A modular synth puts the structure of the signal path into the hands of the player, allowing them to connect modules such as oscillators, filters, lfos, and so on, in any way they like. Although the vostok is not physically modular in design, its individual components are sourced from analogue solutions range of modules, and as only one is internally patched the signal meter, you first need to connect the various bits of the synth together with patch cords or its pin matrix before you hear anything. Patching with modular synthesizers is something like a rube goldberg machine for sound. Analogue solution instruments are hand built in england, with many being tested by founder tom carpenter. As a modular synthesizer with the 22x22 pin patch matrix and extraordinary features like 3 vcos, a 8 step sequencer and a joystick. Analogue solutions vostok 2020 analog synthesizer sweetwater. Doepfer a110 vco, a2 dvca, a147 vclfo, a108 vcf8, a140 adsr. Here at gear4music we stock a range of analogue solutions true analogue synthesizers including the modular eurokorn, vostok deluxe and polymath.
The analogue solutions vostok 2020 is a semi modular synthesizer that brings together pin matrix and patch cable connections. The analogue solutions vostok 2020 analogue power synth song. And nothing else can produce the sonic extremes of which a modular system is capable. One of the biggest limitations to a fully modular synthesizer is saving the unique sound you came up with, with the addition of digital functionality, you can easily save the created sound without writing a detailed recall sheet of all the patch points and parameter settings. Analogue solutions stocks first batch of vostok 2020 semimodular synth. Apologies for the low quality photos, my camera has decided to stop letting me transfer photos so i had to use my ipads. Analogue solutions vostok deluxe archiv modulare synthesizer. Analogue solutions vostok matrixsynth v2 modular suitcase synthesizer demo synthtopia reader jason sent word of this extended look at the analogue solutions vostok matrixsynth v2 synthesizer. Choice of patching with the patch matrix, patch cords, or both. The most popular standard for pitch voltage is 1voltper octave 1voct.
The analogue solutions vostok matrix synth synthtopia. A100 patch examples still under construction, additional patches will follow we hope that the following patch examples will help for a better understanding of your a100 system and stimulate you to search for new unusual patches. Truegrid rising on modulargrid modular synthesizer. Nov 01, 2009 joystick, retrovu meter, midi, jack socket patch points, more, more, more. The ms20 style filters add plenty of grit when needed. It may share the matrix panel and suitcase style design, but that.
Individual vostok tracks were laid down in logic pro. Listen to patch truegrid rising from user solitud on the html5 web modular synthesizer truegrid. Though i am using hardware that may be different from yours you may even be building you modular in software, the basic building blocks should be the same. Modular synthesizers are synthesizers composed of separate modules of different functions. Jan 21, 2020 analogue solutions has announced that it is the sole stockist of the first batch of the newlylaunched vostok 2020, the latest fourth incarnation of creator tom carpenters semimodular synthesizer.
Analogue solutions founder, tom carpenter, has a genuine passion for analogue synths, drawing on his years of using and owning vintage analogue synths and drum machines, which he uses, along side as products, in his own music productions. Modular synthesizers allow you to create your own custom synthesizer, piece by piece, then patch those elements together in different ways to create unique sounds. Its capable of a huge range of sounds and offers an intuitive interface. Oddly, they use pink noise for the kick rather than a sine, and almost everything requires 2 vc lpfs, but its still very instructive and informative on. Alternativ lassen sich alle synthesizergruppen mit patchkabeln bestucken. Analogue solutions has announced that it is the sole stockist of the first batch of the newlylaunched vostok 2020, the latest fourth. This track relied heavily on the vostok 2020s two onboard sequencers analogue and midi note sequencer to create the modulated analogue sequences and rhythms you hear throughout. Introducing patchbook a markup language for modular. Hello dear pulsarian friends, here is a synth whose name can recall a german forest, but it means just that beside a multioscillator there is a waldorf module whose output is modulated in amplitude by the multioscillator itself. With over 25 years experience in the industry, analogue solutions were there right at the start of the eurorack revolution analogue solution instruments are hand built in england, with many being tested by founder tom carpenter, who has. The 4th and latest version of vostok is in production and available to order. Nov 30, 2016 modular synth units used in the tutorial.
Analogue solutions vostok matrixsynth v2 modular suitcase. Vostok is an analog solutions suitcase type analog modular synth. This vostok is in perfect working condition and only used in the studio. Matrix patch panel utilises the ems vcs3aks style patch panel, but with an with increased 22x22 connection size. Analogue solutions vostok matrix synth v2 black reverb. The largest size has the male plug with a barrel diameter of 14 6. Interesting that it has both the pin matrix and patch cords. It covers the instruments themselves, as well as those who create and make music with them. Modular synths are all about going step by step, learning the ins and outs of a module, and then figuring out what you need after that. The vostok has far more features packing a powerful amount of modular synthesizer power into one small suitcase. The vostok 2020 is a 3oscillator power synth with a real spring reverb and an amazing pin matrix.
This demo features a variety of sound types and sequences traditional and nontraditional demonstrating the vostoks sound palette and variety of. How to patch a simple modular synth musical geometry. Truegrid truegrid rising on modulargrid modular synthesizer. Joystick, retrovu meter, midi, jack socket patch points, more, more, more.
Nov 12, 2014 this peculiar vision must surely have been playing on audiorealisms mind when it crafted abl pro, which takes its feted 303alike oscillators, filters and other bits, then exposes them to the users every whim via a fullon, patchcable powered modular routing system. In fact, there is no wrong, but not everything you patch will be musically useful, thats up to you to decide. Anything modular synth related that is not format specific. Today i will show you how to wire up a basic monophonic, single voice synth with a separate envelope for the amplitude and filter and a bit of modulation via some lfos. Analogue solutions synths are used by industry professionals worldwide, the brand has an ever growing artist roster including big names in electronic music like trent reznor nine inch nails, aphex twin, smashing pumpkins, portishead and the orb here at gear4music we stock a range of analogue solutions true analogue synthesizers including the modular eurokorn, vostok deluxe and polymath. The vostok has far far more features packing a powerful amount of modular synthesiser power into one small suitcase. The vostok 2020s multimode vcf contains a highpass and lowpass filter that, like that aforementioned 1970s semimodular synth, are wired in series, meaning you can shape them to create wildly unique bandpass filtering.
The output voltages from the modules may function as audio signals, control voltages, or logictiming conditions. Analogue solutions is a uk based company specialising in true analogue synthesisers, sequencers and eurorack modules. One oscillator, a filter and other goodies to make it all work. Warm, fat synth, using waldorf osc and multioscillator. Learning modular an introduction to modular synthesis by. Semi modular suitcase synth in excellent condition. The colorcoded fonts and the tshirt fashion show are brilliant as well. Despite what a lot of people say, i think its generally a bad idea to go with a predesigned modular synth. Although the vostok is not physically modular in design, its individual components are sourced from analogue solutions range of modules, and as only one is internally patched the signal meter, you first need to connect the various bits of the synth together with. Jan 23, 2012 analogue solutions vostok matrixsynth v2 modular suitcase synthesizer demo synthtopia reader jason sent word of this extended look at the analogue solutions vostok matrixsynth v2 synthesizer.
Analogue solutions stocks first batch of vostok 2020 semi. Analogue solutions vostok deluxe suitcase modular synth. The modules can be connected together with patch cords, a matrix patching system, or switches by the user to create a patch. A complete synth in a suitcase, featuring a pin matrix, sequencer, joystick and midi. Patches for a newcomer to pulsar, or indeed to modular synthesis in general, the pulsar modular synth can be quite bewildering. Heres an extended look at the analogue solutions vostok matrixsynth synthesizer. Quality chrome catches and cool steel spring handle. In a modular synth, a pitch voltage controls oscillators pitch. I recently started building my first eurorack modular synth by purchasing some bread and butter modules. If you are like me, you have an insatiable search for knowledge regarding new modules and synths and patches. Patch four or five modules together in a new way and you just might hear something no human ear has ever heard before.
Its great for basses, leads, and experimental sounds. The vca is built into the filter panel, and the entire section is loaded with cv patch points. Analogue solutions vostok modular synthesizer analog step sequencer c. The unit features everything youll need for some hot modular action including unusually, a digital wavetable oscillator osc 3 with 256 sampled waveforms and an ems style pin board patch matrix. In a modular synthesizer, you can patch anything to anywhere.
For example, on a keyboard, the low c would be zero volts, the next c up would be 1 volt, the next c would be 2 volts, and so on. Im parting with this great sounding semi modular synth to make room for a fully modular one. Analog solutions vostok wems synthi patch,polyvoks filter. All sounds, with exception of the obvious acoustic drums used for context, are created on the vostok using either traditional patching or the pin matrix or a combination of both. With over 25 years experience in the industry, analogue solutions were there right at the start of the eurorack revolution. I took that video who elseon musikmesse 2002 superbooth it has a ems type mod matrix to be patched with pins with resistors in it has also a wavetable osc so its 2 vcos and a wavetable, 2 lfos.
Theres no need to be depressed no one was born knowing how to use a modular synth. Beginners tutorial for modular synthesizers analog modular. When asked to suggest a book on modular synthesis, many musicians used to recommend text books or manuals from the 60s and 70s. Analogue solutions vostok 2020 preorders open synthtopia. We are a community of artists and sound designers who are very excited by the resurgence of analog synthesis with some great new innovations. Compared to a typical keyboard synthesizer or synth module, which offers a fixed number of oscillators, filters, modulation sources, and other elements, a eurorack modular. It can feel like a game, a puzzle and a laboratory experiment all at the same time. Vostok introduce vostok modular synth part1 by kickitagainagain. This size is commonly used for audio inputs and outputs on synthesizers and other musical equipment, and is the standard size for patch interconnection jacks in the dotcom and motm modular synth formats. Analogue solutions vostok modular synthesizer analog step. The analogue solutions vostok matrix synth this is an audio demo of analogue solutions vostok matrix synth. Analogue solutions vostok deluxe suitcase modular synthesizer.
The new user could open a patch, find themselves confronted with something like this. The sense of endless possibility, of openended adventure, is captivating. The vostok 2020 semimodular analog synthesizer puts analogue solutions. Powerful array of synthesis and processing functions. The vostok is built into a portable case aimed at the travelling musician. This is a basic patch for the a100 miniature system a100bsm and can be used as a. Eurorack and modular synth prebuilt systems vintage king. I have created a place where like minded artists can come together. Basic modular synth patches i found this fantastic site exactly what im after which features roland drum patches. To put it simply, patchbook is an opensource markup language standard designed to be easily readable and writeable by humans that can be used to write down modular synth patches. Analogue solutions were there right at the start of eurorack, the third company to start producing modules. An ideal synth for those who want modular flexibility in an easily. The analogue solutions range also boasts keyboards like the telemarkk and leipzig sk and the non modular leipzigs and the semi modular nyborg12. I eagerly patched in this module, thinking of my happy experiences with the.
Vostok2020 takes one giant leap for synthkind as tom carpenters semimodular masterpiece takes some of the best parts of its iconic vostok v2 and v3 deluxe predecessors and brings them together as an augmented analogue semimodular monster fit for a new decade. If you already have a custom built eurorack modular synthesizer, and are just looking to add another variety to the setup, a prebuilt system can be a great option to expand your rig without the headache of pre planning the hp and psu of another eurorack synth. In fact, i would say that if you wanted to learn about synthesis from first elements in the easiest, most enjoyable way possible, modular synthesis is for you. Vostok modular synthesizer vostok tv quicktime impression of vostok made by tom carpenter should start now. Voltage control voltage control is the most important concept to understand about modular patchable synthesizers. My goal for patchbook is to create a standard that can help users write down patches in a way that could also be potentially used by different websites, educational. Five minutes gets you an overview of what a modular synthesizer is and a basic patch example. Connections between modules can be made with patch cables or by using the pin matrix. Eurorack modular synth self generating patch, tweaked.
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