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PlainTalk is the collective name for several speech synthesis ( MacinTalk) and speech recognition technologies developed by Apple Inc. In 1990, Apple invested a lot of work and money in speech recognition technology, hiring many researchers in the field. The result was "PlainTalk", released with the AV models in the Macintosh Quadra series from 1993. It was made a standard system component in System 7.1.2, and has since been shipped on all PowerPC and some 68k Macintoshes.

Speech synthesis

Apple's text-to-speech uses diphones. Compared to other methods of synthesizing speech, it is not very resource-intensive, but limits how natural the speech synthesis can be. American English and Spanish versions have been available, but since the advent of Mac OS X, Apple has shipped only American English voices, relying on third-party suppliers such as Acapela Group to supply voices for other languages (in OS X 10.7, Apple licensed a lot of third-party voices and made them available for download within the Speech control panel).

An application programming interface known as the Speech Manager enables third-party developers to use speech synthesis in their applications. There are various control sequences that can be used to fine-tune the intonation and rhythm. The volume, pitch and rate of the speech can be configured as well, allowing for singing.

Input to the synthesizer can be controlled explicitly using a special phoneme alphabet.

The initial Macintosh text-to-speech engine, MacinTalk (named by Denise Chandler), was used by Apple in the 1984 introduction of the Macintosh in which the computer announced itself to the world (and poked fun at the weight of an IBM computer). While it was incorporated into the Macintosh's operating system, it was not officially supported by Apple (though programming information was made available through an Apple Technical Note). MacinTalk was developed by Joseph Katz and Mark Barton who later founded SoftVoice, Inc. which currently markets TTS engines for Windows, Linux and embedded platforms. MacinTalk used direct access to the original Macintosh sound hardware and all attempts to license the source code by Apple to update it for newer Macs failed.

Eventually, Apple released a supported speech synthesis system, called MacinTalk 2. It supports any Macintosh running System Software 6.0.7 or later. It remained the recommended version for slower machines even after the release of MacinTalk 3 and Pro.

MacinTalk 3, Pro

MacinTalk 3 introduced a great variety of voices. Apart from the standard adult voices "Ralph", "Fred" and "Kathy", and children's voices like "Princess" and "Junior", various novelty voices were included, like "Whisper", "Zarvox" (a robotic voice with melodic background sounds, with a similar voice called "Trinoids" also included), "Cellos" (a voice that sang its text to an Edvard Grieg tune, otherwise known as "In the Hall of the Mountain King" with similarly singing voices like "Good News", "Bad News", "Pipe Organ"), "Albert" (a hoarse-sounding voice), "Bells", "Boing", "Bubbles", and others.

Each of these voices came with its own example text, that would be spoken when one hit the "Test" button in the Speech control panel. Some would just say their name, language and the version of MacinTalk they were introduced with. Others would say funny things, like "I sure like being inside this fancy computer", "I have a frog in my throat... No, I mean a real frog!", "We must rejoice in this morbid voice" (a parody of Western church hymnody with organ music), or "The light you see at the end of the tunnel is the headlamp of a fast approaching train". These voices as well as their test texts are still in Mac OS X today.

With the increase in computing power that the AV Macs and PowerPC based Macintoshes provided, Apple could afford to increase the quality of the synthesis. MacinTalk 3 required a 33 MHz 68030 processor and MacinTalk Pro required a 68040 or better and at least 1 MB of RAM. Each synthesizer supported a different set of voices.

Text-to-speech has been a part of every Mac OS X (later macOS) version. The Victoria voice was enhanced significantly in Mac OS X v10.3, and added as Vicki (Victoria was not removed). Its size was almost 20 times greater, because of the higher-quality diphone samples used.

A new, much more natural-sounding voice, called "Alex" has been added to the Mac text-to-speech roster with the release of Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard.

With Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, voices are available in additional U.S. English and other English accents, as well as 21 other languages.

The Speak selected text when key is pressed feature allows selected text from any application to be read via a key combination. From Mac OS X 10.1 to Mac OS X 10.6, the feature would copy the selected text to the clipboard and read it from there. From Mac OS X 10.7 to Mac OS X 10.10, a new implementation of the feature required software developers to implement a speech synthesis API into their applications. This prevented the clipboard from being overwritten, but also meant that, for applications that did not use the API, the feature would not function as expected, reading the title bar rather than the selected text.

In macOS Sierra 10.12, Siri was introduced for the Mac, however, the voice was not available as a System Voice, which meant that the Siri voices could be only used in Siri. Siri was made available as a System voice in macOS Catalina 10.15, so that it would work for any text. The Siri voices work in a completely different way and the say command remains unable to use Siri.

In the macOS Big Sur 11.3 update, gender references to all voices were removed, coinciding with the change in Siri voices on iOS 14.5 and macOS 11.3 and later, as part of Apple's efforts to promote gender inclusivity.

Speech recognition

Apple hired many speech recognition researchers in 1990. After about a year, they demonstrated a technology codenamed Casper. It was released as part of the PlainTalk package in 1993. Although available for all PowerPC Macintoshes and AV 68k machines (it was one of the few applications that made use of the DSP in the Centris 660AV and Quadra 840AV), it was not part of the default system install prior to Mac OS X, requiring the user to perform a custom OS installation to get speech recognition capabilities.

In Mac OS X 10.7 Lion and earlier, Apple's speech recognition was voice-command oriented only, i.e. not intended for dictation. It can be configured to listen for commands when a hot key is pressed, after being addressed with an activation phrase such as "Computer", or "Macintosh", or without prompt. A graphical status monitor, often in the form of an animated character, provides visual and textual feedback about listening status, available commands and actions. It can also communicate back with the user using speech synthesis.

Early versions of the speech recognition provided full access to the menus. This support was later removed, since it required too many resources and made recognition less reliable, only to be re-added in Mac OS X 10.3 as a "universal access technology" called spoken user interface.

The user can launch items located in a special folder, called "Speakable Items", simply by speaking their name (while the system is in listening mode). Apple shipped a number of AppleScripts in this folder, but aliases, documents and folders can be opened in the same way.

Additional functionality is provided by individual applications. An application programming interface lets programs define and modify an available vocabulary. For example, the Finder provides a vocabulary for manipulating files and windows.

In OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Apple introduced "Dictation," intended for general text. Originally, it required the sending of audio data to Apple servers for processing. In OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Apple added the option to download support for dictation without an Internet connection. As of OS X 10.9.3, eight languages (19 dialects) are supported.

Apple produced two microphones under the product name "Apple PlainTalk Microphone". The first shipped inclusive with Macintosh LC and early Performa models, and was circular in appearance. It was designed to sit in a holder attached to the side of a CRT display, and be lifted out and held by the mouth when talking. The second model was introduced alongside the AV models in the Macintosh Quadra series in 1993 but was also sold separately. It was designed to be positioned on top of the screen and to be sensitive to sound from the front. Both models had a longer connector, the tip of which was used to provide the microphone with bias voltage.

^ Jim Reekes (February 1, 1990). "Technical Note PT22, a.k.a. #268: MacinTalk-The Final Chapter by MacinTalk-The Final Chapter". Apple Computer Inc. The outcome of this work was MacinTalk. MacinTalk is a file that can be placed into the System Folder of an ordinary Macintosh computer and allow text to be transformed into speech for the introduction in 1984. It was felt to be an interesting piece of software, so Apple made it available to developers. Interfaces to MacinTalk were published and Apple Software Licensing allowed it to be included with developers' products. The original project was to get a speech driver for the Macintosh, but it did not include obtaining the source code to this driver. Apple only has exactly what it gives to developers: a file to be copied into the System Folder, and this file cannot be changed since Apple does not have the source code. [The original] MacinTalk works by using a VBL task to write data directly to the sound hardware of the Macintosh Plus and SE logic boards-a method which Apple does not support. It has only been through the efforts of the Sound Manager that software that writes directly to this sound hardware continues to work. MacinTalk continues to write to the hardware addresses of the Macintosh 128K logic board, but the Sound Manager and the Apple Sound Chip work together to allow programs like MacinTalk to continue working on newer machines. The Sound Manager and the Apple Sound Chip [ASC] were introduced with the Macintosh II. The Sound Manager watches the hardware addresses that used to be present on the Macintosh. When the Sound Manager detects activity at one of these addresses, it goes into a "compatibility" mode. In this mode, it routes the data to the real sound hardware, but while this is happening, proper Sound Manager code cannot run-even the Sound Manager's _SysBeep does not work when MacinTalk is in use. Furthermore, the compatibility mode cannot be turned off until the application requiring it calls _ExitToShell. Even an application that uses sound properly, with correct code, does not work if another application opens the MacinTalk driver. There are no solutions to this incompatibility.... In other words, if you find MacinTalk interesting and entertaining-go ahead and purchase it. Write some code and enjoy. However, be warned that MacinTalk should not be included as part of any commercial product. Apple Computer, Inc. provides no support for MacinTalk other than what is purchased with the package itself, and there will be no support in the future. Apple is committed to providing the developer community with an array of speech technologies integrated with the Sound Manager... Nothing more will be done [with the original MacinTalk]. It is a compatibility risk... causes the Sound Manager to fail... will not work with the new Sound Manager planned for System 7.0... may not work at all with future versions of the Macintosh hardware. ....#000: About Macintosh Technical Notes.... We place no restrictions on copying Technical Notes, with the exception that you cannot resell them, so read, enjoy, and share. We hope Macintosh Technical Notes will provide you with lots of valuable information while you are developing Macintosh hardware and software. Alt URL

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PlainTalk is the collective name for several speech synthesis ( MacinTalk) and speech recognition technologies developed by Apple Inc. In 1990, Apple invested a lot of work and money in speech recognition technology, hiring many researchers in the field. The result was "PlainTalk", released with the AV models in the Macintosh Quadra series from 1993.

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I know you've always thought to yourself, wouldn't it be great if my Mac could see me songs? Or wouldn't it be wonderful if I could make someone elses Mac sing songs? Well, you're going to be thrilled to discover that, yes, your Mac can actually sing, thanks to the text-to-speech engine and the intonation of some of the built in voices bundled with Mac OS X.

Yes this is a bit of a goofy Mac trick, but it's pretty amusing and has a lot of potential for fun.

How to Make a Mac Sing Songs

To make your Mac sing a few classic songs, you'll need to use the Terminal.

* Launch the Terminal app (found in /Applications/Utilities/ or with Spotlight)

* Then type or or copy and paste the following commands into the Terminal, followed by the return key:
Make the Mac Sing "Hall of the Mountain King" say -v Cellos "di di di di di di di di di di di di di di di di di di di di di di di di di di"
Make the Mac Sing "Funeral March"
say -v Bad News "di di di di di di di di di di di di di di di di di di di di di di di di di di di di di di di di"

I originally labeled this as "a Song You'll Recognize But I Can't Remember the Name Of (LOL)" from being unable remember the name of that one, but commenters informed us that it's called Funeral March.
Make the Mac Sing "Pomp and Circumstance" (the graduation song) say -v Good "di di di di di di di di di di di di di di di di di di di di di di di di di di di di"
Exporting the Singing Songs on Mac to a File

If you just can't get enough of your newly harmonious Mac, you can export the songs as audio files that can be then used for any other purpose, like creating an iPhone ringtone or whatever else your heart desires. To export the song, use the following syntax:
say -v Cellos -o "CellosSong.m4a" "di di di di di di di di di di di di di di di di di di di di di di di di di di"
You may recognize the Cellos voice from the Droid sound effect trick and commercials.

Have fun with your singing Mac! You can also just make your Mac talk if you're not much of a music lover.

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BASTL INSTRUMENTS TEA KICK EURORACK ANALOGUE DRUM MODULE (WOOD)

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Our 4093 Chaos NAND Synth in Eurorack form! The 4093 Chaos NAND Synth is a super-modifiable noise generator that will knock your socks off with its sonic potential: low pulsing drones, random robotic chaos, and high-pitched laser sounds!

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Module A-110-2 is a low-cost voltage-controlled oscillator. It's a slightly reduced version of the standard VCO A-110-1. Compared to the A-110-1 the A-110-2 has no sine output and the (expensive) octave rotary switch is replaced by a 3-position toggle switch. In return the A-110-2 is equipped with an additional linear FM input and a soft sync input. A jumper is used to select the range of the tune control between about 1/2 octave and about 4 octaves. The width of the module is only 8 HP compared to the 10 HP of the A-110-1.

All other features are essentialy the same as for the A-110-1.

Explanation of the jumpers and trimming potentiometers:

JP2: CV connection to A-100 bus
JP3: range of Tune control (installed = about 4 octaves, not installed = about 1/2 octave)
JP4: AC/DC coupling of the linear FM input (installed = DC coupling, not installed = AC coupling)
P5: 1V/Oct scale
P6: frequency offset
P7: high-end trim
P8: adjustment +1 Oct. range switch
P9: adjustment -1 Oct. range switch
P10: temperature VCO heater
Technical remarks:
The core of the A-110-2 is - like the A-110-1 - a sawtooth oscillator (in contrast to the A-111-2, which is based on a triangle oscillator). The other waveforms are derived from the sawtooth by waveform converters. As the sawtooth reset (i.e. the back-to-zero slope) is not infinitely fast but takes a little bit of time the triangle is not perfect ! At the bottom of the waveform it has a small glitch or notch that is caused by the sawtooth reset and cannot be eliminated by the waveform converter. If a perfect triangle is required the A-111-2 or A-111-3 are recommended.

The sawtooth output of the A-110-2 has a falling (or negative ) slope. The front panel shows erroneously a rising (or positive) slope. This has no influence to the sound but becomes important when the module is used as an LFO or is mixed with the sawtooth output of another VCO.

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The Dixie II+ is a larger variant of the classic Dixie II. Using the same great triangle core oscillator, it adds a number of features to make it even more versatile with only a modest increase in size. The Dixie II+ makes a great primary oscillator for a modular system, or a great companion the Rubicon.
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Module A-110-2 is a low-cost voltage-controlled oscillator. It's a slightly reduced version of the standard VCO A-110-1. Compared to the A-110-1, the A-110-2 has no sine output and the (expensive) octave rotary switch is replaced by a 3-position toggle switch. In return, the A-110-2 is equipped with an additional linear FM input and a soft sync input. A jumper is used to select the range of the tune control between about 1/2 octave and about 4 octaves. The width of the module is only 8 HP compared to the 10 HP of the A-110-1.

All other features are essentially the same as for the A-110-1.

Explanation of the jumpers and trimming potentiometers:

- JP2: CV connection to A-100 bus
- JP3: range of Tune control (installed = about 4 octaves, not installed = about 1/2 octave)
- JP4: AC/DC coupling of the linear FM input (installed = DC coupling, not installed = AC coupling)
- P5: 1V/Oct scale
- P6: frequency offset
- P7: high-end trim
- P8: adjustment +1 Oct. range switch
- P9: adjustment -1 Oct. range switch
- P10: temperature VCO heater

The core of the A-110-2 is - like the A-110-1 - a sawtooth oscillator (in contrast to the A-111-1, which is based on a triangle oscillator). The other waveforms are derived from the sawtooth by waveform converters. As the sawtooth reset (i.e. the back-to-zero slope) is not infinitely fast but takes a little bit of time the triangle is not perfect! At the bottom of the waveform it has a small glitch or notch that is caused by the sawtooth reset and cannot be eliminated by the waveform converter. If a perfect triangle is required, the A-111-1 is recommended.

The sawtooth output of the A-110-21 has a falling (or negative) slope. The front panel shows erroneously a rising (or positive) slope. This has no influence on the sound but becomes important when the module is used as an LFO or is mixed with the sawtooth output of another VCO.

The control voltage applied to the socket 1V/Oct is added to the control voltage coming from the bus (interruptible by removing the jumper JP2). Connecting a cable to the socket 1V/Oct does not interrupt the bus CV connection!

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A fully modular, Eurorack-format version of the excellent Dark Energy synth, the A-111-5 offers VCO, VCF, LFOs, VCA and envelope generator in a compact format. Brilliant value for a starter system. Supplier's Notes: Module A-111-5 is a complete monophonic synthesizer module that includes these components (modular version of Dark Energy): VCO Manual tune control (with an internal jumper the range can be set to ~ +/-1 half an octave or ~ +/-2.5 octaves) Range switch -1 / 0 / +1 octave Frequency range about 10Hz ... 12kHz - FM (frequency modulation) control with modulation source switch (LFO1 / off / ADSR) Manual pulsewidth control for rectangle waveform PWM control with modulation source switch (LFO2 / off / ADSR) Waveform switch (sawtooth / off / triangle) The sum of the waveform chosen by this switch and the rectangle is fed into the VCF (to turn the rectangle off the PW control has to be set fully CCW) External CV input for VCO frequency (1V/octave) External CV input for external PWM of the rectangle - internal CV input for frequency (1V/octave) connected to the A-100 bus via jumper, the jumper can be used to interrupt this internal connection if not wanted VCF 24 dB low pass ~ 12 octaves frequency range Manual frequency control Tracking switch half - off - full (internally connected to the external frequency CV input of the VCO, i.e. the VCF tracks to the VCO if the switch is set to "half" or "full" position) XM: exponential FM (frequency modulation) control with modulation source switch (LFO2 / off / ADSR) LM: linear FM (frequency modulation) control to modulate the VCF by the triangle of the VCO in a linear (!) manner Manual resonance control (up to self oscillation) External audio input (this signal is added to the VCO signal) External CV input for filter frequency - 1V/octave tracking for usage of the VCF as a sine wave oscillator (not as precise as the VCO but much better than most of the other filters) VCA Manual amplitude control AM (amplitude modulation) control with modulation source switch (LFO1 / off / ADSR) External CV input for VCA amplitude - special control scale: exponential scale in the range from about -20dB to -80/90dB, linear scale from about -20dB to 0dB (Remark: this special control scale results in a loudness behaviour that is a bit different from pure linear or exponential VCA) LFO1 and LFO2 Manual frequency control Waveform switch (triangle / off / rectangle) Range switch (low, audio, medium) - LED display (dual green/red color for positive/negative share of the signal) The inverted LFO1 signal is available as an additional socket (to use the LFO1 signal for external modules) An internal jumper can be used to select between the LFO1 signal or the inverted LFO1 signal ADSR Manual controls for Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release Range switch (long, short, medium) - blue LED display ADSR signal is available as an additional socket (to use the ADSR signal for external modules) Gate input connected to the A-100 bus via jumper, the jumper can be used to interrupt this internal connection if not wanted Remarks: As the LFO frequencies can go up to moderate audio range (~ 5kHz) even audio FM effects of VCO (pitch and pulsewidth), VCF and ADSR are possible. If the VCO is turned off (waveform switch = center position, pulsewidth control = fully CCW) and the VCF resonance is set to maximum the module can be used as a sine oscillator. The sine can be modulated in a linear manner from the triangle wave of the VCO and by LFO2 in an exponential manner at the same time ! From the factory the socket labelled "LFO1" outputs the inverted LFO1 signal. But as the module has several internal pin headers available even another signal may appear at this socket by changing the internal module patch. These six pin headers are available: LFO1 output, LFO2 output, ADSR output, inverter input, inverter output, output socket. The internal default patch is LFO1 -> inverter input, inverter output -> output socket (i.e. socket = inverted LFO1). But even another signal can be patched to this socket (e.g. inverted ADSR, non-inverted LFO1, inverted or non-inverted LFO2). It is also possible to add a blind panel next to the A-111-5 with a couple of sockets that are connected to the corresponding pins of the A-111-5 pc board. The in- and outputs of the VCO, VCF and VCA are not available as pin headers because the VCO, VCF and VCA are internally connected in the circuit which is used in this module.

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God's Box Humpback 2-Pole State Variable Filter Module神之盒子驼背2极状态可变滤波器模块

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God's Box Humpback 2-Pole State Variable Filter Module神之盒子驼背2极状态可变滤波器模块

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A fat 2-pole state variable filter which invokes the classic sounds of the synthesiser 'golden years', twisted and mutated to reflect the future. Multi-mode, state-variable topology and 'hot-rodded' resonance for self oscillation. Humpback is made with high quality components including silver mica capcitors. Humpback has a sound all of it's own. Low input levels will give you a traditional 2-pole filter sound - warm, but clean. As the filter is driven and resonance increased, the distinctive character of the filter is revealed - a 'rubbery' resonance which seems to pluck out harmonics. Width: 8hp Current: +72mA -70mA + @ +/- 12V Humpback is nowon mk.2 - changes in this version include: - Bandpass output now has 'dirty' resonance - Green LED for input level indication

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God's Box Humpback 2-Pole State Variable Filter Module | Reverb UK

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A fat 2-pole state variable filter which invokes the classic sounds of the synthesiser 'golden years', twisted and mutated to reflect the future. Multi-mode, state-variable topology and 'hot-rodded' resonance for self oscillation. Humpback is made with high quality components including silver mic...

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Doepfer A-138s Mini Stereo Mixer | Reverb UK

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Reverb is a marketplace bringing together a wide-spanning community to buy, sell, and discuss all things music gear.

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Befaco Rampage - Dual Slope Generator双斜率发生器

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Befaco Rampage - Dual Slope Generator双斜率发生器

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https://reverb.com/uk/item/65702374-befaco-rampage-2020-black

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Rampage is Befaco's approach to an old invention: the Serge/Buchla ramp generator.

We took the idea of a "patch programmable" function generator/processor, put two units in the same module and expanded them with new functions and ways to combine them: Slope detectors, analogue logic functions and evolved outputs.

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Befaco Rampage - Dual Slope Generator | Reverb UK

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Rampage is Befaco's approach to an old invention: the Serge/Buchla ramp generator.We took the idea of a "patch programmable" function generator/processor, put two units in the same module and expanded them with new functions and ways to combine them: Slope detectors, analogue logic functions and ...

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Mutable Instruments Plaits Macro-Oscillator | Reverb UK

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Crafted with features including two detuned virtual analog oscillators, a slope triangle processor, and 24-harmonic additive oscillator, the Mutable Instruments Plaits Macro-Oscillator contains a world of muscular modular sound-shaping power in an intuitive format. Built as the heir to the Braids...

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Instruo arbhar - Granular processor颗粒处理器

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Instruo arbhar - Granular processor颗粒处理器

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Instruo arbhar - Granular processor

arbhar heralds a new generation of granular processing in eurorack. Sampled audio can be chopped into tiny grains, scattered, shaped, re-pitched, reversed and layered for an endless range of audio manipulation from seamless frozen tones to mutated acousmatic madness.

Featuring a condenser microphone set into the front panel, built in audio analysis for automatic sampling and internal modulation over various parameters; this is truly a granulator like no other.

arbhar | ˈɑɾˠuːɾˠ | noun (envelope) a containing structure or layer, a curve joining the successive peaks of a modulated wave

Size

18HP
Depth: 42mm

Power

+12V: 210mA
-12V: 30mA

Features

Granular processor (Lexer method)

Two granular engines available simultaneously:
1. controlled by intensity and grain length settings (up to 24 grains)
2. externally triggered grains (up to 20 grains)

Manual and automatic playhead control for granular textures and time stretched audio playback (Scan/Follow mode)

Sampling wavetable oscillator

6 sample buffers (10 second record time each)

Built in condenser microphone

Dedicated analogue input pre-amplifier

Audio onset analysis for automatic capture control

LED display for amplitude, length, scan, spray

Trigger out

Forward/Reverse grain playback probability control

Internal random/quantised pitch modulation

1V/OCT cv pitch control

Dynamic grain windowing

Included 2HP CV expander for additional CV control

Description

arbhar heralds a new generation of granular processing in eurorack. Sampled audio can be chopped into tiny grains, scattered, shaped, re-pitched, reversed and layered for an endless range of audio manipulation from seamless frozen tones to mutated acousmatic madness.

Featuring a condenser microphone set into the front panel, built in audio analysis for automatic sampling and internal modulation over various parameters; this is truly a granulator like no other.

Introducing the world for the first time to the Dr Lexer methodology of granular processing.

It is as the old saying goes ... "Nicht verzagen, Lexer fragen".

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Instruo arbhar - Granular processor | Reverb UK

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Instruo arbhar - Granular processorarbhar heralds a new generation of granular processing in eurorack. Sampled audio can be chopped into tiny grains, scattered, shaped, re-pitched, reversed and layered for an endless range of audio manipulation from seamless frozen tones to mutated acousmatic mad...

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4MS 光谱多波段谐振器

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4MS 光谱多波段谐振器

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4MS Spectral Multiband Resonator | Reverb UK

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Spectral Multiband Resonator from 4ms Company is an innovative resonant filter which can process audio like a classic filter bank, ring like a marimba when plucked/struck, vocode, re-mix tracks, harmonize, output spectral data, quantize audio to scales, and much more... A gorgeous ring of colored…

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4ms Dual Looping Delay DLD Eurorack Module 延时合成器模块

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4ms Dual Looping Delay DLD Eurorack Module 延时合成器模块

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The Dual Looping Delay is a digital delay from 4MS that synchronizes loop and delay effects for creative Eurorack synthesis. The unit was inspired by digital looping delays of the late-'70s and early '80s, like Lexicon's PCM42, which featured long storage times for loops without triggered record ...

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Manufacturer of electronic musical instruments:

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THIS IS THE PCB AND ROM CHIPS ONLY!! You must purchase the parts and solder them together.
There is a full build guide, BOM (bill of materials) and a shopping cart for this product (linked at the bottom).

The Video Equations system utilises the power of mathematics to yield
rippling lo-fi seas of colour, acid trip roguelikes, glitching fractals, visions of an 80's techno dream and worlds of crashing computer programs, all from a single, beautiful unit.

Equally at home in the studio, lab or on the road this colour video system is ready for take-off!

Features:
- 16 colours, hundreds of characters and symbols
- 20+ different equation archetypes each with two modifier sliders and a colour depth control for literally millions of unique stable or evolving visuals
- Colour and character offset knobs for even more control and variation of output
- 4+ variable size masks, each with an invert function and mask fill options
- 9v battery or wall wart operation (wall-wart not included)
- 7 X 0-5v CV inputs for modular control of all sliders and knobs
- Picture mute and equation hold functions for expanded live use
- Composite NTSC or PAL output
- The jack on the synth is BNC but (BNC to RCA adapter will work to convert.

BOM and BUILD GUIDE:
https://github.com/cfoge/Video_EQ

VIDEO OF OLDER DESIGN/OS:
https://youtu.be/HYwm2Gzfzxw
(The current model has more features covered in the manual and a sleek black design)

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