MusikMesse 2015 in Frankfurt took off today, with the Roland modulars/modules as the most talked about eurorack releases. Read all about that on the other blogs ;-)
Pretty refreshing to see this year are Felix' (The Tuesday Night Machines) excellent video-reports from the floor... Here's his playlist, enjoy!
(it looks like he is still adding episodes at the time I write this, so feel free to chech this blogpost again tomorrow or later this week)
MusikMesse 2015 playlist by +The Tuesday Night Machines
" OFFICIAL WEBSITE:http://nightmachines.tv
Twitter:
http://twitter.com/Flixxx (@Flixxx)
Ello:
http://ello.co/nightmachines
Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/nightmachines
Instagram:
http://instagram.com/tuesdaynightmach...
Bandcamp:
http://nightmachines.bandcamp.com
My other YouTube Channel:
http://www.youtube.com/flx04part2"
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Friday, February 27, 2015
Doepfer A-106-5 12dB SEM Filter Tutorial Videos by Raul Pena
While I was gone, Raul Pena kept on making new A-100 video tutorials.
Module A-106-5 is a 12dB multimode filter that is based on the filter circuit of the Oberheim SEM module.
Here's the next series (now presented here as a playlist instead of weekly updating a blogpost), showing you all the ins and outs of the A-106-5 SEM Filter.
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| A-106-5 12dB SEM Filter |
Module A-106-5 is a 12dB multimode filter that is based on the filter circuit of the Oberheim SEM module.
The filter is equipped with a band pass output and a combined low/notch/high pass output.
For this output a control knob defines the relation between low and high pass signal.
If both signals appear at the same level (i.e. middle position of the Mix knob) one obtains a notch filter. Otherwise the low or high pass signal predominates.
The module does not feature self oscillation in contrast to most of the other filters of the A-100 system.
The module generates a distorted audio signal if the level control is set to about 50% (i.e. center position) or more with A-100 standard signals like VCOs.
Inputs:
Audio In, CV1 In without attenuator, CV2 In with Polarizer
Outputs:
Bandpass Out, Low/Highpass Mix-Out
Controls:
Audio Attenuator, CV2 Polarizer, Frequency, Resonance, LP/HP Mix
Click HERE for more A-106-5 on PatchPierre.Net
Doepfer A-106-5 12dB SEM Filter Tutorial (Playlist)
"... Sound and Video by Raul Pena."
Check out Raul's latest survey at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/K3Z9PVF
Inputs:
Audio In, CV1 In without attenuator, CV2 In with Polarizer
Outputs:
Bandpass Out, Low/Highpass Mix-Out
Controls:
Audio Attenuator, CV2 Polarizer, Frequency, Resonance, LP/HP Mix
Click HERE for more A-106-5 on PatchPierre.Net
Doepfer A-106-5 12dB SEM Filter Tutorial (Playlist)
"... 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:
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
QuBit Electronix Nano Rand
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| QuBit Electronix Nano Rand |
"Nano Rand is a sample and hold, noise source, and random voltage generator in 4 HP.
It takes inspiration from and improves upon the analog concept of a random voltage module; moving forward in leaps and bounds into the digital domain.
At its core is an 8 bit microcontroller which allows for an extremely versatile, and more importantly, musical type of random.
- 4 switchable random voltage algorithms
- Can be internally or externally clocked
- Random gate source that generates musical derivatives of incoming clock
- Generates random frequency audio rate square waves allowing it to be both audio and control source
- Random voltage can be unipolar or bipolar
Specifications:
Width: 4hp
38.1mm (Skiff friendly)
Power: 60mA
Price: $190.00"
Video: Nano Rand Tutorial
" This is a tutorial for the Qu-Bit Electronix Nano Rand.
Table of Contents
Introduction: 0:00
Rate and Range: 0:17
Sample and Hold: 0:57
Random Voltage: 1:16
Random Algorithm Switch: 2:35
Internal/External Clock, Clock Input, Clock CV: 3:01
Gate Out: 3:41
Digital Noise: 4:32
www.collinrussellmusic.com
www.qubitelectronix.com"
Table of Contents
Introduction: 0:00
Rate and Range: 0:17
Sample and Hold: 0:57
Random Voltage: 1:16
Random Algorithm Switch: 2:35
Internal/External Clock, Clock Input, Clock CV: 3:01
Gate Out: 3:41
Digital Noise: 4:32
www.collinrussellmusic.com
www.qubitelectronix.com"
The Nano rand will be available in a few weeks
Source and order info: http://www.qubitelectronix.com/#!nano-rand/cqsh
Sunday, January 04, 2015
New Doepfer A-157-1/2/3 Trigger Sequencer Prototypes
Doepfer has published another (4th?) collection of new prototypes of the A-157-1/2/3, and seem to be preparing it for a NAMM 2015 lauch...
I have been following this project since February 2011, and i am still looking forward to this one...
The graphics have changed, the A-157-1, the main trigger part with 160 buttons and 160 leds, has a nice black-and-silver colorscheme, and the function buttons on the right side have been labelled now...
The full subsystem will still contain several modules:
- The LED/button matrix module A-157-1,
It seems to feature some nice functions like Invert Row (when shift left and right are operated simultaneously) have been added for each row, plus mute and select for each track, shift pattern, first/last step and different running modes (fwd/back/pendulum/random)
- The trigger output module A-157-2
The A-157-2 provides single outputs for each track
- , and one of the control modules (A-157-3, A-157-4 ...)
A simple controller with basic functions like start/stop, reset and clock, which can be controlled via input triggers or the dedicated push-buttons.
Release date: ~ early in 2015 (NAMM!?)
Update January 16 2016:
I have been following this project since February 2011, and i am still looking forward to this one...
The graphics have changed, the A-157-1, the main trigger part with 160 buttons and 160 leds, has a nice black-and-silver colorscheme, and the function buttons on the right side have been labelled now...
- The LED/button matrix module A-157-1,
It seems to feature some nice functions like Invert Row (when shift left and right are operated simultaneously) have been added for each row, plus mute and select for each track, shift pattern, first/last step and different running modes (fwd/back/pendulum/random)
- The trigger output module A-157-2
The A-157-2 provides single outputs for each track
- , and one of the control modules (A-157-3, A-157-4 ...)
A simple controller with basic functions like start/stop, reset and clock, which can be controlled via input triggers or the dedicated push-buttons.
(only A-157-1 ... 3, so far there is no release date available for the planned module A-157-4 and the stand-alone unit Dark Flow!)
Update January 16 2016:
Dieter in the Doepfer Yahoo Usergroup:
"The A-157 are now in production and the first batch will be shipped ~ middle of February. But it depends upon the orders of your dealer when they arrive at your dealer. As far as I know the first batch is already sold out."
Read all my earlier A-157 Trigger Sequencer blog-posts at http://patchpierre.blogspot.nl/search/label/A-157
Note: I replaced the Version 2 frontpanels by the final Version 3 ones
Read all my earlier A-157 Trigger Sequencer blog-posts at http://patchpierre.blogspot.nl/search/label/A-157
Note: I replaced the Version 2 frontpanels by the final Version 3 ones
Source: http://www.doepfer.de/a157.htm
Tuesday, December 30, 2014
Doepfer A137-2 VC Wave Multiplier II Tutorials by Raul Pena
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| A-137-2 Wave Multiplier II |
Now he's back with the first tutorial videos starring the follow-up to this module, the A-137-2.
The A-137-2 is another version of a wave multiplier.
In contrast to the A-137-1 Wavemultiplier I the A-137-2 generates four phase-shifted copies of a VCO signal applied to the audio input. The four shifted signals are added to the original signal to obtain a fat sound similar to five independent VCOs.
Doepfer A137-2 VC Wave Multiplier II (Playlist)
"A short overview of the basic features of the Doepfer A137-2 Voltage Controlled Wave Multiplier II. Includes a short demonstration of a few oscilloscope views. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."
"A short overview of the basic features of the Doepfer A137-2 Voltage Controlled Wave Multiplier II. Includes a short demonstration of a few oscilloscope views. 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:
More A-137-2:
Patch-of-the-day with A-137-2 from Navs:
Sunday, December 21, 2014
Doepfer A-139-2 Headphone Amplifier Announced
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| A-139-2 Headphone Amplifier |
Main features:
- Two-channel headphone amplifier
- Two audio inputs with level controls
- Input 1 is normalled to Input 2
- Common loudness/master level control
- Headphone output (stereo 1/4" jack socket)
- Max. output power ~ 2 W per channel (@ 8 Ohm load)
- Common loudness/master level control
- Headphone output (stereo 1/4" jack socket)
- Max. output power ~ 2 W per channel (@ 8 Ohm load)
- DC coupled inputs and outputs (i.e. also useful for other applications like small loudspeakers, lamps, LEDs, magnets, motors - provided that the power is sufficient)
6 HP wide - 40mm deep
Price: ~ Euro 50.00
Release date: spring 2015
All features, specifications, prices, date of delivery are still without obligation !
Source: Doepfer website http://www.doepfer.de/a1392.htm
6 HP wide - 40mm deep
Price: ~ Euro 50.00
Release date: spring 2015
All features, specifications, prices, date of delivery are still without obligation !
Source: Doepfer website http://www.doepfer.de/a1392.htm
Doepfer A-160-5 VC Clock Multiplier / Ratcheting Controller Announced
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| Doepfer A-106-5 |
Doepfer keeps on announcing interesting new modules;
The incoming clock signal (socket Clock In) is multiplied by a factor that depends upon the control voltage on socket CV In (0...+5V) and the position of the Mode switch.
The multiplied clock signal is available at the socket Clock Out.
According to the position of the Mode switch different clock multiplying factors are assigned to the control voltage.
With 0V CV no clock output is generated.
With increasing CV integer factors (left position of the mode switch), power of two factors (middle position) or a mix of both (right position) are obtained.
Nine LEDs are used to show the currently selected multiplying factor.
In addition two LEDs are used to display the incoming and outgoing clock signal.
The module can be used for all kind of clock multiplying applications.
The module can be used for all kind of clock multiplying applications.
One important example is the generation of so-called ratcheting sequences.
The band Tangerine Dream is famous for this kind of sequences.
A normal sequencer generates only one gate signal per step.
A ratcheting sequence may have also more than one gate pulses per step.
This function can be obtained by using the A-160-5: one CV output of the sequencer is used to define the number of gate pulses per step.
If the control of the step in question is fully CCW the generated CV is 0V and no gate signal is generated (mute of the step).
When the control of the step in question is turned clockwise one, two or more gate pulses are generated depending upon the position of the mode switch and the voltage generated by the CV at this step."
Price: ~ Euro 100.00
Release date: ~ March 2015
Price: ~ Euro 100.00
Release date: ~ March 2015
Source: http://www.doepfer.de/a1605.htm (also a patch example there)
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