SynTesla DLF-V1 Eurorack VCF Filter review

video upload by SynTesla

"The SynTesla DLF-V1 is a Eurorack voltage controlled filter with a differential dial (2.5 needle to knob ratio) and lots more, offsets are accessible from the front panel, resonance has 2 modes (Q Limit 1 and 2), a safe mode and a normal mode where the resonance can go into auto-oscillation, as well as a feedback control to destroy everything. The topology is a Salen key, 12db/O with a diode ladder. It has 3 modes, low-pass, high-pass and band-pass. It offers a wide range of filtering, from the most subtle to the most devastating.

It will be on sale on the SynTesla website from October 2024. (The SynTesla website is still under construction).

00:00 Intro
00:10 Presentation
00:22 Specs
00:33 Controls
01:24 Sound test Low-Pass
01:35 Resonance
02:46 Feedback
03:35 Band-Pass
04:23 Q-Limits"

SynTesla MOD-L1 Eurorack to Line Level Convertor with Spectrum Visualizer

video upload by SynTesla

Update: video is back for those that missed it.

"An audio spectrum analyser displays the frequency and level of the outgoing signal. The OLED screen offers very fine resolution and good detail rendition.

The small size of the screen is compensated for by a beautifully crafted optical magnifier, which gives this module a distinct appearance and an incredible look.

The audio spectrum analyser offers 10 different viewing programs selectable via a front-panel button.

- 4 output levels: Direct, -5dB, -10dB, -15dB
- 10 display programmes
- 6.35 jack output
- High-quality optical element
- Oled screen
- Requires 5V supply from powerbus

Availability : second half of 2024 through SynTesla.com

00:00. Presentation
00:28. Connecting
00:40. Attenuation Pad Selector.
01:07. Spectrum Visualizer."

Frontiers 1HP light Module for Eurorack

video upload by Pj Tardiveau

"Frontiers by SynTesla is a 1hp (5.08mm) wide module equipped with a specially developed lighting system that provides a bright light without being blinding and totally uniform throughout the height of the module.

Frontiers can be used to fill a gap in your eurorack system, to delimit your installation into different visible zones or simply because it makes your eurorack case even more beautiful.

Frontiers is available in 7 vibrant colours: red, blue, green, orange, pink, ice blue and yellow (warm white).

Each module is supplied with a 50cm (20″) long cable.

- 1HP wide (5.08mm)
- Uniform lighting
- Aluminium and PMMA
- Vivid colors
- Requires the power plug available in the basic kit or the Frontiers Control module
- Compatible with the “Frontiers Control” module for modulation via CV signals
- Compatible with the “Frontiers Dimmer” module for a manual control over brightness.
- Include : 50 cm long cable (19.6″)

00:00. Description
00:47. Product demo
01:10. CV control
02:09. Avalability"

Strange Motorised Sound Device

video upload by Pj Tardiveau

"This strange 'Steampunk' device is a motorised noise generator. I made it several years ago and never had a chance to demonstrate it on video. So here it is! ( and sorry for the annoying little sound sequence ) this device combines a low-frequency mechanical oscillator with an analogue delay and various modulation effects."

The top right reads Synth-FX SynTesla Companion. You can check out the SynTesla in previous posts here.

SynTesla IX DIY Synthesizer DEMO

video upload by Pj Tardiveau

"No words, just me tweaking knobs while a simple midi sequence runs. I added a drum loop to break up the monotony a bit. No FX, no comp, raw sound.
The SynTesla is a prototype 7 voices polyphonic synthesizer."

SynTesla IX Custom synthesizer - DIY synthesizer

video upload by Pj Tardiveau

"My home made synthesizer dedicated to pads ans strings.. check it out!"

See the SynTesla label below for more.

SynTesla VII "Red Episcopate"

SynTesla VII "Red Episcopate" sound only video upload by Pj Tardiveau

"The SynTesla VII 'Red Episcopate' is a cutsom made polyphonic synthesizer for the Polish band BWPP. It is based on the 'Logue' serie ARM architecture by Korg."

Pics via @pierre_tardiveau

You might recall previous incarnations of the SynTesla from previous posts here.

Note the Rage and Anger knobs pictured further below.

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olivier grall's grallophone & SynTesla Synths

video by Grall Olivier

You might remember the SynTesla II here. "first demo of my one of a kind synth the GrallOphonE

conception Pierre Jean Tardiveau and Olivier Grall .

realisation Pierre Jean Tardiveau

no talk"

And some pics of various models via Pierre Jean Tardiveau's Insgagram. Very steampunk in design. See the pics for features. It appears Olivier Grall is playing the SynTesla IV above.

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SynTesla II DIY Steampunk Synthesizer

Published on Jul 1, 2019 Pj Tardiveau

"DIY Steampunk Synthesizer doped with tesla vacuum tubes by Pierre-Jean Tardiveau."

Radioactivity.

Steampunk Synthesizer SynTesla

Published on Mar 5, 2019 Pj Tardiveau

"The SynTesla is a Steampunk Synthesizer build around a serie of Tesla Vacuum tubes. The sound generator is based on a Waldorf Streichfett Expander."