A100 Motorik rhythm

A100 Motorik rhythm from Peter Speer on Vimeo.

"I wanted to use our still-new Doepfer A-118 Noise source in a drum pattern. This is the result.

Here's the patch:

The envelope generator on the Moog Rogue is set to auto-trigger itself.

The Audio Out from the Moog Rogue is sent to the Symmetrical input on the A-119 External Input, only to trigger its Gate output (the Audio Out on the 119 is not used).

The Gate Out from the A-119 is sent to a multiple, and from there to:

1. The Trig. In on an A-160 Clock Divider
2. The Gate In on an A-140 Envelope Generator

The /4 output on the 160 is triggering a Boss Dr. Pad (Snare 1 setting). The output from the Dr. Pad is sent to the mixer (off screen).

The /8 output on the 160 is triggering the first envelope on the A-143-1 Complex Envelope Generator (set to Attack-Decay mode) the output of which is opening the bottom VCA on the A-132-3 Dual VCA. The output on the bottom VCA is sent to a mixer (off screen).

The CP2 gate out on the 143-1's second channel (set to LFO mode) is patched to the CV In on an A-150 Dual Voltage Controlled Switch (here acting as a VCA). The output of the 150 is send to the mixer (off screen).

The triangle output from a Plan B ELF LFO is sent to a Frostwave Resonator's input, the output of which is connected to a Frostwave Blue Ringer. The Ringer's output is patched to the Input on the upper 132-3 VCA; the output of the upper VCA is sent to the mixer (off screen).

The White Noise output from the 118 is sent to the In 2 input on an A-196 Phase Locked Loop. The Phase Comp. Output from the 196 is sent to the first Input on the A-150. The second input is left unpatched.

The Colored Noise output from the 118 is sent to the Input on the bottom 132-3 VCA.

The first output on the 140 is opening the upper 132-3 VCA.

The second output on the 140 is sent to a multiple, and from there to:

1. the Low Pass Frequency CV In the Resonator
2. to an attenuator, and then to the CV In on the Ringer

I think that's everything. Two A-118 noise channels, one Dr. Pad channel and one M37-->filter-->ring modulator channel. Panned for stereo but otherwise no outboard effects used.

theshamblers.blogspot.com"

A-118 Noise from Peter Speer on Vimeo.

"I could listen to this all day!

We just got a Doepfer A-118 Noise and Random Voltage module. It's great!!

In this patch, the Colored output from the 118 is being fed into a channel on the A-132-3 VCA. The Random Voltage output from the 118 is being multed and sent to:

A. the Gate In on a A-140 Envelope Generator (the output of which is opening the VCA)

B. the Trigger In on an A-160 Clock Divider (the /4 and /32 outputs are sending CV to the two halves of an A-150 Dual Voltage Controlled Switch, strictly for blinkenlights purposes)

C. the CP3 In on an A-143-1 Complex Envelope Generator (the Mix Out of which is modulating the Low Pass Frequency on a Frostwave Resonator)

The output from the VCA is sent to the Audio In on a Frostwave Resonator filter; the Resonator is sent into a Frostwave Blue Ringer ring modulator; the output from the Blue Ringer is sent to a mixer, and from there to the computer.

The audio sync is a hair off. Please accept my apologies.

We recommend the A-118. I'm already finding it to be more useful than I'd anticipated!

theshamblers.blogspot.com"

FROSTWAVE RESONATOR - MS-20 Analog Synth Filter Clone

via this auction

"Without question, the most famous beloved feature of the classic Korg MS-20 synth is its inimitable filter section - combining a low pass and high pass filter. The Frostwave Resonator replicates this effect in a convenient, portable pedal form. Now out of production, these are becoming more rare and more expensive. Get this now while it's still reasonably priced!

The Frostwave Resonator is a very versatile analog filter. It can take any weedy sample, loop, mix or instrument and give it some fat analog tone or some crunchy lofi grit.

It can create filter sweeps, from subtle to extreme, generate booming sub bass, and take any standard instrument or signal and give it an "analogue" sounding treatment- run a flat drummachine or sound loop via the resonator and you will get big analog drums and samples on the other side....

The Resonator can also self oscillate, creating spacey, atmospheric sounds on it's own without any input source. Combined with other effects some amazing and unique sounds can be generated."

Frostwave Resonator

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via this auction

"Frostwave Resonator with the following features:

HP Res: controls the resonance of the high-pass filter.

HP Freq: controls the frequency of the high-pass filter

Level: controls the output level of the effect.

Balance: mixes the "dry" signal with the "wet" signal.

LP Res: controls the resonance of the low-pass filter.

LP Freq: controls the frequency of the low-pass filter

The Frostwave Resonator is a very versatile analog filter. It can take any weedy sample, loop, mix or instrument and give it some fat analog tone or some crunchy lofi grit.
It can create filter sweeps, from subtle to extreme, generate booming sub bass, and take any standard instrument or signal and give it an "analogue" sounding treatment- run a flat drum machine or sound loop via the resonator and you will get big analog drums and samples on the other side....
The Resonator can also self ossicate, creating spacey, atmospheric sounds on it's own without any input source. Combined with other effects some amazing and unique sounds can be generated."

FROSTWAVE RESONATOR MS-20 Analog Synth Filter Clone

via this auction

"Without question, the most famous beloved feature of the classic Korg MS-20 synth is its inimitable filter section - combining a low pass and high pass filter. The Frostwave Resonator replicates this effect in a convenient, portable pedal form. Now out of production, these are becoming more rare and more expensive. Get this now while it's still reasonably priced!

The Frostwave Resonator is a very versatile analog filter. It can take any weedy sample, loop, mix or instrument and give it some fat analog tone or some crunchy lofi grit.

It can create filter sweeps, from subtle to extreme, generate booming sub bass, and take any standard instrument or signal and give it an "analogue" sounding treatment- run a flat drummachine or sound loop via the resonator and you will get big analog drums and samples on the other side....

The Resonator can also self oscillate, creating spacey, atmospheric sounds on it's own without any input source. Combined with other effects some amazing and unique sounds can be generated."

MOOG Station

via Voltage Controlled

"Just picked up a Frostwave Resonator - what an awesome filter. It really gives the Voyager a unique sound. Basically I have things connected (most of the time) as follows: Voyager right out loops back into its mix-in for distortion effect. Voyager left out to ZVex Fuzz Factory to MF-102 Ring Mod to Frostwave Resonator to Deluxe Memory Man to mixer. It's all in mono but even so there is something really special about the sound this setup produces. I also have a Moog pedal plugged into the Voyager filter input. I tend to use the LFO on the MF-102 to manipulate the LPF frequency on the Resonator which gives it some nice movement - this is attenuated via the VX-351 for more control. I optionally use the same LFO or the one from the Voyager (via the VX-351) to control the HPF frequency on the Resonator - also attenuated. The Resonator also allows you to control (via CV) the LPF and HPF resonance which makes it a great addition to any analog setup. So anyway...there it is...note the empty space to the left of the Memory Man...hmmm... :-)"

Update: "MP3

The bass sound is the frostwave HPF frequency being modulated by the LFO on the MF-102 with the Resonance set just right.

The "distorted nuclear alarm" sound is the Voyager (Um...either Funk It or Chick's ROM Warrior...I forget...slightly tweaked) running through the Frostwave at the same time as the bass sound is being generated.

Drums are a loop from Ableton Live. Rhodes is the Nord Electro 2. Whole thing run through a quick and dirty Izotope Ozone preset."

The Poor Man's MOTU Volta

via seismologist
"i've been messing around with using ableton live as a hub for sending control voltages (CV) out to my analog gear. it's fun and very flexible. best of all, it's free, cross platform, and can be done now while everybody's waiting for volta to released."

ableton live & motu CV control of frostwave resonator

YouTube via tremorcore

"more geeky CV crap using ableton live and a handful of LFO type wav files to modulate external analog gear.

(if you're not interested in the "how" and just want to see the frostwave spaz out, jump to 3:30 or so.) this stuff *only* works with MOTU audio interfaces (see: volta). this is an easy and free way to send beat-synced LFOs to your outboard modular gear; moogerfoogers, sherman filterbank, little phatty... anything with a CV input.

the LFO wav files used in the vid can be downloaded here:
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php...

i recommend setting the warp method to "Re-Pitch" to keep LFOs smooth at extreme BPMs. or don't... and get cool glitches."

frostwave resonator as bass synth. (ableton live + motu)


"more of the CV stuff.

here, the frostwave resonator becomes a bass synth. ableton live's simpler and drum racks are used to send CV signals to the frostwave and make it "playable" via midi. check out my other frostwave vid if you want a better understanding of what's going on.

you can download the ableton project used in this vid here

you'll probably have to install sonalksis' "free-g" plug-in if you want the key pitch tracking to work correctly, but maybe not... it's here: http://www.sonalksis.com/index.php?se..."

ableton live CV - motu - gakken sx-150


"wiring up the gakken for control within ableton... via a drum rack sending CV info. woop. the poor man's volta."

Frostwave Scrotum Smasher

YouTube via bbow73

"Tweaking knobs. Machine Drum through TM7 Scrotum Smasher through Frostwave Resonator.
CV's reversed from last video
Headphone out of MD into CV of LP filter, Audio out of TM-7 into CV in of HP filter."

Frostwave Resonator vs Metasonix TM-7


"Tweaking knobs.
Machine Drum through TM7 Scrotum Smasher through Frostwave Resonator.
Headphone out of MD into CV of HP filter, Audio out of TM-7 into CV in of LP filter."

Original Frostwave Resonator MS20 Filter Clone Prototype

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via this auction

via the listing: "This is a rare prototype of the already rare Frostwave Resonator. When I first stumbled upon this I decided to contact Paul Perry, the man behind Frostwave, to try and get a little history on my new friend. He confirmed that this particular Resonator was indeed one of a kind. It was so early in production that he had not yet designed a housing for the Resonator, and just ended up using one of the original Funk.a.Duck housings. According to him, all internal wiring on this model is point to point, and with the purist in mind, this prototype is an exact copy of the MS20 filter section, part for part (this means no voltage control, sorry guys). This piece is fully functional, sold as is, with the orignal PSU, also kludged together by Paul Perry.

This is a very rare opportunity, and the closest thing to the MS20 sound without shelling out for an original MS. I've owned both this and the new Resonators, and this thing kills the newer ones. A lot can be said for point to point wiring, especially in high impedance circuit design."

This one in via brian comnes.

Update via Brian in the comments: "Note the linited I/O ports there's only two , the production versions had 4 CV inputs for cutoff and resonance for high and low filters"

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Frostwave Resonator KORG MS-20 Filter Clone

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via this auction

"This is a clone of the unique and beautiful sounding filter found in the famous Korg MS-20 analog Synth. The heart and soul of the Korg MS-20 was its filter and here it is inside the Frostwave Resonator.

The Frostwave Resonator itself has now become a classic and is highly sought after. It is no longer made and hasn't been in production for a few years. This amazing filter will only appreciate in value over the coming years.

This will fit perfectly into an analogue synth setup. If you are a guitarist, you can use it as an FX pedal but you'll need to manually sweep the controls or attach a CV pedal to one of the CV inputs to get a lovely analogue sweep.

If you have a modular synth or are just looking to expand your Moog Voyager for instance, this filter will give your synth that unmistakable sound of the Korg. It features 4 CV control inputs at the back as well as the audio input and output jacks. It comes with an Australian power adapter."

Frostwave Resonator 2000's Blue

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Published on Sep 19, 2016 Ryan Kelly

"A quick video of the self-oscillating feature of the Frostwave Resonator, a clone of the Korg MS20 filter."

via this auction

"The Frostwave Resonator...a veritable clone of the filter from the classic Korg MS20... This baby definitely has some bite. It's a welcome addition to any music studio or live rig."

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PBS as Buchla

PBS as Buchla from Peter Speer on Vimeo.

"Sending an episode of Bill Moyers Journal into my very small modular synthesizer.

The patch is as follows:
-iPod into Asym. In on the A-119
-Audio Out from the A-119 into the In on the 132-3
-Envelope Out on the A-119 to Frequency CV on the ELF LFO
-Square Wave Out on the ELF LFO into the Gate In on the A-140
-Out from the A-140 to CV In on the 132-3

-Out from 132-3 into IN on Frostwave Resonator
-Out from Resonator into IN on Frostwave Blue Ringer
-Out from Blue Ringer into amp

At 0:47, Triangle Out on the ELF LFO to the Low Pass Frequency CV IN on the Frostwave Resonator

At 1:00, Out (#2) from A-140 to the Mod. Osc. Frequency CV on the Frostwave Blue Ringer"

Frostwave Quad MIDI to CV Converter

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I don't believe I've posted one of these before. Interesting bit of gear from Frostwave's history.

"Control up to 4 of your favourite CV-equipped, analogue synthesizers at one time with a MIDI-source computer or digital instrument with this incredibly versatile MIDI to CV / Gate conversion unit.

Info:

The Frostwave Quad MIDI-CV Plus is a rack mount four channel MIDI to analogue CV convertor, designed and manufactured in Australia. The unit operates in three different modes:

1. As a basic four channel convertor, it interprets MIDI note number, velocity, and note on/off on any four adjacent MIDI channels and produces corresponding control voltages and gate voltages to drive up to four analogue mono synths.

Or to control your FROSTWAVE RESONATOR and/or FROSTWAVE BLUERINGER V2

Switches enable each channel to be either V/Oct (Roland, Moog, Arp etc) or Hz/V (Korg MS series). Gate polarity can be either positive or S-trigger (Moog) type. Pitch bend information is interpreted on each channel via a 16-bit DAC and added to the control voltage to give smooth glides. There is a DIN sync output for early drum machines, locked to the MIDI tempo.

2. The second mode is for modular systems, with various MIDI controllers being interpreted from one channel. Eight continuous and four gated outputs are available.

3. In the third mode, the unit is used as a MIDI controller. Plugging a standard analog games joystick into the unit allows samplers etc. to be triggered by the fire buttons. Moving the joystick changes the notes and volume.

Other Uses:

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"Rocking Boat Clock"

"Rocking Boat Clock" from Peter Speer on Vimeo.

"Our Wogglebug arrived yesterday and it's hardly been switched off since!

Here's the patch:

A-143-1 Mix Out --> Wogglebug Chaos/Clock Control In

Wogglebug Clock Out --> A-140 Gate In
A-140 Out --> A-132-3 CV In

Wogglebug Stepped CV Out --> Frostwave Resonator HP Frequency CV In
Wogglebug Smooth CV Out --> Resonator LP Frequency CV In

Resonator Out --> Frostwave Blue Ringer Signal In
Blue Ringer Out --> A-132-3 Signal In
A-132-3 Signal Out to computer

(The Resonator is set to self-oscillate)

theshamblers.blogspot.com"

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Sequencing with the A-143-1

Sequencing with the A-143-1 from Peter Speer on Vimeo.

"The 143-1 has been nothing but fun since it got here. I've spent the last hour using it as a sequencer of sorts for a self-oscillating Frostwave filter. Instant goth hits!

In this patch, the Plan B Elf LFO's square out is clocking a Doepfer A-160 Clock Divider:

The /2 output is gating the first channel on the A-143-1.
The /4 output is gating the second
The /8 output is gating the third
The /16 output is gating the fourth

The Envelope from the 143-1's first channel is controlling the Low Pass Resonance on a Frostwave Resonator.

The Envelope from the third channel is controlling the High Pass Frequency on the Resonator

The Envelope from the fourth channel is controlling the Low Pass Frequency on the Resonator

The Mix output from the 143-1 is sending CV to a 132-3.

The Resonator is set to self-oscillate, and its Output is sent to the 132-3's Input.

The Opus 3 and the Rogue are a little out of tune, but otherwise dry."

"Snore" patch

"Snore" patch from Peter Speer on Vimeo.

"I was trying to make a breathe-in/breathe-out snoring sound with the Mini Case...

Used:
Moog Rogue (audio only)
Doepfer A-119, A-140 and A-132-3
Plan B ELF LFO
Frostwave Resonator and Blue Ringer
DIY multiple

Patch:
Audio from the A-119 is being sent into each Frostwave pedal individually. Both pedals return to their own half of the A-132-3. The VCA associated with the Resonator is being modulated by the Output of the A-140. The Blue Ringer's VCA is being modulated by the Inverse Output of the A-140.

The A-140 is receiving a gate signal from the ELF LFO's Square Wave output.

The ELF LFO's Triangle Wave output is being split to control both the LP Resonance and HP Frequency on the Resonator.

The A-140's second output is controlling the HP Resonance on the Resonator.

The Blue Ringer is not receiving any CV, just audio.

theshamblers.blogspot.com"

Cyndustries FROSTWAVE RESONATOR PANEL DIY

via this auction

"Cynthia brand Do-it-Yourself Front Panel for Converting a FROSTWAVE RESONATOR in STOMPBOX format...
over to a Modcan A-Series Modular Front Panel. These are fantastic Filters and thanks to Frostwave's clever engineering,
the conversion is quite easy for the beginning DIY solderer.

We're clearing out space for all the new modules and don't do these conversions any more. These are the last ones!"

See Cyndustries on eBay for other modules going up.

Raglani Interview and Call for Help on Stolen Gear

This is a bit of a double post. First there is a great interview on Raglani in the River Front Times here. The article covers Raglani's use of synths. It also covers a very unfortunate event.

"On May 16, as Raglani was beginning his first U.S. tour at Brooklyn's experimental-music festival No Fun Fest, his van was burglarized and all of his electronic gear — synthesizers, effects pedals, speakers, merch and more, all valued at nearly $10,000 — disappeared while Raglani stopped for dinner.

Any musician or artist can sympathize with the devastation that accompanies such a loss; the sentimental value of losing, say, your first electric guitar or a journal full of sketches is normally as great as the financial hit. But for a musician like Raglani, who uses vintage analog synths alongside newer (and pricey) boutique gear, these instruments can't be replaced with a trip to Guitar Center."

The following is the list of gear that was stolen with serial numbers. If you spot any, contact Raglani at www.myspace.com/raglani or pegasusfarmsrecords at gmail.com. Of course check out the site for his music as well. And be sure to check out the interview.

Moog Voyager Old School White Wash # OS0217
Moog VX-351 Expander with cable
Sequential Circuits Pro One (J-Wire) #3775
TWO Traynor KB-4 Keyboard amps # 8091747, 8119734 (Raglani stenciled in white on bottom)
Flower Electronics Little Boy Blue Deluxe Custom build modular synth with wood sides. Discontinued- Legacy edition (notes written in marker on front panel)
3ms (4MS) Noise Swash Pedal. Silver
Boss Super Shifter (blue pedal)
Boss Re-20 SPACE ECHO PEDAL # 0685725341
SONY walkmen (black with eq on front)
Behringer 12 channel Mixer (silver)
Moog Ring Modulator moogerfooger pedal
Line 6 DL4 delay modeler. (number 2 written in marker on left hand side)
Shure Microphone beta 51
Moog Micromoog with flight case
Moog Lowpass filter moogerfooger pedal
Frostwave resonator filter pedal
Akai Headrush pedal
Boss Graphic EQ (white Pedal)
E.H. Small Stone Phaser pedal.
Behrenger xenix mixer
Mac Powerbook Laptop with black cloth case
Crucial Gizmo 8GB
Garmin GPS nuvi 205 ppp# 502264
DJ case with new headphones and tools. All my patch cords. Including several expensive adaptors and color cables.
Pelican Transport Case (model 1650)
Moog Voyager Road Case (Raglani stenciled in Black)
Pedal Board case
Sennheiser headphones (model hd280pro)

Update via fluxmonk in the comments:
"Also: Steve Hauschildt from Emeralds had his stuff stolen at the same time:
Moog Micromoog with flight case
Moog Lowpass filter moogerfooger pedal
Frostwave resonator filter pedal
Akai Headrush pedal
Boss Graphic EQ (white Pedal)
E.H. Small Stone Phaser pedal.
Behrenger xenix mixer
Various cables and adaptors

Bigtime drag for some super nice guys. keep an eyeball peeled... "

Frostwave Resonator

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"Frostwave Resonator - great MS-20 filter clone with CV control of resonance and frequency on both channels. Both channels self-oscillate!"

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Frostwave Resonator Mashup

YouTube via bigcitymusic

"This is the Frostwave Resonator, an MS-20 filter clone. We're using a Jomox Xbase999 drum machine as a sound source. The first clip is just a few simple filter sweeps to give you an idea of the musicality of this great filter. The second clip, we're using the Moog MF-101 as an envelope follower to the cutoff of both the low and high pass filters(which we multed). The third clip we use the Moog Voyager LFO and Sample & Hold outputs into the both filter cutoffs (Out of the VX-351). The fourth clip we use the Analogue Systems rs600 LFO as a modulation source. Mashup! bigcitymusic.com"

Frostwave Resonator MS20 Filter Clone

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via this auction

"Frostwave Resonator Filter Pedal. Has CV Type Sweep Inputs for both the Low Pass and High Pass Frequency and Resonance. Mono input and Output.

This pedal is based off of the Filter Section in the Korg MS20. Its very sweet sounding and is very versatile... This is well known as the only 'true clone' of the MS20 Filter."