As you have been previously warned, this blog is now mostly about my analog synthesizer adventures. I'm building an old-school modular synth (from thoroughly modern components, mind you). There will, of course, be missteps along the way ( Read more... )

It's a GLORIOUS mixer....


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Here's the square cabinet, and the "square" metal corner...


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When I placed the order for modular synth components, I knew I was working with small, and even single-person shops, and that the delivery times would be measured in weeks, if not months. Waiting, however, is hard ( Read more... )

So today, I get a quote from Synthesizers.com detailing the modules I've ordered and quoting me a price. The good news is that all these modules together plus tax, and shipping came in just UNDER $2500 ( Read more... )

I've had this analog modular synth sitting here as a project for the longest time now, and have finally decided that it is no longer worth just sitting here staring at it. The cabinets will not magically fill themselves with modules. I'm going to have to finish this thing and start making sounds with it ( Read more... )

Livejournal reminded me the other day that I have a blog here ( Read more... )

Wolfram Alpha is working on definitive answers to those really hard questions

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I'm on a roll.

Same two patches, same chord progression more or less. Notice how playing the chords in a high register and shifting the Moog to a low bass completely alters the mood.