Teaser: MacBeth Mk1/X-series Touch Keyboard Proto
This Sunday has been fun. I have thought about this idea a lot. I’ve played with various ideas on this for a few years. Last week- I got the parts in for the last thoughts I had on it- the great news is – it works! This is a purely analogue design and it opens the door for new touch controlled stuff! I’m using this 5 note test device to play my Mk1 Syetem- Barabus! I fully intend to have a fully functioning synth out of this guy- micromaccers watch out!
Ken M
Analog Drums (Modular Univox SR-55)
Here’s a modular Univox SR-55, AKA Korg Mini pops 3. I’ve removed it from it’s odd-shaped case and reworked the circuitry to fit into my second modular synth cabinet. The pattern producing circuitry has been removed, as the drum machine has been fitted with proper trigger inputs.
Each trigger input uses a simple op-amp inverter to produce the negative polarity triggers this machine requires. By varying the pulse width of the trigger, different sounds can be produced.
This sequence is produced by a clock divider, as well as a sample and hold circuit.
See more at: http://seaweedfactory.blogspot.com
Goldbaby Super Analog 808
Loopmasters has released Super Analog 808, a sample library featuring high quality TR-808 samples by Goldbaby.
Punchy, warm, analog drums with Round Robin Layering. Using high-end outboard and a compulsive attention to detail… this 808 sample set is pure analog drum heaven.
Why have you created another TR-808 sample set?
For a start the 808 is one of my favorite drum machines! Secondly I thought I could offer something a little different. This sample pack has been recorded at a higher sampler rate and has extensive Round Robin treatment to recreate the feel and movement of an analog drum machine. The Tape808 used tape to give it extra Mojo… this time I have used some new high end outboard. Tasty…
Is there anything else that is different?
Yes there certainly is. This pack has tuned chromatic BD and Conga patches. So you can play them on your keyboard!
Super Analog 808 features
- 1168 x 24 bit / 96 kHz wav files.
- Instrument patches for: Battery 3, EXS24, Kontakt 3.
- Patches make use of extensive Round Robin mapping for a more analog feel.
- Also includes tuned Chromatic BD and Conga patches (Kontakt, EXS24, Battery).
- Note: the GURU pack includes the samples + Drum Mashine patches for Guru.
Super Analog 808 is available to purchase for £24.95 GBP.
More information: Loopmasters / Super Analog 808
x0xb0x (MXR M104 Distorsion) vs Machinedrum vs DSI Tetra, Live Detroid Techno Analog (No computer)
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100% true analog circuitry with subtractive synthesis
The SYNTHLAB uses a 100% true analog circuitry with subtractive synthesis which is designed in a classic way. This design is not new because it started in the early 70´s with the voltage controlled modular systems. The use of the low pass filter based on the transistor cascade lets the synthlab sound very similar to the well known early Moog synthesizers. Check out the full specs and see some videos inside.
As the SYNTHLAB has a built in MIDI interface you will find it easy to integrate into any MIDI studio setup. The SYNTHLAB also has a built in MIDI-TO-CV/GATE interface which can become very handy, when using vintage equipment. The SYNTHLAB is a hand-made true discrete analogue synthesizer built in Germany. We have used components from the 70s and 80s but also modern technology. There are no DSP´s or such built in, so the sound is true, pure and very experimental like a smal synthesizer laboratory – hence the name: SL-1 SYNTHLAB.
The setup of the SL-1 is very easy-to-use if you have played around with other anlogue synthesizers. Every parameter has its own pot for controlling and playing with the modulation and everything can be controlled manually in real-time. The controls of the modules are diveded into groups on the frontplate so they can be visually seperated for easier use. For basic setup you have 2 VCO´s and an external audioinput. The selected signal can be routed through the VCF and VCA before it reaches the audiooutput. For each VCF and VCA you have an own envelope generator. Additonally you have various modulation routing possibilities through the LFO´s.
Features
* 2 x VCO´s ( 2 waveforms – saw & pulse)
* 1 x VCF (low pass filter 24dB – Moog cascade)
* 1 x VCA
* 1 x Noise
* 1 x Ringmodulator
* 1 x Suboscillator (-2 octaves)
* 2 x LFO (various waveforms and routings)
* 2 x ENV (ADSR for the VCA and AD for the VCF)
* MIDI-CV-Interface with 2 x CV and GATE
* Audio IN
* Audio OUT
* MIDI IN/THRU
* External PSU included
Technical specification
* POWER: 18V AC 1000mA (PSU included)
* Dimensions: 29.8 cm * 16.5 cm * 6 cm (11.73″ * 6.5″ * 2.36″)
(with packaging: 36.5 cm * 23 cm * 10 cm (14.37″ * 9.06″ * 3.94″))
* Weight: 1.5 kg (3.31 lb)
(with packaging: 2.1 kg (4.63 lb))
Free virtual analog instruments for Windows
Roberson Audio has updated their site and released updated versions of three free virtual analog instruments for Windows:
- RA Mowg – The Roberson Audio Synthesizers interpretation of the MiniMoog Model D synthesizer.
- Oddly-Free – The Roberson Audio Synthesizers interpretation of the Arp Odyssey Mk. II synthesizer.
- Prophanity – The Roberson Audio Synthesizers interpretation of the Sequential Circuits Prophet 5 synthesizer.
Oddy-Free and Prophanity have been bumped up to version 1.4, and RA Mowg has been updated to version 1.2. The main changes to all have been the filter implementation so that these instruments have a bigger sound to them without being untrue to the original instruments.
About:
Roberson Audio Synthesizers is the premier provider of vintage synth emulations as well as specialty request plugins.
Named after Chris Roberson, the lead designer of said instruments, Roberson Audio Synthesizers aims to build the best possible VST effects and instruments for the Windows PC platform.
Roberson Audio specializes in mimicking analog synth technology, but also builds model-based synths, and is open to specific commissioned requests if feasible.
Chris can be reached for questions about his synths and products, as well as questions pertaining to commissioning specific plugs, at blu_gruv@lycos.com
Spammers WILL be flagged as such and consequently ignored.
Let Roberson Audio Synthesizers fulfill all your VST needs!
Interview in Swedish with Mr. Jones machine
Progress Productions has released a video interview with Mr. Jones machine (unfortunately for most of you in Swedish
However, for those of you who cannot enjoy the interview we have added at least a small video below featuring the band on stage:
Read our post on their new album here >>
Eyecandy from Leploop
Laboratorio Elettronico Popolare (L. E. P. ) is proud to present to you a one-of-a kind analog synthesizer, sequencer and drum-machine: LEPLOOP! Small in nature but aggressive in sound, the user will be able to create a variety of analog timbres and beats. LEPLOOP was designed to be a minimalist electronic music live-performance groove-box, which can be used to create a variety of electronic musical styles.
The LEPLOOP can be synched via MIDI to another LEPLOOP for tempo-synched operation or to another MIDI device or sequencer to receive sequence stop & start i nstructions.
Read further to find out what else your LEPLOOP can do here >>
Helix is the new Black
Helix is a Wave-Table-Shaping, Phase modulation, Virtual Analog, Physical Modelling Hybrid Synthesizer. Unusually high sound quality, massive modulation, creative audio-routing and many built-in effects all make Helix a synth easy to like.
Specification:
19 voices, 1.6% CPU hit (@3GHz), This is not a joke.
Proud Presets
Helix comes with over 800 presets, from BigTone, Reason Lahalla, MaliceX, Alonso Sound and more. The presets range most styles where electronic instrument might fit.
800+ presets ordered in bank/category/preset.
Super Sound
Inspired by the “super-saw” of the late nineties, Helix takes the unison-sound to the next level and allow you to make any waveform “super”. This makes Helix capable of huge and wide unison pads and leads. Where many Virtual analogs stops at seven or nine detuned waves for a supersaw, Helix takes the extra step and allow for 16 detuned and panned waves per oscillator. At four oscillators per voice we realize that we can max out our sound at 64 (sixty four) waves per voice. That’s super!
The wave oscillator can do super-wave, and provides start phase control.
Wave-Table-Shaping
Combining the wave-shaping of synths like z3ta+ with the wave-table synthesis of the Prophet VS and the ESQ-1, Helix lets you shape the first and the last waves in a table, the in-between are automatically filled in. The morph control picks the wave to play
Shaping the first wave and looking at the morphed results.
Clean Cut
Great care has been taken to ensure no aliasing in the oscillators, so the sound is free from many artifacts traditionally associated with software (and Virtual Analog) synthesizers. This becomes very clear when playing high notes.
A sawtooth sweeping down into the audible range, showing individual partials.
Filter Frenzy
Three Filter per voice, including traditional low/band/high pass, EQ, and comb, less usual dynamics, to the exotic String Model and PM Delay, a delayline where the delaytime is modulated in audiorate.
Distortion Delight
Three stages of distortion/waveshaping per voice and one global can add a touch of old school harmonics or turn any sound into a nightmare of screaming machinery. Select from ten different shapes to find your favourite style of dirt.
Distorting a sine wave with the 10 shapes.
Surely Stereo
All parts of Helix are stereo in – stereo out. Oscillators, filters, shapers and effects. This helps keeping the signal huge.
Modulation Mayhem
More modulation slots than you can handle. Each with one source, two destinations and a scale-source. The amount of modulation possible would be impossible to find in the analog realm (it would require a great amount of cables, splitters, multipliers/ringmods and mixers) and hard to find anywhere.
More modulation than you can handle! (8 times the above)
Exhilarating Effects and Radical Routing
Helix comes with some built-in effect: Distortion, Flanger/Chorus, Phaser, Delay, Limiter, Reverb, 3 band Eq. The effects can be applied in any order.
Both the Voice architecture and the Effects of Helix follow an approach where a signal can be mixed in or sent to the effect at any point. The result is great freedom on how to apply filters and effects.
Check out Helix now on the offical Audjoo product page at http://www.audjoo.com/Helix/…
New free synth for Windows
L-Day Synth has released LPX-S1, a free synthesizer instrument for Windows.
A new combination of Linear Phase Modulation and Virtual Analog/Subtractive Synthesis.
Midieingang mit Velocity Aftertouch.
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