June 2005 Patches

[LWG]

EMS Synthi A (pre 74 filter)

The following is an effect-type patch often associated with early EMS synthi series instruments.

Oscillators:

Oct Osc1-8' Osc2-8' Osc3-2'

Wave Osc1-Tri, Osc2-Tri, Osc3-Tri

Freq Osc1-n/a, Osc2-0, Osc3+1.5


Mixer:

level Osc1-10, Osc2-0, Osc3-0, Ext-5.9

Osc1-On, Osc2-Off, Osc3-Off, Ext-On

Filter:

Freq-760Hz, Spacing-0, Res-8.5, KB Amt-0, Mode-LP/LP, A/B Poles- 18db

EG amt +3.6

Filter envelope:

Attack-3mS, Decay-10 sec, Sustain-0, Release-5 sec

Amplitude envelope:

Attack-3mS, Decay-10 sec, Sustain-), Release-3 sec, Env gate- Keyboard.

Mod Wheel Bus:

Source-Osc 3, Destination-Pitch, Shaping-On/PGM, Amount-7.8

Pedal Mod Bus:

Source-Osc 3, Destination-Filter, Shaping-On/PGM, Amount-0

PGM Shaping 1: Source-Keyboard CV, Offset Value- H=+63 L=+63.

LFO:

Rate-6Hz, LFO Sync-Off


LH Controller switches:

Glide-0 (off), Release-On


1>2 Sync-Off, 3>1 FM, Osc3 KB ctrl-On, Osc3 freq-Lo

Trigger-Multi, Key Mode-low note

Main Volume 6.8


Note:
Use mod wheel to alter speed of effect. Speed different across Keyboard.
Patch mixer feedback loop.
Try effect with spring reverb.

[OysterRock]

Very nice, I like it!

[GregAE]

LWG -

Thanks for sharing. If I could make a few comments:

1. You can always post your preset at the Yahoo Groups Voyager forum:
http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/mmvoyager/
You must be a member in order to post, but it only takes a minute to do this. The file type could be .syx, .mid, .mvl, or .mvr (.mvl and .mvr are file formats in the Voyager Ed/Lib Software).

2. If you wish to continue posting your sound as a list of parameters, I'd suggest using the Voyager's 8-bit values instead of the knob settings. The reason is precision. Given the analog nature of the Voyager, there are voice variations from machine to machine. To minimize this impact, use the 8-bit values instead of 'approximate' knob settings. This way, the sound you created will be most accurately transcribed for other users.

3. What ever you decide to do - keep at it!

[LWG]

Hello,

I will eventually post something in the editor format however, my decision
to post the patch in actual parameter values is based on the idea that I didn't want to post the patch in a format that made it exclusively useful to Vger users/owners only. The patch is public domain, meaning
its pretty much available to all who can use it, and membership in a
particular group is not a prerequisite for having access to it.
This means even if one does not have a Vger (or Moog synth for that
matter), theres something of use by adapting the parameters, if one is so inclined.
I've adapted many patches that were originally programmed on other
classic synths. (Even have Voyager renditions of several rompler leads).

Also, with regards to precision, your concern is based on the notion of patch "portability" between two identical instruments. This was mainly an issue with the older American synths, as what some describe as wider component tolerances, each synth
had its own "personality". The up side was that the sonority was warm and unique but the other side of it was that patches were not easily transferable between any two identical models.
This is not as much of an issue with the Voyager, as it (at least to me) is a bit closer to the Japanese synths like the Jupe 8, in the sense that there is a somewhat greater degree of consistent patch portability than with some of the older American synths. Unless a particular Vger is considerably out of cal, results should be generally consistant.
For reference sake though, I will at some point post in sysex or editor format.
Also, I am still a fan of printable patchsheets, and sometime ago inquired about that capability with the editor.


Regards,


LWG

[GregAE]

LWG -

Nothing against patch sheets - it's been a time-tested method of recording synth settings for many years. A book of Minimoog patch sheets is available here:

http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/Th ... _the_Mini/

That said, the best way to share your custom Voyager sounds with the community here would be via electronic files. Convenience aside, everyone gets to hear your creation EXACTLY the way you programmed it. I programmed your patch (cool sound!) but I'm betting that my version sounds different from your version just based on the patch sheet settings alone. (I've since customized the sound to my liking - fun to play it with generous amounts of delay whilst tweaking the MW control!)

My comment about precision applies more to the oscillators and filter settings than others. For example, oscillator settings in particular can be absolutely crucial when FM is employed - a tiny bit of adjustment makes a big difference in the sound. There's no way a patch sheet can convey this kind of precision.

Looking forward to hearing more of your efforts! Again, thanks for sharing.

[Paul W]

Help. The link is busted.

[LWG]

TB-Bassic


Oscillators:

Octave: Osc1-16', Osc2-8', Osc3-n/a'

Wave: Osc1-Saw, Osc2-Square(legend 7), Osc3-n/a

Frequency: Osc1-n/a, Osc2--5.9 (-128), Osc3-n/a

Mixer:

Level: Osc1-3 (On), Osc2-10 (On), Osc3-0 (Off)


Filter:

Frequency: approx 235 Hz (090), Spacing -0.9 (-43), Res - 6.7,
Mode-HP/LP, Env Amt:+4 (+110), Pole A/B - 18db.

Filter Env:

Attack: 10mS (060), Decay: 15-20mS (075), Sustain: 0, Release: 1mS

Amplitude Env:

Attack: 1mS, Decay: 1mS, Sustain: 10, Release: 1mS Env gate: KB.

Mod Wheel Bus: Source-On, Destination-Filter, Shaping-Filt Env,
Amount- 4.9 (128).

Pedal Mod Bus: Source-Noise/PGM (filter env), Destination-lfo/PGM (filter resonance), Shaping-filter env, Amount-8 (213)

Glide-Off, Release-On

LFO: Rate-5.5Hz, Lfo Sync-Off

1>2 Sync-On, 3>1 FM-Off, 3KB Cont-On, 3 Freq.- Hi

Trigger-Multi, Key Mode- Low note

Pot Mapping: Source-Mod Wheel, Dest-Filter Env Sustain, Direction-Normal,
Amt-25%

Bend Range: +/- Fourth


Note: A more synthy version of TB303's sound. Has the all the squelch of the original, except the skrunch you find in the original due to the overdrive. If you like an older, more low-fi sound, a bit reduction device or triggered dist works nicely.
Mod wheel ctrls color of patch.


Regards,


LWG

[LWG]

Oh, amplitude env sustain level is 10.

[GregAE]

Paul W -

The link does work. It takes you to the Yahoo Groups 'Lords of the Mini' page. What I forgot to mention was that you must be a member of the group in order to access the content (my bad).

The patch sheets can be found in the Files section.