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Studio Electronics Boomstar SEM Analog Synthesizer SN 100374

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Percussa SSP GUI Layout #2 - Kickstarter update

Published on Oct 17, 2017 PERCUSSA

"Short video while testing the GUI code for the Percussa SSP on the computer (no sound). To change the parameter values we use the Percussa Remote control surface which is connected through USB to the computer."

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/percussa

Update via the kickstarter:

"Last week I finished updating my mechanical design and took the changes I made back into my PCB Layout software. I then updated the position of the components in the PCB layout. I managed to include a second USB host port on the SSP and made some room by rotating them 90 degrees. I also decided to move the SD card slot closer to the CPU module to facilitate the routing and shorten the distance the SD card traces have to travel (which is good for reliability).

I'm now busy updating the layout, re-routing traces, moving a few of the power supplies on the board, updating component values, etc. When I'm done with this second pass of the layout and it all looks good I'll be going through my (long) todo / checklist to see what else needs to be done or checked. If nothing major needs to be done in the layout I'll be running the DRCs (design rule checks) in my software, correcting any errors that come up, running the design by our manufacturer and preparing board files for production so we can get prototypes built. I hope to be done with the layout in 1-2 weeks. I’ve also sent over the mechanical drawings of the front panels to our CNC subcontractor to discuss the production of prototypes.

Past week, Celine continued the GUI code design work for the SSP, and made the following updates:

1) button layout at the right-hand side of the screen.

2) parameter values of the LFO and Envelope Generator module are now plotted on vertical graphs.

3) the vertical graph is also shown next to the text in large font when turning one of the encoders.

4) layout and position of the ADSR envelope

Below you can see a short video while she’s testing the GUI code on her computer (no sound). To change the parameter values she uses the Percussa Remote control surface which is connected through USB to her computer.

Thanks again for your support and until next update!

Bert & Celine"

WMD Chimera Metallic Percussion Synthesizer Module

Published on Oct 17, 2017 Perfect Circuit Audio

"This video shows the WMD Chimera Eurorack module being used for high hats, atmospheric percussion and a few other sounds.

Chimera, from WMD, is a metallic percussion synthesizer based around sampling and granular processing. It is based on sampling sounds such as sleigh bells, tambourines, drill bits, shell casing, chains, coins, and damaged eurorack panels.

Available here: https://www.perfectcircuitaudio.com/w..."

Center Square Music Stereo CEM Filter Rack Modules Featuring Dual Curtis VCF CEM3328

A post shared by Jared Dirolf (@centersquaremusic) on Aug 11, 2017 at 12:01pm PDT

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"These are single rack space modules consisting of a pair of 24db/oct low pass filters using Curtis CEM3328 synth filter chips. These are great sounding, musical filters with the special feature of consistent volume across resonance settings.

These modules have balanced/unbalanced inputs and unbalanced outputs. There are CV inputs for frequency and resonance on each channel, and a stereo link switch to have the knob settings from channel one operate channel 2 (the CV freq. input also carries over, but the res. CV control jack does not so you need to use a multiple if you want identical CV on the resonance input).

High-quality parts used through-out (Nichicon and Nippon caps, etc). These are professionally designed, assembled, and wired. Uses quality double-sided pcb's.

The only thing I would say is not professional quality are the control decals. I used water-slide decals so they will last and have a low profile, but they don't look nearly as good as proper screen printing or engraving methods in my opinion."

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Minimoog, Moog 1125, Bode, and MF104M delay #2... upside down..!

Published on Oct 17, 2017 noddyspuncture

"My very first upside down video... playing the Bode and the Sample & Hold..."

Lock screen, and rotate. :) Minimoog being processed by a Moog 1125 Sample & Hold the Bode Frequency Shifter, and an MF-104M delay.

Moog Prodigy Vintage Analog Synth with all CV Inputs SN 11611

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"Moog Prodigy analog synthesizer. It is the rarer version with all of the CV inputs for controlling its parameters eternally from modular synths or pedals. This thing sounds phenomenal and works perfectly apart from 2 keys refiring envelopes occasionally, but this is a quick fix that generally just requires cleaning the key contacts (tutorials can be found online, otherwise a repair guy can do it in an hour or less.)

Nothing has a SYNC sound like the prodigy. It is so gnarly, something that totally sets it apart from others like the minimoog."

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AKAI VX-600 ANALOG 12 VCO SYNTHESIZER w/ Gig Bag

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"The VX-600 is a polyphonic 12 VCO matrix synthesizer just like the Oberheim Xpander. It has 6 individual outputs for each voice and the keyboard has velocity and aftertouch! All of its components are through hole discrete. This synth is built like a tank and its portable. I popped the hood to show the condition of the components. I also took out one of the beautiful voice cards to show off the CEMs. This VX-600 still has all of its presets, there are a couple really good string pads and unison bass patches..."

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Modular Mayhem: Finishing this monster tune

Streamed live 5 hours ago Colin Benders

"in fact, lets call it Monster"

Another multi-hour eurorack modular stream from Colin Benders; this one just over 3 hours.

Update: You can find the end result of this session here.

Understanding Sound Design on the Volca FM - Episode 3: Envelopes

Published on Oct 17, 2017 Oscillator Sink

"Welcome to the third episode in the series where we dive into sound design and patch creation on the Korg Volca FM. In this episode we talk about the incredibly powerful and flexible envelopes."

All parts here.

Roland SE-02 Analog Synthesizer 17.10.2017 Epic quartet

Published on Oct 17, 2017 Veli-Matti Rautio

"I was making this song about an week with three different songs. Roland JU-06 was a pad/string synth in Studio Tupos. I took SE-02, Akai Rhythm Wolf and Boss RC-505 with me in my business trip in Hotelli Cumulus Kemi two times. After many arrangements it was ready in yesterday: ) I got back home today and this evening made my new video ready. This is somekind of electronic epic quartet: )
Instruments used:
Roland SE-02 lead and backing tracks.
Roland JU-06 pad/strings.
Akai Rhythm Wolf drums and percussion.
Boss RC-505 looping, fx and midi master clock.
Composed, arranged and played in Hotelli Cumulus Kemi and Studio Tupos: )
Tässäpä uusin SE-02 kipaleeni. Tein pohjia ensin Tupoksen studiolla ja sitten otin työmatkalle Kemiin sopivan setin torjumaan hotellikuolemaa; ) Kahden reissun ja kolmen yöpymisen jälkeen biisi oli valmis tovi sitten kuvattavaksi: ) Tässä se on, olkaa hyvät."