Noystoise EK001 Modded Two Voice Polysynth

ek001mod Published on Jul 7, 2013 noystoise·44 videos

"a walk through of most of the functions on their own"

With independent filters & envelopes.

Plan B Modular: Processing control voltages through 'audio' waveshapers

Published on Jul 7, 2013 Peter Grenader·19 videos

"Incorporating processors which you may intellectually reserve for audio use only - such as waveshapers - to modify control voltage generators, in this instance the Envelope Generator which opens the Timbral Gate via the M25 waveshaper, can lead to results you may not expect, and just may like. Try it!"

New Division 6 Mr. Crotchety Eurorack Module

via Division 6

"Um... Wut? Why in tarnation does that Eurorack module have a smiley face on it?

At its heart, Mr. Crotchety is a random voltage generator. ...only it's not really random. This module has moods. I'd love to explain how to use it, but during development it's become increasingly clear that it is just going to do whatever it wants. Controls? Ha! Mr. Crotchety was having none of that nonsense, so we ended up removing them all. If you mess with it enough you can alter its disposition to some extent, which does make for some interesting live performances, but mostly you can forget about it.

This module is useful wherever you need a touch of uncertainty and cantankerousness.

Specifications:

Power supply: +/- 12 VDC (reverse-polarity protected!)
Power draw: Whatever it feels like drawing
Width: 4HP
Depth: Your face
Inputs: Nope
Outputs: Yup, there's one.
Controls: Good luck with that.

Includes:
Mr. Crotchety
Doepfer-style Power Cable
(2) M3 x 6mm Rack Screws w/ Nylon Washers

Coming November 1, 2013. Probably."

Also see:
New Division 6 VM Eurorack Module
New Division 6 Gatemix Eurorack Module
New Division 6 Morpheum Eurorack Module

Geco Tutorial 3 : Window Management

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Modular Wild Presents SOUNDS-Tiptop Audio Trigger Riot- Programming Independent and Matrix Modes

Published on Jul 7, 2013 Modular Wild·48 videos

"A short exploration of programming beats in Independent and Matrix Modes with the Tiptop Audio Trigger Riot. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

Control Voltage in Portland Featured in The Oregonian

Check out the full article online here.

"Pilgrims to Control Voltage aren't uncommon. The store is one of only a handful in the United States devoted exclusively to electronic music gear. In most cities, if you want to buy a synthesizer, a drum machine or -- bless you -- a theremin, your choices are general music stores, which typically don't have a wide electronic music selection, or online, where you can't test products before buying...

Today, Control Voltage's roomy shop is stocked with a panoply of musical gadgets. All the merchandise is set up to use and connected to headphones, inviting customers to sample the goods while sparing bystanders the cacophony. Control Voltage focuses on analog synthesizers, which have gained popularity over digital synths in recent years for their more organic sound. The store also specializes in modular synths: old-school, increasingly in-demand synthesizers made up of a case and an infinitely customizable set of 'modules.'

To a layperson, the instruments look as alien as flying-saucer consoles. To an electronic musician or a DIY type, they look like potential.

Those are Control Voltage's people. And, fortunately for Kramer and Bambina, there are a lot of them here. Portland boasts a flourishing music scene and a growing electronic community, and the city's culture encourages artistic impulses and obsession.

'In Portland, you've got to let your freak flag fly, right?" Kramer says. "People are open to expression out here. It's cool these days to be into something so much that that's the only thing you're into, as long as you're expressing yourself.'"

Control New York at the Control Voltage Faire

via Control Synthesizers and Electronic Devices on Facebook

"All set up and ready to go at NYC's CVFest! Goike Sytem (A) and the NEW Sytstem (B) United."

Click through above for more pics as well as Control on Twitter.

Benge's Twenty Systems Re-Released

via Benge's It's Full of Stars

"My 2008 album Twenty Systems has been reissued at last! So if you have been looking for it out there in the shops or online since it sold out a few years ago - well you can get it here (if you are in USA you can pre-order it here). The release is exactly the same as the original with the exception of a few minor tweaks that niggled me about the original (but the content and audio are identical). Thanks to Steve Malins, Darren at Cargo, and Paul Agar for helping to make it happen this time round!"

This is a great release and comes with a booklet filled with synth pics as you can see from some of the shots below.  Click here for a pic of the book.  Each track features only one synth.  You'll find a link to an interview with Benge on the initial release with some additional notes here.   The release transverses synths over time starting with the 1968 Moog modular and ending with 1987's Kawai K5.  This release is HIGHLY recommended for the music, the pics and audio showcasing individual synths.

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composition for modified toy piano, sine waves, ta

Published on Jul 5, 2013 wouter van Veldhoven·11 videos

"This basically put almost every machine in my studio in operation,
Everything is controlled by a doepfer a100 system + some home-brew modules, in combination with some self made step sequencers build"

via Wouter van Veldhoven on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

"a Doepfer a100 system, a self build relay step-sequencer, tape recorders, an automated toy-piano, a broken television and an old radio."

AMSynths Update: AM8060SE JP6 VCF & AM8044 VCF & VCA

AMSynths Newsletter July 2013

"Latest News: Over the last few weeks we have been busy building modules for customers, as well as completing the testing of the exciting new AM8060SE JP6 filter, and a new VCF, HPF & VCA module the AM8105. Stock levels in the web store will start increasing again, and we are building AM8109 JP8 VCF, AM8140 Dual ADSR, AM8044 and AM8328 VCF's over the next month. So if you are after one of these modules, they will be in stock.

We will launch a very limited run of AM8320 VCF modules that use the CEM3320 configured to replicate the sound of SCI Pro One in late July. Details are here. If you wish to reserve one just reply to this newsletter. And finally, during August we should get round to launching some VCO modules, you can see the E-mu Systems Simple VCO that we have redesigned and replicated as the AM2210 here. Next projects to complete in the summer are both a Roland JP8 VCO and the ARP dual Athena VCO.

Best Regards
AMSynths"

"AM8060SE JP6 VCF
This new module is being launched in July with a batch of 10x modules going out initially to customers who have reserved the module. This is a dual SVF filter with low, band and high pass modes controlled by original Roland JP6 switches. The module goes into self oscillation at high resonance setting and we have carefully trimmed the design to ensure this is controlled, as SVF's can produce a huge signal level when oscillating, The original AM8060 used hard to locate IR3109 chips but we are now using SSM2164's which means we can build all the modules that customers want. Sound demos will be up on the web site soon."

"AM8044 VCF & VCA
The AM8044 module has a 4-pole low pass filter, as used in the Korg Poly 6, followed be a precision VCA. Just connect a couple of VCO's and a Dual ADSR (lie the AM8140) and you have a complete synth! A nice warm filter coupled with a very useful VCA, buy one in the webstore today at 125 GBP. Here is the link."