TONTO and Stevie Wonder

I made the TONTO and Steview Wonder post from 2006 Featured. Don't miss it.

First Stages of a TV Transmission Project

YouTube via yakthekyle
"Check out http://yaktronix.blogspot.com/ for stills of my Max patch and more info.

This is an ongoing performative work that involves video transmission and audio/video synchronization. The video above demonstrates the beginning of a piece that I will be working on throughout the remainder of this year. I will try to add updates as much as possible through the evolution of the project.
As of now it consists of a handmade tunable video transmitter and a micro controller based on the ATMega 168 chip. Detuning the transmitter creates a multitude of visualizations and colors. Photo resistors on the TV detect light levels and communicate with Max/MSP for audio control."

D16 Group Nithonat Now Available

You might remember the Nithonat from this post. It is now available at the D16 Group website. You'll find more info and some samples there.

For the archives:
"Nithonat is a fully synthesized drum machine based on the classic 606. The unique sound of this machine has been used by many artists over the years in the production of Electro, Hip-Hop and R n B.

The original 606 has been perfectly emulated. However, since Nithonat is software based, D16 were able to enhance the original with extra functionality.

Full Features
* fully synthesized drum sounds
* additional parameters to get yet more control over the sound
* many ways of controlling the device:
o external mode (notes triggering the sounds)
o internal sequencer (pattern mode)
* internal sequencer:
o 8 banks with 12 patterns per bank
o each pattern up to 16 steps of length
o each pattern defined with one of four available measures
o shuffle mode
o trigger out
o global accent track
o tap mode
o chain mode
o shuffle (swing) and tempo values defined per pattern
o built in randomizer
o patterns import/export via human readable xml files
* two modes of synchronization:
o precise synchronization to the host tempo
o synchronization to internal clock - tempo controlled in the range 30-300 BPM (+-0.1)
* mutes/solos for each instrument (affect triggerring not just the signal)
* dynamic signal routing from instruments to outputs
* drum kits organised into groups
* midi learn function
* 64bit internal processing"

Tiptop Audio: Z2040 LP-VCF

flickr by Analogue Haven
"Now available, the Tiptop Audio Z2040 Lowpass Filter. The Z2040 is based on the SSM2040 filter chip as used in the vintage Sequential Circuits Prophet 5 Revision 2 (arguably the most sought after version). This filter is brauny in sound and has lots of features yet it remains space-efficient at only 8 HP and with a killer price to match. The module costs $199. A VC gain function can add a lot of grit, and a VCA with a jumper selectable pre- or post-filter opens the doors for lots of options with this module. The module is in-stock and available via our website. LINK"
http://www.analoguehaven.com/

Flame: Tame Machine

flickr by Analogue Haven

"Although we've hinted at this for awhile in our front page news section, the cat is finally out of the bag! Introducing the next Eurorack module from Flame, the Tame Machine. The module looks like a lot of fun. In addition to being a tap tempo clock source and clock ("beat") divider, the module will act as a "playable" quantizer via the colored pushbuttons at the top. When not in Quantizer mode, however, they can be used as a mini keyboard for sending note data. The Tame Machine also has another fun feature- it is possible to record a melody from the mini keyboard and play this in a loop via the record function. So it will essentially record "sequences", possibly quantized, like the Roland Sh-101. More details forthcoming. LINK."

http://www.analoguehaven.com/

Macbeth: X-Series Dual Oscillator

flickr by Analogue Haven

"The Macbeth X-Series Dual Oscillator is in production and is getting closer and closer to being released. This photo represents exactly what production models will look like. More details and photos at the Muff Wiggler forum (you must be logged in to see the photos). LINK"

"Another photo of the Macbeth X-Series Dual Oscillator. The module looks and sounds beautiful - we're very excited to see them available soon. LINK"

http://www.analoguehaven.com/

Be sure to click on the images.

4ms Pedals: Bend Matrix (x12)

flickr by Analogue Haven

"Dann from 4ms Pedals sent us this photo to show our shipment of Bend Matrix units coming later this week. We'll update our site when they get here. For now, check out more info via the 4ms Pedals site. LINK."

http://www.analoguehaven.com/

Empress Effects: Super Delay (Bare Metal)

flickr by Analogue Haven

"Variety is always a good thing! Though we actually love the paint jobs on all of the Empress Effects pedals, they are now doing a limited run of 30 of the Super Delay in brushed aluminum (as shown here). Empress have done the same for their Tremolo pedal, though those are not limited. We should have these in-stock soon. LINK."

http://www.analoguehaven.com/

The Harvestman: Hertz Donut

flickr by Analogue Haven

"It works! Here is the first (real) picture of what should be the final Hertz Donut layout. The module will be available sometime in July for *around* $395 (still tbd). We will post more details to our website as they become available. LINK: www.theharvestman.org/."

http://www.analoguehaven.com/

The Harvestman: Piston Honda

flickr by Analogue Haven

"The first sketch of the Piston Honda, by The Harvestman. The Piston Honda is a wavetable oscillator with an easy to use interface. Waveforms are stored in lookup tables which are divided amongst banks. The data is stored on an Eprom. The Piston Honda will hold 2 Eproms at a time and you can switch between them via voltage control. You also have VC over bank and table, amongst other parameters. A lot of the software from the Hertz Donut can be ported over to use with this module so the Piston Honda might not be too far behind. LINK: twitter.com/harvestman."

http://www.analoguehaven.com/