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2003-09-03 by klstay
Does anyone here know of a module/circuit for an LFO with 4 outputs with 3-way switches for ouputs 2-4 to shift them 0-15-30 degrees out of phase with the setting of the output "before" it? It would also be nice if there were a few "sets" of 4 outputs, each a different shape. OR, as I suspect may be the case, is that simply the stupidest or perhaps most impossible idea for a circuit you have ever heard?
2003-09-05 by John Loffink
It sounds like you want one of these, but with finer phase increments: http://www.tellun.com/motm/diy/tln388/TLN-388.html John Loffink The Microtonal Synthesis Web Site http://www.microtonal-synthesis.com The Wavemakers Synthesizer Web Site http://www.wavemakers-synth.com
> Does anyone here know of a module/circuit for an LFO with 4 outputs > with 3-way switches for ouputs 2-4 to shift them 0-15-30 degrees out > of phase with the setting of the output "before" it? It would also be > nice if there were a few "sets" of 4 outputs, each a different shape. > > OR, as I suspect may be the case, is that simply the stupidest or > perhaps most impossible idea for a circuit you have ever heard? >
2003-09-05 by John Loffink
By the way, 0 degrees phase shift is useless unless this is under dynamic control. Just use the previous output. John Loffink The Microtonal Synthesis Web Site http://www.microtonal-synthesis.com The Wavemakers Synthesizer Web Site http://www.wavemakers-synth.com > It sounds like you want one of these, but with finer phase increments: > > http://www.tellun.com/motm/diy/tln388/TLN-388.html > > John Loffink > The Microtonal Synthesis Web Site > http://www.microtonal-synthesis.com > The Wavemakers Synthesizer Web Site > http://www.wavemakers-synth.com > > > Does anyone here know of a module/circuit for an LFO with 4 outputs > > with 3-way switches for ouputs 2-4 to shift them 0-15-30 degrees out > > of phase with the setting of the output "before" it? It would also be > > nice if there were a few "sets" of 4 outputs, each a different shape.
> > > > OR, as I suspect may be the case, is that simply the stupidest or > > perhaps most impossible idea for a circuit you have ever heard? > >
2003-09-05 by paulhaneberg
I'd like to have one of these myself and I plan to build one if Paul or someone else doesn't first :) My plan is to use a wave table and some counters. You'd shift the phase by adding or subtracting from the counter. The counter would point to an address in the wavetable. The rate of the counter would control the frequency and the offset of the counter would control the phase. This is very similar to my idea for a Fourier series generator and also very much like Paul's forthcoming Cloud Generator. I'm planning on getting a stooge panel for this in the next run although I haven't built the circuit yet.
2003-09-05 by strohs56k
--- In motm@yahoogroups.com, "paulhaneberg" <phaneber@o...> wrote: > I'd like to have one of these myself and I plan to build one if Paul > or someone else doesn't first :) > My plan is to use a wave table and some counters. You'd shift the > phase by adding or subtracting from the counter [...] If the intent is LFO, it seems like it might be easier to do this with a microcontroller like a PIC or something. You need to write some code but you gain flexibility and the electronics (basically the MCU and maybe a couple of serial DACs) will be less involved compared with a bunch of counters and associated logic. And what you really want - have a few digits of 7 segment displays to show the selected phase separation and make it continuously variable in 1 degree steps. Maybe have 8 outputs that are selectable - so you could choose 8 phases of one waveform or 2 sets (4 phases of two different waveforms) or 4 sets (2 phases of 4 waveforms) - something like that. seth
2003-09-06 by Scott Juskiw
I've talked to Kevin and I believe this is what he's after. I'll be concentrating on getting this beast done once those 320R and 120R daughterboards are finished (real soon now). At 9:52 PM -0500 2003/09/04, John Loffink wrote:
>It sounds like you want one of these, but with finer phase increments: > >http://www.tellun.com/motm/diy/tln388/TLN-388.html > >John Loffink >The Microtonal Synthesis Web Site >http://www.microtonal-synthesis.com >The Wavemakers Synthesizer Web Site >http://www.wavemakers-synth.com > >> Does anyone here know of a module/circuit for an LFO with 4 outputs >> with 3-way switches for ouputs 2-4 to shift them 0-15-30 degrees out >> of phase with the setting of the output "before" it? It would also be >> nice if there were a few "sets" of 4 outputs, each a different shape. >> >> OR, as I suspect may be the case, is that simply the stupidest or >> perhaps most impossible idea for a circuit you have ever heard? > > >
2003-09-24 by konkuro
John L. wrote: >It sounds like you want one of these, but with finer phase increments: > >http://www.tellun.com/motm/diy/tln388/TLN-388.html That's a very interesting module! But let's hope they call it a Voltage Controlled Function Generator as opposed to "Dr. Octopus." Ugh. What is it with synths nowadays and wacky names? johnm
2003-09-24 by osthelder
> What is it with synths nowadays and wacky names? > > johnm Wacky names are fun! My synth, for example, is known as the Engine of Chaos. The imaginary quartet that employs me is known as Product Testing. Come to think of it, most of our music could be titled "MTBF"-Mean Time Before Failure...or perhaps "No, Really..." Now honestly, John, would you rather have a "voltage-controlled, quad- output function generator" or a "Raging Multi-Moctopus"? I don't think there's anything to discuss... Chub...gee-that's sort of a wacky name, too!
2003-09-24 by Les Mizzell
> Now honestly, John, would you rather have a "voltage-controlled, quad- > output function generator" or a "Raging Multi-Moctopus"? I don't > think there's anything to discuss... Then there's products called stuff like "Akai MPC2000-EX-SE". Sheesh...... I don't name my dogs or kids like that, I'd never remember who the hell they were....
2003-09-24 by Scott Juskiw
What I've found (from user feedback) is that many people like wacky names for modules, but few like wacky names for the controls. If a knob controls feedback, then most people prefer it to be called "feedback" and not "regurgitation". At 5:56 AM +0000 2003/09/24, konkuro wrote:
>John L. wrote: > >What is it with synths nowadays and wacky names? >
2003-09-24 by gareII@aol.com
I kind of like 'reguritation'..but will it fit properly on front panel ? Gary
>What I've found (from user feedback) is that many people like wacky >names for modules, but few like wacky names for the controls. If a >knob controls feedback, then most people prefer it to be called >"feedback" and not "regurgitation". > >At 5:56 AM +0000 2003/09/24, konkuro wrote: >>John L. wrote: >> >>What is it with synths nowadays and wacky names? >> > > > > >Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > >
2003-09-24 by konkuro
>Now honestly, John, would you rather have a "voltage-controlled, quad-output function generator"< Er... Yes. Paul was pushin' it with "Wavewarper." I'm here to keep things from getting too far out of hand. :-) johnm
2003-09-25 by J. Larry Hendry
Officially, that control name will be shortened to "hurl" to fit the allotted space. :) ----- Original Message ----- From: <gareII@...> I kind of like 'reguritation'..but will it fit properly on front panel ?
2003-09-25 by Richard Brewster
What would you call it then? I just read Paul's description again (I can hardly wait for mine to be shipped) and I couldn't come up with much of a technical name for the MOTM-510. "Voltage-Controlled Root-Unity-Power Modulator" maybe? It's sort of a Ring Modulator with 3 inputs, so how about "Three Dimensional Modulator"? I guess "Wavewarper" is as good as anything. It's descriptive, short, and catchy. -Richard Brewster At 06:51 PM 9/24/03 +0000, konkuro wrote:
> >Now honestly, John, would you rather have a "voltage-controlled, >quad-output function generator"< > > >Er... Yes. > > >Paul was pushin' it with "Wavewarper." I'm here to keep things from >getting too far out of hand. :-) > >johnm
2003-09-25 by Mike Marsh
And it's a wicked cool distortion device! Mike --- In motm@yahoogroups.com, Richard Brewster <pugix@n...> wrote: > What would you call it then? > > I just read Paul's description again (I can hardly wait for mine to be > shipped) and I couldn't come up with much of a technical name for the > MOTM-510. "Voltage-Controlled Root-Unity-Power Modulator" maybe? It's > sort of a Ring Modulator with 3 inputs, so how about "Three Dimensional > Modulator"? I guess "Wavewarper" is as good as anything. It's > descriptive, short, and catchy. > > -Richard Brewster > > At 06:51 PM 9/24/03 +0000, konkuro wrote: > > >Now honestly, John, would you rather have a "voltage-controlled, > >quad-output function generator"< > > > > > >Er... Yes. > > > > > >Paul was pushin' it with "Wavewarper." I'm here to keep things from
> >getting too far out of hand. :-) > > > >johnm
2003-09-25 by osthelder
--- In motm@yahoogroups.com, gareII@a... wrote: > I kind of like 'reguritation'..but will it fit properly on front panel ? > Gary You'd use the standard abbreviation - REGURG Chub
2003-09-25 by osthelder
--- In motm@yahoogroups.com, "konkuro" <konkuro@a...> wrote: > >Now honestly, John, would you rather have a "voltage-controlled, > quad-output function generator"< > > > Er... Yes. > > > Paul was pushin' it with "Wavewarper." I'm here to keep things from > getting too far out of hand. :-) > > johnm So then my suggestion of "Turbo-Ninja Signal Destrucktor" was nixed by your input? <sigh> Chub
2003-09-25 by Mike Marsh
What would the tick marks look like? --- In motm@yahoogroups.com, "osthelder" <osthelder@n...> wrote:
> --- In motm@yahoogroups.com, gareII@a... wrote: > > I kind of like 'reguritation'..but will it fit properly on front > panel ? > > Gary > > You'd use the standard abbreviation - REGURG > > Chub