STS Serge VC Time Gen Oscillator V 2 - Patch of The Week

Published on Jul 13, 2015 Doug Lynner

"The new VC Time Gen Oscillator (V.2) from Sound Transform Systems is a real multi-tasker. Explore the possibilities of this new compound analog synthesizer module.

Though this is illustrated on a Serge the concepts apply to many modular synthesizers. Let me know how you apply this on your modular synthesizer.

Doug offers modular synthesizer lessons and consultations. For information write doug@neatnetnoise.com.

Doug's website is http://www.neatnetnoise.com."

波形をシェイプする [with Serge Triple Waveshaper]

Published on May 14, 2014 tibetronica

English translation below.

"アナログ・シンセと言えば「減算合成」に縛られているかのような先入観を抱きがちです­。ですが波形を複雑に歪ませ、倍音をアグレッシブに増殖させる回路もあります。その一­つが「Serge」システムの「Waveshaper」です。一つのモジュールの中に­同一の回路が３個並び、それぞれが２系統ずつのCVを受けられるので、合計６系統のC­Vで制御可能です。

「Waveshaper」は入力した波形の倍音構造にとても敏感に反応します。たとえ­ばのこぎり波のVCOをローパスのVCFにくぐらせた上で「Waveshaper」に­送ると「なんでこんなむちゃくちゃな歪み方をするんだ？」というほど倍音が加えられま­す。ソフトシンセ「Massive」の「Formant」モードにも似ています。

一見とてもシンプルな設計に見えるので見落としがちですが、とても強烈な回路です。「­Silent Way」プラグインを使えば、もちろんDAWからも制御可能になります。

※この動画は Doug Lynner 氏のチュートリアルに発想を得て作りました。　http://neatnetnoise.com/radio-show/wa...

☆関連記事はこちらです：
http://www.miroc.co.jp/mailman/140516...


In English:
This is a demonstration of how the Serge Triple Waveshaper module can be used to create a Dubstep formant wobble, meaning a Yoy sound.

The Waveshaper does not have much explicit documentation, so experimentation is required to crack its code. Using an oscilloscope reveals the non-linear ways of the Waveshaper. A saw-tooth like ramp acquires a bottom end. Passing the same ramp through a VCF first then into the Waveshaper produces unexpected results.

For those who are familiar with the VST "Massive" synth, this module offers a meaty counterpart to Massive's "Formant" mode.

The Silent Way plug-in by Expert Sleepers can be hooked up for DAW control and Dubstep.

This entire concept was inspired by Doug Lynner:

http://neatnetnoise.com/radio-show/wa..."

Serge Modular 40th reunion Doug Lynner in 4k

Published on Feb 21, 2015 Dmitri SFC

Serge Modular 40 Year Reunion Concert Coming February 7th to The Lab San Francisco

"Performances by Kevin Braheny Fortune, Paul M. Young, Jill Fraser with Anne Graham, Stephen Golovin, Sergei Tcherepnin, Todd Barton, Doug Lynner, Slope 114, Jorge Bachmann, LX Rudis, Citizen Kylee.

Live video synthesis by Cous!n B!t.
Historic Serge Systems, Interactive Serge Installations, Presentations, Raffles and more."

The Lab
2948 16th St, San Francisco, California 94103

Facebook event page here.

The Autonomic Synthesizer - Patch of The Week (Modular Synthesizer)

Published on Jan 6, 2015 Doug Lynner

"Patch an 'Auto-Composition' or 'Noodle' and listen to your modular play for you!

Though this is illustrated on a Serge the concepts apply to many modular synthesizers. Let me know how you apply this on your modular synthesizer.

To see the modules used in this patch in detail see the Mystery Serge at http://www.serge.synth.net/gallery/dl....

Doug offers modular synthesizer lessons and consultations. For information write doug@neatnetnoise.com.

Doug's website is http://www.neatnetnoise.com."

Doug Gets All Digital on the Mystery Serge - Patch of The Week

Published on Dec 9, 2014 Doug Lynner

"Learn a performance technique to change voltage sources using "banana stacks" or "dangle cables."

Though this is illustrated on a Serge the concepts apply to many modular synthesizers. Let me know how you apply this on your modular synthesizer.

To see the modules used in this patch in detail see the Mystery Serge at http://www.serge.synth.net/gallery/dl

Doug's website is http://www.neatnetnoise.com."

Sound Transform Systems Serge M-Class Boat Tour - Patch of The Week

Published on Nov 26, 2014 Doug Lynner

"STS Serge M-Class Boat featuring the new, Version 2 of The Creature. Module-by-module tour.

Doug's website is http://www.neatnetnoise.com.

Interact with Doug:
https://www.youtube.com/user/mlwebworks
https://soundcloud.com/doug-4
https://www.facebook.com/doug.lynner"

Serge Positive Slew Vintage Module Review - Patch of The Week

Published on Nov 10, 2014 Doug Lynner

"The Positive Slew, one of the original Serge modules, has inspired contemporary modules and continues its own legacy. Here is a overview of the module and a selection of functions that can be patched with it. It's the perfect example of Serge Patch Programming.

To see the modules used in this patch in detail see the Mystery Serge at http://www.serge.synth.net/gallery/dl....

Doug's website is http://www.neatnetnoise.com.

Interact with Doug:
https://www.youtube.com/user/mlwebworks
https://soundcloud.com/doug-4
https://www.facebook.com/doug.lynner"

Hold the Voltage for Better Beats

Published on Nov 7, 2014 Doug Lynner

"Three approaches to rhythm generation are combined to create a versatile, master-patch for live or studio percussion needs.

These patch techniques were used in my recent performance, Tenderloin Rain Dance - http://youtu.be/30_pgfnU3Go.

Though this is illustrated on a Serge the concepts apply to many modular synthesizers. Let me know how you apply this on your modular synthesizer.

To see the modules used in this patch in detail see the Mystery Serge at http://www.serge.synth.net/gallery/dl....

Doug's website is http://www.neatnetnoise.com.

Interact with Doug:
https://www.youtube.com/user/mlwebworks
https://soundcloud.com/doug-4
https://www.facebook.com/doug.lynner"

Tenderloin Rain Dance

Published on Oct 4, 2014 Doug Lynner

"'Tenderloin Rain Dance' - Performed live by Doug Lynner aka Synthesizerman at The Luggage Store Gallery in San Francisco, CA on 10/2/14. Synthesizers used are The Mystery Serge, a Cynthia Six-Pak and a STS Serge M-Class boat.

Visit Doug's site at http://neatnetnoise.com/
Interact on FB (feel free to friend me) at https://www.facebook.com/doug.lynner
See more of Doug's performances go to https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...
For Patch of The Week tutorials go to https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...
To hear studio recordings go to https://soundcloud.com/doug-4
To get a close up look at The Mystery Serge go to http://www.serge.synth.net/gallery/dl..."

via Doug on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

"The M-Class boat contains the new, version 2 of The Creature. The revamped VC TimeGen OSC clocked the entire performance. It will be covered soon on The Patch of The Week video series."

Tuning a VCO with a Scalable VC Input - Patch of The Week

Published on Sep 13, 2014 Doug Lynner

"You don't need 1v/oct inputs if you know how to set the range of a scalable VC input. Tracking additional VCOs is just as easy too.

Though this is illustrated on a Serge the concepts apply to many modular synthesizers. Let me know how you apply this on your modular synthesizer.

To see the modules used in this patch in detail see the Mystery Serge at http://www.serge.synth.net/gallery/dl....

Doug's website is http://www.neatnetnoise.com.

Interact with Doug:
https://www.youtube.com/user/mlwebworks
https://soundcloud.com/doug-4
https://www.facebook.com/doug.lynner"

Wave-shaping with the Blacet VCO 2100 - Patch of The Week

Published on Aug 28, 2014 Doug Lynner

"Using the voltage controlled wave-shaper on the Blacet VCO 2100 to exploit "distortion synthesis."

Though this synthesizer tutorial is illustrated on Blacet modules the concepts apply to many modular synthesizers. Let me know how you apply this on your modular synthesizer.

Many thanks to Guest Host, Illinois Synthesist, Michael A Firman for this Patch of The Week!

Visit Michael A Firman's website at http://www.mlswebworks.com/.

Doug's website is http://www.neatnetnoise.com.

Interact with Doug:
http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1LRX...
https://soundcloud.com/doug-4
https://www.facebook.com/doug.lynner"

Doug Lynner, aka Synthesizerman, Live at uHausen 2014, Boulder Creek, CA

Published on Aug 19, 2014 Doug Lynner

"Live electronic music performed at the microHausen Electronic Music Festival in Boulder Creek, CA on Sunday 8/17/14. Doug performs on the Mystery Serge synthesizer and a Cynthia 6-Pak. This piece focuses on the Cynthia Zeroscillator with the Serge in a supporting role.

Visit Doug's site at http://neatnetnoise.com/
Interact on FB (feel free to friend me) at https://www.facebook.com/doug.lynner
See more of Doug's performances go to https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...
For modular synthesizer tutorials go to https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...
To hear studio recordings go to https://soundcloud.com/doug-4
To get a close up look at The Mystery Serge go to http://www.serge.synth.net/gallery/dl..."

Doug Lynner - ruth weiss - Hal Davis - Poetry Freqs 13th Annual Outsound New Music Summit

Published on Aug 11, 2014 Doug Lynner

"Improvised electronic music and Beat Poetry with Hollow Log by Doug Lynner, ruth weiss and Hal Davis. 7/30/14 on the Poetry Freqs night of the 13th Annual Outsound New Music Summit. Doug performs on Serge and Cynthia modular synthesizers. A solo synth sections happens about 2/3rds of the way through. Enjoy ruth, she is one of the only remaining links to the Beat days and is the real deal!

For more visit http://www.neatnetnoise.com"

via Doug Lynner on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge:

"A couple of weeks ago I was talking up this unusual concert I was going to be doing with surviving Beat Poet, Rruth weiss, and her partner Hal Davis on Hollow Log. We came to this fresh having only met for a 1/2 hour some months before to see if we were interested in performing together. We had no rehearsal. I didn't know what poems would be performed until an hour before stage time. I think it came out so very well. What do you think about this first time meeting of Beat Poetry and analog modular electronic music (Serge and Cynthia systems)?"

In the Field with Doug Lynner

Published on Jul 21, 2014 Outsoundpresents

Interview starts at 1:09.

"Doug Lynner Mystery Serge Synth pioneer speaks with Rent Romus about his work in the wild worlds of electronic music and his upcoming collaboration with original beat poet ruth weiss."

Check out previous posts featuring Doug Lynner here on MATRIXSYNTH.

"Robot Dances" - Doug Lynner aka Synthesizerman - 7/19/14

Published on Jul 21, 2014 Doug Lynner

"'Robot Dances' - Doug Lynner aka Synthesizerman - 7/19/14 - Performed live at Robotspeak (San Francisco) on the Church of The Super Serge concert series on Serge and Cynthia modular synthesizers.

A close-up video view of the set-up of the instrument for this performance can be seen at http://youtu.be/jZk8Ewv0wCg.

For more visit http://www.neatnetnoise.com

Copyright 2014 by Doug Lynner. All Rights Reserved."

Doug Lynner Serge Performance Patch Preview for Robotspeak Performance

Published on Jul 18, 2014 Doug Lynner

via Doug Lynner on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

"With concerts coming up I haven't had time for a thoughtful Patch of The Week but for fun here is a closeup view of my performance instrument for my show tomorrow at Robotspeak's Church of The Super Serge In San Francisco. I will be performing on Serge and Cyndustries modules. The show starts at 3pm."

Video description:

"I'm tight on time preparing for concerts so here is a closeup view of a performance patch on my machines. See you at Robotspeak in San Francisco 7/19/14!

Though this is illustrated on a Serge the concepts apply to many modular synthesizers. Let me know how you apply this on your modular synthesizer.

To see the modules used in this patch in detail see the Mystery Serge at http://www.serge.synth.net/gallery/dl....

Doug's website is http://www.neatnetnoise.com.

Interact with Doug:
http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1LRX...
https://soundcloud.com/doug-4
https://www.facebook.com/doug.lynner"

Got Random? - A Serge Modular Synthesizer Tutorial

Published on Jun 18, 2014 Doug Lynner·23 videos

"Use a Serge Smooth and Stepped Function Generator to create a random voltage generator.

Though this is illustrated on a Serge the concepts apply to many modular synthesizers. Let me know how you apply this on your modular synthesizer.

To see the modules used in this patch in detail see the Mystery Serge at http://www.serge.synth.net/gallery/dl....

Doug's website is http://www.neatnetnoise.com.

Interact with Doug:
http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1LRX...
https://soundcloud.com/doug-4
https://www.facebook.com/doug.lynner"

Patch a Parametric EQ - Serge Synthesizer Tutorial

Published on Jun 9, 2014 Doug Lynner·23 videos

"Use three filters to create a parametric EQ.

Though this synthesizer tutorial is illustrated on a Serge the concepts apply to many modular synthesizers. Let me know how you apply this on your modular synthesizer.

Many thanks to Guest Host, San Francisco Sergian, Dmitri SFC of coa-modular (http://www.coa-modular.com) for this Patch of The Week!

Doug's website is http://www.neatnetnoise.com.

Interact with Doug:
http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1LRX...
https://soundcloud.com/doug-4
https://www.facebook.com/doug.lynner"

波形をシェイプする

Published on May 14, 2014 tibetronica·64 videos

"アナログ・シンセと言えば「減算合成」に縛られているかのような先入観を抱きがちです­。ですが波形を複雑に歪ませ、倍音をアグレッシブに増殖させる回路もあります。その一­つが「Serge」システムの「Waveshaper」です。一つのモジュールの中に­同一の回路が３個並び、それぞれが２系統ずつのCVを受けられるので、合計６系統のC­Vで制御可能です。

「Waveshaper」は入力した波形の倍音構造にとても敏感に反応します。たとえ­ばのこぎり波のVCOをローパスのVCFにくぐらせた上で「Waveshaper」に­送ると「なんでこんなむちゃくちゃな歪み方をするんだ？」というほど倍音が加えられま­す。ソフトシンセ「Massive」の「Formant」モードにも似ています。

一見とてもシンプルな設計に見えるので見落としがちですが、とても強烈な回路です。「­Silent Way」プラグインを使えば、もちろんDAWからも制御可能になります。

※この動画は Doug Lynner 氏のチュートリアルに発想を得て作りました。　http://youtu.be/CeLPs369p0s

☆関連記事はもうすぐ配信されます。お楽しみに☆


In English:
This is a demonstration of how the Serge Triple Waveshaper module can be used to create a Dubstep formant wobble, meaning a Yoy sound.

The Waveshaper does not have much explicit documentation, so experimentation is required to crack its code. Using an oscilloscope reveals the non-linear ways of the Waveshaper. A saw-tooth like ramp acquires a bottom end. Passing the same ramp through a VCF first then into the Waveshaper produces unexpected results.

For those who are familiar with the VST "Massive" synth, this module offers a meaty counterpart to Massive's "Formant" mode.

The Silent Way plug-in by Expert Sleepers can be hooked up for DAW control and Dubstep.

This entire concept was inspired by Doug Lynner:

http://neatnetnoise.com/radio-show/pa..."