Switched On Synthesizer

2011-11-02T12:20:00.000-07:00

New demo of the Corsynth C101 OTA Lowpass Filter. This time : Using the filter as a VCO and Audio FM sounds

Corsynth C101 - VCF as a VCO + Audio FM sounds

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Corsynth C101 Demo 3 :

Using the filter as a VCO and Audio FM sounds

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The C101 OTA Lowpass filter is a four pole low pass filter ( 24db/octave ) based on four cascade OTA-stages. The design is similar to the one found in classic synthesizers like Roland System 700, Roland System 100m, Roland SH-1, SH-7, SH-101, Roland Jupiter 8, Jen SX1000 and many more.

Corsynth is an small company from the Northwest of Spain dedicated to manufacture modules for analogue modular synthesizers.

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Youtube.com by Corsynth

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Corsynth.com

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Corsynth C101 Overview + FM

2011-10-24T11:18:00.000-07:00

First video featuring the new Corsynth C101 OTA Lowpass Filter.

Corsynth C101 Overview + FM

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Corsynth is an small company from the Northwest of Spain dedicated to manufacture modules for analogue modular synthesizers.

The C101 OTA Lowpass filter is a four pole low pass filter ( 24db/octave ) based on four cascade OTA-stages. The design is similar to the one found in classic synthesizers like Roland System 700, Roland System 100m, Roland SH-1, SH-7, SH-101, Roland Jupiter 8, Jen SX1000 and many more.

Source :

Youtube.com by Corsynth

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New module manufacturer : Corsynth

2011-10-19T15:19:00.000-07:00

I've started a small company dedicated to manufacture modules in DOTCOM format for modular synthesizers.

The first module is the C101 OTA Lowpass filter a four pole low pass filter ( 24db/octave ) based on four cascade OTA-stages. The design is similar to the one found in classic synthesizers like Roland System 700, Roland System 100m, Roland SH-1, SH-7, SH-101, Roland Jupiter 8, Jen SX1000 and many more.

http://www.corsynth.com

Corsynth C101 OTA Lowpass Filter by Corsynth

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MFOS - Synth-DIY Experimenter Board

2010-09-03T01:59:00.000-07:00

Brand : Music From Outer Space ( MFOS )
Model : Synth-DIY Experimenter Board
Year : 2010
Technology : Analog

The MFOS Synth-DIY Experimenter PC Board

Synth-DIY Experimenter Board Part 1

Synth-DIY Experimenter Board Part 2

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If you've been wanting to get started in synth-diy by building a cool sound effect box you can't do better than this project. You will have a veritable plethora of sound generating devices in the palm of your hand although I recommend some kind of case (last joke I promise). This board is packed with simple circuits that sound cool. You'll be surprised by the number of sound possibilities it supports. You don't have to build all of the modules either. You can just build what you want to make a specific sound. You want wind... just build the White Noise Generator and one VCF. You want better wind build the White Noise Generator both VCFs and the output mixer. How about birds or bell sounds... just build the Sound Effect Oscillators an AR Envelope Generator and an LFO. You can go as far as you like with this project.

Source :

Youtube.com by theraywilsonshow

More info about MFOS Synth-DIY Experimenter Board :

Musicfromouterspace.com

Korg Monotron vs Korg MS-20

2010-07-29T05:18:00.000-07:00

Brand : Korg
Model : Monotron
Year : 2010
Technology : Analog
Synthesis Method : Subtractive ,
Polyphony : Monophonic

korg monotron vs MS-20 (low pitch tone)

korg monotron vs MS-20 (mid pitch tone)

korg monotron vs MS-20 (high pitch tone)

Source :

Youtube.com by atoooy

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Roland - System 700 Modular Synthesizer

2010-07-21T01:50:00.000-07:00

Brand : Roland
Model : System 700
Year : 1976
Technology : Analog Modular
Synthesis Method : Subtractive , Additive.....
Polyphony : Monophonic / Polyphonic

Rare Chance To See and Hear Roland System 700

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So I get an email from a friend saying "Have you seen this?" I check the link and am confronted by the wonderful Roland System 700 - a beast of a modular from the late 1970's that's in immaculate condition. Of course, I'd love to buy it I say, but I suspect the final price is likely to be a tad out of my reach (it was at £18k when I looked). But its in Bath came the reply. Right then, a quick message to the seller and off I went to take a look.
Kindly, Mark who is selling this as part of a collection for Ian Stanley, a former Tears for Fears keyboard player and producer with a long list of credits (Human League, Aha etc), invited me round to take a last look at it before it heads off to it's lucky new owner
Many thanks again to Mark for letting us take a look around. Keep an eye on some of the other stuff coming up from this collection at Mark's merchant link on eBay.

Source :

Sonicstate.com

More info about Roland System 700 :

Roland System 700 manuals :

Roland System 700 schematics

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Modular Madness - MFOS Ultimate + Expander

2010-07-14T14:42:00.000-07:00

MFOS Ultimate + Expander / MFOS Analog Sequencer

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The MFOS sequencer is driving the MFOS Ultimate.

VCO 1and VCO 2 are patched to the Expander Multi-mode filter, the band pass out is patched to the Expander signal mixer.

VCO3 and Noise are mixed on the Ultimate mixer and routed to the Ultimate low pass filter and filter output is routed to the Ultimate VCA

Ultimate AR envelope is modulating low pass filter and Ultimate VCA

Ultimate VCA is patched to the Expander Signal Mixer

LFO1 is modulating the Cutoff frequency of the Band pass filter

LFO2 is modulating the VCO3 Pulse Width

Expander Signal Mixer is routed to the Epxander VCA who is modulated by Expander ADSR. The VCA is routed to the audio output.

Source :

Youtube.com by Thalassa77

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Dave Smith Instruments - Mopho Keyboard

2010-07-13T07:26:00.000-07:00

Brand : Dave Smith Instruments
Model : Mopho Keyboard
Year : 2010
Technology : Analog
Synthesis Method : Subtractive
Polyphony : Monophonic

Sonic LAB: Mopho Keyboard Review

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After the unboxing, here's the full review. Firstly thanks for all the questions, I've tried to answer as many as possible in the video, and also in the comments.

There is an accompanying article over at sonicstate.com which has additional facts and figures.
http://www.sonicstate.com/news/2010/0...

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Youtube.com by sonicstate

More info about Dave Smith Instruments - Mopho Keyboard :

Dave Smith Instruments Mopho Keyboard manuals :

Davesmithinstruments.com ( user manual PDF )

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Davesmithinstruments.com

Synthesizer Performance - abertronic

2010-07-02T08:57:00.000-07:00

Roland Re-201 and Jupiter 4

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A (not so quick) demonstration of the JP4 and re201. Both of these particular instruments are for sale now at http://stores.ebay.com/abertronix

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Youtube.com by abertronic

Korg - Trident

2010-06-30T00:30:00.000-07:00

Brand : Korg
Model : Trident
Year : 1980
Technology : Analog
Synthesis Method : Subtractive
Polyphony : 8 Voice

This is the Korg Trident Mark 1

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Vintage Korg Trident analog polyphonic synth Mark 1 with MIDI IN.

From CL516.BLOGSPOT.COM

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Vimeo.com by Calvin Cardioid

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Yamaha - SY-1

2010-06-21T00:11:00.000-07:00

Brand : Yamaha
Model : SY-1
Year : 1974
Technology : Analog
Synthesis Method : Subtractive
Polyphony : Monophonic

Kebu - Sticky strut (Yamaha SY-1 demo)

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This is a song I composed demonstrating the sounds of the Yamaha SY-1 synthesizer. Since it is a monophonic analog synth, no chords can be played. The song was made by multitracking to a computer. No other effects were used than a Roland Space Echo and channel EQ. The drums are programmed using a drum sampler. For mixdown, the tracks were subgrouped and transfered to a Tascam 38 8-track tape recorder. The song was mixed in realtime with an analog mixer to a stereo cassette deck. EQ and limiting was used for the final digital master.

Source :

Youtube.com by kebunator

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Moog - Realistic Concermate MG-1

2010-06-15T01:51:00.000-07:00

Brand : Moog / Realisitc
Model : MG-1
Year : 1981
Technology : Analog
Synthesis Method : Subtractive
Polyphony : Monophonic / Polyphonic

Moog Realistic Concertmate MG-1 [HQ]

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During the last few days I've been restoring this Moog Realisitic Concertmate MG-1 and now the synth is like new. The Moog MG-1 is basically a Moog Rogue with a polyphonic section, it has 2 VCO , 1 LFO with S&H , 1 AR envelope , noise,ring modulator and a genuine Moog filter. The sound is amazing and you can get a lot of different kind of sounds from deep basses to soft leads and brass sounds.
On this video i'm just showing a few of sounds that can be created on moment with this little synth

Source :

Youtube.com by Thalassa77

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Sequential Circuits - Pro-One

2010-06-08T03:36:00.000-07:00

Brand : Sequential Circuits
Model : Pro-One
Year : 1981
Technology : Analog
Synthesis Method : Subtractive
Polyphony : Monophonic

SEQUENTIAL CIRCUITS PRO ONE - HQ demo VINTAGE SYNTHESIZER 1981

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The Pro One is a very great sounding monophonic synthesizer. The sound architecture is very similar to the Prophet-5.

Also it has an ARPEGGIATOR and a great little sequencer. You can transpose the sequences on the keyboard.

On this video, sometimes I used Lexicon MPX-500 and Roland DEP-5 for reverb and delay.

Source :

Youutbe.com by AnalogAudio1

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Roland - Jupiter-4

2010-05-30T14:26:00.000-07:00

Roland Jupiter-4 , one the firsts polyphonic synths and the first one of the Jupiter family. Enjoy this demo created by retrosound72

Roland Jupiter-4 Analog Synthesizer pt.1

Roland Jupiter-4 Analog Synthesizer pt.2

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Roland Jupiter-4
4-Voice Analog Synthesizer from the year 1978.
The JP-4 sound is very warm and organic. The 4 VCO`s are always a bit out of tune but this is the typical JP-4 sound. A very nice analog synth!
Unfortunately a bit underrated. Not compared to the bigger JP-6 or JP-8. For me the best sounded Jupiter.

the demo shows some sound settings, arpeggiator and unisono mode
FX: Lexicon MPX for delay and reverb

used by: Human League, Depeche Mode (Vince Clark), Tears for Fears, Duran Duran, Vangelis, Thomas Dolby....

more info: http://www.retrosound.de and
http://www.myspace.com/retrosound72

Source :

Youtube.com by retrosound72

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Roland - Jupiter 4

Modular Madness - Buchla 259e Sequence

2010-05-27T03:57:00.000-07:00

Another amazing patch created by boobtube356 .

259e Sequence

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Again a pair of 259e oscillators provide the sound sources. Both are set up in tracking mode with the modulation oscillator controlling the morph, and running in hard sync mode. The principal oscillators are in mem skew "b" mode at about 2 o'clock. The results are going through the 292e in LPF mode and then to the 291e to emulate a resonant low pass filter. Buchla running in Moog mode, if you will. Just more tonal stuff for your enjoyment, and to demonstrate the range of this instrument, and the 259e in particular.

Source :

Youtube.com by boobtube356

More info about Buchla 259e :

Buchla.com ( Buchla 259e info )

Korg - Poly-61

2010-05-20T01:25:00.001-07:00

The Korg Poly-61 is a polyphonic synthesizer from the early 80s and It was the successor of the Korg Polysix. The main differecences betwen those models are ( according to wikipedia ) :

Many parameters on the Poly-61 are limited to 8 settings, whereas the Polysix has better parameter resolution
The Poly-61 has DCOs.
The Poly-61 has two oscillators versus one on the Polysix
The Poly-61M has MIDI
The Poly-61 has 64 memories, instead of 32 on the Polysix
The Polysix has an analog effects board, whereas the Poly-61 has no effects

KORG POLY-61 HQ SOUND DEMO - vintage synthesizer 1983

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The Korg Poly-61 is a 6-voice polyphonic analog synthesizer. It was the successor of the classic Korg Polysix. It has 2 oscillators per voice and digital parameter access - like the Poly-800, which came later. The Poly-61 has DCO's and analog 12 dB/okt. filters for every voice (unlike the Poly-800, which has a single 24 dB filter for all voices). DCO 1 has PWM. There is only one ADSR envelope for VCF and VCA.

It also has CHORD MEMORY and an ARPGEGGIATOR - the same as featured on the Polysix.

The original Poly-61 came without MIDI. Later models had MIDI built in. Finally, the Poly-61M was released, which had MIDI as standard.

This video shows what a Poly-61 is capable of. I recorded the sounds without any additional effects or eq.

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THE SOUND PROGRAMS IN THIS MOVIE:

Do you have a Poly-61 and want to play with the powerful sounds you are hearing here? You can get them for 11 Euros (through PayPal). I will send you the "ANALOGAUDIO1 PATCH BANK" (64 sounds) via email.
The bank contains lush analog pads, great retro sounds, fat basses, sequencer sounds (in one word: all you are hearing in this video and some more).

These sounds are mainly suited for electronica, techno pop, disco, dance, trance and classic electronic music (Jarre, Vangelis, etc..).

As an experienced synth player / programmer I programmed these special sounds carefully. These sounds are not available somewhere else.

Source :

Youtube.com by AnalogAudio1

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ARP - 2600 - Demo

2010-05-16T01:00:00.000-07:00

The ARP 2600 is one the most famous synths in the synth history. The main difference between this synth and its competitors was that it's semi-modular, so you have the benefits of a pre-patched synth and part of the freedom of a modular system.

ARP 2600 part1: Sound FX

ARP 2600 pt2 : classic Lead & Bass

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Recorded through Allen&Heath ZED R16's A/D converters with no EQ or processing.
I recently had recapped and modified my early 70's Tonus-logo ARP 2600 synthesizer. Everything works great now, plus my tech added extended FM and keyboard/LFO functions - even better than new! You can achieve these sounds using a stock 2600 as well, but mine has a few paths re-routed for convenience, also a rebuilt key-assembly, filter and PSU, an extra LFO etc.

Source :

Youtube.com by shaft9000

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ARP 2600

Synthesizer performance - Pollard / Daniel / Booth

2010-05-12T01:45:00.000-07:00

If you like "Berlin School" music don't miss this one. Also a lot of synth porn on the video :)

Pollard/Daniel/Booth - Vol.4 DVD

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PDB Vol. 4 will be released as a CDR and also as a DVD. This is an edited down compilation of the 76 minute DVD. The film was shot during the recording sessions for the Vol.4 album, the soundtrack is the finished tracks as they will appear on the audio album.
Both CDR and DVD will be released on May 22nd at E-day in The Netherlands.

Source :

Youtube,.com by filbyhyde22

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Synthesizer performance - Brendan Pollard

Synthesizer Performance - SQRSAW - Analogue Systems Modular Demo

2010-05-08T03:51:00.000-07:00

It's great when you find something like this
on Youtube. I'm not going to tell you more, just check the video you are not going to be disappointed .

A.S. modules demo6

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Youtube.com by SQRSAW

Analogue Systems - Modular demo

Sound comparative : Moog Minimoog - Moog Prodigy

2010-05-03T23:44:00.000-07:00

This video shows an interesting sound comparative between the Moog Minimoog and its little brother the Moog Prodigy. To my ears the Prodigy sounds brighter but the Minimoog has warmer sound. If you think that on the second hand market a Moog Prodigy costs 1/4 of the price of a Minimoog it's not a bad choice to buy a Prodigy and save the difference to buy other equipment ( please don't kill me for saying this )

minimoog vs prodigy

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A sonic comparisson between two classic moog models.

Source :

Youtube.com by lesingemonotone

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Moog Minimoog manuals :

Moog Prodigy manuals :

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Moog Prodigy pictures :

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ARP - Odyssey MKI 2800

2010-05-01T09:32:00.000-07:00

ARP Odyssey MKI 2800 White Face. This is the first version of the ARP Odyssey. The main difference between this version and the MKII and MKIII is the filter. The Odyssey 2800 has a 12db/Oct filter and later versions ( MKII and MKIII ) have 24db/Oct filter.

ARP Odyssey MKI Demo

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ARP Odyssey MKI 2800 White Face. This is the first version of the ARP Odyssey. The main difference between this version and the MKII and MKII is the filter. The Odyssey 2800 has a 12db/Oct filter and later versions ( MKII and MKIII ) have 24db/Oct filter

This synth has been serviced / restored by me :

* General cleaning
* All sliders have been changed for new ones
* All switches have been opened and cleaned inside
* Pot has been opened and cleaned
* PCBs have been cleaned
* Keyboard mechanism has been restored
* Keyboard bushings has been changed
* Keyboard has been aligned
* Cv/Gate/trigger buses have been cleaned
* CV/Gate/Trigger inputs/outputs has been installed
* Filter Audio Input has been added
* Synth has been recalibrated......

If you want to see photos of this restoration clic here

Source :

Youtube.com by Thalassa77

More info about ARP Odyssey :

ARP Odyssey manuals :

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Jen - SX1000 part 2

2010-04-27T12:14:00.000-07:00

Second and last part of the Jen SX1000 review by AutomaticGainsay. Now it's time to talk about the filter, VCA, and envelopes.First part is here.

The Jen SX1000 Part 2

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Here is part two of a two-part series demonstrating the sound and functionality of the Jen SX1000 analog monophonic single-oscillator synthesizer.

Source :

Youtube.com by AutomaticGainsay

More info about Jen SX1000 :

Jen SX 1000 manuals :

Fdiskc.com ( Jen SX1000 schematics PDF )

Jen SX1000 pictures :

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Analogue Solutions - Tereshkova

2010-04-26T02:57:00.002-07:00

Tereshkova : the new modular synth from Analogue Solutions.

It's a new version of the well known Vostok The difference between these systems is that instead the matrix patch and the Vu meter , a new LFO, two VCAs and two multiples have been added.

I like the name of these synths....

Vostok : the name of the Russian Space Program that lead Yurin Gagarin to be be the first man in the Space

Tereshkova : the surname of the first woman in the space, Valentina Tereshkova.

Tereshkova demo #01: Used with Oberkorn sequencer

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Tereshkova modular synth and Oberkorn sequencer. First ever demo.

Tereshkova demo #02: Messing with the joystick

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Controlling clock speed of sequencer (using VC LFO) and filter cutoff with the joystick.

Tereshkova demo #03: Long evolving demo

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Demo of modular analogue synth Tereshkova.

Tereshkova demo #04: finishing with a tour through the patch cables

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Demo of modular analogue synth Tereshkova. This is identical to Vostok, except that instead of a matrix panel and VU meter you get 2 extra multiples, 2 extra VCAs and an extra LFO. Otherwise they are the same.

Source :

Youtube.com ASUKLTD

More info about Analogue Solutions Tereshkova :

Analogue Solutions ( Tereshkova info, audio,pictures... )

Analogue Solutions Tereshkova manuals :

Analogue solutions ( PDF )

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Analogue Solutions

TipTop Audio - Z8000 Matrix Sequencer

2010-04-21T04:03:00.000-07:00

The TipTop Audio Z8000 is an analog sequencer for Eurorack modular synths. It's a different approach to analogue sequencing, Taking the advantage of its matrix design the user can have 4x4 step sequences ( horizontal or vertical ) or 1 x 16 step sequences ( horizontal or vertical ) ,and each sequence can have its own clock!!! This video shows how to do it :)

Z8000 Overview

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How are 10 sequencers lurking within the Z8000's 16 knobs? This video reveals all.

Source :

Vimeo.com by GM

More info about TipTop Audio Z8000 :

TipTop Audio Z8000 manual :

Tiptopaudio.com ( TipTop Audio Z8000 user manual PDF )

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Tiptopaudio.com

MFOS - Ultimate + Expander

2010-04-16T00:33:00.000-07:00

This is part of a personal project that I've been working over last few weeks. It's a MFOS Ultimate + Expander , semi-modular analog synthesizer. This video shows only the main characteristics ( even not all ) of this powerful synth, I will make more videos showing more complex and interesting sounds. Thanks to Ray Wilson for make this project available :)

MFOS Ultimate + Expander - Overview

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The MFOS Ultimate is a DIY project. It's a semi-modular analog synthesizer with 3 VCOs, 2LFOS , one AR envelope , one VCA , Sample and Hold and one Low Pass filter ( 12db/oct ) and more...

The synth has a pre-wired signal and audio path but also has a lot of patch points that allow the user to create very complex sounds.

To expand de synth , MFOS has designed the Ultimate Expander, that adds new features not presented on the Ultimate synth :
- ADSR envelope
- Multimode filter with Low pass, Band Pass and High Pass response
- Ring Modulator
- CV interter
- Envelope Follower
- 4 channel mixer
- Another VCA
This video shows only the main characteristics of this powerful synth, I will make more videos showing more complex and interesting sounds.

Source :

Youtube.com by Thalassa77

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MFOS