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Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Introduction to Modular Synthesizers
For those of you new to modular synthesis and actually analog synthesis in general, Innovative Synthesis has a short introduction worth checking out.
"Modular synthesizers are one of the oldest types of synthesizers around, as well as being one of the most expensive and interesting. The philosophy of a modular synth is that it is made up of modules which are interchangeable, allowing new modules to be added with ease, as well as the customization of existing modules. Because of the constant expansion of most users modular synthesizers, many systems end up looking like a telephone exchange – this is often referred to as GAS (gear acquisition syndrome)."
What's interesting about the GAS comment, is that although the start-up cost for a base system may seem high compared to getting a non-modular synth, the cost for that next gear fix goes way down. Itching for something new? Get a new module for much less than a new synth - new or used. I will be satiating my GAS next with a new Mattson Mini Modular. Next stop, most likely Plan B and Doepfer eurorack. Cwejman, Livewire... That's what they call Gear Aquisition Syndrome.
"Modular synthesizers are one of the oldest types of synthesizers around, as well as being one of the most expensive and interesting. The philosophy of a modular synth is that it is made up of modules which are interchangeable, allowing new modules to be added with ease, as well as the customization of existing modules. Because of the constant expansion of most users modular synthesizers, many systems end up looking like a telephone exchange – this is often referred to as GAS (gear acquisition syndrome)."
What's interesting about the GAS comment, is that although the start-up cost for a base system may seem high compared to getting a non-modular synth, the cost for that next gear fix goes way down. Itching for something new? Get a new module for much less than a new synth - new or used. I will be satiating my GAS next with a new Mattson Mini Modular. Next stop, most likely Plan B and Doepfer eurorack. Cwejman, Livewire... That's what they call Gear Aquisition Syndrome.
PROPHET 08 SE DEMO - LOS GAUCHOS FROM LAS PAMPAS
YouTube via gauchosinc. via Nusonica.
"This its a mini demo of PROPHET 08 - VAN HALEN - JUMP Sequenced by LOS GAUCHOS FROM LAS PAMPAS PROPHET 08 SPECIAL EDITION"
Admin: New Label: Scans
I created a new label for scans. If you see a post that should have the label, but doesn't, post a comment in that post and I will update it. If you see the label in a post that shouldn't have it, post a comment in that post and I will update it. Currently I just added the label to a blanket search on schematics, pdf and a few posts I knew to be scans. BTW, if you haven't been using the labels on the site, do use them. I'm currently at 10,118 posts with this one. That's a lot of synth content to peruse. Also use the search boxes. The official blogger search is on the top left and the Google site search is on the right. Personally I always use the one on the top left first and if I don't find what I'm looking for I'll use the one on the right.
BTW, I didn't put up a post at the time as I didn't want to distract from the MMM announcements, but... we passed 3 million page views since the site launched a little over two years ago. That's up from 2 million back on April 28th this year. We are currently at about 3.24 million since I started tracking the site.
BTW, I didn't put up a post at the time as I didn't want to distract from the MMM announcements, but... we passed 3 million page views since the site launched a little over two years ago. That's up from 2 million back on April 28th this year. We are currently at about 3.24 million since I started tracking the site.
SSM Data Sheets
Solid State Music data sheet scanned by Loscha. [link to pdf scan] SSM made various synth chips for early analog synths. The 2040 filter chip is one of the most respected filter chips out there. It was used in the Rev 1 Prophet-5. It is included in the data sheets.
4017 Step Sequencer
Sequencer built by Casper Electronics. Link to more including links to the schematics and another post with a sample."The recording was made using the sequencer to trigger three different synths.
–A casio SK1 was used to make the melodic sounds.
–and I had that running through an echo circuit I’ve been working on for a while
–the bass drum beat was made with a Korg MS20.
–The other rhythmic tones were made with a Paia modular synth"
Audio Damage Vapor Released
"Vapor's main purpose is to add top-end shimmer to pads, strings, and rhythm guitar to make those sounds cut through the mix. However, at more extreme settings, unique modulation effects can easily be attained."link
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