.

Includes 12 professionally built and calibrated modules. 18 stackable Pomona banana cables of various size, 8 Pamona MDP-S banana jumpers, 16 tini jack cables in three sizes and power supply with IEC cable.

Modules are as follows:

258 Dual Oscillator
285 Frequency Shifter
266 Source Of Uncertainty
281 Quad Function Generator
292C Quad Lopass Gate
207 Mixer/Preamplifier
259 Programmable Complex Waveform Generator
291 Dual Voltage Controlled Filter
257 Dual Voltage Processor
256 Dual Control Voltage Adder
277 Signal Delay Unit
294 Four Channel Comb Filter

This synth sounds amazing and has included some hard to find chips as parts of the circuits including the original Buchla spec microphone preamp and some very hard to find SSM chips in the 258. It’s been a joy to put together and use and I hope it will go to a home where it’s appreciated. Thanks for looking!"

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Loading up the Buchla 207

video upload by Todd Barton

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SOURCE OF UNCERTAINTY - New Collaboration Between Buchla & Black Corporation's Roman Filippov

Soviet Space Child wrote in to let us know Buchla has teamed up with Black Corporation's Roman Filippov to release reissues of classic Buchla modules though a new venture called SOURCE OF UNCERTAINTY. From their new website https://sourceofuncertainty.com:

"AUTHENTIC REISSUES OF CLASSIC BUCHLA MODULAR. Source of Uncertainty is the official store for Buchla Classic Reissues, created by Roman Filippov of Black Corporation.

BUCHLA CLASSIC REISSUES SIGNIFY A RETURN TO PRODUCTION OF THE ICONIC COMPOSITIONAL AND PERFORMANCE TOOLS, using original parts wherever possible, plus minor adaptations for greater low-noise performance and reliability and component availability. We ship worldwide, direct from the engineer."


Roman actually got started cloning Buchla modules prior to forming Black Corporation. See the labels below or do a search for him if you want to go down the rabbit hole.

The following are the current modules listed:

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Surfing the Feedback

video upload by Todd Barton

"Thanks to Modular World for putting out the Reverb Challenge.
Here is my offering from yesterday's marathon, Buchla 275 Dual Spring Reverb in Feedback mode. The only other modules are the 281 Function Generator controlling reverb depth and panning of the 207 Mixer. Here is audio only: https://soundcloud.com/user7621213/su... See all participant offerings here:"

Patch-On // REVERB (Patch-challenge tribute to reverb!)

video upload by Modular World

"Our patch-challenge series returns to Modular World with a celebration of REVERB.
50 artists from 15 countries perform 5-7min sets expressing their love for reverb as they see it.
You will see it ALL on this remarkable marathon experience."

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Buchla 200 Classic Reissue Series Complete Set with Case

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"Complete set of the recent 200 series reissues from Buchla. Case is a powered SAModular 8hp.

Includes -
258 Oscillator
281 Quad Function Generator
292C Quad LoPass Gate
207 Mixer
257 Dual Voltage Processor
266 Source of Uncertainty
230 Triple Envelope Follower
Powered SAModular Case
Blank Panel"

Buchla 200 Modular System

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"The 292c compete with the rare excelitas vtl5c3/2

281 expanded to accept standard buchla pulses as well as 5v

207 modded to have more power on the gain knob

259s have the improved AM mod as well as mods to provide a ramp wave instead of a saw then the otherwise not used rem both local. Switch is activated

248 has mods from modularsynthesis to improve output cv jitter, power consumption, range of the sliders, input impedance, as well as CV offset to correct the uneven cv output"

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Buchla 200R 5 Row Modular System

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"Buchla 200R customized 5 row modular system Including original Buchla 297 module, As well as the below listed Eardrill, Sputnik, Verbos and Roman f built modules in a JRB Folding studio cabinet with plenty of patch cables and output cables. This system has been fully tested every patch point recently by a third party and given a very good clean bill of health.

Top row
**Verbos model 258v dual oscillator
**Source of uncertainty model 266 roman f
**Triple envelope model 230
**Dual voltage controlled filter model 291
**Dual voltage processor model 257
**Frequency shifter model 285

Row 2
**Orig buchla Infinite phase shifter 297 model 200.1
**Mixer preamp model 207
**Quad function generator model 281
**Quad lopass gate model 292c
**Quad function generator model 281
**Quad lopass gate model 292c

Row 3
**Programmable specteral processor model 296 (romanf)
**Programmable complex waveform generator model 259
**Harmonic oscillator model 262v

Row 4
**Ear drill pendulum ratchet model 077
**Sequential voltage source model 246

Bottom row
**Verbos Quantize shift register model 263v
**Sequential voltage source model 245r
**Touch controlled voltage source model 216

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SoundFreak test 5 & Six Oscs

video upload by Todd Barton

"The learning and exploring continues with these cool modules from Alina Kalencea https://soundfreak.io"

Soundfreak Six Oscs


"The VCS3 Triple Oscillator pairs beautifully with the Buchla 207 6-channel mixer."

Buchla 200R 5 Row Modular System

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"Buchla 200R customized 5 row modular system Including original Buchla 297 module, As well as the listed Eardrill, Sputnik, Verbos and Roman f built modules in a JRB Folding studio cabinet with plenty of patch cables and output cables. Below is the list of modules from top to bottom left to right. All modules have been priced out from 3-5 years ago prices and rarely pop up for sale.

Top row
**Verbos model 258v dual oscillator
**Source of uncertainty model 266 roman f
**Triple envelope model 230
**Dual voltage controlled filter model 291
**Dual voltage processor model 257
**Frequency shifter model 285

Row 2
**Orig buchla Infinite phase shifter 297 model 200.1
**Mixer preamp model 207
**Quad function generator model 281
**Quad lopass gate model 292c
**Quad function generator model 281
**Quad lopass gate model 292c

Row 3
**Programmable specteral processor model 296 (romanf)
**Programmable complex waveform generator model 259
**Harmonic oscillator model 262v

Row 4
**Ear drill pendulum ratchet model 077
**Sequential voltage source model 246

Bottom row
**Verbos Quantize shift register model 263v
**Sequential voltage source model 245r
**Touch controlled voltage source model 216"

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Buchla 207

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"Fantastic Buchla format clone mixer. Must have in any setup! Only selling because I bought a 227e"

You can find posts featuring the Buchla 207 here.

Buchla 200 Classic Reissue Series

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"Buchla is very excited to announce the return of the Buchla & Associates 200 series in the form of the Buchla 200 Classic Reissue series of electronic music instrument modules, the very modules that defined West Coast synthesis.

The first wave of 7 modules are available now at https://buchla.com and through authorized dealers. [see the dealers on the right]

Initial quantities are limited. Get yours now.

Another wave coming very soon..."

"For the first time in over 40 years - Buchla has reissued classic 200 series modules - the very modules that defined West Coast synthesis."

The Modules:

Dual Oscillator Model 258 (two knob choices) - $999.00

The Buchla Classic Reissue of the Dual Oscillator Model 258 is comprised of two independent voltage-controlled oscillators, each continuously tunable from 5 Hz to 20 kHz with two frequency CV inputs, waveshape CV input, and an FM input – each parameter with an offset control.

The top oscillator waveshape can be shifted from sine to saw and the bottom oscillator waveshape can be shifted from sine to square, allowing for a great range of timbre."

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Original Vintage Buchla 200 Electric Music Box For Sale on MATRIXSYNTH CLASSIFIEDS - Video

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Published on May 20, 2014 scienceforce·43 videos

For sale on MATRIXSYNTH CLASSIFIEDS

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"For sale: original vintage Electric Music Box Buchla 200 system

Boat 1:
- model 256 dual control voltage adder
- model 258 dual oscillator A (second version)
- model 212 dodecamodule with 10 modules inside:
* preamplifier
* balance modulator, ring etc.
* voltage controlled resonant filter
* mixer
* noise source
* envelope detector
* stored random voltage
* random voltage source
* triple envelope generator
* triple lopass gate
* output amplifier / stereo mixer
* reverb (voltage controlled) assignable on the channels

Boat 2:

- Programmable complex waveform generator model 259 (mega rare old stock)
- Mixer / preamplifier model 207
- Sequential voltage source model 245
- 4 channels combination filter model 294

Details:

The two aluminum boats are old originals, fitted in this really nice vintage case, its lid is included. Professional switching PSU, working voltage 110 volts.

Modules are old originals and ALL come in near mint conditions and work perfectly, this is a truly magical instrument..
There are huge sound possibilities from the ingenious mind of Donald Buchla. This is a truly amazing system for making every type of special effects, space drones, cool rhythmic sequences and ethereal textures.

The 259 onboard is mega rare because they are early genuine examples. In the past some were sold with dubious origin and were half clones, passed off as originals.

Serious offers only. It’s not cheap as the original modules are extremely rare and consisting of components of the highest quality (old US military parts), and in my opinion it is very hard to find better sound quality. Some old original banana and audio patch leads are included.
Some trades in parts will be taken into consideration only around EMS, old modulars like Moog, Polyfusion, Korg PS series, Arp.

I can ship worldwide and local pick up is welcome."

Buchla 100 & Analog Four - Minimal 2

Published on Sep 22, 2013 DJjondent·207 videos

"A bit of experimental ambient electronica care of a vintage Buchla 100, and an Elektron Analog 4.
Old and new :-)

A live and unedited recording"

Buchla 207 Mixer Preamplifier Clone

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Tweaking the Buchla 100

Published on Jul 18, 2013 DJjondent·207 videos

"Tweaking the Buchla 100

I'm experimenting with the 114 "keyboard" to advance the sequencer.
Its a real pleasure to play with this beautiful sounding instrument .. even if its for only a few minutes.

All sounds from the Buchla 100.

The Modules used are all vintage:
158 - VCO
123 - sequential voltage source
140 - Timing pulse generator
114 - touch controlled voltage source
106 - mixer
110 - gate (dual vca)
190 - Dual reverberator

You can download audio samples from this experiment here:
https://soundcloud.com/jondent/tweaki...

;-)"

Buchla Woggle 2

Published on May 14, 2013 DJjondent·198 videos

"Modules used:

Buchla format woggle
266e - SOU
230 - triple envelope follower
258v- Verbos Dual VCO
266e - Source of uncertainity
281e - Quad Function Generator.
294 - four channel comb filter
292e (quad dynamics manager)
207 - mixer

lots of cross frequency modulation between the two VCOs of the 258v."

Buchla Blade

Published on May 9, 2013 DJjondent·196 videos

"No external effects.

Modules used;
258v- Verbos Dual VCO
261e - Complex Waveform generator
281e - Quad Function Generator.
294 - four channel comb filter
291e - triple Morphing filter
292e (quad dynamics manager)
207 - mixer
225e - Midi Decoder

The SoundCloud download link for a better recording of this
track is here:"

Buchla Drums - Eardrill's Pendulum Ratchet

Published on May 3, 2013 DJjondent·194 videos

"The Pendulum/Ratchet is a great source of pulses.
It's triggering a bunch of envelope generators, filters, VCOs.

Modules used;
077 - Eardrill Pendulum/Ratchet
254 - quad voltage processor
258v- Verbos Dual VCO
261e - Complex Waveform generator
266e - Source of uncertainity (noise section mainly)
281e - Quad Function Generator.
294 - four channel comb filter
291e - triple Morphing filter
292e (quad dynamics manager)
207 - mixer"