Analogue systems

this is what i've been hoping for.  i bought a AS System 1 and have  
been looking all over for video information on patching
and how to's on sound designs


On Dec 1, 2008, at 12:16 PM, Alex Banks wrote:

> Hello again,
>
> the video is an introduction to the basics which I found very
> useful. I don't think there are clips about.
>
> I was in the same boat having bought an Integrator system second hand
> and not knowing where to start. As far as advanced stuff goes, its
> more a case of getting stuck in and seeing what happens. I loose
> hours doing this. There are a few bits of info on the web showing
> patches, but the video tought me all the basics.
>
> I think it would be a good idea for the group to send each other
> patch ideas, so let me start the ball rolling:
>
> I make drum and Bass.
> I send a sub tone to a Vintage Rat distortion pedal so it sounds
> warm, but not heavily distorted.
> This goes to the AS filter then out to two VCAs in series.
>
> The midi trigger from the sequencer is also sent to a MIDI to CV
> converter to act as a gate signal.
> This is sent to an envelope generator which sends to the filter
> cutoff. Play about...
> And to another envelope gen which shapes both (or one) VCA. I like a
> zero attack withy quick decay to a 70%-80% sustain.
>
> Saturate the VCAs and experiment with Lin and Exp response. Try
> setting the 1st VCA to fully open (the ENV will then add to the  
> level).
>
> This gives me a heavy, rounded Dub note that can really cut through
> mixes.
>
> Hope any of the above helps. Next time I'll tell you how to turn a
> break beat into an Acid bassline...
>
> Good luck :-)
>
> Alex
>
> On 1 Dec 2008, at 14:11, chrismousdale wrote:
>
> > Great, does anyone have a clip of that video? - is it good for
> > newbies - as im getting into
> > modular synthesis too.. does the video cover a broad range, say
> > from beginners to
> > advanced ?
> >
> > --- In analogue_systems@yahoogroups.com, Alex Banks
> > <alexander.banks@...> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hello,
> > >
> > > are the modules in the cases?
> > >
> > > A good introduction to synthesis in the Analogue Systems video
> > > available on the site.
> > >
> > > Alex
> > >
> > >
> > > On 1 Dec 2008, at 13:01, miles.faber wrote:
> > >
> > > > Hello All, have recently acquired a couple of AS cases stuffed
> > with
> > > > various modules, keyboard, mixer, monitors, interfaces and more
> > cables
> > > > than the Large Hadron Collider. Problem now is setting it all
> > up and
> > > > making beautiful noise. Anyone out there in the Brighton area
> > that can
> > > > help? Cheers!
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