Building An Alien Screamer Synthesizer

video upload by synthCube

"We built an MFOS Alien Screamer synthesizer in one of our new 3D printed cases!"

https://synthcube.com/cart/mfos-alien-screamer-case

What is the Pet Rock? (Eurorack temporal rhythm generator module)

video upload by Musical Miscellany

"I recently purchased a Pet Rock. Not the traditional pet rock from the 1970s, but a Eurorack module that creates rhythms based on the phases of the moon. It's a really cool concept created by Jonah Senzel and released at Knobcon 2023.

Intro & Theory - 0:00
Logistics - 1:47
Basic Rhythms & Clock Variances - 2:55
Adding Pitch Sequences - 5:25
Adding Delay - 5:57

You can purchase one here: https://synthcube.com/cart/petrock"

Pet Rock made its first appearance on the site here.

"Pet Rock is a rogue-like rhythm generator which changes daily, with monthly modulations in style.

This 4hp Eurorack module generates a new rhythm every night at midnight that you have 24 hours to use. Pet Rock is like rhythm Wordle - everyone who owns the module gets the exact same rhythm. No internet connected needed.

Pet Rock has 2 independently clockable (gate in, gate out) 'A' and 'B' rhythms each day, so there's flexibility in how you use it/clock it. The ‘A’ and ‘B’ rhythms can be used together as one composite rhythm, split into two separate rhythms, etc.

Rhythm generation parameters change according to the real current moon phase. The overall "Mood" changes with every 30 day moon cycle to help keep things fresh. With each “Mood” change, Pet Rock switches between several custom algorithms to produce distinct styles.

IMPORTANT FINE PRINT:

Pre-orders are non-cancellable; please do not pre-order unless you are certain you want one.

synthCube is supporting Jonah’s manifesto and principle about the economics of the module as a ‘break-even’ proposition."


Introducing Pet Rock (the rogue-like moon based Eurorack Module)

video upload by Jonah Senzel

"more info at my website: petrock.site

(oops moon cycles are 29.5 days, not 31 I tried editing it into the voice over and it sounded really weird so here's your only chance to learn this vital information)"

ARP 2500 Bible - My ARP 2500 system

video upload by O.Z. Hall

"This video documents the configuration of my Behringer ARP 2500 system.
Here are some links to items referenced in the video:

ARP 2500 Owners Manual
https://manualmachine.com/arp/2500/54...
ARP 2500 brochure
https://archive.org/details/synthmanu...
ARP 2500 schematics
https://guitarfool.com/ARP2500.html
Inline Attenuators:
https://ryomodular.com/Airtenuator.html
https://synthcube.com/cart/ryo-airten...
The B2500 expander modules are by Euro Utilities out of Berlin Germany. Their Tindie.com store is here:
https://www.tindie.com/stores/eurouti...

TIMECODE
0:00 Intro
1:38 What modules for a 2500 system
2:09 B2500 Modules in my 2500 system
3:18 What's missing (non B2500 modules)
4:38 B2500 expander/breakout modules
6:03 Drums: MI Peaks + Euclidean Circules sequencer
6:28 Keyboard?
7:24 Conclusion"

Music From Outer Space - Soundlab Ultimate Analog Synthesizer SAMPLE PACK -

video upload by THIS MUSEUM IS (NOT) OBSOLETE

"The Museum Is now going to Offer sample packs of its machines,
a couple of sample packs a month to help fund improvement of the running of the museum to be open more often and offer more this coming year after the refurbishment we are doing over the next few months.
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Sample Pack Available here :- https://this-museum-is-not-obsolete.c...
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Johnny is now recording some of the machines at the museum and offering them as sample packs.
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This one is the Music From Outer Space Soundlab Ultimate. recorded with various Effects, Hits, Sound scapes, Drops, Drum sounds, Synth Samples, Space sounds you name it! in the video the song was made with the sample pack! (all except the NASA vocal) .
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It is also available on the look mum no computer patreon. :-
https://www.patreon.com/posts/9388936...
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Here is the soundlab ultimate in action :" [2nd video here]

Also see Music From Outer Space and synthCube Announce Noise Toaster Project Contest!

7/10/23 (alternate take) DIY Ray Wilson / MFOS synthesizer + Zerosum Inertia 6AS6 + Metasonix R-57

video upload by

"This video contains more filter sweeps than the video previously posted on 7/10/23, and the MFOS filter cutoff settings cause the Zerosum Inertia 6AS6 Signal Combiner to generate different rhythms than in the previous video. Two MFOS LFOs (at audio rate) go to Zerosum Inertia 6AS6, get combined, go to the MFOS filter, and go one channel on the R-57."

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ON a separate note, in case you missed it, also see the Music From Outer Space and synthCube Announce Noise Toaster Project Contest.

Music From Outer Space and synthCube Announce Noise Toaster Project Contest!

via synthCube

"Win cash prizes, store credit and merchandise by showing off your Noise Toaster

synthCube has organized a 'Show Off Your Build' contest to celebrate the most popular MFOS project of all time-- the Noise Toaster-and the companion how-to book Make:Analog Synthesizers by Ray Wilson, the founder of MFOS.

If you've built a Noise Toaster, enter the contest to show off your project and tell its story-or build a new Noise Toaster in order to enter the 'New Build' categories!

Noise Toaster desktop analog synthesizers come in all shapes and sizes-and the contest will award prizes for different categories- see the contest landing page for details and prizes!

Prizes include VISA gift cards, store credit vouchers, MFOS merchandise and MFOS synthesizer kits.

To enter the contest check out the details at https://gleam.io/competitions/...

Also check out the dedicated Noise Toaster Support Threads at Modwiggler and Facebook.

More info contact info@synthcube.com"

Next New England Synth Fest Set for October 28 in Burlington, Mass.

"New England Synth Fest, Saturday, October 28, 12pm to 6pm, in Burlington, Mass (at the Microsoft Technology Center, 5 Wayside Road). SIX HOURS of live music, video art, vendors, exhibitors, lectures, a jam room, and a synthesizer petting zoo. FREE admission.

Live music from Eric Crawley, Consecrated Venom, xperseai, Targus Targus, Rachel Devorah, Robert Dorschel, Violet Nox, Dave Seidel, Doug Beilmeier, Bill T Miller, Andrew Neumann, and Bob Familiar. Live visualization art from Alances Vargas, Allison Tanenhaus, BTMTV, FUTURACTIV, Jame Coyne, Vidumami, and more!

Seminars on Berlin School Music, Audio-Reactive Visuals, Chaotic Circuits, Live Coding, Intro to Eurorack, Building Culture, Generative Programs, and MIDI Details (see the website for speakers and schedule). There will be a morning DIY workshop led by SynthCube. Exhibitors include Setonix Synth, Stompbox Sonic, Kurku MIDI, Tall Dog Electronics, AND MORE.

Check out the NESF website for more details!"

TTSH Two Thousand Six Hundred Mini Meanie Arp 2600

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

via CONTROL Reverb

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"Fully tested, perfect working condition. Built by the consignor. 2nd run PCB. Installed with Power One Linear PSU, Gate Booster Mod for +5V Gate Input, and synthCube slider caps. Housed in a limited-run Black Tolex wooden case by Monorocket offered in 2014."

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Mos-Lab - Dotcom - STG 5U Modular Synthesizer

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

via this auction

"Mos-Lab: 921ABBB, C3PO, 904-A, 902, 911, 911

Synthesizers.com Q104 Midi

STG Active Multiples

Dotcom QCM16 Case (went with the moog-style cabinet to account for the deep mos-lab boards)

Dotcom QPS5 PSU, Dotcom QDH12 Harness

x2 Mos-Lab-to-Dotcom Power Bus

7 Dotcom 24" cables, 3 Dotcom 36" cables, 4 dotcom 12" cables, 2 generic 12" cables

Included for free: x2 Mos-Lab Series 900 power bus, Unassembled Oakley Diode Ladder Filter Kit from Synthcube
As many know, Seb recently discontinued his 900-series of 5U modules."

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Seeds2 DEMO by Kassen

video upload by Jw Hagenbeek

"The Seeds2 explained to Erik by Kassen (the programmer of the firmware)
#eurorack #ginkosynthese #modular #modularsynth #arp2600"

DIY Kits will be available via SynthCube.

This is the first small batch of assembled SEEDS2! The SEEDS2 is not officially released yet.

The assembling of this first batch is done to create a building manual and tells me what to move around on the PCB to make assembling asier. This means that these first modules will be available far before the real release and you will be the first to have this module in your rack!


The SEEDS2 is a powerfull 8 bit synth voice that gives you a lot of different sounds in a small package!

The sounds range from razor sharp FM basslines to commodore style bleebs and from soft flutes to nasty noises.

More detailed video's and a manual will be available when the module is officially released.

The SEEDS2 is a highly upgraded version of the SEEDS.
There are many new new sounds.
The interface has more knobs to control your sounds and all have their own CV input.
The MOD control is upgraded with a cv attenuator.
The filter section is upgraded and has its own modulation input.
The output stage has been redesigned and has a smoother sound.

-- there may be easter eggs for you to discover too... --

What Is Music From Outer Space?

video upload by LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER

MUSIC FROM OUTER SPACE :-
https://www.musicfromouterspace.com/
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@synthcube749 MFOS PCB's AND KITS :-
https://synthcube.com/cart/music-from...

New England Synth Fest Set for February 23 at the Boston Museum of Science

"New England Synth Fest presents live music, immersive visuals, and exhibitors at the Museum of Science in Boston. Performances in the Planetarium by ximena with visuals by Ziaire Trinidad Sherman, Mesmers with visuals by Allison Tanenhaus, and the The Square Root of Negative Two. More performances on the Lobby Stage by Black Potion, NoizCode, and Collin Russell. Plus lobby exhibits with our friends Stompbox Sonic, coolpics.biz, synthCube, Circuit Happy, Electronic Audio Experiments, Alan R. Pearlman Foundation, and more.

Lobby experience starts at 7:00pm. Planetarium show at 7:30pm. Get tickets at the Museum of Science website. $15. Last summer, June, July, and August were SOLD OUT. Act fast."

The Alan R Pearlman Foundation 2022 End-of-year recap!

video upload by

"Take a look at what we've been doing this past year! From our special Fiftieth anniversary of the ARP Odyssey celebration to acquiring not one, but TWO vintage ARP Odysseys for ARPs for All and a 16-Voice Piano. We've interviewed Odyssey users from Herbie Hancock to Billy Currie, and were hosted from the UK to LA.

We've also created started some new relationships with SynthCube, SynthPlex, The Museum of Making Music, Beats by Girlz and the New England Synthesizer Festival, visited GForce in England and many friends in Los Angeles.

Next year we are finishing the first round of archiving, and focusing on fundraising for our first Artist-in-Residency and acquisitions of instruments for the ARPs for All collection.

Soundtracik used with permission and composed by James Martin
Spiritual Beings by Golden Temples (https://goldentemples.bandcamp.com)
performed, composed, arranged, mixed and mastered by James Martin
Art direction and graphics: James Martin"

2022: A Fifty-Year ARP Odyssey Odyssey Synthposium

video upload by Alan R. Pearlman Foundation

"November 5 we'll be having our annual Synthposium! Check out bit.ly/2022-Odyssey to learn more. Get your tickets now!

Music by Alex Ball
Video by Mary Lock
Artwork by Sharon Wasko (with art from original ARP artist Margaret Shepherd)"

ABOUT THE 2022: A 50 YEAR ARP ODYSSEY SYNTHPOSIUM

Location: Online, streaming from David Friend Recital Hall, Boston, MA

Date: November 5th, 2022 10:00am – 2:00pm (East Coast USA time)

*Please adjust your time zones accordingly*

Hosted by: The Berklee College of Music's Electronic Production and Design Department

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Reminder: New England Synth Fest is This Weekend!

"Saturday Saturday Saturday! New England Synth Fest, October 29, 12pm to 6pm, in Burlington, Mass (at the Microsoft Technology Center, 5 Wayside Road). SIX HOURS of live music, video art, vendors, exhibitors, lectures, workshops, a jam room, and a synthesizer petting zoo. FREE admission.

Live music from Luke Stark, ximena, Michael Bierylo, Wizard Peter, Natalie Hogue, Odie DeSmith, TotoRobyn, Mute City, NXOR, Aether Chroma, Virosa and Funkhouser, and Retribution Body. Live visualizations from Anagram, Diane Menyuk, Merritt Schwartz, Jame Coyne, Vidumami, and Allison Tanenhaus.

Lectures and talks from Piotr Rotkiewicz, Irwin Kwan, David Mash, Ralph Kinscheck, A. Campbell Payne, Tom Eaton, Ryan Page, Matthew Davidson, Christina Shivers, Deftly-D, and Samuel Holland (see the website for topics, schedule, and details).

There will be a "Jam Room" brought to you by Circuit Happy, using shared CV/MIDI clock on their Missing Link hardware. A DIY workshop by SynthCube (build your own Moffenzeef Jarmageddon, preregistration and kit purchase required). Exhibits from Stompbox Sonic, Alan R.Pearlman Foundation, Electronic Audio Experiments, Retroaktiv Synthesizers, Tall Dog Electronics, AND MORE. Check out the NESF website for more details."

New England Synth Fest - Bill T Miller Synthesizer Performance @ Museum of Science Boston - 08.11.22

video upload by Bill T Miller

"Bill T Miller Synthesizer Performance @ New England Synth Fest @ Museum of Science Boston - 08.11.22. This BTM stereophonic improv performance features a CLASSIC SYNTH array... Buchla Easel Command 208-C, Korg ARP 2600, Moog Mother-32, Make Noise O-Coast and 4MS STS Sampler & Toppobrillo MiniMix.

Video Produced/Directed/Edited by Bill T Miller
Cameras: BTM & Sheri Hausey & Beth Moguel

BILL T MILLER, a chameleon of sonic exploration, is a multi-instrumentalist musician, composer, recording engineer, producer, filmmaker, photographer, artist, instrument builder and cat lover. From toy piano at two years old to starting a "band" with tennis racket guitar and trash can drums in the 60s to becoming a professional recording engineer / producer / live sound tech after graduating from College for the Recording Arts in San Francisco in 1976, his paths are always unfolding and looping. At recording college he took synthesizer courses with ARP 2600 and Emu synths and then worked (as live sound and recording engineer) in California until 1980.

Eventually ending up in Boston working as a freelance recording engineer and live sound engineer and then starting his own Headroom Recording Studios. While much of his "professional career" was devoted to recording and photographing OTHER artists, he was always working on his own weirdo music bands in the shadows. Some of these adventures include Out of Band Experience (OBE), Kings Of Feedback, Drum Army, Kings Of Slack, Zonkulator, and Orgy Of Noise with over 25 full album releases on his own DIY labels as an artist.

BTM's quest has looped back around to a nostalgic look forward incorporating ALL of the past adventures while moving sideways in time in to an unknown future think void. Living in Boston for 37 years and giving every moment to this insatiable desire to CREATE and SHARE is focus of his true path.

SEE: http://btmtv.com (this youtube channel)
HEAR: http://billtmiller.bandcamp.com
MORE: http://billtmiller.com/

On the Second Thursday of every month of summer 2022, the Museum of Science teamed up with New England Synth Fest for an incredible fusion of live synthesizer performances that took over the Charles Hayden Planetarium. Experience some of the best synth musicians and visualizers from New England like never before in the immersive full dome environment of the Planetarium.

LOBBY MUSIC 7pm
BILL T MILLER = outer space trip out synths
20 minute set - PLEASE LISTEN CAREFULLY.

LOBBY SYNTHFEST VENDORS
ARP Foundation (Alan R. Pearman's daughter DINA will be there) & SynthCube & Stompbox Sonic & coolpix and MORE

7:30pm in the DOME three were 20 minute sets back to back for first show...

introduced by the host of MOS SUMMER THURSDAY SERIES... JAMES MONROE ! - Asha Tamirisa
- LIMBC with visuals by Solid State Entity - Bob Familiar with visuals by cskonopka

+ following 1st dome show were two 20 minute LOBBY sets...
- Vizzie / Oxalis (Ed Guild & Richard Tarantio)
- Build (Nick Solarz)

The three lobby sets are hosted by Richard Tarantio in conjunction with Modular On The Spot Boston. Richard provided LIVE SOUND for all three lobby sets and played in a duo for the middle set.

+ 9:30pm in the DOME there was a repeat of the hree 20 minute sets back to back for second show. (see above.)

Boston Museum of Science Polage Art by Austine Wood Comarow !!!!!

Mega Thanx to NEW ENGLAND SYNTH FEST HOST... KENT LUNDBERT !
Super Thanx to MOS SUMMER THURSDAY SERIES HOST... JAMES MONROE !

Ultra Thanx to BUCHLA GURU TODD BARTON for KRELL WISDOM & FLUTE APPEARANCE via morphagene sampler.

Super THANX to BETH MOGUEL for footage.
Eternal THANX as always to SHERI HAUSEY & Tippi Cat & Ziggy Cat & Mel the Cat !!!!"

ARP2600 + 1613 Sequencer

video upload by Synth Cube

http://synthcube.com/

New England Synth Fest Set For August 11 at the Boston Museum of Science

via New England Synth Fest

"New England Synth Fest presents live music, immersive visuals, and exhibitors at the Museum of Science in Boston. Performances in the Planetarium by Bob Familiar with visuals by cskonopka, LIMBC with visuals by Solid State Entity, and Asha Tamirisa.

Plus more performances on the Lobby Stage by Bill T Miller, Vizzie & Oxalis, and Build.

Plus lobby exhibits with our friends Stompbox Sonic, coolpics.biz, synthCube, Pirx Modular, Circuit Happy, Alan R. Pearlman Foundation, The Record Co., CopperSound Pedals, and more.

Second show added at 9:30pm. June and July were SOLD OUT. The 7:30pm show on August 11 is already SOLD OUT. Get tickets for 9:30pm show on August 11."

Next New England Synth Fest Set for July 14 at the Boston Museum of Science

"New England Synth Fest presents immersive visuals with live music with visuals in the Planetarium. More live music and exhibitors in the Museum Lobby. Performances in the Planetarium by A. Campbell Payne with visuals by Christopher Konopka, J. Bagist with DebStep, and Rachel Devorah and Emily Boyer. Plus performances on the Lobby Stage by Christina Shivers, Don Nothing, and D.U.M.E. Plus lobby exhibits with our friends Stompbox Sonic, synthCube, coolpics.biz, The Alan R. Pearlman Foundation, AND MORE. Thursday, July 14, 2022, starting at 7pm, at the Museum of Science, Boston.

The June Synth Fest was SOLD OUT. Get tickets for July now."

Small Bear Electronics to Continue Serving Audio DIY Customers after Acquisition by synthCube

via SynthCube

"Small Bear is excited to announce that it’s been acquired by synthCube and will continue to serve customers.

The Small Bear webstore will re-open for purchases as soon as synthCube organizes the inventory and readies it for shipping. Low-stock and out-of-stock items will be re-ordered where possible in order to maintain the Small Bear catalog.

Tthe combination of Small Bear and synthCube will provide expanded parts selection for DIY audio enthusiasts, including makers of stompboxes, modular synths, amps and more.

The combined company will continue to serve both hobbyists and commercial accounts. Small to mid-size stompbox, modular synth and DIY audio companies will continue to find deep inventory and competitive prices for components purchased in bulk, with a particular focus on analog and digital components specific to audio DIY.

For inquiries please contact synthCube at the following email address: smallbearelec@synthcube.com"