CMOS - useful chips for Lunetta Synths
Over the past few years of building the odd Synth module I've come across the 4000 series of CMOS chips time and again.I am an analog addict but I must say that the digital 4000 series is very...
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Divine CMOS - NLC - Build notes
Some build notes for the nonlinearcircuit divine CMOS.I first encountered this circuit in 4U. Its a great module. Now I have the fortune to build this in Eurorack format and see how it works.There are...
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Giant Bono - NLC build notes.
This Eurorack module is related to two earlier Nonlinearcircuit modules I've built.The Vactrol PiLL and the DelayNoMore.The Vactrol Pill used the famous phase locked loop IC - the CMOS 4046The delay,...
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Morocco - Casablanca
Some pics of the city of Casablanca , but mainly the mosque (Hassan II).3trins video synth . CasablancaA post shared by jono (@dj_jondent) on Nov 13, 2016 at 3:38am PSTThe video above was modified...
View ArticleTTL - Index and notes
There seem to be three common families of ICs that I regularly come across when building synths.1. CMOS2. Linear (mainly analog)3. TTLI've already started a page on CMOS. You can see it here.(I'll do a...
View ArticleCarl Craig - Synthesizer Ensemble - Sydney 2017
Wow .. and what a honour to see this guy live. A legend from Detroit.This was held at the State Theatre in Sydney, Australia #carlcraig #redbullacademy #sydney #statetheatreA post shared by jono...
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mODCAN format - Cynthia programmer.
Cyndustries has been out of business for a bit so these are getting hard to find.Even Cynthia's website is no more, so those old manuals, are sadly gone from the net.If someone out there does have...
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Null A - NLC Build notes.
Here are the build notes for the Nonlinearcircuit Null A module.This is in Eurorack format.It's a reasonably big build so probably not good for a newbie.Though it has all the major modules one would...
View ArticleNumberwang - NLC - Build notes
These are my build notes for the Numberwang Eurorack module by nonlinearcircuits.The Numberwang is a 4:16 decoder using the CD4514 CMOS logic chip.I plan to use this for triggering drum modules. It...
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Ibiza - Town - Spain
Some old pics of Ibiza. Great memories. Its not just nightclubs.These are pics of the old town.There is loads of history here. Ibiza town was founded in 654BC by Carthage. Its one of the oldest towns...
View ArticleSat Arvo Jam
Hanging out with my friend Paul. Aka Cobramatic.Lots of cool toys. Especially loved the Serge.A post shared by jono (@dj_jondent) on Sep 23, 2017 at 2:47am PDTSome nice patches here:#serge #tkb #krell...
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Boss CE-1 - Chorus Ensemble & the Panasonic BBD
I'm addicted to bucket brigade chips. Ever since I first heard a Serge WAD I can't get enough of their beautiful sounds. The WAD used the Reticon SAD1040.BBD (Bucket Bridge Delay) ICs are great for...
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Electro-Harmonix Slap-Back Echo
I found this old ehx pedal. It's a slap-back style echo. Model EH-4700.Slap echo or slapback is a single echo resulting from sound bouncing off reflective surfaces.Like when you clap your hands and...
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Electro harmonix Deluxe Electric Mistress
I'm on the hunt for pedals and effects that use the reticon SAD 1024 bucket brigade chip.My previous post was for the EHX slap-back pedal which also used this chipMany of the early EHX pedals appear to...
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EHX - Deluxe Electric Mistress - Version 1 - EH 1318A
A very early Electrix Mistress, deluxe.I think this dates from 1978.This uses the SAD 1024 Bucket Brigade chip.The marking in pencil is a reference to a later version ? Version 2 or 3 used the EH 5150...
View ArticleElectro-Harmonix Time line.
I have started building a collection of EHX pedals. It's a great company with an illustrious history.This is a brief timeline of their products.It's by no means the most extensive list but I hope it...
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Studio for electronic music -Google Doodle
It's 66 years since the foundation of "The Studio for Electronic Music".Google celebrated this milestone with a Google Doodle. The doodle is created by Berlin-based illustrator Henning Wagenbreth.The...
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Singapore - Marina Bay Sands
I don't normally write about hotels but this one is pretty special.Even if you don't stay here, the view from the observation deck is jaw dropping. Best to get there a hour or so before sunset and just...
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Doepfer Module A-188-1
Still on the search for the perfect Bucket Brigade Device module.I just purchased these two on Ebay.The A-188 series of Doepfer Eurorack modules are great value. They use the Panasonic BBD chips and...
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EHX -Little Big Muff Pi - "The Op Amp Muff "
Some pics of this beautiful vintage pedal.It's a Electro-Harmonix Little Big Muff with the rare Op-amp circuit.Up until 1978, the traditional Big Muff circuit used four transistors.But in an effort to...
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