Korg MS-20 + Empress VM Superdelay = Saturday Improv

YouTube Uploaded by n3bsvid on Jan 7, 2012

"Just a little improv featuring my two newly acquired toys.

The superdelay is on the "tape" setting the entire time. No other effects are applied.

Hardware:
Korg MS-20
Empress Effects Vintage Modified Superdelay"

Oregon Scientific WAV DJ Model VM 108

via this auction

"Used Oregon Scientific WAV DJ Musical Sound Generator Synthesizer. This music sound generator appears to be in very good condition with headphones and connection cables/wires. It does not come with the software. I don't know where to download the operating software but I saw on the Internet that some people claim to have done so."

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CWEJMAN VOICE MODLUE VM-1

via this auction

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"the vm-1 is a complete voice module with an oscillator, multimode filter, amplifier and two different envelope generators.

the oscillator can produce seven basic waveforms. the pitch is controlled manually by the knobs coarse and fine and by attenuable cv1 and cv2 inputs. the pitch cv inputs are carefully trimmed for 1 volt/octave sensitivity. the pulse width can be controlled by the knob "pulse width" and by external signals inserted to attenuable input "pwm". the sync is provided by an external signal to input sync.

the multimode filter consists of an audio mixer (labelled "mix"), filter and modulation controls for cutoff, q-peak (resonance) and output morph. the mix control mixes two signals the oscillator's output and the external audio signal (audio). the multimode filter is a four pole multimode filter. the lowpass, bandpass and highpass modes are mixed at the filter output by the morphing function, knob mode morph and controllable by an external cv signal morph. the outgoing level is attenuated by a voltage controlled amplifier.

the vm-1 makes an excellent starter module for people interested in modular systems. it provides all of the basic functions a programmer needs in order to start producing sound, but still with the external control possibilities that a modular user benefits from. the only other thing required to begin is a rack case, power supply and of course cables.

specifications:
oscillator
pitch range - 10hz to 22khz
waveforms - seven basic waveforms
pulse width - 5% to 95%
cv inputs - cv1, cv2 for pitch, pwm, 50%/5volts, sync, any shape

multimode filter
cutoff - 16hz to 16khz
q-peak (resonance) - flat to self-oscillating mode morph - lowpass, bandpass, highpass and mixes
cm1 - ar eg/osc or external signal, alt. mix of both attenuable adsr or inverted adsr modulation of filter cutoff

inputs
audio - external audio mixed with oscillators selected waveforms, external mod source ext cm-1 - external control (source) for filter
cutoff q-peak - control of q-peak (resonance) via cv morph - pass and mixes between modes, 0 to 5 volts

outputs
vca - controlled by adsr or ar

envelopes
attack time - 0.5 msec to 20 seconds
decay time - 0.5 msec to 20 seconds
sustain level - 0 to 100%
release time - 0.5 msec to 20 seconds
gate, trig - 2 volts threshold, any waveform

current consumption - 100 ma
dimensions - 128.4 mm (h), 101 mm (b); 3 he, 26 te

this module has a maximum current draw of 100ma. it requires 26 hp/te worth of space to fit in a eurorack frame."

Eurostep Jam #2

Eurostep Jam #2 from cv slime 800 on Vimeo.

"'Eurostep' was probably only intended to be a jokey genre title. A few people have made use of it in videos or mp3s posted on the muffwiggler forum. Basically, I take it to mean current trends in dance music (most notably dubstep) interpreted on Eurorack modular synth (well, it wouldn't have to be Eurorack format in particular but you get the idea) rather than using software like Ableton Live or whatever else. I like this idea though, so I am going to run with it as an actual genre. Join in.

As far as the patch goes, each sound went through individual channels of the Make Noise QMMG and were mixed together into the various inputs of the Elby Designs CGS735 Synthacon filter.

A droning root note from the Harvestman Piston Honda was sent into the audio input of the Cwejman VM-1 Voice module. A random noise voltage was being quantized by the Doepfer A-156 Dual Quantizer to the notes of a minor 7 chord for the VM-1 CV input. The droning audio input is then mixed in with the VM-1 internal Oscilator creating duophonic chordal basslines."

Bass guitar controlling VM-1 via RS-35

Bass guitar controlling VM-1 via RS-35 from cv slime 800 on Vimeo.

"No sound from the actual bass guitar, only the modular. Voltage outputs from the Analogue Systems RS-35 are also altering the groove of the Pittsburgh Timetable and changing the wave selected on the Piston Honda high percussion noise depending on the note played."

Cwejman VM-1 ACID.wmv

YouTube Uploaded by skylog800 on Jun 20, 2011

"Eurorack modular jam..."

via Owen Harris on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

Cwejman VM-1 + A189-1

YouTube Uploaded by bendedavis on Jun 9, 2011

"BASS"

doepfer a189-1 demo

Uploaded by bendedavis on Jun 9, 2011

"a189-1 demo"

Bone Axe

"Vermona DRM1 Mk III
Doepfer Modular (including Cwejman VM-1)
DX7
Tascam 644 Midistudio
Focusrite Compounder
TC Electronic M350
Ableton Live
Apogee Duet"
Bone Axe by joel1088

modDemix-René, Brains,PressurePoints-Slow Acid

modDemix-René, Brains,PressurePoints-Slow Acid from Richard Devine on Vimeo.

"Quick patch test with the modDemix and MakeNoise René sequencer running out to several modules for a slow animated control voltage jam. I started with QCV to 1V/ oct into the Cwejman VM-1 (Acid Slow Bassline). Then sent the X-Gate into the Cwejman CTG-VC envelope and I use Y-Gate for Accent/volume. I used the Doepfer 160,161,4ms RCD, SCD for clock divisions for gates into the rene for half time pattern playback. ModDemix was used in VCA mode with Rene going back and triggering the input for interesting gated time triggering of signals. The distant quantized melody is one voice of the VCO2-RM through the intellijel uScale then through Tiptops Z-5000 with a touch of delay. MakeNoise Brains and Pressure Points running in sequence mode to the Synthesis Technology E350, VCO2-RM, WMD Gamma Wave for extra clustering of timbres. The Cwejman BLD is the kick drum, and Noisering for high hats and snare patterns generated by the intellijel uStep.

makenoisemusic.com/​

Shot with the Cannon ELPH-300HS. Hit the full screen icon to view in full HD resolution.
Note: this patch is 100% modular no computers or drum machines here. :)"

Intellijel μscale - quantized symmetry

Intellijel μscale - quantized symmetry from Richard Devine on Vimeo.

"The μscale module is a cv quantizer and musical interval generator. In this simple patch I am using four VCO's. Cwejman VCO-2RM, VM-1,harvestman piston honda, and hertz donut. Everything is being CV sequenced by the output of the μscale. Clocked from one mini ELF LFO to a Doepfer 160, 161 then out to a-151 quad sequential switch controlling the MakeNoise Brains, and two pressure points doing long slow sequences back into the CV and Shift input on the Intellijel μscale. The drums are coming from the cwejman BLD and NS-04 for the white noise snare, and high hats. Effects used TipTop Z5000, Z-DSP, and Doepfer A-187

intellijel.com/​

Note: this patch is completely modular, no drum machines or computers used here:)"

Buchla Integration

YouTube via thedeepelement | January 30, 2011 |

http://trashaudio.com/2011/01/buchla-...
"Euro
Oscillators: Cwejman VM-1, Harvestman Piston Honda, Tip Top Audio Z3000, Wiard Anti-Oscillator.
Sequencers: Tip Top Audio Z8000 Matrix Sequencer, STG Graphic Sequencer, Doepfer A-155/A-154 Combo
Filter: Tip Top Audio Z2040
Delay: Tip Top Audio Z5000, Doepfer A-188-2 BBD
Clock: Make Noise Wogglebug, 4MS Rotating Clock Divider and Rotating Clock Divider Breakout

Buchla
Oscillators: Complex Waveform Generator 261e, Twisted Waveform Generator 259e
Sequencer: Dual Arbitrary Function Generator 250
Filter: Triple Morphing FIlter 291e, Quad Dynamics Manager 292e"

Synth Shop Hieber-Lindberg, Munich, Germany

via cheater cheater:

"I thought your readers could be interested that there's
such a nice place in Munich for synths.. it's not exactly Five G but
then they don't have to fly to Japan for it.. :)

Hi guys,
Last Saturday I have visited the music shop Musikhaus Hieber-Lindberg
in Munich, Germany. I was tipped off by Florian, who said it could be
interesting. You can find their website at
http://www.hieber-lindberg.de (unfortunately only in German, but it's
easy to find your way around, and Google Translate works well)

The Shop

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York Capacitor - Richard Devine

York Capacitor by RichardDevine
"Analogue, Modular, Harvestman, Wavetable Synthesis Tiptop Analogue Acousmatic

Recorded May 11, 2010 using only my Analogue Doepfer A-100 P9 case, with one pass. No post processing. Modules used, Tiptop Z-8000, Cwejman VM-1, Cwejman VCO-2RM, Harvestman Piston Honda,Harvestman Hertz Donut, Doepfer A-187 VCDSP. Doepfer A-145"
http://richard-devine.com/
http://devinesound.com/

Wavetable Acid Sessions - Excerpts

Wavetable Acid Sessions - Excerpts from Richard Devine on Vimeo.

"Wavetable acid sessions with Roland TR-808, TB-303, TipTop-Z-8000,STG/SoundLabs Time Buffer, Graphic Sequencer, Trigger Sequencer, Cwejman VM-1, Harvestman Hertz Donut, and Piston Honda.

Tweaking by Richard Devine and Josh Kay:)"

Wavetable Acid Jam-Part 2

Wavetable Acid Jam-Part 2 from Richard Devine on Vimeo.

"Unedited Wavetable acid jam with Roland TR-808, TB-303, TipTop-Z-8000,STG/SoundLabs Time Buffer, Graphic Sequencer, Trigger Sequencer, Cwejman VM-1, Harvestman Hertz Donut, and Piston Honda.

Analogue jamming by Richard Devine & Josh Kay. :)"

Previous posts featuring Richard Devine

Cwejman vm-1

via this auction



previously posted

STG Soundlabs-Analord Acid Jam - 303/606

STG Soundlabs-Analord Acid Jam - 303/606 from Richard Devine on Vimeo.

"Little acid jam using the stg soundlabs graphic sequencer and time buffer modules. Master clock by the TR-606 into the Time buffer, then out to the 303. Cwejman VM-1, and harvestman Piston Honda doing added bassline and harmony.

STG modules link here: stgsoundlabs.com/

Custom modifications to the 606 by Robert @ Alien Devices.

alien-devices.com/

Devilfish Modifications to the 303 by Robin Whittle, Real World Interfaces

firstpr.com.au/rwi/dfish/"

Doepfer Monster Modular

YouTube via belempa1
"L'impressionnante valise Doepfer est déjà remplie ,
il faut toujours plus d'espace : satané modulaire :-)
Ce patch utilise plusieurs oscillateurs et le VM-1 de Cwejman , en passant par les excellent filtres Malekko-Wiard . La reverb' est une A199 Doepfer avec le tank du Q115 Synthesizers.com , et le Z5000 Tiptop pour le delay.
Le but de ce patch est de tourner en boucle sans l'aide de séquenceur et de clavier externe .


The impressive suitcase Doepfer is already full,
More space is always needed: damned modular , :-)
This patch uses several oscillators and VM-1 of Cwejman, by way of excel them filter Malekko-Wiard. The reverb is A199 Doepfer with the tank of Q115 Synthesizers.com, and the Z5000 Tiptop for the delay.
The purpose of this patch is to turn in buckle without the help of sequencer and external keyboard.

Reverso Translator"

BLooD

YouTube via Beatprisoner
"A short improvisation with my new Cwejman BLD-6 Bass-Lead & Drum generator. The BLD is being sync'd by a Z-3000. The CV's and clocks are being provided by the Flame clockwork module. Beside the Cwejman MX-4S, a LFO and some delay no more modules are involved here. So the sound you hear is just from the BLD-6."

Clockwork Blue

"This video is a demonstration of the Flame Clockwork module. The only parameters which are being changed during the session on the clockwork are the quantizations of the three channels.
The module is triggering a Cwejman VM-1 and a Doepfer A-112 Sampler via CV/Gate as well a a Rob Papen Blue synthesizer and an Waldorf Attack Drumsynth via Midi."

SonicProjecs V-Machine Bundle with BCR2000

YouTube via virtualoberheim
"http://www.sonicprojects.ch/vmbundle/

Playing and tweaking sounds with the following setup:

- SM Pro Audio V-Machine
- SonicProjects VM Bundle
- Behringer BCR2000
- Korg DW8000 (only used as master keyboard)

Have a look at the used controller templates:

OP-X:
http://www.sonicprojects.ch/vmbundle/...

Stringer:
http://www.sonicprojects.ch/vmbundle/...

The master keyboard (Korg DW8000) is connected by MIDI cable to the V-Machine. The Behringer BCR2000 controller is connected by USB cable to the V-Machine (which offers two USB connectors). The SonicProjects VM Bundle is installed on the V-Machine and produces the sound including effects. The line outputs of the V-Machine are directly connected to an amplifier (using the green jack cables) which drives a pair of Yamaha NS-10 speakers. The audio of the video was recorded with the integrated room microphone of the video cam.

The installed SonicProjects VM Bundle is a bundle of adapted versions of OP-X (a virtual analog synth), Stringer (a sample based vintage string machine emulator), two custom made effect plugins (reverb and delay) as well as two banks with many ready to play presets in VFX format.

The VM Bundle also contains a BCR2000 toolkit that offers a custom sysex preset for the BCR2000 that matches the pre-mapped versions of the banks. After loading the sysex preset from a MIDI sequencer into the BCR2000 the setup can be immediatly used and offers a knob or button for every single parameter of OP-X and Stringer without the need of manual configuration. The BCR2000 toolkit also includes two printable templates that show which parameter is mapped to which BCR control.

This setup can serve as a complete hardware synth replacement and allows for tweaking and programming sounds as it used to be in former days, with a hardware control for each single function.

Furthermore - and this is even better than in a normal analog synth with knobs - the knobs and buttons on BCR2000 update automatically to the values of the new presets on preset change using MIDI feedback (has to be activated in the V-Machine before). This allows for tweaking parameters without annoying value jumps.

So this setup is a real dream offering immediate playing and tweaking fun which a usual pc/mouse setup is far away from. It's also a great leightweight and cheap solution for the stage.

This video is also available in a long version where in the intro is shown how to load the sysex preset into the BCR2000:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wm_8cO... [below]

Further important links:

The makers of the V-Machine:
http://www.smproaudio.com/

The makers of the VM Bundle:
http://www.sonicprojects.ch/

The makers of the BCR2000:
http://www.behringer.com/"

V-Machine: SonicProjects VMB and BCR2000

VFX Mac Part 1: OP-X

YouTube via virtualoberheim
"http://www.sonicprojects.ch/vmbundle/

SonicProjects OP-X included in the VM Bundle played within the SM Pro Audio VFX application while at the same time recording the audio output of VFX to a track of Apple GarageBand.

SonicProjects OP-X originally is a windows only plugin. With VFX and the adapted version of the VM Bundle it's nevertheless possible to play and record it on intel macs.

This is a general example how to play and use a windows only VSTi with an apple intel mac. The advantage of VM Bundle is that it's optimized for it and also can be used in the optional V-Machine hardware box.

This is the first one of 3 videos. It's recommended to also check the other two ones. The trilogy:

- VFX Mac Part 1: OP-X
- VFX Mac Part 2: Stringer
- VFX Mac Part 3: Installation

For a complete visual installation guide have a look at video Part 3.

VM Bundle demo:
http://www.sonicprojects.ch/vmbundle/

The free VFX application:
http://www.smproaudio.com/

The free SoundFlower:
http://www.cycling74.com/

Please also read the detailed installation guides which are included in the download packages. The installation video has just a supporting function."