Synthesis Techniques • How do you release knobs with a flourish?
I have seen a lot of people doing this but I can't seem to get the hang of it. I just twist the knob and lamely let go of it. Who is the best in the biz? Is there a school or like online course for...
View ArticleArtist Discussion • RIP David Johansen (NY Dolls)
RIP David JohansenThe 1st NY Dolls album is an absolute classic.Statistics: Posted by fallout — Sat Mar 01, 2025 7:17 pm — Replies 2 — Views 54
View ArticleYour Tunes Here • Chordwarepa v14
It's not released yet, but I made this using a feature I like in real-time.---Hope it's worth the cost to release. The license will be $60, but there is a free...
View ArticleMusic Tech DIY • DIY Teensy Eurorack Drone
A few years ago I created a modular synth platform that helped building modules. That first version had only MIDI in and out so it was not yet easy to integrate to Eurorack.I now released version 2...
View ArticleMusic Tech DIY • Closing up DIY -Paying it forward
I live in NoVA (Ashburn) and I'm looking to dispose of my tools & components.I started years ago building on a Polivoks DIY but never finished. I have several boards built but untested.Lots and...
View Article1U & 3U Eurorack Modules • Optopus compressor of Quanalog Instruments any...
Hi im looking for first person experience with this compressor and any one that has a comparison maybe to studio rack compressor and eurorack ones like mscl, golden master, etc, anything.Statistics:...
View ArticleGeneral Gear • Roland MV-8000 / 8800 love and hate
Got this beast resting in the closet.Thought of selling it but any time I'm ready to do this, I remember how actually good it sounds.With a nice punch and thump.USB sample transfer eases the...
View ArticleMusic Tech DIY • Doepfer A119 comparator mod
I have a Doepfer A119, and I know it works as a comparator, but that's based on the input envelope. I'm interested in modifying it so I could, for instance, used it as an "audio rate" comparator in...
View ArticleMusic Tech DIY • +5v with Doepfer A-100 DIY Kit
I'm working on a new case powered by the Doepfer A-100 DIY. This power unit does not supply the +5v rail needed for some digital modules. I thought I could get an adapter through Doepfer to add the...
View ArticleKonstant Lab • Bus signal on Hammer PWR
I have the Hammer PWR set up with Konstant Lab bus boardsI need to check a couple of things about the bus signal (I think that’s the right terminology - the cv and gate lines which are the top two...
View Article1U & 3U Eurorack Modules • Battering Ram DIY FAIL
I built a Shakmat Battering Ram and Archers Rig recently. The Archers Rig works fine, the Battering Ram calibrates fine but no sound. I checked with Shakmat but they are ghosting. Anyone else have...
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Modular Synth General Discussion • Anyone heard of
Need help identifying a Buchla style Quad Shift Register Model 264. All Sections have a pulse input and cv input with 3 output. Two of the 4 sections have a slave switch.Statistics: Posted by...
View ArticleMusic Tech DIY • LM3900 booklet found
Just found a lovely LM3900 booklet from 1973 with lots of examples:https://www.worldradiohistory.com/UK/Be ... ojects.pdfEnjoy : )Statistics: Posted by Fernando — Mon Mar 03, 2025 2:44 pm — Replies 4...
View ArticleSynthesis Techniques • Two-voice Krell patch
My first attempt at a Krell. Used two voices that, inspired by the Altered State Machines Aristotle (though this patch doesn't use it), move in opposite directions with each note change. Feedback...
View ArticleVintage Synths (pre-1990) • OB-Xa with Encore Midi Retrofit
Is anybody experienced with the encore electronics Midi-Interface for the OB-Xa? I need to replace the flash-memory SST 29EE010 90-4C-NH 99050114-W eeprom. And it has to be programed first. Encore...
View ArticleGeneral Gear • New Device for Component Synthesis with Yamaha TX816--Video
https://youtu.be/T1jvOzP-7xM?si=UsNlmYjZ_YlZ8DCWThis video by Robert Skerjanc demonstrates a DIY controller module that he made that controls 8 TF1 modules, distributing the voices in various ways. It...
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Music Tech DIY • Help understanding white noise generator
Hey all,I'm experimenting with a simple white noise generator at the moment. To be exact this one:https://synthnerd.wordpress.com/2020/03 ... generator/It's seems that I'm not really able to really...
View Article5U Format Modules • Power Supply Cabinetry Mounting
For anyone actually touring by air and train a Synthesizers.Com and its' marvelously various cohorts system... There should be concern about the relatively massive linear power supply (QPS1) breaking...
View ArticleExpert Sleepers • Disting EX content
Hey everyone,Apologies if this isn’t the right channel, but I could really use some advice. I just bought a used Disting EX, but to my surprise, it didn’t come with the SD card containing the original...
View Article1U & 3U Eurorack Modules • better mutes?
I have a Happy Nerding 4xMute.On paper it's everything I want in a mute module. I like the idea of buttons which show me the state of the mutes. I don't care about momentary mutes and I think they...
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