Jasuto v.1.6 Update for iOS and Android

iTunes: Jasuto - Chris Wolfe
Google Play: Jasuto modular synthesizer

[v1.5 screenshots pictured]

"[NEW FEATURES AND UPDATES FOR JASUTO v1.6 iOS] - Waiting for Apple approval (of course)

- MIDI-In & Out support with tempo sync
- Nodes can now be grouped together
- Solo nodes and groups
- New Convolution Module
- New nodes: Abs, Clamp, Delay2, Pan, Group/GRecv/Gsend, MidiNote, MidiCC & Synced
- Sampler node is now in stereo & has higher quality interpolation
- Bands can now edit individual bins while frozen
- Fixed insert bug
- Additional bugs and behind the scene fixes
- Delay 2 node is tempo syncable
- LFO is triggerable, syncable & now has 4 shapes
- New Scenes and Samples added

***Removal of Jasuto Store and In-App Purchases***
- All previous In-App Purchase nodes (Chorus, Detuned, Dirty, Morph & Space) and HI-FI audio are now free & included w/ initial purchase of app.

[FEATURES AND UPDATES INTRODUCED IN v1.6 ANDROID] - Already uploaded, should be soon.

- Updated UI graphics
- Zillions of bugs squashed
- A shiny new manual
- Added background audio support
- Low latency audio (256 samples)
- Sample sharing through SoundCloud
- Dropbox syncing of samples/scenes
- New ADSR2, AP, Brick, EXP, Mix, Power, ZeroX, Tanh, Gain Node Modules
- High Fidelity (HI-FI) audio
- Additional Node Modules: Chorus, Detuned, Dirty, Morph and Space
- MIDI-In & Out support with tempo sync
- Nodes can now be grouped together
- Solo nodes and groups
- New Convolution Module
- New nodes: Abs, Clamp, Delay2, Pan, Group/GRecv/Gsend, MidiNote, MidiCC & Synced
- Sampler node is now in stereo & has higher quality interpolation
- Bands can now edit individual bins while frozen
- Fixed insert bug
- Additional bugs and behind the scene fixes
- Delay 2 node is tempo syncable
- LFO is triggerable, syncable & now has 4 shapes
- New Scenes and Samples added

[NOTE]
We've only been testing version 1.6 on modern Android devices (Arm7 based with or without NEON). If you have an issue with a device, please post in our forum."

New Gear Coming to Synth DIY UK 2014 Set for August

"New Products On Show At Synth DIY UK 2014

At the Synth DIY 2014 Convention, Robinson College, Cambridge, UK, new products from leading UK and European synthesizer manufacturers will be on show for the first time.

Liivatera (www.liivatera.com) will be releasing two new modules. First, a through­zero voltage­controlled oscillator with complex sync, half and double­frequency outputs, LFO mode, PWM and multiple waveforms.

Capabilities will be demonstrated, and available immediately. A second 'mystery' module, together with several prototype modules, will be demonstrated, showing what to expect from Liivatera through the second half of this year.

Abstract Data (www.abstractdata.biz), the London­based Eurorack company, will be demoing their range of modules including the recently released ADE­30 Wave Boss CV utility module and the ADE­31 Logic Boss logic and triggering module. Abstract Data currently has a number of new products in development with announcements planned towards the end of 2014.

CESYG (www.cesyg.com) will be demonstrating their LEVIN Eurorack module, a 21­element LED voltmeter with multiple inputs, switchable ranges, and covering the DC to audio range. CESYG Founder Dr. Neil Johnson said 'LEVIN illuminates the signals in your synthesizer. You might know what A, D, S and R sound like, now you can see what they look like.'

There will also be representatives and demonstrations from Modulus Music, Sequentix Music Systems, Future Sound Systems, Krisp1 Modular Construction, and more.

For more information please visit www.diy.synth.net/uk"

Liivatera Eurorack Modules, IC & Product Design, Prototyping Aids & More

We have a new eurorack modular manufacturer featured on the site. I'm not sure how long Liivatera has been around, but this is the first post to feature them. I found out about them in a press release for the next SDIY UK meet that will go up next. They will be introducing two new modules at the event. You can find their current lineup here. Their Mixer/Attenuverter/Offset and Sample/Track & Hold modules are featured in this post for the archives.

Be sure to check out the rest of their site. They offer IC Design Services, Product Design, Small Volume Assembly, Prototyping Aids and various Utilities.


"Mixer/Attenuverter/Offset
Five Attenuverters.
Each input amplifier can be individually scaled between +1 and -1,

Five Offset Voltages.
With no input signal these can be used as static control voltages, or can offset the input signal. Turn an LFO into an EG instantly. Bi-colour LED's indicate the output voltage, so it's easy to see if a signal crossing zero-volts.

Versatile Mixing.
If a jack isn't plugged into an output socket, the output is automatically summed into the output of the channel below.

Five-Channel Mixer.
The five outputs are summed to produce a sixth output that has a master level control."

"Sample/Track & Hold.
Sample Mode: The Out signal is updated to with the Input signal every time the Clock crosses the Trigger level in a positive direction.

Track Mode: When the clock input signal is less than the trigger level, the In signal passes straight-through to the Out socket. When the clock signal is greater than the trigger level, the Out signal is 'frozen' and no longer track the In signal.

When there no jack in the Clock socket, the LFO is routed internally to the sample & hold.

The Trigger Level range is -5 to +5 Volts, to accommodate both bipolar and unipolar trigger signals. When a ramp signal is used as the clock, adjusting this level changes the timing of the internal trigger signal.

Low Frequency Oscillator.
The LFO frequency can be set manually with the Frequency control, and externally using the two CV inputs. These are both temperature compensated and have a nominal 1volt/Octave characteristic.
Three waveforms can be selected, and the output level set by the Amplitude control. A front-panel LED indicates signal polarity and level."

Laurentide SynthWorks #7

Published on Jun 26, 2014 Laurentide SynthWorks·46 videos

"So, this one doesn't really qualify as part of the LSW series, as I'm not using any DIY modules (other than the 4MS SCM and RCD), but I'm posting it as such anyway.

Modules used:
Mutable Instruments Braids, Frames, Tides & Peaks
4MS: RCM & SCD (both with breakout panels)
Make Noise: Maths, Function, Optomix, Echophon & DPO (as an LFO)"

http://www.laurentidesynthworks.blogspot.com/

Doepfer A199 Processing Demo 3 External Feedback

Published on Jun 26, 2014 Raul's World of Synths·271 videos

"Conclusion of the Doepfer A199 Spring Reverb series. A third processing example with the A199 Spring Reverb. There is also a short example of using the external feedback in and reverb out jacks in a patch. Basic examples adjusting level, feedback, emphasis and mix. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

All parts here.

Taide'n Borg - So much fun in the light

Published on Jun 26, 2014 Sun's May Flower (Official)·8 videos

"Equipment:

Bass - Korg Mono-Poly
Polysynth (first) - Korg Mono-Poly
Polysynth (second) - Roland Jupiter 6
Synth Lead - Korg MS 20
Strings - Eminent Solina String Ensemble
Vocoder - Korg DVP-1
Drones and Lasers - Roland Jx3p
Drums - Akai S900
Drums add - Roland TR 626 (sequencing the S900)"

Space Disco

Arturia Beatstep sequencing Roland SH-5. Jupiter-4 arpeggiated bass at :08. Korg Trident for string pad, Roland CR-8000 and Logic Pro X for drums. Alesis Quadraverb for reverb.

via Steven R Sellick on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

Drumfire DF-2000 - Rare Vintage Analog Drum Synthesizer & Matching Drum Kit

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via this auction

"Fitst off it is really rare to find these unit's & especially with the matching Drumfire drum kit. A rare electronic drum synthesizer made in Japan in the 80's. This 2-channel unit is considered to be the best sounding and most versatile of the vintage synth drum machines.

Quite a range of sounds can be made as you can see by all the various editable parameters, each channel has 2 oscillators with adjustable decay for each, pitch, sweep, and a waveshape control. That can be mixed with a noise generator with filter, adjustable decay, and amount. Plus, a button to engage a click sound. It can make all the sounds that the DF-500 unit can and more as the 500 only has 1 oscillator and does not have variable waveshape or noise filter.

A very nice feature is that a user preset can be programmed for each channel. This is done with the small black plastic shaft pots to the right of the colored knobs for each parameter. They are used to adjust the respective parameter, just like the bigger 'manual' pot, and when the button is pressed for preset, those are the sounds settings. Basically, you can switch between two sounds - "Manual" based on the settings of the big knobs, and "Preset" based on the settings of the little black ones.

This unit can pretty much sound like a Simmons, Tama Techstar, and more. You can get sub bass, 808/909-ish kicks, toms, snares, space drums, bleeps & fx, and cymbal type sounds with the noise generator."

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Inside a KORG DW8000 DIGITAL WAVEFORM ANALOG

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via this auction

"THIS A KORG DW8000 ANALOG SYNTHESIZER MANUFACTURED IN 1985. IT HAS TWO DIGITAL OSCILLATORS FOR TUNING STABILITY. THESE OSCILLATORS OFFER YOU 16 DIFFERENT WAVEFORMS EACH TO CHOOSE FROM INSTEAD IF THE USUAL SAW, SINE, SQUARE & TRIANGLE ON OTHER ANALOG SYNTHS. THE FILTER IS ALL ANALOG. YOU CAN SEE ALL THE ELECTRONICS INSIDE THE DW8000 FROM THE PICTURES I UPLOADED. THE KEYBOARD HAS A QUALITY FEEL THAT WAS LOST ON ALL LATER KORG SYNTHS. IT IS EQUIPED WITH MIDI IN, OUT & THRU AND FULL SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE FUNCTIONS FOR EXTERNAL EDITING AND PATCH SAVING, GOOD FEATURES FOR 1985 ! IT ALSO HAS A DIGITAL DELAY BUILT IN TO FATTEN UP THE SOUNDS FURTHER..."

F5D P12 Belt-driven Strings

"Synth strings patch that I programmed with DSI Prophet 12. The sound uses only 1 layer, no unison, all mod matrix slots in use. The idea was to emulate kind of broken strings with some tape / vinyl or "belt-drive" disturbances. The stronger you play, the more broken the sound gets. No pitchbend wheel was used during playing. The keys are from Aly & Fila remix of Tarja Turunen's song, of which name I do not remember right now."

More demos by F5D

This one in via Soviet Space Child