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Basilisk - wirehead - build notes
These are my build notes for the Basilisk baseline synthesizer.Wirehead come from Western Australia.Here is the official website:https://wireheadinstruments.com/basiliskLinks+ Construction manual+...
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ACO - Theremin and beyond - Carolina Eyck
I saw this concert last week and was blown away. The Australian Chamber Orchestra is my favourite orchestraIt got me thinking all about the technology which is over100 years old.It was invented by...
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Basilisk - wirehead - build notes - part 2
Part 2 of my Wirehead Basilisk build.This is a bass line synth from Western Australia.part 1 on my build is here:https://djjondent.blogspot.com/2025/05/basilisk-wirehead-build-notes.htmlI saw a cool...
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My 5U sequencer setup
Currently I have five sequencers in my large format 5U setup1. Moog 9602. Two q960 synthesizer dot com sequencers3. Klee4. MFOS sequencer.The MFOS is difficult to clock without a mod.These...
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Moog Index pageMoog General+ Clocking the Korg SQ 10 - S triggers+ Moog CABLE -S-trig to V-trig+ Modular Clocks - Analog, MIDI , PPQNMoog - Mother 32/ DFAM/ SubHarmonicon+ Moog Mother 32 - Sequencer...
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Q162 - sequential switch used as a Clock divider module
The Q962 is a specific type of clock divider, likely a module within a modular synthesizer system. It's designed to take an incoming clock signal and produce a series of divided clock signals, meaning...
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A impromptu jam last might. My mate Ed and I decided to play with the old Moog.This hasn't been used in a while so it was good to see most things worked.View this post on InstagramA post shared by...
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Ethiopian Sidamo - coffee growing region
Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee.Coffee production makes up nearly a third of Ethiopia’s economy and is the world's 6th largest producer.The the most well known coffee-growing regions in Ethiopia...
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Cortados/Gibraltar's/Piccolos - Glass sizes
In the coffee world glass sizes vary alot, esp in different parts of the world.These are some of the most common:PiccoloA piccolo glass typically holds 3-4 ounces (85-114 ml) of liquid. This small...
View ArticleUNO Synth Pro
A demo of the UNO Synth Pro.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Music Tech, Synth, Keyboard Repairs (@elk_elektronik)...Thanks for holding the meeting last Tuesday Ed.We met Chris Steller,...
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E61 profile for dark roast beans
A classic E61 espresso profile often involves no pre-infusion.E-61 machines are also very temperature unstable.You hit the puck hard, then ramp up to 9 bar, which you sustain.These are often sour in...
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Gentle and Sweet espresso profile - good for light roast beans
The Gentle and Sweet espresso profile, commonly used with machines like the Decent Espresso DE1, is characterized by a lower maximum pressure (around 6 bars) compared to the standard profile (around 9...
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Best overall Profile - for dark roasted espresso
The best overall pressure profile for espresso, often referred to as the "Best Overall Profile" by some, (was made famous by Scott Rao)typically involves a fast fill, a pre-infusion of about 2 bar, a...
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Cremina lever profile (for darkly roasted beans)
The Olympia Cremina is a classic lever machine.It doesn't have a spring.Like most lever machine it exhibits a declining pressure profile.This profile is a long shot ... about 45sec.It uses a fine...
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80C dark roast espresso profile - 80s profile
An 80-degree espresso profile refers to a brewing technique wherethe espresso machine's water temperature is set to 80°C (176°F) or lower. This method, sometimes called the "80s profile," is...
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Flat vs conical burrs in coffee grinders
I read somewhere the words: "a good grinder is to coffee what a good set of speakers is to music".So so true. And if one is to narrow this down to its fundamental ... good burrs are very important,...
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1Zpresso ZP6 grinder
The 1Zpresso ZP6 Special is a manual hand grinder designed specifically for filter coffee, particularly pour-over methods. It features a unique 48mm six-sided stainless steel burr set that minimizes...
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DOBOZ - Touch Sensing Note Memory - Buchla format 4U --- part 1
These are my build notes for the DOBOZ TSNM module I like the compact format.Its a sequencer + Here are some pics of the raw PCBs There are two versions of this module .One uses a teensy 3.2, and a...
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TSNM buchla format - build notes - part 2
This PCB dates from 2017 ..It's a Mark 1There are modern ones using Teensy 4.0 ..... Mk IIwhich you can still buy.This is part two on my build notes.Part 1 is...
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Upcoming Elk Elektroniks synth meeting
There is a synth meeting coming up soon in Wollongong, NSW, Australia.Ed from Elk Elektroniks is organising the event.Contact him if you are interested in...
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Plinky Synth 4U DIY Expander - build notes
These are my build notes for the Plinky Synth expander.The Plinky synth is an 8 voice, polyphonic touch synth.I'm building the expander for a friend.Links+...
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CafeSing GRIZZ-63
The CafeSing GRIZZ-63 is a manual coffee grinder featuring a large,innovative 63mm conical burr designed to produce high-quality coffee powder for espresso and pour-over, enhancing flavor and body....
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Synth meeting this Sat in Wollongong.
So looking forward to this.keep your dance card free for Sat night.Thanks to Ed from Elk Elektronicsand society city in Wollongong.https://societycitywollongong.com/https://www.elkelektronik.com.au/
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