Modular Synthesizer jam

YouTube via J0hannesVw

" String sound: OB-12 in slow arpeggio mode
Bass sound 1: Sine VCO sequenced by Baby 10 sequencer and squared up by MFOS ringmod and filtered by MFOS 24dB/Oct LPF
Bass sound 2: Same sine VCO as Bass sound 1 but overdriven by MFOS VCA
Drums: Tr-606
Delay: Reel-to-reel taperecorder
Lead: Two MFOS VCO (saw waveforms) to the MFOS 12dB/Oct SVF in Lowpass mode (Highpass output inversed and fed back to the input) controlled by the MFOS dual AR generator in different modes.

Don't mind the sloppy "solo"."

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MFOS DIY Modular Synthesizer Videos by deadlover73

YouTube via deadlover73 aja Rico Loverde

Playlist:
MFOS DIY Modular Synthesizer first patch pt. 1 & pt. 2
MFOS MUSIC FROM OUTER SPACE SOUNDLAB PLUS MINI SYNTHS AND FRIENDS
2 Music From Outer Space Soundlabs makin beautiful analog noise.mov
10 Step Sequencer Cotrolling 2 MFOS Soundlab Plus' - sync test 1

Descriptions:

Videos 1 & 2:
"from left to right.
MFOS VCO
Yusynth ARP Filter
MFOS T White Sequencer
MFOS Quantizer
MFOS LFO
MFOS Ring Modulator
MFOS VCA
MFOS ADSR (not used)
MFOS mixer (not pictured)

all panels by Bridechamber.com all modules assembled by me

sequencer is clocked to Analogue Solutions Europa which syncs and triggers the midi of the tr606 and the MAM adx1. No drums in part 1.""

Video 3:
"MESSING AROUND WITH MY RECENTLY FINISHED MFOS SOUNDLAB MINI SYNTH PLUS', DSI TETRA, FUTURE RETRO REVOLUTION, SH-101, TR-707, AND A MEMORY BOY STEREO HAZARAI DELAY."

Video 4:
"This is an example of my (2) Music From Outer Space Soundlab Pluses that I recently finished. The SL on the right is sending LFO and AR to the CV inputs on the SL on the left. The Moog cp251 is being used as a mult and also the LFO is slowly sweeping the VCF CV on the left SL. Theres is also a AR signal being sent to trigger the SH-101 and from the 101 CV out back into SL 2s oscillator CV. Both of the Soundlabs are using the S&H function as well...

This was recorded in Ableton with a little verb and compression. This was just a patch making beautiful soundscapes not a musically piece.

PCBs for the Soundlab can be found at Musicfromouterspace.com

front panels were designed by mike at Planetsynth

Construction by me (Rico)"

Video 5:
"Heres a little spur of the moment test I did with my recently finished MFOS 10 step sequencer. The sequencer is triggering AS Europa thru trigger sync and the Europa is running the Access Virus TI Snow, the MAM ADX1, and the TR606 Exfade mk2 by midi. The synthesizers.com modular, and 2 MFOS Soundlab Plus Mini Synths are being controlled by the sequencers cv / gate outs. This was done to see how everything would sync to the sequencer and meant as a written piece of music. The sequencer has 3 cv outs, gate out and trigger out. If you have ny questions feel free to leave them in the comments. I also used an EH Memory Man for reverb...

This was done to see how everything would sync to the sequencer and not meant as a written piece of music. If you have ny questions feel free to leave them in the comments.

The Soundlabs and the 10 Step were built by me but I still have a few bugs here and there to work out, for the most part though Im very pleased with them.

There were also a few clicks and pops in the bounce that Im trying to track down. There was no clipping of any of my outputs throughout the signal chain and I am not too sure where they are coming from.

Thank you for your comments Sorry bout the shaky hands and the dangling camera cord!!!!"

Soundtronics to Partner with MFOS on Bringing Synth DIY to the Masses & Other Formats

Sountronics is currently seeking funding on Indiegogo to bring MFOS based completed modules in various formats including 5U, as well as introducing simple DIY kits for those not experienced with DIY. As many of you know, Ray Wilson has cancer. Ray is still behind this campaign. You'll find some notes on that below. Soundtronics does plan to ensure that the MFOS range of synth DIY remains available. Note this is the first Soundtronics post on MATRIXYSNTH.

The following is what they have to say:

"Off-the-shelf modular synthesisers can cost upwards of £2,000, an expensive investment for today’s musician or enthusiast. Soundtronics has partnered with MFOS (Music From Outer Space) to bring you an extensive range of affordable, customisable, and quality DIY synth modules, suitable for beginners and professionals alike. We’re sure you’ll love them as much as we do!

Soundtronics’ DIY Synth modules, Lo-Fi Noise Boxes, and Single Board Analogue Synths are available in varying levels of kit form. This allows enthusiasts like you, with a budget big or small, to collect units until you have the final setup you require. Plus there's the added satisfaction of knowing that they were hand built by yourself! If the idea of some soldering doesn't excite you too much, our team of technicians can expertly assemble the units and deliver them to your door in full working condition.

Soundtronics’ modules are designed to be combined in any desired panel setup and are currently compatible with 5U (MOTM format).

With your support, we will redesign these modules and make them available in formats such as Euro Rack, Moog, Dotcom, and Frackrack. For a more customised feel, the module front panels are also available in a number of colour combinations to suit the interior of any home office or recording studio!"

"Formed in late 2013, Soundtronics is a relatively new division of the Technobots Online Group, passionate about making quality analogue synths more widely available and affordable. Technobots Online is well established, having supplied mechanical and electronic components to hobbyists, education, and trade since 2001. This means that ideal component suppliers, manufacturing equipment, and delivery services are already in place for the modular synths.

Located in Warwickshire, the Technobots Online team consists of technology enthusiasts, each with their own particular passions. Soundtronics, and the DIY MFOS Synth module project, have the benefit of being personally (and enthusiastically) managed by our director Paul Cooper."

"Music From Outer Space is run by another synthesiser enthusiast, Ray Wilson, in the USA. Back in 2003, Ray began publishing synth designs that have continued to evolve and gain credibility over the years. If you are not familiar with Ray’s superb designs, we cannot stress enough how essential it is that you visit his website musicfromouterspace.com, where you will find a complete library of information on each and every module we are offering here.

We will also mention that you can purchase PCBs direct from Ray, along with some front panels and other hard to find parts.

Important Update

Last November, just around the time we were going to launch this campaign, we learnt of the sad news that Ray had been diagnosed with cancer. In order for Ray and his family to fully concentrate on beating this, he stopped taking retail orders through the MFOS website. We are deeply appreciative of Ray finding the energy during these difficult times to keep us stocked with PCBs, so that we in turn keep them available online to MFOS builders around the world.

Since postponing this campaign, we have had the opportunity to discuss the essential role of MFOS in this Soundtronics' campaign, and Ray has encouraged us to move forward. We shall therefore be working with Ray over the coming months to not only ensure the availability of the MFOS product range, but make it the most complete DIY synth range on the market.

Many of us have been directly or indirectly affected by cancer, so we would like to take this opportunity to ask that you consider visiting Ray's crowd funding site where you can directly contribute to Ray's medical expenses."

Compact Eurorack MFOS Modular - Nitzer Ebb & Roland 100m Comparison

via nyd on electro-music.com
"These MFOS modules are squeezed in the 6U Eurorack.
10-step seq
2 x active splitters
2 x active CV mixers
S/H
Phaser
Noise cornucopia
12 db multimode VCF
24 db LP VCF
2 x dual VCA
4Ch Stereo mixer
Auto panner
16-step sequencer
Dual AR
VC LFO
2x ADSR Envelopes
2 x VCO
Sonic multiplyer

More pictures, and a sound example, can be found at my project page.
http://nydell.se/projects/modulator
I'll post more sound clips in the future."

DIY Modular playing Nitzer Ebb

YouTube via hnydell | July 18, 2010

"My DIY MFOS modular - the Modulator - playing Isn't it funny how your body works by Nitzer Ebb. The 16-step sequencer's gate outputs trigs two ADSRs for bass drum. Clock out is sent to slave 10-step sequencer and to two ARs controlling filter cutoff and VCA. 16 step seq CV out gets patched to both VCOs. The stereo auto panner is used during the last few seconds."

Roland System 100m vs MFOS - DIY modular VCF shootout

hnydell | June 15, 2010

"Comparison between Roland System 100m 121 VCF module and the Music From Outer Space 4-pole VCF.
Setup: MFOS 16 step sequencer driving two MFOS VCOs. Each VCF is fed a sawtooth and a pulse wave from the VCOs, slightly detuned. An MFOS AR envelope controls the VCA (Sys 100m 130), an MFOS ADSR controls the two filters. The sequencer is in 2x8 mode, where the second half later is patched in to the VCF control.
Since the 100m uses 15 volts, the MFOS adsr (12V) cannot really sweep through the full VCF frequency span on the 121. This is not very apparent though."

neandrewthal's 2008 Show and Tell

via neandrewthal on this electro-music.com thread where you will find more images:

"Here's what I did this year. Ok, I kinda cheated. I started last November, but due to delays I had the first module up and running in January.

Great big thanks to everyone who asked/answered questions and those who made these awesome projects available!

Module list: (left to right)

Bottom row:
PAIA midi2cv (never use it, think I'm gonna chuck it to make room for the appendage Cool ), MFOS VCLFO x2, MFOS dual VCA, MFOS VCO x2, MFOS noise cornucopia, CGS Psycho LFO, MFOS 24 db lowpass, MFOS multimode filter, Dual MFOS sample&hold, Dual MFOS ADSR, MFOS dual VCA.


Top row:
Wiard Wogglebug #3(with disturb mod)/Dual Buchla VC portamento, Dual Buchla 281/CGS analog logic, CGS Digital noise/pulse dividers/boolean logic/XOR XNOR/Analog shift register, CGS Gated comparator/burst generator, CGS VCO, Bridechamber BiNtIc/Tellun switching comparator, CGS suboscillator, Bridechamber wave multipliers/real ring modulator, Ian fritz 5 pulse waveshaper/Mankato filter, Fonik PS-3100 resonators/CGS cascade mixer, Tellun neural agonizer, dual CGS Tube VCA/Mixer.

P.S. In case anyone is wondering about the colored jacks, they are just the regular switchcraft type spraypainted

Red = Logic input
Orange = Logic output
Blue = CV attenuator input
Purple = Unattenuated(V/oct) control input
Pink = CV Output

Green = Audio input
Yellow = Audio output

Grey = Universal processing input
White = Universal output."
Note this is the modular in this video.

MFOS Ultimate & Expandatron

via loydb on this electro-music.com thread where you'll find more pics and info on the build process.
"The path of twisted logic that led me to this destination went roughly as follows:

Initially, I wanted to build an Ultimate to get something going more quickly than a full 5U cabinet of modules would take. Then I decided that I should build the Expander into the same cabinet, rather than building a separate one for it.

Then I decided that it would be cool to have the MFOS 16-step sequencer included as well rather than another separate box.

So I started arranging panels. If I put them side by side, it was wider than I liked. So I jammed the panels for the Ultimate and Expander together to make a 21" megapanel.

Putting the 16-step panel above them by itself looked funny -- so I suddenly had another huge chunk of panel space to fill. I thought about a second sequencer, but instead went on a PCB buying binge. I plan on doing a custom front panel the same size as the Ultimate + Expander panels that will contain all the other modules. This will be 24U (12U on each level).

The final cast is as follows:
MFOS Wall Wart Power Supply
MFOS Ultimate + Expander
MFOS 16-step sequencer
MFOS 8-stage Phaser
MFOS Stereo Panner
MFOS Voltage Quantifier
Buchla 292c clone filter"

Modular Show and Tell

Modular via amos_joseph on this electro-music.com thread.

Here are the modules I used:

4 MFOS VCOs
2 MFOS LP Filters
2 MFOS Variable Filters
2 MFOS Dual VCAs
2 MFOS VC LFOs
2 MFOS Sample & Hold
2 MFOS Noise Cornucopia
2 MFOS ADSRs
2 CGS Mixers
1 CGS Psycho LFO
1 Paia MIDI to CV
2 Custom Mult modules
1 Custom Glide module
1 Custom 1/4” to banana module

"I used paia frac racks to mount everything and designed all the panel layouts myself. They’re based roughly on Blacet layouts because I think Blacet really knows how to pack a lot of control and I/O into the smaller euro form factor. I used a photo-sensitive aluminum called ID Mark to do all the panel art, which gives it a very “professional” look.

As you’ve probably noticed, I really like Ray Wilson’s designs and I doubt I would have even attempted this beast of a project without his site. His modules sound great, his VCOs track beautifully (all four will stay in tune for at least 5 octaves), and his documentation is just about the best I’ve ever come across….and you can’t beat his prices, either."

Music From Outer Space MFOS Ultimate & Expanded Synth

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via this auction

"The MFOS Sound Lab ULTIMATE is the completely new single board mono-synth from MFOS with the sickest set of features you'll find on one PC board:

· Three Musically Accurate VCOs (sawtooth and variable width rectangular wave forms, pulse width modulation, hard-sync, log and linear CV inputs)
· White Noise Generator
· Active Mixer (for VCOs, noise and external input)
· Voltage Controlled LP Filter (12db/Oct doubles as a sine wave oscillator)
· Voltage Controlled Amplifier (log response)
· Attack Release Envelope Generator
· Two Low Frequency Oscillators (square, ramp, tri and sawtooth waveforms)
· Repeat Gate Generator (doubles as another square wave LFO)
· Sample & Hold (with variable sample rate and glide)
· Attenuator Bank (for an infinite variety of modulation patches)
· Patch Panel Design (provides infinitely variable combinations of sounds)
· Professionally machined panels and PC Boards available from MFOS
· Sound Lab ULTIMATE "Expander" also available for added flexibility.

The MFOS Sound Lab ULTIMATE EXPANDER in combination with an MFOS Sound Lab ULTIMATE is a completely full featured modular synthesizer. Although specifically designed to be a companion to the Sound Lab ULTIMATE the ULTIMATE EXPANDER has the features to stand on its own as a super "Swiss Army Knife" module. The MFOS Sound Lab ULTIMATE EXPANDER includes:

· A State Variable Voltage Controlled Filter (doubles as a 1V/oct sine wave oscillator over several octaves)
· A Voltage Controlled Amplifier (expo response)
· An ADSR Envelope Generator
· A Four Channel Active Mixer
· A One-In Three-Out Voltage Distributor
· A CV Inverter
· An Analog Multiplier (Ring Modulator)
· An External Signal Buffer
· An Envelope Follower
· Two Passive Voltage Attenuators
· A Headphone Amplifier
· Signal Routing and Buffering for The Sound Lab ULTIMATE"

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SynthCube Acquires and Continues Music From Outer Space

As many of you know, Ray Wilson of Music From Outer Space passed away on July 21. There has been some speculation as to what would happen to MFOS. Ray Wilson's projects and website have been an incredible resource to the DIY community, and those looking to introduce themselves to the world of synth DIY. Well, I am happy to announce that SynthCube will be keeping the world of MFOS alive.

"SynthCube is delighted to announce the acquisition of Music From Outer Space. In cooperation with Ray Wilson's surviving spouse Debra, the 'Maiden of MFOS,' we are developing plans to extend Ray's work indefinitely. The MFOS website will remain in place, with all of its great content, humor and documentation. Plans are underway to continue to make the MFOS pcbs, panels etc available via our synthCube webstore, as well as other authorized MFOS stores and websites who choose to stock those items. Not only will the website and product line continue, plans are to extend it. Full kits, panel mount pcbs, reduced size euro-friendly boards, panels, pre-built products... all possibilities are on the table. More details to follow!

In honor of Ray Wilson, we will be establishing a memorial scholarship fund to support education in the areas of electrical engineering, audio, electronic music etc. We are also exploring avenues to use Ray's designs to supplement STEM teaching and training in a number of venues.

Existing MFOS inventory is available now via www.synthcube.com/cart. Plans are underway to restock any unavailable items.

Please refer any questions to us via the synthCube contact form or email."

Roland System 100m vs MFOS - DIY modular VCF shootout

Audio comes in at :18
YouTube via hnydell — June 15, 2010 — "Comparison between Roland System 100m 121 VCF module and the Music From Outer Space 4-pole VCF.
Setup: MFOS 16 step sequencer driving two MFOS VCOs. Each VCF is fed a sawtooth and a pulse wave from the VCOs, slightly detuned. An MFOS AR envelope controls the VCA (Sys 100m 130), an MFOS ADSR controls the two filters. The sequencer is in 2x8 mode, where the second half later is patched in to the VCF control.
Since the 100m uses 15 volts, the MFOS adsr (12V) cannot really sweep through the full VCF frequency span on the 121. This is not very apparent though."

Luna Noise Research MFOS Analog Synthesizer + 10-STEP Sequencer

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via this auction

"The synthesizer is based on the MFOS-designed SoundLab Mini-Synth circuit. For the DIY-inclined, you should look at musicfromouterspace.com for all the information you need to build your own analog synth equipment. There you can also buy part kits, PCBs & face-plates.

* 2 voltage-controlled oscillators (VCO's)
* voltage controlled amplifier (VCA)
* voltage-controlled filter (VCF)
* low frequency oscillator (LFO)
* white noise source
* attack-release envelope generator
* 2 CV inputs, gate voltage input and output (all 1/4" mono jacks)
* powered by two 9V batteries -- (power supply for wall adapter on request +$25)
* built into a satin black case with a removable oak back panel
* rear facing jack-panel

The sequencer is based on the MFOS-designed 10-step analog sequencer circuit.

* two to ten step sequencer
* reset at count / stop at count
* external start
* gate selectable on/off for each step
* 3 control voltage outputs
* high/low output range
* powered by 12VAC wall adapter
* built into a satin black case with removable oak back panel* rear facing jack-panel
* NOT externally clockable
* rear facing jack-panel

You can hear samples at: lunalabnoise.squarespace.com **I also build the MFOS SoundLAB Ultimate and the MFOS 16-STEP Quantized Vari-Clock Sequencer using only MFOS PCBs, contact me if you're interested**"

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*SYNCED* Modular Madness ( Buchla Style ) + Synthesizers.com + Yusynth + MFOS Sequencer

YouTube via Thalassa77

"http://switchedonsynthesizer.blogspot.com

***I've uploaded this video before but youtube unsync audio and video.This is the right version***

This is a random patch that I've created trying to emulate the typical buchla patches
.
The MFOS is used here as gate generator. In this sequencer you can select gate on/off for every step, here odd steps are on and even are off, the sequencer is in random mode ( step is selected aleatory ) so every new clock signal can generate a gate signal or not :)

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Two signal flow can be distinguished :

1
MFOS Gate - Slew Limiter ( acts as gate delay ) - ADSR1 - VCA1 - OUT

Niose - EMS Filter ( Cutoff modulated by sample and hold and auto oscillating ) - VCA1


2

MFOS Gate - ADSR2 - VCA2 - OUT

VCO2 - Multimode FIlter Bandpass + HIghPass - MIxer - VCA2

VCO2 is modulated by LFO1 that is been modulated by VCO1 ( in LFO mode )
Multimode Filter Cut off is modulated by random signal ( not sample and hold )

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This patch is hard to explain , so if you don't understand it don't worry is just me and my awful explanation.

Modules used :

Synthesizers.com Oscillator x 2
Synthesizers.com 4 Channel Mixer
Synthesizers.com State Variable Filter
Synthesizers.com VCA
Synthesizers.com Slew Limiter
Synthesizers.com ADSR x 2
Yusynth EMS VCS3 Filter
Yusynth Sample & Hold and Noise Generator
Yusynth VC-LFO ( Version 1 )
Yusynth VCA
MFOS 16 Step Sequencer

If you like this video remembers to subscribe to be updated of my future uploads."

Möbius Jams & Demos

Published on Jun 19, 2016 Möbius

Playlist:

1. Möbius - Electro Clash
"Live-Jam with SP LXR (sequencing, syncing, drums, subbass, arp), MAM MB 33 II (bassline), MFOS WSG (drones, lead) and additional effects from lexicon MX 200."

2. Möbius - The Sketch (Live-Jam with SP LXR, MAM MB33-II and MFOS WSG)
"This is a little live-jam with Sonic Potions LXR, MAM MB33-II and Music From Outer Space WSG.
Chorus and Delay were added by Lexicon MX-200.
The video was edited with Sony Movie Studio Platinum 13 to achieve the pencil drawing and the one-color effect."

3. Möbius - Acid Jam (MAM MB33 II + Sonic Potions LXR)
"Live acid jam featuring MAM MB33 II sequenced by Sonic Potions LXR.
External effects are from Lexicon MX200."

4. Möbius - Neptune's Revenge (Spectral Audio Neptune 2)
"This is a demo track of the Spectral Audio Neptune 2 mono synth (10 x Overdub).
It was part of the "One Synth One Voice" challenge at www.sequencer.de (in german):
http://www.sequencer.de/synth/index.p..."

5. Möbius - Time Loop (Electro Jam with Sonic Potions LXR)
"This is an Electro Jam I did with my Sonic Potions LXR.
No external FX was used. Just pure LXR. :)"

6. Möbius - Time Machine (Jam with MFOS WSG + Sequencer)
"This is a little Jam with my dual voice "Weird Sound Generator (WSG)" by "Music From Outer Space" with integrated 8 step sequencer based on the "Baby10" design. I was lucky that everything fits perfectly into an old VHS case. :)
No external effects were used."

7. Möbius - Ambient Jam (Sonic Potions LXR + MFOS WSG)
"Ambient Jam with Sonic Potions LXR triggering a MFOS WSG with integrated 8 step sequencer. For the WSG an external delay was used."

Edvard Grieg - In The Hall of the Mountain King

YouTube Uploaded by theraywilsonshow on Jan 7, 2012

"MFOS Studios - Ray Wilson"

Camille Saint-Saëns - Danse Macabre

Uploaded by theraywilsonshow on Jan 7, 2012

"Danse Macabre voiced with the Sound Lab ULTIMATE using MIDI to CV and SONAR Producer. Produced by Ray Wilson at MFOS Studios. I'm having so much fun with my Mark II that it's probably illegal. The MFOS delayed mod and the MFOS control voltage and gate distributor were used along with the Sound Lab Mark II. I like how this came out and I hope you do as well."

Sound Lab Mark II Rocks Scarlatti

Uploaded by theraywilsonshow on Jan 7, 2012

"Sonata in D Maj realized on the MFOS Sound Lab Mark II"

Minimoog Clone & MFOS Sequencer DIY

Published on Jun 9, 2012

"My minimoog clone built from free circuits available at music from outer space & yusynth web sites"

Playlist:

Minimoog clone & MFOS sequencer DIY
Minimoog clone on MFOS sequencer DIY
Minimoog DIY clone oscillator demo
MFOS I feel love Donna Summer
Minimoog clone ambiance sequence

"Another short track to demo the clone with the MFOS 16 step sequencer being used in a live performance, I switch between 4,random and 16 step to give a variety of sounds but can also be switched to forward/reverse mode this is recorded on my iPod hence poor quality mono sound ? I will need to get something better for recording!"

TF50 Modular Synthesizer

YouTube via MRBLITZER. via D/A A/D
"The TF50 Modular Synthesizer doin thangs."
Update: some additional info from MRBLITZER:
"It contains:
3 x MFOS VCO
MFOS 16 Step Sequencer
MFOS Dual Lin/Log VCA
MFOS Noise/Random Gates
MFOS ADSR Envelope Generator
Thomas Henry / Magic Smoke Mankato Filter
Thomas Henry Quadrature Function Generator
Homemade Balanced Modulator

It has some problems and needs a case built, but it works! It will go in a folding case with some modules I built on the other side.

I designed and screen printed the panel myself, a friend of mine built the circuits, Jason Power ( http://www.myspace.com/slappingpurses ). I learned enough from him to build my own modules from now on!"

ANALOG SYNTH MODULAR SYNTHESIZER

via this auction

"MOTM FORMAT. THE PANELS ARE PLEXI GLASS AND THE BOTTOM ONE IS ALUMINUM. THERE ARE ABOUT 4 POWER SUPPLIES INSIDE WITH 4 AC TRANFORMERS WIRED PARALLEL TO USE ONLY ONE US WHITE POWER CORD. THERE IS AN ON OFF SWITCH TO POWER IT.

ALL JACKS ARE 1/4" PHONO SWITCH CRAFT.

THESES ARE THE MODULES:
(4) DELUXE RED VCO EACH WITH SAW ANIMATION.
(1) MIDI 2 CV CONVERTER-IT ONLY UNDERSTANDS GATE ON OFF AND PITCH CHANGE.
(1) OBERKONN VCF
(1) MFOS 12DB VCF
(1) POLIVOKS VCF
(1) MS-20 VCF
(2) TOM WILTSHIRE DIGI ADSR ENV
(2) MFOS ATTACK RELEASE ENV
(1) PLL PULSE MAKER. HAS INPUT AND 4 OUTPUTS
(1) PAD INPUT FOR PIEZO PADS
(1) AUDIO FOLLOWER
(1) TOM WILTSHIRE DIGI VCFLO
(1) MFOS ANALOG LFO WITH RAMP, SAW, SQUARE, TRIANGLE, AND SINE
(1) MFOS SOUNDLAB CIRCA LFO
(1) NOISE CORNOCOPIA
(1) NOISE DUST BIN MAKER
(1) 3 VCA'S

SOME CIRCUITS ARE ON THE SAME MOTM FORMAT PANEL. FOR EXAMPLE A VCF WILL HAVE A VCA ALSO... MOST OF THE PCB'S INSIDE WERE DESIGNED BY ME (Bluelantern), A FEW I GOT FROM MFOS WEBSITE."

MFOS ULTIMATE AND ULTIMATE EXPANDER

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via this auction

"MASTER BUILT BY LUNALABS NOISE RESEARCH

JUNO 60 COLOR SCHEME

INCLUCES 125.00 WORTH BRAND NEW POMONA BANANA CABLES IN VARIOUS LENGTHS

· Three Musically Accurate VCOs (sawtooth and variable width rectangular wave forms, pulse width modulation, hard-sync, log and linear CV inputs)

· VCOs provide plenty of tracking range.

· White Noise Generator

· Active Mixer (for VCOs, noise and external input)

· Voltage Controlled LP Filter (12db/Oct doubles as a sine wave oscillator)

· Voltage Controlled Amplifier (log response)

· Attack Release Envelope Generator

· Two Low Frequency Oscillators (square, ramp, tri and sawtooth waveforms)

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Soundtronics MIDI Ultimate DIY Analogue Synth Based on the MFOS Sound Lab Ultimate

Published on Jan 8, 2019 Soundtronics Ltd

Related posts:
2018: Who are Soundtronics? 5U Modular with MFOS Yusynth & more // Synthfest 2018
2016: Soundtronics to Partner with MFOS on Bringing Synth DIY to the Masses & Other Formats

Video description for the above:
"In January 2019, the UK electronics magazine EPE published the first of 6 articles written by Paul Cooper of Soundtronics Ltd on how to build the MIDI Ultimate. The MIDI Ultimate is an analogue synth based on the MFOS Soundlab Ultimate. The soundtrack was produced entirely on the MIDI Ultimate using overdubbing and the Reaper DAW software. Whilst it is not that close to the original Stranger Things theme, a studio full of classic 80's synths was not going to be replaced by one 'home made' synth but it was fun to try!"

Midi Ultimate DIY Synth Demo 2

Published on Feb 24, 2019 Soundtronics Ltd

"At the time of publishing this video, 2 of the 6 installments of the build guide for the MIDI Ultimate synth have been publish in the EPE magazine. So why you are busy with your soldering iron, here is another taster of a track from the 80's using only the synth and the Reaper DAW software for recording the individual sound layers."

MIDI Ultimate Patch 1 - Pulsing Filter

Published on Mar 11, 2019

"We have named this patch the Pulsing Filter and this recording was done in one take using only the MIDI Ultimate and a MIDI keyboard for the key changes. The patch is based on three VCOs tuned to sub octave and sub sub octave. Their square wave outputs feed into the VCF, the VCA is bypassed and onto the echo effects section. The VCF has both LFO and ADSR modulation for the cut-off frequency. The LFO rate is very slow and gives the underlying cyclic sound. The ADSR is triggered from two sources, the sample and hold clock to give the main beat and also from the MIDI keyboard to give emphasis to note changes. During the course of the track, echo is added, then white noise and then lots of filter resonance."

via Soundtronics

"The MIDI Ultimate project is a fully-featured analogue synth with a performance comparable to many commercially available instruments. The MIDI Ultimate is an evolution of the musicfromouterspace.com (MFOS) Sound Lab Ultimate design by the late Ray Wilson who is credited for much of the design which has been reproduced with kind permission of Synthcube.com in the US.

This project will appeal to both those whose primary interest is in electronics and those whose interest is purely making music. This is quite a large build to take on with nearly 700 components (fig 1) and may initially be seen as rather daunting. However, the construction is covered in 6 issues of the EPE magazine with cover dates from February 2019 to July 2019. With care and with our detailed constructional articles, it is quite achievable. The two essential skills needed to undertake this construction are soldering and component identification. If these are new to you then numerous guides and videos can be found online. If you are a first timer or relatively inexperienced in electronics, practice your soldering before starting on this synth. Whilst the component count is high, the PCB is assembled systematically with each individual section tested before moving onto the next.

Synth Features
Three Musically Accurate Voltage Controller Oscillators (VCOs) with sawtooth and variable width pulse wave forms, pulse width modulation, hard-sync, log CV inputs.
Voltage Controlled Low Pass Filter (VCF) 12db/Oct doubles as a sine wave oscillator
Voltage Controlled Amplifier (VCA)with log response
White Noise Generator
Active 8 Channel Mixer for all VCO waveforms, noise and external input
Two Attack, Decay, Sustain & Release Envelope Generators (ADSR)
Two Low Frequency Oscillators (LFO) with square, ramp, triangle and sawtooth waveforms
Repeat Gate Generator that can also double as another square wave LFO)
Sample & Hold (S&H) with variable sample rate and glide
Toggle Switch Patching with potentiometer mixing
Echo Effect Sound Processor
MIDI to CV Interface with 1-16 channel selector switch, responds to all 128 MIDI note keys
Headphones and Line output
Integral +/- 12Vdc Power supply Regulator (needs external 12Vac 500mA plug top adaptor)
DIY Construction with through hole components
Single board design with PCB mounted pots and switches eliminates panel wiring"

MODULAR 12HP MFOS KIT WAVE FREAKER Euro Kit

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"BUY IT NOW IS FOR A EURO FORMAT PANEL KIT. IT IS TO CONVERT THE MFOS WAVE FREAKER [video here] INTO A EURO/DOEPFER COMPATIBLE MODULE. YOU NEED TO PURCHASE THE WAVE FREAKER PCB FROM MFOS

You need to build the Wave Freaker yourself and then use this kit to solder yourself a Euro Compatible Module.

I include the Black Panel, mounting bracket, washers, screws, and spacers. I have a picture of what is in the kit. EURO PANEL SCREWS ARE ALSO INCLUDED

There is (2) ways to mount the PCB using the Bracket. STYLE A: measures 5.25" from panel to back. STYLE B: gives you 1" space from panel but then takes up 4.75" going to the left.

Look at the pictures I used both styles. I myself had to use STYLE B and placed the Module next to other fancy SMT modules that where skinnier then 1" on the back.
It is possible to give more clearance for STYLE B but you would have to buy the longer screws yourself.

First here is the BOM needed from Mouser to use on the Panel Circuit:
(6) MOUSER# 16PJ138 (3.5MM JACKS)
(7) 100KB POTS MOUSER # 858-P160KN0QC15B100K
(1) 5mm T1 3/4 LED
(1) 1/4" SIZE LED HOLDER OR LENSE (HOLE SIZE IS 1/4")
(7) KNURLED KNOBS
(1) SPDT OR SPST SWITCH (HOLE IS 1/4") SO USE MINIATURE TOGGLE SWITCH
(1) SMT 10 PIN IDC HEADER. MOUSER PART# 649-95278-101B10LF
(2) PTC SMT RESETTABLE FUSES MOUSER #576-1812L050PR , THESE ARE OPTIONAL. IF YOU DECIDE NOT TO USE THEM YOU CAN SOLDER JUMPERS ACROSS THE SMT LOCATION.
(1)10 PIN TO 16 PIN IDC POWER CABLE. YOU CAN BUY ONE FROM EBAY OR BUILD ONE.

THE PANEL HAS TRACES ON IT TO MAKE IT EASIER FOR WIRING. YOU ONLY HAVE TO CONNECT (1) GROUND WIRE BECAUSE OF THE NICE TRACES I LAYED OUT FOR YOU. SO ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS CONNECT ALL THE X1-X21 WIRES TO THERE LOCATIONS. I PLACED SMT PADS TO MAKE IT EASY. THE POTS LEGS GET BENT FORWARD TOWARD THE PANEL AND THEN GET SOLDERED ONTO THE PADS FOR A NICE STABLE MOUNT.
THE POWER CABLE ALSO GET SOLDERED ONTO THE BACK OF THE PANEL ON PADS. SO IN OTHER WORDS YOU CONVERT THE MFOS WIRES INTO EURO/DOEPFER 10 PIN POWER HEADER."