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Saturday, August 31, 2024

Turmoil: eurorack trigger disrupter by Nervous Squirrel


video upload by thenervoussquirrel

"Big thanks to Gwenan Spearing, David Glasper, Will Muir Llia and Liam Lucas for help and encouragement with this module."



via Nervous Squirrel

"This module is useful for adding controlled unpredictability to any source of triggers.

Use the built in clock as a starting point, or feed it external events.

Set the various disrupting parameters, then use the main disruption knob to dial in the wonkiness.

Plenty of CV inputs to keep everything interesting.

Features and controls

CLOCK SPEED: Sets the rate of the internal clock.

RUN/STOP: Starts and stops the internal clock.

EXT CLK: Input for any source of triggers or gates.

DISRUPTION: Master control of the probablity of Deflect, Skip or Burst (see below) occurring.

CLOCK DEFLECT: Sets the amount of time by which a trigger is temporally shifted. Turn up this knob to set the maximum amount that the trigger is randomly displaced. The module monitors the trigger inputs and extrapolates a tempo which it can then use to predict when the next trigger might fall. This allows the triggers to be deflected forwards or backwards from where they would've otherwise occurred.

CLOCK SKIP: Sets the probability of a trigger being skipped, i.e. not passed through to the outputs.

BURST LENGTH: Sets the amount of times a trigger is repeated (from 1 to 8), for ratcheting effects.

AB CHANCE: Sets the probability of a trigger being sent to Output A or Output B. Press and hold RUN/STOP when powering up the module to change the outputs from A and B to gates instead of triggers.

ALL OUT: Main output for processed triggers.

There are also 5 CV inputs. When these are connected the knobs function as attenuators.

The two LEDs show the status of the triggers entering and leaving the module."

Sunday, June 30, 2024

Goat playing modular synth


video upload by thenervoussquirrel

"Synth modules available here: http://www.nervoussquirrel.com/modules"

This one is in via Soviet Space Child.

String Thing: 3 axis eurorack controller


video upload by thenervoussquirrel

"Three axis performance controller with three metre retractable string."

See this previous post for additional details on the module.

Uranium ore activity


video upload by thenervoussquirrel

You can find details on Ore-Some Volts previously posted here.

Wednesday, September 06, 2017

Musical poster with touch sensors and built in audio - quick test


Published on Sep 6, 2017 thenervoussquirrel

"Let me know if you want any musical posters: one-offs welcome, but they get cheaper the more you order.

Choose up to 12 sound files, and the interactive areas can be any shape you'd like. Poster mounted on 6mm plywood.

This type had a mini jack output, but built in speakers also an option.

More info: www.nervoussquirrel.com"

Wednesday, January 25, 2017

NLC Cellular Automata synth modules


Published on Jan 25, 2017 thenervoussquirrel

"First patch of six NLC Cellular Automata modules.

More details of the synth here:

www.nervoussquirrel.com/modular"

Friday, January 13, 2017

World 1st Radioactive Synth Module?

Geiger counter synth module with uranium ore

Published on Jan 13, 2017 thenervoussquirrel

Update: see the comments below for the answer.

You'll be twisting those knobs with stubs for fingers in no time!

"Produces random voltages by comparing the time between clicks. Initially counts three clicks, then takes the time between 1 and 3 as the overall range mapped to 5V, and click 2 as the voltage level. It then waits for the next click to replace click 3, and re-assigns the previous 2 and 3 to the new 1 and 2, if that makes sense.

The 5V is converted into a control voltage signal, with adjustable range and offset, adapted from Ken Stone's joystick schematic. Glide has also been borrowed from a CGS module. Also produces a trigger output every time the geiger counter is activated."

Solenoid percussion controlled by modular synth


Published on Jan 13, 2017 thenervoussquirrel

"This was a nice commission from Michael Donnelly in Australia. The solenoids are completely isolated from the synth system - it takes low current triggers and then uses a separate power supply to activate the mallets.

Let me know if you want any - they are GBP £250 each, minimum order 3, cheaper if you want more.

www.nervoussquirrel.com"

Monday, December 05, 2016

Conway's Game of Life synth module


Published on Dec 5, 2016 thenervoussquirrel

"Quick test of a trigger module for modular synth. 64 outputs controlled by a MIDI input, or 'game of life' mode using John Conway's cellular automaton rules.

The video shows a few percussion modules connected, but it can of course be used to trigger envelope generators, sequencer steps etc.

Synth page: www.nervoussquirrel.com/modular

Uses one of those lovely 8x8 LED matrices by Adafruit.

Based on Tyler Hyndman's code: https://github.com/tylo42/Arduino-Gam..."

Saturday, April 19, 2014

The Musical Stepladders


Published on Apr 19, 2014 thenervoussquirrel·41 videos

"A project from some time ago, but finally made a video...

Each ladder contains four lo-fi sampler circuits, which are activated by spring-mounted steps.

www.nervoussquirrel.com"

Be sure to see the nervoussquirrel channel below for previous posts including the Owl theremin & Pyramid synthesizers.

Sunday, August 04, 2013

Owl theremin

Published on Aug 4, 2013 thenervoussquirrel·35 videos

"This was commissioned by Scott Williams.

The theremin control voltage outputs can be used to play the synth in the background.

More details: www.nervoussquirrel.com/owltheremin"

Saturday, May 18, 2013

Quick test of mini pyramid synth

Published on May 18, 2013 thenervoussquirrel·34 videos

"This was commissioned by Jay Gambit, after seeing the larger pyramid designed by Pete Fowler, commissioned by XL Recordings for The Horrors. This unit contains a MFOS phaser and WSG."

Thursday, January 10, 2013

The Pyramid Synthesisers


via nervoussquirrel.com where you'll find additional info and pics.

"Another collaboration with Pete Fowler - two pyramid-shaped analogue synthesisers with hand painted casings.

They began as part of an animated music video that Pete made for The Horrors, and then afterwards Richard Russell (XL Recordings) decided to commission a real life version. It was decided to make two synths in the end, one for Richard and one for The Horrors to use. They each have a catalog number, "XLRD001 001" and "XLRD001 002".

The whole project was massive fun from beginning to end - everyone involved was really nice, complete artistic freedom was given, lots of enthusiasm and encouragement from every direction! Once they were finished, Nathan Pask took these great photos

Each synth contains a Sound Lab mark II, built from a circuit board sold by Music From Outer Space."

Video below and at nervoussquirrel.com.

Wednesday, April 04, 2012

Charlie Draper plays the Badgermin


YouTube Uploaded by thenervoussquirrel on Apr 4, 2012
Re-Published on Aug 4, 2013

"Charlie Draper playing the Badgermin, with piano accompaniment by Ben-San Lau.

Badgermin constructed by David Cranmer.

www.nervoussquirrel.com/badgermin.html
www.charliedraper.co.uk"

See the Synth Badgers label below for more.

Update 6/22/13: Don't miss The Owl Theremin.

Sunday, January 08, 2012

The Badgermin


YouTube Uploaded by thenervoussquirrel on Jan 2, 2012

"Three musicians play the Badgermin for the first time.

More details: www.nervoussquirrel.com/badgermin.html"




Saturday, December 10, 2011

MIDI-controlled pneumatic drumming machine prototype test


YouTube Uploaded by thenervoussquirrel on Dec 10, 2011

"Initial test - apologies for the mediocre drum programming!

More details here: www.nervoussquirrel.com/pneumaticdrums.html"

Sunday, October 30, 2011

RALPH THE ROBOT

via this auction

"Seven of these were made, for fun and as an excuse to make some parts using my new lathe.

Each robot contains a 'Weird Sound Generator' circuit board, designed by Ray Wilson.
Ray's fantastic site, musicfromouterspace.com, has loads of analog synthesiser-related projects and PCBs."





Ralph the Robot, with built in Weird Sound Generator
Uploaded by thenervoussquirrel on Dec 13, 2009

"One of a batch of seven robots, made to try out my new lathe.

He has a built in 'weird sound generator', available in kit form from the utterly fantastic musicfromouterspace.com

More details here:

www.nervoussquirrel.com/ralph.html"

Sunday, April 10, 2011

Circuit bent Roland TR-505 Drum Machine


YouTube Uploaded by thenervoussquirrel on Jul 12, 2008
previously posted
"This was a commission for Chris Wing (www.winganimation.com) who lives in San Francisco and writes cool dub tracks.

I have only used six patch combinations in the video, but there are literally thousands to explore.

The box has MIDI in and out, and a switch to route the drum machine's audio signal through a 'voice modulator' section, which has pitch and LFO controls.

Apologies for the inferior drum programming - I'm looking forward to hearing Chris do it justice!"

via this auction

"He only used six patch combinations in the video, but there are literally thousands to explore. The box has MIDI in and out, and a switch to route the drum machine's audio signal through a 'voice modulator' section, which has pitch and LFO controls. I have labeled very simply the basic buttons/knobs but if you know them well you can easily remove these! But they are handy to familiarize initially... It takes 6xAA Batteries and has a really cool multi-colour-changing "on" light."





Friday, May 28, 2010

Oscilloscope/synthesiser twiddling


YouTube via thenervoussquirrel — May 28, 2010 — "Oscillosope with X and Y axes connected to a modular synthesiser."

Monday, April 26, 2010

Velotone - bicycle powered sequencer/synth


YouTube via thenervoussquirrel — April 26, 2010 — "This was made for Paddy Austin, who organises bicycle-powered club nights where all of the lights and sounds are generated by pedal power.

A magnet attached to the rear wheel passes a reed switch, which sends a pulse to an 8-stage sequencer mounted on the handlebars. Depending on the speed of the cyclist, the sequencer plays 8 tunable oscillators, and also controls a Coron DS-7 drum machine.

Paddy and Charlie sent me the video - thanks very much! Visit their website:

www.citiesinthedark.com"
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