Monday, April 13, 2020
Brackle | Shores
Published on Apr 13, 2020 zack dagoba
"A noisy performance on the Buchla 200. This patch uses the 296 Spectral Processor, 275 Delay and the 205 Matrix Mixer to create feedback situations, which I mess about with a bit"
Published on Apr 13, 2020 zack dagoba
New AI Synthesis AI007 Eurorack Quad VCA Mixer
Published on Apr 13, 2020 AI Synthesis
AI007 DIY Quad VCA Eurorack Module Build Guide
Published on Apr 13, 2020 AI Synthesis
via AI Synthesis
"Portland, OR, USA April 10, 2020 –
AI Synthesis has released the AI007 Quad VCA/Mixer in both a built and guaranteed version, as well as in kit and PCB/Panel format. The AI007 Quad VCA Mixer is a compact, high quality, and flexible way to control voltage (audio or cv) in your modular system). Each of the four inputs are DC coupled, allowing the amplitude of CV signals as well as audio rate signals to be voltage controlled. The outputs are also normalled together into a mixer, allowing the AI007 Eurorack Quad VCA Mixer to be used as a voltage controlled mixer. Once a cable is patched into a VCA output that output is removed from the mixer signal, allowing each channel to be used independently, giving users four VCAs in total. A dedicated knob shapes the curve response from Linear to Exponential.
Following the tradition of the other eurorack modules, the AI001 Multiple,AI002 Mixer, and AI003 Looping ADSR, the module has a full video how-to build guide. Unlike some DIY companies that focus solely on providing kits, AI Synthesis has an educational mission and our kits and documentation are aimed at those who have never held a soldering iron. PCBS are professionally manufactured, and all panels are aluminum."
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Ukuthula by YLEM
This one is in via YLEM who had the following to say about the piece:
"I recently realized a work that to me is quite evocative.
It is called UKUTHULA that in zulu language means 'silence'.
The work is quite long and abstract but I think it could inspirational.
I realized the piece with Reason11 and all you hear is made exclusively with noise generators, LFOs, filters and effects.
There are no sample.
The only exception is of course the final part.
Roland MC505 does Jam On It by Newcleus (1984)
Published on Apr 13, 2020 Mattelica
"Discovered an old jam I sequenced on my Roland MC505 Groovebox so I ran through the whole song of 8 patterns strung together to a Yamaha MG10xu mixer to a Canon 6D + 50mm 1.4 lens."
Tom Oberheim Two-Voice Pro Black
genoQs Octopus Vampire (limited edition) & Legacy White Edition
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via this auction
"Beautiful condition and recently powered on and tested. I do not know the software version but that can be part of your exploration. There is still a wonderful online modern resource in the download section of genoQs dot net."
Update: Legacy White listed here (pics added below).
via this auction
"Beautiful condition and recently powered on and tested. I do not know the software version but that can be part of your exploration. There is still a wonderful online modern resource in the download section of genoQs dot net."
Update: Legacy White listed here (pics added below).
Monome Fates 2019 Salmon
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"Monome DIY Fates in perfect working order. Built by an awesome member of the llllllines community! Such a powerful device."
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"Monome DIY Fates in perfect working order. Built by an awesome member of the llllllines community! Such a powerful device."
Korg Electribe EA-1 MK2 w/ Wood Side Panels
Roland SBX-80 SYNC BOX
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"Great sync box for making your vintage (and not so) drum boxes, rhythm machines, sequencers, samplers, keyboards, synths, midi sound modules, tape machines, etc. talk to one another.
Shows cosmetic wear, but overall in good shape. (The last image is a digital advert for informational purposes).
The unit appears to work well with the following exceptions — the light in the ‘start' / 'tap' does not light up, but the button works well; the ‘set sec’ button does light up, but the button does not work (may just need a good cleaning); the two smaller rubber feet on the bottom are old / feel sticky; unit is missing 1 rubber foot which has been replaced with felt foot. Unit is older, used, and sold as-is.
Includes power cable. (and yes, has the plastic battery holder inside with two healthy AAs included).
From the web —
'Synchronize MIDI, SMPTE tape machines and Roland DIN sync for X0X machines.'"
Ad brochure scan below.
via this auction
"Great sync box for making your vintage (and not so) drum boxes, rhythm machines, sequencers, samplers, keyboards, synths, midi sound modules, tape machines, etc. talk to one another.Shows cosmetic wear, but overall in good shape. (The last image is a digital advert for informational purposes).
The unit appears to work well with the following exceptions — the light in the ‘start' / 'tap' does not light up, but the button works well; the ‘set sec’ button does light up, but the button does not work (may just need a good cleaning); the two smaller rubber feet on the bottom are old / feel sticky; unit is missing 1 rubber foot which has been replaced with felt foot. Unit is older, used, and sold as-is.
Includes power cable. (and yes, has the plastic battery holder inside with two healthy AAs included).
From the web —
'Synchronize MIDI, SMPTE tape machines and Roland DIN sync for X0X machines.'"
Ad brochure scan below.
Octave Kitten Roar
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Published on Nov 30, 2013 Nels Truesdell
"Playing with the kitten's wicked filter. listen to it roar :)
Echo is coming from a 1964 ep-2 echoplex"
Rusty sounds for a rusty synth. Cool cat.
via this auction
"Octave Kitten monophonic analog synthesizer in fair condition with some rust on the front panel. This unit is mostly working except for a few minor functional issues, please read full description. Comes with hand drawn schematic for repairing!!
I originally got this from a friend who said it had lived in a basement for ~30 years. I cleaned all the keyboard contacts of any rust and got the synth fully working for awhile. Then it crapped the bed and I had to bring it back to life for a second time. Since then it has acted a bit estranged and I haven't had much time to work on it. Im mainly trying to sell this since I moved into modular gear, but I used this unit for bass lines in many of my songs. Overall it has a vast sound selection for anyone looking for a vintage synth. Even with its altered function I find that I am still able to get a lot of amazing sounds from this device.
Several knobs have lost their intended travel however still retain their function and can act strange depending on their setting. I will list any issues that I have noticed thus far for anyone interested in obtaining this synth to refurbish. I will also try to fix the easy issues and take them off the list as I complete them.
CV modulation depth for the LFO and S + H has issue where the modulation is modest for most of the knobs travel and then increases depth around the last 70% of the turn.
If the sustain slider is below 3/4 of its travel, the envelope will re-trigger/loop in Attack - Decay mode for the duration of the gate signal. The lower sustain is the faster AD loops. This is a function that I believe is intentional as you can loop the ADSR with or without holding a key down however the speed aspect seems to be something that is wrong. That and the sustain travel is abnormal.
VCO modulates a VERY small amount by the envelope, just under a semitone, if the LFO is set slow or fast this is less noticeable.
All voice sliders will distort the mixing amp stage before the filter if turned up all the way. If voices are turned down a bit this does not happen.
Several keys will alter pitch after releasing, mainly due to how slow you release since the keybed is comprised of pairs of metal tines making contact with a metal bus bar for gate and CV. If the one of the tines is released before the other this is why this happens.
Some of the jacks are a bit rusty but still function 100%. I've had some moments where depending on the contact with the cable used, it may need to just be plugged in and out a few times to remove the outer layer of oxidation on the metal. Some de-oxit spray would also fix this.
Noise slider cap is missing.
Other than that the unit is still kicking and looking for a good home! I made a hand drawn schematic awhile back as well and can provide a copy when purchased to help with fixing the unit."
Published on Nov 30, 2013 Nels Truesdell
"Playing with the kitten's wicked filter. listen to it roar :)
Echo is coming from a 1964 ep-2 echoplex"
Rusty sounds for a rusty synth. Cool cat.
via this auction
"Octave Kitten monophonic analog synthesizer in fair condition with some rust on the front panel. This unit is mostly working except for a few minor functional issues, please read full description. Comes with hand drawn schematic for repairing!!
I originally got this from a friend who said it had lived in a basement for ~30 years. I cleaned all the keyboard contacts of any rust and got the synth fully working for awhile. Then it crapped the bed and I had to bring it back to life for a second time. Since then it has acted a bit estranged and I haven't had much time to work on it. Im mainly trying to sell this since I moved into modular gear, but I used this unit for bass lines in many of my songs. Overall it has a vast sound selection for anyone looking for a vintage synth. Even with its altered function I find that I am still able to get a lot of amazing sounds from this device.Several knobs have lost their intended travel however still retain their function and can act strange depending on their setting. I will list any issues that I have noticed thus far for anyone interested in obtaining this synth to refurbish. I will also try to fix the easy issues and take them off the list as I complete them.
CV modulation depth for the LFO and S + H has issue where the modulation is modest for most of the knobs travel and then increases depth around the last 70% of the turn.
If the sustain slider is below 3/4 of its travel, the envelope will re-trigger/loop in Attack - Decay mode for the duration of the gate signal. The lower sustain is the faster AD loops. This is a function that I believe is intentional as you can loop the ADSR with or without holding a key down however the speed aspect seems to be something that is wrong. That and the sustain travel is abnormal.
VCO modulates a VERY small amount by the envelope, just under a semitone, if the LFO is set slow or fast this is less noticeable.
All voice sliders will distort the mixing amp stage before the filter if turned up all the way. If voices are turned down a bit this does not happen.
Several keys will alter pitch after releasing, mainly due to how slow you release since the keybed is comprised of pairs of metal tines making contact with a metal bus bar for gate and CV. If the one of the tines is released before the other this is why this happens.
Some of the jacks are a bit rusty but still function 100%. I've had some moments where depending on the contact with the cable used, it may need to just be plugged in and out a few times to remove the outer layer of oxidation on the metal. Some de-oxit spray would also fix this.
Noise slider cap is missing.
Other than that the unit is still kicking and looking for a good home! I made a hand drawn schematic awhile back as well and can provide a copy when purchased to help with fixing the unit."
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