Re: [PLAN_B_analog_blog] re:Possibilities
2007-04-09 by amnesia
I too love my EMS Synthi and love the matrix...I was under the impression matrix boards are hard to come by now days and the pins too Ross > >
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Re: re:Possibilities
2007-04-09 by ach_gott
You mean like this? http://www.steckbox.com cheers, eric f --- In PLAN_B_analog_blog@yahoogroups.com, "mattishq" wrote: > > Hi folks > > would it ever be possible to offer or self build some kind of > ems style pin matrix.I love my modular accept 1 thing - the leads . . . > the e
Guns N' Roses System delivered
2007-04-09 by (i think you can figure that out)
Guns N' Roses have taken dfelivery of their custom Plan B system, which will be used by keys player Chris Pitman (ex of the band Tool) as the GNR touring begins in Africa and Asia in Mid-April. Go here for a photo http://www.ear-group.net/GNR_pb.jpg
Model 26 readies for release
2007-04-09 by (i think you can figure that out)
The new Plan B Model 26 Multi-tasking CV Processor has hit the assembly stage and will be available for purchase on two weeks time. A fully operational store demo will be at Analogue Haven later this week. The price is set at only $185 - a very fair deal for what you're getting.
re:Possibilities
2007-04-08 by mattishq
Hi folks would it ever be possible to offer or self build some kind of ems style pin matrix.I love my modular accept 1 thing - the leads . . . the ems i love for its character but also for that matrix . . .why does no one tap into this more for future developement , i guess it go
Plan B note...
2007-03-29 by amthewalrus
hey group, Looks like Peter will most likely be offline until Wednesday April the 4th. You can address all your questions, comments, complaints, insecurities, crippling emotional doubts to me on this forum or at: tim@ear-group.net I'll try and do my best.... Thanks, Tim J
Re: [PLAN_B_analog_blog] Re: Milton countdown
2007-03-28 by amnesia
Hi Peter Can you tell me if the Plan B sequencer and the touchplates will be the same faceplate height as the Serge TKB, I may have a space to fill in my cabinet where the TKB is. Ross
Re: M15 technicalities
2007-03-26 by jalmari3
--- In PLAN_B_analog_blog@yahoogroups.com, "(i think you can figure that out)" wrote: > I have uploaded a file of the baeic patch which will give you this sound. Go to Photos, > then to Miscellanous - it's the last one there. You're probabably not setting the Model 13 > withc to
Re: Beyond all doubt, the last word on Model 15 PWM
2007-03-26 by jalmari3
--- In PLAN_B_analog_blog@yahoogroups.com, "(i think you can figure that out)" wrote: > Again,. try the FM input - that isn't bipolar. Of course! I didn't try it in the first place, because of a certain assumption I had about it. And since the FM input works as it does, two bipol
Re: Model 24 Heisenberg Generator
2007-03-26 by (i think you can figure that out)
The M24 utilizes what's known as wide-band random distribution. How that's done is outlined here: http://www.ear-group.net/M24block.jpg But we did introduce some rules to make it the way it is, which bent the distribution a tiny bit. Again, I reserve artistic licence to adjust th
Basic 'Thwap' patch uploaded
2007-03-26 by (i think you can figure that out)
I have uploaded a file of the basic patch which will give you this sound. Go to Photos, then to Miscellaneous - it's the last one in that folder.
Re: M15 technicalities
2007-03-26 by (i think you can figure that out)
--- In PLAN_B_analog_blog@yahoogroups.com, "jalmari3" wrote: > I tried to duplicate this sound (the latter part of it, which > utilisizes a M13): > > but got nasty random clicks at note starts. Syncing M15 at note start > didn't help. M15 sync seems to be made for other things, b
Re: Beyond all doubt, the last word on Model 15 PWM
2007-03-26 by (i think you can figure that out)
> I will try those modulation possibilities with my brand new M15. > > But making precise PW settings feels quite difficult compared to my > Cwejman oscillator, which has conventional design. > This is a very important point, which I want to shed some light on in regards to my ba
Plan B stock at Elby Designs
2007-03-26 by (i think you can figure that out)
All - Good news - Elby Designs, ourt new autralian dealer, has rece4ived their first lot of Plan B modules. More information an be had here: http://www.elby-designs.com/planb/planb-about.htm
M15 technicalities
2007-03-23 by jalmari3
I tried to duplicate this sound (the latter part of it, which utilisizes a M13): but got nasty random clicks at note starts. Syncing M15 at note start didn't help. M15 sync seems to be made for other things, but I wonder, if there is a trick? At the same time I would like to comm
Re: Model 24 Heisenberg Generator
2007-03-19 by jalmari3
I would like to ask, if the statistical distribution curve of Stepped Random output values is straight? (I am not sure about the terminology in English.) Best regards Jari Jokinen --- In PLAN_B_analog_blog@yahoogroups.com, Bakis Sirros wrote: > > hello Peter, Ross, > i agree! i u
Re: Beyond all doubt, the last word on Model 15 PWM
2007-03-18 by jalmari3
I will try those modulation possibilities with my brand new M15. But making precise PW settings feels quite difficult compared to my Cwejman oscillator, which has conventional design. Also, I find dialing small amounts of frequency modulation quite tricky; for example setting exa
Re: [PLAN_B_analog_blog] Model 24 Heisenberg Generator
2007-03-18 by Bakis Sirros
hello Peter, Ross, i agree! i use my model 24 all the time and although it is somewhat difficult to tame and preddict (but that's the point, right?), it adds this all-important chaos to my scapes. Excellent! best regars, Bakis. --- cray5656 wrote: > Hi Peter. > > Just want to say
Beyond all doubt, the last word on Model 15 PWM
2007-03-18 by (i think you can figure that out)
Morning guys. I waned to discuss this one more time becaue once again it's come up: The PWM construction is designed the way it (10 to 2 'live range) so that there are more possibilities for the VC input. I played around with this a lot while cooking the VCO, you're going to get
Model 24 Heisenberg Generator
2007-03-16 by cray5656
Hi Peter. Just want to say how much I love the Heisn Gen, it gets used everyday :-) It is way ahead of my Serge Random Source for stepped and smooth wackiness :-) Your products are always brilliant. Ross
Re: Spring Cleaning
2007-03-12 by (i think you can figure that out)
> The innner width dimension from wood to wood of my case is (hold)....26 1/2 inch wide, a little over 132Hp. Why? It's a Eurorack-friendly division and it's got some bulk to it. I am not a big fan of multiples of 17 inch wide rows. My main cabinet's five rows would take up eight
Re: Spring Cleaning
2007-03-10 by jeswa
i have a question about the design conventions of your EMB. how many hp wide is it and why? is it similar to the width of the buchla 200? just wondering. -j --- In PLAN_B_analog_blog@yahoogroups.com, "(i think you can figure that out)" wrote: > > Vector rails are available throug
Spring News
2007-03-09 by (i think you can figure that out)
I wanted to take a moment to give you all a fly-by of some exciting stuff that's going on at Electro-Acoustic Research this Spring... Plan B Expands Dealer Base Please join me in welcoming two new dealers to the Plan B family-- Elby-Designs in Australia and ModularT in Japan. Thi
'Obsessive Surrealism" by Parallel Worlds (DiN26) Reactions...
2007-02-28 by Bakis Sirros
hello all, check out the main/news page of the Synth Music Direct website (www.synthmusicdirect.com) for comments on my new cd album. here are their comments: "Parallel Worlds / Obsessive Surrealism An amazingly inventive rhythmic / melodic release that sounds quite like nothing
Motivity Input Port
2007-02-28 by Bryan E Cornell
Did I miss something, or is this a custom NIN-only module? Bryan Note from Peter: Nope! It's a one-off I made for myself. - P
Re: Dual Vltage Processor question
2007-02-28 by (i think you can figure that out)
Yes - the VC XFADE input is the input to voltage control the crpssfading on the Model 14. The two INJECT inputs insert themselves into the A and B sides of the crossfader. With nothing in either of those two, connectios are normalized with Processor 1 to the A input and Processor
Thighpaulsrandra's Plan B rig uploaded
2007-02-28 by (i think you can figure that out)
I have posted a shot of Thighpaulsandra's (Coil/Spiritualized) Plan B rig in a folder by the same name in the photos section of this blog. - P
Dual Vltage Processor question
2007-02-23 by cray5656
forget that I have just seen the VC crossfader, I assumed it was inject 3
Dual Vltage Processor question
2007-02-23 by cray5656
is there a way to VC the crossfader? I havent used the input 1 and 2 yet, not sure what to do with them as yet
"Obsessive Surrealism" by Parallel Worlds (DiN26) CD NOW Available from the DiN store.
2007-02-22 by Bakis Sirros
hello all, Press Release info follows: DiN26 - Obsessive Surrealism by Parallel Worlds The New Album is NOW Available to BUY from the DiN store ($18.00 Including Worldwide Postage) here: http://www.din.org.uk/shop.html Release date 5th March 2007 Parallel Worlds is the main proje
Re: [PLAN_B_analog_blog] Plan B happy to announce Elby Designs as our Australian dealer
2007-02-20 by amnesia
Hi Peter Great news about Elby, Laurie is a nice guy. Our VICMOD group have just been notified :-) Many happy people here. Its just a shame he is in Sydney, 10 hour drive away :-( Ross (i think you can figure that out) wrote: > > The title says it all. > > Ross and others I'm sur
Re: Model 27 info posted
2007-02-20 by Mark Landman
Very interesting looking, a really useful adddition to any modular system. Could you explain a little how the range knob and hold/kill jack will work with respect to putting the delay into "infinite hold"? Having the kill and hold inputs share a jack makes me concerned about clea
Model 27 info posted
2007-02-20 by (i think you can figure that out)
We've posted the (very) preliminary data on the Model 27 Digital Delay on the EAR site. Go there for details. OK, lemme have it... - P
Re: Spring Cleaning
2007-02-20 by (i think you can figure that out)
Vector rails are available through most of the US part distributors such as Digikey, Allied, Mouser, blah. Once on their sites, do a search for 'Vector T struts'. Although you can find generic 4-40 nuts small enough to fit in their rails (we just did and saved a bundle over the V
Re: Spring Cleaning
2007-02-20 by (i think you can figure that out)
--- In PLAN_B_analog_blog@yahoogroups.com, "jeswa" wrote: > > Peter, > I have been watching your Eclectic Music Box with lust for some time now. Me too! ha ha. I need to update the photos...it's a lot different now than the last pictures indicate. There's a patch on it now that i
Back to my roots...
2007-02-20 by (i think you can figure that out)
Happy to announce we will be installing a Plan B system at the California Institute of the Arts - CalArts - in the next few months. Given their rich history in analog and the composers who worked there, we am quite honored to say the least. More info on this as it comes as we pla
Plan B happy to announce Elby Designs as our Australian dealer
2007-02-20 by (i think you can figure that out)
The title says it all. Ross and others I'm sure will be pleased to hear this news, we're looking forward to working with Laurie, a lot. Their first shipment will arrive next month, have a look at the ED site for what that entails: http://www.elby-designs.com/ - P
Re: Spring Cleaning
2007-02-20 by jeswa
Oh, I found the utilty strip. Nevermind. Please delete me. --- In PLAN_B_analog_blog@yahoogroups.com, "(i think you can figure that out)" wrote: > > For reasons of sanity, unless there's a particularily hectic work week and I need to catch > up, or unless I've got a new circuit I
Re: Spring Cleaning
2007-02-20 by jeswa
Peter, Nice to get a little insight... I have been watching your Eclectic Music Box with lust for some time now. After closer inspection, I don't see any multiples. Do my eyes decieve me or do you just patch dot-to-dot? Also, maybe you're not the guy to ask, but since you mention
Re: Model 12 6dB/12dB knob
2007-02-19 by jalmari3
In most situations (with my unit) I would call the difference between 12 o'clock and full clockwise settings very subtle. If anyone is interested, here is a little test showing also some volume differences: http://www.esnips.com/doc/4f90400f-87e7-4632-9e73- 28bbf9281611/Plan_B_Mo
Blame Washington....or Lincoln
2007-02-19 by (i think you can figure that out)
In observance of President's Day, Plan B ops are closed Monday, the 19th of Feb. We will return on Tuesday the 20th. Your questions/comments will be addressed at that time. Thanks. ______________ Peter Grenader e: peter@ear-group.net p: 866-755-4468 (818 761-9906) w: http://www.e
Re: [PLAN_B_analog_blog] Spring Cleaning
2007-02-19 by amnesia
I thought you were throwing modules out :-( > >
Spring Cleaning
2007-02-19 by (i think you can figure that out)
For reasons of sanity, unless there's a particularily hectic work week and I need to catch up, or unless I've got a new circuit I'm wrapped up in, outside of my weekly programming session with Phil Gallo on Sunday evenings, I have again begun to reserve the weekends for composing
Re: Model 12 6dB/12dB knob
2007-02-19 by (i think you can figure that out)
You will notice that when you start increasing the resonance, subtilties from the 12 o clock to full CW region of the Bandwidth knob will start to show themselves. At low resonance you won't hear thee quite so readily. The change in Bandwidth pot value increases the amplutide of
Model 12 6dB/12dB knob
2007-02-18 by jalmari3
The 6dB/12dB knob of my Model 12 does only microscopic changes to sound past 12 o'clock. On the other hand, it is very sensitive from full counter clockwise to 9 o'clock. I wonder, if this is this normal and if I am getting full range of adjustment? Do the newer M12:s have 1M pot
So what are all those stupid stamps for?
2007-02-14 by (i think you can figure that out)
I was recently asked, "Peter, what in the hell are all those stupid stamps all over the back of your modulesr"? Those are certification stamps. Proof that not only certain ciritcal operations took place, but that the module passed it requirement for each and by who performed the
True Confessions
2007-02-14 by (i think you can figure that out)
...it's a filter. (wink)
Re: Model 14 Offset knobs
2007-02-13 by (i think you can figure that out)
The offset knob is disallowed in the MAX/MIN outputs because it effects the nature of the output decoding. Anything higher than ground in the MIN out wouldn't pass, and anything lower than ground in the MAX Out would also dissappear. As far as the traveling the other send, it wou
Model 14 Offset knobs
2007-02-12 by jalmari3
In another thread the function of Model 14 Offset knobs was explained, but I didn't understand it. I process CV:s with my M14. I can't get the Offset knobs to have any effect on the corresponding Min and Max outputs. On Sum outputs the knobs affect DC offset, as expected. What ki
Re: Model 27 Digital Delay
2007-02-11 by (i think you can figure that out)
Based on how wer'e doing this, this feature may not be possible. I will check into it and let you know. I'm going to try to get the page uploaded today - everything will become a lot clearer art that point. - P --- In PLAN_B_analog_blog@yahoogroups.com, "Mark Landman" wrote: > >