Erica Synths DIY Bundle II Part 1 : The VCO

Published on Sep 25, 2017 Synth Diy Guy

"Part 1 of my series on the Polivoks Inspired complete 84hp DIY Eurorack System by Erica Synths. This is an introduction to the whole project as well as an in depth look at the VCO specifically."

Update:

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Synth Diy Guy Featured Builder: Vinicius Brazil!

Published on Sep 2, 2017 Synth Diy Guy

"A visit and a chat with my partner and teacher Vinicius Brazil of VBrazil Modular.

Here´s a translation of our conversation:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/slwj5baadyx..."

" SYNTH DIY GUY - Featured Builder - Vinicius Brazil
Q - Hi Vinicius! V - Hi
Q - All good? V - All great!
Q - Tell us a little bit about your path, how you got started with electronics and music.
V - I arrived at electronics thanks to music. When I was a kid, 15 years old, I got my first guitar, and in Brazil it was very expensive to acquire guitar pedals. So I started to take some of my friends’ pedals and study their insides, this was in the 60 ́s, and from there I started making my own pedals. Copying at first, then creating muy own solutions. This got me excited and I went on to study Electronics and graduate college as an Electronic Engineer.
Q- Cool, and what kinds of pedals did you make at first?
V - All were guitar pedals. I started of course with fuzz and distortion, then on to more sophisticated things like flangers, phasers and delays. This was during the 70 ́s. In the end of the 70 ́s synthesizers started attracting me. That ́s when I built my first semi modular synth in 1978/79.
Q - Do you still have that synth?

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The Deadbug Buffer : A Eurorack Active Multi on a Homemade panel

Published on Mar 20, 2017 Synth Diy Guy

"Deadbug is a prototyping technique where you glue an IC upsidedown on a copper panel and make point to point connections for everything else. A Buffered Multi is a CV distributor that preserves an input voltage unaltered over three low impedance outputs. Very useful for sending critical CV to multiple destinations. Have Fun.

Special thanks to my teachers, Vinicius Brazil, and Ray Wilson (RIP)"

A new DIY video from Synth Diy Guy aka Quincas Moreira.

Erica Synths .EDU Sequencer - Building and Demo

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Synth Diy Guy Erica Synths .EDU posts

"Part 4 of the series on Moritz Klein and Erica Synth's educational system! This time we build and play the Sequencer!

My Website: https://www.quincasmoreira.com/
My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/quincas

Stay Noisy!"

New Erica Synths Bassline Eurorack Module - Build Demo by Synth Diy Guy

Kit Review #24 - Erica Synths Bassline Published on Jul 21, 2018 Synth Diy Guy

"Introduction, unboxing, construction report and audio demo of the new Bassline module from Erica Synths! A complete and powerful synth voice for Eurorack modular synthesizers."

Neutron Sound's Dust of Time - The Crash Course

Synth Diy Guy

Update: Build video added below followed by some module details and pics.

"What can I say, this module is like 20 awesome modules in one simultaneously.
This is a fairly complete run through all of what it can do.
Check out my build video if you want to build one, and get a panel/PCB set or a prebuilt one here: https://michigansynthworks.com/produc...

INDEX!
Open 0:00
Turning it on 1:24
Catching Pots 1:41
Loading Presets 2:03
Frequency Controls 2:23
Display Navigation 2:32
Connecting a Midi Controller 3:06
VCA and Routing 3:49

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Befaco Hexmix Series Videos by Synth Diy Guy

Published on Jan 31, 2018 Synth Diy Guy

"In depth review of Befaco's Hexmix VCA, part one of a series which will include the Hexmix Mixer and the Hexpander: The complete performance mixer for Eurorack by Befaco."

Olivella Modular Imágenes Stereo Filter : Building the full kit

video upload by Synth Diy Guy

"Today we build my favorite Stereo Filter ever! And the first module I've ever seen come out of Argentina :)
Top notch design, fun build, great sound and features.
Find out more here: https://www.olivellamodular.com/image...
Buy it here: https://www.thonk.co.uk/shop/olivella...
And check out my demo video too!

Music by Quincas Moreira, available royalty free from the Youtube Audio Library.

https://www.patreon.com/quincas
https://www.quincasmoreira.com/

Stay Noisy!"

Imágenes Stereo Filter Demo

video upload by Synth Diy Guy

"A deep dive into my favorite Stereo Filter ever! And the first module I've ever seen come out of Argentina :)"

Note this is the first post to feature Olivella Modular.

Zlob SVF and mini ATT Build Video & Demo

Published on Mar 11, 2020 Synth Diy Guy

"Bonus: I also build the cool mini ATT passive dual attenuator, summer, mute!

Zlob SVF Demo Video - Making a full track with one filter

Published on Mar 11, 2020 Synth Diy Guy

"Taking the Zlob SVF filter for a spin, I overdub 5 voices all made with this sweet gnarly beast :)"

"The SVF is a 2 pole 12dB state variable filter providing low pass, band pass, and high pass outs. The filter has 2 audio inputs, but channel 2 is jumper selectable between standard audio in or Ping-able operation. The 2019 revision also adds improved cutoff and resonance response and attenuversion to the ENV in(CV in) through the above CV pot. The 1V in provides another un-attenuated exponential approximated CV in. Contrary to what the panel says the filter does not track 1V per octave and is not temperature compensated.

At the 1V in, +10v will open the filter completely if the cutoff pot is CCW(counter clockwise). With the cutoff knob at noon the filter can be opened with +5v or closed with -5v. CV input at the ENV in is dependent on the CV attenuverter knob.

There are also several jumper selectable modes for max resonance, self oscillation or no oscillation based on the setting of the resonance pot. According to the jumper configuration, the filter is capable of clinical and clean, to juicy and drippy, to low pass gate sounding plonks, to screaming chaotic resonance. When set to self oscillation mode, the filter can produce a sine like wave with no input and a trapezoid like wave in the max resonance jumper setting. In max resonance mode, the filter output can exceed 10Vpp. On the newest version, there is a trimmer on the top pcb to set the lowest cutoff frequency.


Width: 4hp
Panel Material: Aluminum
Reverse power protected
Current Consumption: +12v: 15mA max, -12v: 15mA max
Depth: 46mm
Ships with M3 black nylon screws
Build Difficulty: Intermediate
Expandable: no?"

Schlappi Three Body: Come get lost is sound with Synth Diy Guy

video upload by Synth Diy Guy

"Join me down this wonderful sonic rabit hole :)

My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/quincas
My Website: https://www.quincasmoreira.com/

Stay Noisy!"

Kit Overview # 43 - Leaf Audio VCO-1 and EXP-1 Demo Video

Published on Aug 7, 2019 Synth Diy Guy

"Taking the Leaf Audio duo for a spin!
Such a great combo to make noise with :)"

Kit Overview # 43 - Leaf Audio VCO-1+ EXP-1 Build Video

Published on Aug 6, 2019 Synth Diy Guy

"Building this sweet combo from Leaf Audio! A Solid VCO with an evil twin :)"

Robaux SWT 16+ Build & Demo Videos

Published on Oct 20, 2019 Synth Diy Guy

"Building this super fun trigger sequencer by Robaux!"

Update:

SWT 16+ demo

Published on Oct 20, 2019 Synth Diy Guy

"Taking my freshly built Robaux SWT16+ trigger sequencer for a spin :)"

Erica Synths Introduces New Standalone Desktop Matrix Mixer Based on the Syntryx

Plugging in to the Matrix Mixer by Erica Synths video upload by Synth Diy Guy

"A whole new way to patch a modular, with endless mults and mixers, presets saving, randomization and more. I take a deep dive and devise some strategies for using this powerful tool."

"As Eurorack users may know, it can be challenging to change a patch radically during a performance, therefore diverse performances require large systems or they end up being extremely experimental. But what if you could repatch your system with the push of a single button? The Erica Synths Matrix Mixer is a 16 – input, 16 - output desktop patch matrix – it can route and mix signals with high precision, create buffered multiples and random patches. It can also interface external instruments with your Eurorack system, and – it’s not limited to Eurorack!

You can use the Matrix Mixer with semi-modular synthesizers, as well as through adapter cards with the EMS Synthi and Buchla Music Easel. Thanks to simple patch changes via panel buttons or MIDI program change messages, the Matrix Mixer will be particularly useful in performances that combine Eurorack and other performance instruments, such as drums, guitars, wind instruments, etc. Make your modular performance stand out and enjoy the Matrix Mixer!

F e a t u r e s:

All analogue signal path
16 buffered, DC coupled inputs
16 independent, buffered, DC coupled outputs
256 connections, each with 3 attenuation levels
Random pattern mode with definable randomization area and density
254 pattern memory
Pattern change via MIDI program change messages
32 3,5mm jack sockets
4 6,3mm jack sockets

RRP: 490 EUR
MAP USD: 599



MATRIX MIXER
high-res photos

Review by Molten Music Technology

Plug & play by Synth DIY Guy

Modular jam with the Matrix Mixer by Molten Music Technology"

Befaco Burst Demo - Chaotic generative clocking

Published on Apr 4, 2020 Synth Diy Guy

"I patch a very complex chaotic clock source using the Befaco Burst module!
Also featuring IME Piston Honda MK3 and Kermit MK3, Big T Music´s builds of Monsoon and uOC, Robaux´s Tripot and Joranalogue´s Contour 1."

Building Befaco Burst

Published on Apr 1, 2020 Synth Diy Guy

"Building the full kit for this awesome Burst generator from Befaco!"

Joranalogue Fold 6 Livestream! w/ Synth Diy Guy

Synth Diy Guy

"A special live hang to demonstrate Joranalogue's brand new Wave Folder module! Join me as I wiggle it, an tell me what you want to hear and how you'd like to see it patched!"

Synth Diy Guy's Holidays with Morph 4 - Joranalogue's Dimensional Modulation Array

Synth Diy Guy

"An overview and some patching ideas for Joranalogue's awesome new quad VCA with a unique and original Morph section!

Find out more here: https://joranalogue.com/products/morph-4
My album made with Morph 4 (laso BG music for this video): https://quincas.bandcamp.com/album/mo...
My Website: https://www.quincasmoreira.com/
My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/quincas

Happy New Year! Stay Noisy!

INDEX

Start 0:00
Intro 0:17
The controls 1:00
The outputs 1:59
A Quad VCA 2:43
The Morph 3:06
The voltage Lump 3:52
SPAN 6:29
EX 1 - 4 Way Crossfader 8:50
EX2 Phased chords - My Album patch 23:50
EX 3 Stereo Waveshaper 35:26
The End 49:07"

Kit Overview #36 - Tesseract Nutella - (Eurorack Tsunami)

Published on Feb 7, 2019 Synth Diy Guy

"Welcome to my overview of the amazing Nutella, by Tesseract. It's a complete Eurorack front end for the Sparkfun Tsunami board, a powerful sample player.

Video produced by Quincas, shot by Quincas and Edgar Lopez."

Synth Diy Guy Kit Overview videos

Electrosmith Eurorack Module Overviews by Synth Diy Guy

Published on Nov 13, 2019 Synth Diy Guy

Playlist:

1. Electrosmith 3340 Analog VCO - Kit Overview
2. Electro-Smith 2164 Dual VCA - Kit Overview
3. Electro-Smith 2144 4 Pole LPF - Kit Overview

Featuring Electrosmith's Daisy.

Kit Overview # 37 : Befaco Kickall - Build Video

Published on Mar 5, 2019 Synth Diy Guy

"Building Befaco's amazing kick drum module! Super in tune, with Wave shape control, CV decay, local trigger button and much more!"

Update:

Kit Overview #37 : Befaco Kickall - Demo Video

Published on Mar 5, 2019 Synth Diy Guy

"Trying out Befaco's amazing kick drum module! Super in tune, with Wave shape control, CV decay, local trigger button and much more!"

Building the 4MS QCD Expander

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Synth Diy Guy 4MS posts

"Part 2 of the trilogy! We've built the Quad Pingable LFO, now the QCD Expander. Episode 3 will be a demo of all three together.

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https://www.quincasmoreira.com/

Stay Noisy!"