Mark Mennings (@sensien) brought this next video to my attention.
A nice example of biorythmic/posture control of a doepfer modular.
Video: Cardio Bass & Respiration Synth
" Ukrets uses the ephysm.us biomusic performance and authoring platform.
Performed by the Holminid with synthesis by Sensien, using a modular
analogue synth. Everything is generated from live biosignals and
postures, except the obligatory 808 kick that was added for structural
support. The track consists of two patches recorded in succession, mixed
without any further editing or processing. Jaala, Finland, July 2013. http://ephysm.us"
" ...we convert the signals from the wireless sensor belt to OSC, which is
then used to create triggers and control ableton. This is converted to
CV."
Read more about it on MuffWiggler,
and don't forget to check out http://ephysm.us/ electronic physiological music
Saturday, November 23, 2013
Friday, November 22, 2013
Quick SiteTip: CatSynth.Com
Funny how most of the modular synth-lovers that i know seem to be serious cat-lovers as well.
Because of this, you might also have heard of CatSynth.com before...
The CatSynth blog started in July 2006 and covers Cats, Synthesizers, Music, Art, Opinion and more...
Besides that, CatSynth regularly features reviews of music and art.
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| Penelope trapped in a Eurorack Picture by @Grillobeats |
The CatSynth blog started in July 2006 and covers Cats, Synthesizers, Music, Art, Opinion and more...
Besides that, CatSynth regularly features reviews of music and art.
The focus is on modern, contemporary or experimental work in a variety of media.
Catsynth primarily covers the San Francisco Bay Area, but occasionally find themselves in New York or such far away locales as an electronic music show in Tokyo or an underground club in Shanghai.
Want to see how it all started in 2006?
Find their inaugural post with the photo of the cat (Luna) that started it all… HERE
http://www.catsynth.com
http://twitter.com/catsynth
https://www.facebook.com/catsynth
Want to see how it all started in 2006?
Find their inaugural post with the photo of the cat (Luna) that started it all… HERE
http://www.catsynth.com
http://twitter.com/catsynth
https://www.facebook.com/catsynth
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
2Egress Studio Furniture and Cases
After the recent wave of interesting new Eurorack-modules you might run out of rack-space pretty soon...
I recently stumbled upon a Canadian firm that builds and designs studio furniture and Eurorack cases.
2Egress is a three year old small business located in Toronto, Canada that specializes in technical furniture for recording studios and film editing suites.
"Growing up with an avid woodworking father, Brock inherited a love for all things wooden, and developed a passion for restoring classic racing sailboats.
These experiences have been stepping stones to the high quality, detail oriented pieces that he designs and builds today.
As a schooled audio engineer and musician, it became clear to Brock that studio furniture had become stuck in the 60's and 70's - ugly and utilitarian to excess, the standard pressboard self-assembled furniture available was not recognizing the unique needs nor aesthetic discernment of the industry.
Some time ago they had been invited to build a Eurorack case and have decided to continue building them ever since."
I recently stumbled upon a Canadian firm that builds and designs studio furniture and Eurorack cases.
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| A few of the 2Egress Eurorack case-designs |
"Growing up with an avid woodworking father, Brock inherited a love for all things wooden, and developed a passion for restoring classic racing sailboats.
These experiences have been stepping stones to the high quality, detail oriented pieces that he designs and builds today.
As a schooled audio engineer and musician, it became clear to Brock that studio furniture had become stuck in the 60's and 70's - ugly and utilitarian to excess, the standard pressboard self-assembled furniture available was not recognizing the unique needs nor aesthetic discernment of the industry.
Some time ago they had been invited to build a Eurorack case and have decided to continue building them ever since."
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| 12U 104HP wide custom case for Damian Taylor |
Recently they designed and built a double wide 12U 104hp modular case for Grammy-nominated producer Damian Taylor (Bjork, The Killers, Unkle, Arcade Fire, The Prodigy).
It houses four Doepfer PSU2’s and 8 Bus Boards, has two IEC power connectors on the rear and even a matching rear panel to compliment his studio space.
They included 1/4” connectors on the rear with passthroughs to the front of the case.
See the building-process HERE, and the finished product with modules installed HERE
I really like this sort of craftsmanship, that's why I think it is worth posting it here.
If you are looking for a new case or rack, contact them to find out what they can do for you.
They mention worldwide shipping on their website...
Based on the pictures they seem to make good quality products with an eye for detail.
Watch their site as they will be adding some very funky cool cases in the very near future.
Loads of drawings are already just waiting to be pumped into their CNC machine...
Also check out their impressive portfolio at http://www.2egress.com/portfolio.html
I really like this sort of craftsmanship, that's why I think it is worth posting it here.
If you are looking for a new case or rack, contact them to find out what they can do for you.
They mention worldwide shipping on their website...
Based on the pictures they seem to make good quality products with an eye for detail.
Watch their site as they will be adding some very funky cool cases in the very near future.
Loads of drawings are already just waiting to be pumped into their CNC machine...
Also check out their impressive portfolio at http://www.2egress.com/portfolio.html
Website: http://www.2egress.com/home.html
I also added their RSS newsfeed to the right column of this blog >
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Make Noise Sub Timbral Oscillator (STO)
Make Noise released their Make Noise Sub Timbral Oscillator (STO) and it looks quite interesting.
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| Make Noise Sub Timbal Oscillator (STO) |
The STO is a "compact Voltage Controlled Oscillator designed for generating SINE waves, Variable wave-SHAPEs, SUB-Octaves, Oscillator SYNC and Linear FM in the analog domain.
The Sub-Timbral Oscillator is the more subtle and melodic friend to the DPO's complex harmonic lattice.
It features:
- Triangle Core with outputs for SINE, SUB and Variable SHAPE
- Unique Variable SHAPE circuit ripples Even and Odd harmonics for subtle timbral shifts
- Linear FM input with Depth control
- EXPOnential input for deep FM, SYNC sweeps or Transposition of sequences
- SUB-Oscillator yields max bass
- S-Gate input for gating or sync of SUB-Osc. independent of other outputs
- Hard SYNC circuit which combined with Linear FM and Variable SHAPE yields harmonically rich sounds
- Pairs well with the MMG or Optomix"
- Triangle Core with outputs for SINE, SUB and Variable SHAPE
- Unique Variable SHAPE circuit ripples Even and Odd harmonics for subtle timbral shifts
- Linear FM input with Depth control
- EXPOnential input for deep FM, SYNC sweeps or Transposition of sequences
- SUB-Oscillator yields max bass
- S-Gate input for gating or sync of SUB-Osc. independent of other outputs
- Hard SYNC circuit which combined with Linear FM and Variable SHAPE yields harmonically rich sounds
- Pairs well with the MMG or Optomix"
Video: Make Noise Sub Timbral Oscillator (STO)
Uploaded by http://www.youtube.com/user/MAKEN0ISE
On Twitter: https://twitter.com/makenoisemusic
Monday, November 18, 2013
Random Video: Doepfer A100 vs Moog Modular by Kevin Farrow
Kevin Farrow posted a nice video, comparing his Doepfer A-120 Moog filter with an original Moog modular system...
Video: Doepfer A100 v Moog Modular by Kevin Farrow
" Spot the difference. This is a comparison of my new Doepfer Modular A100 System fitted with the A120 (Moog) 24db Filter compared to Tom's Mighty Moog Modular.
Not bad considering the Doepfer is about £30,000 cheaper !"
Video: Doepfer A100 v Moog Modular by Kevin Farrow
" Spot the difference. This is a comparison of my new Doepfer Modular A100 System fitted with the A120 (Moog) 24db Filter compared to Tom's Mighty Moog Modular.
Not bad considering the Doepfer is about £30,000 cheaper !"
Uploaded by Kevin Farrow
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Doepfer A-166-2 Logic Module Announced
Via the Doepfer A-100 Usergroup on Yahoo we found out today that Dieter and his crew are working on an additional logic module (A-166-2).
You probably remember the original A-166 Dual Logic Module, which is a double logic device that combines digital control / clock signals.
Read all about that module HERE.
The new A-166-2 "...will also include - among other functions - a flipflop.
( The output will turn high as soon as the first pulse of the "gate stream at audio rate" appears and stay high until the gate turns low.)
Sometimes I'd like to have a flipflop function in certain patches.
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| Not the new, but the 'old' A-166 Dual Logic Module |
Read all about that module HERE.
A typical application of this module is the combination of digital signals of the A-100 gates, clocks and triggers to obtain "gated" clocks or rhythmic clock patterns.
The new A-166-2 "...will also include - among other functions - a flipflop.
( The output will turn high as soon as the first pulse of the "gate stream at audio rate" appears and stay high until the gate turns low.)
Sometimes I'd like to have a flipflop function in certain patches.
A simple zero-crossing comparator could be added to this module too.
The A-166-2 will probably also include a rising edge detector (outputs a short pulse at the rising edge of a digital input signal) and a falling edge detector (outputs a short pulse at the falling edge of a digital input signal).
I think also about a pitch-change-detector (or more general CV-change-detector).
I think also about a pitch-change-detector (or more general CV-change-detector).
It outputs a signal whenever a CV connected to it's input changes (probably with three outputs: positive/negative/both).
So far there is no front panel layout available as I'm still fiddling about the arrangement of the sockets and controls, which features will be finally included and which front panel width (4/6/8 HP) is the best compromise."
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
I Dream of Wires Extended Interviews
"I Dream of Wires" is a crowdfunded independent documentary film about the resurgence of the modular synthesizer and is written and directed by Robert Fantinatto with Jason Amm (Ghostly International recording artist Solvent) serving as producer and co-writer.
The 'Hardcore Edition', a four-hour long 2-DVD-set, was released a few months ago and distributed amongst the crowd-funders and pre-orderers all over the world.
The 'Hardcore Edition', a four-hour long 2-DVD-set, was released a few months ago and distributed amongst the crowd-funders and pre-orderers all over the world.
- sale started September 16 via http://science-with-synthesizers.myshopify.com/)
The 4-hour long documentary Hardcore Edition is definitely worth watching/buying, but if you don't have the funds, you can also entertain yourself by watching the Extended Interviews that are still online at their Vimeo account.
If you're not familiar with the I Dream of Wires Extended Interview series, they've released 9 of them so far. See the list below.
The 4-hour long documentary Hardcore Edition is definitely worth watching/buying, but if you don't have the funds, you can also entertain yourself by watching the Extended Interviews that are still online at their Vimeo account.
If you're not familiar with the I Dream of Wires Extended Interview series, they've released 9 of them so far. See the list below.
They will be releasing one more free Extended Interview piece in 2014.
Edit Dec 13, 2013 - I Dream Of Wires Extended Interview #10 is now online, with none other than Trent Reznor and Alessandro Cortini of Nine Inch Nails...
Find it at https://vimeo.com/81576339
Edit Dec 13, 2013 - I Dream Of Wires Extended Interview #10 is now online, with none other than Trent Reznor and Alessandro Cortini of Nine Inch Nails...
Find it at https://vimeo.com/81576339
I Dream of Wires - Extended Interview Series:
9. Chris Carter:
http://vimeo.com/idreamofwires/chriscarter
8. Richard Devine:
http://vimeo.com/idreamofwires/richarddevine
7. Solvent:
http://vimeo.com/idreamofwires/solvent
6. Orphx:
http://vimeo.com/idreamofwires/orphx
5. Made in Canada - Modcan & Intellijel:
http://vimeo.com/idreamofwires/modcanintellijel
4. Carl Craig - Modular Pursuits:
http://vimeo.com/idreamofwires/carlcraig
3. Drumcell - Modular Techno:
http://vimeo.com/idreamofwires/drumcell
2. Allan Ravenstine and Robert Wheeler of Pere Ubu:
http://vimeo.com/idreamofwires/ravenstinewheelerpereubu
1. Richard Lainhart:
http://vimeo.com/idreamofwires/richardlainhart
Also:
I Dream Of Wires showcase - MUTEK 2012:
http://vimeo.com/idreamofwires/idow2012mutek
9. Chris Carter:
http://vimeo.com/idreamofwires/chriscarter
8. Richard Devine:
http://vimeo.com/idreamofwires/richarddevine
7. Solvent:
http://vimeo.com/idreamofwires/solvent
6. Orphx:
http://vimeo.com/idreamofwires/orphx
5. Made in Canada - Modcan & Intellijel:
http://vimeo.com/idreamofwires/modcanintellijel
4. Carl Craig - Modular Pursuits:
http://vimeo.com/idreamofwires/carlcraig
3. Drumcell - Modular Techno:
http://vimeo.com/idreamofwires/drumcell
2. Allan Ravenstine and Robert Wheeler of Pere Ubu:
http://vimeo.com/idreamofwires/ravenstinewheelerpereubu
1. Richard Lainhart:
http://vimeo.com/idreamofwires/richardlainhart
Also:
I Dream Of Wires showcase - MUTEK 2012:
http://vimeo.com/idreamofwires/idow2012mutek
I Dream of Wires:
Hardcore Edition DVD, Blu-Ray and
accessories are still available to order at:
Hardcore Edition DVD, Blu-Ray and
accessories are still available to order at:
Sunday, November 10, 2013
PatchPierre Twitter Lists
Over the last few weeks I have been making various synth-related Lists on my PatchPierre Twitter account.
I personally think they are a great resource for synth-news and can be very helpful if you need a synth repair service or if you are looking for a new case...
These lists will be expanded over time, i hope you can help me by DM-ing me the Twitter accounts that I might have missed, or just leave a comment below...
So far I made 7 separate Lists containing:
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| Follow PatchPierre.Net on Twitter |
A public list of mainly Eurorack module-makers. Feel free to DM me more suggestions...
Synthesizer Magazines
Synth mags... online or printed on dead trees
Synthesizer Magazines
Synth mags... online or printed on dead trees
Synth Shops
Synthesizer- sellers from all over the world
Synthesizer Manufacturers
Makers of synthesizers and drum-machines from all over the planet
Synthesizer- sellers from all over the world
Synthesizer Manufacturers
Makers of synthesizers and drum-machines from all over the planet
Synthesizer Bloggers
Synth fanatics who like to share... - list still under construction...
Synth Repair Services
People and shops who might be able to help you with your broken synth
Synth fanatics who like to share... - list still under construction...
Synth Repair Services
People and shops who might be able to help you with your broken synth
Modular Case Makers
Makers of modular cases and studio furniture
Makers of modular cases and studio furniture
Please subscribe to the lists/follow and/or help me to promote them online.
Feel free to contact me for other list-ideas and if you have additions to existing lists.
Thank you in advance!
Thank you in advance!
Thursday, November 07, 2013
Doepfer History: MVP1 MIDI Volume Pedal
The Doepfer MVP1 MIDI Volume Pedal was manufactured from 1991 until 1994 and was available as a kit, ready built pc board or complete pedal unit (i.e. built into a foot controller).
The MVP1 was a programmable unit that could be used as volume (factory setting) or expression-pedal.
It featured MIDI In and Out so it could be placed between your keyboard and a sound module.
Via a learn button and internal DIPswitches you could change this module's functions.
Other parameters that could be controlled with this unit were volume, modulation, portamento, aftertouch, pitchbend, and velocity.
The MVP1 was also published as a DIY article in the July 1994 issue of electronic magazine ELEKTOR which was published in different languages (German, French, English, Dutch).
Elektor is a monthly magazine about all aspects of electronics, first published as "Elektuur" in the Netherlands in 1960, and was published worldwide in many languages including English, German, French, Greek, Spanish, Swedish, Portuguese (native and Brazilian) and Italian with distribution in over 50 countries.
The English language edition of Elektor was launched in 1975 and is read worldwide.
The advantage of Doepfer's original MVP1 board was that the board was so small that it could be mounted inside the pedal.
ELEKTOR modified Doepfer's original MVP1 pc board design a little bit because they did not like that a smaller circuit was located directly under the processor to keep the pcb board dimensions as small as possible, but the electronic circuits are exactly the same.
The ELEKTOR version of the pc board was much larger and that's why an external box was necessary (as seen in the top picture).
The last MVP1 units were sold somewhere between 1995 and 1996.
The kit costed between 40 Euros (PCB only) and 70 Euros (PCB and foot controller)
The ready built unit was available for 110 Euros.
Around 600 units were manufactured.
The user manual is still available on the Doepfer website HERE
Sources: Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elektor
and additional info as always kindly provided by Dieter Doepfer
Find all my Doepfer History blogposts at http://patchpierre.blogspot.nl/search/label/Doepfer%20History
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| Doepfer MVP1 with external box and the (Dutch) Elektuur Magazine of July 1994 |
It featured MIDI In and Out so it could be placed between your keyboard and a sound module.
Via a learn button and internal DIPswitches you could change this module's functions.
Other parameters that could be controlled with this unit were volume, modulation, portamento, aftertouch, pitchbend, and velocity.
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| MVP1 DIY-kit |
The English language edition of Elektor was launched in 1975 and is read worldwide.
ELEKTOR modified Doepfer's original MVP1 pc board design a little bit because they did not like that a smaller circuit was located directly under the processor to keep the pcb board dimensions as small as possible, but the electronic circuits are exactly the same.
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| MVP1 pedal with internal electrnics |
The last MVP1 units were sold somewhere between 1995 and 1996.
The kit costed between 40 Euros (PCB only) and 70 Euros (PCB and foot controller)
The ready built unit was available for 110 Euros.
Around 600 units were manufactured.
The user manual is still available on the Doepfer website HERE
Sources: Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elektor
and additional info as always kindly provided by Dieter Doepfer
Find all my Doepfer History blogposts at http://patchpierre.blogspot.nl/search/label/Doepfer%20History
Saturday, November 02, 2013
Doepfer A-100LC3 Low-Cost Case Announced
Quite fast after they released their A-100BP case, Doepfer has now announced another new case to house your eurorack modules.
This time it is a low-cost case that will probably be available from the end of 2013.
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| Doepfer A-100LC3 low-cost case front view |
The A-100LC3 is the "small brother" of the low cost case A-100LC6 (and A-100LC9).
It is very similar to the A-100LC6 but offers only one row with 84 HP for installation of modules.
The A-100LC3 is equipped with one power supply (1200mA) and one bus board.
Because of the limited space the power supply of the DIY-Kit #1 with an external transformer is used (same as for the DIY-Kit #1).
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| Doepfer A-100LC3 low-cost case |
The external transformer is not shown in the above pictures.
The outside dimensions in mm are about 445 (width) x 160 (depth) x 150 (height).
The price of the A-100LC3 will be around Euro 180-200 (including external power supply for 230 or 115V AC, without modules).
One of the benefits of having the connector on the side of the module IMO is that it can also be used on its back, as some kind of (high) skiff, but I wouldn't look up strange if Doepfer soon announces a skiff or another case...
Source: Doepfer website
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