lzx Video Synth - 110 Counter module
These are some build pics of my DIY LZX 110 counter module.It's part of the Castle series of digital modules designed by Philip Baljeu of Toronto.I am in no way affiliated with LZX. These are pics to...
View ArticleLZX - Cortex & Castle quad gate patches
The Castle quad gate is a very cool addition to the LZX Modular.This is my first patch using the gate. I'm still finding my way around these modules so do let me know if you have any better patch...
View ArticleLZX Patches - Castle Shift register - module 011
Some additional patch notes for using the LZX 011 shift register module.This is a DIY module in Eurorack format.The patch is a basic experiment using this module. Please let me know if you have any...
View ArticleCastle Patching 001
This is a patch I read about on the LZX community site.https://community.lzxindustries.net/t/castle-patching-001-digitizing-luma-video-sources/746The aim is to digitize a video source and create a...
View ArticlePlumbutter 2 - repairing faulty jacks
Hi, this is a quick reference to a post made back in 2016 by my mate Paul (Cobramatic/Allinaire).https://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=169993 I first experienced Paul's Plumbutter back in...
View ArticlePopular Integrated Circuits
I've been experimenting a lot lately with CMOS ICs and was asked the question by one reader which chips should he buy for his war chest?This lead me to ask the question "which are the most popular...
View ArticleResistor arrays
I'm in the process of building a logic circuit that called for the use of a resistor array.There was no BOM so I was left to try to work it out myself.What is a resistor array & why would you use...
View ArticleHappy New Year
I spent New Years Eve at Luna Park, on Sydney Harbour.View this post on Instagram#sydney #fireworksA post shared by jono (@dj_jondent) on Dec 31, 2018 at 8:01am PST May 2019 be a good one for everyone...
View ArticleCiat Lonbarde _ Gerassic Organ
My first build for 2019.The Ciat Lonbarde Gerassic Organ.This is what is called a "Paper Circuit".iTS a Dual Organ.Here are some links for paper circuits.http://ciat-lonbarde.net/paper/More...
View ArticleRIP Alan R. Pearlman
A good innings.He can stand shoulder to shoulder alongside the likes of Don Buchla & Bob Moog.Alan was born in NYC in 1925. He worked for NASA and served in the US military before founding ARP...
View ArticleCaterina Barbieri - Masters Of Modern Sound
I really enjoyed this performance last night at the Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney, Australia.This was part of an exhibition of art from the Hermitage, St Petersburg, Russia.The exhibition attempted to...
View ArticleMasters Of Modern Sound - AGNSW
An awesome exhibition. There is one more day to see this music/painting combo.I saw this last night.The program:Shchukin, Matisse, Dance & Music This multimedia installation is by Saskia Boddeke...
View ArticleTop 40 Synth Blogs
Wow, thanks to everyone who voted for me and helped put me on this list.It's a great honor. Cheers Jono
View ArticleTeenage engineering - They have gone modular
I was surprised and delighted to see this today.I'm a big fan of this Swedish company. The teenagers have got a new series of synths out.Beautiful Scandinavian designs.Their website describes this as...
View ArticleNewSoundWaves - next meeting on the 10th Feb, 2019
Our next Synth meeting will be held on Sunday the 10th Feb 2019.This is something to look forward to: An evening with This Is Not Rocket Science3pm - 7pm. Location : 107 Projects107 Redfern St...
View ArticleLorre-Mill U Tone build notes
Some pics of my build of the U-tone diy synth.Looks like a cool way to learn about CMOS ICs.Lorre Mill make the wonderful Double Knot synth."The utone circuit uses CMOS logic, a resistor ladder, and a...
View ArticleA tale of two computers - CSIRAC and Tec-1
This is a story of two Australian inventions that I think are worth rememberingas they both have a part to play in the evolution of electronic music.One so big it will fill your house (if you possessed...
View ArticleCustom Buchla modules - Synovatron
I'm finally getting around to building some half size Buchla modules.This first one is a Euro to Buchla trigger converter.I commissioned these from Tony at Synovatron back in 2014.Tony supplied the...
View ArticleNLC Motherload for 2019
These should keep me busy and out of mischief for some of 2019.They are part of Andrews creations of 2018.View this post on Instagram#nlc #nonlinearcircuitsandrew #nonlinearcircuits #eurorackmodular...
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