| Modular Snake Robots |
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Snake robots can use their many internal
degrees of freedom to thread through tightly
packed volumes and access locations that
people and machinery otherwise cannot. These
highly articulated devices can coordinate
their internal degrees of freedom to perform
a variety of locomotive gaits that go beyond
the capabilities of conventional wheeled and
legged robots. The true power of these
devices is their versatility; they can crawl,
climb, swim, and scale flights of stairs.
Copyright 2008 Biorobotics Lab, Carnegie
Mellon University. All Rights Reserved.
http://www.modsnake.com/
Tags : robotics snake robots carnegie mellon electronics biorobotics modular modsnake cmu ri |
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Durée : 154 s |
| 1977 Korg PS-3100 Analog Semi-Modular Synthesizer Part 1 |
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This is an exploration of one of the most
complex and interesting analog polyphonic
synthesizers. PS series Korgs are rare and
examples of them are few, so I decided to
make a video demonstrating some of the sounds
and capabilities.
The theme music at the beginning was composed
using the PS-3100 as the only sound source,
without any effect or EQing.
Feel free to link to this video or post it on
your page, but please give me credit by
marking it "by Marc Doty." Thanks!
Tags : analog synthesizer synth polyphonic korg vintage keyboard moog arp |
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Affichage : 59754
Durée : 459 s |
| Yes Yes Yes/Orgon Modular Synthesizer/VCS-3/TR-606 |
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Ramon working with the Orgon Modular
Synthesizer, EMS VCS3 and a Roland TR-606.
VCS3 Specs:
The VCS3 (nicknamed the Putney) is an analog
monosynth housed in a distinctive angled
wooden case, a truly classic synth. EMS
(Electronic Music Studios) was created in
England back in 1969. The VCS3 was one of
their first synths and it is still a great,
unique, funky little unit! Pictured above is
the Mark I model. Pictured is another unit
with the small wood-cased DK2 voltage-control
keyboard required to play the VCS3.
It has three oscillators, and a unique
matrix-based patch system. Instead of patch
wires, the VCS3 uses a patchbay grid in which
the synth components are laid out, and signal
routing is accomplished by placing small pins
into the appropriate slots. The VCS3 was, in
actuality, a modular type synthesizer reduced
down to an extremely portable size.
t generates familiar sci-fi sounds (Dr. Who)
and other truly analog sounds. Unfortunately,
the oscillators tend to drift out of tune.
There's a Noise Generator, 2 Input
Amplifiers, 1 Ring Modulator, 1 Voltage
Controlled Low Pass Filter (VCF), 1 Trapezoid
Envelope Generator, Joy-Stick Controller,
Voltage Controlled Spring Reverb unit and 2
Stereo Output Amplifiers.
Additonally, the VCS3 was also sold in a
plastic breif-case and called the Synthi A.
The major Synthi 100 system was based on
three VCS3's strung together. Some ultra-rare
commercially unavailable synths EMS made
include the VCS4 in 1969 which was basically
2 VCS3's plus a keyboard. And the Synthi
Keyboard 1 of 1970 was just a VCS3 with a
mini 29-note keyboard. Many of these EMS
synth's have been used by Brian Eno,
Tangerine Dream, Pink Floyd, Stereolab, Yes,
Aphex Twin, Autechre, Jean-Michel Jarre,
Astral Projection, Klaus Schulze, Depeche
Mode, Vince Clarke, Add N to (X), The Who,
Todd Rundgren, Recoil, Freddy Fresh, and many
more.
Roland TR-606 Specs:
A cool little box! So primitive and cute! The
606 was the percussion side-kick to the
TB-303. It even looks like the 303. It stores
up to 32 patterns and 8 songs. The 606 allows
switching between Pattern Play and Write mode
while running - making the 606 the only
drumcomputer in the X0X series that can be
edited while performing and switching
patterns. It is also possible to link up to 4
consecutive patterns in Pattern Play mode.
There is only a mono audio output, however
there are mods from Kenton Electronics and
Analog Solutions that will add individual
outputs for each drum tone.
The 606 has seven analog drum sounds which
are simple, yet great! Kick, Snare, 2 toms,
open hat, closed hat, cymbal, accent. The
hi-hats are a very tinny electronic sound and
its toms are great for soft tribal patterns.
These seven sounds alone are still quite
popular today, and the 606 has been used by
Uberzone, Cirrus, Sneaker Pimps, Download,
Aphex Twin, Astral Projection, Nine Inch
Nails, Mr. Oizo, Jimi Tenor, Kid 606, OMD,
Moby, Freddy Fresh, Autechre, Luke Vibert,
and Union Jack.
For control, the 606 can receive or transmit
DINSync for synchronization with other TR and
TB family instruments. There are also two
trig-outs on the unit, which make it very
valuable as a pattern-programmable
dual-channel trigger sequencer. It's often
used for this by various people (Jimi Tenor)
to 'drive' other sequencers and the like.
Modifications
Editable Drum Tones! - Analog Solutions
external modification adds tuning for all
drum tones, snap and decay for the snare
drum, decay for the cymbals and a sweep
effect for the toms.
Individual Outs! - Analog Solutions adds 5
individual outputs for cymbals, kick, snare,
toms and hi-hats.
Synhouse MIDIJACK DINSYNC - Adds a MIDI jack
so the 606 can be sync'd to external MIDI
triggers and tempo sources.
Tags : Bostich TR-606 VCS-3 VCS3 606 modular sythesizer nortec tijuana orgon sonido collective pointloma milrecords analog |
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Durée : 324 s |
| #738 - Lian Li Modular Cube Case Video Review |
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"There are just a few cube cases on the
market, and this one is spectacular. The
overall build quality, construction,
features, accessories, drive bays (18 x
5.25"), air circulation (3 optional 120mm & 2
optional 80mm fans), the different
compartments, and so on, makes this an
exceptional product. The only thing that this
case is missing is a removable motherboard
tray. Overall though, it's an unbelievable
all aluminum cube case! Watch the Video to
find out more..." ~3dGameMan.com
Tags : Lian Li Modular Cube Case |
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Affichage : 8935
Durée : 302 s |
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