JCS BN-1 "Bakery of Noise" Digital PCM Synthesizer – One of a Kind

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"JCS BN-1" 4-Bit Linear PCM Synthesizer - Part 2 (Finished)

video upload by blarrer20

"This video demonstrates the final version of a 4-bit Linear PCM synthesizer that I have designed and built over about two months. It makes use of mostly Soviet clones of 7400 and 74LS series TTL chips, with no microcontrollers involved. It has a 256 x 4 SRAM chip that allows the user to program whatever waveforms may be desired, with looping capability, and starting at whatever point desired. Most importantly, it is able to be controlled by an external source, for example a keyboard instrument. It also has a frequency doubler circuit. This video is part 2 of 2, showing the finished product.

If you want to skip right to the sounds, go to 27:08"

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Pics of the inside below.

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Massive Eurorack Setup for Sale

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Chip Maestro - 8 bit chiptune MIDI synthesizer cartridge for NES

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"Chip Maestro 8 bit synthesizer cartridge for NES. I bought this from the original kickstarter years ago, but have never really used it. Just popped it in the NES and tried it out for a few minutes. This is very easy to use, but does not display anything on the screen while it's plugged in - everything is configured via MIDI. The instruction booklet is available on chipmaestro.com."

You can find some demos in previous posts here.

The last one featured for sale, in 2013, had a green case.

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Orca vs NES / Chip Maestro MIDI cart

Published on May 18, 2020 brandon logic

Orca vs original Nintendo
orca: https://hundredrabbits.itch.io/orca
chip maestro: http://www.chipmaestro.com/

VGM #148: Manoria Cathedral (Chrono Trigger) Ambient Industrial Doom Cover

Published on Sep 11, 2018 Ace Waters

"It's like if the Cathedral was in Bloodborne, instead of Chrono Trigger. I got real dark on this one, and I am so happy with how crunchy and heavy it got. My friend Khalil Moutrie helped by lending his smooth, monk chant vocals to the mix. We have been talking about collaborating for a while, so I am happy to have gotten a chance to work with him!"

Sequential Prophet-6, Tempest, Kurzweil PC3X, Moog Voyager XL, Nintendo NES with CHIP MAESTRO, Korg Arp Odyssey & more. These are great and pass the posting guidelines for the site as you can distinctly see and hear what each individual synth is doing.

Do a search on Ace Waters below for more.

VGM #66: Forest Frenzy (Donkey Kong Country)

Published on Feb 11, 2016

"It's almost like I am working towards something bigger. Here is a more upbeat DKC track for you all.

UNCLE GARETH KICKSTARTER: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...

GEAR:
NES with Chip Maestro - Leads
Euro-Rack (controlled by microbrute) - Leads
Kurzweil PC3X - Rhodes
Moog LP - Bass
DSI Prophet 08 - Pads
DSI Tempest - Drums
Acoustic Guitar (Tuned to DADADD)"

VGM #65: N. Sanity Beach (Crash Bandicoot)

Published on Feb 5, 2016 Ace Waters

"This year marks the 20th anniversary of the release of Crash Bandicoot, one of the early stars of the PS1 era platformers. It was also one of my favorite series of games as a kid. Enjoy!"

GEAR LIST:

EURO RACK - Chromatic scales and solo
TE OP-1 - Synth Strings
DSI PROPHET 08 - Pads
ROLAND JU-06 - Lead
NES W/CHIP MAESTRO - Lead
MOOG LP - Bass
DSI TEMPEST - Drums
KURZWEIL PC3X - Organ

VGM #58: Stone Tower Temple (Majora's Mask)

Published on Nov 25, 2015 Ace Waters

"Its the final video for Zelda Month, and we get dark and electronic with a cover of The Stone Tower Temple from Majora's Mask. I had Felix of The Tuesday Night Machines help create the atmosphere with his fantastic collection of gadgets and electronic instruments.

MY STUFF:
VGM VOL 3: https://loudr.fm/release/vgm-vol-3/UdUtB
TWITTER: http://twitter.com/acewatersmusic

GEAR LIST:

Me:
Moog LP, DSI Prophet 08, DSI Tempest, Elektron Analog 4, Chip Maestro Running NES, Djembe, Bells, Baritone Sax, Melodica

Felix:
Modular Wall Controlled by Arturia Microbrute, Teenage Engineering OP-1, DR-OM iOS App [iTunes], Dirty Electronics Mute Synth, AUFXSpace iOS App [iTunes]"

Geektronica #16: Saw Theme (Hello Zepp)

Published on Oct 21, 2015 Ace Waters

"In honor of the beard bros biggest fan, I bring you this years spooky scary song of the season, Hello Zepp: The Theme from the Saw Series!

GEAR LIST:
Chip Maestro (NES MIDI CHIP CONTROLLER) - LEAD
DSI PROPHET 08 - LEAD
ELEKTRON ANALOG FOUR - PATTERNS AND ARPEGGIOS
MOOG LP - BASS
DSI TEMPEST - DRUMS
GAME BOY W/ LSDJ - ARPEGGIO
KURZWEIL PC3X - PIANO"

Game of Thrones Remix on NESKeytar (8-bit)

Published on Jun 3, 2014 Theremin Hero·28 videos

"Full explanation of the NESKeytar construction and it's various features coming soon.
Yes, I know I misspelled "functional". A complete lack of proof reading, woops :(

Most of the buttons are functional and can be remapped to different functions, as can the whammy bar. It also has an onboard arpeggio and drum sequencer.

The sound comes from the original RP2A03 chip in the NES, giving it that classic 8-bit sound. All of the available sound channels are utilised.

The software runs on a raspberry pi and is written in a language called Pure Data (pd). There are various modes including a midi controller mode as well as a standalone mode, which allows the whole instrument to be used with a battery pack.

Components:
NES
Guitar Hero Controller
Famicom Controller
NES controller
Toy Keyboard
3 Mini Arduinos
Raspberry Pi
MaxM LEDs
Midi IN/OUT connections
MidiNES / Chip Maestro

Special thanks to mrjonthehat for helping out with filming.
http://www.youtube.com/user/mrjonthehat"

Chip Maestro NES MIDI Synthesizer Cartridge

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"Most chiptune artists today use 'software synths' to try to recreate the unique sound we grew to love, but even the best emulation can't capture all the tones and nuances of a real NES. Now, using the Chip Maestro, you can use your NES to compose your music, right on the console! Chip Maestro allows you to play your NES using any MIDI keyboard, or by hooking up your favorite DAW through a USB-MIDI converter. By controlling the 2 Pulse waves, Triangle wave, and Noise channel, you can compose 8 bit symphonies that sound exactly like the originals!"

You can check out the Kickstarter video and details from 2011 here.

Ninstrument Prototype I

YouTube Uploaded by deathstarchris on Jan 28, 2012

"Here is the prototype video we promised. This video contains no Chip Maestro sounds. We wait patiently. If you have any questions or comments or ideas, let us know on our website.
www.absolutextremes.com/ninstrument"

Follow-up to Absolute Extremes Ninstrument posted here.

Chip Maestro - An NES MIDI Synthesizer Cartridge

"The Chip Maestro is a finished product up on Kickstarter, and it's seeking backers!
The Chip Maestro is a special NES cartridge that turns the NES into a synthesizer. You can play it using a MIDI keyboard or a USB to MIDI converter. By directly manipulating the NES CPU's sound circuitry, all sounds played through this cartridge are authentic NES tones! This is as realistic to the 8-bit era as you can get with live sound. Previous trackers have been able to play music, but all of them required pre-composition. This cartridge lets you do improvs and solos during live shows, or fiddle around with new tunes. I hope to get it into every chiptune artist's hands soon. Thanks for your support!"

Update via Jarek: "The advantage of the Chip Maestro over the MIDInes is its availability and price.

The Chip Maestro will support parameter changes to all sound channels of the NES. If you pledge at any level, you will get first look at the technical documents, and be able to propose changes/improvements that you would like, such as which parameter changes are important, and how they would be best implemented."