Raul's World of Synths presents PATCH IT- "The Intermission Patch"

Raul Pena uploaded a new video, as some kind intermezzo between his Doepfer A-144 Morphing Controller/ Waveshaper Video videos. (4 parts in total)

Video 1: Raul's World of Synths presents PATCH IT- "The Intermission Patch"

" A multi-part segment of improvised patching. "The Intermission Patch" is aptly named due to it acting as an intermission during the regularly scheduled Doepfer A144 series. Stay tuned for a completed version later this month. For now some patching."

Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

Video 2: Raul's World of Synths Presents PATCH IT-" Intermission Patch" Part Two

"New segment of PATCH IT for Raul's World of Synths. A continued exploration of "The Intermission Patch". Part Two of Three. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

Video 3: Raul's World of Synths Presents PATCH IT-" Intermission Patch" Part Three

"New segment of PATCH IT for Raul's World of Synths. A continued exploration of "The Intermission Patch". Part Three of Four. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

Raul's World of Synths Presents PATCH IT-" Intermission Patch" Part Four

"New segment of PATCH IT for Raul's World of Synths. A continued exploration of "The Intermission Patch". Part Four of Four. 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

Critter & Guitari Melody Mill Eurorack Note Generation Module

Critter & Guitari announced their first Eurorack module, the Melody Mill today.

" The Critter & Guitari Melody Mill is a note generation module for Eurorack modular synthesizers.

It contains a keyboard, CV outputs, CV clock input, built-in arpeggiators, a sequencer, and MIDI capabilities.

Critter & Guitari Melody Mill

With the Melody Mill you can:
- Use the CV output to control oscillators
- Connect your MIDI controller or computer into your modular setup using the MIDI input
- Play notes, record and playback sequences and arpeggios on your favorite modules
- Convert MIDI clock into CV pulses
- Clock the arpeggiator with an LFO for strange melodies
- 'Hold' notes for drones
- Connect the built-in square wave oscillator directly to a filter or an amp

The Melody Mill generates 1-Volt per octave, trigger, and gate control voltages.
These signals are used to trigger other synthesizer modules.

Notes may be played on the built-in keyboard or received via MIDI.
The notes may be used directly to generate the CV signals, or fed through one of the five arpeggiator modes first.

Adding to the fun is a hold button and a simple sequencer to record and playback notes.

In addition to the CV outputs, the Melody Mill also outputs MIDI of the note it is generating.

A ‘smart’ arpeggiator clock selects a clock source depending on what is connected to the Melody Mill: CV clock input, MIDI clock, or internal clock (controlled by the 'Rate' knob)."

I really like the idea of such a module and also the wooden look of the buttons. i hope we'll see some videos of it soon...
The module is shipping now and can be yours for 360 USD

Source: http://www.critterandguitari.com/

Gijs Gieskes Euroboy

Gieskes Euroboy Eurorack module

It's always refreshing to see new Eurorack creations by Dutch designer Gijs Gieskes.

His latest creation is a Eurorack module that is based on, and controlled by a Nintendo Gameboy device and was presented at the Europe in 8 Bits festival in Amsterdam last weekend, where he also showed some other designs and installations.

As always you can find the schematics of this module on his website HERE

He uploaded a few videos that show off the functionality. Enjoy!

Video: Euroboy doing Tetris

Video 2: Euroboy playing Graba

Uploaded by http://www.youtube.com/ggijs
On Twitter: https://twitter.com/g1j5
and http://gieskes.nl/

QU-Bit Electronix Nebulæ

QU-Bit Electronix is a new Eurorack modular synthesizer company based in North America founded by Andrew Ikenberry and Jason Lim.
They love open source hardware/software, and put their knowledge together to create this first QU-Bit module, the Nebulæ.

QU-Bit Nebulæ module 

Nebulæ is an audio file player/granular oscillator in the Eurorack modular synthesizer format.

It uses sound files to create loops, melodies, granular clouds, drones, pads and any sound recorded audio is capable of generating.

It comes with 1 GB of royalty free samples recorded and mastered specifically for Nebulæ.

Main features:
- Plays .wav, .aif, .flac , and .ogg files from a USB device- No naming convention for files
- Independent control of pitch and speed
- 1 V/oct pitch tracking
- MIDI control over all parameters
- DSP engine by Csound ( Csound is a C-Based Audio Programming Language) http://www.csounds.com/
- Looping / one shot capabilities

Video 1: Nebulae Drum Break

" Demonstration of the 'freeze' and granular functionality of the Nebulæ Eurorack module by QU-bit Electronix"

Video 2: Nebulae Loop Controls

" Demonstration of the looping/cropping functionality of the Nebulæ Eurorack module by QU-bit Electronix"

Video 3: Nebulae Looping Mode

"Demonstration of the Nebulæ Eurorack module by QU-bit Electronix in Looping mode"

The Nebulæ looks like a pretty awesome and flexible module to me, especially with the easy file-import via USB.
It can be yours for USD 429.00
They are now (december 6) accepting a limited number of pre orders on the site (http://www.qubitelectronix.com/) and anticipate to start shipping in mid to late December.

More at http://www.qubitelectronix.com/

Say hi to them on Twitter: https://twitter.com/qubitelectronix (new)

Videos uploaded by http://www.youtube.com/QuBitElectronix

Random Video: Cardio Bass & Respiration Synth by Ukrets

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

Quick SiteTip: CatSynth.Com

Funny how most of the modular synth-lovers that i know seem to be serious cat-lovers as well.

Penelope trapped in a Eurorack
Picture by @Grillobeats

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.

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

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.

A few of the 2Egress Eurorack case-designs

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."

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

Website: http://www.2egress.com/home.html

I also added their RSS newsfeed to the right column of this blog >