EMS SYNTHI 100 in the background. There's also an EMS Vocoder, a 16 Channel Quadraphonic Effects Generator by QUEG, a rare Jellinghaus DX-Programmer, and more. See the link in the descriptions below for more pics.
"Besuch des Studios für Elektronische Musik - 2018, Köln
Dokumentation dazu www.sequencer.de Suchbegriff WDR Studio reicht - dies sind zufällige Ausschnitte vom Besuch, vor allem für die Anwesenden, die Themen sind auf Sequencer.de gelistet. Das Video ist für mich selbst gedacht und für die, die da waren und erfüllt daher keine Gedanken an Qualität und Co. - Es ist nur da - bitte also das zu beachten - https://www.sequencer.de/blog/wdr-stu..."
Googlish:
"Visit to the electronic music studio - 2018, Cologne
Documentation on www.sequencer.de Search term WDR Studio is sufficient - these are random excerpts from the visit, especially for those present, the topics are listed on Sequencer.de. The video is for myself and for those who were there and therefore does not think about quality and co. - It's just there - so please keep this in mind - https: //www.sequencer.de/blog/wdr-stu ... "
"Introducing the new powerful SYNTHR4 !
I sounds designed and recorded the new Synthr4 from SynthR & Ozoe. This musical piece was recorded with 4 synthr4 tracks, and one midi connected (NR)synth at the end (sequenced), without nothing else more, exept little limiter/compressor for youtube.
4 VCOs, 2 filters (8 choices), 3 LFOs, pans, Mono/Paraphonic 4 voices, split mode, powerful mono & poly sequencer, step sequencer (like 960 moog), Arpeggiator, aftertouch mono, patch memories and 2 internal effects (reverb, delays, flanger, phaser, chorus and Shimmer! from Yves Usson), ring mod, 4 portamentos ...."
Pre-wired analog compact synthesizer with interchangeable filters** and MIDI control Paraphonic synthesizer possédant the suivants modes: • paraphonic 4 voies, • duophonic 2 voices bi-timbrale, • Bun • accord 4, accord 3+1 • Arpeggiator • Sequencer • Sequenceur d'accord • Step sequencer interactive • Song : chainage of several sequences of a type.
You can find the first trailer here. Ambient Waves is an electronic music festival taking place in München (Munich), Germany May 23 - 25. As you can see via the list in the video, and the details below, the event will feature some well known modular manufacturers and musicians.
The following is the description for the video in German followed by a Googlish translation for the archives:
“Ambient Waves“ ist ein modernes „Update“ der in den 70er Jahren in Deutschland entstandenen Musikrichtung "Kosmische Musik", die hauptsächlich mit elektronischen Musikinstrumenten (Synthesizer) gespielt wurde.
Vorbilder für diese Bezeichnung, die es in ähnlicher Form auch in anderen Ländern gab (Spacerock) dürften vor allem Science-Fiction-Filme gewesen sein.
Titel aus dem Bereich der Kunstmusik haben dazu beigetragen, die Musik von Klaus Schulze, Popol Vuh, Ash Ra Temple und vor allem Tangerine Dream mit Vokabular aus der Physik zu belegen.
( Quelle Rocklexikon )
Eines der Highlights des Festivals ist deshalb die Teilnahme von Thorsten Quaeschning ( Tangerine Dream ), der am 24.05. solo spielen wird.
YouTube via moondustweb — May 24, 2010 — "it was a demo on the happy knobbing 2010 off the chimera synth"
Update: be sure to see the sequencer.de link below for more images.
Modular Synthesizer Meeting - Happy Knobbing 2010, Germany (Fischbach) Pt 1/2
YouTube via Moogulator — May 24, 2010 — "The Modular Synthesizer Meeting http://www.sequencer.de/blog/?p=7847 and Jams, Part 1 of 2 by sequencer.de synthesizer database
Meeting Info: http://www.sequencer.de/synth/index.p...
Next Meeting 10-12.June.2011"
Modular Synthesizer Meeting - Happy Knobbing 2010, Germany (Fischbach) Pt 2/2
I've been wondering what happened to Moogulator's Sequencer.de as I haven't been getting any new posts on my bloglines feed. Moogulator asked me to update his link directly to sequencer.de. For some reason I didn't make the connection that the blog feed might change as well, so... I missed quite a bit. Title link takes you to Sequencer.de. Check it out. There are quite a few posts including the Dewtron synthesiser Apollo A1 + Gipsy. Gotta like that. : )
"A demo/tutorial of the Step Sequencer ('Note' track) on the MIDIBox Sequencer that I built. Huge thanks to Thorsten Klose for designing the greatest sequencer ever :-)
MIDIBox website: ucapps.de"
Isla Instruments S2400 is a modern sampler inspired by E-MU SP-1200.
Yes, you can create vintage, lofi and dirty Hiphop/House/Techno with it, but you can also compose modern stuff with neat sound quality. Before the review (i'm still working on it), i wanted to show how to perform a musique concrète-ish track without using the sequencer. Nothing is written before, all the sounds are performed live with pads, faders and filters.
S2400 only, with une pincée de OTO Machine BAM at the end, because there is no reverb in the actual firmware. But i hope it will change (This is a message for Brad and Vlad ^_^).
How it works :
Instead of using discrete and short sounds on each track, i like to use very long recording as a library of sounds, textures and ambiances. With the faders help, i can change playhead position, volume and pitch for each track. Pads are used to trigger and re-trigger sounds, filters to make room for frequencies.
As files bigger than 64MB can't be loaded in the S2400 editor, changing playhead position needs to be done blind, but that's part of the fun. You never know what you will trigger next, you need to improvise, and each performance is unique."
Update3: Full details including video are now up here.
Update: and we have an image via John in the comments. Also via Patrick in the comments: "'Digital engine' is a better translation. It looks like it offers a complete polyphonic analog voice plus a user-editable digital synthesis engine under the hood. Exciting stuff from Korg, even with the inevitable "single LFO, single VCF, no on-board sequencer" complaints."
Update2: more pics in via @synthjam via John in the comments.
Note it is auto translated from French, so read between the lines. Original French below. This is all speculation of course. We will find out soon enough. NAMM is next week.
"A 49-key, polyphonic analog polyphonic synthesizer and the 61-key, 16-channel version, which can be described as a "hybrid" synth by integrating a digital motor into the center of its fully analog circuit.
Close cousin of KORG's already famous Minilogue and Monologue, the prologue is a complete and fully programmable polyphonic analog synthesizer. Hormone boosted version, it is distinguished from these predecessors by a keyboard with large keys, a polyphony of 8 or 16 channels (depending on the model) and a new engine
digital sound (the multi-engine) greatly expanding the sound and customization possibilities. As you will understand, the prologue range includes two models: the 8-channel version of 49 keys and the 16-channel version of 61 keys. Let's find out more in detail what lies beneath this beast ...
Analog power
The prologue takes again the powerful analogical circuits which made the strength of its predecessors (Minilogue and Monologue), and thus proposes an incomparable quality of sound as well as an astonishing presence. More than 11000 electronic components have been used for its manufacture! The prologue is composed of 2VCO, 1VCF, 2EG, 1VCA and 1LFO. It also features the famous built-in oscillator allowing you to create unique waveforms to refine your harmonies and create breathtaking sounds. Add to that a bipolar low-pass filter and powerful distortion and you have a powerful analog palette to create deep bass, powerful leads, and the beautiful pads that are expected of a polyphonic synthesizer. Also note that the prologue is bi-timbral, and allows you to play two different programs simultaneously.
Despite its analog power, the prologue retains its ease of use and intuitive interface worthy of the latest KORG synthesizers. You will find on the panel the easy selection of channel modes (POLY, MONO, UNISSON, CHORD ...), the powerful arpeggiator, or the simplified selection (and sortable) of the 500 programs.
The freedom of digital
The ingenuity of the prologue goes beyond its analog design. Indeed, by adding to the original 2 VCOs a third MULTI ENGINE digital oscillator, KORG is exploring new experimental sites. This new engine, adding digital and FM waveforms, can be combined with analog VCOs to extend the sound potential of the prologue far beyond that of a traditional analog synthesizer. The noise generator, the VPM oscillator and the high-quality digital effects (modulation and delay / reverb) bring you complex metallic sounds and harmonics that you never thought possible.
Another novelty, and not least, this new engine MULTI ENGINE offers a USER mode that allows you to load oscillator programs of your own creation (and yes!) You can develop on the dedicated software (available in early spring 2018 ). There are sixteen slots for this parameter.
KORG manufacturing quality
Many waited for a Minilogue with big keys. In the end KORG did better, but still listened to users' comments. On the prologue, you'll find Japanese keyboards of 49 and 61 notes, with big keys, that offer the same feel and expression as the high end KORG keyboards.
Beyond the keyboard, KORG has really paid attention to the details of the overall design. The body of the prologue synthesizer offers a black aluminum panel, wooden side panels and metal potentiometers highlighting the beauty of the instrument that will be as comfortable on stage as in the studio.
The first copies of this powerful synthesizer should arrive in France in March. The price of the 8-way model should run around 1500 € and we are talking about 2000 € for the 16-channel version."
Original French:
"Prologue, le nouveau synthé analo hybride de KORG
Synthétiseur analogique polyphonique 8 voies de 49 touches et la version 16 voies de 61 touches, que l'on peut qualifier de synthé «hybride» de par l'intégration d'un moteur numérique au centre de son circuit entièrement analogique.
Proche cousin des déjà célèbres minilogue et monologue de KORG, le prologue est un synthétiseur analogique polyphonique complet et entièrement programmable. Version boostée aux hormones, il se distingue notamment de ces prédécesseurs par un clavier à grandes touches, une polyphonie de 8 ou 16 voies (en fonction du modèle) et un nouveau moteur
sonore numérique (le multi-engine) élargissant considérablement les possibilités sonores et de personnalisation. Comme vous l'aurez compris, la gamme prologue comprend deux modèles : la version 8 voies de 49 touches et la version 16 voies de 61 touches. Découvrons plus en détails ce qui se cache sous cette bête...
La puissance analogique
Le prologue reprend les circuits analogiques puissants qui ont fait la force des ses prédécesseurs (minilogue et monologue), et propose donc une qualité de son incomparable ainsi qu'une présence étonnante. Plus de 11000 composants électroniques ont été utilisés pour sa fabrication ! Le prologue est composé de 2VCO, 1VCF, 2EG, 1VCA et 1LFO. Il dispose également du fameux oscillateur intégré vous permettant de créer des formes d’ondes uniques afin d’affiner vos harmonies et de créer des sons époustouflants. Ajouter à cela un filtre passe-bas bipolaire et une distorsion puissante et vous disposez d'un palette analogique puissante pour créer des basses profondes, des leads puissants, ainsi que les magnifiques pads que l'on attend d'un synthétiseur polyphonique. A noter aussi que le prologue est bi-timbral, et vous permet de jouer simultanément deux programmes différents.
Malgré sa puissance analogique, le prologue conserve sa facilité d’utilisation et l'interface intuitive digne des derniers synthétiseurs KORG. Vous retrouvez ainsi sur le panneau la sélection facile des modes de voies (POLY, MONO, UNISSON, CHORD...), le puissant arpégiateur, ou encore la sélection simplifié (et triable) des 500 programmes.
La liberté du numérique
L'ingéniosité du prologue va au-delà de son design analogique. En effet, en ajoutant aux 2 VCO originaux un troisième oscillateur numérique MULTI ENGINE, KORG explore de nouveaux terrains d’expérimentation. Ce nouveau moteur, ajoutant des formes d'ondes numériques et FM, peut être combiné avec les VCO analogiques pour étendre le potentiel sonore du prologue bien au-delà de celui d'un synthétiseur analogique traditionnel. Le générateur de bruit, l'oscillateur VPM et les effets numériques de haute qualité (modulation et delay/reverb) vous apportent ainsi des sons métalliques et des harmoniques complexes que vous n'auriez jamais cru possibles.
Autre nouveauté, et pas des moindres, ce nouveau moteur MULTI ENGINE propose un mode USER vous permettant de charger les programmes d'oscillateur de votre propre création (et oui !) que vous pourrez développer sur le logiciel dédié (disponible au début du printemps 2018). Seize emplacements sont prévus pour ce paramètre.
La qualité de fabrication KORG
Beaucoup attendait un minilogue avec grandes touches. Au final KORG a fait mieux, mais à quand même écouté les remarques des utilisateurs. Vous retrouvez sur le prologue des claviers japonais de 49 et 61 notes, à grandes touches, qui offrent la même sensation et expression que les claviers haut de gamme KORG.
Au delà du clavier, KORG a véritablement porté attention aux détails sur le design global. Le corps du synthétiseur prologue offre donc un panneau en aluminium noir, des panneaux latéraux en bois et des potentiomètres en métal soulignant toute la beauté de l'instrument qui sera aussi bien à l'aise sur scène qu'en studio.
Les premiers exemplaires de ce puissant synthétiseur devraient arriver en France courant mars. Le prix du modèle 8 voies devrait tourner aux alentours de 1500€ et l'on parle de 2000€ pour la version 16 voies."
Left: mock image of a Polytron that originally went up with the post before the Prologue image came in.
Googlish: "* Semimodular system with ten sections * Analog VCO with analog ring modulator * 12 dB multimode filter * Digital Delay * Modulation Sequencer * AHDSR envelope with loop function * Recommended Retail Price 345, - Euro
Although the MEGA DWARF with its many useful functions as an extension for the KRAFTZWERG or analog modular systems was designed, it is also an independent synths with a full sound production. Its ten sections can be used either in combination or singly werden.Hier an overview of the sections of the MEGA DWARF: The oscillator has the waveforms triangle, sawtooth and square. He can vote with a Tune-trimmer than + / - one octave, and are played on the CV input via a sequencer or keyboard. The output is internally connected to the input of the ring modulator. The ring modulator, which is in contrast to KRAFTZWERG ring modulator analogous structure, may have also used separately for two external signals werden.Das 12 dB multimode filter, state-variable) on operating low-, band-and high-pass and notch (band stop. The response can be to regulate the oscillation. The cutoff frequency and resonance can be modulated via the CV inputs. Also can be done through Key follow a pitch-dependent opening of the filter, this function is internal with the Key CV or MIDI pitch verbunden.Die envelope has five phases: Attack, Hold, Decay, Sustain and Release. In addition to the normal operating mode, the envelope can be looped over the first three phases, as long as a gate signal is. Thereafter, the envelope fades on release. In this section, is also housed a simple VCA, which acts as a CV-controllable audio output of the DWARF MEGA. The envelope signal is generated internally to the CV input of the VCA verbunden.Das 12-bit digital delay echo effect, not only simple but may change via a regulator or CV control the readout speed in an area of about two octaves. In addition, there is a freeze function, frozen with the effect signal can be endlessly reproduced. Send and return on another module, conceived as a filter or a ring modulator, ingrained in the Feedbackweg werden.de modulation sequencer is designed for simple, rhythmic modulations and can generate an adjustable pattern of two, three or four steps. Each step has determined its own regulator of the CV value. The pace can be set on the sequencer itself, or specified via the clock input werden.Die Dual Glide section offers two independent delay units with different characteristics. This can for example the steps of the modulation sequencer smoothed or portamento generated werden.Die two dual attenuator attenuator section not only allow a limited level of audio and control signals, but also act as a CV source. If the input is not patched, is an output control voltage output of up to 8 V. Thus for example can the maximum speed of the LFO KRAFTZWERG increased or the pulse width of the VCO at a specific value to constant change werden.de mixer has three inputs, which are regulated only inputs 1 and 2 can along the two multiples can be doubled CV and audio signals or triple. Useful if for example an LFO two or three goals simultaneously modulate signaling soll.Der VCO-VCF-VCA and the VCA Hüllkurvensteuerung are internally pre-wired, so that the MEGA DWARF can be played directly. All other used compounds are produced on the patch jacks, and can contain from MEGA DWARF itself and from external devices, or driven from werden.de MEGA DWARF has dimensions of 310 x 165 x 38/72 mm. The scope of supply includes the power adapter."
"Three BIG analog synths of SIX voices from the SEQUENTIAL brand are under our scope. And we receive our friend Chris Calcutt of Focusrite UK to solve this electronic maze. You can interact live with us, asking anything related you want. The session is translated both ways to and from english and spanish with Zígor López (Holmusic) and José Antonio Álvarez (Future Music Spain).
[ESP] Tres GRANDES sintetizadores analógicos de SEIS voces de la marca SEQUENTIAL están bajo nuestro foco. Y recibimos a nuestro amigo Chris Calcutt de Focusrite UK para resolver este laberinto electrónico. Puedes interactuar en vivo con nosotros, preguntando cualquier cosa relacionada que desees. La sesión está traducida en ambos sentidos entre inglés y español con Zígor López (Holmusic) y José Antonio Álvarez (Future Music España).
Prophet-6, a winner's heritage / la herencia de un ganador
In the purest style of Dave Smith, Prophet-6 is a tribute to the classic polysynth of the 80s, but elevated to the category of electronic instrument of the 21st century, "the result of our effort to build the modern analog polysynth with the most incredible sound", in the words of the great designer.
The Sequential Circuits Prophet-6 synthesizer retains the best details of the vintage Prophet-5 - truly analog VCOs, filters and VCAs - and enriches them with advanced effects, a polyphonic step sequencer and other goodies.
[ESP] Al más puro estilo de Dave Smith, Prophet-6 es un homenaje del clásico polisinte de los 80, pero elevado a la categoría de instrumento electrónico del siglo XXI, "el resultado de nuestro esfuerzo para construir el polisinte analógico moderno con el sonido más increíble", según las palabras del gran diseñador.
El sintetizador Sequential Circuits Prophet-6 conserva los mejores detalles del clásico añejo Prophet-5 -VCOs, filtros y VCAs auténticamente analógicos-, y los enriquece con efectos avanzados, un secuenciador polifónico por pasos y otras bondades.
Oberheim & Sequential OB-6: Analog power on every side / potencia analógica por los cuatro costados
Developed in direct collaboration with Tom Oberheim, OB-6 takes its inspiration from this master's original designs to deliver "authentic vintage SEM tones with the stability and flexibility of modern technology".
The OB-6 architecture integrates two oscillators per voice plus a sub-oscillator, with saw, variable pulse and triangular waveforms (this only in OSC-2) – all of them continuously variable for greater harmonic diversity. Each voice passes through a 12dB multimode filter (with low-pass, -high, -band, and band-reject responses), inspired by the original SEM circuits. And of course, the analog route is completed with Voltage Controlled Amplifiers (VCA).
[ESP] Desarrollado con la colaboración directa de Tom Oberheim, OB-6 toma su inspiración en los diseños originales de este maestro para ofrecer "auténticos tonos añejos SEM con la estabilidad y flexibilidad de la tecnología moderna".
La arquitectura de OB-6 integra dos osciladores por voz más un sub-oscilador, con formas de onda sierra, pulso variable y triangular (ésta sólo en OSC-2) –todas ellas continuamente variables para una mayor diversidad armónica. Cada voz atraviesa un filtro multimodo de 12dB (con respuestas paso-bajo, -alto, -banda y -banda eliminada), inspirado en los circuitos SEM originales. Y por descontado, la ruta analógica se completa con Amplificadores Controlados por Tensión (VCA).
Trigon-6, the analog polysynth with three VCOs and ladder filter that excited Dave Smith Trigon-6, el polisinte analógico con tres VCO y filtro en escalera que entusiasmó a Dave Smith
Sequential Trigon-6 adds a unique stamp to the timeless sound of its family, with feedback, overdrive, and an innovative two-pole mode (12dB drop) over the ladder filter, "for greater versatility and width in your palette of tones". Its filter design is an evolution of the circuitry included in the successful Pro 3 synthesizer.
[ESP] Sequential Trigon-6 añade un sello único al sonido atemporal de su familia, con realimentación, saturación, y un innovador modo de dos polos (caída de 12dB) sobre el filtro en escalera, "para obtener una mayor versatilidad y amplitud en su paleta de tonos". Su diseño de filtro es una evolución de la circuitería incluida en el exitoso sintetizador Pro 3."
"THIS VIDEO IS TEACHING. NOT intend to present as art WHAT SOUNDS HERE.
Korg iMS20 is an iPad app that aims to emulate the sound of classic Korg MS20 and add extra functionality as Kaosspad, a sequencer, a drum machine and a composer of songs based on patterns.
Korg Monotribe analog synthesizer is a ribbon (ribbon). At least for me, this little guy has proven to be a surprise as it is a powerful synthesizer with character, that does justice to those legendary analog synthesizers that several decades ago stopped producing Korg.
The aim of the video is to show how, through the application SyncKontrol, used an iPhone, you can sync the digital world (iMS20) with analog realm (Monotribe).
Following the setup of the video:
SYNC
iMS20 (iPad) is enslaved to SyncKontrol (iPhone) via WIST. This way we can, from the iPhone, give play / stop and manipulate tempo.
Monotribe is enslaved to SyncKontrol (iPhone) connecting Monotribe Sync-IN to the output of the iPhone, using a miniplug cord.
Thus, giving the SyncKontrol play from the iPhone, we can establish perfect synchrony between iMS20 and Monotribe, MIDI without.
Some synth spotting. via sequencer.de "RETROTECH é um concerto de música eletrônica composto por Carlos Trilha, executado ao vivo por ele e o tecladista - programador André Dessandes, utilizando sintetizadores, sequencers e drum machines analógicos da década de 70 e início dos anos 80. Esses intrumentos históricos que estão no set da dupla são os resposáveis pela origem dos sons eletrônicos característicos hoje em dia amplamente propagados através de diversas vertentes da música pop e eletrônica. O grande detalhe desta produção é a não utilização de "loops" ou bibliotecas de sons disponíveis no mercado. Todos os timbres são criados a partir de instrumentos verdadeiros, em primeira geração, conferindo ao RETROTECH uma releitura impactante da sonoridade clássica da música eletrônica.
O destaque das apresentacões ao vivo são os instrumentos analógicos raríssimos levados ao palco que revelam ao público a operação desses interessantes equipamentos. Além disso, RETROTECH também conta com um set especial de projeção com imagens generativas ( criadas em tempo real ), sincronizadas através de softwares escritos por Alessandra Marfisa especialmente para cada performance.
RETROTECH é uma obra que resgata a belle époque da música eletrônica, e mais do que um experiência audio-visual emocionante, é uma inspiradora viagem no tempo para os amantes de arte contemporânea."
Googlish: "Retrotech is a concert of electronic music composed by Carlos Trail, performed live by it and keyboardist - André DESSANDES programmer, using synthesizers, sequencers and drum machines analogue of the 70's and early 80's. These historical instruments that are on the set of double resposáveis are the origin of electronic sounds characteristic now widely spread across several strands of pop music and electronics. The great detail of this production is not to use loops or sound libraries available. All sounds are created from real instruments, first generation, giving the retrotech a striking reinterpretation of the classic sound of electronic music.
The highlight of the live performances are rare analog instruments staged to show the public the operation of these interesting devices. In addition, retrotech also has a special set of projection images with generative (created in real time), synchronized by software written by Alessandra Marfisa especially for each performance.
Retrotech is a work that recalls the belle epoque of electronic music, and more than one audio-visual experience exciting, is an inspiring journey in time for lovers of contemporary art."
Update: translation via marfisa in the comments: "RETROTECH is an electronic music concert composed and performed live by keyboardists CARLOS TRILHA and ANDRÉ DESSANDES. On stage, they use synthesizers, analogue sequencers and drum machines from the 70's and early 80's. These historical instruments evoke the origin of characteristic electronic sounds that are now widely used in many types of pop and electronic music.
A unique detail of this production is that they do not use loops or sound libraries. All the sounds are created from real instruments and are first generation, allowing RETROTECH to make a striking reinterpretation of the classic sound of electronic music.
The highlight of the live performances is the use of rare analog instruments, staged to show the public how these interesting devices work. In addition, RETROTECH also uses a special set of projection images from generative code (created in real time), synchronized by software written with MAX/MSP/JITTER by ALESSaNDRA MARFISA specially for each performance.
RETROTECH is a work that recalls the "belle epoque" of electronic music; more than just an exciting audio-visual experience, it is "an inspiring journey through time for lovers of contemporary art."
Title link takes you to a post on sequencer.de on Techman Modular. I can't see the image in the post or get to the Techman site myself, but hopefully you can. I'm guessing it's ISP problems on my end. I'll just have to try later.
Here's the list of modules from sequencer.de (links after the hop):
Modules in Top Cabinet 2 (Left to Right) 1 x CGS 26 Analog Logic 1 x Equinox VC Phaser 1 x Triple VCA 1 x Sample & Hold & Slew Generator 1 x State Variable Filter 1 x Supperladder 3 1 x Control 3 1 x Octal Resonator 1 x Voltage Contolled ADSR/VCA 1 x Dual Lag 1 x CGS 29 Wavemultiplier 1 x Dizzy Power Distribution Board (mounted on rear panel) Based mainly on Oakley modules designed by Tony Allgood at Oakleysound & Homebrew P3 Sequencer DIY Version
1.) 4 VCOs (4th VCO can function as an LFO), waveforms include saw, tri, square and pulse with 2 or 3 duty cycles - can't remember which ones but I think it's 25% and 5%)
2.) 2 filters (VCF1: multimode 12dB highpass, 12 dB lowpass, 6dB
>> notch, VCF2: 24dB transistor ladder)
3.) 2 analog ADSRs for the filters, each filter gets its own ADSR
4.) 2 analog ADSRs for VCA
5.) flexible routing with separate knobs: each VCO can be sent to either VCF1, VCF 2 or both
6.) modulation busses ala Voyager style.
7.) polyphony: 1 voice
8.) keyboard: 4 octaves
9.) controls: pitch and modulation wheels (wooden ones)
10.) construction: wooden, with flip-up panel ala Minimoog
11.) no patch memory, no LCD supposedly the price would be a bit more than Moog LP pic on the front page of number 17 of this magazine: http://www.synthesizer-magazin.de/ (go to link and scroll down, currently the second image on the page)"
Update: additional info via cheater cheater on the AH list:
"Oh hey, in the meantime I picked up that mag from Schneider's...
here's some info...
- 4 oscillators, two filters (multimode 2pole lp/hp/bp/n + moog style
4pole), 2 mod busses, 1 lfo, osc4 switchable to be a second lfo, two
amp envelopes and vcas, pan
- oscillators: 32' - 1', each has a tune knob (+- 5 semitones) and a
knob for modulation depth from the busses (dunno which osc from what
bus), each has waveforms sin/tri/saw/square/low duty cycle 1/low duty
cycle 2. The last two waveforms look like 25% and 12.5% but it's not
mentioned and all i'm going by is the drawing on the panel!
- more oscillator stuff: soft sync osc 1-2, ringmod osc 1-2, hardsync
osc 3-4, crossmod osc 3-4, cv can be turned off for osc 4. All those
things are via switches at the bottom of the osc section. osc 4
switchable to lfo via the range knob. Osc 4 can be used as an FM
source through the mod busses.
- oscillators are said to be 'temperature controlled', and then Achim
Helmstedt talks about how after a 5 minute warm-up the synthesizer is
good to go.
- filter input routing: each input has a level knob (i expect it to be
possible to make nice distortion at this stage) and can be routed to
filter 1, 2 or 1+2. Inputs are osc1/2/3/4, noise and ext. There's an
overload indicator for the ext in.
- the same section has midi activity diodes and midi learn buttons for
midi 1/2. Dunno what they do.
- noise switchable to pink or white
- each filter has knobs for cutoff/res/env/modulation depth. Filters
self-oscillate. Env comes from each respective adsr envelope. The mod
knob changes mod depth from each of the CV busses. Each filter can
have kb follow turned off, envelopes can be inverted.
- output stage: two adsr envelopes one for each VCA (I assume osc 1-2
go to vca1 and osc 3-4 go to vca2). Pan sections for vca1/2. Each vca
has a 'manual pan' knob. There are rotary switches called 'select amp
1/2' with the settings off/kbcv/mod wheel/pitch wheel/mod-fix/manual.
I assume the 'manual' is when the manual pan knobs do something,
although it would be nice if they did 'something' either way, working
as an offset, via a CV mixer. Mod wheel means that the modulation goes
through the mod wheel and then to the pan; mod fix means the
modulation doesn't go through the mod wheel and is always present;
pitch wheel means the pitch wheel pans left/right. Master volume knob,
headphone volume knob.
- 440Hz switch
- power switch on the front panel (huh?)
- modulation and routing (this panel is all the way to the left): two
cv buses with separate tune (+/- 5 semitones) and portamento speed.
Pitch wheel column: osc select: off/1/2/3/4/1-4; destination:
osc/filter/pitch/pan; pitchwhell range knob. Mod.fix column: source:
tri/saw/neg saw/ s&h/osc4/env1/env2; dest: osc/filter/pitch/pan;
mod.fix range knob. Mod wheel column: source: tri/saw/neg
saw/s&h/osc4/env1/env2; destination: osc/filter/pitch/pan; mod.wheel
range knob. Below those 4 columns is a row with the lfo rate knob; rdm
rate (i assume it's the rate of the random S&H, but no idea really);
velocity: off/filt1/filt2/filt1+2 (controlling the cutoff). Below that
switches: sync lfo (i assume it's the gate sync that he talks about in
the article); cv lfo; s&h source: rdm/osc4; cv1: keyboard/mod1;
cv-split (on/off). LFO goes from 30 sec to 45 Hz. It isn't really
explained what 'rdm' actually is, I assume it's a funny shortening for
'random' and means the s&h samples noise and not osc 4. I suggest
changing it to 'rand' which is the normal shortening, 'rdm' is going
to confuse everyone.
- can be played as two separate monosynths each with 2 osc (osc 1/2 or
3/4) + 1 filter. This can be done when cv-split is 'on' in which case
it suddenly makes sense why there are two portamento knobs, although
separate portamento for oscillators can sound nice in its own regard.
- wooden pitch/mod wheels. If someone likes something like this..
surface might be too slick for my taste, but I haven't tried them in
person.
- potentiometers so no fail in that regard
- panel can be hinged, but how good that turns out to work in 20 years
is yet to be seen
BTW, at the end of the article Achim mentions that the Formant 2000 is
still being sold, so if you want to go and buy it. The website is
'being built' but he can accept orders through the synthesizer
magazine (where he works it seems). www.synthesizer-magazin.de
All in all it looks like an interesting synth, there are some open
wishes such as less slick pitch/mod wheels, changing the 'rdm' label
to 'rand', being able to use the keyboard in split mode for when
you're using the synth in bitimbral mode (there's enough panel space
for that functionality!), and the little bit about pan offset. The
synth would gain much value if it were made (semi-)modular. Of course
this can be modded in, but I don't think you get warranty in that
case, so unless it's there from the factory it's not going to really
be a possibility.
Funnily enough there's some table at the end, it lists settings for 10
'sound demos', but I can't actually figure out where the sound demos
should be, there are none mentioned anywhere, the magazine website
says nothing about that either.
D."
Update via 7ate9 in the comments: "Helmtronic (Hans-Joachim Helmstedt who wrote the second Elektor Formant "Pro" book)"
Update via Florian: "The designer of the Formant was Cyril Chapman - not HaJo Helmstedt. HaJo wrote a book ("Formant Pro") in 2000, where he described the adaption of mostly wellknown circuits for the Formant."
Update: Pic via the Synthesizer-Magazin booth via sequencer.de [click for more pics].
Update: video via moogulator of sequencer.de added below.
Musikmesse: Helmtronic Challenger Synthesizer behind the scene at our Booth (Synthesizer-Magazin)
YouTube via Moogulator.
"HaJo Helmstedt demoed his Challenger and Black Moon Synthesizer at our Booth (synthesizer-magazin.de) - quick little video (nothing special) - by sequencer.de synthesizer database - it's 4 OSCs, 2 Filters, all analogue. filter FM is no problem, mod busses are there, too.
Ok, this is NOT the demo, I just shot this behind the scene, so don't get it wrong ;)"
YouTube via Moogulator "Here's the Matrix 12 open, older "US" version shown here. find out the inside? http://www.sequencer.de/synth/index.p... for Curtis Chips Types http://www.sequencer.de/synth/index.p... for all those Chips in Synths listed here.. all via Synthesizer Database www.sequencer.de as always with gear ;)"
If you ever wanted to be a fly on someone's shoulder walking around the Frankfurt Musikmesse, here you go. Title link takes you to a post on sequencer.de with a link to the video. The modular goodness starts about four minutes into the video. Note that the video is 90M and Moogulator of sequencer.de has asked us to not dowload the video, but just stream it by clicking on the video link and watching it.
via sequencer.de. You can find more info on this synth on the Hohner ADAM page on sequencer.de. BTW, Moogulator recently added a number of items to the synth db on sequencer.de. You can see the full list here.
Update via swissdoc via the comments:
"More details here. Stefan Stenzel from Waldorf wrote the software for the ADAM."
"Ci siamo, qui giochiamo in casa perchè @faselunare3814 è il brand che nasce dall'esperienza nel settore della musica e dell'elettronica di Francesco e Alessandro (Soundmit). Il primo modulo è stato il VEGA, recentemente aggiornato alla versione 2.0 del firmware. Un modulo che in soli 6HP offre 4 voci drum complete in sintesi (con i DSP modellati da Stefano D'Angelo di @orastron5861) ma anche la possibilità di usare samples! Nuovi moduli sono in arrivo, Sulax sequencer euclideo, Aladfar espansione CV per il Vega, Ixhie Espansione MIDI e molto altro!
We're here, playing at home because @faselunare3814 is the brand born from Francesco and Alessandro's (Soundmit) experience in the music and electronics industry. The first module was VEGA, recently updated to version 2.0 firmware. A module that, in just 6HP, offers 4 complete drum voices in synthesis (with DSP modeled by Stefano D'Angelo of @orastron5861) but also the possibility to use samples! New modules are on the way, Sulax Euclidean sequencer, Aladfar CV expansion for Vega, Ixhie MIDI Expansion, and much more!
Nous y sommes, jouant à domicile car @faselunare3814 est la marque née de l'expérience de Francesco et Alessandro (Soundmit) dans l'industrie de la musique et de l'électronique. Le premier module était VEGA, récemment mis à jour en version 2.0 du firmware. Un module qui, en seulement 6HP, offre 4 voix de batterie complètes en synthèse (avec DSP modélisé par Stefano D'Angelo de @orastron5861) mais aussi la possibilité d'utiliser des échantillons ! De nouveaux modules arrivent, le séquenceur euclidien Sulax, l'expansion CV Aladfar pour Vega, l'expansion MIDI Ixhie, et bien plus encore !
Estamos aquí, jugando en casa porque @faselunare3814 es la marca nacida de la experiencia en la industria de la música y la electrónica de Francesco y Alessandro (Soundmit). El primer módulo fue VEGA, recientemente actualizado a la versión 2.0 del firmware. ¡Un módulo que, en solo 6HP, ofrece 4 voces de batería completas en síntesis (con DSP modelados por Stefano D'Angelo de @orastron5861) pero también la posibilidad de usar muestras! ¡Nuevos módulos están en camino, el secuenciador euclidiano Sulax, la expansión CV Aladfar para Vega, la Expansión MIDI Ixhie, y mucho más!
Si ringraziano per il video @pvmlab6423 - Max Esposito e Gabriele Guarnieri #soundmit #faselunare #eurorack #synthesizers #modularsynth #torino"
"THIS VIDEO IS TEACHING. NOT intend to present as art WHAT SOUNDS HERE.
The Tenori-On is also a good sound module, excellent sequencer. Among the possibilities that is counted as sequencer to sequence the analog equipment that has MIDI inputs and outputs.
Following the setup of the video:
MIDI
Tenori-On Voyager IN to OUT
Tenori-On Voyager OUT IN
