'MODULAR MODULES'

Well my intention of putting together a new modular system is back on track again. But as is always the way there has been a change of plan. This was initially brought about by the PSU in my first Doepfer rack failing (previous post about this rack).
I'm now going to build a similar sized system but using multiples of the smaller self-contained Doepfer A-100 Mini Case.

I already have a few basic Doepfer modules and the circuits and parts for some of my own module designs but I'm also working on an idea of putting the new Gristleizer PCB into a Eurorack format panel. If this concept is 'doable' I'll start documenting the construction process as & when I begin.

'EXPERIMENTAL TRIBUTE'

As part of this ongoing CCCL project I recently recorded a short video of some experimental sounds as a 'tribute' to the experimental work of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop who staged a performance in London on the 17th May, that I couldn't attend. All the sounds and loops originate from a BC8 synth, a Gakken SX-150 synth and BugBrand Weevil synths. All the effects and processing is done with Boss pedals.
Longer HD clip on Vimeo: www.vimeo.com/4706722
Shorter lo-res clip on Flikr: www.flickr.com/photos/chris_carter_/3541773057/
Photo still with notes on what was used: www.flickr.com/photos/chris_carter_/3541773771/
An audio only MP3 edit of the track can be heard • HERE •

'NO GUITARS'

Realtime, hands-on, looper and effect processor. Here being driven solely by one of Tom Bugs' PostcardWeevil noise generators.
In theory this whole unit can be (has been) battery powered but that's impractical so I run it all off a single 9v PSU.
Audio examples to follow soon here...

'No Guitars'

BOSS'ed NANOLOOP

I've just uploaded my first CCCL track: Haz Chem (beta3). I can't really say it was recorded using any of the modded, bent or self-built gear I've been mentioning lately but I thought I'd put it in 'the wild' anyway as it's one of the first experimental pieces that I've committed to a recording NOT using my usual (C&C+TG) gear.
The set-up was as follows:
A Gameboy ASP running a couple of Nanoloop sequences > into a Boss PQ-4 parametric EQ, mono out > into a Boss PN-2 Panner (square-wave pan setting), stereo out > into a Boss RV-5 reverb (Gate setting), stereo out > into a Boss DD-6 digital delay (modified), stereo out > into a Mac G5 recording (via MOTU 828 mkII) into Soundtrack Pro. All realtime tweakery (mostly the PQ-4 + DD-6), no editing.
From small acorns...

Set-up for Haz Chem (beta3)


You can hear the track at this link >
myspace.com/chemistrylessons