LSW 13

Finally took the werkstatt for a proper test drive with the eurorack so I could get a decent demo of it in action utilizing some of the mod's.  It starts the video out.  The LFO is being modulated by Mutable Instruments Tides (slope is being modulated by a Make Noise DPO in LFO mode.  The V/Oct is controlled by a sequence).  The combined modulation of the Werkstatt LFO with it's own rate and Tides creates interesting variations of the rate. The Werkstatt LFO is controlling the PWM.  The sequence is from Make Noise Rene.  The VCF Out on the Werkstatt is going into a passive diode clipper (this is a prototype and part of a small line of devices that I am working on getting manufactured).  Drums are handled by Mutable Instruments Peaks.  The clicky hi-hat-y part is a Mutable Instruments Braids.  The other sequence is a Make Noise STO controlled by a clocked set of Pressure Points..  Some Concertmate MG-1 "Bell Tone" for filler added.  Then just some reverb and delay.

LSW 10

For the most part, the Prodigy is extremely simplistic in design. It doesn't have the ability to adjust or modulate pulse-width. The LFO only has 2 shapes and 2 destinations (pitch & cutoff). The envelopes don't have a dedicated release. It doesn't have noise or S&H. Then, to top it off, I have an early model, so it doesn't have any CV IN/OUT. I could mod it, but I'm just not into drilling holes into this thing. But, despite all of it's shortcomings, it is, without a doubt, one of the best mono synth's I have ever owned. The filter is amazing and the VCO's sound incredible. I've had a lot of mono synths come and go, but this one is a mainstay for sure.

LSW #7

So, this one doesn't technically qualify as part of the video series, but I am using a couple modules that I assembled.  It was more due to the excitement of getting Peaks in the mail today.  Finally some simple drums!  Plus more modulation choices.   One day Peaks will be fully released.  Until then, you can watch this video and eat jelly.

LSW #6 Video

After finishing building 2 MIDIpals (no, I will not build these to sell.  The PCB's are no longer available for purchase.  I had these PCB's made for myself from the files made available on the Mutable Instruments website), I added some headers so I could chain them together easily without added cables.  In the vid I have the 1st MIDIpal set to the sequencer with a simple sequence playing.  It is then feeding into the 2nd MIDIpal which is set to the delay app.  That's a fun app to play with on a poly synth.    I have the Ambika broken up into 2 parts.  Part 1 is 4 voices and controlled by the MIDIpals.  Part 2 is 2 voices and controlled by the QuNexus.

Video Series #5 added

Demo of a ShruthXT with the SVF (Midnight Edition) filter board.  The XT really helps unlock the beast within the SVF.  If you're not familiar with it, it is a dual 12db State Variable Filter, each with Low Pass, High Pass and Band Pass.  They can be set up either in parallel or series, offering an amazing amount of modulation possibilities.  Truly an amazing and underrated filter.

LSW #4

Completed a Mutable Instruments "Yellow Magic" last night.  This was the first in building this specific filter.  I dig the PT2399 Delay Chip added to the circuit.  Adds a great dimension to the Shruthi series.

Of course, each unit I build is taken through a test run.  As I had never played with the YM before.  I felt it would make a nice addition to the series.  The other synth is a Music From Outer Space Soundlab Mini-Synth MKII.

LSW Demo #3

Post "I Dream of Wires" Modular Patch. Felt inspired.

If you haven't seen or heard of IDOW yet, you should check it out!

LSW Demo #2

Oddly enough, the Sonic-Potions LXR is the first hardware drum synth I've owned.  I've got a bunch of stuff on the computer, but that kind of music creation has always been creatively constricting for me.

Anyway, I recorded a new demo with some devices we build (MFOS Soundlab MKII, Hex Inverter Sympleseq & Sonic-Potions LXR).  It's accompanied with a Minimoog Voyager OS and a Juno-106.  The LXR is generating the clock which is being sent to a Kenton Pro-Solo II MIDI 2 CV, which is then sending the clock to the Sympleseq.

Enjoy and thanks for watching!

LSW Modular Demo #1

Quick demo with some of the devices I can build up fer ya.