Fred's Lab ZeKit 4 Voice Paraphonic Microsynth Coming to SUPERBOOTH21

via Fred's Lab

"For SuperBooth 2021, Fred's Lab drops ZeKit: a new 4 voice paraphonic microsynth, featuring a simple step sequencer, digital waveforms, an analog VCF, VCA & 2x AR envelopes. The instrument can be controlled using MIDI (notes & clock) and has both a sync and audio inputs. External audio sources can be mixed in or be processed through the VCF / VCA.

This synth is available in two versions:

- the DIY KIT version (requires soldering)
- the fully assembled version

Electronic music roots in building one’s own gear and this is what ZeKit is about.

This synth has been engineered to be an uncomplicated kit, from its schematics to its user operation, while providing great and powerful vintage & modern sounds, straight at its output. Compared to many kits, ZeKit isn’t a toy! You'll end up with an instrument that generates serious tones, gracefully synchronizes, and will nicely integrate your studio setup or follows you on tour, thanks to its compact size.

Being accessible to DIY beginners, ZeKit offers a lot to learn about analog and digital electronics for music gear, from building it and later playing it. A comprehensive and well illustrated, 30+ pages assembly guide (pdf) will assist you at each building step, from start to finish. This guide also includes ZeKit complete schematics and bill of materials, as well as a detailed explanation of the inner working of all circuit blocks.

Last but not least, most ZeKit design files are provided under Creative Commons and Open Source licences, allowing you to get inspired, modify, improve and distribute your creations, within the limitation of non-commercial use.

ZeKit is an adventure, it's yours! Build it and succeed!

PRICING & AVAILABILITY

• 129 EUR w/ VAT – DIY Kit Version
Includes: PCB, all components, housing, printed quickstart

• 179 EUR w/ VAT – Already Assembled Version
Includes: Assembled ZeKit, printed quickstart

• 12 EUR w/ VAT - Universal Power Adapter (optional)
Please reuse any compatible one you own already

• 6 EUR w/ VAT – Battery kit + set of AAA batteries (optional)

From the 01/10/2021, ZeKit will be available to order directly from our website https://fredslab.net


The first batch is a limited run of 100 units which are available immediately.

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New Retrokits RK008 Pocket Calculator Sequencer Coming to SUPERBOOTH21

This one was spotted and sent in via Soviet Space Child.

via @retrokitsdev

"RK008 in the wild! Two weeks to go until #superbooth so if you want to check out the next small BIG thing in real-time multitrack #midi recording booth W430 is the place to be!"

Reminded me of the Brother MDI-40 multitrack MIDI recorder. Brother made calculators as well.

JEN Synx 508

video upload by M&M

"Hello everybody my Hobby it's restore the old Combo organ and vintage Synth .
In this video i show you the test after restoration of one rare Jan Synx 508 ."

Additional JEN Synx 508 posts

[patch] Taped Strings (Blofeld)

video upload by Synthesizer Video Service

"In this video, I'm showing how to program a simple but effective mellotron type of sound. We are going to talk about band pass filters, pitch changing modulations and the mod wheel as a patch changer.

[00:00] Intro
[00:40] Wavetables
[01:49] Modulation Sources
[03:35] Wavetable Modulations
[04:39] Noise and Dirt
[06:15] Filters
[07:43] Modulation Matrix
[10:00] Second Patch by Mod Wheel
[12:38] Final Patch

If you want to get the empty Blofeld patch sheet (PDF), scroll down on this page: https://www.frequture.net/support/sup...

If you are interested in Blofeld sound packs, have a look on my shop: https://frequture.net/shop"

The 1982 Roland SRE 555 / RE 501 Chorus Echo with Emulator II, Jupiter 6 demo

video upload by

Synthesizer Video Service Blofeld posts

"The 1982 Chorus Echo from Roland marked the end of the Tape Echo, I find these units make you go “mmmMMM…” which, in this case, means.. magical, mysterious, mesmerising and mechanical! ..this unit provides a ghostly, dream-state-like ambience to just about anything you put into it. Sit back, relax and come on a journey back to 1982 thru to current day with the help of some sounds from the E-mu Emulator II, the Roland Jupiter 6 & the MPC X ..through this mesmerising mechanical machine.

I requested an interview with the engineer of the Chorus Echo, but he declined due to the fact he doesn’t like repeating himself 😂 🤦🏻‍♂️

Index:
0:00 Intro blabbing / About
1:08 How it works
5:05 Chorus effect
6:20 S on S (Sound on Sound)
7:50 Reverb effect
8:40 Direct Switch
9:00 A+B Outputs
9:30 Repeat / Single Switch
9:57 Echo Modes
11:43 Remote Switches
12:40 Emulator II-intro / Loony Garden
14:00: Emulator II-Orchestra Warm Up
16:15 Emulator II-Flute Harp Echo
17:57 Emulator II-By the Lake
21:23 Jupiter 6-intro / AI Retribution
22:36 Jupiter 6-The Chorus Chord Choir
24:06 Jupiter 6-Robot World
27:26 MPC X-intro / Slappers Delight
29:48 MPC X-0.15" crunch"

Sequential Take 5 Synthesizer // First Impressions, Sound Demos & Walkthrough

video upload by BoBeats

00:00 intro & unboxing
01:56 sound demos & making a beat
07:24 walkthrough & patch examples
22:10 first impressions, pros & cons, alternatives

Prophet REV 2 - sound demo by Jexus

video upload by Jexus / WCOG

Presets available for purchase at http://syntezatory.net.pl/sequential_prophet_rev2.htm

"No talking demo of DSI / Sequential Prophet REV-2 (8 voice version). Sounds & video editing by Jexus-WC Olo Garb.

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Reminder: Knobcon Number Nine Set for Next Weekend, Sept 10-12

"Knobcon Number Nine is set to kick off this Friday, September 10 at the Hyatt Regency Schaumburg with two full days of synthesizer and pro-audio exhibits, informative lectures and workshops and live music throughout the weekend.

Two Days of Informative Workshops

The Littoral Myth: Dismantling a Coastal Metaphor with the undisputed king of YouTube Synthesizer videos, Marc Doty.

Sampling, Re-Sampling, and Generative Sequences with Circuit Rhythm & Tracks with Novation Technology Evangelist, Enrique Martinez.


Presenting Electronic Sound Naturally with synthpop polymath, Jon Sonnenberg.

Additive Synthesis with Synergy presented by long-time Synergist, Fred Becker.

Simplifying Complexity: Live Rig Breakdown, a show and tell by Suit & Tie Guy.

Learn the basics of Synth DIY and soldering with build workshops where you can build an EasyEi8ht Step Sequencer with Modular for the Masses, or a 2hp MiniAtt 2hp Utility module with Zlob Modular.

New this year is the Lecture Luncheon, an informal get together on Sunday afternoon where attendees can further interrogate any of our presenters about their ideas.

Door Prize Giveaway

On Sunday, attendees can enter the drawing for a chance to win one of over twenty door prizes including Nu:Tekt NTS-1 synthesizers from Korg USA, an Uno Drum from IK Multimedia and a gift box full of patch cables and accessories from Hosa Technology.

Live Music Friday and Saturday

Welcome Reception (Friday Night) - Kri Samadhi, Moot Booxlé vs Cory Flanigan, Suit & Tie Guy vs Alexis Rogers, Also Special Guests

Knobcon Big Room (Saturday Night) - Trovarsi vs Nasty Nachos, Scott Danesi, Glacial 23, North Coast Modular Collective Relay Performance

Knobcon Chill-Out Room (Saturday Night) – Dysonant, Valcove, Meridian Alpha, Aaron Higgins, Witchbutter, R. Mann

Knobcon Number Nine is September 10th through the 12th, 2021, at the Hyatt Regency Schaumburg in Chicagoland. Tickets are $60 and are available for purchase at knobcon.com."

Gotharman's Urano: Sample Pitch V2

video upload by gotharman

"Showing how easy the new Sample Pitch V2 effect can turn a beat into something truly delightful... The samplings are from the Drum Drops Premier kit.
www.gotharman.dk"

How to sidechain with Gotharman LD3

video upload by Meska

"Here a quick demo how to make sidechain with the gotharman LD3.
RTFM : http://www.gotharman.dk/Files/Other/L...

Thank you for watching.
My name is Meska of the statik collective . I've been making mostly "dark and expérimental" music for more than ten years now, i'v learn so much online, now it's time for me to share my knoledge, my exploration and this channel is a place to talk about the tools, sound design and techniques to make music with.
i'm tattooist at day jobs and you can found my work here : www.meska.fr

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