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Monday, March 03, 2014

Next Rez30 Filter (MAM RS3) 3 Band Pass Resonant Filter

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"This is same unit as MAM RS3 but under different label. No longer made these are rare and a wonderful filter for your electronic music. You set the centers of 3 resonant frequencies and then sweep around them for beautiful swells and sweeps under control of the internal LFO or outboard CV control...

This is MONO in but STEREO out here's a good description -

Controls

Stereo Pan
The RS3 gets it's "mono in, stereo out" designation from Filter 1 and Filter 3 being panable from hard left to hard right. With the control fully counterclockwise, Filter 1 is panned hard left, and Filter 3 is panned hard right. Moving the control to the center places all filters "right up the middle" basically making the unit mono, and then continuing to full clockwise reverse the position of Filter 1 and 3.
Refering back to Mode 3 of the LFO modulation, note that the modulation of Filter 1 and 3 comes from different sources. This is where you will get the greatest stereo effect from the RS3, and this is where the "Jarre Strings" sound lives.

This control also has an effect over how the RS3 can create a stereo spread when using the Envelope Follower. Again, Filter 1 and 3 are panable across the stereo field, and with the three follower channels each driving a separate filter, there is magic to be had.

Resonance
Controls the resonance of the filters.
Volume
Controls the output volume.
Bypass
Switches between the dry and effected signals.
Bandpass 1
Controls the frequency of filter 1.
Bandpass 2
Controls the frequency of filter 2.
Bandpass 3
Controls the frequency of filter 3.
LFO Rate
Controls the speed of the LFO.
LFO Depth
Controls the depth of the LFO sweeps.
LFO Mode 1/2/3
Mode 1: LFO 1+ to BPF 1, LFO 1+ to BPF 2, LFO 1+ to BPF 3
Mode 2: LFO 1+ to BPF 1, LFO 2 to BPF 2, LFO 1+ to BPF 3
Mode 3: LFO 1+ to BPF 1, LFO 1- to BPF 2, LFO 2 to BPF 3
Env Depth
This is a classic envelope follower which allows for sweeping the pass frequency of the filters. But, there's a twist. The envelope follower does some frequency separation at three ranges, "Low", "Mid", and "High", with a separate follower circuit at the output of each of these "channels".
Env Decay
Controls the decay of the envelope
Env Polarity +/-
The polarity of the signal from the envelope follower is switchable from Postive to Negative allowing for classic Down sweeps, as well as Up sweeps, of the filters.
Man/Ext Modulation Depth
When something is plugged into the External jack, the Manual control becomes an polarized attenuator for the signal. In the Middle position, the external signal will have no effect. Moving clockwise from center will cause the external signal to sweep the pass frequency up, while moving counterclockwise from center will cause a sweep down."

Oberheim Matrix 1000 White Face

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Published on Mar 3, 2014 Brian Comnes·13 videos


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"The analog Matrix 1000 is essentially 1,000 Matrix 6 patches in a single-space compact rackmount MIDI module. The first 200 slots can be loaded with custom patches, the remaining 800 are presets."

Sequential Circuits TOM Drum Machine with rare 32K expansion

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Published on Mar 3, 2014 Brian Comnes·13 videos


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"SCI TOM model 420 drum machine with rare upgrade to 32K memory so you can store a gazillion patterns. Includes aftermarket power supply and ORIGINAL documentation including ultra-rare quick setup cards.

The coolest thing about the TOM is the pitchable samples - 32 choices- and the reversable samples and "chording" features. This unit is from nonsmoking home studio and in Excellent condition.

In 1985, the TOM was a really advanced drum machine, fully programmable and featuring digitally recorded drum sounds. It is similar to the DrumTraks, but much more advanced. Its sound fidelity is very electronic and it offers just eight of the most basic drum kit sounds. However, each drum sound has a much more flexible tune control than any other drum machine of its time, allowing you to change cymbals into gongs, for example. All sounds can also be layered, allowing for chord-like drum tones, tom rolls and all kinds of wacky sounds. You can also play its sounds in reverse and program the pan position and volume of each sound. Sounds on EPROM cartridges can add up to eight additional drum tones for different sounds. This machine is also MIDI equipped, able to transmit and receive all of its controller information including volume and tuning. TOM's sequencer allows you to record rhythm patterns in real time or step time. It can store up to 99 patterns and each pattern can be up to 99 measures! As many as 99 patterns can be linked to form Songs. Sequencer memory holds 2,300 notes, but factory updates were available to upgrade that to either 5,000 or 10,000 notes - THIS UNIT HAS THE 32K MAX MEMORY UPGRADE! Program memory could also be saved/loaded to casette tape. The TOM also featured an "Improv Factor" to create drum fills which can add variation to your patterns. TOM's "Human Factor" allowed you to program minor changes in the tuning and volume of your patterns for a 'humanzied' feel - before that term existed in the sequencing lexicon. The TOM also had a "Reframe" function that let you change the location of the down-beat in your pattern at the touch of a button..."

ELECTRO HARMONIX BI-FILTER DUAL ANALOG FILTER

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Published on Mar 3, 2014 Brian Comnes·13 videos


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"Apart from filtering it has extensive control voltage (CV) outs and in and separate sends for the filter outs. It also has an effects send and return so you do can extensive chaining of sound effect, Comes with original power supply and manual. This unit is pristine from non smoking home studio. New they sell for $475 and up, here's your chance for over $100 off the new price. Multi-mode filters and an all-analog signal path pumps up your sound with the world's fattest, sweetest filter power. Two separate filter sections can be used in serial or parallel with different tonal sweeps, which react individually or interactively. Phase control allows for further contouring. Individual outputs for each filter plus a mixed output. In addition an external CV in or Expression Pedal in for controlling the filters with external devices, footswitch pedal input and two CV outputs enable audio triggering from each filter. "The Bi-Filter has the flexibility and power to take your tracks to analog heaven." -- Mitch Gallagher, EQ Magazine True bypass using a mechanical relay All analog processing Dual 2-pole resonant filters Each filter completely independent from the other Switchable filter type for each filter: lowpass, bandpass or highpass Accurate envelope follower section using a precision full-wave rectifier circuit with optional log control Dual attack and decay adjustability for the envelopes each filter LFO with switchable triangle or square wave shape LFO duty cycle adjustable from 0 to 100% or from up sawtooth to down sawtooth Switchable FX Loop section allows user to apply effects to the signal before the filters while retaining the instrument's original dynamics FX Loop section also allows the envelope of one instrument to sweep the filters acting on another instrument Independent outputs of each filter Mixer section allows user to mix the filter outputs with the dry signal as well as invert each filter CV/expression pedal inputs for each filter, controlling the center frequency of the respective filter CV outs output each filter's envelope section 18VAC-1000 power supply included "The Bi-Filter's tone lives up to Electro-Harmonix's goal of exquisiteness. Its fluid, organic sound was punchy while producing floorboard rumbling lows and sweeping highs." -- Doug Eisengrein, Electronic Musician..."

Novation Bass Station Rack - MIDI to CV

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Published on Mar 3, 2014 Brian Comnes·13 videos


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ARP Odyssey Mk III 2823 Vintage Analog Synthesizer

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Update: images and auction link above corrected. I accidentally overrode them with the Mirage rack listing when adding the note to see the seller's other items for more.

1984 Korg 'The KORG MIDI system' Two-Page Color Ad


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"Korg 'The KORG MIDI system' two-page colour advertisement including the Poly 800 and Poly-61M synthesizers, EX 800 expander module, RK 100 Remote MIDI keyboard, KMS 30 MIDI synchronizer, the 4 Track sequencer and Music Scoring software from the inside front cover and page 2 of the October 1984 issue of Keyboard Magazine."

Groovesizer RED (feat. Korg Volca Keys) - recording automation


Published on Mar 3, 2014 MoShang·62 videos

"Kits and assembled units are available from http://groovesizer.com
This video demonstrates automation on the Groovesizer RED. Record the movements of Pot 1 whilst holding Shift. It corresponds to Grain 1 Pitch on the internal synth. The recorded automation can also be sent out as MIDI cc data on one of 16 preset cc numbers (selected in Preferences Mode). The presets correspond to the 16 cc numbers that the Korg Volca Keys responds to (for more details, please consult the manual http://groovesizer.com/manual-red/). In the video, the automation controls filter cutoff on the Volca Keys (cc44 - RED's default)."

Yamaha AN1X - New Patches Collection - Alternative Sounds for AN1X synthesizer


Published on Mar 3, 2014 Ɓukasz Spo·2 videos

"Yamaha AN1X - New Patches Collection - Alternative Sounds for AN1X synthesizer.

Examples of some of my sounds for Yamaha AN1X.
If you like them for 10 Euro can be yours. [contact on YouTube]
Possible payment through Paypal.
You get a collection of my original sounds including a free program to upload them via midi to AN1X synthesizer."

buchlashreds


Published on Mar 3, 2014 caleb condit·56 videos

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