SOCIAL ENTROPY RELEASES QUICKSILVER 606 CPU UPGRADE FOR THE TR-606

Quicksilver 606 Introduction

Published on Apr 4, 2013 ripe909·21 videos

"The Quicksilver 606 CPU upgrade for the TR-606 is now available! [Press release below] The soundtrack is by Syn303, track available here: https://soundcloud.com/syn303/kontakt..."

Quicksilver 606 Features Overview
Published on Apr 4, 2013

"We go over some of the new features of the Quicksilver 606 CPU upgrade for the TR-606. We cover individual instrument accents, 32 step patterns, MUTE and ROLL, randomize, rotate, reverse and some MIDI capabilities."

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PRESS RELEASE:

"Dallas, TX, April 04, 2013 - Exactly one year after the successful release of the Quicksilver 303, Social Entropy is pleased to announce the Quicksilver 606 CPU upgrade. Quicksilver 606 is a completely new replacement CPU for the classic TR-606 drum machine. The operating system has been rewritten from the ground up.

The Quicksilver 606 introduces the capability to accent individual instrument triggers. A mix of accented and unaccented triggers can be placed on the same step. This ability makes it possible to program much more expressive patterns that weren’t possible on the original TR-606.

A new MUTE/ROLL mode has been added specifically for realtime performance.
MUTE mode allows muting of individual instrument tracks. Mutes can be applied in realtime and stored with a pattern or applied globally across patterns.
ROLL mode creates a note repeat of selected instruments. The time division of the roll can be changed in realtime for dynamic build-ups and variations.

Patterns can now be up to 32 steps in length, split across two 16 step sections. When extending a pattern from 16 to 32 steps, pattern data can copied automatically into the new section. Up to sixteen patterns can be chained for playback.

The sequencing engine supports standard grid and tap programming methods. A new realtime record capability also allows patterns to be entered live with a MIDI controller, with incoming velocity used to dynamically set accents.

Functions like copy and paste, randomize, rotate and reverse can be applied to individual instruments or entire patterns.


The extended track mode allows for complete songs to be constructed using patterns. Each track step has settings for instrument mutes, multiple repeats or pattern chains.

Changing between modes can be performed without stopping the sequencer. All data is stored in EEPROM memory, eliminating the need for batteries.

Enhanced MIDI connectivity provides synchronization, sequencer input and output, as well as a new "MIDI Control Mode" which allows the buttons of the TR-606 to be controlled remotely by any device that can send MIDI note messages.

Full MIDI System Exclusive support means that pattern and track data can be dumped to external devices for backup or sharing. USB MIDI can also be used for direct connection to various USB host devices.

USB connectivity is also used for easy operating system upgrades.

The Quicksilver 606 is available for immediate purchase. Price for the base CPU is $275 USD, with free installation for a limited time.

For more information, please visit http://www.socialentropy.com/quicksilver"

anti_acid

YouTube via ripe909
"a little tech loop, not really a song, I just made it while sitting on the sofa. Using only machinedrum and kaoss pad, with Alesis A6 bass.

This was after a thread about G.A.S. on KSS, and since there's no 303 type sound... anti-acid"

Genoqs Octopus Demonstration

YouTube via ripe909. Sent my way via Cikira.
"Programming the melody for Ferry Corsten's "Rock Your Body Rock" in under 2:30."
genoQs Octopus and Roland JP8080

Quicksilver 303 PATTERN LENGTH TUTORIAL

YouTube Published on Jun 27, 2012 by ripe909

"This video demonstrates the various ways to set pattern length on the Quicksilver 303 CPU. All length functions can be performed while the sequencer is running.
For more information: http://www.socialentropy.com/quicksilver"

bassline_303

YouTube via ripe909
"303 clone for sale on ebay, just running through the buttons and knobs.
This is a full custom metal case with silkscreened graphics based on the x0xb0x"
I'm not seeing it listed yet. Here's a search on 303 clone on Ebay.
Update: it's this one.

via ripe in the comments.

plastik_kontainer

YouTube via ripe909
"A mellow acid track, obviously plastikman inspired. Mostly machinedrum and revolution, with a little virus for the bass. Sequenced up on six tracks of the octopus."

Youtubetech - original track, kind of techno, house

YouTube via grauoliv

"Okay, nothing very special. This is the third and final take. First the audio was bad, then the video. This time I got it! Live techno jam with pre-programmed sequencing with Manikin Schrittmacher, MAM SQ-16 and Yamaha RY-30. Bass from Moog LP and DSI Mopho, Strings from Virus and Micro Q, Percussion from Drumstation, RY-30 and Akai MPC 500. Last jam in my 2008 studio setup. Now it's getting rebuild for more efficency. The track is inspired by ripe909 who really does a great job with his tracks & videos here on youtube."

Quicksilver Roland TB-303 SN 231500

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this auction

"This is the last Quicksilver 303 we have in stock for now, so don't wait!

This 303 has been modified with the Quicksilver 303 CPU upgrade.
A great way to get this amazing upgrade without having to send away your 303 or deal with installation.

All LEDs have been upgraded to a nice diffused BLUE.

This machine has also had the switches replaced with new ALPS sealed tact switches, so there isn't any problems with buttons double triggering.

The Quicksilver 303 CPU adds support for:
* MIDI input/output
* USB-MIDI
* realtime pattern editing
* pattern MIDI output
* sysex pattern dumps
* realtime mode switching
* filter cutoff control over MIDI
* pattern randomize
* MIDI sync
* updateable operating system
... and much, much more.

With the Quicksilver 303 upgrade, the 303 has become an amazing interactive live performance synthesizer.
You can create and edit patterns without ever stopping the sequencer.

You can find out more about the Quicksilver 303 upgrade here
A video showing some of the cool things the Quicksilver 303 is capable of: Quicksilver 303 MIDI CONTROL" [video embed below]

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genoqs_tutorial3

YouTube via ripe909. Part 1. Part 2
"This is a short tutorial on building multiple clusters and automatically switching between them. This is useful for building song structures or moving between songs in a live performance. It may be a bit confusing for people who don't have an Octopus to follow some of the button-pressing ;)"

Quicksilver 606 shuffle

Published on Apr 15, 2013 ripe909·22 videos

"We give a sneak peek of the upcoming SHUFFLE function for the Quicksilver 606. This works exactly as on a TR-909. We use a simple kick/snare pattern to highlight the timing changes.

For more information on the Quicksilver 606 please check out
http://www.socialentropy.com/quicksilver"

303_bluie

YouTube via ripe909. this auction?
"303 for sale on ebay, just running through the buttons and knobs. Has blue LEDs"

Quicksilver 303 MIDI CONTROL MODE tutorial

YouTube Published on Jun 29, 2012 by ripe909

"We demonstrate various interesting ways to use the MIDI control mode of the Quicksilver 303.
For more information: http://www.socialentropy.com/quicksilver"

303SE02

YouTube via ripe909
"custom TB-303 clone based on the x0xb0x!"

genoqs_tutorial01

YouTube via ripe909.
"this is a short tutorial on the genoqs octopus. I show how to use custom direction maps and step events to perform a simple modification on how a sequence plays"

303_CPU_desolder

YouTube Uploaded by ripe909 on Oct 7, 2011

"desoldering a TB-303 CPU"

trance trash

YouTube via ripe909
"Well I am sick with a cold and wanted to turn the studio equipment off... So you get to suffer through my attempt at cheesy supersaw trance! Sequenced on the Octopus, SE BassLine x0xb0x, machinedrum, revolution, JP-8080, oh and some virus."

prosthetic

YouTube via ripe909
"A mellow acid track featuring the SE BassLine x0xb0x as 303.
SE BassLine for sale at http://www.socialentropy.com/bassline

Sequenced on the genoQs Octopus, with 909 for drums and a little Machinedrum and virus TI."

Social Entropy - Engine overview

Published on Feb 16, 2015 ripe909

"In this video we give a brief introduction to the Engine hardware sequencer. First, we cover the basics of the machine, then we program a basic song using various features."

Social Entropy Engine Pattern Overview Videos

Published on Oct 10, 2016 ripe909

Playlist:
Engine pattern probability
Engine pattern arpeggio overview
Engine drum pattern - 16 instruments, 3 velocities

destroyed

YouTube via ripe909
"Testing out the virus TI atomizer for the first time on a track. This one is a bit noisy and distorted, repetitive hard techno!"
I forget the name of the controller he is using. I've posted it in the past. If you know, leave a comment.
Update via dewb in the comments: "It's the C-Thru-Music Axis64."