2009-02-14 by kwote uno
it's funny but i had always hoped this would happen with the 1200 series. glad to hear. it reminds me of the oh so awesome Mini-Wave ;) On Fri, Feb 13, 2009 at 12:13 PM, Grant Richter grichter@asapnet.net > wrote: Make Noise modules will be releasing a Euro-Rac version of the Wog
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2009-02-13 by Grant Richter
Make Noise modules will be releasing a Euro-Rac version of the Wogglebug. I am talking to other manufacturers about picking up the 1200 series filters. The response has been very positive at this point. I am confident the Borg II design at least will continue to be available in t
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2009-02-12 by Tyler Harwood
You might try giving Grant a call, his phone number is on the site, it's his preferred way to communicate from my experience. He's pretty great to talk to, and he likes to know who he's building this stuff for. He may tell you no, and have a perfectly good reason to, or tell you
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2009-02-12 by Timm Mason
I had an order in for several Frac modules and he cancelled it. No hard feelings, just sayin' On Thu, Feb 12, 2009 at 7:53 AM, John Audette beansharicots@gmail.com > wrote: It would be nice if he could clear this up. I would love to buy one of his frac modules but I'm under the i
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2009-02-12 by John Audette
It would be nice if he could clear this up. I would love to buy one of his frac modules but I'm under the impression he does not want any new orders. 2009/2/10 Tommy DOG mrsvomit@tommydog.com > I don't know that there is any reason the believe that Grant is not taking orders. I h
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2009-02-12 by mrboningen
--- In wiardgroup@yahoogroups.com, Paul Lord wrote: > > The Borg II can do all kids of great tricks but if you set it up as an acid > squelcher it will eat you alive. Mix together a few different envelope > shapes on different trigger patterns to mimic accents and feed it a > Seq
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2009-02-12 by kursk53704
I have a partial Wiard 300 series rack enclosure for sale (left and right vertical and one horizontal module attachment piece). Good condition. If interested make me an offer. kursk1@tds.net Thanks, Bill Gibson
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2009-02-11 by andrew dalio
Definitely speak with Grant, but you might want to read message 3587 on this forum, where Grant talks about this year's business practices. -andrew bunny, who is very happy with his Wogglebug, WFC, Omni, and Borg 300 series modules!
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2009-02-11 by kwote uno
i'm praying that i can order a Wogglebug and atleast one Borg/Boogie this year. i have a feeling i can pull it. :crosses fingers: :) On Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 2:57 PM, Tommy DOG mrsvomit@tommydog.com > wrote: I don't know that there is any reason the believe that Grant is not takin
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2009-02-10 by watson
jesson, i would also reccomend that system as being a good way to go about things. i use the WC a lot in my setup, for many different thing(quantizer, analog vco, wavetable, envelopes, vca...) and get a lot of miles out of it. the dual envelator is just awesome, it is of utmost i
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2009-02-10 by Tommy DOG
I don't know that there is any reason the believe that Grant is not taking orders. I have heard nothing to that effect. --- In wiardgroup@yahoogroups.com, Jesson Alexander wrote: > > Grant is not taking new orders? This could be disappointing. What is the > latest news on that? I
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2009-02-10 by the finger
Hello all, I'd really like to get my hands on either one of these modules, the Borg or Borg2 in 300 format. I don't think I have a preference, although I'm leaning a little towards the Dual Borg 2 contact me offlist if you have one available thanks! BRAD
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2009-02-10 by Jesson Alexander
Grant is not taking new orders? This could be disappointing. What is the latest news on that? I would gladly buy used, however. And Paul, thank you for the comparisons. I am really excited about putting together this small system. It could be exactly the right size for me. After
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2009-02-09 by T3h caTmaN
is GR. even taking any new orders?? or.. perhaps you are just looking to buy used? d. To: wiardgroup@yahoogroups.com From: jessonalexander@gmail.com Date: Mon, 9 Feb 2009 04:31:19 +0000 Subject: [wiardgroup] Filter qualities? Hi all, first post. Potential Wiard 300 buyer here. Co
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2009-02-09 by Paul Lord
Welcome! First off, there is no such thing as a "least favorite" Wiard filter :) They all have their strengths and I find myself going to each for specific tasks. The Boogie can be a LPG but its real strength is making huge bass tones out of a single osc. It will filter way down
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2009-02-09 by jessonalexander@ymail.com
Hi all, first post. Potential Wiard 300 buyer here. Considering a small four-module system: Classic VCO Envelator Sequantizer and then a filter. Omni, Borg, Borg2, New, Boogie. Hmm. I haven't found a thread that really goes in to the differences. Can anybody send a link? The Borg
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2009-02-09 by John Mahoney
At 03:33 AM 2/8/2009, watson wrote: >and just in case you guys missed message 1055 a few years ago ill >post both doc and grants info..... [biiig sniiip] Great story, thanks for the repost! John
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2009-02-08 by watson
and just in case you guys missed message 1055 a few years ago ill post both doc and grants info..... message 1055 A couple of folks on this list have asked me if there is a relationship bet= ween the `Goldberg Function Generator' and the noiz ring. Until now, I took= the fifth an
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2009-02-07 by kwote uno
oh haha. yeah. i was at work when i replied so i didn't have mine as a reference but that's exactly right. i have the blue one and it is indeed the same functionality. just a beautiful blue faceplate with the awesome wiard graphics! On Fri, Feb 6, 2009 at 12:01 AM, Timm Mason tim
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2009-02-06 by Timm Mason
On that page I see one called GR-1210 (no A or B suffix) which is missing the jacks you mention. I have the GR-1210A which is also pictured in the link you sent. But I just saw the GR-1210B and there is no difference in terms of jacks and controls. The B is a blue faceplate and d
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2009-02-03 by watson
also just to be clear he is looking for 1200 series module On Tue, Feb 3, 2009 at 5:41 PM, watson companyofquail@gmail.com > wrote: somebody hook this man up with a borg filter, he has been tirelessly searching for what seems a long time. On Tue, Feb 3, 2009 at 4:04 PM, Jonas Ash
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2009-02-03 by watson
somebody hook this man up with a borg filter, he has been tirelessly searching for what seems a long time. On Tue, Feb 3, 2009 at 4:04 PM, Jonas Asher asher.jonas@gmail.com > wrote: Hello Wiard Group - If anyone wants to sell one of their Borg Filters, I would love to take it off
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2009-02-03 by Jonas Asher
Hello Wiard Group - If anyone wants to sell one of their Borg Filters, I would love to take it off your hands. thanks! jon -- --------------------------------------/ www.phaserprone.com
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2009-02-03 by Dennis Verschoor
I always wondered why the dip switch for invert data recirculated through shift register wasn't put to front. And why there isn't standard an external clock input. These function should be avaible from the frontpanel. Cheers, Dennis On Tue, Feb 3, 2009 at 5:30 PM, kwote uno kwote
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2009-02-03 by kwote uno
The newer version includes the noise output and ext chance while the original does not. http://www.wiard.com/1200/NR/Noise_Ring.html On Tue, Feb 3, 2009 at 2:02 AM, geometr_d timm.mason@gmail.com > wrote: Hi, can anyone tell me the difference between these 2 Noise Ring models? GR
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2009-02-03 by geometr_d
Hi, can anyone tell me the difference between these 2 Noise Ring models? GR-1210A and GR-1210B
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2009-02-02 by davevosh@aol.com
KDHX streams this show @ kdhx.org doc, congrats ! break a leg ! best, dave -----Original Message----- From: drmabuce To: wiardgroup@yahoogroups.com Sent: Mon, 2 Feb 2009 10:30 am Subject: [wiardgroup] doc on the air first the obligatory apologies for a cross-post... In every band
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2009-02-02 by drmabuce
first the obligatory apologies for a cross-post... In every band that i've inhabited i quickly gain the reputation as the 'antichrist of promotion'. It's not my fault! i swear! It just happens!!!. A project involves me , even a resonably popular one, and suddenly- it becomes 30%
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2009-01-28 by andrew dalio
A WEEK with no Wiard messages? Oh noes! I guess we're all in the studio ;-) I'll put up some sounds soon, though! -andrew bunny
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2009-01-20 by r_a_quirk
--- In wiardgroup@yahoogroups.com, "Grant Richter" wrote: > > The faceplates are made of PCB material with touch controllers keys built in, which is so cute, > it's like I suggested it 5 ears ago! > > Who is counting, they are blue and named after bugs! Rock on teen God's! > > ht
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2009-01-20 by nicholas_kent
> The faceplates are made of PCB material with touch controllers keys built in, which is so cute, > it's like I suggested it 5 ears ago! Hi Grant, I think you received some partial vindication a couple years ago and no one noticed it. MFB has been making euro modules with PCB mat
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2009-01-20 by Grant Richter
The faceplates are made of PCB material with touch controllers keys built in, which is so cute, it's like I suggested it 5 ears ago! Who is counting, they are blue and named after bugs! Rock on teen God's! http://www.bugbrand.co.uk/
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2009-01-19 by Tommy DOG
Someone has built a nice looking version of this: http://www.musicsynthesizer.com/DIY/Grant/CVtwister.html Page with image here: http://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2839 I'd love to see an official one in full a/v form. TD
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2009-01-18 by fhserge
I am looking for a Wiard series 300 Borg 1 filter. Please email me off list if you have one for sale.
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2009-01-15 by Tommy DOG
I started out with the SEQ patched with two of the gates going into the OCT +/- (I played around until I found an order I liked) -this idea was inspired by the file "wiard-list-tips.txt" that is in the file section of this group. from the SEQ I ran a mutipled signal into both the
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2009-01-14 by watson
hey tommy, what are yo doing with the WFC and the Omni? just a general patch idea would be cool, i like trying new stuff and looking at things from others perspectives... also i just got a sequentizer and would be interested to know what you are doing with that right now. i want
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2009-01-14 by Tommy DOG
I use the Wiard very regularly, without guilt and without a net. Once in a while I'll look at that tip txt file and try something in there for a change. I never complete any "experiment" because it's music and I begin getting more interested in playing then reading ideas. I still
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2009-01-09 by Mark Griffiths
Thanks Grant, I'll give that a go over the weekend. Just figured how to do the classic "Tangerine Dream expanding sequence" thing with the sequantizer, an sawtooth LFO into the reset and using a joystick to vary the frequency of the LFO to get those 1,2 1,2 1,2,3 1,2 ,12,3,4 type
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2009-01-09 by andrew dalio
Thanks for the neat patch idea! -andrew --- In wiardgroup@yahoogroups.com, "Grant Richter" wrote: > > I don't know if I mentioned this before. > > If you run the pulse output of one VCO (master) to the synch input of another (slave synch > knob to max) tuned in unison, then PWM o
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2009-01-09 by watson
i just tried this and is sounds really cool, i had done a version of th first part but not tried tying an LFO to the PWM for chorus, thats a really rich sound. for chorus i usually use the original filter module and get some really good sounds out of that. i like putting the enve
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2009-01-09 by Grant Richter
I don't know if I mentioned this before. If you run the pulse output of one VCO (master) to the synch input of another (slave synch knob to max) tuned in unison, then PWM on the first VCO should shift the phase of the second against the first. Adding the outputs together should g
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2008-12-28 by John Mahoney
At 06:48 PM 12/27/2008, maldoroar@yahoo.com wrote: >Grant, >this is really interesting. I've never heard of using tape to record >control voltages before... Check out Peter Grenader's write-up of Subotnick's control tracks: http://www.buzzclick-music.com/mort_lore.html Subotnick
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2008-12-27 by maldoroar@yahoo.com
Grant, this is really interesting. I've never heard of using tape to record control voltages before, although i vaguely remember hearing about it being done on VHS. Maybe Dan Sandin did this? I'm wondering, if you had a multi-track tape player, could you layer cv's to create comp
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2008-12-27 by Tommy DOG
Thanks Grant. A nice dose of good info. TD
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2008-12-27 by Mark Griffiths
Hi Grant, thanks for this. Very helpful and interesting. I think I did read about the Subotnik technique, maybe in the notes from one of releases. I came from about the same era as you, I had a simpler system, Roland SH2, CSQ100 sequencer and Dr Rythmn, but I did try and interfac
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2008-12-27 by watson
wow that was a great read... i just got done painting a few rooms in my house and cleaned up, i stopped off on my computer to check my mail before going to fire up my wiard as a "reward" for a job well done on the paint.... and luckily this message was here so i could read it, i
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2008-12-27 by Grant Richter
Hello Mark, > A quick couple of questions, for which there is no rush for an answer....I saw in the hints a tips Grant mentioned that a 5V gate on the Classic VCO and WC won't fully open the VCA on those units. > > 1. I have a Kenton convertor that gives 5V or 15V (no 10V). Is 15
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2008-12-26 by Muff
Grant you flatter me - that's just the feeling I was after when setting up that piece. I love the glacier collapse image, not something I thought of but perfectly fitting to the mood. Thanks :) will post more wiardness soon! From: "Grant Richter" Date: Wed, 24 Dec 2008 20:33:32 -
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2008-12-25 by andrew dalio
Just wanted to tell everyone Merry Christmas, and keep on Wiarding in the New Year! -andrew bunny (or substitute any holiday you wish. just keep wiarding, OK?)
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2008-12-24 by Grant Richter
> The result is 4RG > > http://www.muffwiggler.com/music/4rg.mp3 Another outstanding piece! Very evocative. There is a feeling of suspense, but not dread, more like awe. Like watching the collapse of a glacier from a safe distance, but still near enough to appreciate the shear ph
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