This is the schematic of extra gate input for monotron delay. The monotron delay even reproduces the pitch changes that occur when you vary the delay time, just as though you were using an analog tape echo. Note that this procedure is not for the faint hearted and involves 1 very delicate surface mount soldering joint and 2 easier joints to connect to the monotron s miniature. Using the korg monotron as an external filter dawsons music. Goodies for korg monotribe, monotron, from japanese overlays. The korg monotron delay, announced in the fall of 2011, is the latest addition to the monotron family that started with the original monotron in 2010.
Now the powerful and funtoplay monotron is joined by two new siblings. Despite this clock seems to be in the megahertz range it might be off some use. In addition to its analog oscillator, filter and lfo, it also provides an essential space delay for swooping, cosmic type. The rand on the monotron is so small try them not to short or bridge or something. This tiny synthesiser will take you from the sounds of 1950s scifi movies to rich analog music. In monotron configuration, there is no need to tune on this board. Nov 05, 2010 korg has published a reference schematic for the monotron analog synth its available on the korg japan site. Speaking of which, its really nice to see korg releasing that overlay under a creative commons license. Extra gate inpu for monotron delay schematic this picture shows that where we add digital transistor. Packing a true analogue synthesiser, complete with the filter circuit from korg s legendary ms10 and ms20 synthesisers, into a box that is not much bigger than a deck of cards, the monotron. Please link to this page on cdm and not to these files directly, unless you hate us.
Will write a bit more about it in the next monotron post, so if you have any specific questions in mind let me know and ill try to. First up, certainly worth mentioning is this mod by stexen, that another modder dan wrote me about. So instead of trying to come up with a single decent set of mods, i figured ill just start with something basic, add test mods one by one and see what i. Packing a true analogue synthesiser, complete with the filter circuit from korg s legendary ms10 and ms20 synthesisers, into a box that is not much bigger than a. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. At its core, the monotron is a very basic, but fun, battery powered monophonic analog synthesizer. If youre into synth diy, this may make it easier for you to create and share your mods. The korg monotron delay is missing the filter resonance control, here is how to add it back again. I know analog delays can be noisey, but this seems a little too prevalent. Korg monotron delay analog ribbon synthesizer sweetwater. Tune it easy frequency and play 2 different note by one octave alternately.
Then you may hear the sound from monotron when you play keyboards. Korg has published a reference schematic for the monotron analog synth. K org or any of its affiliates will not accept responsibility for any damages, personal loss or injury that may result from any modification to the device. Feb 26, 2012 showing how the monotron delay could be used as a vocal processer.
A ny modification to any monotron will immediately void its warranty. Its great to throw in my purse and noodle around on when i have time it takes up almost no space, which is perfect. Monotron delay analog ribbon synthesizer verified purchase the monotron delay is tremendous fun, and i use it in a lot of different ways. View and download korg monotron owners manual online.
Aug 03, 2012 the korg monotron delay is a whole lot of fun. In case you want to compare the audio files used for the above yourself, get the. Masa921 developed when the normal monotron had been released. The monotron delay and duo have the same dimensions approximately 12cm x 7cm and the same layout as the original model, but with an added splash of colour. Thank you for purchasing the korg monotron, monotron duo or monotron delay analogue ribbon synthesizer. Like korgs classic monotron, monotron delay gives you an oscillator, filter, and lfo but adds a seriously twisted space delay that lets you unleash swooping, cosmic sounds thatll put you and your audiences, if youre a dj on another planet. Sep 02, 20 ive given plenty of thought for all kinds of mods for monotron delay, but the amount of possibilities confuses me to the extent that im unable to nail down a solid approach at once. The readyto print pcb as pdf can be found as attachment zipped at the. Jun 05, 2016 the monotron delay features a space delay that can produce intense, analoglike echo effects.
But for delay, i want you to try add transistor methods. Korg monotron delay analogue ribbon synthesizer youtube. The korg monotron delay gives you fat, warm analog synth sounds bathed in outrageous space delay. Details of this schematic are subject to change without notice. The monotron delay uses the same highly acclaimed vcf circuit as korgs classic ms10 and ms20 semi modular synthesizers. Namely, the pots do not seem to affect each step properly and i. Often are five years now the higher circuit can be bad from the three driver power components to the only circuit. If you accept the license agreement, please download the softwarefile using the link below. Jun 27, 2012 fiddling with a casio pt1 and korg monotron delay duration. Service manuals, schematics, eproms for electrical technicians. Extra gate inpu for monotron delayschematic this picture shows that where we add digital transistor. On the arp odyssey circuit, two nandgates z1c and z1d are.
Perhaps this is the first document of monotron mods in europe since it still hasnt been released here. Korg monotrondelay analog ribbon synth with delay effect. Mar 02, 2012 monotron delay schematic pdf monotron duo schematic pdf please link to this page on cdm and not to these files directly, unless you hate us. The korg monotron duo dual oscillator ribbon synthesizer is a compact and portable monophonic analog synthesizer with a ribbon keyboard and builtin speaker. Im interested in modding my monotron delay so that i can use the lfo cv as an output to a 3. The hailedin warpath libraries of over 720 bytes makes the new of your settings fast and easy. Jul 04, 2012 monotron delay, a few mods more jes joo, moving on with the monotron stuff. The gnd throughholes are wide enough to allow inserting a piece of component feet through the board. Mod points were quite boring, even with schematics there was not a lot to do. Korg monotron delay analog ribbon synthesizer with space. The monotron delay analog ribbon synthesizer by korg is a pocket sized, allanalog synthesizer optimized for sound effects with a miniature ribbon keyboard, builtin speaker, headphone jack and 18 3.
Schematics for midiif for monotron delay png format. Ready to burn hex file is at the end of the post in supermodderpackage. Schemat ic monotron delay for public release details of this schematic are subject to change without notice. That box was an analog ribbondriven subtractive synth with all the standardissue controls and modulators lfo, resonance in the palm of your hand. May 01, 2012 the korg monotron is just as inspiring as a filter for external sources as it is as a pocket synth the korg monotron quickly became the musicians stocking filler of choice. This information has been made public so that everyone can view, discuss, experiment with and learn from the circuits of monotron series and monotribe. Korg monotron duo dual oscillator ribbon synthesizer. Under the cover are circuits borrowed from the legendary korg ms10 and ms20 music synthesisers. Note that this procedure is not for the faint hearted and involves 1 very delicate surface mount soldering joint and 2 easier joints to connect to the monotrons miniature. Drop in a spectra symbol softpot such as this one, and the added precision should aid landing specific notes way better. Replace the keyboard potentiometer with a 500mm version.
I use fjn3302 instead of the choice that masa921 made. Rarely do i have a jam session where i dont patch something through my beloved modified monotron delay. Showing how the monotron delay could be used as a vocal processer. That was the theme behind the remarkable batterypowered and palmsized analog synthesizer that korg dubbed the monotron. Since i am a total ee noob, im getting weird results with the below schematic when i output the 1voct through a jack to my as3340 vco based on the look mom no computer schematic. Equipped with a builtin speaker and battery operation, monotron delay is ready anytime, anyplace. In addition to its analog oscillator, filter and lfo, it also provides an essential space delay for swooping, cosmic type sounds. All the manuals in this dvd pc and mac are in pdf files adobe reader xi, 5 manuals files.
Jul 24, 2016 rarely do i have a jam session where i dont patch something through my beloved modified monotron delay. The resonance sounds amazing and was a sad loss from the monotron delay. The readytoprint pcb as pdf can be found as attachment zipped at the end of post. The monotron duo features dual oscillators for creating a wide range of analog sounds and intervals, and its filter is based on the world famous monopoly synthesizer. Korg monotrondelay analog ribbon synth with delay effect and. Schematic archives this information has been made public so that everyone can view, discuss, experiment with and learn from the circuits of monotron series and monotribe.
Korg monotron classic the monotron, released in 2010, is korgs first foray into the world of analog synthesis in nearly thirty years. That was the theme behind the remarkable batterypowered and palmsized analog. Its actually a very easy machine to modify because for whatever reason korg decided to label all the interesting points on the bottom side of the pcb. In this respect, the owners manual is incorrect, showing the filter before the delay in the signal chain when, in fact, it comes after. Monotron delay analog ribbon synthesizer analog synth with space delay korgs monotron delay fits in your pocket, yet delivers enormous analog sound. Widerange ribbon keyboard the monotron delays ribbon controller keyboard features a wide, fouroctave range. Any transistor that has base register can be used for there, i think. So instead of trying to come up with a single decent set of. Originally released over 30 years ago, these instruments are still coveted today for their aggressive, dynamic filters. Monotron analog synthesis, with a delay designed to emulate classic tape delay effects and and lfo to modulate the pitch. Fiddling with a casio pt1 and korg monotron delay duration. Goodies for korg monotribe, monotron, from japanese.
Korg monotron delay service manual download, schematics. Marketed as the goanywhere analog, the monotron is roughly the size and shape of a cassette tape for those of you who know what that is. Ive been trying to recreate this simple sequencer based on the 4040 and 4051 chips with 40106 as a clock source. Ic1b acts as comparator it compares saw waveform level from vco with a little bit tuned via r1r4 signal from lfo, resulting in square waveform with variable pulse width on ic pin 7. Korg kaossilator pro, korg monotron, monotron delay, 2 x casio keyboards, circuitbent toy keyboard, nintendo ds using korg ds10. Goodies for korg monotribe, monotron, from japanese overlays to. We do that with the speaker and format of our developers. According to my reading of the schematic, the delay input is fed from the vcf, but in use it ends up sounding more like the vcf comes after the delay because vcf tweaks affect the whole sound, both initial signal and subsequent taps, and i think this is because the. Schemat ic monotron duo for public release details of this schematic are subject to change without notice. This fat and warm delay will add an authentic edge to your analog sounds.
This site helps you to save the earth from electronic waste. Merci davoir choisi le synthetiseur analogique a ruban monotron, monotron. Direct link pdf if youre into synth diy, this may make it easier for you to create and share your mods. Analog delay on korg minilogue a bit noisey just got my minilogue around three days ago and noticed that its delay has a pretty noisey feedback loop. Widerange ribbon keyboard the monotron delay s ribbon controller keyboard features a wide, fouroctave range. Other than that, im tired of typing monotron delay all the time so ill start using the more convenient abbreviation md instead. Korg monotron duo the classic monotron has been followed up by three siblings. Korg monotron delay analog ribbon synthesizer monotron. Each brings something new to the table, but neither deviates from the brief of being cheap and cheerful. With original monotron, or even delay, there were some exciting and very simple hacks. When i first saw korg monotron duo in 2014, i thougth. I think its masa921 that put together this impressive 8step sequencer for the monotron, sadly the site with the schematic has gone, though im guessing its something similar to the baby 10 sequencer.
Korg decided to do this because many users have expressed interest in whats going on inside of these products. So heres how to modify korgs new monotron analog ribbon synthesizer. The korg monotron is just as inspiring as a filter for external sources as it is as a pocket synth the korg monotron quickly became the musicians stocking filler of choice. These pdfs are marked for public distribution, courtesy korg. The monotron delay features a space delay that can produce intense, analoglike echo effects. Connect all the cabele to get sound from monotron, incuding midicabel. Ive given plenty of thought for all kinds of mods for monotron delay, but the amount of possibilities confuses me to the extent that im unable to nail down a solid approach at once. Yes i know the signal is hot, and im not sorry at all. One additional thing i find somewhat interesting is the clock out pin 5 on ic5, the pt2399 echo processor asicchip. To open downloaded files you need acrobat reader or similar pdf reader program.
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