In this episode, we meet Barry Whyte from geosyncsynth.com who shares with us the new modules inspired by the famous TB-303 synthesizer.
Ge0synchronous Synth started out of a desire to add the unique 303 ‘not quite square’ wave as a voice to a Eurorack modular synth.
Having built quite a few replica 303 in the form of the dinsync RE-303 they had accumulated a stupid amount of New Old Stock (NOS) transistors and ICs that are used in a lot of 80’s synths. Geosynchronous figured mapping the voice parts of the 303 to euro modules would not only add some different modules to the rack, but also use up some of those spare parts.
Things kind of snowballed from there for Barry, interest was shown, and currently he has a range of DIY modules available and assembled kits for the community.
PS: Did you know, the ‘Ge0sync’ name and logo originated in 1994 when Barry was DJ’ing across Scotland at the Bravura events between 94 and 96.
His new series the GS-1s are inspired by the BA662 IC used in classic Roland analog synths, the Ge0sync (GS) series 1 is a DIY option to get small hp equivalents to some of the Roland System 100M into your Eurorack.
Making use of the BA662 clone available from Open Music Labs (OML) or in some cases the almost equivalent BA6110 IC which is not yet un-obtainium.
The GS series 1 provides everything you need to build a classic analogue synth voice including utility and modulation modules including VCO, VCF, VCA, ENV and LFO. The VCO make use of the CEM3340 VCO IC as many of the original parts used in the 100M VCO are long since discontinued. The series also adds a simple mixer than can average or sum the inputs (so works for both CV and audio).
This interview aims to impart knowledge and connect our Synthesiser Community in Aotearoa, New Zealand.
Music, Art, and technologies expressed through electronic instruments by artists from within the community. As part of our short documentary format, we have interviewed a range of Musicians, Artists, Researchers, and DIY enthusiasts.
To celebrate all the effort that was put into the community in the past, enjoy the present and create a foundation for the future of electronic music in New Zealand.
