2009-08-30 by buchlidian
Hi everybody. This is just an idea, I don't know if it would be technically possible to implement. What about extending 222e functionality adding the possibility to sequence between all busses (or portions of them), like serge TKB? Maybe converting busses 5 and 14 into two cv inp
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2009-08-26 by Jason Butcher
Greetings all, I've got a 281e that is not seeing much use. It's in excellent shape and works well. I'll consider just about any Buchla item in trade - and will consider cash also. Any takers? Thanks, Jason [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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2009-08-25 by Chris Muir
What's the opposite of a shorting bar? http://www.eardrill.com/diy/ - C Chris Muir cbm@well.com http://www.xfade.com
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2009-08-24 by Richard Lainhart
Friends: on Saturday, September 5, I'll be giving a workshop and performing with my Buchla 200e system at Electronica Fest 2009, sponsored by the National Electronics Museum in Linthicum, MD, dedicated to the History of the Nation's Defense Electronics. Featuring workshops given
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2009-08-24 by mrmonkeyfinger
I would just make sure if you're recording to computer that your A/D is very good. I use Metric Halo boxes for this. Sometimes I like to use a DI box equipped with a Jensen transformer, but often now I'm just going straight into the line in of the A/D. These synths sound great an
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2009-08-24 by cray5656
I am interested to know what you use from your 200e into ???sorry I am tired and cant think to reword it i.e.are you using channel strips Avalon etc, reel to reel etc. I am looking to buy a reel to reel and record my future Buchla experiments onto tape Revox PR99 Mk2, but am inte
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2009-08-19 by Chris Muir
On Aug 19, 2009, at 2:31 PM, jjsynth wrote: > some of the inputs of the 281e or 291e have no attenuators. Would it > be possible to use a simple potentiometer for these inputs as a > passive attenuator? Yes, if configured as a voltage divider. Chris Muir cbm@well.com http://www.x
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2009-08-19 by jjsynth
Hi, some of the inputs of the 281e or 291e have no attenuators. Would it be possible to use a simple potentiometer for these inputs as a passive attenuator? Cheers, Joerg
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2009-08-17 by JB
2009/8/16 amnesia : > dont worry i didnt have the master eq level up for rear I have made this error thousand times, especially if I am a little nervous, like at a gig. Once I had a live gig that was part of a live broadcast on radio and it was very important that everyone starte
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2009-08-16 by amnesia
dont worry i didnt have the master eq level up for rear amnesia wrote: > > > OK > Just done this . > > Put sound that was metering on A B into C D but how do i get metering > showing on C D I use my headphones to listen to A out B out and that > worked when A B were plugged in, b
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2009-08-16 by amnesia
OK Just done this . Put sound that was metering on A B into C D but how do i get metering showing on C D I use my headphones to listen to A out B out and that worked when A B were plugged in, but plus same A B sound into C D and C D output no levels or metering? I have set the he
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2009-08-16 by ezra buchla
i meant yes, C and D are then routed to the rear channels, each submix input letter corresponding to an output letter. On Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 5:02 PM, amnesia wrote: > > > Hi Ezra > > Yes In the mix is on, so I can hear A and B but when I plug in sound to > C and D nothing > > >
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2009-08-16 by amnesia
Hi Ezra Yes In the mix is on, so I can hear A and B but when I plug in sound to C and D nothing ezra buchla wrote: > > > "in the mix" is on? then yes > > On Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 4:41 PM, cray5656 > wrote: > > > > > > > Hi all > > > > Just used the sub mix for the first time today
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2009-08-15 by ezra buchla
"in the mix" is on? then yes On Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 4:41 PM, cray5656 wrote: > > > Hi all > > Just used the sub mix for the first time today and while A and B work fine > C and D are silent??? Are they sent elsewhere i.e rear? > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been r
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2009-08-15 by cray5656
Hi all Just used the sub mix for the first time today and while A and B work fine C and D are silent??? Are they sent elsewhere i.e rear?
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2009-08-15 by zaum
Just curious if anyone has received a new 222e in the last year or so? Nick
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2009-08-14 by cyaarsoil
some NAMM I set up a 222e as a banjo or autoharp or something: small buttons select 4 note chords, 4 sliders play individual notes of chord, their locations controlling brightness or something.. several visitors shot video of this demo, and I thought one or two wrote me saying th
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2009-08-13 by jon schatz
On Aug 13, 2009, at 3:29 PM, amnesia wrote: > I think the worry for both of us have is that we feel that half of the > 222e will not get used, I am more into the rings than the plates, > but I > want to stick with the 200e system...I just would like a cool demo to > show my somet
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2009-08-13 by amnesia
Hi Jon I think the worry for both of us have is that we feel that half of the 222e will not get used, I am more into the rings than the plates, but I want to stick with the 200e system...I just would like a cool demo to show my something amazing the touch plates can do other than
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2009-08-13 by fhserge
As the tilte says I have a Buchla 201e-18 POWERED CABINET with the shipping case for sale or for trade. Reason is - you guess it - I want to upgrade to a Buchla 201e-24 and before further downgrading my account balance... I am open to offers or trades (Buchla modules preferred bu
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2009-08-13 by jon schatz
On Aug 13, 2009, at 3:57 AM, amnesia wrote: > There are a few of us sitting on the fence about the 222e. I love the > rings and what it can do, but i am still worried that the touch panel > will only lead me to using it musically, another person I know is > worried that the rings
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2009-08-13 by amnesia
There are a few of us sitting on the fence about the 222e. I love the rings and what it can do, but i am still worried that the touch panel will only lead me to using it musically, another person I know is worried that the rings arent what he needs and therefore the keyboard will
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2009-08-13 by Chris Muir
On Aug 13, 2009, at 12:44 AM, jon schatz wrote: > it's the ignore mode. when enabled the trigger inputs are ignored and > only midi note on from the appropriate bus will start a cycle. Thanks for the quick answer. I knew it _had_ to be a real mode. :-) - C Chris Muir cbm@well.com
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2009-08-13 by jon schatz
On Aug 12, 2009, at 11:57 PM, Chris Muir wrote: > I just updated the firmware on my 281e's and I see that there is a new > mode, in addition to cycle, transient, and sustained. The new mode has > all mode leds off. Does anyone know what this mode does? it's the ignore mode. when
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2009-08-13 by Chris Muir
I just updated the firmware on my 281e's and I see that there is a new mode, in addition to cycle, transient, and sustained. The new mode has all mode leds off. Does anyone know what this mode does? - C Chris Muir cbm@well.com http://www.xfade.com
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2009-08-10 by joe Pascarell
Early last week , Mr. Buchla mentioned to me it would take roughly 6 weeks Joe --- On Mon, 8/10/09, Michael wrote: From: Michael Subject: [200e] 259e orders... To: 200e@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, August 10, 2009, 11:44 AM I added one to my incoming system order the day they re
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2009-08-10 by Michael
I added one to my incoming system order the day they released the news, but forgot to ask if they were already in stock, or how long it might be before they are ready. Does anyone here know? Mike
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2009-08-09 by don hassler
Got pictures at least! live freeform duo recordings: http://soundcloud.com/jason-butcher-don-hassler photos here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/fastheadache/sets/72157621846435829/ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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2009-08-09 by Alessandro Cortini
not here, yet. On Aug 8, 2009, at 6:15 PM, chriswhittenmusic wrote: > Does Buchla ownership coincide with psychedelic drug usage? > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
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2009-08-08 by chriswhittenmusic
Does Buchla ownership coincide with psychedelic drug usage?
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2009-08-08 by cuari7
He, he.... How about Don being played by Ah-noald Schwartzneger, and as he starts having gradual deterioriation of his external human skin layer, you start seeing his internal components, like the MARF on the back of his skull or the LPG's on his massive chest.... ;-P
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2009-08-07 by rick
well put... i think don likes the mystique surrounding his instruments as well... there is so much sketchy documentation/misinformation and false memories that it could be tough to make anything that's historically accurate anyway.. I'd rather see a fear and loathing style piece
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2009-08-07 by Brian Whittington
I'm sure a lot of you must have seen this already, but here is a 150-minute video of a Red Bull Music Academy interview with Don Buchla. I'm only just starting to watch it , but it begins with Buchla discussing the early days of developing his first synth, and being a part of the
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2009-08-07 by mritenburg
On the other hand, a documentary on Buchla instruments going back to Subotnick and his bent radios might be a worthwhile subject. If you think about it, personality cults that group around an instrument builder rather than the instrument are kind of silly. --- In 200e@yahoogroups
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2009-08-07 by chriswhittenmusic
Perhaps he would rather not have a doco done on him.
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2009-08-05 by amnesia
There are good docos on Elaine Radigue, Robert Moog, Pierre Henry, Peter Zinovieff etc why not Don? > . > >
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2009-08-05 by cray5656
Can someone please do a doco on Don. He is one of the most important people in synthesis. Shit I may just get on a plane and go visit Don :-)
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2009-08-04 by cuari7
> Alright, then. > > Can I get an amen for a 208e? > > Guido > Amen!! Much better to see this guy brought back than that hissy, noisy thing (just my opinion, people). It kinda' reminded me of the Roland MT32 (remember this one?). Oh, and how much effort would it take to just brin
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2009-08-03 by don hassler
flashes when firmware updates --- On Mon, 8/3/09, Chris Muir wrote: From: Chris Muir Subject: Re: [200e] 292e LED near "levels" To: 200e@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, August 3, 2009, 3:53 AM On Aug 3, 2009, at 12:49 AM, nicholas_kent wrote: > Just curious what the LED in the cent
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2009-08-03 by Chris Muir
On Aug 3, 2009, at 12:49 AM, nicholas_kent wrote: > Just curious what the LED in the center left of the panel is for? I > don't recall ever seeing it on or reading about what it's for. It shows i2c buss activity. - C Chris Muir cbm@well.com http://www.xfade.com
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2009-08-03 by nicholas_kent
Just curious what the LED in the center left of the panel is for? I don't recall ever seeing it on or reading about what it's for.
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2009-08-02 by matthew carpenter
Hell. Yes. On Sat, Aug 1, 2009 at 7:26 PM, guidotoons wrote: > > > Dare we wish aloud for... > > ... a 296e? > > Just a thought. > > Guido > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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2009-08-01 by guidotoons
--- In 200e@yahoogroups.com, matthew carpenter wrote: > > Hell. Yes. > Alright, then. Can I get an amen for a 208e? Guido
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2009-08-01 by guidotoons
Dare we wish aloud for... ... a 296e? Just a thought. Guido
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2009-07-31 by mritenburg
I am definitely buying that larger cabinet. I know that much. Kudos B&A! --- In 200e@yahoogroups.com, "kkonkkrete" wrote: > > Great news about the reincarnation of the 259e! Just a shame that I'm not within the intended age group... > > For those that have not yet seen: > > http:
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2009-07-31 by don hassler
Seeing the return of the 259e is so welcome! It is just magical! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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2009-07-31 by rick
just fixed it thanks for the heads up! > Oh, there's a typo on the Ordering page... It should say *ELECTRIC* > instead of *ELECRTIC* __________________________________________________________________ Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! http://www.flickr.com/gif
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2009-07-31 by matthew carpenter
Very cool! Now the 249e! Oh, there's a typo on the Ordering page... It should say *ELECTRIC* instead of *ELECRTIC* On Fri, Jul 31, 2009 at 6:33 AM, Brian Whittington wrote: > > > Wow, how exciting! I kinda feel sorry for those were recently spending a > few thousand for the origi
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2009-07-31 by Brian Whittington
Wow, how exciting! I kinda feel sorry for those were recently spending a few thousand for the original, though. Brian On Jul 31, 2009, at 3:33 AM, "kkonkkrete" wrote: Great news about the reincarnation of the 259e! Just a shame that I'm not within the intended age group... For th
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2009-07-31 by Chris Muir
On Jul 31, 2009, at 1:33 AM, kkonkkrete wrote: > Just a shame that I'm not within the intended age group... As we age the top end of our hearing falls off; it gets harder to hear the luscious aliasing of the 259e. (I'm not slighting the 259e. I quite like it) - C Chris Muir cbm@w
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