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KORG MS 10 - Basic Patches
Part of my Covid 19 isolation tasks is to make friends with some of my old synths that I usually don't get much time to play.Starting at the beginning is the MS10. Though overlooked my many as the...
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Clocking the Korg SQ 10 - S triggers
I've been trying to clock or sync the Korg sq10 sequencer over the years with mixed success.The clock/step input is a +5V trigger to ground.Normally, the voltage is "high" . When a note is played, the...
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Hoi Ann - night pics
I posted some pics of Hoi Ann during the day here:https://djjondent.blogspot.com/2020/04/hoi-vietnam-day-pics.htmlBut it's at night when it's true beauty is displayed.The waterfront is the place to...
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Roland TR 909 - How to Program
A classic drum, but programming her can be challenging if you're new to it.Here's a in depth guide on how to program drum patterns on the TR- 909.Check out the quick start guide here:+ Roland TR 909...
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Roland Tr 909 - Drum Mapping
The Roland TR 909 hails from 1984 and is one of the earliest drums with MIDI.However, there is very sparce information as to its level of MIDI implementation.The rear of the machine has one midi out...
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Korg MS 20 - Favourite Patches
These are some of my favorite Ms 20 patches.Basic Bell MG ramp out ------> trig in-------------------------Basic BassiT'S a variation on the bell patch, above.So the knob settings are the same.But...
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Combining two Korg SQ-10 sequencers
This is a really interesting way to generate tunes.It uses the mathematical idea of Lowest Common Multiples (LCM).The idea for this patch & video came from a fellow You Tuber, Mike Olson.He posted...
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Roland Tr 707 Drum - Basic programming
The Roland TR-707 dates from 1984.It's part of the venerable line of Drum machines bearing the TR (Transistor Rhythm) name.These included the TR-808 from 1980 & the TR-909 from 1983.+ Roland Drum...
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Roland Tr 707 - Drum Mapping & Midi triggering
Like the Tr 909, the Roland 707 can be used like a drum module, if you wish to use an external sequencer or a keyboard.Most of this info applies to the Roland 727 (apart from the MIDI note triggering...
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Ace Tone Rhythm Ace FR 20 - Drum machine
Some pics of the old Ace Tone (Roland) drum.I think this dates from around 1966.Its unusual, as its designed to sit on the floor, in a tall, standing upright position.Ikutaro Kakehashi formed Ace Tone...
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Pioneer Squid - Midi Mapping a Roland TR 707
This post uses a Pioneer Squid.. it triggers the 707 with different notes to a DAW like Abelton. If you are using the he Roland TR 707 as a MIDI module remember it uses the default midi channel...
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Linn Drum - Cooper Midi
Midi implementation for a Linn 2 DrumMy LM 2 uses a JL Cooper midi PCB.Im using a Pioneer Toraz Squid to sequence. The default drum assignments are :Side stick 36 C2Snare 1...
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Florian Schneider of Kraftwerk, has Passed Away
Some very sad news.One of the legends of Electronic music has passed away at the age of 73 due to cancerI can't stress enough the importance of this man. Along with his group, Kraftwerk, they had a...
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Korg MonoTribe - Midi triggering.
The monotribe has two sections:Synth & Drums mY monotribe has been fitted with midi. I can't remember what kit I used. Sorry. Those were the days before I documented everything in a blog.It's a...
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Korg Volca Beats - midi mapping
The Volca Beats is a cute but powerful drum.Perfect for live performance. The sequencer is a bit limited. so midi mapping to anexternal sequencer would be useful.I'm using the Pioneer Toraz Squid as my...
View ArticleKorg - Index
A little bit of house keeping.I'll be putting all my Korg related stuff here.The permanent link to this page will be to the right under "Blog Index" Korg Drums + Korg Drum Machine Timeline...
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Moog Modular - 901 VCO
This is a 3MU module.The Moog 901 came out in the late 1960's .. possibly 1965 to 68 ??It's what is called a first generation VCO.You can use this as a VCO & VCLFO (voltage controlled LFO) It's a...
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My Son - Hindu Temples - Vietnam
This is a collection on Hindu temples in Vietnam.It's really odd to see this kind of architecture outside India. It's near the source of the Thu Bon river..... which flows to Hoi Ann.The temples date...
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Alesis DM5 - Pioneer Squid
qUITE a handy drum rack.The 1U module can be triggered with MIDI & analogue triggers.How to recall DrumsetsThe DM5 has 21 Drumsets available, each of which has 61 programmable drum sounds.To...
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Triggers & the mOOG 961 INTERFACE
.... iT'S interesting that old Moog Modulars use both S-trigs & V trigs. Triggers might be produced by sequencers, the key on a keyboard, drum controllers & foot pedals.They are useful for...
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