Doepfer A-101-6 Six Stage VC Opto FET Filter/Phaser Announced

Another new module announcement from Doepfer.

" A-101-6 is a new filter module that uses so-called opto FETs to control the filter frequency.

A-101-6 Six Stage Opto FET VCF

Opto FETs are very similar to Vactrols but use light depending field effect transistors (FETs) instead of light depending resistors (LDRs).

A Opto FET is a combination of a light depending FET and a LED (light emitting diode) both put into a small light-proof case.

The advantage compared to vactrols is the much faster response of opto FETs compared to LDRs. 

This allows much faster attack/decay times and even FM effects. 

The disadvantage compared to vactrols is that the FET behaves as a normal Ohm resistor only for small levels. With higher levels the FET begins to distort.

Apart from this the notes mentioned on the Doepfer Vactrol Basics page are valid.

Module A-101-6 is made of six serial 6dB filter stages. The stages can be switched simultaneously to lowpass, highpass or one of two allpass types.
The following schematics show one of the six serial stages in the four possible modes:

A-101-6 Principle Schematics

The variable resistor shown in the schematics corresponds to the opto FET.
The type of filter is selected by two toggle switches or 2 control inputs.
The upper switch selects between lowpass and highpass provided that the lower switch is in the LP/HP position.
When the lower switch in the AP (allpass) position the upper switch is used to select between the two allpass types. Instead of the switches even external control voltages can be used (CV LP/HP, CV Allpass sockets).
For this the toggle switch in question has to be in the left position.

The brightness of the Opto FET LEDs and consequently the filter frequency can be adjusted manually (Frequ. control) and controlled by means of an external control voltage (CV) with attenuator.
The LED at the front panel reflects the LED brightness inside the opto FETs.

The resonance is controlled by the Feedback control up to self oscillation. By means of two trimming potentiometers the maximal feedback can be adjusted separately for LP/HP and allpass mode.
High feedback values can be used mainly in the allpass mode to obtain very extreme self oscillation sounds. Even an external feedback signal can be used instead of the internal feedback connection (FB In socket).

The Mix control is used to pan between the original signal (CCW position) and the effect signal (CW position).
In filter mode (LP/HP) this control is usually set fully CW.
In the allpass modes one obtains phasing sounds at center position or "pure" allpass sound in fully CW position."

Update May 6th 2014:
" thank you for your interest in the planned module.
Because of several suggestions by customers there will be probably some additions (like voltage
controlled dry/wet mix and maybe voltage controlled resonance/feedback).
So it will still take some time until the module is available.
An experienced A-100 user is currently about to try out the prototype (still without the additional voltage controlled features) and we wait for his assessment about the features of the module before we continue.
If the module is back I can do some demos." *source Dieter Doepfer

Release date and price for this module are not yet available.
Source: http://www.doepfer.de/a1016.htm
Read more about Opto-Isolators at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opto-isolator
and more about Vactrols at http://patchpierre.blogspot.nl/2011/02/vactrol-basics.html

The new Doepfer modules will be shown at #MusikMesse in the booth of their distributor Alex4 in hall 5.1, booth nr. C54

Doepfer A-127 BOM Filter Breakout Module Announced

Doepfer finally announced a few new modules for this year.
The first one is an expander-module for the A-127 Triple Voltage Controlled Resonance Filter, which has always been my favorite Doepfer filter...

Basically they took advantage of all the filter outputs that were already available in the original A-127 module, but not made available on the frontpanel.

I wrote about how i made my own A-127-expansion-board a few years ago in this blog, but this official board takes it to the next level, with even one more filter and separate audio outputs.

A-127 BOM Filter
Breakout Module

" For early summer 2014 the A-127 breakout module is planned.

This expansion module offers these new functions:
- additional notch filter for each sub-unit
- separate outputs for lowpass, highpass, bandpass and notch for each sub-unit
- separate audio input with attenuator for each sub-unit

The breakout module allows the separate use of each of the three A-127 filters.
In addition the filters can be patched parallel or serial.
Especially the serial connection of three notches generates very complex phasing-like structures.
For parallel filter connection the existing mixer of the main module may be used or an external mixer.
For serial connection the filters are patched in the desired sequence at the breakout module.
A jumper is used to define the filter type for each sub-unit for the mix unit of the main module.

Remark:
The breakout module can be used without modification only in combination with the new version of the A-127 (pcb printing "Version 4").
Only the new version has the expansion connector available, that is required to connect the breakout module.
It's also possible to combine the breakout module with older versions of the A-127 (versions 1, 2 and 3) but in this case soldering is required to connect the breakout module to the main module (soldering 4 wires to each filter unit).

We will publish corresponding modification instructions as soon as the breakout module will be available."

You can still find my own A-127 DIY-expander blogposts via http://patchpierre.blogspot.nl/2010/12/modifications-ii-127-triple-resonance.html

Source: http://www.doepfer.de/a127.htm

The new Doepfer modules will be shown at #MusikMesse in the booth of their distributor Alex4 in hall 5.1, booth nr. C54

Update May 23 2014: " The A-127 BOM is already in production and should be available July 2014."

Doepfer Re-Designs Update

The 'old' A-166
Dual Logic Module

No exciting Doepfer announcements for the upcoming MusikMesse (The world's largest trade fair for musical instruments 12-15 March, Frankfurt/Germany) yet, but Dieter Doepfer did update the members of the Doepfer A-100 Usergroup today on a few upcoming module-plans and re-designs.

" So far there is no release date for the A-166-2 available the zero crossing comparator was also mentioned as part of the module.

The inquiries for such a module seem to be very poor.

But I will finish this module anyhow (just for myself) because I need such functions now and then (especially the flipflop)..."

The original
A-114 RingMod

Find more about the A-166-2 features in my blogpost from last November HERE

"...In addition we think about the redesign of some older modules.

Especially we think of new arrangements of some dual modules (Dual Ring Modulator A-114, Dual S&H A-148, Dual Trigger Delay A-162, Dual Slew Limiter A-170, Dual Trigger Modifier A-185 ...) as in many cases e.g. only a single ring modulator or a single Sample & Hold.

This will lead to some new combo modules (e.g. combination of S&H and VC slew limiter in one module) with a more value for money as you do not have to pay for unused second sub-units."

Source: Dieter Doepfer

 - Find a selection of Doepfer products at Musikmesse in Frankfurt from 12th - 15th March, 2014 at the booth of their European distributor Alex 4 in hall 5.1, booth nr C54. -

ADDAC210 Open Heart Surgery, Thoughts and FreqTalk Dreams

ADDAC210 Open Heart Surgery - Eurorack & Arduino Development Board

I'm still stoked about last weeks' ADDAC210 specifications announcement that i just had to write an extra blogpost about it.
At least 5 people already decided to pre-order this new Eurorack and Arduino Development Board, so the module will definitely be taken into production by ADDAC, a Portuguese company that has produced many more other innovative modules (100s Series!)over the last couple of years.

Although the idea is not completely new (see BeavisBoard), this is the first time that it is integrated in a 36HP wide Eurorack module with pre-mounted knobs, switches and mini-jacks.
Reading the comments about the ADDAC210 all over the web, the overall thought of most people seems to be "what can i do with it?"

The BeavisBoard-website has some nice examples that will also be interesting for synth-enthusiasts, but possibilities are almost limitless...

If you're a Eurorack fan, into synth DIY, and familiar with breadboards you instantly see this as an exciting and challenging module.

This must be the ultimate way to design, create and prototype your wildest synth ideas... and it will make bread-boarding so much easier!

The ADDAC210 comes with a 1 meter flat-cable and four 5.5cm. stands, so you can also keep it on your desk outside of your Eurorack while you are working on it.

The breadboards will be screwed to the front panel to allow "pre-patched" breadboards to be interchanged too. 

The knobs and the inputs on the bottom of the module will make designing new Eurorack synths/controllers feel very intuitive.

Now you can start experimenting, you will only have to get your hands on a (classic) cool (synth)-chips or other small electronics and then you can have so much fun with this... 

Expand your project on this breadboard by adding adding your favorite filter circuits and stuff... so exciting...

This module will bring Eurorack-patching to a micro-level with tiny jumper wires, resistors, diodes, microchips and more.

I'm already looking forward to the first creative online video examples...

A few random ideas:

Random spare parts

- experiment with your old chips that were always somewhere hidden on the bottom of your DIY-case

(maybe leftovers from other (old) synths, or old radio-parts)

- You can easily create a great fuzz using a single transistor and diode.

- With an added Arduino shield/board there are multiple sequencing/ timing / mathemetical- related functions that would be possible... (and even sampling !)

- How cool would it be to install various sensors on it? Adding a light-sensor/photo-resistor can turn this into a theremin-like module... but also think of a pressure-, heat-, or... lets say a humidity-sensor or Anemometer (a device used for measuring wind speed (vid)? It might sound weird now, but who knows what voltages you can use and what effect it can have on sound...

- Try to build your own Brian May treble booster; a single medium-gain transistor with low-value caps on the input boost the treble part of the signal. The original used a BC182L transistor but the 2N5087 works just the same. This circuit is very close to the original Dallas Rangemaster. (via the BeavisAudio-site)

- My ultimate wet dream would be (re-)creating something like the FreqTalk (see below) or some kind of Flame Talking Synth-clone (and HERE) with the use of one or two Magnevation SpeakJet (or other) speech-chips.
The FreqTalk is based on an Arduino board and 2 SpeakJet chips and I have a feeling that the ADDAC210 will make a speech synthesis synth like this possible, and probably quite easy too IMO.

Video 1: FreqTalk Introduction

" Narrated introduction to the FreqTalk synthesizer."

Video 2: FreqTalk freestyle demo

" FreqTalk synth playing through AdrenaLinn effects.Cameo appearance by E-Mu PX-7 drum machine.
(c) 2010 Andy Hutson"

In the comments Andy writes:
"... the SpeakJets basically cover 3 octaves (B0 to B3), but since the tuning is integer-based, and musical tuning isn't, many of the notes are slightly sharp or flat, but it's close enough for techno, so to speak. The chips are worth getting...they're a lot of fun to play with in Arduino applications. Easy serial communications, minimal wiring required."

"... It took several weeks of evenings, but I didn't keep track of all the hours. Thankfully for the new model, most of the code was a direct cut-n-paste, and I just have to add code to drive the sequencers and LCD screen. Hope to have it done and new videos posted before the end of the year.
"... I don't see mass producing these anytime soon, but the thought has crossed my mind. If I find the time, I'll post news on this channel. Currently, I am working on a new model...same sounds, but better interface, with an LCD screen and built-in step sequencer... SpeakJet chips are basically triggered via serial messages, but in conjunction with an Arduino, you can wire them up to accept almost any kind of signal to trigger them."

Videos uploaded and comments by lamatronix

I understand that you do have to have a bit of knowledge about electronics and probably about Arduino programming, but this module is ideal for anyone who wants to start realizing their own Eurorack synth or controller.
Still a great module for enthusiastic beginners...
Feel free to leave your ideas/suggestions below in the comments! (I might add more of them to this blogpost later)

Find my earlier ADDAC210 blogpost (with full specifications) at http://patchpierre.blogspot.nl/2014/02/addac210-open-heart-surgery-announced.html
Also keep an eye on the ADDAC210 Open Heart Surgery-thread on MuffWiggler  for the latest updates.

ADDAC210 website: http://www.addacsystem.com/product/addac200-series/addac210

ADDAC210 Open Heart Surgery Announced

ADDAC210 Open Heart Surgery

Wow! this is really amazing!

Pure Eurorack-DIY-p*rn if you ask me...

(a follow-up post to this can be found HERE)

Portugese company ADDAC announced the details of their latest module this week.
It's a pretty cool concept: A eurorack and Arduino development board.

The ADDAC210 Open Heart Surgery features:

- On/Off Power switch
- Current consumption 3 led display with short circuit protection shutdown via electro-mechanical relays triggered when above 700mA:
150mA, 400mA, 700mA/OFF
- Arduino shield headers in the back, usb cable comes out from the side, all Arduino pins in the front panel!
- Main power connections:
-12V, GND, +12V
- Secondary power connections (variable voltage regulators) adjustable via the front panel small trimpots:
-3/10V, +3/10V
- Frontpanel parts:
1x breadboard, 2x 10K Pots, 1x 50k Pot, 2x 100k Pots, 1x 1M Pot, 4x Leds, 1x Photocell
2x SPST (normally open) push switches
1x DPDT (on/on) toggle switch
1x SPDT (on/on) toggle switch
2x SPDT (on/off/on) toggle switches
1x 3.5mm stereo jack
5x 3.5mm mono jack
1x 1/4'' stereo jack
- Comes with 1M Long power cable to have it outside any frame.

ADDAC210 Open Heart Surgery Frontpanel layout

All front panel parts: pots, switches, jacks... are available at one point in the top female headers, for ex: Pot 1&2 are available at the top left 2nd connector printed "POT 1/2" pot legs are then identified by LCR, or Left Lug, Center Lug, Right Lug.
Switches are marked UCD: up pin, center pin, down pin.
Jacks are marked: LR, left, rigth for stereo jack & T,SW for tip and tip switch, jack sleeves are internally connected to ground.
This way all points are available directly from the top.
The use of up, down, left, right, is meant to be more immediate while recalling which pins are which.

A jumper wires pack will also be provided. / An optional parts kit will also be available. 

Estimated Price: 270-320€
Early bird price: 250€
If 5 users commit to this ADDAC willl push it into production and plan of having these ready in 3-5 weeks!

ADDAC System
http://www.addacsystem.com
ADDAC210 website: http://www.addacsystem.com/product/addac200-series/addac210

Via MuffWiggler: http://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=105645&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=&sid=817b8544a5186de2da925099c680405d

Modular Synth Basics Tutorial series by The Tuesday Night Machines

Felix, known for his earlier Eurorack videos and perhaps better known as 'The Tuesday Night Machines' has started a completely new video series.
The first videos in his "Modular Synth Basics" series, show what a Eurorack Modular Synthesizer is and tells all about the basic control signals.

Modular Synth Basics #01: What's a modular synth?

" What is a modular synthesizer? What is the Eurorack format? Subscribe for more videos

Modular Synth Basics #02: CV, Gate, Trigger & MIDI

" What are Control Voltages/CV, Gate Signals, Triggers and MIDI data? You'll need (almost) all of them to control your Eurorack modular synthesizer! Subscribe for more videos:

Modular Synth Basics #03: How to start?

" Some thoughts on how to start building a Eurorack modular synth system? Subscribe for more videos "

Random Video: ISO Modular Vid test by Isotroposhere

I stumbled upon this one today... a quite interesting looking and sounding Eurorack noodle by Isotroposhere.

Video: ISO Modular Vid test by Isotroposhere

" Hello again channel subscribers, I'm back online and have joined the twenty-first century by getting a cell phone, a new cmptr., internet at home, and a tablet soon to be on it's way.
This is my first test using said equipment but the same old stuff coming from the music room.
These first couple of videos to follow were actually taped right before the tube here dropped my ancient format mpeg1, work security cracked down and disallowed personal uploading of sorts, and my trusty, dusty, windows 2K, dual 333Mhz processor, scuzzy harddrived tan box is starting to do funky things.
Many new videos featuring reviews of kits and projects with be forthcoming if all of this new gear behaves as I hope it does.
I held out for as long as I could pouring my hard earn cash into the music room gear but "progress" has forced me to upgrade.
In the last six Months I have been busy folks and you will soon reap the benefits of my labor of love, "fabrication". I have many things to show you and I hope you enjoy the show.......stay tuned."

Uploaded by ISOTROPOSPHERE

Modular Wild Presents PROFILE - Steady State Fate Propagate

Another new episode of Raul Pena's Modular Wild series.
This time he takes a look at the Steady State Fate Propagate module.

Video 1: Modular Wild Presents PROFILE- Steady State Fate Propagate

" A short overview of the basic features of the Steady State Fate Propagate,Quad Gate Delay/Quad PWM VCO. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

Video 2: Modular Wild Presents SOUNDS- Steady State Fate- Propagate- Quad PWM VCO

"A short demonstration of Steady State Fate's Propogate acting as a quad PWM VCO.Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

Video 3: Modular Wild Presents SOUNDS Steady State Fate Propagate Gate Delay

" A short demonstration of a few of the possibilities using the SSF Propagate as a gate delay.Sound and Video by Raul Pena. "

Video 4: Modular Wild Presents Steady State Fate-Propagate-Modulation of Delay and Space

" A short example of modulation of Delay and Space with the Steady State Fate Propagate.Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

Other places to find Raul's World of Synths on the Web:

raulsworldofsynths on YouTube

raulsworldofsynths on Vimeo

raulsworldofsynths on SoundCloud

raulsworldofsynths at iTunes

raulsworldofsynths at CDBABY

Teia Synthesizers Stochastic Function Generator plus Expander

Teia Sythesizers is another new Eurorack manufacturer from Portugal.

Earlier this month they announced their first products, the Stochastic Function Generator and the SFG Expander.

" The basic concept is, every time you feed a gate/trigger to the "Gate in" input the module randomizes a Rise(Attack) and Fall(Decay) value between the minimum and maximum knob settings.
It has multiple uses, from playing subtle swing variations to crazy envelope shapes. 

Teia Synthesizers Stochastic Function Generator
plus Expander

Setting the Maximum knob value below the Minimum knob value will cancel the stochastic process and it will work as a regular Attack and Decay envelope.

This is an hybrid circuit, this means the Function Generator (AKA Envelope Generator) core is analog and there is also a micro-controller to spice things up.

Features overview:
-Random Rise and Fall determined by Maximum and Minimum knobs.
-Maximum knob value below the Minimum knob value module works as regular envelope generator.
-Switchable between Gate and Trigger.
-Loop mode(LFO mode).
-Gate Out proportional to the length of the Rise portion of the envelope.
- Inverter and attenuater control knob.
-Extra Bipolar output.
- Three speed modes, High , Mid and Low. Jumpers to change speed modes from Low to Super Low mode and High to Super High

Expansion Features:
Cv control over All Maximum and Minimum settings.
Gate input to activate/ deactivate loop mode.
CV output with the resulting random voltage value from the Rise and Fall knob settings."

Video: Stochastic Function Generator
" The Stochastic Function Generator is the first Eurorack module design by TEIA Synthesizers.More information here: http://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/view..."

The production of the first batch has already started, hopefully this will be ready by the end of February...

Teia Synthesizers on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEIASynthesizer
Teia on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/teiasynthesizers
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teia.synthesizers
MuffWiggler thread: http://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=79374&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0&sid=94b9d5960fe04df7d3a115396ced625a

Random Video: Love my Modular #1 - Doepfer MAQ16/A-100 with Mutable Braids - Geiger Counter + FX

Now this is more the way i like it... a great example of a more melodic and hypnotizing patch on a simple system, controlled by only a Doepfer MAQ16/3 sequencer.

Video:  Love my Modular #1 - Doepfer MAQ16/A-100 with Mutable Braids - Geiger Counter + FX

" ...some random Knob twizzlin on my beloved Modular System. No Computa, only Doepfer MAQ 16/A-100 - Mutable Braids - WMD Geiger Counter - Eventide Timefactor - Ensoniq DP4+ "

Uploaded by WeLoveEvolTV

On Google+ https://plus.google.com/u/0/104037457585906929905/posts

Modular Wild Presents - Synthrotek EKO Voltage Controlled Echo by Raul Pena

Another new Modular Wild Presents series, this time all about the Synthrotek EKO Voltage Controlled Echo.
Brought to you by Raul Pena...

Video 1: Modular Wild Presents SOUNDS-Synthrotek EKO Voltage Controlled Echo

"A short demonstration of a few basic sounds with the Synthrotek EKO Voltage Controlled Echo. Sound and Video by Raul Pena. "

Video 2: Modular Wild Presents SOUNDS-Synthrotek EKO Voltage Controlled Echo - Modulation and Attenuation

" A short demonstration some of the modulation possibilities with the Synthrotek EKO. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

New episodes will be added on Mondays...

Other places to find Raul's World of Synths on the Web:

raulsworldofsynths on YouTube

raulsworldofsynths on Vimeo

raulsworldofsynths on SoundCloud

raulsworldofsynths at iTunes

raulsworldofsynths at CDBABY

Quadraphonic Basics with Doepfer A-100 System Tutorials by Raul Pena

Raul Pena's latest Doepfer tutorial series is all about Quadraphonic sound.
Find more about Quadraphonic sound on Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quadraphonic_sound

Video 1: Quadrophonic Basics with Doepfer A-100 System Part One-Patch #1

" A short introduction discussing quadrophonic sound using a Doepfer System 100. Beginning of Patch example #1 with Quadrophonic sound using the Doepfer A144. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

Video 2: Quadrophonic Basics with Doepfer A-100 System Part Two- Patch #1

" Continued exploration discussing quadrophonic sound using a Doepfer System 100. with Patch example #1 with Quadrophonic sound using the Doepfer A144.Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

Video 3: Quadrophonic Basics with Doepfer A-100 System Part Two- Patch #2

"A continued exploration of a second quadraphonic sound patch with a Doepfer A-100 system. This patch involves the A174 joystick explored in a different series. Sound and video by Raul Pena.

Video 4: Quadrophonic Basics with Doepfer A100 system Part Four-Patch #2

" A continued exploration of a second quadraphonic sound patch with a Doepfer A-100 system. This patch involves the A174 joystick explored in a different series. Sound and video by Raul Pena."

Other places to find Raul's World of Synths on the Web:

raulsworldofsynths on YouTube

raulsworldofsynths on Vimeo

raulsworldofsynths on SoundCloud

raulsworldofsynths at iTunes

raulsworldofsynths at CDBABY

Random Video: Yuri Space Patch by Swan Messiah

This next video was uploaded to YouTube yesterday by Swan Messiah, 'Creator of the Doom Drone Experimental Metal', who recently got into Eurorack modular synthesis.
Here's his first experiment... a spacey tribute to Yuri Gagarin.

Video: Yuri Space Patch by Swan Messiah

" My first foray into modular eurorack synthesis.
Utilising;
Pittsburgh Modular LFO2 clocking;
Pittsburgh Modular Sequencer controlling;
Bubblesound VCOb through;
Doepfer A-106-1 Xtreme Filter &
Flight of Harmony IMP through;
Circuit Abbey Gravity Well mixed through;
Pittsburgh Modular Dual VCA.
Various parameters controlled via;
Flight of Harmony Choices (joystick module).
Mono out through Boss PS-2 delay into;
Crappy 2 watt amp. shot with;
Crappy iPhone camera in low light."

Uploaded by Swan Messiah

Follow Swan Messiah on Twitter: https://twitter.com/swanmessiah

On Bandcamp:  swanmessiah.bandcamp.com 

Soundmachines BI1 Brain-interface Announced

Soundmachines BI1
braininterface

The next module by the Italian company Soundmachines might BLOW YOUR MIND in multiple kinds of ways...
With their latest announced module you will be able to control your modular (or your synth) with your brain.

The module is compatible with the battery-operated MindWave Mobile (by NeuroSky) headset.
The Mindwave Mobile was chosen for its low cost and rather good EEG capabilities.
The headset is connected to the module via a Bluetooth link, so that NO wires are running from the modular to your head.

It features:

- Attention (focus) and Meditation macro states

- Variable smoothing

- EEG Raw signal with gate generation

8 EEG power spectrum bands:

- delta (0.5 - 2.75Hz)

- theta (3.5 - 6.75Hz)

- low-alpha (7.5 - 9.25Hz)

- high-alpha (10 - 11.75Hz)

- low-beta (13 - 16.5Hz)

- high-beta (18 - 29.7Hz)

- low-gamma (31 - 39.75Hz)

- high-gamma (41 - 49.75Hz)

The brain as a CV controller

- Planned MIDI expansion

- Configurable (midi-channel,cc, etc...) with included serial interface

Soundmachines is expecting to release this module around June 2014.

BI1 with Mindwave Mobile by NeuroSky headset

More info:

Soundmachines:
http://www.sound-machines.it/index.php/announcing-the-world-first-brain-synthesizer-interface-bi1brainterface/
Soundmachines on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Soundmachines/175438249266376

MuffWiggler:
http://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1446083

Find more alternative controllers on PatchPierre.Net via
http://patchpierre.blogspot.nl/search/label/Alternative%20Controllers

Modular Wild Presents - Tiptop Audio Z4000 Voltage Controlled Envelope Generator

Another new episode of Modular Wild Presents by Raul Pena.

This time all about the Tiptop Audio Z4000 Voltage Controlled Envelope Generator

Video 1: Modular Wild Presents PROFILE-Tiptop Audio Z4000

" A short description of the TipTop Audio Z4000 VC-EG. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

Video 2: Modular Wild Presents SOUNDS - Fast Transients With TipTop Audio Z4000

" A short demonstration of the TipTop Audio Z4000 working with Short Envelopes. Envelope is used to modulate the FM input of the TipTop Audio Z2040.Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

Video 3: Modular Wild Presents SOUNDS-TipTop Audio Z4000 Long Envelopes and Deviater

" A short demonstration of the TipTop Audio Z4000 VC-EG. This time we look at long envelopes and the Deviater.Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

Other places to find Raul's World of Synths on the Web:

raulsworldofsynths on YouTube

raulsworldofsynths on Vimeo

raulsworldofsynths on SoundCloud

raulsworldofsynths at iTunes

raulsworldofsynths at CDBABY

Random Video: Chaotic Modular Techno by Leafcutter John

Here's another nice one, by Leafcutter John, who has been uploading a lot of interesting Eurorack videos lately...

Video: Chaotic modular techno

" Playing with a chaotic patch built around the doepfer 'chaos patch' found here http://www.doepfer.de/a100_man/a100_p..."

Uploaded by Leafcutter John

Modular Wild Presents PROFILE - Tiptop Audio Z2040 LP VCF

Another new episode of Modular Wild Presents by Raul Pena.
This time all about the TipTop Audio Z2040 4-Pole Voltage Controlled Filter

Enjoy!

Video 1: Modular Wild Presents PROFILE-Tiptop Audio Z2040 LP VCF

" A brief description of the basic features of the TipTop Audio Z2040. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

Other places to find Raul's World of Synths on the Web:

raulsworldofsynths on YouTube

raulsworldofsynths on Vimeo

raulsworldofsynths on SoundCloud

raulsworldofsynths at iTunes

raulsworldofsynths at CDBABY

Doepfer A-174 Joystick Controller Tutorial Videos by Raul Pena

Time for another brand new tutorial series by Raul Pena.
The series that started today is all about the A-174 Joystick Controller.
Enjoy!

Video 1: Doepfer A174 Joystick Controlled CV basics

" A short description of the basic features and functions of the Doepfer A174 Joystick controlled CV module. Audio Demonstrations will follow. Sound and Video by Raul Pena. "

Video 2: Doepfer A174 Joystick Controlled CV Audio Demonstration Part One

" A short audio demonstration of utilizing the A174 Joystick controlled CV for pitch bend and adjusting filter Cutoff and resonance. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

Video 3: Doepfer A174 Joystick Controlled CV Audio Demonstration Part Two

" A short audio demonstration of utilizing the A174 Joystick controlled CV with the A188-1 BBD module and Multimode Filter.Sound and Video by Raul Pena.

Video 4: Doepfer A174 Joystick Controlled CV Conclusion-Quadrophonic Example

" The final in the Doepfer A174 Joystick series. A short demonstration of the Quadrophonic Patch from the Doepfer A174 Manual. Sound and Video by Raul Pena"

Check out Raul's latest survey at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/K3Z9PVF

Other places to find Raul's World of Synths on the Web:

raulsworldofsynths on YouTube

raulsworldofsynths on Vimeo

raulsworldofsynths on SoundCloud

raulsworldofsynths at iTunes

raulsworldofsynths at CDBABY

Doepfer A-106-5 SEM Filter Test by Paul Johnson

Paul Johnson posted this video on YouTube, showing his newly acquired Doepfer A-106-5 SEM filter.
(and the rest of his setup)

Video: Doepfer A-106-5 SEM Filter Test

" Experimental noisy patch including the Doepfer A106-5 SEM filter."

Uploaded by Paul Johnson

On Twitter: https://twitter.com/Electronicaz

SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/electronicaz

Modular Bacon 1-3 by Autotross

Now here's an interesting 'new' series of modular synth experiments/jams created by Autotross.
He created three videos in this series already, the third one was released today, inspired by - and created during the blizard.
Enjoy!

Video 1: Modular Bacon 01: Rainy Resonance

" Patch Notes:Intellijel uVCF in self oscillation modulated by random hits on the Dixie LFO for water drops. MakeNoise MMG with a slightly out of sync Function for the rising tone. Simple 4-note melody from DPO sequenced by Rene. Delay courtesy of Memory Boy."

Video 2: Modular Bacon 02: Derezzed Circuit

" Patch Notes:Sequenced by MakeNoise Rene, which sends a gate every 4 steps to create ghost notes whose prominence is controlled by the envelope's release. Saw and Final output taken from DPO and modulated by a Doepfer Sample and Hold. Kick drum made with Intellijel uVCF. MMG for the filter, Pamela's Workout for clocking, Memory Boy for delay, and Daft Punk for subconcious inspiration."

Video 3: Modular Bacon 03: Blizzard

" Recorded live during today's blizzard, burrrrr!
Patch Notes:
Wind from Doepfer A-118 Noise generator fed through Intellijel uVCF with cutoff modulated by the 118's random volt output. Truck idling and driving away created with MakeNoise DPO's final output jostled about by Function on repeat. Sirens made the same way using the saw output and slower Function modulation.
Stay warm!"

Uploaded by Autotross

Autotross on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/autotross

Autotross on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/autotross

Ginko Synthese TTLFO Clock Synced LFO and VCSQ Step Sequencer

Ginko Synthese TTLFO Clock Synced LFO

And another new Eurorack manufacturer has popped up, this time from my home-country The Netherlands...

Ginko Synthese is founded by Jan Willem Hagenbeek.

As an electronic musician and producer he has first hand experience of the gap between the feel of playing live on stage and the more controlled environment when working in the studio for productions.
Therefore all of his products are designed with a focus on the immediacy of live performance, but can be easily integrated into a studio environment.

Very soon his latest product the VCSQ will be available on his website.
This voltage controlled stepsequencer can be controlled by the earlier released GinkoSynthese TTLFO Clock Synced LFO that is based around the Electric Druid TAPLFO chip.
It's not the LFO you already know... It is synced to your master clock, or sync it with the taps you make on the tap button and it is quite useful as a taptempo master clock generator.

Ginko Synthese TTLFO and
VCSQ Step Sequencer

The VCSQ transforms a CV signal into a sequence; every voltage step of 0.625V gives a next step on the sequencer.

It can be internally connected by the TTLFO via a wire, and playing with the distort knob gives nice changes in the sequence.
If you put in a sine wave the sequence is bouncing.

The final design of the VCSQ was finished a few days ago and they will order the pcb's in the first week of January.
It will probably appear on their website soon...

Specifications of the TTLFO:
- Eurorack size
- Width: 10HP (50.5mm)
 +/-12V and 5V
- compatible with Doepfer
Features:
- 8 waveforms
- multiplier / clock divider
- horizontal wave distort
- external clock input
- CV input for distort amount
- CV input for multiplier
- LFO output (selectable between 0/5V and -5V/+5V)
- clock output

- manual available on the site (PDF)

If you're interested in ordering one, you can fill out the form on their website.

Update October 27 2014:
There will be an upgrade for the Tap Tempo LFO available soon. 

This chip is specially designed for Ginko Synthese by Tom Wiltshire and is only available through the GinkoSynthese TTLFO upgrade-chip productpage.

What’s different?
The tap tempo speed of the LFO is currently limited to a little less than 1 cycle per 4 seconds and with the multiplier at ½ to 1 cycle per 8 seconds max. The new chip will push the maximum cycle time up to 1 cycle per 20 seconds! This comes in handy by creating slow evolving pads and when the Tap Tempo LFO is used in combination with the Voltage Controlled Sequencer.

Buying a Modular Synth Video by Keyboard Magazine

A new video by Keyboard Magazine covers a lot of topics around buying a modular synthesizer.

If i am correct there is an article by Jim Aikin in the most recent issue of KeyboardMag to accompany this video...

Check it out at your local magazine-store...

Video 1: Buying a Modular Synth (part 1)

" 30-year Keyboard contributor and music technology guru Jim Aikin discusses what he learned buying his first modular synth rig, and shows us some of the modules."

Uploaded by keyboardmag1

Future episodes will be added to this post when available...

Also check out http://www.keyboardmag.com/article/modular-synthesis-demystified/152279

DIY Eurorack MIDI-to-CV Converter by Stereoping

Today i discovered Stereoping and its interesting line of products.

Stereoping was founded by Gregor Zoll.
Since his graduate to a graphics designer he is selfemployed in 3D-computeranimation, programming and development of computergames.
As a sideline he always made lots of music and repaired, altered and – in the end – developed lots of musical equipment like drumcomputers and synthesizers.

Stereoping MIDI-to-CV
Converter

As his ideas got more concrete and his developments got more professional through the years, he started a business in 2013 for the development and worldwide shipping of innovative diy-assembly kits for musical devices.

If this business will develop as he hopes, his goal will be to offer complete out-of-the-box products in some years...

Stereoping produces 'DIY assembly kits for making magical music' and will be opening a webshop in early 2014, where he will be selling some of the products shown on their site.

Some modules will also be available as a DIY-kit...

They also have a special Eurorack section on their site with interesting stuff.

The latest product is this Eurorack MIDI CV Interface, a basic MIDI-to-CV converter which is really not that innovative, but still a good piece of work IMO.

I like the plain and simple design of the panels, and I'm looking forward to seeing more modules coming from this new company.

Video: Demo for my DIY Eurorack Module 'Midi CV Interface'

" Short and musically quite boring demo of the features of my Eurorack diy Midi-CV-Interface. In case you dont know: such an interface lets you integrate the analogue module system into the digital midi production set. It has - besides Pitch-CV and Gate - simultaeneous outputs for velocity and 2 controllers. It can learn the midichannel (and remember it) and be set to single trigger (held notes will not send another gate) or multiple trigger. It also has a potentiometer to set the glidetime (portamento). A switch lets select if all notes should be glided or just held notes.The latter gives kind of temporary glide like on the tb303. It also has 5 Volt outputs for midiclock and sequencer-start/stop (both not features in this video). More technical info on my homepage. Sorry for the bad video quality, forgot to disable manual focus."

Uploaded by stereoping

On Twitter: https://twitter.com/Stereoping

Modular Christmas Gif by Richard Devine

Okay... Christmas is already over, but i still want to share this nice Gif created by Richard Devine.
It totally brings out the (analog) Christmas spirit... ;-)

Find Richard Devine on Twitter at https://twitter.com/RichardDevine

and on Soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/richarddevine

on Vimeo: http://www.vimeo.com/richarddevine

or just at richard-devine.com

Intellijel Atlantis Dual Oscillator Subtractive Synth Voice Announced

Intellijel just keeps on surprising with cool new Eurorack modules
Today they announced the Atlantis, a Dual Oscillator Subtractive Synth Voice

" The Atlantis is heavily inspired by the architecture and sound of the classic Roland SH-101.

It has always been one of our favorite synths and we really liked how the seemingly limited architecture allowed for all sorts of creative and musically useful sounds to be easily generated.

Just like the 101 it is quick to dial in beautifully rich bass and lead sounds. 

However this module uses triangle core VCOs (based on the Dixie core) instead of Saw core which respond much more musically to FM. 

The modulation oscillator can be used as an LFO or VCO (audio rate) and both track very precisely over 8 or more octaves.

Intellijel Atlantis 

In the mixer section you can adjust the balance of the primary oscillators waveforms including a sinewave which is normalled to the EXT IN jack. 

You could also patch in one of the modulation oscillators waveforms into this channel and be able to operate the Atlantis as a proper two oscillator synth. 

There is a switch labelled “LINK” which enables the modulation vco pitch to be based as an offset of the primary VCO. 

This is useful when using it as a stacked dual vco or when you have the mod VCO acting as the linear FM source for the primary vco and wish to maintain the ratio.

The filter section is a Roland style cascaded 4 pole multimode filter with LP, BP and HP modes. 

The LP Boost switch engages a special mode useful for the LP that produces a much fatter and prominent sound that is not drowned out by resonance (unlike the original SH-101). 

The filter self-oscillates to produce a very clean sine wave which also tracks 1V/Oct. Between the Mod VCO, Primary VCO, Sub Oscillator and resonating filter it is possible to layer up to four different pitches at one time.

The envelope section is an ADSR with a dual range switch. 

It also can be set to a looping mode which can be gated on/off externally.
The output VCA feeds into a two level output clipping circuit that you can use to get a much ballsier/dirtier sound.

Main features:
Modulation VCO: triangle core with Hard Sync and Link switch to connect pitch to primary
Primary VCO: triangle core with Hard Sync, Octave switches, Linear/Exp FM and PWM
Global modulation bus with four VCO waveforms, noise and S&H options
Cascaded 4-Pole multimode filter
Looping ADSR with range switch, manual gate, and external level (velocity) control.
Three position output clipping circuit
27 jacks for creative and complex patching options
Header on back of pcb that allows it to be linked (normalled) to the Intellijel Metropolis sequencer
Skiff Friendly

Summary of enhancements over the SH-101 core:
Triangle core vcos (with far better tracking and Hard sync) instead of saw core
Primary vco has linear FM (not just exp)
MOD Vco can be linked to the primary VCO pitch CV.
Modulation oscillator switchable from LFO to VCO
Filter is multimode, 2/4pole switchable and has a special LP boost mode
Filter allows for selection of inverted ADSR mod source
Filter tracks 1V/oct
Mixer section includes and external source which is normalled to a sinewave
Filter has built in soft clipping
Envelope has looping option, re-trigger and selectable time range
Output VCA has two stage clipping circuit
External clock input for the S&H
Patch points for every synthesis section"

Video: Intellijel Atlantis


More info at http://www.intellijel.com/eurorack-modules/atlantis/
Available to purchase on January 1st 2014

Let me show you my rack... by @Flixxx

Felix from Germany (@Flixxx) was asked to make a video of the Eurorack gear that he uses to make his music and videos.

Here's his narrated studio-tour...

Don't forget to check out the other links below the video for more interesting stuff.

Video: Let me show you my rack ...

" I was asked to show my Eurorack. Here you go.

Please show me your's and subscribe for more videos: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_c...
If you have any questions, post them as a comment below :) Thanks for watching!

____MY EURORACK MODULAR SYNTH ON MODULARGRID.COM:
http://www.modulargrid.net/e/racks/vi...
____MY WHOLE SETUP EXPLAINED:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7yb2r...
____MY OTHER EURORACK VIDEOS:
Doepfer Clock Divider as Sub-Oscillator:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5FnhF...
Make Noise Function as Sub-Oscillator:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKtQ-_...
Turing Machine as VCO:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoNGHV...
Circuit Abbey Invy as Waveshaper:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCr5xn...
Intellijel uVCF as Saw Wave Oscillators:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_e92Yi...
____LeBEAT GRAPHIC DESIGN (who painted my case):
http://lebeat.de/

____TIMECODES FOR EACH MODULE:

1:03 Doepfer A-160 Clock Divider & A-161 Clock Sequencer
1:31 Rebel Technologies Stoicheia
1:54 Doepfer A-162 Dual Trigger Delay
2:02 DIY OR Gate based on Doepfer DIY Page (http://www.doepfer.de/DIY/a100_diy.htm)
2:29 Doepfer A-151 Quad Sequential Switch
2:50 Doepfer A-180 Passive Multiples
3:07 Make Noise Function
3:25 Doepfer A-142-4 Quad Decay
3:36 Doepfer A-132-2 Dual Lin/Exp VCA
3:46 Doepfer A-132-4 Quad Exp VCA
3:58 Doepfer A-138 Exp Mixer
4:13 Din Sync Modseq
4:39 Music Thing Turing Machine & Pulses Expander
5:06 Doepfer A-175 Dual Voltage Inverter
5:17 Circuit Abbey Invy Attenuverter
5:37 Intellijel uScale Quantizer
5:50 Intellijel Dixie I VCO
6:09 Noise Engineering Ataraxic Translatron VCO
6:28 Intellijel uVCF
6:46 Doepfer A-125 Voltage Controlled Phase Shifter (Phaser)
6:55 Flame FX6
7:07 Flight of Harmony Plague Bearer v4
7:22 Flight of Harmony The Sound of Shadows Delay
7:45 Manhatten Analog mix
7:58 DIY Quad CV/Gate Generator
8:29 DIY Switch It/Push It
8:53 Doepfer A-183-1 Dual Attenuator
9:07 The Voice Of Saturn VCF
9:27 MFB OSC-02 Triple VCO
9:48 Monotron Blind Panel
9:57 Koma Kommander
10:23 Anyware Tinysizer Modular Synth

____MORE LINKS:
SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL:
http://www.youtube.com/subscription_c...
GET MY ELECTRONIC MUSIC AT BANDCAMP:
http://nightmachines.bandcamp.com
FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER:
http://twitter.com/Flixxx
MY OTHER YOUTUBE CHANNEL:
http://www.youtube.com/flx04part2 "

Modular Wild presents PATCH IT - "The Gargantuan Patch"

A new PATCH IT series by Raul Pena started today.

Video: Modular Wild presents PATCH IT - "The Gargantuan Patch" (Part One)

"The Gargantuan Patch"- This segment explores Eurorack Modular patching on a 9U Monorocket System. Part One of Four.Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

Video: Modular Wild presents PATCH IT - "The Gargantuan Patch" (Part Two)

"The Gargantuan Patch"- This segment explores Eurorack Modular patching on a 9U Monorocket System. Part Two of Four.Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

Video: Modular Wild presents PATCH IT - "The Gargantuan Patch" (Part Three)

"The Gargantuan Patch"- This segment explores Eurorack Modular patching on a 9U Monorocket System. Part Three of Four.Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

Video: Modular Wild presents PATCH IT - "The Gargantuan Patch" (Part Four)

"The Gargantuan Patch"- This segment explores Eurorack Modular patching on a 9U Monorocket System. Part Four of Four.Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

Doepfer A-190-8 Midi/USB to Sync Interface Now Available

At the end of the year, Doepfer finally announced that the A-190-8 Midi/USB to Sync Interface is available starting today.

A-190-8 Prototype

Basically this module divides the incoming MIDI or USB clock messages into smaller steps.
You could look at the A-190-8 as a modular version of the MSY2 MIDI-to-SYNC Converter.

It was already announced in December last year, and besides the normal MSY2 functions this module also features multiple simultaneous outputs and added USB support.

Here are the most important features of this version of the module:

- Midi input (recognizes only Midi realtime messages clock, start, stop and continue)

- USB input for Midi via USB

-Clock outputs:
96: outputs the Midi clock 1:1 (96 pulses per measure/ppm or 24 pulses per quarter note/ppq)
32: outputs the Midi clock divided by 3 (32 pulses per measure/ppm or 8 pulses per quarter note/ppq)
16: outputs the Midi clock divided by 6 (16 pulses per measure/ppm or 4 pulses per quarter note/ppq)
8: outputs the Midi clock divided by 12 (8 pulses per measure/ppm or 2 pulses per quarter note/ppq)
1: outputs a pulse at the start of each measure

- Other outputs:
Start: outputs a pulse at each Midi Start or Continue message or generates a gate signal that remains in the high state until a Midi Stop message occurs (selectable via jumper)
Stop: outputs a pulse at each Midi Stop message
Reset: outputs a pulse at each Midi Start message that follows a Midi Stop message

- Wait control input, can be selected by means of a jumper between Gate function or Switch function: in - Gate mode the positive edge of a gate signal is used to init the Wait state, in Switch mode an external switch that connects to GND is used to init the Wait state (equivalent to Switch-Trigger)

- Wait button / Wait control input: Whenever the Wait button is operated or a positive voltage is applied to the Wait input the module waits for the next measure start until the clock signals are generated.

- LED displays for clock, "1" and start (display of Start depends upon the chosen Start mode, see above)
output voltages can be selected between +5V and +12V by means of an internal jumper (for DIN Sync applications +5V has to be used !)
firmware updates via USB (provided that there will be updates available)

More info at http://www.doepfer.de/home_e.htm

Doepfer A-100 Xmas Edition

The coolest Christmas module comes from the Doepfer website:

" Season's greetings and best wishes for the New Year to all our customers and business partners ! "

- Doepfer

" ...We are closed from December 21st, 2013 until January 06th 2014.

During this time no order processing, no shipping, no email or phone support, no receipt of goods, no repairs and so on."

HackMe Vectr Open Source 3D Sensing Gesture Controller

Now here's a cool new Kickstarter project;
The Vectr Open Source 3D Sensing Gesture Controller is a nice new way of controlling your modular Eurorack synthesizer.

HackMe Vectr Gesture Controller prototype

It's like a cross between the Korg KaosPad and some kind of (Roland) D-Beam interface (or theremin) that can control sound and effects via hand movements interacting (measuring the distance) with an infrared beam of light.
They hope to fit it all on a 32 HP panel (the prototype size is 36 HP wide).

" The Hackme Vectr is an entirely new and unique way to interact with a modular synthesizer.
Vectr is a three dimensional control interface designed for Eurorack modular system.
It senses the location of a hand over its face and outputs a signal proportional to position for each axis: x (left and right), y (up and down), and z (in and out).
So, you can control three things at one time, like turning three knobs all at once by moving your hand through the air.

HackMe Vectr Gesture Controller prototype

The possibilities are truly infinite. You could control the amplitude of a sound with the x axis, the pitch with the y axis, and the modulation of that sound with the z axis.
By moving your hand slowly over the surface, you can create subtly evolving, changing and dramatic sounds. With quick movements, you can generate bursts of dynamic audio.

To provide feedback, Vectr has LEDs ringing its active sensing area.
These LEDs light up according to the location of your hand.
It lights red for the z axis and blue for the x and y axis.
As you get closer to the surface, the red LEDs get brighter.
As you move closer to a location on the x-y axis, the blue LEDs in that region get brighter and those farther away get dimmer.
This makes Vectr visually stunning, brilliant for live play and, excellent for dark spaces.

HackMe Vectr Gesture Controller pad

Vectr can also recognize a number of simple gestures.
It recognizes swiping gestures as well as circular motions over its surface.
These gestures can be used as trigger outputs and for interacting with the built-in looping feature.
Vectr provides a menu system that uses gestures to change the system behavior.
Vectr can record up to 30 seconds of position and gesture data for looping playback.
Simply press the large illuminated switch to start the loop and release it to end it.
The loop plays back immediately and can be retriggered with swipe gestures or by external signals from a module with trigger outputs.
Vectr records as long as the switch is held down, so long rhythmic sequences can be recorded by moving a hand in an out of the active area.

HackMe Vectr Gesture Controller prototype

The loop switch can also be used as a sample and hold control.
When pressed quickly, it freezes the hand position to lock in the output.
The loop playback can be sped up or slowed by using circular gestures, clockwise for faster, counter-clockwise for slower.
The loop recording can also be triggered externally.
One pulse starts the recording and the next pulse ends it. Using external triggers to start and stop recording as well as to synchronize the playback, you can make perfectly synchronized loops.

Vectr is entirely open source. All aspects of the design will be released under cc-nc-sa 2.0 license. There will be a USB connector on the back of the device. This will allow anyone to program and reprogram Vectr to suit their purposes. Want to use it to fly drones? Make a lighting controller? Make your robot dance? Go for it."

The HackMe Vectr is a Kickstarter project, with the controller available to early supporters for 299 USD

Video: Control audio with movements and gestures in free space


Detailed Features:
Resolution: 16 bit Sensing and 16 bit Digital to Analog Conversion

Outputs:
X Position - 0-8VDC corresponding to hand position
Y Position - 0-8VDC corresponding to hand position
Z Position - 0-8VDC corresponding to hand position
Left-Right Swipe Gesture Trigger - 0-5VDC alternates with each gesture
Up-Down Swipe Gesture Trigger - 0-5VDC alternates with each gesture
Gate - 0V when no hand is present, 5VDC when a hand is present

Inputs:
X Gate - 0V turns off X Position
Y Gate - 0V turns off Y Position
Z Gate - 0V turns off Z Position
Loop Sync - Retriggers the loop during playback, start and end loop during record mode

Switch:
Loop switch - High quality feel illuminated switch for controlling the looping feature

Power Supply:
+/-12V, digital voltages internally regulated

More info at http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/790206393/theremax-3d-gesture-controller

Modular Wild Presents: TipTopAudio Z3000 Smart VCO MkII Profile and Sounds

2 Fresh new Modular Wild Presents episodes by Raul Pena, this time all about the TipTopAudio Z3000 Smart VCO MkII.

Modular Wild Presents PROFILE-TipTop Audio Z3000 Smart VCO Mk. II

" A short overview of the TipTop Audio Z3000 Mk. II Smart VCO. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

Modular Wild presents SOUNDS-TipTop Audio Z3000 Smart VCO Mk. II-Basic Waveforms

" A short look at the different basic waveforms and sound ps of the Tiptop Audio Z3000 Smart VCO Mk. II. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

Cheap Eurorack HP Adding Solution by Patrick Egger

Materials used

Patrick Egger posted a very interesting idea in the Doepfer A-100 Facebook Group with a simple solution to give you just that extra little bit of extra HP width for only one Euro.

The pictures are self-explanatory...

Finished project, 8 HP extra

I think it's a really smart solution, and very usable in this case as audio/headphone/CV-splitter.
This option is only suitable for passive modules (safety first), but an A-182-1 Switched Multiple would also look great there...

Modular Raga by Raphaël Combremont

I stumbled upon this video from YouTube today.

A track that mainly features the A-199 Spring Reverb (I assume with its original reverb tank) and with the help of a few other modules.

Video: Modular Raga by Raphaël Combremont

"A patch to fully benefit of my new Doepfer spring reverb module. The artists : René, DPO, Wogglebug, and the special guest Doepfer Spring Reverb.

Thank you to the people who made these fantastic modules coming to life !"

Uploaded by Raphaël Combremont