"EHX’s rich history was marked by many revolutionary pedals but one of our most distinctive lines was a group of analog drum synthesizers that included the Crash Pad and Super Space Drum.
Like the original from 1980, the new Crash Pad can create an array of drum sounds and other-worldly oscillation sweeps, as well as process external sounds thru its resonant filter. Plus, it’s been updated to respond to expression pedal/CV input for external control over the filter in real-time.
A faithful reissue of the cult-classic released in 1979, the Super Space Drum uses analog synthesis techniques to create mind-blowing sounds ranging from deep kicks to high toms to sci-fi drums. Trigger it from the built-in pushbutton or an external (non-MIDI) electronic drum pad. Pass external sounds through the gated amplifier via the aux input. The Super Space Drum lets you create, control and manipulate a stunning array of synthesized sounds."
"A nice little mini modular with a good selection of features -
2 DCOs each with 5 waveforms and a CV input. One useable as an LFO
2 ADSRs
1 LPF with 1 input and 2 CV inputs
2 Square+Triangle LFOs
1 Gateable square LFO
2 VCAs
2 Ring Mods
4 RCA Breakouts and 1 MiniJack breakout
1 Joystick controller with button out
1 noise source
1 sample and hold
4 imput signal mixer
Midi in
I think that's about it...
It's quite a fun piece of kit - good fun to use with a eurorack modular, or just freerunning on its own.
Here's a quick play around from today with it patched to itself doing some some fake stereo panning using the two VCAs and LFOs. The only external effect was a little bit of reverb [embedded above] - For some reason the ADSR knobs work in reverse - no idea why. But it's like that on both for some reason.
Powered by a 12v wall-wart type power supply which I'm including, and about 30 mini-banana patch cables and all topped off with a bunch of 1900 type knobs.."
"KQ MiniSynth is a polyphonic modular synthesizer.
The maximum number of modules you can set is 100!
..Of course it depends on your device's ability.
You can install 10 Oscillators, make 10 series FM Modulators, and so on as you want.
External MIDI (e.g. iRig MIDI) is Supported.
Inter-App Audio is Supported.
This app implements the follow modules.
Oscillator
- Oscillator Type A (Frequency Modulation)
- Oscillator Type B (Pulse Width Modulation)
- Super Saw Oscillator
- Low Frequency Oscillator
- White Noise Generator
Envelope/Logic
- Envelope Generator Type A
- Envelope Generator Type B
- Inverting Circuit
- Logical And (Series Switch)
- Logical Or (Parallel Switch)
- Maximum/Minimum Selector
"Bitey bass is Pulse2
Most sequencing on BSP
Control and some sounds with ESQ
Drums are Tama 305
Bips from Frac
Modulated reverb from REV500
Recorded on an iPhone, so suck it up."
Good advice for life as well. David Bowie lived it, and gave many of us the freedom to live it right alongside him. He is a hero in the truest sense. One of the most famous, yet kindest human beings on earth. His influence is quite literally beyond measure. It isn't just his music. More than anything it is permission to be whoever the hell you want to be and the permission to tell anyone who judges you to f off, all the while being kind about it. No apologies, no time wasted. Think about that a bit. He will continue to give freedom to countless generations to come, simply by being the person he was. I love his music, I cherish what he gave us, and I love how he did it - he made it cool to be yourself while at the same time being kind, tolerant, and compassionate towards others. He was the best of the best, and I love him for that.
Thank you captain. If there is existence after death, I hope you are enjoying it as much as we enjoyed your existence here with us.
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On the synth side of things, because this is a synth site after all, I was curious how many posts mention David Bowie. I knew there would be a few. It turns out there wasn't just a few, but a whopping 77 posts total. That from a man not known for synths. Many of the posts are repeat references to Bowie's use of the stylophone and other synths, but there are some true gems there. Spend some time looking back on his influence on the synth world. He touched everyone. The following is just a handful of tributes from the synth community. If you have any to add, please feel free to leave a comment below.
Synth heavy track "From 'Low' (1977)" via @Synth_City
"Warszawa" for Mellotron and Minimoog
Uploaded on Feb 22, 2010
"Educational.
An excerpt from David Bowie's 'Warszawa'. Played on my Wakeman combo."
And the song that started it all for me, Ashes to Ashes, followed by his final two.
David Bowie - Ashes To Ashes
Published on Mar 6, 2009 emimusic
David Bowie - Blackstar
David Bowie - Lazarus
Published on Jan 7, 2016 DavidBowieVEVO
"He always did what he wanted to do. And he wanted to do it his way and he wanted to do it the best way. His death was no different from his life - a work of Art. He made Blackstar for us, his parting gift. I knew for a year this was the way it would be. I wasn't, however, prepared for it. He was an extraordinary man, full of love and life. He will always be with us. For now, it is appropriate to cry." - Tony Visconti (1/11/2016)
"This is an attempt at Allen Strange's figure 6.72: Dream Machine patch from his book
Electronic Music: Systems, Techniques & Controls. You can find the patch diagram with my Buchla module notations here: https://www.hightail.com/download/ZWJ...
and a better audio of this here: http://soundcloud.com/user7621213/all..."
