Tiptop Z-DSP Reverb Card

via this auction

Note the auction is for the card, not the module.

"This auction is for a program card for the Tiptop Audio Z-DSP eurorack synthesizer module. If you are reading this you know the Z-DSP. The current cards are the Dragonfly delay and the Bat filter. This is a selection of the free DSP programs available on the spin semiconductor site burned to a blank card using the new Numberz programming tool. If you don't want to buy Numberz, then this is a cheap way to get 8 new programs.

the programs are:
1. Large hall reverb
2. Reverb with high and low pass filters.
3. Reverb and pitchshift.
4. Reverb and echo.
5. Reverb and wah.
6. Reverb and phaser.
7. Stereo chorus
8. Mono flanger

The card also has all the text and parameters.

Note: This auction is only for the program card, the Z-DSP in the picture is not included!"

NYZ DRNH Limited Cassette Release on Gamma Mine Featuring Hinton Instruments Modular

Dave Burraston aka NYZ/noyzelab has a new release out titled DRNH soon available on cassette and digital download. You'll find some info on the gear used exclusively for MATRIXSYNTH further below, but first, here is some info on the release via noyzelab:

"Launching Gamma Mine's explorations into electronic systems music is 'DRNH', a new release from award winning artist Dave Burraston. “DRNH” continues 2016's releases from the ever-prolific artist, who has released works on labels including .MEDS, Feral Tapes, Computer Club and ALKU, this year alone.

Under his NYZ alias, Burraston studies modulation-based synthesis techniques from his Noyzelab studio, NSW, Australia. As an extension to the activities captured on 'DRN4' (.MEDS, 2016), the systems utilised on “DRNH” have been broadened to include additive synthesis, ring modulation and non-linear waveshaping alongside Burraston's staple frequency modulation synthesis techniques. The following is a declassified listing of equipment used in this research:

Hinton Instruments Music Lab modular prototype
Yamaha SY99 & TG77 with cellular automata generated microtunings
MANIAC/Ulamizer-II cellular automata sequencing
Tiptop Z-DSP & Numberz with custom programs

The result is a collection of recordings which take the listener from sci-fi atmospheres (“NYZ-1_HI-SIN”) to whirring electronics (“NYZ_Z-DSP+NUMBERZ-DRN1”), playful FM studies (“FM80Pcellular”, “FM60Pcellular”) to meditative drones (“CSN2-excerpt1-mono”, “DRNH”). “DRNH” releases on 9th December 2016 on white C90 cassette and digital formats:

A1. NYZ-1_SHPR_mono (01:40)
A2. NYZ-1_HI-SIN (07:17)
A3. NYZ-1_FM20Pcellular (02:04)
A4. NYZ_Z-DSP+NUMBERZ-DRN1 (06:42)
A5. FM80Pcellular (05:08)
A6. CSN2 excerpt1-mono (14:29)
A7. FM60Pcellular (05:42)
B1. DRNH (44:44)"

MATRIXSYNTH - NYZ - DRNH synth info leak

--- NYZ:DRNH INFO LEAK MSG BEGINS ---

Matrixsynth asked NYZ for some extra info on this release, so this extra bonus snippet is provided exclusively!

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Thanks for asking for some more info on the NYZ - DRNH release, this tape has been great fun to put together. Finlay Shakespeare (Moog Sound Lab UK engineer/tech & also the guy who runs Future Sound Systems eurorack modular) has done a great mastering job on it for his new Gamma Mine label.

The equipment I listed up on Noyzelab is not everything that was used.. but covers a fair bit of ground. I can give you a few extra bits of info though :

NYZ_Z-DSP+NUMBERZ-DRN1 - Made using the Intellijel/Cylonix Cyclebox-II+Expander going into a Tiptop Z-DSP with some custom programs I've written. A big thanks to Richard D James for giving me my first blank Z-DSP cartridge.. "ere u go, get on with summat" or words to that effect :) In this case it was using various ring modulation schemes. For a great reference I highly recommend Graham Hinton's ModMix application pages which details a range of ringmod/wave shaping algorithms :

applications.htm

moreapplications.htm

CSN2 excerpt1-mono - This is from some Hinton Instruments Music Lab modular sessions in 2013, and the methodology is pretty much the same as discussed in 'NYZ DRN4 Declassified' on Matrixsynth. A type of FM/additive/RM switched synthesis controlled via a cellular automata network (MANIAC cellular automata sequencer). The CSN is referred to in my notes as "Complicated Switching Network" so using complex systems to re-route sounds, a bit like a telephone network, imagine a bunch of ants running around repatching a modular synth and thats probably something like what's happening.. I often set these up and run them for days, take a few recordings here and there, it was nice just to listen sometimes as well, not to take a recording. I end up doing that a lot with these realtime generative/algorithmic systems because (depending on the parameters) they can take a long time to unfold, and sometimes you might just want the bit that happens after a few days, just let the system run till then..

FM60Pcellular - This was all done on a TG77 sequenced by the MANIAC cellular automata sequencer, with the original programming done using the SY99. I like to program on the SY99, but these days the outputs are getting very scratchy, so I transfer stuff over MIDI to the TG77 and do the final setup/mix with that + its got 8 individual outputs so little bit extra mixing scope. The voicing on this is a simple mix of FM/AWM voices, the bassline sound is the AWM voice. There's a great resource on SY99/TG77 programming written by Herbert Janssen, which also includes a section on waveshaping :

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Graphic Editor for the Tiptop Audio Z-DSP & Audio Numberz

http://itijik.com/zdspde.html

"Display text editor for use with TipTop Audio Z-DSP, and TipTop Audio Numberz.

The editor is able to open and save .txt files, for quick text recall with Z-DSP screen formatting. It also exports .hex files if needed. But the coolest part is...it now writes directly to Numberz! Just one application for all of your text editing. No more using pickit2 and having to select devices or eprom parts. Just click the write button, confirm and its done!

Please donate to show your appreciation for our programmer. He has made an awesome tool for our Z-DSP projects!...and has done it on his own time!

This donation will not only help with the continuous stream of Mountain Dew needed to keep the code flowing, but it will also encourage future development for the modular community. Thank you."

Z-DSP | 10 years later | Stereo Echo | Filter | Mod | Pitch

video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"The Z-DSP was one of my first modules and ten years later it's still going strong. It inspired many SPIN FV-1 powered effects modules, being FX-AID as the most succesful module so far. But can it compete with Z-DSP? Sure. It beats the big white/black module on price, size, algorithm count and the free algorithm catalog that covers any effect. But - imho - the Z-DSP algorithms are better and it offers a powerful feedback design. It's built to last another 10 years. I asked myself the question, 'isn't the chip getting old?'. Listening to the new TTA Stereo Bundle, i'd say no. But don't take my word for it. This is one of the longest videos I made so far. With a few exceptions here and there, this journey has been an adventure."

Braids Pluck aleatoric melody & Braids Particle mode + Z-DSP

Braids Pluck aleatoric melody from Peter Speer on Vimeo.

"Braids in 'Pluck' string synthesis mode.

Clocking via Maths, Function, Echophon and Shuffling Clock Multiplier
--Maths Ch. 1 controls the timebase for the note clusters and clocks the SCM
--SCM triggers Braids
--Function decides when new notes will be created (via Quantimator's Hold input) and clocks the Echophon and Wogglebug, and engage's Math Ch.1's Cycle input
--the Echophon acts as a clock divider and drives Brains

Sequencing via Wogglebug, Pressure Points/Brains and Quantimator
--Wogglebug's Stepped out is sent to the Quantimator's voltage input
--Pressure Points Row 1 is sent to the Quantimator's transpose input

Timing modulation: Wogglebug and Maths

Tremolo: Dr. Octature + A-132-3

Filtering: Z-DSP (serial HPF --> BPF program)

diode-ring.com"


Braids Particle mode + Z-DSP from Peter Speer on Vimeo.

"The 'Particle' mode on Braids is a granular synthesis model

Pressure Points rows are controlling Braids
(Maths is acting as a dual slew limiter for these voltages)
Wogglebug is controlling the Z-DSP (Bat Filters card)

diode-ring.com"

Tiptop Techno Box the Quad ONE

Tiptop Techno Box the Quad ONE from Tiptop Audio on Vimeo.

"Starting with the new Fold Processor, then turn on the beat with four ONE modules playing Glitchmachines cards and a card with chords. BD909 for kick Z2040/Z4000 do the bass with a chord from ONE, HATS909 HATS808 and MA808 adds more hats. Switching sounds on ONE playing the BENT card, everything but the bass drum gets processed by the Z-DSP. A stereo from the Z-DSP into Apogee Elements88 and BD909 output to the Elements on another channel. Limiter is set on Abelton master and thats it."

Update:

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NEW Z-DSP CARD: MARIANA TRENCH #5

NEW Z-DSP CARD: MARIANA TRENCH #5 from Station 252 on Vimeo.

"Mariana Trench - a new card for Z-DSP eurorack module by Tiptop Audio.

Algorithm #5: FDN MODULATED 1

Simple FM patch synthesized using Tiptop Audio modules: 2x Z3000, 2x Z4000 and Z2040 running through FDN MODULATED 1 algorithm. Sequenced with Tiptop Audio Z8000, QuantiZer and Circadian Rhythms.

tiptopaudio.com/z-dsp-2018/#marianatrenchcard"

You can find previous videos in the series here.

NEW Z-DSP CARD: MARIANA TRENCH #6

NEW Z-DSP CARD: MARIANA TRENCH #6 from Station 252 on Vimeo.

"Mariana Trench - a new card for Z-DSP eurorack module by Tiptop Audio.

Algorithm #6: FDN MODULATED 2

TG 2 samples playing from a regular Tiptop Audio ONE patched through Z2040 LPF / VCA (controlled by a couple of Z4000 envelopes) and FDN MODULATED 2 algorithm. Sequenced with Tiptop Audio Z8000 and Circadian Rhythms.

tiptopaudio.com/z-dsp-2018/#marianatrenchcard"

You can find previous videos in the series here.

TipTop Z-DSP eurorack module - Initial Test

Published on Jun 5, 2014 bigcitymusic·342 videos

"Our first test of the TipTop Z-DSP with the Dragonfly delay card. We've recorded a pattern into the Critter and Guitari Melody Mill which is sending pitch CV to the Cwejman D-LFO and triggering the Mutable Tides. The enveloped D-LFO is running into the Z-DSP Dragonfly's stereo ping pong delay. The Mutable Frames is routed to Z-DSP delay time and LPF."

HYDRA: Clocked Band Taps

HYDRA: Clocked Band Taps from Station 252 on Vimeo.

"Testing the new HYDRA card for Tiptop Audio Z-DSP. Playing with the seventh algorithm: Clocked Band Taps

Sampled Voice: ONE playing DOTS sound > Vermona VcDrive > Toppobrillo Multifilter HiPass > Tiptop Z2040

Sending ONE into Clocked Band Taps on Z-DSP via aux sends on the Mackie mixer.

Hi Hat: ONE playing DOTS sound

Sending hat into Halls Of Valhalla Room on Z-DSP via aux sends on the Mackie mixer

Kick Drum: TTA BD808

http://tiptopaudio.com/z-dsp/"

Z-DSP: PING PONG TAPE ECHO PART 2

Published on Aug 19, 2019 Station 252

"More Ping Pong Tape Echo sound examples. The second algorithm on the new Tape Echo card for Z-DSP voltage controlled effects processor from Tiptop Audio.

recorded directly from Z-DSP stereo out. Patched using an assortment of Tiptop Audio modules: Tiptop ONE, Z2040, Z4000, Forbidden Planet, Circadian Rhythms, BD808 and more."

Z-DSP: PING PONG TAPE ECHO Station 252 videos

NEW Z-DSP CARD: MARIANA TRENCH #1

NEW Z-DSP CARD: MARIANA TRENCH #1 from Station 252 on Vimeo.

Mariana Trench - a new card for Z-DSP eurorack module by Tiptop Audio.

Algorithm #1: FDN FEEDBACK

Sound Source: two Z3000 oscillators. One with FM'd sine wave the other one with the modulator's square wave that is pulse width modulated by a third Z3000. Mixed in Tiptop MixZ and after that run through Z2040 VCF/VCA controlled by a pair of Z4000 VcADSRs.

Sequenced with Tiptop's Circadian Rhythms, Z8000, Trigger Riot and a QuantiZer (transposed by Verbos Touch Keyboard)

http://tiptopaudio.com/z-dsp-2018/#marianatrenchcard

HYDRA: 6 Bandpass Delays

HYDRA: 6 Bandpass Delays from Station 252 on Vimeo.

"Testing the new HYDRA card for Tiptop Audio Z-DSP. Playing with the second algorithm: 6 Bandpass Delays.

Synth Voice: ONE playing DOTS sound > Z2040 (AM by Z4000, FM by a second Z4000)

Sending ONE into 6 Bandpass Delays on Z-DSP via aux sends on the Mackie mixer.

Kick Drum: TTA BD808

BD signal is sent (via aux send on the Mackie mixer) to Chronoblob (TTA Z2040 in the feedback loop, WMD HiPass filter on the output). Chronoblob is sent (via aux send on the Mackie mixer) to a second Z-DSP running Halls Of Valhalla Asgard.

Hats: a mix of TTA HH808 and a DOTS sound fom TTA ONE run through Roland Demora, mix modulated by TTA Trigger Riot

Sequenced with Tiptop Audio Circadian Rhythms, Trigger Riot and Z8000

http://tiptopaudio.com/z-dsp/"

ECHOZ, ZVERB, Z5000 Tiptop Audio Multi Effects Modules

Published on Nov 20, 2019 Tiptop .Audio

"ZVERB, ECHOZ and the Z5000 are powerful stereo DSP effects modules in a compact 8HP panel. Although only 8HP in size, all controls are immediately available with clear labeling, making them quick, comfortable and easy to use. Each button accesses a bank of different effects types for up to 24 effects per module.

These effects are a blend of newly developed programs and ones carefully selected from Tiptop’s library of hundreds of effects created over 10 years for the classic Z-DSP processor module. While the effects algorithms play a major role in making these modules sound impressive, an internal analog clock circuitry drives the DSP chip adds to the lush and warm audio processing. With ZVERB, ECHOZ and the Z5000, Tiptop Audio effects have never been so accessible."

Note, this is the first post to feature the ZVERB.

"ZVERB is a collection of all new reverb algorithms developed by Tiptop ranging from typical reverbs to more complex effects that combine delay and pitch shifting with reverb. The effects are grouped by decades based on either the era an algorithm was introduced or the time when the effect was most popular. This variety of reverbs covers small to epic size spaces with the addition of shimmering, feedback tunneled pitch shifting, tape delay drivers, gated reverbs and a lot more. Analog clocking of the DSP chip and CV over the parameters enables even more experimentation. This is a collection inspired by the best from the past right at your fingertips."

The ZVERB is also available in black.

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NEW Z-DSP CARD: MARIANA TRENCH #4

NEW Z-DSP CARD: MARIANA TRENCH #4 from Station 252 on Vimeo.

Mariana Trench - a new card for Z-DSP eurorack module by Tiptop Audio.

Algorithm #4: FDN UNSTABLE 2

Simple FM patch synthesized using Tiptop Audio modules: 2x Z3000, 2x Z4000 and Z2040 running through FDN UNSTABLE 2 algorithm. Sequenced with Tiptop Audio Z8000, QuantiZer and Circadian Rhythms.

tiptopaudio.com/z-dsp-2018/#marianatrenchcard

Z-DSP: PING PONG TAPE ECHO PART 1

Published on Aug 17, 2019 Station 252

"Ping Pong Tape Echo sound examples. The second algorithm on the new Tape Echo card for Z-DSP voltage controlled effects processor from Tiptop Audio.

recorded directly from Z-DSP stereo out. Patched using an assortment of Tiptop Audio modules: Tiptop ONE, Z2040, Z4000, Forbidden Planet, Circadian Rhythms, BD808 and more.

http://tiptopaudio.com/zdsp-ns/"

Z-DSP: PING PONG TAPE ECHO Station 252 videos

TIPTOP ONE: Glitchmachines PERC

TIPTOP ONE: Glitchmachines PERC from Station 252 on Vimeo.

"A small selection of samples from Glitchmachines PERC card for Tiptop Audio eurorack sample player module ONE

ONE is in trigger, fade and file select modes / free pitch. Triggered from Trigger Riot and Circadian Rhythms. Pitch CV from Z8000 and Pressure Points. File select CV is from Z8000. Playing clean - no processing, just sometimes a bit of Valhalla Room from TTA Z•DSP and Clocked delays from another Z•DSP

+

Tiptop BD808 - clean.

BD909, Mid TOM909, SNR808 are processed with Vermona VCDrive, Toppobrillo Multifilter HiPass and TTA Z2040.

HH909

Valhalla Room from TTA Z•DSP. Clocked delays from another Z•DSP

recorded live. a bit of compression and a bit of limiting on the mix bus."

NEW Z-DSP CARD: MARIANA TRENCH #3

NEW Z-DSP CARD: MARIANA TRENCH #3 from Station 252 on Vimeo.

Mariana Trench - a new card for Z-DSP eurorack module by Tiptop Audio.

Algorithm #3: FDN UNSTABLE 1

Running various FM noises and percussive sounds synthesized using Tiptop Audio modules: 2x Z3000, 2x Z4000, Z2040 and Fold Processor through FDN UNSTABLE 1 algorithm.

tiptopaudio.com/z-dsp-2018/#marianatrenchcard

Beat Blurp Beauty Baraka - New Shimmer Cartridge From Valhalla DSP for Tiptop Audio Z-DSP

"A quick demo of the upcoming Shimmer cartridge from Valhalla DSP, for the TipTop Audio Z-DSP. Written & Produced by Sean Costello and Don Gunn. In about 15 minutes total.

4 tracks using a Korg MS-20 and Z-DSP:

- "Bass Drum" is the Pitch Delay from the Shimmer cartridge, with the feedback turned up and shift turned down. No input.
- The echos are feedback/pitch/delay manipulations of the Pitch Delay, again with no input.
- The chordal texture is a 1-osc sawtooth patch from the MS-20, run through the Quad Shimmer algorithm in the Shimmer cart.
- The high/low octave sound is the same 1-osc sawtooth patch, running through the Dual Shimmer algorithm."

Tiptop Audio Z-DSP Experiments on The Stretta Procedure

"I'm one of the lucky few beta testers of the new Tiptop Audio Z-DSP eurorack module, and boy is it a lot of fun. The Z-DSP is a lot like the Tiptop Audio Z5000, except embiggened. A lot. There are three CV controlled parameters per program. There is a feedback loop that you can tap into on the front panel so you can insert a filter or whatever module you can think of inside a part of the DSP process that is usually closed to tinkering. You can change the personality of the DSP by inserting a different card on the front panel. You can even voltage control the clock. This is serious sound-mangling mayhem."

more including samples at The Stretta Procudure Be sure to click on that image.