TipTop

These are some of my new TipTop Eurorack synth modules.

I wasn't planning on adding these to my fledgling CCCL modular system... just yet. My original plan was to use my current funds to buy a new MacPro (to replace our old & failing G5). However, Apple still haven't released their new MacPro models and I found the temptation to get these to strong to resist. Now I just need to start saving for that new MacPro again…

The next modules to be included in the system will be of the self-built DIY variety - and a couple more TipTop modules... coz they're fantastic!

Sound examples will follow in the coming months.
http://soundcloud.com/chris_carter

UPDATE:
New video clip here: http://www.vimeo.com/13883538

btw:
I am not affiliated with, or sponsored by TipTop in any way, I just really like their wonderfully versatile modules. tiptopaudio.com

no MIDI no keyboards UPDATE

There's an interesting piece over at CDM on the portable set-up I used for 'no MIDI no keyboards' (below) - and other works in that series... well if you could call it a series, or a work.

http://createdigitalmusic.com/2010/06/22/batteries-and-suitcase-music-chris-carters-no-midi-no-keyboard-musical-rig/#more-11657

no MIDI no keyboards

I've been at it again...

While sorting out what gear to use for my upcoming visit to STEIM in Amsterdam I recently recorded a short low-key live improv set straight onto my Zoom H2 recorder.

I generated some rhythms using two Kaossilators - going through two mini KPs, and manipulated some bass loops with a Korg KP3 pad. I had a Chimera BC16 synth (the LFO and the ADSR) voltage controlling a BC9 synth and two Eventide stompboxes. I synced and beat matched on the fly using 'tap-tempo' buttons on the Korgs and Eventides.

Equipment shown:
Two Kaossilators, two mini Kaoss pads, a KP3 Kaoss pad, a Tom Bugs WOM synth, Chimera BC8, BC9 and BC16 synths, two Zoom PFX-9003 effects, an Eventide Modfactor, an Eventide Timefactor, a Dirty-Carter E.S.G.I synth, a portable Edirol mixer and a Zoom H2 for recording.
No MIDI, keyboards, laptops or desktop computers were used.

The recording can be heard here:
soundcloud.com/chris_carter/no-midi-no-keyboards

Another photo is here:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4060/4652929120_b4d1e56f74_m.jpg



I guess you could say this is a sequel to my 'no Guitars' set-up from 3 years ago:

Photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/chris_carter_/2325924725/

Audio: "http://soundcloud.com/chris_carter/experimental-tribute

my little Synthi AKS

Well it looks like my quest to get an AKS is going nowhere fast. I can't believe how may scammers and ne'er-do-well's have been in touch, or I have contacted, supposedly selling a Synthi. Anyway... I'm on Robin Wood's list for one of his new AKS units - but we'll see how long that takes, it could be quite some wait I'd think.
In the meantime I've decided to forego any opportunities that come my way and instead invest my hard earned cash in some other piece of music related hardware. So unless you are selling an original, pristine, fully working, 'as new' AKS for a lot less than 3K (the price Robin Wood is asking for a brand new model) don't bother getting in touch.

In the meantime I got a nice Synthi AKS miniature in kit form recently - click below for a high-res photo.



A limited number are available in kit form from SDIYcut
www.sdiycut.com/synthi-aks-gb.htm