Buchla & Tiptop Audio Long sequence with a sequential switch feat. Model 207t and doppfer A151

video upload by Flat Round Modular Music

"How to extend a short sequence up to twenty steps with a sequential switch and how to randomize it with Source of uncertainty.

Patch notes and a surprise sample from 1010 Music. Bitbox Mk II

Have a look."

4/4/24 (swarm) Gieskes Klok & No Drum + Zerosum Inertia PLXNA2 + OAM Uncertainty + Lexicon PCM 70

video upload by Cfpp0

"Butterflies, bats, 16mm swarm: Gieskes Klok modulates itself and No Drum and Olivia Artz Modular Uncertainty, which modulates No Drum, while Klok gates No Drum."

You cand find additional Gieskes Kok module posts here.

This appears to be the first post to feature Olivia Artz Modular. Details on their modules follow via Perfect Circuit and Noisebug.

"Uncertainty from Olivia Artz Modular is a 2hp coin toss module; it is open source, with new, user-swappable firmware being developed. So, it will continue to grow and offer new functionality!

In the standard firmware, the top input accepts gates, triggers, or any signal between -5V and +5V. Based on whether the input is positive or negative, it uses two different types of logic to produce gates at the corresponding eight outputs. If the input is above +1V, then the module does eight differently-weighted "coin tosses"—one for each output. If the outcome of the toss is "heads," a +5V signal is output for as long as the input stays above 1V. If the input signal is -1V or lower, a slightly different coin toss algorithm is used, where the outputs are paired—if the result of the toss is "heads," the upper output of the pair in question sends out a signal, and if it's "tails," the lower outputs sends out a signal.

Alternate firmwares are available for free, and loading them is as easy as plugging in your module via the rear PCB USB connection, dragging on a file, and you're done. The first new official firmware is a VU meter—with the panel LEDs displaying the current voltage level, and each LED getting a dedicated gate output—somewhat like a multi-window comparator! Olivia Artz's Uncertainty module is a great way to add chance operations to your rack without sacrificing space.

UNCERTAINTY FEATURES

2HP chance module with alternate firmwares available
Default firmware uses two distinct coin toss algorithms to convert incoming bipolar signals into eight streams of outgoing gates
Open source
One CV input with 10-bit resolution
Eight gate outputs"

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Random Listening

video upload by Todd Barton

"Ever wondered what the diffserence was among the various flavor randomness in the Buchla 266 Source of Uncertainty? Of course the faceplate graphics give a clue but I prefer listening to the different densities, distributions and ranges. Using the 1979 Modular Switcher this is possible to compare them in real time. Enjoy!
My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/synthtodd"

Buchla Format 200 Series Analog modular Synthesizer

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via this auction

"Custom Buchla format analog modular synthesizer, inside a birch plywood carrying case with closable-patched lid in great working shape.

Includes 12 professionally built and calibrated modules. 18 stackable Pomona banana cables of various size, 8 Pamona MDP-S banana jumpers, 16 tini jack cables in three sizes and power supply with IEC cable.

Modules are as follows:

258 Dual Oscillator
285 Frequency Shifter
266 Source Of Uncertainty
281 Quad Function Generator
292C Quad Lopass Gate
207 Mixer/Preamplifier
259 Programmable Complex Waveform Generator
291 Dual Voltage Controlled Filter
257 Dual Voltage Processor
256 Dual Control Voltage Adder
277 Signal Delay Unit
294 Four Channel Comb Filter

This synth sounds amazing and has included some hard to find chips as parts of the circuits including the original Buchla spec microphone preamp and some very hard to find SSM chips in the 258. It’s been a joy to put together and use and I hope it will go to a home where it’s appreciated. Thanks for looking!"

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BAF 2024: Black Corporation - Jupiter 8 Desktop

video upload by sonicstate

"At Buchla and Friends 2024 we hooked up with Roman Filippov of Black Corporation who has produced a limited edition charity version of his synthesizer, based on the Jupiter-8, with all proceeds going to non-military charities in Ukraine. Filippov also announced his collaboration with Buchla, bringing back vintage modules that were released in the early to mid-70s. These modules have been recreated using modern technology, while still maintaining the core sound of the original Buchla models. They also include new features such as USB and MIDI out, polyphonic aftertouch, and extended tracking capabilities. The Buchla modules are now available for purchase through the Buchla website and the official sourceofuncertainty.com web store.

Jupiter 8 Desktop Price: 4,299 USD

https://black-corporation.com/"

See the Source of Uncertainty announcement post here.

SOURCE OF UNCERTAINTY - New Collaboration Between Buchla & Black Corporation's Roman Filippov

Soviet Space Child wrote in to let us know Buchla has teamed up with Black Corporation's Roman Filippov to release reissues of classic Buchla modules though a new venture called SOURCE OF UNCERTAINTY. From their new website https://sourceofuncertainty.com:

"AUTHENTIC REISSUES OF CLASSIC BUCHLA MODULAR. Source of Uncertainty is the official store for Buchla Classic Reissues, created by Roman Filippov of Black Corporation.

BUCHLA CLASSIC REISSUES SIGNIFY A RETURN TO PRODUCTION OF THE ICONIC COMPOSITIONAL AND PERFORMANCE TOOLS, using original parts wherever possible, plus minor adaptations for greater low-noise performance and reliability and component availability. We ship worldwide, direct from the engineer."


Roman actually got started cloning Buchla modules prior to forming Black Corporation. See the labels below or do a search for him if you want to go down the rabbit hole.

The following are the current modules listed:

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Buchla Sili Con Cellosax Model 298 By M.E.M.S. & Associates

video upload by Source Of Uncertainty

"A lengthy deep dive and demo of the Sili Con Cellosax module. I cover its functions, what it does within the specific patch it was designed for, and then I present an adaptation of the patch and perform with it using a guitar.

More information about the module: https://modularsynthesis.com/mems/298...

More information about The M.E.M.S. Project: https://www.memsproject.info/"

See the link above for additional info.

"This module detects musical phrases defined as continuous sound followed by a short period of silence It starts by counting musical phrases 1 to 7. They are indicated by the appropriate LED at the end of the phrase. After the 8th phrase the Go LED indicates and the mode switches to generating a Response pulse, End of Response pulse, and a Delayed End of Response output.

If silence is detected in this mode for approximately 15 seconds the Time Out LED indicates as a warning that this could be the last phrase. If silence continues for approximately another 15 seconds the Last Phrase LED indicates and the Response outputs no longer function.

Any new phrase detected either during a Time Out or Last Phrase reinitiates the Go mode where the cycle repeats. A System Initialize is required to restart the Phrase Counter."

Buchla 200 Classic Reissue Series Complete Set with Case

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"Complete set of the recent 200 series reissues from Buchla. Case is a powered SAModular 8hp.

Includes -
258 Oscillator
281 Quad Function Generator
292C Quad LoPass Gate
207 Mixer
257 Dual Voltage Processor
266 Source of Uncertainty
230 Triple Envelope Follower
Powered SAModular Case
Blank Panel"

Pings with Random Delays

video upload by Todd Barton

"Pink Noise to Buchla 230 Envelope Follower then Pulse out to ping the SoundFreak EMS Filter onto the 292 Lo Pass Gate and finally to the 1979 Stereo Digital Delay with its Time and Feedback being randomized from the 266 Source of Uncertainty."

The MARF Files: Ep 8 - The Flexible CV Processor & Slew Limiter For Your Sequencer. + Ref Envelopes!

video upload by Source Of Uncertainty

"A continuation from the last episode [episode 7 here]. The MARF becomes a quantizer, attenuator and slew limiter for the MEMS Project Sequential Voltage Source Model 245. I then delve into the Reference output and use it as a dynamic envelope."

The MARF Files: Ep 6 - Suzanne Ciani Notes + Sequence Your Sequencer, And Double Your Fun!!!

video upload by Source Of Uncertainty

"I’m always trying to squeeze every last bit of functionality out of this module, and this is a pretty good way to do it as far as sequencing goes."

The MARF Files: Episode 7 - The Best Sequential Switch Ever Made & Matrix Sequencing???

video upload by Source Of Uncertainty

"In this episode I use the MARF as a sequential switch for the MEMS Project 245 sequencer in multiple different ways. The combination eventually becomes a 5x4 matrix sequencer!!!"

Source Of Uncertainty MARF Files

Triglav Modular — Clockwork Card 208-5

video upload by Torigurafu

"The Clockwork Card is a timing control hub designed to fit into the slot of the Stored Program Sound Source Model 208.

Inspired by Charles Cohen’s looping techniques, this card aims to provide an accessible way to control timing and create interesting rhythms. It offers multiple clocking options, 30 preset pattern banks, and the ability to shift and rotate rhythmic patterns across different destinations. The card also features two special modes (CLIX and Uncertainty Mode), and allows for customisation through its USB-C port."

https://triglavmodular.hu/208-cards/clockwork-card-208-5/

5u Serge With Reverbs and Delays

video upload by Rhythmicons

"A 5u Serge 'panel' consisting of two Dual Universal Slope Generators, a Smooth and Stepped Generator, a Waveform Multiplier, a Resonant EQ, a '73 VCF are creating the audio. A 5u Buchla Source of Uncertainty module modulates the time of a sequencer, that is sent to the Filter cutoff. A STG Soundlabs mixer harnesses the DUSGs. All of the signals are being routed to an AKX BX10, a Roland RE-301 Chorus Echo, and a Roland DC 50 for reverb and delay effects."

The MARF Files: Ep 4 & 5

External Clocking & The Factors Of Time video upload by Source Of Uncertainty

The MARF Files

The MARF Files: Ep 5 - The Best Buchla Envelope Generator, Or Best Envelope Generator…EVER??!!???!?
video upload by Source Of Uncertainty

"In this episode I cover how to make simple envelope shapes with the MARF, and how to augment them with different CV sources to make them more dynamic and expressive.

I apologize for always saying the word 'decay' when I mean to say 'release' in regards to the ADSR envelopes. My Buchla based brain is always thinking in attack/decay terms.

Here is a link to a video where similar envelope types are used in a larger patch:"

Buchla Dirge


"Using the 248 MARF and 223e touch controller to play around with 3 different CV augmented MARF envelopes."

Uncharted Space | Patching a 'Krell' on the System Cartesian

video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"When it's about MakeNoise gear, I love to do special requests. So feel free to share your ideas. Obviously this is for privileged System Cartesian owners or anyone with a dual function generator, a source of uncertainty, a vco and a vca. So get your TTA/Buchla 200T series out. You don't need a sequencer.
Why not try something like this on the Tape & Microsound and use QPAS as a VCA! It will work too and you'll get amazing results with a cool Morphagene reel. Maybe even a single cycle wavetable reel. Go visit uncharted space and (don't) get lost."

Bongo Roulette

video upload by Todd Barton

"Can you guess when the next silence is, when the next flurry might arrive? Enjoy!
White Noise from the Buchla 200 Reissue series: 266 Source of Uncertainty to the 230 Envelope Follower and beyond.

My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/synthtodd"

The MARF Files: Ep 3 - Dynamic LFO’s & Time Slider Trickery

video upload by Source Of Uncertainty

The MARF Files

An Update on Buchla & Tiptop Audio Including New Modules in the Works

via Tiptop Audio

"Hi everyone, 2023 is going to be interesting, we have plenty of things going on, so here is the mega update:

The 200t project moves forward full steam and we want to thank you for your support in 2022. We look forward to announcing later this year more of Don’s Buchla 200 series modules that are currently in development.

Up first is a new batch of 258t, 245t, 257t and 281t. These are going through final assembly steps and we expect to start shipping them to the shops very soon. We will start with the 258t, 245t and 257t this week, followed by the 281t toward mid/late March. As always, we are letting the shops know the quantity they will be getting so they can open up for additional pre-orders.

The electronic parts shortages haven’t eased yet and we are still experiencing limited supplies. Some of you folks have waited a long time for your order and these coming batches should be able to cover a good number of the back orders placed with the shops.

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The MARF Files: Ep 2, pt 2 - Quantized Scale Presets

video upload by Source Of Uncertainty

Source Of Uncertainty The MARF Files

The MARF Files: Ep 2, pt 1 - Quantizing Quantized Random Voltages

video upload by Source Of Uncertainty

Source Of Uncertainty The MARF Files