Thomas Henry Dual 555 VCO module 5U modular format

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"professionally asssembled with high quality components in early 2017"

New Make Noise Contour and Dynamix Eurorack Modules

Published on Sep 28, 2017 MAKEN0ISE

"Introducing two new modules derived from circuits of the 0-Coast synthesizer: Contour and Dynamix.

Contour is a 4-stage function generator, or ADSR, designed to create control voltages to drive the Dynamix, modDemix and other fast VCAs, VCFs and more. Dynamix is a fast two-channel Low Pass Gate, Dynamics manager and mixer."

Update: details on each in via Make Noise:

"Contour is a 4 Stage function generator, or ADSR, derived from our 0-COAST synthesizer. It is designed to create control voltages to drive the Dynamix, modDemix and other fast VCAs, VCFs, and more. The Contour takes inspiration from the original Loudness Contour circuit of the MiniMoog, which is perhaps the most well-known example of East Coast Synthesis. The simplified control set (where Decay adjust both the decay to Sustain and the Release) makes it quick and intuitive to set-up. The Contour module adds full voltage control, a mirrored output, End of Onset and End of Contour Gate outputs which allow it to be highly integrated into any modular synthesizer regardless of coastal allegiance.


- analog 4-Stage ADSR envelope generator also operable as 3 or 2-stage function

- Linear or Exponential shapes, and everything in between

- Patch EON OUT to the Gate IN to cycle for LFO function

- Voltage Control over time based parameters

- Mirrored OUT useful for Crossfading patches

- LEDs indicate activity on all outputs

- EON and EOC outputs allow for cascading multiple units and/ or MATHS and Functions

- Pairs well with Dynamix, MATHS, Function


Width: 6hp

Depth: 24mm

Power @+12V: 36mA

Power @-12V: 16mA"

"Dynamix is a fast two-channel Low Pass Gate, dynamics manager and mixer, the core of which is derived from our 0-COAST synthesizer. The LEVEL parameter provides simultaneous voltage control over the Amplitude and Frequency content of audio signals, operating as a VCF/A. The DYNMC parameter accepts audio signals or control voltages and converts them into a signal that may increase or decrease the LEVEL parameter thus allowing for Expansion, Compression and Ducking. The summing section is complete with an AUXiliary INput allowing for the chaining of multiple MIX units (modDemix, Optomix and RxMx modules) to create large, non-centralized mixes.

The Dynamix is functionally similar to the Optomix LPG: a fundamental element in the sound of West Coast Synthesis, however, rather than using the Vactrol component that gives the Optomix its characteristic “slow” sound, the Dynamix circuit utilizes transistors in a topology that has more in common with East Coast instruments. This combination of West Coast technique and East Coast circuitry is No-Coast synthesis at its best, allowing the Low Pass Gate to be used in tandem with an extremely important East-Coast synthesis circuit: the ADSR, a 4-stage Envelope generator we call CONTOUR.

- analog Low Pass Gate with fast response allows for AM synthesis and use with ADSR

- Input Signal Attenuator with soft overload at maximum settings

- DYNMC CV IN can act as audio side-chain input for compression, expansion and ducking

- LEDs indicate LEVEL activity

- Voltage controlled mixer with AUX IN allows for chaining of multiple units to create larger mixes

- Pairs well with Contour, Optomix, modDemix


Width: 10hp

Depth: 24mm

Power @+12V: 55mA

Power @-12V: 45mA"

NI Maschine JAM & Moog Mother 32 - combine Maschine and hardware.

Published on Sep 28, 2017 Peter Chers

"Hybrid setup with Native Instruments Maschine. Other gear: AKAI MPD 232, Focusrite Scarlett 18i8, JBL LSR305."

Dave Smith Instruments Prophet '08 Synthesizer SN 02501

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WerkBench 3.1.0 Update

See the demo video that went up earlier today here.

iTunes: WerkBench - Bolasol, Inc.

"What's New in Version 3.1.0

**We added Ableton Link and Kymatica AudioShare support!**

-Ableton Link's technology let's you easily sync WerkBench with other apps and the rest of your studio. No computer or additional software required, It just works. It's amazing. Thanks Ableton.

-AudioShare support allows easy transfer between WerkBench and the popular audio editing/managing app AudioShare by Kymatica. WerkBench can now open all types of audio files into the importer.

**We implemented a better 'initialize' option**

Previously, there was no way to start over completely from scratch. Now you can choose 'New session' via the folder button.

**We implemented a better AudioBus control panel**

-Brought back the play toggle.

-Added a record button. Now you can temporarily disarm recording while working on sounds in another app and then re-arm your steps without having to switch back to WerkBench. Saves you some clicks!

**We fixed some things!**

-Step editing knobs now default to sensible values and are easier to control.

-Some buttons were hard to tap.

-Got rid of a click that would happen in the envelope with long low sounds.

-Saved loops now recall their first and last step correctly."

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Something Dark in the Woods

Published on Sep 28, 2017 HardtekStudios

"With summer dying and fall taking over, the creepy things have begun to spread. In this track the Tom Cat and Circuit Mono Station are run thru the TP-2 for some Tube Overdrive & Optical Compression. The Circuit is playing clean. All tracks run thru the Mackie Onyx mixer and then recorded into Logic. Once in Logic, everything is mixed using Compression, EQ and a reverb send. Everything is synced via midi."

Restoring a Memorymoog Plus by Wes Taggart for The Bob Moog Foundation

The Bob Moog Foundation has a post up on Wes Taggart's journey in restoring a Memorymoog Plus. You can find the full post here.

"The Haloed Memorymoog. Probably the Henry the VIII of all the late 70s/early 80s poly analog synths, equally as big and mythical. Also, just as finicky and vindictive.

Michelle Moog-Koussa, the executive director of the Bob Moog Foundation, contacted me in September of 2016 concerning a Memorymoog Plus that was graciously donated by that summer’s raffle winner, Lee Keeley. As the 2016 Memorymoog raffle winner, his dream of owning a solid working Memorymoog came true. Michelle asked me if I was willing to bring Lee’s donated instrument back to life."

noyzelab EMS Sweden Residency

Another visit by noyzelab. This one was at EMS Sweden. Click through for the full post include more info and pics of the Buchla system and more.

"On Feb 1 - 12 I was Guest Composer at EMS Elektronmusikstudion in Stockholm, Sweden. I also had my Eurorack modular with Intellijel Shapeshifter, CycleboxII + Expander, Tiptop Z-DSP & Numberz, as well as my uMANIAC and MANIAC cellular automata sequencers and a MacBook Pro + MOTU MicroBookII.

For the creative outcomes I spent my time again working mainly with modulation synthesis such as FM, RM, PWM, AM, and wavetable synthesis via audio rate sequencing. I was also processing sounds from my Rainwire recordings through some pretty exotic effects modules/units, ranging from spring/plate reverbs, modular systems and high end DSP boxes. Some of these recordings appeared in my Rainwire [Processed] installation at Sound+Environment 2017 at Hull University, part of the UK City of Culture 2017..." You can find the full post at noyzelab.

Late Night Improv :: Arturia MatrixBrute, Make Noise 0-Coast & Eventide Anthology X

Published on Sep 28, 2017 experimentalsynth

"Trying out some things with the Arturia MatrixBrute, Make Noise 0-Coast and Eventide Anthology X software. More in-depth explorations to come, but this was a fun 'shake-down cruise'..."

Sequential Circuits Prophet-10 w/ MIDI & Extras

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"Sequential Circuits Prophet 10, working. Sounds Great. After market MIDI. Includes road case, original operation manual, repair manual with all schematics, and diagnostics ROM IC."

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