gigging a MB-6582 - the reCyclotron 64

[tonysnail]

Hi all!

 

Thought you might like to see my synth! It uses a MB-6582 as the core, running through an SSM2044 filter module, controlled by an Arduino..

 

I only just realised that the Midibox SID has an analog CV out, but it was too late! I ended up coding an Arduino with a seperate envelope generator and CV out, with two modes - one is a dirty PWM output that mashes up the CV through some filthy capacitor filtering - this is what I'm using in the video clip.. I've since added a seperate DAC chip output for a cleaner CV, but since I liked the sound the PWM filter makes, I kept it, and added a switch to toggle between both modes.

 

I also cannibalized the C64 power supply, so now the whole unit all runs from a kettle lead on the back of the box..

 

There's some big faders on the left controlling the ADSR, which makes hands-on control of the filter a piece of cake, which is crucial when you're in the midst of a funk jam! There's a MIDI controller built into the box, and the Mod Wheel also controls the filter..

 

Excuse the MDF box and marker pen labels - presentation was never my speciality! I think it fits the disgustingly mighty sound this monster monosynth creates!

 

Here's a clip from the reCyclotron 64's first outing last week at my Groove Night.. Enjoy the filthy sound of four SID chips running through an SSM2044, into a Roland Jazz Chorus, with some extremely funky British musicians!

 

And big up TK and Wilba for some awesome electronics x

 

 

Carl

Edited December 16, 2014 by tonysnail

[TK.]

Wow!  :hyper:

Thank you for sharing this moment with us!

 

Best Regards, Thorsten.

[ilmenator]

Very funky indeed!

[Hawkeye]

Yes! Very nice playing, and a cool club! :-)

 

Many greets!

Peter