2006-07-01 by stefanbonnet
I received a module from bananalogue, and I think Seth has found the perfect solution : he declared it as : "rohs exempted, replacement part for vintage electronic musical instrument" way better than my "musical synthesizer extension module"... stéphane
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2006-06-27 by Grant Richter
Group of experimenters using Wiard modulars along with sundry other hardware. http://www.myspace.com/esvc
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2006-06-22 by david rothbaum
Hi, Sorry for the x-post & the spammy nature of this post. But given this show is all modular synths I thought a few of you might be interested. Thanks, --David Friday June 23rd Damion Romero + Joseph Karam + David Scott Stone + Mitchell Brown + David Rothbaum 9:00 pmish il corra
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2006-06-19 by ginorobair
Hey Wiardos, The Electronic Musician article on analog modular synths is now online at emusician.com as a pdf. Best regards, Gino Robair
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2006-06-18 by Spacemodular
Very Nice - reminds me of the Blade Runner sound track by Vangelis with the wierd edges of Gary Numan's Replicas (especially the wierd splatters on Praying to the Aliens). The Future has arrived... __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Y
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2006-06-17 by paradigmshiftbeats
Nice, very nice! The Chroma is very complementary to the Wiard bits. Did you improvise the Chroma parts by hand as the Wiard progressed or were they planned out? Chris
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2006-06-17 by Norman Fay
An experiment in arhythmic music. 3 layers of Wiard, 2 layers of Rhodes Chroma. 1 Chroma layer is processed thru "moogerfooger" phaser pedal. Post processing = long delay from kjaerhus "classic delay" and "SIR" super impulse reverb: http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=do
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2006-06-17 by Norman Fay
Excellent! Really extreme. I especially liked "From Poppy with Love", hints of east bay ray in the guitarist's style, I thought. On the subject of MySpace, I received my first cam pr0n spam message in my MySpace inbox yesterday. Very attractive young lady, but I think she was jus
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2006-06-16 by andrew dalio
Thanks for te tip! I just piced up their latest CD yesterday, and my wife and I really enjoyed it! Kinda like a Fairport/Incredible String Band/Father Yod for the 21st century! -andrew bunny --- In wiardgroup@yahoogroups.com, "Grant Richter" wrote: > > Espers (50's sci-fi slang f
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2006-06-16 by Grant Richter
Selected very rare MP3s http://www.myspace.com/fispacerock
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2006-06-15 by Grant Richter
Espers (50's sci-fi slang for telepaths) http://www.myspace.com/espers Check out "Rosemary Lane", cool use of synth to replace "racket" (renaisance bassoon), pretty vocals. Oujia Radio http://www.myspace.com/ouijaradio Hilarious triangle break in "Red Eye Fly".
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2006-06-14 by xamboldt
http://www.paia.com/fracrak.htm http://www.blacet.com/FPtyp.jpg -Chris On Jun 12, 2006, at 5:21 PM, stefanbonnet wrote: > Hello, > I finally decided to build a wooden case for the modules I ordered > (may be it will help > unifying the mismatching colors/knobs), I just need to be
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2006-06-14 by stefanbonnet
thanks both of you !
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2006-06-14 by drmabuce
Hi i don't know if anybody 'official' answered your question privately ... but i have a pretty-good ruler and frac-rack modules from Wiard, Blacet and Paia... So based on those admittedly INformal qualifications... (and sorry, but my guage is marked in inches not millimeters) on
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2006-06-14 by drmabuce
--- In wiardgroup@yahoogroups.com, "Gary Chang" wrote: > This sounds like a perfect task for the PSIM, (chuckle) now the ---PSIM--- is involved in this thread (!?!?!?!?) =) that's what i LUV about this group!... when we go OT .... we go: Oh!!!! friggin' Teeee! > i.e., storing the
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2006-06-13 by Gary Chang
"drmabuce" wrote: > i've learned to always include a small battery-powered speaker, and i > learned to play "Mary had a little lamb" and the bugle call for > "Charge!" on every gadget i ever try to take on a plane. This sounds like a perfect task for the PSIM, i.e., storing the "
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2006-06-13 by Robair, Gino
>; It sure does. Especially when I leave it patched! Fortunately, there are no sharp edges on it (unless you remove a panel). I was almost stopped from taking my bass bow on a plane in Frankfurt this year because it has a pointed end. \u201cWhat if you try to stab someone with it
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2006-06-13 by Bryan Carrigan
On Jun 13, 2006, at 9:58 AM, Robair, Gino wrote: . For flying, I take my Doepfer portable suitcase, which I handle as a carryon bag. I bet that gets some raised eyebrows at the airport security.
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2006-06-13 by Robair, Gino
I use a 12-space SKB case for my frac-based live rig, and I only use that setup for gigs I can drive to. For flying, I take my Doepfer portable suitcase, which I handle as a carryon bag. I miss using the frac setup sometimes when I\u2019m traveling: to me it\u2019s like having a
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2006-06-13 by drmabuce
try taking a DIY 'electronium' with exposed PCB's on a plane! Much more dangerous objects than eyebrows are raised! i've learned to always include a small battery-powered speaker, and i learned to play "Mary had a little lamb" and the bugle call for "Charge!" on every gadget i ev
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2006-06-13 by the finger
Hello hello, how many of you are using your (Frac) modulars in live performance? What kind of crazy cases are peopole using out there? I plan on making a road worthy case for my stuff eventually, but first need more modules. Until then it's the bulkyjunky SKB...
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2006-06-12 by stefanbonnet
Hello, I finally decided to build a wooden case for the modules I ordered (may be it will help unifying the mismatching colors/knobs), I just need to be sure the height/width of a standard module is 133mm x 75.7mm (5.24" x 2.98"). What are the mounting holes' spacing/position/dia
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2006-06-12 by Dennis Verschoor
Yeah i prefer a 300 one over a 1200 one to. But i guess it won't fit in a single module. Regards, Dennis On 6/11/06, JOSHUA HOLLEY tartarboy@rocketmail.com > wrote: I would prefer a 300 series instead of the 1200...if they can offer a choice i'm in Josh --- Dennis Verschoor modul
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2006-06-11 by JOSHUA HOLLEY
I would prefer a 300 series instead of the 1200...if they can offer a choice i'm in Josh --- Dennis Verschoor wrote: > When you build a Wiard system then you will get > color difference for sure. > Even the old Moog modular panels witch were black > are different colored. > Not a
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2006-06-11 by Gary Chang
supisuzoi wrote: > > > > i have only a 1200 borg and a boogie, and i'd say that they're pretty > > much identical in color. the blue fpe panel that i bought, however, > > was a much redder blue (approaching purple), and looked ugly next to > > the "authentic" 1200's. > > > > kevi
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2006-06-11 by Dennis Verschoor
When you build a Wiard system then you will get color difference for sure. Even the old Moog modular panels witch were black are different colored. Not a real big deal for me. But .... we're with 3 now for a blue frackrack version? I guess we need only 1 person to jump in now (or
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2006-06-11 by supisuzoi
i understand... i also like the look of the variations in the 300 systems that i've seen. just didn't want anyone thinking they were going to get a "perfect" match by going blue, and then being disappointed. i have only a 1200 borg and a boogie, and i'd say that they're pretty mu
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2006-06-10 by Bryan Carrigan
Same here. I've owned 20 plus various 300 and 1200 series modules plus custom anodized stuff and I can maybe find 3 that perfectly match. Honestly, I don't think this is a bad thing and have grown to like the variations. It sort of gives it an ancient Laboratory look if that make
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2006-06-10 by Gary Chang
"supisuzoi" wrote: > the blue fpe panel that i bought was *not* wiard blue. either > their anodizer is grossly inconsistent, or more likely, grant sends > them his own metal. > > cheers, > kevin > > Kevin, Having 40 module system, with virtually all of the editions of front panel
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2006-06-10 by Cynthia
--- In wiardgroup@yahoogroups.com, "supisuzoi" wrote: > > If you're willing to pay so much extra just to match your wiard > modules, I'd first get an answer to this question: is cynthia buying > the blue panels from grant? if not, you might be disappointed in the > result; the bl
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2006-06-09 by drj3rk
I planned to order a ZO around the first of next month, so if you haven't found your 4 or 8 by then, then I'm in. --- In wiardgroup@yahoogroups.com, "m0n075" wrote: > > Hi People > > I had a chat with Cynthia about the possibity's of a Blue Zero Oscilator. > Cynthi told me that i
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2006-06-09 by supisuzoi
If you're willing to pay so much extra just to match your wiard modules, I'd first get an answer to this question: is cynthia buying the blue panels from grant? if not, you might be disappointed in the result; the blue fpe panel that i bought was *not* wiard blue. either their an
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2006-06-09 by Andris Tauvers
Hey Grant makethe Woggle six frac spaces and add on your Sequantizer module for good measure. now that would be seriously fun voltage control. Keep up the fantastic designs. Andris Tauvers >From: damon >Reply-To: wiardgroup@yahoogroups.com >To: wiardgroup@yahoogroups.com >Subject
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2006-06-08 by Dennis Verschoor
Wohaaa t-shirts would be cool! Maybe a Borg t-shirt to? Regards, Dennis On 6/8/06, denshiblocks denshiblocks@yahoo.com > wrote: --- In wiardgroup@yahoogroups.com , "Grant Richter" wrote: > > I really want to make a 1200 series Woggle Bug. i REALLY want you to make a 1200 series w
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2006-06-08 by denshiblocks
--- In wiardgroup@yahoogroups.com, "Grant Richter" wrote: > > I really want to make a 1200 series Woggle Bug. i REALLY want you to make a 1200 series woggle bug! if the panel is 4.5" ill probably repackage it more compact for my system (with davies knobs) but any size is fine! ps
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2006-06-08 by Mark Griffiths
I'd be interested in this also. I was thinking of the JAG for the 2nd (or is it 3rd rack) I'm planning..so I already had the issue of a half space, especially as I've decided the blue versions will be the way I go. On the other hand, it will have to be quick. The EU is looking at
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2006-06-08 by data2action
i've even got a couple of 6" modules, plus a number of 4.5", so seems like no big deal to me. i've also done a bunch of 1.5" modules: CGS Steiner filter, PsycoLFO, attenuator/mults, 3-1 mixers, bandpass filter... winds up being pretty easy to mix-n-match bbob --- In wiardgroup@ya
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2006-06-08 by Gary Chang
As a guy who has 3 Woggles already, I will always welcome another knob-turner that doesn't deplete the alcoholic beverage supplies....8') gc
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2006-06-08 by the finger
lovely. the idea i have for my portable case has expanded, and I have room for whatever size you make it. 4.5" of woggle will be just fine by me. woo! if wiard made a half frac sized module what would it be???
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2006-06-07 by Tim J
4.5" modules aren't that bad...when they can be bought in pairs or groups they would be great... jag, wogglebug..... perhaps the walkabout module.... Tim >From: "Grant Richter" >Reply-To: wiardgroup@yahoogroups.com >To: wiardgroup@yahoogroups.com >Subject: [wiardgroup] Frac-Rac W
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2006-06-07 by Dennis Verschoor
It would be cool if it had some features witch aren't on the 300 series and vica verca. So that some users would have lust to have them all!!! Hahahaha Regards, Dennis On 6/7/06, davevosh@aol.com davevosh@aol.com > wrote: In a message dated 6/6/2006 11:07:13 PM Pacific Standard T
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2006-06-07 by davevosh@aol.com
In a message dated 6/7/2006 8:51:26 AM Pacific Standard Time, drmabuce@yahoo.com writes: knowing full well that i've promised Mrs. Mabuse that i will scale DOWN my exposure to lead fumes doc, like she hasn`t heard that one before................................ :^) best, dave
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2006-06-07 by davevosh@aol.com
In a message dated 6/6/2006 11:07:13 PM Pacific Standard Time, grichter@asapnet.net writes: One technical challenge is the 300 series "Bugs" make use of 10 jacks and 5 controls. 8 jacks and 4 controls is pretty much the limit for a 3 inch Frac-Rac module. But 4.5" modules are awk
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2006-06-07 by davevosh@aol.com
In a message dated 6/6/2006 11:07:13 PM Pacific Standard Time, grichter@asapnet.net writes: I really want to make a 1200 series Woggle Bug. grant, while certainly not the first person, let me not be the last to say that i think a 1200 w`bug would be a wonderful module to add to t
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2006-06-07 by m0n075
Hi People I had a chat with Cynthia about the possibity's of a Blue Zero Oscilator. Cynthi told me that it was possible in frackrack format but in Wiard Blue. With some Wiard graphics on it or something kinda similar. But she would have wanted a minimum order of 4. When 4 people
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2006-06-07 by Dennis Verschoor
Yeah please add them if it's ok with Grant. Regards, Dennis On 6/7/06, Mark Verbos verbos2002@yahoo.com > wrote: James, I laid out the board a few years ago in Adobe Illustrator. I have not figured out a way to take the layouts I have done this way and make commercial boards out
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2006-06-07 by Robair, Gino
<> Go large and give us the whole enchilada! Speaking for myself, the larger size isn\u2019t awkward, at least now that Blacet has the thinner modules, such as the LFO, the scanner, and the sequential switch. Or, a person can just put it next to a JAG in his or her rack and thing
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2006-06-07 by drj3rk
Another 4.5" advocate here. There are a few different 4.5" modules available in frac format these days. --- In wiardgroup@yahoogroups.com, damon wrote: > > Grant: Same opinion. Bring on the 4.5" Frac Woggle! > > On Jun 7, 2006, at 12:10 AM, Bryan Carrigan wrote: > > > But would b
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2006-06-07 by drj3rk
I didn't know they were up that high (revision-wise.) If I end up building one, I shall have to reserve #16 or something. :) The #16 Standard Wogglebug! Now that I know you're thinking about making an official 1200 series bug though, I might just wait for that, and put my experim
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2006-06-07 by Mark Verbos
James, I laid out the board a few years ago in Adobe Illustrator. I have not figured out a way to take the layouts I have done this way and make commercial boards out of them. If there is interest, I will put the layout in the files section of the group, but I will not be doing a
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