Sunday, January 08, 2017
Yamaha CS-60 Restoration (Part 1) - Full Guide, Overveiw, Power Supply, Recapping
Published on Jan 8, 2017 GOLT !
"Full service guide for the Yamaha CS-60. How to calibrate the power supply and replace all electrolytic capacitors."
Some gems in this one. For example, I didn't realize the CS60 and CS80 had independent keyboard tracking settings for each half of the keyboard. Also a good warning regarding the risk of static damage to CMOS chips due to the lack of grounding on the CS60 because of its wooden case. Never knew the mod section case was made of wood for that matter. This is a wonderful video for synth enthusiasts curious about the inner workings of our little treasures. Huge thanks to GOLT ! for making these.
Update:
New Dubreq Stylophone Gen X-1 Demo Video
You can find a demo video and some details added to the previous post here.
KISS2016: A New Level of Interaction, Joel Chadabe
KISS2016: A New Level of Interaction, Joel Chadabe from Symbolic Sound on Vimeo.
"Kyma’s ability to play complex algorithms in real time creates new musical opportunities for realtime decision-making in improvisational processes, all of which results in the emergence of new musical formats."
Be sure to check out previous posts with Joel Chadabe, including a rare interview with Astronauta Pinguim.
Yamaha CS-80 Vintage Polyphonic Synthesizer SN 1380
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via this auction
"This vintage Yamaha CS-80, considered one of the most famous synthesizers ever built, is a polyphonic analog synthesizer released in 1976. This unit is in great working conditions, esthetically, mechanically and electronically. The road case shows normal wear and tear (see pictures).
The CS-80 supports true 8-voice polyphony (with two independent synthesizer layers per voice) as well as a primitive (sound) settings memory based on a bank of micro-potentiometers (rather than the digital programmable presets the Prophet-5 would sport soon after - I have one of those for sale too!!), and exceptionally complete performer expression features, such as a layered keyboard that was both velocity-sensitive (like a piano's) and pressure-sensitive ("after-touch") but unlike most modern keyboards the aftertouch could be applied to individual voices rather than in common, and a ribbon controller allowing for polyphonic pitch-bends and glissandos. This is the synth that can surpass Moog`s original Taurus bass pedal, with its prodigious bass end. And its polyphonic as well, with the same electronics as two complete CS-60`s, coupled to a weighted 61 note keyboard with polyphonic aftertouch, and separate velocity plus aftertouch settings for each of its two channels. It has a Ring modulator which is really an Amplitude modulator, because it`s equipt with an lfo and a depth control, so that you can also create tremolo effects. The ring modulator has the unique possibility that an EG can vary the LFO speed. This can be heard on the Blade Runner soundtrack by Vangelis, in which CS-80 is featured prominently; the 1980 theme tune to BBC sci-fi show Doctor Who; as well as the composer's soundtrack for the film Chariots of Fire..."
via this auction
"This vintage Yamaha CS-80, considered one of the most famous synthesizers ever built, is a polyphonic analog synthesizer released in 1976. This unit is in great working conditions, esthetically, mechanically and electronically. The road case shows normal wear and tear (see pictures).
The CS-80 supports true 8-voice polyphony (with two independent synthesizer layers per voice) as well as a primitive (sound) settings memory based on a bank of micro-potentiometers (rather than the digital programmable presets the Prophet-5 would sport soon after - I have one of those for sale too!!), and exceptionally complete performer expression features, such as a layered keyboard that was both velocity-sensitive (like a piano's) and pressure-sensitive ("after-touch") but unlike most modern keyboards the aftertouch could be applied to individual voices rather than in common, and a ribbon controller allowing for polyphonic pitch-bends and glissandos. This is the synth that can surpass Moog`s original Taurus bass pedal, with its prodigious bass end. And its polyphonic as well, with the same electronics as two complete CS-60`s, coupled to a weighted 61 note keyboard with polyphonic aftertouch, and separate velocity plus aftertouch settings for each of its two channels. It has a Ring modulator which is really an Amplitude modulator, because it`s equipt with an lfo and a depth control, so that you can also create tremolo effects. The ring modulator has the unique possibility that an EG can vary the LFO speed. This can be heard on the Blade Runner soundtrack by Vangelis, in which CS-80 is featured prominently; the 1980 theme tune to BBC sci-fi show Doctor Who; as well as the composer's soundtrack for the film Chariots of Fire..."
KORG MS-10 SN 130657
Roland Demora Delay synced with CV Clock feat. Moog Mother 32
Published on Jan 8, 2017 zacharyradford
"This is a small improvement on the existing virtual module set-up in the Aira Customizer App. It adds the ability to control which note division the delay will use.
If anyone is interested I can post a screenshot of the virtual module setup, or upload the audio file to send this setup to your Demora.
Also feat. Plate Delay from Zoom MS70CDR.
I still haven't been able to figure out how to use ratcheting on the Mother 32 while syncing. Even while using the ASSIGN out, it still messes with the timing. If you've figured it out please let me know."
New Dubreq Stylophone Gen X-1 Coming to NAMM?
Stylophone GenX-1 Published on Jan 8, 2017 Stylophone
"The Stylophone GEN X-1 is the latest portable analogue synthesizer by Dubreq."
Update: It's real. Video above and some details via the Dubreq website:
"The Stylophone GEN X-1 is the latest portable analogue synthesizer by Dubreq.
Estimated retail launch date is May 2017 with an anticipated RRP of (no more than) £59.99.
Register your interest now by simply completing the form below and Dubreq will give you:
20% off the purchase price
the first units off the production line
when the the GEN X-1 hits the market.
(Don’t worry there’s no commitment to buy but just a thank you for being interested before the general public! We’ll email you when it is ready to purchase)"
This one appears to be making the rounds. A new classic Stylophone with knobs. Note the design is more of of a throwback to the original compared to the more sleek and modern design of the Stylophone S2.
No details yet, but if you you can clearly see controls for the following:
Envelope Attack, Amount, and Decay.
LFO Wave (square & triangle), rate, and depth.
Delay Time, Feedback, and Level
Filter Cutoff and Resonance
Thoughts considering the S2?
ADDAC 221:222 Meet Prophet 12
Published on Jan 8, 2017 Dimitrios Sismanis
"DSI Prophet 12 sequenced and modulated by eurorack using ADDAC 221/222 modules. Reverb added ITB, all other sounds from Prophet 12. Unfortunately, the software editor for the 221 isn't working on my computer currently, so I could only work with the presets."
New Radikal Technologies EFFEXX RT1701 Multi FX Processor Eurorack Module
EFFEXX RT1701 Multi FX Processor Demo 1
Published on Jan 6, 2017
"That is the first demo of our new Multi FX Processor for the Eurorack Modularsynth world - the EFFEXX RT1701"
New details via Radikal Technologies:
"Radikal Technologies showcases the brand new RT-1701 EFFEXX Multi FX-Module for the eurorack world. This new FX unit combines multiple FX processors with Radikal's powerful snapshot animation feature. Create the most astonishing FX morphing sounds and control them with external control voltages from envelope generators, step sequencers or LFOs. For the first time, we are also presenting the Release version of the Swarm Oscillator RT-311 that recently hit the US market. We are at in Hall C, boothnumber 4803.
The RT-1701 features a gain stage with saturation, a very flexible EQ/Filter section and 2 selectable DSP effects for the modern electronic musician. The following effects are available: Reverb, Delay, Chorus, Phaser, Flanger, Tremolo, Vibrato, Filter. Effect combinations and settings can be memorized in up to 8 snapshots for every program. The snapshot blender allows for creating smooth transitions between the different snapshots. The blender can be controlled by an internal LFO or with external control voltages. By blending from one snapshot to the next, the module produces a mix between the two FX snapshots."
Published on Jan 6, 2017
"That is the first demo of our new Multi FX Processor for the Eurorack Modularsynth world - the EFFEXX RT1701"
New details via Radikal Technologies:
"Radikal Technologies showcases the brand new RT-1701 EFFEXX Multi FX-Module for the eurorack world. This new FX unit combines multiple FX processors with Radikal's powerful snapshot animation feature. Create the most astonishing FX morphing sounds and control them with external control voltages from envelope generators, step sequencers or LFOs. For the first time, we are also presenting the Release version of the Swarm Oscillator RT-311 that recently hit the US market. We are at in Hall C, boothnumber 4803.
The RT-1701 features a gain stage with saturation, a very flexible EQ/Filter section and 2 selectable DSP effects for the modern electronic musician. The following effects are available: Reverb, Delay, Chorus, Phaser, Flanger, Tremolo, Vibrato, Filter. Effect combinations and settings can be memorized in up to 8 snapshots for every program. The snapshot blender allows for creating smooth transitions between the different snapshots. The blender can be controlled by an internal LFO or with external control voltages. By blending from one snapshot to the next, the module produces a mix between the two FX snapshots."
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