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Wednesday, September 04, 2019
Deftaudio MacroPot Programable MIDI Controller
Published on Sep 4, 2019 DeftAudio
Playlist:
1. Deftaudio MacroPot Introduction and explanation
2. Deftaudio MacroPot operation in Synclavier mode
3. Deftaudio MacroPot quick play [with Sequential Prophet X]
4. Deftaudio MacroPot Assembly Guide
"Deftaudio MacroPot is a single knob deeply programable MIDI controller with extended interface capabilities based around Teensy HW and Arduino programming model. It’s designed to be the most compact Teensy3.2 MIDI implementation in a very dense packaging inside a rugged enclosure. You don’t need to be experienced in Arduino programming, it comes with full featured firmware. However for experienced users can leverage an Open Source firmware available for your own modifications.
Hardware features:
- Rotary dual color (with brightness control) encoder with a push button
- OLED display for a visual feedback and preset information
- Up/Down buttons for a preset management
- 1 x MIDI Input (3.5mm TRS MIDI A or B)
- 3 x MIDI Output (3.5mm TRS MIDI A or B)
- USB MIDI Class compliant with 4 x MIDI devices under OS (1 physical port)
- 1 x Audio/CV/trigger/sync output (via PWM or DAC)
- Programmable activity LED
- Standalone operation from a power bank or power supply.
Software features:
- MacroPot is based around the idea of controlling multiple parameters at a time and quick switching between presets (macro). Within a current macro it’s possible to assign up to 5 simultaneous active controllers for transmit as well as a push button behavior. This allows to create layers or splits in values, assign controllers to different events, messages and MIDI ports, implement curves. MacroPot is also a 1x3 MIDI interface device with merging capability, which enables it at any place in the setup — as a USB controller for any class compliant device or pass through HW MIDI input for your gear.
MORE INFO: https://github.com/Deftaudio/MacroPot"
Available at: Tindie
Update: pic of the new Deftaudio MacroPot Programable MIDI Controller:
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Friday, June 14, 2019
Fairlight CMI Series III and Chicken Systems Translation introduction
Published on Jun 14, 2019 DeftAudio
"Brief overview of my Fairlight setup and integration with Translator app for the sample transfer."
Friday, June 07, 2019
Synclavier Go! and the real Synclavier - moving a data between them
Published on Jun 7, 2019 DeftAudio
"The way I move a data between patches designed on the original Synclavier system and Synclavier Go! iPad app without Synclavier3 upgrade."
Sunday, December 30, 2018
Jean-Michel Jarre Fairlight Series III Overview
Published on Dec 30, 2018 DeftAudio
"Quick overview of ex-Jean-Michel Jarre's Fairlight Series III."
Wednesday, June 06, 2018
DK Synergy II+ in action with Kaypro computer
Published on Jun 6, 2018 DeftAudio
"Just a test example how they speak to each other"
Don't miss 6:09 for realtime screen updates. So cool.
Tuesday, November 22, 2016
Restored Fairlight CMI Series III for Sale
Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
Fairlight CMI Series III - Demonstration Video
Published on Nov 21, 2016 DeftAudio
"Demo video to support the eBay listing
Unique restoration project explained in every detail, what's included with the system, condition, function tests and so on... read more inside the item description."
via this auction
Details captured for the archives:
"Here is the exact list what is included into the listing:
Fairlight CMI-III Rev 9.34 mainframe, fully populated with 16 channels (8 * CMI-31) and max 32MB of memory (3 * 8MB + 4* 2MB cards), CMI-337 input card, CMI-32, CMI-41, CMI-28, Q356, Q133, Q209, QFC9, Q777, ESP-CG3 VGA card, SCSI2SD scsi adapter with 16GB SD Card.
Weighted musical keyboard with a sustain pedal and a soft case.
Alphanumeric Preh keyboard with touchpad and stylus
NEC LCD VGA monitor
MiniPC with preinstalled CMI-Control SW, custom serial cable and PSU, touchpad and new keyboard
Musical keyboard uplift adjustable motor-driven stand with LCD mount
Mainframe stand on wheels
Power distribution unit
Documentation: user manuals, tutorials, CMI-III Service Guide, some prints
Connection cables: 3x power cables, serial to musical keyboard (10 feet), power to musical keyboard (10 feet), VGA cable (6 feet), DVI cable (6 feet), VGA cable (10 feet).
Condition and Restoration Details
Saying that the condition is awesome, actually, is saying nothing. Let me get you introduced to the whole restoration process, what has been done in order to make it so amazing. Every system component was restored, returned back to a factory specs or replaced. Having just about 200s Series III ever produced that’s a bit tricky.
Music keyboard belonged to Stewart Copeland (famous The Police drummer). That’s very rare weighted version which Fairlight put on a special order.
Published on Nov 21, 2016 DeftAudio
"Demo video to support the eBay listing
Unique restoration project explained in every detail, what's included with the system, condition, function tests and so on... read more inside the item description."
via this auction
Details captured for the archives:
"Here is the exact list what is included into the listing:
Fairlight CMI-III Rev 9.34 mainframe, fully populated with 16 channels (8 * CMI-31) and max 32MB of memory (3 * 8MB + 4* 2MB cards), CMI-337 input card, CMI-32, CMI-41, CMI-28, Q356, Q133, Q209, QFC9, Q777, ESP-CG3 VGA card, SCSI2SD scsi adapter with 16GB SD Card.
Weighted musical keyboard with a sustain pedal and a soft case.
Alphanumeric Preh keyboard with touchpad and stylus
NEC LCD VGA monitor
MiniPC with preinstalled CMI-Control SW, custom serial cable and PSU, touchpad and new keyboard
Musical keyboard uplift adjustable motor-driven stand with LCD mount
Mainframe stand on wheels
Power distribution unit
Documentation: user manuals, tutorials, CMI-III Service Guide, some prints
Connection cables: 3x power cables, serial to musical keyboard (10 feet), power to musical keyboard (10 feet), VGA cable (6 feet), DVI cable (6 feet), VGA cable (10 feet).
Condition and Restoration Details
Saying that the condition is awesome, actually, is saying nothing. Let me get you introduced to the whole restoration process, what has been done in order to make it so amazing. Every system component was restored, returned back to a factory specs or replaced. Having just about 200s Series III ever produced that’s a bit tricky.
Music keyboard belonged to Stewart Copeland (famous The Police drummer). That’s very rare weighted version which Fairlight put on a special order.
Tuesday, May 03, 2016
Roland CMU-800R MIDI Interface Test
Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
Published on Mar 6, 2016 DeftAudio
via this auction
See this post for a fun overview and demo of the CMU-800R, including the software, at the 2006 PNW Synth Meet. You can find additional info on the CMU-800R here and here, and of course in the archives. Note you do not get full access to the internal synth parameters, so think of this as a severely limited preset synth with TR-606 drum sounds, and CV & gate outs. Still a fascinating bit of synth history and this one has MIDI so you do not need the software to make use of it. According to this Sound on Sound article it was "the first sound module to provide multitimbral voicing, independent outputs for each section, control over other synthesizers, and sequencing."
Description from the listing:
"The CMU-800 is one of unique and rare module that was produced by Amdek and then by Roland in the past. It's a medium-sized, off-cream metallic wedge, with a barrage of jacks on the back and a bare minimum of knobs on the front. It also sported this ruddy great ribbon cable hanging out the back!
Published on Mar 6, 2016 DeftAudio
via this auction
See this post for a fun overview and demo of the CMU-800R, including the software, at the 2006 PNW Synth Meet. You can find additional info on the CMU-800R here and here, and of course in the archives. Note you do not get full access to the internal synth parameters, so think of this as a severely limited preset synth with TR-606 drum sounds, and CV & gate outs. Still a fascinating bit of synth history and this one has MIDI so you do not need the software to make use of it. According to this Sound on Sound article it was "the first sound module to provide multitimbral voicing, independent outputs for each section, control over other synthesizers, and sequencing."
Description from the listing:
"The CMU-800 is one of unique and rare module that was produced by Amdek and then by Roland in the past. It's a medium-sized, off-cream metallic wedge, with a barrage of jacks on the back and a bare minimum of knobs on the front. It also sported this ruddy great ribbon cable hanging out the back!
Sunday, March 06, 2016
Monday, September 14, 2015
Fairlight CMI-III /MFX Demostration
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Published on Sep 13, 2015 DeftAudio
Note seeing this one currently listed: Fairlight CMIs on eBay
Published on Sep 13, 2015 DeftAudio
Note seeing this one currently listed: Fairlight CMIs on eBay
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
Roland CMU800R Demo
Published on Jun 24, 2015 lovesvintagesynth
"Funktionsdemo Roland CMU800R mit Midiinterface (deftaudio), angesteuert aus Ableton. Am CV/Gate Channel 1 und 2 hängt ein Roland System 100."
Saturday, August 16, 2014
Backlit pitchband and modulation wheels for John Bowen Solaris
Published on Aug 16, 2014 DeftAudio
"RGB backlit for wheels.
Prototyped by Deftaudio in July'2014."
Friday, May 31, 2013
EMU Drumulator Expanded with EPROM set and MIDI kit
Published on May 31, 2013 DeftAudio·35 videos
"EMU Drumulator Expanded with EPROM set and MIDI kit"
via this auction
"You'll receive:
1. 4 sound EPROMSHW with all switches soldered
2. Detailed instruction to perform upgrade."
See the seller's other items for more. You'll find some NSFW lace swimwear as well.
Friday, September 28, 2012
CCCP от Deftaudio Soviet Synth Museum on the News
Studio Museum of electronic instruments CCCP Deftaudio
Published on Sep 27, 2012 by DeftAudio
"Репортаж Вести-Приволжье от 20 Сентября 2012"
"Report of the Volga-News September 20, 2012"
Published on Sep 27, 2012 by DeftAudio
"Репортаж Вести-Приволжье от 20 Сентября 2012"
"Report of the Volga-News September 20, 2012"
Monday, July 09, 2012
Roland CMU-800 ~1983
Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
via this auction
"This unit is in amazing condition looks and works like new even it's 25+ years old! It has MIDI option installed. This is custom prepared unit, almost not possible to buy anywhere else:
http://cmu800r.deftaudio.ru/midi.html
You'll be able to control everything that could be controlled. Including single voice Melody channel, single voice Bass channel, 4 voices Chord channel and analog Drum channel. CV/GATE ouput also works, so, you'll get 8 channels of CV/GATE in addtion!
Midi implementation chart:
Midi channel CMU800R CV/Gate out Comments
1 Melody Ch1 1-voice
2 Bass Ch2 1-voice
3 Chord Ch3 1-voice
4 Chord
Ch4 1-voice
5 Chord Ch5 1-voice
6 Chord Ch6 1-voice
7 - Ch7 1-voice
8 - Ch8 1-voice
9 - -
10 Rhythm - 7-poly drums in GM
11-16 - -
Also support pitch shift, CCs on 01, 16, 17, 18, RPN and midi reset mesages.
Audio Demos:
http://cmu800r.deftaudio.ru/audio.html"
via this auction
"This unit is in amazing condition looks and works like new even it's 25+ years old! It has MIDI option installed. This is custom prepared unit, almost not possible to buy anywhere else:
http://cmu800r.deftaudio.ru/midi.html
You'll be able to control everything that could be controlled. Including single voice Melody channel, single voice Bass channel, 4 voices Chord channel and analog Drum channel. CV/GATE ouput also works, so, you'll get 8 channels of CV/GATE in addtion!
Midi implementation chart:
Midi channel CMU800R CV/Gate out Comments
1 Melody Ch1 1-voice
2 Bass Ch2 1-voice
3 Chord Ch3 1-voice
4 Chord
Ch4 1-voice
5 Chord Ch5 1-voice
6 Chord Ch6 1-voice
7 - Ch7 1-voice
8 - Ch8 1-voice
9 - -
10 Rhythm - 7-poly drums in GM
11-16 - -
Also support pitch shift, CCs on 01, 16, 17, 18, RPN and midi reset mesages.
Audio Demos:
http://cmu800r.deftaudio.ru/audio.html"
Monday, October 24, 2011
Roland CMU-800R with MIDI Option Installed
via this auction
"For the quick info visit:
http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/dec04/articles/roland.htm
www.cmu800r.deftaudio.ru
http://sites.google.com/site/analogvocoderinfo/interfaces/roland-cmu-800r
The CMU-800 is one of unique and rare module that was produced by Amdek and then by Roland in th past. It's a medium-sized, off-cream metallic wedge, with a barrage of jacks on the back and a bare minimum of knobs on the front. It also sported this ruddy great ribbon cable hanging out the back!
What is it? Essentially, its a computer-controlled CV/gate output system, designed to work with computers - a Japan-market-only NEC Z80 machine and the humble Apple II range. No MIDI, no inputs as such, just a means to let your "brand spanking new 8-bit computing marvel" be the controlling heart of your System 100M. The box was the same for each model, you just bought the interface and software to suit your particular CPU.
This unit is in amazing condition looks and works like new even it's 25+ years old! It has MIDI option installed. This is custom prepared unit, almost not possible to buy anywhere else:
http://cmu800r.deftaudio.ru/midi.html"
"For the quick info visit:
http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/dec04/articles/roland.htm
www.cmu800r.deftaudio.ru
http://sites.google.com/site/analogvocoderinfo/interfaces/roland-cmu-800r
The CMU-800 is one of unique and rare module that was produced by Amdek and then by Roland in th past. It's a medium-sized, off-cream metallic wedge, with a barrage of jacks on the back and a bare minimum of knobs on the front. It also sported this ruddy great ribbon cable hanging out the back!
What is it? Essentially, its a computer-controlled CV/gate output system, designed to work with computers - a Japan-market-only NEC Z80 machine and the humble Apple II range. No MIDI, no inputs as such, just a means to let your "brand spanking new 8-bit computing marvel" be the controlling heart of your System 100M. The box was the same for each model, you just bought the interface and software to suit your particular CPU.
This unit is in amazing condition looks and works like new even it's 25+ years old! It has MIDI option installed. This is custom prepared unit, almost not possible to buy anywhere else:
http://cmu800r.deftaudio.ru/midi.html"
Wednesday, February 09, 2011
HT8950 DIY circuit
YouTube via DeftAudio | February 08, 2011 |
"This is a demo of device based only on one component HT8950. All schematics are from data sheet with minor changes. This is the easiest way to get chip 8bit sound in HW I've ever seen ))))"
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Deftaudio, Lux Aeterna, АффектА, Казань 2010 "Поющая Радуга"
YouTube via DeftAudio | December 21, 2010 | 0 likes, 0 dislikes
"Live performance during festival "Signing Rainbow" in Kazan.
Deftaudio - ReActive musical instrument,
Lux Aeterna - fantastic laser show,
AffectA - dancing group."
iPads on eBay
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iPod Touch on eBay
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Monday, December 06, 2010
Пятый Канал интервью с Deftaudio
YouTube via DeftAudio | December 05, 2010 | 0 likes, 0 dislikes
"Разговор о лазерной арфе и интерактивном инструменте ReActive (авторская версия Reactable)"
Googlish:
"Talking about the laser harp, and interactive tools ReActive (author's version of Reactable)"
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Laserharp LH-8/300 300mW green laser by Deftaudio
YouTube via DeftAudio | November 13, 2010
"40K points/s, X-Y scanning, 300mW version.
Special version for TV show.
www.deftaudio.ru"
Friday, November 05, 2010
Rare Russian Analog Synth ALISA 1387 w/Case
via this auction
video below
"Russian monophonic analog synth ALISA 1387. It has a 3-octave keyboard, a modulation wheel, control knobs and regulators. The process of synthesis is performed with the 2 OSCs, 1 sub oscillator, noise generator, filter with ADSR, 1LFO, and wide range of modulation functions. The synthesizer plays a stable keyboard pitch thanks to quartz stabilization of oscillators.
ALISA consists of 7 main sections - OSCILLATORS (called TONE GENERATORS), MIXER, FILTER with ADSR (called FILTER CONTOUR), AMPLIFIER ADSR (SIGNAL CONTOUR), and OUTPUT section.
OSCILLATORS section has three subgroups - OSC 1-2 (called GENERATOR 1 and 2), and REGISTER (waveshape). Their parameters are the following:
- osc1: waveshape switch (pulse, saw, and square - can run simultaneously!), pulse width modulation (wave forms 1 and 2) levels;
- osc2: waveshape (saw/square), sync interval, sync on/off;
- register: 8'', 16'', 32'' and subharmonic; next - portamento on/off, level and global tuning.
MIXER section - osc's 1-2 levels, noise generator level.
FILTER - cutoff, resonance, filter vibrato, key follow.
FILTER CONTOUR - attack, decay, sustain release (called amplitude) also switched on/off.
SIGNAL CONTOUR - attack, decay, sustain (only on/off), release.
OUTPUT - main volume level, power on/off.
MODULATION section(left from keyboard) - mod depth wheel, mod purpose - osc/filter, waveform switch - saw/square, rate (called tempo).
On the rear panel, the CONNECTION plugs are located:
- line out plug;
- power source - 220V/50Hz, cord plug, fuse;
- external run - CV/GATE control plug on/off switch;
- phones out (located below Modulation section)
It runs on 220V AC (US customers will need an adaptor).
After the end of the auction, the buyer will receive a full set, which is shown here on pics: ALISA 1387, POWER CORD, FULL SCHEMATIC SET, ORIGNAL USER MANUAL, ENGLISH FRONT PANEL TRANSLATION, 5 DIN TO 1/4 JACK INSTRUMENT CABLE ADAPTER, FUSES!"
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