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3TrinsRGB+1c build pics & initial tests
3TrinsRGB+1c is an analog audio/video synthesizer This build took about 3- 4 hrs. It's not difficult but it's not for beginners either.Some closeups from various angles. Hopefully this will help future...
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Palenque - Mexico
Situated in one of the northern states of Mexico (Chiapas), Palenqes famous for its Mayan ruins in the jungle.Lots of climbing in the tropical heat.There are 100s of ruins spread over 15 sq Kms.A...
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3TrinsRGB Patches
Recording some patches.The 3Trins patchbay is where all the magic happens.This page will develop as I add to the number of patches.video modulating the red oscillator (Vid...
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The 3Trins case
I'm putting this portable Video Synth case together for a future gig. An old Haliburton Zero came in handy...
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FK1T - VCF build notes (NonLinearCircuits)
These are my build notes for the NLC FK1T VCF. This VCF is based on the Korg FK-1 pedal, which is a similar VCF to the ones found in the 800dv, 770 and 700 synthesizers. ..... The virgin faceplate...
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Euro build notes for a Serge Resonant EQ Mk. II
These are my build notes for a Euro format Serge Resonant EQ Mk. II. First the virgin PCBs.This Euro version still uses Ken Stones CGS 202 pcb.http://www.cgs.synth.net/modules/cgs202_reseq.html...
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RIP Don
RIP Don BuchlaSo sad. Don will live on through his friends, family & instruments.His life and achievements have changed so many people including myself.He is Immortal.Buchla 100Buchla Music easel
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3 Trins video synth with FetidEye's comparator
I really love this comparator. Awesome job FetidEye. This is a short video showing the effect of the comparator on a external video. (a old Japanese Samurai film) The comparator video is the one on the...
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Merida - Yucatan Mexico
Some pics of Merida in Mexico.Mérida was founded in 1542 by Montejo y León ("el Mozo") and named after the town of Mérida in Extremadura, Spain. It was built on the site of the Maya city of T'hó The...
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NLC Serious Filter - ARP Odyssey 4023
The Serious Filter it is based on the Arp4023 and according to Andrew F "it will make the room shake or scream like nails on chalkboard and everything in between. Makes a nice quadrature oscillator...
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Synthesizer shopping in Tokyo
Japan is a powerhouse in synthesizer manufacturing and I expected on a recent tripto Tokyo to be swamped with shops selling all manner of keyboards.However, they are not as common as one might...
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NLC Phase/Flange 329 - Build Notes
These are my build notes for the Nonlinearcircuits eurorack version of the Aries 329 Phase Flange."Circuit is based on the Aries 329 phase/Flange, which is not the same as but shares some similarities...
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Bonsai - Narita, Japan
Some trees that just wowed me as I was waiting for that plane to take me home. Mountain Maple ... 80+ years old. Chinese Juniper ... Over 100 years old.The literal meaning of Bonsai is "potted...
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Tokyo Akihabara Radio Center
This is where you can see some old school electronics..... the stuff that rebuilt Japan after WWII. Akihabara ‘electric town’ is famous for tiny retailers selling radios and electronic parts at...
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All about JFETS - matching for synthesizers
This is a very good introductory video on JFETs - junction field effect transistors. JFETs can be either N or P channel.The channel conducts current moving from the source to the drain.A voltage at the...
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Katzenklavier
How times have changed (thank goodness). I came across this pic the other day. Is this for real ? It's a drawing of a "cat organ".Cruelty knew no bounds in the 17th century. Many credit Athanasius...
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NLC Doof Drum Module - Build notes
These are my build notes for the Nonlinearcircuits Doof drum module.It's Eurorack format. This is a very different circuit from the 808 & 909 clones doing the rounds today.Can't believe I would...
View ArticleKinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) - Kyoto, Japan
This is a Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan.This golden pavillion is so beautiful.Address: 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8361, JapanKinkaku-ji is officially named Rokuon-ji.
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