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Doepfer A116 VC Waveform processor-Audio/Oscilloscope Views Pt.1

Published on Nov 27, 2014 Raul's World of Synths

"Continuing the Doepfer A116 VC Waveform Processor series. This time we look at oscilloscope views of the effects of the A116 on a basic Sine and Triangle Wave. Video Two of Four in series..Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

All parts:

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9090 Analog Drum Synthesizer (TR-909 Clone)

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"Selling this excellent 909 clone which has been professionally assembled by the designer himself (Trevor Page). This is a very complex custom build and you are unlikely to find a model as well assembled as this for sale.

The kick, snare drum, and toms are all analog while the other drum sounds are stored samples. The kick drum is the real standout of this machine - I tried to sample it with as many different settings as possible but I am now convinced that you can always get new sounds out of it. It is truly a chest-thumping beast. The module is in great condition with some light rack rash and a few hairline scratches, - nothing noticeable. The only technical defect I can find is that the level of the ride is very low in the master output - however the level is normal on its individual output so you can just use that. There will also be some noise when turning the pots (there is none when they are stable) but this can probably be fixed with some internal cleansing. Otherwise it is in great shape. I believe all sounds are velocity-sensitive. Currently set to receive MIDI on channel 2.

Here is the webpage for the original project http://www.9090project.co.uk (this model is the exact one pictured in the upper right except that I have replaced the red knobs with gray ones. I can include the original red ones if you like)"

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Arp Tweaking 7: Korg Volca Keys

Published on Nov 27, 2014 DreamsOfWires

"Korg Volca Keys - all sounds, effects, pads, and cheap delay artifacts. A EHX Small Stone phaser and an Eventide Space reverb was also used. The random arpeggio was supplied by a Muteable Instruments Midipal.
This recording was thrown together without much prior thought (as usual), but I was thinking of Klaus Schulze's early music at the time."

Korg Volcas on eBay

Mutable Instruments BRAIDS // Vowels // 1st Impressions

Published on Nov 27, 2014 LESINDES

"My first impressions w the 2 VOWEL programs of MUTABLE INSTRUMENTS BRAIDS + Doepfer A-104 TRAUTONIUM FORMANT FILTER"

BugBrand Modular - Patch 04

Published on Nov 27, 2014 batchas

Escape (the Pina Colada Song) (feat. SAM)

"All 8-bit/chiptune style version of the entire 'Awesome Mix Vol. 1' soundtrack from the film Guardians of the Galaxy. Using Commodore 64, Game Boy and NES samples. Featuring the talented SAM on vocals."

via Gizmodo: "Remember Microsoft's Sam? He was the text-to-speech converter that came bundled into Windows XP. And now he's decided to have a go at the The Piña Colada Song. You should listen to this, it's great."

Music Thing Modular Radio Music Prototype

Music Thing Modular Radio Music Prototype from Tom Whitwell on Vimeo.

New Kilpatrick Audio PHENOL - Patchable Desktop Analog Synthesizer

"Phenol is a new type of musical instrument from Kilpatrick Audio. Inspired by modular synthesizers, Phenol offers the creative potential, sound and hands-on experience of a modular synth, in a sleek, compact and affordable package. And best of all, Phenol is 100% compatible with modular systems because it uses the same voltages and banana connectors as the Kilpatrick Format modular system and other banana format modulars as well.

Shown above is the first prototype of Phenol. This is the first time Kilpatrick Audio has shown a prototype or announced a product prior to availability. But Phenol is not just another module. It's an entirely new instrument with expensive development challenges. In early December 2014 we will be launching a crowd-funding campaign where you can pre-order your own Phenol at a hefty discount. Please check back soon and help us make Phenol a reality!

Whether you already love modular synthesizers and want a smaller instrument for portability, or whether you've heard about modular synths and want to get your feet wet, Phenol offers an incredible experience at a great price!

Sneak Peak at some Specs (more to come)

Two analog VCOs
Two analog filters (low pass and high pass)
Two analog VCAs
Two envelope generator / LFO combos with many features
An LFO with sine and random output
Internal MIDI to CV converter with DIN and USB MIDI interfaces
Compact mixer with digital delay
Digital pulse divider
Buffered mixer / mult / inverter
Designed and made in Canada using high quality parts.
Warranty: 1 year"

via Kilpatrick Audio where you'll find a couple of demos.