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Monday, April 11, 2016

Patchwerks Seattle Synth Meet - April 2016 - Walkthrough Video & Pics


Published on Apr 11, 2016 matrixsynth

Great meet! Above is a shaky cam walkthrough focusing on the gear with a few views of the overall space. Below are a set of pics. Malekko, Industrial Music Electronics (formerly the Harvestman), Korg, John Bowen Synth Design, Special Stage Systems (Ming Mecca), LZX, and Din Sync were represented along with tons of synth enthusiasts showing off their gear. Enjoy! Huge thanks to the Patchwerks team for setting up the meet!

Patchwerks Seattle Synth Meet April 2016

Akai AX-80 Vintage Synthesizer

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Vermona PerFourmer MKII 4 Voice Analog Synthesizer Quadraphonic Synthesis

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Interesting when you think of it as a quadraphonic synthesizers. Unlike the KORG Mono/Poly with one output, the PerFormer has four, one for each oscillator.

The OCS-2 One Chip Dual VCO Synthesizer with 15 Different Waveforms


OCS-2 VCF_demo from chnry on Vimeo.

The OSC-2 is in eurorack format but can be used as a stand alone desktop synth. Four versions are planned, two stand alone and two eurorack. It's based on the Arduino due and can actually run off of a 9V battery for portability.  You'll find additional details with the pics further below.   Directly below is the description for the video above, followed by a second video and description.

"Sound of the VCF OCS-2 synthesizer. A sawtooth waveform at constant frequency is pass throw the VCF. The VCF cutoff is changed via a LFO.

the resonance factor (Q) is manually adjusted during the recording."


OCS-2 VCO_demo from chnry on Vimeo.
This video demonstrate the sound of one VCO of the OCS-2 synthesizer. The sound did not pass throw the VCF,VCA.

Warning: There are some super high frequencies in this one so be careful with your audio levels. It's left channel only as well.

"The frequency is changed thanks to a LFO.

the 15 waveforms of this VCO are demonstrated one after the other."



And some info via http://chnry.net/ocs/ where you'll find additional pics, info and audio demos:

"OCS-2 is an analogue style synthesizer. Small, but very powerful and flexible, it provide an incredible sound quality.

Dedicated to both keyboard player and knob addict, this synthesizer is full of feature that define it’s own unique sound.

Why is it so special?

First, the sound quality is impressive : this is not a cheap 8 or 16 bits synthesizer : it implement state of the art audio synthesis algorithm.

OCS-2 provide lot’s more than the essential of a modern dual oscillator monosynth. Original waveform, shape morphing LFO, there is a lot of unique feature :

30 control knobs
Few atypical waveform with incredible fat sound
LFO that can continuously change waveform
A CV GENERATOR with different algorithm to generate random to rhythmic modulation
4 audio effects
A very powerful digital connection matrix
A light sensor to control sound with hand gesture
Customizable and possibility for software update
Very compact
Incredible sound quality
What is inside?
2 VCO providing 15 different waveform
1 VCF (multi-mode, including a 24db/Octave low pass resonant filter)
1 VCA
1 ADSR
3 LFO (2 with configurable waveform, 1 with CV frequency control)
1 custom CV GENERATOR with 4 different algorithms (Attack Release, dual LFO, Random, Non Linear)
1 audio effects processor with 4 different effect (Distortion, delay, bitcrush, waveshaper)
1 ring modulator
1 CV controlled MIX (for VCO1 and VCO2)
2 octaves keyboard with portamento
1 digital matrix to connect CV to modulation fader
1 Stereo line-IN with envelope follower and gate control
1 MIDI input (note / velocity / pitch wheel / modulation wheel / control change)
3 analog CV IN and 1 GATE IN
1 light sensor

Why will you love it?
Since it is very small, you can carry this synthesizer everywhere. You can even use a 9V battery as power supply. With an embedded audio multi-effect, you don’t need anything else!

But this synthesizer can also adapt to your setup: add a midi keyboard and your ready for endless jam.

OCS-2 is also perfect as a computer complement : prepare some midi loop and use them in combination with the modulation faders as CV controls.

With a line audio input, 3 analogue Control Voltage In, and one 0/5V Gate IN, OCS-2 can also be a great addition to your modular setup.

The extensive number of physical control allow an easy and effective sound tuning. 30 faders intent a direct access to all sound parameters, so you can only focus on the music.

The light sensors is also a great for music expressiveness : use the shade of your hand to control your sound! Your performance on stage will never be the same thanks to this feature. This is also attractive for studio work since it introduce a very different control than a fader rotation."

Korg EM-1 sh101 and tb303 style loops


Published on Apr 11, 2016 909techno

"Demo's of the Korg EM-1 electribe's saw and square with portamento/glide. Plus demos of reverb, drive, high resonance and delay. Hope you enjoy it!"

Pentatonic Spectral Delight


Published on Apr 11, 2016 Izhar Ashdot

"This Patch is based around a sequence using the Spectral Multiband Resonator’s Indian Pentatonic scale.

The SMR and other modules receive various pulses from the Bastl Little Nerd’s 5 outputs which is clocked by a BestStep Pro.

Other modules used: Doepfer A-118, A-156, A-148, Erika Polivoks Filter (as oscillator), Make Noise LxD, Synthrotek NAND, a LEL UDS drum module and a Roland SH-09 synth."

IDM Moog Mother OP-12


Published on Apr 11, 2016 Kevin Polzer

"Crystal dreams"

Steiner Synthesizer SN 5618

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This is actually the Steiner Microcon which paired with the Steiner EVI (Electronic Valve Instrument), however according to this post "the Microcon works perfectly alone, without the EVI connected. It could be easily included in a complex analog synth setup, adding the unique original Steiner Parker sound from its very compact but versatile box."

I'm not sure what voltage these work with so who knows how well these would track with modern modular gear.  If you know, feel free to comment.

MFB Synth II Analog synthesizer SN 05268

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"MFB Synth II Analog Synthesizer in mint condition. very powerful 3 OSC synth with built in sequencer"

New Stardust Synth Covers


Beautiful synth covers from Stardust. These are available for sale. Click here for the full collection. Note some synths have different styles so be sure to check them all out.

Roland Jupiter-6 & Jupiter-8 covers pictured.

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