2007-07-18 by metafoetus2002
Hi John, from reading your post it looks like the voltage goes from the QTKB into the ASR. IMHO it makes more sense to have the quantizer as the last link in the chain. This means to "sacrifice" more of the QTKB channels for quantizing the individual ASR outs, but it should ensur
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2007-07-17 by johnrichoux
Hi folks I've just begun using a QTKB and am getting interesting but unexpected results with an ASR. Does the ASR have trouble sampling quantized CV? A simple two note sequence seems to set a minimum and maximum and adds random notes in-between. I have the attenuator fully on. De
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2007-07-14 by John P
whoops... here's where to look: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/sergemodular -- m/n/m/l surreal electronic music, sound, noise http://www.mnmlnoise.com
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2007-07-14 by John P
Serge friends ------- Is anyone still interested in the "Serge Modular Music - NOW" CD? There are just a few left of the original production run. I'll reorder if there's enough interest. If not, you can always buy the tracks on Apple iTunes music store and other digital outlets.
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2007-07-07 by don hassler
Wow, thanks for posting this, Stefan, your myspace has some cool work too! We'll be anxious to see the setup! Don --- Larky Joe stefantcherepnin@... > wrote: > Hey Folks, > > I've been co-working on this project for some months > now- the following podcast sums it up, thought it
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2007-07-07 by Larky Joe
Hey Folks, I've been co-working on this project for some months now- the following podcast sums it up, thought it might be of interest to some of you... (I'll be posting pics of the setup in the very near future. For now, please shut your eyes and enjoy the sounds of Spiral Blast
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2007-06-26 by Steve Ridley
> Are the Serge power supplies switchable in any way? In other words, is there some way to > switch or temporarily modify my PS4 to accept 110V instead of 220? > Or should I request a transformer for the shows? AFAIK, Serge supplies are just commercial Power One or Condor linear
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2007-06-25 by riluttante
Hi everyone, I'll be taking my normally european-based 4-panel Serge on tour in the US in September, and I'm thinking about what to do about the voltage difference between european and american power outlets. Are the Serge power supplies switchable in any way? In other words, is
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2007-06-25 by pow333us
PS4 and a PSD. List price on the set is $525. Anyone interested at $325? Why slow Rex down with requests for PSU's when this one could be on its way to you? Paul
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2007-06-23 by Yulian Pugachevsky
quite a valid point.. however.. all of the "electrically independent" modules still share power and, in some custom cases, may be other wise interconnected internally. these common electrical connections (with power/gnd being amongst the most important ones) can be done with high
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2007-06-23 by Carbon111
Hi All, Recently I had the opportunity to update my Serge Modular websites with revamped text and descriptions as well as some new photos. Enjoy! http://www.carbon111.com/serge.html http://www.carbon111.com/animal.html Very Best Regards, James
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2007-06-23 by scottnoanh@peoplepc.com
"imho, designing/building a Serge system just by plopping in modules or building from a kit is similar to putting together a Stradivarius from parts that you'd get from the master.. you may have all the right parts, but your bridge might not be aligned properly, etc.. as opposed
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2007-06-23 by Yulian Pugachevsky
Thank you for clearing that up Ken. The fact that Rex chooses the best stock psu for the job is no surprise.. all part of his "no compromise" approach. y. On 23-Jun-07, at 7:48 AM, Ken Stone wrote: 1: Rex does NOT build Serge power supplies whatever he may or may not have said. H
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2007-06-23 by SergeModular@yahoogroups.com
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the SergeModular group. File : /MIDI-Edrummer Uploaded by : midi_jazz midi_jazz@... > Description : You can access this file at the URL: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Se
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2007-06-23 by Ken Stone
--- In SergeModular@yahoogroups.com , Yulian Pugachevsky wrote: > STS psu's are built by Rex (unless I misunderstood him) whereas > Buchla seems to use a factory-made OEM psu 1: Rex does NOT build Serge power supplies whatever he may or may not have said. He merely BOXES them. Th
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2007-06-23 by darkstr1746@comcast.net
and this should put to bed any further whining and blubbering about "no modules" and prices and blah blah blah, woof woof. But then, only commanders and the faithful remain here. Do they not? warm regards j duval : ) -------------- Original message -------------- From: Yulian Pug
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2007-06-23 by Yulian Pugachevsky
Bingo on that Bill !!! :) imho, designing/building a Serge system just by plopping in modules or building from a kit is similar to putting together a Stradivarius from parts that you'd get from the master.. you may have all the right parts, but your bridge might not be aligned pr
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2007-06-22 by Chris Muir
At 4:05 PM -0400 6/22/07, Yulian Pugachevsky wrote: >Does this "cell phone" supply power a PowerBox, PowerBoat or PowerCabinet? Also, of what size (2, 4, 6, 12 or 18 module)? How many of these Box/Boat/Cabinets can it handle? The size of the psu might also have something to do wi
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2007-06-22 by Bill Sequeira
What liabilities? Serge is not about modules but about an instrument and a system, and achieves that objective quite effectively. Regards, Bill __________________________________________ Bill Sequeira, PHD - Principal Axon Hillock - http://www.axonhillock.com/ On Jun 22, 2007, at
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2007-06-22 by darkstr1746@comcast.net
and you let THAT one issue turn you away?? good grief. Granted, if you travel alot doing shows then maybe. . .maybe that would be a bummer. I solved it with a custom case on wheels that had the PS mounted to the case. Pop the lids, plug in. . do the show. But to let the PS drag y
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2007-06-22 by Ronald Young
> please note; these are speculations as to why the Serge psu is >bigger than Buchla's.. (hang on.. I thought bigger is better LOL :) I am just curious because this is one "issue" that has taken me away from Serge... On the one hand you have pretty compact modules that can fit in
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2007-06-22 by Yulian Pugachevsky
Does this "cell phone" supply power a PowerBox, PowerBoat or PowerCabinet? Also, of what size (2, 4, 6, 12 or 18 module)? How many of these Box/Boat/Cabinets can it handle? The size of the psu might also have something to do with the fact that STS products are 100% analogue (with
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2007-06-22 by Chris Muir
At 6:05 PM +0000 6/22/07, Ronald Young wrote: >I just saw a new Buchla and the power supply was the size of a cell >phone! Well, to be fair, the middle boat of the current Buchla systems have three pretty sophisticated little switching power supply modules in them. The external t
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2007-06-22 by darkstr1746@comcast.net
that's correct. There will be no more custom panel orders taken. period. j duval -------------- Original message -------------- From: "Ronald Young" I have been following the saga of the "no more custom panels". Is this true? Talk on the list about the fututre of STS kind of fizz
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2007-06-22 by darkstr1746@comcast.net
what liabilities??? i never found any. : ) and i would venture to say that there are more than a just a few modules that exist or can be duped in other systems and i've had most of them. I'm excluding any kludging of modules through "pasta fest" patches. jduval -------------- Ori
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2007-06-22 by Ronald Young
> Of course we have to wait and see what the plan is but I think a fair > amount of healthy skepticism is also not unwarranted. I agree. I am very curious as to the future of STS. Also, why does the Serge use such a large PSU? I just saw a new Buchla and the power supply was the
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2007-06-22 by James R. Coplin
matthew carpenter wrote: > > > Ha, are you serious? The purpose is to make beautiful noise/music! I > don't care if they are individual modules, made out of chocolate, or > covered in fur! They're a f*cking blast to use and I love every minute > with my system. > Also, did everyo
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2007-06-22 by matthew carpenter
Ha, are you serious? The purpose is to make beautiful noise/music! I don't care if they are individual modules, made out of chocolate, or covered in fur! They're a f*cking blast to use and I love every minute with my system. Also, did everyone forget that the shop panels will sti
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2007-06-22 by James R. Coplin
Yulian Pugachevsky wrote: > > > Indeed, it is true.. but STS is not fizzled out.. I do not wish to say > more since Rex hasnt made his plans public, however, all of your > questions will probably be answered if you were to contact Rex.. im sure > he'll set the record straight. Da
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2007-06-22 by Yulian Pugachevsky
Indeed, it is true.. but STS is not fizzled out.. I do not wish to say more since Rex hasnt made his plans public, however, all of your questions will probably be answered if you were to contact Rex.. im sure he'll set the record straight. this having been said, the classic custo
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2007-06-22 by Ronald Young
I have been following the saga of the "no more custom panels". Is this true? Talk on the list about the fututre of STS kind of fizzled out.... Whats the deal?
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2007-06-16 by buchla300
--- In SergeModular@yahoogroups.com , "lars_arnwald" wrote: > > Hello, > Back in older days when one could save some money by ordering Serge > modules or panels as kits, one would then get a Kit Description > listing the actual components and how to connect different points on >
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2007-06-15 by don hassler
We had: http://www.vintagesynth.com/emu/emu_modular.jpg at Fort Lewis College for summer emusic classes in the very early 80's. Dave Rossum actually delivered it & set it up both summers I was there, I think it cost about 17.5k at the time. It was a quality instrument, but in mos
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2007-06-15 by lars_arnwald
Hello, Back in older days when one could save some money by ordering Serge modules or panels as kits, one would then get a Kit Description listing the actual components and how to connect different points on the circuit board with connectors, pots, switches, etc. With little know
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2007-06-10 by Bill Sequeira
Yep, it has been around for a while. Check out a consumer toy version of it - http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/ gadgets/zizzle-zoundz-music-or-noise-208125.php Think Walmart was selling these for a while - it has a cube that can "record" a 5sec sample by just placing the cube on the su
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2007-06-10 by somatikon
Hi, Please check out the link below.....I have never seen anything like this. I love patching my 3 panel Serge but this is somthing quite different. ATB Jules http://mtg.upf.edu/reactable/?media
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2007-06-08 by retrosynth
For those not on AH I built a cabinet for my Serge system last weekend to replace the less than aesthetically pleasing relay racks I was using. Cabinet has room for 86U of panels, with a max unit depth of 8". Pictures are here: http://www.retrosynth.com/gear/serge/pics2/ I also p
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2007-06-05 by matthew carpenter
On 6/5/07, Kim Hansen kimgh@... > wrote: Looks nice - i'd love to hear some samples of the FRSX ( when you get it ) Of course! Kim On Jun 5, 2007, at 3:38 PM, simulacreant wrote: > Well, my order's in. Here's what I decided on: > > PRNV / STR / PCO / FRSX / C/M / WAD / AMX / XFAD
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2007-06-05 by Kim Hansen
Looks nice - i'd love to hear some samples of the FRSX ( when you get it ) Kim On Jun 5, 2007, at 3:38 PM, simulacreant wrote: > Well, my order's in. Here's what I decided on: > > PRNV / STR / PCO / FRSX / C/M / WAD / AMX / XFAD / QUO / DCSM > > Can't wait! But I'll have to. > >
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2007-06-05 by Yulian Pugachevsky
Totally awesome.. I never had a chance to play with the Seq Programmers.. and I can definitely see the utility of them.. I already have a TKB.. it is indispensable and the Seq Prog. would make and awesome compliment.. besides.. you are correct..those buttons do look good enough t
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2007-06-05 by Yulian Pugachevsky
Hi folks, here's something you're sure to get a kick out of; a new major marketing campaign to promote Molson beer using guys who's name is Serge;) here are some a quote from the marketing firm: -------------------------------- The interactive campaign, created by Cossette Commun
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2007-06-05 by matthew carpenter
Very nice panel, Yulian. Yeah, Rex gave me a nice long lead time. It definitely helps since I'm in the same boat as you. Unfortunately, only a Sequencer panel and a TKB will complete my system :-) Those Sequencer buttons look tasty, don't they? On 6/5/07, Yulian Pugachevsky yulia
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2007-06-05 by Yulian Pugachevsky
Indeed.. I can sympathize with the anticipation.. I'm waiting on my last panel as well.. especially given that it completes the system (.. that I can afford ;).. 4 panels tot).. I did tell Rex to take his time though a) so not to rush his and b) to give me a chance to come up wit
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2007-06-05 by simulacreant
Well, my order's in. Here's what I decided on: PRNV / STR / PCO / FRSX / C/M / WAD / AMX / XFAD / QUO / DCSM Can't wait! But I'll have to. --- In SergeModular@yahoogroups.com , Kim Hansen wrote: > > Matthew, > > I'd certainly like to have the two other serge vcf's but as we all k
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2007-06-04 by darkstr1746@comcast.net
Attachments : Hey Frank : ) a Soap Kitchen will make those oscillators "squeaky" clean. (groan) ok. . . enough LOL jduval -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: "ballendo" ballendo@... > > But the sound is Oh so clean, always fresh... > > --- In SergeModular
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2007-06-04 by ballendo
But the sound is Oh so clean, always fresh... --- In SergeModular@yahoogroups.com , "cuari7" wrote: > > The thing 'bout Soap Kitchens is that they're very slippery.... > > ;-P > > Sorry, I couldn't help it... >
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2007-06-02 by innerclock2004
Hi all - due to some rather tough financial times, a few urgent family matters and needing to fund some development in my Innerclock designs I have taken the difficult decision to offer for sale my complete remaining work-in-progress Serge/Driscoll Modular System. Josue - if you
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2007-06-02 by johnrichoux
What would it take to get a momentary footwitch to generate a trigger, as in advancing a sequencer (SEQ or TKB) ? Thanks jmr
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2007-06-02 by Kim Hansen
>>>>>> >>>>>> Red = +12vdc >>>>>> White = - 12vdc >>>>>> Black = common (analog module ground) >>>>>> Green = common (chassis ground / digital & LED driver ground Kim On Jun 2, 2007, at 8:18 PM, cuari7 wrote: > Stoopid question here: > What's the output of the Serge Power Supplie
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2007-06-02 by cuari7
Stoopid question here: What's the output of the Serge Power Supplies? Is it 12 V or 15? Is it possible to power up Doepfer or Blacet modules with it? If so, what color wire provides what? Inquiring minds want to know.....
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