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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Highlighting the Q146 Normalization Module
video upload by synthesizersdotcom
"The Q146 Normalization Module is a game-changer for modular synth enthusiasts, offering unparalleled control and possibilities. George Benton, of Benton Electronics, is exploring its features, demonstrating its capabilities, and sharing some insider tips to help you get the most out of this versatile piece of equipment."
Monday, February 12, 2024
Q963 Trigger Bus Add Rhythm to Sequences
video upload by George Benton
Demo at :50
"Use the one time code BENTON10 for a 10% discount up to $500 off!
Add rhythms to your straight 8 sequences with the Q963 Trigger Bus.
You can trigger additional sounds with patterns or make a pattern out of the main sequence."
Sunday, October 22, 2023
Modular Low Frequency Oscillator Q167
video upload by George Benton
"This is an overview of this fantastic LFO from synthesizers.com. It's called the LFO++ because it has a bunch of unexpected features."
Monday, October 16, 2023
Modular Sample and Hold
video upload by George Benton
"Checking out the Q117 Sample and Hold module from synthesizers.com. Running it through the oscillators and the filter cutoff."
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Modular Synthesizer Q105 Slew Limiter
video upload by George Benton
"The Q105 Slew Limiter aka Portamento : Glide.
An overview of its features and some ways top use it."
Sunday, September 17, 2023
Modular Voltage Controlled filter
video upload by George Benton
"An overview of the Q107a State Variable Filter from Synthesizers.com.
Additional Specs located at synthesizers.com. Filters are fun!"
Wednesday, September 06, 2023
Synthesizers.com Modular Power Supply, Oscillator, MIDI Interface, Envelope Generator
video uploads by George Benton
New synthesizers.com modular tutorial videos by George Benton. You can find more here.
Playlist:
Modular Power Supply
Modular Oscillator
Modular MIDI Interface
Modular Envelope Generator
Tuesday, September 05, 2023
Modular Synthesizer Voltage Controlled Amplifier
video upload by George Benton
"Continuing the build by adding the Voltage Controlled Amplifier and tying it in with the ADSR and GATE. The Q108 and Q158 are both listed on the synthesizers.com website with specs etc."
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Modular Synthesizer Envelope Generator
video upload by George Benton
You can click on the George Benton link directly above for additonal posts.
"This is an overview of ADSR envelope generators using the Q109 from Synthesizers.com. As we build this modular, each added module is installed and described. Next episode will be the Q108 Voltage controlled amplifier."
Monday, August 14, 2023
Digital Cymbal
video upload by George Benton
"I took an MKS50240 Top Octave Synthesizer IC (TOS) and copying from a Lowrey Organ circuit from the 80's made a Digital Cymbal noise Generator.
Lowrey D350. The MKS50240 is obsolete as far as I know. If anyone can source them put it in the comments. I hope to do a part 2 when finished."
Kind of like the EML Polybox.
Sunday, August 13, 2023
Modular Synthesizer MIDI Interface
video upload by George Benton
"This is an overview of the Q174 MIDI Interface and control voltages and gates."
You can find additional posts in the series here.
Sunday, July 23, 2023
Oscillator run through.
video upload by George Benton
"Adding the Oscillator to our modular build.
Final module count will be;
3) Q106 Oscillators
1) Q107a State Variable Filter
1) Q108 Amplifier
2) Q109 Envelope Generators
1) Q112 Mixer
1) Q105 Slew Limiter
1) Q117 Sample and Hold
1) Q124 Multiple
1) Q137 Power and Control
1) Q150a Ladder Filter
1) Q174 MIDI Interface
1) Q167 LFO++
1) Q110 Noise"
Friday, July 07, 2023
Modular Synthesizer Power Supply
video upload by George Benton
"This is the first of a series of how to and explanation videos pertaining to the large format 5U/MU size synthesizer. I have owned one since 2019. It grew over time and I'm hoping to make the modular synthesizer less intimidating for those interested in one but put off by the size and apparent complexity of it all.
My equipment is all from Synthesizers.com. These are great folks and have provided great products and service. There are other manufacturers as well and I invite you to explore all possibilities. Synthesizers.com, or DOTCOM did provide me with some parts to get this project off the ground. The majority though is my stuff. I love this synth and enjoy any opportunity to share it with others."
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Synthesizers.com Composition Contest Videos
Use the player controls on bottom to skip around.
You can find descriptions for each video below. You can find additional Synthesizers.com contest posts here.
Playlist:
1. O Z Hall: Zebra Synth
Dive into the enthralling world of synthesizers and witness O Z Hall's outstanding entry, "Zebra Synth", in the Synthesizers.com Composition Contest. Crafted with unparalleled precision and technique, this remarkable composition combines an array of captivating sounds that will take you on a breathtaking sonic journey.
Hall masterfully utilizes three distinctive patches in "Zebra Synth" to create an immersive soundscape. The first patch features a drone made using a Q106A oscillator, which is meticulously processed by a wave folder. Another oscillator, intertwined with linear FM from the wavefolder output, results in a fascinating "clang tone" that is beautifully amplified by a digital reverb.
In the second patch, a sequenced voice is artfully produced by employing two re-paneled Q106 oscillators. One output is channeled into the input of the linear FM, which subsequently provides intriguing timbral variations. The Q119A sequencer's 3rd row masterfully controls a Ratchet effect, adding even further depth to the composition. An expertly-applied digital delay effect enriches the output of this patch.
Lastly, the lead voice is ingeniously designed using the Q169 Dual Oscillator with Pulse Width modulation. O Z Hall skillfully manipulates the 24db/oct low pass filter in real-time to deliver an electrifying performance. The extended digital delay effect ties the entire sonic experience together.
O Z Hall's "Zebra Synth" draws its arsenal of modular synthesis tools from the Synthesizers.com catalog, including Q106, Q106A, Q119A, Q171, Q148, Q127, Q169, Q168, Q167, Q114, Q174, and Q175A modules. The creative process has been meticulously executed, showcasing how these modules can be combined to engineer a rich and dynamic sound adventure.
Thursday, October 06, 2022
Spooky Modular tuned at A-432
video upload by George Benton
"Yes, I tuned it to A-432. Several sequences sync'd together with lots of sound effects sprinkled in. Recent videos made with a DJI pocket 2 camera. (Except the skeleton Dance)"
Saturday, September 24, 2022
External clock in on Q960 Sequencer???
video upload by George Benton
"So it happens to already have this capability, just not setup this way initially. This video shows how to change the control in jack from being Voltage Control to being a Clock In."
Saturday, August 13, 2022
Electronic Dreams
video upload by George Benton
"So I've been moving away from focusing on video, and more on the music since I got rid of my drone. But, it's YouTube so video is sort of needed.
This music grew out of a sequence on the modular. I'm beginning as of late to add more digital sounds from the computer and Korg to the modular.
If you like this please give it a thumbs up. It was a happy accident of sorts and went in a totally different direction than first thought."
Tuesday, May 03, 2022
Sequencer Madness
video upload by George Benton
"Using the Q963 Trigger Buss to select which of the 8 triggers goes to the Q960 or the Q119. This creates some interesting patterns. Each Seq has a voice going to left and right channel.
Adding some delays and reverbs.
Lots of stereo image going down."
Friday, February 11, 2022
Modular Jam 5
video upload by George Benton
"Modulating a sequencer with another sequencer to transpose it.
With that set up, it's easy to add additional lines that follow.
Plating with the noise I was reminded of the ending of 'I Want You' from Abby Roads."
https://www.synthesizers.com/
Friday, February 04, 2022
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