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Post by droffset on May 22, 2019 8:07:21 GMT
Hello all, first post here. Big compliments on the concept of AE Modular, it makes total sense to me. I'm getting back into Synth DIY after a long break and just discovered the existence of the AE Modular. Definitely buying one when I get some savings together in a few months. I immediately came to see this DIY forum because I like to build Lunetta CMOS synths. I'd like to experiment a bit with connecting AE Modular with my Lunetta and various DIY synth gadgets, it would be great to read more about what you folks are working on as well. Lunettas can produce: Digital signals (0-5v) that have irregular patterns Interesting CV with a R2R module. Strange audio warbles of different kinds that would like to meet an AE modular filter. If you would like to see what the Lunetta thing is about here is a living eBook that I compiled with the gathered wisdom from the Electro-music.com Lunetta forum. It's free, I'm not selling anything. I do request feedback on what can be added and improved. docs.google.com/document/d/1V9qerry_PsXTZqt_UDx7C-wcuMe_6_gyy6M_MyAgQoA/edit?usp=sharingHere's a video about the Lunetta that I built. This was a long time ago and I need to reconstruct the beast. Mods, apologies if this post is naughty for promoting something off-site. Please let me know. Anyway, have fun dr0 |
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Post by admin on May 22, 2019 11:42:05 GMT
A very warm welcome to our forum droffset! I actually downloaded your Lunetta guide mid last year when I first heard about Lunetta from Robert's AE Modular Kickstarter page! He writes: So the AE Modular has as its inspiration the Lunetta approach, but has then shifted more towards analogue components. Mark thetechnobear and I have discussed at Superbooth19 a module that would act as an interface between the AE System and a breadboard, definitely by providing +5V and Ground to the board but also by having a few knobs and input/outputs that can be used by a breadboard circuit. This would be ideal for CMOS circuit experiments! Awesome stuff ... I'm looking forward to all the crazy projects that we'll likely see soon here! |
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droffset
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Post by droffset on May 23, 2019 7:59:15 GMT
Thanks very much Careck, I'm happy the document was useful.
Great to see Robert's comment, AE Modular format builds upon the Lunetta and DIY ideas very nicely.
I'm already playing with some ideas and will post a new thread of sketches and random ideas.
Regards
dr0
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Post by thetechnobear on May 23, 2019 11:58:07 GMT
welcome droffsetId not seen your document before, but looks like a really cool collection of information ... need to digest it  I played a little in this area with the OMSynth (by Peter Edwards/Casper Electronics), and would really like to take this further, I would definitely like to try to build some of your (or others) designs if you publish them. |
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Post by droffset on May 30, 2019 8:32:21 GMT
Thanks thetechnobear for the welcome. Here are some initial modules while I'm saving for the AEmodular. These are small pcbs harvested from my Lunetta collection, repurposed onto AEmodular sized panels. These will need to live on top if the panels, but new builds will adopt the official way. Dual triangle lfo 3x R2r ladders 6 channel mini mixer , not sure if this will work on single supply but we'll try it. Simple output Jack's Blank perfboard for scale A page of module templates Just playing around with laying out parts I already have. Need to use these up before buying more... Wishful thinking...    |
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Post by MikMo on May 30, 2019 19:00:15 GMT
Hi Droffset, i think i remeber your name from the good old days at TSOL (The Sound Of Logic) am i right
Mikael
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droffset
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Post by droffset on May 31, 2019 8:12:07 GMT
Hello Mikmo! I definitely remember you from TSOL and electro-music. Good to see you and your posts here.
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Post by droffset on Jun 6, 2019 14:22:07 GMT
Made a case.   |
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Post by admin on Jul 11, 2019 15:10:08 GMT
So we are discussing Lunettas and CMOS chips here at our local Synthclub but I still don't have the chips to try it out. So I thought I could emulate this with my AE Modular by just using the square wave outputs of my oscillators and sending them through the logic module. And this is what came out of it ...
There is a very detailed explanation at 7:35 after the performance if you're interested to know more about the patch.
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Post by rockysmalls on Jul 11, 2019 17:22:41 GMT
So we are discussing Lunettas and CMOS chips here at our local Synthclub but I still don't have the chips to try it out. So I thought I could emulate this with my AE Modular by just using the square wave outputs of my oscillators and sending them through the logic module. And this is what came out of it ... There is a very detailed explanation at 7:35 after the performance if you're interested to know more about the patch. very nice sounding piece... and a useful explanation... i’m jealous you got the MM-DIV early ;-) |
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Post by arti on Jul 12, 2019 11:51:55 GMT
@adminnot only the track is excellent, the mood is great, but also the explanation was inspiring. You would sell me AEM If I hadn't bought one already But this Divider module is a must too, I need to put it on the list. |
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Post by droffset on Jul 12, 2019 20:09:43 GMT
Great performance and explanation, thanks for sharing. Without the chips you do have the core components there of course. The oscillators going into logic gates and dividers are where it all builds from (for me at least.) I like that you're using the filters, etc to add interest to the square waves, definitely takes it to the next level. There are some really cool simple modules that I'd like to propose to be created that are based in this idea as well. I have to wait to buy my AEModular for now, but hopefully it won't be long. In the meantime I'm finishing some DIY drum synth modules that are sooo close to completion and only need a few parts and a lot of assembly to work. |
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Post by NightMachines on Jul 15, 2019 18:14:42 GMT
There are some really cool simple modules that I'd like to propose to be created that are based in this idea as well. Oh, I’d like to hear those suggestions I’m a big fan of the whole square wave combination thing as well and built a DIY module around those a while ago. |
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Post by droffset on Jul 16, 2019 13:34:13 GMT
Let's see, one project that is already documented is this UP/DOWN sequencer I created with inspiration from the EM lunetta forum. It's not a small project but it would fit nicely into the AEmodular format with careful choice of parts: I'd love to learn how to bring a module into reality, from pcb layout to final product. Maybe over the summer. Features: Powered by 5V The sequencer can progress forward and in reverse. The start step can be defined with gate inputs at digital pins. Here's a video starting at the fun part: And the blog post: droffset.blogspot.com/2010/12/cheack-out-this-16-step-updown.html |
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Post by droffset on May 18, 2023 7:17:40 GMT
Hello again, sorry to resurrect a 4 year old thread , didn't want to litter by starting a new one.
I joined the Discord with the name Polygoon
Hoping to do some more DIY soon!
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Post by droffset on May 18, 2023 11:34:02 GMT
Do you like to salvage old stuff and make it useful? Here's a bit of DIY fun. The metal shell of an old floppy disk drive is about the right height for AE modular panels. ![]()  |
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