MFOS Noise Toaster - Patch Books

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"A small run of books for Noise Toaster enthusiasts who wish to record and document their favorite patches.

For sale through Etsy
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MFOS Noise Toaster

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"The Noise Toaster is a lo-fi analog noise synth designed by Ray Wilson of Music from Outer Space.

This build includes a modification that allows for external CV control of the VCO as well as an input that passes an audio signal through the VCF.

The case was created with the aid of a laser cutter. The acrylic front panel was etched, creating a mask, and then spray painted.

This synthesizer is currently for sale... www.etsy.com/shop/xiwi"

Make: Analog Synthesizers by Ray Wilson of Music From Outer Space

on Amazon

"Dive hands-on into the tools, techniques, and information for making your own analog synthesizer. If you’re a musician or a hobbyist with experience in building electronic projects from kits or schematics, this do-it-yourself guide will walk you through the parts and schematics you need, and how to tailor them for your needs. Author Ray Wilson shares his decades of experience in synth-DIY, including the popular Music From Outer Space (MFOS) website and analog synth community.

At the end of the book, you’ll apply everything you’ve learned by building an analog synthesizer, using the MFOS Noise Toaster kit. You’ll also learn what it takes to create synth-DIY electronic music studio. Get started in the fun and engaging hobby of synth-DIY without delay.

With this book, you’ll learn:
The differences between analog and digital synthesizers
Analog synthesizer building blocks, including VCOs, VCFs, VCAs, and LFOs
How to tool up for synth-DIY, including electronic instruments and suggestions for home-made equipment
Foundational circuits for amplification, biasing, and signal mixing
How to work with the MFOS Noise Toaster kit
Setting up a synth-DIY electronic music studio on a budget"

Luna Noise Research First Look

Published on Nov 10, 2012 by catsynth

"First look at this little noise synth by Luna Noise Research."

via CatSynth

via Luna Noise Researc where you'll find additional samples:

"The luna_NT is the Noise Toaster circuit design by the genius of Ray Wilson & Music from Outer Space (MFOS). The controls may look seriously confusing if you're new to electronic noise, but it just takes several minutes of experimentation to get a good idea of what they do. The box has all of the features to make nearly any electronic noise imaginable including a voltage controlled oscillator, VC low pass filter, AR envelope generator and more. It is self contained using one 9V battery and an on-board 0.5W speaker (it also has an output for connection to an amplifier). I sell the complete build (circuit board, panel and black case). If you're interested in building it yourself, you can get a great kit from MFOS."

Luna_NT --- Analog noise synthesizer

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" The luna_NT is the Noise Toaster circuit design by the genius of Ray Wilson & Music from Outer Space (MFOS). I have redesigned the circuit board to be built on Vero. The box has all of the features to make nearly any electronic noise imaginable including a voltage controlled oscillator, VC low pass filter, AR envelope generator and more. It is self contained using one 9V battery and an on-board 0.5W speaker (it also has an output for connection to an amplifier). I sell the complete build (circuit board, panel and RED or BLACK case). If you're interested in building it yourself, you can get a great kit from MFOS. Google search 'Noise Toaster' for more info and demos."

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MFOS NOISE TOASTER In Space II

YouTube Published on Aug 23, 2012 by theraywilsonshow

"Same as last one with some enhancments to the video. There were no flying toasters in the first one... DUH! What was I thinkin'

The MFOS NOISE TOASTER is way more fun than you thought was possible with a 9V battery! It's an awesome little 9V powered noise box that's like carrying around a miniature synth. This project is a bit more complex than the WSG but has far more sound shaping and producing capability. This is going to be one of your favorite toys and it's portable (1W amp and speaker built right in).

This piece is a sound painting. It represents the computers on a planetary probe ship that sometimes whir with activitiy and at other times simply monitor and scan the surroundings. When there is data to record threads in the ship's program activate. The small course correcting jets keep the ship on course. The monitor threads drone in the background.

Multi-track recording using MFOS NOISE TOASTER for all sounds and SONAR Producer Edition for reverb and delay. Made in a semi musique-concrete way using wav file snippets instead of tape. The background drones are all real time throughout. It is a low frequency ramp synced to the LFO and I'm using the vco freq knob to accentuate harmonics. The VCO then goes through the voltage controlled low pass filter whose cut-off frequency is about half way up.

Build one or buy one here:
http://www.musicfromouterspace.com/index.php?MAINTAB=SYNTHDIY&PROJARG=NOI..."

Part 1 posted here.

The MFOS NOISE TOASTER In Space

YouTube ublished on Aug 22, 2012 by theraywilsonshow

"Multi-track recording using MFOS NOISE TOASTER for all sounds and SONAR Producer Edition for reverb and delay. Made in a semi musique-concrete way using wav file snippets instead of tape. The background drones are all real time throughout. It is a low frequency ramp synced to the LFO and I'm tweaking the vco freq knob to accentuate sync harmonics. The VCO then goes through the voltage controlled low pass filter whose cut-off frequency is about half way up. If you want to build a noise toaster go here"

MFOS Noise Toaster Presentation

YouTube Published on Aug 9, 2012 by theraywilsonshow

"Hey everyone... YOU'RE GONNA LOVE THIS!

The MFOS Noise Toaster is the latest LO-FI project we've come up with deep in the MFOS underground lab. I really think people who attend noise fests, noise battles, synth-diy meets, the symphony (alright maybe not the symphony...) are going to consider this standard equipment (symphony during intermission may be OK). I have to say that in some places having this much fun with a single nine volt battery might just be totally illegal so be careful where you bring it! The Noise Toaster has: One wide range VCO, a WHITE NOISE GENERATOR, a simple but fun VCF, a simple but effective VCA, an AR envelope generator, an LFO with several waveforms, a line out jack, and a nicely normalized switching scheme. But wait... there's more! Last but not least we've put a 1W amp and speaker right into the unit. I want to emphasize that this device is LO-FI. It is not a temperature compensated, V/Octave trackin, needs calibratin', must have highest quality components - kind of thing. This thing is just a freakin' blast to goof with. Prepare to create a limitless cadre of amazing and unusual sounds. And of course there will be mods in the future. How about connecting your WSG to the Noise Toaster's filter and VCA... I already put some pads on the PC board to facilitate it. You could even modulate the Noise Toaster with the WSG (pads for that too)! I plan to offer kits and PC boards as well as complete units. I'll put a blurb on the MFOS home page when the project is posted.

Why is it called the "Noise Toaster" you ask? Well, what would you call something that has a bunch of knobs and switches that, when twiddled, cause unusual sounds and noises to pop out? Right... Then... On to the next project.

Thanks for watching."

http://musicfromouterspace.com/

The Son-chief - Dalek Steampunk Toaster

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"Frontish view, showing front touch-horn.

The Son-Chief was named for the 1930’s toaster that is its chassis. It’s built on the 555 Noisemusick kit. IR sensors on top, next to two sets of independent flashing LEDs, act as a primitive sequencer. The Son-Chief has 4 touch zones - the two copper ashtrays, the horn and the chassis itself.
Noise, Baby!!"