New Polivoks Pro Videos by martinjazz78

Published on Aug 3, 2017 martinjazz78

Playlist:

1. Polivoks Pro (reissue of legendary Soviet synth) solo sequence - Rusko je stav duše

"For your maximum enjoyment, please use good headphones or good speakers with subwoofer(s).

Polivoks Pro is a reissue of legendary Soviet synth from 1980s that's been approved by the one and only Vladimir Kuzmin designer of the original Polivoks. No matter which century we are currently in, the Russia has always been a state of mind. As much as I hate Putin and everything he represents, I also deeply love and admire Russian arts and culture, Russian modus vivendi and sounds coming from Russia. Please check also the fabulous documentary on Russian synths and synth scene called Electro Moskva by Elena Tikhonova & Dominik Spritzendorfer.

This video is part of my longer dawless synth jam. It's a longer moment when there was no other synth playing except of the Polivoks Pro, although at the very beginning you may also hear a little bit of Sem Pro by Tom Oberheim.

The Polivoks is sequenced by Cirklon hardware sequencer, various parameters are tweaked in real time almost always bringing rather surprising and interesting results. Polivoks is processed through vintage tape Roland Space Echo for delay and Strymon Big Sky for reverb. It was recorded live in one take only, stereo output from my Motu interface into Ableton Live. Camera is GoPro Hero 4 Black, video was edited in Final Cut."

2. Polivoks Pro and Tom Oberheim's Sem Pro sequencing #1

"Excerpt from my dawless synth jam with two modern reissues of two classic synths. Tom Oberheim's Sem Pro playing bass ostinato with random high notes and Polivoks Pro doing its screeching sounds or as my girlfriend says: crying about Russia ;). Both synths are controlled by Cirklon hardware sequencer via midi and processed through vintage tape Roland Space Echo for delay and Strymon Big Sky for delay.

Recorded live, stereo output from my Motu interface into Ableton Live, camera was GoPro Hero in my right hand, video was edited in Final Cut.

I had so much fun during this jam :D"

3. Polivoks Pro and Tom Oberheim's Sem Pro Sequencing #2

"Another and this time shorter excerpt from my dawless synth jam with two modern reissues of two classic synths. Tom Oberheim's Sem Pro playing bass ostinato with random high notes and Polivoks Pro doing its screeching sounds or as my girlfriend says: crying about Russia ;). Negative envelope is applied on Oberheim's filter and you may also see some rather drastic changes to LFO settings and destinations on the Polivoks.

Both synths are controlled by Cirklon hardware sequencer via midi and processed through vintage tape Roland Space Echo for delay and Strymon Big Sky for delay.

Recorded live, stereo output from my Motu interface into Ableton Live, camera was GoPro Hero in my right hand, video was edited in Final Cut.

I had so much fun during this jam :D"

4. Polivoks Pro and Tom Oberheim's Sem Pro Sequencing - Complete Session

"This was my first encounter with Polivoks Pro - reissue of legendary Soviet synth. Just by accident there was another modern reissue of classic synthesizer - Tom Oberheim's Sem Pro - on the table next to the Polivoks, so I started to jam with both them. For the first three and half minutes you here Polivoks only, then Oberheim kicks in and both synths play together for about 8 minutes, last 7 minutes of the video is solo Polivoks again.

Both synths are controlled by analogue hardware sequencer Cirklon via midi. Polivoks' sequence is 100% random until the last one or two minutes, when it gets certain regularities. Low notes on Oberheim is a regular sequence in so called "pendulum" mode, several random parameters are applied to high notes played by Oberheim, though.

Both synths are processed through vintage tape Roland Space Echo for delay and Strymon Big Sky for delay.

Recorded live, stereo output from my Motu interface into Ableton Live aka dawless synth jam, camera was GoPro Hero in my right hand, video was edited in Final Cut.

I had so much fun during this jam :D"

ELTA Music POLIVOKS-M/ POLIVOKS mini / ПОЛИВОКС мини

Published on Jul 25, 2018 ELTA music

"POLIVOKS-M mini. Analog desktop synthesizer
Pre-orders. https://www.eltamusic.com/polivoks-mini

The idea of the Polivoks Mini analog synthesizer came into mind in 1990, as the junior version of its older brother well known Polivoks full synth. The aim was to develop a way simpler and lighter device that has less components, offers the same broad capabilities, and removes possible flaws of the Polivoks full synth.
As the result of this research a new minimalistic schematic appeared. It has fewer controls that are compensated by greater functionality.
For example, in the Modulator section the Form switch has been replaced by the controller with triangular oscillation in the middle position and sawtooth shape oscillation smoothly falling in the extreme positions. The controller for the envelope filter input set to zero in the middle position and smoothly increasing its value by turning the knob clockwise while turning the knob counterclockwise increases inverse voltage of the envelope generator. The main synthesizer sections, such as generator, famous Polivoks filter, multimode envelope generator are essentially the same as Polivoks’s ones and have their unique sound. In addition to that, the main generator of the Polivoks Mini doesn’t require any thermal stabilization or adjustment. In general, the simplified schematic delivers the sound appreciated by wide range of musicians by minimal means but with new capabilities. The Polivoks Mini will be released as the keyboardless version with integrated USB and MIDI interfaces.
The overall design of the Polivoks Mini is made in collaboration with Ms. Olympiada Kuzmina, Polivoks full synth concept designer.
​
Vladimir Kuzmin"

POLIVOKS VCF CLONE - DUAL POLIVOKS FILTER ANALOG STEREO FILTER

POLIVOKS VCF CLONE - DUAL POLIVOKS FILTER ANALOG STEREO FILTER from Sound Engineer on Vimeo.

"New audio demo available on - soundcloud.com/dualpolivoksfilter

POLIVOKS VCF CLONE - (DUAL POLIVOKS FILTER, ANALOG STEREO FILTER) - 2 ORIGINAL POLIVOKS VCF'S with 2 LFO GENERATORS, 2 NOISE GENERATORS, 2 CV INPUTS.

Two Polivoks VCF's in one little black box. Extremely aggressive sound, easy to overload, unstable at high Q values, self-oscillating.

The filters circuits is identical to the original design and uses the exact same schematic as the Polivoks synthesizer. The filter-box based on the new old stock soviet integrated circuits, not Western "equivalents".

Manual and voltage-controlled cutoff frequency for each filter, manual control of resonance for each filter. One noise generator for each filter and one LFO for each filter.Low and bandpass mode for each filter.

The signal path is: VCF1 AUDIO OUT to VCF2 AUDIO IN. I played with "Dual Polivoks Filter" LIVE like with the real analog synth in this video!"

POLIVOKS VCF CLONE - DUAL POLIVOKS FILTER ANALOG STEREO FILTER The First Prototype from Sound Engineer on Vimeo.

Virtual Music Introduces Polivoks Filter for the Waldorf Pulse

Virtual Music

Waldorf Pulse + Polivoks Filter – Filter Comparison

via Virtual Music

"The Polivoks Multimode Filter integrated in the Pulse - a Synthesizer on Steroid!

The filter of the Russian Polivoks synthesizer is legendary for its powerful and mangy sound. Nothing in the world is that fat! The new Virtual Music Polivoks Filter Upgrade is an adequate replica. It is a small circuit board, designed for installation in the Waldorf Pulse.

Polivoks + Pulse = A powerful team!
The distinctive aesthetics of the Polivoks filter under the control of a powerful modulation matrix make sonic dreams come true. With relatively little effort, this Filter Upgrade transforms the Pulse into a fantastic sounding analog monster that even outshines some famous vintage synthesizers.


All features of the Polivoks Filter Upgrade
Vintage sound an analogue warmth for Waldorf Pulse / Pulse Plus
Authentic fat Polivoks sound Polivoks Filter Upgrade - Board
Multimode filter with low pass and band pass characteristics
Optional filter modulation by Oscillator 3
The orignal Pulse filter still remains
All filters can be selected quickly via the panel
Seamless integration into the Pulse sound generation
Kit for self-installation - optional installation by Virtual Music
Installation without any optical change of the Pulse
The filter's audio path is built in the style of the 80s
Handmade boutique ware built in small batch in Vienna
A very powerful Sound

The Polivoks Filter Upgrade sounds like the legendary original. The sound is creamy and powerfully mangy. Higher oscillator levels produce juicy saturation effects. With stronger resonances, the filter begins to scream passionately."

Meet The Inventor of The Polivoks - 33rd Anniversary Campaign

Published on Nov 11, 2015 Андрей Старцев

"This is an official video for the Polivoks’ 33rd anniversary crowdfunding campaign at Indiegogo.

Polivoks - Demo by its inventor Vladimir Kuzmin.

Published on Nov 11, 2015

"This is a demo of the famous Soviet synthesizer - Polivoks by its inventor, Vladimir Kuzmin. If you want to get an original CD, a t-shirt and a large poster signed by Vladimir Kuzmin and personalized with your name, contribute our champagne at Indiegogo."

"Thirty-three years ago in 1982, mass production began of Polivoks, the best Russian synthesizer ever. Today, Polivoks is very popular among musicians all over the world for its unique sound, reliability and great features. Many studios and great musicians use it for their work. Among them are Franz Ferdinand, Rammstein, Godfrap and many others.

Now we have started a crowdfunding campaign so we can release a CD celebrating Polivoks’ 33rd anniversary. It is a superb collection of unique tracks recorded by great musicians from many countries. Most of them were recorded especially for this CD. As a perk, you will get an original T-shirt and a large poster personally signed by Vladimir Kuzmin.

Some unknown facts about Polivoks:

Polivoks was manufactured at the “Vector” military plant from 1982 until 1991, a total of approximately 20,000 units.

The retail price was 600 rubels (around $850).

Polivoks was never exported from the USSR, and it achieved its popularity abroad only after the “Iron Curtain” came down.

One of colour variants of the synthesizer was supposed to be “khaki,” but it was never produced in this colour.

All the knobs on the front panel have dots marked with white paint.

The first batch of Polivoks have knobs occasionally marked with fluorescent white paint, which was used for military equipment.

They were not changed, so several Polivokses have knobs that glow in the dark."

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Erica Synths Introduces a Polivoks Inspired DIY Modular System

Erica Synths eurorack DIY System sound demo Published on Mar 17, 2017 Erica Synths

"Erica Synths DIY System is a Polivoks inspired eurorack modular system with 53 patch points that go well beyond classical monosynths.

*All sounds in demo solely from the DIY System, no effects or drum lines added."

via Erica Synths:

"March 17, 2017

We are incredibly excited to introduce our new DIY kits!

Fully redesigned, skiff friendly and even more adapted for modular functionality – great sounding 84HP two-VCO modular system with 53 patch points that go well beyond classical monosynths.

Key modules are Polivoks-inspired, but this is not just a Polivoks clone. We have introduced numerous innovative solutions in each module to make it more versatile and to expand the functionality of the entire system.

DIY module system includes:

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Uoki-Toki Eurorack Modules

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All but the first appear to be branded as Uoki-Toki modules. Uoki-Toki is known for circuit bending (Speak & Spell, Roland TR-626). I created a new Uoki-Toki channel label on the site for these moving forward.

TEMNEPATYPA 4LFO Eurorack Module Details:

"4 independent LFO's in 14hp.
MS-20 LFO clones.
Voltage: +-5 V (in Square mode +-10v)
Controls: Depth, Rate, Shape (Saw/Triangle/Reverse Saw)
Wave switch: Triangle / Square
Speed switch: Normal/ Hi / Low

Double check power connection before powering your system please.

I ship in 5 days after payment received. It requires 14-18 days for delivery as soon as item ships from Russia.

I ship anywhere in the world! Happy bidding!"

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Video Interview with Soviet Polivoks Engineer

via Pierre:

Update: new link to the video here.

"Here's a lithuanian report about the Polivoks. It features an interview of the engeneer who created the synth and some element of soviet life! Listen to the sound of the synth at 2min10. I can't add the subtitles in the video, but here s the lithuanian -french translation! [Googlish below]
Greeting from snowy Lithuania
Regards
AHC

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Polivoks Creator Vladimir Kuzmin Teams up with Behringer

Another synth legend joins Behringer. You might recall KORG's Hiroaki Nishijima joined back in 2019. PPG's Hermann Seib joined in 2020. Luigi Scarano of fingersonic joined back in 2019 as well as Mode Machines Michael Thorpe. Robin Whittle of Devilfish fame almost worked out a deal to bring the Devilfish mods to the TB-3 but that fell through and Behringer moved forward without him. Not sure what the story was behind the Jasper WASP and then there's the Swing. It is interesting to see who is willing to work with Behringer and who isn't. You might recall Behringer sued Dave Smith Instruments/Sequential along with 20 forum members, they threatened to sue an online publication, and they created the Cork Sniffer. That said, here's the news:

"Vladimir Kuzmin and Behringer announced today that they have entered into a collaboration to develop a new Polivoks synthesizer.

Vladimir Kuzmin stated: “With great interest have I followed Behringer’s Vision to bring back iconic synthesizers and make them affordable for musicians. For all my life, I have been extremely passionate about synthesizers and I decided to contact Uli to see if Behringer would be interested to design a new Polivoks as I would love to see my legacy live on.

I designed the Polivoks in 1980 at the Urals Vector plant in Russia, while it was produced by the Formanta Radio Factory. The Polivoks has features that are very unusual on most analog synthesizers, which creates this very unique and distinctive sound, often referred to as “Russian synthesizer sound”. For many years it has been my dream to create a new and much improved Polivoks. Uli’s synthesizer Vision provides a fantastic opportunity for me to contribute to the reimagining of my Polivoks and to make it accessible to everyone - a Vision I profoundly believe in and want to be part of.”

Uli Behringer, commented: 'It’s an immense honor to have Vladimir Kuzmin on our team as he is a legendary synth designer. We are extremely proud, we could win him for our ambitious Vision.
This partnership demonstrates again that we welcome collaborations with boutique inventors and manufacturers, as we believe we can perfectly coexist and complement each other. We invite anyone interested in a possible collaboration to contact us at joinus@musictribe.com.'

Here is a great article about Vladimir Kuzmin and his amazing Polivoks story."

THE HARVESTMAN IRON CURTAIN ELECTRONICS SYSTEM (POLIVOKS MODULAR SYSTEM) NOW AVAILABLE

via the harvestman
Brief audio demo posted here.

"IRON CURTAIN ELECTRONICS SYSTEM AVAILABLE NOW - five systems, first come - first serve - direct from The Harvestman Digital Audio Electronics for immediate shipment. Desktop case by Monorocket, power supply by Make Noise.
The Iron Curtain Electronics system is a modular instrument based on the legendary POLIVOKS synthesizer, created in cooperation with the original instrument designer Vladimir Kuzmin. The Polivoks was the first voltage-controlled synthesizer from the Soviet Union, first manufactured in a military radio factory in 1982 from a special selection of components. It later became notorious in the West for its aggressive sonic character. All modules and system components are compliant with the Eurorack format.

The Polivoks modular voice contains temperature-stabilized sawtooth-core VCOs, VCAs, and ADSR envelopes (two each), combined with a noise source, sample-and-hold, LFO, the famous 2-pole filter, and the suboctave circuit from the LIDER guitar effects processor. To preserve the character of the circuits, NOS electronic components from the USSR were used where appropriate.

The Harvestman has added specialized mixer, multiple, and slew limiter modules for patching these classic circuits into this new modular environment. The Iron Curtain modules have a redesigned user interface towards this goal, with extended controls not available on the original keyboard instrument such as individually patchable outputs, advanced envelope controls, and a plethora of attenuverted control voltage inputs. Packaged in a durable, portable desktop cabinet by Monorocket, the modules sit at a pleasant angle to the performer, with a large flat area on the top of the case for additional modular cabinets or other electronic instruments to be stacked above.
More Iron Curtain Electronics modules will be released in 2015, continuing the work of Vladimir Kuzmin with selections from his vast instrument design portfolio.

PRICE: $2000 USD (plus shipping) . Send an email to sales@theharvestman.org to organize a purchase, please include "IRON CURTAIN" in the subject field.

INCLUDED:
2x HMR1983 Polivoks Oscillator
1x HMR1982 Polivoks Filter
2x HMR1985 Polivoks Envelope/VCA
1x HMR1987 Polivoks Modulator
1x HMR1984 Lider Suboctave
1x Multiple Miggs
assorted blank panels
Quickstart manual pages/faceplate translations
Colored patch cables, 3 different lengths (23 cables total)
utterly delightful embroidered Harvestman insignia badge
Case: Monorocket desktop case, black tolex. 104HP, lid included
Dimensions: 24 x 14 x 12 with lid (inches)
Weight: 23 pounds with lid
Power supply: Makenoise MINI-PWR (AC adaptor works worldwide.)
Room for expansion: 27HP, +750mA +12V, -250mA -12V

*** NOTE: These first systems do not include the pictured KING SLENDER mixer/slew module, available in January 2015 with improved performance. The price has been adjusted accordingly, and early adopters may add this module later at a discounted price."

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Polivoks - Polivoks Pro

Published on Sep 23, 2019 SchneidersLaden

[deutsch]
Der Polivoks Pro kann rau und vintage klingen wie kaum ein anderer Synthesizer den man neu im Laden kaufen kann. Diese Neuauflage des Klassikers wird in Russland gebaut, ist schwer zu bekommen und deutlich rarer als das Original. Diesem steht der Polivoks Pro klanglich übrigens in nichts nach. Selbst die Beschriftung ist original gehalten, auf der Unterseite findet man allerdings eine praktische Übersetzungstabelle russisch-englisch. Damit sollte sich jeder schnell zurechtfinden können.

[english]
The Polivoks Pro can sound rough and vintage like hardly any other synthesizer you can buy new in a store. This new edition of the classic is built in Russia, is hard to get and much rarer than the original. The Polivoks Pro is in no way inferior to the original! Even the labeling is original, but on the underside there is a handy translation table Russian-English. So everybody should be able to find his or her way around quickly.

Polivoks Pro

POLIVOKS VINTAGE DUOPHONIC USSR SOVIET ANALOG LEGENDARY SYNTHESIZER

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"The Polivoks (also occasionally referred to as the Polyvox; Russian: Поливокс) is a duophonic, analog synthesizer manufactured and marketed in the Soviet Union between 1982 and 1990. It is arguably the most popular and well-known Soviet synthesizer in the West, likely due to the uniqueness of both its appearance and sound.

The Polivoks was designed at the Urals Vector plant, but actual production was handled at the Formanta Radio Factory in Kachkanar, Russian SFSR. It was intended to appear and sound similar to American and Japanese synthesizers from companies such as Roland, Moog, and Korg. The Polivoks was engineered by circuit designer Vladimir Kuzmin with the appearance of the instrument influenced by his wife Olimpiada,[2] who took inspiration from the design of Soviet military radios. Its retail price upon release was 920 rubles and over its lifetime around 100,000 Polivoks were manufactured - sometimes with a production rate of up to 1,000 units a month. But accordingly to information shared by Vladimir Kuzmin only 200-300 Polvokses were produced per month. It means that total number cannot be more than 32000.

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Erica Synths DIY Kits Go Open Source

via Erica Synths

"We created Gerber files for PCB-made front panels and did slight changes in module design in order to get rid of custom and rare components, however some modules still require rare ICs which are available here.

Projects are available on Github and each project folder contains complete information and files to build a module: schematics, Gerber files for a front panel, Gerber files for PCBs, BOMs, component placement with values and designators and assembly manuals (please note that some manuals are designed for older module versions). By making these projects open source Erica Synths accepts third party use for personal, educational or commercial purposes.

Erica Synths will not provide any support for these projects so please refer to forums (Muffwiggler) for information on build nuances, troubleshooting, part availability or alternatives.

Open source projects are:

Bassline – all in one synth voice for acid basslines and drones

BBD delay/flanger – all analogue effects unit based on V3205 BBD IC Delay – tape and digital delay unit with tap tempo, tempo sync, reverse, hold and add functions

Dual VCA – Polivoks architecture inspired dual VCA, rare Russian differential op-amps are now replaced with AS3330

Envelope – recreation of Polivoks envelope generator with loop and end of attack functions

MIDI-CV – Polivoks functionality inspired dual MIDI-CV converter with glide function

Mixer – simple 3 chanel audio mixer

Modulator – Polivoks functionality inspired LFO, noise and S&H module

Output – Output module with headphone amplifier

Polivoks VCF – authentic recreation of the Polivoks VCF

Swamp – our take of Wogglebug module with lots of unique extras

VCO3 – Polivoks inspired VCO with nice extra – VCO Sync input

Thank you all for your ongoing support!

In collaboration with Riga Technical University we are now working on educational DIY kits for simple and affordable eurorack modules. The announcement is scheduled for Autumn 2020."

Erica Synths DIY Bundle II Part 1 : The VCO

Published on Sep 25, 2017 Synth Diy Guy

"Part 1 of my series on the Polivoks Inspired complete 84hp DIY Eurorack System by Erica Synths. This is an introduction to the whole project as well as an in depth look at the VCO specifically."

Update:

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Modular Jam #21 - Frantic

Published on Jan 30, 2015 DivKidMusic

"Frantic beats with a dark ambient droning backdrop! :)
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PATCH NOTES

Kick
Intellijel Dixie sine with the Erica Synths Polivoks Envelope Generator sending a sharp envelope to the Intellijel Dixie Controller exponential FM input (attenuated) to sweep the sine's pitch to create the kick. No VCA was used to cut off the sound as the pitch goes so low into the mixer is pretty inaudible in this patch.

Clap
Erica Synths Polivoks Modulator white noise into the Intellijel uVCA with modulation of the VCA from the WMD Multi-mode Envelope. This then goes into the Livewire Frequensteiner filter in band pass mode to shape the noise before going into my mixers.

16th note cymbal
Mutable Instruments Braids with the new 1.7 firmware in the new cymbal CYMB mode. The filtering/timbre and noise/oscillator blend along with tuning was moved manually in the video. Braids internal envelopes control the level before going to my mixer.

Offbeat hi hat
A mult. of the Polivoks Modulator noise going into the Erica Synths Polivoks Filter in band pass mode then into the Erica Synths Polivoks VCA with the trigger from ALM's Pamela's Workout going to modulate the VCA. The trigger worked out at a nice length with an envelope for the sound.

Main percussion
Mutable Instruments Elements gate rhythm triggered and generated from Pamela's Workout. I have the Polivoks Modulator LFO output modulating the Strike's Mallet type, one channel of Mutable Instruments Peaks modulating the damping of the resonator, LFO 2 from Synthesis Tech's E355 dual wavetable LFO modulating the resonator's geometry and a Frequency Central Ultra Wave modulating the resonator's position. I manually adjusted Elements coarse tuning, Blow (volume, and air flow) and space parameters. If all that sounds confusing check out the Elements page on MutableInstruments.net there's a great manual and material on their and … more importantly cough cough … go watch my overview video on my channel.

Drum mixing
Drums were mixed in the Erica Synths Polivoks Mixer and also the Manhattan Analog CP3 Mixer before going into a single channel of a Bubblesound VCA4- which I'm using as an output mixer.

Bass
Neutron Sound - Orgone Accumulator as a bass drone with modulation of the FM index from Peaks in LFO mode. This then goes into a VCA4p channel.

Drone
This is how the patch started, someone asked me about Synthesis Tech's E350 and more specifically FM on the E350. So the sound source is the E350 with FM modulation from a TipTop Audio Z3000's sine wave. The Z3000's 1V/oct is modulated by the Frequency Central System X Sample & Hold (with a lot of onboard lag/slew). The E350 shines with subtle modulation of it's wavetables so the E355 LFO2 is modulating the X wavetable position. The E350's output then goes into a Mutable Instruments Ripples (which is modulating from a different LFO from Peaks) before going into Mutable Instruments Clouds (realtime granular processing). Clouds sample/playback position and grain size are modulated from both of the Peaks LFO channels, grain density is modulated from the System X Sample & Hold and Texture is modulated from LFO1 on the E355. The output then goes into one channel of the Manhattan Analog MA35 filter and is also split into the Flame FX6. The Flame FX6 is in Reverb mode and that output then goes into channel 2 on the MA35. The filtering (low pass) and input volume of the MA35 is modulated live as well as the Bubblesound uLFO sending it's shaped sine output to modulate the MA35's cut off. As with the use of Elements in this patch … If all that sounds confusing check out the Clouds page on MutableInstruments.net there's a great manual and material on their and … more importantly cough cough … go watch my overview video on my channel."

Polivoks

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"The Polivoks is the most popular vintage Russian synth made in the early 80's - it was among the first synthesizers produced in the USSR. It had 2 oscillators with pulse or triangle waves, and 1 noise generator, the levels of which were controlled via the internal mixer. You could also connect an external input (guitar, electric piano etc) for mangling with the Polivoks' switchable high/low pass filter and LFO.

Polivoks had been produced since 1982 by Formanta electronic factory (one of the biggest at the time); it was sold exclusively in the USSR. Polivoks has its own particular electronic parts, reliable keyboard (49 notes F to E) made in magnetically controlled contacts; synthesis modules consist of independent boards, which is convenient for maintenance. The synthesizer has 2-voices polyphony; each oscillator works with a keyboard note independently; two types of filters - bandpass/lowpass and external input for cutoff control. In addition, Polivoks is housed in an original body of uncommon design with handy controls. Being closed with a cover, the synthesizer turns into a strong aluminum case.

SPECIFICATIONS :
Mains voltage of alternating current, V 220
Power consumption, W max 10
A range of operating temperature, C -10 / +35
Relative generator drift over 4 hours continuous work is within, % max +/- 05
Total musical range overlaped by main generators, Hz 21,8 (F of subcontra octave), + 5274 Hz (E of fifth octave)
Tuning range of the main generators, % min +/- 12 (+/- 1 tone)
Detuning range of the second generator, % min +/- 25 (+/- 2 tone)
Frequency change range of the cutoff frequency of the filter, Hz min 100 + 10000
Dynamic range of the synthesizer, dB min 60
Inlet voltage of the synthesizer in a load 10 kOm
Low output voltage, V 0,025
High output voltage, V 0,25
Dimensions of the synthesizer, mm 780x490x195"
Inside a Polivoks

Modular Jam #17 - Beats & Pieces

Published on Oct 23, 2014 DivKidMusic

"So here's my latest patch that I've been jamming with and trying things out. As always fire away with any questions in the comments and hit subscribe for more videos every week! Full patch notes below.

Part 1
An intellijel Dixie triangle wave is sent to the AniModule V9a and scaled with the on board offset and attenuator to create some pendulum style sequencing with the VC input for the V9a (as opposed to clock input). The CV output from the 9 steps are sent to an RYO AmpMix for simple attenuation and then scaled back before going to an ADDAC 207 Quantizer. The quantizer output goes into a Mutable Instruments Braids 1v/octave input with automatic triggering for the DRUM mode. The quantizer's trigger output go into a Mutable Instruments Branches to inject some random movement not always passing the triggers through the same output and output A goes into a Mutable Instruments Peaks is envelope mode sends an ADSR to Braids colour modulation input. Braids Timbre is modulated by a Frequency Central System X Sample & Hold which is clocked from an AniModule TikTok receiving it's clock from the VC sequence generated on the V9a. Braids output goes into a Mutable Instruments Ripples filter with cut off modulation from the System X Sample & Hold and the second channel of Peaks in TapLFO mode. The TapLFO function receives it's clocked from the TikTok module. The Ripples 2 pole low pass output goes into a Make Noise Echophon with the mix amount modulated by a Bubblesound uLFO's shaped sine output. The Echophon's pitch depth is modulated from a second quantizer channel playing the same sequence as the original pitch sequence going to Braids. The Echophon's echo time is modulated from the System X Sample & Hold as well. The main clock for the Echophon is the AniModule TikTok. The Echophon's freeze function is from the uLFOs pulse output. Finally the Echophon's output goes into an Erica Synths Polivoks mixer module.

Part 2
A second Intellijel Dixie's sine output goes into a Bubblesound VCA4p with FM modulation on the Dixie from a Doepfer Quad ADSR with the same envelope modulating the amplitude on the VCA4p. The VCA4p output goes into a Doepfer A-199 spring reverb with the output going into a Synthrotek EKO module which has echo time modulation from the uLFOs shaped sine output (also modulating the Echophon for Part 1). The EKO output then goes into the Polivoks mixer.

Part 3
The AniModule TikTok sends a clock into the 4ms RCD and SCM and 4 outputs are mixed in a Doepfer A-151 sequential switch with a slower clock division triggering the switching. This pattern is sent to a the second channel on Branches which is randomly "coin tossing" the outputs so every trigger doesn't pass and that output goes to a WMD multi mode envelope which is modulating an Erica Synths Polivoks filter with the Polivoks modulator's noise output at the input. This then goes into the third channel on the Polivoks mixer.

The Polivoks mixer is a sub mix that is added to with the output going through a Livewire Frequensteiner filter with modulation in HP mode from the System X Sample & Hold. The Frequensteiner output then goes to an RYO Vertmix (for further mixing). The Vertmix also has a second channel which is Neutron Sound Orgone Accumulator set to a noisy wave going into the AniModule SOB with steady 16th note trigger (the slight variation in the V9as output due to the original triangle wave at the VC input is most apparent here) to the CV inputs. The Vertmix finally outputs to a second A-199 spring reverb before going to my soundcard.

Manually wiggling was of the SOB filter cut off and CV modulation depth for the noise. The Braids tuning for Part 1 DRUM mode, the Polivoks mixer levels and the FX mix amounts.

I also used the AniModule LogicOgic for AND, FlipFlop and OR functions to mix and combine triggers from the 3 parts and TikTok clock divider/multiplier before hitting Branches."

Polivoks Soviet Synth Designer Vladimir Kuzmin Gives an Overview of His Synths

Published on Jan 8, 2018 vladimir kuzmin

"Overview of all instruments designed by Vladimir and Olimpiada Kuzmin."

This one in via Soviet Space Child.

In the following video Vladimir Kuzmin goes over the Polivoks based modules by Industrial Music Electronics (formerly the Harvestman). It's in Russian, however you can enabled CC for your language via the player controls for the video.

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Detunized Russian Synths for Ableton Live

"DTS004 - VOX POPULI SYNTHESIZER
(samples on site)
The Polivoks for Ableton Live

The legendary Polivoks from Russia now available for Ableton Live!
All 5 original Polivoks waveforms where captured and integrated carefully into our unique Multiwaveform Oscillators. Each waveform is represented by 32 single samples that cover all five registers of the original Polivoks: 32´ | 16´ | 8´ | 4´ | 2´

Due to the semi-modular principle of Live we could extend the Vox Populi Synthesizer far beyond the original Polivoks layout. We designed 4 different types of Multiwaveform Oscillators capable of Waveform Shaping, Frequency Modulation, Amplitude Modulation and Pitch Modulation.
Also we created 24 additional oscillators containing further sets of multisampled Polivoks timbres. Each one of these 28 different oscillators is hot-swapable and can be used easily to extend the sound spectrum of the Vox Populi Synthesizer. Watch video here.

spec sheet
Synthesizers: 3 + Vintage FX Box
Keyrange: full (C-2 to G8)
OSC Types: 28 + Noise Module
Patches: 22
No.of Samples: 459 (24 Bit, 44,1 kHz)
Download Size: approx. 200 MB
Installation instruction and tutorial video included.

The Reason version of the Vox Populi Synthesizer contains the 5 basic waveformsets plus 23 multisample patches. Download size is approx. 150 MB (Refill).
The FL Studio version contains the 5 basic waveformsets + 34 multisample patches. Download size is approx. 231 MB (zipped Directwave bank)."

"DTS005 - TRON 5

Variations on a tank

Another analog treasure from the eastern hemisphere.
The russian Elektronika EM-5 comes green and heavy like a battle tank but when taking a look closer it is more like a cancer. Protected by a 25 KG steel body it soon reveals its vulnerability. But once the cheap plastic keys, some transistors and other bowels had been fixed the Elektronika rewarded us with some lovely keyboard sounds not far from the Clavinet and a string section.
With the Tron-5 extension we have preserved these nice original sounds but also demonstrate that the original CAN sound like a tank. Among other things we added an adjustable suboctave and the distinctive key-off noise that is inherent to this keyboard.
Listen to the demos!

As a very special feature the Tron-5 extension includes some lightweight versions of the original sounds. So this extension can also be played on netbooks and older computers with nearly the same comfort.

spec sheet
Instruments: 8 Pianos, 4 String Sections, 4 Netbook Instruments
FX-Units: 1 (Channel Strip)
Keyrange: full (C-2 to G8)
No.of Samples: 322 (24 Bit, 44,1 kHz)
Download Size: approx. 135 MB
Installation instruction included."

Polivoks Pro (Reissue) full demo

video upload by manmade madman

"[[[ Поливокс ]]]
In 2017, the Polivoks Pro was announced and began shipping. This was a joint effort between Alexey Taber and Alex Pleninger, with supervision
from the original creator, Vladimir Kuzmin.
It was designed from the original schematics using NOS Soviet parts, and handmade.

Only 100 units were built.

This is a demo of my unit, which I feel is currently the best Polivoks version available. I am controlling it via CV/Gate from the SH-101.

There is no external processing whatsoever.

Normally I run the SH-101 thru the input of the Polivoks. During the video, the SH-101 volume was off. When no cable is inserted, the highest left knob controls input gain. Part way through the video, I remove the cable.

0:00:00 Intro!
0:01:50 raw oscillators in drone mode
0:03:11 LFO modulation
0:03:20 Pulse Width Modulation (only on OSC 2)
0:04:35 Portamento
0:05:25 White noise through filter
0:05:40 Bandpass filter
0:06:23 Looping envelopes
0:07:30 Sequenced
0:09:09 An Accordion?
0:11:30 FM from audio rate LFO
0:12:50 A thick bassline
0:13:30 something something bassline2
0:15:10 same thing, but make it triangle, cross mod FM
0:15:51 back to drone, Sample & Hold
0:17:35 make it squelchy
0:20:00 make it acid
0:21:38 Pull the input cable, showing internal feedback
0:22:58 finally, a new sequence
0:26:46 Looping envelopes
0:28:00 Lets turns everything on max!

While this is intentionally not a musical demo, it is an overview of most of the features. It should demonstrate to you what it could sound like and whether it fits your music. This is not for everyone, but I still feel this is the best version available today. Let me know your thoughts in the comments!

Previously in 2013, I made this demo with an original Polivoks: [posted here]

Later in 2015, I made this demo of the Harvestman/Industrial Music Electronics Polivoks Eurorack modules: [posted here]"