mini space rockers

YouTube via EA78751
"http://ericarcher.net/devices/mini-sp...

Mini Space Rockers is a pushbutton analog drum with four transistors; You choose three capacitors to customize pitch and envelope. Its nice hot output level is guaranteed to distort any guitar amp more than Stevie Ray.

It is designed as an intro-to-soldering project for Handmade Music Austin. The unit in the video is a prototype; 'real' PCBs will be used in the workshop."

Handmade Music Austin #10

YouTube via drbleep | July 29, 2010

"For our tenth workshop we're going back to bending!

On August 8th at Salvage Vanguard Theater we'll be holding a workshop on bending the popular "Saw voice recorder"
It's only $10 and all parts and tools are provided! Beginners welcome

We'll also be hold a swap 'n show 'n tell so bring your own creations to show off or some electronic junk to sell or trade."
handmademusic.noisepages.com

Handmade Music Austin tomorrow

Full details here.

"Starting October 18th, we will offer monthly workshops at Salvage Vanguard Theatre where you can learn how to solder, build a synth kit, show off your own musical DIY project of any type, and jam with the new Andromeda Space Rocker synthesizer kits."

via Dr. Bleep

12 ASR robo funk

YouTube via EA78751
"Still tweaking the mini analog drum machines. Here's all 4 flavors mixed up together. I'll bring them to the next Handmade Music Austin, on Nov 15th."

Circuit Bent Video Synth -Dr Bleep (Gieskes) HSS3jb

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via this auction

"Hss3jb by Gieskes and Dr Bleep.
Rare- sold out
Perfect condition. Does not include adapter.

Has internal sounds or can be used with external input.
I used it to run my keyboards through so that when I played notes it would change the video output.

[video posted here]

external input video

from the interwebs....................
The Hard Soft Synth 3jb is the new audio / video synthesizer by noisemaker extraordinaire, Gieskes.

It features 15 modes of audio/video excellence, each with 4-5 variables of control. There are also 8 video-only modes designed for use with the trigger and audio inputs. An adjustable analog filter keeps everything smooth (or as gnarly as you’d like).

The HSS3jb can produce all the same audio and video as the HSS3i, but it adds many more color options and controls as well as a more stable and and colorful video output.

- 15 audio+video modes and 8 video-only modes.
- RCA, S-video, and VGA video out.
- Audio, IR, and trigger input as well as trigger out. IR with Handmade Music Austin or Gieskes devices,
hook it up to a modular via trigger or use the audio input to control the sounds and video of the HSS3i.
- Analog low-pass filter controlled via photocell.
- MIDI input controls device parameters.
- Circuit bending, color switching, fade, and individual color controls for video.
- New enclosure and more compact design (5.5″ x 3.5″ x 2.5″).
- Outputs NTSC and PAL"

Gieskes / Bleep Labs HSS3i

http://bleeplabs.com/hss3i/

"The Hard Soft Synth 3i is an indescribable audio/video generator by noisemaker extraordinaire, Gieskes.

- 16 Audio & video modes + 8 video only modes.
- RCA, S-video, and VGA video out.
- Audio, IR, and trigger input as well as trigger out. IR with Handmade Music Austin or Gieskes devices, hook it up to a modular via trigger or use the audio input to control the sounds and video of the HSS3i.
- Analog low-pass filter controlled via photocell.
- MIDI input controls device parameters.
- Optional circuit bent video device for even more visual insanity.

More info including different code versions and PCB layouts on Gieskes’ HSS page."

BLEEP LABS NEBULOPHONE

via this auction
"The Nebulophone is an Arduino based synth with a stylus keyboard. It was designed as kit for Handmade Music Austin and features:

- Five waveforms (ramp, triangle, square, pulse, and noise)
- Adjustable decay
- Light controlled analog low-pass filter with five adjustable LFO LED modes.
- Four arpeggio modes with adjustable rate.
- Portamento with three speed settings.
- Pitch range and keyboard temperament controls. Switch between major and chromatic keyboard mapping.
- Hypernoise 3000 mode
- Infrared control of arp rate with other Andromeda Space Rocker devices.
- Open-source Aduino code"


YouTube via drbleep | April 09, 2010 previously posted

"Bleep Labs introduces the Nebulophone, an Arduino based stylus synth with a light controlled analog low-pass filter.
Get the the kit or completed synth at bleeplabs.com"

Bleep Labs HSS3jb- Audio and Video Synthesizer

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via this auction

"The Hard Soft Synth 3jb is the new audio / video synthesizer by noisemaker extraordinaire, Gieskes.

"Specs:
- 15 audio+video modes and 8 video-only modes.
- RCA, S-video, and VGA video out.
- Audio, IR, and trigger input as well as trigger out. IR with Handmade Music Austin or Gieskes devices,
hook it up to a modular via trigger or use the audio input to control the sounds and video of the HSS3i.
- Analog low-pass filter controlled via photocell.
- MIDI input controls device parameters.
- Circuit bending, color switching, fade, and individual color controls for video.
- New enclosure and more compact design (5.5″ x 3.5″ x 2.5″).
- Outputs NTSC and PAL"

http://www.bleeplabs.com/
More pics here.

1979 Phototheremin

flickr By Dr. Bleep

"Eric leads a workshop for his 1979 Phototheremin at Handmade music Austin"

Bleep Labs HSS3jb Audio Video Synthesizer

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via this auction

"The Hard Soft Synth 3jb is the new audio / video synthesizer by noisemaker extraordinaire, Gieskes.

It features 15 modes of audio/video excellence, each with 4-5 variables of control. There are also 8 video-only modes designed for use with the trigger and audio inputs. An adjustable analog filter keeps everything smooth (or as gnarly as you’d like).

The HSS3jb can produce all the same audio and video as the HSS3i, but it adds many more color options and controls as well as a more stable and and colorful video output.

Features

15 audio + video modes and 8 video-only modes.
Audio, IR, and trigger input as well as trigger out. IR with Handmade Music Austin or Gieskes devices, hook it up to a modular via trigger or use the audio input to control the sounds and video of the HSS3i.
Analog low-pass filter controlled via photocell.
MIDI input controls device parameters.
Circuit bending, color switching, fade, and individual color controls for video.
New enclosure and more compact design (5.5″ x 3.5″ x 2.5″).
Outputs NTSC and PAL
The device outputs analog RCA, S-video and VGA but only the RCA is guaranteed to work with any device it is plugged into. Some devices don’t like the peculiar VGA it produces, unfortunately.

Power Supply is included: A 7.5 V DC power supply with a 2.1 mm positive tip that delivers at least 750 mA is required. The one provided only works in the United States. International customers are advised to get a universal power supply with the necessary specs.

Frequently Asked Questions

jb?

Gieskes sells a version called the HSS3j. The HSSjb adds glitch switches, the “stable” mode which makes the output solid blocks of color rather than lines, as well as an enclosure.

What does the midi input control?

You can control some variables of the HSS3i over midi. See the user guide for the implementation chart.

What does the audio input do? Is this thing an effect? Can I run my guitar through it?

It’s not an effect but it does allow you to hook up an audio source to trigger off of. The audio input works best with rhythmic sources, but all kinds of sources can create interesting effects. The list of what the inputs do in different modes is in the user guide.

Can the HSS3jb do everything the HSS3i could?

Yes, and more!"

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Bleep Labs HSS3i - Audio and Video Synthesizer

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via this auction

"The Hard Soft Synth 3i is an indescribable audio/video generator by noisemaker extraordinaire, Gieskes.

Specs:

16 Audio & video modes + 8 video only modes.
RCA, S-video, and VGA video out.
Audio, IR, and trigger input as well as trigger out. IR with Handmade Music Austin or Gieskes devices,
hook it up to a modular via trigger or use the audio input to control the sounds and video of the HSS3i.
Analog low-pass filter controlled via photocell.
MIDI input controls device perameters.
Optional circuit bent video device for even more visual insanity."

Nebulophone by Bleep Labs

The Nebulophone by Bleep Labs is one of the many Andromeda Space Rockers. Addicted to Noise has a post up on the device including some demos.

On the Andromeda Space Rockers:
"These are a series of small, DIY synths and devices designed by some well-known, Texas-based electronics manufacturers (4ms Pedals, Bleep Labs, Eric Archer, Wooster Audio, Mickey Delp). Introduced to the public at large through Handmade Music Austin last year, they’ve been gaining a fair amount of steam in various electronic communities for their easy-to-build nature and wireless networking ability. Yes, that’s right, wireless networking ability."

After checking out the post on Addicted to Noise above, click here for all posts mentioning the Andromeda Space Rockers including videos.

Handmade Music Austin #11

via Bleep Labs

"On Sept 12th we will be presenting Eric’s 1979 Phototheremin again due to popular demand.

For the advanced class you can build either the 4ms AutoBass or Bleep Labs Nebulophone.

There will also be another Show ‘n Swap ‘n Tell so bring your creations of any variety to show off or junk to trade and sell.

We’ve been filling up quick lately so get there early to get a seat!

Sept 12th – Salvage Vanguard Theater
12:30 – Beginner class -$10
2:30 – Advanced class – $50"

Handmade Music Event with the PicoPaso

"This Friday, March 11th at 6pm, at UT Austin's beautiful new Visual Arts Center we'll be doing a workshop on the PicoPaso.

Space is limited as always so email to get on the list.

Full details here."

2nd Annual Experimental Garage Sale

Saturday August 08,2009
At the Experimental Sound Studio
5925 N Ravenswood, Chicago, IL, 773-769-1069
12 noon - 8 PM

Ransom Duets Recording Session 8 PM - 11 PM

Midwest circuit benders and DIY artists will be unloading piles and piles of thrift store treasures like keyboards, Speak and Spells, and oddity kids toys. The sellers will also be demonstrating and selling LoFi Synth prototypes, kits, handmade contact microphones, and completed circuit bent works of art. Bring wads of cash to snag some awesome deals, otherwise this is a great chance to experience circuit bent devices in person and make new friends.

Special Guest, Father of the Circuit Bending movement, Reed Ghazala
Reed promises to have for sale some of the best vintage electronic parts available anywhere, like shuttered or polarized pilot lenses, short-throw all-metal reset switches, plus glass deer eyes, classic knobs, signed CDs, historic ephemera and way more. He will also be signing hand-annotated copies of his Circuit Bending: Build Your Own Alien Instruments book. Hope to see you there!

The list of sellers has been finalized to include a wide geographic variety of Midwestern Artists.Last year’s round up from the event can be found here. Music through out the day and the sale is Free to get in.

Sellers:
GetLoFi.com/shop - Alex Dyba ( IA )
Roth Mobot - Patrick McCarthy ( IL )
Roth Mobot - Tommy Stephenson ( IL )
Creme Dementia - Austin Cliffe ( IL )
Thejunkyard Catalyst - Karl ( OH )
Spunky Toofers - Daniel Park ( MO )
Properboy - Steve Stoll ( IN )
Pelzwik - Nick Heimer ( MN )
Datura 1.0 - Matt Cisler ( MN )
Mike Una - ( IL )

Later in the evening we will be pulling names out of a hat and conducting a series of brief duets to be professionally recorded at the studio. So stick around for what will undoubtedly be one of the best FREE shows in Chicago that night!

check out the Facebook Event Page or the mySpace page