New Catgirl Synth Steiner- Parker VCF

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"Multimode Analog Filter 5U MOTM Format
Did someone say acid? Sick resonance + Interpolating Scanner effect when the same sound is used on all the filter inputs. Why does every builder make one of these? Because it sounds so nasty!

I origianally built this for use in my modular. This is brand new and and fully tested. This will be the only one I have available so get it while you can.

You won't find a nicer version of this module. Every component is the highest quality available: BTI Conductive Plastic Pots, Switchcraft Jacks, Mil Spec RG-174 Coax on audio signals, Polyester Film Capacitors, etc. Excellent build quality. One mean filter. I am happy to be able to share this module with another synth enthusiast.

Front Panel Controls:
Frequency
Frequency CV Level
Frequency CV Input
Resonanace
High Pass Filter Input
High Pass Filter Level
Band Pass Filter Input
Band Pass FIlter Level
Low Pass Filter Input
Low Pass Filter Level
Output

Here is some additional information about the Steiner VCF from the CGS Website:

"This module is a "tribute" module, based on the awesome Steiner-Parker Synth VCF. Those who know me will know I'm not a big VCF fan. Nonetheless, this VCF really appeals to me. Its sound is quite unlike the Moog ladder, has a lot of character.

Resonance is a bit unusual in its behavior. Once it starts oscillating, the resonance pot needs to be backed off a fair way to get it to stop again. It can also be frequency dependent.

How to use this module:

Connect the CV input to a voltage source such as a keyboard, envelope generator or sequencer. Connect the output to a VCA or amplifier. Feed the signal to be filtered into the high-pass, band-pass or low-pass input.

Unlike the original, this version allows signals to be fed into all inputs simultaneously. If the same signal is used in all inputs, the result is reminiscent of a phaser. The real fun starts when you feed different signals into each input, then you get a frequency based "interpolating scanner", where panning between different sound sources is possible, though also subject to the frequency at which they are running. I have never heard an effect like it before." - Ken Stone"

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Yamaha CS50 Awwwww Yeah!

YouTube Uploaded by dzlvs8 on Mar 19, 2011

"Selling it on the Ebay because i'm too stupid to be able to figure out how to calibrate it. .....and I bought a Prophet 08 :D :D :D :D"

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POLYSICS - Moog is Love[Live]

YouTube Uploaded by tatatatashiro on Dec 13, 2008

"高画質"

Particles In A Box

via rkm: "A few years back I built a cracklebox into an altoids tin. It seemed like a fun toy at the time, but it's proved to be one of my favorite mix fillers. It's a blast through a delay and phase shifter. I've never put my hands on a real cracklebox, so it's hard to say if it behaves like the original or not. Here's a track featuring my homebuilt unit:"

Particles In A Box by are.kay.more
"Some piano samples abused with dblue's Glitch VST plugin. A Cracklebox clone chirps noises in the background. Release date: Sep 23, 2010"

Sylo Synth

YouTube Uploaded by JCRUDESS on Mar 28, 2011

"A very cool granular synthesizer app called Sylo S ynth."

Sylo Synthesiser - Matthew Rosenfeld

"What's New in Version 1.1.2

Version 1.1.2:

• Compatibility fix for users still running older versions of iOS

Tip for upgraders: Looking for the Sync Speed button? Double tap the Grain Speed control! :)

Version 1.1:

Interact with other Apps!
• Open recordings (samples or performances) in other Apps
• AudioCopy/AudioPaste support
- AudioPaste from another app to use as the basis of a new instrument
- AudioCopy your current instrument or a recorded performance to another App
• Performances can now be uploaded to Dropbox

Improved UI!
• New stylish graphics and layout [older UI]
• Sliders replaced by dials
- Easier to grab with your finger
- All controls available without needing to scroll
- Dials pop up their exact value when touched/changed
• Individual ADSR dials
- You can now set attack, decay, sustain and release using dial controls
- You can still change these settings directly by dragging the ADSR graph with your finger
• Scrollable keyboard
- Instead of jumping to low/med/hi octaves, you can view any part of the keyboard you wish, by tapping/dragging on the mini 88-key keyboard
- Keys now have optional note and octave number labels
• Faster, smoother panning and zooming in the Wave View

Improved audio!
• optional Automatic Gain Control
• Warning light if audio clips (due to gain being up too loud)
• (iOS 4.x only) Speed optimisations using 4.x hardware acceleration features
• ADSR bugfixes


Please note:
• The free version of Sylo Synth is now ad supported. The pro version (upgrade via in-app purchase) does not contain ads. Some features listed above are only available in the pro version."

Sylo Synthesiser - Matthew Rosenfeld
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Girl Scouts Rock! Powered by Roland

YouTube Uploaded by rolandmedia on Mar 28, 2011

"Girl Scouts Rock! Powered By Roland gives girls from 8 to 14 years of age a hands-on experience playing popular music with modern musical instruments. http://www.rolandus.com/girlscoutsrock"

Synth Spotting with Truckasauras

FutureRetro UV Orb & Oberheim SEM via Truckasauras. Sent my way via Gary who said it glows nicely in black light.

via Truckasaurus on FB:
"We will be debuting a new song on Friday that features this bad boy. The Oberheim SEM... OBESITY in Analog Synthesizer form."

Also check them out at http://truckasauras.com/

Synth spotting video below.


BSTV: How to Make a Beat With Truckasauras
YouTube Uploaded by BigShotMag on Nov 12, 2010

"Seattle-based lo-fi sound insurrectionists Truckasauras -- Adam Swan, Tyler Swan, Ryan Trudell, and Dan Bordon -- are known for mish-mashing a cornucopia of sights and electronic sounds during their live shows and in the studio. With the release of their electro-fueled second album, Quarters, we asked the band to send us a video tour of their studio. But what we received from these Northwest nutters completely blew our mind. If machines like TR-808, SH-101, Sequential Tom and TB-303 turn you on, and you don't mind seeing snippets of girls wrestling in oil and random explosions between scenes, well, get ready to watch some serious studio hijinks go down Truckasauras style. Wait, is Ryan making a tune with a Game Boy? Hold me, please.

http://www.bigshotmag.com"

Bob Moog Tribute Library For Omnisphere Overview

YouTube Uploaded by dazexus on Mar 21, 2011

"Here is a quick look at some patches from the newly released Bob Moog Tribute Library for Spectrasonics Omnisphere which I had the extreme privilege to contribute to!

All proceeds goto the Bob Moog Foundation, more info about the library and the great cause its in aid of, can be found here: http://www.spectrasonics.net/products/tribute/index.php"

Not your average TR808

"If you examine the right side of my TR808 here you'll notice three inputs and a little switch. "Hmmm..." you are wondering, "what are these for?" Well I'm glad you asked! First of all the little switch there disables (and then re-enables) the built in reverb on the clap. You'll always hear a bit of reverb on a regular 808's clap, however when turned off with a modification like this it can sound quite interesting, mainly because we're so used to the reverb on it probably."

Via Four Poles Apart where you'll find details on the rest of the mods.

Modified TR808 by splitradix

DX5 playing Depeche Mode "Halo"

YouTube Uploaded by DX5 on Mar 28, 2011

"Done in a quick way (as always).
Filter is controlled by key velocity, it is not very approached as it is played live and is difficult to apply the right pressure for close/open filter.

Gear:
Upper: Emu EMAX II HD (includes a FX sampled with my voice at the beginning)
Mid: Roland JP8000
Low: Kurzweil PC1x

Backtrack recorded in Pro Tools. Just the drums and some fx."