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Model 32 Vector Plotter teasers

2009-01-30 by dkimcg

I made a ridiculous patch yesterday, and recorded it tonight using the Model 32 Vector Plotter. It's ridiculous how many modules and cables I used. Not a musical statement, more of an audio experiment in timing and pitch using the Model 32. Here's the track: http://joekickass.com

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Plan B Direct...hours away

2009-01-30 by (i think you can figure that out)

Barring an earthquake, flood, snowstorm, etc..the Plan B Direct sales portal will be live tomorrow morning. We've set up the merchant account, just waiting for the confirmation. I'll post when it's up. - P

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Grenader returns to the Helms Building....probably

2009-01-30 by (i think you can figure that out)

Good news - I think we've found a new home - back to Culver City in the Helms Bakery Building where I kept my design studio for ten years: http://www.you-are-here.com/building/helms.jpg Looking at the photo you'll notice a pruned ficus tree on the right hand side. Two fights up t

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direct or alternative distributor sales?

2009-01-29 by Carlos

Any idea when this is actually happening Peter? my lust for modules that are not available on the other distributors continues to grow and the week is almost done now.

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Re: other waveforms?

2009-01-29 by ghostdickenterprises

There are some interesting waveshapers going around in the sDIY crowd. Ian Fritz has a lot of inspirational waveshaper circuits. http://home.comcast.net/~ijfritz/sy_circ.htm Here is a VCO someone made with a pretty awesome feature set (includes Fritz's double pulse waveform). htt

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Re: Model 38 Trimpot

2009-01-26 by dingfutzer

S l o w pot tweaks in both directions - Peter could you please verify this adjustment? Thanks Monroe - now, back for more mutilations ;-0 --- In PLAN_B_analog_blog@yahoogroups.com, Monroe Eskew wrote: > > Counterclockwise. Dare I ask, what kind of mutilations have you been > perf

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Re: [PLAN_B_analog_blog] Plan B ringer release day and prices?

2009-01-26 by DB

I can third this... I really didn't want to do the Doepfer DIY kits and now your ensuring I don't have to. Let us know when and how much? Dave Klavis_Verge wrote: > > Hi Peter, > > My friend and I have been wondering when the Plan B ringers will be > released and the > approximat

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Re: [PLAN_B_analog_blog] Model 38 Trimpot

2009-01-25 by Monroe Eskew

Counterclockwise. Dare I ask, what kind of mutilations have you been performing? :-) On Jan 24, 2009, at 6:13 AM, dingfutzer wrote: Good Morning: Been using the 38's for awhile and have tried experiments with the trimpot. Just to be sure: the stage times are shortened by turning

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Plan B ringer release day and prices?

2009-01-25 by Klavis_Verge

Hi Peter, My friend and I have been wondering when the Plan B ringers will be released and the approximate price of the ringer and psu. We already have money to buy 2 of them for sure and were just anxious to know when we can buy them! Thanks! -Cedric

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Re: A new future for Electro-Acoustic Research and Plan B

2009-01-25 by (i think you can figure that out)

You're not being smart, you're being a complete gentleman and I appreciate that. Return them to me if you want a repair. We'll be there until the end of the Feb and you'll all know where we move to after that. One possibility in discussion: I've got a friend who's a clothing desi

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A new future for Electro-Acoustic Research and Plan B

2009-01-25 by (i think you can figure that out)

I originally intended to present this information in a clear, concise way which could not be cut, pasted or otherwise plopped onto blogs, mis interpreted or misconstrued. I was planning on a video in which to do this. But in that the information has already hit the blogs, I felt

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Re: [PLAN_B_analog_blog] ELF suggestion

2009-01-24 by brian

here here. this sounds excellent. b. --- On Sat, 1/24/09, Monroe Eskew wrote: From: Monroe Eskew Subject: [PLAN_B_analog_blog] ELF suggestion To: PLAN_B_analog_blog@yahoogroups.com Date: Saturday, January 24, 2009, 2:15 PM Hey Peter, I know you've already got your hands full, but

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Re: [PLAN_B_analog_blog] ELF suggestion

2009-01-24 by achtung_999

Great idea! On Sat, Jan 24, 2009 at 9:15 PM, Monroe Eskew monroe.eskew@gmail.com > wrote: Hey Peter, I know you've already got your hands full, but I wanted to throw this idea out there for the future. How about an ELF "clock multiplier?" Doepfer has an excellent 4HP divider, and

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Re: [PLAN_B_analog_blog] ELF suggestion

2009-01-24 by Christopher Jacob Recording Device

oh man that would rule. I know I'd buy one Chris On Sat, Jan 24, 2009 at 12:15 PM, Monroe Eskew monroe.eskew@gmail.com > wrote: Hey Peter, I know you've already got your hands full, but I wanted to throw this idea out there for the future. How about an ELF "clock multiplier?" Doe

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Re: ELF suggestion

2009-01-24 by kyle_easterly

I'd buy one or two if the price were reasonable! -Kyle --- In PLAN_B_analog_blog@yahoogroups.com, Monroe Eskew wrote: > > Hey Peter, > > I know you've already got your hands full, but I wanted to throw this > idea out there for the future. > > How about an ELF "clock multiplier?"

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ELF suggestion

2009-01-24 by Monroe Eskew

Hey Peter, I know you've already got your hands full, but I wanted to throw this idea out there for the future. How about an ELF "clock multiplier?" Doepfer has an excellent 4HP divider, and a 4HP multiplier would be a great complement and a unique addition to any sequencing syst

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Re: [PLAN_B_analog_blog] model 39 wavesplicer question

2009-01-24 by achtung_999

Thanks Peter & Don! On Sat, Jan 24, 2009 at 9:39 AM, Don Kim dkimcg@gmail.com > wrote: yes it does. I was just tested it out to make sure with three M10s in LFO mode. the slowest one going into VC Splice. It acted like a crossfader between the two DC LFOs. I've used the Wavesplic

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Model 38 Trimpot

2009-01-24 by dingfutzer

Good Morning: Been using the 38's for awhile and have tried experiments with the trimpot. Just to be sure: the stage times are shortened by turning the pot in which direction? Thanks, Bill

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Re: how to become an analog wizard?

2009-01-24 by (i think you can figure that out)

I'm very very flattered, but there's no comparison. Bob was an engineer of the ilk which no longer exists. When he had problems finding knobs for the Moogerfoogers, he started making his own. THAT my friends is an engineeers. He was bored to death looking at other equipment, didn

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Re: [PLAN_B_analog_blog] how to become an analog wizard?

2009-01-24 by Sean Williams

I recommend "Analog Days" by Trevor Pinch and Frank Trocco for all sorts of insights gathered from extensive interviews with many of the people who designed, built, sold and used the big old modulars. Although you won't find info about Bob, Peter and Dieter and other "new wave" m

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Re: New Model 15s: new jacks for the 'wireless' design

2009-01-24 by (i think you can figure that out)

The same ones on the M31 and M32 In fact, everything we release new now on will be using these guys. Much more reliable, and their vertical mounting affords flatter modules. As time goes on, I will continue to phase them into our sustaining product line. - P --- In PLAN_B_analog_

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Re: New Model 15s: new jacks for the 'wireless' design

2009-01-24 by randaleem

Peter, Nice. Which jacks are you using to replace the cliff sockets? Kind regards, Randal --- In PLAN_B_analog_blog@yahoogroups.com, "(i think you can figure that out)" wrote: > All, > Effective today we are beginning shipments of the newly re-designed > Model 15 Complex VCO whic

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Re: [PLAN_B_analog_blog] model 39 wavesplicer question

2009-01-24 by Don Kim

yes it does. I was just tested it out to make sure with three M10s in LFO mode. the slowest one going into VC Splice. It acted like a crossfader between the two DC LFOs. I've used the Wavesplicer like a "crude" VCA for signals as well. It's turned out more versitile than I though

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Re: model 39 wavesplicer question

2009-01-24 by (i think you can figure that out)

It'll work fine. --- In PLAN_B_analog_blog@yahoogroups.com, achtung_999 wrote: > > Hello, > I was trying to search older messages on the group page but was not able to > find anything. > My question: Is the model 39 also working for control voltages? > > Greetings, > > Ernst >

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for trade

2009-01-24 by Christopher Jacob Recording Device

I've got an Analogue Solutions Midi-CV converter minus the faceplate and ribbon cable. I got it for my vostok but it turns out I didn't need to replace the module after all. I'm looking for something to fill 4 HP in a Doepfer mini case, any takers? I'll ship internationally. Chri

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how to become an analog wizard?

2009-01-24 by Monroe Eskew

Some questions for Peter-- I'm wondering what kind of backgrounds the proprietors of electronic musical instrument businesses have. I see that you got your education in music and worked for years in high-tech industries, right? How does this compare to other well-known wizards su

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model 39 wavesplicer question

2009-01-23 by achtung_999

Hello, I was trying to search older messages on the group page but was not able to find anything. My question: Is the model 39 also working for control voltages? Greetings, Ernst

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Re: New Model 15s: new jacks for the 'wireless' design

2009-01-23 by evetsterueb

--- In PLAN_B_analog_blog@yahoogroups.com, "(i think you can figure that out)" wrote: > > All, > > Effective today we are beginning shipments of the newly re-designed > Model 15 Complex VCO which incorporates two major changes: The > elimination of Cliff Jacks and 12 point to poi

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Re: Model 30 sound samples - first of many

2009-01-23 by astroschnautzer

this sounds great, also good very good move on changing jacks on model 15. --- In PLAN_B_analog_blog@yahoogroups.com, "Dan Levey" wrote: > > Holy cow! > > http://www.ear-group.net/sineFMwithsync.mp3 > > Sounds like the Buchla Sine with Timbre Shaping. > > You won't need a filter

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Re: [PLAN_B_analog_blog] Re: Audio Bleed on the Doepfer power rails!!!

2009-01-23 by Anthony Saunders

Also very interested in price / date for the psu and ringer... A On Fri, Jan 23, 2009 at 9:32 AM, Igor Medeiros wrote: > this explanation about the way PSU & modules interact in these systems is > very interesting, peter. > > can you tell us more about the external PSU you are re

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RE: [PLAN_B_analog_blog] New Model 15s: new jacks for the 'wireless' design

2009-01-23 by David Salter

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Re: New Model 15s: new jacks for the 'wireless' design

2009-01-23 by Sean Hannan

Just out of curiosity, is there a philosophical reason why you're sticking to through-hole rather than robosuffing with SMT? -Sean --- In PLAN_B_analog_blog@yahoogroups.com, "(i think you can figure that out)" wrote: > > All, > > Effective today we are beginning shipments of the

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New Model 15s: new jacks for the 'wireless' design

2009-01-23 by (i think you can figure that out)

All, Effective today we are beginning shipments of the newly re-designed Model 15 Complex VCO which incorporates two major changes: The elimination of Cliff Jacks and 12 point to point interconnect wires. A photo has been posted: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PLAN_B_analog_blog/p

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Re: [PLAN_B_analog_blog] Re: Audio Bleed on the Doepfer power rails!!!

2009-01-23 by Igor Medeiros

this explanation about the way PSU & modules interact in these systems is very interesting, peter. can you tell us more about the external PSU you are releasing, and the price/dates we should expect for it & for the ringer? thx in advance igor On Fri, Jan 9, 2009 at 1:00 PM, (i t

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Various Euro Modules FS

2009-01-23 by chad_kettering

Selling the following modules. Prices include shipping within the USA. Shipping will be higher for locations outside the USA. Discounts on prices for multiple items purchased. Doepfer: A-127 Triple VC Resonsnce Filter $185 A-111 High End VCO (2) $235 ea. A-180 Multiple $40 Plan B

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Re: FS: rs95 VCO

2009-01-22 by Monroe Eskew

sold. On Jan 21, 2009, at 3:02 PM, Monroe Eskew wrote: > Good working condition. Two years of use in non-smoking environment. > > Unit has been tuned up to 1 octave from the factory settings (now > default tone is about 128 Hz). I can reset before shipment if you > want. > > Pric

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Re: [PLAN_B_analog_blog] Re: Model 30 sound samples - first of many

2009-01-22 by Christopher Jacob Recording Device

That frequency shift is deadly. Please sell them soon! Chris On Wed, Jan 21, 2009 at 11:16 PM, Dan Levey Leftbrain@sbcglobal.net > wrote: Holy cow! http://www.ear-group.net/sineFMwithsync.mp3 Sounds like the Buchla Sine with Timbre Shaping. You won't need a filter with this unit.

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Re: [PLAN_B_analog_blog] Model 30 sound samples - first of many

2009-01-22 by Don Kim

Me want! Hate to ask, but any idea around when? Before summer? :D BTW, the ringer's got me sold! Didn't plan on expanding my cases any more, but the ringer looks like it will make it easy as pie. -Don On Wed, Jan 21, 2009 at 9:31 PM, (i think you can figure that out) wrote: > The

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Re: Model 30 sound samples - first of many

2009-01-22 by Dan Levey

Holy cow! http://www.ear-group.net/sineFMwithsync.mp3 Sounds like the Buchla Sine with Timbre Shaping. You won't need a filter with this unit. Since it has level CV too it's practically an all in one synth module!

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Looking for the following modules:

2009-01-22 by intellijel

Hi Guys, I am trying to get my first modular system going and I am looking for the following modules (used) if anyone has some at a good price. I am located in Vancouver, Canada if it makes a difference for shipping/exchange rate: Model 9 - Mixer/Atten. Model 12 - Vactrol Filter

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Model 30 sound samples - first of many

2009-01-22 by (i think you can figure that out)

The following are quick sound samples of the Plan B Model 30 Triple Digital VCO Subsystem. There are no sound sources outside of a single Model 30 which is being either frequency, timbre or level controlled by external envelope generators, random voltages and LFOs. There were no

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Re: FS: rs95 VCO

2009-01-22 by Carlos

Do you still have the vco? I am interested, how much is shipping to new york? and do you have the adaptor to use it on regular doepfer bus? thanks! Carlos -- In PLAN_B_analog_blog@yahoogroups.com, Monroe Eskew wrote: > > Good working condition. Two years of use in non-smoking env

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Re: Mini Milton???

2009-01-22 by (i think you can figure that out)

No, you're not imagining things. We are running behind. Any questions? ;-) --- In PLAN_B_analog_blog@yahoogroups.com, "Ivo Ivanov" wrote: > > Am I imagining things, or were the Vector Plotter and Mini Milton > supposed to be available by now? > > I seem to recall a post stating t

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