Dub Siren / Rasta Reggae Circuit Bent Analog Synth / FX Box w/ iPod, Guitar, Mic Input !
More Blankenstein @ http://www.drBlankenstein.com
Twitter: / dr_blankenstein
This synth / fx processor starts out rather simple with 3 animal noises (elephant call, monkey screams, and lion growl) you can play from the sound bank. Each sound is looped and can easily be played from the red momentary switches. The sounds can then be pitch shifted by using the control knob in the "Pitch Kontrol" section. Located next to the pitch knob is TWO body contacts, touch the first one and add a low frequency oscillation to the sound.... touch both and also control the pitch! You can get amazing dub siren noises, strange synth drones and even BASS LINES out of performing with just the sample loops.
Next we have probably the most exciting part of this piece... The "JAH EFFECTS" section. Click the effects processor on and suddenly an entirely new sonic palette is opened up for the sound banks samples. The effects filter can be controlled by clicking the control switch to "TURN" and using either the knob or set of body contacts to change the amount and pitch of the filter. Click the control switch to "WAVE" and you activate the motion / light sensor! You can then use your hand or a light source to change the fx filters depth / pitch.
It gets even better! Next to the "JAH EFFECTS" section we see the "FX Ins" inputs... here we can use the 1/8" input to connect audio devices such as iPhones, iPods and cell phones to the "Jah Effects"! There is also a 1/4" mono input for guitar, mic, keyboard or anything else you want to plug in. Anything you plug into these inputs will then be filtered by the Jah Effects! Again, use the knob, body contacts or MOTION to control the effect!
Sadly, this piece will probably be a one off. I could build another one if I had to, but I had no intention when starting this piece for it to turn out so crazy. That being said, A LOT of time went into this piece... I feel it's some of my best work to date. I am excited someone will be adding it to their custom setup! Make sure to check out the demo video below, I try to cover most of the features and sounds pretty thoroughly. A truly one of a kind piece, indeed.
FEATURES:
3 Momentary switch activated Dub Siren (jungle / animal) Sample Oscillators
1 Pitch Control Knob to control Samples (from high to ULTRA LOW pitch)
2 Body Contacts in the Pitch Control section (left 1 adds LFO, both LFO + Pitch)
"Jah Effects" Effect Processor On / Off Switch
"Jah Effects" Control Switch ("KNOB or "WAVE")
FX Control Knob / 2 Body Contacts / 1 MOTION / LIGHT SENSOR!
1/8" and 1/4" External Audio Device INPUT JACKS! (iPod, Cell Phone, Guitar, Mic.. etc)
Standard ON/OFF switch
1/4" Mono Output Jack
Volume Control knob
Green front mounted power LED
2X AA Battery Powered
Quality / Professional build
Irie Rasta / Reggae Case Design!
ONE OF A KIND Numbered Piece!