News 2010
27th July 2010
Uploaded a
video
to YouTube called 'The great void'. You can find the full
video in the
Video section.
24th July 2010
Uploaded a
video
to YouTube called 'Merry-go-round'. You can find the full
video in the
Video section.
18th July 2010
Made a video of the process of making a sequence. The video is almost 20
minutes and I uploaded it in two parts to YouTube. The video's:
16th July 2010
Uploaded a
video
to YouTube called 'The indecisiveness'. You can find the full
video in the
Video section.
5th July 2010
Uploaded a
video
to YouTube called 'Trust me (excerpts)'. You can find the full
video in the
Video section.
29th June 2010
Uploaded a
video
to YouTube called 'Viewing Paris from the Eiffel Tower'. You can also find this
video in the
Video section.
22nd June 2010
Uploaded a
video
to YouTube called 'The Longing'. You can also find this
video in the
Video section.
19th June 2010
Uploaded a
video
to YouTube called 'Pressure'. You can also find this
video in the
Video section.
13th June 2010
Uploaded a
video
to YouTube called 'Sundays choral mass'. You can also find this
video in the
Video section.
8th June 2010
Uploaded a
video
to YouTube called 'The beauty of it all, part 2'. You can also find this
video in the
Video section.
3rd June 2010
Uploaded a
video
to YouTube called 'The beauty of it all'. You can also find this
video in the
Video section.
30th May 2010
Uploaded a
video
to YouTube called 'To the second power' in where I am accompanied by my son Mark
on guitar. You can also find this
video in the
Video section.
17th May 2010
Uploaded a
video
to YouTube called 'Lady in black' where the Synthesizers.com Q960 and Q962 together with the Doepfer
MAQ16/3 are used for the sequences. You can also find this
video in the
Video section.
15th May 2010
Uploaded a
video
to YouTube called 'The Eagle has landed' where the Synthesizers.com Q960 together with the Doepfer
MAQ16/3 are used for the sequences. You can also find this
video in the
Video section.
14th May 2010
The Synthesizers.com
Q960 Sequencer
and Q962 Sequential
Switch has been delivered. This is a long standing wish come true. Here is a
picture showing the 3 cabinets. The self built Modular underneath is not shown.
13th May 2010
Uploaded a
video
to YouTube called 'An apocaliptic theme' where Nodal together with the Doepfer
MAQ16/3 is uses for the sequences. You can also find this
video in the
Video section.
11th May 2010
Uploaded a
video
to YouTube called 'An agonizing theme' where Nodal is uses for the sequences. You can also find this
video and the
Nodal file used in the
Video section.
7th May 2010
Uploaded a
video
to YouTube called 'An enchanted theme' where Nodal together with the Doepfer
MAQ16/3 is uses for the sequences. You can also find this
video and the
Nodal file used in the
Video section.
5th May 2010
Uploaded a
video
to YouTube called 'A syncing theme'. You can also find this
video in the
Video section.
29th April 2010
Uploaded a
video
to YouTube called 'A tranquil theme' where Nodal is uses for the sequences. You can also find this
video and the
Nodal file used in the
Video section.
25th April 2010
Uploaded a
video
to YouTube called 'A canon with Nodal' where I give another simple demonstration
what you can do with Nodal. You can also find this
video and the
Nodal file used in the
Video section.
23th April 2010
Uploaded a
video
to YouTube called 'First steps with Nodal' where I give a simple demonstration
what you can do with Nodal. You can also find this
video and the
Nodal file used in the
Video section.
18th April 2010
I have built a cabinet today as a home for the Synthesizers.com Q960
sequencer and Q962 sequencer switch. Still have to do the wiring but I
understood from Margo that the order has not been sent yet because of the
problems caused by the volcano activity in Iceland to the European air traffic.
9th April 2010
Uploaded a
video
to YouTube called 'A progressive theme'. You can also find this
video in the
Video section.
29th March 2010
Ordered a Synthesizers.com Q960 sequencer and Q962 sequencer switch. For me
this is a big expense but I thought it was about time. I do have to build a new
cabinet to house to modules in the coming weeks.
28th March 2010
Sold the Korg 900PS with a little regret. I haven't used it for a while
because I don't have the space to set it up. Also I needed money to buy a
Synthesizers.com.
27th March 2010
Uploaded a
video
to YouTube called 'A modest theme'. You can also find this
video in the
Video section.
20th March 2010
Uploaded a
new track called 'Unanswered
Message' in the
Music section.
17th March 2010
Sold the Spirit Folio SX mixer. I don't need it anymore now that I have the
Roland Line Mixer M-160.
13th March 2010
Uploaded a
video
to YouTube called 'A warriors theme'. You can also find this
video in the
Video section.
10th March 2010
Uploaded a
video
to YouTube called 'Launchpad controlling a MAQ16/3 using Live'. You can also find this
video in the
Video section.
27th Februari 2010
Uploaded a
video
to YouTube called 'Launchpad controlling a Doepfer MAQ16/3'. You can also find this
video in the
Video section.
23rd Februari 2010
Bought a
Novation Launchpad to further experiment with Ableton Live and to be able to
control the clips in Live without using the mouse. Also want to investigate if
the Launchpad can be used to control the Doepfer MAQ16/3.
15th Februari 2010
Bought a second hand Roland Line Mixer M-160. The Spirit Folio SX I am
currently using is to big and I am not using the EQ on it.
6th Februari 2010
Uploaded a
video
to YouTube called 'A smooth theme'. You can also find this
video in the
Video section.
4th Februari 2010
Finished a self made module containing 2 logarithmic slew limiters and a
simple ring modulator based on the AD633. The slew limiters are based on the
schematics of the YuSynth
Dual
Gated Slew module. The schema for the ring modulator can be found at the
Music From Outer Space website.
23rd January 2010
Uploaded a
video
to YouTube called 'A misty theme'. You can also find this
video in the
Video section.
8th January 2010
Uploaded a
video
to YouTube called 'A birds theme'. You can also find this
video in the
Video section.
7th January 2010
The Blacet MiniWave was delivered on Monday the 4th of January. But after
connecting it to my MOTM cabinet on Tuesday evening there were some problems
with the waves from the standard socket A which seemed distorted. Had several
mail contact with John Blacet about this. And after that it appeared that the
EPROM in socket A probably had a faulty contact. After that some calibration had
to be performed because only half the waves were generated. But now it is
working fine. The power connector in the MOTM cabinet was not problem because
the Blacet uses the same power connector on the PCB. Still have to figure out
what I am going to do to fit the it in the MOTM cabinet. Some pictures:
6th January 2010
Received the package for the Ian Fritz
Teezer
Through-Zero VCO I order from The
BrideChamber last year.
5th January 2010
Received a batch of CD's of the Synthesizers DotCom Collective 2009 CD. And there are lot of
fantastic tracks on this CD. If you want a copy just mail me. The CD costs 10
euro including shipping. The tracks and contributors on the CD are the
following:
1. The Last King - John Rice & Martin Peters
2. Maria’s Playground - Alfonso Alba
3. Skylab - Ritchie DeCarlo
4. Threads of Noise - Mike Kelley
5. Faure’s Pavane - Richard Galbraith
6. Change - Martin Peters
7. Ambient Tumbleweeds - Jim Ghivizzani
8. Building a Robot - Roger Pellegrini
9. Beethoven Sonata No.14, C Sharp Minor, Third Movement - Dana Countryman
10. Gouging Rod - Kindred Lost
11. Torus(Stellarator excerpt) - 9thLayer
12. No Resistance - Angelo Metz
News 2009
27th December 2009
Bought a second hand
Blacet MiniWave from an musician in America called
Inverse Room. For some time I wanted to buy a MiniWave to explore it's
possibilities. But the ModCan B version is just to expensive for me. So I
grabbed to opportunity when I saw the add on the
MatrixSynth website. It was
build from the kit and has the Rocket Socket EPROM in socket B. It uses the
+15V/-15V power supply so I should be able to plug it in my MOTM cabinets power
cables.
18th December 2009
The DotCom Collective CD's are now finished and being delivered to the
contributors.
20th December 2009
Uploaded a
video
to YouTube called 'Yet another symphonic theme'. You can also find this
video in the
Video section.
7th December 2009
Uploaded a
video
to YouTube called 'A chaotic theme'. You can also find this
video in the
Video section.
30th November 2009
Uploaded a
video
to YouTube called 'A simple arpeggiated theme'. You can also find this
video in the
Video section.
21st November 2009
Extracted the music from the last 16 video's. Converted the wav-files to
mp3-files and added those for download in the
Video section.
15th November 2009
Uploaded a
video
to YouTube called 'A black keys theme'. You can also find this
video in the
Video section.
23rd October 2009
Uploaded a
video
to YouTube called 'A rocking theme'. You can also find this
video in the
Video section.
16th October 2009
Uploaded a
video
to YouTube called 'Another symphonic theme'. You can also find this
video in the
Video section.
04th October 2009
Uploaded a
video
to YouTube called 'A stressed theme'. You can also find this
video in the
Video section.
28th September 2009
Uploaded a
video
to YouTube called 'A borrowed theme'. You can also find this
video in the
Video section.
18th September 2009
Uploaded a
video
to YouTube called 'An experimental theme' using the Doepfer R2M Ribbon
Controller. You can also find this
video in the
Video section.
6th September 2009
Uploaded a
video
to YouTube called 'A sliding theme' using the newly acquired Doepfer R2M Ribbon
Controller. You can also find this
video in the
Video section.
4th September 2009
Bought a second hand
Doepfer R2M Ribbon
Controller V2 in very good shape for 100 euro. Always had a wish for some kind of ribbon
controller to use with my Modulars.
24th July 2009
Uploaded a
video
to YouTube called 'Another odd time signature theme'. You can also find this
video in the
Video section.
19th July 2009
Uploaded a
video
to YouTube called 'A melancholic theme'. You can also find this
video in the
Video section.
27th June 2009
Uploaded a
video
to YouTube called 'A subtle theme'. You can also find this
video in the
Video section.
21th June 2009
Finished building the
Music From
Outer Space Dual VCA which I ordered from the BrideChamber. I did need some
extra VCA's so now I have them. The behavior is like the Formant VCA I have; you
have to open the gain to get output. On the Synthesizers.com VCA this is not
necessary; you only have to feed a control voltage.
11th June 2009
Uploaded a
video
to YouTube called 'A somewhat bombastic theme'. You can also find this
video in the
Video section.
6th June 2009
Sold my Kawai K5000R for 300 euro.
1st June 2009
Uploaded a
video
to YouTube with a short demo of the Resonant LoPass Gate. You can also find this
video in the
Video section.
31th May 2009
Finished building the Resonant LoPass Gate module. This module is a clone
of the famous Buchla 292c LoPass Gate.
Thomas White is the one who made this
possible by producing the schematics and the PCB. I bought the PCB, with most of
the components already on it, second hand from someone in Belgium. The two Vactrols on it are VTL5C6, which are the fast type. I added the components for
the mixer section and got the panel, pots, knobs and jackbusses from The
BrideChamber.
24th May 2009
Uploaded a
video
to YouTube called 'An odd time signature theme'. You can also find this
video in the
Video section.
7nd May 2009
Uploaded a
video
to YouTube called 'A minimal theme'. You can also find this
video in the
Video section.
6nd May 2009
The collaboration track for the Synthesizers DotCom Collective CD with John L Rice is
ready. I uploaded it to be part of the CD.
2nd May 2009
Uploaded a
video
to YouTube called 'A screaming theme'. You can also find this
video in the
Video section.
26th April 2009
Uploaded a
video
to YouTube called 'Theme for Wieb Klaver'. You can also find this
video in the
Video section.
22th April 2009
Uploaded a
video
to YouTube called 'An odd theme'. You can also find this
video in the
Video section.
12th April 2009
Started working on a track for the Synthesizers DotCom Collective in collaboration
with John L Rice. John delivered 3 wave files, one with a slow bass sequence,
one with the strings and one click track to be able to synchronize the files in
Pro Tools LE.
11th April 2009
Uploaded a
video
to YouTube called 'An arpeggiated theme'. You can also find this
video in the
Video section.
22th March 2009
Uploaded a
video
to YouTube called 'Exploring the Waldorf Q Keyboard'. In the video I explore
some sounds you can make with the Waldorf Q Keyboard. You can also find this
video in the
Video section.
3rd April 2009
I sold my AKAI AX80 to a friendly guy from the eastern part of The
Netherlands. He is also a long time synthesizer addict like me. On YouTube his
channel name is zaphid.
2nd April 2009
Angelo Metz has a plan to produce a Synthesizers DotCom Collective CD where people who
own Synthesizers.com equipment can supply a track in which the Synthesizers.com
modules are used. I joined this collective and have a track ready to upload called
'Change'.
29th March 2009
Bought a second hand Waldorf Q Keyboard for 700 euro. It is the 16 voice version
and it is in a good condition. I am very glad to have a keyboard with so many
knobs for real time control. That's why I like my Nord Lead 1 so much. The
downside is that I will have to sell my Kawai K5000R and AKAI AX80 to finance
this buy.
22th March 2009
Uploaded a
video
to YouTube called 'A changing theme'. You can also find this
video in the
Video section.
14th March 2009
Uploaded a
video
to YouTube called 'A theme for my Muse'. You can also find this
video in the
Video section.
5th March 2009
Bought a second hand
Universal Audio UAD-1 adapter for 125 euro's. The
Mix
Essentials plug-in bundle and
Nigel plug-in can be used freely. Bought it to try some quality plug-ins and
experience the difference compared to the standard RTAS plug-ins which come with
Pro Tools LE 7.4.
23rd Februari 2009
Uploaded my 25th
video
to YouTube called 'A symphonic theme'. You can also find this
video in the
Video section.
14th Februari 2009
Uploaded a
video
to YouTube called 'A Saint Valentine's Day theme'. You can also find this
video in the
Video section.
6th Februari 2009
Uploaded a
video
to YouTube called 'Ratchet Sequence with a Doepfer MAQ16/3'. You can also find this
video in the
Video section.
5th Februari 2009
Uploaded a
video
to YouTube called 'An unpretentious theme close-up'. You can also find this video in the
Video section.
30th January 2009
Uploaded a
video
to YouTube called 'A brisk theme close-up'. You can also find this
video in the
Video section.
24th January 2009
Added a textbox to the Music section offering an audio CD-R for 8 euro's.
This because I now have enough material to fill-up a CD-R.
16th Januari 2009
Uploaded a
video
to YouTube called 'A simple theme close-up'. You can also find this
video in the
Video section.
10th Januari 2009
Uploaded a
video
to YouTube called 'A fast theme'. You can also find this
video in the
Video section.
News 2008
24th December 2008
Uploaded a
video
to YouTube called 'Yet, another simple theme'. You can also find this
video in the
Video section.
10th December 2008
Uploaded a
video
to YouTube called 'A humble theme'. You can also find this
video in the
Video section.
10th November 2008
Finished building the full kit for the Ian Fritz
All-In EG.
7th November 2008
Received the full kit for the Ian Fritz
All-In EG from The Bridechamber.
5th November 2008
Uploaded a
video
to YouTube called 'An even simpler theme; reprise'. You can also find this
video in the
Video section.
1st November 2008
Uploaded a
video
to YouTube called 'An even simpler theme'. You can also find this
video in the
Video section.
27th October 2008
Uploaded a
video
to YouTube called 'Another simple theme'. You can also find this
video in the
Video section.
12th October 2008
Finished building the full kit for the Ian Fritz
5Pulser
Waveshaper. A short demonstration of this module can be seen in the
Video section
and on YouTube.
10th October 2008
Received the full kit for the Ian Fritz
5Pulser
Waveshaper from The Bridechamber.
8th October 2008
Finished a new cabinet for MOTM format modules. The cabinet is basically the
same as the Synthesizers.com cabinet apart from the height of the module
mounting rails and the connectors. Here is a picture of the cabinet with the CGS
Steiner filter, the Oakley Equinoxe phaser and a lot of space for future
modules:
28th September 2008
Uploaded all the video's previously uploaded to YouTube to this web site in the original
format. You can find them
here.
27th September 2008
Uploaded a video with a demonstration of the Oakley Equinoxe Voltage
Controlled Phaser to YouTube. You
can see it
here.
26th September 2008
Made a separate page for the video's previous uploaded to YouTube. Started
to upload the video's in the original format which means that the audio quality
is much better than on YouTube.
25th September 2008
Uploaded a video to YouTube. You
can see it
here.
A simple theme; no keyboard wizardry here. The Synthesizers.com sound uses the
Oakley Equinoxe Voltage Controlled Phaser which is modulated by a LFO, an
Envelope Generator and later on by a VCO. Row 1 of the MAQ16/3 drives the DotCom,
row 2 the MFM and row 3 the Creamware MiniMax (not visible). The phaser strings
are produced by the Kawai K5000R, the solo by the Clavia Nord lead 1 and the
rhytm by the ZOOM RhythmTrak RT-323.
18th September 2008
Uploaded a video with a demonstration of the CGS Steiner Voltage Controlled
HP, LP & BP Filter to YouTube. You
can see it
here.
16th September 2008
Bought two second hand modules from a friendly guy who sells his MOTM
format modules. The modules are:
Oakley Equinoxe
(Voltage Controlled Phaser Module)
CGS Steiner
Voltage Controlled HP, LP & BP Filter (CGS35)
A photo of the two modules:
Currently I am out of cabinet space so I have to build a new rack for these
modules and for the ordered 5Pulser WaveShaper.
15th September 2008
Uploaded a video to YouTube. You
can see it
here.
Just an improvisation which I wanted to share with you. The MFM Modular does the
bass line, the Synthesizers.com Modular the accompanying sequence, the ZOOM
RT-323 the drums and the AKAI AX80 together with the Kawai K5000R the solos and
the chords.
1st September 2008
Ordered a full kit for the Ian Fritz
5Pulser
Waveshaper at The Bridechamber. I
want to expand with modules and they have a good selection of complete kits. I
ordered the kit as a trail to see what the total costs are and what the quality
is of the kits.
30th August 2008
Uploaded a video to YouTube. You
can see it
here.
This time I recorded the video and audio with different applications. But I
noticed the video is not as smooth as it should be. Row 1 of the MAQ16/3 has an
8 step sequence for the 2 modular's. Row 3 transposes the sequence on row 1. Row
2 drives the chord memory chords on the Akai AX80. The solo on the Nord Lead 1
has a kind of PPG like sound.
5th August 2008
Uploaded a video to YouTube. You
can see it
here.
Somewhat different than before because I tried to do some close-ups and camera
moves. But it is difficult doing this all alone and also trying to make some
music. The Synthesizers.com sequence starts dry and then I switch on the AKAI
Head Rush E2 in tape echo mode (blue device on the top right of the DotCom). You
can hear how the sequence becomes alive. When I switch the connect switch on the
Q124, the CV of row 1 of the MAQ16/3 is connected to the 1V/Oct of the Q107. Row
1 drives the DotCom and the MFM. Row 2 drives the Nord Lead 1 which 2nd VCO is
detuned 5 semitones down to simulate chords. Row 3 adds 2 semitones to row 1
each 8 steps. The solo is done on the Kawai 100F.
4th August 2008
Uploaded a video to YouTube. You
can see it
here.
The sequence is basically the same as on the video uploaded on the 2nd of August
but this video is more focused on the 2 Modulars.
2nd August 2008
Uploaded a video to YouTube. You
can see it
here.
The video starts with a slow part and halfway transform in the fast part. The
Kawai 100F is used for the solo's.
4th July 2008
Received the ordered Q108 Multiples and Q131 Blank Panel from
Synthesizers.com. Also received the Q150 Transistor Ladder Filter but handed the
module over to my wife because she is giving me it on my birthday.
21th June 2008
Uploaded the same video to
tv.sonicstate.com. You
can see it here.
The advantage over YouTube is that the sound is in stereo and the quality is
slightly better.
20th June 2008
Made a video with my new Logitech Pro 9000 and uploaded it to YouTube. You can see it
here.
Doepfer row 1 drives the Synthesizers.com (the sound at the beginning) and row 3
the MiniMax ASB (second sound and bass). The MiniMax ASB is on my left and not
visible in the video. AX80 is on chord memory so I can push 1 note to get a
chord. The distinct sound of the Synthesizers.com is caused by patching the saw
wave of oscillator 2 to the resonance input on the Q107 filter. Oscillator 2 is
FM'ed slightly by a formant LFO from the modular below the Synthesizers.com.
24th May 2008
Made another video attempt on YouTube. You can see it
here.
You see my little DotCom, the MFM, Doepfer MAQ16/3, Nord Lead 1 and the Zoom
RT-323 doing the rhythm and from which I transpose the Modulars.
17th May 2008
Made my first video attempt on YouTube. You can see it
here.
You can see my little Synthesizers.com cabinet, the MFM and Doepfer MAQ16/3 in
action. What you don't see is the Zoom RT-323 doing the rhythm and from which I
transpose the Modulars.
16th May 2008
Ordered the following modules from Synthesizers.com:
1 x Q124
Multiples
1 x Q131
Single-Width Blank Panel
1 x Q150
Transistor Ladder Filter
The Transistor Ladder Filter I ordered for my wife so she has a present for my
birthday.
14th May 2008
Ordered a Q108 Multiples and a Q131 Blank Panel at Synthesizers.com.
26th March 2008
Today the ordered Synthesizers.com modules have arrived. But my cabinet is
not ready yet because I still have to do the wiring. Here a picture with the
modules in the cabinet, including the Variable State Filter which I got in
February. Notice that the modules have not yet been secured to the cabinet with
the screws.
2nd March 2008
Made a cabinet for the Synthesizers.com modules. The cabinet is 80cm wide and
20cm deep. The cabinet can contain 14 single space modules. If the ordered
modules are delivered and built in there is room left for 4 single space
modules.
25th February 2008
Ordered the following modules from Synthesizers.com:
2 x Q106 - Oscillator with the
Q106CRS (Calibrated Range Switch) option
1 x Q108 - Amplifier
2 x Q109 - Envelope Generator
1 x Q112 - 4 Channel Mixer
11th February 2008
Today I received the Synthesizers.com Q107 Variable State Filter. Connected it
to the Power-One power supply and used it with my Modular to replace the current
VCF. I am surprised about the sound and possibilities; using the low pass output
it sounds much better (or different) than my Formant 24dB VCF. Here is a
sound example where I am only
altering the upper 4 knobs; as the sound source, 2 VCO's with sawtooth waveform are
used with some coloured noise added.
1st February 2008
Bought a second hand Power-One HDCC-150W-AG power supply for 60 euro to provide the
power for the new Synthesizers.com modules I intend to buy. I bought it because a QPS1 power supply of Synthesizers.com would
cost me around 275 dollar because of
the additional import duties and the high shipping costs because of the weight.
14th January 2008
Last year I have build a basic Modular that I am very pleased with. This
year I want to expand the Modular with some commercial modules. I have chosen
for Synthesizers.com because the modules have the right size for me, they are
ready made and relatively cheap. It may be that the quality of MOTM, Oakley,
Blacet, Modcan, etc. modules is better but these modules are too expensive for
me. Furthermore I can not judge on the quality of the modules of the various
vendors because I have never had the opportunity to try any of the modules so I
am not able to compare them side by side. Perhaps I will buy some MOTM or Oakley
modules later on to get some variation in the modules. Today I ordered my first
module at Synthesizers.com. The module is the
Q107 Variable
State Filter which I can use right away with my current Modular.
News 2007
10th September 2007
Bought a second hand ZOOM RhythmTrak RT-323 for 90 euro. I wanted a drum machine to
just play along with for some time and this seemed a good choice.
9th September 2007
Added the 'My First Modular' page.
4th September 2007
Started the work on the 'Demo music' page.
13th August 2007
Got an Akai Head Rush E2 as a birthday present.
8th August 2007
Sold my Akai AX73 for 180 euro.
20th June 2007
Bought a second hand Akai AX80 for 300 euro. It is in a good condition but I have to clean
the keyboard; 2 keys are not responding like they should. After cleaning
the keyboard, the internals and the displays, this AX80 is in top shape again. Already own a Akai
AX73 which I want to sell, now I have the AX80. Really like the AX80 keyboard
action which is better than the AX73's.
6th June 2007
Bought a second hand Korg 900PS. This is a preset synthesizer build in
1975. It is in a pretty good condition but I have to clean some switches
and sliders.
2nd
June 2007
Starting to set up the site. The site will contain the music from the
Attorks CD and new music as free high quality mp3 files.