After the Deluge: The Wellington-made synthesiser storming the music world: Rohan Hill and Ian Jorgensen are having so much fun running their boutique audio equipment firm that no amount of money could make them sell.
Wellington electronics manufacturer Synthstrom Audible can only just keep up with demand for its flagship product.
Engineer and musician Rohan Hill dev
Sunday, 1 March 2020
Saturday, 22 February 2020
Allinaire Live - Tasty Chips GR-1, Norns / Fates. Monome Grid. Roli Seaboard, Zoia.
Allinaire
This was a live recording from Australia Day 2020 Jam for #JAMuary.
Testing a new Live Hardware setup: Tasty Chips GR-1 Granular Synth plays all parts. 3 melodies and sounds are pre-recorded into Norns / Fates MLR App.
The Monome Grid controls 6 MLR 'Tape heads': clip playback, speed, direction, cuts, quantisation and automation lanes.
Roli Seaboard Block plays the GR-1 live in MPE (Midi Polyphonic Expression) mode. Aftertouch controls Grain Density, Position controls Grain Length, Lift controls spray.
Elektron Model Sample is midi synced to Norns. All-Track mod mod is utilised for added expression. Empress Zoia provides granulation/looping control on the Mixer effect send.
Styrmon BlueSky provides Reverb and Shimmer.
Thanks to Dee for the lovely meal
Wednesday, 19 February 2020
Synthstrom Deluge - World Tour
Just 3 weeks to go
Friday March 13
Synstrom have released a new poster
The facebook link is here:
https://www.facebook.com/events/567503314082759/
The Synthstrom website.
FB site 2
The Sydney event is:
Sydney
The PBC
77 Brighton St, Petersham NSW
thepbc.org.au
March 13, 2020
Party 8pm
Facebook Event
Friday March 13
Synstrom have released a new poster
The facebook link is here:
https://www.facebook.com/events/567503314082759/
The Synthstrom website.
FB site 2
The Sydney event is:
Sydney
The PBC
77 Brighton St, Petersham NSW
thepbc.org.au
March 13, 2020
Party 8pm
Facebook Event
Deluge - Clip view
Exploring how to adjust the endpoint of your loop once you have recorded it into the deluge.
I've recorded a Synthesizer engine clip and Kit clip
into the deluge's looper..
The steps to record the loop are here:
1. Song view
2. press any pad 1 - 16 in a row
3. use kit view
4. set a drum or synth loop
5. select your tempo
6. press song
7. in the row below
a. press 1-16 + select
b. LEARN + 1-16 -- mix
c. hit select
8. Rec + Launch (2nd row) -- check arm status
Flashing purple or red is OK
9. press REC
10. Press play
11. Press Launch to stop
See this previous post for a video
https://djjondent.blogspot.com/2020/02/precise-looping-2-using-recorded.html
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Once you have done this, you can explore clip view.
Basically, if you push the clip/track button
it will display whatever is in the clip.
If its a synth or drum kit, then the sequence of notes will be displayed.
If its an audio clip, then the waveform will be displayed.
This is a clip view (different from waveform view)
Touching the vertical row while in clip view will light up a line of red buttons.
This is the end point of the loop.
Touching anywhere left will move the end point .. in effect shortening the loop.
If the clip length doesn't fit into the bar length, use the SHIFT + LEFT/RIGHT knob to adjust.
The Custom 1 button/knob will change the pitch of the audio clip
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SETTING loop points
The Blue line is the start of the loop
I'm still new with the version 3 firmware so do let me know if there are any mistakes, omissions or errors.
I've recorded a Synthesizer engine clip and Kit clip
into the deluge's looper..
The steps to record the loop are here:
1. Song view
2. press any pad 1 - 16 in a row
3. use kit view
4. set a drum or synth loop
5. select your tempo
6. press song
7. in the row below
a. press 1-16 + select
b. LEARN + 1-16 -- mix
c. hit select
8. Rec + Launch (2nd row) -- check arm status
Flashing purple or red is OK
9. press REC
10. Press play
11. Press Launch to stop
See this previous post for a video
https://djjondent.blogspot.com/2020/02/precise-looping-2-using-recorded.html
-------
Once you have done this, you can explore clip view.
Basically, if you push the clip/track button
it will display whatever is in the clip.
If its a synth or drum kit, then the sequence of notes will be displayed.
If its an audio clip, then the waveform will be displayed.
This is a clip view (different from waveform view)
Touching the vertical row while in clip view will light up a line of red buttons.
This is the end point of the loop.
Touching anywhere left will move the end point .. in effect shortening the loop.
If the clip length doesn't fit into the bar length, use the SHIFT + LEFT/RIGHT knob to adjust.
The Custom 1 button/knob will change the pitch of the audio clip
----------------------------
SETTING loop points
I'm still new with the version 3 firmware so do let me know if there are any mistakes, omissions or errors.
Deluge - Resampling - How to Record your performance
Resampling is a really useful function.
It allows you to record your mix or performance easily direct to your SD card.
1. Load your patterns, songs etc
2. Press REC + PLAY to start
Your song will start immediately & so will the recording.
3. Press REC + PLAY to stop
(The recording & playing will stop at the end of the loop)
OR
3b. Press just RECORD to stop
(recording will stop, but play will continue)
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A second way to RE-SAMPLE the deluge is to press
SHIFT and RECORD.
You will see the record button flash red while the recording is happening
The final recording can be found in your SD card in the resample folder
Dont confuse this with loop recording using the MIX or OUTP settings.
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Note:
This post covers the deluge with firmware V3.0
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It allows you to record your mix or performance easily direct to your SD card.
1. Load your patterns, songs etc
2. Press REC + PLAY to start
Your song will start immediately & so will the recording.
3. Press REC + PLAY to stop
(The recording & playing will stop at the end of the loop)
OR
3b. Press just RECORD to stop
(recording will stop, but play will continue)
-------------------
A second way to RE-SAMPLE the deluge is to press
SHIFT and RECORD.
You will see the record button flash red while the recording is happening
The final recording can be found in your SD card in the resample folder
Dont confuse this with loop recording using the MIX or OUTP settings.
---------------------------------------------
Note:
This post covers the deluge with firmware V3.0
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Sunday, 16 February 2020
Jasper Midi interface - build notes
JasperMIDI is a simple MIDI interface to allow you to connect Jasper or other EDP link enabled equipment like the vintage Wasp and Gnat Synths or Spider sequencer to modern control equipment
If you buy from the manufacturer, you will get a pre programmed ATMega328 microcontroller
"It provides a pretty robust translation from MIDI to Jasper’s Link port, and converts notes on the Link port to MIDI enabling Jasper’s touch keyboard to be a very limited 2 octave controller."
i'M building this for a friend and he hasn't chosen the type of case the Jasper will be housed in.
This choice is impt as it will dictate how we power it, what voltage regulators are needed , and what connections to use.
"JasperMIDI has an optional 5V regulator allowing it to be powered with a 6V - 12V supply, or this can be left out and it can be powered using an existing regulated 5V. It can also take power over the Jasper mini DIN connector."
The PCB uses a MCP1702-5002 5V voltage regulator TO-92.
So this can be left out if powering from the Jasper main board.
I think the last and first options are out if it is to be installed in the case.
"If you built Jasper with a case including a speaker, then there will be enough room to install JasperMIDI. You can omit soldering the mini-din socket, and the power regulator components. Use hookup wire or ribbon cable to connect JasperMIDI to the Jasper main board. Use the 5V header
on the JasperMIDI PCB to the 5V pads (or connector) on the Link2 header."
Links:
+ Jaspersynth
+ Jasper Midi
If you buy from the manufacturer, you will get a pre programmed ATMega328 microcontroller
"It provides a pretty robust translation from MIDI to Jasper’s Link port, and converts notes on the Link port to MIDI enabling Jasper’s touch keyboard to be a very limited 2 octave controller."
i'M building this for a friend and he hasn't chosen the type of case the Jasper will be housed in.
This choice is impt as it will dictate how we power it, what voltage regulators are needed , and what connections to use.
"JasperMIDI has an optional 5V regulator allowing it to be powered with a 6V - 12V supply, or this can be left out and it can be powered using an existing regulated 5V. It can also take power over the Jasper mini DIN connector."
The PCB uses a MCP1702-5002 5V voltage regulator TO-92.
So this can be left out if powering from the Jasper main board.
I think the last and first options are out if it is to be installed in the case.
"If you built Jasper with a case including a speaker, then there will be enough room to install JasperMIDI. You can omit soldering the mini-din socket, and the power regulator components. Use hookup wire or ribbon cable to connect JasperMIDI to the Jasper main board. Use the 5V header
on the JasperMIDI PCB to the 5V pads (or connector) on the Link2 header."
Links:
+ Jaspersynth
+ Jasper Midi
Hue - Imperial City - Vietnam
The Imperial City in Hue , Vietnam is an impressive structure.
Hue is yet another former capital of Vietnam.
The history is interesting as it's establishment is connected to France under Louis XVI, the French Revolution and Napoleon Bonaparte.
Travelling through Vietnam, one can't escape the huge influence France has had over this nation. From, the food to it's architecture, French culture is everywhere.
Hue is located near the border between North and South Vietnam of the 20th century. The capital was chosen by Gia Long. He was the first ruler from the Nguyen dynasty. The Nguyen name is everywhere btw. Most of my Vietnamese friends living in Australia, have this surname.
The Nguyen dynasty was the last Vietnamese imperial dynasty. It started in 1802 with Gia Long and came to an end in 1945. The last Vietnamese emperor was Bao Dai. The Nguyen Dynasty lasted 143 years.
Under Gia Long, the Vietnamese Empire expanded. At his death in 1820, it covered the areas of the current states of Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos. It seems that Gai Long relied quite a bit on the French to achieve his empire. Even before the French Revolution, he collaborated with Louis the XVI.
This Empire was gradually absorbed by France over the course of several decades.... eventually becoming French Indochina in 1887. (Laos came under French control in 1893 and became part of Indochina in 1899).
These pics are of the old Imperial City of Hue. Its an enormous complex. The square fortress is known as the Hue Citadel. The walls are 2 kilometres long. There is wide moat on the outside.
The site of the citadel was chosen by experts in "geomancy". It's a science that looks at the landscape
and determines how buildings can be placed to enhance good luck, protection, spirit, etc.
They chose the site as it lay by the Perfume River and was surrounded by mountains. They apparently looked like snakes and lions.
There are lots of temples, palaces, offices, gardens... all the things you would find in a capital city..
At it's centre lies the Purple Forbidden City. ... this was once shut off to the general public.
Links
+ The Nguyen Dynasty
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Hue is yet another former capital of Vietnam.
The history is interesting as it's establishment is connected to France under Louis XVI, the French Revolution and Napoleon Bonaparte.
You enter through the Meridian Gate, which is off Le Duan street.
Travelling through Vietnam, one can't escape the huge influence France has had over this nation. From, the food to it's architecture, French culture is everywhere.
Hue is located near the border between North and South Vietnam of the 20th century. The capital was chosen by Gia Long. He was the first ruler from the Nguyen dynasty. The Nguyen name is everywhere btw. Most of my Vietnamese friends living in Australia, have this surname.
The Nguyen dynasty was the last Vietnamese imperial dynasty. It started in 1802 with Gia Long and came to an end in 1945. The last Vietnamese emperor was Bao Dai. The Nguyen Dynasty lasted 143 years.
Under Gia Long, the Vietnamese Empire expanded. At his death in 1820, it covered the areas of the current states of Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos. It seems that Gai Long relied quite a bit on the French to achieve his empire. Even before the French Revolution, he collaborated with Louis the XVI.
This Empire was gradually absorbed by France over the course of several decades.... eventually becoming French Indochina in 1887. (Laos came under French control in 1893 and became part of Indochina in 1899).
These pics are of the old Imperial City of Hue. Its an enormous complex. The square fortress is known as the Hue Citadel. The walls are 2 kilometres long. There is wide moat on the outside.
The site of the citadel was chosen by experts in "geomancy". It's a science that looks at the landscape
and determines how buildings can be placed to enhance good luck, protection, spirit, etc.
They chose the site as it lay by the Perfume River and was surrounded by mountains. They apparently looked like snakes and lions.
There are lots of temples, palaces, offices, gardens... all the things you would find in a capital city..
At it's centre lies the Purple Forbidden City. ... this was once shut off to the general public.
Links
+ The Nguyen Dynasty
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For more travel postcards click here
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