"Introducing the new OUTPUT BUS module from me (DivKid) and Befaco. It's an 8HP summing mixer, output stage, soft clip limiter, line level integrator, LED meter visualiser, headphone monitor and more ... it has many features that aimed to solve typical mix and output problems you'll find yourself working with in a Eurorack modular system."
"Weirdly Ben has made almost exactly the module I need right now, as I'm building a modular mixer in my latest live system, and I need to sum and 'vibe up' the Roland TR-8. My pal Ben @DivKid sent me one for free - so here's me starting to use it! (Video update on this case coming soon!) 🙌 "
"The Output Bus is your ultimate output module: Presented by DivKid and Befaco, meant to be the last link in your modular chain!
Inspired by pro audio and studio summing units the Output Bus allows for summing style mixing, external gear integration, soft clip limiting, flexible output types, headphone monitoring and level visualization.
The module works great mixing all your other mixers in your setup, to return mono or stereo FX into the master bus and for bringing in external stereo line level gear with ease. All of this in just 8HP while also being able to visualize your final levels, output appropriate signals on the right cable type and monitor in headphones.
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EPIC!!! '80s Drums 'n' Echo: Roger Nichols WENDEL/WENDELjr Sequential Drumtraks Lexicon 224XL/LARC video upload by Synclav com
Note this is the first one to be featured on the site. There's mention of a Wendel Sampling Computer here. Roger Nichols, the creator, passed away in 2011.
"Note that there is only one (1) unit (s.n. 140) shown in the photos and seven (7) sound boards, and that is what you get for one money. Serial number 140 is seen in the video "EPIC!!! '80s Drums 'n' Echo: Roger Nichols WENDEL/WENDELjr Sequential Drumtraks Lexicon 224XL/LARC", it is the unit that is not rack mounted but over on the right side, sitting on top of the two stacked Lexicon 224XLs with the two LARC remotes sitting on top of it, and it is heard to play the Tom-2, Crash cymbal (Crash Cym-1), Ride cymbal (Ride Cym-1), Heart snare, and Heart kick.
If you select quantity two (2), you will get the second identical unit (s.n. 230) and a second set of the same (7) sound boards. I promise you the second one not shown is in equal or better condition. This would be very powerful and convenient setup for a producer to have, then able to do kick and snare at the same time, for example, and also for live sound drum replacement applications. Serial number 230 is seen in the video "EPIC!!! '80s Drums 'n' Echo: Roger Nichols WENDEL/WENDELjr Sequential Drumtraks Lexicon 224XL/LARC", it is the unit that is in the bottom of the rack, and it is heard to play the two alternating clap sounds (the clap sound is not included in this listing, but always available), which again shows what the WENDELjr can do but none of these drum machines can (alternate claps, they just go clap-clap, same sound, machine-like).
Also if someone wants me to list just the sound kit for some other WENDELjr they bought from a chump and have no sounds for it, it's $799.00 for the seven sounds on seven boards."
"This video is all about some of the weird and wonderful things you can do with filters in a modular synth setup. The filter I’m using is ADVA, which Plum Audio kindly sent over for me to check out.
As you’ll see, it has some powerful features crammed in. But don’t worry, most of the patch ideas in the video can be achieved using other modules too, so hopefully you’ll get a few ideas for things to try no matter what gear you’re using.
Please note: Plum Audio supplied me with an ADVA module in exchange for this video. It’a demo, not a review - but do rest assured I only make videos about modules that I would genuinely recommend to others."
Chapters:
00:00 Intro & patch previews
01:31 ADVA overview and demo
08:19 Filter mode switching via CV
11:05 Pinging for kicks and clonks
15:39 White noise drum kit
19:01 AM with resonance modulation
23:16 Formants with audio-rate FM
Timestamps: 0:00 - Set up for Sync / Through Zero and Ring Modulation 5:57 - Melody / Kick and Metallic Percussion 7:54 - Kick / Snare / Bass and Percussion 9:20 - Square Bass / Kick / Snare / Metallic Percussion 11:19 - Jazz Drum Kit / Bassline and Noise 13:19 - Jazz Drum Kit and Bassline 15:18 - Drums and Noise
"Moo Moo Dual Oscillator is available now!
I’ve been working on analogue designs since I got asthma during pandemic and had to take a break from singing…
This multiple layered dual oscillator produces a wide array of sounds from pure tones to complex noise and has some unique qualities that I’m really happy with. And today, finally ready to release…
There are some module introductions below. Please contact me for more details if you’re interested. Thank you so much for your support!
The Moo Moo Dual Oscillator from Beanie Bunnie features:
2 x Fully featured through zero analogue oscillators. 1 x Analogue Noise source with dedicated analogue state variable filter. 2 x 2 input mixers with inverted outputs for extra wave shaping options, plus CV and manual controls for crossfading between each input. 2 x Octave controls with 5 octave range and CV control.
Each oscillator section features: Individual outputs for Sine, Triangle, Saw, Square and Pulse wave forms (+/-5V). 1 x Through zero linear frequency modulation (TZ LIN FM) input which is normalled to the output of the opposite mixer/crossfader and a TZ LIN FM amount control.
1 x TZ OFFSET control that offsets the through zero modulation 0 crossing point and also acts as a coarse tune for the oscillator frequency. 1 x Large fine tune control that has a 1 octave range for precise setting of the frequency. 1 x Octave with CV input that has a 5 octave range. 1 x Pulse Width Control and with CV modulation (PWM) input. 1 x Noise amount control that sends the output of the filtered noise section directly into the through zero modulation of the oscillator (this is in parallel with TZ LIN FM input). 1 x Sync control with option of setting both oscillators to hard or soft sync via the mode button. 1 x Exponential Frequency Modulation Input for V/Octave connection from a keyboard. The right input is normalled to the left so both oscillators can follow keyboard pitch with only one connection.
Each mixer section features: 2 x Inputs (A and B) for audio or CV sources. 1 x Crossfader control plus CV input that can also act as a volume control or VCA when only one of the mixer inputs is used.
The noise section features: 1 x Analogue noise source (sent into the filter). 1 x Analogue state variable filter with selectable Low Pass, Band Pass and High Pass modes. 1 x Mode select button with hold function to switch the oscillator sync between hard or soft sync. 1 x Filter resonance control. 1 x Filter frequency control. 1 x Filter frequency CV input. 1 x Filtered noise output.
The other modules shown in the video are the Tiny Tot Utility and the Huhu 4 Att-Verter.
The Tiny Tot Utility features: 2 x 2 input mixers with bipolar attenuverters for each input and one input normalled to +5V. 2 x Manual or CV controlled dividers with setting for /2, /4, /8 and /16.
The Huhu 4 Att-Verter features: 4 x Attenuverters with dedicated outputs. 1 x Mixed output for channels 1 and 2. 1 x Mixed output for channels 3 and 4. 1 x Mixed output for all channels. Channels 2 and 4 are normalled to +5V.
Playlist:
Novation Summit - A playing attempt at Brian Crain's "Imagining"
One of my favorite piano artists Brian Crain, his song 'Imagining' attempting to play it. IIt definitely takes some muscle memory, but I love this song, love to hear it sound on the Summit.
Novation Summit - "Morning Stroll" SM Plucked Keys
Took a walk outside with the family in our new neighborhood... beautiful sunny day. Much to be thankful for. a short inspirational piece from that played here. I hope wherever you are you will find an enjoyable stroll for yourself.
Could pass for a guitar sound, do you think? Credit to Orano's patch again, some reverb from the flashback and hall of fame, subtle reverb and delay on the Summit, I know I know.. why not just use one or the other. Well, it's convenient to alternate, the HoF and FB pedals are primarily not adjusted as it's also sent thru my mixer as an FX channel for other instruments. Enjoy.
Novation Summit - "Aisle" - Multi Mode - 1. SM 5th Sense 2. Sm Who's Afraid (Orano's single patches)
Credit to Orano's Novation Summit single patches, I split them in multi mode, as you'll usually see me do. In this improvisation I'm playing with the delay timing effects on the #2 patch while playing pad on the #1. The onboard delay and reverb effects gives instant breaths for your creative atmospheres.
Novation Summit - "Crystal Falls" Multi Setting (SM Leviathan and SM Popcorn Arp)
Patch creation credit to Orano Music @ https://www.orano.co.uk/shop. Just having fun with blending his patches, very lush and enjoyable, highly recommended!
Novation Summit - SM Leviathan (patch Created by Orano Music)
This patch (along with many others) was created by Orano Music
Novation Summit - "Legendary Keys" - Solo Piano - Multi Mode
I like taking the same single patch and splitting them between both the A and B sections. There are a few minor tweaks between the two sections of course, the A section I'll use for solo piano playing with some slight filter manipulations while the B section is mainly conducting the arp in the play tick on the arp knob, this basically follows the key strokes and does a catch up, so to say, as there is also delay and feedback being added for dynamic effect. I like being able to create an immersivity effect to keep me going in my solo playing. The Summit never fails to conveniently produce this very basic task.
Since OBS has fixed their NDI plugin, it's less work around for me to set up these recordings again. Thanks for listening. appreciate any comments or tips for solo piano playing and any other recommendations to help me along this Summit playing journey.
Well, today is a milestone, everything is ready and has been sent off to fabrication to make the first hardware prototypes.
Caladan is (will be) an 8-part multi-timbral polyphonic analog / digital hybrid synthesizer.
We are carrying on the legacy of a fantastic, groundbreaking synthesizer called the 'Parva' by FutureSonus. Building on its DNA, we are putting our own twist on it to make it the perfect partner to the S2400.
Same form factor, same aesthetic (yes, same wood sides if you want)
It will bring polyphonic playback of multi-sampled instruments (SF2, SFZ, +) out of the box. But the special sauce is the 8x expansion slots inside the case which will allow me to go completely fucking nuts with add-in voicecards.
OPL3, SID, SEM, SH-101, MiniMoog, Pro-1, etc etc... all these flavours can be realised on expansion cards and all accessed by a common UI.
Voicecards can of course be analog OR digital. The intention is to open this side of the synth up to allow 3rd party developers to create cards also.
I'm literally creating MY 'Dream Synth' and I want to take you along for the ride.
First hardware should be here in a few weeks!!
Here's a couple of renders of what the prototype will look like.
Built as a kit from Watford electronics parts with the UK magazine practical wireless. Basic unit but it's pretty rare.
The exterior case is a little marked, the maker appears to have used it as a soldering iron rest 🤦🏻♀️
Would probably benefit from power and output leads / plug being rewired replaced, but it's been tested as working as far as using a pair of headphones goes with it. All the beats were heard through them and tempo/ volume change etc."
Interesting rig. You'll find a picture of the back below with the TG33. This is the first post to feature the Hybrid Arts CPX computer module. Hybrid Arts also made the ADAP SOUNDTRACK SAMPLER ADAP-1. If anyone has any info on the CPX, feel to leave a comment. Curious if it's simply a computer with an editor for the TG77 and TG33, or it's own synth/sample playback module. Take a look at the back below. The Synthax RACKWare RG 124 appears to be the monitor for the system, and the Kawai MAV-8 is a midi patchbay.
It's interesting to see the TG77 and TG33 in a different enclosure.
This is the first post to feature both Lyre inc. and the FDSS Studio Additive Synthesizer. It was spotted and sent in via M Me. The listing, images, and info is from Synthmaster.de, posted here with permission.
Details from the listing:
"I am offering my ultra mega rare Lyre FDSS Studio.
The FDSS is an additive synthesizer with analysis and resynthesis function from 1987
The technical data is on the last picture in the web, you can find almost nothing about it
Ultra rare , as far as I know less than 50 devices have been built , only three have been delivered to Europe .
This synthesizer was available as an 8 or 16 voice version, The 8-voice version was always the basic version, which could be expanded to include a further 8 voices out of 16.
Like the famous Technos Acxel synthesizer, the Lyre FDSS synthesizer also designed and built in Quebec / Canada.
You had to operate it via a terminal, similar to the
Synclavier, Synergy or Kurzweil K150FS.
Software was and is included for PC and Apple Mac
Mac could be connected directly and with the PC you needed a card (ISA is included)
price, no idea.....
with such rare things "whatever someone is willing to pay" applies :-))
True rarity - PPG 1020 Monophonic digital synthesizer with analog filter
CONDITION: Used, in very good condition (see photos), playable immediately. The device was completely overhauled in a specialist workshop and works perfectly.
DESCRIPTION: The PPG 1020 is a very special rarity and in perfect technical condition. It is very stable in voice, has analog VCF, digital keyboard without bouncing contacts and a special, very expressive, fat super sound! More information about the device on request.
SPECIAL FEATURE: Double Glide ON/OFF switch above the pitch bender wheel."
"Solton TS4 synth module with PCM drums and some analog sections like bass especially designed for real-time arranger performance.
Made in Italy in 1989! It’s the brother of the famous Solton Programmer 24!
SERIAL NUMBER: 1675/89
Derived from the same project of Solton Programmer 24, the TS4 has the same analog fat sounds and programmable patterns. There are several preset functions for live play!
FUNCTIONS:
• Auto Bass
• Custom Arranger
• Patch Change
• Manual Drums (triggers with notes)
• Odd Bass 16/8 feet
• Tempo Change
• Memory Save
• Custom Variation
• Intro Fill in-End
SOUNDS:
• BASS: features 16 different presets e.g slap, picked, sixties, fingered. With BASS BRILLANCE which is a kind of filter EQ.
• CHORD 1: there are 32 patches e.g strings, EP, grand piano, fiddle, organ, choir, brass, pads... You can filter it with CHORD BRILLANCE function.
• CHORD 2: another wave of 32 patches: marimba, piano, funky, mellow, clarinet, flute, harmonica, guitar, bell.
You can mix sounds between bass, chord 1 and chord 2 to create incredible new sounds!
• DRUMS: 7 channels with individual gain and outs for a total of 43 percussions sounds samples. Some drum functions like ROLL and FLAME. Drums includes: kick, snare, hit hat, ride, tambourine, toms, shaker-maracas."
