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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1,1,'2006-02-11 19:17:11','2006-02-12 00:17:11','The site now has a bona-fide blog, and new picture galleries.','Casper Site Updated',0,'','publish','open','open','','hello-world','','','2006-08-09 23:23:43','2006-08-10 04:23:43','',0,'defaultdefault',0,'post','',4),(2,1,'2006-02-11 19:17:11','2006-02-12 00:17:11','<iframe src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/vJyYjK6uE2E?rel=0\" height=\"315\" width=\"420\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"http://player.vimeo.com/video/2023838\" height=\"315\" width=\"420\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"></iframe>\r\n\r\nCasperelectronics is the personal website of artist, musician and teacher Peter Edwards.\r\nIf you have any questions about the work displayed on this site, feel free to contact Edwards at: pete(at)casperelectronics(dot)com.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/cv\">CV</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/press-and-interviews/\">PRESS</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/about/biography\">BIOGRAPHY</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/artists-statement/\">ARTIST\'S STATEMENT</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/art/\">ART</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/music/\">MUSIC</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/\">MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/gallery/main-gallery/\">PICTURES</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/circuit-bending-tutorial/\">TUTORIALS</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/research/\">RESEARCH</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/casperland/studio/synthStudiothumb.jpg\"><img title=\"\" alt=\"\" src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/casperland/studio/_synthStudiothumb.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" 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href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/press-and-interviews/\">PRESS</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/gallery/main-gallery/\">PICTURES</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/circuit-bending-tutorial/\">TUTORIALS</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/music/\">MUSIC</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/research/\">RESEARCH</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/casperland/studio/synthStudiothumb.jpg\"><img title=\"\" alt=\"\" src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/casperland/studio/_synthStudiothumb.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" /></a>','About',0,'','inherit','open','closed','','2-revision-5','','','2015-02-13 14:41:39','2015-02-13 19:41:39','',2,'http://casperelectronics.com/2015/02/13/2-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(213,2,'2008-11-19 19:14:32','2008-11-20 00:14:32','This page holds info on current research as well as some thoughts and writings.<br>\r\nAt present my research interests include:<p>\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/circuit-bending/\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/Speak-n-Xbending/_S3600058.JPG\" align=left width=\"150\" height=\"112\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" /></a>\r\n<img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/spacer.jpg\" align=left width=\"20\" height=\"112\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" /><ol>\r\n-Continued exploration of the experimental electrical engineering practice known as circuit bending. <a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/circuit-bending/\">What is circuit bending?</a></ol><BR CLEAR=ALL>\r\n\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/multi-platform-music-system/\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/MiniModular/_S3600011.JPG\" align=left width=\"150\" height=\"210\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" /></a><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/spacer.jpg\" align=left width=\"20\" height=\"210\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" /><ol>\r\n-Multi Platform Music System<br>An ever growing interface developed to explore and manipulate various forms of musical expression. <br><a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/multi-platform-music-system/\">More info here.</a></ol>\r\n<BR CLEAR=ALL>\r\n<p>','Research',0,'','publish','open','open','','research','','','2008-11-20 19:24:32','2008-11-21 00:24:32','',0,'http://casperelectronics.com/research/',0,'page','',0),(214,2,'2008-11-19 19:09:53','2008-11-20 00:09:53','<em>Topics:\r\n-What is circuit bending?\r\n-Circuit bending as a learning tool.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>What is circuit bending?</strong>\r\nCircuit bending is an experimental process of short circuiting electronics for the purpose of discovering unintended, often bizarre functionalities. It exploits the malfunctions found, most often in digital circuitry, when the circuit is “confusedâ€ by crossing data signals. The effects range from garbled audio output to random melody generation and lots in between. In many cases the results are shockingly bizarre and unexpected.\r\n\r\nAlthough the practice of bending is relatively simple, the appeal is far reaching.\r\nFor the musician and artist, circuit bending can be appreciated for the novel sounds produced in the process or the striking visual presence of a heavily altered, once common, electrical device.\r\nFrom the view point of the bender one enjoys the liberation found in modifying mass produced electronics and making them ones own.\r\nIn an academic arena it can be appreciated for it’s inventive approach to electrical engineering, the encouragement it gives to question the concept of obsolescence, the recycling of discarded technologies.\r\n\r\nSome of the most profound significance of bending comes when it grants the viewer a glimpse into a world that exists just below the surface of a world the think they know and know on a very personal level, for circuit bending most often targets children’s toys as creative fodder. Children’s toys which many viewers have grown with and then outgrown and discarded. Here is where the perceptual shift that bending offers can begin.\r\n\r\nCircuit bending encourages people to explore the world around them more closely, to question what is shown versus what is possible. It invites creative manipulation and exploration of what we are given and encourages people to create something expressive and unique from even the most common and mundane.\r\nFor these reasons, I think of circuit bending as a creative approach rather than a technical process. It may not be too dramatic to call it a philosophy. One that encourages deeper consideration and personal reclamation of a world which is fast losing it’s uniqueness and finding in it’s place faceless product and manufactured identity. OR one might say that bending is simply a fun way of building weird sound gadgets. That’s the joy of the medium, you can delve as deeply into theory as you want or simply enjoy the process.\r\n\r\n<strong>Circuit bending as a learning tool:</strong>\r\nCircuit bending is a creative approach to exploring a technical medium. In many ways it mimics the approach one might take to learning how to paint.\r\nArguably the best way to learn either of these mediums is to jump in and start exploring. An artist need not deeply understand the chemical makeup of the paints they use in order to begin painting. In this same way circuit benders don\'t need to understand the complex theory involved in electronics in order to start bending.\r\nIdeally as one spends more time with either of these mediums they will begin to gain a more intimate understanding of technique and theory.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Circuit Bending',0,'','publish','open','open','','circuit-bending','','','2015-02-13 14:41:05','2015-02-13 19:41:05','',0,'http://casperelectronics.com/circuit-bending/',0,'page','',0),(89,2,'2006-12-10 20:24:47','2006-12-11 01:24:47','<object width=\"425\" height=\"350\"> <param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/rgJk0uUn_1M\"> </param> <embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/rgJk0uUn_1M\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"425\" height=\"350\"> </embed> </object>\r\nI\'ve been building lots of FX pedals lately, mostly other peoples designs. One of the more interesting ones I\'ve made is the \"TMK\" pedal found on <a href=\"http://www.geocities.com/tpe123/folkurban/fuzz/snippets.html#lofomofo\">this page</a>. It\'s basically a distortion with some cool clipping and feedback effects. The video is of an analog synth (korgMS20) fed through the TMK pedal. ','\'scope vid',0,'','publish','open','open','','scope-vid','','','2006-12-10 20:24:47','2006-12-11 01:24:47','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/scope-vid/',0,'post','',2),(90,2,'2006-12-10 21:33:31','2006-12-11 02:33:31','<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/Speak-n-Xbending/S3600058.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/Speak-n-Xbending/_S3600058.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/Speak-n-Xbending/SpeakAndSpell2.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/Speak-n-Xbending/_SpeakAndSpell2.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/Speak-n-Xbending/ASSEMBLYdiagram.jpg\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/Speak-n-Xbending/_ASSEMBLYdiagram.jpg\" width=\"407\" height=\"560\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><br>The \"HOLD\" feature in the schematic above takes some fine tuning to get right. There are parallel resistors and buffer resistors, a pot and a switch. The values of the potentiometer and resistors for this feature are meant for reference only. I\'ve found that they often need to be tweaked from model to model.  If you are new to bending, don\'t bother with the adjustment and the trim resistors, just wire the switch to the two \"hold\" points on the main board. The same goes for the \"LOOP\" feature. The adjustment lets you fade between loop and glitch effects, but it takes some tweaking. It\'s much easier to take out the pot and resistor and just wire in the switch.<p>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/Speak-n-Xbending/LFO%20schematic2.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/Speak-n-Xbending/_LFO%20schematic2.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"271\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/Speak-n-Xbending/S%26Swkeyboard.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/Speak-n-Xbending/_S%26Swkeyboard.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"128\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/Speak-n-Xbending/Picture%202.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/Speak-n-Xbending/_Picture%202.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"158\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/Speak-n-Xbending/relaysequencer.jpg\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/Speak-n-Xbending/_relaysequencer.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"226\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/Speak-n-Xbending/spknspl.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/Speak-n-Xbending/_spknspl.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"195\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\nTEMPLATES:\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/Speak-n-Xbending/longloop%20copy.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/Speak-n-Xbending/_longloop%20copy.jpg\" width=\"264\" height=\"280\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/Speak-n-Xbending/blank%2520S%26S.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/Speak-n-Xbending/_blank%2520S%26S.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"210\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>','Speak&Spell Bending',0,'','publish','open','open','','speakspell-bending','','','2009-03-17 14:01:12','2009-03-17 19:01:12','',7,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/speak-n-spell/speakspell-bending/',0,'page','',33),(3,1,'2006-03-08 20:19:38','2006-03-09 01:19:38','<img title=\"\" alt=\"\" src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/graphics/finishedPiecescollage.jpg\" width=\"481\" height=\"1000\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Musical Instruments',0,'','publish','open','open','','finished-pieces','','','2015-03-13 20:19:03','2015-03-14 01:19:03','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics2.dev/?page_id=3',10,'page','',9),(5,1,'2006-03-08 20:25:16','2006-03-09 01:25:16','<img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/_robotfun.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"405\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" /><br><h3>pete(at)casperelectronics(dot)com</h3>','Contact',0,'','publish','closed','open','','contact','','','2009-11-25 10:24:36','2009-11-25 15:24:36','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics2.dev/contact/',40,'page','',0),(283,2,'2009-09-16 16:54:11','2009-09-16 21:54:11','<hr />\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-421\" title=\"lecture\" alt=\"\" src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/wp-content/uploads/casper/lecture-300x169.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" />\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\nPeter Edwards is an American artist, musician, and teacher. He has been exploring the field of circuit bending and experimental musical electronics since 2000 through his business Casperelectronics. He performs regularly under the same name.\r\n\r\nEdwards received a BFA in sculpture from The Rhode Island School of Design in 2000 and a MFA in music from the Royal Conservatory of The Hague in 2014.\r\n\r\nIn 2005 he developed the creative electronics department at Hampshire College where he taught Creative Electronics for 2 years. Over the past decade he has taught electronics workshops across the US and Europe and written DIY electronics tutorials for numerous publications including MAKE magazine. He currently teaches Electronics For Artists at  The Royal Academy of Art in The Hague (NL). Alongside teaching he designs musical electronic instruments and kits which are sold through his website casperelectronics.com.\r\n\r\nEdwards has performed, taught workshops and spoken on the topic of circuit bending and creative electronics at MIT’s Media Lab, Hasbro Toys, Hampshire College, Skidmore College, New York University, Bloomfield University, Long Beach University, Georgie Southern University and at new media festivals around the world including The Piksel Festival (Bergen, Norway), The OFFF Festival and Pixel Festival (Paris, France), Sequences Festival (Reykjavik, Iceland) and yearly at the Bent Festival (New York &amp; LA, USA).\r\n\r\nEdwards’ sculptural work has been shown at the Tang Museum (Saratoga Springs, NY), Green Gallery (YALE University, New Haven, CT), West Hall Gallery (RPI, Troy, NY) ABC no Rio (New York, NY), Lost Horse Gallery (Reykjavik, Iceland), Hans Wies Gallery (Manchester, CT) and more.\r\n<h3>pete(at)casperelectronics(dot)com</h3>\r\n&nbsp;','Biography',0,'','publish','open','open','','biography','','','2015-02-13 14:30:28','2015-02-13 19:30:28','',2,'http://casperelectronics.com/biography/',0,'page','',2),(2038,2,'2014-06-04 21:10:10','2014-06-05 02:10:10','<em>Topics:\r\n-What is circuit bending?<br>\r\n-Circuit bending as a learning tool.<br>\r\n-What is the difference between circuit bending and circuit modding (or reverse engineering)?</em><br><p>\r\n\r\n<strong>What is circuit bending?</strong>\r\nCircuit bending is an experimental process of short circuiting electronics for the purpose of discovering unintended, often bizarre functionalities. It exploits the malfunctions found, most often in digital circuitry, when the circuit is “confusedâ€ by crossing data signals. The effects range from garbled audio output to random melody generation and lots in between. In many cases the results are shockingly bizarre and unexpected. \r\n\r\nAlthough the practice of bending is relatively simple, the appeal is far reaching. \r\nFor the musician and artist, circuit bending can be appreciated for the novel sounds produced in the process or the striking visual presence of a heavily altered, once common, electrical device.\r\n From the view point of the bender one enjoys the liberation found in modifying mass produced electronics and making them ones own.\r\nIn an academic arena it can be appreciated for it’s inventive approach to electrical engineering, the encouragement it gives to question the concept of obsolescence, the recycling of discarded technologies. \r\n\r\nSome of the most profound significance of bending comes when it grants the viewer a glimpse into a world that exists just below the surface of a world the think they know and know on a very personal level, for circuit bending most often targets children’s toys as creative fodder. Children’s toys which many viewers have grown with and then outgrown and discarded. Here is where the perceptual shift that bending  offers can begin.\r\n\r\nCircuit bending encourages people to explore the world around them more closely, to question what is shown versus what is possible. It invites creative manipulation and exploration of what we are given and encourages people to create something expressive and unique from even the most common and mundane.\r\nFor these reasons, I think of circuit bending as a creative approach rather than a technical process. It may not be too dramatic to call it a philosophy. One that encourages deeper consideration and personal reclamation of a world which is fast losing it’s uniqueness and finding in it’s place faceless product and manufactured identity.  OR one might say that bending is simply a fun way of building weird sound gadgets. That’s the joy of the medium, you can delve as deeply into theory as you want or simply enjoy the process.\r\n\r\n<strong>Circuit bending as a learning tool:</strong>\r\nCircuit bending is a creative approach to exploring a technical medium. In many ways it mimics the approach one might take to learning how to paint. \r\nArguably the best way to learn either of these mediums is to jump in and start exploring. An artist need not deeply understand the chemical makeup of the paints they use in order to begin painting. In this same way circuit benders don\'t need to understand the complex theory involved in electronics in order to start bending.  \r\nIdeally as one spends more time with either of these mediums they will begin to gain a more intimate understanding of technique and theory.\r\n\r\n\r\n<strong>\r\nWhat is the difference between circuit bending and circuit modding/reverse engineering?</strong>\r\nThere is a distinct difference between the two although they often informally share the same definition. \r\nBending is to “confuseâ€ digital circuitry. It is an experimental process, the results are unknown for which many benders are grateful. A known outcome holds no surprise. \r\nModding is a more informed and deliberate process and often is performed by replacing or adding circuitry. Common examples of useful mods are the addition of an a pitch adjustment or audio output jack and volume control . These require a basic understanding of the circuit, some simple rewiring and sometimes some component replacement or addition. Mods are not necessarily exploiting any glitch within the operation of the circuitry, they are simply increasing access to and depth of existing functionality. Mods and bends work very well together and the approach taken in each process brings practices useful in the other. Often bending gains from a bit more deliberation and modding gains from a bit more exploration. I think that the ideal is a seamless combination of processes \r\n','Circuit Bending',0,'','inherit','open','closed','','214-revision-3','','','2014-06-04 21:10:10','2014-06-05 02:10:10','',214,'http://casperelectronics.com/2014/06/04/214-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(371,2,'2011-01-15 00:56:52','2011-01-15 05:56:52','I got an email from Jeff Stonestreet the other day with an attached schematic.<br>\r\n\"Attached is a schematic I created for the Casio SA-7 keyboard. I am working on a microprocessor-controlled sound generator and plan on using the SA-7 for parts. I got frustrated trying to figure out how the thing was wired, so I finally spent about a week carefully mapping every circuit board trace.\r\nMaybe the schematic will save others the same frustration!\"\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/Casio SA/schematic.JPG\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/Casio SA/_schematic.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"283\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><br>\r\n<strong>Thanks Jeff!</strong><p>\r\nMore info on modding the Casio SA keyboards can be found <a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/casio-sa-keyboards/\">here</a>','Casio SA7 schematic',0,'','publish','open','open','','casio-sa7-schematic','','','2011-01-15 00:59:14','2011-01-15 05:59:14','',0,'http://casperelectronics.com/2011/01/15/casio-sa7-schematic/',0,'post','',0),(282,2,'2009-09-13 18:51:50','2009-09-13 23:51:50','<img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/_drips.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"125\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" align=\"left\" /><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/spacer.jpg\" width=\"20\" height=\"125\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" align=\"left\"/>\r\nI\'ve added a comment window at the bottom of each project in the <a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/\">FINISHED PIECES</a> page. Please feel free to leave questions, comments, suggestions, etc. <p>\r\n','Comments welcome',0,'','publish','open','open','','comments-welcome','','','2009-09-13 18:54:46','2009-09-13 23:54:46','',0,'http://casperelectronics.com/2009/09/13/comments-welcome/',0,'post','',0),(281,2,'0000-00-00 00:00:00','0000-00-00 00:00:00','comment windows have been added at the bottom of all finished pieces pages','comments window',0,'','draft','open','open','','','','','0000-00-00 00:00:00','0000-00-00 00:00:00','',0,'http://casperelectronics.com/?p=281',0,'post','',0),(6,1,'2006-03-08 21:35:50','2006-03-09 02:35:50','There are tons of new toys out there that have huge vocabularies and complex programming functions. Amazing Ally is one of these new toys.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/amazing-ally/ally_01.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"casperelectronics Amazing Ally\" title=\"casperelectronics Amazing Ally\" />\r\n\r\nShe tells stories, has a built in clock/calendar, asks questions and remembers your answers (you answer by pressing a \"yes\" or \"no\" button on her wrist).\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/amazing-ally/ally_02.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"casperelectronics Amazing Ally\" title=\"casperelectronics Amazing Ally\" />\r\n\r\nWhen She is glitched, it triggers an endless cycle of random words and phrase fragments followed by bursts of static.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/amazing-ally/ally_03.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"casperelectronics Amazing Ally\" title=\"casperelectronics Amazing Ally\" />\r\n\r\nI installed her circuit into the housing of an old piece of test equipment. There was a big hole in the face plate where a meter had been, so made a speaker grating out of aluminum and mounted a powerful speaker behind it.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/amazing-ally/ally_04.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"casperelectronics Amazing Ally\" title=\"casperelectronics Amazing Ally\" />\r\n\r\nI printed the words \"volume\" and \"pitch\" underneath the two knobs, but all other text is from its previous life. I like that a control labeled \"soak\" has become a glitchbabyfreakout button.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/amazing-ally/ally_05.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"casperelectronics Amazing Ally\" title=\"casperelectronics Amazing Ally\" />\r\n\r\nLoud...distorted...random','Amazing Ally',0,'','publish','closed','open','','amazing-ally','','','2006-08-10 10:06:18','2006-08-10 15:06:18','',3,'http://www.casperelectronics2.dev/finished-pieces/amazing-ally/',10,'page','',0),(7,1,'2006-03-08 21:56:46','2006-03-09 02:56:46','The Speak&Spell has become an very popular circuit bending target. There are several reasons, but two of the primary ones are that<br> A) it utilizes sophisticated speech generating circuitry which can be modified to create VERY bizarre effects.<br> B) The S&S was extremely popular in the 70s and early 80s. Many people have developed personal relationships with this device. This creates an extreme contrast between the bizarre effects that emerge through bending and the ingrained understanding and expectation of the device that one developed as a child. <p>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/speak-spells.jpg\" width=\"470\" height=\"470\" alt=\"casperelectronics Speak and Spells\" title=\"casperelectronics Speak and Spells\" />','Speak \'n Spell',0,'','publish','open','open','','speak-n-spell','','','2010-01-01 19:57:02','2010-01-02 00:57:02','',3,'http://www.casperelectronics2.dev/finished-pieces/speak-n-spell/',180,'page','',4),(8,1,'2006-03-08 21:57:22','2006-03-09 02:57:22','<a href=\"/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/grillo-drumbot/grillo_diagram.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\">\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/grillo-drumbot/grillo_01.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"351\" alt=\"casperelectronics Speak and Spell: Grillo Drumbot\" title=\"casperelectronics Speak and Spell: Grillo Drumbot\" /></a>\r\n<span class=\"caption\">Click the above pic for an enlarged diagram.</span>\r\n\r\nThis is an Italian Speak&amp;Spell with the standard array of modifications as well as an added timer module. The timer has several settings and applications. It can be used as an adjustable pitch modulation, as a rhythmic \"hold\" effect or as a rhythmic pushbutton trigger (any of the pushbuttons on the main touch plate can be triggered by the timer by dialing that button into the two selection knobs).\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/grillo-drumbot/grillo_02.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"casperelectronics Speak and Spell: Grillo Drumbot\" title=\"casperelectronics Speak and Spell: Grillo Drumbot\" />\r\n\r\nThe drumbeat-like sounds are created using the \"hold\" effect. When this effect is on, the timer activates the \"hold\" effect every time the light blinks (once every cycle...at a 50% duty cycle).\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/grillo-drumbot/grillo_03.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"348\" alt=\"casperelectronics Speak and Spell: Grillo Drumbot\" title=\"casperelectronics Speak and Spell: Grillo Drumbot\" />\r\n<hr />\r\n<h3>Controls</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>1/4\" audio output jack with internal speaker switch</li>\r\n<li>Volume adjustment</li>\r\n<li>Power adjustment</li>\r\n<li>Power reset button</li>\r\n<li>\"On\" hold switch</li>\r\n<li>Pitch adjustment</li>\r\n<li>Stable glitch</li>\r\n<li>Slow-mo glitch</li>\r\n<li>Short glitch</li>\r\n<li>Short loop/hold with adjustment and momentary off pushbutton</li>\r\n<li>Long loop with adjustment</li>\r\n<li>Long loop randomize with adjustment</li>\r\n<li>Tone generator pushbutton</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<strong>Added Circuitry:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Timer circuit with relay and wave shaping components.</li>\r\n<li>Power regulation board for providing adequate and stable power to the Speak&amp;Spell and the timer board.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<strong>Timer features:</strong>\r\n<p>All of the following features are linked to the same timing circuit and can be used together or independently.</p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Rate adjustment</li>\r\n<li>On/off switch</li>\r\n<li>Pulse indication light</li>\r\n<li>Pitch modulation on/off switch</li>\r\n<li>PM depth adjustment</li>\r\n<li>PM slope adjustment (fades from triangle wave PM to square wave PM)</li>\r\n<li>Auto trigger on/off switch</li>\r\n<li>Two knobs (a letter knob and a number knob) for selecting a button from the S&amp;S touch pad to be triggered.</li>\r\n<li>The \"letter\" knob has a setting labeled \"loop.\" This setting allows the timer to activate the \"short loop\" effect. Whenever the pulse indication light is lit, the short loop will be activated.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/grillo-drumbot/grillo_04.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"casperelectronics Speak and Spell: Grillo Drumbot\" title=\"casperelectronics Speak and Spell: Grillo Drumbot\" />','Grillo Drumbot',0,'','publish','open','open','','grillo-drumbot','','','2006-08-10 22:57:50','2006-08-11 03:57:50','',7,'http://www.casperelectronics2.dev/finished-pieces/speak-n-spell/grillo-drumbot/',0,'page','',1),(217,2,'2008-11-20 23:45:40','2008-11-21 04:45:40','<object width=\"425\" height=\"355\"><param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/vJyYjK6uE2E&rel=1\"></param><param name=\"wmode\" value=\"transparent\"></param><embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/vJyYjK6uE2E&rel=1\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" wmode=\"transparent\" width=\"425\" height=\"355\"></embed></object>','Showroom interview',0,'','publish','open','open','','showroom-interview','','','2008-11-20 23:45:40','2008-11-21 04:45:40','',0,'http://casperelectronics.com/2008/11/20/showroom-interview/',0,'post','',0),(202,2,'2008-11-07 15:33:59','2008-11-07 20:33:59','','Press',0,'','publish','open','open','','press','','','2008-11-07 15:33:59','2008-11-07 20:33:59','',0,'http://casperelectronics.com/press/',0,'page','',0),(203,2,'2008-11-07 15:40:27','2008-11-07 20:40:27','\r\n<strong>I\'m performing at <a href=\"http://www.myspace.com/vanishingpointstudio\">Vanishing Point</a> in Brooklyn at 11pm</strong><p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.pendu.pendugallery.com/11-13-flyer.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" /><p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<strong>I\'m showing some drawings at <a href=\"http://www.abcnorio.org/\">ABCnoRio</a>. The opening is at 7pm </strong><br>Below is the flier released by curator Joyce Manalo<p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://images.patronmail.com/pmailemailimages/1324/150573/header_1.gif\" width=\"400\" height=\"50\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" />\r\n<img src=\"http://images.patronmail.com/pmailemailimages/1324/150573/photo_1.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"350\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" />\r\n\r\n  \r\n<em><strong>\"Common Denominator\" </strong>is a group show that examines society\'s symbiotic relationships with machines.  Three artists subversively eschew traditional ways of making art by inventing devices that exemplify duality as medium and process.  Their works present a profound use of a machine-s intended use by expanding upon its repetition and predetermined mechanisms. This modus operandi of experimenting and altering linear form, monochromatic color and 1 bit sound provides autonomy that is traceable to discerning compositions.</p>\r\n\r\nBetween 1977-1978, Anton Perich designed a device that goes beyond its product of highly expressive yet linear paintings in that it perpetually challenges his philosophy as an artist and as a machine. \r\n<br> Tristan Perich\'s drawings capture the gray area that represents the paradox of systemizing randomness. \r\n<br> Peter Edward\'s schematics offer a skeletal perspective of resurrected objects.  The groupings of two-dimensional works by each artist are accompanied with an audio component to act as a bridge over the void between the executed works and the machine.</p>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.art-forward.com/CommonDenominatorPRa.pdf\"><strong>CLICK HERE FOR PRESS RELEASE </strong></a><p>\r\n\r\n<strong>Who:</strong><br>\r\nParticipating artists include<br> \r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/\">Peter Edwards</a> <br> \r\n<a href=\"http://www.antonperich.com/\">Anton Perich</a><br>\r\n <a href=\"http://www.tristanperich.com/\">Tristan Perich </a><p>\r\n<strong>\r\nWhen:</strong><br>\r\nOpening takes place on Thursday, November 13 from 7:00PM-9:00PM\r\nExhibition will run from November 13 to December 10, 2008\r\nViewing hours: Sundays 1:00PM-6:00PM / Wednesday to Friday 4:00PM-8:00PM\r\nAdditional viewing hours available by appointment\r\n\r\n<strong>Where:</strong><br>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.abcnorio.org/\">ABC No Rio </a> / 156 Rivington Street between Clinton & Suffolk Street<br>\r\nMetro: F to Delancey Street / J,M,Z to Essex Street<p>\r\n\r\nFeatured Above: Tristan Perich, Untitled Triangle, 2007, ink on paper, 44\" x 66\".</em>\r\n\r\n','2 shows this thursday Nov 13th',0,'','publish','open','open','','vanishing-point','','','2008-11-07 18:29:14','2008-11-07 23:29:14','',0,'http://casperelectronics.com/2008/11/07/vanishing-point/',0,'post','',0),(23,1,'2006-08-09 19:07:20','2006-08-10 00:07:20','<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/casio-sa2/sa2_01.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"127\" alt=\"casperelectronics Casio SA-2\" title=\"casperelectronics Casio SA-2\" />\r\nThe Casio SA-2 is a very simple piece. As far as bends and glitches go, there\'s really only one type of glitch that can be achieved. This glitch produces random patterns, drums beats, tempo distortion, and a variety of other strange effects.\r\n\r\n','Casio-SA2',0,'','publish','open','open','','casio-sa2','','','2007-10-15 23:00:21','2007-10-16 04:00:21','',3,'http://www.casperelectronics2.dev/finished-pieces/casio-sa2/',0,'page','',3),(123,2,'2007-10-22 23:18:15','2007-10-23 04:18:15','<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/BOSSds-1/S3600038.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/BOSSds-1/_S3600038.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><br>I experimented with a BOSS DS-1 pedal yesterday and found some really fantastic mods.\r\nMy friend brought the pedal over and showed me some mods he had found that were cool sounding feedback loops. Basically this is where the audio signal from somewhere along the signal path is fed back into an amplifier stage somewhere EARLIER in the path. This creates a feedback tone and can result in some really nice sounding, rich tones when an incoming signal fights with the feedback tone. The problem is that when there is NO incoming audio signal, there is just steady, squealing feedback.   <br>I wanted to find a way to make the effect happen only when there was sound feeding into the pedal, so that when you aren\'t playing into it, there\'s no sound output. <br> I had a suspicion that a transistor used as a gate was the answer. I experimented with some transistors configured different ways and found the 2N3904 NPN to be the most useful. I encourage people to experiment with different types though.The best effect we found is drawn below. If you have this pedal, you really have to try this! <br><a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/BOSSds-1/BOSSSSDS-1.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/BOSSds-1/_BOSSSSDS-1.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><br>It\'s a really great sounding effect. Sort of ringmod meets harmonic exciter of some sort. The \"distortion\" knob controls the effect.   \r\nI soldered the transistor to the component side of the board so that I could still close the back cover. The back cover presses right against the solder side of the board so there\'s no room to add components. ','BOSS DS-1 mod',0,'','publish','open','closed','','boss-ds-1-mod','','','2007-10-22 23:44:59','2007-10-23 04:44:59','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/boss-ds-1-mod/',0,'post','',11),(24,1,'2006-08-09 22:23:28','2006-08-10 03:23:28','LINKS:	\r\n<a href=\"http://steim.org/\">STEIM</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.sonology.org/UK/frameset-uk.html\">The Institute of Sonology</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://nonhorse.com/\">NonHorse</a> (collaborator)\r\n\r\n<strong>NOVA DRONE</strong>\r\nThe next generation of drone. Open source, hackable, sound, light, drone, awesome. \r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/nova-drone/novadrone-sales-page/\">Kits, PCBs and finished units are available!</a> \r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/nova-drone/\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/wp-content/uploads/NovaDrone/store/doublefinished.better-273x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"doublefinished.better\" width=\"180\" height=\"190\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1229\" /></a><p>\r\n<strong>\r\nDRONE LAB</strong>\r\nAn all analog, open source drone synthesizer, rhythm generator and FX processor.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/for-sale-2/\">Kits, PCBs and finished units are available!</a> \r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/drone-lab/drone-lab-v2/\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/droner/V2/_DroneLabBoard.jpg\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<hr/>\r\n<script type=\"text/javascript\" src=\"http://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US\"></script><script type=\"text/javascript\">FB.init(\"7c5728a9c04f7ba09b545d2a7e44e97d\");</script><fb:fan profile_id=\"378905746203\" stream=\"0\" connections=\"0\" logobar=\"1\" width=\"180\" height=\"80\"></fb:fan><div style=\"font-size:6px; padding-left:2px\"><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/pages/casper-electronics/378905746203\">casper electronics</a> on Facebook</div><hr/>\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/circuit-bending-tutorial/\">Circuit Bending Tutorials</a><a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/Circuit Bending Tutorial/pete-class.jpg\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/Circuit Bending Tutorial/_pete-class.jpg\" width=\"180\" height=\"135\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\n<p><hr/>\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/vl-tone/\">VL-tone Bending</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/vl-tone/\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/vltone/_vltonedetail2.jpg\" width=\"180\" height=\"135\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" /></a>\r\n<p><hr/>\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/nintendo/\">\r\nNintendo Bending</a><br>\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/nintendo/\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/nintendo/_nintendo.jpg\" width=\"180\" height=\"135\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><p><hr/>\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/megaphone/cm2/cm2-bending/\">\r\nMegaphone Bending </a><a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/megaphone/cm2/cm2-bending/\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/megaphone/CM2/_S3600009.JPG\" width=\"180\" height=\"135\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><p><hr/>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/casio-sa-keyboards/\">Casio SA Bending</a><a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/casio-sa-keyboards/\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/Casio SA/_SA-X.jpg\" width=\"180\" height=\"135\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" /></a><p><hr/>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/speak-n-spell/speakspell-bending/\">Speak&Spell Bending</a><a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/speak-n-spell/speakspell-bending/\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/Speak-n-Xbending/_S3600058.JPG\" width=\"180\" height=\"135\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" /></a><p><hr/>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/barbie-karaoke/barbie-bending/\">Barbie Karaoke Bending</a><a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/barbie-karaoke/barbie-bending/\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/barbie-karaoke/barbie_02.jpg\" width=\"180\" height=\"135\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" /></a>\r\n<p><hr/>\r\n\r\n<hr /><a href=\"/images/studio_03.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\" title=\"Pete Edwards in his studio\"><img src=\"/images/studio_03_sm.jpg\" width=\"180\" height=\"137\" alt=\"Pete Edwards in his studio\" title=\"Pete Edwards in his studio\" /></a><span class=\"piccaption\">Pete Edwards (aka casperelectronics) in the studio, 2005. (click to enlarge)</span><hr/>\r\n<a href=\"/images/TheWorkbench.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\" title=\"This is where the magic happens\"><img src=\"/images/_TheWorkbench.jpg\" width=\"180\" height=\"119\" alt=\"This is where the magic happens\" title=\"This is where the magic happens\" /></a><span class=\"piccaption\">The work bench 2007. (click to enlarge)</span>\r\n&ldquo;<em>Greetings...... in this site you\'ll find pics and sounds of some of the pieces I\'ve made over the past few years. I\'ve also included some schematics and step by step tutorials for you benders out there. if you have any questions, feel free to <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/contact/\">drop me a line</a>.</em>&rdquo;\r\n- <em><strong>pete</strong></em>\r\n<strong>casperelectronics</strong>\r\n\r\n<?php edit_page_link(\'{edit sidebar news}\', \'<p class=\"footnote\">\', \'</p>\',24); ?>\r\n\r\n','--------------',0,'','publish','open','open','','homepage-news','','','2012-10-21 16:33:59','2012-10-21 21:33:59','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics2.dev/homepage-news/',0,'page','',0),(1408,2,'2012-10-06 17:12:10','2012-10-06 22:12:10',' LINKS:\r\n<a href=\"http://steim.org/\">STEIM</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.sonology.org/UK/frameset-uk.html\">The Institute of Sonology\r\n</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/music/\">MUSIC\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/music/\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/graphics/_2541517169_9e2b56984c.jpg\" width=\"180\" height=\"135\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" /></a><p><hr />\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<script type=\"text/javascript\" src=\"http://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US\"></script><script type=\"text/javascript\">FB.init(\"7c5728a9c04f7ba09b545d2a7e44e97d\");</script><fb:fan profile_id=\"378905746203\" stream=\"0\" connections=\"0\" logobar=\"1\" width=\"100\"></fb:fan><div style=\"font-size:8px; padding-left:10px\"><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/pages/casper-electronics/378905746203\">casper electronics</a> on Facebook</div><hr/>\r\n<hr>The DRONE LAB!<br>\r\nAn all analog, open source drone synthesizer, rhythm generator and FX processor.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/for-sale-2/\">Kits, PCBs and finished units are available!</a> \r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/drone-lab/drone-lab-v2/\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/droner/V2/_DroneLabBoard.jpg\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" /></a>\r\nBuild your own! FInd out how <a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/drone-lab/drone-lab-v2/\">here</a>.\r\n<hr/>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/circuit-bending-tutorial/\">Circuit Bending Tutorials</a><a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/Circuit Bending Tutorial/pete-class.jpg\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/Circuit Bending Tutorial/_pete-class.jpg\" width=\"180\" height=\"135\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\n<p><hr/>\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/vl-tone/\">VL-tone Bending</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/vl-tone/\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/vltone/_vltonedetail2.jpg\" width=\"180\" height=\"135\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" /></a>\r\n<p><hr/>\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/nintendo/\">\r\nNintendo Bending</a><br>\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/nintendo/\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/nintendo/_nintendo.jpg\" width=\"180\" height=\"135\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><p><hr/>\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/megaphone/cm2/cm2-bending/\">\r\nMegaphone Bending </a><a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/megaphone/cm2/cm2-bending/\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/megaphone/CM2/_S3600009.JPG\" width=\"180\" height=\"135\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><p><hr/>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/casio-sa-keyboards/\">Casio SA Bending</a><a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/casio-sa-keyboards/\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/Casio SA/_SA-X.jpg\" width=\"180\" height=\"135\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" /></a><p><hr/>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/speak-n-spell/speakspell-bending/\">Speak&Spell Bending</a><a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/speak-n-spell/speakspell-bending/\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/Speak-n-Xbending/_S3600058.JPG\" width=\"180\" height=\"135\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" /></a><p><hr/>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/barbie-karaoke/barbie-bending/\">Barbie Karaoke Bending</a><a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/barbie-karaoke/barbie-bending/\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/barbie-karaoke/barbie_02.jpg\" width=\"180\" height=\"135\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" /></a>\r\n<p><hr/>\r\n\r\n<hr /><a href=\"/images/studio_03.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\" title=\"Pete Edwards in his studio\"><img src=\"/images/studio_03_sm.jpg\" width=\"180\" height=\"137\" alt=\"Pete Edwards in his studio\" title=\"Pete Edwards in his studio\" /></a><span class=\"piccaption\">Pete Edwards (aka casperelectronics) in the studio, 2005. (click to enlarge)</span><hr/>\r\n<a href=\"/images/TheWorkbench.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\" title=\"This is where the magic happens\"><img src=\"/images/_TheWorkbench.jpg\" width=\"180\" height=\"119\" alt=\"This is where the magic happens\" title=\"This is where the magic happens\" /></a><span class=\"piccaption\">The work bench 2007. (click to enlarge)</span>\r\n&ldquo;<em>Greetings...... in this site you\'ll find pics and sounds of some of the pieces I\'ve made over the past few years. I\'ve also included some schematics and step by step tutorials for you benders out there. if you have any questions, feel free to <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/contact/\">drop me a line</a>.</em>&rdquo;\r\n- <em><strong>pete</strong></em>\r\n<strong>casperelectronics</strong>\r\n\r\n<?php edit_page_link(\'{edit sidebar news}\', \'<p class=\"footnote\">\', \'</p>\',24); ?>\r\n\r\n','--------------',0,'','inherit','open','open','','24-revision-8','','','2012-10-06 17:12:10','2012-10-06 22:12:10','',24,'http://casperelectronics.com/2012/10/06/24-revision-8/',0,'revision','',0),(433,2,'2009-09-13 18:45:54','2009-09-13 23:45:54','<img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/graphics/finishedPiecescollage.jpg\" width=\"481\" height=\"1000\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" />\r\n\r\nThe core of most of these items are modified circuits from children\'s toys. In some cases custom built or found and unmodified circuits from other devices (such as audio amplifiers, timers or regulated power supplies) were added to expand a pieces\' functionality. Some pieces (such as the sequencers) do not incorporate any circuit bending at all and are built entirely from scratch.\r\n\r\nI\'ve always considered the form and visual presence of a piece to be as important as the functionality. A majority of the time dedicated to building these instruments is spent on designing cohesive, stylized control layouts and/or constructing specialized hardware and housings.  I also enjoy adding purely aesthetic embellishments when time or budget allows. This is often done by carving designs into the housings with metal etching tools or by creating images with layers of cut away, colored vinyl.\r\n<hr />\r\nIf there is anything you would like to see, please feel free to leave your suggestions and comments below.<p>\r\n<?php comments_template(); ?>','Finished Pieces',0,'','inherit','open','open','','3-revision','','','2009-09-13 18:45:54','2009-09-13 23:45:54','',3,'http://casperelectronics.com/2009/09/13/3-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(431,2,'2012-10-21 16:33:12','2012-10-21 21:33:12','LINKS:	\n<a href=\"http://steim.org/\">STEIM</a>\n<a href=\"http://www.sonology.org/UK/frameset-uk.html\">The Institute of Sonology\n</a>\nNonHorse (collaborator)\n<strong>NOVA DRONE</strong>\nThe next generation of drone. Open source, hackable, sound, light, drone, awesome. \n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/nova-drone/novadrone-sales-page/\">Kits, PCBs and finished units are available!</a> \n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/nova-drone/\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/wp-content/uploads/NovaDrone/store/doublefinished.better-273x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"doublefinished.better\" width=\"180\" height=\"190\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1229\" /></a><p>\n<strong>\nDRONE LAB</strong>\nAn all analog, open source drone synthesizer, rhythm generator and FX processor.\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/for-sale-2/\">Kits, PCBs and finished units are available!</a> \n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/drone-lab/drone-lab-v2/\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/droner/V2/_DroneLabBoard.jpg\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" /></a>\n\n<hr/>\n<script type=\"text/javascript\" src=\"http://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US\"></script><script type=\"text/javascript\">FB.init(\"7c5728a9c04f7ba09b545d2a7e44e97d\");</script><fb:fan profile_id=\"378905746203\" stream=\"0\" connections=\"0\" logobar=\"1\" width=\"180\" height=\"80\"></fb:fan><div style=\"font-size:6px; padding-left:2px\"><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/pages/casper-electronics/378905746203\">casper electronics</a> on Facebook</div><hr/>\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/circuit-bending-tutorial/\">Circuit Bending Tutorials</a><a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/Circuit Bending Tutorial/pete-class.jpg\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/Circuit Bending Tutorial/_pete-class.jpg\" width=\"180\" height=\"135\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\n<p><hr/>\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/vl-tone/\">VL-tone Bending</a>\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/vl-tone/\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/vltone/_vltonedetail2.jpg\" width=\"180\" height=\"135\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" /></a>\n<p><hr/>\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/nintendo/\">\nNintendo Bending</a><br>\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/nintendo/\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/nintendo/_nintendo.jpg\" width=\"180\" height=\"135\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><p><hr/>\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/megaphone/cm2/cm2-bending/\">\nMegaphone Bending </a><a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/megaphone/cm2/cm2-bending/\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/megaphone/CM2/_S3600009.JPG\" width=\"180\" height=\"135\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><p><hr/>\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/casio-sa-keyboards/\">Casio SA Bending</a><a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/casio-sa-keyboards/\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/Casio SA/_SA-X.jpg\" width=\"180\" height=\"135\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" /></a><p><hr/>\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/speak-n-spell/speakspell-bending/\">Speak&Spell Bending</a><a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/speak-n-spell/speakspell-bending/\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/Speak-n-Xbending/_S3600058.JPG\" width=\"180\" height=\"135\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" /></a><p><hr/>\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/barbie-karaoke/barbie-bending/\">Barbie Karaoke Bending</a><a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/barbie-karaoke/barbie-bending/\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/barbie-karaoke/barbie_02.jpg\" width=\"180\" height=\"135\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" /></a>\n<p><hr/>\n\n<hr /><a href=\"/images/studio_03.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\" title=\"Pete Edwards in his studio\"><img src=\"/images/studio_03_sm.jpg\" width=\"180\" height=\"137\" alt=\"Pete Edwards in his studio\" title=\"Pete Edwards in his studio\" /></a><span class=\"piccaption\">Pete Edwards (aka casperelectronics) in the studio, 2005. (click to enlarge)</span><hr/>\n<a href=\"/images/TheWorkbench.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\" title=\"This is where the magic happens\"><img src=\"/images/_TheWorkbench.jpg\" width=\"180\" height=\"119\" alt=\"This is where the magic happens\" title=\"This is where the magic happens\" /></a><span class=\"piccaption\">The work bench 2007. (click to enlarge)</span>\n&ldquo;<em>Greetings...... in this site you\'ll find pics and sounds of some of the pieces I\'ve made over the past few years. I\'ve also included some schematics and step by step tutorials for you benders out there. if you have any questions, feel free to <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/contact/\">drop me a line</a>.</em>&rdquo;\n- <em><strong>pete</strong></em>\n<strong>casperelectronics</strong>\n\n<?php edit_page_link(\'{edit sidebar news}\', \'<p class=\"footnote\">\', \'</p>\',24); ?>\n\n','--------------',0,'','inherit','open','open','','24-autosave','','','2012-10-21 16:33:12','2012-10-21 21:33:12','',24,'http://casperelectronics.com/2011/05/15/24-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(1413,2,'2012-10-06 17:15:11','2012-10-06 22:15:11',' LINKS:\r\n<a href=\"http://steim.org/\">STEIM</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.sonology.org/UK/frameset-uk.html\">The Institute of Sonology\r\n</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/music/\">MUSIC\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/music/\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/graphics/_2541517169_9e2b56984c.jpg\" width=\"180\" height=\"135\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" /></a><p><hr />\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<script type=\"text/javascript\" src=\"http://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US\"></script><script type=\"text/javascript\">FB.init(\"7c5728a9c04f7ba09b545d2a7e44e97d\");</script><fb:fan profile_id=\"378905746203\" stream=\"0\" connections=\"0\" logobar=\"1\" width=\"180\" height=\"80\"></fb:fan><div style=\"font-size:6px; padding-left:2px\"><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/pages/casper-electronics/378905746203\">casper electronics</a> on Facebook</div><hr/>\r\n<hr>The DRONE LAB!<br>\r\nAn all analog, open source drone synthesizer, rhythm generator and FX processor.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/for-sale-2/\">Kits, PCBs and finished units are available!</a> \r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/drone-lab/drone-lab-v2/\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/droner/V2/_DroneLabBoard.jpg\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" /></a>\r\nBuild your own! FInd out how <a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/drone-lab/drone-lab-v2/\">here</a>.\r\n<hr/>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/circuit-bending-tutorial/\">Circuit Bending Tutorials</a><a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/Circuit Bending Tutorial/pete-class.jpg\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/Circuit Bending Tutorial/_pete-class.jpg\" width=\"180\" height=\"135\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\n<p><hr/>\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/vl-tone/\">VL-tone Bending</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/vl-tone/\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/vltone/_vltonedetail2.jpg\" width=\"180\" height=\"135\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" /></a>\r\n<p><hr/>\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/nintendo/\">\r\nNintendo Bending</a><br>\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/nintendo/\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/nintendo/_nintendo.jpg\" width=\"180\" height=\"135\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><p><hr/>\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/megaphone/cm2/cm2-bending/\">\r\nMegaphone Bending </a><a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/megaphone/cm2/cm2-bending/\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/megaphone/CM2/_S3600009.JPG\" width=\"180\" height=\"135\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><p><hr/>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/casio-sa-keyboards/\">Casio SA Bending</a><a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/casio-sa-keyboards/\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/Casio SA/_SA-X.jpg\" width=\"180\" height=\"135\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" /></a><p><hr/>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/speak-n-spell/speakspell-bending/\">Speak&Spell Bending</a><a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/speak-n-spell/speakspell-bending/\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/Speak-n-Xbending/_S3600058.JPG\" width=\"180\" height=\"135\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" /></a><p><hr/>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/barbie-karaoke/barbie-bending/\">Barbie Karaoke Bending</a><a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/barbie-karaoke/barbie-bending/\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/barbie-karaoke/barbie_02.jpg\" width=\"180\" height=\"135\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" /></a>\r\n<p><hr/>\r\n\r\n<hr /><a href=\"/images/studio_03.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\" title=\"Pete Edwards in his studio\"><img src=\"/images/studio_03_sm.jpg\" width=\"180\" height=\"137\" alt=\"Pete Edwards in his studio\" title=\"Pete Edwards in his studio\" /></a><span class=\"piccaption\">Pete Edwards (aka casperelectronics) in the studio, 2005. (click to enlarge)</span><hr/>\r\n<a href=\"/images/TheWorkbench.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\" title=\"This is where the magic happens\"><img src=\"/images/_TheWorkbench.jpg\" width=\"180\" height=\"119\" alt=\"This is where the magic happens\" title=\"This is where the magic happens\" /></a><span class=\"piccaption\">The work bench 2007. (click to enlarge)</span>\r\n&ldquo;<em>Greetings...... in this site you\'ll find pics and sounds of some of the pieces I\'ve made over the past few years. I\'ve also included some schematics and step by step tutorials for you benders out there. if you have any questions, feel free to <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/contact/\">drop me a line</a>.</em>&rdquo;\r\n- <em><strong>pete</strong></em>\r\n<strong>casperelectronics</strong>\r\n\r\n<?php edit_page_link(\'{edit sidebar news}\', \'<p class=\"footnote\">\', \'</p>\',24); ?>\r\n\r\n','--------------',0,'','inherit','open','open','','24-revision-13','','','2012-10-06 17:15:11','2012-10-06 22:15:11','',24,'http://casperelectronics.com/2012/10/06/24-revision-13/',0,'revision','',0),(1200,2,'2011-05-15 20:52:36','2011-05-16 01:52:36',' <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/music/\">MUSIC\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/music/\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/graphics/_2541517169_9e2b56984c.jpg\" width=\"180\" height=\"135\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" /></a><p><hr />\r\n\r\n<!-- Facebook Badge START --><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/pages/casper-electronics/378905746203\" title=\"casper electronics\" target=\"_TOP\" style=\"font-family: &quot;lucida grande&quot;,tahoma,verdana,arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-variant: normal; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; color: #3B5998; text-decoration: none;\">casper electronics</a><br/><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/pages/casper-electronics/378905746203\" title=\"casper electronics\" target=\"_TOP\"><img src=\"http://badge.facebook.com/badge/378905746203.3848.604011960.png\" width=\"120\" height=\"189\" style=\"border: 0px;\" /></a><br/><!-- Facebook Badge END -->\r\n\r\n<script type=\"text/javascript\" src=\"http://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US\"></script><script type=\"text/javascript\">FB.init(\"7c5728a9c04f7ba09b545d2a7e44e97d\");</script><fb:fan profile_id=\"378905746203\" stream=\"0\" connections=\"0\" logobar=\"1\" width=\"300\"></fb:fan><div style=\"font-size:8px; padding-left:10px\"><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/pages/casper-electronics/378905746203\">casper electronics</a> on Facebook</div><hr/>\r\n<hr>The DRONE LAB!<br>\r\nAn all analog, open source drone synthesizer, rhythm generator and FX processor.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/for-sale-2/\">Kits, PCBs and finished units are available!</a> \r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/drone-lab/drone-lab-v2/\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/droner/V2/_DroneLabBoard.jpg\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" /></a>\r\nBuild your own! FInd out how <a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/drone-lab/drone-lab-v2/\">here</a>.\r\n<hr/>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/casperland/\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/other/_window2.jpg\" width=\"160\" height=\"122\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><br>\r\nCasperland is a creative electronics themed performance space and the site of the casperelectronics workshop. Read about upcoming and past events <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/casperland/\">here</a><hr/>\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/circuit-bending-tutorial/\">Circuit Bending Tutorials</a><a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/Circuit Bending Tutorial/pete-class.jpg\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/Circuit Bending Tutorial/_pete-class.jpg\" width=\"180\" height=\"135\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\n<p><hr/>\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/vl-tone/\">VL-tone Bending</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/vl-tone/\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/vltone/_vltonedetail2.jpg\" width=\"180\" height=\"135\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" /></a>\r\n<p><hr/>\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/nintendo/\">\r\nNintendo Bending</a><br>\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/nintendo/\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/nintendo/_nintendo.jpg\" width=\"180\" height=\"135\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><p><hr/>\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/megaphone/cm2/cm2-bending/\">\r\nMegaphone Bending </a><a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/megaphone/cm2/cm2-bending/\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/megaphone/CM2/_S3600009.JPG\" width=\"180\" height=\"135\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><p><hr/>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/casio-sa-keyboards/\">Casio SA Bending</a><a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/casio-sa-keyboards/\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/Casio SA/_SA-X.jpg\" width=\"180\" height=\"135\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" /></a><p><hr/>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/speak-n-spell/speakspell-bending/\">Speak&Spell Bending</a><a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/speak-n-spell/speakspell-bending/\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/Speak-n-Xbending/_S3600058.JPG\" width=\"180\" height=\"135\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" /></a><p><hr/>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/barbie-karaoke/barbie-bending/\">Barbie Karaoke Bending</a><a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/barbie-karaoke/barbie-bending/\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/barbie-karaoke/barbie_02.jpg\" width=\"180\" height=\"135\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" /></a>\r\n<p><hr/>\r\n\r\n<hr /><a href=\"/images/studio_03.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\" title=\"Pete Edwards in his studio\"><img src=\"/images/studio_03_sm.jpg\" width=\"180\" height=\"137\" alt=\"Pete Edwards in his studio\" title=\"Pete Edwards in his studio\" /></a><span class=\"piccaption\">Pete Edwards (aka casperelectronics) in the studio, 2005. (click to enlarge)</span><hr/>\r\n<a href=\"/images/TheWorkbench.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\" title=\"This is where the magic happens\"><img src=\"/images/_TheWorkbench.jpg\" width=\"180\" height=\"119\" alt=\"This is where the magic happens\" title=\"This is where the magic happens\" /></a><span class=\"piccaption\">The work bench 2007. (click to enlarge)</span>\r\n&ldquo;<em>Greetings...... in this site you\'ll find pics and sounds of some of the pieces I\'ve made over the past few years. I\'ve also included some schematics and step by step tutorials for you benders out there. if you have any questions, feel free to <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/contact/\">drop me a line</a>.</em>&rdquo;\r\n- <em><strong>pete</strong></em>\r\n<strong>casperelectronics</strong>\r\n\r\n<?php edit_page_link(\'{edit sidebar news}\', \'<p class=\"footnote\">\', \'</p>\',24); ?>\r\n\r\n','--------------',0,'','inherit','open','open','','24-revision-3','','','2011-05-15 20:52:36','2011-05-16 01:52:36','',24,'http://casperelectronics.com/2011/05/15/24-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(10,1,'2006-08-07 21:50:53','2006-08-08 02:50:53','<img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/graphics/header3.jpg\" width=\"488\" height=\"325\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" />','Homepage Intro',0,'','publish','closed','closed','','homepage-intro','','','2009-09-10 03:00:19','2009-09-10 08:00:19','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics2.dev/homepage-intro/',0,'page','',0),(64,2,'2006-08-28 23:36:02','2006-08-29 04:36:02','<img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/_backupofpcnapq3.jpg\" width=\"378\" height=\"400\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" />\r\n\r\nIllustration by <a href=\" http://www.myspace.com/pcna  \">PCNA</a>','',0,'','publish','open','open','','64','','','2006-08-29 00:40:46','2006-08-29 05:40:46','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/64/',0,'post','',3),(56,2,'2006-08-13 13:41:21','2006-08-13 18:41:21','<strong>(3/9/06-4/9/06)</strong>\r\nCovered by the New Haven Independent. <a href=\"http://www.newhavenindependent.org/Arts/archives/hidden/top_story_arts_1/a_father_of_inv.html\" rel=\"external\">Read the article &raquo;</a>.','Solo art show at the University of New Haven',0,'','publish','open','open','','solo-art-show-at-the-university-of-new-haven','','','2007-01-02 14:53:15','2007-01-02 19:53:15','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/solo-art-show-at-the-university-of-new-haven/',0,'post','',1),(57,2,'2006-08-23 22:44:28','2006-08-24 03:44:28','Materials:\r\n-LM317 adjustable voltage regulator\r\n-5k pot\r\n-240 ohm resistor\r\n-.1uf capacitor\r\n-.01uf capacitor (.1uf will work too)\r\n-small perf board (to build the circuit on)\r\n\r\nTools:\r\n-de-soldering braid\r\n-needle nose pliers\r\n-medium size flat head screwdriver \r\n\r\nBelow are step by step instructions that explain how to remove the circuit board from the motor. These coincide with the second illustration Iâ€™m attaching to this email.\r\n\r\n1-open housing\r\n\r\n2-remove main circuit board\r\n\r\n3-remove black plastic tape deck cover \r\n\r\n4-There is an opening in the motor housing where the power wires are soldered. Wedge a flat head screw driver in this space and turn it to pop the cover off. Donâ€™t worry if you crack the circuit board, youâ€™ll be removing it shortly.\r\n\r\nUnderneath the cover is a little circuit board. This is a motor speed regulator. This was installed to ensure that the motor maintains a consistent speed. You will be removing this and installing your own ADJUSTABLE speed regulator in the Barbie housing.\r\n\r\n5-Use a de-soldering braid to COMPLETELY remove the solder from the two points shown. This will reveal two tabs sticking through the board. If you have removed all of the solder you should be able to wiggle the tabs around freely\r\n\r\n6-Next youâ€™ll be removing the circuit board. This is an important step and should be performed with care. The tabs sticking through are connected to the motor itself. You want to remove the circuit board without damaging these tabs. \r\nThe tabs are flat and were pushed through a rectangular hole in the board. Then the tops of the tabs were twisted to lock the board down. What you want to do is twist the tips of the tabs so they are flat again and will slide freely through the rectangular holes. \r\nUse a pair of needle nose pliers to do this and bend them carefully so they donâ€™t break off.\r\n\r\n7-Solder two wires to the points shown in the picture. Itâ€™s a good idea to use colored wire so you know where to attach the wires later. Red is positive, black is ground. The black wire is connected to two points. One is the tab farthest in and the other is a small peg connected to the motor housing. Connecting the black wire to this point grounds the motor housing. If you donâ€™t do this, the magnetic field generated by the motor will create a considerable amount of noise in the main audio mix.\r\n\r\n8- Push the cover back on and put it all back together.  \r\n\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/barbie-karaoke/stepbystep.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/barbie-karaoke/_stepbystep.jpg\" width=\"168\" height=\"400\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>','barbie bending',0,'','publish','open','open','','barbie-bending','','','2006-08-23 22:44:28','2006-08-24 03:44:28','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/barbie-bending/',0,'page','',0),(11,1,'2006-08-07 23:37:44','2006-08-08 04:37:44','\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/baby-heads/babyhead_03.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"casperelectronics Baby Head\" title=\"casperelectronics Baby Head\" />\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/baby-heads/babyhead_01.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"casperelectronics Baby Head\" title=\"casperelectronics Baby Head\" />\r\n\r\nThese pieces were made by ripping the bodies off of talking, stuffed dolls. The circuit housing in many dolls is conveniently mounted to the head. So when you remove the body, you are left with a head on a box. I\'ve added pitch controls, 1/4\" output jacks and sound triggering pushbuttons to each head.\r\n\r\n<h3>Mr. Baby Head</h3>\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/baby-heads/babyhead_02.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"casperelectronics Mr. Baby Head\" title=\"casperelectronics Mr. Baby Head\" />\r\n\r\nIn this piece I mounted the circuitry from a weird, baby toy (the purple, furry guy pictured above) into the head of another baby toy. The head, in its original form, had a trigger in its mouth that I assume would be pushed by a special bottle that came with the doll. <a href=\"/images/finishedpieces/baby-heads/babyheadcircuit.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\">View the baby head circuit here.</a>\r\n\r\n<p>In order to mount the trigger, the original manufacturers made a plastic insert that fits snuggly in the head and is mounted at the neck. After removing the trigger I was  able to mount all of the new circuitry onto the empty frame. The power switch is mounted to the head itself and the battery terminal sticks out of a hole in the back.  I cut a hole in the mouth and mounted the speaker inside, pointing towards the opening. It sounds like Mr. Baby Head is talking to you! The alien baby circuit produces a variety of \"baby\" phrases and sings and laughs. When it is glitched, it makes an endless stream of random, modulating tones. The glitch is achieved by drastically raising and lowering the pitch.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n','Baby Heads',0,'','publish','open','open','','baby-heads','','','2009-03-07 03:20:44','2009-03-07 08:20:44','',3,'http://www.casperelectronics2.dev/finished-pieces/baby-heads/',0,'page','',0),(31,1,'2006-08-10 10:26:04','2006-08-10 15:26:04','<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/blue-box/bluebox_01.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"casperelectronics Blue Box\" title=\"casperelectronics Blue Box\" />\r\nThis piece uses a special kind of sound circuit that can be found in many, cheap beanbag toys. They play back stupid songs or jokes when you squeeze or shake the toys they\'re in. What makes these circuits special is what happens when you lower the pitch.\r\n\r\nRather than slowing to a rumble, the sound starts breaking up into modulating pulses and bleeps. When two of these circuits are played together you start hearing the illusion of intentional interplay. Add two more you get an orgy of spastic rhythms and chaotic noise. Hypnotic and maddening at the same time.\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/blue-box/bluebox_02.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"casperelectronics Blue Box\" title=\"casperelectronics Blue Box\" />\r\n\r\nFour of these circuits are mounted into the case of a piece of phone line testing equipment that I found. Each has its own volume control, pitch control, play button, volume indicator light and pitch control touch pad. The face plate is plexi-glass with blue vinyl on it. The speaker and battery compartments are the two halves of a sound box from a talking stuffed animal.','Blue Box',0,'','publish','open','open','','blue-box','','','2006-08-10 10:26:04','2006-08-10 15:26:04','',3,'http://www.casperelectronics2.dev/finished-pieces/blue-box/',0,'page','',1),(14,1,'2006-08-09 10:10:09','2006-08-09 15:10:09','<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/barbie-karaoke/casperbarbie.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/barbie-karaoke/_casperbarbie.jpg\" width=\"409\" height=\"546\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/barbie-karaoke/barbie_01.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"casperelectronics Barbie Karaoke\" title=\"casperelectronics Barbie Karaoke\" />\r\n\r\nIf I were to form some sort of experimental noise army, this piece would be standard issue. It\'s portable, versatile, and loud.\r\n\r\nIt has four different functions.\r\n<ol>\r\n<li>adjustable speed tape player</li>\r\n<li>simple, amplified mixer</li>\r\n<li>lo-fi echo processor</li>\r\n<li>odd/pulsing/morphing/bleeping sound generator</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nAll of these functions can be used together to achieve a variety of different sounds and effects.\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/barbie-karaoke/barbie_02.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"casperelectronics Barbie Karaoke\" title=\"casperelectronics Barbie Karaoke\" />\r\n\r\nThe echo circuit was made to only process the mic signal, but with a little re-wiring, I was able to patch the tape output into the echo also. The echo circuit itself is very simply designed and cheaply built. Changing any of its parameters causes it to go \"bonkers\". The pulsing/morphing/bleeping sounds come from the echo circuit at a very low pitch setting. Lots of dense, tonal noise can be created using just this feature. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/barbie-karaoke/barbie_twin.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"casperelectronics Barbie Karaoke Twin\" title=\"casperelectronics Barbie Karaoke Twin\" />\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/barbie-karaoke/_barbie_03_B.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" />\r\n\r\n<h3>Controls</h3>\r\n\r\n\r\nThe original controls and hardware are:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>two mic. inputs \r\n<li>stereo aux. Input\r\n<li>echo on/off switch\r\n<li>mic./aux cross fader\r\n<li>right/left balance \r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nThe added controls are:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>replaced mic. 1/8\" jacks with 1/4\" jacks</li>\r\n<li>input 1 and input 2 volume controls</li>\r\n<li>power switch</li>\r\n<li>tape speed control</li>\r\n<li>independent tape volume</li>\r\n<li>echo pitch coarse tune and fine tune</li>\r\n<li>echo fade momentary pushbutton and on/off switch. This effect causes the echo to become more distorted with every repetition.</li>\r\n<li>echo hold on/off switch and setting knob</li>\r\n<li>Three pulse/tone generating switches with adjustments. These adjustments vary the volume and speed of the pulses.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n','Barbie Karaoke',0,'','publish','open','open','','barbie-karaoke','','','2006-11-22 00:27:21','2006-11-22 05:27:21','',3,'http://www.casperelectronics2.dev/finished-pieces/barbie-karaoke/',0,'page','',9),(15,1,'2006-08-09 10:11:29','2006-08-09 15:11:29','<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/crane-box/crane_01.jpg\" width=\"372\" height=\"400\" alt=\"casperelectronics Crane Box\" title=\"casperelectronics Crane Box\" />\r\n\r\nThis was one of my first attempts at making a sort of all-in-one, noise set in a box device. It ended up being a little too big and heavy to be the \"take anywhere\" noise machine I\'d hoped, but it can still make a gnarly ruckus.\r\n\r\n<h3>Components</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Tape deck with speed control, volume control, mute button and power drop button.</li>\r\n<li>Radio Shack 20 second sampler(not pictured) with record button, play button, pitch drop control, volume control.</li>\r\n<li>Animal/automobile sounds toy with 8 different sound buttons, pitch control and volume control.</li>\r\n<li>Speak &amp; Read with pitch control, volume control, various function buttons (like \"ON\" and \"GO\") and glitch controls.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/crane-box/crane_02.jpg\" width=\"418\" height=\"400\" alt=\"casperelectronics Crane Box\" title=\"casperelectronics Crane Box\" />','Crane Box',0,'','publish','open','open','','crane-box','','','2006-08-10 11:31:23','2006-08-10 16:31:23','',3,'http://www.casperelectronics2.dev/finished-pieces/crane-box/',0,'page','',0),(16,1,'2006-08-09 18:18:55','2006-08-09 23:18:55','<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/jackin-the-box/jitb_01.jpg\" width=\"277\" height=\"400\" alt=\"casperelectronics Jackin The Box\" title=\"casperelectronics Jackin The Box\" />\r\n\r\nThis is definitely one of the stranger pieces I\'ve built. The original idea was pretty simple, the client wanted me to put a mic in a JackinTheBox to pick up the sound from the little music box. Then he wanted me to install a few sound circuits that would trigger when the top popped open. It was all going to be battery powered and the internal mic. would pick up the sound from each circuit which would have its own speaker. No need for mixing circuitry. Well that didn\'t work...at all. So I ended up making a separate sound module and installed a special jack on the JITB for sending a trigger to the module when the top popped open.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"/images/finishedpieces/jackin-the-box/jitb_diagram.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\">View a large diagram.</a>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/jackin-the-box/jitb_02.jpg\" width=\"470\" height=\"329\" alt=\"casperelectronics Jackin The Box\" title=\"casperelectronics Jackin The Box\" />\r\n\r\nThe first thing I did was mount a piezo element in the JITB. I was able to actually solder the element to the JITB\'s metal housing using short pieces of rigid wire. Then came the tricky part. I needed to install some sort of switch that would activate every time the clown popped out. \r\n\r\nFirst I had to figure out how the popping mechanism worked. The simplified version is that there\'s a little lever that holds the lid shut. At the end of the musical sequence it is pushed back, unlatching the lid and Mr. Clown busts onto the scene. The picture isn\'t very clear, but you can see below where I mounted a little custom switch to the lever mechanism. \r\n\r\nThis is wired to a jack mounted on the wooden base I added.\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/jackin-the-box/jitb_custom_lever.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"casperelectronics Jackin The Box\" title=\"casperelectronics Jackin The Box\" />\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<h3>Sound Board</h3>\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/jackin-the-box/jitb_soundboard_01.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"casperelectronics Jackin The Box Sound Board\" title=\"casperelectronics Jackin The Box Sound Board\" />\r\n\r\nThe sound module contains four sound effect circuits, as well as an amplifier, an audio mixing circuit, a power supply with four different regulated outputs and a relay circuit.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/jackin-the-box/jitb_soundboard_02.jpg\" width=\"470\" height=\"353\" alt=\"casperelectronics Jackin The Box Sound Board\" title=\"casperelectronics Jackin The Box Sound Board\" />\r\n\r\n<h3>Features</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Power jack (120vac)</li>\r\n<li>Main power switch</li>\r\n<li>Internal Speaker</li>\r\n<li>Master volume control</li>\r\n<li>1/4\" output jack.</li>\r\n<li>JITB connection jack.</li>\r\n<li>Power, volume, pitch, trigger for each of the four sound effects.</li>\r\n<li>Enameled plywood housing.</li>\r\n<li>Hand cut aluminum faceplate.</li>\r\n<li>Colored vinyl graphics.</li>\r\n<li>Etch on lettering.</li>\r\n</ul>','Jackin The Box',0,'','publish','open','open','','jackin-the-box','','','2006-08-10 11:46:54','2006-08-10 16:46:54','',3,'http://www.casperelectronics2.dev/finished-pieces/jackin-the-box/',0,'page','',0),(12,1,'2006-08-09 08:56:24','2006-08-09 13:56:24','<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/casper-phone/phone_01.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"casperelectronics Casper Phone\" title=\"casperelectronics Casper Phone\" />\r\nI made a few of these. They\'re portable, simple, easy to use and are fun little gadgets to have around. I took the sound circuits out of several identical dollar store toy phones and mounted them in small project housings with built in battery compartments.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/casper-phone/phone_02.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"casperelectronics Casper Phone\" title=\"casperelectronics Casper Phone\" />\r\n\r\nThere are four different phone themed sounds to choose from. Pressing the power switch activates the selected sound. The pitch can be changed from grumbling low to buzzing, crackling high with the large pitch knob. When the pitch is all the way up it causes strange, glitching effects. The fine tune thumb wheel is used at this setting to subtly change the glitches. Getting everything to fit in this small container was a big challenge, but ended up working out well. It\'s a rugged little device. Fits nicely in your shirt pocket. Similarly proportioned to cellphones, iPods, and all those other little techno gadgets people carry around. Blend in unnoticed.\r\n\r\n<h3>Controls:</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>power switch</li>\r\n<li>sound selection rotary switch</li>\r\n<li>coarse tune pitch knob</li>\r\n<li>fine tune pitch thumb wheel</li>\r\n<li>pitch control touch sensors</li>\r\n<li>1/4\" switching output jack</li>\r\n</ul>','Casper Phone',0,'','publish','open','open','','casper-phone','','','2006-08-10 10:31:16','2006-08-10 15:31:16','',3,'http://www.casperelectronics2.dev/finished-pieces/casper-phone/',0,'page','',0),(18,1,'2006-08-09 18:51:13','2006-08-09 23:51:13','Unpleasantly named <a href=\"http://www.newhavenadvocate.com/gbase/Music/content.html?oid=oid:109779\" rel=\"external\">article in New Haven Advocate &raquo;</a>.','Blips Bleats Blaps and Squonks',0,'','publish','open','open','','blips-bleats-blaps-and-squonks','','','2006-08-09 18:51:32','2006-08-09 23:51:32','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics2.dev/blips-bleats-blaps-and-squonks/',0,'post','',0),(21,1,'2006-08-09 18:55:31','2006-08-09 23:55:31','<em>Speak &amp; Spell Hacking For Fun And Profit</em>. Peter Casper?\r\n<a href=\"http://slashdot.org/articles/03/01/15/1959259.shtml\" rel=\"external\">Read the blurb &raquo;</a>','Slashdot blurb',0,'','publish','open','open','','slashdot-blurb','','','2006-12-12 23:03:37','2006-12-13 04:03:37','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics2.dev/slashdot-blurb/',0,'post','',0),(58,2,'2006-08-23 22:47:21','2006-08-24 03:47:21','<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/barbie-karaoke/blackandwhite.jpg\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/barbie-karaoke/_blackandwhite.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"319\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><BR>\r\n<h4>This page contains schematics and instructions for bending your \r\nBarbie Karaoke machine. </h4><br/><p>Over the past few years the BarbieKaraokeMachine design has changed a little here and there.<br/>\r\nSome have two mic inputs, others only one.<br/> Some have volume limiters, others don\'t. <br/>The biggest difference though is that some have standard, square ICs (typeA) for the echo while others have a \"gum drop\" style IC (typeB), which is mounted on a little board that sticks out from the main sound board. This model can be identified without opening the unit by looking at the echo button on the front. Most models say \"echo\". This model says \"echo/delay\". <br/></p><p>\r\nThe \"gum drop\" model functions like the other models but has more glitching capabilities.\r\nTypeA makes more pulsing type sounds while TypeB is more sporatic and noisey.\r\nOf course it\'s hard to explain the difference and you\'d be better off just finding out for yourself. Below are schematics for BOTH types of ICs. Enjoy.\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n<p>\r\n<ol>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/motor-speed-mod\">\r\n<h3>motor speed mod</h3>\r\n<img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/barbie-karaoke/_stepbystep.jpg\" width=\"168\" height=\"400\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" class=\"alignleft\" /></a>\r\n</ol><ol>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/barbie-karaoke/blobcircuit.jpg\">\r\n<h3> echo bending B</h3></a>\r\nPLEASE READ THIS:<br>\r\n-I refer to point \"11\" a few times below. I don\'t know where it is or what I was referring to.... sorry :-P. <br>\r\n-This is an OLD diagram and was made in a hurry for a project I was doing. ALL that I can guarantee is that if you try the connections below you will find some different kinds of effects. I cannot guarantee that the effects will be at all like the vague descriptions. There are lots of variables that probably weren\'t taken into account when I made this list, different adjustments that could be set differently that will effect the outcome. The descriptions of the effects written below could have had more to do with the volume or feedback setting that the specific points that were connected. That said, there\'s lots to find.. so use this list as inspiration only and have fun.<br>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/barbie-karaoke/blobcircuit.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/barbie-karaoke/_blobcircuit.jpg\" width=\"237\" height=\"400\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  class=\"alignleft\" /></a></ol>\r\n</p><br/>\r\n<p><ol>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/barbie-karaoke/echoICbendPoints.jpg\">\r\n<h3>echo bending A.1</h3>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/barbie-karaoke/echoICbendPoints.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/barbie-karaoke/_echoICbendPoints.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"330\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  class=\"alignleft\"/></a>\r\n</ol>\r\n\r\n<ol>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/barbie-karaoke/echoICbendPoints.jpg\" width=\"648\" height=\"1065\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" /\">\r\n\r\n<h3>echo bending A.2</h3>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/other/part222.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/other/_part222.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"330\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\n</ol>\r\n</p>','Barbie Bending!',0,'','publish','open','open','','barbie-bending','','','2010-06-06 18:40:24','2010-06-06 23:40:24','',14,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/barbie-karaoke/barbie-bending/',0,'page','',13),(82,2,'2006-11-15 00:10:48','2006-11-15 05:10:48','A mistake in the barbie bending schematic has been fixed. The  \"mic/echo input\" point was incorrectly identified. The correct point is actually one to the left of the point originally labeled. \r\nHere is the new schematic......\r\n\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/other/part222.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/other/part223.jpg\" width=\"201\" height=\"330\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" /></a>','oops',0,'','publish','open','open','','oops','','','2006-11-15 00:27:57','2006-11-15 05:27:57','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/oops/',0,'post','',0),(59,2,'2006-08-23 23:06:52','2006-08-24 04:06:52','\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/barbie-karaoke/stepbystep.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/barbie-karaoke/_stepbystep.jpg\" width=\"168\" height=\"400\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\n<h3>MATERIALS:</h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n-LM317 adjustable voltage regulator\r\n-5k pot\r\n-240 ohm resistor\r\n-.1uf capacitor\r\n-.01uf capacitor (.1uf will work too)\r\n-small perf board (to build the circuit on)\r\n</ol>\r\n<h3>TOOLS:</h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n-de-soldering braid\r\n-needle nose pliers\r\n-medium size flat head screwdriver \r\n</ol>\r\n\r\n<li>1 open housing\r\n\r\n<li>2 remove main circuit board\r\n\r\n<li>3 remove black plastic tape deck cover \r\n\r\n<li>4 There is an opening in the motor housing where the power wires are soldered. Wedge a flat head screw driver in this space and turn it to pop the cover off. Donâ€™t worry if you crack the circuit board, youâ€™ll be removing it shortly.\r\n\r\nUnderneath the cover is a little circuit board. This is a motor speed regulator. This was installed to ensure that the motor maintains a consistent speed. You will be removing this and installing your own ADJUSTABLE speed regulator in the Barbie housing.\r\n\r\n<li>5 Use a de-soldering braid to COMPLETELY remove the solder from the two points shown. This will reveal two tabs sticking through the board. If you have removed all of the solder you should be able to wiggle the tabs around freely\r\n\r\n<li>6 Next youâ€™ll be removing the circuit board. This is an important step and should be performed with care. The tabs sticking through are connected to the motor itself. You want to remove the circuit board without damaging these tabs. \r\nThe tabs are flat and were pushed through a rectangular hole in the board. Then the tops of the tabs were twisted to lock the board down. What you want to do is twist the tips of the tabs so they are flat again and will slide freely through the rectangular holes. \r\nUse a pair of needle nose pliers to do this and bend them carefully so they donâ€™t break off.\r\n\r\n<li>7 Solder two wires to the points shown in the picture. Itâ€™s a good idea to use colored wire so you know where to attach the wires later. Red is positive, black is ground. The black wire is connected to two points. One is the tab farthest in and the other is a small peg connected to the motor housing. Connecting the black wire to this point grounds the motor housing. If you donâ€™t do this, the magnetic field generated by the motor will create a considerable amount of noise in the main audio mix.\r\n\r\n<li>8 Push the cover back on and put it all back together.  \r\n','motor speed mod',0,'','publish','open','open','','motor-speed-mod','','','2006-08-23 23:29:39','2006-08-24 04:29:39','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/motor-speed-mod/',0,'page','',5),(32,1,'2006-08-10 10:32:23','2006-08-10 15:32:23','<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/casper-sk-1/sk1_01.jpg\" width=\"470\" height=\"235\" alt=\"casperelectronics SK-1\" title=\"casperelectronics SK-1\" />\r\n\r\nThe SK1 is known in the circuit bending world as being one of the most interesting and diverse instruments available for modification. There are so many possible modifications, that a patch bay is commonly added, which allows the user to manually make thousands of different patching combinations. The patches can range from very simple to extremely complex depending on how deeply the user wishes to explore.\r\n\r\n<h3>There are a few standard features that I add to every SK1 I modify.</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Approx. 20 point patch bay.</strong> - An astonishing diversity of effects can be created by patching points together in \r\ndifferent configurations. <a href=\"/images/finishedpieces/casper-sk-1/sk1_patchpoints.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\">View a large patching points diagram.</a></li> \r\n<li><strong>Patchable adjustments</strong> - One of the weaknesses of the simple patch bay is that effects can only be turned on or off, there\'s no subtlety to it. By patching the points through a potentiometer, the amount of signal passing between these points can be adjusted. This allows the user to subtly transform certain effects and drastically increases the amount of control one has over the sounds being created.</li>\r\n<li><strong>Timer module and timer input patch points</strong> - The SK1 has a feature that lets you record and playback sequences of notes. The sequence can be played back as one string of notes by pressing the \"auto play\" button, or it can be played one step of the sequence at a time by pressing either of the two \"one key play\" buttons. The timer basically sends a rhythmic trigger signal to the \"one key play\" feature. So once you have recorded a melody into the SK1, the timer will play back the sequence of notes, leaving you free to experiment with different patch point connections. The timer is a separate circuit which can be built into the housing of the SK1 or into its own separate container. The rate can be adjusted from several pulses/second to several seconds/pulse.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n','Casper SK-1',0,'','publish','open','open','','casper-sk-1','','','2006-11-10 23:07:09','2006-11-11 04:07:09','',3,'http://www.casperelectronics2.dev/finished-pieces/casper-sk-1/',0,'page','',2),(83,2,'2006-11-21 23:56:33','2006-11-22 04:56:33','<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/vp-01/\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/vp-01/_vp-01_01.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" class=\"alignleft\"/></a>\r\nI\'ve added sounds and text to the vp-01 page.<br>\r\nThere are also some details on ICs you could use to build a similar project.','VP-01 page update!',0,'','publish','open','open','','vp-01-page-update','','\nhttp://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/vp-01/','2006-11-21 23:56:33','2006-11-22 04:56:33','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/vp-01-page-update/',0,'post','',0),(84,2,'2006-11-22 00:48:53','2006-11-22 05:48:53','<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/LittleMega/megapone.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/LittleMega/_megapone.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><br>\r\nThese \'phones are similar to the <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/megaphone/classic/\">others</a> I\'ve worked on in the past, but are a big step up. These can process your voice but also have a sound FX generator. <br>It makes CAR, SIREN and MONKEY sounds. <br>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/LittleMega/lilMega.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/LittleMega/_lilMega.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><br>\r\nI started by adding a pitch adjustment to the voice changer and another one to the sound FX circuit. <br>\r\nThen I had to cut some connections and rewire some points to re-rout the sound FX so that they would go through the processor. \r\nI\'ve also modified the circuit to give the user access to a \"robot\" voice changing effect. This effect is built into the voice changing chip but was not utilized in the original toy.<br>\r\n <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/LittleMega/S3600010.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/LittleMega/_S3600010.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\n<br><h2>\r\nSCHEMATIC</h2>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/LittleMega/schematic.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/LittleMega/_schematic.jpg\" width=\"266\" height=\"400\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  class=\"alignleft\"/></a>\r\nThis schematic is incomplete. The drawing was made from some old notes I took while working on one of these. There\'s a lot of lead cutting and rewiring in this piece if you want to patch the sound fx circuit into the pitch changer. Also you can rewire the pitch changer slider switch to include the \"robot voice\" effect. <br>\r\nI\'ll try to update the schem to show how to cut and wire the circuit in the near future.\r\n<p>\r\n\r\nThe sounds below were made using the self contained soundFX circuit processed through the internal pitch changer. <p>','LittleMega',0,'','publish','open','open','','littlemega','','','2009-03-07 03:19:18','2009-03-07 08:19:18','',36,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/littlemega/',0,'page','',6),(33,1,'2006-08-10 11:35:12','2006-08-10 16:35:12','<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/giggle-box/giggle_01.jpg\" width=\"470\" height=\"322\" alt=\"casperelectronics Giggle Box\" title=\"casperelectronics Giggle Box\" />\r\nThe Giggle Box (aka giggle drive) can be heard on the Fantomas album <a href=\"http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0009B0FRS/\" rel=\"external\">Suspended Animation</a>. About two years ago Mike Patton told me that he was working on a kids\' record themed album and wanted something that made crazy, creepy kids sounds. The piece pretty much designed itself after that.  \r\n\r\nThe name describes it pretty well. It\'s a box that laughs and giggles. There are 6 different samples that can be played simultaneously. Each has its own volume and pitch settings, play button, power switch and distortion/pitch drop touch plate. <a href=\"/images/finishedpieces/giggle-box/giggledrive_diagram.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\">View an enlarged diagram here.</a> The effect you get is a chorus of warped chortles, giggles and squeals. It underwent a few major transformations but finally found a home in an old Commodore64 disk drive.\r\n<hr/>\r\n<h3>New Giggle Box</h3>\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/giggle-box/giggle_new_01.jpg\" width=\"470\" height=\"300\" alt=\"casperelectronics New Giggle Box\" title=\"casperelectronics New Giggle Box\" />\r\n<hr/>\r\n<h3>Old Giggle Box</h3>\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/giggle-box/giggle_old_01.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"343\" alt=\"casperelectronics Old Giggle Box\" title=\"casperelectronics Old Giggle Box\" />\r\nThis is the first version of the Giggle Box. It ended up being too cumbersome along with a host of other problems. Eventually I had to ditch it.\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/giggle-box/giggle_old_02.jpg\" width=\"470\" height=\"353\" alt=\"casperelectronics Old Giggle Box\" title=\"casperelectronics Old Giggle Box\" />','Giggle Box',0,'','publish','open','open','','giggle-box','','','2006-08-10 11:35:12','2006-08-10 16:35:12','',3,'http://www.casperelectronics2.dev/finished-pieces/giggle-box/',0,'page','',1),(34,1,'2006-08-10 11:40:01','2006-08-10 16:40:01','<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/happy-baby-screech-machine/happybaby_01.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"casperelectronics Happy Baby Screech Machine\" title=\"casperelectronics Happy Baby Screech Machine\" />\r\nThis piece uses the circuit from a \"super smart\" baby doll. It has a communication panel on its chest that it uses to \"talk\" with other \"super smart\" babies and big sisters and puppies etc. I patched some of the signals from the communication board into the main sound board. This created two sound sources, the sound made by amplifying signals from the communication board and the sounds from the baby sound effect chip. \r\n\r\nIt\'s one of the best random screeching noise circuits I\'ve ever found. It does rhythms, evolving patterns, piercing noise, and every once in a while you\'ll hear a child\'s voice say something like \"I love mommy\" or \"I\'m hungry\".  You have to listen to the samples to understand the variety and intensity of sounds this piece can make.\r\n<a href=\"/images/finishedpieces/happy-baby-screech-machine/happybaby_04_B.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\">View a large circuit diagram.</a>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/happy-baby-screech-machine/happybaby_02.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"casperelectronics Happy Baby Screech Machine\" title=\"casperelectronics Happy Baby Screech Machine\" />\r\n<br /><br />\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/happy-baby-screech-machine/happybaby_03.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"casperelectronics Happy Baby Screech Machine\" title=\"casperelectronics Happy Baby Screech Machine\" />','Happy Baby Screech Machine',0,'','publish','open','open','','happy-baby-screech-machine','','','2006-08-10 11:40:01','2006-08-10 16:40:01','',3,'http://www.casperelectronics2.dev/finished-pieces/happy-baby-screech-machine/',0,'page','',0),(35,1,'2006-08-10 11:51:30','2006-08-10 16:51:30','<a href=\"/images/finishedpieces/magic-melodies/mmelodies_diagram.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\">\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/magic-melodies/mmelodies_01.jpg\" width=\"470\" height=\"201\" alt=\"casperelectronics Magic Melodies\" title=\"casperelectronics Magic Melodies\" /></a>\r\n<span class=\"caption\">Click the above pic for a detailed diagram.</span>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/magic-melodies/mmelodies_02.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"casperelectronics Magic Melodies\" title=\"casperelectronics Magic Melodies\" />\r\n<br /><br />\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/magic-melodies/mmelodies_03.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"casperelectronics Magic Melodies\" title=\"casperelectronics Magic Melodies\" />\r\n\r\n<h3>Video</h3>\r\nThe Magic Melodies in action.\r\n\r\n[UFO]/images/finishedpieces/magic-melodies/mmelodies.swf,mmelodiesmovie,320,240[/UFO]','Magic Melodies',0,'','publish','open','open','','magic-melodies','','','2008-05-23 20:00:32','2008-05-24 01:00:32','',3,'http://www.casperelectronics2.dev/finished-pieces/magic-melodies/',0,'page','',5),(36,1,'2006-08-10 12:03:18','2006-08-10 17:03:18','<img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/spacer.jpg\" align=left width=\"200\" height=\"10\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" /><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/spacer.jpg\" align=left width=\"200\" height=\"10\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" /><BR CLEAR=ALL>\r\n<img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/megaphone/_S3600011.JPG\" align=left width=\"200\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" />\r\n<img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/megaphone/CM2/_S3600009.JPG\" align=left width=\"200\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" />\r\n<img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/LittleMega/_lilMega.JPG\" align=left width=\"200\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" />\r\n<img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/megaphone/crowd control/_S3600009.JPG\" align=left width=\"200\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" />\r\n<img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/spacer.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"40\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" />\r\n<img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/megaphone/CM2/_wiringdiagram.jpg\" width=\"399\" height=\"548\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /><p>\r\n<img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/spacer.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"40\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" />','Megaphone',0,'','publish','open','open','','megaphone','','','2009-03-09 16:55:15','2009-03-09 21:55:15','',3,'http://www.casperelectronics2.dev/finished-pieces/megaphone/',0,'page','',3),(235,2,'2009-03-09 16:51:01','2009-03-09 21:51:01','<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/megaphone/crowd control/S3600009.JPG\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/megaphone/crowd control/_S3600009.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><br>\r\nThis is a full size 40 Watt megaphone with a built in voice changer taken from a children\'s voice changing megaphone. <br>\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/megaphone/crowd control/S3600006.JPG\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/megaphone/crowd control/_S3600006.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><br>\r\n<img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/spacer.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"20\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" />\r\n<img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/megaphone/CM2/_S3600009.JPG\" align=\"left\" width=\"200\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" />\r\n<img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/spacer.jpg\" align=\"left\" width=\"20\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" />\r\nI used the voice changer circuit from the megaphone pictured to the left.<br>\r\nThe circuit has been modified to include a pitch adjustment and a balance control.\r\nI mounted the controls for the voice changer in the megaphone mouth piece. On the left is the balance, right is pitch and the slider switch in the middle is the mode setting.\r\n<BR CLEAR=ALL>\r\n<p>\r\nHere\'s the wiring diagram for modifying the voice changer circuit. The way I wired it in this project differs from the schematic below in that I wired the speaker out from the voice changer circuit into the mic in of the larger megaphone. <br>\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/megaphone/CM2/wiringdiagram.jpg\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/megaphone/CM2/_wiringdiagram.jpg\" width=\"399\" height=\"548\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>','Crowd control',0,'','publish','open','open','','crowd-control','','','2009-03-09 16:53:20','2009-03-09 21:53:20','',36,'http://casperelectronics.com/235/',0,'page','',0),(236,2,'2009-03-09 17:16:00','2009-03-09 22:16:00','Boy there have been lots of updates recently!<br> I\'ve added some new instruments to the finished pieces page and a bunch of schematics.<br>\r\nThere\'s a new <a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/megaphone/\">megaphones</a> page with <a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/megaphone/megaphone-bending/\">schematics</a>.<br>\r\nNew mega <a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/barbie-karaoke/barbie-bending/\">Barbie bending</a> <a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/barbie-karaoke/blackandwhite.jpg\">schematic</a>.<br>\r\nSome Casio SK1 operation <a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/casper-sk-1/sk1-bending/\">theory</a> brought to you by <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/user/xd515\">Oceanus</a>. <br>\r\nA <a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/casio-mt-240/\">Casio MT-240</a> page. Still working on the schematics for this one.<br>\r\nA modified <a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/boss-ps-3/\">BOSS PS-3</a>. This has been up for a while but I don\'t think I announced it. <br>\r\nA totally maxed out <a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/speak-n-spell/la-dictee-supreme/\">French Speak&Spell</a> with 2 built in driving toy sound circuits, a voice changer and defibrillator paddle ports.<br>\r\nI posted a page on the <a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/yamaha-ps-3/\">Yamaha PS-3</a> a while ago. I added some schematics to the page recently.<br>\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/speak-n-spell/la-dictee-supreme/\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/LaDicteeSupreme/_S3600036.JPG\" align=\"left\" width=\"200\" height=\"265\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" />\r\n</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/megaphone/megaphone-bending/\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/megaphone/CM2/_wiringdiagram.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"265\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/barbie-karaoke/barbie-bending/\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/barbie-karaoke/_blackandwhite.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"319\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" /></a>','Updates',0,'','publish','open','open','','updates','','http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/megaphone/megaphone-bending/\nhttp://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/barbie-karaoke/barbie-bending/\nhttp://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/casio-mt-240/\nhttp://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/speak-n-spell/la-dictee-supreme/\nhttp://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/yamaha-ps-3/','2009-03-09 17:18:49','2009-03-09 22:18:49','',0,'http://casperelectronics.com/2009/03/09/updates/',0,'post','',1),(37,1,'2006-08-10 12:04:25','2006-08-10 17:04:25','<a href=\"/images/finishedpieces/micro-music-center/mmc_01_B.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/micro-music-center/mmc_01.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"casperelectronics Micro Music Center\" title=\"casperelectronics Micro Music Center (click to enlarge)\" /></a>\r\n<span class=\"caption\">Click the above picture to enlarge.</span>\r\n\r\nThis deceptively small unit looks wimpy, but is actually a screeching, wailing, powerhouse. \r\nEven without any modifications, it\'s a pretty cool device. It has a record and play feature, a variety of drum patterns, and a duo-phonic keyboard with surprisingly high quality sounds. It also plays a number of preprogrammed melodies, which are pretty much useless without glitching, but are still more interesting than the average songs found in many kids toys.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/micro-music-center/mmc_02.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"casperelectronics Micro Music Center\" title=\"casperelectronics Micro Music Center\" />\r\n\r\nThe best part is that all of the amazing glitches and effects that are possible with this thing are achieved solely by adjusting the pitch. Most sound circuits create a nearly inaudible grumble when the pitch is drastically lowered, but this circuit behaves very differently. It\'s not worth trying to explain it when there\'s a sample below that can say it much better. When the pitch is raised, the sounds and musical sequences start to glitch and distort. It starts as tonal distortion and becomes sequence distortion as the pitch is raised (again, the audio samples say it best). An especially interesting effect is the triggering of sounds and songs NOT accessible through the keyboard\'s interface. Sometimes it will start making barking or mooing sounds despite the fact that there\'s no buttons for those sounds on the keyboard. I figure the company that made this sound board found it cheaper to make a HUGE run of one board that could be used in several different toys rather than doing lots of smaller runs. Theoretically it would be possible to access those sounds with the right component additions.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/micro-music-center/mmc_03.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"casperelectronics Micro Music Center\" title=\"casperelectronics Micro Music Center\" />\r\n\r\n<h3>Controls</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Pitch/coarse tune</li> \r\n<li>Pitch/ fine tune - The sequence glitches are extremely sensitive to the slightest change in pitch. Therefore I installed a fine tune knob for making subtle changes.</li>\r\n<li>Volume</li>\r\n<li>1/8\" switching audio output - Shuts off the speaker when an 1/8\" audio cable is plugged in. Took way too long to install but it looks nice.</li> \r\n</ul>','Micro Music Center',0,'','publish','open','open','','micro-music-center','','','2006-08-10 12:08:15','2006-08-10 17:08:15','',3,'http://www.casperelectronics2.dev/finished-pieces/micro-music-center/',0,'page','',2),(38,1,'2006-08-10 12:10:50','2006-08-10 17:10:50','<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/mixer/mixer_01.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"casperelectronics Mixer\" title=\"casperelectronics mixer\" />\r\n\r\nThis is just a simple four channel mixer. The case has wooden sides, an MDF base plate and a wrap around aluminum face plate. The picture on it was cut from an old health textbook. It\'s a student taking a hearing test. Great headphones. There are three types of input jacks for each track.\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>stereo 1/8\" jacks for plugging in walkmans, cd players, computers, etc. (uses two channels)</li>\r\n<li>RCA jacks for connecting old home stereo equipment</li>\r\n<li>1/4\" jacks for guitar, mic, synth, etc.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/mixer/mixer_02.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"casperelectronics Mixer\" title=\"casperelectronics mixer\" />\r\n\r\nHere\'s the schematic I used....\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/simpleCircuits/mixer_sc.gif\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/simpleCircuits/_mixer_sc.gif\" width=\"200\" height=\"148\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>','Mixer',0,'','publish','open','open','','mixer','','','2007-01-30 15:55:57','2007-01-30 20:55:57','',3,'http://www.casperelectronics2.dev/finished-pieces/mixer/',0,'page','',7),(39,1,'2006-08-10 12:12:30','2006-08-10 17:12:30','<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/patch-bay/patchbay_01.jpg\" width=\"337\" height=\"400\" alt=\"casperelectronics Patch Bay\" title=\"casperelectronics Patch Bay\" />\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/patch-bay/patchbay_02.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"casperelectronics Patch Bay\" title=\"casperelectronics Patch Bay\" />\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/patch-bay/patchbay_03.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"casperelectronics Patch Bay\" title=\"casperelectronics Patch Bay\" />','Patch Bay',0,'','publish','open','open','','patch-bay','','','2006-08-10 12:12:30','2006-08-10 17:12:30','',3,'http://www.casperelectronics2.dev/finished-pieces/patch-bay/',0,'page','',0),(40,1,'2006-08-10 12:15:43','2006-08-10 17:15:43',' I\'ve been playing with mechanical sequencers for a few years. The sequencer allows you to automate things not traditionally automated (like a baby drum toy or speak and spell) and unify traditionally incompatible musical systems(like..... a baby drum toy or speak and spell). <br>A theme I enjoy working with is strength highlighted by contrast. Connecting two conceptually separate elements into a single unified voice creates a powerful dynamic. The mechanical sequencer is also interesting in it\'s imperfections. Each cam is hand made and while it is close to perfect, it\'s not perfect. That in conjunction with characteristics of the control motor translates into subtle inconsistencies in the sequence. This pulls the composition away from the glossy computer sequenced alternative.<p>\r\n\r\nThis project was born in 2002 when I found an industrial, cam shaft, event sequencer pictured below.  <br>I wired up the sequencer to a patch bay interface so I could experiment with using the sequencer to control various devices.<br>\r\n\r\n<h3>First Sequencer</h3>\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/sequencers/seq_01_01.jpg\" width=\"470\" height=\"353\" alt=\"casperelectronics 1st Sequencer\" title=\"casperelectronics 1st Sequencer\" /><br/ ><br />\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/sequencers/seq_01_02.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"casperelectronics 1st Sequencer\" title=\"casperelectronics 1st Sequencer\" />\r\nAs the cam shaft turns, each cam presses down on a switch. The pattern on the cam determines the rhythmic cycle of switching. Each switch is wired to two patch points on the patch bay. When the switch is pressed it connects the two patch points. <br>\r\nI can use the sequencer to control almost any electronic device by wiring the buttons and switches on that device to patch points. Then I wire those points to the switches of the sequencer.\r\n<h3>Second Sequencer</h3>\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/sequencers/seq_02_01.jpg\" width=\"470\" height=\"300\" alt=\"casperelectronics 2nd Sequencer\" title=\"casperelectronics 2nd Sequencer\" /><br/ ><br />\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/sequencers/seq_02_02.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"casperelectronics 2nd Sequencer\" title=\"casperelectronics 2nd Sequencer\" />\r\n<h3>Third Sequencer</h3>\r\n<iframe width=\"420\" height=\"315\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/CAuY6H4xzxc?rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/ ><br />\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/sequencers/seq_03_01.jpg\" width=\"470\" height=\"360\" alt=\"casperelectronics 3rd Sequencer\" title=\"casperelectronics 3rd Sequencer\" /><br/ ><br />\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/sequencers/seq_03_02.jpg\" width=\"470\" height=\"300\" alt=\"casperelectronics 3rd Sequencer\" title=\"casperelectronics 3rd Sequencer\" /><br/ >\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/sequencers/seq_00.jpg\" width=\"470\" height=\"353\" alt=\"casperelectronics Sequencer\" title=\"casperelectronics Sequencer\" />\r\n<hr /><br />\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/sequencers/seq_03_03.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"casperelectronics 3rd Sequencer\" title=\"casperelectronics 3rd Sequencer\" />','Sequencers',0,'','publish','open','open','','sequencers','','','2012-05-13 17:35:49','2012-05-13 22:35:49','',3,'http://www.casperelectronics2.dev/finished-pieces/sequencers/',0,'page','',8),(41,1,'2006-08-10 12:19:11','2006-08-10 17:19:11','<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/tickle-me-twins/twins_01.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"359\" alt=\"casperelectronics Tickle Me Twins\" title=\"casperelectronics Tickle Me Twins\" />\r\n\r\nThese pieces use the circuit housings from \"Tickle Me Elmo\" dolls. The housings are great to use as general sound project containers. Most of the supporting hardware you need for a lot of sound circuits is already there. You\'ve got a speaker, a battery compartment and a large pushbutton. And there\'s plenty of room inside for mounting extra hardware.\r\n\r\n<h3>Tickle Me 1</h3>\r\n\r\nI replaced the \"elmo\" circuit with a small sound circuit from a cheap beanbag toy (\"silly slammers\" I think). When this circuit is triggered, it makes a whistling and laughing sound. When the pitch is lowered, the sound breaks up into strange modulating tones.\r\n<a href=\"/images/finishedpieces/tickle-me-twins/twins_01_diagram.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\">Click here for an enlarged diagram of the controls.</a>\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Controls</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Pitch/ coarse tune thumb wheel</li> \r\n<li>Pitch/ fine tune vernier knob (a geared mechanism that turns the shaft of the potentiometer once for every eight turns of the knob).</li>\r\n<li>Pitch control touch sensors</li> \r\n<li>Power switch</li>\r\n<li>Volume</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/tickle-me-twins/twins_technique.jpg\" width=\"470\" height=\"300\" alt=\"casperelectronics Tickle Me Twins technique\" title=\"casperelectronics Tickle Me Twins technique\" />\r\n<span class=\"caption\">Technique for playing the Tickle Me pieces.</span>\r\n\r\nThe loosely intended way to play this gadget is by holding it in your left hand with the speaker next to your mouth so the butt of the container is pressed against your cheek. Then you set a mic a few inches from your mouth. The cavity of your mouth acts as a filter for the sound coming out of the speaker. It\'s the same premise as a talk box. The sounds made by this circuit work very well with this technique and you can effectively sculpt the sound with your mouth.\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<h3>Tickle Me 2</h3>\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/tickle-me-twins/twins_02.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"casperelectronics Tickle Me Twins\" title=\"casperelectronics Tickle Me Twins\" />\r\n\r\nThis housing is a little different than the standard \"tickle me\" housing. It has all the same features but also  has an additional pushbutton on the top of the housing.  I replaced the \"elmo\" circuit with one from a \"Babe the pig\" plush toy. This circuit has an interesting glitch that creates distortion and strings of random words \r\nand phrases.\r\n\r\n<h3>Controls</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Pitch coarse tune (controlled by turning the converted button on the top of the housing)</li>\r\n<li>pitch fine tune slider</li>\r\n<li>Glitch button</li>\r\n<li>Power switch</li>\r\n</ul>','Tickle Me Twins',0,'','publish','open','open','','tickle-me-twins','','','2006-08-10 12:22:01','2006-08-10 17:22:01','',3,'http://www.casperelectronics2.dev/finished-pieces/tickle-me-twins/',0,'page','',3),(42,1,'2006-08-10 12:24:35','2006-08-10 17:24:35','<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/toy-index/toyindex_01.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"casperelectronics toy index\" title=\"casperelectronics toy index\" />\r\n\r\nA few months ago I decided to catalog a bunch of the simple, little toy circuits I had collected. \r\nI set up a little testing station and started removing the circuits from the toys. As I went, I took notes on the voltage rating, pitch adjustment settings, trigger points and any other details that would aid me in easily adapting these circuits into future projects. Then I numbered each circuit, labeled all the different points on the circuit board, recorded its sounds, stripped it down and filed it away.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/toy-index/toyindex_02.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"casperelectronics toy index\" title=\"casperelectronics toy index\" />\r\n\r\nThe following samples are the sounds I recorded from each circuit. All of them were recorded with a mic, so the sound quality is lacking on some of them, but they still give a good indication of what the circuit does and how the pitch adjustment sounds.','Toy Index',0,'','publish','open','open','','toy-index','','','2006-08-10 12:27:04','2006-08-10 17:27:04','',3,'http://www.casperelectronics2.dev/finished-pieces/toy-index/',0,'page','',1),(43,1,'2006-08-10 12:29:04','2006-08-10 17:29:04','Vocal Processor\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/vp-01/vp-01_01.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"casperelectronics VP-01\" title=\"casperelectronics VP-01\" />\r\n\r\nThis piece incorporates two different circuits.<br>\r\nOne is an echo, the other a <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/megaphone/\">voice changer</a>.<br>\r\nBoth are taken from children\'s megaphones. <br>\r\nThe echo circuit is very similar to the one found in the <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/barbie-karaoke/\">barbie karaoke machine.</a>\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/vp-01/vp-01_02.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"casperelectronics VP-01\" title=\"casperelectronics VP-01\"/>\r\n\r\nThe VP-01 can be used as an FX processor AND as a sound generator. Both circuits generate noise when the pitch is lowered. The echo is especially noisey and creates pulsing blips and beeps at low pitches.<br>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/vp-01/vp-01_03.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"casperelectronics VP-01\" title=\"casperelectronics VP-01\" />\r\nThe layout is fairly straight forward.<br>\r\nThe input signal is split out to both circuits. There is also an adjustment for sending the echo into the voice changer.<br>\r\nI rewired both circuits to add pitch adjustments and volume.<br>\r\n\r\nI\'m currently working on a new version of the VP01 built from scratch. I\'ve found ICs very similar to those found in the megaphones.<br>\r\nThis model will be more versatile and reliable since it won\'t be built from modified children\'s toy circuits.<br>\r\nThe echo IC is the <a href=\"http://www.ortodoxism.ro/datasheets/PrincetonTechnologyCorporation/mXyzsyzt.pdf\">PT2399</a>.<br>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.geofex.com/PCB_layouts/Layouts/pt2399.pdf\">Here</a> is a link to a schematic for building an echo pedal using this IC. <br> There are more schematics and PCB layouts floating around if you look.\r\n\r\nThe voice changer IC is the <a href=\"http://www.holtek.com.tw/english/docum/consumer/8950.htm\">HT8950</a><br>\r\nThe only details I\'ve found on this IC are the ones included with the spec sheet.','VP-01',0,'','publish','open','open','','vp-01','','','2006-11-21 23:52:26','2006-11-22 04:52:26','',3,'http://www.casperelectronics2.dev/finished-pieces/vp-01/',0,'page','',3),(44,1,'2006-08-10 12:32:15','2006-08-10 17:32:15','I made this piece several years ago before I had a digital camera, so it\'s not documented very well. It\'s a pity too since it\'s a pretty interesting piece. I had a lot of fun with the rounded shape of the apple housing when designing the control layout.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/vtech-apple/apple_01.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"casperelectronics V-Tech Apple\" title=\"casperelectronics V-Tech Apple\" />\r\n\r\nThere are two sound circuits in this piece. One is a Vtech Alphabet Apple circuit and the other is from a furby-esque baby toy. Both of these circuits create a similar random note tangent effect when they are glitched. The apple does a few other things too, like rapidly blurting out all of the letter sounds. The joystick controls the pitch of the two circuits and has some added hardware for triggering sounds from the baby circuit.\r\n\r\nThe baby circuit was also used in the <a href=\"/finishedpieces/megaphone/\">megababyphone and mr.babyhead</a> projects.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/vtech-apple/apple_02.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"casperelectronics V-Tech Apple\" title=\"casperelectronics V-Tech Apple\" />','VTech Apple',0,'','publish','open','open','','vtech-apple','','','2006-08-10 12:32:15','2006-08-10 17:32:15','',3,'http://www.casperelectronics2.dev/finished-pieces/vtech-apple/',0,'page','',5),(45,1,'2006-08-10 12:37:21','2006-08-10 17:37:21','<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/vtech-smart-desk/vtechsd_01.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"casperelectronics V-Tech Smart Desk\" title=\"casperelectronics V-Tech Smart Desk\" />\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/vtech-smart-desk/vtechsd_02.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"casperelectronics V-Tech Smart Desk\" title=\"casperelectronics V-Tech Smart Desk\" />\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/vtech-smart-desk/vtechsd_03_B.jpg\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/vtech-smart-desk/_vtechsd_03_B.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><p>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/vtech-smart-desk/vtechsd_04_B.jpg\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/vtech-smart-desk/_vtechsd_04_B.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>','VTech Smart Desk',0,'','publish','open','open','','vtech-smart-desk','','','2009-03-16 19:54:16','2009-03-17 00:54:16','',3,'http://www.casperelectronics2.dev/finished-pieces/vtech-smart-desk/',0,'page','',5),(46,1,'2006-08-10 22:58:20','2006-08-11 03:58:20','<a href=\"/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/live-sm/livesm_diagram.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\">\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/live-sm/livesm_01.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" alt=\"casperelectronics Speak and Spell: Live S&M\" title=\"casperelectronics Speak and Spell: Live S&M\" /></a>\r\n<span class=\"caption\">Click the above pic for an enlarged diagram.</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>\"Live\" edition, modified Speak&amp;Math</strong>\r\nThis piece was built for a client who wanted something that could survive the abuse of tour. The actual \"bends\" on this piece are the same as those found on many \"studio\" models. <a href=\"/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/live-sm/livesm_circuits.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\">Click here to see an enlarged circuit diagram.</a>\r\n\r\nThe elements that make this a \"live\" model are the hardware used and the way it was constructed. Any piece brought on the road is going to be thrown around a lot more than if it was exclusively used in the studio, so I put extra care into ensuring that the wiring is extremely secure. All wiring to the hardware is reinforced with heat shrink tubing, this ensures that there\'s no danger of any wires shaking loose.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/live-sm/livesm_02.jpg\" width=\"470\" height=\"300\" alt=\"casperelectronics Speak and Spell: Live S&M\" title=\"casperelectronics Speak and Spell: Live S&M\" />\r\n\r\nPushbuttons were used whenever possible since these are easier to manipulate in the often animated/frantic live environment. Guitar strap pegs were also added so the user can wear the piece and easily access it while also playing other instruments.\r\n\r\nWanna check out the user manual? <a href=\"/wp-content/themes/casper/media/pdf/manual_livesm.pdf\">View/Download the PDF &raquo;</a>','Live S&M',0,'','publish','open','open','','live-sm','','','2006-08-10 23:45:03','2006-08-11 04:45:03','',7,'http://www.casperelectronics2.dev/finished-pieces/speak-n-spell/live-sm/',0,'page','',0),(47,1,'2006-08-11 09:33:40','2006-08-11 14:33:40','<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/s-syb-3/syb3_01.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"399\" alt=\"casperelectronics Speak and Spell: S&SYB-3\" title=\"casperelectronics Speak and Spell: S&SYB-3\" />\r\n\r\nThis piece contains a BOSS SYB-3 fx pedal. All of the controls and connection jacks are mounted into the housing of the S&amp;S.\r\n<object width=\"425\" height=\"355\"><param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/jNmlnMCuoFk&hl=en\"></param><param name=\"wmode\" value=\"transparent\"></param><embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/jNmlnMCuoFk&hl=en\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" wmode=\"transparent\" width=\"425\" height=\"355\"></embed></object>\r\nThe SYB-3 is a bass synth pedal. It processes incoming audio signals and generates an accompanying oscillator. The pitch of the oscillator is determined by the frequency of the incoming signal. It also creates filter envelopes based on the volume of the incoming signal. I\'ve wired the pedal to automatically process the output of the S&amp;S, but this can be bypassed by patching a new signal into the pedal input jack (the jack has a switch in it that disconnects the S&amp;S signal when a cord is plugged in). This allows the user to use the pedal independent of the S&amp;S.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/s-syb-3/syb3_02.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"casperelectronics Speak and Spell: S&SYB-3\" title=\"casperelectronics Speak and Spell: S&SYB-3\" />\r\n\r\nAll of the labeling on this piece is hand etched and filled in with white enamel. The graphics on the faceplate are hand cut vinyl and the labeling on the faceplate was done with scratch on letters.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/s-syb-3/syb3_03.jpg\" width=\"470\" height=\"300\" alt=\"casperelectronics Speak and Spell: S&SYB-3\" title=\"casperelectronics Speak and Spell: S&SYB-3\" />\r\n\r\n<h3>Features</h3>\r\n<a href=\"/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/s-syb-3/ssyb3_diagram.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\">View a large diagram in a new window.</a>\r\n\r\n<ol>\r\n<h3>SYB-3 jacks &amp; controls:</h3>\r\n<li>Main power switch.</li>\r\n<li>On/off pushbutton.</li>\r\n<li>On/off footswitch jack.</li>\r\n<li>Input. The S&amp;S is normally patched to the SYB input. Plugging a cord into this jack disconnects the S&amp;S allowing you to use the SYB as a stand alone FX processor.</li>\r\n<li>Output 1. Processed signal.</li>\r\n<li>Output 2. Clean signal</li>\r\n\r\n<h3>Speak&amp;Spell jacks:</h3>\r\n<li>Output.</li>\r\n<li>\"ON\" footswitch jack. The pedal functions the same as the \"ON\" button on the S&amp;S.</li>\r\n\r\n<h3>Speak&amp;Spell controls:</h3>\r\n<li>Volume.\r\n<li>* Long loop switch.</li>\r\n<li>* Loop randomize switch, coarse tune and fine tune knobs.</li>\r\n<li>* Short loop switch, coarse tune, fine tune and momentary loop release pushbutton.</li>\r\n\r\n<li>* Glitch pushbutton and two glitch switches.</li>\r\n<li>* Power adjustment.</li>\r\n<li>Power reset pushbutton.</li>\r\n<li>* Power input jack. The S&amp;S and SYB both use the same jack.</li>\r\n<li>Speaker on/off switch. When plugging the S&amp;SYB-3 into an amp, one might want to turn off the S&amp;S\'s internal speaker. Although it can be left on for monitoring purposes.</li>\r\n<li>* \"ON\" hold switch. Throwing this switch is essentially the same as pressing and holding the \"ON\" button on the S&amp;S faceplate.</li>\r\n<li>Main pitch setting.</li>\r\n<li>* Two sound gate/pitch control pushbuttons, Two pitch adjustments and a sound on/gate switch.</li>\r\n<li>Two tone switches and two tone volume adjustments.</li>\r\n\r\n<h3>SYB-3 Controls</h3>\r\n<li>Volume. Outer knob - clean signal. Inner knob - processed signal.</li>\r\n<li>Filter. Outer knob - resonance. Inner knob - filter cut.</li>\r\n<li>Envelope depth.</li>\r\n<li>Synth mode.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>*</strong> More details included in the PDF user manual.</em><br />\r\nThe footswitches referred to in #\'s 3 and 8 are standard keyboard sustain pedals (SPST off/(on) switches).\r\n\r\nWanna check out the user manual? <a href=\"/wp-content/themes/casper/media/pdf/manual_syb3.pdf\">View/Download the user manual PDF &raquo;</a>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/s-syb-3/syb3_04.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"casperelectronics Speak and Spell: S&SYB-3\" title=\"casperelectronics Speak and Spell: S&SYB-3\" />','S & SYB-3',0,'','publish','open','open','','s-syb-3','','','2008-03-24 21:54:32','2008-03-25 02:54:32','',7,'http://www.casperelectronics2.dev/finished-pieces/speak-n-spell/s-syb-3/',0,'page','',2),(48,1,'2006-08-11 09:33:57','2006-08-11 14:33:57','<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/space-sm/spacesm_01.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"casperelectronics Speak and Spell: Space S&M\" title=\"casperelectronics Speak and Spell: Space S&M\" />\r\n\r\nThis one is still sitting on my \"unfinished\" shelf. If anyone out there is interested, I could easily be talked into finishing it. I wanted to make a Speak&amp;Math with a large keyboard on it for controlling the pitch, so I had to build a new housing to accommodate the keys. I moved the circuit board from the S&amp;M body and mounted it in \r\nthe new housing, but I left the original touch pad for accessing the regular functions of the S&amp;M.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/space-sm/spacesm_02.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"casperelectronics Speak and Spell: Space S&M\" title=\"casperelectronics Speak and Spell: Space S&M\" />','Space S&M',0,'','publish','open','open','','space-sm','','','2006-08-11 09:51:03','2006-08-11 14:51:03','',7,'http://www.casperelectronics2.dev/finished-pieces/speak-n-spell/space-sm/',0,'page','',9),(49,1,'2006-08-11 09:34:26','2006-08-11 14:34:26','<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/T4/S3600045.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/T4/_S3600045.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/speak-tweak/snt_02.jpg\" width=\"470\" height=\"350\" alt=\"casperelectronics Speak and Spell: Speak & Tweak\" title=\"casperelectronics Speak and Spell: Speak & Tweak\" />\r\n\r\nTo date, this is my favorite Speak&X interface. \r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>It\'s portable. I left the battery compartment intact.</li>\r\n<li>It\'s durable. Only high quality, C&amp;K hardware is used.</li>\r\n<li>It\'s super easy to play. A game controller-like interface makes using this piece an easy and intuitive process.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nWe\'ve selected special hardware which allowed us to fit many different functions into a small space. Dual pots are used allowing us to fit four knobs into the space of two. All of the switches on this model have three positions, up-on/center-off/down-on(momentary). This means that two \r\ndifferent functions can be accessed using just one switch. All of the controls are compact and are right at the users\' finger tips. Functions like \"ON\", \"GO\" and power reset are activated by pressing down on the switches. Pressing up activates different glitches. So to create a glitched sound, one need only press down then up on the same switch (down to activate a sound then up to glitch that sound).\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/speak-tweak/snt_03.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"casperelectronics Speak and Spell: Speak & Tweak\" title=\"casperelectronics Speak and Spell: Speak & Tweak\" />\r\n\r\n\r\nWanna check out the user manual? <a href=\"/wp-content/themes/casper/media/pdf/manual_speakntweak.pdf\">View/Download the PDF &raquo;</a>','T4',0,'','publish','open','open','','speak-tweak','','','2008-03-17 13:01:53','2008-03-17 18:01:53','',7,'http://www.casperelectronics2.dev/finished-pieces/speak-n-spell/speak-tweak/',0,'page','',1),(167,2,'2008-03-24 21:35:26','2008-03-25 02:35:26','<object width=\"425\" height=\"350\"> <param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/o6BdICqwCYk\"> </param> <embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/o6BdICqwCYk\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"425\" height=\"350\"> </embed> </object>\r\nAn ongoing project with <a href=\" http://www.myspace.com/iamthebison \">Sam Cohen</a> of <a href=\"http://www.apollosunshine.com/\">Apollo Sunshine</a>.\r\nWe\'re currently trying to work out a guitar body mounted <a href=\"http://www.ebow.com/\">ebow</a> style feedback module for endless sustain effects. I\'ll post any significant developments on that one. Original mods to this guitar including echo circuit and custom face plate installed by Patrick Bobilin of Herscheltronics. His site seems to be down right now. BUg Patrick and get him to put it back up!!! herscheltronics@gmail.com','Joystick Guitar',0,'','publish','open','closed','','joystick-guitar','','','2008-04-20 03:55:17','2008-04-20 08:55:17','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/joystick-guitar/',0,'post','',8),(109,2,'2007-03-28 12:58:28','2007-03-28 17:58:28','Only a few days left to send in your logos. The deadline is midnight march 31st. \r\nWinner will be announced april 1st. \r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/contest2.2.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/_contest2.2.jpg\" width=\"305\" height=\"500\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>','LOGO CONTEST ',0,'','publish','open','open','','logo-contest-2','','','2007-03-28 12:58:28','2007-03-28 17:58:28','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/logo-contest-2/',0,'post','',2),(50,1,'2006-08-11 09:34:42','2006-08-11 14:34:42','<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/st505/st505_01.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"395\" alt=\"casperelectronics Speak and Spell: ST505\" title=\"casperelectronics Speak and Spell: ST505\" />\r\n\r\nTo make this piece I started with the standard \"T4\" design. Then I added two more switches for introducing different types of distortion into the sound. Then I built an LFO circuit into the body of the Speak&amp;Spell. You can achieve lots of different effects with this. It can be used to turn the Speak&amp;Spell into a sort of rhythm/drum machine. <a href=\"/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/st505/st505_diagram.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\">View a large scale diagram of the ST505</a>.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/st505/st505_02.jpg\" width=\"470\" height=\"350\" alt=\"casperelectronics Speak and Spell: ST505\" title=\"casperelectronics Speak and Spell: ST505\" />\r\n\r\nThe LFO has two functions. It can act as a pitch modulator and it provides rhythmic trigger pulses. These functions can be used individually or in conjunction. The LFO rate can be adjusted with the LFO rate knob and is indicated by a blinking light to the left of the knob. Pitch modulation has two settings, \"depth\" and \"slope.\"\r\n\r\n\"Depth\" controls how much the LFO will effect the overall pitch. \"Slope\" is used to transform the shape of the LFO waveform. The wave can be changed from straight square wave shaped modulation to a smooth triangle modulation. The trigger pulses can be used to regularly trigger the \"ON\" or \"hold\" functions of the Speak&amp;Spell. This means that every time the LFO indicator lights, it\'s the same as pressing the \"ON\" button or pressing the \"hold\" switch. Using the \"hold\" trigger and pitch modulation at the same time can make some really amazing drumbeat like sequences.','ST505',0,'','publish','open','open','','st505','','','2006-08-11 10:00:24','2006-08-11 15:00:24','',7,'http://www.casperelectronics2.dev/finished-pieces/speak-n-spell/st505/',0,'page','',4),(51,1,'2006-08-11 09:35:00','2006-08-11 14:35:00','<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/the-elfman/elfman_01.jpg\" width=\"470\" height=\"353\" alt=\"casperelectronics Speak and Spell: The Elfman\" title=\"casperelectronics Speak and Spell: The Elfman\" />\r\n\r\nI made this piece for Danny Elfman a few years ago. It\'s the first piano keyboard S&amp;S I built and it was definitely my most ambitious piece at the time. One of the stranger features of this piece is the geared pitch adjustment. The pitch adjustment knob has a small gear on it. This engages a larger gear which is attached to the pitch control potentiometer. The larger gear turns once for every three turns of the smaller one. This allows the user to make very subtle adjustments to the pitch.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/the-elfman/elfman_02.jpg\" width=\"470\" height=\"300\" alt=\"casperelectronics Speak and Spell: The Elfman\" title=\"casperelectronics Speak and Spell: The Elfman\" />','The Elfman',0,'','publish','open','open','','the-elfman','','','2010-01-01 21:33:00','2010-01-02 02:33:00','',7,'http://www.casperelectronics2.dev/finished-pieces/speak-n-spell/the-elfman/',0,'page','',5),(52,1,'2006-08-11 09:35:16','2006-08-11 14:35:16','<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/the-lucie/lucie_01.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"casperelectronics Speak and Spell: The Lucie\" title=\"casperelectronics Speak and Spell: The Lucie\" />\r\n\r\nLast Christmas I got an email from a woman who wanted a simple (and affordable) Speak&amp;Spell to give to her husband as a Christmas present. I made her a piece that is relatively minimal (compared to my other S&amp;S pieces) but still gives the user access to a variety of interesting sounds and effects.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/the-lucie/lucie_schematic.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\">View a large scale schematic</a>, and a <a href=\"/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/the-lucie/lucie_diagram.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\">large scale diagram of the features</a>.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/the-lucie/lucie_02.jpg\" width=\"470\" height=\"300\" alt=\"casperelectronics Speak and Spell: The Lucie\" title=\"casperelectronics Speak and Spell: The Lucie\" />','The Lucie',0,'','publish','open','open','','the-lucie','','','2006-08-11 10:06:32','2006-08-11 15:06:32','',7,'http://www.casperelectronics2.dev/finished-pieces/speak-n-spell/the-lucie/',0,'page','',2),(53,1,'2006-08-11 09:35:29','2006-08-11 14:35:29','<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/the-btm/btm_01.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"casperelectronics Speak and Spell: BTM\" title=\"casperelectronics Speak and Spell: BTM\" />\r\n\r\nThis Speak&amp;Spell contains a hilarious sound circuit from a child\'s bed time doll. I added two buttons for triggering the circuit\'s sounds. When one button is pressed a childs voice says \"I love you\". When the other button is pressed the voice says one of many phrases pertaining to bed time preparation like \"It\'s time to put your pajama on\" or \"Don\'t forget to brush your teeth!\". There\'s a picture of me below playing this piece at the 2004 Bent (circuit bending) festival in NYC.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/the-btm/btm_bentfest.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"casperelectronics Speak and Spell: BTM\" title=\"casperelectronics Speak and Spell: BTM\" />','The BTM',0,'','publish','open','open','','the-btm','','','2006-08-11 10:07:28','2006-08-11 15:07:28','',7,'http://www.casperelectronics2.dev/finished-pieces/speak-n-spell/the-btm/',0,'page','',0),(54,1,'2006-08-11 09:35:43','2006-08-11 14:35:43','<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/the-skulls/skulls_01.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"casperelectronics Speak and Spell: Skulls\" title=\"casperelectronics Speak and Spell: Skulls\" />\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/the-skulls/skulls_02.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"casperelectronics Speak and Spell: Skulls\" title=\"casperelectronics Speak and Spell: Skulls\" />','The Skulls',0,'','publish','open','open','','the-skulls','','','2006-08-11 10:08:33','2006-08-11 15:08:33','',7,'http://www.casperelectronics2.dev/finished-pieces/speak-n-spell/the-skulls/',0,'page','',3),(55,2,'2006-08-11 09:36:00','2006-08-11 14:36:00','<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/the-texas-triplets/texas_01.jpg\" width=\"448\" height=\"335\" alt=\"casperelectronics Speak and Spell: Texas Triplets\" title=\"casperelectronics Speak and Spell: Texas Triplets\" /></a> <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/texasTriplets/P4170030.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/texasTriplets/_P4170030.JPG\" width=\"448\" height=\"335\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/texasTriplets/P4170031.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/texasTriplets/_P4170031.JPG\" width=\"224\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/texasTriplets/P4170032.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/texasTriplets/_P4170032.JPG\" width=\"224\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/texasTriplets/P4170033.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/texasTriplets/_P4170033.JPG\" width=\"224\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/texasTriplets/S3600004.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/texasTriplets/_S3600004.JPG\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><br><a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/texasTriplets/P4170055.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/texasTriplets/_P4170055.JPG\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/texasTriplets/P4170063.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/texasTriplets/_P4170063.JPG\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>','The Texas Triplets',0,'','publish','open','open','','the-texas-triplets','','','2007-03-21 23:23:39','2007-03-22 04:23:39','',7,'http://www.casperelectronics2.dev/finished-pieces/speak-n-spell/the-texas-triplets/',0,'page','',4),(60,2,'2006-08-24 00:03:41','2006-08-24 05:03:41','Not all of us on the <a href=\"http://www.opte.org/maps/static/1069524880.LGL.2D.2048x2048.png\">interweb</a> with a website of our own are programming geniuses. \r\nHTML, as relatively simple as it may be, has never been my forte. In fact just thinking about it makes me squirm. Almost two years ago I accepted the fact that I wasn\'t going to build my own website. I hired Ryan Masuga of <a href=\"http://www.masugadesign.com/\">masuga design</a> to make me one.\r\nAnd a damn good site he made! \r\nNow, one year later, we\'ve kicked it up a notch. <a href=\"http://www.masugadesign.com/\">Masuga</a> has completely rebuilt the site so that an html simpleton like <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/RAPSHADES.JPG\">myself</a> can get in on the action. \r\nUploading pictures to the photo album is a breeze. Uploading new pieces and updating old ones \r\nis at present not impossible. This is where it starts gettin heavy folks. \r\n','Bring it',0,'','publish','open','open','','holla','','','2006-08-24 11:57:59','2006-08-24 16:57:59','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/holla/',0,'post','',0),(61,2,'2006-08-24 00:17:22','2006-08-24 05:17:22','<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/gallery/main-gallery/\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/_bent05_sat_btm_0186.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" /></a>\r\nI\'ve started on the new <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/gallery/main-gallery/\">photo album.</a>\r\nThere\'s still a whole lot more to upload. Some old pictures, some new pictures. Some repeats that you\'ll find elswhere on the site. It\'s just a big ol\' <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/gallery/main-gallery/S3600108.JPG\">mess</a> of pictures.','new photo album',0,'','publish','open','open','','new-photo-album','','','2006-08-24 12:41:03','2006-08-24 17:41:03','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/new-photo-album/',0,'post','',1),(62,2,'2006-08-24 00:29:17','2006-08-24 05:29:17','I get lots of emails asking for schematics and general info on bending different items.\r\nThe one piece I get the most emails about is the <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/barbie-karaoke/\">Barbie Karaoke Machine</a>. So I\'ve decided to simplify things by making schematics I\'m commonly asked for available on my site. \r\nI\'ve added a new page to the \"finished pieces\" section called <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/barbie-karaoke/barbie-bending/\">Barbie Bending</a>.\r\nSo far I\'ve added info on <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/barbie-karaoke/echoICbendPoints.jpg\">bending the echo IC</a> in the BKM and a step by step tutorial on installing a high quality <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/motor-speed-mod/\">motor speed control</a>. \r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/barbie-karaoke/echoICbendPoints.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/barbie-karaoke/_echoICbendPoints.jpg\" width=\"243\" height=\"400\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\n<h3>COMING SOON</h3>\r\nEcho pitch and decay.\r\nTape deck OUT to echo IN routing.\r\n','Barbie Bending Update!',0,'','publish','open','open','','barbie-bending-update','','http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/barbie-karaoke/barbie-bending/\nhttp://www.casperelectronics.com/motor-speed-mod/','2006-08-24 04:27:22','2006-08-24 09:27:22','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/barbie-bending-update/',0,'post','',11),(63,2,'2006-08-24 01:53:21','2006-08-24 06:53:21','casperelectronics was featured on the popular vlog <em>Rocketboom.</em> <a href=\"http://www.rocketboom.com/vlog/archives/2006/03/rb_06_mar_21.html\" rel=\"external\">Check out the video entry &raquo;</a>.','Rocketboom',0,'','publish','open','open','','rocketboom','','','2006-12-15 17:12:32','2006-12-15 22:12:32','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/rocketboom/',0,'post','',0),(67,1,'2006-08-31 11:08:25','2006-08-31 16:08:25','blah blh blah','Ryan Test',0,'','publish','open','open','','ryan-test','','','2006-08-31 11:08:25','2006-08-31 16:08:25','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/ryan-test/',0,'page','',0),(71,2,'2006-09-07 19:01:24','2006-09-08 00:01:24','<img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/bend-finder/_BF1.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"258\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" />\r\n\r\n\r\nThis is a simple but very useful little device.\r\nIt\'s cheap and easy to build and can save you hours of time and frustration in the long run.\r\n<p>\r\nThe Bend Finder has two main uses:\r\n1- A safety buffer when poking around looking for bends.\r\n2- Helps find correct potentiometer ratings for adjustable bends.<br>\r\n<h1>Just to clarify</h1>\r\nI\'ve gotten lots of emails asking about the BIG knob with the numbers on it. This is just a fancy potentiometer. It\'s rated at 1000 ohms. The number read out tells you the exact resistance of the pot. I got it off an old, thrown out piece of test equipment. They cost $50+ new and I would not recommend buying one for this application. It\'s very nice to have and it looks damn good, but definitely not necessary.\r\n<img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/bend-finder/_BF.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" /><br>\r\nThe bane of all benders is the burnt circuit. You spend hours finding those \"choice\" bends and just before wrapping it up you decide to try one more connection...And that\'s when it happens. The circuit fries. A feeling of defeat grips your soul, your only release a single burning tear.\r\nUsing this little gadget can help you avoid these sad moments. Setting just a few ohms of resistance between your two test probes can greatly minimize the risk of permanent burn out.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/bend-finder/S3600015.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/bend-finder/_S3600015.JPG\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" class=\"alignright\" /></a>\r\nIt\'s main use is to help find the best potentiometer value for bends that can be adjusted with pots. It can also be used as a simple, patchable switch.\r\n\r\n-Solder two wires to two different points on a circuit board that you know create an interesting bend when connected. \r\n-Connect those wires to the binding posts on the Bend Finder. Make sure the switch on the BF is in the OFF position.<br>\r\n-Turn all the pots all the way UP. Flip the BF switch to the ON position.<br>\r\n-Slowly turn the pots down one at a time starting with the highest value until you find the pot value that works best for that bend.<br>\r\n<p>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/bend-finder/diagram.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/bend-finder/_diagram.jpg\" width=\"120\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" align=\"left\"  /></a><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/spacer.jpg\" width=\"20\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" align=\"left\"/>\r\n<br><br><p>Basically it\'s just 5 potentiometers in a box, wired in series with a switch.\r\nI used two banana jack binding posts as connection terminals. \r\nThis is a common tool in most electronics shops. This model has just been tweeked a bit for use in a circuit bending shop.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n','Bend Finder',0,'','publish','open','open','','bend-finder','','','2009-10-02 00:25:44','2009-10-02 05:25:44','',284,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/bend-finder/',0,'page','',1),(68,2,'2006-08-31 12:07:08','0000-00-00 00:00:00','<img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/graphics/_mailer.jpg\" width=\"137\" height=\"200\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" />\r\n<img class=\"alignright\" src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/graphics/_wallpaper.jpg\" width=\"107\" height=\"200\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" />\r\nI\'ve added a small FOR SALE page that includes hujhkujhkjhincludes hujhkujhkjhincludes hujhkujhkjhincludes hujhkujhkjhincludes hujhkujhkjhincludes hujhkujhkjhincludes hujhkujhkjhincludes hujhkujhkjhincludes hujhkujhkjhincludes hujhkujhkjhincludes hujhkujhkjhincludes hujhkujhkjhincludes hujhkujhkjhincludes hujhkujhkjhincludes hujhkujhkjhincludes hujhkujhkjhincludes hujhkujhkjhincludes hujhkujhkjhincludes hujhkujhkjhincludes hujhkujhkjhincludes hujhkujhkjh','FOR SALE page',0,'','draft','open','open','','for-sale-page','','','2006-08-31 12:07:08','2006-08-31 17:07:08','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/?p=68',0,'post','',0),(69,2,'2006-08-31 12:08:13','2006-08-31 17:08:13','<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/for-sale/\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/graphics/_mailer.jpg\" width=\"137\" height=\"200\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" class=\"alignleft\" /></a>\r\n\r\nNew <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/for-sale/\">FOR SALE</a> page just added.\r\nContains individual pages for each piece that explain what modifications and features are available along with prices. There are currently forms for the BarbieKaraokeMachine and the Casio SK1.<br>\r\n<big>SPEAK&SPELL COMING SOON!.</big><p>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/graphics/_wallpaper.jpg\" width=\"107\" height=\"200\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" class=\"alignright\" /></a>\r\nAdded new instrument collage to the <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/\">FINISHED PIECES</a> page.\r\n<img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/_drips.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"250\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" />','forsales',0,'','publish','open','open','','forsales','','','2008-03-07 08:19:13','2008-03-07 13:19:13','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/forsales/',0,'page','',0),(70,2,'2006-08-31 12:23:50','2006-08-31 17:23:50','<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/for-sale/\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/graphics/_mailer.jpg\" width=\"137\" height=\"200\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" class=\"alignleft\" /></a>\r\n\r\nNew <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/for-sale/\">FOR SALE</a> page just added.\r\nContains individual pages for each piece that explains available modifications and features along with prices. There are currently forms for the BarbieKaraokeMachine and the Casio SK1.<br>\r\n<big>SPEAK&SPELL COMING SOON!.</big><p>','For sale page added',0,'','publish','open','open','','for-sale-page-added','','\nhttp://www.casperelectronics.com/for-sale/','2006-08-31 12:23:50','2006-08-31 17:23:50','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/for-sale-page-added/',0,'post','',3),(72,2,'2006-09-07 19:03:28','2006-09-08 00:03:28','<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/bend-finder/S3600015.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/bend-finder/_S3600015.JPG\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\nThis is a simple but very useful little device.\r\nIt\'s cheap and easy to build and can save you hours of time and frustration in the long run.\r\n\r\nThe Bend Finder has two main uses:\r\n1- A safety buffer when poking around looking for bends.\r\n2- Helps find correct potentiometer ratings for adjustable bends.\r\n\r\nThe bane of all benders is the burnt circuit. You spend hours finding those \"choice\" bends and just before wrapping it up you decide to try one more connection...And that\'s when it happens. The circuit fries. A feeling of defeat grips your soul, your only release a single burning tear.\r\nIt\'s main use is to help find the best potentiometer value for bends that can be adjusted with pots. It can also be used as a simple. patchable switch and as a safety buffer when looking for bends. \r\nBasically it\'s just 5 potentiometers in a box, wired in series with a switch.\r\nI used two banana jack binding posts as connection terminals. \r\nThis is a common tool in most electronics shops, this model has just been tweeked a bit to work in a circuit bending setting.\r\n\r\nThe Bend Finder can be used in a few different ways.\r\nIt\'s main use is to help find the best potentiometer value for bends that can be adjusted with pots.\r\n-Solder two wires to two different points on a circuit board that you know create an interesting bend when connected. \r\n-Connect those wires to the binding posts on the Bend Finder. Make sure the switch on the BF is in the OFF position.\r\n-Turn all the pots all the way UP. Flip the BF switch to the ON position.\r\n-Slowly turn the pots down one at a time starting with the highest value until you find the pot value that works best for that bend.\r\n\r\n\r\n','Bend Finder',0,'','publish','open','open','','bend-finder-2','','','2006-09-07 19:03:28','2006-09-08 00:03:28','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/bend-finder-2/',0,'page','',0),(73,2,'2006-09-19 11:55:14','2006-09-19 16:55:14','Added more Barbie schematics to the <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/barbie-karaoke/barbie-bending/\">Barbie Bending</a> page.\r\nIncludes pitch and decay adjustment and interconnect points. enjoy.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/barbie-karaoke/part2.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/barbie-karaoke/_part2.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"330\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>','Barbie Bending Part2 update',0,'','publish','open','open','','barbie-bending-part2-update','','\nhttp://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/barbie-karaoke/barbie-bending/','2006-09-19 12:08:02','2006-09-19 17:08:02','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/barbie-bending-part2-update/',0,'post','',1),(74,2,'2006-09-19 12:44:11','2006-09-19 17:44:11','<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/double-barbie/S3600001.JPG\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/double-barbie/_S3600001.JPG\" align=left width=\"200\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a> <a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/double-barbie/S3600002.JPG\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/double-barbie/_S3600002.JPG\" align=right width=\"200\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><BR CLEAR=ALL>\r\n\r\n<h1>Two glitched out <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/barbie-karaoke/\">BarbieKaraokeMachines</a>...one unit. </h1>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/double-barbie/S3600027.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/double-barbie/_S3600027.JPG\" width=\"200\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" class=\"alignright\" /></a>\r\nThe BarbieKaraoke has several inputs and outputs that are hardwired in it\'s original form. <br>-Mic input which is really an amplified input to the echo<br>\r\n-Echo output<br>\r\n-Tape amp in  <br>\r\n-Tape amp out <br>\r\n-Master amp in <br>\r\n-Master amp out<br>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/barbie-karaoke/BKICs.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/barbie-karaoke/_BKICs.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\n\r\nThe BarbieKaraokeMachine has two circuit boards. One is the main sound board, the other is a sort of mixing board where all of the signals are mixed together and controls like volume and pan are mounted. <br> At the bottom of the main sound board is a row of points that connect to a ribbon cable. This row of points is where all of the sounds leave and enter the board (except for the mic/echo input which is at the top left of the board & the tape amp input which is at the bottom left). <br>\r\nBy disconnecting the ribbon cable and connecting jacks to these points (including the echo and tape in) you can create a audio patchbay. <br>Below is a schematic that identifies each point.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/barbie-karaoke/part2.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/barbie-karaoke/_part2.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"330\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  class=\"alignright\" /></a>\r\n<h2>There are more schematics on the <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/barbie-karaoke/barbie-bending/\">BarbieBending</a> page.</h2><br><br>\r\n\r\nI rewired the boards so that the inputs and outputs could be accessed via 1/8\" jacks and I added volume adjustments to each input. I didn\'t use the tape deck ins and outs but may in a future model. <br> \r\nThen I added two sets of pitch and decay adjustments and four rows of echo glitch adjustments. Each glitch has an ON/OFF switch, an adjustment knob and two banana jack patch points. This allows for modular patching and crossbending but was really designed so it could be used with my <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/sequencers/\">mechanical sequencer</a>\r\nThe units can be used independently or can be patched into eachother for maximum insanity.\r\n','Double Barbie',0,'','publish','open','open','','double-barbie','','','2008-11-10 11:06:46','2008-11-10 16:06:46','',14,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/barbie-karaoke/double-barbie/',0,'page','',6),(75,2,'2006-09-19 13:12:12','2006-09-19 18:12:12','<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/barbie-karaoke/double-barbie/\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/double-barbie/_S3600026.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  class=\"alignright\" /></a>\r\nIt was an obvious next step. I\'ve dreamt about it for over a year. A modular dual barbie wonder machine. This thing is easily THE most capable piece I\'ve made to date. It\'s loud, it\'s crazy, it processes external sounds, it can be externally triggered, cross patched, fed into itself. It pulses, drones, distorts and screams. I couldn\'t wait until it was finished to post info on it... So the <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/barbie-karaoke/double-barbie/\">page</a> for it is unfinished too. I\'ll be adding more pictures, notes and sounds as the piece developes.\r\n\r\n','Double Barbie ',0,'','publish','open','open','','double-barbie','','\nhttp://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/barbie-karaoke/double-barbie/','2006-09-19 14:00:31','2006-09-19 19:00:31','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/double-barbie/',0,'post','',0),(76,2,'2006-09-19 14:27:59','2006-09-19 19:27:59','<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/bend-finder/\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/bend-finder/_S3600015.JPG\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  class=\"alignleft\"/></a>\r\na simple but super useful little tool that all benders should have!\r\nBuild one now. Click the image for more details and simple schematics. ','Bend Finder page added',0,'','publish','open','open','','bend-finder-page-added','','\nhttp://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/bend-finder/','2006-09-19 14:30:18','2006-09-19 19:30:18','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/bend-finder-page-added/',0,'post','',6),(77,2,'2006-10-07 15:16:01','2006-10-07 20:16:01','Here are some schematics for relatively simple projects. Some are simpler than others. \r\nWe have the parts for most of these in the shop, but make sure you let me know what you want to build ASAP so that I can get all of the parts together.\r\n\r\nI\'m also including links to some tutorials for a few projects and ICs.\r\nTAPE DECK MOTOR SPEED CONTROL\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/barbie-karaoke/stepbystep.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/barbie-karaoke/_stepbystep.jpg\" width=\"168\" height=\"400\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\n\r\nMIXER1\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/simpleCircuits/mixer_sc.gif\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/simpleCircuits/_mixer_sc.gif\" width=\"200\" height=\"148\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\n\r\nMIXER2\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/simpleCircuits/mixer2.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/simpleCircuits/_mixer2.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"154\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\n\r\nTONE CONTROL\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/simpleCircuits/tonecontrol.gif\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/simpleCircuits/_tonecontrol.gif\" width=\"200\" height=\"157\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\n\r\nTIMER WITH RELAY1 (pulsing switch)\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/simpleCircuits/pulsing%20timer%20with%20relay.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/simpleCircuits/_pulsing%20timer%20with%20relay.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"147\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\n\r\nTIMER WITH RELAY2\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/simpleCircuits/timerw%3Arelay.gif\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/simpleCircuits/_timerw%3Arelay.gif\" width=\"200\" height=\"102\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\nHere\'s a link to a page with details on building this project:\r\n<a href=\"http://www.interq.or.jp/japan/se-inoue/e_ckt4.htm\">http://www.interq.or.jp/japan/se-inoue/e_ckt4.htm</a>\r\n\r\nLIGHT FLASHER\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/simpleCircuits/flash2.gif\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/simpleCircuits/_flash2.gif\" width=\"200\" height=\"103\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\n\r\nTONE GENERATOR1\r\n<img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/simpleCircuits/5tone.gif\" width=\"230\" height=\"278\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" />\r\n\r\nTONE GENERATOR2 \r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/simpleCircuits/555%203%20tone%20osc..JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/simpleCircuits/_555%203%20tone%20osc..JPG\" width=\"200\" height=\"145\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\n\r\nOVERDRIVE PEDAL\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/simpleCircuits/easydrive.gif\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/simpleCircuits/_easydrive.gif\" width=\"131\" height=\"200\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\n\r\nOCTAVE PEDAL\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/simpleCircuits/octavePedal.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/simpleCircuits/_octavePedal.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"148\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\n\r\nLIGHT SEQUENCER\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/simpleCircuits/4017.2.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/simpleCircuits/_4017.2.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"106\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\nHow to notes:\r\n<a href=\"http://www.allaboutcircuits.com/vol_6/chpt_7/6.html\">http://www.allaboutcircuits.com/vol_6/chpt_7/6.html</a>\r\n\r\nRELAY SEQUENCER\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/simpleCircuits/4017.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/simpleCircuits/_4017.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"112\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\nHow to notes:\r\n<a href=\"http://drew.christmascave.com/circuit_controllers_555-4017.htm\">\r\nhttp://drew.christmascave.com/circuit_controllers_555-4017.htm</a>\r\n\r\nLINKS AND SUGGESTED READING:\r\n555 Timer IC:\r\nTutorial\r\n<a href=\"http://www.uoguelph.ca/~antoon/gadgets/555/555.html\">http://www.uoguelph.ca/~antoon/gadgets/555/555.html</a>\r\n\r\n Another 555 tutorial\r\n<a href=\"http://homepages.westminster.org.uk/electronics/555.htm\">http://homepages.westminster.org.uk/electronics/555.htm</a>\r\n\r\nYet another 555 tutorial:\r\n<a href=\"http://home.cogeco.ca/~rpaisley4/LM555.html\">http://home.cogeco.ca/~rpaisley4/LM555.html</a>\r\n\r\n\r\n4017 counter IC:\r\nTutorial\r\n<a href=\"http://www.doctronics.co.uk/4017.htm#decade\">http://www.doctronics.co.uk/4017.htm#decade</a>\r\n\r\nAdvanced Sequencer Project:\r\n<a href=\"http://c200b.mtalo.tontut.fi/nofi/sequencer/\">http://c200b.mtalo.tontut.fi/nofi/sequencer/</a>\r\n\r\n','Simple circuits',0,'','publish','open','open','','simple_circuits','','','2007-01-30 15:55:05','2007-01-30 20:55:05','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/simple-circuits/',0,'page','',0),(78,2,'2006-11-10 22:58:30','2006-11-11 03:58:30','\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/casper-sk-1/sk1_a_01.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"casperelectronics 1st SK-1\" title=\"casperelectronics 1st SK-1\" /><br /><br />\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/casper-sk-1/sk1_a_02.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"casperelectronics 1st SK-1\" title=\"casperelectronics 1st SK-1\" />\r\n\r\n<hr />','First SK1',0,'','publish','open','open','','first-sk1','','','2006-11-10 23:04:38','2006-11-11 04:04:38','',32,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/casper-sk-1/first-sk1/',0,'page','',3),(79,2,'2006-11-10 22:59:31','2006-11-11 03:59:31','<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/casper-sk-1/sk1_kevin_01.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"casperelectronics Kevin\'s SK-1\" title=\"casperelectronics Kevin\'s SK-1\" />\r\n<h3>Features</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>20 point patch bay (black patch points)</strong></li> \r\n<li><strong>2 splitter bays (red patch points)</strong> - Each bay has four patch points which are connected together.\r\nThese are used if you wish to plug one point into several others.</li> \r\n<li><strong>4 adjustment knobs with 2 patch points each (green and yellow knobs and patch points)</strong> - Each knob is assigned to the two patch points directly above it. \r\nThe knobs and points are color coordinated to clarify which knob is assigned to which points.</li> \r\n<li><strong>patch on/off switch (white switch located between the two sets of adjustment patch points on the right)</strong> - Flipping this switch ON connects the two \r\npoints directly to it\'s left and right (light green and off white). This can be used to turn patches on and off. These two points are also connected to the two adjustment knobs beneath them, so flipping the switch on also connects the two adjustments together allowing you to achieve more complex patches and effects. It may sound confusing, but with a little experimentation, it makes sense.</li>\r\n<li><strong>Drum volume adjustment &amp; master pitch adjustment (blue knobs on the front of the SK1)</strong> - These are both pretty self explanatory.</li>\r\n<li><strong>Timer module and timer input patch points</strong> - The timer module is a separate piece with its own power supply (a 9-volt battery).\r\nThe red button turns it on and off and the knob sets the timer speed, which is indicated by the light located in the top right corner of the module.</li> \r\n</ul>\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/casper-sk-1/sk1_kevin_02.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"casperelectronics Kevin\'s SK-1\" title=\"casperelectronics Kevin\'s SK-1\" />\r\n','Kevin\'s SK1',0,'','publish','open','open','','kevins-sk1','','','2006-11-10 23:05:22','2006-11-11 04:05:22','',32,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/casper-sk-1/kevins-sk1/',0,'page','',1),(80,2,'2006-11-10 23:00:11','2006-11-11 04:00:11','<hr />\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/casper-sk-1/sk1_mike_01.jpg\" width=\"470\" height=\"224\" alt=\"casperelectronics Mike\'s SK-1\" title=\"casperelectronics Mike\'s SK-1\" />\r\n<h3>Features</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>20 point patch bay (black patch points)</li> \r\n<li>splitter bay (orange patch points)</li> \r\n<li>2 adjustment knobs with 2 patch points each (green and yellow knobs and patch points)</li>\r\n<li>Drum volume adjustment &amp; master pitch adjustment (blue knobs on the front of the SK1)</li>\r\n<li>9 Preset effect switches Activating these switches individually or together will create a variety of effects ranging from echo-like sounds to screeching distortion</li>\r\n<li>Timer module and timer input patch points</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/casper-sk-1/sk1_mike_02.jpg\" width=\"470\" height=\"200\" alt=\"casperelectronics Mike\'s SK-1\" title=\"casperelectronics Mike\'s SK-1\" />\r\n\r\n<hr />','Mike\'s SK',0,'','publish','open','open','','mikes-sk','','','2006-11-10 23:06:44','2006-11-11 04:06:44','',32,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/mikes-sk/',0,'page','',1),(81,2,'2006-11-10 23:00:51','2006-11-11 04:00:51','\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/casper-sk-1/sk1_super_01.jpg\" width=\"381\" height=\"392\" alt=\"casperelectronics Super SK-1\" title=\"casperelectronics Super SK-1\" />\r\nThis is one piece I always wish I had kept. It was a true labor of love, and weeks of work. Hand built wooden case. Hand painted graphics. Lots of extra features. The right side of the panel is the glitch patch bay. On the left side is a timer module and four modular switches. The bottom left panel holds three modular adjustments with on/off switches and momentary ON pushbuttons.\r\n<img src=\"/images/finishedpieces/casper-sk-1/sk1_super_02.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"casperelectronics Super SK-1\" title=\"casperelectronics Super SK-1\" />','SUPER SK1',0,'','publish','open','open','','super-sk1','','','2006-11-10 23:04:10','2006-11-11 04:04:10','',32,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/casper-sk-1/super-sk1/',0,'page','',5),(85,2,'2006-11-22 01:04:39','2006-11-22 06:04:39','Added to the <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/\">finished pieces</a> section.<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/littlemega/\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/LittleMega/_lilMega.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" /></a><br>\r\nALSO:<br>\r\nPhotos and added to <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/megaphone/\">megaphone</a> page.<br>\r\nPhoto and sounds added to the <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/barbie-karaoke/\">Barbie Karaoke</a> page. <br>','Little Tikes Megaphone',0,'','publish','open','open','','little-tikes-megaphone','','http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/littlemega/\nhttp://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/megaphone/','2006-11-22 01:05:58','2006-11-22 06:05:58','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/little-tikes-megaphone/',0,'post','',0),(86,2,'2006-11-23 10:09:14','2006-11-23 15:09:14','<object width=\"425\" height=\"350\"> <param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/vJyYjK6uE2E\"> </param> <embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/vJyYjK6uE2E\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"425\" height=\"350\"> </embed> </object>','casper interview',0,'','publish','open','open','','86','','','2006-11-23 10:10:07','2006-11-23 15:10:07','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/86/',0,'post','',3),(87,2,'2006-11-23 22:39:53','2006-11-24 03:39:53','<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/LittleMega/schematic.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/LittleMega/_schematic.jpg\" width=\"266\" height=\"400\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" ></a> <br>Schematics for bending the <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/littlemega/\">Little Tikes megaphone </a>. ','LittleMega schematics added',0,'','publish','open','open','','littlemega-schematics-added','','\nhttp://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/littlemega/','2006-11-23 22:43:05','2006-11-24 03:43:05','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/littlemega-schematics-added/',0,'post','',5),(88,2,'2006-11-24 19:56:06','2006-11-25 00:56:06','<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/FrenchBaby/S3600002.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/FrenchBaby/_S3600002.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/FrenchBaby/gutscloseup.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/FrenchBaby/_gutscloseup.JPG\" width=\"200\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  class=\"alignleft\"/></a><a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/FrenchBaby/guts.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/FrenchBaby/_guts.jpg\" width=\"112\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" /></a>','FrenchBaby',0,'','publish','open','open','','frenchbaby','','','2006-11-24 20:07:00','2006-11-25 01:07:00','',3,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/frenchbaby/',0,'page','',1),(91,2,'2006-12-10 21:40:44','2006-12-11 02:40:44','<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/ST808/ST808.jpg\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/ST808/_ST808.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/ST808/DSC_0840.JPG\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/ST808/_DSC_0840.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><br>\r\n<img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/spacer.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"4\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" /><br>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/ST808/S3600025.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/ST808/_S3600025.JPG\" width=\"200\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  align=\"left\"/></a><a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/ST808/S3600022.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/ST808/_S3600022.JPG\" width=\"200\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  align=\"left\"/></a><a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/Speak-n-Xbending/S3600058.JPG\"><br><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/Speak-n-Xbending/_S3600058.JPG\" width=\"200\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" align=\"left\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/Speak-n-Xbending/S3600059.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/Speak-n-Xbending/_S3600059.JPG\" width=\"200\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  align=\"left\"/></a>\r\n<img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/spacer.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"4\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" /><br>\r\nThis piece is based on the following schematic with the following changes. <br>\r\n-I\'ve replaced the 4016 IC with transistor switches.<br>\r\n-I only installed one channel<br>\r\n-I didn\'t use the 7408 ICs shown in schematic.<br>\r\nI\'ll include an updated schematic when I finish the piece.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/sequencers/switchScheme.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/sequencers/_switchScheme.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/Speak-n-Xbending/finalschematic.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/Speak-n-Xbending/_finalschematic.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\n\r\nThis model uses the ubiquitous <a href=\"http://www.uoguelph.ca/~antoon/gadgets/555/555.html\">555 timer IC</a> <br>and the ultra simple, super useful <a href=\"http://www.doctronics.co.uk/4017.htm\">4017 counter IC</a>.\r\nThe effect is a glitched out sounding, programmable sequence.<br> There are 8 steps in the sequence and each can be turned ON or OFF. </br>\r\nAs the sequence runs, it advances one step at a time, 1 thru 8, then repeats. <br>When a step is set to the ON position, it activates 2 effects in the Speak&Spell for the duration of that step. The 2 effects are a tone generator and a \"hold\" effect. <p>The schematic above shows how to locate these bends.<p><br>\"Hold\" grabs whatever sound is playing and loops a snippet of that sound. So, if the Speak&Spell was saying \"Spell the word PONY\" and you activate the \"hold\" effect in the middle of \"PONY\", it would sound like.....\"Spell the word POOOOOOOOOOONY\".  <br>One of my favorite SpeakandSpell bends is the \"loop\" effect (see schematic). This generates random loops that repeat indefinately. <br><p>I\'ve found that interesting rhythms can be created by activating the \"loop\" effect, and then pulsing the \"hold\" effect over it. The \"loop\" provides a tonal backdrop and \"hold\" grabs bits of sound from the \"loop\". If \"hold\" is rhythmically pulsed (using the 555 timer) it will grab sounds at regular intervals and make a constantly changing, rhythmic effect.\r\n<p>The tone generator effect accentuates the rhythm and can sound nice if the sequence is changed often. If it just pulses regularly (without any variation) it starts sounding like an alarm clock. \r\nThe sample below should clarify things a bit.\r\n\r\n','ST808',0,'','publish','open','closed','','st808','','','2009-09-28 01:36:31','2009-09-28 06:36:31','',7,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/speak-n-spell/st808/',0,'page','',5),(92,2,'2006-12-10 21:52:16','2006-12-11 02:52:16','<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/speak-n-spell/st808/\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/Speak-n-Xbending/_S3600060.JPG\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" /></a>\r\n\r\nI\'m working on a new Speak&Spell model with a very simple pattern sequencer in it.\r\nYou can hear a sample and see the schematics <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/speak-n-spell/st808/\">here</a>. I\'ll be adding more info on how it works in the near future.\r\n\r\n<br>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/speak-n-spell/speakspell-bending/\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/Speak-n-Xbending/_Picture%202.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"158\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" /></a>\r\nI\'ve also added a  <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/speak-n-spell/speakspell-bending/\">Speak&Spell bending page</a> with a few schematics. enjoy.','Speak&Spell Bending',0,'','publish','open','open','','speakspell-bending','','http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/speak-n-spell/st808/\nhttp://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/speak-n-spell/speakspell-bending/','2006-12-10 21:56:49','2006-12-11 02:56:49','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/speakspell-bending/',0,'post','',5),(98,2,'2006-12-22 17:10:22','2006-12-22 22:10:22','I\'m working on the next model in the \"VP\" Vocal Processor series.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/vp-01/_vp-01_02.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" />\r\nOLD VP\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/VP303/S3600005.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/VP303/_S3600005.JPG\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\nNEW VP<p>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/VP4/S3600054.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/VP4/_S3600054.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\nNEWEST VP<p>\r\nThe VP303 is similar to the VP01 but is built completely from scratch.\r\nBoth models contain an echo and a voice changer. In the 01 both circuits are taken from childrens megaphones (powergear brand). <br>\r\nThe 303 uses the <a href=\"javascript:openreq(\'http://www.ortodoxism.ro/datasheets/PrincetonTechnologyCorporation/mXyzsyzt.pdf\')\">pt2399</a> IC (echo) and the <a href=\"http://www.holtek.com.tw/pdf/consumer/8950v110.pdf\">HT8950</a> IC (voice changer).<br>\r\nI also added a timer using a 555 timer IC to the 303 model which can be used to trigger the pitch up or pitch down buttons, or turn the \"robot\" effect on and off, creating a tremolo effect.<p>\r\nI\'ll be posting pics, sounds and detailed building instructions for this piece once it\'s done.','New piece in the works',0,'','publish','open','open','','new-piece-in-the-works','','','2007-06-12 16:01:58','2007-06-12 21:01:58','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/new-piece-in-the-works/',0,'post','',7),(99,2,'2007-01-08 11:19:55','2007-01-08 16:19:55','Thank you everyone for all of the interest in purchasing casper instruments. <br>I\'ve been receiving an overwhelming number of emails lately from people asking about pricing and availability.<p>\r\nI would love to build instruments for all who ask but at this point I\'m completely booked. I won\'t be taking any new orders for at least 3 months. <br> Starting today I will be putting together a mailing list of people I will contact when my schedule opens up. If you would like to be added to that list, email me with the words \"mailing list\" in the subject box. Feel free to include some details about what you are interested in. I will try to respond to all pricing inquiries in a timely manner but their may be a delay of several days before I\'m able to respond. <br>Thanks again to everyone who has contacted me. I appreciate your enthusiasm and look forward to working with you in the future.\r\n','currently not taking orders',0,'','publish','open','open','','currently-not-taking-orders','','','2007-01-08 11:19:55','2007-01-08 16:19:55','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/currently-not-taking-orders/',0,'post','',2),(100,2,'2007-01-16 00:58:16','2007-01-16 05:58:16','<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/YamahaPS3/ps3.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/YamahaPS3/_ps3.jpg\" width=\"188\" height=\"500\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" class=\"alignleft\" /></a>\r\nI just finished this piece yesterday.<br> I couldn\'t find a whole lot of glitched out mods on this piece but I did find some cool utilitarian features. Then I added an echo circuit for good measure.<br>The drum sounds (bass, hit hat and bongo) can each be routed out separately from the <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/YamahaPS3/4.jpg\" title=\"\" 4.jpg\">main synth IC</a> along with chord accompaniment \"hi\" and \"low\". It was tricky getting the keyboard sound isolated but I got it eventually with some tweaking (I\'ll explain more when I put up the PS3 page in the finished pieces section).<br>\r\nI built a simple mixer circuit for the 6 parts so that I could give each it\'s own dedicated volume control. \r\nThen I patched the mixed signal through the echo circuit. I\'ve also added a glitch knob and glitch touch sensors.<br> sounds and schematics coming soon (ish).\r\n','yamaha portasound ps-3',0,'','publish','open','open','','yamaha-portasound-ps-3','','','2007-01-16 01:00:47','2007-01-16 06:00:47','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/yamaha-portasound-ps-3/',0,'post','',13),(101,2,'2007-01-18 13:26:21','2007-01-18 18:26:21','\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/contest2.2.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/_contest2.2.jpg\" width=\"305\" height=\"500\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>','LOGO CONTEST!!',0,'','publish','open','open','','logo-contest','','','2007-02-01 14:09:55','2007-02-01 19:09:55','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/logo-contest/',0,'post','',2),(102,2,'2007-01-22 20:12:04','2007-01-23 01:12:04','<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/casper-sk-1/modularSK1-15.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/casper-sk-1/_modularSK1-15.jpg\" width=\"470\" height=\"352\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/casper-sk-1/modularSK1-20.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/casper-sk-1/_modularSK1-20.jpg\" width=\"470\" height=\"352\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/casper-sk-1/modularSK1-7.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/casper-sk-1/_modularSK1-7.jpg\" width=\"470\" height=\"352\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/casper-sk-1/modularSK1-12.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/casper-sk-1/_modularSK1-12.jpg\" width=\"470\" height=\"352\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>','ModularSK1',0,'','publish','open','open','','modularsk1','','','2007-01-22 20:12:04','2007-01-23 01:12:04','',32,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/casper-sk-1/modularsk1/',0,'page','',10),(103,2,'2007-02-06 00:32:24','2007-02-06 05:32:24','<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/bigbookob.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/_bigbookob.jpg\" width=\"309\" height=\"600\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\n\r\nHelp spread the word!!!!!!!!!!!!!!','the big book of bends',0,'','publish','open','open','','the-big-book-of-bends','','','2007-02-06 00:32:24','2007-02-06 05:32:24','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/the-big-book-of-bends/',0,'post','',18),(104,2,'2007-02-11 19:30:51','2007-02-12 00:30:51','<object width=\"425\" height=\"350\"> <param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/L4VqLiiRQ0I\"> </param> <embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/L4VqLiiRQ0I\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"425\" height=\"350\"> </embed> </object>\r\n<img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/NOISEbox/121212.jpg\" width=\"421\" height=\"315\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" />\r\nThis is a fast and dirty mock up of a new drone/noise unit I\'m working on.<br>\r\nIt\'s based on Ray Wilson\'s <a href=\"http://www.musicfromouterspace.com/analogsynth/YOUR_FIRST_SYNTH/YOUR_FIRST_SYNTH.html\">\"Weird Sound Generator\"</a> which you can find on his site <a href=\"http://www.musicfromouterspace.com/\">Music From Outer Space</a> \r\nHis site is absolutely amazing. Tons of schematics, tutorials, and info for the DIY synth enthusiast.\r\nI also added an interesting distortion/feedback/tone effect that I found <a href=\"http://www.geocities.com/tpe123/folkurban/fuzz/snippets.html\">here</a>.\r\nIt\'s the \"T.M.K.\" circuit and it\'s located about half way down the page.<br>\r\nI built 2 Weird Sound Generators with individual volume controls. Then mixed the signals and fed them into the distortion circuit. There\'s a dry level and wet level adjustments allowing for control of the clean and distorted signals. The mixer circuitry is still pretty rough and needs some work, so I won\'t be posting the schematics until that\'s worked out.\r\n','noise box prototype',0,'','publish','open','open','','noise-box-prototype','','','2007-02-11 23:38:48','2007-02-12 04:38:48','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/noise-box-prototype/',0,'post','',3),(119,2,'2007-08-22 06:39:08','2007-08-22 11:39:08','my newest project. More to come.\r\n<object width=\"425\" height=\"350\"><param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/1fdpSatZ2Bk\"></param><param name=\"wmode\" value=\"transparent\"></param><embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/1fdpSatZ2Bk\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" wmode=\"transparent\" width=\"425\" height=\"350\"></embed></object>','casio MT240',0,'','publish','open','closed','','casio-mt240','','','2007-08-22 06:39:08','2007-08-22 11:39:08','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/casio-mt240/',0,'post','',5),(105,2,'2007-02-27 00:03:33','2007-02-27 05:03:33','<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/sequencers/schem.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/sequencers/_schem.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\nI decided to build a step sequencer for the circuit bending class I\'m teaching. In my usual, unrealistically ambitious manner I decided I\'d just \"throw together\" a 4 channel, 8 step unit with varying pulse length. <a href=\"http://www.sailormouth.org/index2.php?pg=mod_seq_proj.inc\">Sailor Mouth</a> and <a href=\"http://www.cgs.synth.net/modules/gate_sequencer2.html\">Ken Stone</a> both have a bunch of info on step sequencers on their sites. It probably would have saved me some frustration and headache  had I looked through their pages before starting. I\'m too tired to explain how this works. Sailor mouth has lots of really helpful info on his site... I\'m hoping that someone out there who already has some idea of what\'s going on will find this info useful or will have some suggestions.\r\n\r\nAnyway, here is the schematic I\'ve come up with so far. it\'s pretty rough and incomplete. There are a few non vital component values that I haven\'t identified yet, but over all, I think the design is sound. The main \"innovation\" in this design is that the pulse output of the 4017 and the 555 are fed into an AND gate to generate a 50% duty cycle pulse output. This allows you to get 8 trigger pulses from an 8 step sequence<br>Whithout the AND gate, it is only possible to get a max of 4 pulses from a 4017 set to an 8 step loop.\r\n  ','4017 gate sequencer',0,'','publish','open','open','','4017-gate-sequencer','','','2007-02-27 00:11:59','2007-02-27 05:11:59','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/4017-gate-sequencer/',0,'post','',11),(106,2,'2007-03-19 22:47:23','2007-03-20 03:47:23','\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/sequencers/switchScheme.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/sequencers/_switchScheme.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\n\r\n\r\nI made some changes from the first schematic. Added 1K resistors to ground at the input of each logic gate. This pulls the gate to ground when there is no positive signal coming from the 4017.\r\nThe transistorized LED drivers (red outline) are necessary for powering step and channel indicators. Trying to power the LEDs directly from the 4017 or 7408 can will result in dim LEDs and irratic functionality.<br>\r\n\r\nI\'ve only tested this circuit with ONE channel. I\'m concerned that there may be signal strength issues when I add three more..... but I\'ll just have to try it and see. I\'ll post my findings as they\'re made.',' sequencer update',0,'','publish','open','open','','sequencer-update','','','2007-03-19 22:49:13','2007-03-20 03:49:13','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/sequencer-update/',0,'post','',3),(107,2,'2007-03-21 22:40:27','2007-03-22 03:40:27','<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/ST808/S3600025.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/ST808/_S3600025.JPG\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\n <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/ST808/S3600022.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/ST808/_S3600022.JPG\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\nI\'m currently building the sequencer shown in the previous post into a Speak&Spell. This is a continuation of the <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/speak-n-spell/st808/\">ST808</a> projected I started a while ago. More pictures, schematics and a sound file can be found <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/speak-n-spell/st808/\">here.</a>','Speak&Spell sequencer',0,'','publish','open','open','','speakspell-sequencer','','\nhttp://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/speak-n-spell/st808/','2007-03-21 22:40:27','2007-03-22 03:40:27','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/speakspell-sequencer/',0,'post','',2),(108,2,'2007-03-21 23:25:26','2007-03-22 04:25:26','added new photos to the <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/speak-n-spell/the-texas-triplets/\">texas triplets</a> page\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/texasTriplets/P4170030.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/texasTriplets/_P4170030.JPG\" width=\"448\" height=\"335\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>','Texas Triplets page update',0,'','publish','open','open','','texas-triplets-page-update','','\nhttp://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/speak-n-spell/the-texas-triplets/','2007-03-21 23:25:26','2007-03-22 04:25:26','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/texas-triplets-page-update/',0,'post','',1),(110,2,'2007-04-01 20:19:45','2007-04-02 01:19:45','<img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/CASPER-LOGO2-JT.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"340\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" />\r\n<h1> Winning entry by Jose Tomas </h1>\r\nThank you to everyone who sent in a logo!<br>\r\nI recieved so many amazing designs!! I sincerely appreciate the thought and time that went into each entry. Choosing just one logo was much harder than I expected it to be. Thanks so much to Jose for his super logo.\r\n\r\n\r\n','logo contest winner',0,'','publish','open','open','','logo-contest-winner','','','2007-04-02 05:18:23','2007-04-02 10:18:23','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/logo-contest-winner/',0,'post','',9),(111,2,'2007-04-17 21:54:40','2007-04-18 02:54:40','<img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/__bigbookob2.jpg\" width=\"364\" height=\"600\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" />\r\nIt\'s sad but true.  I\'ve recieved lots of enthusiastic emails about the book but have only recieved a few submissions. Fortunately the submissions I HAVE gotten are really fantastic which has reassured me that this book is a worthwhile project. I\'m not deterred from my mission.... The Big Book of Bends will be made! It will just take longer than originally planned, as things often do.......<br>\r\n\r\n<br>\r\nThe good news is that I\'m still taking submissions and will be until I have enough to make a book not a pamphlet of bends. <br>\r\nSend submissions and questions to <h2>pete@casperelectronics.com</h2>\r\nIt\'s of dire importance that you write <h2>BigBookofBends</h2> in the subject bar!!! <br>Otherwise your email will most likely be lost or thrown out. \r\nHere is an example of a super duper page sent in by <a href=\"http://www.myspace.com/benderella\">Benderella</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/Trilobyte.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/_Trilobyte.jpg\" width=\"154\" height=\"200\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>','Big Book 1st ed. printing postponed ',0,'','publish','open','open','','big-book-1st-ed-postponed','','','2007-04-17 22:27:43','2007-04-18 03:27:43','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/big-book-1st-ed-postponed/',0,'post','',2),(112,2,'2007-05-07 22:36:42','2007-05-08 03:36:42','whew... It\'s been a busy few weeks for me. <br>\r\nI got my vinyl plotter working! What a great tool. There are a few new pieces pictured below that make heavy use of this bad boy.\r\n\r\n\r\nI finally wrapped up a project I\'ve been working on for a loooonnng time.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/VP4/S3600054.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/VP4/_S3600054.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><br> It\'s a continuation of the <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/new-piece-in-the-works/\">\"VP\"</a> series I\'ve been working on for a few years. Each model is based on the same echo and voice changer circuitry. The \"VP\" stands for vocal processor, which is an odd name because the pieces can be used to process any sounds. It just happens that each model has been made for a client who wants a vocal FX unit.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/VP4/S3600055.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/VP4/_S3600055.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/VP4/S3600056.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/VP4/_S3600056.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><br>I also built a new echo effect unit that I will attempt to make a small run of. I\'d like to make 8 or so. We\'ll see how that goes.<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/echo/S3600062.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/echo/_S3600062.JPG\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><br>\r\nI finished up the 4th semester of \"Creative Electronics\" at hampshire college. I have lots of pics of peoples final projects to post later. Here\'s a pic of me with some of my star pupils from the last 2 years at the \"inventors showcase\" at Hampshire last friday.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/other/S3600052.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/other/_S3600052.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>','update',0,'','publish','open','open','','112','','\nhttp://www.casperelectronics.com/new-piece-in-the-works/','2007-06-23 10:33:34','2007-06-23 15:33:34','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/112/',0,'post','',4),(116,2,'2007-07-05 23:16:20','2007-07-06 04:16:20','<img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/other/_Picture%202.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"176\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" />\r\nI was randomly asked a few weeks ago if i wanted to be in a music video. \r\nI posted it for a few days but the video was removed from YouTube.\r\n<br> A new legit version is up...and here it is\r\n\r\n<object width=\"425\" height=\"350\"><param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/YhLm4JgXd5Q\"></param><param name=\"wmode\" value=\"transparent\"></param><embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/YhLm4JgXd5Q\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" wmode=\"transparent\" width=\"425\" height=\"350\"></embed></object>','I\'m in a music video',0,'','publish','open','closed','','im-in-a-music-videoreally','','','2007-07-27 22:27:52','2007-07-28 03:27:52','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/im-in-a-music-videoreally/',0,'post','',4),(113,2,'2007-05-10 23:19:47','2007-05-11 04:19:47','<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/VP4/S3600054.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/VP4/_S3600054.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/VP4/S3600055.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/VP4/_S3600055.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\n\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/VP4/S3600009.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/VP4/_S3600009.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/VP4/S3600007.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/VP4/_S3600007.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\n\r\n<object width=\"425\" height=\"350\"> <param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/CCAUQxwJs3U\"> </param> <embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/CCAUQxwJs3U\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"425\" height=\"350\"> </embed> </object>\r\n\r\n<object width=\"425\" height=\"350\"> <param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/84xcMlzFND0\"> </param> <embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/84xcMlzFND0\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"425\" height=\"350\"> </embed> </object>\r\n\r\n<object width=\"425\" height=\"350\"> <param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/Z-G6HWdJQuc\"> </param> <embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/Z-G6HWdJQuc\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"425\" height=\"350\"> </embed> </object>\r\n\r\n\r\n','VP-04',0,'','publish','open','open','','vp-04','','','2007-05-10 23:24:08','2007-05-11 04:24:08','',3,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/vp-04/',0,'page','',0),(114,2,'2007-05-22 18:28:38','2007-05-22 23:28:38','<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/YamahaPS3/8.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/YamahaPS3/_8.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"265\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/YamahaPS3/2.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/YamahaPS3/_2.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"265\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><br>\r\nI couldn’t find a whole lot of glitched out mods on this piece but I did find some cool utilitarian features. Then I added an echo circuit for good measure.<br>\r\nThe drum sounds (bass, hit hat and bongo) can each be routed out separately from the main synth IC (see schematics below) along with chord accompaniment “hiâ€ and “lowâ€.\r\nI built a simple mixer circuit for the 6 parts so that I could give each it’s own dedicated volume control.\r\nThen I patched the mixed signal through the echo circuit. I’ve also added a glitch knob and glitch touch sensors.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/YamahaPS3/DSC_00371.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/YamahaPS3/_DSC_00371.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"265\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/YamahaPS3/outputs.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/YamahaPS3/_outputs.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"265\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/YamahaPS3/ampInput.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/YamahaPS3/_ampInput.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"265\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/simpleCircuits/mixer_sc.gif\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/simpleCircuits/_mixer_sc.gif\" width=\"200\" height=\"148\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>','yamaha PS3',0,'','publish','open','open','','yamaha-ps3','','','2009-09-30 18:52:20','2009-09-30 23:52:20','',3,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/yamaha-ps-3/',0,'page','',3),(115,2,'2007-05-22 18:33:53','2007-05-22 23:33:53','<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/Nature-Channel/NC1.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/Nature-Channel/_NC1.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/Nature-Channel/S3600019.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/Nature-Channel/_S3600019.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/Nature-Channel/NC2.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/Nature-Channel/_NC2.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/Nature-Channel/NC3.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/Nature-Channel/_NC3.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>','Nature Channel',0,'','publish','open','open','','nature-channel','','','2007-05-22 18:33:53','2007-05-22 23:33:53','',3,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/nature-channel/',0,'page','',2),(117,2,'2007-07-15 20:58:39','2007-07-16 01:58:39','<object width=\"425\" height=\"350\"><param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/oAd_dQFUM4Q\"></param><param name=\"wmode\" value=\"transparent\"></param><embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/oAd_dQFUM4Q\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" wmode=\"transparent\" width=\"425\" height=\"350\"></embed></object>\r\n\r\nHere\'s a nintendo bending \"tutorial\" I did for a public access station in CT. I\'m not sure how informative it really is though. The most interesting part is at the end of the video where I show the effect of using a potentiometer to change the distortion levels. Thanks to Chad Rains for filming, editing and posting this video! Check out some <a href=\"http://www.myspace.com/thesimplepleasure\">hot super thumpin tunes on his bands myspace</a> page.','Bending a nintendo on public access TV',0,'','publish','open','closed','','bending-a-nintendo-on-public-access-tv','','','2007-07-15 21:17:27','2007-07-16 02:17:27','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/bending-a-nintendo-on-public-access-tv/',0,'post','',2),(118,2,'2007-07-28 23:26:33','2007-07-29 04:26:33','<object width=\"425\" height=\"350\"> <param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/CgjIbYuntEA\"> </param> <embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/CgjIbYuntEA\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"425\" height=\"350\"> </embed> </object>\r\n','Interview from 2003 on TechTV\'s \"Screen Savers\"',0,'','publish','open','closed','','interview-from-2003-on-techtvs-screen-savers','','','2007-07-28 23:26:33','2007-07-29 04:26:33','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/interview-from-2003-on-techtvs-screen-savers/',0,'post','',0),(120,2,'2007-10-15 21:51:00','2007-10-16 02:51:00','I\'ve recently redesigned this project and have made a bunch of changes to the circuit. Here is the most current schematic as of December 7 2011. Click the image below to enlarge. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/wp-content/uploads/casper/Sequencer-schematic.jpg\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/wp-content/uploads/casper/Sequencer-schematic-767x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"Programmable step sequencer\" width=\"400\" height=\"570\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-793\" /></a>\r\nThe schematic above is a substantial improvement over the other schematics below which I used in the past. I\'m leaving them up for those out there who have used them and need them for reference. Other than that I strongly advise that you use the schematic above. It may be overly complex for your application but I tried to compartmentalize the schematic into its discreet parts so that it can be remixed as needed. </p><a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/sequencers/IMG_0565.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/sequencers/_IMG_0565.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /><a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/sequencers/IMG_0567.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/sequencers/_IMG_0567.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a></a>This project is similar to the <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/sequencers/\">cam shaft sequencer</a> minus all of the moving parts.<br>\r\nI\'m still working on getting all of the <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/sequencers/switchScheme.jpg\">circuitry</a> right. <br>There\'s a sample at the bottom of the page that I made using the sequencer to control a <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/casper-sk-1/\">casio SK1</a>,an analog bass drum synth and an analog noise synth. <br>\r\nThere\'s also a casper built <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/echo/S3600062.JPG\">echo</a> circuit in there.<br>\r\nHere are some pictures of the first prototype.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/sequencers/S3600028_1.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/sequencers/_S3600028_1.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\n\r\nThe sequencer is made up of four rows of 10 switches.<br>\r\nThere are four different sequences that can be programmed using the switches in that row.\r\nThe left most column is an on/off switch for each row. The right column switches between \"short\" and \"long\" mode for each row. In \"short\" mode, the sequencer creates one 50% duty cycle pulse per step. In \"long\" mode the sequencer outputs a 100% duty cycle pulse per step. So it will string two or more pulses next to each other into one long pulse the image below should clarify.\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n.<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/sequencers/switchScheme.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/sequencers/_switchScheme.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><p>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/sequencers/schem.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/sequencers/_schem.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/sequencers/S3600031_1.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/sequencers/_S3600031_1.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/sequencers/IMG_0567.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/sequencers/_IMG_0567.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/sequencers/S3600027_1.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/sequencers/_S3600027_1.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><p><hr/>\r\nHere\'s an awesome schematic of a programmable, rhythmic mixer sent in by <a href=\"http://feastrecordings.com\">SUBBS</a>. Click the the image below to see a larger version.<p>\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/sequencers/CasperSQ%20Mod%20N.jpg\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/sequencers/_CasperSQ%20Mod%20N.jpg\" width=\"412\" height=\"500\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><hr/>','Step sequencer',0,'','publish','open','closed','','step-sequencer','','','2011-12-07 19:23:43','2011-12-08 00:23:43','',40,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/sequencers/step-sequencer/',0,'page','',29),(122,2,'2007-10-15 22:35:42','2007-10-16 03:35:42','I\'ve been working on a <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/sequencers/step-sequencer/\">step sequencer</a> design for a while based on the <a href=\"http://www.doctronics.co.uk/4017.htm\">4017 decade counter</a>. I\'ve finally gotten around to building a working prototype!<br>\r\nI posted the schematics <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/sequencer-update/\">here</a> a few months ago.\r\nYou can also find them on the <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/sequencers/step-sequencer/\">step sequencer page</a> which I just uploaded. \r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/sequencers/S3600028_1.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/sequencers/_S3600028_1.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\nI also uploaded an awesome sound recording of the <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/sequencers/step-sequencer/\">sequencer</a> in action. The recording was made using the sequencer to trigger three different synths.<br>\r\n--A <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/casper-sk-1/\">casio SK1</a> was used to make the melodic sounds. <br>\r\n--and I had that running through an <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/echo/S3600062.JPG\">echo circuit</a> I\'ve been working on for a while\r\n--the bass drum beat was made with a Korg MS20.<br>\r\n--The other rhythmic tones were made with a Paia modular synth<br>\r\nThe casio has been modified to allow an external trigger to activate the recorded melody play back feature. So I can record a melody into the SK1 and play it back one note at a time every time i send a pulse to the new \"playback\" jack.\r\n <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/sequencers/S3600032_1.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/sequencers/_S3600032_1.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/sequencers/step-sequencer/\">Here\'s</a> the step sequencer page.<br>\r\nThe recording is at the bottom of the page.','4017 Step Sequencer',0,'','publish','open','closed','','4017-step-sequencer','','\nhttp://www.casperelectronics.com/sequencer-update/','2007-10-15 23:03:23','2007-10-16 04:03:23','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/4017-step-sequencer/',0,'post','',0),(124,2,'2007-11-25 23:40:35','2007-11-26 04:40:35','too much to write about right now. Lots of new pieces. working on schematics, sound samples and general documentation.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/sequencers/IMG_0562.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/sequencers/_IMG_0562.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/IMG_0415.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/_IMG_0415.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"525\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\nPlayed a show at the Piksel Festival in Norway. See the performance here:\r\nhttp://www.piksel.no/piksel07/streams.htm<br>\r\nscroll to the right until you find \"TheBunker, Piksel.no Casperelectronics\"\r\nThe drum beats are made using the sequencer and drum box (the brown and white one) shown in the picture above. The gray box above is a dual voltage controlled filter that I built at Piksel. ','update 11/25/07',0,'','publish','open','closed','','update-112507','','','2007-11-25 23:51:35','2007-11-26 04:51:35','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/update-112507/',0,'post','',1),(125,2,'2007-11-25 23:54:26','2007-11-26 04:54:26','<strong><a href=\"http://dylanpalmediy.blogspot.com/2011/12/modding-boss-ds-1.html\">Here\'s</a> a great step by step how to with a really nice video from <a href=\"http://dylanpalmediy.blogspot.com\">Dylan Palme</a>. Definitely worth checking out if you\'re considering doing this mod.<p></strong>\r\n<iframe width=\"420\" height=\"315\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/L2OYqSrIBag\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe>\r\n\r\n\r\n <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/BOSSds-1/S3600038.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/BOSSds-1/_S3600038.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\n<strong>The photo above shows two switches. One is illustrated below, the other is not very good, so I didn\'t include it in the illustration</strong>.\r\n\r\n<p>\r\nThis page shows how to install a gated feedback effect. It\'s a really great sounding effect. Sort of ringmod meets harmonic exciter of some sort.<p>\r\n<strong>What is feedback</strong>?<br>\r\n Basically feedback is where the audio signal from somewhere along the signal path is fed back into an amplifier stage somewhere EARLIER in the path. This creates a feedback tone and can result in some really nice sounding, rich tones when an incoming signal fights with the feedback tone.\r\n <strong>The problem with feedback</strong> <br>\r\nis that when there is NO incoming audio signal, there is just steady, squealing tone.\r\n<strong>Gated Feedback is the solution</strong><br>\r\nI wanted to find a way to make the effect happen only when there was sound feeding into the pedal, so that when you aren\'t playing into it, there\'s no sound output.<p>\r\nA <strong>transistor configured as a gate</strong> is the answer. I experimented with some transistors configured different ways and found the 2N3904 NPN to be the most effective.<br> <strong> I encourage people to experiment with different types of transistors</strong>.<p><h2>PLEASE READ!!!<br>\r\nIn the drawing below, the yellow wires and purple and blue wires are the same mod! I photographed the circuit board after I had installed the mod switch. It\'s impossible to see how the purple wires connect to the transistor and switch, so I drew yellow wires to illustrate how to wire everything. Ignore the purple and blue wires! </h2> <br><a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/BOSSds-1/BOSSSSDS-1.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/BOSSds-1/_BOSSSSDS-1.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><br>NOTES:<br>- The distortion knob controls the effect.<br>\r\n-I soldered the transistor to the component side of the board so that I could still close the back cover. The back cover presses right against the solder side of the board so there\'s no room to add components.','BOSS DS-1',0,'','publish','open','closed','','boss-ds-1','','','2011-12-23 13:20:10','2011-12-23 18:20:10','',3,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/boss-ds-1/',0,'page','',37),(126,2,'2007-11-26 00:07:59','2007-11-26 05:07:59','<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/boss-ds-1/\">Here it is</a>. Audio sample at the bottom of the page.','boss DS-1 page added',0,'','publish','open','closed','','boss-ds-1-page-added','','','2007-11-26 00:07:59','2007-11-26 05:07:59','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/boss-ds-1-page-added/',0,'post','',2),(129,2,'2007-11-29 23:45:17','2007-11-30 04:45:17','A sample of the S&S LFO in action can be heard at the bottom of the <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/speak-n-spell/speakspell-bending/\">Speak&Spell Bending</a> page. It\'s actually a Speak&Math in the sample. I start the S&M with the LFO on and then activate the \"HOLD\" mod which stays on through the whole sample.','Speak&Spell LFO sound sample',0,'','publish','open','closed','','speakspell-lfo-sound-sample','','\nhttp://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/speak-n-spell/speakspell-bending/','2007-11-29 23:45:17','2007-11-30 04:45:17','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/speakspell-lfo-sound-sample/',0,'post','',0),(128,2,'2007-11-28 23:23:06','2007-11-29 04:23:06','<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/Speak-n-Xbending/LFO%20schematic2.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/Speak-n-Xbending/_LFO%20schematic2.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"271\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\nHere are schematics for adding a pitch modulating LFO to your Speak&Spell. \r\nI also added some simple mods that work well with the LFO. One is a \"HOLD\" effect which grabs the sound that is playing when it is activated and loops it. The other is a \"TONE\" effect which generates a straight tone. \r\nThis is a pretty rough design and I\'m sure it could be cleaned up and improved, but it\'s simple and it does work pretty well. ','Speak&Spell LFO ',0,'','publish','open','closed','','speakspell-lfo-2','','','2007-11-28 23:25:35','2007-11-29 04:25:35','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/speakspell-lfo-2/',0,'post','',11),(130,2,'2007-12-06 16:18:15','2007-12-06 21:18:15','I am currently working to wrap up a variety of instruments which I will be posting for sale on the site next week. If you would like to receive advance notice of what is for sale before it is posted on the site, write me an email with \"mailing list\" as the subject. I will make the instruments available to the list one day before I post them on the site. \r\nSend emails to:\r\npete@casperelectronics.com ','on sale soon!',0,'','publish','open','closed','','casper-instruments-for-sale','','','2007-12-19 01:13:27','2007-12-19 06:13:27','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/casper-instruments-for-sale/',0,'post','',1),(131,2,'2007-12-12 19:45:27','2007-12-13 00:45:27','<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/echo/S3600032.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/echo/_S3600032.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/ST5/S3600033.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/ST5/_S3600033.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\nIt\'s been a busy 2 weeks. We\'ve been working hard to finish a small run of 10<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/echo/S3600032.JPG\">Echo Benders</a>. This is a casper designed, tweaked out studio/stage echo with some added zazz. We\'ve also been working on a few one off pieces like the <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/ST5/S3600033.JPG\">Speak&Spell/Read</a> pictured above. These pieces will all be available for purchase within the week. ',' update',0,'','publish','open','closed','','131','','','2007-12-19 01:12:55','2007-12-19 06:12:55','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/131/',0,'post','',0),(132,2,'2007-12-17 21:24:20','2007-12-18 02:24:20','<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/BabyDriver/S3600013.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/BabyDriver/_S3600013.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\nThis is a Vtech Talking Little Smart Baby Driver.<br>\r\nIt has been modified by adding:<br>\r\n-1/4\" audio output jack<br>\r\n-Volume adjustment<br>\r\n-Steering wheel pitch control<br>\r\n-Guitar strap pegs<br>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/BabyDriver/baby%20driver2.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/BabyDriver/_baby%20driver2.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\nThis is a great instrument for live use. I mounted pegs on it so it could be worn with a standard guitar strap. <br>I mounted a pitch control potentiometer to the steering wheel which allows you to crank the pitch up and down by turning the wheel. And the pot is a high quality military grade model, so you can crank it without fear of breaking it. \r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/BabyDriver/S36000013.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/BabyDriver/_S36000013.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\n<br>The toy offers a good variety of sounds from simple tones to melodies to vocal samples. <br>\r\nPressing spring loaded red lever up and down makes a revving sound and a backing up beeping.\r\nThe vocal samples are:<br>\r\n\"hello baby\"<br>\r\n\"emergency!\"<br>\r\n\"can I help you?\"<br>\r\n\"time to go home\"<br>\r\nThat\'s all the vocal accompaniment you\'ll need for a whole live set.\r\n','Baby Driver',0,'','publish','open','closed','','baby-driver','','','2007-12-17 21:28:05','2007-12-18 02:28:05','',3,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/baby-driver/',0,'page','',1),(134,2,'2007-12-17 21:39:17','2007-12-18 02:39:17','<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/megaphone/CM2/S3600009.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/megaphone/CM2/_S3600009.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\nThis is a great piece that I\'ve been working with for years. It\'s a voice changing megaphone with the added features:<br>\r\n-Pitch adjustment knob<br>\r\n-Pitch modulation touch points<br>\r\n-Tone button<br>\r\n-1/4\" switching input jack <br>(turns off mic when external signal is patched in)<br>\r\n-1/4\" switching output jack <br> (turns off speaker when patched out)<br>\r\n-The whole unit has been completely rewired and reinforced. This means that every wire was removed and replaced with high quality wire. All hardware connections are heat shrunk.<br>\r\nThe circuit in this piece is pretty amazing and is capable of making some great sounds, but it\'s a cheap toy and wasn\'t very well made, so we completely rebuilt it. \r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/megaphone/CM2/blue%20detail%202.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/megaphone/CM2/_blue%20detail%202.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/megaphone/CM2/yellow%20detail%201.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/megaphone/CM2/_yellow%20detail%201.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\nThe megaphone can be used to effect your voice, or an external signal can be patched into the input jack. It sounds great on guitar and works wonders on wimpy drum beats.\r\n<br>\r\nThe samples below show some of the ways it can be used.<br>\r\nThe first sample is a super wimpy drum beat transformed into a thumping jam. <br>\r\nThe second sample is some vocal tweaking.<br>\r\nThe third is the <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/baby-driver/\">Baby Driver</a> through the megaphone. <p>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/spacer.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"20\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" />','CM2',0,'','publish','open','closed','','cm2','','','2009-07-10 19:22:47','2009-07-11 00:22:47','',36,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/megaphone/cm2/',0,'page','',3),(135,2,'2007-12-17 21:55:44','2007-12-18 02:55:44','<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/ST5/S3600033.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/ST5/_S3600033.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\nThis model is based on the <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/speak-n-spell/speak-tweak/\">T4</a> series with some added features. You can read more about some of the features they share on the <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/speak-n-spell/speak-tweak/\">T4</a> page as well as download the T4 manual which explains the features in depth.\r\nThe T5 model has the following added features:<br>\r\nAll features are indentical for both units.<br>\r\n-ON/Glitch1 (Two position switch. Down is momentary and turns the unit ON. Up is a standard latching setting and activates a glitch effect)<br>\r\n-GO/Glitch2<br>\r\n-Loop/reset<br>\r\n-Loop adjustment (fade between loops and glitch sounds)<br>\r\n-Loop randomize switch<br>\r\n-Loop randomize adjustment<br>\r\n-Hold<br>\r\n-Pitch adjustment<br>\r\n-Volume adjustment<br>\r\n-Tweak button<br>\r\n-Tone button<br>\r\n-Timer circuit<br>\r\n---Timer switch (up-ON/center-off/down-hold)<br>\r\n---Rate adjustment<br>\r\n---Rate indication LED<br>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/ST5/S36000018.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/ST5/_S36000018.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\nThe timer works by sending a rhythmic pulse signal to the Speak&X that can be used to trigger two different effects. <br> \r\nOne is that it can send a pulsing ON signal. This can be useful for making endless streams of glitchy noise by flipping a glitch switch and activating the timer. <br>\r\nThe second function is that it can rhythmically activate the \"HOLD\" feature. This can be very useful for making interesting beats and pulses. \r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/ST5/S36000015.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/ST5/_S36000015.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\n','T5',0,'','publish','open','closed','','t5','','','2007-12-17 22:05:07','2007-12-18 03:05:07','',7,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/speak-n-spell/t5/',0,'page','',2),(136,2,'2007-12-17 22:35:10','2007-12-18 03:35:10','<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/casper-phone/S3600014.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/casper-phone/_S3600014.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\nThe Noise Box is actually a <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/casper-phone/\">Casper Phone</a> with different skin.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/casper-phone/S3600005.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/casper-phone/_S3600005.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\n\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/casper-phone/S3600004.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/casper-phone/_S3600004.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\nThere are four different phone themed sounds to choose from. Pressing the power switch activates the selected sound. The pitch can be changed from grumbling low to buzzing, crackling high with the large pitch knob. When the pitch is all the way up it causes strange, glitching effects. The fine tune thumb wheel is used at this setting to subtly change the glitches. Getting everything to fit in this small container was a big challenge, but ended up working out well. It\'s a rugged little device. Fits nicely in your shirt pocket. Similarly proportioned to cellphones, iPods, and all those other little techno gadgets people carry around. Blend in unnoticed.\r\n\r\n<h3>Controls:</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>power button</li>\r\n<li>sound selection rotary switch</li>\r\n<li>coarse tune pitch knob</li>\r\n<li>fine tune pitch thumb wheel</li>\r\n<li>pitch control touch sensors</li>\r\n<li>1/4\" switching output jack</li>\r\n</ul>','Noise Box',0,'','publish','open','closed','','noise-box','','','2007-12-17 23:06:09','2007-12-18 04:06:09','',12,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/casper-phone/noise-box/',0,'page','',5),(137,2,'2007-12-18 00:51:40','2007-12-18 05:51:40','\r\n<h2>The BitRanger</h2>\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/wp-content/uploads/bastl-bitranger-5-ctrlmod.png\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/wp-content/uploads/bastl-bitranger-5-ctrlmod-460x460.png\" alt=\"Bastl Bitranger 5 Ctrlmod\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2255\" /></a>\r\nMeet the <a href=\"http://www.bastl-instruments.com/instruments/bitranger/\">BitRanger</a>! My newest instrument. Developed with the support of <a href=\"http://www.bastl-instruments.com\">Bastl Instruments</a>. Available through our shop <a href=\"http://noise.kitchen\">Noise Kitchen</a> in the Czech Republic and soon through our New York shop <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/d4squad/?fref=ts\">Detective Squad</a>. \r\nFor more info on the bitRanger go <a href=\"http://www.bastl-instruments.com/instruments/bitranger/\">here</a>. \r\n\r\n\r\n<h2>The NovaDrone</h2>\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/nova-drone/novadrone-sales-page/\"><img class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1229\" title=\"doublefinished.better\" alt=\"\" src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/wp-content/uploads/NovaDrone/store/doublefinished.better-934x1024.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n<h2>Here\'s the <a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/nova-drone/novadrone-sales-page/\">order page.</a></h2>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<h2>The Drone Lab</h2>\r\nthe drone is no more. not taking orders\r\n\r\nRIP\r\n\r\n<img title=\"\" alt=\"\" src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/droner/V2/housing/_blackpic2.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"311\" />\r\n\r\n<hr />','For Sale',0,'','publish','open','closed','','for-sale-2','','','2016-10-04 10:49:48','2016-10-04 15:49:48','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/for-sale-2/',0,'page','',0),(2256,2,'2016-10-04 10:49:48','2016-10-04 15:49:48','\r\n<h2>The BitRanger</h2>\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/wp-content/uploads/bastl-bitranger-5-ctrlmod.png\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/wp-content/uploads/bastl-bitranger-5-ctrlmod-460x460.png\" alt=\"Bastl Bitranger 5 Ctrlmod\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2255\" /></a>\r\nMeet the <a href=\"http://www.bastl-instruments.com/instruments/bitranger/\">BitRanger</a>! My newest instrument. Developed with the support of <a href=\"http://www.bastl-instruments.com\">Bastl Instruments</a>. Available through our shop <a href=\"http://noise.kitchen\">Noise Kitchen</a> in the Czech Republic and soon through our New York shop <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/d4squad/?fref=ts\">Detective Squad</a>. \r\nFor more info on the bitRanger go <a href=\"http://www.bastl-instruments.com/instruments/bitranger/\">here</a>. \r\n\r\n\r\n<h2>The NovaDrone</h2>\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/nova-drone/novadrone-sales-page/\"><img class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1229\" title=\"doublefinished.better\" alt=\"\" src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/wp-content/uploads/NovaDrone/store/doublefinished.better-934x1024.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n<h2>Here\'s the <a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/nova-drone/novadrone-sales-page/\">order page.</a></h2>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<h2>The Drone Lab</h2>\r\nthe drone is no more. not taking orders\r\n\r\nRIP\r\n\r\n<img title=\"\" alt=\"\" src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/droner/V2/housing/_blackpic2.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"311\" />\r\n\r\n<hr />','For Sale',0,'','inherit','closed','closed','','137-revision-v1','','','2016-10-04 10:49:48','2016-10-04 15:49:48','',137,'http://casperelectronics.com/2016/10/04/137-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2257,2,'2016-10-04 11:20:34','2016-10-04 16:20:34','<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/nova-drone/novadrone-sales-page/\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/wp-content/uploads/NovaDrone/store/doublefinished.better-934x1024.jpg\" alt=\"doublefinished.better\" width=\"460\" height=\"504\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1229\" /></a>After a long summer break we are taking orders for the NovaDrone again!!\r\nGo <a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/nova-drone/novadrone-sales-page/\">here </a>to place your order!!','NovaDrones for sale!',0,'','publish','open','closed','','novadrones-for-sale','','','2016-10-04 11:21:35','2016-10-04 16:21:35','',0,'http://casperelectronics.com/?p=2257',0,'post','',0),(1871,2,'2013-05-10 15:51:08','2013-05-10 20:51:08','<h2><a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/nova-drone/\"> Back to the NovaDrone HOME page</a></h2>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\nOn this page you will find the Assembly Manual PDF along with some comments as the document is updated. Feel free to post questions below.\r\n<h1><a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/wp-content/uploads/NovaDrone/NovaDroneV1.3.1Assembly.pdf\">View the Assembly Manual</a></h1>\r\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>PLEASE READ!!&gt;&gt;&gt;</strong></span></h2>\r\n<strong>-What is the 470pF cap for?</strong>\r\n\r\nwe have added a 470pf cap to the kit. It is not in the assembly manual but it IS marked on the board. It goes in the middle of the upper half of the board next to a vertical block of .1uF caps. This is to keep high frequency oscillation from occurring in the output mixer.\r\n\r\n<strong>-How do I read the value of the potentiometer?</strong>\r\n\r\nAs of March 2013 we are using a different distributor for potentiometers. The new pots have a blue body and are higher quality than old green bodied ones. Unfortunately they are a little harder to read. The value of the potentiometer is printed on the bottom using the following code.\r\n\r\n10k = B103\r\n\r\n100k = B104\r\n\r\n500k = B504\r\n\r\nThis is actually a very common way of marking components. The first letter indicates the taper of the pot. In this case it is a \"B\" which means the pot is linear taper. The 1st two digits stand for the value of the pot. The 3rd digit is the number of zeros which follow the first 2 digits. For instance \"103\" means \"10\" followed by 3 zeros, which is \"10,000\". This pot is 10,000 ohms.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/wp-content/uploads/NovaDrone/IMG_2793.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1395\" title=\"IMG_2793\" alt=\"\" src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/wp-content/uploads/NovaDrone/IMG_2793.jpg\" width=\"460\" height=\"306\" /></a>','Assembly Manual',0,'','inherit','open','closed','','1374-revision-11','','','2013-05-10 15:51:08','2013-05-10 20:51:08','',1374,'http://casperelectronics.com/2013/05/10/1374-revision-11/',0,'revision','',0),(1873,2,'2013-05-02 16:45:33','2013-05-02 21:45:33','More info with links to event pages coming soon.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>May1-14: </strong></span>Collaborative instrument building residency at <a href=\"http://steim.org/\">STEIM</a> with artist <a href=\"http://phillipstearns.wordpress.com/\">Phil Stearns</a>.\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>May11-12:</strong></span> Two day circuit bending and instrument building <a href=\"http://steim.org/event/intensive-circuitbending-workshop-sotu/\">workshop</a> at <a href=\"http://www.ot301.nl/page=site.home\">OT301</a> in Amsterdam, NL as part of the <a href=\"http://www.sotufestival.com/\">SOTU festival</a>.\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>May 18:</strong></span> Performance at <a href=\"http://steim.org/\">STEIM</a> with an amazing group of artists. <a href=\"http://phillipstearns.wordpress.com/\">Phil Stearns</a>, <a href=\"http://rosa-menkman.blogspot.nl/\">Rosa Menkman</a>, <a href=\"http://gieskes.nl/\">Gijs Gieskes</a>, <a href=\"http://www.karlklomp.nl/\">Karl Klomp</a>, and.....more?\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>May 25: </strong></span>Lecture/performance for <a href=\"http://extrapool.nl/programs/667-vr-24-mei-geek-slam\">Geek Slam </a>at <a href=\"http://www.extrapool.nl/\">Extrapool</a> in Nijmegen, Netherlands.\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>May 27-June 5:</strong> </span>Mural Painting at the <a href=\"http://www.silentbarn.org/\">Silent Barn</a> in Brooklyn NY.\r\n<strong>\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">May 31-June 2:</span></strong> Installation for <a href=\"http://artsinbushwick.org/\">Bushwick Open Studios</a>. NovaDrone SuperZone at the <a href=\"www.silentbarn.org\">Silent Barn</a> with NovaBro <a href=\"http://nonhorse.com/\">Nonhorse</a>\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>May 31(tba):</strong></span> <a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/nova-drone/\">NovaDrone</a> workshop at the <a href=\"http://www.silentbarn.org/\">Silent Barn</a>.\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>June 5:</strong></span> Performance at the <a href=\"http://www.harvestworks.org/jun-5-meridian7-peter-edwards-denman-maroney-hans-tammen-phillip-stearns/\">New York Electronic Arts Festival</a> in Manhattan NY.\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>June 11:</strong></span> <a href=\"http://www.nonevent.org/#casparhttp://\">lecture/performance</a> at <a href=\"http://www.cafefixe.com/\">Cafe Fixe</a> in Boston for the <a href=\"http://www.nonevent.org/\">NonEvent </a>dinner and music series.\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>June 12-26:</strong></span> Research and recording at the <a href=\"http://www.media.mit.edu/\">MIT Media Lab</a> with <a href=\"http://www.media.mit.edu/people/joep\">Joe Paradiso</a> and his record setting <a href=\"http://web.media.mit.edu/~joep/synth.html\">modular synthesizer</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">June 28:</span></strong> Performance at <a href=\"http://www.fluxfactory.org/\">Flux Factory</a> in Brooklyn NY. More info coming.\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>June 29:</strong></span> Circuit Bending workshop at <a href=\"http://www.fluxfactory.org/\">Flux Factory</a>. More info coming.\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>July 5th:</strong></span> Taking a plane back to Holland!','May and June',0,'','inherit','open','closed','','1856-revision-5','','','2013-05-02 16:45:33','2013-05-02 21:45:33','',1856,'http://casperelectronics.com/2013/05/02/1856-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(1874,2,'2013-02-23 08:05:15','2013-02-23 13:05:15','<h2><a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/nova-drone/\"> Back to the NovaDrone HOME page</a></h2>\r\nThroughout this guide I will attempt to give you some insight into the circuit theory and scientific principles at play in the NovaDrone. That said I will be giving little more than an intro to each topic and strongly encourage you to do further reading on topics you find interesting.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>This is a beta version of the <strong>NovaDrone Technical Guide</strong>. I expect to make revisions over time and eagerly encourage readers to send me feedback, questions, suggestions and especially corrections. Comments should be addressed to <a href=\"mailto:pete@casperelectronics.com\"><strong>pete@casperelectronics.com</strong></a>.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>TABLE OF CONTENTS:</strong></span></h3>\r\n<a href=\"#sec1\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Section 1. Oscillator Primer</span></strong></a>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><a href=\"#1.1\"><strong>1.1 Frequency, amplitude &amp; wave shape</strong></a>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><a href=\"#frequency\">Frequency</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"#amplitude\">Amplitude</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"#waveshape\"> Wave shape</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"#review\"> Review</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"#1.2\"><strong>1.2 Phase</strong></a>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><a href=\"#phase\"> Phase controlled amplitude modulation</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<a href=\"#sec2\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Section 2. NovaDrone Oscillators</span></strong></a>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><a href=\"#2.1\"><strong>2.1 The Circuit</strong></a>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><a href=\"#feedbackloops\"> Feedback loops</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"#schematic\"> Schematic</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"#rctimeconstant\"> RC time constant</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"#howitworks\"> How it works</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"#2.2\"><strong>2.2 Pulse Width Modulation</strong></a>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><a href=\"#comparator\">The comparator</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<a name=\"sec1\"></a><a name=\"1.1\"></a><a href=\"#sec3\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Section 3. Sound and Light</span></strong></a>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><a href=\"#mix\">audio mixer</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href=\"#led\">LED driver</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>SECTION 1. OSCILLATOR PRIMER</strong></span></h2>\r\n<h2><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>◊ 1.1 Frequency, amplitude and wave shape◊</strong></strong></span></h2>\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/wp-content/uploads/ampandfreq.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1636\" title=\"Figure 1. A triangle wave oscillator\" alt=\"\" src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/wp-content/uploads/ampandfreq-200x242.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"242\" /></a>\r\n<div>\r\n\r\nThe heart of the NovaDrone is a bank of six independent oscillators.\r\n\r\n</div>\r\nAn oscillation is simply a pattern which repeats indefinitely. This can be a pattern of light, movement, electricity, even life cycles of organisms. The <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oscillation\">wikipedia entry</a> gives dozens of examples of different kinds of oscillation.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/wp-content/uploads/casper/spacer1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1302\" title=\"spacer\" alt=\"\" src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/wp-content/uploads/casper/spacer1.jpg\" width=\"460\" height=\"10\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<address> </address><address><em><span style=\"color: #33cccc;\">Figure 1. triangle oscillator</span></em></address>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><address><strong>The red line in fig 1 represents a voltage which goes up and down over a period of time. This is an oscillator.</strong></address></li>\r\n</ul>\r\nWhat we are most interested in is the oscillation (or modulating amplitude) of electricity. All of the electrically produced sound we hear is a repeating pattern of fluctuating electrical current.\r\nWhen this is applied to a speaker, the current activates a coil in the speaker which pushes the cone of the speaker away from or towards a fixed magnet. This action vibrates the air in front of the speaker which in turn vibrates the air in front of that and so on until those vibrations hit our ear drums and are perceived as sound. The sounds we hear around us are all incredibly complex patterns of air pressure modulation.\r\n<div>\r\n\r\nThere are three basic factors that make up all oscillators: <a name=\"frequency\"></a><strong>frequency</strong>, <strong>amplitude</strong> and <strong>wave shape</strong>. In musical terms we would call these <strong>pitch</strong>, <strong>volume</strong> and <strong>timbre</strong>. I will also talk a fair amount about <strong>phase </strong>which is relevant when working with multiple oscillators and plays an important role in creating drones.\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Frequency</strong></span></h3>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nOne complete sweep up and down is called a <strong>cycle</strong>. The number of cycles per second is your <strong>Frequency</strong> or <strong>Pitch</strong>.\r\n<strong>Frequency</strong> is commonly measured in <strong>Hertz</strong>, which is the number of cycles per second.\r\n<a name=\"amplitude\"></a><strong>Pitch</strong> is another term for frequency which is used <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">only</span> when referring to the frequency of an audio signal.\r\nFigure 1 shows a triangle wave with a cycle length of .5 seconds. The frequency of this wave would be determined by seeing how many cycles will occur in 1 second. In this case there are 2 complete cycles in 1 second. That means the wave has a frequency of 2 Hertz. This is well below the hearing range. Humans can hear oscillators between 20Hz and 20,000 Hz.\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Amplitude</strong></span></h3>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nAmplitude refers to the magnitude of voltage change across one cycle of an oscillation.\r\n<a name=\"waveshape\"></a>This in turn impacts the volume of the signal if it is sent to a speaker.\r\nThe image above shows a triangle wave with a positive peak of +5 volts and a negative peak of -5 volts. The amplitude is determined by figuring the absolute difference between these peaks. In this case that difference is 10 volts. This is commonly referred to as 10 Vpk-pk (10 volts peak to peak). There are many different ways to measure amplitude (pk-pk, RMS, Vp, etc…) but we’ll just be talking about Vpk-pk.\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Wave shape</strong></span><a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/wp-content/uploads/waveshapes.png\"><img class=\"alignright\" title=\"Waveshapes\" alt=\"\" src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/wp-content/uploads/waveshapes-200x160.png\" width=\"292\" height=\"233\" /></a></h3>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThe wave shape is the pattern of amplitude modulation over the course of a cycle. The waveforms in fig 2 are Sine, ramp, triangle and square.Sine, triangle and square are symmetrical waves. That means the positive and negative portions of each cycle are of the same duration. Many musical synthesizers offer other wave forms which are asymmetrical versions of these common waves such as ramp, saw and pulse waves.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"color: #33cccc;\"> Figure 2. Waveshapes </span></p>\r\nThe importance and impact of wave shape depends on its application. Many audio effects such as <strong>tremolo</strong> or <strong>phaser</strong> use low frequency oscillators (LFOs) to modulate certain parameters of the sound. It is commonly more desirable to use a sine or triangle wave for many of these effects such as the tremolo which\r\n<a name=\"review\"></a>fades the volume in and out. Using a square wave for this would create dramatic shifts in volume which can be unpleasant.\r\nMany natural sounds are synthesized using overlapping wave forms like those shown above. For instance a flute can be synthesized using several octaves of a sine wave. A horn on the other hand will use more square waves and maybe a triangle or saw wave. More advanced wave and synthesis theory sites the sine wave as the basis of all wave forms. It is shown how even square waves can be created by combining several sine waves.\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n<h3><strong>Review</strong></h3>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThe basic components of an oscillator are:\r\n<h3><a name=\"1.2\"></a></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Frequency</strong>. The number of oscillation cycles that occur in one second. Measured in Hz</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Amplitude</strong>. Magnitude of voltage sweep in one cycle of an oscillator. Measured in Volts or Vpk-pk (volts peak to peak)</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Wave shape</strong>. Sine, triangle, square</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<div></div>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>◊1.2 Phase◊</strong></span></h2>\r\nPhase is a bit more complicated than the other terms but plays an important role in audio circuitry and especially in making drones. Phase refers to a particular position in a <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">single cycle</span> of a wave (such as the positive or negative peak) and is measured in degrees. It is most commonly used to describe the relationship between multiple waves.\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/wp-content/uploads/phasedegrees.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1643\" title=\"Phasedegrees\" alt=\"\" src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/wp-content/uploads/phasedegrees-460x236.jpg\" width=\"460\" height=\"236\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #33cccc;\">Figure 3. Phase</span>\r\nFig. 3 shows two sine waves (red &amp; blue) of identical amplitude and frequency. The green oscillator is the mix or <em>average</em> of the red and blue oscillators.\r\nPhase is measured in degrees with 360 degrees being one complete cycle. 180 degrees is exactly ½ of a cycle.\r\nIn fig. 3 the phase of the blue oscillator is offset at 45 degree increments from the red oscillator from left to right. With each step you’ll notice that the waves get farther apart and that the amplitude of the green (average) oscillator decreases.\r\n\r\nThis may seem confusing at first but it’s really quite simple. The green oscillator is the average of the red and blue oscillators.\r\nLet’s say the red and blue oscillators sweep from -5 to +5VDC (10Vp-p). Now look at the right most illustration of the 2 waves out of phase by 180 degrees. When the blue wave is at its positive peak (90 degrees) of +5 volts, the red wave is at it’s negative peak (270 degrees) of -5 volts.\r\nWhat is the average of -5 and +5? Zero. They are always going to be the opposites of each other so the average will always be zero. Now look at the 90 degree image. When Blue is at +5 volts/90 degrees, red is at 0 volts/zero degrees. The average of +5 and zero is 2.5 volts which means the green wave sweeps from +2.5 to -2.5 and is 5 Vpk-pk.\r\n\r\nThe important thing to take away from the info above is that the amplitude of an oscillator created by mixing two similar oscillators is <em>relative to the difference in phase</em> of the two source waves.\r\n\r\nIn fig. 3 the oscillators have identical frequencies. This means that the phase relationship once established will remain the same and the resulting averaged amplitude of the two waves will also remain the same.\r\n<strong>Q: What will happen if the frequencies of your two waves are NOT identical? </strong>\r\nWe established above that the amplitude of the averaged waveform is relative to the phase difference of the two wave forms, therefore as the phase difference of two waves increases and decreases so too will the averaged waveforms’ amplitude. What we have here is <strong>phase controlled amplitude modulation</strong> and the rate of phase modulation is controlled by the frequency difference between your two oscillators.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/wp-content/uploads/phaseModulation.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1644\" title=\"PhaseModulation\" alt=\"\" src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/wp-content/uploads/phaseModulation-460x202.jpg\" width=\"460\" height=\"202\" /></a><a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/wp-content/uploads/phase_modulation2.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1645\" title=\"Phase Modulation2\" alt=\"\" src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/wp-content/uploads/phase_modulation2-460x220.jpg\" width=\"460\" height=\"220\" /></a><a name=\"sec2\"></a><span style=\"color: #33cccc;\">Figure 4. Phase controlled amplitude</span>\r\n<h3><a name=\"2.1\"></a></h3>\r\nIn fig. 4 the blue oscillator has a frequency of 10 Hz, the red is 11Hz. That means that it takes the red wave 1/10<sup>th</sup> of a second longer to complete a cycle than the blue wave. You can see that with each cycle the red wave lags a little bit further behind the blue wave which increases the phase difference between the two. As a result, the amplitude of the averaged wave (green) decreases as the phase offset approaches 180 degrees and then increases as it continues past 180 to 360 degrees.\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>SECTION 2. NOVADRONE OSCILLATORS</strong></span></h2>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>◊ 2.1 The circuit ◊</strong></span></h2>\r\nThe NovaDrone contains 6 oscillators. Each oscillator outputs a square wave and a triangle wave.\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a name=\"schematic\"></a></span>The circuit which generates the oscillators are simple and robust. Each oscillator is built around 2 <strong>op amps</strong>. If you are interested in building synthesizers and don’t know where to start, read up on <strong>op amps</strong>. They are the key elements of most oscillators, filters, envelope generators, mixers and amps.\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Schematic</strong></span></h3>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/wp-content/uploads/OSC2rc.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft\" title=\"OSC2rc\" alt=\"\" src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/wp-content/uploads/OSC2rc-200x163.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"163\" /></a><img class=\"alignleft\" title=\"OSC1rc\" alt=\"\" src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/wp-content/uploads/OSC1rc-200x170.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"163\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-full wp-image-1302 alignnone\" title=\"spacer\" alt=\"\" src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/wp-content/uploads/casper/spacer1.jpg\" width=\"460\" height=\"10\" />\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div><span style=\"color: #33cccc;\">Figure 5. LFO Figure 6. Audio oscillator</span></div>\r\n<div>\r\n\r\nEach channel of the NovaDrone (Red, green and blue) has 2 oscillators. These are shown in fig. 5 and fig. 6.\r\n\r\n<a name=\"feedbackloops\"></a> They are very similar to one another but have been calibrated for different purposes.\r\n<strong>Osc 1</strong> is an audio frequency oscillator. It has a coarse and fine tune adjustment and only operates at audible frequencies (20Hz-20kHz).\r\n<strong>Osc 2</strong> is calibrated as a low frequency oscillator (LFO) with cycles as long as 2 minutes. It has a range switch and a single adjustment knob.\r\nOscillator 1 and 2 combine to make a square wave oscillator with a frequency controlled by oscillator 1 and pulse width modulation controlled by oscillator 2.\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Feedback loops</strong></span></h3>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThe oscillator circuit is a feedback loop between two op amps that are configured as a <strong>schmitt trigger</strong> and an <strong>inverting integrator</strong>.\r\nBasically an <em>integrator</em> turns square waves into triangle waves.\r\nA <em>Schmitt trigger</em> is a kind of comparator that turns modulating signals (like triangle waves) into square waves.\r\nThe key elements of the relationship between these two circuits is that they form a loop (Schmitt &gt; integrator &gt;Schmitt&gt;integrator&gt; etc…) and that the integrator is also an <strong>inverter</strong>. This creates a continuous cycle of modulation:\r\n1) Schmitt output goes HI.\r\n2) Integrator inverts Schmitt signal and outputs slope going down (LOW).\r\n3) When slope is near zero volts, Schmitt trigger is thrown and its’ output goes LOW.\r\n4) Integrator inverts and generates upward slope (HI).\r\n5) When integrator slope reaches peak, Schmitt trigger is thrown and output goes HI.\r\n<a name=\"rctimeconstant\"></a>6) etc……\r\nThis is an overly simplified explanation but enough for our purposes. Do more research on these valuable circuits once you are familiar with some of the basics of op-amps.\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>RC (resistor capacitor)time constant</strong></span></h3>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nIn both oscillators (fig. 5 and 6) the primary element which defines frequency is the <strong>RC time constant</strong>. This relationship is a core component of most oscillators and is worth reading up on.\r\n\r\nThe RC time constant is a period of time defined by the relationship between a resistor and a capacitor.\r\nThe equation for this is simply <strong>t =</strong> <strong>R*C</strong>. In the case of the oscillators above it would be <strong>t=R1*C1</strong>.\r\nUnfortunately calculating the frequency of an oscillator is more complicated than just calculating your RC constant.\r\nIn many oscillators (including this one) there is a schmitt trigger component which watches the rising or sinking voltage from the integrator. The Schmitt trigger activates when the slope reaches predefined upper and lower limits. In order to determine the frequency of an oscillator we need to know what our upper and lower limits are and then calculate how long it takes our wave (the output of the integrator) to travel from one limit to the other.\r\nThese limits are determined by the relationship of 2 resistors in the schmitt stage. In fig 5 and 6 these are R2 and R3.\r\nThe equation for determining the duration of one cycle is\r\n(1/4R1C1)*(R3/R4)\r\nIn Oscillator 2 <strong>R</strong><strong>1</strong> is a 500k potentiometer in series with a 4.7k resistor between pins 8 and 13 of the two op amps. <strong>C</strong><strong>1</strong> is one of the three capacitors between pins 13 and 14 of the rightmost op amp. One of these caps is selected using a three way switch on the NovaDrone circuit board. This controls the frequency range of the LFO.\r\nLet’s say the pot is all the way up (full resistance) and the middle cap has been selected. The equations for RC and subsequently the frequency is:\r\n<strong>R1=504,700 Ohms</strong>\r\n<a name=\"howitworks\"></a><strong>C1= .000022 Farads</strong>\r\n<strong>R2 = 8,300 Ohms</strong>\r\n<strong>R3 = 10,000 Ohms</strong>\r\n<strong>Frequency in Hz = (1 / 4*R</strong><strong>1C</strong><strong>1) * (R</strong><strong>3/R</strong><strong>2)</strong>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>How it works</strong></span></h3>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nResistors limit the flow of current and capacitors store current. Current flows through the resistor and is stored in the capacitor. The resistor controls how much current flows into the capacitor per second. Therefore the size of capacitor and the amount of resistance will determine how long it takes to fill the capacitor. A common analogy is to think about current flow as water, the resistor as a spigot\r\n<h3><a name=\"2.2\"></a></h3>\r\nand the capacitor as a cup. The more you open the spigot (reduce resistance), the more water (electrical current) will flow and the faster the cup will fill (capacitor will charge). The oscillator circuit is configured in a special way which causes the capacitor to continuously charge and discharge. It is looking for two states from the cap, fully charged or fully discharged. When the cap reaches either of these states, the whole circuit reverses polarity and the capacitors charge status begins moving toward the opposite state. The amount of time it takes to charge and discharge is your cycle duration.\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>◊2.2 pulse width modulation (pwm)◊</strong></span></h2>\r\nPWM is exciting stuff….really! It is essentially a <strong>1 bit digital</strong> representation of an <strong>analog</strong> wave form.\r\nDigital wave forms only have 2 states, <strong>high</strong> and <strong>low</strong>. <strong>High</strong> is a voltage <em>at</em> or very close to the positive supply voltage. <strong>Low</strong> is a voltage <em>at</em> or very close to the negative supply voltage. It is basically just a square wave. Analog on the other hand is infinitely variable. Think about it like the difference between a light switch (digital) and a light dimmer (analog). PWM is a wave form that bridges the gap between these two formats. It can be used to make sound, control the brightness of an LED, control the speed of high torque motors and speak to microprocessors. It is also the language that a microprocessor will use to speak with the analog world.\r\nPulse Width (PW) refers to the relative durations of high and low voltage in a single <strong>cycle</strong> of a square wave.\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/wp-content/uploads/pulsewidth.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1648\" title=\"Pulsewidth\" alt=\"\" src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/wp-content/uploads/pulsewidth-460x214.jpg\" width=\"460\" height=\"214\" /></a><span style=\"color: #33cccc;\">Figure 7. Pulse width</span>\r\nFig. 7 shows three square wave oscillators of the same amplitude and frequency but with differing <strong>pulse width</strong>. The red oscillator has a 10% pulse width. That means the wave goes high for 10 % of the duration of one cycle. The green wave is 50% and the purple wave is 90%. What is important to note is that pulse width has nothing to do with frequency and only refers to the relationship between the high and low swing of the wave.\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>The Comparator</strong></span></h3>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThe job of a comparator is simple. Two signals are fed into the “+â€ and “-“ inputs (labeled 10 and 9 in fig. 8 respectively). If the voltage at the “+â€ input is <em>higher</em> than the “-“ input the output of the comparator goes <strong>high</strong>.If the “+â€ input drops below the “-“ input the output goes <strong>low</strong>.\r\nIn the NovaDrone t<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/wp-content/uploads/comparator.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft\" title=\"Comparator\" alt=\"\" src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/wp-content/uploads/comparator-200x76.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"76\" /></a>he triangle output of Osc 1 and Osc 2 combine through a simple comparator (fig. 8) to make a single square wave with a modulating pulse width. In this way, the comparator also functions as a pulse width modulation processor.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/wp-content/uploads/casper/spacer1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1302\" title=\"spacer\" alt=\"\" src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/wp-content/uploads/casper/spacer1.jpg\" width=\"460\" height=\"10\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #33cccc;\">Figure 8.</span>\r\n\r\nFig. 9 below shows how two triangle waves are transformed through the comparator into a square wave with a modulating pulse width.\r\nThe blue triangle wave in fig. 9 is oscillator 1. The red triangle is osc 2. The green line is the combined PWM output.\r\nAny time the blue line (osc 1) is above the red line (osc 2), the green line (pwm) goes high. As the red line rises the percentage of each cycle that the blue line is above the red line decreases. This changing percentage is what makes our modulating pulse width effect.\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/wp-content/uploads/PWM3-copy.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1647\" title=\"PWM3 Copy\" alt=\"\" src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/wp-content/uploads/PWM3-copy-460x202.jpg\" width=\"460\" height=\"202\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #33cccc;\">\r\n</span>\r\n\r\n<a name=\"sec3\"></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #33cccc;\">\r\n</span>\r\n\r\n<a name=\"mix\"></a><span style=\"color: #33cccc;\">Figure 9. Pulse width modulation detail</span>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Section 3. SOUND &amp; LIGHT</span></span></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Audio Mixer</strong></li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThe audio signals from each of the three channels of the NovaDrone are mixed using the circuit in fig. 10.\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/wp-content/uploads/mixer.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft\" title=\"Mixer\" alt=\"\" src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/wp-content/uploads/mixer-200x135.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"135\" /></a>This mixer is nice and simple and uses just one <strong>op amp</strong> and a few other components. This circuit is configured as an inverting mixer with an amplitude controlled by the <strong>feedback resistor</strong> and <strong>input resistors</strong>. The amplitude is c\r\n\r\n<a name=\"led\"></a>\r\n\r\nalculated as RF/RI. In this case RF = 10,000 and RI = 100,000. That means the output signal is 1/10<sup>th</sup> the amplitude of the input signal.\r\n<strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\r\n</span></strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>LED drivers</strong></span></h3>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n(3) 2N3904 NPN transistors are used to make 3 LED drivers.\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/wp-content/uploads/LEDdriver.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft\" title=\"LEDdriver\" alt=\"\" src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/wp-content/uploads/LEDdriver-200x108.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"108\" /></a>A driver is a simple but important circuit which isolates elements which use lots of current (like LEDs) from sensitive circuits (like the oscillators in the NovaDrone). Failure to use a driver can result in something called a <strong>loading effect</strong> which basically means that the device being driven will affect the behavior of the rest of the circuit in bad ways, like the pitch changing when the lights turn on. The LED in the NovaDrone uses a lot of current relative to the rest of the circuit (90mA vs around 30mA for the rest of the circuit) therefore a driver is necessary. The key component of a driver is the <strong>transistor</strong>. 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There\'s also an <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/c1-faq/\">FAQ</a>\r\n</a><br><form action=\"https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr\" method=\"post\">\r\n<p>\r\n<img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/spacer.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"40\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" />\r\n</hr><hr>\r\n<form action=\"https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr\" method=\"post\">\r\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"cmd\" value=\"_xclick\">\r\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"business\" value=\"pete@casperelectronics.com\">\r\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"item_name\" value=\"Casper Driver\">\r\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"amount\" value=\"300.00\">\r\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"shipping\" value=\"15.00\">\r\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"no_shipping\" value=\"0\">\r\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"no_note\" value=\"1\">\r\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"currency_code\" value=\"USD\">\r\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"weight\" value=\"2\">\r\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"weight_unit\" value=\"lbs\">\r\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"lc\" value=\"US\">\r\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"bn\" value=\"PP-BuyNowBF\">\r\n<input type=\"image\" src=\"https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/btn/btn_buynow_SM.gif\" border=\"0\" name=\"submit\" alt=\"Make payments with PayPal - it\'s fast, free and secure!\">\r\n<img alt=\"\" border=\"0\" src=\"https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/scr/pixel.gif\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\">\r\n</form>\r\n<h1>CasperDriver</h1>Modified Vtech Baby Driver with steering wheel pitch control.<br>\r\n<h2>$300</h2></p><a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/BabyDriver/babyDriverthumb.jpg\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/BabyDriver/_babyDriverthumb.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><br>\r\n<img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/spacer.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"40\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" />\r\n</hr>','test4',0,'','publish','open','closed','','test4','','','2009-10-20 02:18:12','2009-10-20 07:18:12','',0,'http://casperelectronics.com/test4/',0,'page','',0),(297,2,'2009-10-19 23:44:36','2009-10-20 04:44:36','I have posted a few mod ideas on the <a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/ghostwizard/forum.php?id=3\">Drone Lab MOD forum</a>. I will keep updating as time permits. \r\n<p>\r\n<h3>Drone Pulsing LED</h3>\r\nThe big feature I\'m working on right now is Drone generated light modulation. \r\nI\'ve built up some prototypes using 2 oscillators, next i need to experiment with all 4. The image below shows how the over lapping waveforms can be used as an LED modulating PWM signal.<br>\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/droner/V2/light/pulseMethods.jpg\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/droner/V2/light/_pulseMethods.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"307\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\n\r\nCombining the waves together by various mathematical means gives you a few different kinds of PWM (pulse width modulation) signals. You can use a PWM signal to control the brightness of LEDs.\r\nAdding is convenient because it takes minimal components and you can add several waves together, but the effect is a 50%-100% cycle modulation. In order to get a full LED fade (from full brightness to off) you need a 100%-0% spread. <br>This can be achieved pretty well with 2 waves through an XOR (exclusive OR) gate. <br>\r\n I\'m thinking it might be cool to install a quad 2 input XOR gate IC in the Drone Lab and derive 4 different pulsing LEDs based on the relationship of various oscillators.<br>\r\nThe next step after getting the pulsing LEDs is took hook up a series of LDRs (light sensitive resistors) to the filters and distortion and using the pulsing drone to modulate the amount of different effects. I tried it with the band pass filter and it sounds amazing.<p> \r\nI don\'t know if any of that makes sense, but there it is. I\'ll add schematics and video as soon as it\'s available. \r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Drone Lab modding:</h3>\r\nThe Drone Lab has been designed to grow. An open source model and on board interfacing hardware invites expansion and creative development. We have made the entire project open source in an effort to encourage others to find ways to add to the design and join the <strong>great</strong> drone! <p>\r\nWe will be adding modules to the Drone family over time and hope to see innovative designs by the Drone Lab building community as well.\r\n<br>\r\nHere is the first planned add-on module pictured below. It is a dual voice drone with discrete voice filters and an expanded distortion circuit. This can function as a stand alone unit or as an extra voice for the Drone Lab. \r\nmore info will be posted as this project develops.<br>\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/droner/V2/satellitedrone.jpg\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/droner/V2/_satellitedrone.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>','Drone Lab add-ons and modifications',0,'','publish','open','closed','','drone-lab-add-ons','','','2009-12-31 00:24:33','2009-12-31 05:24:33','',0,'http://casperelectronics.com/drone-lab-add-ons-upgrades-etc/',0,'page','',0),(286,2,'2009-09-22 01:23:59','2009-09-22 06:23:59','<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/touchnspell/touch%26spell.jpg\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/touchnspell/_touch%26spell.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><br><hr/>\r\n<object width=\"425\" height=\"344\"><param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/39NFFAAxh5Y&hl=en&fs=1&\"></param><param name=\"allowFullScreen\" value=\"true\"></param><param name=\"allowscriptaccess\" value=\"always\"></param><embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/39NFFAAxh5Y&hl=en&fs=1&\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" allowscriptaccess=\"always\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" width=\"425\" height=\"344\"></embed></object><p><hr/>\r\nOn this model I added a touch panel which can be used to trigger sounds and glitch effects simply by placing your fingers on the touch points. I designed and burned to circuit boards with a Speak&Spell logo as well as an arrow pointed pitch control touch pad. Touching the word \"Speak\" turns the unit on. \"Spell\" triggers a random letter. \"&\" triggers glitched blip sounds. The three touch pads to the right are all variations of a hold/distortion effect. This is by far the coolest effect I\'ve found in a Speak&Spell in a long time! <br> Read the schematic below to see how it\'s done. It\'s easy!\r\n<img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/spacer.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"4\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" /><p>\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/touchnspell/touch%26Spell3.jpg\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/touchnspell/_touch%26Spell3.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3>SCHEMATIC</h3>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/touchnspell/touchpoints.jpg\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/touchnspell/_touchpoints.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"500\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><hr/>\r\n\r\nIn order to build this thing I had to do quite a bit of bread boarding to figure out how to make it all work. It ended up being an enormous pain to keep flipping the unit over to press the touch pad, then flip it again to work on the circuit. So I built a rotating harness from a few pieces of wood and a lazy suzan. It worked great! The bread board sat below the Speak on the turn table. Everything stayed together and I was easily able to turn the whole thing back and forth to work on it. \r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/touchnspell/touch%26Tell.jpg\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/touchnspell/_touch%26Tell.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"265\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/touchnspell/guts.jpg\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/touchnspell/_guts.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"133\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  align=\"left\"/></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/touchnspell/inProgress.jpg\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/touchnspell/_inProgress.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"133\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  align=\"left\"/></a>\r\n<p>\r\n<img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/spacer.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"4\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" />\r\n\r\n','Touch&Spell',0,'','publish','open','closed','','touchandspell','','','2009-09-22 10:21:35','2009-09-22 15:21:35','',7,'http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/speak-n-spell/touchspell/',0,'page','',9),(248,2,'2009-05-10 21:06:37','2009-05-11 02:06:37','A much improved <a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/drone-lab/\">Drone Lab</a> schematic was sent in by Giancarlo Sica. I also found a few mistakes in my original drawing which have been addressed in Giancarlo\'s drawing.\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/droner/DroneLab2.JPG\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/droner/_DroneLab2.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"285\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\nA non-segmented schematic is in the works and so is a PCB!','Drone Lab improved schematic',0,'','publish','open','open','','drone-lab-improved-schematic','','\nhttp://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/drone-lab/','2009-05-10 21:20:52','2009-05-11 02:20:52','',0,'http://casperelectronics.com/2009/05/10/drone-lab-improved-schematic/',0,'post','',4),(138,2,'2007-12-18 02:06:49','2007-12-18 07:06:49','<img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/_dudes.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"376\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" />\r\nThe casperelectronics team.  ','',0,'','publish','open','closed','','138','','','2007-12-19 10:49:11','2007-12-19 15:49:11','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/138/',0,'post','',3),(139,2,'2007-12-18 22:48:32','2007-12-19 03:48:32','<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/echo/S36000088.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/echo/_S36000088.jpg\" width=\"469\" height=\"575\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\nThe Echo Bender is a mix of multi FX pedal and noise maker.<br> It can process external signals like guitars, keyboards, mics and drum machines or it can create complex sounds on its own. \r\nIt can function in several different stand alone modes: <br> <li>Warm analog sounding echo.<br>\r\n<li>Highly adjustable distortion.<br>\r\n<li>Ring mod style feedback.<br>\r\n<li>Complex noise generator.<br></li>\r\nThese modes can be used on their own or it can all be mixed together to achieve effects ranging from melodic and dreamy to chaotic and screamy.<br><a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/echo/S3600007.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/echo/_S3600007.JPG\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" class=\"alignleft\" /></a>\r\nThe noise generating capabilities are especially interesting. The echo rate range has been set much lower than the standard echo pedal. When the rate is turned WAY down, the sound breaks up into blipping squeals and screeches. Combine this with distortion and feedback tones and a reverse decay setting and you\'ve got a lot of variety and tonal complexity.<img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/spacer.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"4\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" />\r\n<h3>Controls:</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>True bypass switch with power indication LED</li>\r\n<li>Echo rate coarse tune</li>\r\n<li>Echo rate fine tune</li>\r\n<li>Echo decay. Fade from single repeat to reverse decay (echo fades IN)</li>\r\n<li>Wet volume</li>\r\n<li>Dry volume</li>\r\n<li>Feedback</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<h3>Interface:</h3><br>\r\n<li>1/4\" audio input.</li>\r\n<li>1/4\" audio output.</li>\r\n<li>9VDC power jack.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/echo/S3600001.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/echo/_S3600001.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/echo/S3600002.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/echo/_S3600002.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n<object width=\"425\" height=\"350\"> <param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/1saua5tm2fU\"> </param> <embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/1saua5tm2fU\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"425\" height=\"350\"> </embed> </object>\r\n<object width=\"425\" height=\"350\"> <param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/SADTXEMmIE0\"> </param> <embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/SADTXEMmIE0\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"425\" height=\"350\"> </embed> </object>\r\n<object width=\"425\" height=\"350\"> <param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/BB1FRr71YW0\"> </param> <embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/BB1FRr71YW0\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"425\" height=\"350\"> </embed> </object>\r\n','Echo Bender',0,'','publish','open','closed','','echo-bender','','','2009-08-07 17:54:40','2009-08-07 22:54:40','',3,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/echo-bender/',0,'page','',1),(140,2,'2007-12-18 22:56:09','2007-12-19 03:56:09','<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/for-sale-2/\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/_S3600015.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" /></a>\r\nClick on the image to visit the <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/for-sale-2/\">\"For Sale\" </a>page. \r\nAll of the pieces on this page are available for purchase right now. I\'m selling them on a first come first serve basis.\r\n If you want to purchase a piece, email me and I will reserve the piece for you for 48 hours.\r\nIf we haven\'t worked out payment by the end of 48 hours I will offer the piece to the next person on the list.','Instruments on sale...NOW!!!',0,'','publish','open','closed','','instruments-for-sale','','','2007-12-19 05:26:32','2007-12-19 10:26:32','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/instruments-for-sale/',0,'post','',0),(141,2,'2007-12-19 00:21:19','2007-12-19 05:21:19','<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/echo/S36000088.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/echo/_S36000088.jpg\" width=\"469\" height=\"575\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\nThe Echo Bender is a mix of multi FX pedal and noise maker.<br> It can process external signals like guitars, keyboards, mics and drum machines or it can create complex sounds on its own. \r\nIt can function in several different stand alone modes: <br> <li>Warm analog sounding echo.<br>\r\n<li>Highly adjustable distortion.<br>\r\n<li>Ring mod style feedback.<br>\r\n<li>Complex noise generator.<br></li>\r\nThese modes can be used on their own or it can all be mixed together to achieve effects ranging from melodic and dreamy to chaotic and screamy.<br><a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/echo/S3600007.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/echo/_S3600007.JPG\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" class=\"alignleft\" /></a>\r\nThe noise generating capabilities are especially interesting. The echo rate range has been set much lower than the standard echo pedal. When the rate is turned WAY down, the sound breaks up into blipping squeals and screeches. Combine this with distortion and feedback tones and a reverse decay setting and you\'ve got a lot of variety and tonal complexity.<img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/spacer.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"4\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" />\r\n<h3>Controls:</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>True bypass switch with power indication LED</li>\r\n<li>Echo rate coarse tune</li>\r\n<li>Echo rate fine tune</li>\r\n<li>Echo decay. Fade from single repeat to reverse decay (echo fades IN)</li>\r\n<li>Wet volume</li>\r\n<li>Dry volume</li>\r\n<li>Feedback</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<h3>Interface:</h3><br>\r\n<li>1/4\" audio input.</li>\r\n<li>1/4\" audio output.</li>\r\n<li>9VDC power jack.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/echo/S3600001.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/echo/_S3600001.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/echo/S3600002.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/echo/_S3600002.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n<object width=\"425\" height=\"350\"> <param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/1saua5tm2fU\"> </param> <embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/1saua5tm2fU\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"425\" height=\"350\"> </embed> </object>\r\n<h3>SOUNDS COMING SOON!!</h3>','echo bender 2',0,'','publish','open','closed','','echo-bender-2','','','2007-12-19 01:24:39','2007-12-19 06:24:39','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/echo-bender-2/',0,'page','',0),(142,2,'2007-12-20 01:01:33','2007-12-20 06:01:33','<object width=\"425\" height=\"350\"> <param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/1saua5tm2fU\"> </param> <embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/1saua5tm2fU\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"425\" height=\"350\"> </embed> </object>\r\nAvailable for <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/for-sale-2/\">purchase</a>. Only 4 left. \r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/echo-bender/\">More info here.</a>\r\n','The Echo Bender has arrived',0,'','publish','open','closed','','the-echo-bender-has-arrived','','','2008-02-07 14:16:16','2008-02-07 19:16:16','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/the-echo-bender-has-arrived/',0,'post','',0),(143,2,'2008-01-06 21:17:00','2008-01-07 02:17:00','<object width=\"425\" height=\"350\"> <param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/SADTXEMmIE0\"> </param> <embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/SADTXEMmIE0\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"425\" height=\"350\"> </embed> </object>\r\n<object width=\"425\" height=\"350\"> <param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/BB1FRr71YW0\"> </param> <embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/BB1FRr71YW0\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"425\" height=\"350\"> </embed> </object>','EchoBender videos',0,'','publish','open','closed','','echobender-videos','','','2008-01-06 21:17:00','2008-01-07 02:17:00','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/echobender-videos/',0,'post','',0),(144,2,'2008-01-11 21:38:03','2008-01-12 02:38:03','The modular synth has been folded into a larger project called the <a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/multi-platform-music-system/\">Multi Platform Music System</a>. You can read about it <a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/multi-platform-music-system/\"><h2>here</h2></a>\r\n<object width=\"425\" height=\"344\"><param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/6Wp133GondI&hl=en&fs=1\"></param><param name=\"allowFullScreen\" value=\"true\"></param><param name=\"allowscriptaccess\" value=\"always\"></param><embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/6Wp133GondI&hl=en&fs=1\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" allowscriptaccess=\"always\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" width=\"425\" height=\"344\"></embed></object>\r\n\r\n<object width=\"425\" height=\"350\"> <param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/Br375ELTA4c\"> </param> <embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/Br375ELTA4c\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"425\" height=\"350\"> </embed> </object>\r\n\r\n<object width=\"425\" height=\"350\"> <param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/ZTvQSZmX51U\"> </param> <embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/ZTvQSZmX51U\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"425\" height=\"350\"> </embed> </object>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/MiniModular/S3600004.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/MiniModular/_S3600004.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"534\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><br>This piece is an analog modular synthesizer which I\'ve been working on for the past year. If you\'re not familiar with what a modular synth is, click <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modular_synthesizer\">here</a>.<br>\r\nMODULES:<br>\r\n1x 16 step CV sequencer\r\n4x VCO\r\n2x noise source\r\n2x VCF\r\n3x VCA\r\n2x LFO\r\n2x AR envelope\r\n1x ADSR envelope\r\n2x ring mod\r\n1x Attenuated mixer\r\n4x CV mixer/inverter\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/MiniModular/S3600011.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/MiniModular/_S3600011.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"534\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\nThis photo shows the system (minus the bottom panel) interfaced with the <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/sequencers/step-sequencer/\">step sequencer</a><br></p>\r\nThe modules are based almost entirely on circuits designed by <a href=\"http://www.paia.com/p9700s.asp\">Paia electronics</a> and <a href=\"http://www.musicfromouterspace.com/\">Ray Wilson</a>. Ray Wilson has a fantastic site called <a href=\"http://www.musicfromouterspace.com/\">Music From Outer Space</a> which I can\'t say enough good things about. The site is an invaluable resource for the synth building enthusiast. Another good source of synth PCBs is Ken Stone\'s <a href=\"http://www.cgs.synth.net/\">CGS synth</a> page. He has a larger variety of pcbs than Ray, but his documentation isn\'t nearly as complete. <br>\r\n<p><strong><u>LAYOUT</u></strong><br />\r\nThe system is broken into three cabinets:</p>\r\ntop- 16 step CV sequencer.<br />\r\nmiddle- modified Sound Lab Mini Synth<br />\r\nbottom- paia and custom modules <br />\r\nBelow is a list of the modules with comments on each:<br>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/MiniModular/topcabinet.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/MiniModular/_topcabinet.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\nDetails on the sequencer can be found <a href=\"http://www.musicfromouterspace.com/analogsynth/SEQ16_2006/SEQ16_2006.php\">here</a>.\r\nThis is Ray Wilson\'s design and was built using the circuit board sold through his website. \r\nMy favorite feature of the design is that the run sequence can be adjusted in a variety of ways. For instance you can set it to bounce back and forth or set it to random mode.<br>\r\nMy only regret with this part is that I chose not to include fine tune adjustments for each step.<br>\r\nThis makes it very difficult to program precise musical sequences. it\'s still a very useful module though.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/MiniModular/middlecabinet.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/MiniModular/_middlecabinet.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\nModules from left to right:<br>\r\n-VCO<br>\r\n-VCO & Ring Modulator<br>\r\n-Mixer/VCF<br>\r\n-LFO<br>\r\n-LFO (main audio output module underneath LFOs)<br>\r\n-AR envelope generator<br>\r\n-VCA<br>\r\n-Sample and Hold<br>\r\n\r\nThis cabinet is basically a heavily modified <a href=\"http://www.musicfromouterspace.com/analogsynth/SOUNDLABMINISYNTH/soundlab.html\">SoundLabMiniSynth </a>. If you aren\'t familiar with the SoundLab, you should go to Ray Wilsons site and read up on it. It\'s a simple but very powerful little device and is a great project for the newbie synth builder.<br>\r\nWhat I\'ve done here is take the SoundLab design and make it completely modular. There are details on his site on how to do this. Below is a list of modifications and additions.<br>\r\n- fine tune pitch controls for each VCO <br>\r\n- cross modulation switch <br>\r\n- ad/dc modulation switch to VCO #1 <br>\r\n- modulation input adjustment to VCO #1 <br>\r\n- saw and square outputs to VCO #2 <br>\r\n- LP and BP outputs to VCF<br>\r\n- added 2nd LFO. Identical to the original SoundLab LFO. <br>\r\n- added Sample and hold module. <a href=\"http://www.musicfromouterspace.com/analogsynth/singlechipsampleandhold/singlechipsampleandhold.html\">Here\'s</a> the schematic. I highly recommend adding this circuit to your design if you build a SoundLab.<br>\r\n-added ring mod. <a href=\"http://www.musicfromouterspace.com/analogsynth/RingModulator/RingModulator.html\">Schematic</a>.\r\nThis is an awesome and very simple ring mod. I highly HIGHLY recommend this circuit.</p>\r\n<p><strong><u>NOTES:</u></strong><br />\r\nThis thing is quirky all over the place. The VCAs are noisy, the filter warbles when the resonance is all the way up and the noise output only worked for a day. But overall it\'s a real beast and makes some amazing sounds. <br>\r\nI\'ve played with a few other sound labs that friends built based on the original normalized layout.\r\nI greatly prefer the modularized design and think it allows for a lot more experimentation and potential for further developement.<br>\r\nIf you do decide to build a modular SoundLab, I strongly recommend that you include input adjustment for many of the parameters. I wish I had installed more of these. <br>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.musicfromouterspace.com/analogsynth/singlechipsampleandhold/singlechipsampleandhold.html\">Sample and hold</a> and <a href=\"http://www.musicfromouterspace.com/analogsynth/RingModulator/RingModulator.html\">ring mod</a> are a must!</p>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/MiniModular/bottomcabinet.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/MiniModular/_bottomcabinet.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><br>\r\nModules from left to right:<br>\r\n-VCO<br>\r\n-VCO<br>\r\n-AR envelope generator<br>\r\n-ADSR envelope generator <br>\r\n-Dual VCA\r\n-Ring modulator\r\n-Noise source\r\n-Dual 3 input CV mixers/inverters\r\n-4 input audio/CV mixer\r\n-VCF\r\n-Signal attenuator\r\n-Dual 3 input CV mixer </p>\r\nThis cabinet is made up of modules from a <a href=\"http://www.paia.com/p9700s.asp\">Paia 9700 synth</a>, a few simple Ray Wilson designs and a VCF using the SSM2044 IC.\r\nPaia makes a decent modular synth that you can buy in kit form called the 9700. It\'s a pretty clever design and they figured out how to cram a whole lot into a small package. The problem I have with it is that I think the normalizing scheme is a little to clever for it\'s own good and it ultimately results in a confusing layout. I decided to reconfigure the layout of the VCO and VCA modules and include them in the synth. It ended up being a little more complicated than I thought it would be and I had to spend a lot of time studying the schematics. I made a few modifications as well while I was at it. </p>\r\n- adjusted VCOs for wider pitch range<br>\r\n- fine tune adjustments for both VCOs<br>\r\n- pulse width modulation inputs for both VCOs<br>\r\n- added output amount adjustment to ADSR <br>\r\nI had some space left on the panel, so I decided to add some signal mixing modules and a high quality VCF.\r\nThe schematics for the mixers can be found <a href=\"http://www.musicfromouterspace.com/analogsynth.php?page=ANALOG\">here</a>.<br>\r\nThe VCF is based around the SSM2044 chip. This is a sort of all in one synth chip. The module was built pretty much directly from the <a href=\"http://www.emulatorarchive.com/assets/PDF/SSM2044.pdf\">spec</a> sheet.<br>\r\nyou can read more about the SSM ic series <a href=\"http://www.emulatorarchive.com/Synthesizers/SSM/ssm.html\">here</a>.\r\n\r\n','Modular synth',0,'','publish','open','closed','','modular-synth','','','2008-11-11 22:45:14','2008-11-12 03:45:14','',3,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/mini-modular-sequencer/',0,'page','',3),(145,2,'2008-01-11 21:52:58','2008-01-12 02:52:58','<object width=\"425\" height=\"350\"> <param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/ZTvQSZmX51U\"> </param> <embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/ZTvQSZmX51U\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"425\" height=\"350\"> </embed> </object>\r\nThis video shows two casio keyboards, a drum toy, switch sequencer, mini modular synth and analog sequencer all linked together. \r\n<br>\r\nI built the modular synth and sequencer based on schematics from \r\n<a href=\"http://www.musicfromouterspace.com/\">http://www.musicfromouterspace.com/</a>\r\nIf you want to get into building analog synth gear, but don\'t know where to start, go to this site!!!\r\nSuper helpful, tons of info and he has lots of circuitboards for sale.\r\n<br>\r\nThe switch sequencer is the blue box second from the left. This is the central brain for this whole operation. Schematics for this piece can be found <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/sequencers/step-sequencer/\">here</a>.\r\n<br>\r\n\r\nThis is used to trigger the drum toy (rehoused in the brown box to the left) and is also triggering the casio keyboards which are pretty quiet in this video. \r\nThe switch sequencer is also outputing a clock pulse which is being fed to the analog sequencer which is controlling the analog synth.\r\nWhat you get is a link between circuit bent instruments and analog synth gear.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/MiniModular/S3600011.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/MiniModular/_S3600011.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"534\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\n','analog meets circuitbent',0,'','publish','open','closed','','analog-meets-circuitbent','','','2008-01-11 21:52:58','2008-01-12 02:52:58','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/analog-meets-circuitbent/',0,'post','',2),(147,2,'2008-01-21 15:23:04','2008-01-21 20:23:04','<object width=\"425\" height=\"355\"><param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/CgjIbYuntEA&rel=1\"></param><param name=\"wmode\" value=\"transparent\"></param><embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/CgjIbYuntEA&rel=1\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" wmode=\"transparent\" width=\"425\" height=\"355\"></embed></object>','ScreenSavers interview',0,'','publish','open','closed','','147','','','2008-11-07 15:31:06','2008-11-07 20:31:06','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/147/',0,'post','',0),(148,2,'2008-01-21 20:38:23','2008-01-22 01:38:23','&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<strong>PETER EDWARDS</strong>\r\n\r\nhttp://www.casperelectronics.com\r\n\r\npete@casperelectronics.com\r\n\r\nDen Haag, The Netherlands\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<strong>Education</strong>\r\n\r\n- Instruments and Interfaces Masters Program, The Royal Conservatory of the Hague / STEIM Amsterdam, Netherlands: 2012 to 2014.\r\n\r\n- Rhode Island School of Design. RI: 1996 to 2000 B.F.A., Sculpture\r\n\r\n- Hudson Valley Community College. Troy, NY: 2010 to 2011\r\nelectrical engineering and computer sciences. Non matriculated.\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<strong>Professional Experience</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>-Royal Academy of Art</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Hague, Netherlands: 2014 to present\r\n\r\nTeacher\r\n\r\nElectricity for artists\r\n\r\n<strong>-Hampshire College</strong>\r\n\r\nAmherst, MA: 2005 to 2007\r\n\r\nAdjunct Assistant Professor of Design\r\n\r\nPlanned, designed and implemented creative electronics program.\r\n\r\n<strong>-Make Magazine</strong>\r\n\r\nNorth Sebastopol, CA: 2009 to 2010\r\n\r\nWriter.\r\n\r\n<strong>-Harvestworks Digital Media Arts Center</strong>\r\n\r\nManhattan, NY: 2008 to Present\r\n\r\nTeacher\r\n\r\n<strong>-Casperelectronics</strong>\r\n\r\nTroy, NY: 2000 to Present\r\n\r\nSole Proprietor, Designer\r\n\r\nMusical instrument design and production.\r\n\r\n<strong>-Arts Center of the Capital Region</strong>\r\n\r\nTroy, NY: 2009-2010\r\n\r\nTeacher\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<strong>Exhibitions</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Solo Shows</strong>\r\n\r\n<em>2012</em>\r\n\r\n-Commissioned installation \"DroneScape\" for Clock Tower Gallery, Manhattan, NY\r\n\r\n<em>2011</em>\r\n\r\n-Flux Factory Gallery, Long Island City, NY\r\n\r\n<em>2010</em>\r\n\r\n- Commissioned installation for Tang Museum, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY\r\n\r\n- West Hall Gallery, Rensellaer Polytechnic Institue, Troy, NY\r\n\r\n<em>2008</em>\r\n\r\n- Lost Horse Gallery, Reykjavik, Iceland\r\n\r\n<em>2006</em>\r\n\r\n- Seton gallery, University of New Haven, CT\r\n\r\n<strong>Group Shows</strong>\r\n\r\n2014\r\n\r\n-Kopenlab festival, Copenhagen, Denmark\r\n\r\n-Your Engagement Has Consequences, BillyTown, Den Haag, The Netherlands\r\n\r\n2013\r\n\r\n-Ja Natuurlijk. Gemeente Museum, Den Haag, The Netherlands\r\n\r\n-ReFunct. Transmediale, Berlin, Germany\r\n\r\n<em>2012</em>\r\n\r\n- Commission for show Resonant Frequencies, Georgia Southern Statesboro, GA\r\n\r\n<em>2011</em>\r\n\r\n- Commission for show Dwell, Contemporary Artists Center, Troy, NY\r\n\r\n- 319 Scholes Gallery, Brooklyn NY\r\n\r\n- Arts Center of the Capital Region, Troy NY\r\n\r\n<em>2010</em>\r\n\r\n- Marketplace Gallery, Albany NY\r\n\r\n<em>2008</em>\r\n\r\n- ABC No Rio, New York, NY\r\n\r\n- Governors island, New York, NY\r\n\r\n<em>2006</em>\r\n\r\n- Hans Weiss Newspace Gallery, Manchester, CT\r\n\r\n- Art Space, New Haven CT\r\n\r\n- Green Gallery, YALE University, New Haven, CT\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<strong>Residencies</strong>\r\n\r\n2015\r\n\r\n-Hangar, Barcelona, Spain\r\n\r\n-Ljudmila, Ljubljana, Slovenia\r\n\r\n-Silent Barn, Brooklyn, NY\r\n\r\n2014\r\n\r\n-Ljudmila, Ljubljana, Slovenia\r\n\r\n2013\r\n\r\n-MIT Media Lab, Cambridge, MA\r\n\r\n<em>2012 </em>\r\n\r\n-Clock Tower Gallery, Manhattan, NY\r\n\r\n-Perte de Signal, Rustine Labs, Montreal, Canada\r\n\r\n-Free103point9 Wave Farm, Acra, NY\r\n\r\n-EMPAC, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY\r\n\r\n<em>2011 </em>\r\n\r\n-STEIM, Amsterdam, Netherlands\r\n\r\n-Flux Factory, Long Island City, NY\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<strong>Visiting Artist Lectures and Workshops</strong>\r\n\r\n2015\r\n\r\n-Ljudmila, Ljubljana, Slovenia\r\n\r\n2014\r\n\r\n-Piksel Festival, Bergen, Norway\r\n\r\n-Ljudmila, Ljubljana, Slovenia\r\n\r\n-Avatarium Festival, St. Etienne, France\r\n\r\n-Future Everything Festival, Manchester, UK\r\n\r\n-WORM, Rotterdam, Netherlands\r\n\r\n2013\r\n\r\n-Transmediale Festival, Berlin, Germany\r\n\r\n-Sotu Festival, Amsterdam, Netherlands\r\n\r\n-Control Voltage Festival, Brooklyn, NY\r\n\r\n-The Silent Barn, Brooklyn, NY\r\n\r\n-Flux Factory, Long Island City, NY\r\n\r\n-WORM, Rotterdam, Netherlands\r\n\r\n-De Vinger, The Hague, Netherlands\r\n\r\n-STEIM, Amsterdam, Netherlands\r\n\r\n-Hordijk Studios, The Hague, Netherlands\r\n\r\n<em>2012</em>\r\n\r\n-State-X New Forms Festival, The Hague, Netherlands\r\n\r\n- Mapping Festival, Geneva, Switzerland\r\n\r\n- Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA\r\n\r\n<em>2011</em>\r\n\r\n- STEIM, Amsterdam, Netherlands\r\n\r\n- V&amp;A Museum, London, UK\r\n\r\n- 319 Scholes Gallery, Brooklyn, NY\r\n\r\n- Flux Factory, Long Island City, NY\r\n\r\n- Mal Au Pixel festival, Paris, France\r\n\r\n- PiNG festival, Nantes, France\r\n\r\n- Goucher College, Baltimore, MD\r\n\r\n- Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY\r\n\r\n<em>2010</em>\r\n\r\n- Hampshire College, Amherst, MA\r\n\r\n- Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY\r\n\r\n- OFFF arts festival, Paris, France\r\n\r\n- Bloomfield College, Bloomfield, NJ\r\n\r\n- Bent Festival, New York, NY\r\n\r\n<em>2009 </em>\r\n\r\n- NYU, Manhattan, NY\r\n\r\n- Piksel Festival, Bergen, Norway\r\n\r\n- Long Beach University, Long Beach, CA\r\n\r\n- Electro-Music Festival, Bloomingdale, NJ\r\n\r\n- MIT Media Lab, Cambridge, MA\r\n\r\n<em>2008 </em>\r\n\r\n- BENT festival, NY\r\n\r\n- Hasbro Toys, Pawtucket, RI\r\n\r\n- PotluckCon, New Orleans, LA\r\n\r\n- Nauticon, Cleveland, OH\r\n\r\n- BENT festival, LA and NY\r\n\r\n<em>2007 </em>\r\n\r\n- The Piksel Festival, Bergen, Norway\r\n\r\n- BENT Festival, Eyebeam, NY\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<strong>Performances</strong>\r\n\r\n2015\r\n\r\n-Strictly Analog Festival, Ljubljana, Slovenia\r\n\r\n-Rewire Festival, Den Haag, Netherlands\r\n\r\n-Roodkapje, Rotterdam, Netherlands\r\n\r\n-Devoid, Art Rotterdam Week, Rotterdam, Netherlands\r\n\r\n-W139, Amsterdam, Netherlands\r\n\r\n-Hangar, Barcelona, Spain\r\n\r\n-Oorsprung, Amsterdam, Netherlands\r\n\r\n-De Vinger, Den Haag, Netherlands\r\n\r\n2014\r\n\r\n-V2, Rotterdam, Netherlands\r\n\r\n-WORM, Rotterdam, Netherlands\r\n\r\n-Piksel Festival, Bergen, Norway\r\n\r\n-Future Everything Festival, Manchester, UK\r\n\r\n-Dutch Electronic Arts Festival (DEAF), Rotterdam, Netherlands\r\n\r\n-Ljudmila, Ljubljana, Slovenia\r\n\r\n-Poortgebouw, Rotterdam, Netherlands\r\n\r\n-Roodkapje, Rotterdam, Netherlands\r\n\r\n-STEIM, Amsterdam, Netherlands\r\n\r\n2013\r\n\r\n-Aviary Gallery, Jamaica Planes, MA\r\n\r\n-Cafe Fixe, Brookline, MA\r\n\r\n-WZBC radio, Newton, MA\r\n\r\n-The Silent Barn, Brooklyn, NY\r\n\r\n-Flux Factory, Long Island City, NY\r\n\r\n-New York Electronic Arts Festival, Manhattan, NY\r\n\r\n-ExtraPool, Nijmegen, Netherlands\r\n\r\n-Steim, Amsterdam, Netherlands\r\n\r\n-Transmediale Festival, Berlin, Germany\r\n\r\n<em>2012</em>\r\n\r\n-State-X New Forms Festival, The Hague, Netherlands\r\n\r\n-EMPAC, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY\r\n\r\n-Upstate Artists Guild, Albany, NY\r\n\r\n<em>2011</em>\r\n\r\n-STEIM, Amsterdam, Netherlands\r\n\r\n-Clock Tower Gallery, Manhattan, NY\r\n\r\n-319 Scholes Gallery, Brooklyn, NY\r\n\r\n-Hackposium hacker festival, Long Island City, NY\r\n\r\n- Mal Au Pixel Festival, Paris, France\r\n\r\n- PiNG festival, Nantes, France\r\n\r\n-Devotion Gallery, New York, NY\r\n\r\n-Littlefield, Brooklyn, NY\r\n\r\n<em>2010 </em>\r\n\r\n- OFFF Festival, Paris, France\r\n\r\n- Brigade Neurale, Paris, France\r\n\r\n- Grrrnd Zero, Leon, France\r\n\r\n- Hundebiss Records, Milan, Italy\r\n\r\n- Bent Festival, Manhattan, NY\r\n\r\n- Valentines, Albany, NY\r\n\r\n- The Troy Bike Rescue, Troy, NY\r\n\r\n-West Hall Gallery, Troy, NY\r\n\r\n-The Spotty Dog, Hudson, NY\r\n\r\n<em>2009 </em>\r\n\r\n- Performa Festival, Manhattan, NY\r\n\r\n- Monkeytown, Brooklyn, NY\r\n\r\n- Arts Center of the Capital Region, Troy, NY\r\n\r\n- Bennington College, North Bennington, VT\r\n\r\n- Bergen Kunsthall, Bergen, Norway\r\n\r\n- Casper Land, Troy, NY\r\n\r\n- Upstate Artists Guild Gallery, Albany, NY\r\n\r\n- Bent Festival, The Tank, Manhattan, NY\r\n\r\n- 3rd Ward, Brooklyn, NY\r\n\r\n- Load of Fun Theater, Baltimore, MD\r\n\r\n- Big Rock Candy Mountain, Philladelphia, PA\r\n\r\n- Weird Diner, Bloomfield, CT\r\n\r\n- Building 16, Providence, RI\r\n\r\n- The Elevens, North Hampton, MA\r\n\r\n- Hampshire College, Amherst, MA\r\n\r\n- Market Hotel, Brooklyn, NY\r\n\r\n- Death By Audio, Brooklyn, NY\r\n\r\n<em>2008</em>\r\n\r\n- CMJ music festival, Brooklyn, NY\r\n\r\n- The Silent Barn, Brooklyn, NY\r\n\r\n- Lost Horse Gallery, Reykjavik, Iceland\r\n\r\n- Kling And Bang, Reykjavik, Iceland\r\n\r\n- Bent Festival, New York, NY\r\n\r\n- The Tank, New York, NY\r\n\r\n- Grand Performances, Los Angeles, CA\r\n\r\n-Vanishing Point, Brooklyn, NY\r\n\r\n- Scrap Cycle, Brooklyn, NY\r\n\r\n- Monkey Town, Brooklyn, NY\r\n\r\n- Death By Audio, Brooklyn, NY\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<strong>Press</strong>\r\n\r\n-Radio interview, NPR, The Brian Lehrer Show\r\n\r\n<em>-<a href=\"http://current.com/groups/on-current-tv/89634334_speak-spell-music.htm\">TV interview, Current TV</a></em>\r\n\r\n-<a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJyYjK6uE2E\">Television interview, Swedish Public Television, ShowRoom</a>\r\n\r\n-<a href=\"http://rhizome.org/editorial/2011/jun/27/homebrew-electronics-studio-visit-pete-edwards-cas/\">Studio visit and interview for Rhizome.org</a>\r\n\r\n-<a href=\"http://vimeo.com/9034653\">Video interview and demo, Scion Magazine</a>\r\n\r\n-<a href=\"http://metroland.net/back_issues/vol32_no35/listen_here.html\">Print interview, Metro Land, Troy NY</a>\r\n\r\n-<a href=\"http://www.troyrecord.com/articles/2009/09/09/news/doc4aa703e67f5bd159593118.txt\">Print interview, The Record, Albany NY</a>\r\n\r\n-Print interview, Amusement Magazine, France\r\n\r\n-<a href=\"http://www.mottodistribution.com/shop/rafskinna-3-reflections.html\">Video interview and performance, Rafskinna Magazine, Iceland</a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n-<a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgjIbYuntEA\">Television interview, TechTV’s Screen Savers</a>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n<p class=\"style1\" 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drone synth, rhythm generator and FX processor.\r\n<strong>You can buy the Drone Lab as a kit, a fully assembled unit or you can buy just the PCB. Ordering info below</strong>\r\n\r\n-More info on the Drone Lab <a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/drone-lab/drone-lab-v2/\">here</a>.\r\n-Builders forum <a href=\"http://www.ghostwizard.com/\">here</a>.\r\n-Listen to music from the Drone Lab community <a href=\"http://soundcloud.com/groups/drone-lab-music/\">here</a>.\r\n\r\n<img title=\"\" src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/droner/V2/housing/_blackpic2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"311\" />\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<h2>NOTE TO BUYERS:</h2>\r\n<h3>We are no longer producing the DroneLab and stock is almost gone. In order to fill the last few orders it will be necessary to order extra parts on a case by case basis. Therefore there may be delays of up to a month. All questions should be emailed to support(at)ghostwizard(dot)com.</h3>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<h2>Shipping:</h2>\r\nShipping is included in the price of your order. Make sure you select the appropriate shipping (international or domestic) frm the drop down menu for the item you are ordering.\r\n<strong>Shipping discounts ARE available on orders of multiple units. Please contact us for details at support[at]ghostwizard[dot]com.</strong>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<h2>Housing Kit:</h2>\r\n<strong>BACK IN STOCK!</strong>\r\n<img title=\"\" src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/droner/V2/housing/_Faceplate.JPG\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" />\r\nFaceplates come with protective paper backing shown above. The picture below shows the housing kit fully assembled. Faceplates have laser etched labeling. click on the image below for a detail shot.\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/droner/V2/housing/Faceplate_Applied.JPG\"><img title=\"\" src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/droner/V2/housing/_Faceplate_Applied.JPG\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n-We have two styles of faceplate that comply with the two versions of the PCB we have sold. The first 100 PCBs we sold are labeled V2 on the back. All PCBs after the first 100 are labeled V2.1. If you are ordering a new PCB it is a V2.1. If you have an old PCB and are unsure of what version it is, you can find the version number marked on the back.\r\n\r\nShipping is included in the price below. If you order several units you only need to pay shipping once. Contact us for ordering details for multiple units. 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Includes resistors and capacitors, ICs, sockets, LEDs, special board mount potentiometers, color coded knobs, switches, jacks....everything. I encourage anyone who feels up to it to buy the parts on their own. 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Order a finished model and we\'ll do all of the work for you! 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We\'re having our first meeting to discuss the event on the 24th of this month. Anyone interested in planning, teaching, lecturing is welcome. 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I am working on a microprocessor-controlled sound generator and plan on using the SA-7 for parts. I got frustrated trying to figure out how the thing was wired, so I finally spent about a week carefully mapping every circuit board trace.\r\nMaybe the schematic will save others the same frustration!\"\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/Casio SA/schematic.JPG\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/Casio SA/_schematic.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"283\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><br>\r\n<strong>Thanks Jeff!</strong><p>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/Casio SA/SA-X.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/Casio SA/_SA-X.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"256\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\n<p>This is an engineered modification which works on most of the Casio SA series ( SA-1, SA-5, SA-7, SA-8 etc). There will be an Amplifier chip ( No AN8053 ) common across the SA series and a mask programmed CPU which will be made by OKI and have the part No M6387-xx where xx is the variant for the specific keyboard it is installed in, in the case of the SA-5 it is M6387-16. The different variant number accommodates different key / button layouts of the keyboard it is fitted into, the PCM sounds however remain the same. There are 5 interesting modifications that can be easily fitted:</p>\r\n<strong>1) Pitch Shifting</strong><br>\r\n<strong>2) Power Crash<br>\r\n3) 5th\'s Switch   <br>\r\n4) Glitch Randomizer<br>\r\n5) Filter/ Feedback Adjustment  \r\n</p>\r\n</strong>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/Casio SA/inside5.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/Casio SA/_inside5.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"201\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\n<p>1) Pitch shifting. The CPU runs at a fixed speed of 22Mhz which it needs to create the internal sounds out of its Rom and to run the main program that scans the keyboard / buttons and plays the sounds. It has to run at a precise fixed speed as a lot of the internal processes are calculated by dividing the clock signal internally. It is not possible to just remove the Casio\'s crystal and swap it with another, as the original crystal has 3 legs, and most others have 2. In order for the crystal to oscillate it needs two capacitors, these are built into the original crystal and come out on the 3rd pin in the middle. To successfully swap the crystal we need to add two 22pf ( very tiny ) capacitors to a new crystal and complete the oscillator circuit. I have got it to run as low as 6Mhz but at this speed it executes it\'s system program slower also, so there is a tiny delay after switch on before the keyboard responds.. this is normal! It is also possible (although I have not tried) to increase the clock speed and put a 30Mhz crystal in, which would increase the pitch of the keyboard.. it may even go higher, just like overclocking your PC!</p>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/Casio SA/inside4.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/Casio SA/_inside4.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\n<p>2) Power Crash. The CPU needs a stable regulated voltage to run normally. If a variable resistor is put in series with the supply to the keyboard (removing the DC in Jack off the PCB and using the solder pads works very well) it will reduce the available voltage the CPU can use, and there is a threshold where the CPU does not have enough power to run correctly, but it has enough to not stop, this causes random sounds.. glitches in playback etc. Different results are achieved if the speaker is removed or not as the speaker requires a lot of power to run, the CPU does not glitch out as much with it in circuit, it just gets quieter when the power is reduced. A good value potentiometer is 500 ohm, which maybe hard to get but can be made with a 1K pot with a 1K resistor in parallel, giving a 500 ohm potentiometer</p><a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/Casio SA/inside2.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/Casio SA/_inside2.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\n<p>3) 5th\'s Switch. When you play a key, activating this mod will play a second note at the same time, either a 5th up or down depending on the position of the toggle (centre off toggle switch needed). This mod simply fools the CPU into thinking an extra key is pressed. All the keys are wired in a sort of X Y matrix that the CPU scans the X and the Y lines to see if a key or button is pressed. By shorting out an extra line, when the key is pressed the CPU sees 2 key presses and plays 2 notes. The switch is wired to short out either 1 line up or 1 line down of the line that scans the keyboard. It may not work on all the SA series as the CPU is configured to scan different button arrangements on different models, these pins may connect to buttons rather than keys on a different model.</p><a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/Casio SA/inside1.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/Casio SA/_inside1.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\n<p>4) Glitch randomiser. This causes a random effect on the CPU dependant on how the knob is set, and what the keyboard is doing at the time. I previously mentioned that the CPU constantly scans all the keys and buttons.. This mod takes the final amplified audio signal out of pin 5 of the amplifier chip and injects it back into the scanning matrix via a 1Meg pot. Instead of the CPU seeing a definite signal (such as when a key is pressed) it doesn\'t know what to do when it finds a much amplified audio signal where it is expecting a scan signal, and it locks the CPU up. If the keyboard is idle and not making any sound, then turning the knob has no effect as there is no audio signal there to inject back into the CPU.</p><a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/Casio SA/inside3.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/Casio SA/_inside3.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\n<p>5) Filter / Feedback pot. This works exactly the same way as sticking a live microphone in front of an amplifier speaker and you get howl or the Larssen effect ( usually heard at drunken speeches - or after dinner events ). The modification takes the audio output frm the amplifier which is quite large, and injects it back to the CPU output that is connected to the input of the amplifier chip, which then amplifies it further, feeds it back and amplifies it more.. the amplifier chip cannot cope and goes into self oscillation which is heard when the knob is wound right up. The Potentiometer used is a 1K pot, but a trimmer is also fitted in the 1 leg, so with the pot turned right down there is still some resistance between the input and output of the amplifier, otherwise it would feedback all the time. When setting up, adjust the trimmer so that oscillation starts approximately 1/3 of turning the main 1K potentiometer. When the amplifier is in self oscillation / howling, it draws a relatively large amount of power, which causes the power glitch mod to not work properly, it is better to put a switch between the 1K potentiometer and the wire to pin 5 of the amplifier chip, so the feedback loop can be broken</p>\r\n<p>There are further potential modifications, such as Rheed\'s body contacts and instability pot.. these both work on the Crystal oscillator circuit, and cause the CPU to miss a clock pulse causing a crash in the internal program. The same effect can be achieved by switching the clock speed, as the time it takes for the switch to disconnect one crystal and connect the other by moving the lever, may only be a fraction of a second for us, the CPU has missed literally thousands of clock pulses and doesn\'t know where it is in it\'s program. Very occasionally I have managed to play a note, flip the switch and it continues to play but dropped in pitch 99% of the time it will crash the CPU.. the most spectacular results occur if you have the power reduction pot right on the threshold, where the SA is fighting to make sense of what is going on, and then you change the crystal.. utter mayhem :)</p>\r\n<p>P.Parry Aka OCEANUS  15/1/08</p>\r\n\r\n<br>\r\n','Casio SA keyboards',0,'','publish','open','closed','','casio-sa-keyboards','','','2011-01-15 00:54:16','2011-01-15 05:54:16','',3,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/casio-sa-keyboards/',0,'page','',51),(150,2,'2008-01-26 14:34:24','2008-01-26 19:34:24','\r\n<p>I\'ve been speaking with a very skilled bender in the UK named Paul Parry aka Oceanus. Paul takes an engineers approach to bending and has come up with some very impressive results. 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Paul  has posted several videos of his creations on Youtube which you can see <a href=\"http://ca.youtube.com/user/xd515\">here</a>.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/casio-sa-keyboards/\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/Casio SA/_SA-X.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"256\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" /></a>','Casio SA bending tutorial',0,'','publish','open','closed','','casio-sa-bending-tutorial','','','2008-01-26 14:34:24','2008-01-26 19:34:24','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/casio-sa-bending-tutorial/',0,'post','',7),(158,2,'2008-02-19 22:03:01','2008-02-20 03:03:01','View my sound cloud page <a href=\"http://\">here</a>.<object height=\"225\" width=\"100%\"> <param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Fusers%2F1767281\"></param> <param name=\"allowscriptaccess\" value=\"always\"></param> <embed allowscriptaccess=\"always\" height=\"225\" src=\"http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Fusers%2F1767281\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"100%\"></embed> </object>  <span><a href=\"http://soundcloud.com/casperelectronics\">Latest tracks by casperelectronics</a></span> \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/other/DSC_4385.JPG\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/other/_DSC_4385.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"265\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><br>\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/aboard-a-ship-of-fingers-and-nails/\">New album </a>on line! Free listen to and download.\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/aboard-a-ship-of-fingers-and-nails/\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/graphics/albumCover.jpg\" width=\"288\" height=\"288\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" /></a><p><p>\r\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<p>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/IMG_0415.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/_IMG_0415.JPG\" align=left width=\"200\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/spacer.jpg\" align=left width=\"50\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" />\r\n<img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/graphics/_2541517169_9e2b56984c.jpg\" width=\"180\" height=\"135\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" />\r\n\r\nI\'ve always enjoyed the contrast of noise to melody, chaos to structure. I feel that these components highlight the strengths of the other and that the beauty of harmony is even greater when emerging from the din of discordant noise.<BR CLEAR=ALL><p>\r\n<img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/other/weirdDiner.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" /><p>\r\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<p>\r\n<em>ALBUMS:</em>\r\n<strong>-Tower of Power (2000):</strong> <em>Coming Soon</em><p>\r\n<strong>-Treasure Tundra (2002):</strong><em>Coming Soon</em><p>\r\n<strong>-<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/aboard-a-ship-of-fingers-and-nails/\">Aboard a Ship Of Fingers and Nails (2008)</a>:</strong><em>Click on title to go to album page.</em><p><p>\r\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<p>\r\nThe songs in the player below are an assortment of recordings from 2007 and 2008. mostly from live performances using instruments of my own design.<p>\r\nscroll down in the player window to access all of the songs.','Music',0,'','publish','open','closed','','music-2','','','2011-06-04 23:26:04','2011-06-05 04:26:04','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/music/',0,'page','',6),(152,2,'0000-00-00 00:00:00','0000-00-00 00:00:00','<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/MiniModular/S3600004.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/MiniModular/_S3600004.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"534\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>This piece is an analog modular synthesizer which I built from scratch over the past year. If you\'re not familiar with what a modular synth is, click <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modular_synthesizer\">here</a>.<br>\r\nMODULES:<br>\r\n1x 16 step CV sequencer\r\n4x VCO\r\n2x noise source\r\n2x VCF\r\n3x VCA\r\n2x LFO\r\n2x AR envelope\r\n1x ADSR envelope\r\n2x ring mod\r\n1x Attenuated mixer\r\n4x CV mixer/inverter\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/MiniModular/S3600011.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/MiniModular/_S3600011.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"534\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\nThis photo shows the system (minus the bottom panel) interfaced with the <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/sequencers/step-sequencer/\">step sequencer</a><br></p>\r\nThe modules are based almost entirely on circuits designed by <a href=\"http://www.paia.com/p9700s.asp\">Paia electronics</a> and <a href=\"http://www.musicfromouterspace.com/\">Ray Wilson</a>. Ray Wilson has a fantastic site called <a href=\"http://www.musicfromouterspace.com/\">Music From Outer Space</a> which I can\'t say enough good things about. The site is an invaluable resource for the synth building enthusiast. Another good source of synth PCBs is Ken Stone\'s <a href=\"http://www.cgs.synth.net/\">CGS synth</a> page. He has a larger variety of pcbs than Ray, but his documentation isn\'t nearly as complete. <br>\r\n<p><strong><u>LAYOUT</u></strong><br />\r\nThe system is broken into three cabinets:</p>\r\ntop- 16 step CV sequencer.<br />\r\nmiddle- modified Sound Lab Mini Synth<br />\r\nbottom- paia and custom modules <br />\r\nBelow is a list of the modules with comments on each:<br>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/MiniModular/topcabinet.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/MiniModular/_topcabinet.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\nDetails on the sequencer can be found <a href=\"http://www.musicfromouterspace.com/analogsynth/SEQ16_2006/SEQ16_2006.php\">here</a>.\r\nThis is Ray Wilson\'s design and was built using the circuit board sold through his website. \r\nMy favorite feature of the design is that the run sequence can be adjusted in a variety of ways. For instance you can set it to bounce back and forth or set it to random mode.<br>\r\nMy only regret with this part is that I chose not to include fine tune adjustments for each step.<br>\r\nThis makes it very difficult to program precise musical sequences. it\'s still a very useful module though.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/MiniModular/middlecabinet.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/MiniModular/_middlecabinet.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\nModules from left to right:<br>\r\n\r\nThis cabinet is basically a heavily modified <a href=\"http://www.musicfromouterspace.com/analogsynth/SOUNDLABMINISYNTH/soundlab.html\">SoundLabMiniSynth </a>. If you aren\'t familiar with the SoundLab, you should go to Ray Wilsons site and read up on it. It\'s a simple but very powerful little device and is a great project for the newbie synth builder.<br>\r\nWhat I\'ve done here is take the SoundLab design and make it completely modular. There are details on his site on how to do this. Below is a list of modifications and additions.<br>\r\n- fine tune pitch controls for each VCO <br>\r\n- cross modulation switch <br>\r\n- ad/dc modulation switch to VCO #1 <br>\r\n- modulation input adjustment to VCO #1 <br>\r\n- saw and square outputs to VCO #2 <br>\r\n- LP and BP outputs to VCF<br>\r\n- added 2nd LFO. Identical to the original SoundLab LFO. <br>\r\n- added Sample and hold module. <a href=\"http://www.musicfromouterspace.com/analogsynth/singlechipsampleandhold/singlechipsampleandhold.html\">Here\'s</a> the schematic. I highly recommend adding this circuit to your design if you build a SoundLab.<br>\r\n-added ring mod. <a href=\"http://www.musicfromouterspace.com/analogsynth/RingModulator/RingModulator.html\">Schematic</a>.\r\nThis is an awesome and very simple ring mod. I highly HIGHLY recommend this circuit.</p>\r\n<p><strong><u>NOTES:</u></strong><br />\r\nThis thing is quirky all over the place. The VCAs are noisy, the filter warbles when the resonance is all the way up and the noise output only worked for a day. But overall it\'s a real beast and makes some amazing sounds. <br>\r\nI\'ve played with a few other sound labs that friends built based on the original normalized layout.\r\nI greatly prefer the modularized design and think it allows for a lot more experimentation and potential for further developement.<br>\r\nIf you do decide to build a modular SoundLab, I strongly recommend that you include input adjustment for many of the parameters. I wish I had installed more of these. <br>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.musicfromouterspace.com/analogsynth/singlechipsampleandhold/singlechipsampleandhold.html\">Sample and hold</a> and <a href=\"http://www.musicfromouterspace.com/analogsynth/RingModulator/RingModulator.html\">ring mod</a> are a must!</p>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/MiniModular/bottomcabinet.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/MiniModular/_bottomcabinet.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\nThis cabinet is made up of modules from a <a href=\"http://www.paia.com/p9700s.asp\">Paia 9700 synth</a>, a few simple Ray Wilson designs and a VCF using the SSM2044 IC.\r\nPaia makes a decent modular synth that you can buy in kit form called the 9700. It\'s a pretty clever design and they figured out how to cram a whole lot into a small package. The problem I have with it is that I think the normalizing scheme is a little to clever for it\'s own good and it ultimately results in a confusing layout. I decided to reconfigure the layout of the VCO and VCA modules and include them in the synth. It ended up being a little more complicated than I thought it would be and I had to spend a lot of time studying the schematics. I made a few modifications as well while I was at it. </p>\r\n- adjusted VCOs for wider pitch range<br>\r\n- fine tune adjustments to both VCOs<br>\r\n- pulse width modulation inputs for both VCOs<br>\r\n- added output amount adjustment to ADSR \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe core of the modular system is the wildly popular (in the synth DIY scene at least) <a href=\"http://www.musicfromouterspace.com/analogsynth/SOUNDLABMINISYNTH/soundlab.html\">Sound Lab Mini Synth</a>. Details on the SoundLab can be found <a href=\"http://www.musicfromouterspace.com/analogsynth/SOUNDLABMINISYNTH/soundlab.html\">here</a>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n about 2 years ago in the summer of 06\' I decided I was going to build a modular synthesizer. If you\'re not familiar with what a modular synth is, click <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modular_synthesizer\">here</a>. I started collecting circuit boards from <a href=\"http://www.cgs.synth.net/\">Ken Stone</a> and <a href=\"http://www.musicfromouterspace.com/\">Ray Wilson</a>. Both of these guys have amazing web sites and sell a variety of synth circuits. Ray Wilsons site <a href=\"http://www.musicfromouterspace.com/\">Music From Outer Space</a> is especially helpful as he provides VERY in depth instructions on how to build his circuit designs. <br>\r\nThere have been many stages to building this piece (building the housing, designing faceplates, ordering materials). It has been VERY time consuming, but is ultimately one of the most exciting and rewarding projects I have taken on to date. <br>\r\nThe core of this piece is the wildly popular (in the synth DIY scene at least) <a href=\"http://www.musicfromouterspace.com/analogsynth/SOUNDLABMINISYNTH/soundlab.html\">Sound Lab Mini Synth</a>. This is Ray Wilson\'s design and is sold on his <a href=\"http://www.musicfromouterspace.com/\">website</a>. This project is simple enough for the circuit building newbie to tackle and can produce a wide range of rich sounds and effects. There are also endless ways that the design can be easily modified and upgraded.<br> Expect to spend at least $100 if you build this project. It\'s not super cheap, but for what it does that\'s a steal.\r\n\r\n\r\n<object width=\"425\" height=\"350\"> <param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/Br375ELTA4c\"> </param> <embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/Br375ELTA4c\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"425\" height=\"350\"> </embed> </object>','',0,'','draft','open','closed','','','','','0000-00-00 00:00:00','0000-00-00 00:00:00','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/?p=152',0,'post','',0),(159,2,'2008-02-20 01:24:47','2008-02-20 06:24:47','<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/music/\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/_NYC07.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"293\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" /></a><br>\r\nI\'ve added a <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/music/\">page</a> with a handful of recordings from my studio and some live shows.\r\nEnjoy.\r\n','Music page added',0,'','publish','open','closed','','music-page-added','','','2008-02-20 01:24:47','2008-02-20 06:24:47','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/music-page-added/',0,'post','',0),(154,2,'0000-00-00 00:00:00','0000-00-00 00:00:00','\r\n<object width=\"425\" height=\"350\"> <param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/Br375ELTA4c\"> </param> <embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/Br375ELTA4c\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"425\" height=\"350\"> </embed> </object>\r\nDetails on the synth can be found <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/mini-modular-sequencer/\">here</a>.','Modular synth ',0,'','draft','open','closed','','modular-synth','','','0000-00-00 00:00:00','0000-00-00 00:00:00','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/?p=154',0,'post','',0),(155,2,'0000-00-00 00:00:00','0000-00-00 00:00:00','\r\n\r\n<object width=\"425\" height=\"350\"> <param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/Br375ELTA4c\"> </param> <embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/Br375ELTA4c\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"425\" height=\"350\"> </embed> </object>\r\nDetails on the synth can be found <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/mini-modular-sequencer/\">here</a>.','Modular synth ',0,'','draft','open','closed','','modular-synth','','','0000-00-00 00:00:00','0000-00-00 00:00:00','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/?p=155',0,'post','',0),(222,2,'0000-00-00 00:00:00','0000-00-00 00:00:00','<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN\" \"http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd\">\n<html xmlns=\"http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml\">\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=ISO-8859-1\" />\n<title>Untitled Document</title>\n</head>\n\n<body>\n<p>MIT Media Lab Application Essay <br />\n  Peter Edwards<br />\n  High-Low Tech -- Leah Buechley<br />\n  Fluid Interfaces -- Pattie Maes<br />\n  Tangible Media -- Hiroshi Ishii</p>\n<p><strong>I.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Summary</strong></p>\n<p>The Media Lab presents for me an opportunity to cross-pollinate skills and experience with other specialists to move toward a higher goal. Having run a successful business in my field of expertise for 9 years, I need to free my research from the goals of profitability and focus on design that has a more global consideration in mind. Working with other graduate students with specialized and advanced knowledge in the media arts is a vital component to bringing this desire to fruition.</p>\n<p>I have based my livelihood on an underground approach to engineering known generally as &ldquo;circuit bending.&rdquo; Reconfiguring and short circuiting pre-existing electronics to uncover new modes of functionality is a step in my goal towards inventing new forms of mass media interface -- organizing data, editing video, making music, seeking creative output through interactivity. </p>\n<p>One problem I would like to address is that too often the tools we use in our lives are poorly designed. Once they break they are lost forever to the landfill. Another part of my goal is to build tools that will have integrity to them, more like a precious object. This will invite a more personal interaction and unity with the user, all the while honoring a higher standard of green design. I would like MIT to help me realize this dream of inspiring new kinds of reengineering and foster new approaches to inventing technology or tools.</p>\n<p>In addition to learning new skills through the Lab, such as computer and micro controller programming, I will also work and aid others in their goals, providing technique and insight unique to the program.</p>\n<p><strong>II.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Statement of Objectives</strong></p>\n<p>Attending the Media Lab at MIT will help me realize the following goals:</p>\n<ul>\n  <li>To empower the consumer through education and awareness of possibilities that lie within the products they consume. To present possibilities beyond what they are shown and sold.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<ul>\n  <li>To encourage people to get involved in the production and maintenance of the tools they rely on. This approach helps eliminate needless waste but also allows people the opportunity to shape the tools they use in order to generate more personalized output. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n  <li>To promote making tools with integrity. To counteract the trend in engineering, which designs tools to break, fostering the mainstream and environmentally irresponsible concept of planned obsolescence. </li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<ul>\n  <li>To foster personal investment in the tools that one uses. To create interfaces that can be updated, adapted and manipulated by the user. Encouraging the user to feel personally invested in the identity and use of that object. And through that personal involvement the user will feel a more personal attachment to that object. That object will have a greater sense of value and will be less likely to be discarded and replaced. </li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Through my company Casperelectronics, I have designed musical instruments in the attempt to realize some of these goals. My work experience informs these objectives; I have witnessed the positive relationships that are possible between technology and people in the music community. Instruments are in many cases precious objects. They are used to amplify the user&rsquo;s own identity and in turn are treated with respect and care. The musician comes to know and appreciate quality in the design of an instrument more readily than they do in most other commonly used tools. The musical output is something I value, but is not my sole interest. The interaction and relationship between artist and instrument is what I find most compelling about the medium.</p>\n<p>This relationship is one I would like to encourage on a much broader scope. My hope is to discover new interests to apply these skills to; I am hopeful that through the Media Lab I will discover tools I have an affinity to design, which I may not have considered previously. </p>\n<p><strong>III.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Background and Interests in Application to MIT </strong></p>\n<p>In 2000, I began building experimental musical interfaces for a living through my business and website Casperelectronics (<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/\">http://www.Casperelectronics.com/</a>). This has been my primary creative outlet, as well as my main source of income over the past nine years. I have built hundreds of instruments for musicians all over the world, working with each client to design a customized interface specific to their needs. I take great pride in creating an intelligent and appropriate balance between form and function. Through these experiences, I have learned much about the importance of intuitive interface design, the performer&rsquo;s relationship with their instruments, the nature of performance itself, and ultimately it has linked me to the creative world in which these instruments exist.</p>\n<p>Some of these instruments are designed from preexisting products, which are then reengineered, redesigned or circuit bent. Circuit bending invites the individual to re-examine mass produced, unquestioned technologies and find ways to make these objects personalized and unique. It encourages one to question obsolescence by uncovering never before experienced or conceived functionalities. </p>\n<p>As my career in circuit bending has progressed, I&rsquo;ve discovered many levels of appeal and interest to the general public; working in this field has opened many doors for me. Its process addresses experimental engineering, recycling, audio synthesis, DIY media and obsolete technology revival. One of circuit bending&rsquo;s universally appealing aspects is that it reveals to the newcomer an unfamiliar world that exists just below the surface of the world they know.</p>\n<p>The international exposure I&rsquo;ve gained through my work at Casperelectronics has also provided me the opportunity to speak at a number of venues, on topics of interface design, sustainable technologies, and experimental engineering:<br />\n  &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </p>\n<ul>\n  <li>I presented my work at the Piksel Festival in Bergen Norway in 2007. The theme of this event and my presentation was &ldquo;Open Source Technology&rdquo;. I discussed the strength of a medium with a communally accessible infrastructure. I also touched on the significance this approach has in the fluid development of technologies as well as the longevity of their relevance and usefulness. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n  <li>In mid 2008 I presented and spoke at the Sequences Arts Festival in Reykjavik Iceland. I showcased my most recent project, the Multi Platform Music System, and spoke about the creative potential of building a system of communication between commonly disparate components in a single, working network. </li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<ul>\n  <li>IN early 2008 I spoke at a seminar in Ohio focused on computer programming and hacking. In my presentation I discussed the value of modifying electronics as a creative exercise. One which encourages people to see a value and purpose beyond what they may expect from common electronic devices. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n  <li>I spoke and presented my work at the Potluck Con (previously Tape Op magazine Con) audio engineering convention in New Orleans in 2008. In this presentation I discussed the practice of circuit modification for musical applications. I especially focused on the extrinsic properties of new, modified electronic devices and how creative interfaces can encourage new forms of interaction and creative output.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<ul>\n  <li>I have taught several workshops at the past five Bent Festivals in New York City and Los Angeles. Bent is a festival which serves as a showcase for artists involved in the art of circuit bending. The workshops I have run have been directed primarily at beginners. In these workshops I address people&rsquo;s fear of electronics and encourage them to begin experimenting and playing with electronic circuits. Once favorable results are found that fear begins to crumble and the desire to continue exploring and learning grows. The ultimate outcome is an awareness that electronics can be understood and manipulated. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n  <li>I have taught several workshops at Harvestworks NYC, an association that advocates technological awareness in the arts. These classes covered the practice and importance of circuit modification. </li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>In fall 2004, I was offered a teaching position at Hampshire College, where I designed the creative electronics department, developed a set of curriculum, and began teaching a course called &ldquo;Creative Electronics.&rdquo; Working with the bright students of Hampshire College helped me a great deal to see the value of working within a community of creative thinkers with a common goal.&nbsp; Working with artists through Casperelectronics, meeting and speaking on reuse of technology, and teaching at a college level has provided me with the academic maturity to take my ideas to the next level, and has prepared me for the learning to come.</p>\n<p>Each of the three programs I have chosen within the MIT Media Lab graduate program has a relevance to my interests, experience, and long-term goals. These Lab descriptions are taken directly from the syllabus summary provided by the Principal Investigator. After each description, I have provided comments on how I can effectively learn, enrich, and apply these learning experiences.</p>\n<p><br />\n  <strong><u>High-Low Tech -- Principal Investigator: Leah Buechley</u></strong><br />\n  <strong>The High-Low Tech group (as of January 2009) integrates high and low technological materials, processes, and cultures. Our primary aim is to engage diverse audiences in designing and building their own technologies by situating computation in new cultural and material contexts, and by developing tools that democratize engineering. We believe that the future of technology will be largely determined by end-users who will design, build, and hack their own devices, and our goal is to inspire, shape, support, and study these communities. To this end, we explore the intersection of computation, physical materials, manufacturing processes, traditional crafts, and design.</strong></p>\n<p><br />\n  This lab has a number of obvious parallels with the goals I have set out in my career. A widespread movement towards user defined, designed, and manipulated media gives breath to more highly nuanced, personalized media output. <br />\n  The main points where my goals align with those of the lab are as follows:</p>\n<ul>\n  <li>Increasing the uniqueness and perceived importance of the object</li>\n  <li>Encouraging deeper involvement with media</li>\n  <li>Fostering a richer understanding of the composition and purpose of these tools. </li>\n</ul>\n<p>One is obviously more inclined to care about an object once they have been involved in its production/ maintenance/ modification. This speaks to my desire to promote greater longevity of the tools we use and less impulse to discard and replace tools which are likely still very useful.&nbsp;<br />\n  Ventures I would like to explore within this lab: </p>\n<ul>\n  <li>Encouraging an approach to design and consumerism which recognizes appropriate design rather than an assuming a need for the newest, most popular, most expensive design. </li>\n  <li>Granting the end-user the ability to frame and manipulate the media, allows them to define what is best for them. This encourages a less oppressive view of consumerism. </li>\n  <li>User takes part in design of tools and interfaces.</li>\n  <li>Hacking existing technologies for personal use.</li>\n  <li>Community development.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong><u>Fluid Interfaces -- Principal Investigator: Pattie Maes</u></strong><br />\n    <strong>The Fluid Interfaces research group is radically rethinking the ways we interact with digital information and services. We design interfaces that are more intuitive and intelligent, and better integrated in our daily physical lives. We investigate ways to augment the everyday objects and spaces around us, making them responsive to our attention and actions. The resulting augmented environments offer opportunities for learning and interaction and ultimately for enriching our lives.</strong></p>\n<p>An important element of building effective media with lasting value is to design it for seamless and unobtrusive integration into the users life. This allows the user to appreciate and identify with the media without making sacrifices or allowances which could detract from its effectiveness. A personal connection with the media allows the relationship to develop a deep importance and have a greater impact within the users life. </p>\n<p>Objects can be created that help transition people&rsquo;s experience from isolated to integrated. Redundant systems can be recognized and utilized or eliminated. Media can be designed to learn from the user and inform themselves on how it may work more effectively.&nbsp; </p>\n<p>Possible goals of working within this lab based on my interests would be:</p>\n<ul>\n  <li>Transformation of common objects into highly responsive, personalized media. </li>\n  <li>Promoting a more intimate relationship between media and user. </li>\n  <li>Encouraging more involved user interaction which results in media with richer personal significance to the user than most common object.</li>\n  <li>Devlopment of interactive, evolving, &ldquo;smart&rdquo; objects which learn from their user are likely to facilitate new, previously unrealized forms of creative output.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>&nbsp;<strong><u>Tangible Media -- Principal Investigator: Hiroshi Ishii</u></strong><br />\n    <strong>We live between two worlds: our physical environment and cyberspace. The Tangible Media group\'s focus is on the design of seamless interfaces between humans, digital information, and the physical environment. People have developed sophisticated skills for sensing and manipulating our physical environments. However, most of these skills are not employed by traditional GUIs (Graphical User Interfaces). The Tangible Media group is designing a variety of &quot;tangible interfaces&quot; based on these skills by giving physical form to digital information, seamlessly coupling the dual worlds of bits and atoms. The goal is to change the &quot;painted bits&quot; of GUIs to &quot;tangible bits,&quot; taking advantage of the richness of multimodal human senses and skills developed through our lifetime of interaction with the physical world.</strong></p>\n<p><br />\n  The level of personal interaction possible in a physical, 3-dimensional interface is much more sensual, intimate and nuanced than that possible through standard GUIs and navigation tools such as a mouse or keyboard. <br />\n  One of the main parts of my mission is to create tools which connect with the user on a deeply personal level, thus enabling the user to generate highly personalized output while ALSO assigning that object a status of importance. I think that a highly configurable, physical interface is a necessary format for media designed to encourage such a personal&nbsp;connection. <br />\n  I would like to explore within this lab: </p>\n<ul>\n  <li>Researching ways in which people&rsquo;s experiences could be positively changed through deeply engaging, highly personalized interface design.</li>\n  <li>Exploring the lines between sacred objects and disposable objects to find ways of creating the most effective user experience.</li>\n  <li>Create well crafted, lasting objects, straying from the concepts of &ldquo;planned obsolescence&rdquo;.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><strong>IV.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Goals and Application of MIT Master&rsquo;s Degree</strong></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>The approach I have taken to engineering and interface design is one that&nbsp;provides valuable problem solving tools. I will join my knowledge and research from the Media Lab at MIT with everything I have learned in my business, to tackle issues of needless waste and disposable technologies. Educating a community is very important to me also. I will make it my goal to inform people about how they can take control of their relationship with technology. I will work to inform the end-user of the options hidden within the media they are using.</p>\n<p>I view time spent at MIT as an opportunity to gain a greater understanding of established and evolving technologies in order to positively impact future technological developments. I also see it as a valuable opportunity to forge important relationships with others dedicated to similar goals. These relationships can extend beyond the media lab to a global stage.&nbsp; I see life beyond MIT as a continued pursuit to propagate these relationships and generate momentum to be used in educating a community of responsible consumers and in developing personalized, intelligently designed creative interfaces. </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n</body>\n</html>\n','MIT Media Lab Statement of Objectives',0,'','draft','open','open','','','','','0000-00-00 00:00:00','0000-00-00 00:00:00','',0,'http://casperelectronics.com/?p=222',0,'post','',0),(157,2,'2008-02-19 06:51:38','2008-02-19 11:51:38','\r\n<object width=\"425\" height=\"350\"> <param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/Br375ELTA4c\"> </param> <embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/Br375ELTA4c\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"425\" height=\"350\"> </embed> </object>\r\nNew <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/mini-modular-sequencer/\">modular synth</a>. Just finished today! ','Modular synth ',0,'','publish','open','closed','','modular-synth-2','','','2008-02-19 09:23:00','2008-02-19 14:23:00','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/modular-synth-2/',0,'post','',0),(163,2,'2008-02-28 02:13:29','2008-02-28 07:13:29','<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/Speak-n-Xbending/SpeakAndSpell2.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/Speak-n-Xbending/_SpeakAndSpell.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"254\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" /></a>\r\nNew schematic added to the <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/speak-n-spell/speakspell-bending/\">Speak&Spell bending</a> page.\r\nThis is a re-draw and update of an older drawing which was posted on the S&S bending page. 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BOSS PS-3 pitch shifter pedal.<br>\r\nI\'ve added a few noisy bends and a pitch control joystick. <br>The joystick allows for much more expressive adjustment of the pitch than the tiny little knobs do. The pedal has a few different modes including an echo. In echo mode, the center two knobs control echo rate and decay. For this mode it may be desirable to have knob control instead of joystick so I added a switch that toggles between knob and joystick control.<br>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/BOSSps-3/S3600004.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/BOSSps-3/_S3600004.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/BOSSps-3/S3600005.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/BOSSps-3/_S3600005.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\nI removed the circuit and all of the hardware and mounted it on an aluminum plate which a cut down to fit in a <a href=\"http://www.pelican-case.com\">pelican case</a>. This is a design I like quite a bit as the pelican cases are rugged as hell and look pretty swank.<br> It takes a little bit of work since I need to make posts which bolt to the inside of the case and to the face plate. Also the inside of the case slopes in slightly so getting an accurate measurement of the exact face plate size can be tricky.<br><p>\r\nThe bends are pretty noisey and do a lot of bit crunching effects. The hardest part about working on the new boss pedals is that they use mostly surface mount components and you need to use very thin wire. If you use heavy wire it could very easily pull leads and components off the board if pulled or bent the wrong way. <br>When using very fine wire, you HAVE to use heat shrink tubing where it is soldered to hardware or zip tie all of your wires to minimize connection movement</P>\r\nI may put a schematic up eventually, but probably not. If you want to bend one of these, you should just get in there and poke around. It\'s not hard at all to find interesting bends. Don\'t expect to find a huge variety though. I found a few variable distortion/bit crunch effects and a loop effect.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/BOSSps-3/S3600023.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/BOSSps-3/_S3600023.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><p>This piece was built for gore core electronic artist <a href=\"http://www.ottovonschirach.com/\">Otto Von Schirach</a>. 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It\'s sort of a mega clock brain made up of a few circuits from Ken Stone\'s amazing site: \r\nwww.CGS.synth.net\r\n</P><P>\r\nThe module incorporates the <br><a href=\"http://www.cgs.synth.net/modules/cgs22v2_master_divider.html\">Master Divider</a>\r\n\r\n</P><P>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.cgs.synth.net/modules/cgs36_pulse_divider.html\">Pulse Divider</a>\r\n\r\n</P><P>\r\nand an <a href=\"http://www.cgs.synth.net/modules/cgs54_xor.html\">XOR/XNOR logic board</a>\r\n\r\n</P><P>\r\n<object width=\"425\" height=\"350\"> <param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/27qNUEm687Q\"> </param> <embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/27qNUEm687Q\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"425\" height=\"350\"> </embed> </object>','Master Divider',0,'','publish','open','closed','','master-divider','','','2008-04-08 15:47:26','2008-04-08 20:47:26','',144,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/mini-modular-sequencer/master-divider/',0,'page','',2),(172,2,'2008-04-15 01:33:09','2008-04-15 06:33:09','Attention all New Yorkers and Los Angelites!!!<br>\r\nI will be at the upcoming <a href=\"http://bentfestival.org/\">bent festivals</a> in both LA and NY showing off and demoing my<h3>new product!</h3><br> After years of working on the Texas Instruments Speak&Spell I have come up with a design that incorporates the best bends into a rugged, utilitarian and affordable design.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/CX1/promo2.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/CX1/_promo2.jpg\" width=\"395\" height=\"570\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><br>\r\nThis piece is brand new and there are tons of details to follow including pics, videos, online manual and add on features...such as the LFO module pictured on the Speak&Read in my last post.<br>\r\nBelow is a picture showing some of the standard features:<br>\r\n-atari controller port<br>\r\n-guitar strap pegs<br>\r\n-locking 1/4\" audio jack<br>\r\n-pitch adjustment body contacts<br>\r\n+<br>\r\n-sound activated LED<br>\r\n-3 glitch switches\r\n-LOOP switch and adjustment<br>\r\n-HOLD switch and adjustment<br>\r\n-pitch adjustment<br>\r\n-industrial reset button<br>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/CX1/detail.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/CX1/_detail.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><p>\r\nThe LA fest starts this thursday April 17-19. The NY fest is April 24-26. <p>\r\nGo here to learn more about dates and locations!\r\n<a href=\"http://bentfestival.org/\"><h2>BENT FEST WEBSITE</h2></a>\r\nI will be performing in LA on saturday the 19th at 10 pm at Zero Point 1049 E 32nd St. <br>\r\nI will be selling the 3 units I bring to the fest and taking pre orders. Orders placed at the fest will receive a special discount. And <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/buttons.JPG\">buttons</a>....there will be <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/buttons.JPG\">buttons</a>.','Casper at LA & NY bent festivals',0,'','publish','open','closed','','casper-at-la-ny-bent-festivals','','','2008-05-01 20:05:07','2008-05-02 01:05:07','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/casper-at-la-ny-bent-festivals/',0,'post','',0),(181,2,'2008-05-01 00:50:31','2008-05-01 05:50:31','I\'m back from the LA bent fest and finished up with the NY one and I\'m worn out! It was a whole lot of fun and I wish I was off to Minneapolis for more, but I\'m happy to be back in the studio. I raffled off some Speak&Spells, met LOTS and lots of people, played with some awesome hand built instruments and made some music.<br> Big ups to DJ Tendraw, eraSure, Mimo, phil, Aaron, Dr.Rek, Austin, Alex, Joker, ....um ....who else? You know who you are.<p>\r\nHere\'s an awesome picture from the NY fest taken by Christopher McDonald using his amazing LED printer. You really have to see it to believe/understand it. Check out Chris\' fantastic work <a href=\"http://vanitaphonecompany.com/\">here</a><br>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/graphics/gertrude.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/graphics/_gertrude.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><p>\r\nThere are a whole bunch of photo sets available from NY and LA and I\'m sure there will be a bunch from Minneapolis. Click on the images below to link to the appropriate sets.<br>\r\n<h2>Los Angeles</h2><p><a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/82098553@N00/sets/72157604678853456/\"><img src=\"http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3219/2421745277_5818a25ce7_s.jpg\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" /></a><br>Here\'s a set from Univac. <p>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/beckidyb/sets/72157604625367223/\"><img src=\"http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3129/2425848576_0c62751e96_s.jpg\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" /></a><br>Here are some beautiful pictures of the CRAZY LA venue.<p>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/26074679@N07/sets/72157604765203910/\"><img src=\"http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3247/2447134041_1176127a68_s.jpg\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" /></a><br> LA photo set by Cooper Baker.<p>\r\n<h2> New York</h2>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewbesinger/sets/72157604773738007/\"><img src=\"http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2167/2447759649_85f5d1044e_s.jpg\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" /></a><br>Pictures by Mattew Besinger.<p>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/26119995@N05/sets/72157604803695237/\"><img src=\"http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2111/2452348879_729073fbbb_s.jpg\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" /></a><br>NY set from Alex of <a href=\"http://www.getlofi.com/\">Getlofi.com</a>\r\n<p>There are lots of videos available as well. Here are two sideways videos from my performance in LA.<object width=\"425\" height=\"355\"><param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/KAAhnyRBEw4&hl=en\"></param><param name=\"wmode\" value=\"transparent\"></param><embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/KAAhnyRBEw4&hl=en\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" wmode=\"transparent\" width=\"425\" height=\"355\"></embed></object>\r\n<object width=\"425\" height=\"355\"><param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/OcGOIbyePl8&hl=en\"></param><param name=\"wmode\" value=\"transparent\"></param><embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/OcGOIbyePl8&hl=en\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" wmode=\"transparent\" width=\"425\" height=\"355\"></embed></object><p> on a side note, today was a day of awesome news. I was asked to speak on the Brian Lehrer Show on WNYC FM next month. I spoke with Mark Hosler of Negativland today who told me that they have a new album coming out this summer(!!!) with my circuit bent sounds all over it. so look for that! Also I was asked to speak at Hasbro toys in June for \"inspiration day\" (how crazy is that?) whoop ','Bent fests LA & NY',0,'','publish','open','closed','','bent-fests','','','2008-05-01 01:16:45','2008-05-01 06:16:45','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/bent-fests/',0,'post','',0),(174,2,'2008-04-29 02:04:10','2008-04-29 07:04:10','<img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/casper-sk-1/_sk1.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"145\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" />\r\nI\'ve teamed up with UK bender Paul Parry aka <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/user/xd515\">Oceanus</a> to bring you this detailed tutorial on bending the Casio SK1 keyboard. Paul has provided a very thorough explanation of the theory behind the SK1 and how it actually works.<br>\r\n If you have any questions, suggestions or concerns about the info supplied here, please feel free to contact me or paul.<br>\r\npete (at) casperelectronics (dot) com<br>\r\nxd515 (at) tiscali (dot) co (dot) uk <br>_________________________________________________________________________<p>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/sk1-theory/\">THEORY</a><p>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/sk1-patchbay/\">PATCHBAY</a><p>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/sk1-channel-separation/\">CHANNEL SEPARATION</a><p>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/sk1-cpu-info/\">CPU INFO</a><p>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/sk1-sequencers/\">SEQUENCERS</a><br>\r\n','SK1 bending ',0,'','publish','open','closed','','sk1-bending','','','2008-04-29 02:50:17','2008-04-29 07:50:17','',32,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/sk1-bending-page/',0,'page','',2),(175,2,'2008-04-29 02:21:55','2008-04-29 07:21:55','The Casio SK series are the most widely bent and most popular of many a circuit bent musician, but have you ever wondered why?\r\nIt stems to the fact that the SK series were the first widely mass produced domestic samplers that were made cheaply, and because the technology was not fully developed all the parts of the circuitry were laid out as separate chips, rather than the one surface mounted chip (or even worse a dreaded black blob on a board ) that would do the same job now. It is possible with just a little knowledge to understand roughly how the SK works, and to a sufficient level of detail to allow some really cool modifications, rather than a hap-hazard approach with a bit of wire, although this method can create some incredible results, and some swear by it..but it would be nice to know what you are doing to the thing to create the outcome that is achieved.  Just a little bit of research before you start attacking the circuit board can pay huge dividends in the quality and results of the end creation.<p>\r\n\r\nThe first thing is to understand how the SK series work, they are all different inside ( the SK-5 is my personal favourite ) but use the same principals, and by and large the same chips. So here we go.. Casio SK series 101!<p>\r\n\r\n<h1>How it actually works</h1><p>\r\n\r\nThe core of the SK is the CPU chip ( the big square surface mounted one ) which is a MSM6283 xx where XX is the variant for which ever SK series it is fitted into, in the SK-5 it is MSM6283-05GS. The differences are quite subtle, each variant has the same number of pins, but some are not used on some models and used on others.\r\nThis chip has 8 analogue outputs which are combined on the main circuit board to give 4 audio channels ( voices ) and then further mixed into a single audio signal and passed to the speaker. It is also worth noting that the original SK-1 has 9 analogue outputs as it uses the 9th for the percussion, and the drum sounds are synthesized inside the CPU, whereas the SK-5 has a separate chip to generate the percussion. These 8 (or 9) outputs come from the CPU on pins 89-96 ( 97 on SK-1 ), but more on this later. Apart from generating sound, the CPU has to know what the user is doing, i.e. pressing keys, sampling, recording etc. All keys and buttons are wired in a grid and the CPU scans each and every key and button sequentially to see if has been pressed. The CPU has a separate set of pins dedicated to this hardware scanning and they are 65-76 which are the Key common signals and 77-88 which are the Key input signals, so for instance it will send a signal out on pin 65, if the Ã«SampleÃ­ button is pressed then the sample button shorts pin 65 to 77 so the CPU sees itÃ­s signal back on pin 77. So the CPU can make sounds, and also know what the user is doing, but it now needs to know if a key is pressed what does it do? What sound should be made? Thankfully some clever Japanese boffin at Casio decided, if for instance the A key is pressed, then the CPU sees that it has been pressed as it is scanning the keys and then it looks in the ROM chip to see what to do. The program in the Rom chip will then instruct the CPU to generate a waveform that resembles a piano, and do this 440 times a second to give a 440Hz waveform ( Middle A! ) which it then outputs on one of its 8 analogue channels. Hey presto! You press a key and get a note.\r\nSadly it is not this simple.. the CPU has no idea how to generate a waveform that resembles a piano, it doesnÃ­t know a piano sound from a sheep farting.. Luckily the wonderful Japanese boffins have told the CPU in advance what a piano sounds like, along with what to do when a key or button is pressed. It is all stored in a ROM chip which is a PD23C246EAC. Inside the ROM the piano sound is represented by hundreds of numbers in a long sequence, stored at a certain location. To make the actual sound, the first number in the long long sequence is passed from the ROM to the CPU via the DATA BUS, say for instance that the first number for a piano sound is 42, the CPU will take the 42 and pass it to one if itÃ­s analogue outputs. The analogue output is actually a Digital to Analogue converter built into the CPU. If the Digital to Analogue ( D/A for shortness ) converter is given a big digital number such as 53524 then it will output a big voltage, if it is given a small digital number such as 3 then it will give a tiny voltage. The biggest number the D/A can convert determines the Ã«BitÃ­ rating, if it can divide 1- 256 into 256 different voltage levels then it is said to be an Ã«8-bitÃ­ converter as 2 to the power 8 is 256. Anyway back to our number 42. The D/A reads the 42 and gives a small voltage out say 0.3V, with this job done, the CPU gets the next number in the sequence for a piano, which happens to be 44, so the D/A jumps from 0.3V to 0.35V. The next number is a 47 and the D/A now spits out 0.4V. If you imagined a graph with whatever position we were at in the long sequence of numbers ( pos 1 = 42, pos 2 = 44, pos 3 = 47 etc ) along the X axis, and the output from the D/A on the Y axis going up, with our first three numbers we would have a line going up at about 45 degrees. If  we kept going along plotting the output from the D/A on the Y Axis, and the right set of numbers appeared in the long long sequence of numbers, it would be possible to trace out a curve / line / or even a sine-wave ! or in this case the waveform for the actual recording of a piano. You must remember that this happens incredibly quickly, the output from the D/A changes quick enough to generate a real waveform that you can hear, the ROM is sending the CPU the numbers at light speed across the Data bus. When a musical key is pressed you are actually instructing the CPU how quickly to send the repeating sequence of numbers to the D/A, a high note means the D/A has to process all the sequence of numbers very quickly, over and over to generate a higher frequency, at a lower note it still has to process all the numbers but not as quickly, so it loops longer giving a lower pitch sound.<p>\r\n\r\n<h1>So what Next? Sampling ?</h1><p>\r\n\r\nWell we now know that the CPU is important, the Rom very important as is the Library of knowledge for the CPU and the Data Bus that are the physical wired connections between the CPU and the ROM. However there are a lot more other bits and bobs inside an SK.. there is RAM, and Address Bus, hiding inside the CPU is a A/D ( Analogue to digital converter ), we have clock oscillators, Melody circuits and filters. The Next most important bit is the Address Bus and the RAM. I previously mentioned that the long long sequence of numbers that make up a piano sound is stored at a certain location within the ROM. As the Data bus passes the Data from the ROM to the CPU, the Address bus is how the CPU looks in a certain location within the ROM. Going back to our long long sequence of numbers, the first number (42) is at address #446F6 the next number (44) is at address #446F5 and so on. Not only are the values flying across the data bus at such a rate the D/A can make an audible waveform, the CPU has to set the voltages on the Address bus to instruct the ROM to give it the values to make the sounds with. Then we have the RAM, this is where the CPU can store data, but more useful to the SK, it is where the samples are stored. When the SK samples, the reverse of generating a sound happens. The waveform picked up on the MIC is given to the Analogue to Digital converter inside the CPU. The A/D gives the CPU a whole string of numbers, proportional to the voltage of the changing waveform from the MIC. The CPU is really busy as it has to get the value from the A/D, put it on the Data bus, generate an address to store it in, and select the RAM chip rather than the ROM ( Rom is Read Only Memory ) and then send the value across. The whole cycle repeats about 8 thousand times a second, giving a sample rate of 8Khz, in fact the CPU is so busy sampling it cannot read the Keys and buttons until it has filled the RAM with data. Now we have a custom recorded sound in RAM, so rather than play the sequence of numbers that represent a Piano that are in the ROM, the CPU can read the sound data from the RAM chip and play back what it has just recorded.<p>\r\n\r\nSK1 BENDING\r\n\r\n','SK1 theory',0,'','publish','open','closed','','sk1-theory','','','2008-04-29 02:24:02','2008-04-29 07:24:02','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/sk1-theory/',0,'page','',0),(176,2,'2008-04-29 02:37:49','2008-04-29 07:37:49','<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/casper-sk-1/SK1 bending/SK-1%20ROM%20bare.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/casper-sk-1/SK1 bending/_SK-1%20ROM%20bare.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/casper-sk-1/SK1 bending/Rom%20chip%20Connections.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/casper-sk-1/SK1 bending/_Rom%20chip%20Connections.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>','SK1 patchbay',0,'','publish','open','closed','','sk1-patchbay','','','2008-04-29 02:43:45','2008-04-29 07:43:45','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/sk1-patchbay/',0,'page','',0),(179,2,'2008-04-29 02:44:28','2008-04-29 07:44:28','','SK1 CPU info',0,'','publish','open','closed','','sk1-cpu-info','','','2008-04-29 02:44:28','2008-04-29 07:44:28','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/sk1-cpu-info/',0,'page','',0),(180,2,'2008-04-29 02:44:48','2008-04-29 07:44:48','','SK1 Sequencers',0,'','publish','open','closed','','sk1-sequencers','','','2008-04-29 02:44:48','2008-04-29 07:44:48','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/sk1-sequencers/',0,'page','',0),(178,2,'2008-04-29 02:41:23','2008-04-29 07:41:23','\r\n\r\n\r\nThe SK series have 4 voice polyphony, and this mod explains how to get these as separate audio outputs. It is most apparent on the SK-1 demo song where the Bass line can be extracted or the melody or Percussion.<p>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/casper-sk-1/SK1 bending/sk-1%20channel%20out1.jpg\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/casper-sk-1/SK1 bending/_sk-1%20channel%20out1.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\n\r\n\r\nAll 4 channels ( Melody, Obbligato, Chord and Bass ) are the result of 8 separate signals from the CPU, it combines a pitch signal and an envelope signal to give an Audio signal per channel. All we need to do is identify where on the main PCB to get these signals. As you are connecting these signals to a line out socket and other gear, it is a good idea to de-couple the SK-1 signals so there is no DC voltage present on the sockets, which we do with a 4.7uF capacitor.<p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nLooking at the PCB, the audio signal for CH1 where is leaves the bit of circuitry that combines the pitch and envelope signals is R98 which should be a 47K resistor. For CH2 it is R47, CH3 is R81 and finally CH4 is R98. If you look at these resistors and follow the trace, one end will go to an electrolytic capacitor and the other side of that capacitor connects to a 3K3 resistor. You need to solder a wire at the side of R98, R47, R81, R98 that connects to the Capacitor / 3K3 resistor circuit. The other end of this wire you solder to a negative side of a 4.7uF cap. The other side of the Cap goes to the hot or tip connector on your audio output jack. Then you wire all 4 Ground sides of the jacks together and connect to the negative battery terminal inside the SK-1. You now have 4 individual outputs.. play the demo song and connect your Amp to each jack in turn. As this is a hardwired mod, you can plug the headphones into the SK-1 to silence the internal speaker, but your 4 outputs will still be live.<p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nNot forgetting, the Percussion. This exits the CPU at pin 97 ( SK-1 only ) and you have a choice. Get another bit of wire with a 4.7uF capacitor soldered to it ( -ve side ) on the one end, the free end you can connect to R46 (100K) where it joins with R45 (47K) to give Raw percussion from the CPU or connect it to either side of R43 (100K) to get the percussion audio though the SK-1Ã­s existing percussion filter. Once again solder the +ve side of the 4.7uF cap to the Hot or tip connector on an audio Jack and connect the ground side of the jack to the negative battery terminal.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n','SK1 channel separation',0,'','publish','open','closed','','sk1-channel-separation','','','2008-04-29 02:52:25','2008-04-29 07:52:25','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/sk1-channel-separation/',0,'page','',7),(185,2,'2008-05-07 02:07:19','2008-05-07 07:07:19','<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/other/WWII/S3600039.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/other/WWII/_S3600039.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/other/WWII/S3600042.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/other/WWII/_S3600042.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/other/WWII/S3600043.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/other/WWII/_S3600043.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/other/WWII/S3600045.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/other/WWII/_S3600045.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/other/WWII/S3600046.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/other/WWII/_S3600046.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/other/WWII/S3600047.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/other/WWII/_S3600047.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/other/WWII/S3600050.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/other/WWII/_S3600050.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/other/WWII/S3600052.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/other/WWII/_S3600052.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/other/WWII/S3600053.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/other/WWII/_S3600053.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><p>\r\n<h2>PHONES</h2><p>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/other/WWII/S3600037.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/other/WWII/_S3600037.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/other/WWII/S3600038.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/other/WWII/_S3600038.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/other/WWII/S3600031.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/other/WWII/_S3600031.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/other/WWII/S3600033.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/other/WWII/_S3600033.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><p>\r\n<h2>PARTS</h2><p>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/other/WWII/S3600011.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/other/WWII/_S3600011.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/other/WWII/S3600015.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/other/WWII/_S3600015.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/other/WWII/S3600016.JPG\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/other/WWII/_S3600016.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><a 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Or get creative   and build your own external controller. <br />\r\n          Technical specs available. <strong>C1 sequencer</strong> available Summer 08&rsquo;. </p></td>\r\n      </tr>\r\n\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td width=\"425\" valign=\"top\"><p align=\"center\"><strong>HOW TO USE IT:</strong> </p></td>\r\n      </tr>\r\n\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td width=\"425\" valign=\"top\"><p>-Plug an Atari 2600 joystick into the control port.<br />\r\n          -Use the trigger button and directional stick to generate   and manipulate sounds.<br />\r\n          Trigger: ON. This is the same as pressing the ON button on   the touch pad.<br />\r\n          UP: Hold. Grabs and loops a split second of the sound that   is playing when activated.<br />\r\n          Down: Varies between Spell, Math and Read. <br />\r\n          Left and Right: Glitches.&nbsp; </p></td>\r\n      </tr>\r\n\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td width=\"425\" valign=\"top\"><p align=\"center\"><strong>NOTES:</strong></p></td>\r\n      </tr>\r\n\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td width=\"425\" valign=\"top\"><p>The exciting thing about modular control ports like this   one is that it allows for further development and expansion. For instance the   port could be used to plug the <strong>C1</strong> into   a specialized computer interface allowing for computer synchronization. Or a   sequencer could be used to sync several units together.<br />\r\n          Look for the <strong>C1</strong> Sequencer slated for release Summer 08&rsquo;</p></td>\r\n      </tr>\r\n    </table>\r\n  <a name=\"2\"></a>\r\n    <table width=\"100%\" border=\"10\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"10\" bordercolor=\"#333333\" id=\"2\">\r\n\r\n      <tr bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">\r\n        <td width=\"425\" valign=\"top\"><p align=\"center\"><strong>2 GLITCHES</strong></p></td>\r\n      </tr>\r\n\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td width=\"425\" valign=\"top\"><p align=\"center\">Create rambling   tangents, scrambled words and phrases and robotic blips and bloops</p></td>\r\n      </tr>\r\n\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td width=\"425\" valign=\"top\"><p align=\"center\"><strong>HOW TO USE THEM:</strong></p></td>\r\n      </tr>\r\n\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td width=\"425\" valign=\"top\"><p>-Throw one or more of the three glitch switches. <br />\r\n          -Press one of the buttons on the touch panel such as the   ON or GO buttons.<br />\r\n          -Listen to the strange sounds.&nbsp; </p></td>\r\n      </tr>\r\n\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td width=\"425\" valign=\"top\"><p align=\"center\"><strong>NOTES:</strong></p></td>\r\n      </tr>\r\n\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td width=\"425\" valign=\"top\"><p>-These three switches activate synthesizer glitches which   will &ldquo;confuse&rdquo; the speech synth inside the <strong>C1</strong>. The results range from slowed down speech to long tangents of blips   and bleeps and scrambled word fragments. The glitches can be used one at a   time or in conjunction with one another. <br />\r\n          I&rsquo;ve found that the most reliable results are achieved by   activating just one or two glitches at a time. </p></td>\r\n      </tr>\r\n\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td width=\"425\" valign=\"top\"><p>-The glitches do not generate sound, what they do it they   modify the sound generator. Pressing a button on the touch panel will   generate a sound. Switching on one of the glitches while that sound is   playing or before it starts will confuse the synthesizer and create unusual   sounds.</p></td>\r\n      </tr>\r\n    </table>\r\n  <a name=\"3\"></a>\r\n    <table width=\"100%\" border=\"10\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"10\" bordercolor=\"#333333\" id=\"3\">\r\n\r\n      <tr bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">\r\n        <td width=\"349\" valign=\"top\"><p align=\"center\"><strong>3 LOOP</strong></p></td>\r\n      </tr>\r\n\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td width=\"349\" valign=\"top\"><p>This feature can function in two different modes depending   on the setting of the <strong>loop adjustment knob</strong>.<br />\r\n                <strong>LOOP MODE:</strong> <br />\r\n          Creates looping tones and pulses. A loop can be easily   created and will vary each time a new one is generated. Very complex patterns   can be generated by combining this effect with the <strong>hold</strong> feature.</p></td>\r\n      </tr>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td width=\"349\" valign=\"top\"><p><strong>GLITCH MODE:</strong> <br />\r\n          Create glitch effects similar to those generated by the   three glitch switches (see <strong>glitches</strong> above) </p></td>\r\n      </tr>\r\n\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td width=\"349\" valign=\"top\"><p align=\"center\"><strong>HOW TO USE IT:</strong></p></td>\r\n      </tr>\r\n\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td width=\"349\" valign=\"top\"><p><strong>LOOP MODE:</strong><br />\r\n          &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; -Switch   on the <strong>loop</strong> switch and turn the <strong>loop   adjustment</strong> all the way up. <br />\r\n          -Hit the <strong>ON</strong> button   repeatedly until a loop is activated. You may have to press ON several times. <strong></strong></p></td>\r\n      </tr>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td width=\"349\" valign=\"top\"><p><strong>GLITCH MODE:</strong><br />\r\n          &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; -Throw   the <strong>Loop switch</strong> and turn the <strong>loop   adjustment</strong> half way up.&nbsp; <br />\r\n          -Press one of the buttons on the touch panel such as the <strong>ON</strong> or <strong>GO</strong> buttons.<br />\r\n          -Listen to the strange sounds. <strong></strong></p></td>\r\n      </tr>\r\n\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td width=\"349\" valign=\"top\"><p align=\"center\"><strong>NOTES:</strong></p></td>\r\n      </tr>\r\n\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td width=\"349\" valign=\"top\"><p>-Once a loop is activated all of the buttons on the touch   panel will become inactive. </p></td>\r\n      </tr>\r\n\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td width=\"349\" valign=\"top\"><p>-Adjusting the other mods such as <strong>Hold</strong> or any of the three <strong>Glitches</strong> will have an effect on the loop.</p></td>\r\n      </tr>\r\n\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td width=\"349\" valign=\"top\"><p>-Activating the <strong>Hold</strong> effect or <strong>Glitches</strong> while a   loop is playing may cause the loop to stop playing and may even freeze the   unit. If the loop stops, turn off the other effects except <strong>Hold</strong> and press the <strong>ON</strong> button repeatedly. If the unit freezes, press the <strong>Reset</strong> button and start over.</p></td>\r\n      </tr>\r\n  </table><a name=\"4\"></a>\r\n  <table width=\"100%\" border=\"10\" cellspacing=\"10\" bordercolor=\"#333333\" id=\"4\">\r\n\r\n      <tr bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">\r\n        <td width=\"425\" valign=\"top\"><p align=\"center\"><strong>4 HOLD </strong></p></td>\r\n    </tr>\r\n\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td width=\"425\" valign=\"top\"><p align=\"center\">The effect generated   by the <strong>hold</strong> feature is determined by   the <strong>hold adjustment knob</strong>.<br />\r\n          This feature can   function as a variable distortion effect or as a hold effect.</p></td>\r\n      </tr>\r\n\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td width=\"425\" valign=\"top\"><p align=\"center\"><strong>HOW TO USE IT:</strong></p></td>\r\n      </tr>\r\n\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td width=\"425\" valign=\"top\"><p><strong>DISTORTION MODE:</strong><br />\r\n          -Switch the <strong>hold switch</strong> to the ON position and turn the <strong>hold adjustment knob</strong> all the way DOWN. <strong></strong><br />\r\n          -Press a button on the touch pad to generate a sound. The   sound may be slightly distorted.<strong></strong><br />\r\n          -Turn the hold adjustment knob clockwise to increase the   distortion.<strong></strong></p></td>\r\n      </tr>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td width=\"425\" valign=\"top\"><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>HOLD MODE:</strong><br />\r\n          -Switch the <strong>hold switch</strong> to the OFF position and turn the <strong>hold adjustment</strong> knob all the way UP. <strong></strong><br />\r\n          -Press a button on the touch pad to generate a sound. <strong></strong><br />\r\n          -While the sound is playing, switch the hold switch to the   ON position. Whatever sound is playing will be held as long as the effect is   on. For instance if you threw the switch while the unit is saying &ldquo;spell the   word dog&rdquo; it may sound like &ldquo;spell the word dooooooooooooooooo&hellip;..&rdquo;&nbsp; <strong></strong><br />\r\n          -Slowly turn the hold <strong>adjustment knob</strong> down. At a certain point the held sound will be   released but the sound will be very distorted. This setting at the point   where it is just between distortion and hold mode is where some of the&nbsp; richest sounds can be found. This   works especially well with the loop feature.<strong></strong></p></td>\r\n      </tr>\r\n\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td width=\"425\" valign=\"top\"><p align=\"center\"><strong>NOTES:</strong></p></td>\r\n      </tr>\r\n\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td width=\"425\" valign=\"top\"><p>-This effect does not generate sound. It only reacts with   sound that are already playing. If you throw the switch while no sound is   playing, nothing will happen.</p></td>\r\n      </tr>\r\n\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td width=\"425\" valign=\"top\"><p>-Once the hold effect is activated all of the buttons on   the touch panel will become inactive. In order to generate new sounds you   must first turn the <strong>adjustment knob</strong> down or switch the hold switch off.</p></td>\r\n      </tr>\r\n\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td width=\"425\" valign=\"top\"><p>-The effects generated by adjusting the <strong>hold adjustment   knob</strong> will vary depending on the life of   the batteries or setting of power adaptor used. For instance when the   batteries are new you may get a distortion effect when the adjustment is all   the way down. As the batteries die, you will need to turn the knob up to   achieve a distortion effect.</p></td>\r\n      </tr>\r\n  </table><a name=\"5\"></a>\r\n  <table width=\"100%\" border=\"10\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"10\" bordercolor=\"#333333\" id=\"5\">\r\n      <tr bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">\r\n        <td width=\"443\" valign=\"top\"><p align=\"center\"><strong>5 TOUCH SENSORS </strong></p></td>\r\n      </tr>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td width=\"443\" valign=\"top\"><p align=\"center\">Drop the pitch by   touching both sensors at once.</p></td>\r\n      </tr>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td width=\"443\" valign=\"top\"><p align=\"center\"><strong>NOTES:</strong></p></td>\r\n      </tr>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td width=\"443\" valign=\"top\"><p>Interesting effects can be achieved by turning the <strong>pitch   adjustment</strong> all the way down and touching   both <strong>touch sensors</strong>. Chances   are this will drop the pitch so low that the power will shut off. If you hold   down on the <strong>ON</strong> button, the   power will flicker on and off instead of simply shutting off. This in itself   can be pretty interesting sounding and looking. But even more interesting is   that once in a while this will trigger a strange loop mode which will remain   active as long as the <strong>ON</strong> button is pressed.</p></td>\r\n      </tr>\r\n    </table><a name=\"6\"></a>\r\n  <table width=\"100%\" border=\"10\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"10\" bordercolor=\"#333333\" id=\"6\">\r\n      <tr bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">\r\n        <td width=\"443\" valign=\"top\"><p align=\"center\"><strong>6 PITCH ADJUSTMENT </strong></p></td>\r\n      </tr>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td width=\"443\" valign=\"top\"><p align=\"center\">Turn the pitch up   and down.</p></td>\r\n      </tr>\r\n  </table><a name=\"7\"></a>\r\n  <table width=\"100%\" border=\"10\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"10\" bordercolor=\"#333333\" id=\"7\">\r\n      <tr bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">\r\n        <td width=\"443\" valign=\"top\"><p align=\"center\"><strong>7 LOCKING 1/4&quot; AUDIO OUT JACK </strong></p></td>\r\n      </tr>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td width=\"443\" valign=\"top\"><p align=\"center\">Plug the <strong>C1</strong> into any amp, mixer or DI box using a standard   guitar cable.</p></td>\r\n      </tr>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td width=\"443\" valign=\"top\"><p align=\"center\"><strong>NOTES:</strong></p></td>\r\n      </tr>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td width=\"443\" valign=\"top\"><p>This is a locking jack. In order to unplug the cable you   must press the orange tab then pull out the cable. This is especially useful   for preventing any accidental disconnects which would be more likely to   happen while the unit is being worn. </p></td>\r\n      </tr>\r\n  </table><a name=\"8\"></a>\r\n  <table width=\"100%\" border=\"10\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"10\" bordercolor=\"#333333\" id=\"8\">\r\n      <tr bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">\r\n        <td valign=\"top\"><p align=\"center\"><strong>8 GUITAR STRAP PEGS </strong></p></td>\r\n      </tr>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td valign=\"top\"><p align=\"center\">Attach any standard   guitar strap to the <strong>C1</strong>.</p></td>\r\n      </tr>\r\n  </table><a name=\"9\"></a>\r\n  <table width=\"100%\" border=\"10\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"10\" bordercolor=\"#333333\" id=\"9\">\r\n      <tr bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">\r\n        <td width=\"425\" valign=\"top\"><p align=\"center\"><strong>9 SPEAKER SWITCH </strong></p></td>\r\n      </tr>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td width=\"425\" valign=\"top\"><p align=\"center\">Switches the   internal speaker on and off.</p></td>\r\n      </tr>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td width=\"425\" valign=\"top\"><p align=\"center\"><strong>NOTES:</strong></p></td>\r\n      </tr>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td width=\"425\" valign=\"top\"><p>The speaker is automatically disconnected when a cord is   plugged into the original headphone jack. <br />\r\n          The added &frac14;&rdquo; audio jack does not disconnect the speaker   which is why this feature was added. <br />\r\n          You may find it desirable to switch off the internal   speaker when using the audio output jack. On the other hand I have found it   useful on many occasions to be able to hear the unit through the speaker   before fading it into the mix on my mixer. </p></td>\r\n      </tr>\r\n  </table><a name=\"10\"></a>\r\n  <table width=\"100%\" border=\"10\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"10\" bordercolor=\"#333333\" id=\"10\">\r\n      <tr bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">\r\n        <td width=\"443\" valign=\"top\"><p align=\"center\"><strong>10 RESET BUTTON </strong></p></td>\r\n      </tr>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td width=\"443\" valign=\"top\"><p align=\"center\">Momentarily   disconnects the power and shuts down the unit.</p></td>\r\n      </tr>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td width=\"443\" valign=\"top\"><p align=\"center\"><strong>HOW TO USE IT:</strong></p></td>\r\n      </tr>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td width=\"443\" valign=\"top\"><p align=\"center\">Simply press the   button.</p></td>\r\n      </tr>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td width=\"443\" valign=\"top\"><p align=\"center\"><strong>NOTES:</strong></p></td>\r\n      </tr>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td width=\"443\" valign=\"top\"><p>-This feature is most useful for getting the <strong>C1</strong> out of a frozen state or locked glitch. although   it can also be used as an OFF switch. </p></td>\r\n      </tr>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td width=\"443\" valign=\"top\"><p>-A <u>frozen state</u> is when all buttons become inactive   including <strong>ON</strong> and <strong>OFF</strong>. This is often caused by activating several   glitches and effects at once.</p></td>\r\n      </tr>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td width=\"443\" valign=\"top\"><p>-A <u>locked glitch</u> is similar to a frozen state. This   is when a certain glitch is active and none of the other effects or buttons   have any effect.</p></td>\r\n      </tr>\r\n  </table><a name=\"11\"></a>\r\n  <table width=\"100%\" border=\"10\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"10\" bordercolor=\"#333333\" id=\"11\">\r\n      <tr bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">\r\n        <td width=\"443\" valign=\"top\"><p align=\"center\"><strong>11 LED</strong></p></td>\r\n      </tr>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td width=\"443\" valign=\"top\"><p>Follows the audio output. The louder the output, the   brighter the light. I find this to be especially useful in live situations as   a visual indicator that there&rsquo;s sound coming from the unit.</p></td>\r\n      </tr>\r\n  </table><a name=\"12\"></a>\r\n  <table width=\"100%\" border=\"10\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"10\" bordercolor=\"#333333\" id=\"12\">\r\n      <tr bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">\r\n        <td width=\"425\" valign=\"top\"><p align=\"center\"><strong>12 DC and HEADPHONE JACKS </strong></p></td>\r\n      </tr>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td width=\"425\" valign=\"top\"><p>The DC jack allows you to power the <strong>C1</strong> using a &ldquo;wall wart&rdquo; power supply. Connecting a   power supply will disconnect the batteries.<br />\r\n          The headphone jack is an 1/8&rdquo; audio output jack (standard   headphone size). Plugging a cord into this jack will disconnect the internal   speaker. </p></td>\r\n      </tr>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td width=\"425\" valign=\"top\"><p align=\"center\"><strong>IMPORTANT NOTES:</strong></p></td>\r\n      </tr>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td width=\"425\" valign=\"top\"><p>-Use a 6 volt DC, positive tip, negative ring power   supply. At least 100mA. </p></td>\r\n      </tr>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td width=\"425\" valign=\"top\"><p>-The rating of the power supply will have some slight   effects on the behavior of the added features. Most noticeable is the hold   feature which may need to be set differently to achieve the hold effect   depending on the supply rating.</p></td>\r\n      </tr>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td width=\"425\" valign=\"top\"><p>-More often than not the output from a wall wart power   supply will be 2-5 volts higher than listed. If you use a 9 volt supply you   are probably getting 14 volts or so. This won&rsquo;t break the unit, but it&rsquo;s   certainly not good for it. I would recommend using a supply rated between 3   and 6 volts. </p></td>\r\n      </tr>\r\n  </table>\r\n  <p align=\"center\"> </p>\r\n  <p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</body>\r\n</html>\r\n','test',0,'','publish','open','closed','','test','','','2008-05-16 01:52:28','2008-05-16 06:52:28','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/test/',0,'page','',0),(194,2,'2008-05-23 20:23:54','2008-05-24 01:23:54','<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/speak-n-spell/c1-edition/\">\r\n<h1>BACK TO MAIN PAGE</h1></a><br>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/wp-content/themes/casper/media/C1/C1manual.html\">\r\n<h1>USERS MANUAL</h1></a><br>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/c1-videos/\"><h1>VIDEOS </h1></a><br>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/c1-faq/\"><h1>FAQ</h1></a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/for-sale-2/\"><h1>FOR SALE PAGE</h1></a><p>\r\n<img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/CX1/CXXX1.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"314\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" />\r\n<h3>CM1 SPEAK&MATH</h3><br>\r\nCM1 LOOP and PITCH.<br>\r\n<embed type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" src=\"http://www.google.com/reader/ui/3247397568-audio-player.swf?audioUrl=http://www.casperelectronics.com/wp-content/themes/casper/media/C1/SMlooppitch.mp3\" width=\"400\" height=\"27\" allowscriptaccess=\"never\" quality=\"best\" bgcolor=\"#ffffff\" wmode=\"window\" flashvars=\"playerMode=embedded\" /><p>\r\nCM1 LOOP and HOLD<br>\r\n<embed type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" src=\"http://www.google.com/reader/ui/3247397568-audio-player.swf?audioUrl=http://www.casperelectronics.com/wp-content/themes/casper/media/C1/SMloophold.mp3\" width=\"400\" height=\"27\" allowscriptaccess=\"never\" quality=\"best\" bgcolor=\"#ffffff\" wmode=\"window\" flashvars=\"playerMode=embedded\" /><p>\r\nCM1 HOLD and PITCH<br>\r\n<embed type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" src=\"http://www.google.com/reader/ui/3247397568-audio-player.swf?audioUrl=http://www.casperelectronics.com/wp-content/themes/casper/media/C1/SMholdpitch.mp3\" width=\"400\" height=\"27\" allowscriptaccess=\"never\" quality=\"best\" bgcolor=\"#ffffff\" wmode=\"window\" flashvars=\"playerMode=embedded\" /><p>\r\nCM1 GLITCHES<br>\r\n<embed type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" src=\"http://www.google.com/reader/ui/3247397568-audio-player.swf?audioUrl=http://www.casperelectronics.com/wp-content/themes/casper/media/C1/SMglitch.mp3\" width=\"400\" height=\"27\" allowscriptaccess=\"never\" quality=\"best\" bgcolor=\"#ffffff\" wmode=\"window\" flashvars=\"playerMode=embedded\" /><p>\r\nCM1 JOYSTICK\r\n<embed type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" src=\"http://www.google.com/reader/ui/3247397568-audio-player.swf?audioUrl=http://www.casperelectronics.com/wp-content/themes/casper/media/C1/SMjoystick.mp3\" width=\"400\" height=\"27\" 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src=\"http://www.google.com/reader/ui/3247397568-audio-player.swf?audioUrl=http://www.casperelectronics.com/wp-content/themes/casper/media/C1/SSjustglitch.mp3\" width=\"400\" height=\"27\" allowscriptaccess=\"never\" quality=\"best\" bgcolor=\"#ffffff\" wmode=\"window\" flashvars=\"playerMode=embedded\" /><p>\r\nCS1 GLITCH and HOLD<br>\r\n<embed type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" src=\"http://www.google.com/reader/ui/3247397568-audio-player.swf?audioUrl=http://www.casperelectronics.com/wp-content/themes/casper/media/C1/SSglitchhold.mp3\" width=\"400\" height=\"27\" allowscriptaccess=\"never\" quality=\"best\" bgcolor=\"#ffffff\" wmode=\"window\" flashvars=\"playerMode=embedded\" /><p>\r\nCS1 JOYSTICK<br>\r\n<embed type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" src=\"http://www.google.com/reader/ui/3247397568-audio-player.swf?audioUrl=http://www.casperelectronics.com/wp-content/themes/casper/media/C1/SSjoystick.mp3\" width=\"400\" height=\"27\" allowscriptaccess=\"never\" quality=\"best\" bgcolor=\"#ffffff\" wmode=\"window\" flashvars=\"playerMode=embedded\" /><p>\r\n<h3>CR1 SPEAK&READ</h3> <br>\r\nCR1 LOOP and PITCH<br>\r\n<embed type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" src=\"http://www.google.com/reader/ui/3247397568-audio-player.swf?audioUrl=http://www.casperelectronics.com/wp-content/themes/casper/media/C1/SRloop.mp3\" width=\"400\" height=\"27\" allowscriptaccess=\"never\" quality=\"best\" bgcolor=\"#ffffff\" wmode=\"window\" flashvars=\"playerMode=embedded\" /><p>\r\nCR1 HOLD and PITCH<br>\r\n<embed type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" src=\"http://www.google.com/reader/ui/3247397568-audio-player.swf?audioUrl=http://www.casperelectronics.com/wp-content/themes/casper/media/C1/SRholdpitch.mp3\" width=\"400\" height=\"27\" allowscriptaccess=\"never\" quality=\"best\" bgcolor=\"#ffffff\" wmode=\"window\" flashvars=\"playerMode=embedded\" /><p>\r\nCR1 GLITCH<br>\r\n<embed type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" src=\"http://www.google.com/reader/ui/3247397568-audio-player.swf?audioUrl=http://www.casperelectronics.com/wp-content/themes/casper/media/C1/SRglitches.mp3\" width=\"400\" height=\"27\" allowscriptaccess=\"never\" quality=\"best\" bgcolor=\"#ffffff\" wmode=\"window\" flashvars=\"playerMode=embedded\" /><p>\r\nCR1 JOYSTICK<br>\r\n<embed type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" src=\"http://www.google.com/reader/ui/3247397568-audio-player.swf?audioUrl=http://www.casperelectronics.com/wp-content/themes/casper/media/C1/SRjoystick.mp3\" width=\"400\" height=\"27\" allowscriptaccess=\"never\" quality=\"best\" bgcolor=\"#ffffff\" wmode=\"window\" flashvars=\"playerMode=embedded\" /><p>\r\n\r\n<h3>LOOP and HOLD</h3>\r\nSome of the richest and most interesting sounds can be achieved by combining and carefully adjusting the LOOP and HOLD features. <p>\r\nLet\'s start with a loop sound:<br>\r\n<embed type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" src=\"http://www.google.com/reader/ui/3247397568-audio-player.swf?audioUrl=http://www.casperelectronics.com/wp-content/themes/casper/media/C1/loop.mp3\" width=\"400\" height=\"27\" allowscriptaccess=\"never\" quality=\"best\" bgcolor=\"#ffffff\" wmode=\"window\" flashvars=\"playerMode=embedded\" /><p>\r\nNow let\'s activate the HOLD effect with the hold adjustment knob turned almost all the way down. In this case you will hear that it has introduced pauses and bits of random noise into the loop.<br>\r\n<embed type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" src=\"http://www.google.com/reader/ui/3247397568-audio-player.swf?audioUrl=http://www.casperelectronics.com/wp-content/themes/casper/media/C1/loop2hold.mp3\" width=\"400\" height=\"27\" allowscriptaccess=\"never\" quality=\"best\" bgcolor=\"#ffffff\" wmode=\"window\" flashvars=\"playerMode=embedded\" /><p>\r\nTurning the hold adjustment knob up and down will change the loop further .<br>\r\n<embed type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" src=\"http://www.google.com/reader/ui/3247397568-audio-player.swf?audioUrl=http://www.casperelectronics.com/wp-content/themes/casper/media/C1/holdupthendown.mp3\" width=\"400\" height=\"27\" allowscriptaccess=\"never\" quality=\"best\" bgcolor=\"#ffffff\" wmode=\"window\" flashvars=\"playerMode=embedded\" /><p>\r\nYou can also cause subtle changes in the loop by adjusting the pitch.<br>\r\n<embed type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" src=\"http://www.google.com/reader/ui/3247397568-audio-player.swf?audioUrl=http://www.casperelectronics.com/wp-content/themes/casper/media/C1/loopholdpitch.mp3\" width=\"400\" height=\"27\" allowscriptaccess=\"never\" quality=\"best\" bgcolor=\"#ffffff\" wmode=\"window\" flashvars=\"playerMode=embedded\" /><p>\r\nSometimes the hold will have no effect at all and other times it will uncover complex melodies within the loop. The more you experiment with these features, the more you will discover. 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05:22:55','\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/speak-n-spell/c1-edition/\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/CX1/theNewC1.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"745\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" /></a>\r\n<br><h1>The first batch of 25 is ready to go and <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/for-sale-2/\">I\'m taking orders</a>.</h1><br>\r\nThe C1 is available in three styles:<br>\r\nCS1 Speak&Spell<br>\r\nCM1 Speak&Math<br>\r\nCR1 Speak&Read<p>\r\n There\'s tons of info on the <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/speak-n-spell/c1-edition/\">C1 page</a><br> including <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/c1-videos/\">videos</a><br> lots of <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/c1-sounds/\">sounds</a><br> and a complete <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/wp-content/themes/casper/media/C1/C1manual.html\">users manual</a>.<br> Units can be purchased <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/for-sale-2/\">here</a>.\r\n\r\nThanks to Geoff Molt at <a href=\"http://www.section9studios.com/\">Section9Studios</a> for helping me get the C1 page working.','The C1 has landed!',0,'','publish','open','closed','','the-c1-has-landed','','','2008-05-26 00:22:55','2008-05-26 05:22:55','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/the-c1-has-landed/',0,'post','',1),(197,2,'2008-05-24 04:44:49','2008-05-24 09:44:49','<h2>The C1 edition modified Speak&Spells, Maths and Reads are here!!!</h2>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/speak-n-spell/c1-edition/\"><img src=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/CX1/theNewC1.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"745\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" /></a>\r\n<br><h1>The first batch of 25 is ready to go and <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/for-sale-2/\">I\'m taking orders</a>.</h1><br>\r\nThe C1 is available in three styles:<br>\r\nCS1 Speak&Spell<br>\r\nCM1 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href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/speak-n-spell/c1-edition/\">\r\n<h1>BACK TO MAIN PAGE</h1></a><br>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/wp-content/themes/casper/media/C1/C1manual.html\">\r\n<h1>USERS MANUAL</h1></a><br>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/c1-videos/\"><h1>VIDEOS </h1></a><br>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/c1-sounds/\"><h1>SOUNDS</h1></a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/for-sale-2/\"><h1>FOR SALE PAGE</h1></a>\r\n<h2>FEATURES:<br></h2>\r\n-----------------------------------------------------------------------\r\n <h1>How are the CS1, CM1 and CR1 different?<br></h1>\r\n There are two parts to this answer.<br> FIrst how they are different UNmodified. <br>Second how they are different once modified. <br>The most obvious difference is that each model is built in a different Speak toy: the Speak&Spell, SPeak&Math and Speak&Read. Each model uses the same hardware. The only difference is in what they are programmed to say. A French speaking Speak&Spell uses the same hardware as a German one. They have just been programmed differently. (btw I do NOT have any french or german Speaks for sale)<br>\r\nThey all make relatively similar sounds when modified. The Glitch sounds from a Speak&Spell are very similar to the glitch sounds from a Speak&Math. One may say math related words once in a while while the other will ask you to spell things amidst garbled rants and blips. The LOOP and HOLD features are very similar form unit to unit but the effects generated using these effects can vary drastically in the same unit.<p><p>\r\n-----------------------------------------------------------------------\r\n <h1>Can I plug the C1 into an amp?</h1><br>\r\n Yes, the C1 has an 1/8\" headphone out and a 1/4\" (standard guitar cable) out. Both of these can be used to plug the C1 into external gear.<p><p>\r\n-----------------------------------------------------------------------\r\n<h1>Does the C1 work on battery power?</h1><br>\r\n YES it can be powered with 4 \"C\" batteries or an AC adapter.<p><p>\r\n-----------------------------------------------------------------------\r\n <h1>Is the AC adapter included? </h1><br>\r\n NO. <p><p>\r\n-----------------------------------------------------------------------\r\n <h1>What kind of an adapter should I use?</h1><br>\r\n6VDC positive tip with at least 100mA.<p><p>\r\n-----------------------------------------------------------------------\r\n<h1>Is the joystick included?</h1><br>\r\nNo. Joysticks are available for $15. Joysticks are not always in stock, so be sure to inquire about availability before sending payment. <p><p>\r\n-----------------------------------------------------------------------\r\n <h1>Why should I buy a joystick from you?</h1><br>\r\n Out of the 15 joysticks I\'ve bought so far, about 1/3 of them have been faulty in some way. Usually one of the directions or the trigger is non responsive. You can find relatively cheap joysticks on ebay but there\'s no guarantee they will work perfectly. Selling joysticks is not a very profitable endeavor for me so I encourage you to find them on your own. BUT I\'m also happy to make them available when I can. Each joystick I sell has been tested and cleaned and is guaranteed to be fully functional.<p><p>\r\n-----------------------------------------------------------------------\r\n\r\n<h2>PAYMENT:</h2><br>\r\n-----------------------------------------------------------------------\r\n<h1>How much is the C1?</h1><br>\r\n $250<p><p>\r\n-----------------------------------------------------------------------\r\n <h1>How much is the joystick?</h1><br>\r\n$15<p><p>\r\n-----------------------------------------------------------------------\r\n<h1>How do I pay you?</h1><br>\r\n I accept paypal, check and money order. My preferred method is paypal. \r\nThere is a paypal button on the For Sale page which automatically links you to paypal. \r\nAll paypal payments should be sent to pete@casperelectronics.com<p><p>\r\n-----------------------------------------------------------------------\r\n<h1>Do I get a discount if I buy all three models</h1><br>\r\nIf you buy all three models I will include three fully refurbished joysticks (a $45 value)<p><p>\r\n-----------------------------------------------------------------------\r\n<h1>How many C1s do you have for sale?</h1><br>\r\nI have 50 units in stock. <p><p>\r\n-----------------------------------------------------------------------\r\n\r\n<h2>SHIPPING:</h2><br>\r\n-----------------------------------------------------------------------\r\n<h1>Do you ship outside of the USA?</h1><br>\r\n I ship instruments all over the world. As long as mail is delivered where you live, I can send you an instrument. <p><p>\r\n-----------------------------------------------------------------------\r\n<h1>How much is shipping?</h1><br>\r\nShipping within the USA is $15 for USPS priority. All international shipping will be calculated on line. International buyers pay actual shipping cost plus a $5 handling fee.<p><p>\r\n-----------------------------------------------------------------------\r\n<h1>Do I have a choice of shipping methods?</h1><br>\r\nI prefer USPS priority shipping and I always include delivery confirmation. If you prefer an alternate shipping method, contact me and we can work it out. Alternate methods most often are more expensive and will include extra handling fees. <p><p>','C1 FAQ',0,'','publish','open','closed','','c1-faq','','','2008-05-26 22:46:37','2008-05-27 03:46:37','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/c1-faq/',0,'page','',0),(200,2,'2008-06-01 01:37:13','2008-06-01 06:37:13','<object width=\"425\" height=\"350\"> <param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/NZoFLEo5KgI\"> </param> <embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/NZoFLEo5KgI\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"425\" height=\"350\"> </embed> </object><br>\r\nAll sounds are generated by the <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/modular-synth/\">modular synth</a> (right) and two <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/barbie-karaoke/double-barbie/\">heavily modified barbie karaoke machines</a> which have been mounted into a single housing (top left).<br>\r\n\r\nThe synth is feeding through and being processed by one of the barbies. The second barbie is generating it\'s own sounds. Both barbies are being controlled by the <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/sequencers/step-sequencer/\">step sequencer</a> (bottom left). \r\nThe synth is being controlled by the <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/mini-modular-sequencer/master-divider/\">pulse divider</a> (bottom center) and <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/mini-modular-sequencer/\">melody sequencer</a> (top right). \r\n\r\nAll three sequencers are sync\'d together using a common clock signal.\r\n','Modular synth+circuit bent barbie karaokies+sequencers',0,'','publish','open','closed','','modular-synthcircuit-bent-barbies-karaokiessequencers','','','2008-10-30 13:21:02','2008-10-30 18:21:02','',0,'http://www.casperelectronics.com/modular-synthcircuit-bent-barbies-karaokiessequencers/',0,'post','',2),(238,2,'2009-03-17 13:48:06','2009-03-17 18:48:06','Here\'s the schematic and hardware layout for the <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/speak-n-spell/c1-edition/\">C1 edition</a> Speak&Spell, Math and Read. \r\nI still have a few finished units for sale. <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/for-sale-2/\">see the for sale page</a>. If you have to have one and don\'t feel like making it yourself, drop me a line at pete (at) casperelectronics (dot) com<p>\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/Speak-n-Xbending/ASSEMBLYdiagram.jpg\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/Speak-n-Xbending/_ASSEMBLYdiagram.jpg\" width=\"407\" height=\"560\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><p>\r\nPlease read the notes for this schematic on the <a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/speak-n-spell/speakspell-bending/\">Speak&Spell bending page</a> before attempting the modification illustrated above.','New Speak&Spell schematic',0,'','publish','open','open','','new-speakspell-schematic','','\nhttp://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/speak-n-spell/speakspell-bending/','2009-03-17 14:03:46','2009-03-17 19:03:46','',0,'http://casperelectronics.com/2009/03/17/new-speakspell-schematic/',0,'post','',3),(201,2,'2008-09-19 23:45:58','2008-09-20 04:45:58','<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/cathode/lost%20horse.jpg\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/speak-n-spell/cathode/_lost%20horse.jpg\" width=\"307\" height=\"500\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\nI\'ll be showing some work at the <a href=\"http://losthorse.is/\">Lost Horse Gallery</a> in Reykjavik as part of the <a href=\"http://sequences.is/\">Sequences festival </a>from October 12th-17th. I\'ll be in the gallery installing from the 5th till the 12th. Stop by and say hi!<br>Back in NYC I\'ll be playing at <a href=\"http://www.monkeytownhq.com/monkeytownhome.html\">Monkey Town</a> with noise master power house <a href=\"http://www.myspace.com/nonhorsevsx\">Non Horse</a> on October 26th. Four projection screens. Sound scape immersion. Gourmet food. 50 person capacity.... so demand tickets now. <br> They\'re showing the movie <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0452039/\">Mind Game</a> on September 29th and 30th. It\'s FREE (with a $10 minimum for drinks or food). This is a totally great movie. Light, crazy, trippy, fun and deep all at once. recommended by me.<br>\r\nI\'ll also be showing drawings and other 2D artwork at <a href=\"http://www.abcnorio.org/\">ABCnoRio</a> in November. exact date TBA. ','upcoming shows',0,'','publish','open','open','','upcoming-shows','','','2008-09-19 23:48:15','2008-09-20 04:48:15','',0,'http://casperelectronics.com/2008/09/19/upcoming-shows/',0,'post','',0),(208,2,'2008-11-11 22:41:37','2008-11-12 03:41:37','Footage from the installation/show at The Lost Horse Gallery in Iceland.<br>\r\n<object width=\"425\" height=\"344\"><param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/6Wp133GondI&hl=en&fs=1\"></param><param name=\"allowFullScreen\" value=\"true\"></param><param name=\"allowscriptaccess\" value=\"always\"></param><embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/6Wp133GondI&hl=en&fs=1\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" allowscriptaccess=\"always\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" width=\"425\" height=\"344\"></embed></object>','Footage from Iceland',0,'','publish','open','open','','footage-from-iceland','','','2008-11-11 22:41:37','2008-11-12 03:41:37','',0,'http://casperelectronics.com/2008/11/11/footage-from-iceland/',0,'post','',0),(207,2,'2008-11-11 22:11:20','2008-11-12 03:11:20','<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/graphics/scrapcycle-Nov21.jpg\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/graphics/_scrapcycle-Nov21.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"200\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\nI\'m playing at the <a href=\"http://www.myspace.com/thesilentbarn\">Silent Barn</a> on November 21. This is a show put on by <a href=\"http://scrapcycle.org/home.html\">Scrapcycle</a> so it should be a good one! All hand made instruments.','Scrapcycle show Nov 21.',0,'','publish','open','open','','scrapcycle-show-nov-21','','','2008-11-11 22:11:20','2008-11-12 03:11:20','',0,'http://casperelectronics.com/2008/11/11/scrapcycle-show-nov-21/',0,'post','',1),(205,2,'2008-11-09 02:06:12','2008-11-09 07:06:12','<object width=\"425\" height=\"350\"> <param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/51VqOV6x4RU\"> </param> <embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/51VqOV6x4RU\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"425\" height=\"350\"> </embed> </object><br>\r\nI added a few inputs to my <a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/modular-synth/\">sequencer</a> that allow you to advance the playback one step at a time using external clock sources. I connected two independent clocks to the sequencer. One is telling it to go forward the other is telling it to go backwards. As i adjust the two clocks you can see them fight for control of the sequence. Pretty simple but cool effect.','sequencer madness',0,'','publish','open','open','','sequencer-madness','','','2008-11-09 02:06:12','2008-11-09 07:06:12','',0,'http://casperelectronics.com/2008/11/09/sequencer-madness/',0,'post','',0),(206,2,'2008-11-09 02:16:58','2008-11-09 07:16:58','<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/MultiPlatformMusicSystem/MultiPlatformMusicSystem.jpg\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/MultiPlatformMusicSystem/_MultiPlatformMusicSystem.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"265\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\nThe Multi Platform Music System is an ever growing network of musical components designed to communicate with one another and generate a single musical voice.\r\n<img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/spacer.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"40\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" />\r\n<img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/graphics/albumCover.jpg\" align=left width=\"144\" height=\"144\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" /><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/spacer.jpg\" align=left width=\"35\" height=\"144\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" /><p><p>I recently recorded an album using ONLY the system detailed on this page. I did no overdubbing or computer editing (besides chopping the recordings into song sized pieces). You can listen and download songs or the whole album <a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/aboard-a-ship-of-fingers-and-nails/\">here.</a>\r\n<BR CLEAR=ALL><p>\r\nBelow is a video of part of the system shot early 2008.\r\n<object width=\"425\" height=\"350\"> <param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/NZoFLEo5KgI\"> </param> <embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/NZoFLEo5KgI\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"425\" height=\"350\"> </embed> </object><br>\r\n\r\n\r\n The project was born in 2002 when I found an industrial, cam shaft, event sequencer pictured below left. <br><a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/sequencers/\">Click here</a> to read a little more about how the sequencer works.<br> I first started started experimenting with this interface by plugging patch points from a <a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/casper-sk-1/\">circuit bent CASIO SK1keyboard</a> into the sequencer patch bay. As the cam shaft turned it switched glitches on and off and generated bizarre musical sequences.<br>\r\n\r\nBelow left is the first edition using the found cam shaft. To the right is a more sophisticated model.<br>\r\n\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/sequencers/seq_01_02.jpg\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/sequencers/_seq_01_02.jpg\" align=left width=\"200\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/sequencers/seq_02_02.jpg\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/sequencers/_seq_02_02.jpg\" align=right width=\"200\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><BR CLEAR=ALL>\r\nThe project was shelved for a few years then revived when I built a much more <a href=\"href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/sequencers/\">elaborate model</a> shown below left. I started to explore the potential of controlling several instruments at once as is shown below right.\r\nThis picture shows the sequencer controlling my Korg MS20 analog synth, a casio SK1 keyboard and a drum toy.<br>\r\n <a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/sequencers/seq_03_01.jpg\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/sequencers/_seq_03_01.jpg\" align=left width=\"200\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/sequencers/seq_00.jpg\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/sequencers/_seq_00.jpg\" align=right width=\"200\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><BR CLEAR=ALL><p><p><p><p>\r\n\r\n<p><h1>Here\'s a recording of an early experiment utilizing the setup pictured above.</h1>\r\n\r\n<embed type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" src=\"http://www.google.com/reader/ui/3247397568-audio-player.swf?audioUrl=http://casperelectronics.com/wp-content/themes/casper/media/sounds/sequencers/03 seq_long.mp3\" width=\"400\" height=\"27\" allowscriptaccess=\"never\" quality=\"best\" bgcolor=\"#ffffff\" wmode=\"window\" flashvars=\"playerMode=embedded\" /><p>\r\nThe outcome of controlling modified electronics with a physical sequencer is very bizarre but deliberate sounding. It sounds almost computer sequenced but imperfect in a way that computers seldom are. It has a human sensibility and unpredictability to it as well but again, there\'s something off about it. <br>\r\nAfter making this recording I knew that experimenting with multi platform sound generation and sequence control was a project worth exploring.<p>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/spacer.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"30\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" />\r\n\r\nThe next big step came almost 2 years later when I started building an analog modular synthesizer. You can view details on the synth by clicking on the picture below.\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/modular-synth/\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/MiniModular/_S3600004.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"534\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\nWorking in a completely modular format showed me the potential in making all parameters of a sound accessible by external control. One of my main focuses in developing the modular synth has been on building complex clock and sequence sources. Below is a video of the clock divider module which allows for interesting beat generation and sequence timing.\r\n<object width=\"425\" height=\"344\"><param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/27qNUEm687Q&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&fs=1\"></param><param name=\"allowFullScreen\" value=\"true\"></param><embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/27qNUEm687Q&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&fs=1\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" width=\"425\" height=\"344\"></embed></object><p>\r\nI soon built a <a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/sequencers/step-sequencer/\">switch sequencer</a> to accompany the analog CV sequencer I was using to control the modular synth. <br>This sequencer is similar to the mechanical cam shaft sequencer in that they both generate a series of on/off connections which can be patched to virtually any electronic device. \r\nThe vast improvement this sequencer has on the mechanical one is that it can be programmed on the fly by flipping the rows of switches on and off to create 4 simultaneous patterns.<br>\r\nBelow right is a simple drum sound module made to interface with the switch sequencer. The sound generation circuitry was taken from two baby drum toys.<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/sequencers/IMG_0565.JPG\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/sequencers/_IMG_0565.JPG\" align=left width=\"200\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a>\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/sequencers/IMG_0562.JPG\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/sequencers/_IMG_0562.JPG\" align=right width=\"200\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><BR CLEAR=ALL>\r\n<h1>Here\'s an interesting sample of the switch sequencer synced to the modular synth and controlling a casio SK1 keyboard.</h1>\r\n\r\n<embed type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" src=\"http://www.google.com/reader/ui/3247397568-audio-player.swf?audioUrl=http://casperelectronics.com/wp-content/themes/casper/media/sounds/step-sequencer/step sequencer sample1.mp3\" width=\"400\" height=\"27\" allowscriptaccess=\"never\" quality=\"best\" bgcolor=\"#ffffff\" wmode=\"window\" flashvars=\"playerMode=embedded\" /><p>\r\nNext came a heavily modified <a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/barbie-karaoke/double-barbie/\">dual Barbie karaoke</a> machine specially made for interfacing with the switch sequencer.\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/double-barbie/S3600001.JPG\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/double-barbie/_S3600001.JPG\" align=left width=\"200\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a> <a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/double-barbie/S3600002.JPG\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/double-barbie/_S3600002.JPG\" align=right width=\"200\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><BR CLEAR=ALL>\r\n<p> By patching the points on the Barbie patch bay into the switch sequencer you can use the sequencer to trigger a rhythmic pattern of feedback blips and screeches. <br>\r\n<h1>The following sample is a recording of the double barbie and a bass drum synth. Both units are being sequenced by the step sequencer.</h1>\r\n\r\n<embed type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" src=\"http://www.google.com/reader/ui/3247397568-audio-player.swf?audioUrl=http://casperelectronics.com/wp-content/themes/casper/media/sounds/loose-sounds/barbiedrumsample.mp3 \" width=\"400\" height=\"27\" allowscriptaccess=\"never\" quality=\"best\" bgcolor=\"#ffffff\" wmode=\"window\" flashvars=\"playerMode=embedded\" /><p>\r\n\r\nAny instrument I build or circuit bend can be controlled by the step sequencer as long as it has a modular patch bay.\r\nThe Casio MT240 pictured below is an amazing instrument and can be easily controlled.\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/casio Mt240/S3600023.JPG\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/casio Mt240/_S3600023.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  /></a><br>\r\nHere\'s a video of two MT240s synced together.<br>\r\n<object width=\"425\" height=\"350\"><param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/1fdpSatZ2Bk\"></param><param name=\"wmode\" value=\"transparent\"></param><embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/1fdpSatZ2Bk\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" wmode=\"transparent\" width=\"425\" height=\"350\"></embed></object><br>\r\n\r\nThe latest addition to the system is a series of audio inputs that allow external audio signals to control various parameters of the modular synth. The sample below is from a recording session with <a href=\"http://www.myspace.com/dirtyprojectors\">Dirty Projector</a> drummer Brian Mcomber.\r\n\r\n<embed type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" src=\"http://www.google.com/reader/ui/3247397568-audio-player.swf?audioUrl=http://casperelectronics.com/wp-content/themes/casper/media/sounds/music/rock number.mp3\" width=\"400\" height=\"27\" allowscriptaccess=\"never\" quality=\"best\" bgcolor=\"#ffffff\" wmode=\"window\" flashvars=\"playerMode=embedded\" /><p>\r\n\r\n\r\n','Multi Platform Music System',0,'','publish','open','open','','multi-platform-music-system','','','2010-05-10 11:56:29','2010-05-10 16:56:29','',3,'http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/multi-platform-music-system/',0,'page','',1),(215,2,'2008-11-19 23:46:39','2008-11-20 04:46:39','My new album is done and it\'s FREE to <a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/aboard-a-ship-of-fingers-and-nails/\">listen to and download</a>. \r\nClick the image below to link to album page. <br>\r\n<em>Comments and questions welcome. </em>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/aboard-a-ship-of-fingers-and-nails/\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/graphics/albumCover.jpg\" width=\"288\" height=\"288\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" /></a><br><strong><h1><a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/wp-content/themes/casper/media/sounds/album/Aboard%20a%20ship%20of%20fingers%20and%20nails.zip\">Click here to download the whole album</a></h1></strong>\r\nHear more recordings on my <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/music/\">music</a> page.\r\n','New Album ONLINE!',0,'','publish','open','open','','new-album-online','','\nhttp://casperelectronics.com/aboard-a-ship-of-fingers-and-nails/','2008-11-20 22:24:57','2008-11-21 03:24:57','',0,'http://casperelectronics.com/2008/11/19/new-album-online/',0,'post','',5),(209,2,'2008-11-19 17:51:24','2008-11-19 22:51:24','For the past 10 years I have offered musicians tools for exploring new and evocative palettes of sound. \r\n<p>\r\n\r\nFor examples of work please see the <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/\">FINISHED PIECES</a> page.<p>\r\n\r\nA majority of the instruments are commissioned, one-off pieces but I do produce runs of multiple pieces from time to time. Check the <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/for-sale-2/\">FOR SALE</a> page to see what pieces are currently available. <p>\r\n\r\nCommission requests are always welcome:<br>\r\n<?php echo obfuscateEmail(\"pete@casperelectronics.com\",1); ?><p>\r\n\r\n\r\nCasperelectronics was established in the summer of 2000 in Providence, RI. \r\nSince I started casperelectronics I have built instruments for musicians across the globe working in genres ranging from techno and sound scape to rock and hip hop.  Clients include:<br>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_Deacon\">Dan Deacon</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Patton\">Mike Patton</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danny_Elfman\">Danny Elfman</a> </li>\r\n<li><a href=\"http://www.negativland.com/\">Negativland</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"http://www.themelvins.net/\">The Melvins</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rahzel\">Rahzel </a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"www.myspace.com/btnetwork\">BT</a> </li>\r\n<li><a href=\"http://www.myspace.com/blackmothsuperrainbow\">Black Moth Super Rainbow</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"http://www.ottovonschirach.com/\">Otto Von Schirach</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"http://www.djjs1.com/JSsiteWebStu/Bio.html\">DJJS1</a> </li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/images/pete_patton.jpg\" width=\"470\" height=\"353\" alt=\"Pete Edwards with Mike Patton\" title=\"Pete Edwards with Mike Patton\" />\r\n<span class=\"caption\">Pete with Mike Patton, 2005.</span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/images/pete_DJJS1.jpg\" width=\"470\" height=\"353\" alt=\"Pete Edwards with Rahzel\'s DJ, DJJS1\" title=\"Pete Edwards with Rahzel\'s DJ, DJJS1\" />\r\n<span class=\"caption\">Pete with Rahzel\'s DJ, DJJS1, 2005.</span>\r\n','Commissioned Work',0,'','publish','open','open','','commissioned-work','','','2011-02-12 23:48:04','2011-02-13 04:48:04','',0,'http://casperelectronics.com/commissioned-work/',0,'page','',0),(210,2,'2008-11-19 17:52:10','2008-11-19 22:52:10','<h2>The History of casperelectronics</h2>\r\nAs far back as I can remember I\'ve had a sort of artistic appreciation for electronics. Or more accurately, I was interested in what electronics looked like and not so much in how they worked. Circuit boards looked like little cities and schematics were just neat looking patterns. Like many of us, I loved taking apart broken radios, speakers, blenders, etc to see what was inside but had no intention of putting them back together.\r\n\r\nThis interest remained a passive one until I started studying sculpture at the Rhode Island School of Design in 97\'. I was doing quite a bit of installation art at the time where I was focusing on creating complete environments. Every object in the environment was a considered part of the whole piece. The clock on the wall, the radio on the table, the table itself. I started seeing these everyday objects that we are surrounded by as objects that could be manipulated and infused with my own artistic agenda.\r\n\r\nThe thought of learning electrical theory was a daunting one so my first forays into the world of electronics and electrical manipulation were pretty simple and required more duct tape than solder. In one installation I used a hidden TV as a constantly changing, colored light source. In another I plugged a tape deck playing a tape loop into a walkie-talkie which transmitted the signal to another walkie-talkie across the room. They were fun little projects but I had pretty much resigned myself to the fact that there was no way I could learn how electronics actually worked.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/images/tv_interview.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Television Interview\" title=\"Television Interview\" />\r\n<span class=\"caption\">Pete Edwards being interviewed by a Swedish television station, 2005.</span> \r\n\r\nIt wasn\'t until after I graduated in 2000 that my side interest in analog audio synthesis and my lack of money to buy any analog synth gear drove me to start experimenting with a children\'s electronics learning board. Around the same time I also met someone who was making music using a Speak&amp;Spell that he had rewired to create some of the strangest sounds I had ever heard. He told me that he had \"no idea what he was doing.\" He just randomly soldered points on the circuit board together and it started making weird sounds. I figured I\'d give it a shot and was amazed to find that it was really that simple. I didn\'t know what I was doing, yet I was getting amazing results. I was hooked.\r\n\r\nLuckily (maybe it was fate?) I found an ebay auction for 20 Speak&amp;Spells and I made the investment. About a month later I sold my first Modified Speak&amp;Spell. A few months and a few more sales after that I made a simple website to show off some of my creations and casperelectronics was born.\r\n\r\nI worked with the Speak&amp;Spell for about a year and got to a point where I actually DID know what I was doing. I could isolate certain effects and maximize their capabilities but that\'s also when I started getting bored. It stopped being about exploration and became more about repetition. I soon found that clients had their own ideas to bring to the table and I started taking great joy in figuring out how to bring their ideas to fruition.\r\n\r\nBecause much of the work I have done has been a collaboration of a clients ideas and my own, I\'ve found myself creating devices I never would have dreamed up on my own. With every new client came a new idea and a new challenge.\r\n\r\nOver the past 7 years I have worked for dozens of different artists, musicians and collectors and have modified hundreds of different electronic devices ranging from children\'s toys to car horns to talking wrist watches.\r\n\r\nThe work shown on this site is just a sampling of the variety of work I\'ve done since I started casperelectronics. I hope you find the work on this site to be inspiring on some level or if nothing else, a source of novel entertainment.','History',0,'','publish','open','open','','history','','','2008-11-19 17:52:10','2008-11-19 22:52:10','',0,'http://casperelectronics.com/history/',0,'page','',0),(211,2,'2008-11-19 17:53:53','2008-11-19 22:53:53','Throughout my work I explore the capabilities of electricity as a creatively expressive medium while questioning the function and capabilities of the mounting pile of electronics, new and discarded, that exist all around us. This exploration is grounded in my desire to create powerful human experiences, to feel wonder, to question and discover and to have fun. This takes form as music, interactive sculpture, and educational workshops. \r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/installations/Specter/the%20orb.jpg\"><img title=\"\" alt=\"\" src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/installations/Specter/_the%20orb.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" /></a>','Artists Statement',0,'','publish','open','open','','artists-statement','','','2015-08-20 07:43:53','2015-08-20 12:43:53','',0,'http://casperelectronics.com/artists-statement/',0,'page','',0),(2105,2,'2015-08-20 07:43:53','2015-08-20 12:43:53','Throughout my work I explore the capabilities of electricity as a creatively expressive medium while questioning the function and capabilities of the mounting pile of electronics, new and discarded, that exist all around us. This exploration is grounded in my desire to create powerful human experiences, to feel wonder, to question and discover and to have fun. This takes form as music, interactive sculpture, and educational workshops. \r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/installations/Specter/the%20orb.jpg\"><img title=\"\" alt=\"\" src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/installations/Specter/_the%20orb.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" /></a>','Artists Statement',0,'','inherit','open','closed','','211-revision-v1','','','2015-08-20 07:43:53','2015-08-20 12:43:53','',211,'http://casperelectronics.com/2015/08/20/211-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(212,2,'2008-11-19 18:30:09','2008-11-19 23:30:09','<p> Studio visit and interview with <a href=\"rhizome.org\">Rhizome.org</a><a href=\"http://rhizome.org/editorial/2011/jun/27/homebrew-electronics-studio-visit-pete-edwards-cas/\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/wp-content/uploads/Benjolin/ModularPerformanceSynth/Rhizome.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" /></a></p>\r\n<hr/>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.troyrecord.com/articles/2010/06/20/news/doc4c1bb6f79585c636945695.txt\">Troy Record: Five Questions with Peter Edwards</a><br>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.troyrecord.com/articles/2010/06/20/news/doc4c1bb6f79585c636945695.txt\">\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://images.townnews.com/troyrecord.com/content/articles/2010/06/20/news/doc4c1bb6f79585c636945695.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"210\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" />\r\n</a><p><hr/><p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<object width=\"400\" height=\"250\"><param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/wDC-iKcQktY&hl=en_US&fs=1&\"></param><param name=\"allowFullScreen\" value=\"true\"></param><param name=\"allowscriptaccess\" value=\"always\"></param><embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/wDC-iKcQktY&hl=en_US&fs=1&\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" allowscriptaccess=\"always\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" width=\"400\" height=\"250\"></embed></object><p><hr/><p>\r\n\r\n<embed src=\"http://www.troyrecord.com/shared-content/flowplayer/FlowPlayer.swf?config=%7Bembedded%3Atrue%2CbaseURL%3A%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Etroyrecord%2Ecom%2Fshared%2Dcontent%2Fflowplayer%27%2CplayList%3A%5B%7BcontrolEnabled%3Atrue%2Ctype%3A%27jpg%27%2Curl%3A%27%2Fshared%2Dcontent%2Fnewsys%2Fcommon%2Fvideo%5Fpreview%2Ephp%3Fvideo%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Etroyrecord%2Ecom%2F%2Fcontent%2Farticles%2F2009%2F09%2F09%2Fnews%2Fdoc4aa703e67f5bd1595931181%2Eflv%27%2CoverlayId%3A%27play%27%7D%2C%7BcontrolEnabled%3Atrue%2Ctype%3A%27flv%27%2Curl%3A%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Etroyrecord%2Ecom%2F%2Fcontent%2Farticles%2F2009%2F09%2F09%2Fnews%2Fdoc4aa703e67f5bd1595931181%2Eflv%27%7D%5D%2CmenuItems%3A%5Btrue%2Ctrue%2Ctrue%2Ctrue%2Ctrue%2Ctrue%2Cfalse%5D%2CautoBuffering%3Afalse%2CautoPlay%3Afalse%2CautoRewind%3Atrue%2CuseNativeFullScreen%3Atrue%2CshowPlayListButtons%3Afalse%2CshowLoopButton%3Afalse%2Cloop%3Afalse%7D\" width=\"432\" height=\"265\" scale=\"noscale\" bgcolor=\"111111\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" allowFullScreen=\"true\" allowScriptAccess=\"always\" allowNetworking=\"all\" pluginspage=\"http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer\"></embed>\r\nPrint interview and video for the <a href=\"http://www.troyrecord.com\">Troy Record </a>Read the article <a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/the-record-interview/\">here</a>. Video above.\r\n<p><hr/><p>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.metroland.net\">MetroLand</a> ran a lengthy article on Casperelectronics and Casper Land. \r\n<a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/metroland-interview/\"><img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/press/metroland.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" /></a><br> Read it <a href=\"http://casperelectronics.com/metroland-interview/\">HERE</a>.<p><hr/><p>\r\n<a href=\"http://alloveralbany.com/archive/2009/07/17/casperland\">Interview for Albany-centric blog AllOverAlbany.com</a>. Released in conjunction with the opening of casper electronics gallery and show space <a href=\"http://www.casperelectronics.com/casperland/\">Casper Land</a>.\r\n<img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/casperland/_3663810411_6c74eae6c1_b.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" /><p><hr/><p>\r\nInterview on NPR\'s <a href=\"http://www.wnyc.org/shows/bl/\">Brian Lehrer show</a>.<br>\r\n\r\n<embed type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" flashvars=\"audioUrl=http://www.http://casperelectronics.com/wp-content/themes/casper/media/interview/WNYC%2048.mp3\" src=\"http://www.google.com/reader/ui/3523697345-audio-player.swf\" width=\"400\" height=\"27\" quality=\"best\"></embed><p><hr/><p>\r\nInterview for Current TV.<br>\r\nProduced by <a href=\"http://vimeo.com/twoplayer\">2 Player Productions</a> for a documentary series called <a href=\"http://vimeo.com/2023838\">NEW YORK electriCITY</a><br>\r\n<object width=\"400\" height=\"225\"><param name=\"allowfullscreen\" value=\"true\" /><param name=\"allowscriptaccess\" value=\"always\" /><param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=2023838&amp;server=vimeo.com&amp;show_title=1&amp;show_byline=1&amp;show_portrait=0&amp;color=&amp;fullscreen=1\" /><embed src=\"http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=2023838&amp;server=vimeo.com&amp;show_title=1&amp;show_byline=1&amp;show_portrait=0&amp;color=&amp;fullscreen=1\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" allowscriptaccess=\"always\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\"></embed></object><br />.\r\n<p><hr/><p>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/spacer.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"20\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" />\r\nSwedish public access special Showroom<br>\r\n<object width=\"425\" height=\"355\"><param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/vJyYjK6uE2E&rel=1\"></param><param name=\"wmode\" value=\"transparent\"></param><embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/vJyYjK6uE2E&rel=1\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" wmode=\"transparent\" width=\"425\" height=\"355\"></embed></object><p><hr/><p>\r\n\r\nInterview at the <a href=\"http://newyork.timeout.com/\">Time Out New York</a> offices for <a href=\"http://www3.timeoutny.com/newyork/thevolume/2009/04/bent-festival-starts-today/\">The Volume</a> to promote the 2009 <a href=\"http://www.bentfestival.org/\">Bent Festival</a>.\r\n<script src=\"http://www.ooyala.com/player.js?width=480&height=360&embedCode=53cmFoOsIsHf5CDK4v3ywm3GQe5r_4_f\"></script><p><hr/><p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/spacer.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"20\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" />\r\n<a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TechTV\">Tech TV</a> show <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Screen_Savers\">Screen Savers</a><br>\r\n<object width=\"425\" height=\"355\"><param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/CgjIbYuntEA&rel=1\"></param><param name=\"wmode\" value=\"transparent\"></param><embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/CgjIbYuntEA&rel=1\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" wmode=\"transparent\" width=\"425\" height=\"355\"></embed></object><p><hr/><p>\r\n','Press & Interviews',0,'','publish','open','open','','press-and-interviews','','','2013-01-07 17:51:51','2013-01-07 22:51:51','',0,'http://casperelectronics.com/interviews/',0,'page','',0),(316,2,'2009-11-22 06:50:28','2009-11-22 11:50:28','The Drone Lab is completely analog. There are no presets or modes of operation, just lots of knobs and switches to tweak. The controls are fairly straight forward but can be a bit confusing at first. Here are few steps and tricks to get you started on making your first drone.\r\n<hr>\r\nHere I will describe the 3 parts of the Drone Lab followed by the steps for creating your first drone. \r\n<h2>The 3 parts of the Drone Lab</h2>\r\n<em>-Drone<br>\r\n-Effects<br>\r\n-Tremolo<br></em>\r\n<img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/droner/V2/_DroneParts.jpg\" width=\"311\" height=\"400\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" />\r\n<hr>\r\n<p><h3>DRONE</h3><br>\r\nThe core of the Drone Lab is four independently tunable oscillators. The \"Drone\" section is where you can set the frequency and volume of each oscillator. There is also a master volume setting and an input volume setting.\r\nThe four oscillators and the input signal all mix together into a single audio signals before continuing to the EFFECTS stage.\r\n</p><p></hr><hr>\r\n<h3>EFFECTS</h3><br>\r\nAfter all of the oscillators and the input signal have been mixed together they pass through a series of filters and distortion circuits. This is the EFFECTS section. The mixed signal goes through a low pass filter, then distortion and then through two band pass filters.</p><p>\r\n<strong><em>Low pass filter </em></strong><br>\r\n-cut adjustment. Effects the tone of the sound</p><p>\r\n<strong><em>Distortion</em></strong><br>\r\n-Amount. This effects how extreme the distortion effect is. Turning this all the way up introduces feedback as well as distortion<br>\r\n-Volume. Amount of distorted signal mixed with clean signal.</p><p>\r\n<strong><em>Band Pass Filter</em></strong><br>\r\n-Frequency 1 and 2. These are both basically \"wah wah\" type effects tuned to different frequency ranges. \r\n-Balance. Determines how much signal passes through the filters. Turning it all the way UP will create a drastically filtered effect. All the way down is a VERY light filter.</p>\r\n<p></hr><hr>\r\n<h3>TREMOLO</h3><br>\r\nThis part is more complicated than the others. <br>\r\nThe tremolo effect is used to rhythmically chop the volume of the individual oscillators. There is one master clock and then each oscillator has a divider adjustment to divide that master clock.</p><p>\r\n<em><strong>Master Clock</strong></em><br>\r\n-Clock on/off switch. This turns the internal clock on and off. It will NOT turn off external clock signals.<br></p><p>\r\n-Rate. Sets the speed of the master tempo.<br><p>\r\n-Clock interface. These jacks allow you to control the tremolo effect using external clock signals.<br>\r\n-=-Input jack. Control the master clock using external clock signals.<br>\r\n-=-Output jack. Send the clock to other devices.<br>\r\n-=-Through jack. Allows for daisy chaining several devices together.</p>\r\n<em><strong>Voice Tremolo settings</strong></em><br>\r\nEach voice has it\'s own set of tremolo controls.<p>\r\n-Division. This setting divides the incoming clock signal to create sub frequency clock outputs. The state of the divided clock is indicated by the LED above the division knob.<br>\r\n-Tremolo on/off switch. Activates the tremolo effect for that voice. The volume for that voice must be turned up in order to hear the tremolo effect. The volume of that voice will go high whenever the LED is ON.<br>\r\n-Invert switch. This inverts the volume state of that voice. In normal mode, the volume is high whenever the LED is ON. Activating the inversion feature reverses this effect.<br>\r\nNORMAL MODE: LED ON=sound. LED OFF=no sound. <br>\r\nINVERSION MODE: LED ON=no sound. LED OFF=sound.<br></p></hr><hr>\r\n<h2> Your FIRST drone</h2>\r\nThe best way to build drones is through an <strong>additive</strong> approach. This means you zero out all of your controls. You start with nothing and build it up gradually. This approach will drastically improve your technique. <br>\r\nFirst start by setting all of the knobs as indicated in the diagram below. <br>\r\n<img src=\"http://casperelectronics.com/images/finishedpieces/droner/V2/_DroneParts.jpg\" width=\"311\" height=\"400\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" /><br>\r\nOnce you have set your Drone Lab as shown above move through the following steps.<br><p></hr>\r\n<hr>\r\n<strong>MAKING A DRONE:</strong><br>\r\n1. Turn up the <em>master volume</em> part way<br>\r\n2. Turn <em>oscillator 1 volume</em> up a third of the way. Adjust the <em>master volume</em> or amplifier volume if necessary, but leave <em>oscillator 1 volume</em> where it is.<br>\r\n3. Turn <em>oscillator 1 coarse pitch</em> half way up.\r\n4. Turn <em>oscillator 2 volume</em> up a third of the way.\r\n5. Turn <em>oscillator 2 coarse pitch</em> half way up until the two oscillators are at the same frequency. \r\n6. Use <em>oscillator 1 fine pitch</em> to tune the oscillators to exactly the same pitch. \r\n7. Now turn <em>oscillator 1 fine pitch</em> up by a few degrees. This should leave the two oscillators slightly de-tuned.  You will hear a pulsing sound emerging from the dissonance between the two oscillators. The rate of pulsing will increase as the difference between the pitch of each oscillator increases.</p>\r\n<p> A good way to tune two oscillators together is two listen to the rate of the pulsing. As you tune them closer together, the rate will get slower until there is no pulsing and they are perfectly tuned. But perfectly tuned oscillators isn\'t what we are looking for. Digital synths do that all too well. What the Drone Lab excels at doing is providing a play ground for tweaking the pulsing effects that emerge from slightly de-tuned oscillators. </p>\r\nTry playing with the volume of the two oscillators. Fade one in and the other out. You will here the phasing (pulsing) effect increase and decrease as you do this. <br></hr><hr>\r\n<strong>ADDING MORE OSCILLATORS TO YOUR DRONE:</strong><br>\r\nOnce you have made a drone as described above, try adding the other two oscillators. <p>\r\n1. Turn <em>oscillator 3 volume</em> up a third of the way.<br>\r\n2. Turn <em>oscillator 3 coarse pitch</em> up until it is in tune with oscillators 1 and 2. <br>\r\n3. Turn <em>oscillator 4 volume</em> up a third of the way.<br>\r\n4. Turn <em>oscillator 4 coarse pitch</em> up until it is in tune with oscillators 1, 2 and 3. <br>\r\n5. Now use <em>oscillator 3 coarse and fine pitch</em> to set the pitch one octave above the drone.<br>\r\n6. Do the same with oscillator 4. Listen for the slowing pulsing effect to hear as the oscillators go into tune with each other.<br>\r\n7. Try setting all of the oscillators at different, octaves of the same note. <br>\r\n8. Play with the volume levels of each oscillator. Fading each oscillator in and out will change the over all character of the sound and density of the drone.<br></hr>\r\n<hr><strong>THE LOW PASS FILTER:</strong><br>\r\nOnce you understand the drone controls it is time to start exploring the effects.<br>\r\nThe low pass filter is very straight forward. Adjusting the <em>lpf cut setting</em> basically controls the tone of your drone.<br></hr>\r\n<hr><strong>DISTORTION:</strong><br>\r\nLots of effects can be achieved with the distortion effect. The distortion highlights pulsing as well as introducing feedback tones at high levels. The kind of effect this feature creates is greatly dependent on the volume of the oscillators. The effect is more extreme when the oscillators are at lower levels. <p>\r\n1. Before starting, make sure the Tremolo master clock switch is turned OFF.\r\n2. Start with a two oscillator drone at low volume. A third of the way up is good. <br>\r\n3. Turn <em>distortion volume</em> all the way up.<br>\r\n4. Slowly turn up <em>distortion amount</em>. You should hear the pulsing effect become more pronounced as you increase the amount. <br>\r\n5. Turn the oscillator volumes all the way DOWN and the <em>distortion amount</em> all the way UP. This should create a squealing feedback tone.<br>\r\n6. Now turn up <em>oscillator 1 volume </em> just part way. The feed back tone should give way to the oscillator tone. Some interesting results can be achieved by playing with this effect.<br>\r\n7. Turn up <em>oscillator 2 volume </em> just part way. The drone should emerge when oscillator 2 is turned up just slightly. Like the effect described in step 6, you can get some interesting results by playing with this.</p><p></hr><hr>\r\n<strong>BAND PASS FILTER:</strong><br>\r\nTweaking the two BPF frequency knobs creates a very pronounced \"analog synth\" filter effect. These are the most immediate and gratifying knobs on the Drone Lab. They are very straight forward to use and don\'t require much instruction.<p>\r\n1. Get a drone going. <br>\r\n2. Make sure the <em>BPF balance</em> knob is all the way UP.<br>\r\n3. Turn the <em>BPF freq 1 </em>and <em>BPF freq 2</em> knobs in turn and note their different effects.<br>\r\n4. Turn the <em>BPF balance</em> knob is all the way DOWN to hear how the drone sounds without the two band pass filters. BPF 1 and 2 will have almost no effect on the sound when the balance knob is all the way down. </p>\r\n</hr><hr>\r\n<strong>USING THE TREMOLO</strong><br>\r\ncoming soon.</hr>','Drone Lab operation',0,'','publish','open','open','','drone-lab-operation','','','2009-11-22 08:20:24','2009-11-22 13:20:24','',0,'http://casperelectronics.com/drone-lab-operation/',0,'page','',1),(219,2,'2008-11-24 03:12:23','2008-11-24 08:12:23','Just did this recording tonight. I modified a Casio SK1 so that I could trigger the \"ONE KEY PLAY\" feature using pulses from the modular synth. \"ONE KEY PLAY\" is a feature that works with the SK1s internal sequencer. Once you have recorded a melody into the sequencer you can play it back one note at a time by pressing the \"ONE KEY PLAY\" button. So I did a VERY simple mod which lets me trigger the OKP with a voltage pulse. <br> Then I sent one of the FX send channels from my mixer into the mic in on the SK1. 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