working on a smaller live rig to work with. features a composite of different synthesizers, both circuit bent and analog, being controlled by a wind controller. vocals being processed by tc electronic fireworks. the circuit bent alesis qsr synthesizer, circuit bent yamaha mu5 midi tone generator , and dave smith evolver being controlled by wind controller. a series of foot controllers are used for midi system, clock, and control signals. i thought i recorded direct but didn’t turn out that way. so camera mic it is….
the above audio is a dsi evolver and dark age tone generator being played simultaneously by an akai ewi4000s wind controller. it’s played in real time and recorded direct with no processing. solo mu5 sounds only at 2:45 and on.
-smallest hardware midi tone module ever. features: onboard playable interface with over 8 chromatic octaves. 16 channel multi-timbral support over midi including fast midi resolution timing, flexible channel setups, panning, and more!
-21 bends on switches. provides all kinds of aliasing, bit crushing effects, stutter, glitch fx, cutups and loops, odd synthesis. the configuration allows maximum flexibility and will provide the user with a vast depth of sound creation possibilities. all bends are 100 percent stable.
-switch provides original clock frequency or sample rate control of 3 octaves on any given note or chord played. tuned for maximum stability
-extention box bolted directly to mu5 chasis
-switch rows are indexed so it facilitates bending interface
-vintage glass lens with brite white light led lighting
-rubber feet added to balance and provide skid free control on flat surfaces.
-outputs audio on stereo 1/8″ jack
midi in/out
the smallest and most flexible multi-timbral circuit bent hardware module ever made. this crams a deep bent interface that will keep you busy with a wealth of new sounds and 100 percent stability. as much was crammed onboard and kept to a minimal size keeping in mind the portable aesthetic of these devices. as much was put on to give this wonderful synth the bends it deserves. these modules are also very rare but i do have a few in stock.
the first video below demonstrates playing the mu5 from the onboard interface
the 2nd video below demonstrates a wind controller (ewi) the ewi can control two independant midi channels at once. mu5 assigned 2 tones per midi channel and it’s internally panned in stereo. the signal is fed into the dsi’s stereo filters which is summed back into mono. i’m able to place more emphasis on each midi channel by midi panning of the stereo filters with a pedal controller. this creates a rich malleable sound with just the mu5 alone. the dsi evolver is used only for filtering the mu5 and to amplify the sounds over breath control.
this post takes you to a video of the mu5 sitting in a mix with another circuit bent synth, an analog synth, and live vocal processing.
$265 in the usa shipping included. $175 work and parts only.
$285 anywhere else in the world. $200 work and parts only.
due to rarity availablity is limited to 4 left in stock. i was lucky to come across some minty NOS units. they are extremely rare. don’t delay if you want this.
played lived, all sounds recorded direct. short 2 note figure sample being looped and manipulated by bends, onboard fx, and sample rate with lfo modulation.
