"The ARP 2500 was made famous for sounds it created with its 1047 Voltage Controlled Filter. You can now add that rich, incredible sound to your MU modular synthesizer with the M401 Multimode Filter Resonator from Lower West Side Studio.
The M401 Multimode Filter Resonator is the Lower West Side Studio adaptation of the ARP 1047 filter. The 1047 filter is what gave the ARP 2500 its legendary sound. The M401 Multimode Filter Resonator features;
Simultaneous filter outputs including LowPass, Highpass, Bandpass and a Variable Frequency output
The Bandpass output has a gentle 6 decibels/octave slope on either side of its voltage-controllable “corner” frequency, making it ideal for replicating acoustic resonators. At the other extreme, it can be set to a very high “Q” or feedback, allowing only a very narrow band of frequencies to get through.
The M401 can act as a percussion module with a dedicated input for a gate or trigger signals to “ring” its filter with adjustable decay.
The M401 also offers features not available on the original ARP VCF including adaptive AGC input that reacts to input amplitude and settings and adaptive TRIG input that guarantees a full trigger pulse at all frequency settings"
Here is an interview with Dakota Melin, the designer of the M401 Multimode Filter Resonator:
"This months workshop has a special extended edition of the Gear Chronicles by Heidi Chan featuring a new Toronto based Eurorack module designer Venus Instruments Veno-Echo, the updated System80 Jove filter, and the new Filter Resonator from Hale (Dakota Melin) along with some very cool performances!"
"Lower West Side Studio is proud the introduce the next generation of our Fixed Filter Bank module; The Fixed Filter Bank Pro.
Built using the same Yusynth Fixed Filter Bank electronics the Fixed Filter Bank Pro extends the capabilities of the filter by adding individual outputs for each separate frequency. This also includes outputs for lowpass and highpass frequencies.
In addition the Fixed Filter Bank Pro features attenuators for both the high gain and low gain inputs.
For more information on Lower West Side Studio’s Fixed Filter Bank Pro visit our Product Page."
Product Demonstration video by Lower West Side Studio
"Lower West Side Studio demonstrates the TLN-442 Voltage Controlled Filter by The Tellun Corporation
The TLN-442 is a 4-Pole Low Pass filter offering sounds from the mild to the wild. Check out some of the features or click the link below to learn more..."
"The TLN-442 is a four pole low pass filter built around a Curtis Electromusic Specialties CEM 3320 chip. A built in mixer allows for three audio inputs. The filter frequency can be set using a panel mounted pot, a “one volt per octave” external control voltage, or via two external FM inputs with attenuators (one reversing). Filter resonance can be set using a panel mounted pot or an external control voltage with a reversing attenuator.
A four pole low pass filter built with a CEM 3320 was used in the Sequential Circuits Prophet Five (rev. 3) and Pro One synthesizers."
"This module is Ken Stone’s variation on the 1973 Classic Serge Triple Wave Shaper module.
To quote the 1982 catalog: The Triple Wave Shaper (TWS) is a non-linear modifier which can transform a sawtooth wave into a sine wave. This module incorporates three independent wave shapers for modifying synthesizer waveforms or for processing signals from preamplified instruments. Although originally designed as a wave shaper for our early oscillators, this module has been found to be a excellent modifier of electronic and acoustic sounds, and is highly recommended for subtle timbrel modifications beyond the range of simple oscillator/filter patches.
Each of the 3 channels supports a signal input with an attenuator. There are 2 control voltage inputs and both AC and DC outputs.
A Join switch connects the outputs of channels 2 and 3 back into channel 1 for some bizarre wave shaping potential. Each individual output is still simultaneously available.
The CGS85 Serge Triple Wave Shaper comes in a 1U width.
The module operates at +/- 15V and comes with a MOTM style power connector. Included is an MOTM to Synthesizers.com power connector adapter."
Lower West Side Studio - 2 Minute Tour - M122 Master Divider
"A quick video demonstration of the M122 Master Divider by Lower West Side Studio
The M122 Master Divider is a clock divider which splits the incoming signal into divisions of 2, 4, 8 and 16. Each division is then broken down into 4 phases.
It provides an easy, flexible way to break up your clock signal and produce interesting polyrhythms.
The M122 is a licensed reengineered version of Ken Stone’s CGS22 Master Divider
The M122 Master Divider is a clock divider which splits the incoming signal into divisions of 2, 4, 8 and 16. Each division is then broken down into 4 phases.
It provides an easy, flexible way to break up your clock signal and produce interesting polyrhythms.
The M122 is a licensed reengineered version of Ken Stone’s CGS22 Master Divider
As a special introductory offer we have reduced the price of the M122 Master Divider from $330CAD to $290CAD until December 18th!"
"Expand the capabilities of your Hexinverter.net SympleSEQ sequencer by adding the Symple Sidecar companion module.
The Symple Sidecar connects to the SympleSEQ behind the panels via 2 patch cables (included). Once connected each sequence step outputs its GATE signal to an individual GATE output jack.
A CLOCK output is available to send either the SympleSEQ’s internal clock or to pass-through an external clock which may be controlling the sequencer.
HOLD and RESET control voltage inputs allow further sequencer control.
The Symple Sidecar is compatible with any Hexinverter.net SympleSEQ sequencers containing expansion ports on the PCB. All SympleSEQ modules produced by Lower West Side Studio contain these ports. If you are not sure if your sequencer has these ports or would like them added then please Contact Us."
"Demonstration of the Tellun Corporation TLN-712 Doomsday Machine module. This version of the TLN-712 is in MU format and is built by Lower West Side Studio.
The TLN-712 is a wave shaping module containing 4 voltage controlled LFOs and 2 separate wave shapers. It can enhance, modify and destroy sound.
In this video 2 triangle waves are fed into the Cascading Biogenic Pulse section of the module. It's quite awesome.
The TLN-712 Doomsday Machine designed by The Tellun Corporation combines 4 voltage controlled Low Frequency Oscillators with 2 Waveform Animators. Combined together this incredible module can produce or mangle waveforms allowing you to create some incredible audible experiences.
The TLN-712 Doomsday Machine is a voltage controlled waveform animator for modular synthesizers.
Originally conceived as two separate modules, the TLN-712 comprises two different animation circuits and four voltage-controlled LFOs (low frequency oscillators).
The first animator (Thalaran Radiation Emitter) is based on the Multi-Phase Waveform Animator by Bernie Hutchins.
The second animator (Cascading Biogenic Pulse) is based on the Pulse Width Multiplier by Craig Anderton. Both circuits require several modulation sources in order to generate their animation effect.
The four built-in LFOs provide the necessary modulation without the need for external modules. Patch points are included for external modulation, if desired.
Features:
Four modulation sources. Each source has an OFFSET pot to set the initial modulation point, a MOD input jack with attenuator to allow for external control of modulation, and an internal LFO. All four modulation sources are internally connected to both animators.
Each internal LFO has a RATE pot, an LED to provide visual indication of the rate, and a DEPTH pot to set the amount of LFO fed to the animators. Each LFO has a 10 Vpp triangle wave output that is available for external use. Internally, each LFO provides a sine wave to the two animators.
The rate and depth of all LFOs can be changed en masse using the EXT RATE and EXT DEPTH jacks and attenuators. Use these with your keyboard control voltage, modulation wheel, or foot pedal to control the speed and depth of animation.
The Thalaran Radiation Emitter has one input jack (IN A) and three output jacks (SAW, TRI, STEP). A sawtooth wave is normally applied to IN A, but sine or triangle waves can also be used (almost any waveform except pulse waves will produce some kind of useful output). With a sawtooth input, the SAW output comprises the input signal plus four phase shifted versions of the input signal (sounds like five sawtooth waves). The phase shift is controlled by the four modulation sources. The TRI output provides a similar effect but with five triangle waves. The STEP output is a bizarre staircase waveform where the depth of each step is controlled by the four modulation sources.
The Cascading Biogenic Pulse has two input jacks (IN B and AUX) and four output jacks (PULSE 1-4). A triangle wave is normally applied to IN B, but sine or sawtooth waves can also be used (almost any waveform except pulse waves will work). The four PULSE outputs produce an intense pulse width modulation (PWM) effect with single, double, triple, and quadruple pulses appearing at outputs 1-4 respectively. Think of it as PWM on steroids. The PWM effect is controlled by the four modulation sources. The AUX input can be used to provide an additional level of animation, or to cascade two TLN-712s to get even more intense PWM, or to provide a cross-product effect.
All inputs and outputs are DC-coupled. Either animator can be used to produce strangely wonderful waveforms for modulating other signals. The Cascading Biogenic Pulse can even be used to generate rhythmic gates and triggers.
All inputs and outputs handle 10 Vpp audio signals and 5 volt control voltage signals (modular standard).
"This is the Extended Mix to the Drone Day 2022 drone produced here at Lower West Side Studio.
The backbone of the drone is all done on our modular synthesizer. Additional portions were added with a Prophet '08, Yamaha Motif XF, Yamaha CS-5, ESI-2000, Nord Rack 2 and Waldorf Blofeld and Streichfett.
While these additions are not actual 'drones' they were inspired on the spot and added as I felt like playing them.
"This demonstration compares the pulse output of the M140 Clock Divider / Universal Logic Block module to the CGS36 Pulse Divider / Boolean Logic module"
"The M140 offers multiple features in a single 2MU module.
The Clock Divider creates output pulses based upon divisions of incoming clock signal. Divisions of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 16 are all available for simultaneous output. In addition to these divisions NOT outputs are included providing pulse output where divisions are NOT 2, 4 and 8.
The clock can be reset either through a control voltage input or through a manual pushbutton. The pushbutton will hold the the Clock Divider in a reset state and output HIGH on all outputs for the duration of the press.
The logic section provides two blocks of 6 simultaneous logic outputs from 2 inputs
INVERTER: Apply Low Gate = High (Gate ON) output and vice versa
OR: HIGH when one or both inputs are HIGH
AND: HIGH when both inputs are HIGH
XOR (Exclusive OR): HIGH when only one input is HIGH
XNOR (Exclusive NOR): Logical compliment of Exclusive OR
Visual feedback if provided through a series of LEDs allowing you to visualize the effects of your patches before actually making them."
"The M710 Sequencer provides an easy solution for adding an expandable 8 step sequencer to your modular system.
Drawing only 20mA and measuring in at 1U and 30mm deep the M710 Sequencer is the perfect sequencer for a portable rig or as a second (third, fourth…) addition to a group of sequencers.
Combined with the up to 4 M712 Sequencer Sidecar modules the M710 offers nearly unlimited rhythmic potential"
"Turbo-charge your M710 Sequencer or SympleSEQ Sequencer by adding individual Gate or Trigger Outputs as well as Clock Out, OR Out and control voltages for Hold and Reset
Chain up to 4 M712 Sidecars for incredible sequencing flexibility.
Purchase the M710 Sequencer and M712 Sequencer Sidecar Together During March 2021 and Receive a 10% Discount on BOTH!"
"Mixers are one of the most useful utility modules available to the modular synthesizer performer and versatility makes them all the more useful. Enter the Oakley Multimix Pro from Lower West Side Studio. The Multimix Pro is a 4 channel mixer for both audio and control voltages and features switchable potentiometer modes available on 3 channels."
