Elektrokosmos Releases "Kosmonaut" Hardware Analog Synthesizer

"Elektrokosmos is a small swiss firm specialized in the production of analog synthesizers. We update the principles of the last century with today’s technology and optimize them for high expectations. Every component is diligently selected and assembled by hand – every synth is unique. Elektrokosmos stands for robust machines and convincing sound. The user-friendly layout guarantees an exceptional playing experience."

Elektrokosmos on Facebook

"Today at musikmesse frankfurt 2011(@schneiders superbooth) we will release our new & first product called 'Kosmonaut' a swiss handmade analog synthesizer."

You can hear demos of the Kosmonaut here.

Update: Regarding the lack of front panel labels, see this.

Going top down, left to right:

VCF 1
Multimode VCF
LP 12dB
BP 6dB
HP 12dB
Notch 6dB
Extern IN

VCF 2
Multimode VCF
LP 12dB
BP 6dB
HP 12dB
Notch 6dB
Extern IN

ENV 1
Multimode ENV
6 ENV Modes
(Mode-1 VCA1 + VCA2 ADSR)
(Mode-2 VCA1 + VCA2 AD)
(Mode-3 VCF1 + VCF2 ADSR)
(Mode-4 VCF1 + VCF2 AD)
(Mode-5 VCA1 + VCF1 ADSR)
(Mode-6 VCA1 + VCF1 AD)

ENV 2
Multimode ENV
6 ENV Modes
(Mode-1 VCA2 + VCA1 ADSR)
(Mode-2 VCA2 + VCA1 AD)
(Mode-3 VCF2 + VCF1 ADSR)
(Mode-4 VCF2 + VCF1 AD)
(Mode-5 VCA2 + VCF2 ADSR)
(Mode-6 VCA2 + VCF2 AD)

VCO 1
Range 10.7Hz - 23KHz
Waveform Sin
Saw
Tri
Pulse + PWM
W.Noise
C.Noise
FM
VCO2 Sync

VCO 2
Range 10.7Hz - 23KHz
Waveform Sin
Saw
Tri
Pulse + PWM
W.Noise
C.Noise
FM
VOL. RMO

VCA 1, Exp.

LFO 1
Range 1HZ - 10KHz
Waveform Sin
Saw UP
Saw DO
Tri
Pulse
Midi-CC to CV

LFO 2
Range 1HZ - 10KHz
Waveform Sin
Saw UP
Saw DO
Tri
Pulse

Sample and Hold

VCA 2, Exp.

Mixer, VCA1 + VCA2

Master Volume"

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Howard Jones on the Jupiter-80 & Jupiter-80 Site Goes Live

See the bottom updates in this post.

Audio Damage Does Euro

Follow-up to Audio Damage Going Hard (Yes, I am having fun with the titles of these posts).

Snips via Analog Industries:

"Audio Damage is about to wade hip-deep in to the Euro Rack modular market. The reason for this is that we wanted to start releasing hardware as the next logical step in the progression of the company, and the infrastructure provided by the existing Euro-Rack market makes an entrance in to hardware releasing less risky than, say, making a Jupiter 80.

Anyhow, market-speak aside, we've designated a new catalog line, adm (which is obviously "Audio Damage Modular"), and the first product released will be adm02, the 2io module. This is a USB1.1 class-compliant audio interface with two inputs and two DC-coupled outputs. Its main claim to fame is that it will be fully compatible with the iPad, enabling you to use any CoreAudio-compliant iPad app in a Euro-Rack modular environment.

Next, our reasoning was that in a Euro live performance rig, you might want to use plug-ins as send effects, and this would enable you to use a netbook or whatever, and a simple ASIO host, and have low latency insert effects or audio sources with your modular. (We might have a plug-in or two to recommend in that context.)

And finally, with DC-coupled outputs it can work with Volta or Silent Way as a method of controlling a modular. With only two I/O, this isn't its prime directive, but it'll work in that context, should you need it to."

I'm giving this one the Musikmesse label even though it's not being shown at the Musikmesse. New product announcements get to ride the wave here.

Analogue Solutions Station Q

"KEY FEATURES OF STATION Q

24 CV knobs, 8 Gate switches, 9 LEDs
3x CV channels, 2x Gate channels
CV control of Speed / Tempo
Control of sequence position (step number)
Rugged steel construction
Compact, portable size!
more more more!

Station Q is like half an Oberkorn sequencer. It is identical to Oberkorn, except that is is 8 step instead of 16, and does not have the MIDI features. The Station Q is the perfect companion to the Station X/Y mini-modular combo."

Roland HS-60 Modifications

YouTube Uploaded by rolandsh1000 on Apr 5, 2011

"This very short video shows two of the modifications made to a Roland HS-60...well, 3 if you count the chop job!

The first is a 2-octave transpose switch, which allows you to transpose the shorter keyboard over the entire 61-key range of the original keyboard.

The second is a 1/4" jack that allows you to patch external signals through the famous Juno chorus. Sorry that the sound is slightly out of sync and doesn't really highlight the differences when the chorus is activated - trust me, it really changes the sound!

This video was made to accompany an ebay auction in April 2011"

Also see the Junior-106.

Roland HS-60 on eBay

Update:

via this auction

pics of the inside below.

"Up for bid is a highly modified Roland HS-60. Ok, this certainly qualifies as rare: I know of only 6 units that have been chopped down this way and I’ve done two of them. You are unlikely to find another like this anytime soon.


Anyway, if you are looking at this, you probably know already that the HS-60 was the consumer version of the Juno-106, except that it had a built-in amplifier and speakers. Those have been removed from this keyboard in order to make the size more compact. So this is now effectively a Juno-106 a few useful modifications:

Most obviously, the unit has been chopped down to 3-octaves. This reduces the weight of the unit (HS-60’s are fairly heavy synths) and the footprint. To allow for access to the entire keyboard range, I added circuitry and a switch to let the user transpose the keyboard by 2 octaves.

There is now a ‘Chorus In’ jack on the back, wired to one of the original inputs. I think this is an improvement over the HS-60, since now you can run external signals through the famous Roland chorus, and have some amplitude control over that signal using the onboard output VCA.

All voice chips have been reconditioned. That is, the factory resin coating which causes these voice chips to fail has been removed. After resin removal, all voice chips were reinstalled using Millmax sockets. To verify operation, the unit was left on continuously for days and all voices worked perfectly.

The 2-prong power plug has been replaced with a more standard 3-prong IEC power cable, which is now the electronic equipment standard.

The original memory battery has been replaced with a CR2032 in a clip holder to make future battery replacements easy. The CR2032 actually has a greater capacity and the one there now (dated Jan2011) should last many many years.

The unit was calibrated per the factory service manual, so it’s now running within specifications."

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Roland Jupiter-80 Pics & More Details

See the updates in this post.

Voyager Select Series Black Fire

via this auction

"Moog Voyager Select Series. This was purchased thru guitar center who ordered it thru Moog. It took them Three weeks to make it because i wanted it custom colors. I was told they didnt make a black "select" series with red/amber backlighting so i had it custom made. The select series are a little more expensive then the regular voyager performer models. My favorite part about this model is how it has a dimmer knob near the keys that lights the entire backdrop Red/Amber color (as you can see from the picture)"

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Octave Electronics Cat & Kitten Brochure

via this auction

ARP Sequencer, AXXE & Odyssey Synthesizer Brochures

via these auctions:

ARP Sequencer
ARP AXXE
ARP Odyssey

ARP Odyssey Model Mark I (2800) Blackface with Factory PPC Mod

via this auction

"Serial number is 282473. Unit has an Official modification from ARP qualified engineers years ago (see picture of label on device for Mod description, below). The Mod is a conversion from dial switch pitch bend to finger pad pitch bend, plus a couple of switches."

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