S-180 clock shuffler + C-020 voltage controlled distortion

Published on Aug 14, 2014 RuprechtM

ladik.eu

Ladik S-180sequencer (5x) + S190 Clock Distributor

Published on Jul 30, 2014 RuprechtM

"...to chaining and paralleling S-180s up to 64 steps...
Sorry for unfocused camera... :("

S-180 sequencer + S-181 trigger breakout

Published on Jul 23, 2014 RuprechtM

www.ladik.eu
Eurorack modules:
M-220 MIDI clock synchronizer
S-180 8-step sequencer
S-181 breakout box - individual outs from S-180
D-010 Twin-T Drums

Ladik S-180 sequencer modes

Published on Jul 21, 2014 RuprechtM

"modes up, up/down, random
different seq lengths"

Ladik S-180 8-step Eurorack sequencer prototype

Published on Jul 7, 2014 RuprechtM

"Sequence length 2-8 steps
up, up/down and random modes
clock in, reset in and trig out jacks
dimmed light = sequence setting
full bright = actual step"

Synare 3 Eurorack modular & MIDI to trig module & Arturia BeatStep

Published on May 8, 2014 RuprechtM·59 videos

"Synare 3 in Eurorack modular format (16HP total).
Three modules:
C-510 "Synare 1" - trigger input, envelopes, vca (4HP)
O-510 "Synare2" - 2x oscillator, noise source, LFO (4HP)
F-510 "Synare VCF" - filter with 4 outputs and +CV and -CV inputs (8HP)

Triggered by M-210 MIDI to trig interface (12 trig outputs or 11 trigs + 1 accent output)
Controlled by Arturia Beatstep (via MIDI)"

Arturia Beatsteps on eBay

Update: modules available here.

"Three modules Ladik F-510 + C-510 + O-510 forms Synare 3 in Eurorack format (16HP) with much more increased patchability and sound possibilities.

F-510 (Synare VCF) = voltage controlled LP filter

O-510 (Synare 2) = oscillators + noise + LFO

C-510 (Synare 1) = envelope generators + VCA."

Synare3 Super Space Drum Coron DS8 Clockworks

Published on Apr 3, 2014 RuprechtM·58 videos

Synare on eBay

New RuprechtM Eurorack Module Demos

C-020 VCD (voltage controlled distortion) drived by L-110 LFO & C-010 Dual LAG

Published on Feb 23, 2014 RuprechtM·56 videos

C-010 Dual LAG


L-010 Waveform Animator + U-110 Passive Attenuator/CV source

Ladik Eurorack Modular Resonant EQ feedback resonance

Published on Jan 7, 2014 RuprechtM·53 videos

"Feedback sounds of my Resonant EQ prototype.
EQ output to its input only and recorded directly. Nothing else connected, no input.
An reverb added at video editing."

http://ladik.eu

Happy New Year! The Year in Synths 2013

Happy New Year Everyone!

What a busy year it has been in the world of synths.

This is going to be one doozy of a post, so bear with me. This post is a review of the year in synths for 2013. We begin with Tributes to Those We Lost This Year, followed by New Manufacturers & Makers, Older Manufacturers Added to the Site, New Gear Announcements, Top 10 Posts by Traffic,  My Standout Posts for the Year, and finally This Years' Synth Events. I did my best to keep things as short and concise as possible.

Let's begin with the hardest part of the post.

Tributes to Those We Lost This Year

RIP Bernard Parmegiani - Electronic & Acoustic Composer
Lou Reed RIP
RIP Dick Raaymakers aka Kid Baltan
RIP George Duke - DreamWeaver
RIP Ralph Dyck, Sept 28, 1941 – May 20, 2013
RIP Ray Manzarek

All missed and never to be forgotten. Take a moment to remember them.

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New Manufacturers & Makers

Starting last January, I decided to keep a running list of every new manufacturer and maker introduced to the site during the year.  This is something I haven't done before and I thought it would be interesting to see how many there were in the year.   It's easy to focus on the big synth announcements throughout the year, but what about all the new makers and brands? I shouln't have to go considerably into the significance of new designers on the scene, so I'll just say two things regarding them.  One, the number of new makers is a direct reflection on the interest in our scene, and two, these are the creators of new gear which directly translate into new designs not previously available to us.  Think about that for a moment.  These are makers and designs that did not exist before.  They are part of our synth history.  So what is the total count of new synth designers for the year? A whopping 113. Think about that a bit. One hundred and thirteen new synth designers and brands this year alone.

Here they are (note a handful date back to 2012, but 2013 marked their momentum and availability):

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Eurorack Modular Clockworks and Twin-T Drums modules - prorotypes

Published on Dec 30, 2013 RuprechtM·52 videos

"Clockworks Eurorack module works as 4 channel analog divider for internal or external clock source. If internal clock is selected, clock pulses are presented on clock output connector (can be chained).
Division ratio is selected by potentiometer for every channel in range 1 to 8.
This feature creates interesting polyrythms.

Twin-T Drums Eurorack module is analog tone generator with 5 preset sounds based on twin-t resonators."

Synare 3 clone triggered by metronome

Published on Dec 2, 2013 RuprechtM·51 videos

Pic and details below via this auction

"BLUE analog drum synth Synare 3 clone

ADAPTER INCLUDED.

Oscillator no.1 - tune + on/off/noise switch

Oscillator no.2 - tune + on/off/slow (can be used as LFO) switch

Filter section (24dB/oct VCF) with tune / modulation (by osc2) / sweep / resonance / decay. Filter is self-oscilating at max setting.

Amplifier section with decay and volume knobs.

Input sensitivity knob and trigger input connector added against original Synare 3..."

ladik Waveform Animator Eurorack Module

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
Published on May 1, 2013 RuprechtM·50 videos

"Waveform Animator - 8x LFO + 8x phase shifter in Eurorack (Doepfer) format.

From one simple input waveform makes 8 "phase shifted" waves.
Sounds like 8 oscillators from one VCO only.
It is not working with square waveforms."

via this auction

"Animator module for eurorack / Doepfer A100 - ladik L-010.

Creates "fat moving sound" from simple tri / saw / sine waveform. Not usable for rectangular shapes.

Think about it as VCO extension - exact tone tuning ensures your VCO and Animator creates 8 phase-shifted and endlessly moving waveshapes summed to Animator´s output.

Sounds like 9 slightly detuned VCOs together, sounds simply FAT (8 shifted waves + 1 original from input).

Contains 8 phase shifters drived by 8 LFOs at 8 different frequencies (34 opamps total).

Try mix two waveforms in different octaves to Animator´s input (sine and triangle for example) - at Animator´s output you´ll get sound like from some kind of ring modulator but softer/milder and moving.

Parallel input (2) and output (2) jacks.

Quality connectors made in England (no cheapo China), durable engraved panel.

Built by me the best way I know. Handy 20cm (8") power cable included.

Width: 8TE/ 8HP/ 40,3mm.

Depth: 70mm /2,8" max.

Current: 90mA max.

Remarks (answers to your questions)

Settings:
There is no need for setting, internal LFO frequencies are spread between 1Hz to 0,01Hz and its frequencies are set in prime numbers ratio to minimize beating. This works well in full VCO audio range from low to high and exact LFO sequence repeats in very long times (in hours).

Stereo:
Infernal spatial sound will be heard if you´ll use two Animators for stereo (parallel inputs from one VCO, outs to left and right channel).
But for following sound processing you´ll need everything twice, i.e. for left and right channel independently (two VCFs, VCAs and so on).

If you have any idea for an custom module let me know. I´m preparing some further modules so stay tuned :)"

Modular XY-Joystick & J-math modules ladik J-010 & J-011 in Eurorack (Doepfer A100) format

Published on Jun 19, 2013 RuprechtM·50 videos

"Industrial-grade Joystick ladik J-010 and math module J-011 for Eurorack (Doepfer A-100)."

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Ladik Bipolar Voltmeter Eurorack Module

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"This listing is for one bipolar V-meter module for eurorack / Doepfer A100 system (ladik M-011).

3 switchable ranges (front panel switch): -2 to +2V, -4 to +4V, -8 to +8V, zero in the middle.

4 steps for positive and 4 steps for negative voltage in selected range.

Very handy for checking CV or audio levels between modules.

For example - slow LFO will light up alternating bar up and down (depends of waveshape),

symmetric VCO output will light symmetric bars (alternating so fast for eye) which appears like

continuous light in positive and negative range.

Not suitable for exact measuring of CV (tuning check or so). Step spacing is too big for this.

All three panel jacks are parallel (can be used as one to two multiple).

Quality England connectors (not cheapo China), durable engraved panel.

Built by me the best way I know. PCB on rear side is silver coated.

Width: 4TE/ 4HP/ 20mm.

Depth: 60mm /2,4"

Current: 6mA

Power ribbon cable included (handy 20cm, 16/10pin)."



Update:

Modular V-meter module ladik M-011 in Eurorack (Doepfer A100) format

Published on May 6, 2013 RuprechtM·48 videos

Waveform Animator module - Eurorack modular synthesizer format

Published on May 1, 2013 RuprechtM·47 videos

"Waveform Animator - 8x LFO + 8x phase shifter in Eurorack (Doepfer) format.

From one simple input waveform makes 8 "phase shifted" waves.
Sounds like 8 oscillators from one input only."

RuprechM brought us all the Coron & Synare DIY drum clones. Looks like he's branching out to eurorack. I added a RuprechtM label them.

Coron DS8 clone - added square LFO

Published on Apr 2, 2013 RuprechtM·46 videos

"Coron DS-8 clone, square-shaped LFO wave added, decay time extended"

Coron drums on eBay

Coron original and clone comparison

Published on Feb 25, 2013 RuprechtM·44 videos

Coron drums on eBay

Synare 3 original and clone comparison

Published on Feb 19, 2013 RuprechtM·43 videos

"Direct comparison of Synare 3 original and my clone.
Original is panned to left, clone to right.
Recorded into AW16G, no dynamics, no effects."

Synare 3 on eBay - you'll find the clone and originals.

Super Space Drum clone with in-built delay

Published on Dec 3, 2012 by RuprechtM
"Super Space Drum clone with in-built delay."