Novation Supernova Rack

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"Works great. I purchased used and it shows a little wear but not bad at all except bottom right rack ear got bent when it was shipped to me and bending it back left a sligh crease/mark. (see pictures)

I gotta run right now but I'll try to add more info later and do a demo video. Please ask questions."

PreSonus M80 8 Channel Mic Pre and Mixer

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"I love this versitile mic pre and have some history with it, it was my first 'real' mic pre and I made an extensive web page about changing the transformers from the PreSonus ones to Jensen. (see my website) These are great, have 8 channels with mic/lin inputs, inserts on every channel, phantom power, a stereo submix output and a great headphone output!

Channels one and two have Jensen transformers and Burr Brown opamps. Channels 3 through 8 have PreSonus transformers and NTI opamps except for channel 5 (or is it 6) has Burr Brown opamps (I had wanted a pair of channels with PreSonus transformers and Burr Brown opamps but one of the Burr Brown chips was defective or marked wrong so I put back in the original chips)

It works and sounds great and I'm sorry to see it go but I can't afford to hang onto stuff I'm not currently using because there are new things I want to buy.

These listed for about $2000 15 years ago and I paid $1800 for it new. I'm asking only $500 plus shipping costs (via PayPal, I pay the fees) or meet me in Tacoma WA USA at a coffee shop and save on shipping."

Aurora Audio GTQ2 MkII - Amazing Stereo Mic Pre with EQ

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"I absolutely hate to sell this Aurora Audio GTQ2 Mk2, I've tried half heatedly several times but always end up keeping it. There is some other gear I want for my synth setup though and the only way I can make it happen is to sell some things.

This is an amazing modern Neve style pre.

I purchased it used over 5 years ago and sent it to Geoff Tanner at Aurora Audio and he made sure everything was working perfectly. Then I got wrapped up in doing instrument upgrades and only used my main recording gear a few times since then.

The current MkIII versuion sells for $2600 new and used ones are typically $2100 or more. I'm asking $1900 plus insured shipping costs via PayPal (use "for goods and services", I'll cover the fees). Or if you can get to the North End of Tacoma WA USA I'll meet you at a Starbucks or other coffee shop for local pickup. Power cable and 4 rack screws included.

More info here: http://auroraaudio.net/products/outboard/gtq2-about"

E102 Quad Temporal Shifter - Noise Demo #2

Published on May 9, 2014 John L Rice·263 videos

"In this video I'm experimenting with one of the digital noise types produced by a prototype sample of the soon to be released Synth Tech E102 module as a modulation source for several other modules.

This module does a lot more than just noise too! Keep an eye out for future videos that will demo the E102's ASR (Analog Shift Register) capabilities! Here is an audio only taste on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/johnlrice/e102..."

5U Modular Videos by alternatingbitmusic

Published on Dec 28, 2013 alternatingbitmusic·49 videos

Playlist:
My first cool modular sound - DOTCOM modular
More dotcom modular messing around... PULSE rhythm
Dotcom Q112 4-channel mixer modular demo
COTK C 1680 Voltage Controlled Analog Delay demo
MillsEsque MAQ triggered Modular

This one in via JohnLRice.

Arturia MiniBrute Review by alternatingbitmusic

Published on Oct 15, 2013 alternatingbitmusic·49 videos

"My reaction and playing around with the Minibrute. Also included is a quick look at the preset templates. Check out this awesome analog synth!"

This one in via JohnLRice.

MiniBrutes on eBay

FutureRetro XS Review / Demo

Published on Nov 12, 2013 alternatingbitmusic·49 videos

"My quick reactions and exploration of the FutureRetro XS semi-modular analog synthesizer."

This one in via JohnLRice.

My analog synths converse - alternatingbitmusic

Published 2013 alternatingbitmusic·49 videos

This one in via JohnLRice. Quite a few videos in this set. Hit play and enjoy. Remember you can use the controls at the bottom of the player to skip through videos.

Playlist:
My analog synths converse
Synthloop A13
Synthloop B7
Synthloop L5
Leipzig-s LOOP
Space Race - My analog journey into the cosmos
Vermona beats (DRM-1 mkIII mini demo)
people running (improvised - very weird - performance)
My modular synth meets my other hardware "Breath"

A Million Questions (featuring Cory Friesenhan vocals)

Published on Jan 1, 2014 John L Rice·239 videos

"This is a live electronic music performance as it happened with only short edits at the very beginning and end. Then I started adding video clips, and vocal loops, and spoken words, etc etc. Like many of my videos, it is a whole lot of random elements put together to be a cohesive blob of randomness! I hope you enjoy this final recording of 2013 and first video of 2014.

Thank you for watching, rating and commenting!

If you like what I do, and want to help me continue doing it, please see my Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/JohnLRice"

MMTA Fall SYNTHFEST 2013 Pics by MATRIXSYNTH

flickr set by matrixsynth

My set. :) I did a bit more hanging out with people which was extremely nice this time around. I'm not the best photographer, but hopefully these will give you a sense of what was there. I had an absolutely great time this year. Huge thanks to everyone that could make it, a big thanks to the MMTA members that made this happen and of course a huge thanks for Shoreline Community College hosting yet again!

In attendance: 4ms, Synthwerks, Mattson Mini Modular, Division-6, Circuit Abbey, Sythrotek / Antimatter, Malekko, Bubblesound, Computer Controlled, Lorne aka Kidtronic, JohnLRice, Infradead (with Dinsync Amnesia eurorack modules & more), Vsyevolod, Barto & more.

Be sure to see the MMTA SYNTHFEST 2013 channel below for more.

MMTA PNW Synthfest 2013 Pics by Computer Controlled

At the event:

4ms, Synthwerks, Mattson Mini Modular, Division-6, Circuit Abbey, Sythrotek / Antimatter, Malekko, Bubblesound, Computer Controlled, Lorne aka Kidtronic, JohnLRice, Infradead (with Dinsync Amnesia eurorack modules & more), Vsyevolod, Barto & more.

Poly-Modular Mobius Test

Published on Oct 2, 2013 JohnLRice·225 videos

Don't Lay Down Before The Fall

Published on Oct 1, 2013 JohnLRice·224 videos

"Just a quick idea that deserves some further development. Sounds a little like something that could have been on Depeche Mode's Violator album to me . . ."

Moon Modular 591 Quad Matrix Switch

Published on Sep 25, 2013 JohnLRice·223 videos

"I highly recommend adding the Moon Modular 591 manual switch (or similar and/or DIY switch) to your system, especially when using the 554 Octal Clock Divider!

Notes:
1) The 591 I have I purchased secondhand recently for less than half price of a new one, since it had been damaged and only partially repaired, so switch #3 doesn't work correctly and switch #2 is a little intermittent.

2) The video didn't compile correctly so the last 30 seconds were cut off, sorry about that! It was my second attempt and didn't want to try again since it ties up my computer for hours each time! :-/ Something is wrong with either Sony Movie Studio 12, certain plugins, Windows 8, other running applications, the PC hardware and/or a combination of everything. :-("

Touch It And Lick It!

Published on Sep 24, 2013 JohnLRice·222 videos

"Warning: this video may not be suitable for mature audiences."

MMTA FALL SYNTHFEST Coming to Seattle on October 26!

Update: It was an awesome event as always! You'll find pics and videos of the event as they go up on the MMTA SYNTHFEST 2013 channel.  Some are already up and mine are yet to follow.  New posts of course will go up on the front page.  You can get to the channel via the link at the bottom of each post.  Note there was an earlier event this year so this post will mark the bottom of the last event.  Posts beneath that are from the prior event.

Heads up everyone! The MMTA SYNTHFEST is currently scheduled at Shoreline Community College in the Music Building (800) Saturday, October 26.  The event is Free!  Full details will follow in future posts. Until then mark your calendar and make arrangements as needed. This is not an event you will want to miss!

This year's previous Spring SYNTHFEST included the Synth Petting Zoo for people to check out and play with gear, a Tradeshow Room with local vendors & manufactures, a Presentation Room with lectures & performances, and a Jam Session room.  Last year we had a rare look into the history of Yamaha from Dave Bristow.  Mark Vail, author of Vintage Synthesizers, along with John Bowen and the Solaris, were also in attendance. For a full list of manufactures from that event, see this post.

Click here for all posts on last Spring's event including pics and video coverage.
Click here for coverage on 2012's event.

MMTA Fall SYNTHFEST Facebook Page
Check out the MMTA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mostlymodular
MMTA website & forum: http://www.mostlymodular.com
Book a table here

Update: some confirmed for the event via the table booking link on the MMTA forum above:

JohnLRice
infradead
Vsyevolod (stephen)
barto
danngreen (4ms)
synthwerks (james husted)
mattson mini modular
circuit abbey
sythrotek / antimatter
computer controlled
carbon111
lorne in canada
Malekko

Map: http://goo.gl/maps/LZDn4 - parking might be $3.

Modcan Dual Delay 73B - Initial Exploration Part 2

Published on Sep 20, 2013 JohnLRice·221 videos

"Second extended session (over 28 minutes!) of messing about with this new delay/echo module. See some brief explanations of sub sections below:

@ 0:00 - drones using the same patch from part 1 but not automatically sequencing notes.

@ 3:22 - modulating the frequency cutoff of the internal VCF with an envelope

@ 4:54 - manually modulating the delay time in resample mode

@ 6:21 - using dual LFO's to modulate the delay time in resample mode

@ 10:30 - at some point, maybe around here? I switched to using a single full range VCO to modulate the delay times in various modes


Modules Used In This Video:
* COTK - Ratchet Sequencer
* Happy Nerding - Fun VCF
* Modcan - 73B and 53B
* Moon - 554, 568, 569
* Oakley - Croglin
* STG - Sea Devils
* Synth Tech - MOTM 190, 300, 380, 800, 820"

Part 1 here.

Modcan Dual Delay 73B - Initial Exploration Part 1

Published on Sep 18, 2013 JohnLRice·220 videos

"An extended session (over 25 minutes!) of messing about with this new delay/echo module. See some brief explanations of sub sections below:"

Modcan Dual Delay 73B - Initial Exploration Part 2

Published on Sep 20, 2013 JohnLRice·221 videos

"Second extended session (over 28 minutes!) of messing about with this new delay/echo module. See some brief explanations of sub sections below:

@ 0:00 - drones using the same patch from part 1 but not automatically sequencing notes.

@ 3:22 - modulating the frequency cutoff of the internal VCF with an envelope

@ 4:54 - manually modulating the delay time in resample mode

@ 6:21 - using dual LFO's to modulate the delay time in resample mode

@ 10:30 - at some point, maybe around here? I switched to using a single full range VCO to modulate the delay times in various modes


Modules Used In This Video:
* COTK - Ratchet Sequencer
* Happy Nerding - Fun VCF
* Modcan - 73B and 53B
* Moon - 554, 568, 569
* Oakley - Croglin
* STG - Sea Devils
* Synth Tech - MOTM 190, 300, 380, 800, 820"

Quick Taste Of The 73B

Published on Sep 16, 2013 JohnLRice·219 videos

"Just a quick sample for now . . . ."

Modcan 73B Dual Delay

Pretty Coal

Published on Sep 13, 2013 JohnLRice·218 videos

"I liked this patch so I thought I'd throw it onto a quick video! ;-)"