2006-10-07 by Mark Griffiths
Hi, the old QuadVCAs are 1-10V but can be modified to 0-5V, the new ones, starting September this year, are 0-5V..so, yes, seems odd. regards, Mark www.inspiringsounds.com Norman Fay wrote: On 10/7/06, damon damon@mac.com > wrote: Analogue Systems is like Wiard, 100m, etc. Howeve
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2006-10-07 by Norman Fay
On 10/7/06, damon damon@mac.com > wrote: Analogue Systems is like Wiard, 100m, etc. However, not all Blacet is 10v. The two Quad VCAs I've bought over the years have a 5v ceiling. ?? Odd, the Blacet Quad VCA I built up the other month was 10v, but could be modified by cutting tra
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2006-10-06 by damon
From Doepfer's technical page: Control voltages, as produced by modulation s sources like the LFO and ADSR, are from -2.5 V to +2.5 V (5 VSS) for the LFO, and from 0 V to +8 V for the ADSR. Plan B's envelope is +8v Cwejman's envelopes are only +5v Analogue Systems is like Wiard,
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2006-10-06 by andrew dalio
Perhaps, but I've never had any problems using my Wiard 300 series modules along with Doepfer, Analogue Solutions, Moog Voyager, even my MS 20 (as long as I wasn't driving oscillators). Just experiment, and you'll do fine... -andrew bunny --- In wiardgroup@yahoogroups.com, damon
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2006-10-06 by Grant Richter
Why do you say the euro system is 5 volt? The standard set by the Arp 2600 is that all mini-jack systems should be 10 volt control range systems. I know the following follow that: Wiard 300 and 1200, All Blacet modules, PAIA 9700 modules, ARP 2500/2600, Roland 100 and 100m, Aries
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2006-10-05 by drmabuce
Hi doc --- In wiardgroup@yahoogroups.com, "drmabuce" wrote: > > Buy more stuff now! > GOOD IDEER! i sent Grant money and in response...Prof. Richter** sent me a dual Borg2 behind a 'riverdance blue' 300-style faceplate and i am delighted. The difference in CV reponse to the Dual
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2006-10-03 by Norman Fay
I'm another enthusiastic user who is really thrilled @ the idea of there being enough "building blocks" in the 1200 range to make up a complete synthesiser. On 10/3/06, Dennis Verschoor modular@gmail.com > wrote: That sounds so exciting! Can't wait till see/hear more. Regards, De
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2006-10-03 by Dennis Verschoor
That sounds so exciting! Can't wait till see/hear more. Regards, Dennis On 9/30/06, Grant Richter grichter@asapnet.net > wrote: The goal of the 300 series was a cross between an ARP 2600 and a Music Easel. The goal of the 1200 series is a cross between a Synthi and a Music Easel.
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2006-10-03 by wiard300
I am considering buying a JAG to use with my "euro" modular. Are there any possible issues? I would probably run an LFO thru it, as an example. thanks, RSA
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2006-10-02 by Grant Richter
Looks highly suspicious. There is no feedback date later than year 00 for sellers account. The pictures are from a previous eBay auction. --- In wiardgroup@yahoogroups.com, "loopcycle" wrote: > > Just wondering if anyone knows if this is a scam or legit: > *bay # 290034372478 > >
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2006-10-02 by loopcycle
Just wondering if anyone knows if this is a scam or legit: *bay # 290034372478 Hans
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2006-10-02 by drmabuce
LOL! i observe (admittedly to my uptight alarm and dismay) that oodles of synth discussion forums could more properly be described as synth PANEL discussion forums.*** sigh! emoticons fail me! (therefore please assume that i'm typing all this with a very smartass grin on my old g
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2006-10-01 by Sam Ecoff
Hi Tim, Perhaps some users want to buy a system from a single manufacturer, but I'd be willing to bet that the majority of modular users have at least two brands in their rigs. I currently have Wiard, Blacet, Metalbox, Paia, Doepfer, Modcan, Cynthia, and Arp. :-) Sam E. On Oct 1,
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2006-10-01 by amnesia
hi grant what i was saying was that i dont own any frac stuff at the moment, i am trying to keep my frankensynth the same look i.e. ssilver, i hate the look of black panels mixed with blue, mixed with white etc ( i know it is stupid but I love the overall aesthetic) that is why i
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2006-10-01 by Tim J
Yes but.... Its a silly, strange, fetish market (modular synths). While they are entirely modular any any system can be used with any other no matter the difference... people still like to purchase a 'system' from a manufacturer. Its true in the frac system wiard, blacet, pai and
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2006-10-01 by Grant Richter
Following the same logic, what if everyone refused to listen to anyones music except their LAST composition or recording? That attitude would certainly dampen the enthusiasm of all musicians and composers. --- In wiardgroup@yahoogroups.com, "Grant Richter" wrote: > > That attitud
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2006-10-01 by Grant Richter
That attitude absolutely garantees it will never happen. Without ongoing module sales, there is no way to fund development. --- In wiardgroup@yahoogroups.com, amnesia wrote: > > Grant > > The day you have a full 1200 system is the day you have my order, I dont > currently have an
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2006-10-01 by Mark Griffiths
This sounds really exciting! Interestingly I came to this whole hardware modular world via the EMS VCS3. I was using a VCS3 soft synth emulation that really wasn't cutting it, particularly in the joystick department so I started thinking about getting a real VCS3 (I'd always want
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2006-10-01 by HDibrell@aol.com
In a message dated 9/30/2006 6:49:05 P.M. Central Standard Time, grichter@asapnet.net writes: I am working on a new complex oscillator design. It shows promise. It will have unique features never before offered in a VCO. I would like to do an "Envelooper" which would generate mul
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2006-10-01 by amnesia
Grant The day you have a full 1200 system is the day you have my order, I dont currently have any frac units, just serge and euro. I cant wait for that day :-) Ross Grant Richter wrote: > > The goal of the 300 series was a cross between an ARP 2600 and a Music > Easel. > > The go
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2006-09-30 by Grant Richter
The goal of the 300 series was a cross between an ARP 2600 and a Music Easel. The goal of the 1200 series is a cross between a Synthi and a Music Easel. It is very Joystick centric because of the Synthi heritage and because Joystick synths are kinda rare. It is also designed so t
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2006-09-15 by amnesia
I cant see you have VCOs Sequencer etc of the 300 series. Will this ever be the case? Grant Richter wrote: > > The 1200 series modules are quite affordable and in some ways an > improvement on the > 300 series. > > --- In wiardgroup@yahoogroups.com > , amnesia wrote: > > > > That
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2006-09-15 by Grant Richter
The 1200 series modules are quite affordable and in some ways an improvement on the 300 series. --- In wiardgroup@yahoogroups.com, amnesia wrote: > > That is sad as I will never be able to enjoy / afford such art :-( > > I could swap you some oil for a system :-) > > > Grant Rich
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2006-09-15 by amnesia
That is sad as I will never be able to enjoy / afford such art :-( I could swap you some oil for a system :-) Grant Richter wrote: > > > The price increase has to do with the crazy state of the whole music > electronics industry > and not any personal or corporate greed. > > I sh
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2006-09-15 by Grant Richter
> The price increase has to do with the crazy state of the whole music electronics industry and not any personal or corporate greed. I should clarify: Not MY greed. I am not a greedy person. You DO NOT make musical instruments if you are greedy. If you are greedy, you get in the
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2006-09-15 by Grant Richter
> Any reason why the price has tripled in 7 years? Thats ****ing crazy! Because it is a really well designed, well thought out instrument that compact, reliable and highly effective. The price increase has to do with the crazy state of the whole music electronics industry and not
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2006-09-15 by HDibrell@aol.com
In a message dated 9/14/2006 5:48:25 P.M. Central Standard Time, drmabuce@yahoo.com writes: did you guys make Harry D. The sargeant-at-arms at another of your 'secret' executive council meetings that always seem to conflict with my gigs? WOW!! Sergeant-at-arms. Is there a salary
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2006-09-14 by amnesia
sorry I should have said f****** disappointing, a lovely modular that was once a reasonable price has now become unobtainable :-( Oh bugger I just sold my time machine for $9000 and it looks to be the same cost as the Wiard now! Any reason why the price has tripled in 7 years? Th
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2006-09-14 by Gary Chang
nice to have some banter here after such a long hiatus - must be the end of the gardening season.... gary
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2006-09-14 by amnesia
Oh bugger I just sold my time machine for $9000 and it looks to be the same cost as the Wiard now! Any reason why the price has tripled in 7 years? Thats ****ing crazy! Grant Richter wrote: > > Only if you have a time machine to go back to 1999 ;^) > > --- In wiardgroup@yahoogrou
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2006-09-14 by davevosh@aol.com
In a message dated 9/14/2006 12:32:01 PM Pacific Standard Time, grichter@asapnet.net writes: I must remind you you that you swore an oath to protect the Secrets of the Loyal Order of the Wogglebug. Don't make us actually do any of that breaking of stones/burying at low tide stuff
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2006-09-14 by drmabuce
(apologies to all for the misfired post) To my L.O.W. comrades, as i remain vegetarian and thus, fear the mollusks... (and i am an indifferent swimmer at best) i humbly throw myself on the mercy of the Security Council and beg forgiveness for my indiscretion. As recompense i offe
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2006-09-14 by drmabuce
--- In wiardgroup@yahoogroups.com, HDibrell@... wrote: > > > In a message dated 9/14/2006 10:02:01 A.M. Central Standard Time, > drmabuce@... writes: > > The change is in me. > Synths are no worse, nor are synth magazines. > i've just lost my youthful ability to be cheerfully obl
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2006-09-14 by HDibrell@aol.com
In a message dated 9/14/2006 10:02:01 A.M. Central Standard Time, drmabuce@yahoo.com writes: The change is in me. Synths are no worse, nor are synth magazines. i've just lost my youthful ability to be cheerfully oblivious to the ubiquitious down-side, and focus with ardent desire
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2006-09-14 by Gary Chang
HDibrell@... wrote: > > I also used to drool over car magazines in the mid '60's , picturing > myself in that Ferrari, Maserati or Lamborghini. yes, and what about those old covers of High Times Magazine? When all is said and done, I, too, am happier not to bother myself anymore
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2006-09-14 by Grant Richter
> TAKE NOTE: You WILL get what you wish for > .... and you'll wonder what the HELL you were thinking!!) I must remind you you that you swore an oath to protect the Secrets of the Loyal Order of the Wogglebug. Don't make us actually do any of that breaking of stones/burying at low
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2006-09-14 by Robair, Gino
Thanks for the kind words, John. The \u201ctraveling\u201d synth you saw in Miami is actually a Doepfer A-100P case populated with Plan B, Livewire, and Doepfer modules. The case works well as a carry-on bag on airplanes. If Grant was making modules in Eurorack form, I\u2019d hav
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2006-09-14 by Grant Richter
Only if you have a time machine to go back to 1999 ;^) --- In wiardgroup@yahoogroups.com, "cray5656" wrote: > > is the Real Wiard system package still available $3299? I would like > to buy one :-) >
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2006-09-14 by drmabuce
"youth is wasted on the young" G.B.Shaw --- In wiardgroup@yahoogroups.com, "Gary Chang" wrote: > > Certainly, Unobtainium still exists in your life, Doc. It just might > not be here at this modular JC Whitney parts counter we are standing > at.... > most certainly it does! Senor
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2006-09-14 by John Mahoney
Having seen Gino perform in Miami (at Subtropics 18), I can assure you that he occasionally gets a chance to use this stuff, and he knows what he's doing with it. :-) That said, one duet performance also involved rolling beer bottles on the concrete floor! I guess he's a percussi
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2006-09-14 by cray5656
is the Real Wiard system package still available $3299? I would like to buy one :-)
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2006-09-14 by Robair, Gino
Hi Gary (et al), Just to clarify, I took no offense to your comments (or anyone else\u2019s comments \u2014 even the folks who no longer subscribe to any gear mags....I can understand that feeling). If I seemed short tempered, I wasn\u2019t \u2014 I have to start using emoticons
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2006-09-13 by Gary Chang
Certainly, Unobtainium still exists in your life, Doc. It just might not be here at this modular JC Whitney parts counter we are standing at.... gary (FYI, the term Unobtainium was coined from a friend who works for Skunkworks - it refers to exotic composite materials that we hav
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2006-09-13 by Gary Chang
Gino, I realize that the Ferrari-Pinto analogy was a bit catty - sorry about that. I think that the ghost of Konkuro came by last night when I wrote my comment! I can't argue with your reply - you have a quality publication that covers a much larger domain than the typical 1984 m
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2006-09-13 by Dave Bradley
Sounds to me like your market has segmented sufficiently that you could better cater to your users by offering several mags: "Manly Hardware Electronic Musician" "Soft Electronic Musician" and "Girly Man Electronic ROMpler Button Pusher" ;>) Moe On 9/13/06, Robair, Gino grobair@p
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2006-09-13 by Robair, Gino
Hi Gary and fellow Wiardos, Let me put on my editor’s hat for a moment and give you a US magazine’s take on this: It’s difficult scheduling reviews of boutique items from overseas, such as the Ebbe und Flut and GenoQs: they’re handmade (obviously) and the companies can barely mak
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2006-09-13 by drmabuce
Goodness! Harry seems to have set a ball to rolling here Re: Kbd Mags as the `Unobtanium Review' . Brilliant! It is certainly true that i no longer risk sticking the pages together in my lust for that which i shall never have, luridly depicted in the synthporn media. (chuckle i f
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2006-09-13 by Gary Chang
Interesting incites into why we are so bored with the media converage of our sport.... Back in the day, it was about spotlighting all of the "Unobtainium" around - reviewing the melotron, Moog 3 or other expensive gems that we couldn't afford. Kinda like looking at a car mag with
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2006-09-11 by drmabuce
Hi Harry --- In wiardgroup@yahoogroups.com, HDibrell@... wrote: > I finally quit taking publications like Electronic Musician, Keyboard, > etc., because I found myself falling into that trap of "If I only had this piece > of gear, I could make some real music!" me too, i can rela
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2006-09-10 by HDibrell@aol.com
In a message dated 9/10/2006 12:56:34 P.M. Central Standard Time, drmabuce@yahoo.com writes: CUSTOMERS are eager participants in the tango-macarbre of specsmanship. They are just as culpable for the hysteria as the manufacturers who feed them this malarky. Psychoacoustic research
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