Happy Knobbing 2012 Modular Synthesizer Meeting
Synthesizer Meeting in Fischbach, Germany 2012 – by sequencer.de – Music: Moogulator – 3 new tracks. www.moogulator.com
Tracks are: Moogulator – Frage- Antwort, K-Emotion and Movement Solitude, all from 2012, previously unreleased tracks.
Tuned Cave Stalactites
normal noises processed by tuned cave stalactites
Enjoy
Having fun with Suonoio and Buchla Skylab
Background info:
I have the Suonoio going in to the 207e preamp with the envelope follower driving the sequencer and the 292e. Fun combo.
tform – modular synth experimentation
Transformation, reproduction, mutation , decay. Animation processed through a lzx analogue modular system using rutt-etzra based transformation. Additional modulation via a eurorack modular.
New modular kit from Casper
Casper Electronics has announced plans for a mini modular synthesizer kit:
I’m working on a new compact modular synth kit project, based largely (but not entirely) on the SSM2164 quad VCA chip.
Modules will include:
- QUAD VCO (wide range VCOs from LFO to audio)
- VCO/VCA/VCF (single voice module)
- S&H/RING/RUNGLE(modulation and complex sequencer)
- TOUCH CONTROL,PROGRAMMER (touch controlled voltage and preset bank)
Details and pricing are to come.
Electricity coming your way…
Exode Sound has announced the re-release of Electricity, a soundset for the u-he ACE virtual modular synthesizer for Windows and Mac.
130 inspiring presets spanning bass, lead and pads, these sounds are not genre specific, just a high quality collection of synth presets!
Electricity features
- 130 presets, including:
- 40 Bass presets
- 50 Lead presets
- 40 Pad presets
- Requires ACE VST/AU plugin by u-he software.
The Electricity soundset is available to purchase for the (re)introductory price of $10 USD.
Solvent – Modular Encounters
Canadian electronic artist Solvent was commissioned to create an all-modular synthesizer based soundtrack for the forthcoming documentary I Dream of Wires; The challenge allowed him the opportunity to work with a vast array of modular synthesizers, both new and vintage.
Solvent, born Jason Amm in Zimbabwe, and currently residing in Toronto, Canada, has been releasing his unique brand of analogue synthesizer music since 1997, encompassing crunchy IDM, melodic electro, and vocoder synthpop. Best known for his releases on Morr Music and Ghostly International, Solvent is also co-founder of the obscure, yet influential electro(nica) label, Suction Records. All of the music heard in this video segment was created by Solvent during several on-camera album recording sessions. No drum machines, samples, or hardwired synthesizers were used; each and every sound was created from scratch on the following selection of modular synthesizer systems: Eurorack, Modcan, Synthesizers.com, and Moog 15.
In addition to creating the film’s soundtrack, Amm has recently been serving as writer and producer for “I Dream Of Wires”.
Solvent was scheduled to perform live on June 2nd, 10pm at the Satosphere as part of I Dream Of Wires’ 2012 MUTEK showcase, but unfortunately his performance at the event has been cancelled.
For more info on Solvent:
solventcity.com
facebook.com/solvent
soundcloud.com/solvent
I DREAM OF WIRES is a forthcoming documentary film about the history and resurgence of modular synthesizers. The film is currently in production. This is the 6th in a series of extended interviews, which will be produced and released in various formats throughout the production, and following the release, of the film. I DREAM OF WIRES extended interview segments are sponsored by MATRIXSYNTH (m.matrixsynth.com).
Catch I DREAM OF WIRES’ showcase at Mutek Montreal 2012: Saturday June 2 @ Satosphere, with live performances, all incorporating modular synthesizers, by Sealey/Greenspan/Lanza (Orphx/Junior Boys), Keith Fullerton Whitman (Kranky/Editions Mego), Clark (Warp Records), and Container (Spectrum Spools).
For info on the film: facebook.com/idreamofwiresdocumentary
New Cwejman DP-1 Dynamic Processor Eurorack Module
The DP-1 is a one knob compressor with additional features for dynamic treatment of music material in standard and some unique ways. The module consist of three main parts:
Compressor
The compressor is build around a high performance VCA circuit with low distortion and low noise floor. Instead of two controllers it has only one RATIO controller which compensate the signal loss at increased compression. It means that the low level signal is boosted and the high level signal is attenuated. The incoming signal passes the LEVEL INPUT controller and the outgoing signal is controlled by the OUTPUT GAIN. All parameters, such as the envelope follower (output ENV) with ATTACK and RELEASE, RATIO and OUTPUT GAIN are controllable manually by knobs and by CV inputs. The switch SOFT KNEE activates the function for gradual compression action.
Mute
The Mute (or squelch) circuit allow amplitude re-shaping in many ways for compressed or uncompressed audio signal. The muting circuit has four controllable parameters, TRESHOLD for activating the circuits at variable signal level, DEPTH for the muting process, from 0 to 72 dB deep, ATTACK and RELEASE controls for the muting process derived from the Gate. The Mute allows a complete re-shaping the dynamics for the audio signal. You can remove the unwanted and high spikes from heavy compressed signal due the compressor attack time which prevent overload the outgoing signal. The result is a compressed signal with short attack time and with no overshoots of the signal. Another example is treatment of beats, drum sounds or other sounds with variable accents or dips, variable fade in and out, also called as “push, pull”, “breathing”, or “suction” sounds. Just two examples and all four parameters are CV controllable, as well.
Side Chain Filter
The side chain is the circuit which determinate the compression and mute action related to the frequency characteristic of the side chain filtering. A side chain with equalization controls can be used to reduce the volume of signals that have a strong spectral content within a certain frequency range: it can act as a de-esser, reducing the level of vocal sibilance in the range of 6–10 kHz using the high pass filter or “de-bumper”, as I called, for reduction of strong bass or sub bass signals by using the low pass filter in the sidechain path. The build in side chain filter is a 12 dB/octave multi mode filter with low pass and high pass outputs for mentioned duties and others since the corner frequency is controllable by external CV signal.”
via http://www.cwejman.net/dp-1.htm
Pittsburgh Modular Foundation Introduction Video
http://pittsburghmodular.com/foundation/
The Foundation is a fully modular, eurorack, analog synthesizer. A patchable system styled after the great monosynths of the past with no hardwired signal path or fixed voice architecture to restrict creativity. Driven by two wide range analog oscillators the Foundation produces a huge, warm sound that can’t be matched by digital or VST synths. All of the elements of a classic voltage controlled synthesizer are available as an open, patchable, modern synth.
I Dream of Wires 3: Orphx & Modulars – The Physical Element
Canadian duo Orphx have been releasing electronic music since 1993, and while they were best known in experimental/industrial music circles for many years, today they are regarded as pioneers in the fusion of techno and industrial music. Orphx’s recent output on Sonic Groove has met with critical acclaim from many of techno’s leading DJs. Having performed live with laptops for several years, Orphx’s Christina Sealey made the decision to delve in modular synthesizers, hoping it would bring some spontaneity and excitement to Orphx’s music, both on stage and in the studio.
Orphx’s Christina Sealey will be performing live, as part of Sealey/Greenspan/Lanza, at I Dream Of Wires’ 2012 MUTEK showcase.
For more info on Orphx: orphx.com
I DREAM OF WIRES is a forthcoming documentary film about the history and resurgence of modular synthesizers. The film is currently in production. This is the 6th in a series of extended interviews, which will be produced and released in various formats throughout the production, and following the release, of the film. I DREAM OF WIRES extended interview segments are sponsored by MATRIXSYNTH (m.matrixsynth.com).
Catch I DREAM OF WIRES’ showcase at Mutek Montreal 2012: Saturday June 2 @ Satosphere, with live performances, all incorporating modular synthesizers, by Sealey/Greenspan/Lanza (Orphx/Junior Boys), Keith Fullerton Whitman (Kranky/Editions Mego), Solvent (Ghostly International/Suction Records), Clark (Warp Records), and Container (Spectrum Spools).
For info on the film: facebook.com/idreamofwiresdocumentary
DATAMASKIN
